HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-10-09 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
EULESS CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, October 9, 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, October 9, 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 Leon Hogg, Linda Martin, Donna Mickan, and Glenn Porterfield.
Council Member Tim Stinneford arrived at 5:00 p.m.
During the Precouncil meeting:
• Council Member Linda Martin announced that Council Member Tim Stinneford
participated in the PantegoFEST 5K Fun-Run on October 6, 2012, and that he was
awarded third place in his age division. Additionally, she stated that she, Fire Chief
Wes Rhodes, Fire Division Chief/Operations Dale Skinner, and Development
Manager Tom Winn participated in the 6 Stones Sporting Clay Shooting fundraiser
held on October 5, 2012.
➢ Mayor Mary Lib Saleh and Council Member Leon Hogg announced that they attended
the Empowering Seniors 2012 event on October 5, 2012, and reported that the event
was well attended, with high vendor participation.
Council Member Perry Bynum reported on National Night Out events held throughout
the City on October 2, 2012.
➢ Council Member Martin reported on the Fire and Police Open Houses that were held
on October 6, 2012.
Police Chief Mike Brown stated that the Police Department Open House enjoyed the
largest attendance on record.
➢ Council Member Donna Mickan advised that she and other Council members
attended the Trinity High School football game on October 5, 2012, as guests of the
school board.
➢ City Manager Gary McKamie announced the following:
• Household Hazardous Material Collection Day (Crud Day), October 13, 2012,
9 a.m. to 11 a.m.;
• Dog Park closed until October 18, 2012, for reseeding of grass;
• Employee Burger Bash and Car Show, October 12, 2012, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.;
• Friends of the Library Book Sale, October 12-14, 2012; and
• City's recent bond ratings:
o Moody's —Aa2
o Standard and Poor's (S&P) - AA
o Bond refunding opportunity to be presented to the City Council in
upcoming weeks.
Council Minutes Page 2 of 8 October 9, 2012
• City Attorney Wayne Olson briefed the City Council regarding the Texas Open
Meeting Act, specifically as it relates to the recent ruling by the Fifth Circuit Court of
Appeals.
➢ Director of Public Works and Engineering Ron Young provided an update regarding
the Cullum Drive roadway improvements (State Highway 10 to Huitt Lane).
Additionally, he advised that funding for the improvements is included in the fiscal
year 2013 Capital Improvements Program (CIP) budget.
Council members discussed the necessity of sidewalks being installed along Cullum
Drive.
City Manager McKamie advised that the project will reduce parking on the front side
of the Euless Heritage Museum at the Ruth Millican Center, and that the Unified
Development Code (UDC) requires installation of sidewalks.
➢ Director of Public Works and Engineering Young provided an update related to the
West Nile Virus, and advised that there have been no positive tests reported over the
past nine weeks. He stated that due to the change of season, there are fewer
mosquitoes. Additionally, he advised that the City is no longer spraying for
mosquitoes, and is participating in biweekly conference calls with Tarrant County to
stay abreast of the topic.
➢ Texas Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell-Shelton provided an update related to
the Texas Star Golf Course and Conference Centre, including tournaments, the ,
proposed University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) agreement, and ongoing course
maintenance.
Texas Star Golf Course Superintendent Scott Boven and Head Golf Professional Dan
Walden were present to address the City Council regarding the golf course greens
replacement and results of the recent soil testing.
Texas Star Golf Course Superintendent Boven stated that the replacement of the golf
course greens will be scheduled for mid 2014. Additionally, he advised that the soil
testing revealed that the original construction of the course met USGA particle size
and depth requirements for both sand and gravel layers and that the organic matter
accumulation was at one-half percent, which indicates the golf course has been well
maintained over the past 15 years. He reported that the test results support staffs
recommendation for use of the proposed materials for the greens replacement.
City Manager McKamie advised that regular agenda items 5 through 7 are for the
purchase of ground maintenance equipment, beverage carts, and electric golf cars for
use at the course.
• Police Captain Gary Landers presented the code update related to residential and
commercial code issues, including apartment inspections.
➢ Director of Planning and Economic Development Mike Collins addressed the City
Council regarding proposed amendments to the Unified Development Code (UDC),
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specifically related to land uses and minimum distances from residential areas and
major highways.
Finance Director Vicki Rodriquez advised that car rental receipts were up 13 percent
over prior year for the period ending August 31, 2012.
➢ City Secretary Kim Sutter addressed the City Council regarding the upcoming board
and commission appointment process.
CLOSED SESSION
The City Council convened into closed session at 6:34 p.m. for deliberation regarding the
following:
Personnel matters as authorized by Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code
related to:
o Planning and Zoning Commission, Zoning Board of Adjustment, Crime
Control and Prevention District Board, and Civil Service Commission
Appointments
The City Council recessed closed session at 6:45 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
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
Fire Chief Wes Rhodes
Finance Director Vicki Rodriquez
Director of Public Works and Engineering Ron Young
Marketing/Communications Manager Betsy Deck
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
Senior Planner Stephen Cook
Public Works Leadman Andy Conner
Council Minutes Page 4 of 8 October 9, 2012
Public Works Equipment Operator Randy Dault
Computer Support Specialist II Brett Bennett
Police Senior Corporal Tony Burnett
Police Captain Steve Eskew
Police Captain Steve Kockos
Police Captain Gary Landers
Police Senior Officer Robert Powell
Police Senior Officer Chris White
Police Sergeant Brandon Zachary
VISITORS
Chris Conner David Johnson Erin Powell
Kristy Dault Jerrie Keller Nicole Powell
Loretta Doty Randell Mickan Peggy Vandiver
Iris Elliott April Powell Misty White
And others as noted in the visitor register.
INVOCATION
Finance Director Vicki Rodriquez gave the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Linda Martin led the pledge of allegiance.
ITEM NO. 1. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE PINS
Director of Public Works and Engineering Young and Public Works Manager JT Ackerman
introduced Public Works Leadman Andy Conner. Andy was accompanied by his son, Chris.
Mayor Saleh presented Andy with a service pin commemorating his 10 years of service with
the City.
Director of Public Works and Engineering Young and Public Works Manager Ackerman
introduced Public Works Equipment Operator Randy Dault. Randy was accompanied by his
wife, Kristy. Mayor Saleh presented Randy with a service pin commemorating his 10 years
of service with the City.
Police Chief Mike Brown introduced Police Senior Officer Robert Powell. Robert was
accompanied by his wife, Nicole, daughters, Erin and April, and members of the Police
Department. Mayor Saleh presented Robert with a service pin commemorating his 15 years
of service with the City.
Police Chief Brown introduced Police Senior Officer Chris White. Chris was accompanied by
his wife, Misty, and members of the Police Department. Mayor Saleh presented Chris with a
service pin commemorating his 15 years of service with the City.
Council Minutes Page 5 of 8 October 9, 2012
ITEM NO. 2. PRESENTATION OF QUARTERLY PUBLIC WORKS REPORT
Director of Public Works and Engineering Young presented the wastewater report for the
July to September quarter. He presented a graph of wastewater calls by month for the
quarter as well as maps delineating the geographic distribution of calls across the City. In
summary, a total of 32 calls were received in the quarter with eight being city calls.
City Manager McKamie pointed out that calls for service in the southeast portion of the City,
south of SH 183 from FM 157 to the eastern city limits, did not involve repairs to any city
sewer lines, and advised that this is a direct result of a concentrated effort to replace aging
sewer lines in the City.
REGULAR AGENDA
ITEM NO. 3. RENEWED BID NO. 017-10
Council Member Stinneford motioned to approve the renewal of Bid No. 017-10 for an
annual contract for janitorial services with UBM Enterprise, Inc., 11102 Ables Lane, Dallas,
Texas. The estimated expenditure is $104,085.48.
Mayor Pro Tem Bynum 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. 4. APPROVED AMBULANCE REMOUNT
Council Member Martin motioned to approve the remount of an existing Frazer ambulance
module through the Houston Galveston Area Cooperative purchasing program. The
purchase order will be issued through the chassis supply vendor Sterling McCall Ford,
Houston, Texas. The assigned remount vendor will be Frazer Built Ambulances, Houston,
Texas. The estimated expenditure is $86,000.
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.
Council Minutes Page 6 of 8 October 9, 2012
ITEM NO. 5. AUTHORIZED THE PURCHASE OF GOLF COURSE GROUNDS
MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT
Council Member Stinneford motioned to authorize the purchase of grounds maintenance
equipment for use at the Texas Star Golf Course from Professional Turf Products, Euless,
Texas through the Buy Board cooperative purchasing program. The estimated expenditure
is $157,478.02.
Mayor Pro Tern 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. 6. AUTHORIZED THE PURCHASE OF GOLF COURSE BEVERAGE
CARTS
Mayor Pro Tern Bynum motioned to authorize the purchase of beverage carts for use at the
Texas Star Golf Course from Professional Turf Products, Euless, Texas through the Buy
Board cooperative purchasing program. The estimated expenditure is $31,033.78.
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. 7. AUTHORIZED THE PURCHASE OF GOLF CARS
Council Member Porterfield motioned to authorize the purchase of eighty (80) electric golf
cars for use at the Texas Star Golf Course from Yamaha Golf Car Company, Arlington,
Texas through the Buy Board cooperative purchasing program. The estimated expenditure
is $188,000.
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.
Council Minutes Page 7 of 8 October 9, 2012
ITEM NO. 8. APPROVED REQUEST FOR A TEMPORARY USE PERMIT NO. 12-
10-CC
Council Member Hogg motioned to approve Temporary Use Permit No. 12-10-CC for Mosier
Valley Eagles Pathfinder Club Fundraiser Sale to be located on a portion of Puente Del
Oeste, Tract 5R1, 701 S. Industrial Boulevard for one (1) day on October 14, 2012, from
8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with provisions for an alternate date in the event of inclement weather.
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. 9. APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Council Member Stinneford motioned to approve the City Council minutes of the regular
meeting of September 25, 2012.
Mayor Pro Tern Bynum 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. PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
ITEM NO. 11. REPORTS
City Attorney
No report given.
City Manager
No report given.
Council Minutes Page 8 of 8 October 9, 2012
City Council
Mayor Saleh announced the following events:
• Friends of the Library Book Sale, October 12-14, 2012;
• Household Hazardous Material Collection Day (Crud Day), October 13, 2012,
9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
• Euless Heritage Museum at the Ruth Millican Center will be open to the public
the second Saturday of each month; and
• Community Powered Revitalization (CPR) blitz, October 19-20, 2012.
ITEM NO. 12. ADJOURN
Mayor Saleh adjourned the meeting at 7:26 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
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Mary Lib Saleh K m :utter, T MC
Mayor Ci Secretary