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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMayor's Newsletter 10/94 MAYOR'S W m O news etV O C I T Y O F E U L E S S 6rectins Irom Your Ma or � Dear Citizens, stages. Drive around and see what's happening in g PP g EEuless. Do drive by the Fuller House which has been Our fall newsletter is relocated to the Ruth Millican Park on Cullum Drive and an exciting beginning to watch the renovation process. our New Year here in the Fall is a beautiful time to visit the many parks in our city.The city's fiscal year city.The Red Oak tree is designated the Euless City Tree is from October 1 to and the colors are wonderful. The Villages of Bear September 30. We have Creek Park has a name tag on each type of tree for you to so many great things learn about. It's a 40-acre park filled with the wonders happening in our city of nature. and we have a newsletter Euless is a great city and with your help and positive filled with information thinking we will BUILD A BETTER TOMORROW. for you. Our new Newsletter Editor is Michelle Wyman. Michelle has initiated a different format with some inno- vative graphics and together we have selected many items of interest for you to read. We do hope you will read every page of the newsletter and become aware of Mary Lib Saleh some important happenings in Euless. Michelle also MAYOR serves as our Community Affairs Administrator,as well as our Recycling Coordinator. If you would like to com- ment on the newsletter or require more information, please do not hesitate to call Michelle or myself. Adll D Inside we have two pages of information dedicated to the city's budget. For the first time in many years we have a balanced budget with no tax increase.There is Inches Closer to no increase in rates for water,sewer or drainage ser- vices. Our city staff has truly trimmed our budget and they are to be commended along with your City pedlity i luless �.0 Balanced Budget Council. We spend many hours working for you and making your tax dollars work efficiently. After almost seven years of negotia- pg.2 We are diligently working with the architectural firm tions,the realization of a leading fash- of Phillips Swager Associates on the plans for our new ion mall in Euless may quickly come to — Euless Fashion Mall library. We are looking to the early spring for a ground- fruition. The City of Euless is spearheading pg. 4 breaking ceremony on our west property adjacent to this effort for a development which will benefit all of i Tarrant Count City Hall. y " . z Woodvine bridge The proposed new mall has to be the most exciting "The establishment of a mall in Euless will affect not pg b venture we have ever done in Euless. It will benefit all of only the City,but D/FW International Airport,the sur- Tarrant County and bring over 2,000 jobs to our area. rounding Mid-Cities and Tarrant County," said Euless Neighborhood Neighborhood associations are developing through- City Manager Tom Hart. out our city and they bring our community together in In another step toward the development of a major sociali0ns pg so many vital ways. Call us for information on forming fashion mall in Euless, the City Council authorized a pg 14 an association in your community. public hearing to receive public comments on the Six new housing developments are being construct- (alendar ed in the city and we have several more in the planning cont on page 4 pg. 16 Balanced Budget With No Tax Increase fter considerable analysis and "An additional source for budgetary reduc- are underway,with construction scheduled to deliberation, Euless council mem- tion which allowed for the tax rate decrease begin in 1995. bers approved the 1995 budget came from staff reductions enabled through the "This is probably the best budget we've had which includes a lower tax rate of attrition of longtime employees of the city," in several years,"Councilman Henry Boatright .616 per $100 valuation and maintains the Forte'said. Four full-time staff positions will not said. "Many innovative projects have been rates for water and sewer services with no be refilled.The duties of these positions will be funded without increasing taxes or water and increases. absorbed by their sewer rates." The approved respective depart- Several projects have been approved for budget received ments. funding from the city's Betterment Fund. The raise from cit "Employees mobile databases stem for the Euless Police officials as a fis- are receptive to Department will receive funding for necessary cally responsible FREE 1SERYUS the" he recent enhancements. The budget includes the initial I plan with Library Membership changes and deposit for a new fire truck,to be purchased in j allowances for Library Storytime for Children support the 1996. Additionally, the city has allocated new programs Adult Education Programs city's objectives monies supporting the recent relocation and and enhancement to attain its bud- eventual renovation of Euless' oldest brick of quality services Recreation News Booklet getary goals," house,the Fuller house. without reduction Recycling Information Programs Forte'said. With the end of the 1994 fiscal year near, of the quality of Higher sales the city expects to close the year under budget, current services to Mayor's Newsletter tax collections, these funds will be carried over for one-time Euless citizens. Fire Prevention & Education Programs new develop- purchases in the 1.995 budget. Sales tax rev- The tax rate ments in enues exceeded original projections by decreased by Gang Prevention & Education Programs s unexpected .4 percent Arbor Daze & Christmas Music Festivals residential nd increase in re enuecontributed 6,000. �to the positive from last City Council Serving Citizens the contin- outcome. year's tax rate of ued stabiliza- Two departments, Community Services .618617 to.616 per tion of the econo- and Recycling,are beneficiaries of grant fund- $100 valuation. Increased my statewide have provided the city with a ing for new programs through the North sales revenues and tighter good foundation for the upcoming fiscal year, Central Texas Council of Governments departmental budgets have enabled this pru- city officials said. (NCTCOG)and the state of Texas.The quality dent and responsible financial agenda. Sales tax revenues contributing to the city's of city services will improve without an "We were able to lower the tax rate with general fund continue to exceed expectations increase in overall costs as a result of grant only a slight increase in total property tax rev- of the staff. Additionally,the half-penny sales funding for the planned initiatives. Euless park enue from citizens," Debra Forte', director of tax,approved by voters in January, 1993,has trails will be linked with other Metroplex cities finance,said. A property owner who experi- already funded the improvement of various to a trail system funded by the state passed ences a decline in property value may actually park facilities, and provided support for eco- through the NCTCOG. Apartment recycling pay less in taxes on the land as compared to last nomic development projects. Plans for the services will be improved and an information year,she added. new library,funded by the half-penny sales tax campaign on proper disposal of used oil and K I V F I S C A I P I 1 N T S FY95 FY94 %Inc./Dec. Operating Budget $12,797,223 $12,462,598 +2.7% Tax Rate .616 per$100 .618617 per$100 Taxable Valuation $970,248,082 $965,322,639 +.5% Debt Ratinp General Obligation A+ Standard & Poor's A-1 Moody's Revenue A Standard & Poor's A Moody's Every Week in .1 v luless • •� ••�- We Provide You • • - Average These Services Homeowner Overlapping Property File 412 cases in Municipal Court Tax Liability Handle 78 appeal cases Hold 41 arraignments Issue 55 arrest warrants • • Issue 327 traffiQ safety citations • • Make 141 arrests Process 221 offenses � 1 • Clear 35 judicial cases Recover$16,264 in stolen property Respond to 1716 calls for police service •'. Respond to 17 accidents • • Incarcerate 60 prisoners ' Conduct 36 fire safety inspections Respond to 26 emergency medical calls Maintain 22 fire hydrants Respond to 39 fire calls • Distribute 3330 informational pieces on • fire prevention Conduct 4 fire prevention classes to an 1•• average 139 people ' Service 1961 users of the Midway M o Recreation Center Maintain an average of 8 acres of park land Check out 3784 library materials H� R Answer 392 library reference questions/1 Overlay 8824 square feet of asphalt (816 �j00"'9 o��I �/ Repair 98 potholes RD A Lay 49 linear feet of curb and gutter r2 n u per Y .58, 3 Make 14 street signs Cj ��� fyC 9 inspections $6.00 Conduct 349 minimum housin ga/S OS� p DPerform 31 plan reviews for building Rcode compliance A' n Perform 59 building inspections S1,50 M G Pick up 28 animals $1.70 per home Process 4 animal adoptions,and return $p.90 per apt. unit 5 animals to owners $p.85 for Seniors r Conduct 17 food service and 8 pool inspections t Respond to 153 water service calls $5.20+90% of metered water Read 2902 meters usage at $1.39 per 1,000 gals. Produce 7,019,231 gallons of water Install 98 feet of water line Clean 16,666 linear feet of sewer line Ad I I Development discuss the zone and its effects with the City Council.A TIF district will cont from page I not increase taxes to Euless citi- zens. It will enable the City to creation of a tax increment financing zone guarantee mall developers the (TIF)in the downtown area,and its benefits to funding they are requesting of the City and property in the proposed zone. the City for public works. The public hearing According to a member of • is scheduled for the development team, • Tuesday, Bennett Consolidated, dis- November 22, the creation of a TIF will trict would, 1994. facilitate the ultimate in effect, A public realization of the create an h e a r i n g project. area of must take Euless officials land which place as a pre- have been asked by would be liminary step in the developers to pro- taxed at the the creation of the vide funding for the project in the form of current, pre- TIF and gives citizens and public works to the mall site, including mall level. For other affected taxing entities an opportunity to parking lots, light- the next two ing and other pub- decades,a period SP _ lic improvements. to be specified in a In return, the city city ordinance cre- will receive an Ming the district, increase in both property tax rev- annual sales taxes enues in excess of the pre-mall amount would --- �. and property val- go into a special fund to be used to pay off the ---- ues. The TIF public improvements.This difference,known BEAR CREEK.FASyJJON MALL a d = s MOM v r p SS View of West Entry and Ent Yarn"A/Bennett/Barstow BEAR CREEK FAS " � _ Le"Ilk FJm T proposedArtist renditions of initial design plans hor the I BEAR CREEK FASHION MALI_ _._ �aeR3cis paSe 4 as the tax increment,would flow into a special _ Manager fund and the taxes on the original property Tom Hart said. "A value would be collected as usual. TIF will take ' "We are very excited about taking this major monies gen- step to bring a significant new retail shopping erated by 6uiddnce experience to the City of Euless and the entire the project Metroplex," said Michael Smith, managing and rein- director of real estate and development for 1> vest them to of Bennett Consolidated. "This project will into the city become the catalyst for substantial economic in the form of public librdru development opportunities for the City of improvements." Euless and the various taxing entities involved." The City of Euless has engaged a consultant The proposed fashion mall site is located in team of its own to ensure that the public Members •f the new Library the northwest quadrant of the State Highway receives maximum benefit from this public/pri- 183 and Texas 360 interchange. vate partnership and to Building Committee have been meeting California-based check the projec- with the . of • developer Bennett tions of Bennett and .•- Associates, of to Consolidated is Yarmouth to confirm working with a team of that such an arrangement is design • • • library. specialists to design and necessary. The members -• • oversee the construct - construct the "Galleria-style" include financial analysts design • construction • _ building. mall.The members include co- Hammer Siler George developer The Yarmouth Associates,bond consul- The firm has several years of experi- Group, MCG Architects, con- tants First Southwest ence in the design of •, • • struction managers Barstow & Securities and bond • • libraries. groundbreaking • Associates, financial analysts counsel Fulbright& Mark Briggs&Associates,traffic Jaworski. the beginning • • • on engineers Innovative For further information on the mall, library is scheduled for early spring. Transportation Strategies,public please call Tom Cox,director of eco- excitingIt is very to see - pre- relations .relations consultants Innovative nomic development,at 685-1697. Communication Strategies, liminary drawings of • civil engineers Nathan D.Maier Betty • • •h, library manager, , • & Associates and legal counsel A miniature model •f the new library David Dean&Associates,P.C. "We are excited about the should •. on display possibilities of this mall and feel library very soon, she added. that a TIF is an excellent way to Library ; • • Committee approach the project," Euless City meets twice each month with PSA to refine e plans forlibrary will be built at the City Hall Complex. include Rick ' -•Euless Bonds_Aydilable EHerold, . - of - - ' Director •Purchase if-Adrkeoldce EconomicDevelopment; .. ul Kruckern tty Recently, $8 million in new bonds have been sold by the Euless Development Yarbrough,- • engineer, • •. library a• Kevin Corporation so the time to invest in your city is now. Municipal bonds provide investors Mercer, building • • safety,diversification and a competitive rate of return. The bonds are also tax free. Economic • . ct These sales tax revenue bonds can be purchased through the marketplace. They are available in increments of$5,000. The coupon rates vary from 5.20-8.10 percent Man.•- •uncil - •• • depending on the length of maturity purchased. Mary Lib Saleh, Frank Douglass, The bonds have received a top rating from both the Standard&Poor's Rating Group • , Board •. rs: Alice and Moody's Investor's Service. The bonds offer a sound investment,and will be used toErnestBetty finance a new Euless library and to make various improvements to park facilities. Scott, • If you are interested in investing,contact your broker. For further details on the bonds, Councilman Henry Boatright call Diana Ortiz,Cash and Debt Manager for the City of Euless,at 685-1444. an alternate on the committee. Citizen Boards and Commissions Enhance Services, Operations Zoning Board of Adjustment I needed basis. Members are: Ralph In addition to the many hours of work vol- The Zoning Board of Adjustment 4k ,„, Williamson, Councilman Frank unteers provide at various special city events is available to those who wish to Douglass and alternate Ray Kester. each year,some Euless citizens are dedicating appeal an issue in relation to The their time to serve on boards and commissions the zoning ordinances of the Animal Shelter Advisory of the city.Appointed by the City Council,these city.A developer,citizen or Board citizens serve an important advisory role to other interested party may Zoning Board of Adjustment is The Animal Shelter Euless council members in making decisions request an audience with available to those who wish to Advisory Board mandated on a variety of issues. the Zoning Board of by the state,sets standards In the last several issues of the Mayor's Adjustment to hear appeal an issue in relation to for the Euless Animal Newsletter,stories on many of the boards and appeals on alleged errors, Shelter and the handling commissions have been included. Following uncertainties, nonconform- the Zoning ordinances of and care of animals. The are the remaining boards and commissions of ing uses and other adjust- board provides guidelines for the city of Euless,their functions and member- ments to city zoning ordi- the city. the proper enforcement of city ship rosters. nances or the enforcement of ordinances related to animal con- those ordinances.Meetings are sched- trol. One of the duties of the advisory Community Advisory Board uled based on need.Members are:Chairperson board is to provide periodic reports to the Texas The mission of the Community Marland Ernest,Jack Hill,Martin Case, Department of Health on animal control statis- Advisor Board, formerly Bill Williams,David Massey,alter- tics of the city.Members include Chairperson Y Y Y � nates Jim Huneycutt and Jeff Environmental Health Manager Eldred Pruitt, known as the Advisor J Y J Board for Social Concerns, Welch. licensed veterinarian Max Ficken, Director of is to identify and define The Public Works Randy Byers, Dolores Hailey, specific areas of social Industrial Karen Hanvey and Society for the Prevention concern affecting the mission of the (ommunit9 Advisory Development of Cruelty to Animals Representative Warren citizens of Euless. The Cox. board's duties include Board, formerly known as the Authority development of any t Advisory Board for Social Concerns, is The Euless Nonprofit Additional Euless boards and commissions programs which deal Industrial Development not listed above,but reviewed in earlier issues directly and specifical- t0 Identify and define SpeCIfIC areas Authority was estab- of the Mayor's Newsletter are: ly with the concerns of lished by the City the community. Also, of social concern affecting the Council to promote Economic Development members submit recom- citizens of Euless. industrial development Advisory Board mendations to the City growth within the city. The Council on the methodologies board prepares bylaws, guide- Parks & Leisure Services Board for implementation of various pro- lines and application forms for use Euless Development Corporation grams. In the past,the board has studied by prospective applicants requesting such issues as voter registration,transportation assistance in the financing of eligible Planning & Zoning needs of the handicapped and elderly citizens projects by the board. The seven Commission and other related concerns.Members include: members of the board are: Historical Preservation Chairperson Katie Matzke, Teresa Walker, Mayor Mary Lib Saleh,presi- The Committee James Gresham, Janice Griffin, Ruth Hight, dent;Mayor Pro Tem Bobby Eddie Price, Debra Kaiser, Tina Harrison, Baker, Councilman Todd Library Board purpose of the Civil Service Donna Bonenbergerand Robert Bouse. Smith,Councilman Henry Boatright, Lawrence (ommission is to review Appointments are made Lubrano,HelenLightbody annually b the Euless City Service Commission and Harold Samuels. employee civil service system council to fill vacancies. The purpose of the Civil Service For further information Commission is to review employee civil ser- Street Naming rules, regulations, policies on Euless boards and vice system rules, regulations, policies and commissions, contact the complaints.The commission may recommend Committee and complaints. City Secretary's Office at modifications and amendments to the city's The Street Naming 685-1434. civil service rules and hear employee griev- Committee was established by the ances and appeals.Four Euless citizens make up City Council to research,study and rec- the board including Chairperson Marland ommend the naming or renaming of streets Ernest,Willie Mae McCormick,Nell Hicks and within the city. The group meets on an as alternate Dan Williams. page 6 Alert: Euless Police Urge Steps to AvoidMail Theft 11Euless Honors During the past few post office official mail drops. Althoughbeen - Iyor_• • ary serve , Saleh has • months, there has been more convenient,sending mail from your an increase in mail box home does not ensure the same security as the Mayors'Council ' thefts in Euless. The , the U.S.post office facilities. Todd TarrantSmith was Euless Police Department Always place your return address honored as Rotarianof the Year for recommends the follow- on any type of envelope or package you 1994 by Rotary Club. ins precautions to safeguard send. ht your mail: If you have read these tips and still do not ''' ' Never send cash through the mail. feel comfortable using your personal mail has been reelected to serve a second Make sure that all checks or money orders box,the U.S.post office,located at 210 term as the president of - local are completely filled out. It is important to North Ector Drive,rents post office boxes. Kiwanis Club. fill out the memo or comment portion of By following the above listed advice and implementing these preventative measures, DebraForte'. ' g ese the check. p Do not send gift certificates,movie passes, you will greatly reduce the potential for theft of Fiscal and Human Resources, or any items that can easily be used by your mail. been elect-• to serve a three-year another person. If you do send these items If you suspect mail tamper- term on executive board • through the mail,do not advertise what is ing,please call 685-1526. For �� Finance Officer's further information lease Government inside the envelope.Thieves often look for p ` Association • of -• envelopes which might indicate greeting contact Euless Police cards or gift certificates are enclosed. Sergeant Mike Brown atStates and Canada. GFOA is , pro- If •If you can,send your mail from the U.S. 685-1563. fessional organization • public offi- cials Citi Starts Vehicle Theft Protection professional • •• Prograrn for Citizensden- • developing, • • • tices A vehicle is stolen every two days in the city vehicle's location and the individual driving it. for public benefit. of Euless. In an effort to decrease vehicle thefts, Crime statistics have shown that the Euless police dispatcher the Euless Police Department is offering a free majority of stolen vehicles are taken between Debbie Riley -• top honors vehicle theft prevention program to Euless resi- 1 and 5 a.m. each morning. By registering a •m the state • r her successful dents. vehicle in the HEAT program now,future theft The Help End Auto Theft(HEAT)program is might be prevented or intervened. efforts -' a young woman part of a statewide vehicle theft preven- Euless police officers are kicking off the from taking her own life. Riley tion program.Membership in HEAT is HEAT program on November 12,atawarded - • , • the most recent effort by the 1001 West Euless of Award" • r 1994. She is Euless Police Boulevard (in the Burgundy Department to cut Towers covered parking lot). among ten recipients selected by the back on crime. Between 10 a.m. and Advisory • • on After an individual 2 p.m. any Euless residentEmergency .to registers his or her may join the HEAT program award.receive the vehicle with the police by registering their vehicle. department,the vehicle is Registration in the program police " entered into the Texas Crime is free with proof of Euless residency. Non- dispatcher, receivedan award • Information Computer(TCIC)network. This residents will be charged $2. Proof of insur- - • • Commission • State database provides information on a registered ance, a valid driver's license and a current Emergency • • ns. Lynch vehicle's owner, insurance and registration inspection sticker are required for registration was resented information,and description of the vehicle. of any vehicle. A vehicle will not be registered ' Hero" If a vehicle is registered in the HEAT pro- in the HEAT program unless the vehicle regis- award because of - to use gram, police officers can stop the vehicle tration matches the name on the driver's sparse leads and compile , composite between the hours of 1 and 5 a.m.to ensure the license. of information on an armed robbery driver owns the vehicle. If the driver does not To register a vehicle in the HEAT program or own the vehicle and the owner is not in the for further information, contact Euless Police case which enabled police officers to vehicle at that time, officers will contact the Officer Jerry Cook at 685-1536. successfully apprehend - burglar. owner and ensure that he or she is aware of the page 7 Morrisdale Residents Celebrate (ornpletion of Woodvine Bridge Almost 300 people joined together June 25AND A BRIDE to celebrate the completion of the Woodvine BRIDGES Bridge in the Morrisdale Estates subdivision. Residents of the Morrisdale area and key state We know the famous bridges aioand the world, and local officials celebrated the opening of the And those extolled in stony and piose, bridge.g the ges we build in the mind, Nang The Euless Department of Engineering trou6tigh these structures out society glows. completed the Woodvine Bridge, marking a an d even those that moUe, ate d truss an ° en rant move forward for the Sulphur Branch �71 des of suspension,cantilever'arch h ton and the m.ghty - ld drainage project. Scheduled channel improve- has the stately �rpO 9 QOt e g p mere are btu 9 kl n, 9 as `ng h d Out country y cross a btidge or two to wind thein way eQ` ay, ments have begun.project Complletion of the Sulphur hlo g 9Qutan the Ian geths People °y civilization,that idea we must never negate, Branch creek is expected in two ears. d b .d I Complete with traditional lamp posts, the b ld ui els, Woodvine Bridge spans the Sulphur Branch ll of the bti ge and taptuted utility, Listen to the ca beauty q creek.Special attention was given to the design e create monuments of strength 9 men(and profile, � 9 mateual,embellishm unlit . of the bridge in an effort to provide not only a See the Works of att in design, l g structure to alleviate flooding problems Midges are the essence of connection without which thele is ever astm 9 endured by residents for years,but also to pro- l mote an image of the bridge as a symbol of � bridge as a stage,a theater featuring mane onea ghat walked the bridge of sighs' strength and alliance. (� II on a I°999 night,the lament°T d the majestic J4lexander over the Seine, _L.,oveis stto Yon 1, Vecchio an Among the dignitaries who spoke Were Saveise the London,the hroud ever where are a feast fol the eyes. State Representative Carolyn Park and Euless C13tidges bountiful and p 9 Mayor Mary Lib Saleh. Longtime Morrisdale resident Edward Denari read a poem he had h i g d being, 77II etch a an Jtt this p ace we have the(Woodvine ,Bridge,a toast to its written in honor of the Woodvine Bridge dedi- l h k, cation. d west,no longer the twain to see A joins the east an out bridge,their bridge,everyone s bridge. NY bridge,gout bridge, span, and indeed embiaces the enigmatic �ebble Creek. gke yyoodvine Midge m arabesque, Edward).Denari At =' Author t Z ` ifl r Mayorr "• celebrations • opening of • • •• GSal • • C. Euless fire Department Receives [or Your Time National life Sdfetu Achievement d Sdfe U: Set Awdrd Bdck The Euless Fire Department has been information, education, services and legisla- 1 awarded the Life Safety Achievement award tive representation to enhance their fire-risk land (hdnge by the International Association of Fire Chiefs management capabilities within their commu- (IAFC)through the Operation Life Safety pro- nities. Your Bdtteru gram. Operation Life Safety is a flagship program The City of Euless Fire Department is being of the IAFC whose mission is to improve life recognized with this award by the IAFC safety through fire education on the use of Although " percent because not a single life was lost in a fire in the alarm, smoke detector and sprinkler of • mes city during 1993. technology in the residential environment. �• smoke '" " "The Euless Fire Department is honored to The Life Safety Achievement award �% tors, of have been selected to receive this award,"fire recognizes those fire jurisdictions that have �% • smoke Chief Lee Koontz said. "This is a tribute to the successfully responded to and extinguished detectors /• not department and the firemen for their efforts fires without the loss of a single life.The City of work. To avoid . and commitment to saving lives." Euless Fire Department is one of 23 fire depart- potentially deadly situati• the batter- As ,As a result of the various educational cam- ments in the United States selected to receive ies in smoke detectors sh• / be paiSns - paigns such as Learn Not to Burn and fire pre- this award. replaced at least once a year. vention - vention education promoted by the Euless Fire The Euless Fire Department Department,there has not been a fire-related recommending Euless residents death in the city of Euless sincecheck their smoke detectors o 1989, Koontz AssociatjOn October 30. October 30 added. int national C e s - day clocks are set an hour The eY liif • _ • • standard IAFC is a of for the iY e •winter. initiating habit / 121-year- L checking / smoke old associa- , _ _ ay as the fall tion which ILL`r / /rs on the - / provides the ++ � changean annual habit is '/ Ae ` lished by each - /- without fire and emer- gency services �r _ff/ chiefs,directorst e Tl t ' working smoke and subordinate � '� he tev i?•E E p a r tm�.a detector early warning device, 3 officers with a Ce SS t tit ' • unnoticed throughout �° its cora"tlg�ttY -•.' escape 4w WAO 407994. 6 do of residence, blocking ,/- routes in rerABnrtto*8A'43'ut (� x.Fres:aeut Ceiets �thi5 �,uuldrict of Fire / filling roomswith deadly smoke. AwM lip .M t Asda ion smoke detector be maintained In�roadoaa eY,u Lifgglafe vi order / perform functions Qperatro tively. The Euless Fire Department'/, urges / / , with motto: r change your clock&change your bat tery. The Euless Fire Department V- encourages all Euless residents to arc � live safely. y . on fire safety. please -ntact Lieutenant Franchot 9 MrffpCrtth Thomas, PublicOfficer the Euless Fire Read the newspaper regularly to become better informed and find out where Department, Y our help is needed. Volunteer time at the senior citizens center, 685-1605. community center or homeless shelter. Take time out to help others. z For information on volunteer programs in the City of Euless,please call �t Volunteer Coordinator Diane Eggers at 685-1674. Tradition Comes to an End as Euless Book (ottdge Closes The Euless Book Cottage,located in a house literature,'Turner said. "Even most of owned by the City,is looking for a new home. the children are quiet and well-behaved ' ' Construction of the new library will require the when they come in to search for an arti- demolition of five structures including the cle or information source for a book Book Cottage, located directly behind the report or other school assignment." municipal complex on Sheppard Drive. Although the upcoming construe- Friends of the Euless Library, a non-profit tion of the new Euless library is excit- organization supporting the Euless library,and ing,board members of the Friends of • the City of Euless, opened the doors of the the Library agree they are sad to close Book Cottage in October, 1985. After nine the doors on the Book Cottage. years of dedication by volunteers and patron- "We don't know about the future of the • age from individuals who come from as far Book Cottage, but we are committed to away as Saginaw,the doors to the Book Cottage keeping the Friends of the Library alive,"Cleo Currently, will be closing. Wheeler, treasurer for Friends of the Library, Friends of the Library members are seeking a "For so long we have served the community said. Members will seek a new area of need new location for the Book Cottage. Any busi- and the citizens,providing high-quality litera- where they can provide their services if a new ness or individual who could offer space as a ture at very affordable costs," Elaine Turner, home is not found for the Book Cottage, donation to the Book Cottage,enabling its relo- president of Friends of the Library,said. "Many Wheeler added. cation and future in of our regular customers are very sad to hear Since its establish- Euless, should contact the news." ment,the Book Cottage the City. The donation Since the doors of the Book Cottage first has been located in a Friends of the Euless Public librarg of a facility would allow opened,revenues from the sales of books total house owned by the Book Cottage Income a longtime Euless estab- almost$41,000. Any revenue earned from the City of Euless. The City 1935-1994 lishment to continue its sale of books has been donated to the Euless has paid all utility costs traditions. library. and has provided the 1985 $2,582.71 "The Euless library Among items purchased with these funds location to the Friends of 1986 3,305.80 staff really appreciates are two computers for public use and the the Library at no cost. 1987 3,198.51 what the Friends of the greater part of the genealogy section in the The Book Cottage is 1988 3,37980 Euless Library have Euless library. Additionally, Friends of the staffed by Friends of the 1989 3,123.26 done and continue to Library have donated funding for several Euless Library volun- 1990 3,334.14 do for the library," library outreach projects such as the popular teers. 1991 4,813.62 Betty Yarbrough,Euless "Night of a Thousand Stars",the puppet shows Although the Book 1992 5,573.49 Library Manager, said. and summer reading programs. Cottage has raised 1993 6,105.42 "As plans for the new "Lots of children save their allowances and considerable funding for 1994 4,746.85 library are further come to the Book Cottage to buy books for the Euless library, as a $40,163.60= established, considera- school or for pleasure," Joy Holder, non-profit including very minimal tions for the sale of used vice president of organiza- operatinScostsannually books and related Friends of the tion,rental materials by the Friends Library,said. fees and of the Library will be included." The Book utilities could not be covered by The Book Cottage is offering a clearance of Cottage has built a their annual earnings. 50 percent on all items in stock prior to its last reputation in "If the Book Cottage began day. The final day of operation for the Book northeast Tarrant leasing a space in a strip center Cottage will be October 22. Final donations County on its and operating as a business,the of books,maps and other related materials to extensive collec- mission of the Book Cottage the Book Cottage will be accepted until tion of books sold at would be defeated," Turner October 20. low prices. Maps, said. "We are optimistic that with all our loyal records, computer Friends of the Library mem- patrons and volunteers,a space for the Book software and videos tiers do not want to operate Cottage will be found by someone to allow for are sold at the Book the Book Cottage as a busi- the relocation,and thereby continue the future Cottage as well. ness, instead they want to of the Book Cottage,"Turner said. "It's so comfortable continue the traditions of If you have any donations,or can provide a in the Book Cottage, providing a unique atmos- space to Friends of the Library for the Book that some patrons stay Holder reaches . phere with low-cost reading Cottage, please contact Euless Library for hours reading and in the B . materials to individuals who Manager Betty Yarbrough at 685-1482. browsing through the „ like to read,she added. page 10 NETS Completes first Year of (itu of luless Service to Euless Citizens Another Special Service Provided For transportation to various destinations includPhone list - ing medical appointments, social services, [or Your lnformdtion Our Citizens shopping and a variety of leisure trips. Citizens Almost one year ago, the North East from other NETS-member cities can travel to Transportation Service(NETS)began provid- Euless for its services as well. The City of Euless has an extensive ing rides to Euless citizens.After the Euless City "It is gratifying to realize that NETS is • _ mail system designed • _ com- Council approved the program for the 1994 • between '' and providing a service that is widely recognized as budget, NETS began operating in the city allows ll as ' _- " ' - ' - superior quality and caring," Lauralee Harris, � persons � leave ,•- recorded mail November 1,1993. NETS branch director, said. "Cities are no NETS is a special transportation service longer asking if they really need NETS, rather messages others. operated by the YMCA. The service was they are wondering how they managed with- If an extension is busy, the incoming founded in March, 199 1,through the collabo- out it." call is automatically to voice mail rative efforts of YMCA, United Way and Red Ridership numbers demonstrate the need so the caller can leave a message and the Cross Meals.Currently,every northeast Tarrantemployee ' for this service in Euless and other northeast ur call County city is a member of the NETS service. will ' e returned. Participating cities pay a subscription fee of Tarrant County cities,Harris added. ' .�- • .: X11 �- The NETS service provides an average of answered Monday-Friday, ; 11 . 11 $.35 per person per year to NETS. The City of 200 rides to Euless citizens each month. In Euless spent$12,239.27 on NETS for the fiscal ' ' operator • '' ' year of 1994. zens, NETS recently added two additional response to the tremendous demand from Citi- route • g inquiries o , proper This enables the provision of transportation minivans to its fleet. departments. services to any residents who are 60 years of The cost to a passenger for a one-way trip age or older,disabled or otherwise transporta- on the NETS system is$1.25.A round trip costs Emergency • 11 tion-disadvantaged Euless citizens. NETS will $2.50. All minivans are wheelchair accessible. Animal Shelter 685-1592 provide transportation For further information on Building '- anywhere within north- the NETS system or to Inspections east Tarrant County. register for a ride, call City Manager 685-1420 I Since the beginning the NETS information of its operation in Euless, City Secretary 85-1419 line at 428-6387. • NETS has provided 1 Euless citizens with Fire -., • •- 685-1600 Fire Marshal 685-1659 Testimonial of A NETS Rider Job Line 68 Library685-1480 At the July 27 Euless City Council meeting,Boyd Harris,a longtime Euless resident, MayorOffice ; • spoke to Euless council members on behalf of North East Transportation Services _ _ (NETS). During a recent interview,Harris reiterated his family's gratefulness for NETS ' ' ' in the City of Euless. 685-1666 Municipal 685-1460 k Nolo Did You Learn About NETS? Parks , • Community When my wife and I moved to Euless,we became active in the campaign to bring Services 685-1660 NETS transportation services to Euless. After a few months,the Euless City Council Personnel 1 approved NETS services for the 1994 budget. Shortly thereafter,l became a regularPlanninDevelopment _ _ rider with NETS. 1 Police Department Pour Often Do You Use the NETS Service? (non-emergency) 685-1500 I use NETS three times per week for medical appointments. I am picked up at my Public Information t residence and brought directly to the doctor's office. Recycling Hotline ; Are You Satisfied With the Service? Timeliness? klidbility? Safe Drivers? 81 The drivers practice excellent safety. They are always on time. The longest I have Trash Service ever waited for a ride is five minutes past the scheduled pick up time. (Laidlaw Waste Systems) 332-" ' My wife and I are grateful for the NETS transportation service. Sometimes the dri- Water • 1 vers help us unload our groceries and carry them into our residence for us. Everyone is friendly and the convenience which the service provides is imperative to our trans- For Other City Offices, portation needs. Euless Operator at 685-1' page 11 Wistoric dome Saved By Citizens It has housed everything from a clothing shop to a Korean Baptist church,but for most of fir Euless' longtime residents, the brick building on the corner of Euless Boulevard and Main Street has been known as the Fuller House. j The Fuller House is the oldest brick building in Euless. The Historical Preservation Committee members say Euless history does not reach far into the past. Saving the Fuller House is imperative to the preservation of one of the few i. cornerstones of Euless history. "Euless is not as old as some of the cities ' around us," said Councilman Glenn Walker. "But even so,we have to preserve those items that reflect who and what we are." City officials did just that in August when the pi home,scheduled for demolition to make way for a new church and restaurant, was saved from the wrecking ball and moved to its new members carefully remove bricks from home in Ruth Millican Park. The Euless City donated$3,000 to the project.Taco Bell also theFullerHouse to prepare for the move. Council and the Historical Preservation provided meals to volunteers working on the Committee led the effort to save the city's oldest house. Company officials hope to take part in about a large tree that was planted long ago by brick structure.Councilman Walker represent- other fundraising projects for the house later in Euless resident Robert Nail as a gift to his moth- ed the City Council in its efforts to save the the year as well.To satisfy expansion demands, er-in-law after he married Iva Fuller Nail,both Fuller House. Taco Bell has relocated and begun construc- of whom are current Historical Preservation The Historical Preservation Committee tion at this location. Committee members. i shouldered the task of raising the money "The Historical Preservation Committee is "This house will give the children of Euless needed to break down,move and rebuild the really excited that Euless has leadership that an opportunity to learn about their city," structure. The $16,000 that was needed to looks toward the future and toward preserving Walker said."It will give them a sense of pride move the house was raised in part through pri- these kinds of things," said Diana Crawford, in Euless and how far the city has come in vate donations. The remaining amount was chairperson of the committee."if it wasn't for terms of growth. The intersection where the provided by city betterment funds and the foresight of all the City Council, then we Fuller home is located was for 25 or more years hotel/motel revenues,which can be used for wouldn't be able to preserve this house and the center of Euless cultural and business actio- , historical development and tourism. other historical items in the city." ities.The only grocery store,two service sta- The Taco Bell Restaurant corporation The Euless Parks tions,two churches and a cafe were located at Ilfll n Department was this intersection along with the Euless Post also instrumental in Office." the preservation of Walker and Crawford said the home could the house. Parks be used as a potential meeting place and serve employees helped as a home to artifacts gathered by the Historical r^. with site preparation Preservation Committee.Walker also said the and provided the home might be used for weddings,receptions committee with and other group activities once it is fully anything it needed restored.No timeline has been established for from day one, the rebuilding of the home since the brick was Crawford said. removed at the end of August and the shell was The Fuller House, carried to its new location in Ruth Millican 1 named for Euless' Park. I former mayor, Volunteers will be needed to complete the I Homer Fuller, who project,and donations are still being accepted, lived in the home,is Crawford said.Continued funds will be needed believed to have to complete the restoration of the house. Di. ne Crawford,Historical Preservation Committee been built in 1932. Donations can be sent to the Historical chairperson,and Euless Councilman Glenn Walker, arc, Many longtime resi- Preservation Committee at 201 N.Ector Drive, joined by fellow committee members,the Saebit Church, dents recall stories Euless,Texas 76039 For more information on family members of th e Fullers a nd Ta co Bell,to kick off about the home, the Fuller House,call Rick Herold,Director of the move ofthe Fuller House. including one anecdote Community Services,at 655-1651. page 12 Euless Development Update To Pledse the Streets Drainage i The Street Department recently completed The Drainage Maintenance DepartmentInternidtiondl f asphalt overlays on Pebble Creek Drive, continues to contract for the cleaning of Arnette Drive and Martha.Currently,the Street drainage channels throughout Euless. Recent PdldtC I Department is working in the Wilshire area projects have been completed on the channel replacing the curbs and gutters as needed. west of Roxboro Road in north Euless,Blessing Several streets in the Trailwood area are sched- Branch in the Midway Park area,the drainage Ness... uled for asphalt overlays upon completion of area between Raider Drive and David Drive in the projects in the Wilshire area. west Euless, and the channel running south from Slaughter Lane to Atkerson Lane includ- The true flavorof • is Water ing the installation of a pilot channel between brought t• Euless by • . •. The Water Department continues to fine Slaughter Lane and east Huitt Lane in southMexican Restaurant located tune the water well control system. With the Euless. Midway Crossing Center on North recent addition of two well water facilities to the current water supply, the city is able to New Construction Main Street. Escondido'soffers great maintain a lower water rate for citizens. New home construction is taking place in lunch specials The distinctive taste of the water is due to the Bell Ranch Terrace Subdivision in the Enchiladas, the chlorine content.The chlorine is a required Wilshire area, Bear Creek Bend II on east . additive of the treatment and purification Harwood Road,Arbor Glen II at Main Streettraditional ' andsalsa served process of the water. A higher level of chlorine and east Midway Drive, Ashbrook Estates at • smile in this • •b, • is necessary during the initial start-up and Glade Road and Baze Road, and the Seville . • can •. found at purification of a ground water well. This level Estates behind the Santa Fe complex. The _ 's Italian of chlorine is only temporary. Covington Hill Estates Subdivision is also • - • The city's water supply exceeds minimum under construction at Harwood Road and Restaurant and Pizza. The cozy federal and state requirements for water quali- Highway 157. restaurant creates . charming ty and safety. All water provided the citizens of Construction of the expanded Taco Bell has tableambiancwith linen Euless is safe for drinking and all other uses. begun. The new location is at the corner of - cloths, Main Street and Highway 10. Also, Saebit flowers and soft Italian melodies • Wastewater Baptist Church has cleared ground at Main ing in the background. The Sanitary Sewer Department continues Street and Highway 10. ranges from fine Italian cuisine to to rehabilitate manholes in an ongoing infiltra- The China Dragon restaurant will be relo- tion and inflow reduction program. This pro- cating from its original location on Highwaymeatball ' ' pizza. gram is responsible for reducing the daily aver- 157 to Airport Freeway east of Westpark WayMilano's 2390 Fuller age sanitary sewer flow from Euless to the on Westhaven Drive. The new restaurant will Road. Trinity River Authority by one million gallons be adjacent to the recently renovated Ramada _ Apple • - per day. Inn. arrived in Euless in the shape of bagel. offersBAGEL • Arbor Daze Souvenirs bake � Still AvailableLocated in the Kroger shopping center, NY reputation f Last year's Arbor Daze souvenirs can be purchased at • • wing among Midway Recreation Center. This free, annual festival has t ``" '" gained a reputation across the United States as one of the Mid-Cities • best free celebrations in the country. Begin collecting your residents Arbor Daze souvenirs now. lookingfor Do not forget to mark your calendars for the return of the a snack biggest welcoming party for spring in Texas,April 28,29 and 30.Arbor Daze`95 will offer music,food,carnival rides,arts reminis- &crafts,a business expo,lawn and garden area,and much cent of more.Stay tuned for more information on Arbor Daze`95. the real 100a thing. page 13 •• Citizens Unite Through Neighborhood Associations I ► � In an increasingly dangerous world, the McCormick Farms every two months. The Wilshire area consists of approximately responsibility of maintaining a safe living envi- "The McCormick Farms Homeowners 1,100 homes. Neighborhood association ronment extends to all members of the com- Association provides a channel for communi- members divided the area into 20 sections for munity. As local governments strive to uphold cation to link neighbors together,"said Susan organizational purposes. Nine of these sec- j Pritchard,former president tions have already initiated Crimewatch pro- of the association. "It gets grams on their streets. lonely sometimes so the "Before the association, people wanted to friendships you can build have Crimewatch," Hooker said. "But until we with your neighbors next got organized,no one knew how to get start- door and even down the ed." street are invaluable." The August Wilshire Association meeting The establishment of a focused on Crimewatch. The Euless Police neighborhood association Department spoke at the meeting and educat- can provide residents with ed the members on the start-up processes of an a greater sense of security. association. In addition to building rola- "Crimewatch programs are effective in com- tions with neighbors, munities for a number of reasons," Euless neighborhood associa- Police Officer Gary Kopecky said. "Residents tions have proven effective have the benefit of knowing when something Attendance ofMorrisdale residents at the in reducing criminal activi- is right and when it's not." first organizational meeting ofthe ties in areas where orga- An active Crimewatch program in a neigh- the ideals of nized associations are located. borhood has been proven to reduce crime by the communi- Pritchard stressed the benefits of 70 to 80 percent,Kopecky added. ty, citizens are the Crimewatch program which "Before the Wilshire Neighborhood recognizing has proven effective in the Association was established, parents felt their responsibility and getting involved. McCormick Farms area,she said. According to unsafe leaving their children alone in the front Neighbors are reaching out to one another crime statistics,almost 18 months have passed yard of their home,"Hooker said. "Now par- to build networks of security and unity in since the last burglary, response to the rise in crime as well as the need Pritchard added. for communication among themselves. In Both the Morrisdale and recent months,several Euless neighborhoods the Wilshire communities have banded together to establish neighbor- have established successful hood associations with the support and quid- neighborhood associations j4i It ance of the City of Euless. during the past year. McCormick Farms Homeowners "We wanted to start a Association was established in September, neighborhood association Ask1 1991 and has served as a leader to neighbor- to get crime out of our hood associations following in its footsteps. neighborhood,"said Donna t { Boasting an average membership of 120 Hooker, president of the households from a total of 185,the association Wilshire Neighborhood 41 has several annual activities including a July Association. "The main Fourth parade, Christmas caroling, an annual goal of the Wilshire associa- Wilshire Neighborhood Association, golf tournament and a fall picnic. Additionally, tion is to make the neigh- (fromnjuneare lefttorighoClifton Watson, a newsletter is written,printed and distributed borhood a safer place for er,Irene Rosecrans,secretary,ScottyOsborne, by association members to all residents of our children." president,andDonna page 14 ed at the main entrance of the Morrisdale area lederdl 1 have been :! ,t replanted byAedn High �..w1 members for «r,. beautification. Oolldrs ` ��+ "The associa- tion is enabling x the rebirth of lost ' vernment friendships and nurturing an atmosphere of I A mandateis • order • require- unity -• • ' • unity and spirit," imposed • • - - of govern- Ebert • - Ebert said. "After ment on • - or by • - branch of ents feel more confident to • a certain age you have a government on • - example • allow their children free- tendency to go home and a state mandate which impacted all door to play in the neigh- shut your door. The asso- Texans , Senate : 1Passed , -• borhood without continual supervision." ciation has brought people back outside." • , • - -• •• Since its establishment last spring, the Many possible areas of need and interest S.B. 1340 requiredall . to Wilshire Neighborhood Association has spon- can be addressed by a neighborhood associa- reduce • •1 •- sored several activities, including a summer tion including Crimewatch,code enforcement cent by January, 1994. rn- picnic, the creation of a monthly newsletter fire prevention, beautification, recycling and • • struggled • ,- et f and a potluck dinner for all Wilshire residents. social activities. As a result of the association this goal by • . • municipal The Morrisdale Neighborhood Association and community involvement,strong relation- recycling programs an• restricting was established in June. Longtime resident ships can be established with city officials. waste services, Bruce Ebert initiated the creation of the associ- The City of Euless is offering guidance andEach , unfunded federal , ation by sending a letter of interest to each materials for the initial start-up of any neigh- • t passed •• political Morrisdale resident. borhood association in Euless. The city will highway and imposed upon local •• The initial meeting of the association was provide the meeting place for the first two ernments. Mandatesoften involve held at Euless City Hall. Attendance was so meetings and will print flyers advertising the costs •. assumed • y the enti- high that people were standing in the hallways. first two meetings. receivingty the mandate. Often"I was overwhelmed by the response,"Ebert For more information on beginning a neigh- municipality does n• t meet the stan- said."Everyone was interested and ready to get borhood association in your area,please con- dards or • • the guidelines s- t forth together and do something. If you can build tact Euless Community Affairs Administrator by , •, - -,vy fines can- •- enthusiasm in a handful of people,the spirit will Michelle Wyman,at 685-1821. assess-• • • • •- spread to everyone." Prior to the establishment of the neighbor- made other _•_rally •_• sources hood association, Morrisdale residents • • • ' • • received a notice from the Euless Police • • . oughfares. Department that the Crimewatch program The following is ' budget detailing would expire in their neighborhood if residents the dollars s• during 1994 on -•- ' did not take action. mandates by of The first item of business addressed by the association 0u-py- • • • Water os �' disinfection of was the reestablishment of the o xlos ap� ;" • ground 111 Crimewatch program. The 3 ART T • Euless Police Department To N.9 ht • • Records C offered information and made 01,9 1 199,� Management $20,000 presentations to the homeown- 100 P" ers on the vital steps of the pro- American gram. Residents vowed to con- Disabilities tinue the Crimewatch program compliance $10,000 as a cornerstone to the new neighborhood association. 4) Sewer treatment Other activities since the requirements $57,000 association's inception have , included a Labor Day picnic 5) Various employment attended by almost 300 people, restrictions for as well as a monthly newsletter personnel 1 distributed to all Morrisdale res- TOTAL S108,350 idents. Two street islands locat- page 15 i A L D A P 0 1 U 0 A I N 6 N T S The Euless Fire Department recom- Thanksgiving dinner at Simmons O(TOBIP 30 mends you"set your clock back & 7 Center for senior citizensr. Call check your smoke alarm batteries" 685-1670 to make reservations,by FIRE PREVENTION MONTH today. Be smart and live safely... November 12.12 p.m. check your smoke alarm at least 17 Friends of the Library, Annual once each year. Meeting. 10 a.m. TRICK OR TREAT MIDWAY. Free DREAM M Ice Cream Social for senior citizens 31 evening for kids to dress up and trick 21 at the Simmons Center, $0.75 per or treat safely.Ages 0-10.6-8 p.m. Euless Christmas Parade of Lights.6:30 l person,1-3 p.m. 3 r p.m.Call 6854649 for parade routes. October 21&22:Grand NOVEMBER Participation is free. 2t&22CIosinS Sale at the Book Cottage;9 a.m.-5p.m.. Christmas Party for senior citizens. Palestine Train Trip for senior citizens. 8Please call 6854670 for reservations City Council attends Texas 4 Call 685-1670 to make reservations by December 3. 11:30 a.m. 26-29Municipal League. by October 16. 14 Holiday Bake Sale sponsored by Halloween Puppet show at the National Election Day. Check your senior citizens. Held in City Hall. 27 Euless Public Library 11 a.m. & 8 local newspaper for voting locations. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 12 H.E.A.T. 19 Tour of Lights in the Metroplex for "Murder at Ruth Millican Center", 2 Vehicle Theft Prevention Registra- `/J senior citizens. 29 performed by the Murder Mystery tion Program, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Call Players at 7 p.m. Catered dinner 685-1536 for more information. 22 Chinese Christmas Gift Exchange at included. Call 685-1649 for reser- Simmons Center for senior citizens. vations or further information. 1 Statewide Recycling Day sponsored For more details call 685-1670. by the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission. *Look for upcoming information on this year's Christmas activities. MUSS (ITY OIRIALS Thought for Manor Citu Secretary ' » 11 " ' " ° ` theSeason Mary Lib Saleh Susan Crim Councilpersons Editor "Let us never forget that government Bobby Baker,Mayor Pro Tem Michelle Wyman is ourselves and not an alien power Frank Douglass over us.The ultimate rulers of our Todd Smith The Mayor's Newsletter is a democray are not a President and Charlie Miller quarterly publication of the City of senators and congresspersons Glenn Walker Euless. Written correspondence may be and government officials,but the Henry Boatright directed to the editor at 201 North Ector voters of this country." Citu Manager Drive, Euless, Texas, 76039. To speak Franklin D.Roosevelt Tom Hart with the editor,please call 685-1821. July 8,1923 Marietta,Ohio Assistant Citu Manager ® The Mayor's Newsletter is printed on Joe Hennig recycled paper. paSe 16