HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-05-27 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
EULESS CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, May 27, 2014
A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Linda Martin at
5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 27, 2014, in the Precouncil Conference Room of City Hall, 201
North Ector Drive. Those present included Mayor Linda Martin, Council Members Tim
Stinneford, Jeremy Tompkins, Eddie Price, Linda Eilenfeldt, Glenn Porterfield, and Perry
Bynum.
During the Precouncil meeting:
Mayor Linda Martin congratulated newly-elected Council Members Jeremy Tompkins
and Eddie Price, and re-elected Council Member Linda Eilenfeldt.
Finance Director Janina Jewell provided the financial update for the period ending
April 30, 2014.
Director of Public Works Hal Cranor presented the water update and advised that
there has been little change in the lake levels.
City Manager Gary McKamie and Mayor Martin addressed the City Council regarding
the board and commission appointments, and advised that two places on the Crime
Control and Prevention District Board am currently vacant and will be presented for
consideration during the regular meeting (Regular Agenda Item No. 10).
City Manager McKamie advised of other vacancies as a result of the recent general
election, and stated that the City Council can consider appointments at a June regular
meeting.
City Manager McKamie reviewed the regular agenda.
Council Member Perry Bynum congratulated newly-elected Council Members
Tompkins and Price, and re-elected Council Member Eilenfeldt.
CLOSED SESSION
The City Council convened into closed session at 6:15 p.m. for deliberation regarding the
following:
Concerning personnel matters as authorized by Section 551.074 of the Texas
Government Code related to: related to:
• Crime Control and Prevention District Board
Concerning economic development incentives as authorized by Section 551.087 of
the Texas Government Code related to:
• S. Industrial Boulevard
• State Highway 121
Council Minutes Page 2 of 10 May 27, 2014
The City Council recessed closed session at 6:50 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
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
Fleet and Facility Administrator Kyle McAdams
Marketing/Communications Manager Betsy Deck
Assistant Police Chief Bob Freeman
Information Services Administrator Scott Joyce
Library Administrator Sherry Knight
Assistant Director of Finance Jackie Theriot
Finance Accountant II Diana Ayala
Senior Computer Developer Tommy Christopherson
Senior Planner Stephen Cook
Firefighter I Tony Crabb
Computer Support Specialist II Jake Dilliplane
Firefighter II Scott Evans
Finance Accountant Ross Fairclo
Firefighter II Ashley Howard
Firefighter II David Johnson
Fire Lieutenant Lance Judd
Human Resources Generalist I Anniece McKanna
Deputy Court Clerk Jerrie Keller
Firefighter II Cliff Moore
Firefighter I Kyle McNeece
Finance Accountant II Alice Norwood
Fire Lieutenant Tommy Rush
Firefighter/Driver Engineer Cody Skinner
Finance Payroll Office Technician Mollie Snapp
Firefighter II Shawn Soule
Firefighter I Michael Troth
Firefighter II David Upchurch
Council Minutes Page 3 of 10 May 27, 2014
Firefighter II Brian Vann
Fire Captain Bill Ver Steeg
Firefighter II Josh Williams
Firefighter II Chris Williamson
VISITORS
Kathy Ames David Johnson Sarah Scott
Jerry Balkon Donna Judd Maggie Snapp
Melody Balkon Philip Kemery Robert Snapp
Minuet Balkon Lark Koontz Valerie Snapp
Caden Bowers Lee Koontz Barney Snitz
Caleb Bowers Paul Kuhar Faye Stinneford
Josh Bowers Kate Lyon Sadie Strickland
Maggie Bowers Don Martin Steve Symonds
Al Browning Paula McKamie Branique Tompkins
Sherri Browning Dan McLain Brayden Tompkins
Lisa Bynum Kim McLain Greg Tompkins
Andy Chesney Kerri Mellott Lori Tompkins
Debbie Chesney Mary Jean Moloney Wendy Tompkins
Susan Crim Tim Nalodka Peggy Vandiver
Shirley Daily Dana Nuber Billie Vest
Gary DeGeorge Kenny Olmstead Susan Vest
John Deithloff Nicholas Padlo Helen Voss
Shawna De Puente LuAnn Portugal Lisa Warren
Ronald Dunckel Betty Priddy Julie Watkins
Kathy Haecker Jason Reyes Mavy Trigg Wright
Jan Hogg Mary Beth Rhodes Harry Zimmer
Leon Hogg Judy Rick
Kris Holden Susan Rogers
Everett Horst John Schleeter
And others as noted in the visitor register.
INVOCATION
Council Member Perry Bynum gave the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Jeremy Tompkins led the pledge of allegiance.
ITEM NO. 1. ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE AND PRESENTATION OF
CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION
City Attorney Wayne Olson administered the Oath of Office to Linda Martin, elected Mayor,
to Jeremy Tompkins, elected Council Member, Place 2, and to Linda Eilenfeldt, elected
Council Member, Place 4. City Secretary Kim Sutter presented each with a Certificate of
Election as signed by former Mayor Mary Lib Saleh.
Council Minutes Page 4 of 10 May 27, 2014
City Secretary Sutter presented Mayor Martin with a new mayoral gavel.
ITEM NO. 2. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH FOR JUNE
Finance Director Jewell introduced Payroll Office Technician Mollie Snapp. Mollie was
accompanied by her father, Robert, mother, Valerie, sisters, Sadie and Maggie, nephews,
Caden, Caleb, and Josh and members of the Finance Department.
Mayor Martin presented Mollie with a plaque and certificate commemorating her selection as
employee of the month for June 2014.
ITEM NO. 3. SELECTION OF MAYOR PRO TEM
Council Member Stinneford motioned to nominate Council Member Linda Eilenfeldt to serve
as Mayor Pro Tern.
Council Member Bynum seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Council Members Stinneford, Tompkins, Price, Eilenfeldt,
Porterfield, and Bynum
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
REGULAR AGENDA
ITEM NO. 4. AWARDED BID NO. 007-14
The project will provide erosion repair and bank stabilization improvements along Hurricane
Creek, using concrete bag rip-rap along the channel bottom and side slopes in front of the
Hole Number 8 tee box at the Texas Star Golf Course. Bids were received from four (4)
companies and the low bid in the amount of $135,487.82 was submitted by Knight Erosion
Control, Inc., Arlington, Texas.
Mayor Pro Tern Eilenfeldt motioned to award Bid No. 007-14 for a construction contract to
Knight Erosion Control, Inc. for Drainage Channel Improvements along Hurricane Creek.
Council Member Tompkins seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tern Eilenfeldt, Council Members Stinneford,
Tompkins, Price, Porterfield, and Bynum
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
Council Minutes Page 5 of 10 May 27, 2014
ITEM NO. 5. APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 14-1434
Director of Administrative Services Dale Harwell presented the item to the City Council and
advised that the City of Euless is a member of the Atmos Cities Steering Committee (ACSC)
which negotiates on behalf of Euless and the other approximately 164 cities served by Atmos
Energy Mid-Tex Division. A rate increase of approximately $2.02 per residential customer
will take effect on June 1 , 2014, after the ACSC was unsuccessful in negotiating of lower
level of rate increase. The ACSC recommended all member cities adopt a resolution denying
all rate relief. Atmos will appeal to the Texas Railroad Commission. The new rates would be
subject to retroactive refund pending the outcome of the appeal.
Mary Jean Moloney was present to address any questions.
Council Member Stinneford motioned to approve Resolution No. 14-1434, denying Atmos
Energy Corporation, Mid-Tex Division's requested rate change.
Council Member Porterfield seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tem Eilenfeldt, Council Members Stinneford,
Tompkins, Price, Porterfield, and Bynum
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 6. APPROVED SITE PLAN NO. 14-09-SP
Director of Planning and Economic Development Mike Collins presented the item to the City
Council and advised that the applicant, Pastor Royal Farris, on behalf of Life Connection
Church is requesting to construct a new 8,032 square foot addition to their existing building
located at 208 Nutmeg Lane. Additional parking and landscaping will be added to the
existing site to ensure compliance with Euless regulations. The Planning and Zoning
Commission considered this Site Plan at their May 6, 2014, regular meeting and voted to
recommend approval by a vote of 5-0-0.
Architect Gaylen Laing, AIA, was present to address any questions.
Council Member Stinneford stated that it is a beautiful facility and wholeheartedly supports
this item.
Council Member Tompkins motioned to approve Site Plan No. 14-09-SP for a Place of
Worship located in Glade Crossing Baptist Church Addition, Block A, Lot 1 located at 208
Nutmeg.
Council Member Bynum seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tern Eilenfeldt, Council Members Stinneford,
Tompkins, Price, Porterfield, and Bynum
Council Minutes Page 6 of 10 May 27, 2014
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 7. APPROVED SITE PLAN NO. 14-10-SP
Director of Planning and Economic Development Collins presented the item to the City
Council and advised that the applicant, Dave & Buster's LLC, is requesting to construct a
40,600 square foot structure to be located within the Glade Parks Development. Because a
majority of the revenues are derived from the arcades, the City Council approved a Specific
Use Permit on April 22, 2014, that established land use entitlement for the arcade use. He
also stated that the applicant plans to exceed landscaping requirements and provide ample
parking. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this Site Plan at their May 6,
2014, regular meeting and voted to recommend approval by a vote of 5-0-0.
Tim Nalodka, Linear! Architecture, 8600 Freeport Parkway, Irving, Texas, presented the
exterior elevations for the proposed facility and explained how the exterior and signage
conveys the brand personality of Dave & Busters.
Council Member Tompkins inquired as to the life span of the exterior paint.
Mr. Nalodka informed the City Council that the paint is a color safe material with a 20 year
warranty.
Mayor Pro Tem Eilenfeldt motioned to approve Site Plan No. 14-10-SP for. Commercial
Development proposed to be located on 6.138 acres in John H. Havens Survey, Abstract
No. 685, portion of Tract 2A and J. Doss Survey, Abstract No. 441, portions of Tracts 6 and
6A.
Council Member Stinneford seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tern Eilenfeldt, Council Members Stinneford,
Tompkins, Price, Porterfield, and Bynum
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 8. HELD PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 14-06-
SUP AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF
ORDINANCE NO. 2031
Mayor Martin opened the public hearing at 7:25 p.m.
Director of Planning and Economic Development Collins presented the item to the City
Council and advised that the applicant, Mr. Alaa Al-Tufaila, representing State Inspection
and Tire Shop, is requesting renewal of a Specific Use Permit (SUP) to continue an
automotive repair and tire shop located at 407 West Euless Boulevard. The City Council
approved a SUP for an automotive repair and tire shop at this location on January 22, 2013.
Council Minutes Page 7 of 10 May 27, 2014
The initial Specific Use Permit was valid for a period of one year to be renewed the following
year. Due to code compliance issues and SUP conditions during the first year of operation,
staff is recommending that the SUP be valid again for one (1) year. Additionally, the
Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on May 6, 2014, and voted to
recommend approval by a vote of 5-0-0 with the following conditions:
1) The Specific Use Permit is tied to the business owner, Mr. Alaa Al-Tufaila;
2) The Specific Use Permit is tied to the business name State Inspection and Tires
Shop;
3) The specific automotive services that are permitted to be performed include: tire
service, exhaust system service, light auto repair and maintenance, and state
inspections (no other general or heavy auto repair services are permitted);
4) All tires stored on site 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;
5) All repair of vehicles, including but not limited to: tire repair, mechanical repair and
maintenance operations will be conducted within the building;
6) Outdoor storage of vehicles or merchandise is not permitted within view of the public
right-of-way;
7) 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,
8) 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 Martin asked to hear from any proponents followed by opponents of the case. There
being none, Mayor Martin closed the public hearing at 7:27 p.m.
Council Member Stinneford asked Mr. Collins for clarification regarding the ability of the City
to revoke the Specific Use Permit.
Director of Planning and Economic Development Collins stated that the SUP may be
revoked if one or more of the conditions has not been met or has been violated, and
specified that previous violations were brought into compliance.
Council Member Stinneford motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No.
2031 for a request of a Specific Use Permit in the Oakwood Terrace Addition, Block 1, Lots
A41R and A42R, 407 W. Euless Boulevard for an Automotive Repair and Tire Shop in the
Texas Highway 10 Multi-Use District (TX-10), with the conditions presented and
recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Council Member Tompkins seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tern Eilenfeldt, Council Members Stinneford,
Tompkins, Price, Porterfield, and Bynum
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
Council Minutes Page 8 of 10 May 27, 2014
ITEM NO. 9. HELD PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 14-07-
SUP AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF
ORDINANCE NO. 2032
Mayor Martin opened the public hearing at 7:29 p.m.
Director of Planning and Economic Development Collins presented the item to the City
Council and advised that the applicant, Mr. Nicholas Padlo, representing All Paws Go to
Heaven, is requesting continuation of a Pet Crematory located at 2215 West Pipeline Road.
Mike Pizzelanti received SUP approval in August 2006 to begin operating a pet crematorium
known as All Paws Go to Heaven. The applicant intends to purchase the business from Mr.
Pizzelanti, continue to use the business name, and operate the crematorium under the same
conditions that have existed since the original SUP was approved. Additionally, the Planning
and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on May 6, 2014, and voted to recommend
approval by a vote of 5-0-0 with the following conditions:
1) Tied to the business owner, Nicholas Padlo;
2) Tied to the business name, All Paws Go to Heaven, LLC;
3) All activities shall be confined to the interior of the structure;
4) No specimens allowed to be on the premises longer than twenty-four (24) hours;
5) All animals awaiting cremation to be held in freezers;
6) An emergency secondary power source be provided;
7) No direct drop off of specimens;
8) The business owner shall report any violations or enforcement actions taken by any
state or federal agencies regarding the operation of the business; and,
9) The Specific Use Permit may revoked if one or more of the conditions imposed by
this permit has not been met or has been violated.
Nicholas Padlo, All Paws Go to Heaven, 2215 West Pipeline Road, Euless, Texas stated
that it was a pleasure to work with the City and looks forward to doing business in the City.
Mayor Martin asked to hear from any proponents followed by opponents of the case. There
being none, Mayor Martin closed the public hearing at 7:32 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tem Eilenfeldt motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No.
2032 for a request of a Specific Use Permit in the Kitty House Survey, Abstract No. 678,
Tract 1B3, 2215 West Pipeline Road for a Pet Crematory in Texas Highway 10 Multi-Use
District (TX-10), with the conditions presented and recommended by the Planning and
Zoning Commission.
Council Member Price seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tern Eilenfeldt, Council Members Stinneford,
Tompkins, Price, Porterfield, and Bynum
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
Council Minutes Page 9 of 10 May 27, 2014
ITEM NO. 10. APPROVED BOARD APPOINTMENT
Council Member Bynum motioned to appoint Mayor Pro Tem Linda Eilenfeldt and Council
Member Jeremy Tompkins to serve on the Crime Control and Prevention District Board to
terms expiring September 1, 2015.
Council Member Stinneford seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tem Eilenfeldt, Council Members Stinneford,
Tompkins, Price, Porterfield, and Bynum
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 11. APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Council Member Stinneford motioned to approve the City Council minutes of the regular
meeting of May 13, 2014, and the special called meeting of May 20, 2014.
Council Member Bynum seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tem Eilenfeldt, Council Members Stinneford,
Tompkins, Price, Porterfield, and Bynum
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 12. PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
ITEM NO. 13. REPORTS
City Manager
City Manager McKamie advised that Tarrant County has had no reports of positive human
cases of the West Nile Virus and testing on captured mosquitos showed no positive results
of mosquitos carrying the virus. Staff will continue to monitor the situation and determine the
necessity of implementing the mosquito abatement program this summer.
City Attorney
No report given.
Council Minutes Page 10 of 10 May 27, 2014
City Council
Mayor Martin announced several upcoming events including a performance by Vocal Trash
on Thursday, May 29, 2014, at 6:30 p.m. at the Leon Hogg Amphitheater, the dedication of
the Harold Samuels Finance Building which will be held on Saturday, May 31, 2014, at 10:30
a.m., and a Town Hall meeting to discuss the upcoming budget year will be held on
Thursday, June 12, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. She congratulated Mayor Pro Tem Eilenfeldt and
thanked her for her service. Additionally she thanked the Citizen's Police Academy Class
No 6 for the corsage they provided to her in honor of her election as Mayor.
ITEM NO. 14. ADJOURN
Mayor Martin adjourned the meeting at 7:37 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
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Linda Martin im :utter, T' C
Mayor Ci Secretary