HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-05-13 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
EULESS CITY COUNCIL
MAY 13, 1997
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Mary Lib Saleh
at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday, May 13, 1997, in the downstairs Administration Building
Conference Room. Those present included Mayor Mary Lib Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern
Bobby Baker and Council Members Carl Tyson, Katie Edwards, Charles Miller, Leon
Hogg, and Glenn Walker. Precouncil discussion was held on agenda items and other
scheduled items. A closed session was held to discuss contemplated litigation as
authorized by Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code.
COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF SCHEDULED ITEMS - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
The Euless City Council continued their meeting in the Council Chambers at 7:05 p.m.
for the consideration of scheduled items.
Staff Members Present
Tom Hart, City Manager; Joe Hennig, Assistant City Manager; Paul Wieneskie, City
Attorney; Susan Crim, City Secretary; Tom Cox, Director of Support Services; Bo Bass,
Director of Planning & Development; Randy Byers, Director of Public Works; Gary
McKamie, Police Chief; Lee Koontz, Fire Chief; Harland Westmoreland, Police Captain;
Rod Davis, Police Captain; Roger Mangum, Police Lieutenant; Tammy Money, Insurance
Manager; Scott Campbell,Administrative Assistant; Clyde Cullum, Reserve Police Officer;
A. J. Gillinger, Police Officer; Danny McLain, Data Processing Manager; Vanessa
Christopher, Police Clerk; Pat Rennels, Police Services Supervisor; Jenny Kratz,
Municipal Relations Coordinator;and Becky Null, Administrative Secretary.
Visitors
Jim Walker, Bobby Edwards, Jason Matzke, Marianne Matzke, Brenda Staub, Bryan
Staub, David Dolan, Dana Dolan, Oscar Segura, Woody Woodward, Planning & Zoning
Commissioners Billy Owens, Keith Eggers and George Zahn, Mrs. George Zahn, Chip
Zahn, Library Board Member Liz Schoonover, Carroll Scott, Barry Howard and other
visitors as noted on the visitor's register.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Nap-
Junior Girl Scout Troop #1500 and Troop Leader Lela Roberts led the Pledge of
Allegiance.
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INVOCATION
Mayor Pro Tern Bobby Baker gave the invocation.
ITEM NO. 3 SPECIAL PRESENTATION
Mayor Saleh explained that City Manager Tom Hart needed to leave the meeting for
another commitment, so the presentation for Item No. 3 would be first. Mayor Saleh
introduced George Zahn, his wife and son, Chip. Tom Hart stated that Euless citizen,
George Zahn, was presented the Silver Beaver Award by the Boy Scouts of America.
He said it is the highest award given by the Scouts and that the recipient must be a
person who has not only given a great amount of time to scouting, but who has also been
active in serving his church, community and other civic organizations. Mayor Saleh
presented Mr. Zahn with a Certificate of Appreciation for receiving the Silver Beaver
Award from the Boy Scouts of America.
ITEM NO. 1: PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH FOR MAY
Mayor Saleh recognized Police Officer A. J. Gillinger and presented him with a plaque
and a gift certificate, as Employee of the Month for May. Officer Gillinger introduced his
wife Diane.
ITEM NO. 2: PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE PINS
Mayor Saleh presented a 20-year service pin to Police Lieutenant Roger Mangum and
a 15-year pin to Police Clerk Vanessa Christopher. Ms. Christopher introduced her aunt
and niece.
ITEM NO. 4: PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION
Mayor Saleh recognized Brenda Staub and her son Bryan, and David Dolan, instructor
of the Tae Kwon Do program in Euless, and his wife, Dana and twin sons, Kevin and
Eric. Ms. Staub stated that the Tae Kwon Do program in Euless had a positive impact
on her son's grades, conduct and self discipline. Mayor Saleh read and presented a
proclamation to Mr. Dolan.
ITEM NO. 5: PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION
Mayor Saleh read and presented a proclamation to Victor Vasquez from the Internal
Revenue Service office located in Euless in honor of the Volunteer of the Year Award
given by United Way for their volunteer work at Oakwood Terrace Elementary. Other IRS
employees present to receive the award included: Oscar Segura, Woody Woodward, Al
Barker, Rose Abu-Khadijeh, Ginny Davis, and LaDusta Stillwell.
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ITEM NO. 6: OATH OF OFFICE AND PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES OF
`- ELECTION
City Attorney Paul Wieneskie administered the oath of office to Glenn Walker, Place 5
and Katie Edwards, Place 6. Mayor Saleh presented each with a Certificate of Election.
ITEM NO. 7: SELECTION OF MAYOR PRO TEM
Mayor Pro Tem Baker nominated Council Member Miller as Mayor Pro Tern.
Council Member Edwards seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Baker, Council Members Tyson, Hogg,
Walker and Edwards
Nays: None
Abstentions: Council Member Miller
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
Council Member Tyson motioned to remove Item No. 14 from the consent agenda and
approve Items No. 8 - 13 and 15.
ITEM NO. 8: AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF PORTABLE RADIOS FOR POLICE
DEPARTMENT
Approving purchase of 10 portable radios and first year maintenance contract in the
amount of $21 ,192.50, under the current radio consortium contract with Motorola, Inc.,
Dallas, Texas.
ITEM NO. 9: AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF 1,500 GPM CUSTOM COMBINATION
RESCUE FIRE PUMPER THROUGH HGAC CONTRACT
Authorizing City Manager to execute HGAC contract #FS-96-57 (BEGK) from Quality
Manufacturing, Inc., through the local vendor, Casco Industries, Fort Worth, Texas, in the
amount of $338,911.47.
ITEMNO. 10: AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF COMPUTER
HARDWARE/SOFTWARE THROUGH STATE PURCHASING
CONTRACT FOR WIDE-AREA NETWORK
Approve purchase of computer hardware from a local Texas Qualified Information
'taw Systems Vendor (same program as state contract) in the amount of$32,011.00, allowing
for local point of contact for service.
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ITEM NO. 11: AWARD OF BID NO. 97-18
Award of Bid No. 97-18 to Kustom Signals, Inc., Rockwall, Texas, in the amount of
$39,830.00 for purchase of seven new in-car video cameras for the "Eyewitness" patrol
car surveillance system .
ITEM NO. 12: AWARD OF BID NO. 97-23
Award of Bid No. 97-23 for concrete repairs to Davila Construction, 3325 Panola, Fort
Worth, Texas, at the rate of $3.75 per square foot of flat work and $14.90 per linear foot
of curb and gutter work.
ITEM NO. 13: AWARD OF BID NO. 97-25
Award of Bid No. 97-25 for fire protection sprinkler system for the vehicle service center
to Central Automatic Sprinklers, Inc., 2811 W. Euless Blvd., Euless, Texas, in the amount
of $29,507.13
ITEM NO. 15: APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approval of the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of April 22, 1997, and the
Special Called City Council Meeting of May 6, 1997.
Mayor Pro Tern Miller seconded the motion to approve the consent agenda.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Miller, Council Members Baker, Tyson, Hogg,
Walker and Edwards
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
REGULAR AGENDA
ITEM NO. 14: REJECTION OF BID NO. 97-26
Council Member Walker motioned to reject all bids received on Bid No. 97-26 for the
leasing of employees and staff was directed to rebid the item.
Council Member Baker seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Miller, Council Members Baker, Tyson, Hogg,
Walker and Edwards
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
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ITEM NO. 16: PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT#96-44, AVIARA
APARTMENTS AT BEAR CREEK
Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:33 p.m. for Specific Use Permit #96-44,
Aviara Apartments at Bear Creek.
Director of Planning and Development Bo Bass stated that the request being presented
was for a specific use permit for a gated multi-family housing development with 436 units
on 36.5 acres (11.94 units per acre). The property is located at the northeast corner of
Harwood Road and Fuller-Wiser Road;Tracts 5B1 & 6C, R. Crowley Survey, A-312. The
property is currently zoned CUD #754, which allows multi-family housing up to 12 units
per acre. The 1997 Comprehensive Land Development Plan shows this area as multi-
family in nature. Most of the property lies within the 65 LDN noise contour expected to
be created by the proposed runway 16/34 West, therefore an avigation easement and
built-in noise attenuation will be required for all units. A development plan for townhouses
and small lot single family units, approved in 1985 but never completed, is intended to
be vacated to make way for this development.
Mr. Barry Howard, Fairfield Residential Companies, 2045 N. SH 360, Grand Prairie,
Texas, spoke as a proponent requesting the Specific Use Permit. He noted the property
is bound by Harwood Road on the south, Bear Creek Parkway on the east, and Fuller-
`"' Wiser Road on the west. Mr. Howard mentioned other projects they have done, including
Shoal Creek in Bedford. Out of 436 units, 200 will have direct access to garages. Other
units will be able to lease nearby carports. Landscaping planned will cost an average of
$1 ,200 per apartment and will include approximately 1 ,000 trees.
There being no additional proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public
hearing at 7:40 p.m.
ITEM NO. 17: APPROVAL OF SPECIFIC USE PERMIT #96-44, AVIARA
APARTMENTS AT BEAR CREEK
Council Member Baker asked Mr. Howard if they would commit to a wrought iron fence
in place of the wood fence shown on the north side of the property.
Mr. Howard stated that he has committed to wrought iron fence around the perimeter of
the property.
Council Member Baker asked how the dumpsters were being screened.
Mr. Howard stated that a masonry wall would be constructed around the dumpsters with
a gate on the front.
Council Member Walker asked about the price range of the units.
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`"w- Mr. Howard stated that the units range in size from 692 sq. ft. to 1 ,362 sq. ft. and will rent
from just under $700 to $1 ,200 per month. He said they expect that eight to ten percent
of the residents will have school-age children.
Mayor Pro Tem Miller asked staff if they have looked at the entrance on Fuller-Wiser
Road and whether there would be a problem with traffic cutting through onto Highview
Drive.
Mr. Bass stated that it had been reviewed and he did not foresee a problem.
Mayor Pro Tern Miller motioned to approve Specific Use Permit #96-44 for the Aviara
Apartments at Bear Creek subject to a wrought iron fence being constructed around the
perimeter.
Council Member Edwards seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Miller, Council Members Baker, Tyson, Hogg,
Walker and Edwards
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 18: APPROVAL OF SITE PLAN #96-43, AVIARA APARTMENTS AT
BEAR CREEK
Council Member Baker motioned to approve Site Plan #96-43 for Aviara Apartments at
Bear Creek subject to a wrought iron fence being constructed around the perimeter.
Council Member Hogg seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Miller, Council Members Baker, Tyson, Hogg,
Walker and Edwards
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 19: PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT #97-05
Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 8:00 p.m. for Specific Use Permit #97-05.
Director of Planning and Development Bo Bass stated that the request is to allow the
installation of gates across the existing parking lot driveways, limiting access to the
existing Oak Park Apartments located at 106 E. Ash Lane. The gates will be equipped
with Opticom and designed in accordance with the City's Unified Development Code
specifications and public safety requirements.
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Paula Reese, DoorKing of Texas, Inc., Richardson, Texas, spoke as a proponent. She
stated that there will be four automatic gates which will allow residents to access the
property with security cards, and phones will be available for visitors.
There being no further proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing
at 8:05 p.m.
ITEM NO. 20: APPROVAL OF SPECIFIC USE PERMIT #97-05
Council Member Baker asked what type of security fence surrounds the remainder of the
property.
Mr. Bass stated that the majority of the present fence is wood, except for Phase III, the
newest phase, which has a wrought iron fence. He stated that the property being
affected is along Ash Lane and that the request is primarily for gating.
In response to questions from the Council, Ms. Reese noted that there would be wrought
iron above the sloping concrete wall on the west side of the apartment complex and it
would be kept at a level height of six feet. There will be wrought iron fence with stone
columns 50 feet apart on the north side of the property along Ash Lane.
Mayor Pro Tern Miller stated that there is an opening in the fence on the southwest
corner of the property that probably should be secured.
Council Member Baker asked Ms. Reese what arrangements have been made for
security lighting around the gated areas. Mr. Bass stated that the Minimum Housing
Code requires area lighting in common spaces and exterior building lighting but that there
are no requirements for security lighting.
Council Member Baker motioned to approve Specific Use Permit #97-05 with the
stipulation that the lighting question be settled with staff to their satisfaction and that the
gap in the fence at the southwest corner of the property be secured with wrought iron
fencing.
Council Member Hogg seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Miller, Council Members Baker, Tyson, Hogg,
Walker and Edwards
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
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ITEM NO. 21: PUBLIC HEARING FOR ZONING CASE #97-11
Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 8:10 p.m. for Zoning Case #97-11.
Director of Planning and Development Bo Bass stated that the request is for a change
of zoning on 2.48 acres out of Lot 1 , Block 1 , Farr Pacific Addition, from PD #738 (Office)
to C-2 (Community Business District). Mr. Bass said the 1997 Comprehensive Land
Development Plan shows this area as commercial in nature. A portion of the southern
lot is proposed to run north to the service road for access.
Mr. Jim Walker, representing Dallas Billiards Supply, 3901 Airport Freeway, Bedford,
Texas, stated that Dallas Billiards Supply deals in custom billiard tables and gaming
supplies. The building will be 100% masonry and he is working with the City Engineer
on an amenable pro rata share on the drainage of a ditch that runs along the eastern
border of the property.
Council Member Baker asked Mr. Walker if the owner would be agreeable to C-2 zoning
on the northern portion of the property and C-1 on the southern portion next to the
apartments.
Mr. Jim Walker stated that he would make it their request for C-1 on the southern portion.
Council Member Baker asked if the recent change in the Unified Development Code
requiring 100% masonry had affected this development. Mr. Jim Walker stated that the
original plans were for two buildings containing 16,000 square feet and to have used
100% masonry would have been $26,000. They have reduced the plan to one 12,000
square foot building.
There being no further proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing
at 8:15 p.m.
ITEM NO. 22: APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE
NO. 1233
Council Member Baker motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No.
1233 subject to the amendment that the northern property facing the service road be
zoned C-2 and the property to the south adjacent to the apartments be zoned C-1 with
ingress/egress accessibility on the east from the service road to the southern property.
Mayor Pro Tern Miller seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Miller, Council Members Baker, Tyson, Hogg,
Walker and Edwards
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
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ITEM NO. 23: APPROVAL OF SITE PLAN #97-12
Director of Planning and Development Bo Bass stated that Dallas Billiards Supply is
requesting approval for a site plan for an 11 ,979 sq. ft. furniture store that specializes in
custom billiard tables and gaming supplies on a portion of the 2.48 acre parcel out of Lot
1 , Block 1, Farr Pacific Addition, located in front of the Timber Creek Apartments. The
applicant intends to subdivide the existing parcel into two lots and build on the
northwesternmost 1.61 acres.
Council Member Baker stated that the dumpsters are shown to be screened by a wooden
fence and that he preferred a masonry screening instead.
Mr. Jim Walker stated that the current location of the dumpster is temporary and hoped
to move it further back when the other lot is developed. He added that he would be
willing to construct a block masonry screening until such time as the dumpster is moved.
Mr. Jim Walker commented that Assistant City Manager Joe Hennig and his staff have
been very easy and fair to work with.
Council Member Baker motioned to approve Site Plan #97-12 subject to the screening
around the dumpster being masonry.
Council Member Edwards seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Miller, Council Members Baker, Tyson, Hogg,
Walker and Edwards
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 24: RATIFY PIPELINE RELOCATION AGREEMENT AND RIGHT-OF-
WAY AGREEMENT FOR CITGO PRODUCTS PIPELINE
COMPANY
Council Member Hogg motioned to ratify the Pipeline Relocation Agreement and Right-of-
way Agreement for Citgo Products Pipeline Company that was required to accommodate
the construction of the golf course clubhouse and conference center.
Council Member Walker seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Miller, Council Members Baker, Tyson, Hogg,
Walker and Edwards
NOW Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
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ITEM NO. 25: REPORTS
City Manager
Assistant City Manager Joe Hennig noted that last Saturday was employee day at the golf
course, and there were approximately 50 employees that played golf and others that took
a tour of the course. He also stated that Media Day was great with City Manager Tom
Hart being interviewed live by Dale Hansen, Channel 8 Sports, and that Opening Day for
the golf course is May 22. Mr. Hennig mentioned that the first Raving Fans training
session would be held this Thursday at 4:00 p.m. for approximately 25-30 golf course
personnel.
City Attorney
City Attorney Paul Wieneskie announced that Paul Tomme, attorney with Cribbs and
McFarland, has accepted a position in the legal department of the City of Fort Worth and
will be working with the D/FW Airport Board. He also stated that the legislative session
will be ending soon, so City Attorney Bob McFarland will be attending the council
meetings again. He stated he has enjoyed working with the city council and staff the past
few meetings.
Staff
There were no staff reports.
City Council
Council Member Edwards congratulated Police Officer A. J. Gillinger for being selected
Employee of the Month for May, as well as Vanessa Christopher and Roger Mangum for
their years of service to the city. She stated that she looked forward to the next three
years as a council member.
Council Member Walker congratulated Charlie Miller on being elected mayor pro tern.
Mayor Pro Tem Miller reported that he attended a reception hosted by the Colleyville
Women's Club honoring the recipients of their 1997 Youth Volunteer Service Awards, and
that two young people were from Euless. Mr. Miller said he is not only excited about the
golf course, but he is glad to see the athletic complex begin to take shape.
Council Member Baker congratulated Council Members Edwards and Walker on their re-
election. He also congratulated Charlie Miller on being selected Mayor Pro Tem and
stated that he enjoyed serving in that capacity the last four years and appreciated the
opportunity to do so.
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Council Member Hogg congratulated Police Officer A. J. Gillinger on being selected
Employee of the Month, Vanessa Christopher and Roger Mangum for their service
awards, Council Members Walker and Edwards on being re-elected and Mayor Pro Tem
Miller on his new position. Mr. Hogg expressed thanks to the employees for the
tremendous job they did in preparing the golf course for Media Day the previous week.
He stated that he played with three members of the media who were very impressed, and
he said there was a good article in the Fort Worth Star Telegram today about the new
course. He also enjoyed playing with the employees Saturday and congratulated
Administrative Secretary Becky Null on her first game of golf. He said he is looking
forward to the grand opening events.
Council Member Tyson congratulated Council Members Walker and Edwards on being
re-elected and Mayor Pro Tern Miller on his new position. Mr. Tyson stated that he
worked with George Zahn on the Planning & Zoning Commission and that Mr. Zahn was
very deserving of the award given to him by the Scouts. He expressed appreciation to
Council Member Baker for the time he spent as mayor pro tem.
Mayor Saleh stated it was a privilege to honor the Internal Revenue Service tonight for
all their volunteer work and noted that the principal at Oakwood Elementary nominated
them for the first group award given for volunteerism through the United Way Agency.
Mayor Saleh stated that the DARE graduation was held last week and that the top DARE
student came from Euless. She mentioned that she served as a docent Saturday at the
Morris House, which was the first house showcased by the Tarrant County Historical
Committee outside the City of Fort Worth. Mayor Saleh reported that she attended the
Conference of Mayors in New Orleans where she learned how much economic
development is derived from festivals. Mayor Saleh also noted that Council Member
Walker's daughter recently graduated from college.
ITEM NO. 26: ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 8:47 p.m.
APPROVED:
Mary Lib Saleh
Mayor
ATTEST:
'Susan Crim C "C
City Secret:ry