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Tuesday, April 23, 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, April 23, 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 Tim Stinneford, Leon Hogg, Linda Martin, and Glenn Porterfield.
During the Precouncil meeting:
➢ Mayor Mary Lib Saleh announced the following:
• Texas Health Harris Methodist Hurst-Euless-Bedford Hospital has been
designated as a Level III trauma center;
• Dairy Queen Grand Opening, April 30, 2013, 10 a.m.;
• North Tarrant Express (NTE) Open House, April 25, 2013;
• Lawrence Dale (L.D.) Bell High School ribbon cutting ceremony for the E. Don
Brown Activity Center, May 4, 2013, 9 a.m.; and
• Trinity High School ribbon cutting ceremony for the B.J. Murray Activity Center,
May 4, 2013, 10:30 a.m.
➢ Fire Chief Wes Rhodes announced that the Fire Department and Honor Guard will be
participating in the memorial services for the firefighters killed in the West, Texas
fertilizer plant explosion over the next several days. He stated that they will be
assisting with three bell services and shuttling volunteers from the Dallas/Fort Worth
(DFW) International Airport to the town of West.
➢ City Manager Gary McKamie announced the following:
• Mosquito testing schedule for the City;
• Library Administrator Kate Lyon retirement reception, April 29, 2013, 3 p.m.
o Senior Librarian Sherry Knight will serve as the Interim Administrator;
• Director of Public Works and Engineering Ron Young retirement reception,
April 30, 2013, 2 p.m.
o Assistant City Manager Chris Barker will serve as the Interim Director;
• Trinity River Authority (TRA) filing of condemnation case in Boyd Branch.
➢ Jeri Harwell, Municipal Services Manager, Allied Waste Services (AWS) of Fort
Worth, L.L.C., presented the AWS annual report and reviewed the services offered to
the City, and presented statistical information related to residential and
commercial/industrial tonnage for 2012. Additionally, she reviewed AWS' One Fleet
maintenance program, customer service standards, community involvement, recycling
services, and announced the introduction of the Republic Sharps Mail Back Program.
City Manager McKamie passed on compliments he received from the city manager of
Rusk to AWS.
Council Minutes Page 2 of 7 April 23, 2013
Assistant City Manager Chris Barker recognized AWS for being selected as the top
float at the 2012 Euless Christmas Parade of Lights, and presented Mrs. Harwell a
plaque recognizing AWS for their participation. ..�
Assistant City Manager Barker provided an update related to the Household
Hazardous Waste Collection Day (Crud Day) that was held on April 20, 2013, and
announced that 167 vehicles dropped off items.
➢ Assistant City Manager Barker presented the recycling update related to Community
Waste Disposal (CWD) collection of recyclable materials. He stated that beginning
the week of April 22, 2013, CWD will only collect recyclable materials that have been
placed in an approved CWD container (blue bags, or CWD issued bin or cart).
➢ Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald presented the Arbor Daze
update, and advised that the event will be held April 27 and 28, 2013, at the City Hall
Complex. He announced that an opening ceremony will be presented by the Euless
Tongan Community Committee, and outlined the activities and performances planned
for the two day event.
➢ Director of Parks and Community Services McDonald presented the Euless Family
Life Center (EFLC) Aquatics Park update, specifically related to the construction
timeline. He stated that the EFLC may tentatively close on May 4, 2013, to allow for
electrical upgrades, and that the grand opening for the aquatics center is scheduled
for May 25, 2013, and a soft opening is scheduled for May 23, 2013.
➢ Director of Public Works and Engineering Ron Young provided the flood insurance
rate map update related to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
flood insurance rate maps. He stated that the proposed maps do not include any
technical changes within the City of Euless boundaries; however as a condition of
continued participation, the City is required to adopt the updated flood insurance rate
maps. Once FEMA notifies the City of an effective date for the new maps, a
proposed ordinance will be presented to the City Council for consideration.
City Manager McKamie stated that any areas that were in a floodplain have remained
in the floodplain.
➢ Director of Planning and Economic Development Mike Collins presented the
development update, including residential and commercial development.
• Interim Finance Director Jackie Theriot provided the financial update for the period
ending March 31, 2013, and advised that car rental tax was up by eight (8) percent
over the prior year.
➢ City Manager McKamie provided an update regarding Mr. Mike Utzman's public
comments at the April 9, 2013, City Council meeting regarding his concern of the
city's alleged involvement in the sale of a private business on Main Street. He stated
that he spoke with Mr. Utzman and met with the business owners and resolved the
miscommunication.
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➢ Director of Public Works and Engineering Young presented the water update. He
advised that the Tarrant Regional Water District (TRWD) storage capacity is at 77
percent.
➢ City Manager McKamie provided the legislative update regarding House Bill 3049
which eliminates May as a uniform election date.
➢ 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:
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 6:45 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
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
Interim Finance Director Jackie Theriot
Director of Public Works and Engineering Ron Young
Marketing/Communications Manager Betsy Deck
Texas Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell-Shelton
Library Administrator Kate Lyon
Human Resources/Risk Administrator Carolyn Marshall
Information Services Administrator Dan McLain
NNW Finance Accountant II Diana Ayala
Recreation Program Specialist Blake Cloud
Senior Planner Stephen Cook
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Computer Support Specialist II Jake Dilliplane
Recreation Manager Suzanne Hendrickson
Human Resources Benefit Technician Anniece McKanna
VISITORS
Neil Alder Mikael Eustachio Misty Miller
Jason Beck Vinny Eustachio Zach Miller
Matthew Beck April Flippo Collins Nwgh
Stuart Beck Jessica Foley Cindy Otis
Brytany Briggs Jonathan Foreman Drew Pope
Sherri Browning Bruce German Alan Reimer
Lisa Bynum Shawn Goulet Jake Thomasson
David Coburn Jerrie Keller Peggy Vandiver
Shirley Daily Kevin King Mikey Youngs
Darl Easton Kaley Kronawitter Vryna Wheeler
Linda Eilenfeldt Harold Mapa Warren Wilson
Iris Elliott Debbie McLean
Joey Eustachio Jay Miller
And others as noted in the visitor register.
INVOCATION
City Manager Gary McKamie 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 MAY
Director of Parks and Community Services McDonald introduced Recreation Program
Specialist Blake Cloud. Blake was accompanied by Recreation Manager Suzanne
Hendrickson.
Mayor Saleh presented Blake with a plaque and certificate commemorating his selection as
employee of the month for May 2013.
ITEM NO. 2. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION
Council Member Linda Martin presented a proclamation to Director of Parks and Community
Services McDonald proclaiming April 26, 2013, as Arbor Day in the City of Euless.
Mayor Saleh announced that trees will be given away at the Arbor Daze 2013 event.
Council Minutes Page 5 of 7 April 23, 2013
ITEM NO. 3. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION
�.. Mayor Pro Tem Perry Bynum presented a proclamation to members of the Patriots
Motorcycle Club proclaiming May as Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month.
ITEM NO. 4. PRESENTATION OF QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR
PERIOD ENDING MARCH 31, 2013
Interim Finance Director Theriot presented the quarterly financial report for the period ending
March 31, 2013.
REGULAR AGENDA
ITEM NO. 5. APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 13-1408
Assistant City Manager Barker presented the item to the City Council, and advised that the
Hurst-Euless-Bedford (H.E.B.) Teen Court Advisory Board is requesting to amend the
current H.E.B. Teen Court Advisory Board Bylaws to include a mission statement and modify
the qualification requirements for student advisors. The proposed modifications to the
student advisor qualifications would allow for a larger candidate pool and increased student
participation. Additionally, the H.E.B. Teen Court Advisory Board voted unanimously to
adopt the amended bylaws at their April 4, 2013, meeting.
Council Member Stinneford motioned to approve Resolution No. 13-1408, amending the
H.E.B. Teen Court Advisory Board Bylaws and approve the revised Interlocal Agreement
between the cities of Bedford, Euless and Hurst for combining efforts for the provision of a
teen court program in municipal court.
Council Member Martin 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. 6. HELD PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL
READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1993
Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:24 p.m.
Director of Parks and Community Services McDonald presented the item to the City Council,
and advised that the Texas Legislature requires that certain municipal programs for
elementary aged children (5-13 years old) meet day care licensing requirements, or file for
an exemption. In order to receive exempt status, a municipality must submit a copy of the
program standards, notice of public hearing for the programs, and the ordinance adopting
�` the standards.
Council Minutes Page 6 of 7 April 23, 2013
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 Hogg motioned to approve Ordinance No. 1993, renewing the Youth
Programs Standards of Care for the operation of youth-based programs and services.
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. 7. APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Mayor Pro Tern Bynum motioned to approve the City Council minutes of the regular meeting
of April 9, 2013.
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. 8. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mayor Saleh recognized members of the boy scouts that were present at the meeting.
Debbie McLean, 600 Essex Place, did not wish to speak, but registered her support for the
stop sign at Baze Road and Essex Place.
Vryna Wheeler, 614 Essex Place, expressed her appreciation to City Manager McKamie for
the efforts made to enforce compliance with the traffic stop sign located at the intersection of
Baze Road and Essex Place. She expressed concern for her and her family's safety and
requested a greater police presence in their area.
ITEM NO. 9. REPORTS
City Manager
No report given.
City Attorney "'r
No report given.
Council Minutes Page 7 of 7 April 23, 2013
City Council
Mayor Pro Tem Bynum announced that Arbor Daze 2013 will be held on April 27 and 28,
2013.
Mayor Saleh announced that the next City Council meeting will be held May 14, 2013.
Additionally, she advised 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
City Secretary Kim Sutter announced the early voting dates and times. Additionally, she
welcomed guests to come to City Hall on May 11, 2013, at 7 p.m. for the announcement of
early voting results, and that the election day results will be posted on the Tarrant County
Elections website later that same evening.
Mayor Saleh announced the activities and performances planned for Arbor Daze 2013.
Additionally, she announced the grand opening of Dairy Queen on April 30, 2013, at 10 a.m.
ITEM NO. 10. ADJOURN
Mayor Saleh adjourned the meeting at 7:35 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
Lilt Mary Lib aleh I�im utter, 1'RMC
Mayor City Secretary