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OF THE
EULESS CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, February 9, 2016
A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Linda Martin
at 4:32 p.m. on Tuesday, February 9, 2016, 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 Tern Tim Stinneford arrived at 4:33 p.m. Council Member Perry Bynum arrived at
4:37 p.m.
During the Precouncil meeting:
➢ Mayor Linda Martin welcomed members of the Harmony Science Academy
Student Council.
➢ Council Member Linda Eilenfeldt announced that she and Mayor Martin attended
the Trinity Swim Team Pre-District luncheon on Friday, January 22, 2016.
Additionally, she congratulated Assistant to the City Manager Betsy Deck and
Fire Inspector Ken Rawlinson for the awards they received at the 6Stones
Catalyst of Hope luncheon held Thursday, February 4, 2016.
➢ Mayor Martin expressed her appreciation to Council Members Linda Eilenfeldt,
Eddie Price, and Jeremy Tompkins for attending the Tarrant County Mayors
Council meeting on Monday, February 1, 2016. Additionally, she announced the
retirement of Library Administrative Secretary Karan Jasper.
➢ City Secretary Kim Sutter announced that early voting for Primary Elections
begin Tuesday, February 16, 2016 for the Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Primary
Election Day. The Mary Lib Saleh Euless Public Library will serve as an early
voting location.
➢ City Manager Loretta Getchell provided an update related to the intersection of
Pipeline Road and Driftwood Drive. She advised that construction to improve
the co-efficiency of friction on the existing pavement could be funded through the
baseline budget at a cost of $25,000, and work could begin in early March if
weather permits.
➢ City Manager Getchell reviewed the regular agenda.
➢ Assistant City Manager Chris Barker introduced Fiona Allen, Northern Region
Manager, Trinity River Authority (TRA). Ms. Allen provided an update related to
the TRA's 2008 bond refunding which will result in a total estimated savings to
the City in the amount of$1.5 million or $108,000 annually through 2028.
Council Minutes Page 2 of 7 February 9, 2016
Council Member Perry Bynum requested an update at an upcoming meeting
regarding the TRA projects in the city, specifically Eastcliff, Westcliff, and
Wilshire neighborhood.
➢ City Manager Getchell requested Assistant City Manager Chris Barker present
the transportation update.
Assistant City Manager Barker advised that the Midtown Express construction
schedule has been revised. He stated that the changes to the construction
timeline include the permanent closure of the Ector Drive exit effective March 4,
2016 and the Main Street Bridge and pedestrian bridge are expected to close in
June 2016. He added that staff will attend weekly meetings with Southgate
Constructors to remain apprised of the project and the construction timeline.
City Manager Getchell advised the City Council of the plan to keep interested
parties apprised of the construction schedule and changes thereto, including the
city's website and plans for an informational meeting to be held on February 23,
2016.
Discussion ensued regarding completion of construction elements and order of
reconstruction related to the project as well working with the Hurst-Euless-Bedford
Independent School District (HEBISD) to ensure safe pedestrian passage for students.
➢ Police Chief Mike Brown presented an update related to the crime prevention
ordinance and the new security video system requirements for Euless
businesses.
➢ Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald provided an update
related to The Parks at Texas Star Phase V project (60/90, synthetic turf infield
design) and proposed the field name of"Legends Field".
Discussion ensued regarding warm-up areas and seating areas.
CLOSED SESSION
The City Council convened into closed session at 6:15 p.m. for deliberation regarding
the following:
Concerning legal advice from the City Attorney as authorized by Section 551.071:
■ Enforcement Action On Substandard Properties
The City Council recessed closed session at 6:51 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.
Council Minutes Page 3 of 7 February 9, 2016
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
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
Jamal Aloffe Carol Kveck Barney Snitz
Jim Dewey Chris McAllister Lori Tompkins
Darl Easton Don Martin Peggy Vandiver
Nancy Gordon Kay Price
Lisa Karr Tommy Rush
INVOCATION
Assistant City Manager Chris Barker gave the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Jeremy Tompkins led the pledge of allegiance.
ITEM NO. 1. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE PINS
Police Chief Mike Brown introduced Code Compliance Inspector I James Patterson.
James was accompanied by his wife, Jaime, son, Andrew, daughter, Kimberly, and
members of the Police and Code Compliance Department. Mayor Martin presented
James with a service pin commemorating his 5 years of service with the City.
Fire Chief Wes Rhodes introduced Firefighter II/Paramedic Irving Alvarado. Irving was
accompanied by his wife, Brenda, son, Brody, and members of the Fire Department.
Council Minutes Page 4 of 7 February 9, 2016
Mayor Martin presented Irving with a service pin commemorating his 10 years of service
with the City.
Fire Chief Wes Rhodes introduced Driver/Engineer/Paramedic Jeremy Goodman.
Jeremy was accompanied by his wife, Michelle, sons, Cade and Cooper, and members
of the Fire Department. Mayor Martin presented Jeremy with a service pin
commemorating his 10 years of service with the City.
Fire Chief Wes Rhodes introduced Firefighter II/Paramedic Josh Williams. Josh was
accompanied by members of the Fire Department. Mayor Martin presented Josh with a
service pin commemorating his 10 years of service with the City.
ITEM NO. 2. PRESENTATION OF AWARD
Mayor Martin presented Library Administrator Sherry Knight with the 2015 Achievement
of Library Excellence Award presented to the Mary Lib Saleh Euless Public Library. Ms.
Knight explained the requirements for the award as well as detailed accomplishments of
the library including that the library has won this award for 11 years in a row. She was
accompanied by library staff and members of the Library Board.
CONSENT AGENDA (items 3 and 4)
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
and 4.
Council Member Tompkins seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tern Stinneford, Council Members Tompkins,
Price, Eilenfeldt, Zimmer, and Bynum
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 3. AUTHORIZED CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE
A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
The approved FY 2016 budget included funds allocated for a study of the City's park
system. The study will serve as a valuable tool in identifying current and future park
projects by establishing an overall system assessment and evaluation and making
recommendations for current renovations and future improvements to our park system.
ITEM NO. 4. APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Council Minutes Page 5 of 7 February 9, 2016
Approved City Council minutes of the regular meeting of January 26, 2016.
REGULAR AGENDA
ITEM NO. 5. APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 16-1486
Assistant City Manager Barker advised that the resolution authorizes the Texas
Coalition for Affordable Power, Inc. (TCAP), to negotiate an electric supply agreement
for five years for deliveries of electricity effective January 1, 2018, and act as an agent
on behalf of the City, and to honor the City's commitments to purchase power for its
electrical needs in 2018 through 2022 through TCAP.
Council Member Eilenfeldt motioned to approve Resolution No. 16-1486, authorizing the
Texas Coalition for Affordable Power, Inc. (TCAP) to negotiate an Electric Supply
Agreement for five years for deliveries of electricity effective January 1, 2018.
Council Member Price seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tern Stinneford, Council Members Tompkins,
Price, Eilenfeldt, Zimmer, and Bynum
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 6. HELD PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 15-
08-PD AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF
ORDINANCE NO. 2101
Mayor Martin opened the public hearing at 7:21 p.m.
Director of Planning and Economic Development Collins presented the item to the City
Council and stated that the applicant, Mr. Jamal Aloffe, has requested a change in
zoning to property that is part of the J.E. Whitener subdivision that was platted in 1950.
The property is zoned R-1 single family residential. However, when the property was
laid out in 1955, the lots were designed to be large enough to accommodate horses, but
were not wide enough to further subdivide into appropriately sized single family lots.
The developer will combine a portion of Lot 1 and Lot 2 of the original subdivision to
construct a 17 lot single family cul-de-sac development. In June 2015, Bloomfield
Homes received zoning approval for the Hearthstone Planned Development to create a
similar subdivision immediately adjacent to the north. The proposed planned
development zoning district will establish architectural design standards for the project
that are similar to Hearthstone and other recently approved subdivisions located south
of State Highway 10. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this Planned
Development at their January 19, 2016, regular meeting and voted to recommend
approval with a vote of 5-0-0.
Council Minutes Page 6 of 7 February 9, 2016
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.
Jim Dewey, JDJR Engineers, 2500 Texas Drive #100, Irving, Texas, representing Mr.
Aloffe, was present to address any questions.
Council Member Tompkins inquired about stone and masonry requirements as well as
fencing requirements.
Mr. Collins confirmed the stone and masonry requirements and stated that the earlier
approved Bloomfield Homes development was approved with eight foot fencing and Mr.
Aloffe has requested six foot fencing.
Council Member Tompkins requested eight foot fencing along the western facing
properties and Mr. Dewey agreed to that change.
Council Member Bynum requested that any two story homes with windows facing east
have translucent windows facing that direction. Mr. Dewey agreed to that change as
well.
Council Member Tompkins inquired about a possible Homeowners Association (HOA).
Mr. Dewey confirmed that an HOA would be necessary to maintain open areas.
Council Member Zimmer motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance
No. 2101, a request for a Planned Development to change the zoning on 2.959 acres of
land located out of the J.E. Whitener Estate, Block 2, Portion of Lot 1 and Lot 2; from
Single Family Detached Dwelling zoning district (R-1) to Planned Development (PD)
zoning to allow single family residential, including the following two amendments to the
design criteria as agreed to by the applicant:
14. Each home will have a stained wood fence six (6') foot tall with metal posts on
the sides and rear of the lot with the exception of fences along the eastern
property line which will be eight (8') foot tall.
16. Efforts will be made in the design of second floor rear elevations to minimize
the number of windows, and consideration will be given to install translucent
windows in the second story rear elevations.
Mayor Pro Tern Stinneford seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tern Stinneford, Council Members Tompkins,
Price, Eilenfeldt, Zimmer, and Bynum
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
Council Minutes Page 7 of 7 February 9, 2016
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 stated that the Daddy/Daughter Valentine's Dance held
Saturday, February 6, 2016, was well attended and participants were pleased with the
event. He recognized and commended staff for hosting the event.
Mayor Martin made several announcements:
• Assistant to the City Manager Betsy Deck was awarded the 6Stones 2015
Innovator award;
• February 13, 2016, Heritage Park Museum presents Mike Brown Performance,
1:00 to 5:00 p.m.;
• February 14, 2016, Historical Preservation Committee Euless history drawing
contest reception recognizing 4th grade students from South Euless Elementary;
Mary Lib Saleh Euless Public Library, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Mayor Martin announced that the next City Council meeting will be held Tuesday,
February 23, 2016.
ITEM NO. 14. ADJOURN
Mayor Martin adjourned the meeting at 7:36 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
Lindai—Moffin, Mayor Kim S tter, TRMC, City Secretary