HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-05-26 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
EULESS CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, May 26, 2015
A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Linda Martin at
4:03 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26, 2015, 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. Council Member Harry Zimmer was not present due to a scheduled absence.
During the Precouncil meeting:
Council Member Tim Stinneford expressed his concern for the safety of golfers at
Texas Star Golf Course due to GPS devices on board golf carts not working properly.
Council Member Perry Bynum inquired about the City's plans for mosquito spraying
and City Manager Loretta Getchell confirmed that the topic will be on the next
agenda.
Mayor Linda Martin recognized Police Chief Mike Brown for the recently held Citizens
Police Academy graduation and thanked Council Member Jeremy Tompkins for
attending. Additionally, she mentioned the Euless Tongan Committee ceremony
honoring high school graduates and thanked Council Member Eddie Price and his
wife, Kay for attending.
Fire Chief Wes Rhodes advised that the Fire Department is currently conducting live
fire training in Cleburne and area fire departments are assisting the Department to
allow crews to train together.
Deputy City Manager Bob Freeman discussed the City's outdoor weather warning
system and provided details of the City's public notifications.
Discussion ensued regarding targeting the alarms in certain areas of the City and the
criteria for sounding the alarms.
r Director of Planning and Economic Development Mike Collins provided the
development update including commercial and residential development and
announced upcoming Planned Developments for City Council consideration.
Discussion ensued regarding how the proposed properties will age.
Mr. Collins introduced Ruby 12 Glade Retail, LLC representative, Zack Knutson.
Mr. Knutson discussed the Glade Parks Development and mentioned several stores
that will be opening in August 2015. He also announced that the Belks Department
store has begun their construction with plans to open March 14, 2016.
City Manager Getchell discussed the Glade Parks Public Improvement District (PID)
and referenced the current Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) boundary. The
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property developer has agreed to create a second Glade Parks PID which will come
before the City Council for consideration.
Police Chief Mike Brown presented the Chapter 46 Code of Ordinance update and
stated that an updated ordinance will be presented in June removing references to
vehicle inspections to comply with the new "Two Steps, One Sticker" state policy
regarding motor vehicle inspection and registration.
Director of Public Works Hal Cranor presented the water update and stated Fort
Worth and Dallas reservoirs are full following recent rains.
City Manager Getchell asked for City Council input regarding certain restrictions
contained within the Stage I watering restrictions and advised that the requirement of
no watering between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. is already permanent.
Discussion ensued regarding changing the current watering requirements.
Finance Director Janina Jewell presented the financial update for the seven month
period ending April 30, 2015.
City Manager Getchell reviewed the regular agenda.
CLOSED SESSION
The City Council convened into closed session at 6:25 p.m. for deliberation regarding the
following:
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 6:46 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 Loretta Getchell
Deputy City Manager Bob Freeman
Assistant City Manager Chris Barker
City Attorney Wayne Olson
City Secretary Kim Sutter
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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
Texas Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell-Shelton
Information Services Administrator Scott Joyce
Library Administrator Sherry Knight
Human Resources Administrator Carolyn Marshall
Communications and Marketing Manager Betsy Deck
VISITORS
Sabino Arizpe Kristy Dault Barney Snitz
Sherri Browning Nadal Darsalem Lori Tompkins
Lisa Bynum Darl Easton Peggy Vandiver
Shirley Daily Donna Judd
INVOCATION
Police Chief Mike Brown gave the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Eddie Price 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 Perry Bynum, elected Council
Member, Place 6. Mayor Linda Martin presented Council Member Bynum with a Certificate
of Election.
ITEM NO. 2. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH FOR JUNE
Public Works Director Hal Cranor introduced Equipment Operator Randy Dault. Randy was
accompanied by his wife, Kristy.
Mayor Martin presented Randy with a plaque and certificate commemorating his selection as
employee of the month for June 2015.
ITEM NO. 3. PRESENTATION OF SCHOLARSHIP RECOGNITION TO REECE
RODGERS
City Manager Getchell recognized Reece Rodgers as the recipient of a scholarship awarded
by an anonymous donor to a City of Euless employee's child. She highlighted excerpts of
Reece's essay and presented him with a one thousand dollar scholarship. Reece was
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accompanied by his father, Robbie Rodgers, mother, Cathy, grandmother, Carolyn
Dominick, and nana, Betty Rodgers.
ITEM NO. 4. SELECTION OF MAYOR PRO TEM
Council Member Tompkins motioned to nominate Council Member Tim Stinneford to serve
as Mayor Pro Tem.
Council Member Bynum seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Council Members Stinneford, Tompkins, Price, Eilenfeldt, and
Bynum
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA (items 5 through 9)
Mayor Martin asked Assistant City Manager Chris Barker to read each item into the record.
Mayor Pro Tern Stinneford motioned to approve the consent agenda items number 5 through
9.
Council Member Price seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford, Council Members Tompkins, Price,
Eilenfeldt, and Bynum
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 5. APPROVED EXTENSION OF CONTRACT THROUGH A JOINT
PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF HURST
Approved an extension of a contract with Ed's Electric Lighting Service, Inc., 7160 Baker
Boulevard, Richland Hills, Texas, through a joint purchase agreement with the City of Hurst
for routine electrical and emergency repair services. All work will be done on an as-needed
basis. The estimated annual expenditure is $120,000.
ITEM NO. 6. AWARDED BID NO. 004-15
Awarded Bid No. 004-15 for a construction contract to Atkins Brothers Equipment Company,
Inc., 3516 Old Fort Worth Road, Midlothian, Texas, for the FY 2015 Gate Valve
Replacement Project and authorized the City Manager to enter into a contract with Atkins
Bros. Equipment Co., Inc. The project includes the replacement of three large gate valves
along the 24-inch water main serving the northeast area of the City to ensure that the water
main can be isolated in the event of a water break or other emergency. The valves will be
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installed at Cinnamon Lane and Main Street; Fuller-Wiser Road and Anice Lane; and Fuller-
Wiser Road and Ash Lane. The estimated expenditure of $141 ,800 falls below the budgeted
estimated expenditure of $200,000.
ITEM NO. 7. APPROVED EXTENSION OF CONTRACT PER REQUEST FOR
PROPOSAL NO. 013-10
Approved extension of contract per Request for Proposal No. 013-10 with LDI Integrated
Pharmacy Services for Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) services related to the City's
health insurance plan from October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016. The annual
estimated expenditure is $44,175.
ITEM NO. 8. APPROVED EXTENSION OF CONTRACT PER REQUEST FOR
PROPOSAL NO. 013-12
Awarded extension of contract per Request for Proposal No. 013-12 with Dearborn National
for group term life insurance, short term disability insurance, long term disability insurance,
and optional life products from October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2017.
ITEM NO. 9. APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Approved City Council minutes of the regular meeting of May 12, 2015 and the special called
meeting of May 19, 2015.
REGULAR AGENDA
ITEM NO. 10. APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2066
Assistant City Manager Barker informed the City Council that Euless is a member of the
Atmos Cities Steering Committee (ACSC) which negotiates on behalf of member cities with
Atmos Energy Corporation, Mid-Tex Division when they seek rate increases. In May 2014,
the City Council passed a resolution denying the 2014 requested rate increase on the advice
of the ACSC. Ordinance No. 2066 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.
City Manager Getchell explained the function and role that the Atmos Cities Steering
Committee serves.
Council Member Bynum motioned to approve Ordinance No. 2066, approving a negotiated
resolution between the Atmos Cities Steering Committee and Atmos Energy Corporation,
Mid-Tex Division regarding their 2014 and 2015 Rate Review Mechanism (RRM) filing.
Council Member Eilenfeldt seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford, Council Members Tompkins, Price,
Eilenfeldt, and Bynum
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Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 11. APPROVED SECOND AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO.
2062
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. The City Council held a
public hearing on May 12, 2015, and approved the Specific Use Permit by a 4-2-0 vote. Per
the Euless City Charter, all ordinances require five affirmative votes to waive a second
reading. 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
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.
Mayor Pro Tern Stinneford stated that this use is not the best long-term use for the property
and the SUP is intended for a short term, temporary use of the property while the bridge is
under construction.
Council Member Tompkins motioned to approve the second and final reading of Ordinance
No. 2062 for a Specific Use Permit for auto services proposed to be located on Euless
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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.
Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford, Council Members Tompkins, Price,
Eilenfeldt, and Bynum
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 12. HELD PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 15-06-
SUP AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF
ORDINANCE NO. 2064
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 advised that the applicant, Aqeel Al Sbihawi representing SIT Auto Care, Inc.,
dba State Inspection and Tire Shop, previously came before the City Council for a Specific
Use Permit in 2014 and intends to continue the following services: tire service, exhaust
system service, light auto repair and maintenance, and state inspections. The Planning and
Zoning Commission held a public hearing on May 5, 2015, and recommended approval by a
7-0-0 vote with the following conditions:
1. The Specific Use Permit is tied to the business owner, SIT Auto Care, Inc.; and
2. The Specific Use Permit is tied to the business name State Inspection and Tire Shop;
and
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); and
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; and
5. All repair of vehicles, including but not limited to: tire repair, mechanical repair and
maintenance operations will be conducted within the building; and
6. Outdoor storage of vehicles or merchandise is not permitted within view of the public
right-of-way; 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.
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 7:23 p.m.
Council Member Bynum inquired about landscaping and plantings and asked that staff
ensure that it is done.
Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford inquired about enforcement of landscaping requirements.
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Mayor Pro Tern Stinneford motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No.
2064 for a Specific Use Permit for auto services proposed to be located on Oakwood
Terrace Addition, Block 1, Lots A41R and A42R, 407 West Euless Boulevard in the Texas
Highway 10 Multi-Use District (TX-10)
Council Member Tompkins seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford, Council Members Tompkins, Price,
and Eilenfeldt
Nays: Council Member Bynum
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 13. HOLD PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 15-07-
SUP AND CONSIDER FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE
NO. 2065
Mayor Martin opened the public hearing at 7:26 p.m.
Director of Planning and Economic Development Collins presented the item to the City
Council and advised that Jesus Cardenas, Jr., representing DFW Bimmer, is seeking a
renewal of a Specific Use Permit originally approved April 8, 2014, for specific automotive
repair located at 1361 West Euless Boulevard, Suite 205. His success at repairing BMW's
has led him to a desire to expand his business by purchasing a few BMW's from auction,
repairing them, and selling them by internet only from his location. The space his business
occupies has been previously occupied as an internet auto sales location. Mr. Cardenas
has been informed of the conditions in which internet auto sales have been previously
approved in Euless and is willing to comply with those conditions. Additionally, the Planning
and Zoning Commission considered this site plan at their regular meeting of May 5, 2015,
and recommended approval by a 7-0-0 vote with the following conditions:
1. The Specific Use Permit is tied to the business owner: Jesus Cardenas Jr.; and
2. The Specific Use Permit is tied to the business name: DFW Bimmer; and
3. All repair 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; and
4. Outdoor storage of vehicles or exterior display of merchandise, are not permitted;
and,
5. The services allowed at this facility are as follows: Replace vehicle battery, electrical
diagnosis and repair, fuses, lights, reset dash lights (CBS, TPM, ABS, DSC, MIL,
ETC.). Vehicle computer programming, window lift repair, interior trim repairs, brakes,
oil leak repairs, cooling system repairs. Auto services not listed here are thereby
prohibited; and
6. No outdoor advertising display for auto sales other than a permitted sign indicating
the name of the business; and
7. No outdoor storage or display of vehicles being offered for sale; and
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8. No more than five gallons of fuel stored per vehicle (including fuel in the vehicle gas
tank) and no more than thirty gallons stored within the facility; and
9. 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 wishing to speak
regarding the case. Seeing none, the public hearing was closed at 7:28 p.m.
Council Member Bynum stated he spoke to several members of the Planning and Zoning
Commission who commended Mr. Cardenas for the cleanliness of his facility and that it
appeared to be a very well run business.
Council Member Bynum motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No.
2065 for a request for a Specific Use Permit for specific service automotive repair and
internet auto sales proposed to be located on State Highway 10 Business Center Addition,
Block A, Lot 2, 131 West Euless Boulevard, Suite 205, in the Community Business District.
Council Member Eilenfeldt seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford, Council Members Tompkins, Price,
Eilenfeldt, and Bynum
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 14. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Darl Easton, 1005 Fayette Drive, Euless, stated that he was pleased that both the Precouncil
presentations and Council presentations are now available online for viewing. He expressed
his concern that the visitor sign-in book is not available at Precouncil meetings and asked
that the issue be revisited. Last, he encouraged the City Council to remove the Stage I
watering restrictions as other cities have begun to do and asked that the City Council trust
the citizens to not waste water.
ITEM NO. 15. REPORTS
City Manager
No report given.
City Attorney
No report given.
City Council
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Council Member Tompkins commended the City Manager and staff for the ability to
livestream the meetings. He stated that he was able to view the last meeting live as he was
out of town.
Mayor Martin announced that the Out of School Summer Bash and Reading Club Party will
be held on Friday, May 29, 2015, from 4:00 — 8:30 p.m. at the Leon Hogg Amphitheater.
Mayor Martin announced that the next City Council meeting will be held Tuesday, June 9,
2015, in the Council Chambers at City Hall.
ITEM NO. 16. ADJOURN
Mayor Martin adjourned the meeting at 7:34 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
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