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Home My WebLink About1996-09-10 Now MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 10, 1996 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, September 10, 1996, in the downstairs Administration Building Conference Room. Those present included Mayor Mary Lib Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Bobby Baker and Council Members Carl Tyson, Leon Hogg, Charles Miller, Glenn Walker, and Katie Edwards. A closed session was held to discuss pending litigation and land acquisition as authorized by Sections 551.071 and 551.072 of the Texas Government Code. Precouncil discussion was held on agenda items and other scheduled items. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF SCHEDULED ITEMS - COUNCIL CHAMBERS The Euless City Council continued their meeting in the Council Chambers at 7:00 p.m. for the consideration of the scheduled items. Staff Members Present ""' Joe Hennig, Assistant City Manager; Bob McFarland, City Attorney; Susan Crim, City Secretary; Gary McKamie, Police Chief; Lee Koontz, Fire Chief; Diana Ortiz, Finance Director; Tom Cox, Director of Administrative Services; Bo Bass, Director of Development; Paul Kruckemeyer, City Engineer; Randy Byers, Director of Public Works; Kyle McAdams, Fleet Superintendent; Tammy Money, Risk/Insurance Manager; Jon Snider, Golf Course Superintendent; David Cort-Brassey, Police Department; Troy Remington, Police Department; Efrem Butler, Facilities Maintenance; Clyde Cullum, Reserve Police Officer; Jenny Kratz, Municipal Relations Coordinator; Cathy DiMaggio, Deputy City Secretary Visitors Billy Owens and Robert McMillon, Planning and Zoning Commission; Bill Byers, Historical Preservation Committee; Boyce Byers, Economic Development Advisory Board; Letty Lynn Maloney, Euless Development Corporation; and other visitors as noted on the Visitor's Register. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member Walker led the Pledge of Allegiance. INVOCATION Council Member Hogg gave the invocation. COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 10, 1996 PAGE 2 'taw ITEM NO. 1: PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH FOR SEPTEMBER Mayor Saleh presented a plaque and gift certificate to Efrem Butler, Facilities Maintenance, as Employee of the Month for September. Mr. Butler introduced his wife, Charlotte, and daughter, Courtney. ITEM NO. 2: PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE PINS Mayor Saleh presented employee service pins to the following employees: Randy Byers, Public Works Director, 25 year pin David Cort-Brassey, Police Department, 10 year pin Troy Remington, Police Department, 10 year pin Mr. Byers introduced his wife, Terry, and his mother and father, Bill and Boyce Byers. Julia Wakeley was not present to receive her 30-year service pin. ITEM NO. 3: PUBLIC HEARING - ZONING CASE #96-23-ZC Mayor Saleh announced that due to an error in publication, the public hearing would not be held this evening for a change of zoning on 1.86 acres out of the Richard Crowley Survey, A-312, located in the southeast corner of Fuller-Wiser Road and East Ash Lane, from C-2 (Community Business District to R-4 (Multi-Family Dwelling District - 16 units/acre). ITEM NO. 4: APPROVAL OF SITE PLAN #96-16-SP Director of Development Bo Bass addressed the Council regarding a request of Bryan Klein, Carbone Properties, for Site Plan #96-16-SP for the construction of an additional building within the 1-2 (Heavy Industrial) zoning district, Lot 3-R, Block E, International/Regional Industrial Complex (1400 Westpark Way). Mr. Bass indicated that the Development Review Committee had found the site plan to conform to the Unified Development Code and that the Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed the site plan at their September 3, 1996 meeting and recommend approval. Mayor Saleh announced that Barbara Polk, 716 Koen Lane, had asked to address the Council regarding Site Plan #96-16-SP. Ms. Polk stated that she owned property to the south of the proposed building site and had concerns that deed restrictions are being ignored by the city when building permits are issued. Ms. Polk stated that a tower was built against deed restrictions and overhead utility lines were installed which should have been placed underground. Ms. Polk stated that "No Parking" signs and outside storage restrictions are being ignored. Mr. Carbone stated that there would not be any parking on Westpark Way by his company once the current construction project is complete. He stated that they own 36 acres and that before they would park any cars on the street, they would provide additional parking for their company. Mr. Carbone further reported that his company is not violating any deed restrictions with the site plan that is being considered. Discussion took place regarding areas of future expansion, adequacy of the fire lane, parking space requirements, metal vs. masonry building facade, ingress and egress and landscaping. COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 10, 1996 PAGE 3 '411. City Attorney McFarland explained that the Council must approve a site plan if the site plan meets Unified Development Code (UDC) requirements. He stated that the Council can ask the applicant for certain exceptions (i.e. dumpster screening), but cannot require anything beyond the requirements of the UDC. Council Member Miller moved to approve a request of Bryan Klein, Carbone Properties, for Site Plan #96-16-SP for the construction of an additional building within the 1-2 (Heavy Industrial) zoning district, Lot 3-R, Block E, International/Regional Industrial Complex (1400 Westpark Way) contingent upon the required number of parking spaces (107) being provided, and the screening of the dumpster site once the construction is complete. Council Member Tyson seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Miller and Edwards, Mayor Pro Tem Baker and Mayor Saleh Nays: Council Member Walker Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 5: APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1216 Council Member Walker moved to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No. 1216, `ow adopting the tax roll for 1996. Mayor Pro Tern Baker seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Miller, Walker and Edwards, Mayor Pro Tern Baker and Mayor Saleh Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 6: APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1212 Council Member Edwards moved to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No. 1212, adopting the 1996 tax rate of $0.54498. Council Member Hogg seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Miller, Walker and Edwards, Mayor Pro Tem Baker and Mayor Saleh Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 10, 1996 PAGE 4 `., ITEM NO. 7: APPOINTMENTS TO THE CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS Council Member Miller moved to approve the following reappointments to the Euless Crime Control and Prevention District Board of Directors with terms to expire September 1, 1998: Ron Shields Carl Tyson Glenn Walker Council Member Edwards seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Miller, Walker and Edwards, Mayor Pro Tern Baker and Mayor Saleh Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 8: AWARD OF BID NO. 96-22 Council Member Walker moved to award Bid No. 96-22, for auto, property and liability insurance to the Texas Municipal League in the amount of $130,057. Council Member Hogg seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Miller, Walker and Edwards, Mayor Pro Tern Baker and Mayor Saleh Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. Council Member Charlie Miller asked Risk Manager Tammy Money to get a quote on flood and quake coverage with options for both a $25,000 and $50,000 deductible. ITEM NO. 9: AWARD OF BID NO. 96-29 Council Member Hogg moved to award Bid No. 96-29 as follows: Item 1: 2 riding greens mowers, 1 with options, from Jacobsen Textron in the amount of $30,460. Item 2: 2 triplex riding mowers, from Professional Turf Products in the amount of $28,256. Item 3: 2 fairway mowers, from Jacobsen Textron, in the amount of $52,998. Item 4: 1 rough mower from Masterturf & Tractor, in the amount of $38,874. Item 5: 1 sand trap rake from Jacobsen Textron, in the amount of $9,968. Item 6: 1 deck/flail mower from Jacobsen Textron, in the amount of $16,330. Mayor Pro Tern Baker seconded the motion. COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 10, 1996 PAGE 5 our Ayes: Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Miller, Walker and Edwards, Mayor Pro Tern Baker and Mayor Saleh Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 10: APPROVAL OF AUGUST 27, 1996 MINUTES Mayor Pro Tern Baker moved to approve the Minutes of the August 27, 1996 Regular Meeting as presented. Council Member Walker seconded the motion. Ayes: Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Miller, Walker and Edwards, Mayor Pro Tern Baker and Mayor Saleh Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 11: REPORTS a) City Manager In the absence of City Manager Tom Hart, Assistant City Manager Joe Hennig gave the City Manager's report. Mr. Hennig noted that Mr. Hart's father, Gene Hart, was in the hospital in serious condition and asked everyone to keep him in their prayers. Mr. Hennig stated that the economic development consultants had begun their interviews with staff, Council and others in the community and would be submitting a report to the City Council giving an overview of their findings and their recommendations of a marketing plan for the city. Mr. Hennig commented that in light of the discussion on Site Plan 96-16, it is evident we need to give attention to the Unified Development Code with regard to requirements the Council Members would like to see contained in it. Although it has been on our precouncil agenda for several months, we have not had an opportunity to hold that discussion. b) City Attorney City Attorney Bob McFarland had nothing to report. c) Staff No staff report was given. COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 10, 1996 PAGE 6 '�.► d) City Council Council Member Katie Edwards congratulated Randy Byers on receiving his 25-year pin and David Cort-Brassey and Troy Remington on receiving their 10-year pins, and Efrem Butler as the September Employee of the Month. Council Member Edwards stated she was very pleased that the city was able to accomplish a reduction in the property tax rate. Council Member Glenn Walker congratulate Julia Wakeley who was not present to receive her 30-year service pin. (Ms. Wakeley will attend the next Council meeting to receive her pin.) Council Member Miller thanked the public works staff for their excellent work on the South Main sidewalk project. Mr. Miller thanked the citizens for their support of the Council during the budget approval process and also commended staff and fellow Council Members for their commitment to doing their best for the citizens of Euless. Mayor Pro Tern Bobby Baker stated that he was anxious to get the masonry requirement into the Unified Development Code. Mr. Baker also asked everyone to keep Mr. Hart's father in their prayers because of his very serious condition. Council Member Hogg congratulated the police officers who received their 10-year pins and Randy Byers for his many years of service to the City. Mr. Hogg also asked citizens to keep Mr. Hart in their prayers as well as his own father-in-law who is also very seriously ill. Council Member Tyson congratulated Police Officer Cort-Brassey and Police Officer Remington Nirer and extended a special thanks to Randy Byers for his 25 years of service to the city. Mr. Tyson said that Jon Snider, Golf Course Superintendent, was doing a very good job at the golf course both on establishing the course and ordering the equipment to maintain it. Mayor Saleh pointed out that if all the employees had been present to receive their service pins, there would have been a total of 95 years of service represented. Mayor Saleh announced that the city had received a "Clean Cities 2000" award from the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission and would be going to Austin on October 1 to accept the award. Mayor Saleh reported that the city had purchased the Western Hills !nn. City Secretary Susan Crim expressed appreciation to Deputy City Secretary Cathy DiMaggio who has worked in the City Secretary's Office for the past 4-1/2 years. She stated that Cathy has given competent and strong support to the office and will be missed as she transfers to another department in the City. ITEM NO. 12: ADJOURN Mayor Saleh adjourned the meeting at 8:30 p.m. ATTEST: APPROVED: L.27 A•A-gc iii/ Susan Crim, ■ C/AA, City Secretary Mary Li Saleh, Mayor