HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-08-28 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
EULESS CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, August 28, 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 28, 2012, in the Precouncil Conference Room of City Hall,
201 North Ector Drive. Those present included Mayor Mary Lib Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Perry
Bynum, Council Members Tim Stinneford, Leon Hogg, Linda Martin, Donna Mickan, and
Glenn Porterfield.
During the Precouncil meeting:
➢ Council Members Linda Martin and Glenn Porterfield announced that they attended
the Community Waste Disposal (CWD) preview of environmental friendly trucks on
August 15, 2012.
➢ City Manager Gary McKamie announced the following:
• Effective September 4, 2012, Animal Shelter operation hours will change to 9
a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. The Saturday hours will remain
unchanged; and
• United States Postal Office hosting a direct marketing and mail service event
for small businesses at the Library on August 29, 2012, 11 a.m.
➢ Information Services Administrator Dan McLain demonstrated Access Euless, a web-
based inquiry system that will be available to citizens on September 4, 2012. He
stated the system will be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and will allow
the public to obtain answers to common questions, submit concerns, and provide
other helpful information.
➢ Director of Planning and Economic Development Mike Collins provided the
development update, including current retail occupancy, and new and expanded
commercial development.
➢ Director of Public Works and Engineering Ron Young presented an update related to
the City's response to the West Nile Virus. He advised that the City's efforts include
city-wide spraying along with the placement of larvicide and minnows in stagnant
water. Mr. Young advised that the number of new cases is down and has been
declining.
Mayor Pro Tem Perry Bynum suggested that preventive measures be a discussion
topic at the Town Hall meeting as well as the Water Conservation Forum.
➢ Director of Public Works and Engineering Young advised that the Tarrant Regional
Water District (TRWD) storage capacity is at 86 percent.
➢ Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald presented an end of
summer report related to the Parks and Community Services Department. He
reported on the number of visitors at the City pools, an assortment of camps that were
offered, and the lifeguard certification and learn to swim program.
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➢ Finance Director Vicki Rodriquez presented the financial report for the period ending
July 31, 2012, and advised of an upcoming bond refunding opportunity.
City Manager McKamie reported that Trinity River Authority (TRA) has advised that
the City may owe an additional amount of approximately $200,000, based on system
usage. TRA is expected to notify the City at the end of their fiscal year and payment
will be due in May/June 2013.
➢ City Manager McKamie provided a transportation update related to the North Tarrant
Express construction at Industrial Boulevard and State Highway 183 (SH 183).
➢ City Manager McKamie reviewed the regular agenda items.
Mayor Saleh recessed the meeting at 5:59 p.m. and reconvened at 6:14 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION
The City Council convened into closed session at 6:15 p.m. for deliberation regarding the
following:
Legal advice from the City Attorney as authorized by Section 551.071 of the Texas
Government Code related to:
o 311 S. Industrial Boulevard
The City Council recessed closed session at 6:46 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
Texas Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell-Shelton
Human Resources/Risk Administrator Carolyn Marshall
Fleet and Facility Administrator Kyle McAdams
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Information Services Administrator Dan McLain
Computer Support Specialist II Brett Bennett
Parks Superintendent Terry Boaz
Senior Planner Stephen Cook
Parks Construction/Landscape Foreman Dan Dearborn
Field Tech III Derrick Fennell
Police Captain Gary Landers
Assistant Director of Finance Jackie Theriot
Police Sergeant Brandon Zachary
VISITORS
Xuesona Bai Marquis Fennell Brandon Rhodes
Lisa Bynum Michael Fennell Courtney Rhodes
Mark Compton Ernie Flores Carroll "Scotty" Scott
Linda Eilenfeldt Kim Henry Maui Smith
Cody Fennell Tom Hoover Barney Snitz
Erica Fennell Joe Mapes Jake Thomasson
Gwen Fennell Randell Mickan Peggy Vandiver
Koby Fennell Charlie Miller
And others as noted in the visitor register.
INVOCATION
Police Chief Mike Brown gave the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Glenn Porterfield led the pledge of allegiance.
ITEM NO. 1. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH FOR
SEPTEMBER
Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald introduced Field Tech III Derrick
Fennell. Derrick was accompanied by his wife, Erica, sons, Cody, Koby, and Michael, his
mother, Gwen, mother-in-law, Kim Henry, nephew, Marquis, sister-in-law, Courtney Rhodes,
brother-in-law, Brandon Rhodes, and members of the Parks and Community Services
Department.
Mayor Saleh presented Derrick with a plaque and certificate commemorating his selection as
employee of the month for September 2012.
ITEM NO. 2. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION
Mayor Saleh presented Police Chief Mike Brown with a proclamation proclaiming September
19, 2012, as "Texting & Driving — It Can Wait Day".
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ITEM NO. 3. PRESENTATION OF QUARTERLY PUBLIC WORKS REPORT
Director of Public Works and Engineering Young presented the quarterly Public Works report
which included the following items:
• Replacement of pipe culvert on South Pipeline Road;
• Update on the water well;
• Reclaimed water line from State Highway 183 to Midway along Bear Creek
Parkway;
• TRA Water storage capacity is at 86 percent;
• Upcoming overlay, sidewalk, and ramp construction;
• Concrete pavement replacement;
• Completion of Ash Lane water and sewer lines;
• Roadway projects within Glade Parks;
• Relocation of utility poles at Harwood Road; and
• Wastewater calls received.
CONSENT AGENDA (items 4 through 7)
Council Member Martin motioned to approve the Consent Agenda items number 4 through
7.
Council Member Hogg 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. 4 AWARDED RFP NO. 016-12
Awarded RFP No. 016-12 for reinsurance coverage for the City's health insurance program
for October 1, 2012, to September 30, 2013, to ING Employee Benefits, 2900 North Loop
West, Suite 180, Houston, Texas, 77092, for specific stop loss coverage. The estimated
expenditure is $345,672.96.
ITEM NO. 5. APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 12-1392
Approved Resolution No. 12-1392, authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Interlocal
Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) to enable the Euless
Police Department to be a participant in the statewide Crash Reporting and Analysis for
Safer Highways (CRASH) system.
ITEM NO. 6. RATIFIED EULESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION ACTION
TAKEN ON AUGUST 28, 2012
Ratified Euless Development Corporation action taken on August 28, 2012, approving Bid
No. 015-12 to award a contract to Reliable Paving, Inc., 1903 Peyco, Arlington, Texas,
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76001, for parking improvements at the Parks at Texas Star. The estimated expenditure is
$494,823.
ITEM NO. 7. APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Approved City Council minutes of the regular meeting of August 14, 2012.
REGULAR AGENDA
ITEM NO. 8. APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 12-1395
Mayor Pro Tem Bynum motioned to approve Resolution No. 12-1395, authorizing the Zoning
Board of Adjustments to initiate amortization proceedings for the property located at 311 S.
Industrial Boulevard (Shadow Creek Apartments) for the purpose of discontinuing the
nonconforming use by a date certain.
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. 9. HELD A PUBLIC HEARING FOR EULESS DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION (EDC) BUDGET FOR FY 2012-2013
Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:19 p.m.
Director of Finance Vicki Rodriquez presented the proposed Fiscal Year 2012-2013 Euless
Development Corporation (EDC) Budget.
Beginning Fund Balance (Estimated) $1,702,448
Operating Revenues $3,713,616
Operating Expenditures
Parks $1,160,723
Library $ 960,008
Economic Development $ 282,507
Bank Charges/Debt Service/Audit $ 908,414
Contingency $ 50,000
Sales Tax Rebate/Job Creation/Training Incentive$ 152,974
Operating Expenditures ($3,514,626)
Capital Expenditures ($ 694,304)
Ending Fund Balance (Projected) $1,207,134
She stated that the Euless Development Corporation Board of Directors met on August 13,
2012, and recommended approval of the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2012-2013. If
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approved as presented, the ending fund balance of $1,207,134 will exceed the Board's
recommended minimum reserve level of $500,000. Additionally, she explained that the
proposed capital expenditures include a carryover of $307,804 to complete projects
approved in prior years that have not yet been completed.
There being no proponents or opponents wishing to speak, Mayor Saleh closed the public
hearing at 7:24 p.m.
ITEM NO. 10. APPROVED EULESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (EDC)
BUDGET FOR FY 2012-2013
Council Member Stinneford motioned to approve the Euless Development Corporation
(EDC) Budget for Fiscal Year 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. 11. HELD A PUBLIC HEARING FOR CITY OF EULESS FY 2012-2013
OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGETS
Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:25 p.m.
Finance Director Rodriquez presented the proposed City of Euless Fiscal Year 2012-2013
Operating and Capital Budget. She advised that the total revenues for all operating funds
are projected at $93.2 million, and include funding from a variety of revenue sources.
Expenditures total $97.8 million, which includes annual debt service payments, personnel
cost, utilities, supplies, maintenance, incentives, capital and other administrative costs.
Additionally, the proposed budget includes recommended capital expenses of $7.2 million
that are being funded from cash reserves. Additionally, she stated the proposed aquatic
facilities at the Euless Family Life Center will be fully funded through cash reserves, and the
outdoor component is expected to open Memorial Day 2013 and the indoor component is
expected to open prior to Thanksgiving 2013.
Mayor Saleh asked to hear from anyone wishing to speak regarding the proposed budget.
Joe Mapes, 504 N. Main Street, Euless, thanked the City Council and staff for their
openness, transparency, and conservative fiscal management and for the overall quality of
the operations within the City. He requested that the City Council hold salary and benefits
for employees at the current level due to his view of disparity between public and private
(small businesses) sector employees and questioned what he believes is an inconsistency in
the budget with regard to the proposed salary increases and overall cost to the City.
Additionally, he requested that citizens and taxpayers be given more opportunities to
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participate in the budget process prior to the adoption of the budget, and requested that the
City Council delay budget additions to allow for additional input from taxpayers and citizens.
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There being no additional proponents or opponents wishing to address the City Council,
Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing at 7:43 p.m.
ITEM NO. 12. APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1964
ADOPTING THE CITY OF EULESS OFFICIAL OPERATING AND
CAPITAL BUDGETS FOR FY 2012-2013
Council Member Hogg motioned to approve Ordinance No. 1964, adopting the City of Euless
Official Operating and Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2012-2013.
Council Member Stinneford seconded the motion.
City Manager McKamie addressed Mr. Mapes concern regarding his perceived
inconsistency related to salary increases and cost to the city, stating that it is possibly due to
the addition of two police officers, including benefits.
Council Member Stinneford stated that the City cannot be compared to a small business as
the City employs over 350 employees and operates on a $32 million budget. He stated that
Euless employees were not given raises during the downturn in the economy, and that the
City strives to be competitive in pay with surrounding cities.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Bynum, Council Members Stinneford, Hogg,
Martin, Mickan, and Porterfield
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
Mayor Saleh advised that budget discussions occur at meetings throughout the year and are
are posted and open to the public.
ITEM NO. 13. RATIFIED THE PROPERTY TAX REVENUE INCREASE REFLECTED
IN THE FY 2012-2013 BUDGET
Mayor Pro Tern Bynum motioned to ratify the property tax revenue increase reflected in the
Fiscal Year 2012-2013 budget.
Council Member Martin seconded the motion.
Mayor Pro Tern Bynum noted that the property tax rate has remained the same since the
2007 tax year, and the increase will only affect property owners whose appraised property
value have increased.
City Manager McKamie advised that a sizable portion of the increased revenue is due to
new development in the City.
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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. HELD PUBLIC HEARING FOR PROPOSED TAX RATE
Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:51 p.m.
Finance Director Rodriquez presented the proposed ad valorem tax rate of $0.4700 per
$100, assessed value for tax year 2012. She added that the tax rate has remained
unchanged since the 2007 tax year, and that there will be another public hearing for the
proposed tax rate on Tuesday, September 4, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council
Chamber, 201 N. Ector Drive, Euless, Texas.
There being no proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing at 8:00
p.m.
ITEM NO. 15. ANNOUNCED THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE OF VOTE ON TAX
RATE
Mayor Saleh announced that the vote on the tax rate will take place on Tuesday, September
11, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 201 N. Ector Drive, Euless, Texas.
ITEM NO. 16. APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1963
Joe Mapes, 504 N. Main Street, Euless, requested that the passage of Ordinance No. 1963
be tabled to allow further discussion. He stated that the change to the rates appear to
produce additional revenue based on various components. He presented cost comparisons
of 2012 rates for residential and commercial customers, and stated that he feels that the
commercial customer pays a higher percentage for both water and wastewater as opposed
to residential customers, essentially subsidizing residential customers.
City Manager McKamie stated that commercial and residential customers actually pay the
exact same wastewater rate with the exception that the residential customer has a cap. Mr.
McKamie advised that, in accordance with the the City's ordinance, commercial and
industrial customers who show proof that a significant portion of metered water does not
enter the wastewater system shall not be billed for that portion that does not enter the
wastewater system. At that point, the City can consider reducing the wastewater charge.
Additionally, Mr. McKamie advised that the excess fund balance generated by the water and
wastewater rates is utilized to fund capital projects to maintain and perform system
expansion.
Mayor Pro Tem Bynum motioned to approve Ordinance No. 1963, amending the City of
Euless Code of Ordinances, Chapter 30, "Fees", Section 30-35 "Water and Wastewater
Service-Monthly Rates" and Section 30-37 "Monitored Group Class".
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Council Member Martin 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. 17. HELD PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL
READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1965
Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 8:10 p.m.
Finance Director Rodriquez introduced the item and stated that based on the amortization
schedule of the debt service for improvements related to the Glade Parks Public
Improvement District (PID), an assessment in the amount of $0.591051 per $100 of
assessed value is necessary for Fiscal Year 2012-2013. Additionally, a service and
assessment plan was provided that reflects the anticipated assessments for a five year
period.
Mayor Saleh asked to hear from any proponents of the case.
Charlie Miller, 608 Creekside Drive, Euless, requested clarification as to the boundaries of
the PID and asked if the assessment is to be paid by the current owner.
City Manager McKamie stated that the PID includes property south of SuperTarget and
Heritage Town Crossing and extends south to Cheek-Sparger Road and is bounded on the
west by Heritage Avenue and on the east by the State Highway 121 frontage road.
Additionally, Mr. McKamie advised that the PID was established at the request of the current
property owner and the assessment will be paid by the current owner.
Mayor Saleh asked to hear from any opponents of the item. There being none, Mayor Saleh
closed the public hearing at 8:14 p.m.
Council Member Porterfield motioned to approve Ordinance No. 1965, approving the levy of
a special assessment for the Glade Parks Public Improvement District (PID) at $0.591051
per$100 value of real property and approving the service and assessment plan.
Council Member Stinneford 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.
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ITEM NO. 18. HELD PUBLIC HEARING FOR ZONING CHANGE CASE NO. 12-02-
ZC AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE
NO. 1966
Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 8:15 p.m.
Director of Planning and Economic Development Collins presented the case to the City
Council, and advised that the applicant, LHL Management, is seeking a zoning change of
0.836 acres out of the John Groves Survey, Abstract No. 599, south of W. Euless Boulevard.
He stated that Ferguson Enterprises is seeking to expand their outdoor storage area for their
regional plumbing supply store, and in order to expand the zoning needs to be changed from
Texas Highway 10 Multi-Use District (TX-10) to Light Industrial District (I-1). Additionally, the
Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the zoning change on August
7, 2012.
Mayor Saleh asked to hear from any proponents of the case.
Tom Hoover, representing the applicant, 420 Johnson Road, Keller, stated that if the zoning
change was approved, the applicant would bring forth a site plan showing enhanced
landscaping.
Mayor Saleh asked for any opponents of the case. Seeing none the public hearing was
closed at 8:20 p.m.
Council Member Mickan motioned to approve Ordinance No. 1966 for a request of a zoning
change of 0.836 acres of John Groves Survey Abstract No. 599 from Texas Highway 10
Multi-Use District (TX-10) zoning to Light Industrial District (I-1) zoning.
Council Member Hogg 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. 19. APPROVED SITE PLAN NO. 12-03-SP
Director of Planning and Economic Development Collins presented the case to the City
Council, and advised that the applicant, Ling Liang, is seeking to remodel the existing
structure at 314 S. Industrial Boulevard (former Pizza Hut) to allow a drive-thru operation for
the proposed establishment, Wok Xpress. Additionally, the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval of the Site Plan on August 7, 2012.
Council Member Martin motioned to approve Site Plan No. 12-03-SP for Commercial
Development proposed to be located on Bell Ranch Terrace Addition, Block 4, Lot 17R, 314
S. Industrial Boulevard.
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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. 20. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mr. Miller stated that he felt police enforcement should be more active in addressing blocked
sidewalks in the south portion of the City, and the City Council might consider adoption of an
ordinance that limits the number of vehicles allowed to be parked in a driveway.
ITEM NO. 21. REPORTS
City Attorney
No report given.
City Manager
City Manager McKamie recognized and welcomed Ernie Flores, owner of the Chick-Fil-A
franchise in Euless, to the meeting.
City Council
Mayor Pro Tern Bynum commended staff for their work, and stated he appreciated Mr.
Mapes voicing his concerns.
Mayor Saleh thanked the volunteers who participated in handing out over 4,000 backpacks
for underprivileged children on August 18 and August 25, 2012.
ITEM NO. 22. ADJOURN
Mayor Saleh adjourned the meeting at 8:33 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
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Mary Lib Saleh ki Sutter, RMC
Mayor City Secretary