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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-10-10 s" MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 10, 1995 CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Mary Lib Saleh at 4:10 p.m. on Tuesday, October 10, 1995, in the downstairs Administration Building Conference Room. Those present included Mayor Mary Lib Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Bobby Baker and Council Members Carl Tyson, Todd Smith, Charles Miller and Glenn Walker. Precouncil discussion was held on agenda items and other scheduled items. A closed session was held to discuss land acquisition and personnel as authorized by Sections 551.072 and 551.074 of the Texas Government Code. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF SCHEDULED ITEMS - COUNCIL CHAMBERS The Euless City Council continued their meeting in the Council Chambers at 7:12 p.m. for the consideration of the scheduled items. Mayor Pro Tern Baker presided over the meeting in the absence of Mayor Saleh. Staff Members Present Tom Hart, City Manager; Bob McFarland, City Attorney; Joe Hennig, Assistant City Manager; Susan Crim, City Secretary; Gary McKamie, Police Chief; Randy Byers, Director of Development and Public Works; Diana Ortiz, Director of Finance; Paul Kruckemeyer, City Engineer; Sergeant Ron Williamson, Police Department; Captain Rod Davis; Kyle McAdams, Fleet Services Superintendent; Jimmy Wilson, Public Works Department; Jenny Kratz, Municipal Relations Coordinator; Scott Campbell, Administrative Assistant; Clyde Cullum, Reserve Police Officer; Cathy DiMaggio, Deputy City Secretary Visitors Leon Hogg, Chairman, Parks & Leisure Services; Keith Eggers, Planning and Zoning Commission; Kathy Haecker, Community Advisory Board; Boyce Byers, Economic Development Advisory Committee; Katie Edwards; Darlene Wilson; and other visitors as noted on the Visitor's Register. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member Smith led the Pledge of Allegiance. INVOCATION Council Member Tyson gave the invocation. COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 10, 1995 PAGE 2 ITEM NO. 1: PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH FOR OCTOBER Mayor Pro Tern Baker presented a plaque and gift certificate to Kyle McAdams, Fleet Services Superintendent, who accepted them on behalf of Rick Maldonado, Fleet Services Office Supervisor, as Employee of the Month for October 1995. Mr. Maldonado could not be present at the meeting because he was attending classes. ITEM NO. 2: PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE PINS Mayor Pro Tem Baker presented a 15-year service pin to Sergeant Ron Williamson, Police Department and a 10-year service pin to Jimmy Wilson, Public Works Department. Ruth Alley, Personnel Manager, was not present to receive her 20-year pin. ITEM NO. 3: AUDIENCE REQUESTED BY PAM BRANDON (IMAGISPHERE) Ms. Pam Brandon, founder and Executive Director of ImagiSphere, who requested an audience with the City Council asked to reschedule her presentation to another meeting. ITEM NO. 4: PUBLIC HEARING FOR ZONING CASE 95-23-OAK FOREST ADDITION Mayor Pro Tern Baker opened a public hearing at 7:18 p.m. to hear input on a request of Christopher P. Culpepper, representing Woodmont Realty Associates for a change of zoning on 13.5 acres (Lots 2-R and 3-R, Block 2, Oak Forest Addition) located on the northwest corner of NINNY North Main Street and West Harwood Road from C-1 (Neighborhood Business District) to C-2 (Community Business District). Director of Development Randy Byers reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this rezoning. Mr. Chris Culpepper, Woodmont Realty, 6500 W. Freeway, Suite 900, Fort Worth, represented the owner of the property. Mr. Culpepper indicated that the property would be used for a shopping center, including a 55,000 sq. ft. Albertson's food store in the initial phase. There were no proponents or opponents who wished to speak. Mayor Pro Tern Baker closed the public hearing at 7:22 p.m. ITEM NO. 5: APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1191 (ZONING CASE 95-23) Council Member Walker moved to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No. 1191, for a change of zoning on 13.5 acres (Lots 2-R and 3-R, Block 2, Oak Forest Addition) located on the northwest corner of North Main Street and West Harwood Road from C-1 (Neighborhood Business District) to C-2 (Community Business District). Council Member Miller seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Tyson, Smith, Miller and Walker, Mayor Pro Tern Baker COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 10, 1995 PAGE 3 '■- Nays: None Mayor Pro Tern Baker declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 6: APPROVAL OF SITE PLAN #95-20-SP - A. J. HUITT SURVEY, A-684 Request of Colby and Genevieve Sandlian for approval of Site Plan #95-20-SP, to build a self storage facility within a C-2 (Community Business) zoning district located on the north side of West Euless Boulevard and east of Vine Street. Director of Development Randy Byers reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the site plan. Council Member Miller asked that Mr. and Mrs. Sandlian contact the management of Racetrac about the possibility of tying into the fence at their property line to seal off the area to pedestrians. Mr. Chuck Sutherland, Sandlian Investment Company, indicated that he contacted the Racetrac headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, but has not received a reply from them, but if Racetrac management agrees, the fence would be extended to the Racetrac property. Council Member Miller asked that city staff work with Mr. and Mrs. Sandlian on the fence and possibly contact Racetrac to facilitate the matter. Council Member Miller moved to approve Site Plan #95-20-SP, requested by Colby and Genevieve Sandlian, to build a self storage facility within a C-2 (Community Business) zoning district located on the north side of West Euless Boulevard and east of Vine Street (A. J. Huitt Survey, A-684, Tracts 1J1 and 1J1A). *" Council Member Smith seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Tyson, Smith, Miller and Walker, Mayor Pro Tem Baker Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Baker declared the motion carried. ITEM NO 7: APPROVAL OF SITE PLAN #95-21-SP - BELL RANCH TERRACE ADDITION Mr. John Cook, Vice President, Chase Real Estate Services, addressed the Council regarding Site Plan #95-21-SP, requested by David Schnurbusch, P.E., Unzicker Schnurbusch & Associates, Inc., for a car wash within a C-2 (Community Business) zoning district located on the west side of S. Industrial Boulevard and south of W. Airport Freeway (Lots 23R and part of 1R, Block 4, Bell Ranch Terrace Addition). Mr. Cook said the car wash will be constructed of white brick with ceramic tile inside the bays, with the latest in computer technology in the control room. Council Member Miller asked about lighting in the back portion of the car wash. Mr. Cook replied that the site would be extremely well lit, both inside and outside. Mercury vapor boxes will be used instead of fluorescent tube lighting, and these boxes will also be located in the rear of the carwash. COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 10, 1995 PAGE 4 Mayor Pro Tern Baker asked if staff concerns about ingress and egress in the shared drive to the north had been addressed. Mr. Cook stated that the staff was concerned that there was not enough room for cars backing out of the pull-in parking on the adjacent lot. The size of the building was reduced by one bay to allow a 10' clearance. Council Member Miller asked if the lighting had ever been verified by a lighting consultant to assure security for patrons. Mr. Keith Hyle, President, Chase Real Estate Services and American Car Wash, stated that over 60% of patrons are women, therefore, security and lighting are very important issues to them. Mr. Hyle stated that in addition to lighting in the interior of the bays, there will be sufficient pole lighting in the exterior areas to provide security to patrons and also for liability purposes. An evaluation will be made of existing lighting to determine where dark areas are. Council Member Walker moved to approve the Site Plan #95-21-SP, requested by David Schnurbusch, P.E., Unzicker Schnurbusch & Associates, Inc., for a car wash within a C-2 (Community Business) zoning district located on the west side of S. Industrial Boulevard and south of W. Airport Freeway (Lots 23R and part of 1 R, Block 4, Bell Ranch Terrace Addition). Director of Development Randy Byers reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this site plan. Council Member Smith seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Tyson, Smith, Miller and Walker, Mayor Pro Tern Baker r.. Nays: None Mayor Pro Tern Baker declared the motion carried. ITEM NO . 8: APPROVAL OF SITE PLAN #95-24-SP - VILLAGES OF BEAR CREEK Mr. Michael Roberts, Engineering Manager, B&M West Construction, addressed the Council regarding Site Plan #95-24-SP, to construct a gasoline/convenience store/car wash within a C-2 (Community Business) zoning district located at 999 Mid-Cities Boulevard (Lot 7, Block 2, Villages of Bear Creek). Council Member Miller asked if Mr. Roberts had met with the Bear Creek Homeowners Association to discuss deed restrictions. Mr. Roberts stated that they had arrived at a mutually agreeable architecture and landscape design and a wall will be constructed of stone that runs along the front walk to both corners and two signs will be constructed of stone to match the existing monuments. Some landscaping has been added to that shown on the site plan. The roof line has been modified from a straight square roof line to a modified mansard roof in the front and has been approved by the homeowners association. The trash containment area will be a cedar fence because although a masonry fence looks nice, there is no way for rainwater to wash through and this results in an unsanitary condition. Mayor Pro Tern Baker pointed out that the three-sided masonry fence around the Taco Bell Restaurant trash containment area looks very nice. Mr. Roberts replied that Chevron used to use masonry but has gone back to cedar because of the unsanitary conditions created using the masonry walls. Mr. Roberts stated that COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 10, 1995 PAGE 5 the homeowners association had agreed to the cedar fence. Council Member Tyson noted that one of the plans showed the trash containment area on the parking lot and another plan showed it off the parking lot. Mr. Roberts said the trash containment area will be on the parking lot. Council Member Tyson asked if the roof lines would be flat. Mr. Roberts replied that they would be with the exception of the mansard roof in the front. Council Member Tyson stated he would prefer something other than the flat roof line since this is the first development along SH 360 and will set the standard for future development. Mayor Pro Tem Baker asked Director of Development Randy Byers about the health issue of using masonry walls as opposed to wooden fence for trash containment areas. Mr. Byers replied that he found nothing in the Development Review Committee's comments to the applicant about the trash containment area. Mr. Byers stated he believed wood enclosures are allowed as screening. Council Member Smith moved to approve Site Plan#95-24-SP, requested by Michael L. Roberts to construct a gasoline/ convenience store/car wash within a C-2 (Community Business) zoning district located at 999 Mid-Cities Boulevard (Lot 7, Block 2, Villages of Bear Creek), subject to confirmation of Bear Creek Homeowners Association approval on their deed restrictions. Council Member Walker seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Tyson, Smith, Miller and Walker, Mayor Pro Tern Baker Nays: None Mayor Pro Tern Baker declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 9: ORDINANCE NO. 1193 - CALLING AN ELECTION FOR JANUARY 20, 1996, FOR ADDITIONAL SALES AND USE TAX FOR PROPERTY TAX REDUCTION City Manager Hart reported that recently the City Council appointed a temporary crime board and that board met and adopted a resolution to call a quarter cent sales tax election for crime prevention for November 7, 1995. If approved by the voters, the quarter cent would be collected for five years and the revenues will be used to enhance crime programs. At the end of five years, the voters could renew the tax if they choose to do so. The Council has also been discussing holding an election for a quarter cent sales tax used to offset the property tax. This quarter cent would generate an additional $8-$900,000 in additional revenue starting in fiscal year 1996-97. This revenue would be used to reduce ad valorem taxes. The reasoning behind using the sales tax to lower ad valorem taxes is that there is a fairly significant percentage of sales tax paid by outside residents. Staff recommended that the election be held either in January or in May 1996, so that collections would begin in October 1996. Mr. Hart explained that there are two items on the agenda: Item #9 is an ordinance calling the election for January 20, 1996; Item#10 is not binding, but is a motion of support for the May 1996 election because the election cannot be legally called this far in advance. COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 10, 1995 PAGE 6 '�► Council Member Smith moved to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No. 1193, calling an election for January 20, 1996, on the question whether to adopt an additional sales and use tax of one-fourth of one percent to be used for property tax reduction. Council Member Miller seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Tyson, Smith, Miller and Walker, Mayor Pro Tern Baker Nays: None Mayor Pro Tern Baker declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 10: RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO CALL AN ELECTION IN MAY, 1996, TO PROPOSE THE ADOPTION OF ONE-QUARTER CENT SALES AND USE TAX FOR PROPERTY TAX REDUCTION This item was cancelled since the Council chose to approve an ordinance in Item No. 9 calling an election for January 20, 1996, rather than May, 1996. ITEM NO. 11: APPROVAL OF THE SERVICE PLAN OUTLINING THE CITY SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED TO THE 158 ACRES IN THE CITY OF FORT WORTH SOUTH OF S. PIPELINE PROPOSED FOR ANNEXATION State annexation laws require Home Rule cities to prepare a service plan which outlines municipal N" services which will be provided to newly annexed areas prior to any annexation public hearing. The Development Review Committee prepared and reviewed the service plan and made it available to the public prior to the October 10, 1995 public hearing. Council Member Walker moved to approve the "Service Plan for Annexed Area" for 158 acres proposed to be annexed for the construction of the Texas Star Recreation and Golf Course Complex. Council Member Smith seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Tyson, Smith, Miller and Walker, Mayor Pro Tem Baker Nays: None Mayor Pro Tern Baker declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 12: PUBLIC HEARING -158 ACRES IN THE CITY OF FORT WORTH SOUTH OF S. PIPELINE ROAD PROPOSED FOR ANNEXATION Mayor Pro Tern Baker opened a public hearing at 8:07 p.m. to receive public comment on the proposed annexation of approximately 158 acres in the City of Fort Worth, generally described as Tracts B, 2, A, and 3, J. Brooks Survey, A-95, and Tracts C, 6 and portions of tracts 1, C and 5, G.W. Couch Survey, A-278, bounded by S. Pipeline on the north, proposed Trinity Boulevard �.. on the south and between FM 157 and House-Anderson Road. There were no proponents or opponents who wished to address the Council. COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 10, 1995 PAGE 7 `'"10' Mayor Pro Tern Baker closed the public hearing at 8:10 p.m. ITEM NO. 13: APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 95-919 Council Member Miller moved to approve Resolution No. 95-919, authorizing the Mayor to execute Easement, Waiver of Compensation and Affidavit as to Debts, Documents for the Rehabilitation, Operation and Maintenance of existing Trinity River Authority Meter Stations within the Central Regional Wastewater System (Project IV), subject to the approval of the City Attorney. Council Member Smith seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Tyson, Smith, Miller and Walker, Mayor Pro Tern Baker Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Baker declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 14: AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE CHANGE ORDERS INVOLVING AN INCREASE OR DECREASE OF $25,000 OR LESS ASSOCIATED WITH THE EULESS LIBRARY PROJECT Council Member Smith moved to authorize the City Manager to approve change orders involving an increase or decrease of $25,000 or less associated with the Euless Library Project, with the aggregate of those change orders not to exceed $100,000. Now- Council Member Miller seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Tyson, Smith, Miller and Walker, Mayor Pro Tem Baker Nays: None Mayor Pro Tern Baker declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 15: ORDINANCE NO. 1192, CORRECTING ORDINANCE NO. 1183, TO CORRECT THE FY 94-95 AND FY 95-96 BUDGETS Council Member Walker moved to approve Ordinance No. 1192, correcting Ordinance No. 1183, revising the FY94-95 Budget (Programs and Special Events fund and declaring reserve of ending fund balances in the General and Water & Sewer Funds for Finance Department mainframe computer purchase); and correcting the FY95-96 Budget (Equipment Replacement Fund to include a sewer jet unit purchase). Council Member Smith seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Tyson, Smith, Miller and Walker, Mayor Pro Tem Baker Nays: None Mayor Pro Tern Baker declared the motion carried. COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 10, 1995 PAGE 8 ITEM NO. 16: BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS Council Member Miller moved to approve the Board and Commission appointments as follows: CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION Place 2 Willie Mae McCormick Alternate #1 Robert Baker Alternate #2 Carl Bright Alternate #3 Curtis Wallace • COMMUNITY ADVISORY BOARD Place 1 Teresa Walker Place 4 Lynne Moffatt Place 7 Lawrence Beaver Place 8 Gregory Miller Place 9 Kathy Haecker Place 10 Donna Bonenberger, Chairperson Alternate #1 Geri Donworth Alternate #2 Betty Watson ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY BOARD °" Place 5 Gary Green, Vice-Chairperson Place 6 Gene Jernigan Place 7 Basil St. Clair Place 8 Larry Bradford Alan Moffatt was appointed Chairperson. EULESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Citizen Members Sonja Adams Edward Denari Letty Lynn Maloney Council Members Mayor Mary Lib Saleh Mayor Pro Tern Bobby Baker Councilman Charles Miller Councilman Carl Tyson HISTORICAL PRESERVATION COMMITTEE Vada Johnson Willie Mae McCormick LIBRARY BOARD �.. Place 1 Betty Fuller Place 2 Kerry McGeath Place 3 Mike McGehee COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 10, 1995 PAGE 9 '— LIBRARY BOARD (cont.) Alternate #1 Lawrence Lubrano Alternate #2 Jack Weiss PARKS AND LEISURE SERVICES Place 2 Glendora Waldrop Place 3 Richard McNeese Place 6 Stacey Hollinger Alternate #1 Bruce Ebert Alternate #2 Carl Miller PLANNING/ZONING COMMISSION Place 1 Nancy Bright Place 2 Robert McMillon Place 3 Billy Owens STREET NAMING COMMITTEE Alternate Ray Kester ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Place 1 Fred Bowen Place 2 Jack Hill Alternate #1 Gene Sloan Alternate #2 Curtis Wallace Council Member Walker seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Tyson, Smith, Miller and Walker, Mayor Pro Tern Baker Nays: None Mayor Pro Tern Baker declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 17: RESOLUTION NO. 95-920 - NOMINATING A DIRECTOR TO SERVE ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE TARRANT APPRAISAL DISTRICT Council Member Miller moved to approve Resolution No. 95-920, nominating Mac Wilburn to serve on the Board of Directors of the Tarrant Appraisal District for a two-year term beginning January 1, 1996. Council Member Smith seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Tyson, Smith, Miller and Walker, Mayor Pro Tern Baker COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 10, 1995 PAGE 10 Nays: None Mayor Pro Tern Baker declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 18: APPROVAL OF POSTPONEMENT OF THE SALE OF TAX AND WATERWORKS AND SEWER SYSTEM REVENUE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION FOR STREETS, DRAINAGE AND PARKS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS; TAX AND SOFTBALL PARK REVENUE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION; AND TAX AND GOLF COURSE REVENUE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION,ORIGINALLY SCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER 17, 1995. City Manager Tom Hart stated that the City Attorney Bob McFarland rendered the opinion that an ordinance could not be passed at a special meeting, therefore, staff recommended that Council postpone the consideration of sale of certificates of obligation to a regular meeting. Council Member Walker moved to approve the postponement of the sale of Tax and Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue Certificates of Obligation for streets, drainage and parks capital improvements; Tax and Softball Park Revenue Certificates of Obligation; and Tax and Golf Course Revenue Certificates of Obligation, originally scheduled for October 17, 1995. Council Member Miller seconded the motion. ... Ayes: Council Members Tyson, Smith, Miller and Walker, Mayor Pro Tern Baker Nays: None Mayor Pro Tern Baker declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 19: APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 26, 1995 Council Member Walker moved to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 26, 1995, as presented. Council Member Smith seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Tyson, Smith, Miller and Walker, Mayor Pro Tern Baker Nays: None Mayor Pro Tern Baker declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 20: REPORTS a) City Manager �... City Manager Tom Hart reported that Police Chief Gary McKamie is speaking to neighborhood groups regarding the upcoming November 7, 1995 crime tax election. Administrative Assistant COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 10, 1995 PAGE 11 'es. Scott Campbell is preparing educational materials for the quarter cent ad valorem tax reduction election in January 1996. b) City Attorney City Attorney Bob McFarland stated that city funds can be spent to educate the citizens about the quarter cent sales tax elections, but not in support of these issues. Mr. McFarland will review the tax statute to determine how implementation and collection of these sales taxes will affect the timing of the collection of ad valorem taxes and establishing reserve funds. c) Staff There was no staff report given. d) City Council Council Member Tyson congratulated Rick Maldonado as the October Employee of the Month. Mr. Tyson also recognized the employees who received service pins and thanked them for their dedication to the city. Mr. Tyson said he felt that calling the quarter cent sales tax for ad valorem tax reduction election in January 1996 is a commitment to the citizens and commended the council for taking this action. Mayor Pro Tern Baker congratulated each of the employees who were honored at the beginning of the meeting. Mr. Baker thanked those who attended the meeting and urged them to contact N'"' Police Chief McKamie regarding information on the crime tax election. Council Member Miller stated that the Council would like both the crime tax election and the ad valorem tax reduction election to pass because they go hand in hand. Mayor Pro Tern Baker asked if anyone in the audience would like to speak. Ms. Della Ferris, 609 Commerce, asked what was being built across from Western Hills. Council Member Miller stated that B&B Wrecker will be relocating their business to that site. ITEM NO. 21: ADJOURN Mayor Pro Tern Baker adjourned the meeting at 8:40 p.m. ATTEST: APPROVED: L/4 Susan Crim, CMC, City Secretary Mary Lib Saleh, Mayor