HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-01-08 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
EULESS CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Mary Lib Saleh at
4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 8, 2013, 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, and Glenn Porterfield. Council Member
Tim Stinneford arrived at 4:07 p.m.
During the Precouncil meeting:
➢ Mayor Mary Lib Saleh announced that the City holiday activities went beautifully and
the weather was perfect. Additionally she acknowledged the passing of Council
Member Donna Mickan.
➢ City Manager Gary McKamie announced that a Town Hall meeting is scheduled for
January 24, 2013, at 7 p.m. Additionally, he advised that a video tribute will be
presented during the City Council meeting in memory of Council Member Donna
Mickan.
City Manager McKamie advised the City Council that a supplemental notice of
emergency item was posted and will be discussed during the closed session.
"�` ➢ City Manager McKamie advised that the code update will not be presented.
➢ Director of Planning and Economic Development Mike Collins provided an update
related to the proposed single family development, The Dominion at RiverWalk,
located on the northwest corner of Airport Freeway (SH 183) and State Highway 360
(SH 360). He advised that the proposed concept plan and site plan will be presented
at the January 22, 2013, City Council meeting for consideration.
➢ Director of Planning and Economic Development Collins presented an update to the
City Council related to the proposed Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School
District (HEB ISD) capital project. He presented the proposed site layout and traffic
impact analysis. The proposed auxiliary facility will be located at the corner of State
Highway 10 (SH 10) and Wilshire Drive. Additionally, he advised that the request to
change the zoning to Planned Development (PD) zoning will be presented for
consideration at the January 22, 2013, City Council meeting.
➢ Texas Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell-Shelton provided an update related to
the Texas Star Golf Course proposed practice facility, including benefits, obligations,
and estimated timeline. Additionally, she advised that a proposed facility use
agreement with the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) will be presented at the
January 22, 2013, City Council meeting.
�-- Texas Star Golf Course Superintendent Scott Boven and Head Golf Professional Dan
Walden were present to address any questions from the City Council.
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➢ City Manager McKamie advised that the community based policing programs staff
report would be presented at this time (Item No. 12).
Police Senior Corporal Tony Burnett presented an update related to the community
based policing programs, including staff, Citizen Police Academy, summer camps,
crime watch, and sky tower deployment.
Police neighborhood officer's Corporal James Gordon and Senior Officer Chris White
were present for the presentation.
➢ City Manager McKamie addressed the City Council regarding the Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) 39th Year project proposal, which includes
sidewalk accessibility ramps within several neighborhoods that will meet Americans
with Disabilities Act (ADA) specifications.
➢ City Manager McKamie presented the water update. He advised that the Tarrant
Regional Water District (TRWD) storage capacity is at 77 percent. He stated that the
recent rains have delayed the implementation of Stage 1 watering restrictions, which
are activated once the conservation pool reaches 75 percent.
➢ City Manager McKamie reviewed the regular agenda.
CLOSED SESSION
The City Council convened into closed session at 6:10 p.m. for deliberation regarding the
following:
Consultation with Attorney as authorized by Section 551.071 of the Texas
Government Code related to:
o Special Election to fill a Vacancy on the Euless City Council as a Result of
the Death of a Council Member.
Mayor Saleh advised that no discussion will occur regarding the closed session items listed
below:
Personnel matters as authorized by Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code
related to:
o City Manager Contract
o City Secretary Contract
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.
The City Council recessed closed session at 6:55 p.m.
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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
Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald
Fire Chief Wes Rhodes
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
Computer Support Specialist II Brett Bennett
Senior Computer Developer Tommy Christopherson
Senior Planner Stephen Cook
Computer Support Specialist II Jake Dilliplane
Food and Beverage Manager Scott Foster
Planning and Economic Development Secretary Deborah Howard
Police Captain Steve Kockos
Police Captain Gary Landers
Police Corporal Sal Lewis
Code Compliance Inspector I Brian McGarry
Texas Star Golf Course Receptionist Magen Morton
Police Senior Corporal Todd Murphree
Deputy Court Clerk Emily Murphy
Code Compliance Inspector I James Patterson
Code Compliance Inspector I Rene Rodriquez
Police Lieutenant Eric Starnes
Human Resources Benefit Technician Zella Stierwalt
Code Compliance Inspector I Gale "Goose" Wall
Police Sergeant Ron Williamson
Public Service Officer Andrew Yamasaki
VISITORS
Keri Barnett Erin Foster Noel Lewis
Linda Eilenfeldt Bruce German Kim McLain
Terry Ellis Kristin Johnson Martin Schelling
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Carroll "Scotty" Scott Ron Tipton Nita Westmoreland
Laura Stegman Harland Westmoreland
And others as noted in the visitor register.
INVOCATION
City Manager McKamie gave the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Linda Martin led the pledge of allegiance.
Mayor Saleh acknowledged the passing of Council Member Donna Mickan and a video
tribute was presented in her memory.
ITEM NO. 1. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR 2012
Police Chief Mike Brown introduced Police Senior Corporal Todd Murphree. Todd was
accompanied by members of the Police Department.
Mayor Saleh presented Todd with a plaque commemorating his selection as Employee of
the Year for 2012.
ITEM NO. 2. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE PINS
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Police Chief Brown introduced Public Service Officer Andrew Yamasaki. Andrew was
accompanied by members of the Police Department. Mayor Pro Tern Bynum presented
Andrew with a service pin commemorating his five years of service with the City.
Texas Star General Manager Hartsell-Shelton introduced Food and Beverage Manager
Scott Foster. Scott was accompanied by his wife, Erin, and coworker, Megan Morton.
Council Member Porterfield presented Scott with a service pin commemorating his 10 years
of service with the City.
Police Chief Brown introduced Police Corporal Sal Lewis. Sal was accompanied by her
husband, Noel, daughters, Keri Barnett and Kristin Johnson, and members of the Police
Department. Council Member Martin presented Sal with a service pin commemorating her
20 years of service with the City.
Police Chief Brown introduced Code Compliance Inspector I Gale "Goose" Wall. Goose was
accompanied by members of the Police Department. Council Member Hogg presented
Goose with a service pin commemorating his 20 years of service with the City.
City Manager McKamie introduced Information Services Administrator Dan McLain. Dan
was accompanied by his wife, Kim, daughters, Jennifer and Keara, son, Travis, grandson
Talen, granddaughter Mara, and members of the Information Services Department. Council
Member Stinneford presented Dan with a service pin commemorating his 35 years of service --.
with the City.
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ITEM NO. 3. PRESENTATION QUARTERLY PUBLIC WORKS REPORT
The quarterly Public Works report was not presented.
CONSENT AGENDA (items 4 and 5)
Council Member Stinneford motioned to approve the Consent Agenda items number 4 and
5.
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. 4. AUTHORIZED AN INCREASE IN THE ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR
CONCRETE REPAIRS WITH T.J. CONCRETE
Authorized an increase in the annual contract for concrete repairs with T.J. Concrete for an
additional amount of$100,000.
ITEM NO. 5. APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Approved City Council minutes of the regular meeting of December 11, 2012.
REGULAR AGENDA
ITEM NO. 6. AUTHORIZED CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT
Council Member Martin motioned to award and authorize the City Manager to negotiate and
execute a construction contract with Modern Contractors, Inc., pursuant to RFP No. 005-13
for $3,658,000 for the construction of an indoor pool structure and outdoor building features,
and authorize a contingency in the amount of$150,000.
Council Member Hogg 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.
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ITEM NO. 7. AUTHORIZED CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN ENGINEERING
DESIGN CONTRACT
Mayor Pro Tem Bynum motioned to authorize the City Manager to execute an engineering
design contract with Elliott and Hughes, Inc. for design of the FY 2013 Sanitary Sewer
Rehabilitation Project. The contract amount is not to exceed $71,500.
The project includes the replacement of sanitary sewer mains at the following locations:
1) Ross Avenue and the ouffall to West Alexander Lane.
2) Between John Vernon Lane and Slaughter Lane east of Dunaway Drive.
3) East of Dunaway Drive from Slaughter Lane to East Huitt Lane.
4) Along East Huitt Lane from South Main Street to Dunaway Drive.
5) Between Linda Lane and West Huitt Lane.
Council Member Porterfield 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 SITE PLAN NO. 12-10-SP
Director of Planning and Economic Development Collins presented the item to the City
Council, and advised that the applicant, Conifer Real Estate, is seeking to construct a drive
through restaurant (DQ Grill and Chill) within the 600 block of North Industrial Boulevard.
Originally, the City Council approved the site plan on November 27, 2012. Since then, the
applicant has reconsidered some of the specific design elements, including the relocation of
the building and change in the internal circulation of the project. Additionally, the Planning
and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the revised site plan on December 18,
2012.
Martin Schelling, Partner and Owner of Conifer Real Estate, was present to address any
questions.
Council Member Stinneford motioned to approve Site Plan No. 12-10-SP for Commercial
Development proposed to be located on Rose Addition, Block A, Lot 1, out of the J.P.
Halford Survey, Abstract No. 711, 600 block of North Industrial Boulevard.
Mayor Pro Tem Bynum seconded the motion.
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Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Bynum, Council Members Stinneford, Hogg,
Martin, and Porterfield
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Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 9. APPROVED EXTENSION OF CONTRACT FOR CITY MANAGER
Council Member Martin motioned to approve an extension of the City Manager's contract to
January 31, 2015.
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. 10. APPROVED EXTENSION OF CONTRACT FOR CITY SECRETARY
Council Member Hogg motioned to approve an extension of the City Secretary's contract to
January 31, 2015.
Mayor Pro Tem 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. 11. PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
ITEM NO. 12. REPORTS
Police Senior Corporal Tony Burnett presented the community based policing programs
update during the precouncil meeting.
City Manager
No report given.
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City Council
Mayor Saleh announced that a visitation will be held January 9, 2013, from 6 to 8 p.m. at
Lucas Funeral Home in Hurst, and a memorial service will be held January 10, 2013, at 11
a.m. at First United Methodist Church in Hurst in honor of Council Member Donna Mickan.
City Attorney
City Attorney Wayne Olson advised the audience that the City Council would reconvene into
closed session to consult with the attorney on a special election.
Mayor Saleh reconvened into closed session at 7:45 p.m. to continue deliberation regarding
the following:
Consultation with Attorney as authorized by Section 551.071 of the Texas
Government Code related to:
o Special Election to fill a Vacancy on the Euless City Council as a Result of
the Death of a Council Member.
ITEM NO. 13. ADJOURN
Mayor Saleh adjourned the meeting at 7:55 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
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Mary Lib eh Kim utter, RMC
Mayor City Secretary