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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-06-25 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL JUNE 25, 2002 CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Mary Lib Saleh at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday, June 25, 2002, in the Administration Building Conference Room. Those present included: Mayor Mary Lib Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Carl Tyson and Council Members Leon Hogg, Bob Edwards, Charlie Miller, Glenn Porterfield, and Veva Lou Massey. Precouncil discussion was held on agenda items and other scheduled items. The meeting was recessed at 5:35 p.m. to allow council members to attend a Euless Development Corporation meeting. The city council meeting was resumed at 5:55 p.m. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF SCHEDULED ITEMS - COUNCIL CHAMBERS The Euless City Council continued their meeting in the Council Chambers at 7:05 p.m. for the consideration of scheduled items. STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT City Manager Joe Hennig, Deputy City Manager Gary McKamie, City Attorney Paul Wieneskie, City Secretary Susan Crim, Deputy City Secretary Becky Null, Police Chief Leonard Carmack, Director of Parks & Community Services Rick Herold, Director of Planning and Development Mike Collins, Director of Fiscal and Administrative Services Loretta Getchell, Director of Economic Development Bill Ridgway, City Engineer Ron Young, Assistant Fire Chief/Fire Marshal Michael Logan, Battalion Chief/EMS Jeff Morris, Assistant Police Chief Bob Freeman, Human Resources and Risk Manager Tammy Money, Planning Manager Eric Wilhite, Special Projects Manager Lou Baum, Recreation Manager Ray McDonald, Library Manager JoAnn Rogers, Assistant Library Manager Sheila Williams, Senior Police Officer Roger Gatlin, Police Communication Supervisor Cathy Moody, Athletic/Aquatic Supervisor Chris Thames, Assistant Pool Manager Brooke Dolberry, Library Technical Services Coordinator Sherry Moeller, Police Reserve Officer Clyde Cullum, and Communications/Marketing Manager Lori De La Cruz. VISITORS Franchot and Ann Thomas, Vicki Logan, Mark, June and Rachel Lipman, Brenda Gatlin, Kevin Moody, Joseph Modica, Brian Kline, Rick Vaughn, Boyce Byers, Alex Horton, Barney Snitz, Mike Daniels, Bruce Ebert, Carroll Scott, Billy Owens, and other visitors r...- as noted in the visitors' register. INVOCATION City Council Minutes Page 2 of 15 June 25, 2002 Pastor Gary Scarlett - First Church of the Nazarene, gave the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member Edwards led the Pledge of Allegiance. ITEM NO. 1 PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE PINS Police Chief Leonard Carmack introduced Senior Police Officer Roger Gatlin and his wife, Robin, and Police Communication Supervisor Cathy Moody, her husband, Kevin, and stepfather, Joseph Modica. Mayor Saleh presented Roger Gatlin with a 20-year service pin and Cathy Moody with a 15-year service pin. Mayor Saleh noted that Police Officer James Blount, and Municipal Court Clerk Peiu Piutau were unable to attend the meeting to receive their service pins. ITEM NO. 2 PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION Council Member Massey presented a proclamation to Athletic/Aquatic Supervisor Chris Thames and Assistant Pool Manager Brooke Dolberry proclaiming the week of July 14- 20, 2002, as National Aquatic Week. ITEM NO. 3 PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION Mayor Pro Tem Tyson presented a proclamation to Police Chief Leonard Carmack and Lou Baum proclaiming Tuesday, August 6, 2002, as National Night Out. ITEM NO. 4 PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION Council Member Porterfield presented a proclamation to Fire Lt. Mark R. Lipman in recognition of his retirement on May 31, 2002, with 22 1/2 years of service with the City of Euless Fire Department. ITEM NO. 5 PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION Council Member Hogg presented a proclamation to Fire Lt. Franchot Monroe Thomas in recognition of his retirement on May 31, 2002, with 28 1/2 years of service with the City of Euless Fire Department. ITEM NO. 6 PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION Council Member Miller presented a proclamation to Assistant Chief/Fire Marshal Michael Allen Logan in recognition of his retirement on June 30, 2002, with 28 1/2 years of service with the City of Euless Fire Department. CONSENT AGENDA Council Member Miller motioned to approve Consent Agenda Items numbered 7, 9, 10, and 12 through 15. City Council Minutes Page 3 of 15 June 25, 2002 Council Member Edwards seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Tyson, Council Members Hogg, Edwards, Miller, Porterfield, and Massey Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 7 APPROVAL OF INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT Approved an interlocal agreement between the Tarrant County Fire and Arson Investigators Association member agencies to provide manpower assistance for fire and explosion investigations. ITEM NO. 9 APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 02-1126 Approved Resolution No. 02-1126 authorizing the city manager to execute an Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for the reconstruction of the South Pipeline Road bridge over Hurricane Creek. The estimated project cost is $328,000, of which the City of Euless will be responsible for $32,800. The Advance Funding Agreement requires a contribution of $4,592 for preliminary engineering within 30 days after execution of the agreement, with the balance of the city's contribution ($28,208) being payable 45 days prior to the date set for receipt of the bids. ITEM NO. 10 APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 02-1127 Approved Resolution No. 02-1127 requesting the Texas Department of Transportation to let construction contracts for the SH 360 main lane improvements between SH 121 and Mid-Cities Boulevard in FY 2003 and between Mid-Cities Boulevard and SH 183 in FY 2004. ITEM NO. 12 AWARD OF BID NO. 014-02 Awarded Bid No. 014-02 to Scobee Foods, Inc., 1812 Corinth, Dallas, Texas, 75215, for one year with options for 2 one-year renewals for jail food in the estimated expenditure of$50,000. ITEM NO. 13 AWARD OF BID NO. 01-024 Awarded Bid No. 01-024 to Reeder Distributors, P. O. Box 8237, Fort Worth, Texas, 76124, for bulk gasoline and diesel fuel, through a joint purchase agreement with the City of Hurst, in the estimated expenditure of $140,000. �-- ITEM NO. 14 APPROVAL OF RFP NO. 012-02 Approved RFP No. 012-02 to Gaylord Information Systems, 7272 Morgan Road, City Council Minutes Page 4 of 15 June 25, 2002 Liverpool, New York, 13090, for the library automation system in the amount of $109,690. ITEM NO. 15 APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of June 11, 2002. REGULAR AGENDA ITEM NO. 8 APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 02-1123 Mayor Pro Tern Tyson motioned to approve Resolution No. 02-1123 committing to establish and participate in an "Energy Reduction Program", with paragraph 3 to read as follows: "Whereas, State S.B. 5, Section 388.005, requires certain political subdivisions to establish a program to implement all energy efficiency measures possible, that are economically feasible, to reduce their electrical consumption, thus, helping to reduce emissions within these ozone non-attainment areas. Council Member Hogg seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Tyson, Council Members Hogg, Edwards, Miller, Porterfield, and Massey Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 11 APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 02-1128 Mayor Pro Tem Tyson motioned to approve Resolution No. 02-1128 relating to the issuance and sale of "Euless Development Corporation Sales Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2002," dated June 15, 2002, noting that the 4.11% interest rate will save the city $382,000. Council Member Edwards seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Tyson, Council Members Hogg, Edwards, Miller, Porterfield, and Massey Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 16 PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 02-1129 Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:33 p.m. regarding the Texas Recreation & Parks Account (TRPA) Grant application to the Texas Parks and Wildlife for the development of 27 acres of land adjoining McCormick Park being donated by Terry Sandlin. City Council Minutes Page 5 of 15 June 25,2002 Director of Parks and Community Services Rick Herold stated that the park will provide trail linkage from Bob Eden Park to SH 360 and will tie into McCormick Park Trail. He is applying for up to $500,000 matching grant. He thanked Brian Kline, Hoover-Kline Group for his work on the parks master plan. Alex Horton, 806 Little Creek Drive; Carroll Scott, 1701 Tanglecrest Court; and Boyce Byers, 308 Shadow Lane, each spoke in favor of the grant application. There being no additional proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing at 7:40 p.m. Council Member Hogg motioned to approve Resolution No. 02-1129 authorizing staff to submit a Texas Recreation & Parks Account (TRPA) Grant application to the Texas Parks and Wildlife for 27 acres of land adjoining McCormick Park to be donated by Terry Sandlin. Council Member Miller seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Tyson, Council Members Hogg, Edwards, Miller, Porterfield, and Massey Nays: None ti.. Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. Council Member Miller noted that this was a total win for the city because the development includes homes and this donation of park land that fits with the Euless Parks Master Plan. ITEM NO. 17 PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVAL OF SECOND AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1532 Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:41 p.m. regarding Ordinance No. 1532 renewing and extending the current Franchise Agreement of TCI TKR of the Metroplex, Inc., marketed as AT&T Broadband for the continued operation of a community antenna television system within the City of Euless for thirty-one (31) days to September 12, 2002, from its current expiration date of August 12, 2002. Director of Economic Development Bill Ridgway stated this one-month extension will allow the required time for approval of the new franchise agreement. There being no proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing at 7:42 p.m. `r- Council Member Edwards motioned to approve the second and final reading of Ordinance No. 1532 renewing and extending the current Franchise Agreement of TCI TKR of the Metroplex, Inc., marketed as AT&T Broadband for the continued operation of City Council Minutes Page 6 of 15 June 25, 2002 a community antenna television system within the City of Euless for thirty-one (31) days to September 12, 2002, from its current expiration date of August 12, 2002. Council Member Miller seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Tyson, Council Members Hogg, Edwards, Miller, Porterfield, and Massey Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 18 PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVAL OF FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1534 Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:43 p.m. regarding Ordinance No. 1534 renewing and extending the franchise of TCI TKR of the Metroplex, Inc., marketed as AT&T Broadband for the continued operation of a community antenna television system within the City of Euless for an initial term of five (5) years. Director of Economic Development Bill Ridgway stated that this agreement better defines the service requirements for AT&T and provides penalties for non-compliance. He stated the city also gains some potential amenities that include equipment, technical support, and an additional access channel if requested. There being no proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing at 7:44 p.m. Mayor Pro Tern Tyson motioned to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 1534 renewing and extending the franchise of TCI TKR of the Metroplex, Inc., marketed as AT&T Broadband for the continued operation of a community antenna television system within the City of Euless for an initial term of five (5) years. Council Member Massey seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Tyson, Council Members Hogg, Edwards, Miller, Porterfield, and Massey Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried and noted that the second and final reading of this ordinance will be considered at the August 13, 2002, city council meeting. ITEM NO. 19 PUBLIC HEARING FOR RECOVERY OF DEMOLITION COSTS Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:45 p.m. regarding the recovery of demolition costs in the amount of $4,475 for the residence at 401 Atkerson Lane. There being no proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing at 7:46 p.m. City Council Minutes Page 7 of 15 June 25, 2002 ITEM NO. 20 ACCEPTED CORRECTNESS OF CHARGES Council Member Edwards motioned to accept the correctness of the demolition charges of$4,475 for the residence at 401 Atkerson Lane. Council Member Hogg seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Tyson, Council Members Hogg, Edwards, Miller, Porterfield, and Massey Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 21 CONSIDERED WHETHER DEMOLITION CHARGES ARE PERSONAL OBLIGATION OF PROPERTY OWNER OR ASSESS AGAINST THE PROPERTY Council Member Edwards motioned to approve assessing the demolition charges in the amount of$4,475 for the residence at 401 Atkerson Lane against the property causing a lien to be filed against the property. Council Member Hogg seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Tyson, Council Members Hogg, Edwards, Miller, Porterfield, and Massey Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 22 DENIAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 02-1125 Council Member Edwards motioned to deny Resolution No. 02-1125 authorizing installment payment of demolition assessments against the residence at 401 Atkerson Lane. Council Member Hogg seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Tyson, Council Members Hogg, Edwards, Miller, Porterfield, and Massey Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. City Council Minutes Page 8 of 15 June 25, 2002 ITEM NO. 23 CONFIRMED ASSESSMENT AND ORDERED THE ASSESSMENT TO BE RECORDED ON ASSESSMENT ROLL AND IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK Council Member Edwards motioned to confirm the assessment and order the assessment to be recorded on the assessment roll and in the Office of the Tarrant County Clerk for the demolition of the residence at 401 Atkerson Lane. Council Member Hogg seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Tyson, Council Members Hogg, Edwards, Miller, Porterfield, and Massey Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 24 PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING AN AMENDMENT TO UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE AND APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1535 Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:50 p.m. regarding Ordinance No. 1535 "' amending Chapter 84 "Unified Development Code" of the Code of Ordinances in order to amend Table 4-A "Permitted Primary Uses" to include "Senior Housing-Apartments" and "Senior Citizens-Assisted Living." Director of Planning and Development Mike Collins stated that with these amendments, any senior housing proposed on property zoned R-3, R-4, or R-5, would require a Specific Use Permit. Any senior citizen assisted living proposed on property zoned R-2, R-3, R-4, or R-5, would also require a Specific Use Permit. There being no proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing at 7:52 p.m. Mayor Pro Tern Tyson motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No. 1535 amending Chapter 84 "Unified Development Code" of the Code of Ordinances in order to amend Table 4-A "Permitted Primary Uses" to include "Senior Housing- Apartments" and "Senior Citizens-Assisted Living." Council Member Miller seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Tyson, Council Members Hogg, Edwards, Miller, Porterfield, and Massey Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. City Council Minutes Page 9 of 15 June 25,2002 ITEM NO. 25 PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING AN AMENDMENT TO UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE AND TABLING OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1536 Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:53 p.m. regarding Ordinance No. 1536 amending Chapter 84 "Unified Development Code", Code of Ordinances, regarding garage enclosures/carports/off-street parking. Director of Planning and Development Mike Collins stated that staff and the Planning & Zoning Commission recommended the ordinance be tabled indefinitely for further study. There being no proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing at 7:54 p.m. Council Member Hogg motioned to table indefinitely Ordinance No. 1536 amending Chapter 84 "Unified Development Code", Code of Ordinances, regarding garage enclosures/carports/off-street parking. Council Member Massey seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Tyson, Council Members Hogg, Edwards, Miller, Porterfield, and Massey Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 26 PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING AN AMENDMENT TO UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE AND APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1537 Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:55 p.m. regarding Ordinance No. 1537 amending Section 84-363 entitled "Fence and Free Standing Wall Set Back Requirements" of Chapter 84 Unified Development Code" of the Code of Ordinances to establish minimum front yard fence or free standing wall set back requirements for properties of more than one-half acre in size. Director of Planning and Development Mike Collins stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council considered this issue in January, 2002. Further review of the ordinance indicated that a front setback requirement is needed in order to provide a safer buffer between the roadway and the fence. Also, it was determined that the current code standard of one-acre lots is too restrictive. Allowing front yard fencing with a 10 foot setback on a one-half acre lot would maintain sound planning, aesthetic consistency, and site distance and safety standards. There being no proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing at 8:00 p.m. City Council Minutes Page 10 of 15 June 25, 2002 Mayor Pro Tern Tyson motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No. 1537 amending Section 84-363 entitled "Fence and Free Standing Wall Set Back Requirements" of Chapter 84 "Unified Development Code" of the Code of Ordinances to establish minimum front yard fence or free standing wall set back requirements for properties of more than one-half acre in size. Council Member Miller seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Tyson, Council Members Edwards, Miller, Porterfield, and Massey Nays: Council Member Hogg Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 27 PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING AN AMENDMENT TO UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE AND APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1538 Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 8:05 p.m. regarding Ordinance No. 1538 amending Chapter 84 "Unified Development Code" of the Code of Ordinances by adding the requirement to all district development standards that all utilities shall be buried. Director of Planning and Development Mike Collins stated that this ordinance is proposed in order to strengthen the city's ability to enforce the placement of on-site utilities, clarifying the requirement that utility service, including electric, must be placed underground on new developments in all zoning districts. There being no proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing at 8:08 p.m. Council Member Edwards motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No. 1538 amending Chapter 84 "Unified Development Code" of the Code of Ordinances by adding the requirement to all district development standards that all utilities shall be buried. Mayor Pro Tern Tyson seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Tyson, Council Members Hogg, Edwards, Miller, Porterfield, and Massey Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. City Council Minutes Page 11 of 15 June 25, 2002 ITEM NO. 28 PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING AN AMENDMENT TO UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE AND APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1539 Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 8:10 p.m. regarding Ordinance No. 1539 amending Section 84-407, "Preliminary Plat" of Chapter 84 "Unified Development Code" of the Code of Ordinances to provide for the submission of preliminary water, waste water, and storm drainage layouts; provide that approval of a preliminary plat by the Planning and Zoning Commission constitutes authorization for preparation of public improvement construction plans; and provide for release of construction plans following payment of certain fees, escrows, and charges. Assistant Public Works Director Ron Young stated that the amendment was basically a change of procedure, which is one most cities are now following. There being no proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing at 8:14 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Tyson motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No. 1539 amending Section 84-407, "Preliminary Plat" of Chapter 84 "Unified Development Code" of the Code of Ordinances to provide for the submission of preliminary water, waste water, and storm drainage layouts; provide that approval of a preliminary plat by the Planning and Zoning Commission constitutes authorization for preparation of public improvement construction plans; and provide for release of construction plans following payment of certain fees, escrows, and charges. Council Member Hogg seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Tyson, Council Members Hogg, Edwards, Miller, Porterfield, and Massey Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. City Manager Joe Hennig further explained that lending institutions have changed their procedure of funding a project until after the preliminary plat is approved. ITEM NO. 29 APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1540 Assistant Public Works Director Ron Young stated that the amendment adds two school zones for North Euless and Oakwood elementary schools. Upon completion of the traffic safety project to install additional flashing school zone signs, the school zones located along arterial and collector roadways will be operated on a "when flashing" basis as provided in Section 82-63 (a). The proposed amendment will change the effective time for school zones without flashing signs from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. City Council Minutes Page 12 of 15 June 25, 2002 to 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This change will affect residential streets adjacent to Lakewood, Midway Park, North Euless, Oakwood, and Bear Creek elementary schools.. Mayor Pro Tem Tyson motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No. 1540 amending Chapter 82 "Traffic and Motor Vehicles," Article III "Operation of Vehicle," Section 82-63 "Same—School Zones," of the Code of Ordinances to establish a school zone for certain areas, to amend school zone times, and to clarify certain school zone locations. Council Member Edwards seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Tyson, Council Members Hogg, Edwards, Miller, Porterfield, and Massey Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 30 PUBLIC HEARING AND DENIAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1541 Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 8:23 p.m. regarding Ordinance No. 1541 approving TXU Gas Distribution's rates and charges. Director of Economic Development Bill Ridgway stated that the council delayed the rate request in March, 2002. The initial rate request was about 12%. Euless joined with other area cities and the consultant recommends a decrease to about 4% for a rate increase instead. City Manager Joe Hennig stated that this has been a real difficult case. He stated that the consultant recommends denial of the rate increase. If the city denies the request, TXU Gas will immediately appeal to the Railroad Commission, and TXU expects to be successful in receiving approval for a higher rate of increase and intends to prorate the increase back to the citizens during the appeal process. If the council approves a lesser rate of increase, it will be locked in should the Railroad Commission approve a higher rate. If the Railroad Commission approves a lower rate, the council can come back and approve the lower rate. He noted that he is not aware of any city in Euless' distribution area approving the request. Mayor Saleh asked for proponents. Rick Vaughn, Oncor representative, stated that TXU Gas Distribution is moving toward a system-wide rate instead of distribution areas having different rates. There being no additional proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing at 8:43 p.m. Mayor Pro Tern Tyson motioned to deny Ordinance No. 1541 approving TXU Gas City Council Minutes Page 13 of 15 June 25, 2002 Distribution's rates and charges. Council Member Porterfield seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Tyson, Council Members Edwards, Miller, Porterfield, and Massey Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. (NOTE: Council Member Hogg was out of the council chambers at the time of the vote.) ITEM NO. 31 APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 02-1130 Mayor Pro Tern Tyson motioned to approve Resolution No. 02-1130 denying the gas rate increase sought by TXU Gas Distribution. Council Member Edwards seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Tyson, Council Members Edwards, Miller, Porterfield, and Massey Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. (NOTE: Council Member Hogg was out of the council chambers at the time of the vote.) ITEM NO. 31 PUBLIC COMMENT There was no public comment. ITEM NO. 32 REPORTS CITY MANAGER City Manager Joe Hennig had nothing to report. CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney Paul Wieneskie had nothing to report. STAFF REPORT There was no staff report. City Council Minutes Page 14 of 15 June 25,2002 CITY COUNCIL Council Member Miller congratulated Senior Police Officer Roger Gatlin and Police Communication Supervisor Cathy Moody, retired Fire Lt. Mark Lipman, retired Fire Lt. Franchot Thomas, and Assistant Fire Chief/Fire Marshal Michael Logan. He commented that Sandlin Development did not have to donate the land for the proposed park. He stated he was with a group holding a social meeting at Texas Star and that staff did a wonderful job of hosting the event. He attended a baseball tournament and the celebrity tournament at the Parks at Texas Star and that Chris Thames did a good job and that there were good responses from the public. Council Member Porterfield also congratulated Roger Gatlin, Cathy Moody, Mark Lipman, Franchot Thomas, and Michael Logan. He stated that Euless is fortunate to have other employees able to come up and fill the voids left by the retirements. He noted that he is amazed at the quality of staff and that the citizens are fortunate. Council Member Massey congratulated Roger Gatlin, Cathy Moody, Mark Lipman, Franchot Thomas, and Michael Logan. She stated she had a wonderful time at the Mayor's 50th wedding anniversary celebration. Mayor Pro Tem Tyson congratulated Roger Gatlin, Cathy Moody, Mark Lipman, Franchot Thomas, and Michael Logan. He also congratulated Mayor Saleh and her husband, Ray, on their 50th wedding anniversary. He thanked Rick Herold for all the work he has done on the park grant proposal. He thanked Loretta Getchell on the budget and keeping the council apprised of the budget situation. Council Member Hogg congratulated Roger Gatlin and Cathy Moody, and expressed best wishes to Mark Lipman, Franchot Thomas, and Michael Logan. He noted that Franchot and Ann Thomas' new home is close to his and Jan's in East Texas. Council Member Edwards also congratulated Roger Gatlin, Cathy Moody, Mark Lipman, Franchot Thomas, and Michael Logan. He stated the city has great employees and provides a great place for them to work. Mayor Saleh also congratulated Roger Gatlin, Cathy Moody, Mark Lipman, Franchot Thomas, and Michael Logan. She noted that Ann Thomas and Vicki Logan also contributed a lot of time to the city working along side their husbands. She noted that summer officially began last weekend and urged citizens to be safe this summer. She stated the Euless Public Library will be celebrating six years in the new building and 41 years total the week of July 22-26. She noted the following schedule of activities for the library celebration: Monday July 22 7:00 p.m. Brave Combo Tuesday July 23 7:00 p.m. Zoo Animals Thursday July 25 7:00 p.m. Fort Worth Guitar Society Friday July 26 3:00 p.m. HEB Suzuki Strings Quartet City Council Minutes Page 15 of 15 June 25, 2002 ITEM NO. 10 ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:08 p.m. APPROVED: •-ANA Adr-A, Ma / ib`aleh, Mayor ATTEST: Susan Crim, MC, City Secretary Nor,