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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMayor's Newsletter 01/95 \r MAYOR'S newsletL C GO C I T Y O F E U L E S S 6rectings Irom Your Mayor 4� Dear Citizens, hers are one of the finest assets in our City and we appreciate all the time they give to Euless. Share your ideas with your Happy New Year to commission members. all — and what a year of We hope you have taken advantage of the many services excitement it's going to be and activities provided by our City staff from your tax dollars. in Euless!I'm sure you have If you have suggestions or ideas for better services,call us. If read various articles of our you want to know something about your City,call us. If you happenings in the local want to keep abreast of all decisions concerning Euless and newspapers and some of have a voice in those decisions,come to the City Council the Newsletter articles meetings. We include telephone numbers at the conclusion may be repetitious but we of each article in case you want further information.We also want to be sure all of our include a City of Euless phone list. We truly want you to be citizens are informed about informed citizens. what's happening in Euless. When you have read all the articles in this Newsletter,l The Tax Increment Financing District has been approved hope your excitement matches mine and together we can and we are working closely with the other taxing entities. Build a Better Tomorrow for Euless. Tax Increment is not tax abatement. Please read the Mall article to understand how financing will occur. It will not increase your property taxes. The City Council approved the design plans for the new Euless Library in January. We break ground in early spring Mary Lib Saleh and start construction in May just after Arbor Daze.Plans are MAYOR on view in the library. Do learn some of our library history from the Library story inside. After many years of planning and months of searching for the right land,the Council has recently approved the land site Nein Librarg for the Municipal Athletic Complex. Find the location map (ouncil Approves (onstruction with much more information inside.While searching for the pg.4 Athletic Complex land,an adjacent site was deemed suitable Pesolution To for a Euless Municipal Golf Course. Feasibility studies are Dear(reek fashion underway and as plans progress we will keep you updated. Mall:Update The new library,the tax increment financing district,the Purchdse Land Lor pg.6 athletic complex and the golf course as well as other eco- Z nomic development projects are all made possible becauseAthletic ( _ NewDUSIneSS2S at you passed the half-cent sales tax. All monies from the half- Town(entre cent sales tax go into a separate fund managed by the Euless pg.7 Development Corporation. The Corporation members Euless City Council members approved the purchase of & Boards approve all monetary expenditures before Council consider- a 275-acre parcel of land at the January 10 City Council DBoards&OnS ation and approval. meeting for a multimillion dollar athletic complex which embers We do not know what the Federal or State Government will include a golf course. Members will do with regard to the Vehicle Emissions Testing Program. After almost 10 years,the combined efforts of the Euless However,one of the testing stations is located in Euless and Development Corporation, Parks and Leisure Services Leave It A IdUM our article will give you more insight into the location and Board and the City Council will culminate in the purchase pg. 10 method for testing. of a three-parcel tract of land located at the corner of Our dedicated Boards and Commissions volunteers were Pipeline Road and Airport Drive. An athletic complex (alendar honored in November.The new members began their terms pg 12 in January and officers have been elected. Our board mem- cont.on page 2 Athletic complex a synergy with the cont from page I development goals of the including baseball fields,youth and adult City. A municipal softball fields,soccer fields,a playground golf course would further and trails will provide Euless residents,as enhance economic develop- • • 43-acre tract north well as Mid-Cities residents,with a prime ment goals of the City,as well Pipeline Road •nd west of Airport Drive, owned sports facility critical to meeting the as provide our citizens with a needs of the accelerated growth prime recreational facility," by • •nial Savings • ' Loan of • Worth in this area. said Tom Hart, City "This complex will be the Manager. $750,000 for • ' ultimate sports showcase of The$2.7 million site is pri- south of Pipeline ' owned by the Metroplex... the ultimate marily located in Fort Worth August1965 Ltd. trust of Tyler, whose home run," said Rick and city officials will present the plans to the Ci managing ••rtner is • _ •' _ e P Herold, Director of City of Fort Community Services. Worth Planning and Zoning Since Euless voters Commission for approval. million ' n 85-acre tract in • Worth,rt approved the half- The City must receive south of •"line Road, owned • Midway cent sales tax in approval for the project from Industrial Trust of . . • - managing January, 1993, the Fort Worth before plans can partner is Samuel Bonney City has strived to accomplish the move forward. three main projects scheduled for Of the various land tracts funding by the tax. Groundbreaking available in Euless,this loca- for the new library will be held this tion offered the largest venue ported.The golf course would sprawl across 190 spring; refurbishment of the Euless of options. The primary land available for devel- acres west and south of the athletic complex. Town Centre has already begun opment in the City has been zoned commercial "We've been told this land lends itself per- with the opening of Luxury Linens or residential. To meet the demand in size which fectly for golf.It has every combination you could and upcoming Ross Dress For Less; the City needs,this area was best suited for the dream of for a course—some inclines,hills and and the development of purpose. Additionally,city officials are interested open areas,"Hennig said. The golf complex will an athletic complex will in giving parks in existing neighborhood areas in also include a meeting facility with an upstairs be made possible other parts of the City back to the resi- conference room for luncheons and weddings at through this land dents by relocating all ball leagues to the golf course,Hart said. purchase. the new athletic complex. "This athletic complex has been a dream of "The land package creates "This will let us go back in and the people that are active in the commu- turn our nity,"said Mayor Mary Lib Saleh neighbor- "As Mike Daniels,President of the hood parks Athletic Association said... 'I Pr • • back over to the always wanted an athletic neighborhood," complex Herold said. "We've f o r maximized them in 10 most areas so that it is myself a 157 difficult for citizens to and my eQ` access them because children. I look leagues are playing forward to seeing ,,Ewc Q there." my grandchildren play Athietic "We intend to ball there."' 'Oro o Complex build an outstanding "What could be more beau- quality, champi- tiful than a second-floor,glassed-in FORT WORTH onship facility offer- meeting room looking over a mani- oQ� Fxf ing something for cured golf course?"Hart added. everyone," said Joe Unless there are any snags in the project,the 6.rc�tiH tnnMana Assistant City hopes to begin construction as early as this � y g fall to host ballgames by fall 1996 or spring Golf Course r��y The municipal golf 1997. For further information on the project, QtoPosed course would be please contact Rick Herold, Director of financed through a Community Services,at 655-1651. $1 million bond Golf Course issue and the half- cent sales tax. Once opened, the facility would be fee-sup- page 2 Economic Development [ounddtion luller House Drdws Business to Mid-Cities Pestordtion Established five years ago to promote the Mid- - Mid-Cities." An approximate$5,000 venture for (ontinues Cities area, the Economic Development EDF resulted in almost$250,000 tourism dollars Foundation(EDF)of HEB prides itself on present- spent by attendees and participants of the three- ing a unified force for Hurst,Euless and Bedford. day event in the Mid-Cities,he added. Since its relocation Members of EDF include these three cities,the Positive effects of the foundation are felt by the HEB Independent School District and the HEB three cities with a total of 412 new businesses tion of the oldest existing brickhouse Chamber of Commerce. The 11-member voting calling the Mid-Cities home during 1994. City of begun. board has two representatives from the five partic- Additionally,housing starts have increased signifiwas relocated this fall from the corner of - ipating entities and one member-at-large from the cantly with a total of 459 new starts in the Mid- business community in the Mid-Cities area. Cities. Euless boasts 141 new housing develop- Main Street• ' Highway 10 to Cullum Drive "EDF is a breath of fresh air to ments alone. Residential value for the next to the Ruth Millican center to allow investors," said Tom Cox, City has been on a steady upward _ expanded _ Director of Economic growth trend since 1991 with construction ' Taco Development for the City an increased price value of The HistoricalPreservation of Euless."EDF presents a $14.2 million in 1994. Committee received b• o - roof solid three-city front E C O M O N I C The positive influence working together to which EDF has on decking • provide "• ' protection promote economic DEVELOPMENT investors is reflected in to the structure. The new roof •- • development in the IN MID-CITIES the ongoing growth in • - -• within six months. Mid-Cities." DURING 1994 the Mid-Cities area, The foundation Cox said. Future projects include porch work provides advertis- Marketing strategies and exterior work to be completed on con- ing literature on the 160 NEW BUSINESSES which the EDF Mid-Cities area tar- plans to implement ' basisil _ house _ ' -' simi- geting specific IN EULESS during 1995 lar to its original industries such as include a direct-mail the medical field and 412 NEW BUSINESSES TO campaign targeting - banding together • retail commerce. HURST, EULESS & BEDFORD the medical industry, restore the house," • ' Rick Herold, Advertising space in. ° in addition to focusing Community Services Director. "Through print media is also pur- 141 NEW HOUSING on the rapidly growing commitment of time donations the chased by EDF.Ads pro- retail industry in the • moting the Mid-Cities DEVELOPMENTS Mid-Cities area, Hayden Fuller House will be preserved for genera- area have been in the IN EULESS said. tions to come as an historical landmark in Dallas Business Journal,Fort The future goals of EDF are to Worth Business Press and the continue marketing the commuthe City." - Southwest Real Estate News. nity by attending various conven- Since October, •• Statewide and national distribution of tions; to target the health-care related received154 in donations r the _ . ra- the foundation's comprehensive brochure is com- markets;to evaluate opportunities to host special ' • • pleted annually. Additionally,EDF officers attend events;and to continue to send direct mail to busi- tion of ' monies conventions to promote the Mid-Cities area in an nesses. have enabled relocation • effort to attract new businesses,conventions and "Without EDE the close knit affiliation of Bill f materials. investors. Ridgeway,Tom Cox and John Pitstick,the three house, ell as _ purchase ' "When we meet businesses and investors from Economic Development Directors of the three Donations can •- sent to the City other areas and present ourselves as a cooperative cities, would not be possible," said EDF OfficeSecretary effort of three cities, people are positively President Bobby Baker and Euless Mayor amazed," said Courtney Hayden, President Pro Tem."The future goals of EDF are to contin- Please call 685-1434 for further information. and CEO of the HEB Chamber of ue to market the three cities to health-care related Commerce and Board Member of EDF. markets, businesses and special events. The Hayden holds a unique position with EDF in that future of the Mid-Cities looks brighter than ever.. she is a voting member of the board but also growth is on the horizon." works as administrative staff for the foundation. "This year EDF assisted the private sector in - submitting bids for two events, the national For further information on the Economic Softball Association Mixed World Development Foundation,please contact the HEB i• Championships and the Senior Pro-Bowlers Chamber of Commerce at 283-1521. . . event," Cox said. "The national Softball ' Association accepted the bid.and came to the page 3 (itu Launches Construction Plans for New Library In Spring The old adage,"time is like the pages of a the City's first bond issue election. IL A book..."rings true in Euless. The historical Since then,the City of Euless has grown in size path which has led to the groundbreaking and population, though the library's size has for a new library has been beaten and worn.With remained at 8,500 square feet.Over the decades, the first shovel of dirt thrown back to open the site materials available to residents for check out have for the modern structure,a new page of history been expanded to include audiocassette tapes, will begin. And in several decades,Euless resi- videos and compact discs.Computer facilities are dents will read of this groundbreaking and won- in place for genealogical studies and database der at the antiquity of the current trends. research, although additional selections and By tracking the history of the Euless Public improved technologies cannot be accommodat- Cit Library, political affairs, popular issues and ed in the current building for lack of space. Council members activism in the City relative to the year studied, Recognizing the need for a larger library to and key staff, an architectural are revealed.Libraries traditionally house current accommodate the rapidly growing population, firm for design of the new library was selected. affairs and historical renditions, but the role the Euless Library Board submitted a mission Several Council members,staff and Alice Ernest, which libraries play in history is seldom recog- statement to the City Council in 1992. chairperson for the Euless Library Board,visited nized. If the Euless Public Library could Among the goals and objectives cited,a libraries designed by different architectural firms. tell its life story,it would begin with its larger facility for the library ranked The Dallas-based architectural firm of Phillips first home in 1961. as the top priority. Although Swayer&Associates(PSA)was selected for its The first library was located where A Council members agreed with the innovative and creative design and style. Wendy's fast food restaurant is today at need,the funding for a new library The Library Building Committee was appoint- the corner of Airport Freeway and Main ' ► was not available. ed in August to provide guidance and input to PSA Street. A staff of three worked arduously A Soon thereafter the state of Texas during the planning, design, programming and helping citizens check out books from the , approved the structure of the half- bidding stages of the library's development. The one-car garage donated by the Lion's cent sales tax. This tax,if approved by 12-member board meets twice each month. Club. Residents took advantage of the residents in a citywide election,could be allo- "Several key people provide representation opportunity to look at books and even read them cated for library activities,parks and recreation but truly the participants are a cast of thousands," at no charge. Euless was a rural community then projects and economic development initiatives. said Library Manager Betty Yarbrough. with a population of 5,000. The City had adopt- The half-cent sales tax election was held and Design plans for the new library include ed a home rule charter with a council-manager approved in Euless on January 16, 1993. many windows for natural lights, as well as form of government which,with amendments,is Collection began in July,1993. carefully sectioned areas for the comfort of still the City's basic governing document. Approval of the tax set the wheels in motion library patrons. The children's reading area will Soon outgrowing the first location,the Euless for a new library to be built. It will be one of the be located near the front of the library to isolate Public Library was relocated to a building on largest projects funded by monies gener- noise from the far corners of the library. A Highway 10. The City leased the office space for ated from the half-cent sales tax. glassed-in seating area, the facility. Today that building is connected to Spanning almost 41,000 square feet,the w i t h Fire Station#3. new library will be located on Sheppard In 1967,the Euless Public Library opened its Drive with access drives from Airport doors at its current location on Ector Drive. Freeway,Trojan Trail and Ector Drive. Books and phonographic records were initially Through a collective effort by the available for check out by residents. Three full- Library Building Committee, the ;r time staff members and one part-time librarian Euless Library Board, -vr` were funded through monies raised by i m 1�' ', lid i ` -•°"+'`°•,,,,3. ' { � S i I .' A R 71 Mn Artist renditions show the exterior design ind loc - +�1 Ibl'thePublic Library. page 4 i several tables and comfortable chairs will be expanded to provide more detailed databases available to patrons. including the Internet system. Patrons can make Springtime Spells "The library is going to be bright and appeal- selections from an expanded line of books and ing,"Yarbrough said. "Both internally and exter- periodicals. A portion of the new library will be Arbor ' ' nally the new library will be inviting to patrons. left unfinished and expanded in the future as 5 Also,the staff will continue to be helpful and user- deemed necessary. The brick used in construc- friendly." tion will match the existing structures of the Established in 1978,an average of 100 people Euless Municipal Complex. In luless utilize the genealogical research facilities avail- "We tried to do two things in designing the able in the Genealogy Room of the present Euless Euless Public Library," said Dennelle C. Vendors are planning their goodies; Library. The genealogy section,widely used by Wrightson, AIA, of PSA. "Not only to relate sponsors are competing foroand the not only Euless citizens, but Northeast Tarrant the new building to the existing structures, but • • are dwindling County residents as well,will be expanded.As the also to reflect the image of growth and change in last hopes quickly largest facility for genealogical study in the Mid- Euless." as the smell of spring and Arbor Daze Cities area,expansion of the facility will be a top Groundbreaking for the new library is returns to priority in the new library. Funding donated by scheduled for spring 1995. For further informa- The Nation'sBest •• the nonprofit organization Friends of the Library tion on the new library, please contact Betty Celebration, •. Daze, will cits elebrate has enabled the purchase of most of the materials Yarbrough,Library Manager,at 685-1482. fourth Euless City Hall in the genealogy section. Complex, ,April -through 0 • 95. Additionally, computer resources will be three-dayThe rides, by top-name . . . . . . expo, ublic Works Streets Updatechildrengarden show, s activities, an array of food ven- Street Renaming from Main Street to Highway ' ' '157. ByersB yers added " and,-- giveaway.-Over- , ���treesb The City of Euless Historical Preservation that crews have performed extensive clean up of Daze Committee, the Street Naming Committee and intersections including street repair and functions •e given free to visitors to plant Lawrence Jernigan,grandson to Dock McGinnis, evaluation. Westpark Way crews fixed areas of own yards. paid tribute to one of the earliest settlers in Euless Westpark Way where low-crossing water had •• Daze is one of the few by renaming Westhaven Drive,the street in front damaged the roadway. events in • Metroplex that offers this of the property where his settlement was located, A design consultant is currently evaluating the without admission," • • in his honor...Dock McGinnis. needs and creating the schedule for refurbishmuch- ments to Westpark Way. Improvements to the Community Services Director street include the replacement of asphalt with Herold."In addition t• providing - enter- concrete; adding curbs to the street; installing tainment - • an atmosphere ,. for - drainage facilities;and affecting all items relatingthe entire family, the . promotes to pavement reconditioning. ' Ienviron- ment - es." Festival New Construction goshould leave .. - with " Ashbrook subdivision, the first gated single- family subdivision in Euless,completed final plat- renewed enthusiasm totake responsib 1 ility ting for its location at the southwest corner of • ' Glade Road and Baze; Recently,development of Herold added. Lawrence Jernigan honors hisBear Creek Bend II by Pulte began and planning - 1995 festival is expected • grandfather at the Dock McGinnis stage of Phase III, located on the north side of • , •ver 100,000 visitors. Special Harwood road, were initiated. Forest Creek cal guests are being booked for the Main subdvision is currently under construction and will be ready for building permits later this spring. Stage ' ' '' . ' ' Streets Forest Creek, the second gated subdivision, is ' Arbor• • ' weekend • '• • The Department of Public Works has been under construction in the City. KSCS •..3 FM. Entertainment guests will busy providing necessary maintenance repairs to For further information on development and include Asleep at the Wheel, The DixieEuless streets. Street repairs are an ongoing pro- construction projects in the City of Euless,please Chicks, The Shop•. Fingerprints ject in the City of Euless. call Randy Byers,Director of Development and "It is important to perform basic repairs for the Public Works at 685-1581. �' • - Dragons. upkeep of streets to avoid expensive rebuilding Further information . details and reparation costs down the line," Randy be. pod.d by Byers,Director of Development and Public Speed Limit Chance Works,said. upcoming April - The speed limit will be reduced to 25 mph on The following streets have been overlaid in the Pipeline Road from Forest Ridge to the City limits the o s Newsletter. • questions and comments, ple - o_ past several months. all streets in Trailwood area until construction in the Morrisdale area has been ' ' ' ' - contact and Shelmar from Donnelly Drive to Aransas completed. Department of • ' Leisure Services Drive. Cracks were sealed on Harwood Road at .: • page 5 Council Creates T11 District for Bear Creek rdshion Mall he proposed 110-acre premium fash- County, Tarrant County Junior College and the T ion mall moved another step closer to Tarrant County Hospital District. The TIF district "We are very excited about taking this becoming reali- will not increase taxes to major step to bring a significant new — ty during a pub- Euless citizens. It will enable lic hearing held the City to guarantee mall retail shopping experience to the Cltg There is no question that this on November 22 by the mall will be an economic boon to developers the funding they of Euless and the entire Metroplex. This Euless City Council. Many are requesting of the City for project will become the catalyst for citizens and members the entire Northeast Tarrant public improvements associ- substantial economic development involved in the development county area. We really look ated with the mall. opportunities in the Mid-Cities." of the mall were in atten- forward to seeing it happen.' The next step is the forma- — Michael Smith, Developer dance at the public hearing at — Courtney Hdgden, tion of a TIE board with nine Bennett Consolidated which no opposition to the President and CEO of the representatives, as required creation of a Tax Increment HEB Chamber of Commerce by state law.The board will Financing District(TIF)was be composed of representa- spurred by the mall. voiced. tives from HEB Independent "There is no question that this mall will be an After seven years of School District, Tarrant !, icoon to research and collaboration, Euless City Council County and state elected officials as well as repre- economic bthe entire Northeast Tarrant members and mall developers are coming closer to sentatives from the landown- County area,"said Courtney the finish line for the negotiations on the mall pro- er group. Hayden, President and i ject. The Tarrant County of OCommercof the eB W reaChamlly" i Euless City Council members passed an ordi- Commissioners Court passed Besides being d prime dddl- nance on December 13 designating the mall area of a resolution of support for the tion to the high-end retail peof forward to seeing it hap the City as a reinvestment zone which lays the foun- TIF district on December 6. market in the Metroplex, the City officials expect to receive dation for the creation of a TIF district. The taxing On November 16, the HEB Bear Creek fashion Mall should support from the taxing enti- entitiesaffected under the TIF zone include the City Chamber of Commerce be a tremendous catalyst for ties, as well as appoint board of Euless,HEB Independent School District,Tarrant Board of Directors passed a additional development in members tothe TIE board dur- resolution advocating its sup- port for the establishment of a northeast Tarrant <ountg." ing the first quarter of 1995. TIF district.The Bedford City —LISA McMillan, Tarrant Mall developers anticipate a "It's going to have a snowball effect for Council approved a resolu- County Economic spring 1996 groundbreaking the whole community. I don't see a tion supporting the TIF dis- Development Coordinator for the$252 million project. downside. It can only benefit the trict on December 27 In community." these resolutions, members For further information on the —Melinda Watts Smith acknowledged the benefits TIE district and proposed Bear Bedford Councilperson the proposed mall project would provide Northeast Creek Fashion Mall, please Tarrant County including over 1,000 permanent contact Tom Cox, Director of Economic jobs as well as tremendous peripheral development Development for the City of Euless,at 685-1697. 1 A P P What is a Tlf District? half-cent sales tax adopted by the City specifically with projects such as the The acronym TIF refers to the concept of Tax Increment mall in mind.Only half-centsalestax generated by the mall itself will be used. Financing.TIF zones assist in financing development of unim- Second,a Tax Increment Financing(TIF)district will be funded with the new proved land by dedicating real estate property taxes projected to tax revenues generated by the mall itself. be generated by the built project to a special fund,which is used to retire bonds issued for certain costs of development.Unlike a tax Will the TIF District increase taxes? _ abatement where the tax obligations would be waived complete- The bottom line is that all taxing entities will continue to collect tax ly,a TIF district collects all of the taxes from the beginning.The TIE monies they are currently collecting,and they will also collect 100 percent of district will be in effect for the duration of the bonds.During this the taxes from peripheral development.No taxing authority will be forced to period,the additional property taxes collected above those cur- raise taxes to any citizens because of this project.Once the TIF bonds are rently received on the unimproved mall site will go into the TIF retired,all of the revenues flow directly to the local taxing authorities,provid- fund.This fund will be used to pay for public improvements such ing a huge increase in the amount of taxes they are currently collecting on the as drainage,parking and lighting. vacant land. How much will the project cost & who will pay for it? Will the TIF District affect the school district's state funding? The mall is projected to cost roughly$252 million,the majori- No.Unlike abated taxes,the increased valued of the developed land dedi- ty of which will be paid for with private funds.Some public par- cated to the TIF fund is not included in the calculations used by the state to ticipation is required for a project of this scale to become a reality determine a school district's wealth per student.Therefore,it is clear that state This public participation will involve monies generated from two funding to the HEB ISD is not adversely affected by the school district's partic- sources.First,some revenues will be used from the City of Euless ipation in the TIF page 6 New Businesses at Euless Town Centre '94 IN PIVI[W SpurGrowth Received Certificate of Financial Reporting for Fiscal Year 1993 For Euless bargain hunters, finding household years, the sole anchor has been Burlington Coat only : : in the United States and 241 items and clothing at discount prices is now right Factory. in Texas around the corner at the Euless Town Centre. The The current expansions,and upcoming opening recent revitalization of the center has brought the of Ross Dress For Less will boost sales and draw sig- Saved Fuller House with the • • of welcomed opening of two major discount retail nificantly more shoppers to the center than in years Historic Preservation C• • stores to Euless. past, said Tom Cox, Director of Economic Taco Bell Corporation In November, Luxury Linens, a subsidiary of Development for Euless. Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse Corporation, "We are expecting sales to escalate at a rapid - Mayor • • spoke at - '• celebrated a grand opening at its new location in pace for retailers located in the center,"Cox added. • League• - • • • • the Euless Town Centre. Until recently, Luxury Ross Dress For Less will celebrate its grand Minneapolis Linens was located within the Burlington Coat opening during the first quarter of 1995.For further Factory. Successful sales and increased shoppers information on the Euless Town Centre,please con- - Received Distinguished : ••• . • were key reasons for the expansion of Luxury tact Tom Cox, Director of Economic third consecutive year, only 634 in the Linens into its own anchor location. The 40,000- Development,685-1697. United States and 76 in Texas square-foot store offers bedding,kitchen and bath accessories,housewares and unique gifts. R PENING: Conducted sevenTown HallMeetings Since its opening, Luxury Linens has shown successful sales revenue during the holiday shop Added - Block Watch Programs ping season. for a new totalof The recent overhaul of the center has been a combined effort of the City and the property hold- - Implemented Motorcycle Patrol ers, Prudential Real Estate Investors. For several Arbor- Arbor Daze received national award as D. from the National Arbor Day Foundation (ity Welcomes Pockets Eating and • -• • • • - as routede Entertainment Establishment = • . . . o . :•••5,000 along the Baker elected President of • • Ever wish you could grab a sandwich and play a ages are used in almost Development F• •• • Same of darts to relax during your lunch break? every function. I really r Ever wish your 20-year-old could stay in town on enjoy the opportunities to fill • ••• "• Rotarian weekend nights instead of driving the highways to that need while meeting and serving people." ofthe Year Dallas or Fort Worth?A new restaurant and enter- Parker said he is eager to open Pockets in Euless tainment facility will bring these options to Euless because he sees the growth potential of the City a The granddaughter of "•n Hogg designed citizens this May. and wants to become a part of the current boom in a Christmas card which was selected as Phil Parker and his three-member man- development of ="• • • agement team,owners of the popular restau- "This is Euless'time and were excited to be a school district's • • rant Willhoite's in Grapevine,plan to provide part of it,"he said. Design contest, Child'sof similar quality food and service at their new ven- The management team including Parker plansCongratulations! ture in Euless. several leagues,tournaments and activities for the Scheduled for a May opening, the menu at establishment including special activities for . Councilman Henry Boatright elected Pockets Restaurant and Sports Club will include women and young people. President of numerous appetizers, hamburgers, soups, salads Everyone is welcome at Pockets, although ' and lunch specials. It will be located on Highway Parker stresses that the teen curfew will be strictly * Mayor Mary Lib Saleh honored with 157 next to the Euless Town Centre,across from enforced. Additionally,Parker plans to meet with Gertrude Tarpley Award by Home Depot in the building formerly housing Trinity High School officials to clarify the lunch Chamber of • Wolfe's Nursery. hour of students. Design plans will be finalized within two weeks, "Young people will be welcome at Pockets,but - Rick Herold, Direct• of • and then remodeling will begin,said Parker. A60- our management will not tolerate any young Services, was chosen • ' of • ' 90 day period is anticipated for completion, he people staying in the establishment during Outstanding "••" •- the Age • added. school hours,"Parker said. 40 in Northeast • by Parker has been in the restaurant business for For further information on economic Business Press L years and built a reputation for good food development in the City of Euless,please contactality service in Grapevine. the Department of Economic Development at •er a few years,I've really come to enjoy the 685-1426. • •ant industry,"Parker said."Foods and Bever- " ' • • page 7 Euless Boards & Commissions Members 1995 At the 1994 Annual Appreciation Dinner for 1973,define specific areas of social concern affect- base,increase sales tax revenues and provide goods Euless Boards and Commissions members,tenured ing the citizens of Euless,and thereafter,to develop and services to residents. volunteers were honored for their dedicated service programs dealing directly and specifically with the and newly appointed members were welcomed challenge identified. Council Members aboard by City Council members and staff. Almost Mayor Mary Lib Saleh,Chairperson 150 Euless citizens commit time and service to the Bob Bouse,Chairperson Mayor Pro Tem Bobby Baker continued improvement of the City of Euless and its Janice Griffin,Vice Chairperson Councilman Charles Miller services each year through membership on a Euless Donna Bonenberger Councilman Henry Boatright board or commission. Judith Cannon(new member) Citizens Members are appointed by the City Council to Tina Harrison Sonja Adams serve in advisory roles to the Euless council mem- Ruth Hight Edward Denari bers in making decisions on a variety of issues. Debra Kaiser Letty Lynn Maloney(new member) Applications for appointments are available through Stacy Smith,Jr.(new member) the City Secretary's Office August-September each Shawna Taton(new member) year.The length of each term depends on the board Teresa Walker The charge of or commission. Alternate#1:Sharon Sperry WISTOPKALmembers of the For further information on Euless boards and Staff Support:Michelle Wyman,Community 1 1 M I H i s t o r i e a l commissions,and to request an application,contact Affairs Administrator ( i P r e s e r v a t i o n the City Secretary's Office at 685-1434. Scott Campbell,Administrative Assistant Committee is to preserve the cul- The Animal Shelter The mission of the ture, genealogy, Advisory Board was Office of Economic archives and structures of the City of Euless by pre- 1 ► established by the 1 ROHOAK Development is to serving the visible reminders and providing protec- iADD Euless City Council in improve the business tion for the historical treasures of the City.ADVISOPY 1990 to set standards climate in the City of for certain animal B O ' D Euless through the sup- Diana Crawford,Chairperson shelters and the care of animals. Additionally,the port and pursuit of Bill Byers,Vice Chairperson board is charged with the responsibility of submit- development and Mazie Eden ting periodic reports to the Texas Department of expansion of commercial,industrial,office and resi- Betty Fuller Health. dential developments in the City. The Economic Evelyn Himes Development Advisory Board,established in 1990, Iva Nail Max E.Ficken,D.V.M.,Chairperson serves as an ad hoc committee to assist and advise Robert Nail Warren Cox the City of Euless in the review and implementation Helen Payton Dolores Hailey of economic development efforts. Jean Whitener Karen Hanvey Nina Winters Alan Moffatt,Chairperson Alternate:Weldon Cannon Staff Liaison:Eldred Pruitt,Environmental Pete Allen,Vice Chairperson Alternate:Geri Donworth Health Manager Larry Bradford Staff Support:Rick Herold,Director of Boyce Byers Community and Leisure Services Established in 1976, John Deithloff the Euless Civil Gary Green The Euless MAISSIONService Commission Gary Hill N o n p r o f i t serves as a review Gene Jernigan' INDUSTPIALI n d u s t r i a l board for civil service Bill PasteurDevelopment DEVELOPMENT system rules, regulation, policies, complaints and Barbara Polk Authority was hearings. Basil St.Clair AUTWOPITY established in John Voss 1980 to pro- Marland Ernest,Chairperson Dan Williams mote industrial Nell Hicks Staff Support:Tom Cox,Director of Economic development in the City of Euless. Willie Mae McCormick Development Alternate#1 Dan Williams Mary Lib Saleh,President Alternate#2 Bruce Ebert(new member) The purpose of the Bobby Baker,Secretary Alternate#3 Eddie McCreary(new EULESSEuless Development Henry Boatright member) DEVILMENT Corporation is to pro- Helen Lightbody Staff Support:Ruth Alley,Personnel Manager ' P' ' mote parks and Lawrence Lubrano library services and I farold D.Samuels economic develop- Todd Smith Members of themeet within the City of Euless to eliminate unem-(OAAUNITY ii ArlvisoryCouncil Community ployment and to promote public welfare on behalf of M.Robert McFarland,Attorney ADVISODY BOADDAdvisory Board, the City. The Corporation was established in 1993. W.Boyd London,Jr.,Bonding Agent established in Economic growth will create jobs,expand the tax Staff Support:Susan Crim,City Secretary Page 8 ` Board members serve in an The Street NaminS advisory capacity to the STDIET Committee was estab- (itu of luless Euless City Council and NAMIN6 lished in 1976 to research, Library ManaSer concerning study and recommend the library services for the City of naming or renaming of Phone list Euless.The Board was established in 1965. streets within the City of Euless. [or Your1 i t Wesley Scott,Chairperson Alice Ernest Frank Douglass The City of Euless has an extensive Betty Fuller Ralph Williamson voice mail system designed o - o Charles McGehee Alternate:Ray Kester munication between residents and City Hall Russell Schoonover Staff Support: Randy Byers,Director of as convenient as possible. Voice mail Joyce Yamamoto Development&Public Works leave _ recorded _ sages Alternate#1:Patricia Beaver(new member) Paul Kruckemeyer,City EnSineer allows ' others. persons_ . •� Alternate#2:Kerry McGeath(new member) Staff Support:Betty YarbrouSh,Library Members of the extensionIf an busy,_ -voice ' ' ManaSer 1 ZoninS Board of call is ' ' ' ' _ ' 'mail ' the Adjustment, '' JUSTAINT Established in 1965, the 1 established inemployee ' PARD Parks and Leisure Services 1968, hear cases •- returned. Board is charSed with the of appeal and adjustment concernins the zonins •'' • " '' responsibility of advisinS ordinances of the City of Euless. answered Monday-Friday, 8:00 0 0 SIDWIS the PlanninS and ZoninS p operator wh• is trained to route BOADD Commission and the City RoSer Bates(new member) the in-coming inquiries to the proper depart- of ••of Euless on needs and Marland Ernest requirements of city parks Jack Hill and recreational facilities. Eddie Price(new member) Emergency 911 Bill Williams • Leon HoSS,Chairperson Fred Bowen(new member) •Building Permits/ Richard - Richard McNeese Alternate#l:Jeff Welch Inspections 685-1622 Lynne Moffatt Staff Support: Randy Byers,Director of City Manager 685-1420 Stephen O'Brien Development&Public Works City Secretary 685-1419 Eric Owens Rod Tyler,City Planner Finance 685-1430 Jerry W.Robinson Paul Kruckemeyer,City EnSineer Fire Department Alternate#1:Charles Behrns - 685-1600 Alternate#2:Stacey HollinSer The Charter Fire Marshal .: • Staff Support: Rick Herold,Director of Review Committee Job Line 685-1450 Community Services is a temporary 5-1480 Julia Wakeley,Recreation ManaSer committee created •' in October, 1994. " ' Office " • Center Members of the Plannins The two responsibilities of the Committee are: Midway ' ' "' PLANNIN and ZoninS Commission, Municipal Court AN 1 established in 1955, are to address the details of methods and and Community charSed with the respon- procedures for a recall election and; Services 685-1660 sibility of protectinS the to review the entire City Charter for any Personnel •' 5-1450 interests of all Euless citi- areas which miSht require revision to attain Planning • d zens related to the physical chanSes of the City as compliance with all state requirements Development 685-1630 affected by development or chanSe. and laws. Police Department• •- 685-1500 Ronald A.YounS,Chairperson Jimmy C.Payton,Chairperson Public Information685-1821 Joy Baldwin Neal Adams,Vice Chairperson Recycling Hotline 685-1825 Nancy BriSht Bill Byers 685-1580 Robert McMillon Andy Chesney Billy Owens Letty Lynn Maloney (LaidlawTrash ; Carl Tyson Bonnie O'Brien Water Off ice 685-1470 GeorSe W.Zahn Billy Owens Staff Support: Randy Byers,Director of Bill Pasteur For other Development&Public Works Bob Pippinplease Rod Tyler,City Planner Harold Samuels operator Paul Kruckemeyer,City EnSineer Ron Shields 685-1400. Don Warren Dwayne Wilcox vr� page 9 I Don't Bag It-, leave It A Lan I i Turfgrasses vary in their need for water: 1. Bluegrass(requires the most water). 2. Tall Fescue 3. St.Augustine A, 4. ,TiV Bermuda S. Zoysia The recent scrutiny of the waste stream which application. 6. Centepede millions of Americans create annually,has shown Euless resident B.G. Harris 7. Common Bermuda that grass clippings and yard waste are filling up has been mulching his grass clippings 8. Bufalograss(requires the least water). the country's landfills at record rates. Between since 1978. During the driest period of summer,our lawns usu- March and September,the volume of residential "I haven't bagged grass clippings or ally require about 1 inch i l4 to ater ever13 y oto 6wa days- solid ssolid waste increases 20 to 50 percent because of used any kind of fertilizer or pesticide Most hose sprinklers appy hof a ter grass clippings. In an effort to reduce the waste on my lawn since I've been here,"said per hour,so they would If waterdru�s off trun he lawn stream and extend the lifespan of existing landfills, Harris."I am a very dedicated organic 4 hours in one spot.lied,turn the sprinkler off,let local and state governments are encouraging resi- person,and I believe nature should be before 1 inch is app dents to stop bagging lawn clippings and yard allowed to take its course." the water soak In for about an hour,and then con waste. Harris said his practice of leaving tinue watering. rning so less In addition to the strain it puts on our garbage grass clippings on his lawn and The best time to water is early mo collection, bagging lawn clippings is a waste of mulching the leaves from his trees water is lost by evaporation.The worst time is in Y energy Y g g the evening because the lawn stays wet all night. time, mope and ener B using a mulching makes his lawn on East Huitt Street as meet.Lawns lawn mower,which cuts grass clippings in fine pretty as those of his neighbors.Harris This encourages disease develop shallow root pieces and leaves them on the lawn,residents can also throws other yard waste into a com- watered too frequently tend to develop rub increase the beauty of their lawn and cut down on posting pile to make a rich fertilizer for his systems which make them more susceptible to g fertilizer use because the clippings return valu- prized garden.. damage• able nutrients to the soil. Many fears have been The Euless Parks Department also Agricultural Extension Service voiced by residents of thatch or bacteria-ridden encourages residents to stop bagging yard Texas soil resulting from mulch, but avid "mulchers" waste and grass clippings. The clippings compost- claim their lawns are healthier and much easier to on all city lawns are mulched and left to inS, please contact Michelle Wyman, care for than bagging grass clippings. fertilize the grounds,and parks employees Sather Community Affairs Administrator, at Bill Knoop,extension turfgrass specialist of the other yard wastes for composting at the city's 6854821. Texas Agricultural Extension Service created the greenhouse. Don't Bag It program which details specifically For more information on the the steps necessary for successful mulching Don't Bag ltprogramor ji WMIM I I j i I The best way to find out which analysis of fertilizer is ideal and when for your lawn,how much of that fertilizer your lawn needs The rule of thumb for mowing home lawns is not to remove kit with complete fertilizer should be applied is to SOIL TEST.A more than one-third of the leaf surface at any one time. With this County Exteon1Offiuctions is available through your mowing schedule, you no longer need to bag your grass clippings. If soil testing is not convenient, the fertilizing plan will work for most lawns,but a SOIL TEST is the best way to go. Type of grass Mower Mow when or The rate of fertilizer application, the frequency of applica- setting before this tion,the ratio of nutrients in the fertilizer and the source of (inches) height(inches) nitrogen all have a great deal to do with how fast the lawn grows. Common Bermuda 1-1/2 2-1/4 This fertilizing plan is designed to allow the lawn to grow at a moderate rate and still have good color. "Tif"Bermuda 1 1-1/2 Fertilizer ratio Fertilizer Bluegrass 2 3 analysis Application rate: i (NPK) pounds per Buffalo 2 3 3-2-1 12-4-8 1,000 sq. ft. 6 Centepede 2 3 15-5-10 5 St.Augustine 2 3 or 21-7-14 4 Tall Fescue 2-1/2 3-3/4 4-1-2 16-4-8 5 Zoysia 2 3 20-5-10 4 Texas Agricu/tura/EXtension SOIYice Texas Agricultural Extension Service _ page 10 k 'k Vehicle Emissions Testing Program Implouces Promotes Clean Air ror Texans ' ' or In an effort to comply with federal mandates reaches the standards required by the test. If a Outstdnding passed down by the Environmental Protection driver cannot afford the costs for repairs to the Agency and foster cleaner living for citizens, vehicle, the individual can file for a hardship Service 'I the State of Texas recently kicked off a waiver. A two-year hardship waiver gives the statewide vehicle emissions testing program. individual time to make the necessary repairs On December 12, the firm Tejas Testing, before retesting in the next test cycle. A mini- hired by the state to implement this program, mum expenditure waiver requires the driver to Januarle opened 24 emissions testing facilities across take the vehicle to a technician certified by the McAdams Texas. Texas Natural Resource Conservation Service Center ! Accessibility to an emissions testing center Commission,(TNRCC). If the total repair costs f is right around the corner for Euless residents. exceed$75 and the driver shows proof of his orFebruary Pete - •- Located in the International Business Center at her effort,the state will allow the driver a two- Public Works f 1315 Royal Parkway,the center is adjacent to year waiver to repair the vehicle. Highway 10,west of Highway 157 Since early December, 1994,over 28,000 Any vehicles manufactured during an odd vehicles have been tested, said Kelli March Barbara • ' • year are required to pass the vehicle emissions Dickerson, Public Information Manager Library test before a renewal for registration will be at Tejas Testing. Eighty-five percent of the j granted. The actual testing process is approxi- vehicles tested passed the test,while only 15 - mately 15 minutes and the fee is$21. Upon percent failed,she added. `•ril • . ad ar completion of the test,if the vehicle passes the "More than 40 percent of air pollution in the Police test, the driver is given a Vehicle Emissions Metroplex is attributed to car emissions,"said Certificate. A tear-off stub on the certificate Dickerson."This program will effectively pro May Ann Hajek - must be presented when applying for vehicle vide cleaner air and easier breathing for Recreation registration renewal. Registration renewal can Texans." be done at any Kroger Shopping Store, the Allen Department of Motor Vehicle Safety or sent For further information of the Texas Vehicle ' directly to the state. Vehicle registration will Emissions Testing Program, please call the Data Processing j not be renewed without the stub from the Emissions Testing Hotline at 1-800-460-1200. fVehicle Emissions Certificate demonstrating Please Note:This program may be delayed CarolJuly proof of the successfully completed test. until a future date.It is currently under evalua- Police If the vehicle does not pass the emissions tion by the Texas Legislature. j test, the vehicle must be repaired so that it ' August KimberlyAlthouse Police jeWofEuless held its first annual Christmas parade during Daze of Christmas.Almost 5,000 people came -' " '" • ' on Water Office ` to Euless to wach the parade go by. October Bob Hockenberry r Public • i November Chris Alt Police i i December Andrea Baxter t fEngineering 1994 Or T4 Y[AP4 Sue Morrow Circulation • EulessPublic Library 00 page 11 1 L I N 1 P 1 1 1 A I N 6 1 V I N T S City Council Meeting-7:00 pm . ARBOR DAZE`95: 1 E B R U A RV t4Euless Municipal Complex 2&30 Friday,April 28, 12 pm-Midnight 4 THE EULESS MUSIC SHOP welcomes 1 Girl's Softball Clinic: registration Feb. Saturday,April 29,9 am-Midnight The Austin Lounge Lizards. Please call 6-Mar. 4, at Midway Recreation Sunday,April 30,11 am-7 pm 685-1649 for ticket information. Center.Call 685-1664 for more info. Call 685-1649 for more info! 8:00 pm-$6.00 per person 201 Cullum Drive @ Ruth Millican Center Shop`Til You Drop and let someone 24 else do the driving! Senior citizens toLittle Ladies Tea Party: young girls, are invited for a day of shopping at a (itu (ouncll ages 3-6,are invited to an afternoon local mall. Call 685-1670 for more info. Council seats 1 and 4 will expire this spring tea party. Wear your favorite party and elections will be held. outfit and indulge in tea and cake. City Council Meeting-7pm Feb.20—First day to file application for 4:00 pm-Midway Recreation Center Euless Municipal Complex place on the ballot March 22—Last day to file application for 10 —Shop`Til You Drop and let someone Chocolate Roadtrip: a tour of a place on the ballot else do the driving!Senior citizens are 31 chocolate factory in Greenville, April 17-May 2—Early voting invited for a day of shopping at a local Texas,for senior citizens. Last day to May 6 Election day mall. Call 685-1670 for more information. register,Mar.17,please call 685-1670. Call 685-1434 for more info. City Council Meeting-7.00 pm Registration for Session II of Parks and 14 Euless Municipal Complex Leisure Services Classes APRIL Registration for classes offered through 1 Little Lads Shindig: The 8th annual the Euless Parks and Leisure Services 7 Shindig welcomes all boys ages 4-7 City Council Meeting-7:00 pm Department will be held Mar. 13-18 at for an afternoon of games, snacks 1 1 Euless Municipal Complex Midway Recreation Center. Please call and a treasure hunt. 685-1649 for further information on class- 4:00 pm-Midway Recreation Center12 Celebrate National Library Week: es offered. Classes will meet Mar.20-May Night of a Thousand Stars,hear stu- 13,1995. 18 Buy HEB Business Showcase dents from Euless schools read a 10 am - 5 pm at L.D. Bell High favorite story at the Euless Public Library. Let's Talk About Books! School.Call 283-1521 for more info. Wednesday-7:00 pm Book discussion group for adults. First Tuesday of each month at 1:30 pm. Meet at 2SCity Council Meeting-7.00 pm City Council Meeting-7:00 pm the Euless Public Library to discuss the Euless Municipal Complex 25Euless Municipal Complex authors and share with others the books you have read recently. AWN 3 Business Appreciation Luncheon U L S S (ITY 01110ALS Euless Economic Development Department 11:30-Midway Rec.Center Mdyor ON Manager The Mayor'sNewsletterisa Call 685-1426 for more info. Mary fib Saleh Tom Hart quarterly publication of the Councilpersons Assistant City Manager City of Euless. Writtencorre- 4 THE EULESS MUSIC SHOP welcomes spondence may be directed Cowboys and Indians. Please call 685- Bobby Baker, Joe Hennig to the editor at 201 North 1649 for ticket information. t' Mayor Pro Tem City Secretary Ector Drive,Euless,Texas, 8:00 pm-$6.00 per person Frank Douglass Susan Crim 76039. To speak with the 201 Cullum Drive @ Ruth Millican Center Todd Smith editor,please call 685-1821. Charlie Miller Editor Glenn Walker Michelle Wyman 11-14National League of Cities Henry Boatrighl The Mayors Newsletteris Conference,Washington,D.C. printed on recycled Paper. page 12