HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-09-08MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
EULESS CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, September 8, 2015
A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Linda Martin at 4:30
p.m. on Tuesday, September 8, 2015, in the Precouncil Conference Room of City Hall, 201
North Ector Drive. Those present included Mayor Linda Martin, Council Members Jeremy
Tompkins, Eddie Price, Linda Eilenfeldt, and Harry Zimmer. Mayor Pro Tem Tim Stinneford
arrived at 4:44 p.m. Council Member Perry Bynum was not present due to a scheduled
absence.
During the Precouncil meeting:
➢ Council Member Linda Eilenfeldt advised that she represented the City at the United
Memorial Christian Church's 50th anniversary celebration on Saturday, August 29,
2015.
➢ Fire Chief Wes Rhodes mentioned that several Honor Guard members and firefighters
participated in the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at the Renaissance Tower in Dallas on
Saturday, September 5, 2015, and announced that a short memorial service will be
held at the 9/11 memorial outside of the Fire Administration Building on Friday,
September 11, 2015.
➢ City Manager Loretta Getchell provided an update on several topics:
• Euless Development Corporation Director Wayne Marrs' wife, Suzanne Marrs,
passed away Monday, August 30, 2015;
• Harmony Science Academy traffic issues;
• Dr. Pepper StarCenter concessionaire agreement with food truck, Top Nosh;
• Bid for the remodel of the Development and Engineering building will go out
Saturday, September 12, 2015.
➢ Police Lieutenant Brandon Zachary presented the Code Compliance update, including
how cases are initiated, case load, and examples of cases related to high grass and
weeds, property maintenance, health inspections, and public nuisance,
City Manager Getchell provided additional information regarding mosquito spraying
City -wide and other preventative measures.
➢ Police Chief Mike Brown presented the quarterly Police Department update for the
period ending June 30, 2015. He provided information including patrol time statistics,
crimes against persons, and property crime. He also advised that the Euless Citizens
Police Academy Alumni Association (ECPAAA) will celebrate the 20th anniversary of
the association at their September 15, 2015, 7:00 p.m. regular monthly meeting.
➢
Director of Finance Janina Jewell provided a Financial update regarding the Glade
Parks development. She advised that the City Council will be asked to consider a
request of intent to issue certificates of obligation related to street improvements at the
development at the September 22, 2015, regular meeting.
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➢ Assistant City Manager Chris Barker provided the Texas Coalition of Affordable Power
(TCAP) update and stated that the current contract expires December 31, 2017. He
presented several options for future City Council consideration related to energy pricing
under a new contract that would go into effect January 1, 2018.
Discussion ensued regarding the options presented and overall City usage.
Director of Public Works and Engineering Hal Cranor provided updates on several
capital projects including:
• HA -5 street overlay for segments along Harwood Road, Glenn Drive Midway Drive,
Shadow Lane, and South Pipeline Road;
• 24 -inch Gate Valve replacement project.
Discussion ensued regarding the process for identifying locations for sidewalk
installation.
City Manager Getchell reviewed the regular agenda.
CLOSED SESSION
The City Council convened into closed session at 6:24 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 6:42 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
Deputy City Secretary Lindsay Wells
Police Chief Mike Brown
Director of Planning and Economic Development Mike Collins
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Director of Public Works and Engineering 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
Sherri Browning
Barbara Collier
Shirley Daily
Trey Nance
Trista Nance
Kay Price
Judy Ramos
Jason Reyes
INVOCATION
Police Chief Mike Brown gave the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pro Tem Tim Stinneford led the pledge of allegiance.
ITEM NO. 1. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION
Ann Marie Thompson
Peggy Vandiver
Mavy Wright
Council Member Linda Eilenfeldt presented a proclamation to Judy Ramos, Barbara Collier,
Sharon Katz, Ann Marie Thompson, and Donna Moore, representing the Captain Nathaniel
Mills Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, proclaiming October 11, 2015, as
National Society Daughters of the American Revolution National Day of Service.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Martin asked Assistant City Manager Chris Barker to read each item into the record.
Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford motioned to approve the consent agenda items number 2 through
7.
Council Member Price seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford, Council Members Tompkins, Price,
Eilenfeldt, and Zimmer
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
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ITEM NO. 2.
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AUTHORIZED THE MAYOR TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE A
PUBLIC PARKING DECK AND PARK EASEMENT AGREEMENT
WITH GLADE LIFESTYLE, LLC
Approved an agreement granting the City of Euless a non - exclusive easement for the public
use of a multi -story parking structure and a park area located at the Glade Parks development
constructed by Glade Lifestyle, LLC. The agreement also authorizes the City to use the park
area for occasional public festivals or events subject to certain limitations.
ITEM NO. 3. APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 15 -1472
Approved the Fiscal Year 2015 -2016 Service and Assessment Plan for the Glade Parks Public
Improvement District No. 1 (PID #1). PID #1 was established December 14, 2010, by
Resolution No. 10 -1350 for property located near the intersection of State Highway 121 and
Cheek Sparger Road. Based on the amortization schedule of the debt service for such
improvements, no assessment is necessary for FY2015 -2016. This will be updated annually.
ITEM NO. 4. APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 15 -1473
Approved the Fiscal Year 2015 -2016 Service and Assessment Plan for the Glade Parks Public
Improvement District No. 2 (PID #2). PID #2 was established June 9, 2015, by Resolution No.
15 -1461 for property located near the intersection of State Highway 121 and Cheek Sparger
Road. Based on the amortization schedule of the debt service for such improvements, no
assessment is necessary for FY2015 -2016. This will be updated annually.
ITEM NO. 5. APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 15 -1474
Authorized City representatives to perform activities associated with the City's investment
accounts at TexPool. The City participates in the Texas Local Government Investment Pool,
TexPool, a state -wide investment pool for cities, counties, and school districts operated by the
State Controller. In order to amend the list of authorized representatives of the City, TexPool
requires that the City Council adopt a resolution that names all authorized representatives.
The resolution authorizes the addition of Budget /Treasury Manager Diana Ayala.
ITEM NO. 6. APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 15 -1475
Authorized City representatives to perform activities associated with the City's investment
accounts at TexSTAR. The City participates in the Texas Local Government Investment Pool,
TexSTAR, a state -wide investment pool for cities, counties, and school districts operated by
First Southwest. In order to amend the list of authorized representatives of the City, TexSTAR
requires that the City Council adopt a resolution that names all authorized representatives.
The resolution authorizes the addition of Budget /Treasury Manager Diana Ayala.
ITEM NO. 7. APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Approved City Council minutes of the regular meeting of August 25, 2015, and the special
called meeting of September 1, 2015.
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REGULAR AGENDA
ITEM NO. 8. APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2078
Mayor Martin advised that the ordinance will raise the posted speed limit on State Highway
360 from 60 mph to 65 mph based on a recommendation from the Texas Department of
Transportation (TxDOT).
Council Member Eilenfeldt motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No.
2078, amending the City of Euless Code of Ordinances, Chapter 82, "Traffic and Motor
Vehicles," Article III, "Operation of Vehicle," Section 82 -62, "Same —on certain streets and
portions of streets," by amending the speed limit on the portion of State Highway 360 through
the City.
Council Member Zimmer seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford, Council Members Tompkins, Price,
Eilenfeldt, and Zimmer
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 9. APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2087
Assistant City Manager Barker stated that Ordinance No. 2087 amends various fees charged
for city services by the Planning and Development, Public Works, and Engineering
Departments, as well as the Utility Billing division of the Finance Department, and the Library.
These fee changes would become effective October 1, 2015.
Council Member Tompkins motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No.
2087, amending the City of Euless Code of Ordinances, Chapter 30, "Fees," Section 30 -5,
"Contractor Fees," Section 30 -13, "Building Fees," Section 30 -22, "Occasional and Garage
Sales," Section 30 -28, "Library," Section 30 -34, "Water Deposits" and Section 30 -40,
"Subdivisions."
Council Member Price seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford, Council Members Tompkins, Price,
Eilenfeldt, and Zimmer
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
Council Minutes
ITEM NO. 10.
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HELD PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 15 -11 -SUP
AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO.
2084
Mayor Martin opened the public hearing at 7:12 p.m.
Director of Planning and Economic Development Collins presented the item to the City Council
and stated that the applicant, Jeff Nance, representing Nance Retail Stores, LLC dba Once
Upon a Child, intends on leasing retail space within the Heritage Towne Center to run a used
merchandise business focused primarily on children's toys, clothing, and accessories. This is
strictly a retail establishment and not a thrift /donation style business model. Additionally, the
Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on August 18, 2015, and
recommended approval of the Specific Use Permit by a vote of 7 -0 -0 with the following
conditions:
1. Tied to the business owner, Nance Retail Stores, LLC; and
2. Tied to the business name, Once Upon a Child; and
3. All merchandise shall be displayed within the store and not exterior to the building; and
4. Any customers bringing items to be sold to the retail store shall bring such items
interior to the store during business hours; and
5. No items shall be left exterior to the store. Any such items shall be removed in a
timely manner; and
6. The term of this Specific Use Permit shall be granted for a period of one (1) 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.
Jeff Nance, 985 Lehigh Lane, Allen, Texas, stated that he and his wife, Trista, selected Euless
as the location for their franchise business because it was the closest territory to their home.
They have three young children and have found the business to be beneficial in their area and
thanked the City Council for their consideration.
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 7:16 p.m.
Council Member Eilenfeldt asked if items are received on consignment or are purchased from
customers.
Mr. Nance confirmed that the store will purchase items from customers and resell them with
no consignment option.
Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford asked if Mr. Nance understood that while it is common practice for
stores to display items on sidewalks, it is not allowed as part of the SUP approval.
Mr. Nance confirmed that he understands that stipulation as it is also a condition of their lease.
They will not place items on sidewalks.
Council Member Zimmer motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No.
2084, a request for a Specific Use Permit for Used Merchandise proposed to be located on
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Heritage Towne Crossing Addition, Block B, Lot 1, 3001 State Highway 121, Suite 258, Texas
121 Gateway District (TX -121).
Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford, Council Members Tompkins, Price,
Eilenfeldt, and Zimmer
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 11. APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2085
Finance Director Jewell stated that public hearings were held August 25, 2015, and September
1, 2015, and the proposed tax rate supports the Fiscal Year 2015 -2016 budget approved
August 25, 2015. While the required motion to approve the tax rate implies that the rate is
being increased, the tax rate is being held flat from the previous year and this will be the 21st
year that the City has either lowered or held the tax rate steady.
Council Member Tompkins motioned that the property tax rate be increased by the adoption
of a tax rate of $0.4675, which is effectively a 1.87 percent increase in the tax rate, by adoption
of Ordinance No. 2085.
Council Member Eilenfeldt seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford, Council Members Tompkins, Price,
Eilenfeldt, and Zimmer
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 12. APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2086
Finance Director Jewell stated that the Tarrant County Appraisal District is required to submit
a summary of property values and exemptions within the City by July 25 of each year. The
approved tax rate will be entered by the Tarrant County Tax Assessor Collector and taxes
levied will be calculated based on the approval of this tax roll.
Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No.
2086, adopting the Tax Roll for 2015.
Council Member Zimmer seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford, Council Members Tompkins, Price,
Eilenfeldt, and Zimmer
Nays: None
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Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford, Council Members Tompkins, Price,
Eilenfeldt, and Zimmer
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 13. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Laura Jenkins, 8101 Canyon Oak Drive, North Richland Hills, spoke about her son, Roy
Adams, Jr., who was arrested in 2004 for intoxication manslaughter and convicted in 2005 in
the death of a Grapevine police officer. She expressed her belief that her son suffered an
epileptic seizure and was not intoxicated at the time of the accident and voiced her concern
regarding the actions of the Tarrant County District Attorney at the time of her son's trial.
NO. 14. REPORTS
City Manager
No report given.
City Attorney
No report given.
city Council
Council Member Tompkins commended the Finance Department for their hard work during
the recently completed budgetary process.
Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford wished his wife, Faye, a happy 36th wedding anniversary.
Mayor Martin thanked Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald and his
staff for the beautiful setup in the Council Chambers and announced that the next City
Council meeting will be held Tuesday, September 22, 2015, in the Council Chambers at City
Hall.
ITEM NO. 15. ADJOURN
Mayor Martin adjourned the meeting at 7:29 p.m.
APPROVED:
L da artin, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kim ',utter, TRMC, City Secretary