HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-05-13 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
EULESS CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, May 13, 2014
A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Mary Lib Saleh at
4:04 p.m. on Tuesday, May 13, 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 Tim Stinneford, Eddie Price, Linda Eilenfeldt, and Glenn Porterfield,
Mayor-elect Linda Martin, and Council Member-elect Jeremy Tompkins. Council Member
Perry Bynum was not present due to a scheduled absence.
During the Precouncil meeting:
Council Member Linda Eilenfeldt announced that she attended the Teacher
Appreciation Night hosted by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held on
May 7, 2014, and stated that it was a nice event.
•- Mayor Pro Tern Leon Hogg expressed his appreciation to all who assisted with the
coordination of his Farewell Picnic held on May 2, 2014, and stated that it was a great
event.
City Secretary Kim Sutter announced that canvassing for the general election has
been delayed until May 20, 2014, at 3:30 p.m. due to an outstanding federal postcard
ballot. The special election for Council, Place 3 was cancelled and Eddie Price was
declared elected, and will take office at this time.
City Manager Gary McKamie announced the following:
• Displayed the clock that Mayor Mary Lib Saleh presented to him
commemorating their long tenure of service together;
• Expressed his appreciation to City Secretary Sutter and City Attorney Wayne
Olson for their knowledge and expertise throughout the election process;
• City Council Precouncil meeting wi!I begin at 5:30 p.m., May 27, 2014; and
• Council Member Eilenfeldt, Director of Planning and Economic Development
Mike Collins, and he will be attending the International Council of Shopping
Centers (ICSC) Conference, May 17 through 20, 2014.
Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald provided an update related
to the Arbor Daze 2014 event that was held April 26 and 27, 2014, specific to the
attractions that were offered, which included a kids carnival, petting zoo, forestry
village, Home Depot Kidz Zone, Bear Hollow Wood Carvers show, and the Tongan
Cultural tent.
Council Member Eilenfeldt expressed her appreciation to Director of Parks and
Community Services McDonald and his staff for hosting a great event.
Director of Parks and Community Services McDonald expressed his appreciation to
Library Administrator Sherry Knight and her staff for opening the Library for the event.
Council Minutes Page 2 of 11 May 13, 2014
Director of Parks and Community Services McDonald provided the Parks and
Community Services Department update, including the Euless Family Life Center,
Parks at Texas Star, and Softball World at Texas Star. He reviewed the personnel
that make up each department, their longevity with the City, and the responsibilities of
each department. Additionally, he presented an exhibit that displayed the location of
city parks and facilities.
Code Compliance Inspector James Patterson presented the code update related to
residential and commercial code issues specific to high grass and weeds. He
provided statistics for open code enforcement cases by topic and reviewed the effect
that high grass and weeds has on the community, which can be connected to fire
hazard, crime, health, and economic concerns.
Director of Administrative Services Dale Harwell reviewed the Atmos Gas Rate
Review Mechanism (RRM) process and the role of the Atmos Cities Steering
Committee (ACSC). He stated that Atmos is requesting a rate increase to fund the
replacement of aging steel service pipelines, and the estimated average increase per
household will be approximately $2.00 per month. He advised that a resolution to
deny the requested rate change will be presented for consideration at the May 27,
2014, City Council meeting. He added that Atmos is expected to appeal the denial to
the Railroad Commission; however, rates will increase June 1, 2014, and are subject
to refund if the appeal is denied.
Fire Chief Wes Rhodes provided the Fire Department update, which included the
following:
• Fire Department organizational chart;
• Administration and Operations Division
o Staff;
o Training, apparatus, and mutual aid;
o 2010 to 2014 statistics for response times and calls for service;
o Emergency medical calls; and
o Exhibit of the fire districts;
o Fire Marshal's Office
o Staff and duties; and
o Public education and fire investigations;
o Citizen Fire Academy Class No. 21;
o Euless Citizen Fire Academy Alumni Association (ECFAAA);
o Fire Department Kid's Academy;
o Recent retirements; and
o Badge pinning of firefighters Brandon Schroeder and Anthony Crabb.
Police Chief Mike Brown presented the Police Department update, which included
their organizational chart and number of personnel that make up the departments of
administration, code compliance, emergency management, professional standards,
patrol, criminal investigations, jail/property, communications, information
services/records, and community services. Additionally, he announced the hiring of
Police Officers Brian Banigan, Patrick Cunningham, Jay Moussa. Titus Varghese, and
Eric Fieilo.
f
Council Minutes Page 3 of 11 May 13, 2014
Council Member Eilenfeldt announced that it is National Peace Officer's Appreciation
week.
Director of Public Works Hal Cranor presented the Public Works and Engineering
update, including the department's organizational chart and number of personnel in
each department. Additionally, he displayed a diagram showing the current public
works projects in the City.
Discussion took place regarding the building setback of the new reclaimed water
system and pump station.
Municipal Court Manager Teresa Alexander provided the Municipal Court update
including the number of personnel in the department and their responsibilities. She
reported that they collected approximately $4.7 million in fees and fines for the fiscal
year.
Fleet and Facility Administrator Kyle McAdams presented the Fleet and Facilities
Services update, including the number of staff within the department, their years of
experience, and their responsibilities.
City Manager McKamie reviewed the regular agenda.
Finance Director Janina Jewell provided the Finance update, including personnel that
make up the departments of finance administration, accounting, purchasing, and
water. She announced that the dedication of the Harold Samuels Finance Building
will be held on May 31, 2014, at 10:30 a.m. She provided the financial update for the
period ending March 31, 2014, and advised that sales tax collections were up by 10
percent when compared to the prior year for the same month, and was up by seven
(7) percent when compared to year to date. Additionally, she advised that car rental
tax was up by two (2) percent for the fiscal year.
City Manager McKamie advised that the construction of Brazos Boulevard will go out
for bid this weekend and consideration for the award of bid will be presented at the
June 24, 2014, City Council meeting. He provided an update related to the North
Tarrant Express highway construction project and advised of the upcoming temporary
exit closures of Industrial Boulevard. Additionally, he advised that the site plan for
Dave & Buster's will be presented for consideration at the May 27, 2014, City Council
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
Council Minutes Page 4 of 11 May 13, 2014
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
Fleet and Facility Administrator Kyle McAdams
Fire Operations Chief Chanc Bennett
Marketing/Communications Manager Betsy Deck
Assistant Police Chief Bob Freeman
Texas Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell-Shelton
Information Services Administrator Scott Joyce
Library Administrator Sherry Knight
Assistant Fire Chief Jeff Morris
Fire Marshal Paul Smith
Assistant Director of Finance Jackie Theriot
Finance Accountant II Diana Ayala
Computer Support Specialist II Brett Bennett
Firefighter II Dustin Benton
Fire Battalion Chief John O'Brien
Firefighter I Toby Clower
Senior Planner Stephen Cook
Firefighter II James Cowger
Police Lead Public Service Officer Kevin Daniel
Finance Accountant Ross Fairclo
Fire Inspector III Vernon Gilmore
Firefighter II Jerad Gomez
Firefighter II Jarrod Goodman
Firefighter II Brandon Herron
Fire Lieutenant Lance Judd
Human Resources Benefit Technician Anniece McKanna
Deputy Court Clerk Jerrie Keller
Firefighter/Driver Ken Kelly
Firefighter Holt Markum
Police Officer Katherine Meador
Finance Accounts Payable Julie Mitchell
Finance Accountant II Alice Norwood
Firefighter/Driver Michael Parks
Police Lieutenant Wayne Pavlik
Fire Battalion Chief Darrell Rutledge
Firefighter Matt Sanders
Firefighter Aaron Schmidt
Fire Lieutenant Brad Smith
Fire Captain Keith Smith
Finance Payroll Mollie Snap
Council Minutes Page 5 of 11 May 13, 2014
Fire Captain Jerry Sutton
Police Sergeant Brandon Zachary
VISITORS
Jerra Balkon Mary Hall Melvin Schaneberg
Melody Balkon Doris Hammond Jill Schaneberg
Al Browning Jan Hogg John Schleeter
Sherri Browning Donna Judd Corinne Sloan
Michele Burger Marianne McGinnis Gene Sloan
Andy Chesney Paula McKamie Jeanne Sloan
Debbie Chesney Kate Lyon Renu Sloan
Mark Compton Don Martin Barney Snitz
Shirley Daily Linda Martin Faye Stinneford
Robin Daniel Dana Nuber Donna Sullivan
Roy Deering Jean Nuber Michael Sullivan
Loretta Doty Kenny Olmstead Jake Thomasson
Ronald Dunckel Sally Olmstead Jeremy Tompkins
Darl Easton Kay Price Lori Tompkins
Judy Evans Mary Beth Rhodes Branique Tompkins
Adrienne Fairclo Mallory Rivera Brayden Tompkins
Connor Fairclo Trevor Rivera Peggy Vandiver
Sharon Finnigan Carolina Saleh Mavy Trigg Wright
Yvonne Garcia Gabriella Saleh Harry Zimmer
Gary Hall Rory Saleh
And others as noted in the visitor register.
INVOCATION
Director of Administrative Services Harwell gave the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Tim Stinneford led the pledge of allegiance.
ITEM NO. 1. ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE AND PRESENTATION OF
CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION
Mayor Saleh announced that the City Council was unable to canvass the results of the
General Election due to an outstanding federal postcard ballot. The deadline for receipt of
the ballot is Friday, May 16, 2014, at 5:00 p.m.; therefore canvassing for the General
Election will take place on Tuesday, May 20, 2014, at 3:30 p.m. Newly elected officials will
be administered the oath of office and presented with the Certificate of Election at that time.
The Special Election for Council, Place 3 was cancelled and Eddie Price was confirmed an
unopposed candidate and declared elected; as a result, canvassing is not required.
Council Minutes
Page 6 of 11 May 13. 2014
City Attorney Wayne Olson administered the Oath of Office to Eddie Price, elected Council
Member, Place 3 to a term expiring in 2016. Mayor Saleh presented Mr. Price with a
Certificate of Election.
ITEM NO. 2. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE PINS
Police Chief Mike Brown introduced Police Lead Public Service Officer Kevin Daniel. Kevin
was accompanied by his wife, Robin, and members of the Police Department. Mayor Saleh
presented Kevin with a service pin commemorating his 20 years of service with the City.
Finance Director Janina Jewell introduced Finance Accountant II Alice Norwood. Alice was
accompanied by her son, Zack, and members of the Finance Department. Mayor Saleh
presented Alice with a service pin commemorating her 30 years of service with the City.
Firefighter II Rusty Cade was not present.
Fire Chief Rhodes introduced Fire Captain Jerry Sutton. Jerry was accompanied by his wife,
Lynn, and members of the Fire Department. Mayor Saleh presented Jerry with a service pin
commemorating his 30 years of service with the City.
ITEM NO. 3. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION
Council Member Porterfield presented a proclamation to Director of Public Works Hal Cranor
proclaiming May 18 through 24, 2014, as National Public Works Week.
ITEM NO. 4. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION
Council Member Eilenfeldt presented a proclamation to Mary Hall, 1st Vice President of the
American Legion Auxiliary, proclaiming May 24, 2014, as "Poppy Day."
ITEM NO. 5. SELECTION OF MAYOR PRO TEM
No action was taken on this item.
CONSENT AGENDA (items 6 through 8)
Mayor Saleh read each item into the record.'
Council Member Porterfield motioned to approve the consent agenda items number 6
through 8.
Council Member Stinneford seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Hogg, Council Members Stinneford, Price,
Eilenfeldt, and Porterfield
Nays: None
Council Minutes Page 7 of 11 May 13. 2014
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 6. AUTHORIZED THE PURCHASE OF READY-MIX CONCRETE
Authorized the purchase of ready-mix concrete from Redi-Mix Concrete, 331 N. Main Street,
Euless, Texas, through a City of Carrollton contract utilizing an Interlocal Purchasing
Agreement.
Deputy City Manager Getchell provided details of the contract stating that it is a unit based
contract and expenditures will be determined by actual amounts ordered; however, funds
have been approved in the current fiscal year budget and purchases would not exceed
budgeted amounts. The City of Carrollton contract expires in March 2015.
ITEM NO. 7. APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 14-1433
Approved Resolution No. 14-1433, recommending award of a construction contract for the
39th Year Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Project (No. B13-UC-48-0001-22-
30) to Reliable Paving, Inc., 1903 Peyco Drive N., Arlington, Texas, for the replacement of
sidewalk accessibility ramps.
Deputy City Manager Getchell stated that the project would consist of the replacement of
approximately 86 sidewalk accessibility ramps. The contract is awarded by Tarrant County
based on the City Council's recommendation and funds would be provided by the CDBG
funds which are also administered by Tarrant County.
ITEM NO. 8. APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Approved City Council minutes of the regular meeting of April 22, 2014.
REGULAR AGENDA
ITEM NO. 9. HELD PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 14-
1432
Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:30 p.m.
Director of Parks and Community Services McDonald presented the item to the City Council
and advised that the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) metropolitan
planning area has been sub allocated nearly $28 million in Transportation Alternative
Program (TAP) funds for Fiscal Year 2014/2015. Of those funds, approximately $9.5 million
has been allocated for the western region including Tarrant County. The proposed
maximum award for an approved project is $2.5 million with a 20 percent local cash match.
The resolution is to support an application for an active transportation facility, or shared use
path, that will extend west from the existing shared use path within Creekwood Estates to
the southeast corner of the Glade Parks development at the State Highway 121 southbound
service road.
As part of the grant application process, staff is requesting that the City Council consider
adoption of this resolution in support of this project which is recognized by the NCTCOG as
Council Minutes Page 8 of 11 May 13. 2014
part of the Regional Veloweb System, as well as identified as a top priority in the Needs
Assessment and Identification section of the recently updated and adopted City of Euless
Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan.
Mayor Saleh asked to hear from any proponents followed by opponents of the case. There
being none, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing at 7:32 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tern Hogg motioned to approve Resolution No. 14-1432, supporting the Euless
Grant Application for Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) funds for construction of
active transportation facilities within the City of Euless, Texas.
Council Member Eilenfeldt seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Hogg, Council Members Stinneford, Price,
Eilenfeldt, and Porterfield
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 10. HELD PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL
READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2030
Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:34 p.m.
Director of Parks and Community Services McDonald presented the item to the City Council
and advised that the Parks and Community Services Department, the Police Department,
and the Fire Department plan to offer elementary aged day camps for children this summer.
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 (Section
42.02 [b] [14] of the Human Resources Code). In order to receive exempt status, a
municipality must submit a copy of the program standards, notice of a public hearing for the
programs, and the ordinance adopting the standards. The Police Department and Fire
Department camps are covered under the ordinance as well and since their camps are
considered short-term programs, they only need to submit Form 2821 to the Texas
Department of Protective and Regulatory Services.
Mayor Saleh asked to hear from any proponents followed by opponents of the case. There
being none, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing at 7:35 p.m.
Council Member Stinneford motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No.
2030, renewing the Youth Programs Standards of Care for the operation of youth-based
programs and services.
Council Member Eilenfeldt seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Hogg, Council Members Stinneford, Price,
Eilenfeldt, and Porterfield
Council Minutes Page 9 of 11 May 13. 2014
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 11. APPROVED SITE PLAN NO. 14-04-SP
Director of Planning and Economic Development Collins presented the item to the City
Council. He advised that the applicant, Dollar General (Vaquero Ventures), is requesting to
construct a new 9,100 square foot store at 1640 West Euless Boulevard at the northeast
corner of West Euless Boulevard and Debra Drive. The company currently occupies lease
space on Ector Drive and will move operations to the new facility once construction is
complete. Significant landscaping will be installed including trees and shrubbery and the
building will be entirely masonry which meets building requirements. The Planning and
Zoning Commission considered this site plan at their April 15, 2014, regular meeting and
voted to recommend approval by a vote of 6-0-0.
Council Member Eilenfeldt motioned to approve the Site Plan No. 14-04-SP for Commercial
Development located in Mad Triangle Addition, Block A, Lot 2R1 located at 1640 West
Euless Boulevard.
Mayor Pro Tem Hogg seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Hogg, Council Members Stinneford, Price,
Eilenfeldt, and Porterfield
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 12. APPROVED SITE PLAN NO. 14-05-SP
Director of Planning and Economic Development Collins presented the item to the City
Council. He advised that the applicant, Quick-Way Manufacturing, is requesting to construct
a new 5,965 square foot storage building with two separate open canopies on either end of
the building to shield their metal products from the weather. The new building will be
enclosed and will have a masonry exterior as per City of Euless regulations and limited
landscaping will be installed including new hydromulch, trees, and shrubbery. The Planning
and Zoning Commission considered this site plan at their April 15, 2014 regular meeting and
voted to recommend approval by a vote of 6-0-0.
Council Member Porterfield motioned to approve the Site Plan No. 14-05-SP for Commercial
Development located in Euless Industrial Park Addition, Block 2, Tracts A1A, A1B and C
located at 902 Heather Drive.
Council Member Price seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Hogg, Council Members Stinneford, Price,
Eilenfeldt, and Porterfield
Council Minutes Page 10 of 11 May 13. 2014
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 13. RESOLUTION TO CALL RUNOFF ELECTION
Mayor Saleh stated that no action is necessary as all City Council candidates won their
elections with a percentage greater than 50 percent of the votes and a runoff election is not
required.
ITEM NO. 14. REQUEST BY RICHARD BROWNING TO ADDRESS CITY COUNCIL
Richard Browning, 515 Live Oak Drive, Euless, addressed the City Council regarding free
speech. Mr. Browning stated that it is an affront to liberty to those that visit Euless to see
free speech zones during Arbor Daze and other events. Mr. Browning urged the City
Council to reverse their position on this topic.
ITEM NO. 15. PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
ITEM NO. 16. REPORTS
City Manager
No report given.
City Attorney
No report given.
City Council
Mayor Saleh announced that tonight's meeting will be her and Mayor Pro Tem Hogg's last
regular City Council meeting and congratulated Council Member Linda Eilenfeldt on her
reelection to the City Council. Additionally, she asked that Mayor-elect Linda Martin and
Council Member-elect Jeremy Tompkins join the rest of the City Council at the dais and
congratulated them on their election as well.
Mayor Pro Tem Hogg presented Mr. Tompkins with a City Council lapel pin and stated that
he hopes Mr. Tompkins enjoys the seat as long as he has.
Mayor Saleh presented Ms. Martin with a Mayor lapel pin.
Council Minutes Page 11 of 11 May 13 2014
ITEM NO, 17. ADJOURN
Mayor Saleh adjourned the meeting at 7:52 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
A /1
,,
dillM �_. A I ee_ _._ -<
Lm•a Martin / Ki► Sutter, RMC
Mayor f ity Secretary