HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-05-12 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
EULESS CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, May 12, 2015
A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Linda Martin at
4:01 p.m. on Tuesday, May 12, 2015, in the Precouncil Conference Room of City Hall, 201
North Ector Drive. Those present included Mayor Linda Martin, Mayor Pro Tern Linda
Eilenfeldt, Council Members Tim Stinneford, Harry Zimmer, and Perry Bynum. Council
Member Eddie Price arrived at 4:02 p.m. Council Member Jeremy Tompkins was not
present due to a scheduled absence.
During the Precouncil meeting:
• City Secretary Kim Sutter advised that canvassing of the Saturday, May 9, 2015
General Election results will take place Tuesday, May 19, 2015, and expressed her
appreciation to Mr. Darl Easton for serving as the Election Judge.
• City Manager Loretta Getchell advised that staff is looking forward to continuing to
work with Council Member Zimmer and Council Member Bynum over the next three
years. Additionally, she mentioned the 6Stones Run for Hope event that will be held
on Saturday, May 16, 2015, at Pennington Field in Bedford and stated that several
employees will be participating.
r Mayor Pro Tern Linda Eilenfeldt thanked the Police and Fire Departments for their
cooperation and assistance for the Run for Hope event.
Assistant City Manager Chris Barker introduced Jeri Harwell, Municipal Services
Manager, Allied Waste Services (AWS) of Fort Worth, LLC.
Ms. Harwell presented the AWS annual report and reviewed the contractual services
provided to the City. She presented statistical information related to residential,
commercial, and industrial tonnage and mentioned free services offered to the City
including curbside Christmas tree collections and landfill access.
Discussion ensued regarding AWS's response during the ice storms in February and
March and an increase in trash collections.
Assistant City Manager Barker presented the Atmos Rate Review Mechanism (RRM)
update and stated that an ordinance will be presented at the next meeting for
consideration that will settle the 2014 and 2015 Atmos rate requests. The overall total
amount requested for 2014 and 2015 is $74.4 million. The average monthly
residential charge will increase by approximately 1.59 percent or $1.14 per month.
The increase will go into effect on June 1, 2015.
• Police Chief Mike Brown presented the quarterly Police Department update for the
period ending March 31, 2015. He provided information including patrol time
statistics, crimes against persons, and property crime.
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Police Lieutenant Brandon Zachary presented the code update and provided an
update related to residential and commercial swimming pool code and maintenance
issues in the City.
Fire Chief Wes Rhodes presented the Fire Department update including average
response times, calls for service, and the estimated dollar loss from January to April
2015. The Citizens Fire Academy class #22 will hold their graduation on Thursday,
May 14, 2015. Additionally, 21 children are currently registered for the Euless Kids
Fire Academy to be held June 22 through 26, 2015, and money is available to help
those attend who cannot otherwise afford it.
Assistant Fire Chief Jeff Morris advised the City Council of the American Heart
Association's Caruth Initiative Program and stated the Fire Department has been
awarded a Bronze Heart Award in recognition of providing service to heart attack
victims.
Division Chief Paul Smith and Building Official Don Sheffield presented the Building
Official and Fire Marshall update and discussed code compliance, plan reviews, and
the interdepartmental cooperation dedicated to customer service.
Finance Director Janina Jewell presented the financial update for the period ending
April 30, 2015.
Director of Public Works Hal Cranor provided the water update and advised that Fort
Worth reservoirs are at 92.7 percent versus 86 percent one week ago, Richland
Chambers is at 100 percent capacity versus 89 percent two days ago, and Bridgeport
Reservoir is at 56 percent versus 38 percent one month ago. He discussed the
requirements for the Trinity River Authority (TRA) to lift Stage I watering restrictions.
Conservation plans are being discussed and restricted watering hours and watering
twice a week are being considered to remain as a permanent requirement.
Assistant City Manager Barker presented the Texas Water Development Board
(TWDB) projects update and that the TWDB has awarded two low interest loans to
the City. Staff will present a proposal for bond sales for City Council consideration at
the second meeting in June. TWDB funding will be applied toward water meter
replacement and expansion of the reclaimed water line system.
City Manager Getchell reviewed the regular agenda.
CLOSED SESSION
The City Council convened into closed session at 6:28 p.m. for deliberation regarding the
following:
Seek legal advice from the City Attorney as authorized by Section 551.071 related to:
• Marcus Miles, et al vs. City of Euless, et al
Economic development as authorized by Section 551.087 of the Texas Government
Code related to:
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■ 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 6:45 p.m.
COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF SCHEDULED ITEMS — COUNCIL CHAMBERS
The Euless City Council continued their meeting in the Council Chambers at 7:01 p.m. for
consideration of scheduled items.
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
City Manager Loretta Getchell
Deputy City Manager Bob Freeman
Assistant City Manager Chris Barker
City Attorney Wayne Olson
City Secretary Kim Sutter
Deputy City Secretary Lindsay Wells
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
Information Services Administrator Scott Joyce
Library Administrator Sherry Knight
Fleet and Facility Administrator Kyle McAdams
VISITORS
Mark Appenzeller Jan Crossland Kay Price
Sabino Arizpe III Shirley Daily Mary Rhodes
Brittany Baxter Nedal Darsalem Daniel Rodriguez
Dwayne Beach Jessica Dykes Elisa Rosales
Rebecca Brown Kay Enos Barney Snitz
Sherri Browning Kevin Enos Lori Tompkins
Lisa Bynum Shell Godbold Trey Toney
Kevin Carrothers Brenda Gordon Andy Valladares
Debi Chesney Donna Judd Margarita Valladares
Charles Cinquemani Jay King Rudy Valladares
Dave Coburn Rick Knight Peggy Vandiver
Andy Conner Sue Knight
Bobbie Jo Cox Sue Kosec
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INVOCATION
Finance Director Janina Jewell gave the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Girl Scout Troop 1504 led the pledge of allegiance.
ITEM NO. 1. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE PINS
Finance Director Janina Jewell introduced Billing Manager Leigh Ann Toney. Leigh Ann was
accompanied by her husband, Trey, and members of the Utility Billing Department. Council
Member Stinneford presented Leigh Ann with a service pin commemorating her 10 years of
service with the City.
Assistant City Manager Chris Barker introduced Library Administrator Sherry Knight. Sherry
was accompanied by her husband, Kevin Carrothers, daughter, Natalie Carrothers, son,
Brady Carrothers, father, Rick Knight, mother, Sue Knight, Library Board member Barney
Snitz, and members of the Library Department. Council Member Stinneford presented
Sherry with a service pin commemorating her 15 years of service with the City.
Fire Chief Wes Rhodes introduced Firefighter Cody Delmere. Cody was accompanied by
and members of the Fire Department. Council Member Bynum presented Cody with a
service pin and clock commemorating his 25 years of service with the City.
Fire Chief Wes Rhodes introduced Lieutenant Lance Judd. Lance was accompanied by his
wife, Donna, sons, Garrett, Dylan, and Marshall, mother-in-law, Maurine Gordon, sister-in-
law, Brenda Gordon, and members of the Fire Department. Council Member Bynum
presented Lance with a service pin and clock commemorating his 25 years of service with
the City.
Fire Chief Wes Rhodes introduced Firefighter/Driver James Rowell. James was
accompanied by his wife, Susan, daughters, Courtney and Kendall, Kendall's boyfriend,
Colin Fahrmann, and members of the Fire Department. Council Member Bynum presented
James with a service pin and clock commemorating his 25 years of service with the City.
Police Chief Mike Brown introduced Corporal Marco Valladares. Marco was accompanied
by his wife, Margarita, sons, Andy and Rudy, Rudy's girlfriend, Jessica Dykes, and members
of the Police Department. Mayor Martin presented Marco with a service pin and clock
commemorating his 25 years of service with the City.
Police Chief Mike Brown introduced Lead Dispatcher Debbie Riley-Torrez. Debbie was
accompanied by her husband, Ernest Torrez, son, Joshua Riley, daughter, Annie Riley,
sister, Kay Enos, brother-in-law, Kevin Enos, sister, Barbara Walters, nephew, Christopher
Sickler, niece, Joy King, granddaughter, Raven Webb, friend, Debi Chesney, and members
of the Police and Fire Departments. Mayor Martin presented Debbie with a service pin
commemorating her 35 years of service with the City.
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ITEM NO. 2. PRESENTATIONS OF CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION
Mayor Martin presented Certificates of Recognition to the members of Girl Scout Troop 1504
for the achievement in attaining the Bronze Award from the Girl Scouts of the USA. The
troop accomplished their goal of improving literacy by conducting a Read-a-Thon, collected
over 100 books from donors, and constructed a Little Free Library.
ITEM NO. 3. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION
Mayor Pro Tern Eilenfeldt presented a proclamation to David "Rooster" Coburn of the
Alternative Euless Motorcycle Club, and Andy "Crash" Connor of the Regimented Army
Warriors Motorcycle Club, proclaiming May as Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month.
REGULAR AGENDA
ITEM NO. 4. APPROVED ASSIGNMENT OF RIGHT TO PURCHASE
Council Member Stinneford motioned to approve the assignment of right to purchase by and
between the City of Euless, Texas and CADG 901 Airport Freeway LLC, for Block A,
Crossroads Addition and authorized the City Manager to execute such assignment.
Council Member Bynum seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tern Eilenfeldt, Council Members Stinneford, Price,
Zimmer, and Bynum
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 5. AUTHORIZED CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE A
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH CREEKWOOD GLADE PARKS
LLC
Assistant City Manager Barker informed the City Council that this agreement describes
duties and responsibilities between Creekwood Glade Parks LLC and the City in matters
regarding the construction of public improvements in connection with the Glade Parks South
Development. Creekwood Glade Parks LLC is agreeing to reconstruct approximately 150
linear feet of Heritage Avenue adjacent to the Glade Parks South Development, from the
intersection of Heritage Avenue and Cheek Sparger Road northward.
Council Member Price motioned to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a
development agreement with Creekwood Glade Parks LLC, relating to certain public
improvements along portions of Heritage Avenue serving the mixed-use development to be
known as the Glade Parks South Development.
Mayor Pro Tern Eilenfeldt seconded the motion.
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Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tern Eilenfeldt, Council Members Stinneford, Price,
Zimmer, and Bynum
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 6. APPROVED ORDINANCE NO. 2063
Assistant City Manager Barker advised that the cities of Colleyville and Euless approved a
Joint Boundary Agreement Ordinance in February 2012, and now desire to revise the
boundaries established by that Agreement. A portion of Heritage Avenue between Cheek-
Sparger Road and Glade Road will be within the corporate boundaries of Colleyville and a
portion will be within the corporate boundaries of Euless. He advised that Colleyville and
Euless each agree to allow the drive approaches or other curb cuts onto Heritage Avenue to
allow development within the other City's corporate boundaries, unless strictly precluded by
traffic safety considerations and regulations. Additionally, Colleyville and Euless agree to
maintain all portions of Heritage Avenue within their respective City Limits, and agree that
Heritage Avenue shall remain named Heritage Avenue unless otherwise agreed to by both
Cities.
Council Member Bynum motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No.
2063, approving a boundary adjustment agreement with the City of Colleyville.
Council Member Zimmer seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tern Eilenfeldt, Council Members Stinneford, Price,
Zimmer, and Bynum
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 7. APPROVED SITE PLAN NO. 15-03-SP
Director of Planning and Economic Development Collins presented the item to the City
Council and stated that Tonti Properties is an urban loft developer and property
management company seeking to develop 478 dwelling units as part of the Glade Parks
South Development. The development will feature a primary four-story building with
structured parking and eight apartment home buildings which surround the primary structure
on three sides. The Glade Parks South Planned Development was recommended for
approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved by the City Council on
January 27, 2015. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this site plan at their
March 3, 2015 regular meeting and recommended approval by a vote of 6-0-0.
Michael Tonti, Tonti Properties, 10310 Woodward Drive, Dallas, Texas, expressed that he
was inspired by the servitude and sense of family shown in the service awards given earlier
in the meeting and stated that his company is run in a similar manner. Tonti Properties is a
third generation family owned business and their intent is become a part of the community.
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Council Member Bynum inquired about the long term ownership of the property.
Mr. Tonti stated that his company considers their properties an extension of their family and
shared their concern and response regarding a property in Denton during recent severe
weather and tornado warnings.
Mayor Pro Tem Eilenfeldt motioned to approve Site Plan No. 15-03-SP for urban loft
development proposed on 15.25 acres out of the Jesse Doss Survey, Abstract 441 located
northeast of Heritage Avenue at Cheek-Sparger Road.
Council Member Stinneford seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tern Eilenfeldt, Council Members Stinneford, Price,
Zimmer, and Bynum
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 8. HELD PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 15-05-
SUP AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF
ORDINANCE NO. 2062
Mayor Martin opened the public hearing at 7:48 p.m.
Director of Planning and Economic Development Collins presented the item to the City
Council and stated that the applicant, Nedal Omar Darsalem representing Entire Auto
Center, is seeking a Specific Use Permit (SUP) for their business to be located at 316 North
Main Street. The owner of the property, Sal Alfieri, has stated that the lease of the building
for auto services is short term. Due to the expected impact of the Airport Freeway widening
project and the closure of the Main Street bridge over the highway, there is a reluctance to
make a significant investment in a major remodel of the property for a retail or restaurant
type use at this time. Access to North Main Street will be impacted after the bridge is
removed and before it is rebuilt. Mr. Alfieri's intent is that he will not lease the building out
for auto services when the highway construction is completed. Additionally, the Planning
and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on April 21, 2015, and recommended
approval of the Specific Use Permit by a 6-0-0 vote with the following conditions:
1. Tied to the business owner, Nedal Omar Darsalem; and,
2. Tied to the business name, NK Entire Auto Lube, Inc dba Entire Auto Center; and,
3. All repair of vehicles, including but not limited to: tire repair, mechanical repair and
maintenance operations will be conducted within the building. No work will be
conducted exterior to the building; and,
4. Outdoor storage of vehicles or merchandise is not permitted within view of the
public right-of-way; and,
5. 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; and,
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6. The services allowed at this facility are as follows: Oil change; Air Filter Change;
Coolant Flush; Transmission Flush; Tire Replacement; Light Mechanical including
brakes, shocks, struts, spark plugs, Wheel Alignment; Air Conditioning Service.
Auto Services not listed here are thereby prohibited; and,
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.
Sabino Arizpe III, 316 North Main Street, Euless, stated that he and his business partner, Mr.
Darsalem, recently moved to Euless and currently have another automotive shop in Irving.
He stated that they are amenable to the one year time period stipulation in the SUP
conditions but would prefer a longer period of time. Mr. Arizpe and Mr. Darsalem plan to
discontinue the previous practice of storing vehicles outside and if vehicles are kept
overnight, they will be kept from view inside the facility.
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 7:54 p.m.
Council Member Stinneford questioned if the owners understood the long term issues with
the property and stated that he does not consider automotive as the best use of this land.
He advised that it would be his opinion to not extend the SUP once the Main Street bridge
reconstruction is complete.
Mayor Martin inquired about the term of the lease contract and Mr. Arizpe confirmed that the
signed lease agreement is for a five year term.
Council Member Bynum encouraged the owners to begin searching for a new location in
Euless for their business since this location is short term. He made clear that the City does
not wish to exclude this business, but rather that they find a more suitable long term location.
Council Member Stinneford motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No.
2062 for a Specific Use Permit for auto services proposed to be located on Euless Gardens,
Block 3, Lot 1B at 316 North Main Street within the Community Business District (C-2) with
conditions as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Council Member Bynum seconded the motion.
Ayes: Council Members Stinneford, Price, Zimmer, and Bynum
Nays: Mayor Martin and Mayor Pro Tem Eilenfeldt
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
Secretary's Note:
(Mayor Martin's vote was recorded as a Nay after being incorrectly shown as an Abstention
during the meeting.)
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Ordinance No. 2062 will require a second reading on May 26, 2015, due to the lack of five
affirmative votes as required by Article Il, Section 11 of the Euless Home Rule Charter.
ITEM NO. 9. APPROVED THIRD AMENDMENT TO LEASE AND INCENTIVE
AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE EULESS DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION, THE CITY OF EULESS, U.S. CONCRETE, INC.,
AND ITS SUBSIDIARY REDI MIX, LLC
City Manager Getchell advised that this agreement authorizes an amendment to a previously
approved lease agreement with U.S. Concrete and its subsidiary Redi Mix, LLC. This
amendment would modify the terms of the construction improvements and the sales and use
tax rebates related to the proposed building expansion for a property owned by the Euless
Development Corporation (EDC) by increasing the maximum allowable rebate for the
expansion of the current facility.
The tenant, U.S. Concrete, would pay for the expansion and would be eligible for a rebate
equal to the cost of the improvements when certain thresholds are met based on expected
increased sales tax revenues to the City. The improvements will become the property of the
EDC upon completion.
Council Member Price motioned to approve the third amendment to the lease and incentive
agreement by and between Euless Development Corporation, the City of Euless, and U.S.
Concrete, Inc. and its subsidiary Redi Mix, LLC.
Mayor Pro Tem Eilenfeldt seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tem Eilenfeldt, Council Members Stinneford, Price,
Zimmer, and Bynum
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 10. APPROVED BOARD APPOINTMENT
Assistant City Manager Barker stated that the longtime veterinarian who served on the
Animal Shelter Advisory Board, Dr. Gayla Maas, has recently resigned her position. A
licensed veterinarian is a required position on the Animal Shelter Advisory Board as outlined
in Section 823.005 (b) of the Texas Health and Safety Code. Dr. Susan Read of the Tara
Animal Clinic has volunteered to fill this vacancy.
Council Member Bynum motioned to appoint Dr. Susan Read to the Animal Shelter Advisory
Board with a term expiring December 31, 2015.
Council Member Stinneford seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tem Eilenfeldt, Council Members Stinneford, Price,
Zimmer, and Bynum
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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 April 28, 2015.
Council Member Zimmer seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tem Eilenfeldt, Council Members Stinneford, Price,
Zimmer, 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.
City Attorney
No report given.
City Council
Council Member Bynum thanked the citizens for the support during the recent election.
Mayor Martin announced the Vanderveer Brothers String Band will hold a concert at the
Mary Lib Saleh Euless Public Library on Monday, May 18, 2015, and also acknowledged
Fort Worth Star-Telegram reporter Liz Campbell who was in attendance. Mayor Martin
announced that Hurst Euless Bedford Independent School District (HEB ISD) Superintendent
Steve Chapman has challenged the mayors of Hurst, Euless, and Bedford to a Mayor's
Hunger Challenge and asked Marketing/Communications Manager Betsy Deck to provide
additional details.
Ms. Deck stated that the Mayor's Hunger Challenge will begin Saturday, May 16, 2015 and
ends Saturday, July 4, 2015. There will be two drop off locations in Euless — the Mary Lib
Saleh Euless Public Library and aquatic center. She stated that 52 percent of HEB ISD
students are on free or reduced lunch plans and do not have easy access to these plans
during the summer months causing food pantries to become depleted very quickly.
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Mayor Martin announced that the next City Council meeting will be held Tuesday, May 26,
2015, in the Council Chambers at City Hall.
ITEM NO. 9. ADJOURN
Mayor Martin adjourned the meeting at 8:05 p.m.
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