HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-01-12 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
EULESS CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, January 12, 2016
A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Linda Martin
at 4:35 p.m. on Tuesday, January 12, 2016, in the Precouncil Conference Room of City
Hall, 201 North Ector Drive. Those present included Mayor Linda Martin, Mayor Pro
Tern Tim Stinneford, Council Members Jeremy Tompkins, Eddie Price, Linda Eilenfeldt,
and Harry Zimmer. Council Member Perry Bynum was not present due to a scheduled
absence.
During the Precouncil meeting:
➢ Council Member Eddie Price advised that he attended the recent HEB Teen
Court meeting and stated that it refreshing to see the members representing
Euless engaged in the meeting.
➢ Council Member Jeremy Tompkins attended the monthly apartment managers
meetings and stated that it was interesting to see how they work together.
➢ Fire Chief Wes Rhodes provided an update regarding Lisa Bynum, Council
Member Perry Bynum's wife, and her current health concerns.
➢ City Manager Loretta Getchell reminded the City Council of the upcoming Town
Hall meeting scheduled for Thursday, January 21, 2016, and the Tongan
Community Committee meeting, Monday, January 18, 2016.
➢ City Manager Getchell reviewed the regular agenda.
➢ Police Lieutenant Brandon Zachary presented the Police Community Outreach
update and presented the details of the voluntary registration program for
individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and dementia. He stated that no
additional funding would be required and the program will be announced to the
community at the January 21, 2016, Town Hall meeting.
➢ Director of Public Works and Engineering Hal Cranor presented the quarterly
Public Works update, including an update regarding personnel, and residential
and commercial infrastructure projects.
➢ Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald advised the City
Council that Randy Jones, as the incoming Parks and Leisure Services Board
Chair, will serve as a member of the Walk of Champions Committee.
➢ Fire Chief Wes Rhodes, Director of Public Works Cranor, and GIS Manager
David Allen each presented a mutual aid update as it related to services and
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duties performed in response to the recent tornadoes that affected the
communities of Garland, Rowlett, and Sunnyvale.
➢ Captain Gary Landers presented the public assistance grant update and
announced that the City will be reimbursed $68,000 of the $91,000 expenses to
repair drainage systems damages due to heavy rains in late spring/early summer
2015.
➢ Finance Director Janina Jewell presented the financial update for the period
ending November 30, 2015, and advised that sales tax for the month was up by
1.38 percent (9.62 percent year-to-date), and car rental tax was up 10 percent
(one percent year-to-date).
CLOSED SESSION
The City Council convened into closed session at 6:00 p.m. for deliberation regarding
the following:
Concerning economic development as authorized by Section 551.087:
• 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 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 and Engineering Hal Cranor
Finance Director Janina Jewell
Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald
Fire Chief Wes Rhodes
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Assistant to the City Manager Betsy Deck
Information Services Administrator Scott Joyce
Library Administrator Sherry Knight
Fleet and Facility Administrator Kyle McAdams
Human Resources/Risk Administrator Carolyn Marshall
VISITORS
Sherri Browning Darl Easton Barney Snitz
Adam Collins Don Martin Mavy Trigg Wright
Emily Collins Amanda Mata Peggy Vandiver
Margaret Collins Irma Reyes
Shirley Daily Jason Reyes
INVOCATION
Council Member Jeremy Tompkins gave the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Eddie Price led the pledge of allegiance.
ITEM NO. 1. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR
Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald introduced Recreation
Manager Suzanne Hendrickson. Suzanne was accompanied by members of the Parks
and Community Services Department and the Euless Tongan Committee.
Mayor Martin presented Suzanne with a plaque commemorating her selection as
Employee of the Year for 2015.
ITEM NO. 2. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE PINS
Police Chief Mike Brown introduced Senior Corporal Rocky Fimbres. Rocky was
accompanied by members of the Police Department. Mayor Pro Tern Stinneford
presented Rocky with a service pin commemorating his 15 years of service with the
City.
Police Chief Brown introduced Senior Corporal Scott Ho. Scott was accompanied by
members of the Police Department. Council Member Price presented Scott with a
service pin commemorating his 15 years of service with the City.
Assistant City Manager Chris Barker introduced Director of Planning and Economic
Development Mike Collins. Mike was accompanied by his wife, Margaret, daughter,
Emily, son, Adam, and members of the Planning and Economic Development
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Department. Council Member Eilenfeldt presented Mike with a service pin
commemorating his 15 years of service with the City.
Police Chief Brown introduced Sergeant Todd Bellah. Todd was accompanied by wife,
Karen, son, Daniel, and members of the Police Department. Mayor Martin presented
Todd with a service pin and clock commemorating his 25 years of service with the City.
CONSENT AGENDA (items 3 through 6)
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 3
through 6.
Council Member Tompkins seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tern Stinneford, Council Members Tompkins,
Price, Eilenfeldt, and Zimmer
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 3. AWARDED BID NO. 004-16
Awarded Bid No. 004-16 for the purchase of plant protectants and fertilizers for Parks
and Texas Star Golf Course:
1) Winfield Solutions, 1221 Champion Circle #107, Carrollton, Texas — fungicide
items#2, and 3; Herbicide items#2, 4, 5, and 10; and other item#2;
2) Helena Chemical Company, 6801 Highway 66 West, Greenville, Texas —
Herbicide Item#7; and Other Items #1, and 3; and
3) BWI Companies, Inc., 1418 Upfield Drive, Carrollton, Texas — Fungicide item #1,
and Herbicide items#1, 3, 6, 8, and 9; Insecticide items#1, 2, 3, and 4.
Assistant City Manager Barker stated that items were evaluated on an individual basis
and were awarded to the lowest and/or the most responsive bidder. The estimated cost
of $105,500 falls below budget estimates, however; all pricing is based on per unit
pricing and will be based on actual quantities ordered.
ITEM NO. 4. APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 16-1480
Approved Resolution No. 16-1480, rescheduling the regular City Council meetings of
Tuesday, August 9 and 23, 2016, to August 16 and 30, 2016.
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ITEM NO. 5. APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 16-1482
Approved Resolution No. 16-1482, reauthorizing the guidelines and criteria of the tax
abatement policy establishing guidelines and criteria for tax abatement agreements and
electing to become eligible to participate in tax abatement.
ITEM NO. 6. APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Approved City Council minutes of the regular meeting of December 8, 2015.
REGULAR AGENDA
ITEM NO. 7. APPROVED SITE PLAN NO. 15-10-SP
Director of Planning and Economic Development Collins presented the item to the City
Council and stated that the applicant, Graham and Associates, intends to develop a
52,250 square foot movie theater at the west end of what will be Chisholm Trail in the
Glade Parks Planned Development. The front of the proposed building will face State
Highway 121. Additionally, the Planning and Zoning Commission considered this site
plan at their December 15, 2015, regular meeting and recommended approval by a vote
of 6-0-0.
Amanda Mata, representing Graham and Associates, was present to address any
questions.
Council Member Eilenfeldt motioned to approve Site Plan No. 15-10-SP for commercial
development proposed to be located on 6.00 acres of the John H. Havens Survey,
Abstract No. 685, a portion of tract 2A9 within the Glade Parks development.
Mayor Pro Tern Stinneford seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tern Stinneford, Council Members Tompkins,
Price, Eilenfeldt, and Zimmer
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 8. APPROVED SITE PLAN NO. 15-11-SP
Director of Planning and Economic Development Collins presented the item to the City
Council and stated that the applicant, Lazy Dog Restaurant and Bar, intends to develop
an 8,060 square foot restaurant with a 1,376 square foot patio in the Glade Parks
Planned Development at 2521 State Highway 121. The outdoor patio will utilize
separate entrances from the primary restaurant permitting owners the ability to bring pet
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dogs to the location. Additionally, the Planning and Zoning Commission considered this
site plan at their December 15, 2015, regular meeting and recommended approval by a
vote of 6-0-0.
Amanda Mata, representing Graham and Associates, was present to address any
questions.
Council Member Tompkins inquired about pedestrian accessibility.
Mr. Collins confirmed that pedestrians will have easy access to the development.
Council Member Zimmer motioned to approve Site Plan No. 15-11-SP for commercial
development proposed to be located on 1.67 acres of the John H. Havens Survey,
Abstract No. 685, tract 2A5 located at 2521 State Highway 121 within the Glade Parks
development.
Council Member Tompkins seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tern Stinneford, Council Members Tompkins,
Price, Eilenfeldt, and Zimmer
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 9. HELD PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 15-
12-SUP AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF
ORDINANCE NO. 2097
Mayor Martin opened the public hearing at 7:31 p.m.
Director of Planning and Economic Development Collins presented the item to the City
Council and stated that the applicant, The Unison Group LLC, has purchased the La
Quinta Inn and Suites at 431 West Airport Freeway. The Specific Use Permit (SUP) is
tied to the owner and business name; therefore, the new owner has applied for a new
Specific Use Permit. The new ownership group has committed to improving the interior
of the hotel, reinvigorating the landscaping on the site and to strictly enforce hotel guest
and employee only parking on the site. The hotel has met all standards of the original
SUP and continues to operate according to City of Euless regulations. Additionally, the
Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on December 15, 2015, and
recommended approval of the Specific Use Permit by a vote of 6-0-0 with the following
conditions:
1. The Specific Use Permit is tied to the Business Owner Mr. Sajid Salimi; and
2. The Specific Use Permit is tied to the Business Name: The Unison Group LLC,
dba as La Quinta Inn and Suites; and
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3. Parking on-site will be for shared parking for hotel guests or hotel employees of
the two adjacent hotels. On-site parking of vehicles to be repaired, leased, or
sold will not be allowed; 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.
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 7:34 p.m.
Council Member Price motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No.
2097, a request a Specific Use Permit on Vine Subdivision, Block A, Lot 2, 431 W.
Airport Freeway for Hotel in the Community Business District (C-2) zoning district.
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. 10. APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO.
2098
Finance Director Janina Jewell stated that proceeds from the sale of the Certificates of
Obligation will fund public infrastructure and improvements at Midtown as well as
administrative costs. The bonds will be repaid from proceeds of the Midtown Public
Improvement District and Midtown Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone.
The City's financial advisor, Boyd London, First Southwest, was present to address any
additional questions.
Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance
No. 2098, authorizing the issuance and sale of "City of Euless, Texas, Tax and
Waterworks and Sewer System (Limited Pledge) Revenue Certificates of Obligation,
Series 2016".
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.
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ITEM NO. 11. APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 16-1481
Council Member Tompkins motioned to approve Resolution No. 16-1481, calling a
general election for the offices of City Council Members, Place 1 and Place 3, on
Saturday May 7, 2016, and authorized a contract with Tarrant County to furnish election
services and equipment.
Council Member Zimmer seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tern Stinneford, Council Members Tompkins,
Price, Eilenfeldt, and Zimmer
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
Mayor Martin stated that candidate filing for the May 7, 2016, election begins
Wednesday, January 20, 2016, at 8:00 a.m. through Friday, February 19, 2016, at 5:00
p.m. in the City Secretary's Office.
ITEM NO. 12. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Darl Easton, 1005 Fayette Drive, Euless, expressed his appreciation to the City Council
and staff for their participation in the Snowball Express event held December 14, 2015,
for the children of fallen soldiers at i7z Pizza in Euless. American Airlines provided 12
charter flights to allow children to participate.
ITEM NO. 13. REPORTS
City Manager
No report given.
City Attorney
No report given.
City Council
Mayor Martin announced several upcoming events:
o Wednesday, January 20, 2016—Water University, 6:30 p.m.;
o Thursday, January 21, 2016—Town Hall meeting, 7:00 p.m.;
o Encouraged citizens to sign up and participate in the It's Time Texas Community
Challenge (itt.communitychallenge.com).
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Mayor Martin announced that the next City Council meeting will be held Tuesday,
January 26, 2016.
ITEM NO. 14. ADJOURN
Mayor Martin adjourned the meeting at 7:43 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
Lin a Martin, ayor i Sutter, TRMC, City Secretary