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WORK SESSION OF THE
EULESS CITY COUNCIL
August 4, 2012
A work session of the Euless City Council was called to order at 8:30 a.m. on
Saturday, August 4, 2012, in the Travis Room at the Texas Star Conference
Center, 1400 Texas Star Parkway, Euless, Texas, for the purpose of discussing
the proposed annual budget and related items for Fiscal Year 2012 -2013.
Those attending included:
Mayor Mary Lib Saleh
Mayor Pro Tem Perry Bynum, Place 6
Council Member Tim Stinneford, Place 1
Council Member Leon Hogg, Place 2
Council Member Linda Martin, Place 3
Council Member Donna Mickan, Place 4 (morning only)
Council Member Glenn Porterfield, Place 5
City Manager Gary McKamie
Deputy City Manager Loretta Getchell
Assistant City Manager Chris Barker
City Secretary Kim Sutter
Finance Director Vicki Rodriquez
Staff present for discussion related to the Texas Star Goff Course (CIP):
Texas Star Golf Course General Manager Glenda Hartsell - Shelton
Texas Star Golf Course Head Golf Pro Dan Walden
Texas Star Golf Course Goff Superintendent Scott Boven
Staff present for discussion related to the proposed aquatics center (CIP):
Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald
Texas Star Golf Course Goff Superintendent Scott Boven and Texas Star Golf
Course Head Gaff Pro Dan Walden addressed the City Council regarding the golf
course greens replacement. He stated that the greens are due for replacement
in 2016 as the life expectancy of the greens is 20 years. He presented the cost
associated with the greens replacement, reviewed the products and pros and
cons of each, and discussed the impact to the operation of the course during the
replacement.
Texas Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell - Shelton stated that depending on
the type of grass to be used, the fans currently used to keep the bentgrass cool,
could be eliminated thus reducing electricity cost and maintenance cost
associated with maintaining/replacing the fans.
The City Council voiced concerns with pace of play, the environmentally sensitive
areas on the course, the need for GPS to track the carts on the course, condition
of the golf carts, and attentiveness of staff when dropping off golf clubs.
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Staff advised that the greens replacement could occur as early as 2013, but not
later than 2015.
Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald addressed the City
Council regarding the proposed indoor and outdoor aquatics facility to be located
on the grounds of the Midway Family Life Center, including projected
construction cost, and anticipated revenue and operating costs.
Assistant City Manager Chris Barker addressed the City Council regarding the
reclaimed water line extension.
Individual topics of discussion included:
2013 Calendar
Strategic Planning
Individual topics of discussion that were included on the posted agenda, but were
not discussed at the August 4, 2012, work session:
Capital Improvement Plan
General Fund including Tax Rate
Insurance and Benefits
Risk Management
Equipment Replacement
Hotel/Motel
Half Cent Sales Tax
Crime Control District
Car Rental Tax
Water and Sewer including rates
Texas Star Golf and Conference Centre
Texas Star Sports Complex
Other Enterprise Funds
Debt Funds
5 Year Budget Plan
Goals and Objectives
NETS Urban Transit District
Water Conservation /Drought Contingency
Atmos Mid -Tex RRM-4
Mayor Saleh adjourned the meeting at 3:00 p.m.
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