HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-08-14 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
EULESS CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
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 14, 2012, in the Precouncil Conference Room of City Hall,
201 North Ector Drive. Those present included Mayor Mary Lib Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Perry
Bynum, Council Members Tim Stinneford, Leon Hogg, Linda Martin, Donna Mickan, and
Glenn Porterfield.
During the Precouncil meeting:
➢ Mayor Pro Tem Perry Bynum announced that he attended the Siasi Tonga Hou'eiki
(Church of Tonga) Dinner Feast celebration on August 11, 2012.
➢ City Manager Gary McKamie provided an update regarding retired City of Euless
employee Bill Ridgway.
➢ Police Captain Gary Landers presented the code update related to residential and
commercial code issues, including apartment inspections. Additionally, he advised
the City Council of the status of the horse stables located at 1000 South Industrial
Boulevard.
Council Member Glenn Porterfield requested that a report on food service inspections
be included with the next code update.
➢ Fire Marshal Paul Smith presented the fire department update, including 2011
highlights, inspections, investigations, public education, and plan review.
➢ Director of Public Works and Engineering Ron Young advised that the City is actively
involved in treating for mosquitoes due to the rising concern of the West Nile Virus.
Treatment includes city-wide spraying along with the placement of larvicide and
minnows in stagnant water.
➢ Director of Public Works and Engineering Young advised that the Tarrant Regional
Water District (TRWD) storage capacity is at 88 percent, which is equivalent to the
capacity going into the summer of 2011.
➢ Finance Director Vicki Rodriquez advised that sales tax collections were down slightly
for the period ending June 30, 2012, and car rental receipts were basically flat when
compared to prior year.
➢ Director of Public Works and Engineering Young provided a capital projects update,
and advised that the Ash Lane wastewater line replacement is complete and testing is
being conducted on the water line.
➢ City Manager McKamie reviewed the regular agenda items.
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CLOSED SESSION
The City Council convened into closed session at 6:10 p.m. for deliberation regarding the
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following:
Legal advice from the City Attorney as authorized by Section 551.071 of the Texas
Government Code related to:
o 311 South Industrial Boulevard
Personnel matters as authorized by Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code
related to:
o Crime Control and Prevention District Board
The City Council recessed closed session at 6:49 p.m.
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
Assistant City Manager Chris Barker
City Attorney Wayne Olson
City Secretary Kim Sutter
Assistant to the City Secretary Holly Houston
Police Chief Mike Brown
Director of Planning and Economic Development Mike Collins
Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald
Fire Chief Wes Rhodes
Finance Director Vicki Rodriquez
Director of Public Works and Engineering Ron Young
Assistant Police Chief Bob Freeman
Texas Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell-Shelton
Library Administrator Kate Lyon
Human Resources/Risk Administrator Carolyn Marshall
Fleet and Facility Administrator Kyle McAdams
Information Services Administrator Dan McLain
Public Works Manager JT Ackerman
Firefighter II Dustin Benton
Firefighter/Driver George Buttler
Parks and Community Services Leadman Larry Cook
Senior Planner Stephen Cook
Firefighter II Tommy Crist
Planning and Economic Development Administrative Secretary Alicia Davenport
Recreation Superintendent Michael Davenport
Firefighter Cody Delmere
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Computer Support Specialist II Jake Dilliplane
Parks and Community Services Athletic Supervisor JD Douthit
Police Captain Steve Eskew
Firefighter II Scott Evans
Police Records Supervisor Michele Hastings
Driver Engineer Michael Hanks
Firefighter Ashley Howard
Firefighter II David Johnson
Police Captain Steve Kockos
Police Captain Gary Landers
Records Clerk Maria Lopez
Parks and Community Services Athletic Coordinator Mike McMacken
Police Records Clerk Jolie McManus
Fire Lieutenant Jason Moon
Firefighter II Cliff Moore
Texas Star Golf Course Receptionist Magen Morton
PACS Volunteer/Events Coordinator Jerry Poteet
Firefighter/Driver Cody Skinner
Fire Division Chief/Operations Dale Skinner
Fire Captain Keith Smith
Fire Marshal Paul Smith
Firefighter II Shawn Soule
Assistant Director of Finance Jackie Theriot
Firefighter II David Upchurch
Firefighter II Brian Vann
4` Fire Lieutenant Bill Ver Steeg
Police Records Clerk Carla Voss
Firefighter II Josh Williams
Firefighter II Chris Williamson
Police Sergeant Ron Williamson
Police Sergeant Brandon Zachary
VISITORS
Ali Al-Nahi Calvin Howard Carly Poteet
Jonel Ahmed Debbie Howard Margaret Poteet
Jerri Balkon Jerry Howard Mohammed Rudwan
Melody Balkon Randy Jones Carroll "Scotty" Scott
Barbara Bellamy Caryl Karmer Lynn Shelton
Patricia Can Sue Kosec Barney Snitz
Loretta Doty Celia Lopez Pat Stark
Darl Easton Monica Lopez Jake Thomasson
Karin Eller Paul Lopez Peggy Vandiver
Mike Eller Valentino Lopez Anna Webb
Iris Elliott Randell Mickan
Alex Garcia Leslie Miller
Tootsie Hartsell Mike Pizzelanti
And others as noted in the visitor register.
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INVOCATION
Director of Public Works and Engineering Young gave the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Leon Hogg led the pledge of allegiance.
ITEM NO. 1. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH FOR AUGUST
Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald and Athletic Supervisor JD
Douthit introduced Athletic Coordinator Mike McMacken. Mike was accompanied by
members of the Parks and Community Services Department.
Mayor Pro Tern Perry Bynum presented Mike with a plaque and certificate commemorating
his selection as employee of the month for August 2012.
ITEM NO. 2. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE PINS
Fire Chief Wes Rhodes introduced Firefighter Ashley Howard. Ashley was accompanied by
her father, Jerry, mother, Debbie, brother, Calvin, and members of the Fire Department.
Council Member Glenn Porterfield presented Ashley with a service pin commemorating her
five years of service with the City.
Police Chief Mike Brown introduced Records Clerk Maria Lopez. Maria was accompanied ---
by her husband, Paul, mother-in-law, Monica, daughter, Celia, son, Valentino, grandson,
Ivan, and members of the Police Department. Council Member Donna Mickan presented
Maria with a service pin commemorating her five years of service with the City.
Deputy City Manager Loretta Getchell introduced Texas Star General Manager Glenda
Hartsell-Shelton. Glenda was accompanied her husband, Lynn, mother, Tootsie, niece
Leslie Miller, friends, Alex Garcia, and Karin and Mike Eller, and staff members of the Texas
Star Golf Course. Council Member Linda Martin presented Glenda with a service pin
commemorating her 15 years of service with the City.
Director of Parks and Community Services McDonald introduced PACS Volunteer/Events
Coordinator Jerry Poteet. Jerry was accompanied by his wife, Peggy, daughter, Carly,
mother-in-law, Caryl, and members of the Parks and Community Services Department.
Council Member Leon Hogg presented Jerry with a service pin commemorating his 20 years
of service with the City.
ITEM NO. 3. PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION
Mayor Saleh and Fire Chief Rhodes introduced Jonel Ahmed and Mohammed Rudwan and
presented Certificates of Recognition for their lifesaving CPR skills administered at the
Manchester Apartment pool on June 8, 2012, which proved critical in saving the life of a
three-year-old child. �'
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ITEM NO. 4. PRESENTATION OF DISTINGUISHED BUDGET PRESENTATION
AWARD
Council Member Tim Stinneford announced that the Government Finance Officers
Association has awarded the City of Euless the Distinguished Budget Award. He presented
Finance Director Vicki Rodriquez with a plaque awarded by the Government Finance
Officers Association.
CONSENT AGENDA (items 5 through 7)
Council Member Martin motioned to approve the Consent Agenda items number 5 through
7.
Council Member Stinneford seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Bynum, Council Members Stinneford, Hogg,
Martin, Mickan, and Porterfield
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 5. RENEWED BID NO. 009-10
Renewed Bid No. 009-10 with Reliable Paving, 1903 Peyco Drive N., Arlington, Texas,
76001, for the repair of asphalt streets and authorized the City Manager to enter into a
contract with Reliable Paving. The estimated expenditure is $72,500.
ITEM NO. 6. AWARDED BID NO. 011-12
Awarded Bid No. 011-12 to Ferguson Waterworks, 2650 S. Pipeline Road, Euless, Texas,
76040, for utility repair materials required to construct and maintain water and sanitary sewer
systems, authorized the City Manager to enter into a contract with Ferguson Waterworks
and authorized Atlas Utility Supply Company, 2301 Carson Street, Fort Worth, Texas,
76117, to be used as a secondary supplier. The estimated expenditure is $230,000.
ITEM NO. 7. APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Approved City Council minutes of the regular meeting of July 24, 2012.
REGULAR AGENDA
ITEM NO. 8. AUTHORIZED CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE A
CONTRACT PURSUANT TO RFQ NO. 014-12
Director of Parks and Community Services McDonald presented the item to the City Council,
and advised that the contract for the proposed aquatic facilities at the Euless Family Life
Center will provide design and construction administration and general contracting services
for an indoor and outdoor leisure pool as well as improvements to the existing pool located
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within Midway Park. Additionally, he provided examples of the proposed design
components.
City Manager McKamie stated that the proposed project will be funded with cash in hand, "hi,
and admission to the facility will be at a reasonable cost to the users. Additionally, he stated
that the outdoor component is expected to open Memorial Day 2013 and the indoor
component is expected to open prior to Thanksgiving 2013.
Council Member Hogg motioned to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a
contract pursuant to RFQ No. 014-12 with Progressive Commercial Aquatics, Inc., 2510
Farrell Road, Houston, Texas, 77073, for Design/Build Services including construction
administration and general contracting services for certain components of the Euless Family
Life Aquatic Center.
Mayor Pro Tem Bynum seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Bynum, Council Members Stinneford, Hogg,
Martin, Mickan, and Porterfield
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 9. HELD PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 12-08-
SUP AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF
ORDINANCE NO. 1961 "°
Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:37 p.m.
Director of Planning and Economic Development Collins presented the case to the City
Council, and advised that the applicant is seeking a Specific Use Permit for Pet Crematory
services in Texas Highway 10 Multi-Use District (TX-10) zoning to be located at 2215 W.
Pipeline Road. The applicant, Mike Fuss, intends to purchase the business from the current
pet crematory owner, Mike Pizzelanti, and would change the business name from All Paws
Go to Heaven to Pet Angels World Services. Additionally, the Planning and Zoning
Commission held a public hearing on July 17, 2012, and recommended approval of the
Specific Use Permit with the following conditions:
1) Tied to the CFO of the business, Mr. Mike Fuss, and that the business will be required
to inform the City of Euless by letter of any subsequent change in personnel at this
position;
2) Tied to the business name, Pet Angels World Services;
3) All activities shall be confined to the interior of the structure;
4) No specimens allowed to be on the premises longer than twenty-four (24) hours;
5) All animals awaiting cremation to be held in freezers;
6) An emergency secondary power source be provided;
7) No direct drop off of specimens; and,
8) The business owner shall report any violations or enforcement actions taken by any
state or federal agencies regarding the operation of the business.
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The applicant was present to address any questions.
Mayor Saleh asked to hear from any proponents of the case.
Mike Pizzelanti, owner of All Paws Go to Heaven, stated he has been in the City of Euless
for 11 years, and was given the opportunity to sell his business. The prospective owner is
based out of Massachusetts and will keep the same management team in place.
Mayor Saleh asked to hear from any opponents of the case. There being none, Mayor
Saleh closed the public hearing at 7:41 p.m.
Council Member Martin motioned to approve Ordinance No. 1961 for a request of a Specific
Use Permit in the Kitty House Survey, Abstract No. 678, Tract 1B3 for Pet Crematory in
Texas Highway 10 Multi-Use District (TX-10) zoning at 2215 West Pipeline Road, with the
conditions presented and recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission, and
contingent upon the completion of the sale of the business.
Council Member Hogg seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Bynum, Council Members Stinneford, Hogg,
Martin, Mickan, and Porterfield
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 10. HELD PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 12-09-
SUP AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF
ORDINANCE NO. 1962
Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:42 p.m.
Director of Planning and Economic Development Collins presented the case to the City
Council, and advised that the applicant, Hussain Al-Nahi, is seeking a Specific Use Permit
for Automotive Services in Texas Highway 10 Multi-Use District (TX-10) zoning to be located
at 2740 W. Euless Boulevard, and operated under the name Euless Express Lube.
Additionally, the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on July 17, 2012,
and recommended approval of the Specific Use Permit with the following conditions:
1) Tied to the business owner, Mr. Hussain Al-Nahi,
2) Tied to the business name, Euless Express Lube;
3) All work on vehicles will be required to be made inside of the structure; and,
4) No outdoor storage of merchandise or display of vehicles will be permitted.
Mayor Saleh asked to hear from any proponents of the case.
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Ali Al-Nahi, representing the applicant, 2740 W. Euless Boulevard, Euless, stated that the
operation of the business will be confined to inside the structure and that the building has
been painted.
Mayor Saleh asked to hear from any opponents of the case.
There being none, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing at 7:45 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tern Bynum motioned to approve Ordinance No. 1962 for a request of a Specific
Use Permit in the St. Michael's Subdivision, Block A, Lot 6 for Automotive Service in Texas
Highway 10 Multi-Use District (TX-10) zoning at 2740 West Euless Boulevard, with the
conditions presented and recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Council Member Stinneford seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Bynum, Council Members Stinneford, Hogg,
Martin, Mickan, and Porterfield
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 11. APPROVED BOARD APPOINTMENTS
Council Member Porterfield motioned to reappoint Mayor Pro Tem Perry Bynum, Council
Member Glenn Porterfield, and Citizen Member Ron Shields to serve as members of the
Crime Control and Prevention District Board with expiring terms of September 1, 2014.
Council Member Stinneford seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Bynum, Council Members Stinneford, Hogg,
Martin, Mickan, and Porterfield
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 12. HELD PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVED CRIME CONTROL AND
PREVENTION DISTRICT (CCPD) BUDGET FOR FY 2012-2013
Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:47 p.m.
Finance Director Rodriquez presented the proposed budget to the City Council. She
advised that the budget was approved by the Crime Control and Prevention District Board on
May 24, 2012, and the proposed budget continues existing programming by the district.
Police Chief Mike Brown stated the proposed budget will fund capital expenses that are
deemed vital for the operation of the coming year, as well as the City's portion of the
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Northeast Tarrant County Radio Consortium (NETCO) that allows radio operability between
the participating cities.
Mayor Saleh asked to hear from any proponents followed by opponents of the case.
Darl Easton, 1005 Fayette Drive, Euless, inquired as to the number of personnel the budget
funds as well as their duties.
Finance Director Rodriquez stated the proposed budget includes funding for 17 police officer
positions and one assistant police chief position.
Mayor Saleh stated the duties of the officers include life safety to the citizens.
There being no other proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing at
7:52 p.m.
Council Member Porterfield motioned to approve the proposed Crime Control and
Prevention District (CCPD) Budget for FY 2012-2013.
Council Member Martin seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Bynum, Council Members Stinneford, Hogg,
Martin, Mickan, and Porterfield
Nier Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 13. SET PUBLIC HEARING FOR AUGUST 28, 2012, FOR PROPOSED
CITY OF EULESS BUDGET FOR FY 2012-2013
Mayor Pro Tern Bynum motioned to set a public hearing for August 28, 2012, 7:00 p.m. in
the Euless City Council Chambers regarding the proposed City of Euless Budget for FY
2012-2013.
Council Member Hogg seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Bynum, Council Members Stinneford, Hogg,
Martin, Mickan, and Porterfield
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 14. PLACED A PROPOSAL TO ADOPT CITY OF EULESS AD VALOREM
TAX RATE ON THE SEPTEMBER 11, 2012, AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tern Bynum motioned to place a proposal to adopt the City of Euless proposed
Ad Valorem tax rate of$0.470000 on the September 11, 2012, agenda.
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Council Member Stinneford seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Bynum, Council Members Stinneford, Hogg,
Martin, Mickan, and Porterfield
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 15. SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARINGS ON PROPOSED CITY OF EULESS
AD VALOREM TAX RATE FOR AUGUST 28, 2012, AND
SEPTEMBER 4, 2012
Mayor Pro Tern Bynum motioned to schedule two public hearings on the proposed City of
Euless Ad Valorem tax Rate for 7:00 p.m. on August 28, 2012, and for 7:00 p.m. on
September 4, 2012, in the Euless City Council Chambers.
Council Member Mickan seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Bynum, Council Members Stinneford, Hogg,
Martin, Mickan, and Porterfield
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 16. PUBLIC COMMENTS
No public comments.
ITEM NO. 17. REPORTS
Director of Planning and Economic Development Collins did not present the Planning and
Economic Development Report.
City Attorney
No report given.
City Manager
No report given.
City Council
No report given.
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ITEM NO. 18. ADJOURN
�.. Mayor Saleh adjourned the meeting at 7:56 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
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Mary Lib ''aleh i, Sutter, RMC
Mayor C Secretary