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OF THE
EULESS CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, March 11, 2014
A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Mary Lib Saleh at
4:01 p.m. on Tuesday, March 11 , 2014, 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 Linda Martin, Linda Eilenfeldt, and Perry Bynum. Council Member
Tim Stinneford arrived at 4:19 p.m. and Council Member Glenn Porterfield was not present.
During the Precouncil meeting:
Council Member Linda Martin announced that the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Teen Court
banquet will be held on April 3, 2014, and stated that the City is sponsoring a table
and that there are a few remaining seats available.
Council Member Linda Eilenfeldt announced that she attended The Killdares concert,
hosted by the City of Euless and part of the Masterworks Concert Series, March 10,
2014, and stated that it was well attended.
Library Administrator Sherry Knight expressed her appreciation to Director of Parks
and Community Services Ray McDonald and his staff for their assistance with
coordinating the set-up of the concert.
Mayor Mary Lib Saleh wished Mayor Pro Tem Leon Hogg a happy birthday.
City Secretary Kim Sutter provided an update related to the general and special
election filings, and advised of the withdrawal of candidate Kenny Olmstead, leaving
candidate Eddie Price unopposed in the Place 3 race. Therefore, an order of
cancellation of the special election will be presented for consideration at the March
25, 2014, City Council meeting.
City Manager Gary McKamie expressed his appreciation to Library Administrator
Knight for hosting The Killdares concert, and stated that it was a wonderful event. He
announced that the annual Water Forum will be held on March 20, 2014, at 7 p.m.
Additionally, he advised that Public Works Manager JT Ackerman will be retiring at
the end of April and James Witt will join the City at the beginning of April as the
Assistant Director of Public Works.
City Manager McKamie presented and reviewed regular agenda Item No. 5 related to
the Pavement Management Analysis and Asset Management Inventory.
Civil Engineer Jeff Pearson advised that the pavement evaluation for the entire city
will take approximately three weeks and excludes alleys and private streets.
Senior Planner Stephen Cook presented Temporary Use Permit No, 14-01-CC
(Regular Item No. 6), and stated that the permit requires City Council approval in
accordance with Section 84-84 of the Code of Ordinances.
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Finance Director Janina Jewell provided the financial update related to car rental tax
collections for the period ending January 31, 2014, and advised that the car rental tax
was up by one percent from the prior year for the same month and was up by four
percent when compared to the prior year to date. She introduced the personnel that
make up the departments of finance administration, accounting, purchasing, and
water. Additionally, she introduced Assistant Director of Finance Jackie Theriot,
newly hired Finance Administrative Assistant/Analyst Hilary Crowell, and Utility Billing
Manager Kathryn Tipton.
Mayor Pro Tem Hogg expressed his appreciation to the Water Department for their
excellent customer service.
Code Compliance Inspector James Patterson presented the code update related to
health inspections, including good health practices, time and temperature abuse,
damaged, expired or contaminated products, and property maintenance issues. He
also presented photos of the newly constructed Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent
School District auxiliary services facility.
Human Resources/Risk Administrator Carolyn Marshall provided the Human
Resources update, which included statistics of the City workforce turnover,
retirements from 2011 to 2014, years of experience lost through retirements, and
employees eligible to retire in 2014. She advised of the impact of retirements and the
plan to move forward, which includes succession planning and selecting qualified
personnel.
Director of Parks and Community Services McDonald announced that Johnnie Green
was inducted into the Parks at Texas Star Walk of Champions, and advised that
Monty Huffman resigned from the committee and that recommendations are needed
to fill the vacancy.
Council Member Perry Bynum requested that the evolution of the City's sports and
park system be included in the Euless Heritage Museum.
Director of Parks and Community Services McDonald advised that Carroll Scott
resigned from the Parks and Leisure Services Board (Place 4), and that an item will
be brought forward to appoint someone to serve the remainder of the term.
City Manager McKamie advised that Hurst-Euless-Bedford Teen Court Alternate No.
2 Chris Sandlin has resigned.
Director of Parks and Community Services McDonald presented the Parks and
Community Services update, including statistics related to the operation of the Euless
Family Life Center (EFLC) Senior Center and Natatorium. He reported on the number
of special events and rentals, including league plays at the Parks at Texas Star and
Softball World. Additionally, he advised of upcoming events, and reported that a
lottery system will be implemented to register summer camp participants.
Discussion ensued regarding the summer camp program capacity.
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Director of Administrative Services Dale Harwell provided the trash and recycling
update, and presented a cost comparison chart showing residential sanitation and
recycling rates and residential utility bill rates for Euless and surrounding cities. He
expressed his appreciation to Assistant City Manager Chris Barker for his assistance
with the franchise agreements with Allied Waste Services and Community Waste
Disposal that were approved in November 2012. Additionally, he advised that recent
complaints of recycling pickup were mainly due to operational challenges and
inclement weather.
City Manager McKamie reviewed the regular agenda.
CLOSED SESSION
The City Council convened into closed session at 6:07 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 related to:
• South Pipeline Road
• West Euless Boulevard
• Midway Drive and Bear Creek Parkway
Concerning economic development incentives as authorized by Section 551.087 of
the Texas Government Code related to:
• South Industrial Boulevard
• State Highway 121
The City Council recessed closed session at 6:46 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 Administrative Services Dale Harwell
Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald
Finance Director Janina Jewell
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Fire Chief Wes Rhodes
Fire Division Chief of Operations Chanc Bennett
Fleet and Facility Administrator Kyle McAdams
Human Resources/Risk Administrator Carolyn Marshall
Texas Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell-Shelton
Information Services Administrator Scott Joyce
Library Administrator Sherry Knight
Assistant Fire Chief Jeff Morris
Division Chief/Fire Marshal Paul Smith
Geographical Information System Manager David Allen
Firefighter II Irving Alvarado
Computer Support Specialist II Brett Bennett
Firefighter II Dustin Benton
Senior Computer Developer Tommy Christopherson
Firefighter Toby Clower
Senior Planner Stephen Cook
Firefighter II James Cowger
Firefighter Tony Crabb
Firefighter II Joel Daniel
Marketing/Communications Manager Betsy Deck
Computer Support Specialist II Jake Dilliplane
Firefighter II Jerad Gomez
Firefighter II Jarrod Goodman
Firefighter/Driver Engineer Ryan Hayes
Firefighter II Brandon Herron
Police Corporal Ray Hinojosa
Human Resources Benefit Technician Anniece McKanna
Firefighter/Driver Ken Kelly
Firefighter Holt Markum
Fire Lieutenant Jason Moon
Firefighter/Driver Michael Parks
Code Compliance Inspector James Patterson
Fire Battalion Chief Darrell Rutledge
Firefighter Matt Sanders
Firefighter Aaron Schmidt
Firefighter II Brad Schupbach
Police Senior Officer Cale Smith
Fire Lieutenant Brad Smith
Fire Captain Keith Smith
Police Lieutenant Eric Starnes
Fire Secretary Melissa Thomas
Firefighter II Brad Walton
VISITORS
Brittney Beall Loretta Doty Bill Golden
Sheila Browning Steve Doty Dan McLain
Bill Byers Darl Easton Don Martin
Shirley Daily Iris Elliott Breanna Matthews
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Gary Parker Jeremy Tompkins Peggy Vandiver
Rita Parker Lori Tompkins Helen Voss
Faye Stinneford Jake Thomasson
And others as noted in the visitor register.
INVOCATION
City Manager McKamie gave the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pro Tern Leon Hogg led the pledge of allegiance.
ITEM NO. 1. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE PINS
Police Chief Mike Brown introduced Police Senior Officer Cale Smith. Cale was
accompanied by his wife, Andrea, daughter, Hope, and members of the Police Department.
Mayor Saleh presented Cale with a service pin commemorating his 10 years of service with
the City.
Police Chief Brown introduced Police Corporal Ray Hinojosa. Ray was accompanied by his
wife, Carol, daughter, Lauren, son, Blake, and members of the Police Department. Mayor
Saleh presented Ray with a service pin and clock commemorating his 25 years of service
with the City.
Director of Administrative Services Harwell introduced Geographical Information System
(G.I.S.) Manager David Allen. David was accompanied by Historical Preservation
Committee members Bill Byers, Bill Golden, and Gary Parker, retired Information Services
Administrator Dan McLain, and members of the Information Services Department. Mayor
Saleh presented David with a service pin and clock commemorating his 25 years of service
with the City.
Bill Golden stated that David has knowledge, abilities, and skills that no one else has and a
willingness to share these qualities.
Fire Chief Wes Rhodes introduced Fire Captain Keith Smith. Keith was accompanied by
members of the Fire Department. Mayor Saleh presented Keith with a service pin
commemorating his 30 years of service with the City.
CONSENT AGENDA (items 2 through 4)
Mayor Saleh read each item into the record.
Council Member Martin motioned to approve the consent agenda items number 2 through 4.
Council Member Stinneford seconded the motion.
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Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Hogg, Council Members Stinneford, Martin,
Eilenfeldt, and Bynum
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 2. RENEWED BID NO. 006-11
Renewed Bid No. 006-11 for annual contract for mowing maintenance.
Deputy City Manager Getchell stated that
1401 East Southlake IBoulevard,l SogthlakeraTexas,
O'Donnell's Landscape Services, Inc.,
for the mowing of City properties under existing terms and conditions in the amount of
$231,675.50.
ITEM NO. 3. APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 14-1419
Approved Resolution No. 14-1419, adopting the City of Euless Proposed Budget Calendar
for Fiscal Year 2014-2015, including the Crime Control and Prevention District (CCPD) and
the Euless Development Corporation Budgets.
Deputy City Manager Getchell provided details of specific meeting dates including the first
Budget Meeting scheduled to be held June 9, 2014 which will include a CCPD Budget
Meeting, a Special Called Meeting to accept the CCPD Budget, and a Budget Worksession,
a Town Hall Meeting set forheld June 26,2014
20141 July 31, citizen input, and
d August 2, 2014.Budget
Worksessions scheduled to be The
complete schedule will be available on the City's website.
ITEM NO. 4. APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Approved City Council minutes of the regular meeting of February 25, 2014.
REGULAR AGENDA
ITEM NO. 5. AUTHORIZED CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE A
CONTRACT
Mayor Pro Tem Hogg motioned to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a
contract for a citywide pavement management analysis and asset management inventory
with Infrastructure Management Services (IMS), 1820 West Drake Drive, Tempe, Arizona at
an estimated expenditure of $82,155.
Council Member Eilenfeldt seconded the motion.
City Manager McKamie stated that there are 170 miles of roadway in Euless. He explained
that Infrastructure Management Services (IMS) will perform an analysis on all streets within
the City and the resulting report will help to identify areas that need repair.
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Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Hogg, Council Members Stinneford, Martin,
Eilenfeldt, and Bynum
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 6. APPROVED REQUEST FOR A TEMPORARY USE PERMIT NO. 14-
01-C C
Senior Planner Stephen Cook presented the item to the City Council and stated that the
concrete batch plant will be used for street construction within the Glade Parks
Development. The batch plant would be in place for no more than three months and would
allow on-site materials and construction of roadways.
Council Member Stinneford motioned to approve Temporary Use Permit No. 14-01-CC for
Mario Sinacola & Sons Excavating for a Portable Concrete Batch Plant proposed to be
located west of State Highway 121 and north of Cheek Sparger Road for a period of 90
days.
Council Member Eilenfeldt seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Hogg, Council Members Stinneford, Martin,
Eilenfeldt, and Bynum
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 7. HELD PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 13-11-
SUP AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF
ORDINANCE NO. 2022
Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:28 p.m.
Senior Planner Cook presented the item to the City Council, and advised that House of
Paws Euless, LLC owners Breanna Matthews and Brittney Beall are seeking a Specific Use
Permit to allow their current dog day care and grooming business to expand to include the
overnight kenneling of dogs.
In preparing the application, Code Compliance and Building Inspections staff worked with
the business owners to identify practices and procedures that would ensure the continued
health of the pets, improve the washing area drainage and ventilation, and to have protected
electrical outlets installed.
The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on February 18, 2014. During
the discussion, the Commission asked about operational issues of the business including:
how and where the animals under their care are taken outside; how they pick up after the
animals; and, the frequency and manner of maintaining clean and sanitary conditions within
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the building interior, as well as the kennels. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted
unanimously to recommend approval with conditions including clean and safe conditions for
the animals, tracking of animal vaccinations, and the term of the Specific Use Permit.
Breanna Matthews, 1302 Austrian Road, Grand Prairie, acknowledged that the facility used
to be unclean and stated that she and co-owner Brittney Beall have thoroughly cleaned the
facility since obtaining ownership.
Brittney Beall, 1113 Fort Worth Street, Grand Prairie, stated that as a co-owner and groomer
she works to ensure all animals in her care are clean and safe and she loves her job.
Mayor Saleh asked to hear from any additional proponents followed by opponents of the
case. There being none, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing at 7:33 p.m.
Council Member Stinneford motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No.
2022 for a request a Specific Use Permit in the Glade Crossing Shopping Center, Block 1,
Lot 1R1A, 101 West Glade Road, Suite 201 for Dog Grooming, Day Care, and Kenneling in
Community Business District (C-2) zoning.
Council Member Bynum seconded the motion.
Council Member Bynum inquired about kenneling and walking the dogs.
Breanna Matthews stated that they do not plan for boarding to be a large portion of the
business but as an added benefit to current customers. She also explained that the animals
are taken outside individually to exercise and staff immediately cleans up after the animal.
Council Member Bynum inquired if she had agreed to the conditions set by the Planning and
Zoning Commission as some would require expending funds and Ms. Matthews stated that
all conditions have already been met.
Council Member Stinneford amended his motion to include the following conditions:
1. The Specific Use Permit is tied to the business owners Breanna Matthews and / or
Brittney Beall; and,
2. The Specific Use Permit is tied to the Business Name: House of Paws, Euless, LLC; and,
3. All animals shall be kept within clean and safe conditions; and,
4. Tracking of animal vaccinations shall be kept within business records; and,
5. Non-porous walls shall be installed interior to the space where appropriate; and,
6. All remaining outlets required by the City of Euless to be relocated must be relocated;
and,
7. Approved ventilation must be installed in the grooming room and boarding room; and,
8. 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,
9. 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.
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Council Member Bynum seconded the amendment to the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Hogg, Council Members Stinneford, Martin,
Eilenfeldt, and Bynum
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 8. PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
ITEM NO. 9. REPORTS
City Manager
City Manager McKamie announced that a weather station has been installed at the Police
and Courts building that allows for early lightning detection through WeatherBug online or
through smart phones. This equipment will provide lightning detection and warning at critical
City facilities including The Parks at Texas Star, the golf course, and the aquatic center.
City Attorney
No report given.
City Council
Mayor Saleh announced the council candidates for the General Election to be held Saturday,
May 10, 2014.
Mayor Tim St. Clair
Linda Lipp Martin
Darl Easton
Council, Place 2 Jeremy Tompkins
Gary Jones
Council, Place 4 Linda Eilenfeldt
Additionally, Mayor Saleh announced that since Linda Martin resigned her Council position
to run for Mayor, a Special Election will be held to fill the unexpired term for Place 3 and
announced the candidate for the Special Election also to be held Saturday, May 10, 2014
however; with no opposition, the Special Election will be cancelled at the next City Council
meeting.
Council, Place 3 Eddie Price
Mr. Price will be listed on the ballot as an "Unopposed Candidate Declared Elected."
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Early voting will begin Monday, April 28, 2014 and end Tuesday, May 6, 2014. The full
schedule will be posted to the City's website and any questions can be directed to the City
Secretary's office.
ITEM NO. 10. ADJOURN
Mayor Saleh adjourned the meeting at 7:42 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
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