HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-06-10 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
EULESS CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, June 10, 2014
A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Linda Martin at
4:02 p.m. on Tuesday, June 10, 2014, in the Precouncil Conference Room of City Hall, 201
North Ector Drive. Those present included Mayor Linda Martin, Mayor Pro Tem Linda
Eilenfeldt, Council Members Tim Stinneford, Jeremy Tompkins, Eddie Price, Glenn
Porterfield, and Perry Bynum.
During the Precouncil meeting:
Mayor Pro Tern Linda Eilenfeldt announced that she attended the Grapevine-
Colleyville Education Foundation 2014 Academic Recognition banquet on June 2,
2014.
Council Member Perry Bynum advised that he visited the Euless Family Life Center
(EFLC) Aquatic Center this past weekend, and stated that the attendance was high
and recognized the Aquatic Center staff for providing great service.
City Manager Gary McKamie advised that two air conditioner compressors are out of
service at the Mary Lib Saleh Euless Public Library, and the air conditioning will be
turned off for a 24 hour period during an upcoming weekend to make the necessary
repairs. Additionally, he advised that there is a water main break on Marlene Drive
and that repairs are expected to be completed by tomorrow.
Director of Public Works Hal Cranor introduced Trinity River Authority (TRA)
representative Bill Smith, Manager of Development.
Mr. Smith presented the TRA sanitary sewer rehabilitation update, which includes the
WF-R2, R3, 15, and X1A2 projects (Regular Agenda Item No. 8). He displayed an
exhibit of the Central Regional Wastewater System and an overall project map. He
presented an update related to the project construction, specific to using trenchless
methods of cured-in-place pipe and pipe bursting, and the typical equipment used for
each method. Additionally, he presented the project schedule, and exhibited
diagrams of the WF-10 and WF-13, and WF-6 and WF-14 West Fork relief
interceptors.
Assistant City Manager Chris Barker addressed the City Council regarding the
requalification of the Tarrant County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG),
Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grant
(ESG), which is required every three years. He stated that there are 29 cities that
participate in the program and that the City of Euless is an entitlement community. He
advised that a resolution and joint administrative agreement with Tarrant County will
be presented for consideration at the June 24, 2014, City Council meeting, authorizing
the City to participate in the program through Tarrant County for Fiscal Years 2015,
2016, and 2017.
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City Manager McKamie stated that entitlement communities are determined by the
population of the city, and is administered by the Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD).
Police Captain Gary Landers presented the code update related to residential and
commercial code issues, specific to junk vehicles.
Discussion took place regarding the process and timeline for handling discarded
vehicles.
Director of Planning and Economic Development Mike Collins provided an update
related to Ash Lane Apartments, 601 East Ash Lane, and stated that the apartments
were constructed approximately 18 years ago and that they continue to provide due
diligence to comply with the City's apartment inspection program. The current owner
is proposing a major rehabilitation project of the apartments utilizing Federal Tax
Credits. He advised that a resolution of no objection to the proposed application to
the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for 2014 Housing Tax
Credits will be presented for consideration at the June 24, 2014, City Council meeting.
Director of Planning and Economic Development Collins advised of a proposed
nursing center development (Meridian) to be located at North Industrial Boulevard and
Ash Lane. He presented illustrations of the proposed nursing center and stated that
the use is not permitted by right but would be allowed with an approved Specific Use
Permit.
Discussion ensued regarding the best use for the vacant piece of property. City staff
stated that they would have the developer provide additional information about their
company, which will be provided at a future precouncil meeting.
Finance Director Janina Jewell provided the financial update for the period ending
April 30, 2014, and advised that the car rental tax was up by 12 percent when
compared to the prior year for the same month, and up by 3.5 percent when
compared to the prior year to date.
Director of Public Works Hal Cranor presented the water update and stated that the
Tarrant Regional Water District (TRWD) storage capacity is up by .5 percent with the
recent rains. He added that the lake levels at Richland Chambers is at 73.8 percent
and Cedar Creek is at 84.5 percent, bringing the combined TRA storage capacity to
71 percent.
City Manager McKamie and Texas Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell-Shelton
provided an updated related to the Texas Star Golf Course renovations, and advised
that the golf course will be closed beginning June 16, 2014, to allow for improvements
and is scheduled to re-open on October 1, 2014.
City Secretary Kim Sutter addressed the City Council regarding vacancies on various
board and commissions, and advised that appointments will be presented for
consideration at the June 24, 2014, City Council meeting.
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City Manager McKamie reviewed the regular agenda.
CLOSED SESSION
The City Council convened into closed session at 5:55 p.m. for deliberation regarding the
following:
Deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property as authorized by
Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code related to:
• South Industrial Boulevard — Shadow Creek
Concerning personnel matters as authorized by Section 551.074 of the Texas
Government Code related to: related to:
• Planning and Zoning Commission, Euless Development Corporation, Tax
Increment Reinvestment Zone #3
• City Manager Mid-Year Evaluation
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 6:54 p.m.
COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF SCHEDULED ITEMS — COUNCIL CHAMBERS
The Euless City Council continued their meeting in the Council Chambers at 7:00 p.m. for
consideration of scheduled items.
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
City Manager Gary McKamie
Deputy City Manager Loretta Getchell
Assistant City Manager Chris Barker
City Attorney Wayne Olson
City Secretary Kim Sutter
Assistant to the City Secretary Holly Houston
Police Chief Mike Brown
Director of Planning and Economic Development Mike Collins
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
Texas Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell-Shelton
Information Services Administrator Scott Joyce
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Library Administrator Sherry Knight
Human Resources/Risk Administrator Carolyn Marshall
Administration Executive Secretary Diana Cole
Senior Planner Stephen Cook
Computer Support Specialist II Jake Dilliplane
Human Resources Generalist I Anniece McKanna
Deputy Court Clerk Jerrie Keller
Police Captain Gary Landers
Police Lieutenant Wayne Pavlik
Administration Administrative Secretary Danette Thorpe
VISITORS
Lissa Barker Penni Olatunde Elise Thorpe
Anna Barker Charlotte Pavlik Randy Thorpe
Vicente Carrasco Diane Porterfield Kenneth Tice
Darl Easton Jason Reyes Peggy Vandiver
Iris Elliott Rajeev Sarda Mavy Trigg Wright
Don Horton Barney Snitz
Don Martin Bose Thomas
Bode Olatunde Jake Thomasson
And others as noted in the visitor register.
INVOCATION
Police Chief Mike Brown gave the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Eddie Price led the pledge of allegiance.
ITEM NO. 1. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE PINS
City Manager McKamie introduced Assistant City Manager Chris Barker. Chris was
accompanied by his wife, Lissa, and daughter, Anna. Mayor Martin presented Chris with a
service pin commemorating his 15 years of service with the City.
Police Chief Mike Brown introduced Police Lieutenant Wayne Pavlik. Wayne was
accompanied by his wife, Charlotte, and members of the Police Department. Mayor Martin
presented Wayne with a service pin and clock commemorating his 25 years of service with
the City.
ITEM NO. 2. PRESENTATION OF SCHOLARSHIP RECOGNITION TO ELISE
THORPE
City Manager McKamie recognized Elise Thorpe with a scholarship awarded by an
anonymous donor to a City of Euless employee's child. He read Elise's application and
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informed her family that the donor wished to grant her double the amount in scholarship
funds than initially stated. Elise was accompanied by her parents, Danette and Randy.
CONSENT AGENDA (items 3 through 7)
Mayor Martin read each item into the record.
Council Member Stinneford motioned to approve the consent agenda items number 3
through 7.
Mayor Pro Tem Eilenfeldt 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. 3. AWARDED BID NO. 008-14
Awarded Bid No. 008-14 for the purchase of five (5) three-quarter ton pickups for various city
departments to Chastang Ford, Houston, Texas.
Deputy City Manager Loretta Getchell informed the City Council that the purchase is part of
the approved Fiscal Year 2014 budget and follows scheduled equipment replacement
cycles. She stated that bids were received from five companies and Chastang Ford
submitted the low bid of $93,730 which falls below budget estimates.
ITEM NO. 4. AWARDED BID NO. 011-14
Awarded Bid No. 011-14 for the annual contract for concrete repairs to TJ Concrete, 3325
Panola Avenue, Fort Worth, Texas.
Deputy City Manager Getchell stated that TJ Concrete was the sole bidder for concrete
repair work to include flat work, curb and gutter repairs, ADA ramps, driveways, and drive
approaches. The work will be done on an as needed basis.
ITEM NO. 5. APPROVED EXTENSION OF CONTRACT PER REQUEST FOR
PROPOSAL NO. 012-10
Approved extension of contract per Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 012-10 with Web-TPA
for Third Party Administration, Utilization Management, and Care Management related to the
City's health insurance plan.
Deputy City Manager Getchell stated that Web-TPA will use Aetna for Pre-Certification
services and the extension will cover the period of October 1, 2014, through September 30,
2016. The request includes an increase of approximately 2.8% which staff considers to be a
reasonable increase.
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ITEM NO. 6. APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 14-1435
Approved Resolution No. 14-1435, requesting financial assistance from the Texas Water
Development Board (TWDB) and authorizing the filing of an application for assistance.
Deputy City Manager Getchell stated that the TWDB has a program called the Drinking
Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Loan Program which provides low interest financing
to municipal water systems. The City has a planned Capital project for the replacement of
aging water meters which qualifies for this program.
ITEM NO. 7. APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Approved City Council minutes of the regular meeting of May 27, 2014.
REGULAR AGENDA
ITEM NO. 8. AUTHORIZED MAYOR TO EXECUTE INSTRUMENTS CREATING
TRINITY RIVER AUTHORITY (TRA) EASEMENTS
Mayor Martin informed the City Council that the TRA will construct permanent sanitary sewer
easements, a permanent meter station easement, and temporary construction easements to
improve water and sewer lines along Sulphur Branch. The TRA has submitted two separate
instruments for execution creating a total of 3,749 square feet of sanitary sewer easement,
55,969 square feet of temporary construction easement, and 2,381 square feet of permanent
meter station easement.
Council Member Porterfield motioned to authorize the Mayor to execute instruments creating
Trinity River Authority (TRA) easements.
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. 9. REQUEST BY BOSE THOMAS TO ADDRESS CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Martin stated that Bose Thomas made a request to address the City Council
regarding the construction of Dollar General at 1640 W. Euless Boulevard. Mr. Thomas has
asked that Kenneth Tice speak on his behalf.
City Attorney Wayne Olson advised that discussion by the City Council is limited to the topic
posted on the agenda in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act.
Kenneth Tice, 1811 Long Bow Trail, Euless, stated that he is the President of the Villas at
Texas Star Homeowners Association and outlined three points he wished to make. First, he
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expressed his disappointment that he and the other residents were not made aware of the
Planned Development earlier in the process. Second, Mr. Tice expressed concern at having
this type of establishment so close to the neighborhood and believes it may decrease home
values, increase vehicle and pedestrian traffic, and increase crime in and around the
neighborhood. Finally, he asked for the opportunity to protect the neighborhood, home
values, families, and safety by allowing the Homeowners Association to implement
measures to separate the residential community from the commercial property where the
Dollar General will be located. He expressed appreciation to Director of Planning and
Economic Development Collins and Senior Planner Stephen Cook for meeting with
homeowners to discuss their concerns.
Mayor Martin stated that staff is currently working to address homeowner concerns and the
City Council will give careful consideration to what has been presented.
Vicente Carrasco, 1812 Double Barrel, Euless, agreed with the areas of concern Mr. Tice
presented and acknowledged that a tree wall or a permanent gate would be beneficial in
helping to eliminate pedestrian traffic.
Bose Thomas, 1806 Double Barrel Drive, Euless, asked the City Council to consider the
installation of a gate or similar separation to protect the homeowners and property values.
Mayor Martin thanked Mr. Tice, Mr. Carrasco, and Mr. Thomas for attending.
ITEM NO. 10. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Darl Easton, 1005 Fayette Drive, Euless, stated that he recently spoke with a resident
regarding a sidewalk issue in the City. He utilized Access Euless to report the issue and
repairs were made within one week. He expressed his appreciation to the City for prompt
service each time he has reported issues through Access Euless. Mr. Easton also thanked
the City for the increased transparency regarding City Council presentations and asked that
audio of the Precouncil session also be provided.
Mr. Carrasco stated that the garbage collection trucks are leaving piles of trash on the
roadway and expressed his disappointment in the company. He also thanked Director of
Planning and Economic Development Collins and Senior Planner Cook for meeting with their
community.
ITEM NO. 11. REPORTS
City Manager
City Manager McKamie stated that issues regarding the trash have been reported to Allied
Waste today. He also asked that residents familiarize themselves with Access Euless and
continue to report any issues to the City, including utilizing Access Euless so that staff may
address the issues.
City Attorney
No report given.
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City Council
Mayor Martin announced that a Town Hall meeting to discuss the upcoming budget will be
held Thursday, June 12, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. Additionally, she advised that the Euless
Heritage Museum will be open Saturday, June 14, 2014, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., and a
Father's Day Brunch will be held at Raven's Grille on Sunday, June 15, 2014.
City Attorney Olson advised that the City Council will recess into closed session and will
return to formally adjourn the meeting.
The City Council reconvened into closed session at 7:45 p.m. for deliberation regarding
previously stated items and recessed closed session at 8:44 p.m.
ITEM NO. 12. ADJOURN
Mayor Martin adjourned the meeting at 8:46 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
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