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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-10-11 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, October 11, 2016 A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Linda Martin at 4:31 p.m. on Tuesday, October 11, 2016, in the Precouncil Conference Room of City Hall, 201 North Ector Drive. Those present included Mayor Linda Martin, Council Members Tim Stinneford, Jeremy Tompkins, Eddie Price, Linda Eilenfeldt, and Harry Zimmer. Mayor Pro Tern Perry Bynum was not present due to a scheduled absence. During the Precouncil meeting: Council Member Linda Eilenfeldt congratulated the Police and Fire Departments on their great open house events held Saturday, October 1, 2016. Additionally, she expressed her appreciation to Assistant to the City Manager Betsy Deck for a wonderful plant swap event that was held the same day. Council Member Jeremy Tompkins advised that he attended the Texas Junior Anglers Fishing Event on Saturday, October 1, 2016, as well as the Junk in the Trunk Community Garage Sale on Saturday, October 8, 2016, and advised that both events were fantastic. Mayor Linda Martin announced that National Night Out events held throughout the City on Tuesday, October 4, 2016, were wonderful and asserted that citizens expressed their appreciation to her for all that the City is doing. As follow up to recent community events, City Manager Loretta Getchell requested reports from the appropriate staff: • Fire Chief Wes Rhodes provided an update on the Fire Department Open House held Saturday, October 1, 2016. • Police Chief Mike Brown provided an update on the Police Department Open House held Saturday, October 1, 2016, and presented a new Police recruitment video. Additionally, he advised of the addition of a 20 foot concession trailer that the Police Department recently purchased that will be fitted with gaming systems and other amenities for children to enjoy as part of the Department's community outreach. • Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald provided an update on the Texas Junior Anglers Fishing Event held Saturday, October 1, 2016, and stated that the number of fish caught was impressive. Additionally, he announced that he and his department will be participating in HEBeFit Health Fair at Pennington Field on Saturday, October 15, 2016. • Assistant to the City Manager Betsy Deck provided an update on the Household Hazardous Waste Day and the Plant Swap events. Council Minutes Page 2 of 8 October 11, 2016 • City Manager Getchell advised that the Trinity River Authority has offered to provide a tour of one of their facilities to the City Council and discussed possible dates for the tour. City Secretary Kim Sutter provided an update on the Boards and Commissions appointment process and advised of the timeline related to applicant interviews. .- City Manager Getchell reviewed the regular agenda. Lieutenant Brandon Zachary presented the Code update for the period ending September 30, 2016, including samples of recently resolved Code cases. He also introduced new Code Officer Chris Courtney. City Manager Getchell advised the City Council of a current zoning violation related to the storage of rental trucks. Finance Director Janina Jewell presented the financial update for the period ending August 31, 2016, related to car rental sales tax. Assistant City Manager Chris Barker presented the Capital Projects update and advised of the timeline related to the remodel of the Planning and Engineering Building and the State Highway 183 construction. Discussion ensued regarding the revitalization of the clock in the courtyard and building signage at the City Hall campus. CLOSED SESSION The City Council convened into closed session at 6:03 p.m. for deliberation regarding the following: Seek legal advice from the City Attorney as authorized by Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code related to: • Open Meetings Act and Public Information Deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property as authorized by Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code related to: • Cresthaven Addition • Glade Parks • S. Pipeline Road The City Council recessed closed session at 6:48 p.m. Council Minutes Page 3 of 8 October 11, 2016 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 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 Facilities Administrator Kyle McAdams Human Resources/Risk Administrator Carolyn Marshall Texas Star Golf Course General Manager Glenda Hartsell-Shelton Municipal Court Manager Teresa Alexander VISITORS Heath Barber Don Martin Peggy Vandiver Darl Easton Barney Snitz Mavy Wright Kathy Haecker Faye Stinneford INVOCATION Council Member Linda Eilenfeldt gave the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member Jeremy Tompkins led the pledge of allegiance. ITEM NO. 1. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE PINS Library Administrator Sherry Knight introduced Administrative Secretary Mollie Snapp. Mollie was accompanied by her sisters, Maggie and Sadie, brother-in-law, Russell, nephews, Caden, Caleb, and Josh, nieces, Emilie and Abigail, and members of the Council Minutes Page 4 of 8 October 11, 2016 Library Department. Council Member Stinneford presented Mollie with a service pin commemorating her 5 years of service with the City. Municipal Court Manager Teresa Alexander introduced Deputy Court Clerk Sylvia Paul. Sylvia was accompanied by her daughter, Latanya, son-in-law, Marcus, granddaughters, Tori and Taylor, and members of the Municipal Court. Council Member Stinneford presented Sylvia with a service pin commemorating her 10 years of service with the City. Parks and Community Services Director Ray McDonald introduced Leadman Matt Shelley. Matt was accompanied by his wife, Barbara, daughter, Tiffany, and members of the Parks and Community Services Department. Council Member Stinneford presented Matt with a service pin commemorating his 10 years of service with the City. City Manager Loretta Getchell introduced Executive Secretary Diana Cole. Diana was accompanied by her husband, Joe, stepson, Preston, stepdaughter, Makensey, mother, Ingrid, mother-in-law, Linda, and members of the City Manager's Office. Mayor Martin presented Diana with a service pin commemorating her 20 years of service with the City. Police Chief Mike Brown introduced Corporal James Gordon. James was accompanied by his wife, Tracy, son, Finn, daughter, Anna, and members of the Police Department. Mayor Martin presented James with a service pin commemorating his 20 years of service with the City. Police Chief Brown introduced Senior Officer John Haecker. John was accompanied by his wife, Amy, daughters, Jewel and Blythe, mother, Kathy, father, Gary, and members of the Police Department. Mayor Martin presented John with a service pin commemorating his 20 years of service with the City. Police Chief Brown introduced Sergeant David Cort. David was accompanied by members of the Police Department. Mayor Martin presented David with a service pin commemorating his 30 years of service with the City. CONSENT AGENDA (items 2 through 8) Mayor Martin asked Assistant City Manager Chris Barker to read each item into the record. Council Member Stinneford motioned to approve the consent agenda items number 2 through 8. Council Member Tompkins seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Martin, Council Members Stinneford, Tompkins, Price, Eilenfeldt, and Zimmer Nays: None Council Minutes Page 5 of 8 October 11, 2016 Mayor Martin declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 2. AUTHORIZED PURCHASE OF GROUNDS MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT Authorized the purchase of grounds maintenance equipment at the Texas Star Golf Course through the BuyBoard Cooperative Purchase Program utilizing vendor Professional Turf Products, 1010 North Industrial Boulevard, Euless. The estimated expenditure will be $90,343. ITEM NO. 3. AUTHORIZED PURCHASE OF MOTORIZED EQUIPMENT HAULERS Authorized the purchase of motorized equipment and material haulers at the Texas Star Golf Course through the BuyBoard Cooperative Purchase Program utilizing vendor Luber Brothers, 5224 Bear Creek Court, Irving. The estimated expenditure is $80,368. ITEM NO. 4. AUTHORIZED PURCHASE OF VARIOUS VEHICLES Authorized the purchase of vehicles for City departments through the TxSmartBuy Contracts utilizing vendor Sam Pack's 5 Star Ford, 1635 I-35E Frontage Road, Carrollton. The vehicles purchased will be three Ford Fusion sedans for Police Criminal Investigation Division (CID,) a total of three Ford F250 pick-up trucks for Public Works and Fleet & Facilities Maintenance, and two Ford F150 pick-up trucks for the Fire Department. The estimated expenditure is $194,877. ITEM NO. 5. AUTHORIZED PURCHASE OF FIVE POLICE PATROL UTILITY VEHICLES Authorized the purchase of five Chevrolet Tahoe Police Utility Vehicles through the BuyBoard Cooperative Purchase Program utilizing vendor Caldwell County Chevrolet, 800 Presidential Corridor East, Caldwell. The estimated expenditure will be $167,500. ITEM NO. 6. AUTHORIZED PURCHASE OF AN ASPHALT PAVER Authorized the purchase of a LeeBoy asphalt paver for the Public Works Department through the BuyBoard Cooperative Purchase Program utilizing local vendor Romco Equipment Company, 5151 Cash Road, Dallas. The estimated expenditure is $224,686. ITEM NO. 7. AUTHORIZED PURCHASE OF DUMP TRUCKS AND A UTILITY TRUCK Authorized the purchase of two single axle dump trucks, and one cab & chassis truck for the Public Works Department from Houston Freightliner, 9950 North Loop East Freeway, Houston, through the Houston-Galveston Area Cooperative Purchase Program (HGAC). The estimated expenditure is $245,423. Council Minutes Page 6 of 8 October 11, 2016 ITEM NO. 8. APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Approved City Council minutes of the regular meeting of September 27, 2016. REGULAR AGENDA ITEM NO. 9. 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 Cresthaven Addition Block 2, Lot 22, 1000 Highland Drive. Council Member Zimmer seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Martin, Council Members Stinneford, Tompkins, Price, Eilenfeldt, and Zimmer Nays: None Mayor Martin declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 10. APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 16-1495 Assistant City Manager Barker advised that Resolution No. 16-1495 recommends award of a construction contract by Tarrant County for the 41st Year Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Project to Murphy Pipeline Contractors, 1876 Everlee Road, Jacksonville, Florida, and consists of the replacement of 1,477 feet of waterline along Ector Drive. Council Member Stinneford motioned to approve Resolution No. 16-1495, recommending award of a construction contract for the 41st Year Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Project to Murphy Pipeline Contractors for replacement of waterline in the City of Euless. Council Member Tompkins seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Martin, Council Members Stinneford, Tompkins, Price, Eilenfeldt, and Zimmer Nays: None Mayor Martin declared the motion carried. Council Minutes Page 7 of 8 October 11, 2016 ITEM NO. 11. APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2139 Mayor Martin advised that approval of the ordinance will appoint an additional Associate Judge who will preside as needed for the City of Euless Municipal Court of Record. Terri Pearce has agreed to serve as Associate Judge to a term expiring September 30, 2017. Council Member Eilenfeldt motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No. 2137, appointing Terri Pearce as an Associate Judge of the Municipal Court of Record to a term expiring September 30, 2017. Council Member Price seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Martin, Council Members Stinneford, Tompkins, Price, Eilenfeldt, and Zimmer Nays: None Mayor Martin declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 12. PUBLIC COMMENTS Darl Easton, 1005 Fayette Drive, Euless, announced that joint General and Special Elections will be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2016. He advised that voters must vote at their designated polling place on Election Day rather than an early voting location, and requested the City's assistance in making citizens aware of this requirement. ITEM NO. 13. REPORTS City Manager No report given. City Attorney No report given. City Council Council Member Eilenfeldt announced the fall 6Stones Community Powered Revitalization (CPR) Blitz will be held Friday, October 21 and Saturday, October 22, 2016, revitalizing 55 homes across the six cities that 6Stones serves. Mayor Martin announced the following upcoming events: • Early Voting for the November 8, 2016 election begins October 24, 2016, and run through November 4, 2016. Council Minutes Page 8 of 8 October 11, 2016 • Friday, October 14 — Sunday, October 16, 2016, Euless Library Foundation (ELF) Book Sale, Mary Lib Saleh Euless Public Library; • Friday, October 14, 2016, 7:00 to 8:00 p.m., Seasons of Sounds Masterworks Series — Little Skynyrd Tribute Band, Leon Hogg Amphitheater; • Saturday, October 15, 2016, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., HEBeFit Health Fair, Pennington Field; • Friday, October 21 and Saturday, October 22, 2016, 8:00 a.m., CPR Blitz, 6Stones Campus West; • Saturday, October 22, 2016, 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Euless Citizens Fire Academy Alumni Association Steak Dinner at Fire Station #3, $15 tickets. ITEM NO. 14. ADJOURN Mayor Martin adjourned the meeting at 7:40 p.m. APPROVED: ATTEST: /*/14 /1"1 Linda artin, Mayor Ki Sutter; TRMC, City Secretary