HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-12-11 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
EULESS CITY COUNCIL
`v. Tuesday, December 11, 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, December 11, 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, and Glenn Porterfield.
Council Member Donna Mickan was unable to attend.
During the Precouncil meeting:
➢ Mayor Mary Lib Saleh announced that she attended the Christmas Parade of Lights
on December 1, 2012, and that it was a beautiful event. Additionally, she attended
the Heritage Park Christmas celebration on December 8, 2012.
➢ Mayor Pro Tem Perry Bynum announced that he and Director of Public Works and
Engineering Ron Young attended a Christmas gift distribution event at Wilshire
Elementary School. The event was hosted by 6 Stones as part of the Night of
Wonder program.
➢ City Manager Gary McKamie announced the following:
• Employee Christmas luncheon, December 14, 2012, 11:30 a.m.;
o City offices will be closed, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Addition of Recreation Manager Suzanne Hendrickson to the City staff; and
• Euless Tongan Committee meeting, December 10, 2012
o Next meeting January 2013
➢ Director of Public Works and Engineering Ron Young introduced Trinity River
Authority Northern Region Manager Fiona Allen.
Ms. Allen addressed the City Council regarding TRA, including management
organization, functions, annual budget, operating projects, and upcoming City of
Euless projects (Cyclone Branch). Additionally, she advised that Stage 1 watering
restrictions will be activated if no rainfall is received in the area by mid-January.
➢ City Manager McKamie reviewed the regular agenda.
➢ Police Senior Corporal Scott Peterson provided an update related to the Commercial
Vehicle Enforcement (CVE) program, including the history of CVE and its purpose,
accidents, inspection procedures, and load securement requirements.
➢ Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald provided an update related
to historical markers, including the status of the local marker applications for the Fuller
House and Nimes Log House as prepared by Historical Preservation Committee
Member Weldon Cannon.
➢ City Manager McKamie presented the development update, including the status of the
drive-through access and remodel of Braum's Ice Cream and Restaurant on North
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Main Street. Additionally, he recognized Director of Planning and Economic
Development Mike Collin for his efforts on the project.
➢ City Manager McKamie provided an update related to the reclaimed water project,
including the status of the line under State Highway 360 (SH 360), and the forming of
an advisory committee consisting of staff members with Assistant City Manager Chris
Barker representing the City. Additionally, he advised of the interruption in service
related to the Village Creek line.
➢ Finance Director Vicki Rodriquez advised that car rental receipts for the October 2012
reporting period indicate no increase when compared to the prior year.
➢ Police Captain Gary Landers presented the code update related to residential and
commercial code issues, apartment inspections, and presented and compared code
enforcement statistics for 2012 to 2011.
CLOSED SESSION
The City Council convened into closed session at 5:54 p.m. for deliberation regarding the
following:
Economic development incentives as authorized by Section 551.087 of the Texas
Government Code related to:
o To deliberate the offer of financial or other incentive to a business that the
governmental body seeks to locate, stay, or expand in Euless.
Personnel matters as authorized by Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code
related to:
o Municipal Court Judge
The City Council recessed closed session at 6:55 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
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Director of Public Works and Engineering Ron Young
Marketing/Communications Manager Betsy Deck
Texas Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell-Shelton
Assistant Police Chief Bob Freeman
Library Administrator Kate Lyon
Fleet and Facility Administrator Kyle McAdams
Information Services Administrator Dan McLain
Assistant Director of Finance Jackie Theriot
Finance Accountant II Diana Ayala
Computer Support Specialist II Brett Bennett
Firefighter II Rusty Cade
Senior Planner Stephen Cook
Public Service Officer Chris Courtney
Police Captain Steve Eskew
Firefighter II Jon Evans
Finance Accountant I Ross Fairclo
Fire Inspector II Vernon Gilmore
Firefighter II Jeremy Goodman
Firefighter II George Grim
Senior Police Officer Robert Harper
Senior Civil Engineer Allen Harts
Firefighter/Driver Jeff Hayden
Firefighter/Driver Ryan Hayes
Firefighter II Robert Hopkins
Firefighter Michael Jones
Firefighter/Driver Lance Judd
Police Captain Steve Kockos
Police Captain Gary Landers
Firefighter/Drive Steve Mayo
Texas Star Golf Course Receptionist Magen Morton
Finance Accountant II Alice Norwood
Battalion Chief John O'Brien
Firefighter II Saul Padilla
Firefighter Adam Parkhurst
Finance Office Technician Mallory Rivera
Firefighter/Driver James Rowell
Fire Lieutenant Tommy Rush
Firefighter II Josh Schnitzius
Fire Lieutenant Jacob Smith
Division Chief/Fire Marshal Paul Smith
Fire Lieutenant Scott Stamps
Fire Captain Jerry Sutton
Firefighter II Tom Tyre
Firefighter II Michael VanPelt
Firefighter II Kenny Wroblski
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VISITORS
Cliff Courtney Ashlea Harper Kelly Smith
Kathy Courtney Jerrie Keller Mary Ann Smith
Loretta Doty Lark Koontz Patrick Smith
Steve Doty Lee Koontz Barney Snitz
Darl Easton Charlie Miller Ron Tipton
Iris Elliott Cesar Rivera Glenda Trefz
Linda Eilenfeldt Trevor Rivera Diana VanPelt
Adrienne Fairclo Laura Rush Myles VanPelt
Connor Fairclo Nanci Rush Tanya VanPelt
Bruce German Taylor Rush Warren Wilson
JR Goad David Smith
Nancy Gordon Ezra Smith
And others as noted in the visitor register.
INVOCATION
Mayor Pro Tern Perry Bynum gave the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Tim Stinneford led the pledge of allegiance.
ITEM NO. 1. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH FOR JANUARY
Fire Chief Wes Rhodes introduced Fire Lieutenant Tommy Rush. Tommy was accompanied
by his daughter, Taylor, sisters, Laura and Nanci, niece, Charla, friend, Nancy Gordon,
cousin, Jeff, and members of the Fire Department.
Mayor Saleh presented Tommy with a plaque and certificate commemorating his selection
as employee of the month for January 2013.
ITEM NO. 2. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE PINS
Finance Director Rodriquez introduced Finance Office Technician Mallory Rivera. Mallory
was accompanied by her husband, Cesar, son, Trevor, mother, Marla, stepfather, Truitt, and
members of the Finance Department. Council Member Stinneford presented Mallory with a
service pin commemorating her five years of service with the City.
Finance Director Rodriquez introduced Finance Accountant I Ross Fairclo. Ross was
accompanied by his wife, Adrienne, son, Connor, and members of the Finance Department.
Council Member Stinneford presented Ross with a service pin commemorating his five years
of service with the City.
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Fire Chief Rhodes introduced Firefighter II Josh Schnitzius. Josh was accompanied by
members of the Fire Department. Council Member Hogg presented Josh with a service pin
�, commemorating his five years of service with the City.
Fire Chief Rhodes introduced Firefighter II Michael VanPelt. Michael was accompanied by
his wife, Tanya, son Myles, mother, Diana, and members of the Fire Department. Council
Member Hogg presented Michael with a service pin commemorating his five years of service
with the City.
Director of Public Works and Engineering Young introduced Senior Civil Engineer Allen
Harts. Council Member Martin presented Allen with a service pin commemorating his 10
years of service with the City.
Police Chief Mike Brown introduced Public Service Officer Chris Courtney. Chris was
accompanied by his father, Cliff, mother, Kathy, friend, Maricela, and members of the Police
Department. Council Member Martin presented Chris with a service pin commemorating his
10 years of service with the City.
Fire Chief Rhodes introduced Division Chief/Fire Marshal Paul Smith. Paul was
accompanied by his wife, Mary Ann, son, David, daughter-in-law, Kelly, grandson, Ezra, and
members of the Fire Department. Council Member Martin presented Paul with a service pin
commemorating his 10 years of service with the City.
Fire Chief Rhodes introduced Firefighter/Driver Jeff Hayden. Jeff was accompanied by
members of the Fire Department. Council Member Porterfield presented Jeff with a service
pint commemorating his 15 years of service with the City.
Police Chief Brown introduced Senior Police Officer Robert Harper. Robert was
accompanied by his wife, Ashlea, mother, Glenda Trefz, and members of the Police
Department. Council Member Porterfield presented Robert with a service pin
commemorating his 15 years of service with the City.
CONSENT AGENDA (items 3 and 4)
Council Member Porterfield motioned to approve the Consent Agenda items number 3 and
4.
Council Member Stinneford seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Bynum, Council Members Stinneford, Hogg,
Martin, and Porterfield
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 3. AWARDED BID NO. 004-013
Awarded Bid No. 004-13 for the purchase of fleet vehicles to the following dealers:
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1) Philpott Ford, Port Neches, Texas:
(2) Half-ton pickups - $32,708 for Planning and Development and Public Works
(1) Three-quarter ton pickup - $19,216 for Parks
2) Karl Klement Ford, Decatur, Texas:
(1) Mid-size 4 door sedan - $21,589.12 for the Police Department—CID
3) Southwest Ford, Weatherford, Texas:
(1) Single axle dump truck - $76,524.20 for Public Works
The total estimated expenditure is $150,037.32.
ITEM NO. 4. APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Approved City Council minutes of the regular meeting of November 27, 2012.
REGULAR AGENDA
ITEM NO. 5. APPROVED SITE PLAN NO. 12-05-SP
Director of Planning and Economic Development Collins presented the item to the City
Council, and advised that the applicant, Service King Paint and Body, Inc., is requesting a
site plan to reconfigure the front portion of their existing site located at 1751 West Airport
Freeway due to the acquisition of right-of-way for the expansion of State Highway 183 (SH
183) corridor. Additionally, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of
the site plan on December 4, 2012.
Council Member Hogg motioned to approve Site Plan No. 12-05-SP for Commercial
Development located on Grubbs Addition, Block B, Lot 1, 1751 West Airport Freeway.
Mayor Pro Tern Bynum seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Bynum, Council Members Stinneford, Hogg,
Martin, and Porterfield
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 6. HELD PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL
READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1981
Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:35 p.m.
Director of Planning and Economic Development Collins presented the item to the City
Council, and advised that the City has recognized a need to provide relief from certain
development regulations associated with accessory structures for individuals with severe
physical disabilities. The proposed ordinance would provide authority to the City Manager to ....
assess the conditions of the primary structure, the necessity of the structure, options
available to the primary structure, and the impact of the accessory structure on adjacent
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properties and if conditions warrant, issue an exemption from setback distances for the
installation of such structures. Additionally, the ordinance provides that the structure must
be removed if the condition changes for the person with the severe physical disability, or that
person no longer resides at the property. He advised that the Planning and Zoning
Commission held a public hearing on December 4, 2012, and recommended approval of the
ordinance.
Mayor Saleh asked to hear from any proponents followed by opponents of the case.
Charlie Miller, 608 Creekside Drive, Euless, spoke in opposition of the ordinance as he feels
it would negatively impact property values. He urged the City Council to consider other
alternatives.
There being no other proponents or opponents wishing to speak, Mayor Saleh closed the
public hearing at 7:45 p.m.
City Manager McKamie stated that the ordinance is intended to accommodate severely
disabled persons with adaptive automobile equipment on their vehicles.
Mr. Miller stated that he felt most garages could accommodate adaptive automobile
equipment on vehicles.
City Manager McKamie stated that after careful consideration, City staff believes that there
are no other alternatives and that the ordinance has been written to provide for reasonable
accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Council Member Martin motioned to approve Ordinance No. 1981, amending Chapter 84,
"Unified Development Code", of the Code of Ordinances by amending Article IV, "Zoning
District Regulations", Section 84-85, "Special conditions by use type" authorizing the
construction of carports or similar covered structures under special conditions.
Council Member Stinneford seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Bynum, Council Members Stinneford, Hogg,
Martin, and Porterfield
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 7. APPOINTED A BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR TAX INCREMENT
REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER THREE
Mayor Pro Tern Bynum motioned to appoint the following individuals to serve as members of
the Board of Directors for the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Three for the
period beginning January 1, 2013, until December 31, 2014, and authorize the Mayor to
nominate and appoint a member to serve as Chair for a one year term:
Tarrant County Carolyn Sims
JPS Health Network Scott Rule
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Tarrant County College District Mark McClendon
City of Euless Mary Lib Saleh, Mayor
City of Euless Linda Martin, Council Member
City of Euless Tim Stinneford, Council Member
City of Euless Glenn Porterfield, Council Member
Council Member Martin seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Bynum, Council Members Stinneford, Hogg,
Martin, and Porterfield
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 8. APPROVED EXTENSION OF CONTRACT FOR MUNICIPAL COURT
JUDGE
Council Member Stinneford motioned to approve the extension of the contract for Municipal
Court Judge Lacy Britten for a one-year term to expire December 31, 2013.
Council Member Hogg seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Bynum, Council Members Stinneford, Hogg,
Martin, and Porterfield
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 9. PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
ITEM NO. 10. REPORTS
City Manager
City Manager McKamie wished everyone a Merry Christmas.
City Attorney
City Attorney Wayne Olson extended a Merry Christmas to everyone.
City Council
Council Member Martin announced that the City of Euless and City of Bedford Fire
Department's will participate in the `Border Bowl' football game at Pennington Field stadium
on December 16, 2012, at 1 p.m. Admission to the game is an unwrapped toy.
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Mayor Saleh announced the following promotions within the Fire Department: Jeff Morris to
assistant chief, Chanc Bennett to division chief of operations, Tommy Rush to lieutenant,
and Ryan Hayes to driver.
ITEM NO. 11. ADJOURN
Mayor Saleh adjourned the meeting at 7:54 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
N./t/Mary Li Saleh '"I utter, 'MC
Mayor City Secretary