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Home My WebLink About1998-03-24 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING ti.. OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL MARCH 24, 1998 CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Mary Lib Saleh at 4:20 p.m. on Tuesday, March 24, 1998, in the downstairs Administration Building Conference Room. Those present included Mayor Mary Lib Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Charlie Miller and Council Members Carl Tyson, Katie Edwards, Leon Hogg, and Glenn Walker. Council Member Bobby Baker was absent. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF SCHEDULED ITEMS - COUNCIL CHAMBERS The Euless City Council continued their meeting in the Council Chambers at 7:06 p.m. for the consideration of scheduled items. Staff Members Present City Manager Tom Hart, Deputy City Manager Joe Hennig, City Attorney Bob McFarland, ,va. City Secretary Susan Crim, Director of Economic Development and Marketing Dave Witcher, Director of Administration Tom Cox, Director of Community Services Rick Herold, Director of Public Works Randy Byers, City Engineer Paul Kruckemeyer, Director of Finance Loretta Getchell, Fire Chief Lee Koontz, Police Chief Gary McKamie, Special Projects Supervisor Ray McDonald, Library Manager Betty Yarbrough, Librarian Sue Morrow, Senior Administrative Assistant Scott Campbell, Reserve Police Officer Clyde Cullum, and Assistant to the City Secretary Becky Null. Visitors Richard Morrow, Walter A. Elliott, Greg Roemer, Robert Medigovich, Diane Smith, Planning & Zoning Commissioner Billy Owens, Carroll Scott, and other visitors as noted on the visitor's register. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member Carl Tyson led the Pledge of Allegiance. INVOCATION Mayor Saleh gave the invocation. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 24, 1998 PAGE 2 ITEM NO. 1 PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE PINS Director of Administration Tom Cox introduced Librarian Sue Morrow and her husband Richard and Mayor Saleh presented her with a 30-year service pin. Librarian Betty Yarbrough related some events Ms. Morrow had experienced over the last 30 years. Mayor Saleh noted that Development Inspector Richard Ross was unable to attend the meeting to receive his 5-year service pin. ITEM NO. 2 PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION Mayor Saleh presented Certificates of Appreciation to Christian Veater, Suliasi Maumalanga, Soane Hola, and Tommy Lee Fonua in recognition for receiving the Eagle Scout Award. ITEM NO. 3 PRESENTATION OF AWARD Mr. Greg Roemer, Community Waste Disposal, Inc., (CWD) presented CWD's Recycling Award to the City of Euless in recognition of Euless residents recycling 1,052.10 tons, averaging 18.89 pounds per month per household in 1997. CONSENT AGENDA Nor Item Nos. 4 through 12 were approved as follows: ITEM NO. 4 APPROVAL OF BID NO. 98-03 Approval of Bid No. 98-03 for the purchase of one 3/4 ton extended cab pickup truck from Classic Chevrolet, 1101 SH 114, Grapevine, Texas, 76051, in the amount of $19,665.00, to be used in the water utilities department. ITEM NO. 5 APPROVAL OF BID NO. 98-04 Approval of Bid No. 98-04 for the purchase of two 3/4 ton regular cab pickup trucks from Payton-Wright Ford, 440 W. SH 114, Grapevine, Texas, 76051, in the amount of $18,200.00 each for a total of $36,400.00, to be used in the water utilities department. ITEM NO. 6 APPROVAL OF BID NO. 98-07 Approval of Bid No. 98-07 for slurry seal overlay to Western Asphalt Services, Inc., 312 Brown Street, Waxahachie, Texas, 75165, in the amount of $103,000.00. ITEM NO. 7 APPROVAL OF BID NO. 98-08 Approval of Bid No. 98-08 for Redi-Mix concrete to Mobile Crete Company, P. 0. Box 210042, Bedford, Texas, 76095, in the amount of $71,880.00, with Butler Ready Mix and Custom Crete as secondary suppliers. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 24, 1998 PAGE 3 `or ITEM NO. 8 APPROVAL OF BID NO. 98-09 Approval of Bid No. 98-09 for low bids on fertilizers and plant protectants to be used on and by the Golf Course and Parks at Texas Star, as well as other city properties, to Lesco, Inc., 15678 Knoll Trail #5101, Dallas, Texas; Greensmiths, Inc., P. O. Box 338, 6481 Railroad Street, Frisco, Texas; B.W.I. Companies, Inc., P. O. Box 308, Dallas, Texas; Estes, Inc., 8320 Chancellor Row, Dallas, Texas; Turf Industries, 11035 Indian Trail, Dallas, Texas; and Parkway Research Corp., 13802 Chrisman Road, Houston, Texas; for an aggregate total not to exceed $55,000.00. ITEM NO. 9 APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 98-991 Approval of Resolution No. 98-991 endorsing the month of May as "Bicycle Transportation Month". ITEM NO. 10 APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 98-992 Approval of Resolution No. 98-992 authorizing the execution of a congestion mitigation and air quality improvement program with the Texas Department of Transportation for the installation of traffic signal improvements on West Pipeline Road at Hospital Parkway. ITEM NO. 11 APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1321 No. Approval of first and final reading of Ordinance No. 1321 amending Ordinance No. 1244 providing for an adjustment period and the temporary deferment on the filing of land plans, plats, zoning district map amendments, planned development applications, specific use permits and building permits within the proposed SH 121 Corridor District. ITEM NO. 12 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of the minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 12, 1998. Mayor Pro Tem Miller motioned to approve Item Nos. 4 through 12 on the Consent Agenda. Council Member Walker seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Miller, Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Walker and Edwards Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 24, 1998 PAGE 4 *or ITEM NO. 13 TABLE AUTHORIZING STAFF TO PROCEED WITH PREPARATIONS TO CALL A BOND ELECTION Council Member Edwards motioned to table authorizing staff to proceed with preparation to call a bond election until the City Council meeting on April 14, 1998. Council Member Walker seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Miller, Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Walker and Edwards Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 14 PUBLIC HEARING OF SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 98-24-SUP Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:28 p.m. regarding the request of Thomas Hall for a Specific Use Permit to allow a bicycle shop within the C-1 (Neighborhood Business) zoning district located at 603 North Main Street, Lot A, Midway Park Commercial Addition. Director of Planning & Development Bo Bass noted that the property is located in a strip �.. shopping center next to Midway Park. He stated that the Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval with the following conditions: (1) No outside sales, storage or display of goods will occur; (2) All service work will be performed within the building; (3) Hours of operation will be 10:00 am to 7:00 pm Monday - Friday, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Saturday, and Closed Sunday; and (4) Business operation will include sales and service of bicycles, related parts and repairs. There being no proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing at 7:30 p.m. ITEM NO. 15 APPROVAL OF SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 98-24-SUP Mayor Pro Tem Miller motioned to approve Specific Use Permit No. 98-24-SUP to allow a bicycle shop at 603 North Main Street, Lot A, Midway Park Commercial Addition, with the following conditions: (1) No outside sales, storage or display of goods will occur; (2) All service work will be performed within the building; (3) Hours of operation will be 10:00 am to 7:00 pm Monday - Friday, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Saturday, and Closed Sunday; and (4) Business operation will include sales and service of bicycles, related parts and repairs. Council Member Edwards seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Miller, Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Walker and ,r, Edwards Nays: None CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 24, 1998 PAGE 5 Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 16 PUBLIC HEARING OF SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 97-56-SUP Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:34 p.m. regarding the request of Thomas Hall for a Specific Use Permit to allow an automotive repair facility within the C-2 (Community Business) zoning district located at 204 S. Ector Drive, Lot 7, Block 1, Ector Gardens Addition. Director of Planning & Development Bo Bass stated that the Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval for the current owners of HEB Collision Repair only. Mr. Walter Elliott, Elliott & Hughes Engineering, 1001 W. Euless Blvd, #214, Euless, stated he represented the owner Tim Everitt. He noted that the chain link fence would have the slats replaced. There being no additional proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing at 7:38 p.m. ITEM NO. 17 APPROVAL OF SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 97-56-SUP Council Member Hogg motioned to approve Specific Use Permit No. 97-56-SUP for the �... current owner only, Tim Everitt, of HEB Collision Repair, to allow an automotive repair facility within the C-2 (Community Business) zoning district located at 204 S. Ector Drive, Lot 7, Block 1, Ector Gardens Addition. Council Member Edwards seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Miller, Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Walker and Edwards Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 18 REPORTS Staff Report Director of Community Services Rick Herold introduced Special Projects Supervisor Ray McDonald, manager of The Parks at Texas Star. Ray McDonald gave an overview of the grand opening activities scheduled for the Parks at Texas Star on Saturday, March 28, at 9:00 a.m. Activities will run from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. He noted that each child on the Little League teams playing that day will be able to bat at least once. The Legendary Ladies of Baseball will be in attendance and will sign autographs. He mentioned the sponsors who have signs painted on the outfield fences. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 24, 1998 PAGE 6 r City Manager The City Manager had nothing to report. City Attorney The City Attorney had nothing to report. City Council Council Member Edwards congratulated Librarian Sue Morrow on receiving her 30-year pin. She also congratulated Rick Herold, Ray McDonald and the staff associated with The Parks at Texas Star. Mayor Pro Tem Miller stated he was impressed with the sponsorship of Dr. Pepper and Gatorade. Council Member Hogg congratulated Librarian Sue Morrow, as well as the Eagle Scouts who were recognized. He stated he was looking forward to Phase I I of The Parks at Texas Star being started as soon as possible. He said he was impressed that the City of Plano stopped their project to come look at our Parks at Texas Star. He stated that the Legendary Ladies of Baseball are a real treat. Nftor Council Member Tyson congratulated Librarian Sue Morrow on receiving her 30-year pin and Rick Herold and Ray McDonald on the opening of The Parks at Texas Star. He noted that he and Council Member Hogg visited the Star Center in Irving and attended a Trinity High School hockey game. He stated the city should talk to them about putting a rink in the Mid-Cities area. He also stated that he had heard a lot of compliments on the Arbor Daze Auction. Director of Economic Development David Witcher stated that he has an appointment in three weeks with the Stars' attorney to discuss that suggestion. Director of Community Services Rick Herold stated that the auction made $13,000. He also mentioned that Recreation Manager Julia Wakeley will be inducted into the HEB Sports Hall of Fame on April 4th. Mayor Saleh stated that Euless made the finalist list for the City Livability Award given by the United States Conference of Mayors. She noted that Administrative Assistant Scott Campbell worked on the project. She stated that Mr. Campbell is also working on the All- American City Award. She stated that notice should be received at the end of April if Euless is one of the 30 finalists. Mayor Pro Tem Miller mentioned that Euless will not have an election and congratulated Council Member Baker and Council Member Tyson on not having an opponent. Mayor Saleh noted that Betty Yarbrough's mother celebrated her 100th birthday this week. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 24, 1998 PAGE 7 `�► ITEM NO. 19 ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m. APPROVED: i �LAD ■ Mary L4 Saleh,'' ayor ATTEST: Susan Crim, ' MC/AAE, City Secretary Now