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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-09-10 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, September 10, 2013 A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Mary Lib Saleh at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 10, 2013, in the Precouncil Conference Room of City Hall, 201 North Ector Drive. Those present included Mayor Mary Lib Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Leon Hogg, Council Members Tirn Stinneford, Linda Martin. Linda Eilenfeldt, Glenn Porterfield, and Perry Bynum. During the Precouncil meeting: ➢ Council Member Linda Martin announced that she and other members of the City Council attended the Sara Hickman concert at Texas Star Conference Centre on September 9, 2013. ➢ Council Member Perry Bynum expressed his appreciation to the Fire Department for their assistance in responding and caring for his mother-in-law on September 6, 2013. ➢ Mayor Mary Lib Saleh announced that Jeff Fegan, outgoing Chief Executive Officer, Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) International Airport, and Maribel Chavez, Fort. Worth District Engineer, Texas Department of Transportation, were presented plaques and recognized at a recent Tarrant Regional Transportation Coalition (TRTC) meeting in honor of their upcoming retirements, Additionally, she stated that Mr. Fegan and Ms. Chavez have been valuable associates to the City. ➢ City Manager Gary McKamie announced the following: • 9-11 Remembrance ceremony will be held on September 11, 2013, 9 a.m. o Flags will be flown at half-staff in remembrance; • Hal Cranor will join the City on September 16, 2013, as the new Director of Public Works; • Expressed his appreciation and recognized Assistant City Manager Chris Barker, Public Works Manager JT Ackerman, and Senior Civil Engineer Allen Harts for their contributions in fulfilling the responsibilities of the Director Public Works position since April 2013; • Residency relocation of Finance Director Janina Jewell and Director of Administrative Services Dale Harwell to the City; and • Recognized Library Administrator Snerry Knight and Texas Star Conference Centre Manager Magen Morton for their efforts in hosting the Sara Hickman concert on September 9, 2013. • Police Captain Gary Landers presented the code update, including success stories of various city divisions working together to resolve issues in the City, the status of apartment inspections, residential code compliance, and health inspections. ➢ Deputy City Manager Loretta Getcheli addressed the City Council regarding the Tarrant Appraisal District Board of Directors nomination process, and advised that nominations are due by October 15, 2013. At the direction of the City Council, Deputy Council Minutes Page 2 of 9 September 10, 2013 City Manager Getchell advised that she would contact John Deithloff to determine his interest in being nominated, and advised that a resolution will be presented for consideration at the October 8, 2013, City Council meeting. ➢ Finance Director Jewell provided the financial update for the period ending July 31, 2013, and advised that car rental tax was up by five (5) percent bringing the year-to- date total revenue collections up by five (5) percent. ➢ Assistant City Manager Barker presented the water update. He stated that the Tarrant Regional Water District (TRWD) storage capacity is at 65 percent, and Stage 1 watering restrictions are in effect for the City. He added that the water levels are projected to drop at a rate of one (1) percent per week, and Stage 2 restrictions may be a consideration in October 2013 if no significant rainfall is received. He advised that Stage 2 restrictions would limit outside watering to one (1) time per week. Additionally, he stated that signs have been strategically placed throughout the City to advise residents that watering restrictions are in effect. ➢ City Manager McKamie presented an update to the City Council related to the August 29, 2013, meeting of the Texas Transportation Commission regarding the proposed municipal highway turnback program, and advised that the program is now being presented as a voluntary program. ➢ City Manager McKamie reviewed the regular agenda. CLOSED SESSION The City Council convened into closed session at 6:22 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. The City Council recessed closed session at 6:54 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 Council Minutes Page 3 of 9 September 10, 2013 Director of Administrative Services Dale Harwell Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald Finance Director Janina Jewell Fire Chief Wes Rhodes Fire Division Chief of Operations Chanc Bennett Assistant Police Chief Bob Freeman Library Administrator Sherry Knight Human Resources/Risk Administrator Carolyn Marshall Information Services Administrator Dan McLain Assistant Fire Chief Jeff Morris Division Chief/Fire Marshal Paul Smith Assistant Director of Finance Jackie Theriot Public Service Officer Carol Agee Firefighter II Irving Alvarado Police Records Clerk Angela Arredondo Police Sergeant David S Chaney Senior Computer Developer Tommy Christopherson Administration Executive Secretary Diana Cole Senior Planner Stephen Cook Computer Support Specialist II Brett Bennett Firefighter Robert Butler Firefighter II Rusty Cade Web Designer Adam Eakins Firefighter II Jon Evans Police Captain Steve Eskew Police Corporal Rocky Fimbres Fire Inspector II Vernon Gilmore Firefighter II Jeremy Goodman Police Corporal James Gordon Police Technical Services Manager Gary Gregg Firefighter II George Grim Police Records Supervisor Michele Hastings Firefighter/Drive Jeff Hayden Firefighter II Robert Hopkins Firefighter Cody Hughes Firefighter Michael Jones Police Captain Steve Kockos Police Lieutenant Joe Kraft Police Captain Gary Landers Police Records Clerk Maria Lopez Firefighter/Driver Steve Mayo Human Resources Benefit Technician Anniece McKanna Police Records Clerk Jolie McManus Police Officer Katherine Meador Texas Star Conference Centre Manager Magen Morton Battalion Chief John O'Brien Firefighter II Saul Padilla Firefighter Adam Parkhurst Code Compliance Inspector James Patterson Council Minutes Page 4 of 9 September 10, 2013 Police Lieutenant Wayne Pavlik Firefighter II Josh Schnitzius Firefighter Brandon Schroeder Risk/Human Resources Generalist Connie Scott-Ortiz Fire Lieutenant Jacob Smith Fire Lieutenant Scott Stamps Police Lieutenant Eric Starnes Human Resources Benefit Technician Zella Stierwalt Firefighter/Drive Chris Sutterfield Fire Captain Jerry Sutton Administration Administrative Secretary Danette Thorpe Police Secretary Pam Trawick Firefighter II Tom Tyre Police Records Clerk Carla Voss Firefighter II Ken Wroblski Police Sergeant Ron Williamson Police Sergeant Brandon Zachary VISITORS Sherri Browning Steve Doty Becky Null Davidson Lisa Bynum Darl Easton Diane Porterfield Andy Chesney Iris Elliott Carroll "Scotty" Scott Adam Collins Beth Hastings Barney Snitz Emily Collins Clint Hastings Jake Thomasson Margaret Collins Quinton Henderson Peggy Vandiver Chase Corley Don Martin Harland Westmoreland Susan Crim Paul McKamie Nita Westmoreland Shirley Daily Kim McLane Ron Young Loretta Doty Robert Medigovich And others as noted in the visitor register. INVOCATION Assistant City Manager Barker gave the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member Bynum led the pledge of allegiance. ITEM NO. 1. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE PINS Police Chief Mike Brown introduced Police Lieutenant Eric Starnes. Eric was accompanied by his fiancé, Christina, and members of the Police Department. Mayor Saleh presented Eric with a service pin commemorating his 20 years of service with the City. Police Chief Brown introduced Police Records Supervisor Michele Hastings. Michele was accompanied by her son, Clint, daughter-in-law, Beth, and members of the Police Council Minutes Page 5 of 9 September 10, 2013 Department. Mayor Saleh presented Michele with a service pin and clock commemorating her 25 years of service with the City. Deputy City Manager Getchell introduced City Manager Gary McKamie followed by Police Chief Brown, Assistant Police Chief Bob Freeman, and the entire City Council expressing their appreciation for his service. Gary was accompanied by his wife, Paula. Mayor Saleh presented Gary with a service pin commemorating his 40 years of service with the City. Additionally, Mayor Saleh presented a proclamation to Gary proclaiming September 10, 2013, as Gary "Paw Paw" McKamie Day. ITEM NO. 2. PRESENTATION OF KEEP TEXAS BEAUTIFUL AWARD Robert Medigovich, Municipal Coordinator, Community Waste Disposal (CWD), presented the 2013 Keep Texas Beautiful Award to Mayor Saleh, and stated that the City's current recycling program provides three options to residents (blue bags, bins, and carts). He stated that within the first six months of implementation of the new program, recycling within the City has increased by 11.5 percent. ITEM NO. 3. PRESENTATION OF QUARTERLY POLICE DEPARTMENT UPDATE Police Chief Brown presented the quarterly Police Department update for the quarter ending June 30, 2013, and reported on the average response times for priority one, two, three, and four calls, as well as statistics related to crimes against persons, and property crimes. Additionally, he reported on officers combined patrol time statistics, and the addition of police personnel, Allie Galloway and Tyler Killman. Council Member Bynum inquired if the increase in vehicle traffic on State Highway 10 (Euless Boulevard) has caused an increase in patrols or traffic accidents in the City. Police Chief Brown stated that traffic accidents are holding steady and that there are now five (5) officers working traffic and making sure drivers are compliant. CONSENT AGENDA (items 4 through 6) Mayor Saleh read each item into the record. Council Member Martin motioned to approve the consent agenda items number 4 through 6. Council Member Stinneford 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. Deputy City Manager Loretta Getchell reviewed the consent agenda items. Council Minutes Page 6 of 9 September 10, 2013 ITEM NO. 4. AUTHORIZED CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT Authorized the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement for continued participation in Fort Worth's Environmental Collection Center Household Hazardous Waste Program from October 1, 2013, through September 30, 2014. The estimated expenditure is $30,000. The City has successfully participated in the program since 1997 and the service agreement provides year-round access for Euless residents to the Environmental Collection Center located at 6400 Bridge Street, Fort Worth. In addition, as scheduling permits, the agreement provides the City access to the Crud Cruiser mobile unit for use in mobile collection events during the year. The $47 per participating household rate for fiscal year 2014 remains unchanged. ITEM NO. 5. AWARDED BID NO. 009-13 Awarded Bid No. 009-13 for the repair of asphalt streets to Reliable Paving, 1903 Peyco Drive North, Arlington, Texas, 76001 and authorized the City Manager to enter into an annual contract. The estimated expenditure is.$115,000. The Purchasing Department requested competitive sealed bids for the contracting of asphalt street repairs to maintain the City's asphalt streets. The City will utilize the services as needed and will be billed only for the actual services supplied. ITEM NO. 6. APPROVED CITY COUNCIL.MINUTES Approved City Council minutes of the regular meeting of August 27, 2013, and the special called meeting of September 3, 2013. REGULAR AGENDA ITEM NO. 7. ORDINANCE NO. 2001, PLANNED DEVELOPMENT 13-01-PD, WAS REFERRED BACK TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Council Member Stinneford motioned to refer,Ordinance No. 2001, Planned Development 13-01-PD, back to the Planning and Zoning Commission due to a clerical error in the public notice process. Council Member Martin 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. City Manager McKamie stated that the request would be re-presented to the Planning and Zoning Commission at their October 1, 2013, meeting and to the City Council at the October Council Minutes Page 7 of 9 September 10, 2013 8, 2013, meeting. He explained that the word "west" referenced in the location description should have read "east" of Gateway Boulevard. ITEM NO. 8. HELD PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 12-18- SUP AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2008 Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:46 p.m. Director of Planning and Economic Development Collins presented the item to the City Council, and advised that the applicant, Dallas MTA, LLP, dba Verizon Wireless, represented by Mr. Mason Griffin of the Griffin Firm, PLLC, is seeking a Specific Use Permit for a Telecommunications Tower in Community Business District (C-2) zoning to be located in the 200 block of Dock McGinnis Road. He advised that on July 25, 2013, the Zoning Board of Adjustment granted variances to Section 84-85(ai)(2)(a)(5) requiring that telecommunications towers must be a minimum of 200 feet or three to one distance to height ratio, whichever is greater and Section 84-85(ai)(2)(a)(6) requiring that telecommunication towers be a minimum distance of 5,000 feet from another telecommunication tower, including from those towers located in an adjacent municipality. In support of the variance of the tower-to-tower setback distance, the applicant stated that "the telecommunications pole will provide emergency 911 service to the residential areas surrounding the site, and telecommunications coverage will be improved along State Highway 183 (Airport Freeway). The proposed 110 foot cell tower will be a monopole design in accordance with city standards and would have an 8 foot masonry wall constructed to screen the equipment shelter. The tower will be designed to accommodate two (2) additional antenna arrays in accordance with city regulations. Additionally, the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on August 20, 2013, and recommended approval of the Specific Use Permit by a 5-0 vote with the following conditions: 1) The Specific Use Permit is tied to the tower ownership: Dallas MTA, LLP dba Verizon Wireless; and, 2) 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. Mayor Saleh asked to hear from any proponents of this case. Mason Griffin, Partner, Griffin Firm, PLLC, 6423 Tulip Lane, Dallas, presented exhibits showing. existing and proposed coverage for Verizon Wireless, and explained that the proposed telecommunication tower will fill the gaps in cell tower coverage. He stated that Verizon Wireless believes that this location will fulfill their goals which were to minimize visual impact for residential neighborhoods, to be close to Airport Freeway, and address coverage needed. City Attorney Wayne Olson advised the audience that there was one issue that was raised at the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting regarding health concerns due to the location of the telecommunication tower. He stated that the federal government has determined that adequate telecommunication coverage shall be provided and that local government entities are limited with regard to regulating the towers, clarifying that the City has the authority to decide the appropriateness of the tower locations but the decision cannot be based upon concerns relating to possible adverse health effects. Council Minutes Page 8 of 9 September 10, 2013 Mayor Saleh asked to hear from any opponents of the case. There being none, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing at 7:56 p.m. Council Member Bynum motioned to approve Ordinance No. 2008 for a request for a Specific Use Permit in the Westpark Professional Centre Addition, Block 1, Lot 2R for a Telecommunications Tower in the Community Business District (C-2) in the 200 Block of Dock McGinnis Road with the conditions presented and recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Council Member Eilenfeldt seconded the motion. Council Member Bynum noted that the City currently has two telecommunication towers in the City with no reports of ill effects. He encouraged residents to drive by the towers located at Midway Drive and Pipeline Road to observe the appearance if they had any concerns. 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. 9. APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2007 Mayor Pro Tern Hogg motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No. 2007, adopting an Ad Valorem Tax Rate for 2013 of$0.47 per$100 valuation which is effectively a 2.38 percent increase in the tax rate. Council Member Stinneford seconded the motion. Council Member Bynum noted that the City has held the same tax rate since fiscal year 2008, and only property owners whose appraised property value has increased will realize an increase in their property taxes. 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. 10. APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2006 Council Member Bynum motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No. 2006, adopting the Tax Roll for 2013. Council Member Martin seconded the motion. Council Minutes Page 9 of 9 September 10, 2013 Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Hogg, Council Members Stinneford, Martin, Eilenfeldt, Porterfield, and Bynum Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. Mayor Saleh expressed her appreciation to city staff and the City Council for their assistance during the entire budget process. ITEM NO. 11. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments. ITEM NO. 12. REPORTS CR er No report given. • City Attorney No report given. • City Council No report given. ITEM NO. 13. ADJOURN Mayor Saleh adjourned the meeting at 8:01 p.m. APPROVED: ATTEST: S11-4.,11 Mary Lib aleh Kim 'utter, TR Mayor City •ecretary