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EULESS CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, March 14, 2017
A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Linda Martin
at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 14, 2017, in the Precouncil Conference Room of City
Hall, 201 North Ector Drive. Those present included Mayor Linda Martin, Mayor Pro Tem
Perry Bynum, Council Members Tim Stinneford, Jeremy Tompkins, Eddie Price, Linda
Eilenfeldt, and Harry Zimmer.
During the Precouncil meeting:
> Council Member Linda Eilenfeldt expressed her appreciation to the Library and
Public Works Departments for their participation at the Hurst Euless Bedford
Independent School District (HEB ISD) Student Showcase held at the Buinger
Academy on Saturday, March 4, 2017.
> Mayor Linda Martin provided a brief update on the continued recovery of Euless
Tongan Committee Member Penilotu Asaeli following a recent car accident.
Additionally, she expressed her appreciation to Assistant to the City Manager
Betsy Deck, Special Events Coordinator Ryan Turner, Director of Parks and
Community Services Ray McDonald, and the Midway Park Recreation Center staff
for organizing the Mayor's Spring Break Fitness Fair.
> City Manager Loretta Getchell provided an update on Deputy City Manager Bob
Freeman's wife, Julie, and her current health concerns.
Additionally, she expressed her appreciation to Assistant Chief Gary Landers,
Information Services Administrator Scott Joyce, Assistant City Manager Chris
Barker, and Technical Services Manager Gary Gregg for working throughout
Friday night, March 10, 2017, and most of Saturday, March 11, 2017, to restore
phone service to City facilities after contractors cut through a fiber optic line.
> Police Chief Mike Brown announced that three Police dispatchers will be receiving
the Outstanding Team of the Year award from the Association of Public-Safety
Communications Officials (APCO) in Galveston, Texas, at the end of March.
Additionally, he advised that Recreation Manager Suzanne Hendrickson will begin
work at the Police Department as the Emergency Management Coordinator on
Monday, March 20, 2017.
> Fire Chief Wes Rhodes advised that the annual Community Emergency Response
Team (CERT)classroom training took place Saturday, March 11, 2017, at the Mary
Lib Saleh Euless Public Library. Training will continue on Saturday, March 18,
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2017, at the Villages of Bear Creek Park and will include two drills (missing person
and mass casualty scenarios), with the CERT volunteers from Bedford, Hurst, and
Keller.
➢ Library Administrator Sherry Knight advised of the upcoming Masterworks Series:
Season of Sounds concert at Texas Star Golf Course on Friday, March 17, 2017,
featuring Cleghorn — America's Celtic Rock Band at 6:30 p.m. and Jiggernaut —
Celtic Rock Band at 8:30 p.m.
➢ City Manager Loretta Getchell reviewed the regular agenda.
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1 ➢ Senior Police Officer and Mental Health Liaison Casey Sanders provided a Mental
Health update including the history of his role as a mental health peace officer in !
the community and discussed the HEB model of mental health.
> City Manager Getchell provided an update regarding a proposed wastewater
1 disposal well to be located in the City of Fort Worth near Lake Arlington which also
serves as a reservoir for the Trinity River Authority (TRA). Arlington and Fort
Worth have filed protests with the Texas Railroad Commission. As a TRA member
city, Mayor Martin will file a letter of protest on behalf of the City of Euless.
> Finance Director Janina Jewell presented the Financial update for the month
ending January 2017, and advised that sales tax was up 8.28 percent and 9.5
I percent year to date and car rental tax collection was up three percent and one
percent year to date.
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Additionally, she advised that at the March 28 City Council meeting, an agenda
item for City Council consideration will be presented to approve outsourcing the
1 bill production and mailing of utility bills via an interlocal agreement in place with
the City of Allen.
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➢ Municipal Court Manager Teresa Alexander advised of the results of the recently
completed Warrant Roundup. The Municipal Court cleared approximately 1,700
warrants from approximately 700 defendants and collected $292,337.
➢ Director of Planning and Economic Development Mike Collins provided an update
regarding a proposed Site Plan for Founders Parc (Midtown) presented at the
February 28, 2017 meeting as it relates to the parking calculations.
IAdditionally, he advised of a request by a homebuilder to construct a new home
with a contemporary housing design to include a flat roof. He stated that a flat
roof is currently not permitted by the Unified Development Code (UDC) and
advised that the City Council could consider an amendment to the UDC to
eliminate the roof pitch minimum for one acre or larger parcels.
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CLOSED SESSION
The City Council convened into closed session at 6:08 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 state regulation of alcohol sales.
The purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property as authorized by Section
551.072 of the Texas Government Code related to:
• Cresthaven Addition
Economic development as authorized by Section 551.087 of the Texas Government
Code related to:
• Shops at Vineyard Village
The City Council recessed closed session at 6:52 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
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
Fleet and Facilities Administrator Kyle McAdams
Human Resources/Risk Administrator Carolyn Marshall
Library Administrator Sherry Knight
Assistant to the City Manager Betsy Deck
Texas Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell-Shelton
VISITORS
Kelly Clower Gary Haecker Don Martin
Darl Easton Jacque Jaccard Amanda Mata
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1 Anniece McKanna Barney Snitz Michael Weldon
Betty Priddy Lori Tompkins Warren Wilson
Gene Shawl Peggy Vandiver Mavy Wright
INVOCATION
Boy Scout Troop#758, led by Amir Makhani,Assistant Scout Master, gave the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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Boy Scout Troop #758, led by Amir Makhani, Assistant Scout Master, led the pledge of
allegiance.
ITEM NO. 1. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH FOR MARCH
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Fire Chief Wes Rhodes introduced Firefighter II Scott Evans. Scott was accompanied by
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his wife, Rose, and members of the Fire Department.
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Mayor Martin presented Scott with a plaque and certificate commemorating his selection
a as employee of the month for March 2017.
ITEM NO. 2. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE PINS
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Fire Chief Wes Rhodes introduced Firefighter II/Paramedic Toby Clower. Toby was
accompanied by his wife, Kelly, daughters, Lily and Hannah, and members of the Fire
1 Department. Council Member Zimmer presented Toby with a service pin commemorating
his 5 years of service with the City.
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Police Chief Mike Brown introduced Senior Officer Lynette "Lyn" Gilliam. Lyn was
accompanied byher husband, Chris, son, Austin, daughter, y y
paug ter, Caitlyn, and members of the
Police Department. Council Member Price presented Lyn with a service pin
commemorating her 5 years of service with the City.
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Police Chief Mike Brown introduced Senior Officer David Norvell. David was
accompanied by his wife, Karen, son, Calvin, daughter, Ella, and members of the Police
IDepartment. Council Member Price presented David with a service pin commemorating
his 5 years of service with the City.
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Police Chief Mike Brown introduced Code Compliance Inspector I Paul Schafer. Paul
was accompanied by his girlfriend, Trish, and members of the Police Department.
Council Member Price presented Paul with a service pin commemorating his 10 years of
service with the City.
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Director of Public Works Hal Cranor introduced Field Tech II Juan Molina. Juan was
accompanied by his wife, Irene Lopez Molina, daughter, Cate Rosemund, and members
of the Public Works Department. Mayor Pro Tern Bynum presented Juan with a service
pin commemorating his 10 years of service with the City.
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ITEM NO. 3. PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION
Police Chief Brown presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Jacqueline Jaccard for
actions taken to ensure lifesaving care was rendered to a citizen in need. On Saturday,
August 27, 2016, she arrived to work at Dick's Sporting Goods and noticed a man in
distress in his vehicle. She took the necessary actions which ultimately saved the man's
life who was having a diabetic attack.
CONSENT AGENDA (items 4 through 10)
Mayor Martin asked City Manager Getchell to read each item into the record.
Council Member Stinneford motioned to approve the consent agenda items number 4
through 10.
Mayor Pro Tem Bynum 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. 4. AUTHORIZED CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE
AN ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES CONTRACT
Authorized the City Manager to negotiate and execute an Architectural Services Contract
with Alan Plummer Associates, Inc., 1320 South University Drive, Suite 300, Fort Worth,
for design of the reclaimed water system extension project. This project will provide for
the engineering design of the extension of the existing reclaimed water system to provide
service to additional multi-family properties and development along the Bear Creek
Parkway corridor from the systems current termination point near the Euless Dog Park,
north to near Glade Road. Funding is to be provided using remaining unused funds from
the Reclaimed Water Line Extension Phase II project (WT1212) provided through the
Texas Water Development Board's Clean Water State Revolving Fund Program.
ITEM NO. 5. AUTHORIZED PURCHASE OF BULK GASOLINE AND DIESEL
FUELS
Authorized the purchase of various types of automotive and equipment fuels through an
Interlocal Agreement with Tarrant County. Martin-Eagle Oil Company, 2700 James
Street, Denton, Texas, will be the primary supplier of gasoline and diesel, and TAC
Energy, 100 Crescent Court #100, Dallas, Texas, will serve as the secondary supplier.
Douglas Distributing, 325 East Forest Avenue, Sherman, Texas, will be the primary
supplier of bio-diesel fuel, and Martin-Eagle Oil Company will serve as the secondary
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1 supplier. This will be the final renewal of three allowed under the contract. The annual
I estimated expenditure is $375,500.
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I ITEM NO. 6. APPROVED RENEWAL OF BID NO. 003-15
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Approved a one year renewal of Bid No. 003-15 to Smith Lawn and Tree, 3200 Handley
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I Ederville Road, Richland Hills, for the annual contract for mowing maintenance. This the
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i second of three one-year renewal options as approved in the original contract. The
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I estimated expenditure is $197,188.
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i ITEM NO. 7. APPROVED AWARD OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL NO. 002-17
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I Approved award of Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 002-17, for depository services with
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i Frost National Bank for a period of two years with an option to renew for three additional
1 one-year periods.
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I ITEM NO. 8. APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 17-1503
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i Approved Resolution No. 17-1503, supporting an application to establish a Municipal
i Setting Designation for a tract of land located in the City of Grapevine at 404 East Dallas
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t ITEM NO. 9. APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 17-1504
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4 Approved Resolution No. 17-1504, adopting the City of Euless Proposed Budget
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1 Calendar for Fiscal Year 2017-2018, including the Crime Control and Prevention District
I and the Euless Development Corporation Budgets.
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1 ITEM NO. 10. APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
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Approved City Council minutes of the regular meeting of February 28, 2017.
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I REGULAR AGENDA
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I ITEM NO. 11. HELD PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 16-
19-SUP AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF
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1 Mayor Martin opened the public hearing at 7:37 p.m.
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i Director of Planning and Economic Development Collins presented the item to the City
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, Council. The applicant, A&M Hotels, LLC, is seeking to construct a hotel within the Glade
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1 Parks Lifestyle Center. The Specific Use Permit for Limited Service Hotels within the
iGlade Parks Planned Development Zoning district was intended to ensure a quality
) designed hotel which would complement the surrounding uses and encourage a
1 destination-oriented district. Additionally, the Planning and Zoning Commission held a
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public hearing on February 7, 2017, and recommended approval of the zoning change by
a vote of 6-0-0 with the following conditions:
1. The Specific Use Permit is tied to the Property Owner: A&M Hotels, Inc.;
2. The Specific Use Permit is tied to the Business Name: Aloft Hotels, and
3. 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.
Amanda Math, Graduate Engineer, Graham Associates, Inc., representing the applicant,
was present to address any questions.
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 7:42 p.m.
Council Member Stinneford motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance
No. 2148, a Specific Use Permit for a Hotel (Limited Service) on 12.459 acres of the J.
Havens Survey, Abstract No. 685, Tract 2A to be platted as Glade Parks Addition, Block
K, Lots 4 and 5 at 2601 Rio Grande Boulevard in Planned Development Zoning District
(PD).
Mayor Pro Tem Bynum 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. 12. HELD PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 17-
01-SUP AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF
ORDINANCE NO. 2149
Mayor Martin opened the public hearing at 7:43 p.m.
Director of Planning and Economic Development Collins presented the item to the City
Council and advised that a Specific Use Permit (#99-14-SUP/Ordinance No. 1385) was
approved by the City Council on October 26, 1999, enabling the possession and
consumption of beer, wine, and liquor within a designated area of the second floor of the
Dr. Pepper StarCenter. The facility has operated without incident related to the sale of
alcoholic beverages. Approximately 12 months ago, a new concession operator began
to provide food service from the first floor concession area of the Dr. Pepper StarCenter.
The intent of the amendment to #99-14-SUP is to enable the sale of alcoholic beverages
within a specific, designated and clearly marked area of the first floor concession area.
As part of the process to obtain the required license from the Texas Alcoholic Beverage
Commission, the specific boundaries of the area (approximately 1,500 square feet)within
the first floor concession area where alcohol may be consumed will be established. The
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boundaries will be established with a physical barrier-like railing. No alcohol will be
permitted beyond the designated area. Additionally, the Planning and Zoning
Commission held a public hearing on February 7, 2017, and recommended approval of
the zoning change by a vote of 6-0-0 with the following conditions:
1. The Specific Use Permit is tied to the Property Owner: City of Euless;
2. The Specific Use Permit is tied to the Business Name: City of Euless,
3. The possession and consumption of alcohol is limited to the second floor in total,
and to approximately one thousand, five hundred square feet (1,500 SF)
surrounding the concession stand on the first floor, unless the facility is rented for
a private function; 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 7:46 p.m.
Council Member Eilenfelt motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No.
2149, a Specific Use Permit for a Publically Owned Recreational Site with Limited Alcohol
Sales and Consumption on Flight Instrument Addition, Block 1, Lot 1 at 1400 South
Pipeline Road West in Planned Development Zoning District (PD).
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. 13. REQUEST BY DARL EASTON TO ADDRESS CITY COUNCIL
Darl Easton, 1005 Fayette Drive, Euless, advised that he requested to address the City
Council regarding the City budget and transparency. Mr. Easton expressed his concern
regarding what he considered to be inconsistencies in the budget. Additionally, he
discussed transparency in City financial records and requested the City's credit card
summaries be posted to the City's website. He also expressed concerns with use of the
credit cards by employees.
ITEM NO. 15. PUBLIC COMMENTS
INo public comments.
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ITEM NO. 16. REPORTS
City Manager
City Manager Getchell asked for prayers for Deputy City Manager Bob Freeman and his
wife, Julie.
City Attorney
No report given.
City Council
Mayor Martin announced the upcoming Masterworks Series: Season of Sounds concert
at Texas Star Golf Course on Friday, March 17, 2017, featuring Cleghorn — America's
Celtic Rock Band at 6:30 p.m. and Jiggernaut— Celtic Rock Band at 8:30 p.m..
ITEM NO. 17. ADJOURN
Mayor Martin adjourned the meeting at 8:00 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
desz./ j alt/Lin in, Mayor i Sutter, TRMC, City Secretary