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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-09-09 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, September 9, 2014 A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Linda Martin at 4:02 p.m. on Tuesday, September 9, 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, and Perry Bynum. During the Precouncil meeting: Mayor Pro Tem Linda Eilenfeldt advised that she and several council members attended the ribbon cutting and open house of the Viridian Elementary School on September 6, 2014, and stated that it is a beautiful facility. Council Member Jeremy Tompkins announced that he attended the Bone Doggie Concert, hosted by the City of Euless and part of the Masterworks Concert Series, on September 8, 2014, and stated that he really enjoyed the concert. City Manager Gary McKamie announced the following: • Euless Library Foundation (ELF) Fall Book Sale, September 12 through 14, 2014; • ELF Annual meeting and an evening with the Artist Lisa McNamara, September 25, 2014, 7 p.m.; and, • 6Stones Sporting Clay Shooting fundraiser, September 19, 2014, 8 a.m. Police Chief Mike Brown presented the quarterly Police Department update for the quarter ending August 31, 2014, and reported on the average response times for priority one, two, three, and four calls, and for all call types, as well as statistics related to crimes against persons, and property crimes. He reported on officers combined patrol time statistics and the addition of police personnel. Code Compliance Inspector James Patterson presented the code update related to the apartment inspection program and the food handler card process. He explained who is required to have a food handler card, how to receive one, and what is taught in the class. Discussion ensued regarding the possibility of posting restaurant health inspection results on the City website. City Secretary Kim Sutter provided an update related to the upcoming Board and Commission Appointment process, and advised that the submission deadline for applications is September 19, 2014, and interviews will be scheduled for October 13, 2014. Discussion took place regarding which boards and commissions to include in the interview process. Council Minutes Page 2 of 10 September 9, 2014 Director of Planning and Economic Development Mike Collins presented the residential update for the proposed Hearthstone and Griffith Parc developments, and advised that the proposed developments will be presented for consideration at the September 23, 2014, City Council meeting. At the request of Council Member Tompkins, City Attorney Wayne Olson outlined the zoning notification process. City Manager McKamie advised that staff will explore options to address notification to adjacent property owners of residential zoning cases. Texas Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell-Shelton provided an update related to the Texas Star Golf Course renovations, including marketing avenues and upcoming events related to the re-opening of the golf course on October 1, 2014. City Manager McKamie reviewed the regular agenda. Finance Director Janina Jewell advised of an upcoming bond refunding opportunity. CLOSED SESSION The City Council convened into closed session at 6:30 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: • Council Vacancy 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 Concerning personnel matters as authorized by Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code related to: • Planning and Zoning Commission The City Council recessed closed session at 6:47 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 Council Minutes Page 3 of 10 September 9, 2014 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 Finance Director Janina Jewell Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald Fire Chief Wes Rhodes 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 Human Resources/Risk Administrator Carolyn Marshall Fleet and Facility Administrator Kyle McAdams Assistant Fire Chief Jeff Morris Fire Marshal Paul Smith Assistant Director of Finance Jackie Theriot Texas Star Golf Course Kitchen Manager/Chef John Aritua Computer Support Specialist II Brett Bennett Parks Superintendent Terry Boaz Texas Star Conference Centre Manager Magen Brown Senior Computer Developer Tommy Christopherson Softball World Leadman Larry Cook Senior Planner Stephen Cook Planning and Economic Development Administrative Secretary Alicia Davenport Parks and Community Services Foreman Dan Dearborn Parks and Community Services Special Projects Coordinator Ofa "Mary" Faiva-Siale Police Office Technician Amber Fanning Fleet and Facility Services Tech III Jason Farris Recreation and Aquatics Facility Tech I Brandon Foley Fire Inspector III Vernon Gilmore Recreation Manager Suzanne Hendrickson Firefighter II Ashley Howard Deputy Court Clerk Jerrie Keller Police Captain Gary Landers Parks Office Technician Lloyd Marlowe Human Resources Generalist I Anniece McKanna Police Records Clerk Jolie McManus Fire Captain Jason Moon Police Lieutenant Wayne Pavlik Parks and Community Services Administrative Secretary Jordan Peterson Parks and Community Services Volunteer Coordinator Jerry Poteet Fire Inspector II Ken Rawlinson Fire Battalion Chief Darrell Rutledge Firefighter II Josh Schnitzius Police Lieutenant Eric Starnes Firefighter II Brad Walton Council Minutes Page 4 of 10 September 9. 2014 VISITORS Kathy Ames Dudley Fanning Josh Schnitzius Elizabeth Aritua Rosie Farris Kris Schnitzius Rochelle Aritua Bobby Gee Barney Snitz Sofia Aritua Cindy Gilmore Faye Stinneford Lisa Bynum James Hartman, Jr Jake Thomasson Annie Davenport Kate Lyon Lori Tompkins Aubrey Davenport Kathy Marlowe Javier Torres Dyson Davenport Lloyd Marlowe Blane Toth Michael Davenport Don Martin Peggy Vandiver Dan Dearborn Denise McDonald Helen Voss Shawn DePuerte Katelyn McDonald Kristi Wynne Victoria Dorch Ray McDonald Harry Zimmer Iris Elliott April Payne Brendon Fanning Karen Rodriguez-Rivera And others as noted in the visitor register. INVOCATION Mayor Linda Martin gave the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member Tim Stinneford led the pledge of allegiance. ITEM NO. 1. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE PINS Fleet and Facility Administrator Kyle McAdams introduced Fleet and Facility Services Tech III Jason Farris. Jason was accompanied by his wife, Rosie. Council Member Price presented Jason with a service pin commemorating his 10 years of service with the City. Fire Chief Wes Rhodes introduced Fire Inspector III Vernon Gilmore. Vernon was accompanied by his wife, Cindy, and members of the Fire Department. Council Member Bynum presented Vernon with a service pin commemorating his 10 years of service with the City. Texas Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell-Shelton introduced Texas Star Golf Course Kitchen Manager/Chef John Aritua. John was accompanied by his wife, Rochelle, daughters, Sofia and Elizabeth, and members of the Texas Star Golf Course. Council Member Stinneford presented John with a service pin commemorating his 15 years of service with the City. Police Chief Mike Brown introduced Police Office Technician Amber Fanning. Amber was accompanied by her husband, Dudley, son, Brendon, and members of the Police Department. Mayor Pro Tem Eilenfeldt presented Amber with a service pin commemorating her 15 years of service with the City. Council Minutes Page 5 of 10 September 9, 2014 City Manager McKamie introduced Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald. Ray was accompanied by his wife. Denise, daughter, Katelyn, son, Ray, and members of the Parks and Community Services Department. Council Member Tompkins presented Ray with a service pin commemorating his 20 years of service with the City. CONSENT AGENDA (items 2 through 5) Mayor Martin read each item into the record. Council Member Stinneford motioned to approve the consent agenda items number 2 through 5. Council Member Tompkins seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tem Eilenfeldt, Council Members Stinneford, Tompkins, Price, and Bynum Nays: None Mayor Martin declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 2. AUTHORIZED CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT Authorized the City Manager to negotiate and execute a Professional Service Agreement with Dean International, Inc., 8080 Park Lane #600, Dallas, Texas, to provide professional consulting services. Deputy City Manager Getchell advised that the agreement will provide transportation consulting services primarily to assist the City in protecting the interests of Euless citizens related to the Highway 183 expansion from FM 157 to Dallas. ITEM NO. 3. AUTHORIZED CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE A CONTRACT Authorized the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with Swagit Productions, LLC, Plano, Texas, for the purchase of audio-visual equipment and related video production services and archiving. Deputy City Manager Getchell stated that Swagit Productions, LLC is a sole source vendor who will design and install a system for the City Council Chambers allowing staff to remotely capture meetings for either live or future broadcast. ITEM NO. 4. AWARDED RFP NO. 013-14 Awarded RFP No. 013-14 for Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) upgrade to RLC Controls, Inc., 8115 Hicks Hollow, McKinney, Texas. Council Minutes Page 6 of 10 September 9, 2014 Deputy City Manager Getchell explained that the system will allow the remote operation and monitoring of the City water and reclaimed water systems as well as include a chlorine monitoring system. ITEM NO. 5. APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Approved City Council minutes of the regular meeting of August 26, 2014, and the special called meeting of September 2, 2014. REGULAR AGENDA ITEM NO. 6. AUTHORIZED MAYOR TO EXECUTE INSTRUMENTS CREATING TRINITY RIVER AUTHORITY (TRA) EASEMENT Mayor Martin informed the City Council that the easements will include an Amended Easement and Right-of-Way, Permanent Meter Station Easement, and Temporary Construction Easement. Council Member Bynum motioned to authorize the Mayor to execute instruments creating Trinity River Authority (TRA) easements. Mayor Pro Tem Eilenfeldt seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tern Eilenfeldt, Council Members Stinneford, Tompkins, Price, and Bynum Nays: None Mayor Martin declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 7. HELD PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 14-10- SUP AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2033 Mayor Martin opened the public hearing at 7:22 p.m. Director of Planning and Economic Development Mike Collins presented the item to the City Council and stated that the applicant, Chic Tails Pet Boutique and Spa owner Karen Rodriguez-Rivera, is requesting a renewal of a Specific Use Permit for a pet grooming salon at 801 E. Mid-Cities Boulevard, Suite 600. He provided details of business operating days and hours and services provided. Additionally, the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on August 19, 2014, and recommended approval of the Specific Use Permit by a 6-0-0 vote with the following conditions: 1) Tied to the business owner, Ms. Karen Rodriguez-Rivera; 2) Tied to the business name, Chic Tails Pet Boutique and Spa; 3) No animals may be kenneled overnight within the facility; and, 4) 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. Council Minutes Page 7 of 10 September 9, 2014 Karen Rodriguez-Rivera, owner and applicant, was present to address any questions. Mayor Martin asked to hear from any proponents followed by opponents wishing to speak regarding the case. Seeing none, the public hearing was closed at 7:24 p.m. Mayor Martin and Mayor Pro Tem Eilenfeldt both expressed their happiness in seeing the business performing well and wished Ms. Rodriguez-Rivera luck in her future endeavors. Council Member Tompkins motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No. 2033 for a request for a Specific Use Permit in the Villages of Bear Creek Addition, Block 2, Lot 8, 801 East Mid-Cities Boulevard, Suite 600 for Pet Grooming Use in the Community Business District (C-2) with the conditions presented and recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Council Member Stinneford seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tern Eilenfeldt, Council Members Stinneford, Tompkins, Price, and Bynum Nays: None Mayor Martin declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 8. HELD PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 14-08- SUP AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2034 Mayor Martin opened the public hearing at 7:25 p.m. Director of Planning and Economic Development Mike Collins presented the item to the City Council and stated that in 2013, James Hartman, Sr. was issued a Specific Use Permit to allow an auto repair shop at 230 Vine Street under the name JR's Euless Transmission. Mr. Hartman, Sr. has since passed away and his son, applicant James Hartman, Jr., is the new owner and is seeking a Specific Use Permit to operate the business in the same manner and under the same conditions as the previous Specific Use Permit. Additionally, the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on August 19, 2014, and recommended approval of the Specific Use Permit by a 6-0-0 vote with the following conditions: 1) The Specific Use Permit is tied to the Business Owner: James Hartman, Jr.; 2) The Specific Use Permit is tied to the Business Name: JR's Euless Transmission; 3) All repairs of vehicles, including but not limited to: mechanical repair and maintenance operations will be conducted within the building. No work will be conducted exterior to the building; 4) Outdoor storage of vehicles or exterior display of merchandise is not permitted within view of the public right-of-way; 5) The services allowed at this facility are as follows: Brake Replacement, Timing Belt Replacement, Water Pump Replacement, Power Steering Pump Replacement, Belts and Hoses Replacement, Fuel Pump Replacement, Council Minutes Page 8 of 10 September 9, 2014 Transmission Rebuild, Strut Replacement, Shock Replacement, Distributor Replacement, Tune Ups, Front and Rear Suspension Repair, Axle Replacement, Rack & Pinion Replacement, Air Conditioning Service, Heater Core Replacement, Instrument Cluster Replacement, Window Motor and Regulator Repair, Transmission Control Module Repair, Engine Control Module Repair, Differential Service, Head Gasket Replacement, Intake Gaskets, 0/2 Sensor Replacement, Fuel Filter Service, Oil Changes, Transmission Service, and Computerized Diagnostics. Auto services not listed here are thereby prohibited; 6) 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, 7) 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. James Hartman, Jr., owner and applicant, was present to address any questions. Mayor Martin asked to hear from any proponents followed by opponents wishing to speak regarding the case. Seeing none, the public hearing was closed at 7:27 p.m. Mayor Pro Tern Eilenfeldt thanked Mr. Hartman, Jr. for carrying on his family's business. Council Member Bynum motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No. 2034 for a request for a Specific Use Permit in the Oakwood Terrace Addition, Block 1, Lot A43R, 230 Vine Street for an Automotive Repair Shop in the Texas Highway 10 Multi-Use District (TX-10) with the conditions presented and recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mayor Pro Tern Eilenfeldt seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tern Eilenfeldt, Council Members Stinneford, Tompkins, Price, and Bynum Nays: None Mayor Martin declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 9. APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2038 Mayor Pro Tern Eilenfeldt motioned that the property tax rate be increased by the adoption of a tax rate of $0.4675, which is effectively a 3.50 percent increase in the tax rate, by adoption of Ordinance No. 2038. Council Member Price seconded the motion. Council Member Stinneford stated, for the record, that while the motion as read conforms to state law, it appears that the tax rate was increased when in fact, it was lowered. The tax rate for fiscal year 2013-14 was $0.47 and the tax rate for fiscal year 2014-15 is $0.4675. Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tern Eilenfeldt, Council Members Stinneford, Tompkins, Price, and Bynum Council Minutes Page 9 of 10 September 9, 2014 Nays: None Mayor Martin declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 10. APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2039 Council Member Bynum motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No. 2039, adopting the Tax Roll for 2014. Council Member Stinneford seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tern Eilenfeldt, Council Members Stinneford, Tompkins, Price, and Bynum Nays: None Mayor Martin declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 11. ACCEPTED RESIGNATION OF MEMBER OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Mayor Martin stated that Planning and Zoning Commission member Troy Mennis has had to resign his position due to increased work commitments. Council Member Tompkins thanked Mr. Mennis for his service to the City. Mayor Pro Tern Eilenfeldt motioned to accept the resignation of Troy Mennis, Place 6, of the Planning and Zoning Commission effective immediately. Council Member Tompkins seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tern Eilenfeldt, Council Members Stinneford, Tompkins, Price, 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 No report given. Council Minutes Page 10 of 10 September 9. 2014 City Attorney No report given. City Council Council Member Stinneford stated that applications are currently being accepted to serve on the City's boards and commissions and is a great way to serve the City. Mayor Pro Tem Eilenfeldt added to Council Member Stinneford's comments stating that applications are due by Friday, September 19, 2014. Mayor Martin announced several upcoming events: • September 11 Memorial Service, 9:00 a.m. Thursday, September 11, 2014, Fire Administration Building; • Euless Library Foundation Book Sale, September 12-14, 2014; • Heritage Park tour, 1:00-5:00 p.m. Saturday, September 13, 2014; • "Music Under the Stars" concert, 7:00 p.m. Saturday, September 13, 2014, Texas Star Outdoor Pavilion featuring Graceland Ninjaz and Fruitcake Superbeing; • Water University discussing composting, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 16, 2014, Simmons Center; • Annual Junior Angler Fishing, 9:00 a.m.-noon Saturday, September 20, 2014, Wilshire Park; • Trinity High School Girls Awareness Program (GAP) Pet Fair, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 20, 2014 ITEM NO. 14. ADJOURN Mayor Martin adjourned the meeting at 7:34 p.m. APPROVED: ATTEST: Linda artin, Mayor im •utter, T MC, City Secretary