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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-11-12 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, November 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, November 12, 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 Eilenfeldt, and Perry Bynum. Council Member Linda Martin was not present due to a scheduled absence and Council Member Glenn Porterfield arrived at 4:04 p.m. During the Precouncil meeting: Council Member Linda Eilenfeldt announced that she attended the Colleyville High School homecoming parade that was held on October 24, 2013, the Grapevine- Colleyville Independent School District's annual Galaxy Team Breakfast held on October 31, 2013, and the Suite 2801 ribbon cutting on November 12, 2013. Council Member Perry Bynum announced that he is expecting to have a granddaughter in March 2014, and that he participated in the 2013 North Central Texas Urban Shield Exercise that was held November 8 through 10, 2013. Mayor Mary Lib Saleh acknowledged Police Chief Mike Brown for receiving the Distinguished Community Leader award at the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District Hall of Fame Banquet held on November 9, 2013. Additionally, she announced that she and City Manager Gary McKamie attended the Aerotropolis Americas Conference that was held on October 30 and 31, 2013, and that she attended a Texas High Speed Rail and Transportation Corporation (THSRTC) meeting the prior week. City Manager McKamie announced the following: • Taste of Northeast, Hurst Conference Center, November 14, 2013, 5:30 p.m.; • Aerotropolis Americas Conference was educational and beneficial; and • Information Services Administrator Dan McLain will be retiring from the City at the end of January 2014. Police Captain Gary Landers presented the code update related to residential and commercial code issues, including apartment inspections. Additionally, he provided an update regarding Ms. Patricia Wood's concerns that she presented at the September 24, 2013, and October 22, 2013, City Council meetings and advised that he made personal contact with Ms. Woods to address her concerns. City Manager McKamie advised that he and Mayor Saleh are also meeting with Ms. Wood regarding her concerns. Additionally, he acknowledged Police Captain Landers, Code Compliance Inspector James Patterson, and Code Compliance Inspector Paul Schafer for their efforts to bring Mission Pointe Apartments into compliance with city code. Council Minutes Page 2 of 16 November 12, 2013 Discussion took place regarding the City's effort to communicate efficiently with all apartments within the City by meeting with the apartment association. Fire Chief Wes Rhodes presented the Fire Department update related to the following: • Statistics for the department from January to October 2013; • Fire/EMS first responder time analysis; • Community neighborhood events from September to November 2013; • Newly hired Firefighter Casey Giles; • Newly purchased Pierce fire engine; • Fire Prevention Poster Contest; • S.A.F.E.T.Y. Troop Clown Program; • Annual Northeast Fire Department Association (NEFDA) Firefighter Rescue Training in Grapevine; • Firefighter training at 1441 West Airport Freeway; • Euless Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Class No. 8; • Disaster Assessment; and • Citizens Fire Academy Class No. 20. Fire Chief Rhodes acknowledged that Council Member Eilenfeldt was a graduate of the Citizens Fire Academy Class No. 20. Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald provided an update related to the annual Christmas Parade of Lights to be held on Saturday, December 7, 2013, at 6:30 p.m. Texas Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell-Shelton announced that AvidGolfer magazine ranked the Texas Star Golf Course as being No. 1 in luxury courses and was ranked No. 4 overall in the Dallas Fort Worth area. Assistant City Manager Chris Barker presented an update related to the North Texas Optimization of Airspace and Procedures in the Metroplex (OAPM) Environmental Assessment. He advised that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is preparing an Environmental Assessment in accordance with FAA Order 1050.1E to document the potential environmental effects associated with the optimization of aircraft routes and the supporting airspace management structure serving aircraft operating under instrument flight rules (IFR) while departing or arriving at the North Texas Metroplex area. The objective of the OAPM project in the North Texas Metroplex is to optimize aircraft arrival and departure procedures. The project proposal includes changing aircraft flight paths and altitudes over some areas of the North Texas Metroplex. He added that city staff will continue to review the OAPM project and Environmental Assessment, and the effect it may have on the City. Finance Director Janina Jewell provided the financial update for the period ending September 30, 2013, and advised that car rental tax was up by 3.1 percent and sales tax collections were up by 9.56 percent, and after adjustment and audit figures was still up by 7.7 percent when compared to the prior year. Council Minutes Page 3 of 16 November 12, 2013 City Manager McKamie advised that Director of Planning and Economic Development Mike Collins attended the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) Conference held in Dallas and the focus was on retail development which is anticipated to be within Glade Parks within the next few months. Director of Public Works Hal Cranor presented the quarterly Public Works report ending September 30, 2013, which included the following items: • Animal Control Services o Staff; and o Trinity High School Girls Awareness Program (GAP); • Engineering Department o Glade Parks; • South Mills emergency sewer replacement; • Americans with Disabilities Act (AQA) ramps; • Reclaimed water project (purple line); • Public Works maintenance activities; and • Sewer work orders. Director of Public Works Cranor presented the water update and stated that current lake storage capacity for Richland Chambers is at 69 percent and that Cedar Creek is at 74 percent. Mayor Pro Tern Leon Hogg suggested that the City provide a reporting mechanism available to the residents to advise of the current lake levels. Council Member Eilenfeldt suggested that the water update be provided at the next scheduled Town Hall meeting in January 2014. Council Member Bynum acknowledged Director of Public Works Cranor and the Public Works Department for their efforts to mitigate choke points in city creeks. City Manager McKamie presented the capital projects update related to Glade Parks streets and bridge. City Manager McKamie acknowledged veterans who were present and advised that Director of Public Works Cranor currently has a son serving in Afghanistan. City Manager McKamie reviewed the regular agenda. CLOSED SESSION The City Council convened into closed session at 6:37 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 • Lincoln vs. City of Euless et al Council Minutes Page 4 of 16 November 12, 2013 • Gas Lease 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 6:49 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 Public Works Hal Cranor 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 Texas Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell-Shelton Marketing/Communications Manager Betsy Deck Library Administrator Sherry Knight Fleet and Facility Administrator Kyle McAdams Information Services Administrator Dan McLain Assistant Fire Chief Jeff Morris Fire Marshal Paul Smith Police Office Technician Celia Carrillo Senior Planner Stephen Cook Firefighter II Joel Daniel Computer Support Specialist II Brett Bennett Firefighter Robert Butler Firefighter II Rusty Cade Firefighter II Jon Evans Fire Inspector II Vernon Gilmore Firefighter II Jeremy Goodman Police Technical Services Manager Gary Gregg Firefighter II George Grim Firefighter/Driver Jeff Hayden Firefighter II Robert Hopkins Council Minutes Page 5 of 16 November 12, 2013 Firefighter Cody Hughes Firefighter Michael Jones Police Captain Gary Landers Firefighter/Driver Steve Mayo Human Resources Benefit Technician Anniece McKanna Fire Battalion Chief John O'Brien Firefighter II Saul Padilla Firefighter Adam Parkhurst Police Lieutenant Wayne Pavlik Firefighter II Josh Schnitzius Firefighter Brandon Schroeder Fire Lieutenant Jacob Smith Fire Lieutenant Scott Stamps Firefighter/Driver Chris Sutterfield Fire Captain Jerry Sutton Fire Secretary Melissa Thomas Firefighter II Tom Tyre Firefighter II Brad Walton Police Lieutenant John Williams Police Sergeant Ron Williamson Firefighter II Ken Wroblski VISITORS Lisa Bynum Art Kveck Justin Stamps Madisen Cain Carol Kveck Lissa Stamps Luanne Choppy Andy Leonard Peggie Stamps Tasha Daniel Emily Macnak Keith Teeter Don Dykstra Bully Martinez Jake Thomasson Darl Easton Curtis Montgomery Jason Torn Iris Elliott Brooke Moose Amy Traylor Kathy Gregg Adan Ocampo Peggy Vandiver Suzanne Hale Carol Parrish Kelly Walton John Howes Tom Shaw Mallory Walton Abby Jensen Barney Snitz Cindy Zou Chris Jensen Abigail Stamps Christy Jensen Erica Stamps And others as noted in the visitor register. INVOCATION Director of Administrative Services Dale Harwell gave the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Pro Tern Hogg led the pledge of allegiance. Council Minutes Page 6 of 16 November 12, 2013 ITEM NO. 1. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE PINS Fire Chief Rhodes introduced Firefighter II Joel Daniel. Joel was accompanied by his wife, Tasha, and members of the Fire Department. Council Member Bynum presented Joel with a service pin commemorating his five years of service with the City. Fire Chief Rhodes introduced Firefighter II Brad Walton. Brad was accompanied by his wife, Kelly, daughter, Mallory, and members of the Fire Department. Council Member Porterfield presented Brad with a service pin commemorating his five years of service with the City. Police Chief Mike Brown introduced Police Technical Services Manager Gary Gregg. Gary was accompanied by his wife, Kathy, and members of the Police Department. Council Member Eilenfeldt presented Gary with a service pin commemorating his five years of service with the City. Police Chief Brown introduced Police Office Technician Celia Carrillo. Celia was accompanied by members of the Police Department. Mayor Pro Tem Hogg presented Celia with a service pin commemorating her 10 years of service with the City. Fire Chief Rhodes introduced Fire Lieutenant Scott Stamps. Scott was accompanied by his wife, Lissa, mother, Peggie, son, Justin, daughter-in-law, Abigail, granddaughter, Erica, and members of the Fire Department. Council Member Stinneford presented Scott with a service pin commemorating his 30 years of service with the City. ITEM NO. 2. PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES TO FIRE PREVENTION POSTER WINNERS Fire Marshal Paul Smith gave a brief history on the Fire Safety Poster Contest and introduced the grand prize winners for each grade level: First Grade: Mari Leonard (Wilshire Elementary) Second Grade: Navya Maheshwari (Bear Creek Elementary) Third Grade: Benjamin Okoronkwo (Lakewood Elementary) Fourth Grade: Breanna Cain (Lakewood Elementary) Fifth Grade: Cindy Zou (Bear Creek Elementary) Sixth Grade: Abby Lee Jensen (South Euless Elementary) Mayor Saleh, Fire Chief Rhodes, and Fire Inspector II Vernon Gilmore presented each grand prize winner with a certificate, their poster, and a goodie bag. ITEM NO. 3. PRESENTATION OF QUARTERLY POLICE DEPARTMENT UPDATE Police Chief Brown presented the quarterly Police Department update for the quarter ending September 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, Jacob Airhart. Council Minutes Page 7 of 16 November 12, 2013 Council Member Bynum noted that property crime has slightly increased in the Wilshire area but that he felt with the addition of police personnel, the uncommitted time will increase to allow for more routine patrols. CONSENT AGENDA (items 4 through 11) Mayor Saleh read the items into the record. Deputy City Manager Getchell reviewed the consent agenda items. Council Member Stinneford motioned to approve the consent agenda items number 4 through 11. Council Member Eilenfeldt seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Hogg, Council Members Stinneford, Eilenfeldt, Porterfield, and Bynum Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 4. AUTHORIZED CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT EXTENSION Authorized the City Manager to execute a contract extension with Office Depot for an additional one (1) year period for the purchase of office supplies through the National Intergovernmental Purchasing Alliance Company (National IPA). The estimated expenditure is $105,000. National IPA is a cooperative purchasing organization that aggregates purchasing volume of participating agencies in order to receive larger volume discounts from suppliers. ITEM NO. 5. AUTHORIZED THE PURCHASE OF A LIGHTNING DETECTION AND WARNING SYSTEM Authorized the purchase of a lightning early detection and warning system from EarthNetworks/VVeatherBug, 12410 Milestone Center Drive, Suite 300, Germantown, Maryland, 20876. The estimated expenditure is $51,935. The system will alert the users of the City's major outdoor recreation venues of potentially dangerous outdoor weather conditions. ITEM NO. 6. AUTHORIZED THE PURCHASE OF POLICE PATROL SEDANS Authorized the purchase of four (4) police patrol sedans from Silsbee Ford, Silsbee, Texas, (Formerly Philpott Ford) through the Tarrant County Cooperative Purchasing Contract. The estimated expenditure is $113,424. Council Minutes Page 8 of 16 November 12, 2013 This purchase is part of the fiscal year 2014 scheduled replacement cycle for the Patrol Division. ITEM NO. 7. AUTHORIZED THE PURCHASE OF AN ASPHALT ZIPPER Authorized the purchase of an asphalt zipper for the Public Works Department from Asphalt Zipper, Inc., Pleasant Grove, Utah, through the Houston Galveston Area Cooperative (HGAC). The estimated expenditure is $124,990, and was approved in the fiscal year 2014 budget. This purchase would aid in street repair specifically to making street cuts in a more timely and efficient manner. ITEM NO. 8. AUTHORIZED THE PURCHASE OF A LOADER/BACKHOE Authorized the purchase of a loader/backhoe for the Public Works Department from Associated Supply Company (ASCO), Euless, Texas, through the Houston Galveston Area Cooperative (HGAC). The estimated expenditure is $114,758. ITEM NO. 9. AUTHORIZED THE PURCHASE OF THREE (3) HEART MONITORS/DEFIBRILLATORS Authorized the purchase of three (3) heart monitors/defibrillators from Physio Control, 11811 Willows Road Northeast, Redmond, Washington, 98073-9723, for Fire/EMS Services. The estimated expenditure is $117,879.55. The medical devices will be used by the Fire Department in the ambulances and fire trucks, and is a scheduled replacement that is included in the fiscal year 2014 budget. ITEM NO. 10. APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 13-1418 Approved Resolution No. 13-1418, authorizing the Mayor to execute the North Central Texas Public Works Mutual Aid Agreement. This would allow the City to provide and receive assistance from other cities within the area during emergency situations. Coordinated through the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG), North Central Texas' participating Public Works Departments have developed a formalized means of providing mutual aid in the event of natural and/or man-made disasters through the creation of a Public Works Emergency Response Team (PWERT) supported by Mutual Aid Agreements. The first 36 hours of service in response to an emergency situation would be provided at no cost, and a city may choose not to render aid or assistance at any time for any reason. ITEM NO. 11. APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Approved City Council minutes of the regular meeting of October 22, 2013. Council Minutes Page 9 of 16 November 12, 2013 REGULAR AGENDA ITEM NO. 12. AWARDED BID NO. 010-13 Director of Public Works Cranor presented the item to the City Council, and advised that city staff recommends award of Bid No. 010-13 to McClendon Construction of Burleson, Texas. Mayor Pro Tern Hogg motioned to award Bid No. 010-13 for a construction contract to McClendon Construction of Burleson, Texas, for the construction of street improvements to Cullum Drive from State Highway 10 to East Huitt Lane, and authorized the City Manager to enter into a contract with McClendon Construction, and authorized a contingency in the amount of $50,000. Council Member Stinneford seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Hogg, Council Members Stinneford, Eilenfeldt, Porterfield, and Bynum Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 13. HELD PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 13-10- SUP AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2015 Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:37 p.m. Director of Planning and Economic Development Collins presented the item to the City Council, and advised that the applicant, Adan Ocampo, representing Adam's Auto Service Enterprises LLC, is seeking a Specific Use Permit (SUP) for an Automotive Repair and Convenience Store use in Texas Highway 10 Multi-Use District (TX-10) zoning to be located at 1600 West Euless Boulevard. Mr. Ocampo received a SUP for his business in October 2005, and subsequently in June 2011, to convert the south building from an auto service building to a convenience store and food mart. As a condition of the SUP, it was tied to Mr. Ocampo's business name. He has reorganized his company into a limited liability corporation entitled Adam's Auto Service Enterprises LLC. This current application is to update the SUP with the new business name. No changes have been made or intended to be made to the existing businesses with the exception of the name change. Additionally, the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on October 15, 2013, and recommended approval of the Specific Use Permit by a vote of 5-0 with the following conditions: 1) The Specific Use Permit is tied to the Business Owner: Mr. Adan Ocampo; 2) The Specific Use Permit is tied to the Business Name: Adam's Auto Service Enterprises, LLC; 3) All repair customer vehicles kept overnight must be parked in area located behind screening fence; 4) Any outdoor storage of merchandise or other items must be placed in area located behind screening fence; Council Minutes Page 10 of 16 November 12, 2013 5) All tires stored whether new or used shall be stored in a manner that is screened from public view from the right-of-way and shall be stored under cover so as to not allow the collection of rainwater in the tires; 6) All repair of vehicles, including but not limited to: tire repair, mechanical repair and maintenance operations will be conducted within the building or behind the screening fence; 7) The specific automotive services that are permitted to be performed include: tire repair, install and sell wheels, oil changes; tune ups and maintenance; CV axles and boots; brake repair; front end alignment; air conditioning service; towing service; timing belt service; transmission service; general engine repair and provide state inspections; 8) All signage for both businesses specifically would be maintained to be in compliance with the Sign Ordinance of the City of Euless as amended; 9) If the applicant is cited for violating the sign and/or the crime prevention ordinances of the City after granting the SUP and does not cure the citation within a 30-day period, staff is directed to return to the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council for possible revocation of the SUP; and, 10)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 followed by opponents of the case. There being none, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing at 7:40 p.m. Council Member Bynum motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No. 2015 for a request for a Specific Use Permit on Oakwood Terrace North Addition, Block 16, Lot AR1, 1600 West Euless Boulevard for an Automotive Repair and Convenience Store Use in the Texas Highway 10 Multi-Use District (TX-10) zoning, with the conditions presented and recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Council Member Eilenfeldt seconded the motion. Council Member Bynum extended his appreciation to Mr. Adan Ocampo for being a good neighbor and cleaning up the property. Adan Ocampo, business owner, thanked the City Council for their consideration. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Hogg, Council Members Stinneford, Eilenfeldt, Porterfield, and Bynum Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 14. HELD PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING PLANNED DEVELOPMENT 13-03-PD AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2016 Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:42 p.m. Council Minutes Page 11 of 16 November 12, 2013 Director of Planning and Economic Development Collins presented the case to the City Council. He advised that the applicant, Don Dykstra, representing Bloomfield Homes, is requesting approval to change the zoning on 1.693 acres located at 2907 Baze Road from Single Family Detached Dwelling District (R-1) zoning into Planned Development (PD). Bloomfield Homes intends to construct an eight (8) lot single-family detached subdivision. The average lot size will be approximately 7,600 square feet with an average dwelling unit of 2,800 square feet. The proposed planned development zoning district will establish enhanced design standards for the project. Additionally, the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on November 5, 2013, and recommended approval of the Planned Development by a vote of 5-0. Mayor Saleh asked to hear from any proponents of the case. Don Dykstra, President of Bloomfield Homes, 100 Ridgewood Drive, stated that he was pleased to have another project in the City, and was available to address any questions related to the request. Mayor Saleh asked to hear from any opponents of the case. There being none, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing at 7:45 p.m. Council Member Eilenfeldt motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No. 2016, changing the zoning of 1.693 acres of land located in the B. Harrington Survey, Abstract 808, 2907 Baze Road, from Single Family Detached Dwelling (R-1) zoning into Planned Development (PD) zoning. Council Member Stinneford seconded the motion;. Council Member Eilenfeldt expressed her appreciation to Mr. Dykstra for bringing a great product to the City. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Hogg, Council Members Stinneford, Eilenfeldt, Porterfield, and Bynum Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 15. APPROVED GRANTING AN EXCEPTION TO SECTION 84-411 OF THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE Director of Planning and Economic Development Collins presented the case to the City Council. He advised that the applicant, Mr. Chris Lyons, owns a preliminary platted 6.1715 acre parcel located on North Industrial Boulevard, immediately to the south of the Professional Turf Products. The preliminary plat was approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission on September 17, 2013. City regulations require that before subdivided parcels are purchased, a final plat is required, and before a final plat is filed, site plans and public infrastructure must be installed. A buyer desires to purchase 1.17 acres out of this tract of land with the intent to construct a medical office building in the future. Section 84-411, Conveyance Plat, paragraph (b) Applicability,, ,requires a minimum of five acres for a conveyance plat without having to complete public improvements. Consistent with this Council Minutes Page 12 of 16 November 12, 2013 regulation, the purchaser cannot close the sale without a recorded plat and the City will not record the plat until the public infrastructure is in place. With Mr. Lyon's property, the required infrastructure is in place to support the parcel's development. Staff is recommending that an exception be granted by the City Council to allow a conveyance plat to be applied, approved and filed for a tract less than the required five acres. The granting of an exception by the City Council is a process that is established in Section 84-26, Platting regulations; general. If the City Council grants the exception, it can be certain that the City's interests are protected. The purchaser of the property will be required, prior to the issuance of a building permit, to follow the final platting and site plan process that would lead to the construction of the public improvements and other infrastructure necessary to support the development of the property. Senior Planner Stephen Cook outlined the boundaries of Mr. Lyons property and the proposed 1.17 acre parcel. Council Member Porterfield inquired if Super Value Pharmacy was to the south of the property. Director of Planning and Economic Development Collins confirmed that it was. Council Member Stinneford motioned to approve granting an exception to Section 84-411, Conveyance Plat, paragraph (b), Applicability, to allow the filing of a conveyance plat for less than the required five (5) acres for a portion of a 6.1715 acre tract of the Harwood Plaza Addition within the J.P. Halford Survey, Abstract 711, within the 900 block of North Industrial Boulevard. Mayor Pro Tern Hogg seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Hogg, Council Members Stinneford, Eilenfeldt, Porterfield, and Bynum Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. Council Member Bynum stated that the process seems to be a burden on the property owner and inquired if there was a way to lessen the burden for future requestors. Director of Planning and Economic Development Collins stated that the City Council may remove the requirement, through the appropriate procedures, of the five acre minimum. He added that in his 12 years of service, this is the first property owner to request the exception. ITEM NO. 16. APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2017 Council Member Eilenfeldt motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No. 2017, appointing Lacy Britten to serve as the Judge of the Municipal Court of Record for a two (2) year term, expiring December 31, 2015. Mayor Pro Tem Hogg seconded the motion. Council Minutes Page 13 of 16 November 12, 2013 Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Hogg, Council Members Stinneford, Eilenfeldt, Porterfield, and Bynum Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. City Attorney Wayne Olson advised that the appointment of a judge for Euless' municipal court of record is in accordance with state law. ITEM NO. 17. APPROVED EXTENSION OF CONTRACT FOR MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE Council Member Stinneford motioned to approve the extension of the contract for Municipal Court Judge Lacy Britten for a one (1) year term to expire December 31, 2014. Mayor Pro Tern Hogg seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Hogg, Council Members Stinneford, Eilenfeldt, Porterfield, and Bynum Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 18. APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 13-1415 Mayor Pro Tern Hogg motioned to approve Resolution No. 13-1415, casting 11 votes for John Deithloff and 11 votes for John Eubanks to serve as a Director on the Tarrant County Appraisal District Board of Directors for a two (2) year term beginning January 1, 2014. Council Member Bynum seconded the motion. City Manager McKamie advised that the City has 22 votes out of a total of 5,000 that are available for the taxing entities within Tarrant County to cast votes for the Tarrant Appraisal District Board of Directors. He added that Mr. Deithloff has been a long time resident of the City and Mr. Eubanks has previously served on the board. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Hogg, Council Members Stinneford, Eilenfeldt, Porterfield, and Bynum Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 19. APPROVED BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS Council Member Eilenfeldt motioned to approve the following appointments to the various boards and commissions: Council Minutes Page 14 of 16 November 12, 2013 BOARD/COMMISSION NAME PLACE TERM EXPIRES ANIMAL SHELTER Gayla Maas, DVM 12/31/2015 ADVISORY BOARD Michelle Watson 12/31/2015 CIVIL SERVICE John Deithloff 2 12/31/2016 COMMISSION Jimmy Payton Alt. #1 12/31/2014 EULESS Sonja Adams 12/31/2015 DEVELOPMENT Wayne Marrs 12/31/2015 CORP. Carmen Deithloff 12/31/2015 Mary Lib Saleh 12/31/2015 Linda Martin 12/31/2015 Glenn Porterfield 12/31/2015 Tim Stinneford 12/31/2015 EULESS INDUSTRIAL Linda Eilenfeldt 6 12/31/2014 DEVELOPMENT HISTORICAL Marilyn Long PRESERVATION Andrew Weinzapfel COMMITTEE Bill Golden Chair 12/31/2014 Barbara Collier Vice Chair 12/31/2014 LIBRARY BOARD Allan Gibbs 1 12/31/2015 Mike McGehee 3 12/31/2015 Loretta Doty 6 12/31/2015 Carol Kveck Alt. #1 12/31/2014 Jason Reyes Alt. #2 12/31/2014 PARKS & LEISURE John Raab 2 12/31/2015 SERVICES BOARD Randy Jones 3 12/31/2015 Carl Miller 5 12/31/2014 Tiffany Smith 6 12/31/2015 Steve Doty Alt. #1 12/31/2014 Roger Sickler Alt. #2 12/31/2014 PLANNING & ZONING George Zahn 1 12/31/2015 COMMISSION Monty Huffman 2 12/31/2015 LuAnn Portugal 3 12/31/2015 Council Minutes Page 15 of 16 November 12, 2013 CIAC AD HOC VOTING Ronald Dunckel 12/31/2015 MEMBER TAX INCREMENT Mary Lib Saleh Chair 12/31/2014 REINVESTMENT ZONE #3 ZONING BOARD OF Robert Wooldridge 1 12/31/2015 ADJUSTMENT & Clarence Moore 2 12/31/2015 HOUSING BOARD Ronald Dunckel Alt. #1 12/31/2015 Kenny Olmstead Alt. #2 12/31/2015 TEEN COURT Renu Sloan 2 12/31/2015 Priscilla Cauley Alt. #1 12/31/2015 Chris Sandlin Alt. #2 12/31/2014 Council Member Stinneford seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Hogg, Council Members Stinneford, Eilenfeldt, Porterfield, and Bynum Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 20. PUBLIC COMMENTS Darl Easton, 1005 Fayette Drive, Euless, recognized City Secretary Kim Sutter for her assistance providing a city bulletin with a link to the Tarrant County Elections website and providing maps of election day polling sites. He conveyed that he feels that additional election notification should be provided to voters. Additionally, he expressed his desire that the City provide audio recordings of the City Council precouncil meetings, as well as a mechanism to capture the PowerPoint slides for each meeting. ITEM NO. 21. REPORTS City Manager No report given. City Attorney No report given. Council Minutes Page 16 of 16 November 12, 2013 City Council No report given. ITEM NO. 22. ADJOURN Mayor Saleh adjourned the meeting at 8:05 p.m. APPROVED: ATTEST: (#4V14466- adtfU Mary Lib Sal Ki •utter, TRMC Mayor City Secretary