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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-01-08MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EUL.ESS CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 8, 1991 CALL TO ORDER 199I -03 A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order at 4:00 p.m., on Tuesday, January 8, 1991, in the downstairs Administration. Building Conference Room. The City Council met in executive session for the purpose of discussing pending litigation and personnel matters as authorized by V.T'.C.S. Article 6252 °17, Section 2 (e) and (g). Those present were Mayor Harold D. Samuels and Council. Members Bobby Baker, Frank Douglass, Mary Lib Saleh and Peter Staks. Mayor Pro Tem Bob Eden was absent, COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF SCHEDULED TT MS - - COUNCIL CHAMBERS The Euless City Council continued their meeting to the Council Chambers at 7 :07 p.m. for the consideration of scheduled items. Staff Members Present Tom Hart, City Manager H. Kay Godbey, Assistant City Manager James Crihbs, City Attorney Susan Crim, City Secretary Steve Norwood, Asst. to City Manager John. Craig, Director of Development. Randy Byers, Director of Streets & Utilities Tom Cox, Director of Administrative Services Debra Forte, Director of Fiscal & Human Resources K. B. Fuller, Police Chief Lee Koontz, F:i.re Chief Rick Herold, Director of Community Services Rod Tyler, Assistant Director of Development Linda Lux, Deputy City Secretary Visitors John Jones Sandra Eddy Mike Nelson and other visitors as shown in register 1991-05 Euless City Council. Regular Meeting January 8, 1991 - Page Two PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE NCE Councilman Staks led the pledge of allegiance. INVOCATION The Invocation was given by Councilman Baker. 011) BUSINESS ITEM NO.. 1: APPROVAL OF FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1041 Councilman Baker moved to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 1041, an amendment to Section 7- 101(6) of the Euless Zoning Ordinance regarding setbacks for accessory buildings, with the penalty clause to be changed to read $1,000 per day. Councilwoman Saleh seconded the motion, Ayes: Courci.l. Members Baker, Douglass, Saleh and Staks Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 2: APPROVAL OF SECOND AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1042 Councilman Douglass moved to approve the second and final reading of Ordinance No. 1042, regarding declaration of write -in candidacy. Councilman Staks seconded the notion. Ayes: Council. Members Baker, Douglass, Saleh. and Staks Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. NEW BUSINESS ITEM NO. 3: APPROVAL OF BOARD APPOINTMENTS Councilwoman Saleh moved to approve the appointments of Tom Ruyle, Colleen Pitts and Pam `Jrban.owicz to the Recycle Committee. Councilman Staks seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Baker:, Douglass, Saleh and Staks Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. 1991 -06 Euless City Council Regular Meeting January 8, 1991 - Page Three ITEM NO 4: AUDIENCE REQUESTED BY JOHN JONES Mr. John Jones, 1707 Toplea Street, Euless, Texas, was present regarding the satellite dish Ordinance No. 827. Mr. Jones advised the Council that he. was cited for having two satellite dishes in his bark yard. He stated that he is trying to sell the older dish, which was bought nine years ago. He advised that the newer dish is 18 feet tall and it has been placed at an angle in the back yard, but a 100 year old oak. tree restricts how the dish is placed. Mr. genes stated that the ordinance limits satellite dishes to no more than 12 feet high and he feels that the ordinance should be changed to a height of no more than 18 feet high. After discussion, City Attorney James Cribbs suggested that Mr. Jones might request a specific use permit through the Planning and Zoning Commission. ITEM NO. 5: AUDIENCE REQUESTED BY NORTHEAST TARRANT ARTS COUNCTL Ms. Sandra Eddy, Executive Director of the Northeast Tarrant Arts Council was present requesting a $5,700 donation from the Hotel /Motel Occupancy taxes for the funding of upcoming programs for the City. Councilwoman Saleh moved to table this item until the January 22nd meeting or the February 12th meeting for further discussion by the Council. Councilman Staks requested more specific program plans and expenditure ideas from the Arts Council and that these plans be coordinated with our Parks and Recreation Department. Councilman Baker seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Baker, Douglass, Saleh and Staks Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 6: APPROVAL OF THE FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1043 Mr. Mike Nelson of Dunaway Associates, Inc., appeared before the Council on behalf of Landmark Bank requesting the vacation of utility and fire lane easement on Lot 1R and Lot 23R, Block 4, Bell Ranch Terrace Addition. Councilman Douglass moved to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 1043, regarding the vacation of utility and fire lane. easement located on Lot 1R and Lot 23R, Block 4, Bell Ranch Terrace Addition, but reserve the right to require easement dedication in the future to secure future access according to Fire Code provisions. 1991-07 Euless City Council Regular Meeting January 8, 1991 - Page Four ITEM NO. 6: APPROVAL OF THE FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1043 (cont..) Councilwoman Saleh seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Baker, Douglass, Saleh and Staks Nays: None Mayor. Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 7: APPROVAL OF IRK FIRST REARING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1044 Councilwoman Saleh moved to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 1044, increasing the senior citizen tax exemption to $30,000 effective January 1, 1991. Councilman Baker seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Baker, Douglass, Saleh and Staks Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried.. ITEM NO. 8: APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 91. -753 Councilman Douglass moved to approve Resolution No. 91 -753, adopting the response to the Draft Environmental Impact Statement relative to Runways 16/34 East and 16/34 West and expansion plans as proposed by the D /FW international Airport Board. Councilman Staks seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Baker, Douglass, Saleh and Staks Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 9: APPROVAL OF AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT Councilman Staks moved to approve an i.nterlocal agreement with Tarrant County for the reconstruction of various streets within the Euless city limits. Councilwoman Saleh seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Baker, Douglass, Saleh and Staks Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. 1991 -08 Euless City Council Regular Meeting January 8, 1991. - Page. Five IT13i4 NO 10: APPROVAL TO AUTHORIZE THE CTTY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT Councilman Staks moved to authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with United Systems Technology, Inc., for a Utility Drainage Module to Utility Billing, not to exceed $30,000 and contingent upon contract approval by the. City Attorney. Councilman Douglass seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Baker, Douglass, Saleh and Staks Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 11: APPROVAL OF BID AWARDS (a) Councilman Staks moved to approve the low bid for the copy machine in the Police Department, Bid No. 90 -48, to Ge.st.etrier. Corp., for a three year lease in the amount of $909.51 per month for 36 months, which includes machine lease and maintenance. Councilman Douglass seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Baker, Douglass, Saleh and Staks Nays: None (b) Councilwoman Saleh moved to approve the low bicl for traffic light: signal upgrades at. North Main Street and Midway and also North Main Street and Ash Lane, Bid No. 90 -52., to Durable Specialities, Inc., in the amount: of $33,838.50. Councilman Staks seconded the motion, Ayes: Council Members Baker, Douglass, Saleh and Staks Nays: None (c) Councilman Baker moved to approve the low bid for police vehicles, Rid No. 90 -53, (extended ton cargo van) to Huffines Dodge, in the amount. of $14,357; (administrative sedan) to Payton- Wright Ford, in the amount of $11,891. and (administrative sedan CID) to Jerry's Chevrolet, in the amount of $9,035. Councilman Staks seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Baker, Douglas:, Saleh and Staks Nays: None 1991. -09 Euless City Council Regular Meeting January 8, 1991 - Page Six ITEM NO. 11: APPROVAL OF STD .AWARDS (cont.) (d) Councilman Douglass moved to table the backhoe /Loader- for Streets & Utilities, Bid No 90-54. Councilman Staks seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Baker, Douglass, Saleh and Staks Nays: None (e) Councilman Baker moved to approve the low bid for a steel wheel roller for the Streets & Utilities lities Department., Bid No 90-37, to Darr Equipment, in the amount of $58,833. Councilman Staks seconded the motion. Ayes: Counci.1. Members Baker, Douglass, Saleh and Staks Nays: None (f) Councilman Douglass moved to approve the low bid for 100 picnic tables for the Parks Department, Bid No. 90 -40, to Paul E. Alien Company, in the amount of $24,800. Councilman Staks seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Baker, Douglass, Saleh and Staks Nays: None (g) Councilwoman Saleh moved to approve the low bid for portable restrooms for the Parks Department, Bid No. 90 -57, to MI Services Group, in the amount of $49.00 a month with once a week cleaning and $38.00 per unit for one or two day special event rental. Councilman Baker seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Baker, Douglass, Saleh and Staks Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motions carried. STAFF REPORTS ITEM NO. 12: CITY SECRETARY'S REPORT The minutes of the December 1.1, 1990, City Council meeting were approved as written. 1991 -10 Euless City Council Regular Meeting January 8, 1991 - Page Seven ITEM NO. 1.3: REPORTS (A) City Mana er Councilman Staks moved to approve a minute order for additional payment of $56,579.40 to the Texas State Department of Highways and Public Transportation, for a field change to bore under. State Highway 10 at three locations, (The jack and bore charge was not included in the original contract.) Councilwoman Saleh seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Baker, Douglass, Saleh and Staks Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. City Manager Tom Hart mentioned that new City Council Communication forms are now being used and better information will now be forthcoming in the packets. (B) City Attorney City Attorney James Cribbs stated he had nothing to report. (c) Staff Councilman Staks moved to approve the sewer back-up policy as follows: 1. Crew will respond to calls as before. A. Crew will determine where problem is. 1. If stoppage is in City main: a. crew will take corrective action. b, crew will water -vac affected area of building. c. advise property owner to contact their homeowners insurance agent for further. action. 2. If stoppage. is in customer service line: a, crew will notify customer and advise them to contact the plumber of their choice. Councilman Baker seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Baker, Douglass, Saleh and Staks Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. (D) City Council Councilman Douglass thanked County Commissioner Bob Hampton for all his help with reconstruction of streets within the City of Euless. 991 --11 Euless City Council Regular Meeting January 8, 1991 - Page Eight. TTFI4 NO. 13: REPORTS (cont.) Councilman Baker enjoyed the Christmas activities in the City and the opportunities to get together with all the employees. Councilwoman Saleh commented on the attractive Christmas decorations and congratulated City Secretary Susan Cr:lr on completing her certification program and on. being appointed. to the State Texas Municipal Clerks Association Retirement Committee, Councilwoman Saleh also congratulated Library Manager Betty Yarbrough on being appointed to the Texas State Library Steering Committee. Councilman Staks advised. the January 21, 1991, at 700 p.m Task Force for information on Streets & Utilities employees, bad weather. ADJOURNMENT Council and audience of the meeting on. Monday, . at the Midway Recreation Center, by the Euless D /FW Airport. Councilman Staks also thanked the stating that they did good work during the recent There being no further business before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m. ATTEST: Susan Cr.im, City Secretary Minutes taken and prepared by Linda Lux APPROVED: Harold D. Samuels, Mayor