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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-08-31 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, AUGUST 31, 2010 A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Mary Lib Saleh at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 31, 2010, in the Precouncil Conference Room of City Hall, 201 North Ector Drive. Those present included: Mayor Mary Lib Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Linda Martin, Council Members Tim Stinneford, Leon Hogg, Donna Mickan, Glenn Porterfield, and Perry Bynum. During the Precouncil meeting: Mayor Mary Lib Saleh reported that Betty Yarbrough, a former long-time City employee, recently commented to her about Euless Today, and specifically that the newsletter is a great publication. ➢ Council Member Donna Mickan stated that she attended the Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District convocation. She reported on the district's budget and advised that a bond election is anticipated to be held in the spring 2011. ➢ City Manager Gary McKamie introduced Don Perfect, Area Manager, and Randy Lloyd, District Manager, representing Oncor Services. Don Perfect updated the City Council on Oncor's actions related to the electricity outages experienced in the City over the past few months. ➢ Director of Economic Development and Administrative Services Mike Collins reviewed the proposed changes to the city's Right-of-Way Ordinance. ➢ Planning and Development Director Chris Barker updated the City Council regarding the status of gas well drilling sites in the city, as well as the environmental base line testing that occurred at and around the Arrington well site recently (Westpark Way and South Pipeline Road West). ➢ Finance Director Vicki Rodriquez presented the Financial Report for the month ending July 2010. She reported that despite a slight increase in sales tax revenue for the months of July and August, revenues continue to fall short of budget. ➢ City Manager McKamie reviewed the regular agenda items. CLOSED SESSION The City Council convened into closed session at 6:43 p.m. for deliberation regarding the lease of city property North of Harwood Road as authorized by Sections 551.072 of the Texas Government Code. The City Council reconvened into open session at 6:50 p.m. Council Minutes Page 2 of 13 August 31, 2010 COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF SCHEDULED ITEMS —COUNCIL CHAMBERS The Euless City Council continued their meeting in the Council Chambers at 7:00 p.m. for consideration of scheduled items. STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT City Manager Gary McKamie Deputy City Manager Loretta Getchell Interim City Attorney William M. McKamie City Secretary Susan Crim Deputy City Secretary Kim Sutter Director of Planning and Development Chris Barker Police Chief Mike Brown Director of Economic Development and Administrative Services Mike Collins Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald Director of Public Works and Engineering Ron Young Director of Finance Vicki Rodriquez Fire Chief Robert Isbell Assistant Police Chief Bob Freeman Assistant Police Chief Harland Westmoreland Assistant Finance Director Jackie Theriot Public Works Manager J.T. Ackerman Communications/Marketing Manager Betsy Deck Texas Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell-Shelton Fleet and Facility Administrator Kyle McAdams Information Services Administrator Dan McLain Library Administrator Kate Lyon Human Resources/Risk Administrator Carolyn Marshall Senior Planner Stephen Cook Recreation Superintendent Michael Davenport Computer Support Specialist Jake Dilliplane Police Lieutenant Joe Kraft Police Sergeant Eric Starnes Police Sergeant Ron Williamson Senior Police Officer James Gordon VISITORS David Brown Barney Snitz Loretta and Steve Doty Jake Thomasson Iris Elliott John and Peggy Vandiver Billy Owens and others as noted in the visitor register. INVOCATION Planning and Development Director Chris Barker gave the invocation. Council Minutes Page 3 of 13 August 31, 2010 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member Perry Bynum led the Pledge of Allegiance. ITEM NO. 1.PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH FOR SEPTEMBER Police Chief Mike Brown introduced Senior Police Officer James Gordon. Mayor Saleh presented Officer Gordon with a plaque and certificate commemorating his selection as Employee of the Month for September 2010. ITEM NO. 2. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION Mayor Saleh presented a proclamation to Assistant Police Chief Bob Freeman and Police Lieutenant Joe Kraft proclaiming September 2010 as National Preparedness Month. ITEM NO. 3. PRESENTATION OF TEXAS FESTIVALS AND EVENTS ASSOCIATION AWARDS Recreation Superintendent Michael Davenport stated that the City of Euless received four awards from the Texas Festivals and Events Association (TFEA) this year. The mission of TFEA is to promote excellence in event programming, and the City of Euless received the following awards: Best Volunteer Program —Arbor Daze Best Organization Newsletter— Euless Today Magazine Best Educational Program — Forestry Village Best Children's Programming —Arbor Daze Kidz Zone ITEM NO. 4. PRESENTATION OF QUARTERLY WASTEWATER REPORT Director of Public Works Ron Young presented the wastewater report for the April to June 2010 quarter, and presented a graph of wastewater calls by month for the quarter as well as maps delineating the geographic distribution of calls across the city. He reported that 35 customer and 11 city calls were processed for the quarter. CONSENT AGENDA (Items 5 through 8) Council Member Porterfield motioned to approve Consent Agenda items number 5 through 8. Council Member Stinneford seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Martin, Council Members Stinneford, Hogg, Mickan, Porterfield, and Bynum Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. Council Minutes Page 4 of 13 August 31, 2010 ITEM NO. 5. APPROVED AWARD OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL NO. 014-10 Approved award of Request for Proposal No. 014-10 for re-insurance coverage for the City's hearth insurance program for October 1, 2010, to September 30, 2011, to HM Insurance Group for specific stop loss coverage and to Aetna Insurance Company for aggregate excess loss coverage. The estimated expenditure is $374,272. ITEM NO. 6. APPROVED TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENT Approved entering into a cooperative purchasing agreement with Public Sourcing Solutions (PSS). The City intends to purchase furniture for the new Senior Citizen Center from Global Industries, utilizing the cooperative purchasing agreement. ITEM NO. 7. AUTHORIZED PURCHASE OF FURNITURE FOR THE SENIOR CENTER Authorized purchase of furniture for the Senior Center at the Midway Park Family Life Center from G.L. Seaman & Company, Fort Worth, Texas, through the State of Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative also known as TXMAS, as well as through Public Source Solutions. The estimated expenditure is $153,703. ITEM NO. 8. APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Approved the minutes of the regular City Council Meeting of August 17, 2010. REGULAR AGENDA ITEM NO. 9. HELD PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING PLANNED DEVELOPMENT 10-01-PD AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1887 Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:19 p.m. Planning and Development Director Chris Barker presented the case to the City Council, and advised that Tipton Engineering, the applicant on behalf of the property owner, developer and builder, Bloomfield Homes, is requesting the rezoning of approximately 6.6 acres from the Community Unit Development (CUD 607) zoning district to a Planned Development zoning district for the use of developing single-family detached residential homes. It is the intent of the current property owner, developer and builder, Bloomfield Homes, to construct twenty-seven single family detached residential homes on the 6.6 acre tract. The property, originally the homestead of the McCormick family farm, has unique trees and topographic features in which the developer intends to preserve through the development process. In this regard, a Planned Development zoning district is requested in order to Council Minutes Page 5 of 13 August 31, 2010 provide for a variety of lot sizes and to provide exceptions from the typical R-1 L district standards. Some of the standards requested exceed the current minimum regulations while others (maximum building coverage) are less stringent than the R-1 L zoning. The site is designed to take advantage of the natural topography and many of the existing long-lived trees. A variety of lot sizes and shapes and the internal road layout are designed to accommodate several large oak and elm trees as well as provide enough turning space for City of Euless emergency vehicles. The result of this design will be that internal sidewalks in the subdivision will not be installed. External sidewalks along Mid-Cities Boulevard and North Main Street will be maintained to connect the subdivision to the City of Euless trail system. The Development Review Committee and staff have worked extensively with the developer and engineer to accommodate the unique features of this site. The site will be graded and many of the existing smaller trees will be removed in order to properly develop the site. The provisions in the proposed ordinance and plan are intended to establish a standard of development which will create an aesthetic neighborhood environment. The development proposes a wrought-iron fence with masonry columns to be installed along the North Main Street frontage setback approximately twenty-five feet in order to preserve many of the existing trees. At the corner of North Main and Mid-Cities Boulevard, a full masonry wall will be installed and continue along the Mid-Cities Boulevard street frontage. At the north-east property corner, a ten foot visibility easement along the street frontage is included to allow adequate visibility for exiting traffic on Merlin Drive. The east and southern boundaries of the property will be fenced with typical wood privacy fencing used for rear yards. The Development Review Committee has certified the Planned Development zoning change application, and staff concurs with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission for approval of the zoning change. Don Dykstra, Bloomfield Homes, and Richard Hovas, Tipton Engineering, were present for the hearing. Mayor Saleh asked for any proponents followed by opponents. Billy Owens, 508 Sunset Drive, Euless, spoke in support of the request. Don Dykstra, representing Bloomfield Homes, 1050 East Highway 114, Suite 210, Southlake, Texas, addressed the City Council regarding the request and presented a PowerPoint presentation showcasing Bloomfield Homes. There being no additional proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing at 7:35 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Martin motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No. 1887 for a Planned Development of R.D. Price Survey, A-1206, Tracts 1, 1K, and 1K1 from CUD 607 (Community Unit Development 607) based on R3 zoning to PD (Planned Development) based on R-1L zoning on 2300 North Main Street. Council Minutes Page 6 of 13 August 31, 2010 Council Member Mickan seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Martin, Council Members Stinneford, Hogg, Mickan, Porterfield, and Bynum Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 10. APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1885 Council Member Hogg motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No. 1885, eliminating the City's participation in the Supplemental Death Benefits Fund of the Texas Municipal Retirement System. Council Member Stinneford seconded the motion. Council Member Bynum clarified that this action does not signify a loss in coverage. The City is changing providers, as a cost savings, and the same coverage will be provided by the City's new group life insurance carrier. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Martin, Council Members Stinneford, Hogg, Mickan, Porterfield, and Bynum Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 11. HELD A PUBLIC HEARING FOR EULESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (EDC) BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010-2011 Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:39 p.m. Director of Finance Rodriquez presented the proposed 2010-2011 Euless Development Corporation (EDC) Budget. She stated that the Euless Development Corporation met on August 16, 2010, and recommends approval of the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2010- 2011. The EDC budget is supported by a half cent sales tax approved by the citizens of Euless in 1993 for economic development, park and library projects. The EDC is expected to begin FY 2011 with a fund balance of $911,897 and is expected to receive sales tax revenue and related interest totaling $3,201,635. Proposed operating expenditures total $3,199,198, and will fund parks, library, economic development, debt and contingencies. In the parks budget, funding is provided for general park maintenance, athletic supplies, irrigation supplies and basic upkeep of the city park system, as well as large irrigation projects. The library budget includes funds for materials including books, periodicals, magazines, CD's, DVD's and other electronic resources. Council Minutes Page 7 of 13 August 31, 2010 The Economic Development budget is used to support the attraction and retention of businesses to our community and includes annual funding for potential economic development projects. The contingency budget has been decreased to $50,000 for FY 2011. The EDC board recommended that excess reserves be used to fund an on-going contingency project in the Capital Improvements fund. This project will be funded in the amount of $250,000 and will carryover from year to year. The FY 2010-2011 budget also includes recommended capital expenditures of$362,165. If approved as submitted, this fund would have an estimated ending fund balance of $552,169 which exceeds the board's recommended minimum reserve level of$500,000. Proposed capital expenditures include a carryover of $244,035 to complete projects approved in prior years that have not yet been completed. In addition, funding for a self- check unit and part-time security guard at the library, a part-time economic development consultant, and funding to replace the retaining wall at Trailwood Park is being recommended. Currently, no new projects are being recommended in EDC Capital Improvements fund. However, the Capital Improvements Program budget does include a $25,000 annual transfer for irrigation, and a $25,000 annual transfer for incentives. There being no proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing at 7:43 p.m. ITEM NO. 12. APPROVED EULESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (EDC) BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010-2011 Council Member Porterfield motioned to approve the Euless Development Corporation (EDC) Budget for Fiscal Year 2010-2011. Council Member Bynum seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Martin, Council Members Stinneford, Hogg, Mickan, Porterfield, and Bynum Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 13. HELD A PUBLIC HEARING FOR CITY OF EULESS FISCAL YEAR 2010-2011 OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:44 p.m. Finance Director Rodriquez presented the proposed City of Euless Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Operating and Capital Budget. She stated that over the last couple of years, very deep cuts have been made to the budgets with the intent of not impacting service levels to the citizens. Council Minutes Page 8 of 13 August 31, 2010 In FY 2009, the City implemented a hiring freeze in the first month of the new budget year and began working on an early retirement program that resulted in several additional job vacancies, which were then frozen. The City reduced infrastructure improvements, non-mandatory travel and training, and overtime and asked each department to submit substantial cuts from their budgets. At the beginning of FY 2010, it became apparent that the recovery was going to be much slower than originally anticipated, and the year began with a reduction in workforce. The positions were frozen and the savings were used to help bring in a balanced budget for the current fiscal year. Vehicle and equipment purchases were delayed, and once again infrastructure projects were reduced, as well as additional cuts from City departmental budgets. To date, total budgeted positions have fallen from 393 positions in 2009 to 381 in the current year, of which only 360 positions are currently filled. Although the city hopes to fill a few of these vacancies during FY 2011, most of these positions will remain frozen until the city sees significant economic recovery. In FY 2011, total operating revenue is projected at $29,733,984 which is a decrease of $189,567 or .63 percent from the FY 2010 budget. Sales tax revenue is expected to be down 12.5 percent for FY 2010. Assumptions for the 2011 budget are based on an increase in each of the remaining months of the current fiscal year with a 4 percent growth factor applied. Property tax revenues represent 29 percent of total general fund revenues. The projected property tax revenue is based on a tax rate of 47 cents per $100 of assessed value, which is equal to the current rate for FY 2010, but significantly less than the effective tax rate of 51.67 cents. Property tax revenue is projected to be approximately $827,000 less than the current year, due to a 5.2 percent decrease in the overall property values. This shortfall has been offset by an increase in the transfer from the car rental fund from $745,000 to $1.3 million, as well as a portion of gas royalties received from mineral leases on city owned property. The remainder of the funding for this budget is derived from franchise fees, fines, permits and other miscellaneous sources. The proposed General Fund expenditures for.FY 2011 are $29,731,457, which is a decrease of $174,686 or .58 percent from the prior year. The reductions have been achieved by decreasing rebates, travel, training, infrastructure, and equipment replacement. Sixty one percent of the general fund is dedicated to public safety, 35 percent for the Police Department and 26 percent for the Fire Department. The remaining funds support park and community services, street maintenance, development services, library services, city administration and general overhead, which includes utilities, audit services, appraisal and tax services, and other expenditures that are not directly related to a specific department. Department budgets have been cut drastically, and ultimately it will be necessary to restore critical positions and to restore maintenance, supplies, and operating budgets back to a more appropriate level for the services provided. Council Minutes Page 9 of 13 August 31, 2010 Although the FY 2011 budget will be challenging, the city is pleased that this budget continues all existing programs and services for our citizens, and maintains our tax rate at the current rate of 47 cents per $100 valuation. In addition to the operating expenses, the FY2011 budget includes a proposed drawdown of excess reserves to fund capital expenses of $1,519,962. These funds will allow the city to provide funding for the citywide computer replacement program and equipment for various departments including police, fire, courts, parks and public works. For FY 2011, proposed operating revenue for the water and wastewater fund is $18,530,295. This is a 2.78 percent increase over the current year. Water and wastewater user charges make up 91 percent of the overall revenues, with 58 percent coming from water purchases and 33 percent coming from wastewater treatment. This budget includes proposed rates sufficient to cover the overall cost of operating the system. The remaining revenues are derived from interest earnings, sanitation, recycling, and other user based fees. For FY 2011 proposed baseline expenses for the water and wastewater fund are $18,519,689. This is a 2.73 percent increase over the current budget and covers the cost of purchasing water from Trinity River Authority (TRA), the cost of wastewater treatment by TRA, all expenses associated with water production and distribution, meter reading, billing, debt payments, overhead expense and infrastructure replacement. Twenty percent of the budget is allocated to personnel expenses, an additional 48 percent allocated for payments to Trinity River Authority, with the balance funding utilities, infrastructure improvements, service center operations, franchise fees, and administrative overhead. The car rental fund is the city's third largest operating fund and is fully supported by a 5 percent tax that was authorized by the citizens of Euless in 1999 to be imposed on the short term rental of motor vehicles. Due to a revenue sharing agreement with the cities of Dallas and Fort Worth, a consolidated car rental facility was built at DFW Airport and located within the boundaries of the City of Euless. Two-thirds of the revenue from this facility is rebated to the owner cities of the airport. The remaining third has been allocated by the City Council to reduce debt, to maintain a stable tax rate, and to cash flow capital projects including drainage improvements, street improvements, facility improvements and upgrades to city parks. The proposed car rental fund budget for FY 2011 includes estimated total operating revenues of $12,060,000, which is an increase of $260,000 or 2.2 percent from the FY 2010 budget. Of these revenues, the City of Euless will net approximately $4 million after rebates. Based on City Council direction, a portion of these funds support general government operations and general obligation debt service, which has a direct reduction on the property tax rate of approximately 5.4 cents. For FY 2011, this transfer has been increased to help offset the shortfall in the general fund. A portion of these funds will also be transferred to the streets capital project fund for the construction of Baze Road, Ash Lane and overlay projects. The City has several other special revenue funds, debt service funds, internal service funds, and enterprise funds that are included in the City's total budget. In summary, the City's total revenues for all operating funds are projected at $86.5 million, and include funding from a variety of revenue sources. Council Minutes Page 10 of 13 August 31, 2010 Proposed operating expenditures total $89.6 million, which includes annual debt service payments, personnel costs, utilities, supplies, maintenance, incentives, capital and other administrative costs. The proposed budget includes recommended capital expenses of$5.7 million that are being funded from cash reserves. Preparation of this budget included a city-wide effort to cut costs, without impacting the quality of service provided to our citizens. While we believe this budget recommendation allows us to accomplish this goal, we do not anticipate a quick recovery. We will continue to take cost saving measures in the upcoming budget year and we are confident that we can manage FY 2011 with limited resources. There being no proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing at 7:57 p.m. ITEM NO. 14. APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1882 ADOPTING THE CITY OF EULESS OFFICIAL OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010-2011 Council Member Mickan motioned to approve Ordinance No. 1882, adopting the City of Euless official Operating and Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2010-2011. Council Member Stinneford seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Martin, Council Members Stinneford, Hogg, Mickan, Porterfield, and Bynum u;., Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 15. APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1883 Council Member Hogg motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No. 1883, adopting a tax rate of $0.47 per $100 valuation for the City of Euless for tax year 2010. Council Member Bynum seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Martin, Council Members Stinneford, Hogg, Mickan, Porterfield, and Bynum Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried and noted that the ad valorem tax rate had not been raised in the City of Euless for the past 17 years. Council Minutes Page 11 of 13 August 31, 2010 ITEM NO. 16. APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1884 Mayor Pro Tern Martin motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No. 1884, adopting the Tax Roll for 2010. Council Member Mickan seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Martin, Council Members Stinneford, Hogg, Mickan, Porterfield, and Bynum Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 17. APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1881 Deputy City Manager Loretta Getchell addressed the City Council regarding the fees being considered in Ordinance No. 1881, and stated that it includes changes to the Recreation Center and Senior Center fees and recommends changes to the water and wastewater rates. Additionally, she explained the city's relationship with the Trinity River Authority (TRA), how TRA bills the City for usage, and historical rates charged by TRA versus their budgeted estimates as well as their estimate for FY 2011. She indicated that staff is recommending an increase of 20 cents in the water base rate and the following changes to the consumption tiers. Residential Water Charges: Current Proposed Base Charge $ 7.75 $ 7.95 Volume Base Charge: 0 - 2,000 gals 2.27 2.27 3,000-8,000 gals 3.09 3.20 9,000-15,000 gals 3.64 3.75 16,000— 35,000 gals 3.97 4.10 >35,000 gals 4.50 4.66 Wastewater Charges: Current Proposed Base Charge $ 6.00 $ 6.75 Volume Base Charge: Based on 90% of $ 2.53 $ 2.66 metered water (up to 12,000 Gallons) ' The proposed increases are consistent with the City's philosophy of keeping the average household usage rate as low as possible and encouraging conservation at the higher consumption levels. Council Minutes Page 12 of 13 August 31, 2010 The recommended volume charge for commercial, multi-family and industrial users is $3.52 and the recommended rate for construction meters, also known as fire hydrant meters, and gas wells is $6.00 per 1000 gallons. Base meter charges will be adjusted proportionately. The proposed rates are competitive with neighboring cities and will provide the funds necessary to operate the system and to continue an appropriate level of infrastructure replacement. Council Member Stinneford motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No. 1881, amending Chapter 30, "Fees", Section 30-27, "Recreation Area and Facilities", Section 30-35, "Water & Wastewater Service — Monthly Rates", Section 30-37, "Monitored Group Class", and Chapter 86, "Utilities", Section 86-32, "Delinquency and Service Discontinuance Procedure", of the Code of Ordinances. Council Member Bynum seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Martin, Council Members Stinneford, Hogg, Mickan, Porterfield, and Bynum Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 18. PUBLIC COMMENTS Billy Owens, 508 Sunset Drive, Euless, complimented the City staff on the informative reports presented at the meeting. ITEM NO. 19. REPORTS CITY ATTORNEY No report was given. CITY MANAGER City Manager McKamie advised that a parks maintenance building was recently burglarized and there is a need to make expenditures to replace the items that were taken. Additionally, he stated that funding is not included in the budget for the annual Arbor Daze event because the date of the event conflicts with the 2011 Easter holiday, and the City feels it is critical to allow all volunteers and employees the opportunity to spend the Easter holiday with their families. CITY COUNCIL Mayor Pro Tern Martin expressed her appreciation to all of the employees for their efforts to do more with less during the difficult economic times, in such a way that the citizens have not noticed any difference in the services they have received. Council Minutes Page 13 of 13 August 31, 2010 Council Member Bynum, in recognition of National Preparedness Month, encouraged all citizens to visit the city's website and learn of the necessary supplies needed to survive in the event of a disaster. Mayor Saleh commended the Euless Fire Department for their appearance on Channel 8 News on Friday, August 27, 2010, along with members of the Fire Academy Alumni Association and City staff and citizen volunteers who shared some important safety announcements. ITEM NO. 20. ADJOURN Mayor Saleh adjourned the meeting at 8:17 p.m. APPROVED: ATTEST: VIA. Li/ Mary LibAoaleh Susan Crim, RMC Mayor City Secretary