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Home My WebLink About1991-06-251991 -129 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL JUNE 25, 1991 The City Council convened at Fire Station (13, 201 W. Euless Boulevard, for a Dedication Ceremony for the newly remodeled Fire Station at 4 :00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Harold Samuels at 4:30 p.m., on Tuesday, June 25, 1991, in the downstairs Adminis- tration. Building Conference Room. Those present were Mayor Harold Samuels, Mayor Pro Tem Mary Lib Saleh, and Council Members Bobby Baker, Frank Douglass, Todd Smith and Peter Staks. The Charter Review Committee met with City Council. Members and presented their recommendations for proposed amendments to the. City Charter. Committee members present were Jimmy Payton, Chairman, Neal. Adams, Vice Chairman, Bill Pasteur, Bob Pippin and Willie Mae McCormick. Chairman Payton stated that the vote was unanimous for the document as presented to he their recommendations to the Council. The Committee expressed their appreciation to Paul. Tome, Attorney with the firm of Cribbs and McFarland, and Susan Crim, City Secretary, for their assistance in the review of the City's Charter. Mayor Samuels thanked the Charter Review Committee Members for their work over the past six months. At this time (5 :15 p.m.) Mayor Samuels excused himse.if._from the. meeting and Mayor Pro Tem Saleh presided for the remainder of the meeting. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF SCHEDULED ITEMS - COUNCIL CHAMBERS The Euless City Council continued their meeting in the Council Chambers at 7:02 p.m., for the consideration of scheduled items. Staff Members Present Tom Hart, City Manager H. Kay Godbey, Assistant City Manager James Cribbs, City Attorney Susan Crim, City Secretary Steve Norwood, Asst, to City Manager Debra Forte', Dir. of Fiscal. and Human Resources John Craig, Director of Development Paul Kruckemeyer, City Engineer Rick Herold, Director of Community Services Lee Koontz, Fire Chief K. B. Fuller, Police Chief Randy Byers, Director of Public Works Tom Cox, Director of Administrative Services Ruth Alley, Personnel Manager Alice Cahill, Personnel Technician Anniece McKanna, Personnel Clerk Jean Harris, Deputy City Secretary 1991 -131 Euless City Council Regular Meeting June 25, 1991 - Page Two Visitors Walter A. Elliott, Jr. Tom Brunow Charlie Miller Olen Frazier Nancy Smith and other visitors as shown in register PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilman Peter Staks led the pledge of allegiance. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Councilman Todd Smith. OLD BUSINESS ITEM NO. 1: APPROVAL OF SECOND AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1050 Councilman Smith moved to approve second and final reading of Ordinance No, 1050, a request of Joseph A, Nazzaro and St. Anthony Association for a change of zoning from C-•1 and PD (wholesale /distribution) to PD> (wholesale. /distribut.ion,) on property located at 1001 S. Main Street (Express Skate Supply). Councilman Baker seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Douglass, Smith, Baker, Saleh, and Staks Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 2: APPROVAL OF SECOND AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1051 Councilman Douglass moved to approve second and final reading of Ordinance No. 1051, receiving and accepting the work of improving that portion of Marlene Drive in the City of Euless, Texas, which extends eastward from Westpark Way to Hurricane Creek by widening the roadway and constructing paving, curb and gutter, sidewalks and storm drainage improvements; and authorizing and directing the issuance of spec:i.al assessment certificates. Councilman Staks seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Douglass, Smith, Baker, Saleh, and Staks Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Saleh declared the motion carried.. 199.1 -1.32 Euless City Council Regular Meeting June 25, 1991 - Page Three NEW BUSINESS ITEM NO. 3: APPROVAL OF TEMPORARY USE PERMIT Mr. Sammy Mitchell, representing the North Central Texas Farmers Market Association was present concerning their request in conjunction with Tarrant County Health Department's W.I.C. Program for an outdoor farmers market on the K'-Mart parking lot. Mr. Mitchell, Market Manager in Addison, advised the Council that the Farmers Market had several other locations including Addison, Denton, Benbrook, and Wichita Falls. He stated that some locations allow the temporary awning to remain through the entire selling season and others require the awning to be removed at the end of each selling day. He also stated that the awning is provided as a shaded area for the sellers to work under. Mr. Mitchell told the Council that the vendors must be approved by .the Association prior to their being allowed to sell. John Craig, Director of Development, advised the Council that the Association was required to apply for a Certificate of Occupancy and must pass various inspections, including health, prior to being able to operate within the City. Mr. Douglass moved to approve the request as presented with stipulations as follows: 1) Merchandise must be home grown produce; 2) Number of sellers must be. limited to 25; 3) Canopy may remain up with K- Mart's permission on a temporary basis until it is deemed unnecessary or unattractive; 4) Notification will be made to the City if insurance is cancelled or revoked. Councilman Smith seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Douglass, Smith, Baker, Saleh, and Staks Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 4: APPROVAL OF REPLAT OP- 91 -04, LOT 4R, EULESS GARDENS ADDITION City Manager Tom Hart advised the Council that the proposed purchaser of the property known as Lot 4R, Euless Gardens Addition, has met with City Staff and indicated he is agreeable to the conditions the Council asked for with the exception of one Mr. Hart recommended the Council reconsider this item. Councilman Staks moved to reconsider Replat (JP- 91 °O4, Lot 4R, Euless Gardens Addition. Councilman Smith seconded the motion. Ayes: Counc:r.1. Members Douglass, Smith, Baker, Saleh, and Staks Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Saleh declared the motion carried. 1991 -133 Euless City Council Regular Meeting of June 25, 1991 - Page Four Mr. Olen Frazier, President of Classic Group, Inc . , was present concerning this replat, and advised the Council after meeting with City Staff, he is ready to pursue this endeavor complying with the City's stipulations. Councilman Staks moved to approve Replat. PP-91-04, Lot 4R, Euless Gardens Addition, as presented, with stipulations as follows: Developer Agrees to 1) Escrow funds to improve that portion of the channel that abuts his property; 2) Clear the channel from S. H. 183 to the existing storm sewer to the south; 3) The city would assist the applicant. in obtaining permission to enter adjacent property for channel. work; 4) The applicant provide for a drainage easement to the city across that portion of the channel which he is currently improving that could be later adjusted upon mutual agreement by permanent alignment of the channel. Councilman Baker seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Douglass, Smith, Baker, Saleh, and Staks Nays: None Mayor Pro Tent Saleh declared the motion carried. TTER NO. 5: APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER. NO. 1 -- CDBG 16TII YEAR Councilman Douglass moved to approve Change Order No 1 CDBG. loth Year funding for story: drainage improvements in Midway Park Addition, reducing the contract amount by $4,104.10 with final payment being $33,166.90. Councilman Baker seconded the motion. Ayes: Douglass, Smith, Baker, Saleh, and Staks Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Saleh declared the motion. carried. TT EN NO. 6: APPROVAL OF BID AWARD #91--20 Councilman Baker moved to approve bid award ?f91-20 for four self- contained open circuit compressed air breathing apparatuses and cylinders for the Fire Department. Councilman Staks seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Douglass, Smith, Baker, Saleh, and. Staks Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Saleh declared the motion carried. 1991 -_34 Euless City Council Regular Meeting of June 25, 1991 - Page Five ITEM NO. 7: APPROVAL OF BID AWARD #90 -40 Rick Herold, Director of Community Services, advised. the Council that the company the original bid had been awarded to had defaulted on the contract; therefore., he was requesting the Council reconsider the bid award to the next lowest. bidder. Councilman Staks moved to reconsider the bid award for Picnic Tables for the Parks Department. Councilman Smith seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Douglass, Smith, Baker, Saleh, and Staks Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Saleh declared the motion carried.. Councilman Douglass moved to award the bid to Quality Playground, Inc., P. 0. Box 210067, Bedford, Texas, 76095 -7076, in the amount of $25,400 Councilman Baker seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Douglass, Smith, Baker, Saleh, and Staks Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 8: CITY SECRETARY'S REPORT Councilman Baker moved to approve City Council Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 11, 1991, as written. Councilman Douglass seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Douglass, Smith, Baker, Saleh, and Staks Nays: None. Mayor Pro Tem Saleh declared the motion carried. REPORTS a) City Manager b) City Attorney c) Staff - Personnel Department. d) City Council (A) Mr. Bart complimented City Staff on the Civil. Defense exercise last week and expressed appreciation to Councilman Douglass for attending. He also advised t.liat the Staff is in the middle of the budget process. 1991 -135 Euless City Council Regular Meeting of June 25, 1991 - Page Six (B) The City Attorney did not have a report (c) Debra Forte', Director of Fiscal. and Human Resources, introduced the Personnel Staff and distributed a handout outlining their accom- plishments over the past. year She stated the City's human resources are 70 -80% of the budget and that they are the City's reflection on our community. Ms. Forte' stated that she is proud of the personnel staff and feels they have made great strides in the past year. (D) Councilman Douglass advised he attended the emergency management exercise last week and felt the citizens would be pleasantly surprised at the professionalism of the City staff. He stated that the City of Euless is one of three or four in Tarrant County that has a complete emergency Management program. Councilman Baker reported that he had attended the TML Meeting in Galveston and felt it was very informative. He stated the work sessions were very good. Councilman Smith congratulated Mayor Pro Tem Saleh on the good job she did this evening presiding over the Council Meeting. Councilman Smith commended City Manager, Tom Hart on his budget presentation at the Council of Governments workshop for new Council Members. Mr. Smith stated he also attended the TML meeting in Galveston and felt it was a great benefit to him. Councilman Stabs announced to the audience that a dedication ceremony had been held at the newly remodeled Fire station. #3 at 4:00 p.m. He stated that he attended the TML Meeting in Galveston and felt the sessions on mediation were very informative and might be of some benefit in dealing with D /FW Airport. Mayor Pro Tem Saleh announced a public hearing to be held at 7 :00 p.m., on Monday, July 1, 1991, at Midway Park Recreation Center concerning Sulphur Branch. She also announced the retirement of Leroy Peppers on Friday, June. 28, 1991, after 25 years of service to the City. She also advised that Mayor Harold Samuels was not present because he was celebrating his 36th wedding anniversary. 1991.-136 Euless City Council Regular Meeting of June 25, 1991 - Page Seven ADJOURNMKNT There being no further business before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 752 p.m. APPROVED: -71 k vi.11, May Lib Sileh, Mayor Pro Tem ATTEST: / Susan Crim, City Secretary Minutes taken and prepared by Jean Harris, Deputy City Secretary