HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-10-28 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
EULESS CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, October 28, 2014
A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Linda Martin at 4:00
p.m. on Tuesday, October 28, 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 Jeremy Tompkins, Eddie Price, and Perry Bynum. Council
Member Tim Stinneford arrived at 4:30 p.m.
During the Precouncil meeting:
• Mayor Pro Tern Linda Eilenfeldt announced that she attended the Stan the Man's Chili
Challenge, hosted by the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Chamber of Commerce, on October 23,
2014. Additionally, she announced that 6Stones is donating seven pallets of candy to
the City for the Halloween Trunk or Treat Celebration on October 31, 2014.
Council Member Jeremy Tompkins announced that he attended the Northeast Tarrant
Lions Club Boots and Bling fundraiser event on October 16, 2014, and stated that they
had a successful silent auction.
• City Manager Gary McKamie provided the following updates:
• 6Stones Night of Wonder challenge;
• Temporary relocation of Human Resources and Water Utility Billing due to water
damage;
• City-wide preventive spraying for mosquitos, November 8 through 10, 2014; and
• Municipal Court Judge evaluation.
City Manager McKamie introduced Mary Jean Moloney, Manager of Public Affairs,
Atmos Energy, and announced that she will be retiring after 40 years of service.
Mrs. Moloney stated that it has been an honor and pleasure working with the City
Council and staff over the past several years, and introduced her successor Kelly
Pacleb. Mrs. Pacleb provided her career background prior to joining Atmos Energy.
Mayor Martin wished Mrs. Moloney success in her retirement and welcomed Mrs.
Pacleb.
City Manager McKamie addressed the City Council regarding the dedication of the road
behind the Fire Administration building in memory of Michael Williamson. He stated
that the proposed resolution will be presented for consideration at the November 11,
2014, City Council meeting.
Discussion took place regarding future dedications and posting an explanation of each
dedication on the City website.
• Deputy City Manager Loretta Getchell provided an update regarding the proposed
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan and provided a copy to the City
Council. Additionally, she stated that a public hearing will be held at the November 25,
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2014, City Council meeting to receive public input regarding the proposed plan, and will
be presented for consideration at the December 9, 2014, City Council meeting.
Discussion ensued regarding future planning to ensure that fire hydrants do not obstruct
sidewalks.
Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald provided an update related
to the Parks at Texas Star Walk of Champions Committee. He discussed the
composition of the committee, selection criteria for inductees, and advised of the four
current inductees. Additionally, he stated that names would be provided to the City
Council for consideration to fill the vacancy of the citizen member.
Council Member Perry Bynum volunteered to serve as the council member on the
committee.
Director of Parks and Community Services McDonald presented on update regarding
the proposed changes to the recreational fees at the Euless Family Life Center, Senior
Center, Aquatic Park, and Natatorium.
Director of Planning and Economic Development Mike Collins presented the residential
and commercial development update.
City Manager McKamie provided an update regarding the Lighthouse Motor Inn located
at 509 West Euless Boulevard.
Director of Public Works Hal Cranor provided the water update and stated that the
Tarrant Regional Water District (TRWD) storage capacity is down by approximately one
(1) percent when compared to the same month from the prior year.
Finance Director Janina Jewell presented the financial update for the period ending
September 30, 2014, and advised that sales tax collections were up by 14.29 percent
and that car rental tax was down by two (2) percent when compared to the prior year.
City Manager McKamie reviewed the regular agenda.
Director of Public Works Cranor presented the capital projects update, including Cullum
Drive, Rio Grande Boulevard, Brazos Boulevard, and Dave & Buster's water and sewer
installation.
CLOSED SESSION
The City Council convened into closed session at 5:37 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:
Vine Street
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Concerning personnel matters as authorized by Section 551 .074 of the Texas
Government Code related to:
• Planning and Zoning Commission
• Zoning Board of Adjustment
• Civil Service Commission
Concerning economic development as authorized by Section 551.087 of the Texas
Government Code related to:
• Discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the
City has received from business prospects that the City seeks to have locate,
stay, or expand in the City and with which the City is conducting economic
development negotiations; deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive
to a business prospect.
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
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
Finance Director Janina Jewell
Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald
Fire Chief Wes Rhodes
Marketing/Communications Manager Betsy Deck
Texas Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell-Shelton
Information Services Administrator Scott Joyce
Library Administrator Sherry Knight
Fleet and Facility Administrator Kyle McAdams
Senior Planner Stephen Cook
Computer Support Specialist II Jake Dilliplane
Deputy Court Clerk Jerrie Keller
Police Captain Gary Landers
Parks and Community Services Administrative Secretary I Jordan Peterson
Parks and Community Services Volunteer Coordinator Jerry Poteet
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VISITORS
Fahed Abdelaty Steve Doty Jason Reyes
David Aughinbaugh Ronald Dunckel Jeff Robertson
Vince Basset Darl Easton Faye Stinneford
Sherri Browning Jeff Keller Jake Thomasson
Lisa Bynum Kris McCuller Peggy Vandiver
Shirley Daily John Monroe Harry Zimmer
Loretta Doty Irma Reyes
And others as noted in the visitor register.
INVOCATION
Council Member Perry Bynum gave the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Cub Scout Pack #546 and Den Leader Kris McCuller led the pledge of allegiance.
ITEM NO. 1. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH FOR NOVEMBER
Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald introduced Parks and Community
Services Administrative Secretary I Jordan Peterson. Jordan was accompanied by her friend,
Brian, and Volunteer Coordinator Jerry Poteet.
Mayor Martin presented Jordan with a plaque and certificate commemorating her selection as
employee of the month for November 2014.
ITEM NO. 2. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION
Mayor Pro Tern Eilenfeldt read the proclamation into the record, proclaiming the month of
November 2014 as American Diabetes Month.
CONSENT AGENDA (items 3 through 8)
Mayor Martin read each item into the record.
Council Member Stinneford motioned to approve the consent agenda items number 3 through
8.
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.
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ITEM NO. 3. AUTHORIZED CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT
EXTENSION
Authorized the City Manager to execute a contract extension with Office Depot for an
additional one year period for the purchase of office supplies through the National
Intergovernmental Purchasing Alliance (National IPA).
Deputy City Manager Getchell stated that this is a unit price contract and actual expenditures
will be determined by actual quantities ordered.
ITEM NO. 4. RENEWED BID NO. 005-12
Approved Renewal of Bid No. 005-12 for professional employee leasing services at Texas
Star Golf Course, Conference Centre and Raven's Grille to Employer Flexible, 7102 N. Sam
Houston Pkwy., W., Suite 200, Houston, Texas, assignee for the Bowles Group d/b/a
Workforce, 2501 Parkview Drive, Suite 225, Fort Worth, Texas.
Deputy City Manager Getchell informed the City Council that this is the final renewal option
available for this bid. Additionally, in accordance with the terms of the contract, the Bowles
Group d/b/a Workforce has requested to assign the contract to Employer Flexible under the
same terms and conditions. Employer Flexible has indicated their interest in assuming the
contract for the remaining term and staff recommends approval of the contract extension to
Employer Flexible.
ITEM NO. 5. AWARDED BID NO. 014-14
Awarded Bid No. 014-14 for annual contract for janitorial services to United Building
Maintenance (UBM) Enterprise, Inc., 11102 Ables Lane, Dallas, Texas.
Deputy City Manager Getchell explained that bids were received from 12 companies and UBM
Enterprise, Inc. represents the best value for the city with an estimated annual cost of
$104,085.48. The contract will have an initial term of one (1) year with an option to renew for
three (3) additional one (1) year terms.
ITEM NO. 6. APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 14-1446
Approved Resolution No. 14-1446, amending a previously authorized request for financial
assistance from the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB).
Deputy City Manager Getchell stated that an application seeking financial assistance in an
amount not to exceed $2,750,000 to provide for the costs of constructing Phase 2 of the Bear
Creek Reclaimed Water System Expansion was received and reviewed by the TWDB. Upon
review, the TWDB issued a Funding Determination Letter increasing the available amount of
financial assistance by $5,300, from $2,750,000 to $2,755,300. Additionally, the Funding
Determination Letter also announced that $375,300 of the total project financial assistance
was eligible for an additional subsidy in the form of loan forgiveness.
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ITEM NO. 7. APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 14-1447
Approved Resolution No. 14-1447, amending the guidelines and criteria of the tax abatement
policy to include corporate headquarters facilities as eligible facilities for consideration of tax
abatements and to provide a definition and economic qualifications for such facilities.
ITEM NO. 8. APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Approved City Council minutes of the regular meeting of October 14, 2014.
REGULAR AGENDA
ITEM NO. 9. APPROVED SITE PLAN NO. 14-12-SP
Director of Planning and Economic Development Mike Collins presented the item to the City
Council and stated that the applicant, Lennar Homes, is seeking to construct a single family
development to be located southeast of Bear Creek Parkway and Harwood Road, within the
Riverwalk Planned Development. He discussed details of the development which include a
gated entry, 4 open space areas, and landscape elements and screening. Additionally, the
Planning and Zoning Commission considered this Site Plan at their October 7, 2014, regular
meeting and recommended approval by a vote of 6-0-0.
David Aughinbaugh, 1707 Market Place Blvd, Irving, Texas, thanked the City Council for their
consideration of the site plan and stated that the Estates at Bear Creek will be Lennar Homes'
signature neighborhood in the area with higher quality perimeter improvements, intense
landscaping, and greater interior finish out.
Mayor Pro Tem Eilenfeldt inquired about the average home price.
Mr. Aughinbaugh stated that the average price point will be above $400,000.
Council Member Tompkins inquired about the number of available styles of homes.
Mr. Aughinbaugh stated that there will be 3 to 5 different floor plans with different elevation
options for each. The Planned Development has a strict monotony requirement.
Council Member Bynum motioned to approve Site Plan No. 14-12-SP for Single Family
Residential Development proposed to be located on 30.446 acres of the Bradford Adam
Survey, Abstract No. 152, Tracts 1A7, 1 and 1B to be platted as The Estates at Bear Creek,
Block M, Lots 1-18, A; Block N, Lots 1-44, A, B, and C; Block 0, Lots 1-34; Block P, Lots 1-
16; and Block Q, Lot A located southeast of the intersection of Bear Creek Parkway and
Harwood Road.
Mayor Pro Tern Eilenfeldt seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tern Eilenfeldt, Council Members Stinneford,
Tompkins, Price, and Bynum
Nays: None
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Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 10. APPROVED SITE PLAN NO. 14-13-SP
Director of Planning and Economic Development Collins presented the item to the City Council
and stated that the applicant, Kroger Texas, is seeking to increase the square footage of their
existing location at 1060 North Main Street, by expanding the store to the south. This new
investment would involve the demolition of the in-line retail to the south of the grocery store,
landscape islands, and reconfiguration of the parking lot. The added amount of area to Kroger
would be 27,078 square feet for a total of 74,309 square feet. Additionally, the Planning and
Zoning Commission considered this Site Plan at their October 7, 2014, regular meeting and
recommended approval by a vote of 6-0-0.
Christina Conrad, representing Kroger Texas, was available for any questions.
Council Member Tompkins stated that he appreciates the investment Kroger is making in the
community.
Council Member Tompkins motioned to approve Site Plan No. 14-13-SP for Commercial
Development proposed to be located on Harwood Crossing Subdivision, Block 1, Portion of
Lots 1 and 2 and all of Lot 3, 1060 North Main Street.
Mayor Pro Tern Eilenfeldt seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tern Eilenfeldt, Council Members Stinneford,
Tompkins, Price, and Bynum
Nays: None
ITEM NO. 11. HELD PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 14-12-SUP
1 AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO.
2047
Mayor Martin opened the public hearing at 7:22 p.m.
Director of Planning and Economic Development Collins presented the item to the City Council
and stated that the applicant, John Monroe representing Korean Taekwondo Institute, dba
Kickin' Kids, is seeking to lease 6,000 square of space to locate his taekwondo studio. Classes
would be held between 3 p.m. and 9 p.m. Additionally, the Planning and Zoning Commission
held a public hearing on October 7, 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, Mr. John Monroe;
2) Tied to the business name: Korean Taekwondo Institute, dba Kickin' Kids;
3) 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,
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.
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John Monroe 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.
Council Member Stinneford motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No.
2047 for a request for a Specific Use Permit on Dorris Addition, Block 1, Lot 1, 501 North Main
Street, Suite 121 for a Sports Studio in the Neighborhood Business District (C-1) 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, and Bynum
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 12. APPROVED BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS
Mayor Martin read each name into the record.
Council Member Stinneford motioned to approve the following appointments to the various
boards and commissions:
BOARD/COMMISSION NAME PLACE TERM EXPIRES
CIVIL SERVICE Carla Shields 1 12/31/2017
COMMISSION
HISTORICAL Mary Lib Saleh
PRESERVATION Corey Stack
COMMITTEE Donna Moore
INDUSTRIAL Eddie Price 1 12/31/2016
DEVELOPMENT Tim Stinneford 3 12/31/2016
AUTHORITY Jeremy Tompkins 4 12/31/2016
Perry Bynum 5 12/31/2016
Linda Eilenfeldt 6 12/31/2016
Linda Martin 7 12/31/2016
LIBRARY BOARD Marcia Brown 2 12/31/2016
Christopher McAllister 4 12/31/2016
Barney Snitz 5 12/31/2016
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Carol Kveck Alternate 1 12/31/2016
Jim Hamilton Alternate 2 12/31/2016
PARKS & LEISURE Eric Owens 1 12/31/2016
SERVICES BOARD Steve Doty 4 12/31/2016
Roger Sickler 5 12/31/2016
Jason Reyes Alternate 1 12/31/2016
Salman Bhojani Alternate 2 12/31/2016
PLANNING & ZONING Richard McNeese 4 12/31/2016
COMMISSION Ronald Dunckel 5 12/31/2016
Steve Ellis 6 12/31/2016
David Brown 7 12/31/2016
ZONING BOARD OF Harry Zimmer 3 12/31/2016
ADJUSTMENT & Ruby Anne Crites 4 12/31/2016
HOUSING BOARD Charles Cinquemani 5 12/31/2016
Paul Kuhar Alternate 1 12/31/2015
TEEN COURT Priscilla Cauley 1 12/31/2016
ADVISORY BOARD Amy Powell Alternate 1 12/31/2015
CITY HEALTH Robert Tafel, M.D. 12/31/2016
AUTHORITY
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. 13. PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
ITEM NO. 14. REPORTS
City Manager
No report given.
Council Minutes Page 10 of 10 October 28. 2014
No report given.
City Attorney
No report given.
City Council
Mayor Pro Tern Eilenfeldt announced that the Halloween Trunk or Treat Celebration will be
held at the Euless Family Life Center on Friday, October 31, 2014, from 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Mayor Martin announced two upcoming events, both of which will be held on Saturday,
November 8, 2014:
• Heritage Park tour, 1:00-5:00 p.m.;
• Euless Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association Seventh Annual barbeque
dinner, 6:00-10:00 p.m., Euless Family Life Center
Additionally, she announced that a Special Election will be held on Tuesday, December 9,
2014, to fill the unexpired term for Council, Place 5 and introduced candidates Darl Easton
and Harry Zimmer in the audience. David Brown was announced but was not in attendance.
City Secretary Kim Sutter announced that early voting is currently underway for the
November 4, 2014, General Election for federal, state, and county offices at the Mary Lib
Saleh Euless Public Library through Friday, October 31, 2014. The polls will be open from
7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Early voting for the City of Euless Special Election to fill the
unexpired term for Council, Place 5 will be as follows:
November 24 -26 Monday —Wednesday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
November 27 - 30 Thursday — Sunday CLOSED
December 1 — 3 Monday —Wednesday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
December 4 — 5 Thursday — Friday 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
ITEM NO. 15. ADJOURN
Mayor Martin adjourned the meeting at 7:37 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
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Linda Martin, Mayor irry utter, RMC, City Secretary