HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-03-12 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
EULESS CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, March 12, 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, March 12, 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 4:05 p.m.
During the Precouncil meeting:
• Mayor Mary Lib Saleh announced that the 2nd Annual Mayor's Golf Challenge, hosted
by Haltom City and benefiting the Birdville Independent School District (BISD) Back to
School Health Fair, will be held on April 19, 2013.
➢ City Council Member Leon Hogg announced that he attended the Beyond the Pale
concert that was held at the Euless Library on March 11, 2013, and that 113 guests
attended.
• Mayor Pro Tern Perry Bynum advised that he will continue to serve as a board
member on the Emergency Preparedness Planning Council (EPPC).
➢ City Manager Gary McKamie announced that the Euless Tongan Committee meeting
will be held on March 18, 2013, at 6:30 p.m., and the City Council Candidate
Orientation will be held on March 20, 2013, at 6 p.m.
➢ City Manager McKamie introduced Tarrant County Commissioner Gary Fickes,
Precinct 3.
Commissioner Fickes presented the Tarrant County update, including county
statistics, transportation, and road program projects, as well as projects related to
health care, economic development, and the annual Empowering Seniors event.
Additionally, he provided an update regarding the relocation and reconstruction of
Tarrant County Precinct 3 offices.
Following the update, Commissioner Fickes addressed questions from the City
Council related to aerial spraying for mosquitos.
Members of the City Council expressed their appreciation to Commissioner Fickes for
the support the City receives through the County.
Tarrant County Precinct 3 Administrator Carolyn Sims and Assistant Administrator
Devin Wenske were also present.
➢ Director of Public Works and Engineering Ron Young introduced Lyle Winnette,
... Senior Environmental Project Manager, URS Corporation.
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Mr. Winnette addressed the City Council regarding a Municipal Setting Designation
(MSD) for tracts of land located in the City of Grand Prairie at 1102 West North
Carrier Parkway, 1111, 1123 through 1139 West North Carrier Parkway, 2005 and
2009 North Great Southwest Parkway and 1097, 1121, 1125 and 1129 Avenue R,
and stated that the City has one active well within a five mile radius of the proposed
MSD. He provided information relative to the contamination, groundwater gradient
and exceedance, and regional geology.
Director of Public Works and Engineering Young advised that a resolution supporting
the designation will be presented for consideration at the March 26, 2013, City
Council meeting.
➢ Fire Chief Wes Rhodes presented the fire update related to the Northeast Fire
Department Association (NEFDA) apparatus and equipment replacement proposal,
which included the following:
• Current apparatus and capabilities;
• Committee goals;
• Facts and statistics;
• NEFDA assets;
• Budget information;
• Population breakdown of 14 member cities;
• Asset reduction plan;
• Replacement plan; and
• Recommended fee schedule.
City Manager McKamie discussed the liability of replacing any of the equipment and
NEFDA's proposed direction for receiving and distributing the funds.
Following the presentation, staff addressed questions raised by the City Council
related to equipment maintenance and the participation level of the member cities.
➢ Police Captain Gary Landers presented the code update related to residential and
commercial code issues, including the status of apartment inspections.
Following the presentation, members of the City Council suggested that reminders be
included in Euless Today related to blocking sidewalks and parking on streets.
➢ Director of Planning and Economic Development Mike Collins addressed the City
Council regarding the proposed amortization schedule for 311 South Industrial
Boulevard (Shadow Creek Apartments).
➢ Finance Director Vicki Rodriquez provided a financial update for the period ending
January 31, 2013, with sales tax collection up by 15.95 percent and car rental tax by
14 percent over the prior year.
➢ City Manager McKamie provided the legislative update, and advised that city staff is
monitoring bills related to the following:
• Appraisal caps;
• Bond elections;
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• Certificates of obligation;
• Broadcasting of meetings on the internet;
• Private property rights in certain oil and gas wells;
• Ownership and local regulation of trees and timber; and
• Elections.
➢ Director of Public Works and Engineering Young presented the water update. He
advised that the Tarrant Regional Water District (TRWD) storage capacity is at 79
percent.
➢ City Manager McKamie reviewed the regular agenda.
CLOSED SESSION
The City Council convened into closed session at 6:25 p.m. for deliberation regarding the
following:
Seek legal advice from the City Attorney as authorized by Section 551.071 of the
Texas Government Code related to amortization.
Deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property as authorized by
Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code.
The City Council recessed closed session at 6:56 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
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
Marketing/Communications Manager Betsy Deck
Texas Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell-Shelton
Library Administrator Kate Lyon
Information Services Administrator Dan McLain
Assistant Director of Finance Jackie Theriot
Computer Support Specialist II Brett Bennett
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Fire Battalion Chief Rick Clark
Senior Planner Stephen Cook
Firefighter II Tommy Crist
Planning and Economic Development Administrative Secretary Alicia Davenport
Firefighter Cody Delmere
Firefighter II Scott Evans
Firefighter/Driver Michael Hanks
Firefighter Ashley Howard
Firefighter II David Johnson
Fire Lieutenant Lance Judd
Firefighter/Driver Steve Mayo
Firefighter Kyle McNeece
Firefighter II Cliff Moore
Fire Battalion Chief John O'Brien
Fire Administrative Secretary I Tammy Renteria
Public Works and Engineering Technical Specialist Richard Ross
Fire Lieutenant Tommy Rush
Firefighter/Driver Cody Skinner
Division Chief/Fire Marshal Paul Smith
Firefighter II Shawn Soule
Firefighter Michael Troth
Firefighter II David Upchurch
Firefighter II Brian Vann
Firefighter II Michael VanPelt
Fire Captain Bill VerSteeg
Firefighter II Josh Williams
Firefighter II Chris Williamson
VISITORS
Sherri Browning Don Horton Barney Snitz
Carla Buckendorf Jerrie Keller Faye Stinneford
Shirley Daily Lark Koontz Caroline Tait
Loretta Doty Lee Koontz Jake Thomasson
Steve Doty Don Martin Peggy Vandiver
Linda Eilenfeldt April Parker
Iris Elliott Dee Ross
Jim Hartman Carroll "Scotty" Scott
And others as noted in the visitor register.
INVOCATION
Director of Public Works and Engineering Young gave the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Glenn Porterfield led the pledge of allegiance.
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ITEM NO. 1. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE PINS
Fire Chief Rhodes introduced Firefighter II David Upchurch. David was accompanied by his
dad, Mike, nephew, Aden, niece, Kristin, sister, Kelly, sister's fiancé, Jason, brother, John,
and members of the Fire Department. Mayor Saleh presented David with a service pin
commemorating his five years of service with the City.
Fire Chief Rhodes introduced Fire Administrative Secretary I Tammy Renteria. Tammy was
accompanied by her husband, Danny, son, Chase, daughter, Danielle, and members of the
Fire Department. Mayor Saleh presented Tammy with a service pin commemorating her 15
years of service with the City.
Director of Public Works and Engineering Young introduced Technical Specialist Richard
Ross. Richard was accompanied by his wife, Dee, daughter, Kim, granddaughter, Kimari,
and members of the Planning and Development Department. Mayor Saleh presented
Richard with a service pin commemorating his 20 years of service with the City.
Fire Chief Rhodes introduced Firefighter/Driver Steve Mayo. Steve was accompanied by his
wife, Vanessa, and members of the Fire Department. Mayor Saleh presented Steve with a
service pin commemorating his 30 years of service with the City.
CONSENT AGENDA (items 2 through 5)
Deputy City Manager Loretta Getchell presented the consent agenda items.
Council Member Stinneford motioned to approve the Consent Agenda items number 2
through 5.
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. 2. APPROVED RENEWAL OF PURCHASE THROUGH A JOINT
PURCHASE AGREEMENT
Approved renewal of purchase through a joint purchase agreement with the City of Hurst for
routine electrical and emergency repair services to Ed's Electric Lighting Service, Inc., 7160
Baker Boulevard, Richland Hills, Texas. The city wide estimated expenditure is $95,000,
and this renewal would represent the final year of four (4) allowable renewal periods.
This agreement will utilize a joint purchase agreement with the City of Hurst, whom granted
approval of the original contract in 2009. The cities of Hurst, Euless, Bedford, Richland Hills,
""" and North Richland Hills are served by this contract.
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ITEM NO. 3. APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 13-1403
Approved Resolution No. 13-1403, adopting the City of Euless Proposed Budget Calendar
for Fiscal Year 2013-2014, including the Crime Control and Prevention District, and the
Euless Development Corporation Budgets.
ITEM NO. 4. APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 13-1405
Approved Resolution No. 13-1405, declaring expectation to reimburse expenditures with
proceeds of future debt for the construction, acquisition, purchase, renovation, enlargement,
equipment, and improvement of the waterworks and sewer systems properties and facilities.
The resolution is not authorizing the issuance of debt but would allow the City to reimburse
itself for expenditures made that are a part of the reclaimed water line extension project,
which will be built in several phases. The total estimated cost is $6.5 million.
ITEM NO. 5. APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Approved City Council minutes of the regular meeting of February 26, 2013.
REGULAR AGENDA
ITEM NO. 6. AUTHORIZED THE MAYOR TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE
CONVEYANCE DOCUMENTS
Deputy City Manager Getchell advised that this item is for consideration of purchasing 10
vacant lots on North Sheppard Drive that are zoned Community Business District (C-2) and
will provide potential space for future expansion of city facilities or parking. The general
terms of the purchase are anticipated to be as follows:
1) Price to be determined by an appraisal completed by a mutually agreed upon
appraiser.
2) A negotiated cash payment at closing.
3) The difference between the appraised value and the negotiated cash payment will be
accepted as a donation by the Seller(s) to the City.
4) Seller(s) will retain any minerals.
5) Seller(s) will provide, at their cost, a Title Policy.
6) Seller and City will share the cost of an appraisal. City's share will be capped at
$2,500.
Council Member Hogg motioned to authorize the Mayor to negotiate and execute a contract
and conveyance documents for the purchase of 10 lots on North Sheppard Drive generally
described as Sheppard Subdivision, Block A, Lots 6, 7, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, and 17.
Council Member Stinneford seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Bynum, Council Members Stinneford, Hogg,
Martin, and Porterfield
Nays: None
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Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 7. HELD PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 12-13-
SUP AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF
ORDINANCE NO. 1989
Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:24 p.m.
Director of Planning and Economic Development Collins presented the item to the City
Council, and advised that the applicant, Jim Hartman representing JR's Transmission, is
seeking a Specific Use Permit for automotive repair in Texas Highway 10 Multi-Use District
(TX-10) zoning to be located at 230 Vine Street. Mr. Hartman has been operating the
automotive repair facility at 407 West Euless Boulevard and intends to move his operation
from that building to the new location. Additionally, the Planning and Zoning Commission
held a public hearing on February 19, 2013, and recommended approval of the Specific Use
Permit with the following conditions:
1) The Specific Use Permit is tied to the Business Owner: Jim Hartman;
2) The Specific Use Permit is tied to the Business Name: JR's Euless Transmission;
3) All repair of vehicles, including but not limited to: mechanical repair and maintenance
operations will be conducted within the building. No work will be conducted exterior to
the building;
4) Outdoor storage of vehicles or exterior display of merchandise is not permitted within
view of the public right-of-way;
5) The services allowed at this facility are as follows: Brake Replacement, Timing Belt
Replacement, Water Pump Replacement, Power Steering Pump Replacement, Belts
and Hoses Replacement, Fuel Pump Replacement, Transmission Rebuild, Strut
Replacement, Shock Replacement, Distributor Replacement, Tune Ups, Front and
Rear Suspension Repair, Axle Replacement, Rack & Pinion Replacement, Air
Conditioning Service, Heater Core Replacement, Instrument Cluster Replacement,
Window Motor and Regulator Repair, Transmission Control Module Repair, Engine
Control Module Repair, Differential Service, Head Gasket Replacement, Intake
Gaskets, 0/2 Sensor Replacement, Fuel Filter Service, Oil Changes, Transmission
Service, and Computerized Diagnostics. Auto services not listed here are thereby
prohibited;
6) The term of this Specific Use Permit shall be granted for a period of one year in order
to gauge the further appropriateness of the use at the specific location; and,
7) The Specific use Permit may be revoked if one or more of the conditions imposed by
this permit has not been met or has been violated.
Jim Hartman, business owner, was present to address any questions.
Mayor Saleh asked to hear from any proponents followed by opponents of the case. There
being none, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing at 7:26 p.m.
Council Member Martin motioned to approve Ordinance No. 1989 for a request for a Specific
Use Permit in the Oakwood Terrace Addition, Block 1, Lot A43R for an Automotive Repair
Shop in Texas Highway 10 Multi-Use District (TX-10) zoning at 230 Vine Street, with the
conditions presented and recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
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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. 8. PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
ITEM NO. 9. REPORTS
Texas Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell-Shelton presented an update regarding the
Texas Star Golf Course and Texas Star Conference Centre which included the following
items:
• Repairs;
• Weed, traffic, and drainage control;
• Flowerbeds and entryways;
• Reducing native areas;
• MiniVerde Bermuda practice area;
• Sanctuary on Texas Star;
• Spring aerification; and
• Upcoming Spring events and activities.
Council Member Stinneford stated that the improvements completed at the golf course have
been of great benefit to the patrons.
City Manager
No report given.
City Attorney
No report given.
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City Council
Mayor Saleh announced that the City of Euless will hold a general and a special election on
Saturday, May 11, 2013, to elect Council Members to serve in Place 1, Place 3, and Place 4,
and presented the list of candidates. (Listed in the order in which names will appear on the
ballot):
Place 1 Place 3 Place 4
(Unexpired Term)
Tim Stinneford Darl Easton Warren Wilson
Bruce German Linda Martin Linda Eilenfeldt
ITEM NO. 10. ADJOURN
Mayor Saleh adjourned the meeting at 7:36 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
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Mayor City Secretary
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