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Home My WebLink About2016-11-08 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, November 8, 2016 A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Linda Martin at 4:32 p.m. on Tuesday, November 8, 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 Tem Perry Bynum arrived at 4:33 p.m. During the Precouncil meeting: ➢ Council Member Tim Stinneford expressed his appreciation to the Public Works Department for their quick response related to an emergency water shut-off. ➢ Council Member Harry Zimmer announced that he attended the Grapevine- Colleyville Independent School District (GCISD) Education Foundation Annual Galaxy Team Breakfast on Thursday, October 27, 2016, and met the new Principal of Bear Creek Elementary, Bryan Calvert. Additionally, he attended a small business luncheon today and discussion included how to help businesses along Main Street affected by the State Highway (SH) 183 construction. ➢ Mayor Pro Tem Perry Bynum expressed his appreciation to Assistant City Manager Chris Barker who personally assisted a resident with concerns related to increased water usage and their utility bill. ➢ City Secretary Kim Sutter advised that a tour of the Trinity River Authority (TRA) facility for the City Council will be held Friday, November 11, 2016, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Additionally, she advised that a town hall meeting with State Representative Jonathan Stickland that had been scheduled for Thursday, November 10, 2016, will be rescheduled. ➢ Mayor Linda Martin requested that any City Council member able to attend the Senior Holiday Luncheon on Wednesday, November 16, 2016, at the Euless Family Life Senior Center to please do so. ➢ City Manager Loretta Getchell announced that several City departments are holding fundraisers to benefit the upcoming 6Stones Pulling for Hope and Night of Wonder programs. Additionally, she advised that the Euless Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association (ECPAAA) barbeque dinner and auction will be held at the Euless Family Life Senior Center from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. ➢ Texas Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell-Shelton referenced a recent magazine article given to the City Council which ranked Texas Star Golf Course as the number two golf course on the west side of Dallas/Fort Worth behind the I Council Minutes Page 2 of 9 November 8, 2016 Dallas Cowboys Golf Club. Texas Star Golf Course was rated as having the "Most Consistent Conditions" as well. ➢ Assistant to the City Manager Betsy Deck advised that the City will be promoting "Small Business Saturday," to encourage consumers to visit businesses affected by the SH 183 Midtown construction on Saturday, November 26, 2016. 1 > Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald advised that the Euless Tongan Community Committee Diabetes Awareness Fun Walk and Presentation will begin at 9:30 a.m. at the Mary Lib Saleh Euless Public Library and a presentation will follow at 10:30 a.m. 1I ➢ City Manager Getchell reviewed the regular agenda. ➢ Director of Planning and Economic Development Collins presented the Development update, including two Specific Use Permit (SUP) cases coming before the City Council on December 13, 2016. Discussion ensued regarding the consideration of an SUP renewal. I ➢ Fire Chief Wes Rhodes presented the Fire Department update including statistics through September 30, 2016, as well as trends over the previous five years. i > Police Chief Mike Brown introduced, Candy Bauer, store manager of the Euless Lowe's Home Improvement store and expressed his appreciation to her and Lowe's for their assistance with recent projects completed by the Police Department. i CLOSED SESSION The City Council convened into closed session at 5:52 p.m. for deliberation regarding the following: The appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee as authorized by Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code related to: 1 • Municipal Court Judge Evaluation I The City Council recessed closed session at 6:46 p.m. g COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF SCHEDULED ITEMS —COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1 The Euless City Council continued their meeting in the Council Chambers at 7:00 p.m. for consideration of scheduled items. 1 I 1 1 1 Council Minutes Page 3 of 9 November 8, 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 Hal Cranor Finance Director Janina Jewell Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald Fire Chief Wes Rhodes Information Services Administrator Scott Joyce Library Administrator Sherry Knight Fleet and Facilities Administrator Kyle McAdams Human Resources/Risk Administrator Carolyn Marshall Texas Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell-Shelton Assistant to the City Manager Betsy Deck VISITORS Heath Barber Don Martin Gene Shawl Brad Bauer Betty Priddy Barney Snitz Daniel Dearborn Mary Rhodes Lori Tompkins Donna Judd Rosalina Saafi Peggy Vandiver INVOCATION Council Member Eddie Price gave the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE s" Mayor Pro Tern Perry Bynum led the pledge of allegiance. ITEM NO. 1. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE PINS Police Chief Mike Brown introduced Senior Police Officer Robert Bryan. Robert was accompanied by members of the Police Department. Council Member Stinneford presented Robert with a service pin commemorating his 5 years of service with the City. Parks and Community Services Director Ray McDonald introduced Leadman Randy Leach. Randy was accompanied by wife, Blaire, son Clay, father, John, stepmother, Pam, and members of the Parks and Community Services Department. Council Member 1 Council Minutes Page 4 of 9 November 8, 2016 Tompkins presented Randy with a service pin commemorating his 10 years of service with the City. Firefighter II/Paramedic Brandon Herron was unable to attend the meeting to receive his service pin commemorating his 10 years of service to the City. Driver/Paramedic Cody Skinner was unable to attend the meeting to receive his service pin commemorating his 10 years of service to the City. Fire Chief Wes Rhodes introduced Firefighter II/Paramedic Chris Williamson. Chris was accompanied by his wife, Jennifer, daughters, Aubrey and Alaina, extended family members, and members of the Fire Department. Mayor Pro Tern Bynum presented Chris with a service pin commemorating his 10 years of service with the City. Fire Chief Wes Rhodes introduced Captain/Paramedic Jacob Smith. Jacob was rc accompanied by his wife, Susan, sons, Ethan, Austin, and Jake, and members of the Fire Department. Mayor Pro Tern Bynum presented Jacob with a service pin commemorating 4 his 15 years of service with the City. Police Chief Mike Brown introduced Code Inspector Brian McGarry. Brian was accompanied by his wife, Sandi, daughter, Madyson, and members of the Police Department. Mayor Martin presented Brian with a service pin commemorating his 20 years of service with the City. Fire Chief Wes Rhodes introduced Battalion Chief/Paramedic Bill Ver Steeg. Bill was accompanied by his wife, Beverly, daughter, Mickilee, and members of the Fire Department. Mayor Martin presented Bill with a service pin commemorating his 20 years of service with the City. ITEM NO. 2. PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES TO FIRE PREVENTION POSTER WINNERS Public Education Coordinator Ken Rawlinson gave a brief history of the Fire Safety Poster Contest and introduced the grand prize winners for each grade level: First Grade: Lily West (Bear Creek Elementary) Second Grade: Claire Tenney (Lakewood Elementary) Third Grade: Alivia Nacar (South Euless Elementary) Fourth Grade: Kaitlyn Knaub (Wilshire Elementary) Fifth Grade: Daylene Davalos (South Euless Elementary) Sixth Grade: Faiana Halatoa (South Euless Elementary) 1 Mayor Martin and Fire Chief Rhodes presented each grand prize winner with a certificate, their poster, and a goody bag. ig { Council Minutes Page 5 of 9 November 8, 2016 CONSENT AGENDA (items 3 and 4) 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 3 and 4. Council Member Tompkins seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tern Bynum, Council Members Stinneford, Tompkins, Price, Eilenfeldt, and Zimmer Nays: None Mayor Martin declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 3. APPROVED AWARD OF BID NO. 013-16 Approved award of Bid No. 013-16 for a janitorial services contract to Global Building Maintenance, Inc., 2001 West Northwest Highway, Suite 130, Dallas, Texas. The contract is for a period of one year with an option to renew for three additional one-year terms. The estimated annual expenditure is $109,996. ITEM NO. 4. APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Approved City Council minutes of the regular meeting of October 25, 2016. REGULAR AGENDA ITEM NO. 5. APPROVED SITE PLAN NO. 16-09-SP Director of Planning and Development Mike Collins presented the item to the City Council and advised that the applicant, Adams Engineering representing McDonald's Inc., received approval of a site plan in May 2016 to rebuild at 105 West Airport Freeway. Upon further evaluation of the access drive from West Euless Boulevard that had been adopted in the original site plan, the property owner and franchise owner have determined that moving the proposed drive approach along West Euless Boulevard to the west side of the property would improve the traffic movement through the site. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this item on October 18, 2016, and voted to recommend approval with a vote of 6-0-0. Applicant, Elaine Pickering, representing Adams Engineering, was present to address any questions. 1 1 Council Minutes Page 6 of 9 November 8, 2016 1 Council Member Zimmer motioned to approve Site Plan No. 16-09-SP for Commercial Development proposed to be located on 1.216 acres of the J. P. Halford Addition, Tract D, Lot 2R, and a 0.171 acre unplatted tract, 1B1A located at 105 W. Airport Freeway. Council Member Eilenfeldt seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tern Bynum, Council Members Stinneford, Tompkins, Price, Eilenfeldt, and Zimmer 1 Nays: None Mayor Martin declared the motion carried. I ITEM NO. 6. HELD PUBLIC HEARING FOR ZONING CHANGE CASE NO. 16- 03-ZC AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2140 1 1 Mayor Martin opened the public hearing at 7:35 p.m. 1 Director of Planning and Development Collins presented the case to the City Council and advised that the applicant, Anil Patel representing Patel Realtors, is requesting to rezone approximately 0.427 acres of land at 217 South Main Street from Community Business District to Single Family Detached Dwelling District in order to subdivide the lot into two parcels for single family development. The property is currently zoned one half I Community Business District (C-2) and one half Single Family Detached Dwelling District (R-1). The builder intends to construct two detached single family homes with square footage greater than 3,000 square feet. The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on October 18, 2016, and voted to recommend approval with a vote of 6- 0-0. 11 Mayor Martin asked to hear from any proponents of the case followed by opponents. Seeing none, Mayor Martin closed the public hearing at 7:37 p.m. 1 Mayor Pro Tem Bynum inquired about fencing for the property as there is currently a chain link fence on the property. Mr. Collins confirmed that fencing will be addressed during the platting process and a masonry screening wall has been proposed. 1 Mayor Pro Tern Bynum motioned to approve Ordinance No. 2140, approving a zoning change request for Alexander and Cullum Subdivision, western half of Lot 25; 217 South Main Street to be changed from Community Business District (C-2) to Single Family Detached Dwelling District (R-1). Council Member Tompkins seconded the motion. 1 1 1 1 I 4 3 Council Minutes Page 7 of 9 November 8, 2016 Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tern Bynum, Council Members Stinneford, Tompkins, Price, Eilenfeldt, and Zimmer Nays: None Mayor Martin declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 7. APPROVED BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS Mayor Pro Tern Bynum motioned to approve the following appointments to the various boards and commissions. BOARD/COMM NAME PLACE TERM EXPIRES ANIMAL SHELTER ADVISORY BOARD Dr. Susan Read 12/31/2018 Kenneth Horn 12/31/2018 Perry Bynum 12/31/2018 City Manager or Designee 12/31/2018 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION John Deithloff 2 12/31/2019 HISTORICAL PRESERVATION COMMITTEE Al Browning Jeff Taylor EULESS NON-PROFIT INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD Eddie Price 1 12/31/2018 Harry Zimmer 2 12/31/2018 Tim Stinneford 3 12/31/2018 Jeremy Tompkins 4 12/31/2018 Perry Bynum 5 12/31/2018 Linda Eilenfeldt 6 12/31/2018 Linda Martin 7 12/31/2018 LIBRARY BOARD Jim Hamilton 2 12/31/2018 Christopher McAllister 4 12/31/2018 Barney Snitz 5 12/31/2018 Lesley Kane Alt. 1 12/31/2018 Megan Brown Alt. 2 12/31/2018 PARKS AND LEISURE SERVICES Jason Reyes 1 12/31/2018 Council Minutes Page 8 of 9 November 8, 2016 Steve Doty 4 12/31/2018 Roger Sickler 5 12/31/2018 Salman Bhojani Alt. 1 12/31/2018 Mohib Nawab Alt. 2 12/31/2018 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Richard McNeese 4 12/31/2018 Ronald Dunckel 5 12/31/2018 Steve Ellis 6 12/31/2018 Brad Bauer 7 12/31/2018 } ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS & HOUSING & STRUCTURE BOARD Ron Young 3 , 12/31/2018 Ruby Anne Crites 4 12/31/2018 Charles Cinquemani 5 12/31/2018 HEB TEEN COURT Robin Edwards 1 12/31/2018 Moses Vakalahi Alt. 1 12/31/2017 Katie Shue Alt. 2 12/31/2018 CITY HEALTH AUTHORITY Robert Tafel, M.D. 12/31/2018 Council Member Stinneford seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tem Bynum, Council Members Stinneford, Tompkins, Price, Eilenfeldt, and Zimmer Nays: None Mayor Martin declared the motion carried. } ITEM NO. 8. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments. ITEM NO. 9. REPORTS City Manager No report given. Council Minutes Page 9 of 9 November 8, 2016 City Attorney No report given. City Council Mayor Martin advised of two events being held Saturday, November 12, 2016. The Euless Tongan Community Committee Diabetes Awareness Fun Walk and Presentation will begin at 9:30 a.m. at the Mary Lib Saleh Euless Public Library. Additionally, the Euless Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association (ECPAAA) barbeque dinner and auction will be held at the Euless Family Life Senior Center from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. ITEM NO. 9. ADJOURN Mayor Martin adjourned the meeting at 7:43 p.m. APPROVED: ATTEST: Linda artin, Mayor Ki Sutter, TRMC, City Secretary