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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-06-11 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, June 11, 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, June 11, 2013, in the Precouncil Conference Room of City Hall, 201 North Ector Drive. Those present included Mayor Mary Lib Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Leon Hogg, Council Members Tim Stinneford, Linda Martin, Linda Eilenfeldt, Glenn Porterfield, and Perry Bynum. During the Precouncil meeting: ➢ Mayor Mary Lib Saleh announced that the Euless Family Life Center (EFLC) Aquatics Park on Midway Drive is now open. ➢ Council Member Linda Eilenfeldt announced that she attended the Grapevine- Colleyville Education Foundation 2013 Academic Recognition Banquet on June 3, 2013. ➢ City Manager Gary McKamie announced that Sherry Knight accepted the position of Library Administrator. ➢ Geographic Information System (G.I.S) Manager David Allen provided the 2013 G.I.S. projects update, including aerial photos, street light verification, sign inventory, and Python application development. ➢ Director of Planning and Economic Development Mike Collins presented the proposed amendments to the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 14, Article X, Minimum Housing Code related to the City's proposed Relocation Assistance Program (Item No. 5). City Attorney Wayne Olson advised the City Council of the purpose for the program which includes establishing guidelines for providing a relocation advisory service and relocation assistance in certain code enforcement and amortization cases. Discussion ensued regarding prohibiting reletting and renewing leases of individual apartment units in violation. City Manager McKamie advised that the proposed ordinance will be presented for consideration at the June 25, 2013, City Council meeting. ➢ Director of Planning and Economic Development Collins presented the Westpark Way update related to the construction of the median to be located south of Airport Freeway, and the proposed ingresses and egresses for properties located along Westpark Way. Additionally, he announced that the grand opening for Whataburger will be June 17, 2013. ➢ City Manager McKamie introduced Tarrant County Commissioner Gary Fickes, Precinct 3. Council Minutes Page 2 of 8 June 11, 2013 Commissioner Fickes addressed the City Council regarding the Texas High Speed Rail and Transportation Corporation (THSRTC) and bringing high speed rail to Texas. He presented the THSRTC vision, exhibit of the Texas T-Bone (Austin, Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio), statistics of travel by train, plane, and automobile, transportation study, and exhibits of potential routes for the rail. Additionally, he advised that the proposed rail would be funded entirely by a private enterprise group out of Japan (JR Central Railway). Commissioner Fickes stated that the goal is to have the high speed rail running within six to seven years, which allows for two to three years for the environmental studies to be performed and four years for the construction of the rail, at an estimated cost of $15 to $17 billion. City Manager McKamie advised that the vision of the high speed rail is to bring the rail into the Dallas/Fort Worth, Center Point, or Euless area. Additionally, he stated that a proposed resolution supporting the interconnectivity of high speed rail into the operational terminal areas of the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport will be presented for consideration at the June 25, 2013, City Council meeting. Russell Schaffner, Senior Public Policy Consultant, Dean International Inc., was present to address any questions related to the THSRTC. ➢ Assistant City Manager Chris Barker presented the Baze Road update, specific to the results of the study performed by Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. related to the City's authority to place multi-way stop signs along Baze Road. The City's position and the citizen's position on the issue were reviewed as well as the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (TMUTCD). The results included the following: 1) The City's decision to install multi-way stop signs along Baze Road was based on engineering judgment, which is clearly allowed under the TMUTCD. While an engineering survey or study can reinforce an engineer's decision, the need to conduct an engineering study falls under Guidance (i.e., should condition) and is not a required Standard (i.e., shall condition). The Manual, and the guidance outlined within the Manual, should not be considered a substitute for engineering judgment. 2) The TMUTCD is very clear that it does not establish the legal requirement for the installation of traffic control devices. The Manual simply provides Standards, Guidance, and Options for design and application of traffic control devices. Once installed, road users are required to obey the traffic control device per either State statute or local ordinance. City Attorney Olson agreed with the findings of Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. and reiterated that engineering judgment was used and that the multi-way stop signs along Baze Road are enforceable. City Manager McKamie advised that the stop sign located at the corner of Baze Road and Essex Place was installed in 2009. Council Minutes Page 3 of 8 June 11, 2013 ➢ City Manager McKamie advised the City Council of the need to consider an appointment to the Capital Improvement Advisory Committee (CIAC), and stated that the appointee must be a representative of the real estate, development or building industry. Additionally, he advised that Place 2 on the Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA) is currently vacant and consideration to appoint a member will be presented at the next City Council meeting. ➢ City Manager McKamie reviewed the regular agenda. ➢ Assistant City Manager Barker presented the water update, and advised that the Tarrant Regional Water District (TRWD) storage capacity is at 75 percent. Additionally, he stated that the annual Water Forum was held on June 6, 2013, and reported that contact information for solid waste and recycling will be included on future water utility billing statements. ➢ Police Captain Gary Landers presented the code update related to residential and commercial code issues, including the status of apartment inspections. Additionally, he reported that information related to the regulation of 8-liner gaming machines would be provided at an upcoming precouncil meeting. 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 Finance Director Janina Jewell Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald Fire Chief Wes Rhodes Marketing/Communications Manager Betsy Deck Assistant Police Chief Bob Freeman Texas Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell-Shelton Library Administrator Sherry Knight Human Resources/Risk Administrator Carolyn Marshall Fleet and Facility Administrator Kyle McAdams Information Services Administrator Dan McLain Assistant Fire Chief Jeff Morris Firefighter II Irving Alvarado Computer Support Specialist II Brett Bennett Council Minutes Page 4 of 8 June 11, 2013 Fire Division Chief of Operations Chanc Bennett Firefighter II Dustin Benton Firefighter Toby Clower Firefighter II James Cowger Firefighter Tony Crabb Firefighter II Joel Daniel Police Captain Steve Eskew Firefighter II Jerad Gomez Firefighter II Jarrod Goodman Firefighter/Driver Ryan Hayes Firefighter II Brandon Herron Firefighter/Driver Ken Kelly Police Captain Steve Kockos Police Captain Gary Landers Parks Foreman John Ledbetter Firefighter Holt Markum Human Resources Benefit Technician Anniece McKanna Fire Lieutenant Jason Moon Firefighter/Driver Michael Parks Fire Battalion Chief Darrell Rutledge Firefighter Matt Sanders Firefighter Aaron Schmidt Firefighter II Brad Schupbach Fire Lieutenant Brad Smith Fire Captain Keith Smith Division Chief/Fire Marshal Paul Smith Firefighter II Brad Walton VISITORS Iris Elliott Marki Rutledge Faye Stinneford Esther Johnson Matti Rutledge Jake Thomasson Jerrie Keller Shirley Rutledge Peggy Vandiver Ramona Ledbetter Terry Rutledge Don Martin Carroll "Scotty" Scott Brittany Rutledge Barney Snitz And others as noted in the visitor register. INVOCATION Police Chief Mike Brown gave the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member Glenn Porterfield led the pledge of allegiance. Council Minutes Page 5 of 8 June 11, 2013 ITEM NO. 1. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE PINS Senior Corporal Kim Parker was not present to accept her service pin commemorating her 20 years of service with the City. Police Corporal Jay Alexander was not present to accept his service pin commemorating his 30 years of service with the City. Police Chief Brown introduced Police Captain Steve Kockos. Steve was accompanied by members of the Police Department. Council Member Martin presented Steve with a service pin commemorating his 30 years of service with the City. Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald introduced Parks Foreman John Ledbetter. John was accompanied by his wife, Ramona, son, John, Jr., and members of the Parks Department. Council Member Eilenfeldt presented John with a service pin commemorating his 30 years of service with the City. Fire Chief Wes Rhodes introduced Fire Battalion Chief Darrell Rutledge. Darrell was accompanied by his father, Terry, mother, Shirley, daughters, Brittany, Matti, and Marki, granddaughter, Briley, and members of the Fire Department. Council Member Bynum presented Darrell with a service pin commemorating his 30 years of service with the City. REGULAR AGENDA ITEM NO. 2. AUTHORIZED THE PURCHASE OF READY-MIX CONCRETE Council Member Eilenfeldt motioned to authorize the purchase of ready-mix concrete from Redi-Mix Concrete, Euless, Texas through a City of Carrollton contract utilizing an Interlocal Purchasing Agreement authorized by the City Council on May 14, 2013. The estimated annual expenditure is $100,000. Council Member Stinneford seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Hogg, Council Members Stinneford, Martin, Eilenfeldt, Porterfield, and Bynum Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 3. APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 13-1409 City Manager McKamie presented the item to the City Council, and advised that the City participates in TexStar, a state-wide investment pool for cities, counties, school districts, and other public entities operated by First Southwest, and in order to amend the list of authorized representatives of the City, TexStar requires that the City Council adopt a resolution naming the authorized representatives. Council Minutes Page 6 of 8 June 11, 2013 Mayor Pro Tern Hogg motioned to approve Resolution No. 13-1409, authorizing city representatives to perform activities associated with the City's investment accounts at TexStar. Council Member Stinneford seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Hogg, Council Members Stinneford, Martin, Eilenfeldt, Porterfield, and Bynum Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 4. APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 13-1410 Council Member Stinneford motioned to approve Resolution No. 13-1410, authorizing city representatives to perform activities associated with the City's investment accounts at TexPool. Council Member Bynum seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Hogg, Council Members Stinneford, Martin, Eilenfeldt, Porterfield, and Bynum Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 5. APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 13-1411 City Manager McKamie presented the item to the City Council, and advised that the resolution sets forth guidelines for providing relocation advisory services and relocation assistance in certain code enforcement and amortization cases and as required by state law. While the City's goal is to achieve compliance with minimum code standards without the need for relocation, situations may arise that necessitate the displacement of individuals, families or businesses. Council Member Martin motioned to approve Resolution No. 13-1411, adopting a policy for the establishment of a Relocation Assistance Program related to enforcement of the City's Minimum Housing Code and related to amortization. Council Member Eilenfeldt seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Hogg, Council Members Stinneford, Martin, Eilenfeldt, Porterfield, and Bynum Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. Council Minutes Page 7 of 8 June 11, 2013 ITEM NO. 6. APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Mayor Pro Tern Hogg motioned to approve the minutes of the regular meeting on May 28, 2013, and the special called meeting of May 30, 2013. Council Member Bynum seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Hogg, Council Members Stinneford, Martin, Eilenfeldt, Porterfield, and Bynum Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 7. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments. ITEM NO. 8. REPORTS City Manager City Manager McKamie introduced Library Administrator Sherry Knight, and announced that a Town Hall meeting will be held on June 13, 2013, at 7 p.m. at City Hall. City Attorney No report given. City Council Mayor Saleh announced the opening of the Euless Family Life Center (EFLC) Aquatics Park on Midway Drive. Additionally, Mayor Saleh advised that the City Council will convene into closed session. The City Council convened into closed session at 7:30 p.m. for deliberation regarding the following: Concerning personnel matters as authorized by Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code related to: • City Manager Mid-Year Evaluation • Zoning Board of Adjustment The City Council recessed closed session at 8:40 p.m. Council Minutes Page 8 of 8 June 11, 2013 ITEM NO. 9. ADJOURN Mayor Saleh adjourned the meeting at 8:41 p.m. APPROVED: ATTEST: 74,1DV/50.1filv ' a L, Mary Lib aeh 'i Sutter, RMC Mayor Ci Secretary