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Home My WebLink About2016-04-26MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, April 26, 2016 A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Linda Martin at 4:32 p.m. on Tuesday, April 26, 2016, in the Precouncil Conference Room of City Hall, 201 North Ector Drive. Those present included Mayor Linda Martin, Mayor Pro Tem 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 Jeremy Tompkins advised that he had a great time at Arbor Daze held Saturday, April 23, 2016. Mayor Linda Martin agreed that the Arbor Daze event was wonderful. City Secretary Kim Sutter advised that early voting has begun for the May 7, 2016 General Election and as of the close of the polls Monday, April 25, 2016, 54 in-person ballots and 92 ballots by mail have been received. Early voting will continue through Tuesday, May 3, 2016. City Manager Getchell reviewed the regular agenda. Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald provided an update on Arbor Daze and advised that staff was pleased with the location at Midway Park. He advised that the community seemed to have had a great time and the venue was well received. Discussion ensued regarding the event being kid friendly and including more vendors in the future. City Manager Getchell introduced Fiona Allen, Northern Regional Manager, Trinity River Authority (TRA). Ms. Allen provided an overview of TRA's budget process, the services provided, a review of their facilities, and current projects. Fire Chief Wes Rhodes presented the Fire Department update, including response times, as well as the activities of the Fire Marshal's office over the past 10 years, involvement in the 6Stones Community Powered Revitalization (CPR) Spring blitz, April fire training, the 2016 Lifestyle Improvement Challenge, and announced the following upcoming events: Council Minutes Page 2 of 7 April 26, 2016 • Euless Citizens Fire Academy (CFA) Class #23 Graduation, Thursday, May 12, 2016; • Badge Pinning/ Promotion, City Hall, Thursday, May 19, 2016, 3:30 p.m.; • Euless Police and Fire Community Fun Run, Bob Eden Park, Saturday, May 21, 2016, 7:30 a.m.; and • Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) Fill the Boot campaign, May 1 through 15, 2016. Assistant City Manager Chris Barker provided an update related to the 40th year CDBG project, including contract negotiations regarding funding from Tarrant County and City funds. Director of Planning and Economic Development Mike Collins presented the Development update, including the current commercial and residential development as well as an update on the demolition of Lighthouse Inn located on West Euless Boulevard (SH 10). CLOSED SESSION The City Council convened into closed session at 6:29 p.m. for deliberation regarding the following: to: Seek legal advice from the City Attorney as authorized by Section 551.071 related • City of San Antonio, Texas, on behalf of itself and all other similarly situated Texas cities v. Hotels.com, L.P., et al., Civil No. SA -06 -CA -381 -OG, a Class Action • Marcus Miles and Kimberly Miles v. City of Euless, et al.; Cause No. 2014- 003448-2 Purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property as authorized by Section 551.072 related to: • Cresthaven Addition 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 7:00 p.m. for consideration of scheduled items. STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT City Manager Loretta Getchell Deputy City Manager Bob Freeman Assistant City Manager Chris Barker Council Minutes Page 3 of 7 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 Texas Star Manager Glenda Hartsell -Shelton VISITORS Candy Bauer Jason Reyes Gabriel Kendall Ryan Sawyer INVOCATION Assistant to the City Manager Betsy Deck gave the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member Eddie Price led the pledge of allegiance. Barney Snitz Lori Tompkins April 26, 2016 ITEM NO. 1. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH FOR MAY Library Administrator Sherry Knight introduced Senior Librarian Eric Terry. Eric was accompanied by members of the Library Department. Mayor Martin presented Eric with a plaque and certificate commemorating his selection as employee of the month for May 2016. ITEM NO. 2. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford presented a proclamation to Parks and Community Services Director Ray McDonald, proclaiming April 29, 2016, as Arbor Day. ITEM NO. 3. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION Mayor Martin presented a proclamation to members of the Patriots Motorcycle Club, proclaiming May as Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month. Council Minutes Page 4 of 7 April 26, 2016 ITEM NO. 4. PRESENTATION OF QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR PERIOD ENDING MARCH 31, 2016 Finance Director Jewell presented the quarterly financial report for the period ending March 31, 2016. CONSENT AGENDA (items 5 through 7) 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 5 through 7. Council Member Tompkins 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. 5. AWARDED A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT Awarded a construction contract for the FY2016 Waterline Replacement Project to Murphy Pipeline Contractors, Inc., 1876 Everlee Road, Jacksonville, Florida, through the Education Service Center -Region 19 Purchasing Allied States Cooperative. The project will consist of the replacement of 1,212 feet of 6 inch asbestos concrete main with an 8 inch HDPE main along Donley Drive from Glenn Drive to Shelmar Drive and along Shelmar Drive from Donley Drive (East) to Donley Drive (West). The project will be completed using trenchless technology, static pipe bursting method. The estimated expenditure is $150,000 and falls below budget estimates. ITEM NO. 6. AWARDED REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL NO. 006-16 Awarded Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 006-16 including third party administration, utilization management and large case management, to WebTPA, and precertification and network access to Aetna. ITEM NO. 7. APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Approved City Council minutes of the regular meeting of April 12, 2016. Council Minutes Page 5 of 7 REGULAR AGENDA April 26, 2016 ITEM NO. 8. AUTHORIZED THE MAYOR TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE CONVEYANCE DOCUMENTS Council Member Eilenfeldt motioned to authorize the Mayor to negotiate and execute conveyance documents for the purchase of property located at 905 Cresthaven Drive, Cresthaven Addition, Block 2, Lot 11. 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 A REQUEST FOR A TEMPORARY USE PERMIT NO. 16 -02 -CC Director of Planning and Economic Development Collins presented the item to the City Council and advised that Habitat for Humanity's Women Build Program, in partnership with Lowe's Home Improvement, 3000 Highway 121, Euless, will use a 6,000 square foot portion of the Lowe's parking lot on Thursday, April 28, 2016, between 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m., to construct the exterior framing of a 1,000 square foot house. The finished product will be dismantled in sections on Monday, May 2, 2016, for transport by a semi -trailer truck to a permanent site for final construction. The parking lot area being used for the event will be located outside of any fire lane and will not disrupt traffic into the Lowe's site from Glade Road. Candy Bauer, 3000 Highway 121, Euless, representing Euless Lowe's Home Improvement advised that the store is hosting the Women Build Program in conjunction with Habitat for Humanity. The event will be held simultaneously in nine other cities across the country and Euless is the only event city that is not a capitol city of the respective state. Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford motioned to approve a request for Temporary Use Permit No. 16 -02 -CC for Habitat for Humanity's Women Build Program located at Lowes Home Improvement, 3000 Highway 121, for a time period of Thursday, April 28, 2016 through Tuesday, May 3, 2016. Council Member Price seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford, Council Members Tompkins, Price, Eilenfeldt, and Zimmer Council Minutes Page 6 of 7 April 26, 2016 Nays: None Mayor Martin declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 10. APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2104 Mayor Martin advised that Ordinance No. 2104 amends the Code of Ordinances to align with state law. The amendments include provisions related vicious animals and dangerous dogs and outline the judicial procedure for the determination of cost for care of an impounded animal during an appeal, the amount of bond for an appeal, restrictions on destruction during an appeal, and the authority of Animal Control Officer. Council Member Price motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No. 2104, amending the City of Euless Code of Ordinances, Chapter 10, "Animals," Section 10-71, "Vicious animal," and Section 10-72, "Dangerous dogs," to prohibit destruction of a vicious animal or dangerous dog during the pendency of an appeal, and provide for an appeal process including a bond requirement. 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 No comments ITEM NO. 12. City Manager No report given. City Attorney No report given. City Council PUBLIC COMMENTS REPORTS Mayor Martin announced that early voting has begun for the General Election that will be held on Saturday, May 7, 2016, for Council, Place 1 and Council, Place 3. She introduced Place 1 incumbent Tim Stinneford and acknowledged Tim St. Clair who was Council Minutes Page 7 of 7 April 26, 2016 not in attendance and introduced Place 3 incumbent Eddie Price and acknowledged Aaron Lindeman who was not in attendance. Mayor Martin announced that the next City Council meeting will be held Tuesday, May 10, 2016. ITEM NO. 13. ADJOURN Mayor Martin adjourned the meeting at 7:32 p.m. APPROVED: Linda W -, ATTEST: i utter, TRMC, City Secretary