HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-09-08 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
EULESS CITY COUNCIL
SEPTEMBER 8, 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, September 8, 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, Leon
Hogg, Bobby Baker, Glenn Walker, and Katie Edwards. Closed session was held
to discuss contemplated litigation, real property, and personnel matters, as
authorized by Section 551.071, 551.072 and 551.074, 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 7:06
p.m. for the consideration of scheduled items.
;,`, Staff Members Present
City Manager Tom Hart, Deputy City Manager Joe Hennig, City Attorney Paul
Wieneskie, City Secretary Susan Crim, Director of Public Works Randy Byers,
Police Chief Gary McKamie, Director of Planning & Development Bo Bass, Director
of Economic Development David Witcher, Director of Finance Loretta Getchell,
Deputy Fire Chief Don Wilson, Assistant Director of Public Works Andrea Baxter,
Police Captain Harland Westmoreland, Police Sgt. Mike Brown, Police Officer
Teresa Plemmons, Police Investigator John Plemmons, City Planner Carol Griffith,
Financial Analyst Vicki Smith, Community Services Finance Manager Janina
Jewell, Reserve Police Officer Clyde Cullum, Senior Administrative Assistant Scott
Campbell, and Assistant to the City Secretary Becky Null.
Visitors
Lou & Vicki Baum, Geri Sorg, Rose Miller, Bill & Boyce Byers, Diane Smith, Kelly
Ryan, Planning and Zoning Commissioners Robert McMillon and Billy Owens, and
other visitors as noted on the visitor's register.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Girl Scout Cadet Troop#1502 led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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INVOCATION
Pastor Joel Menchaca, Calvary Chapel Assembly of God, led the invocation.
ITEM NO. 1 PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE OF MONTH FOR
SEPTEMBER
Police Chief Gary McKamie introduced Police Officer Teresa Plemmons and her
husband John, and Mayor Saleh presented her with a plaque for being selected
Employee of the Month for September.
ITEM NO. 2 PRESENTATION OF RECOGNITION FOR BUDGET
PREPARATION
Mayor Saleh presented Finance Director Loretta Getchell with a plaque of
recognition for budget preparation. Ms. Getchell introduced Finance Department
Analyst Vicki Smith and Community Services Finance Manager Janina Jewell
and commended them for their work on the preparation of the budget. She also
stated that Finance Secretary Betty Thomas, who was unable to attend the
meeting, had made a significant contribution toward receiving this recognition.
City Manager Tom Hart commended the entire Finance Department Staff on their
excellent performance in all areas.
ITEM NO. 3 APPROVAL OF RFP NO. 98-P-20
Council Member Baker motioned to authorize the City Manager to execute a
contract with Landmark Bank-Mid Cities for a two year Bank Depository contract
with an option to renew for additional periods as allowed by State law.
Council Member Walker seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Miller, Council Members Tyson, Hogg,
Baker, Walker, and Edwards
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 4 APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE
NO. 1335
Council Member Walker motioned to approve the first and final reading of
Ordinance No. 1335 adopting the Tax Roll for 1998.
Council Member Edwards seconded the motion.
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Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Miller, Council Members Tyson, Hogg,
Baker, Walker, and Edwards
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 5 APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE
NO. 1336
Council Member Hogg motioned to approve the first and final reading of
Ordinance No. 1336 adopting a tax rate of $0.524754 for the City of Euless for
the year 1998, and providing for certain exemptions.
Council Member Edwards seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Miller, Council Members Tyson, Hogg,
Baker, Walker, and Edwards
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
.,,` Mayor Saleh noted that taxes were not increasing this year, but have decreased
since 1993.
City Manager Torn Hart noted that bonds have been sold the last two years with
several street projects having been started, and that the city still gives a 20%
homestead exemption and a large senior citizen exemption, and all of this has
been accomplished with taxes remaining the same again this year.
ITEM NO. 6 APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE
NO. 1340
Council Member Walker motioned to approve the first and final reading of
Ordinance No. 1340 rescinding Ordinance No. 1018 to provide for the exemption
of Freeport Goods from ad valorem taxation.
Council Member Baker seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Miller, Council Members Tyson, Hogg,
Baker, Walker, and Edwards
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
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ITEM NO. 7 APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 98-1000
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Mayor Pro Tern Miller motioned to approve Resolution No. 98-1000
acknowledging the report of the Wine Sales Study Committee.
Council Member Edwards seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Miller, Council Members Tyson, Hogg,
Baker, Walker, and Edwards
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
Wine Sales Study Committee Member Robert McMillon stated a citizen group
has formed to gather signatures on a petition for off-premise sale of wine. He
noted that the original report also included on-premise sale of wine and beer;
however, since state law would require two separate petitions, the committee
decided to only seek the one petition for off-premise sale of wine. He stated that
if the sale of wine for off premise consumption is approved in the City of Euless, it
would be consistent with the cities of Colleyville and Grapevine.
Mayor Saleh recognized those on the committee in attendance at the meeting.
ITEM NO. 8 SET PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR RECOVERY OF
DEMOLITION COSTS FOR THE DRY CLEANERS LOCATED
AT 704 W. EULESS BLVD.
Council Member Edwards motioned to set the public hearing date for October 13,
1998, to hear protests or objections to the charges incurred in the demolition of
the dry cleaners at 704 W. Euless Blvd.
Council Member Walker seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Miller, Council Members Tyson, Hogg,
Baker, Walker, and Edwards
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
Council Member Tyson requested that the demolition costs be broken out prior to
council consideration on October 13.
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ITEM NO. 9 AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO EXECUTE A DEED
DEDICATION AND A TEMPORARY RIGHT-OF-ENTRY
AGREEMENT TO THE CITY OF FORT WORTH FOR
ADDITIONAL WIDENING OF BRIDGE ON SOUTH PIPELINE
ROAD AT BOYD BRANCH
Council Member Hogg motioned to authorize the mayor to execute a deed
dedication and a temporary right-of-entry agreement with the City of Fort Worth
for additional widening of the bridge on South Pipeline Road at Boyd Branch.
Council Member Edwards seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Miller, Council Members Tyson, Hogg,
Baker, Walker, and Edwards
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
Council Member Baker stated he would like the mayor and staff to continue
working with the mayor and staff of Fort Worth to try to improve the road
conditions on South Pipeline Road from FM 157 east to American Airlines Drive.
The road has been neglected by the City of Fort Worth and is in need of widening
and repairs, especially with the new housing developments occurring along
South Pipeline Road.
Mayor Pro Tern Miller agreed with Council Member Baker and stated that the
City of Fort Worth should be concerned with the entire street.
ITEM NO. 10 PUBLIC HEARING - AMENDMENT TO UNIFIED
DEVELOPMENT CODE NO. 98-05-UDC - SUBSECTION 84-201
(i) "LIGHTING"
Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:26 p.m. regarding an amendment to
Chapter 84 "Unified Development Code" Subsection 84-201 (i) "Lighting" of the
Code of Ordinances of the City of Euless to modify fixture materials and
replacement requirements.
Director of Planning & Development Bo Bass stated he has been contacted by
TU Electric and others who were concerned that the ordinance approved in May,
1998, was burdensome by not allowing wooden poles. He stated that the reason
for requiring metal poles was to upgrade the overall image. He noted that there
are some areas of the city where having wooden poles would be acceptable.
One case in point would be security guard lighting behind shopping centers.
Staff is recommending, and the Planning & Zoning Commission has
recommended approval, of an amendment to allow wooden poles in areas other
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than the street yards, and which would specifically allow wooden poles owned
and maintained by TU Electric, that were installed in the street yard prior to
passage of Ordinance No. 1326.
There being no proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing
at 7:30 p.m.
ITEM NO. 11 TABLING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1338
Council Member Baker asked what the alternative to wooden poles would be.
Director of Planning & Development Bo Bass stated the alternative is new metal
poles with new lighting fixtures, which are very expensive, especially to be used
for security lights. He further stated that as uses change, or existing commercial
property is replatted, and the ordinances are enforced, there will be a lot of
people coming to staff and the council because of the burden of the cost.
Council Member Baker expressed concern regarding grandfathering all wooden
poles, because there may be poles in some locations that should come down at
some point. There should be a way to leave the door open to make changes
necessary on a call by call basis.
Mayor Pro Tem Miller stated that on newer projects, the city should require the
v.. specifications approved in May, but the flexibility should be with the existing sites,
with the existing wood poles. He stated he agreed with Council Member Baker's
concerns.
Director of Planning & Development Bo Bass stated that in the original ordinance
approved there is a hardship clause which allows anyone to bring an appeal of
the requirement before the City Council. He noted that the proposed amendment
grandfathers all wooden poles; however, there could be variations. He clarified
that the wooden poles have to be under the TU Electric tariff requirements.
Mayor Saleh asked about the cost of the electricity to the wooden poles as
opposed to the metal poles.
Mr. John Pena, TU Electric account manager, stated that the wood poles with
guard lights are on a monthly flat fee of approximately $9.00 a month. The metal
poles cost the customer approximately $1,200 to $1,500 for the pole and the
electricity to the metal pole is metered.
Council Member Tyson asked if street lights were part of the discussion.
Director of Planning & Development Bo Bass stated that only parking lot lighting
on private and public property was being considered.
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Council Member Baker motioned to table Ordinance No. 1338 amending Chapter
84 "Unified Development Code" Subsection 84-201 (i) "Lighting" of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Euless to modify fixture materials and replacement
requirements until the September 22 council meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Miller seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Miller, Council Members Tyson, Hogg,
Baker, Walker, and Edwards
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
Deputy City Manager Joe Hennig clarified that the council's concern is for the
existing poles in areas other than behind buildings.
Mayor Pro Tern Miller stated he would like information on how Southlake,
Grapevine, and Arlington handle the issue with new developments.
ITEM NO. 12 PUBLIC HEARING OF AMENDMENT TO UNIFIED
DEVELOPMENT CODE NO. 98-01-ZC, 121 GATEWAY
DISTRICT
Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:42 p.m. regarding the amendments
to Chapter 84 "Unified Development Code" of the Code of Ordinances, by
creating a new zoning district, "TX-121", the 121 Gateway District.
Director of Planning & Development Bo Bass stated that a committee consisting
of several council members, staff, homeowners, land owners and developers met
for several weeks reviewing and creating a new 121 Gateway District, (TX-121)
which allows a variety of mixed uses and gives maximum flexibility to developers.
He stated that multi-family uses will not be allowed in this district. He noted that
the council will consider rezoning on October 27, 1998, on property along SH 121
to the 121 Gateway District.
Marty Hermann, 517 Anthony Drive; Fred Bowen, 2607 Tallow Drive; John Hiser,
2611 Tallow Drive; and Mike Grove, 2621 Tallow Drive; all stated they
appreciated the Mayor's foresight in forming the committee which gave them a
better understanding. They appreciated serving on the committee and stated
they were now in support of the ordinance.
Mr. Michael Coker, 6450 LBJ Freeway, Suite 257, Dallas, consultant for Glen
Hinckley, stated he appreciated having the opportunity to work with the group.
He supports the proposed ordinance with one exception. He noted he has
discussed with Mr. Bass a request to add an item on page 6, (h) to read, "UDC
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Article V applies to this district unless amended by this ordinance." He stated
Ngi, they also requested on page 6, (h), deleting the words "and may be required"
from the last sentence. If the council agrees to that revision then he requested
that on page 6, (h), the words "as well as the possible requirement for shared
access easements and improvements" be removed from the first sentence.
Mr. Kenneth Mitchell, representing John Baze, stated he is interested in
purchasing and developing the Baze property. He would like the flexibility to
develop with townhouse or multi-family zoning on the western portion of the
property. He stated they would also like to develop with single family homes on
5,500 sq. ft. lots instead of the required 10,000 sq. ft. lots. He noted that the
price of the homes would range from $120,000 to $190,000. He stated they
supported the overall concept of the proposed ordinance, but would like the
opportunity to have transitional use.
There being no additional proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the
public hearing at 8:10 p.m.
ITEM NO. 13 REMOVAL OF ORDINANCE NO. 1310 FROM THE TABLE
Mayor Pro Tem Miller motioned to remove Ordinance No. 1310 from the table to
Amend Chapter 84 "Unified Development Code" of the Code of Ordinances,
creating the "TX-121", the 121 Gateway District.
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Council Member Edwards seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Miller, Council Members Tyson, Hogg,
Baker, Walker, and Edwards
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 14 APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE
NO. 1310
Director of Planning & Development Bo Bass stated he recommends the
ordinance remain as presented with the exception of adding the item on page 6
(h), to read, "Shall conform to City of Euless Unified Development Code, Article
V, requirements."
Mayor Pro Tem Miller asked if anyone other than Mr. Baze has expressed
interest in developing single family housing on the east side of SH 121.
Director of Planning & Development Bo Bass stated no. He noted that Mr. Baze
could request his property be removed from the 121 Gateway District.
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Council Member Baker motioned to approve the first and final reading of
,�,, Ordinance No. 1310 to amend Chapter 84 "Unified Development Code" of the
Code of Ordinances by the addition of Section 84-116 creating "TX-121", the 121
Gateway District", and amending Section 84-84, "Permitted Use Tables", with an
additional item added on page 6 under h) Parking Lot Design to read, "Shall
conform to City of Euless Unified Development Code, Article V requirements."
Council Member Edwards seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Miller, Council Members Tyson, Hogg,
Baker, Walker, and Edwards
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 15 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Council Member Walker motioned to approve the minutes of the Regular City
Council Meeting of August 25, 1998.
Council Member Baker seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Miller, Council Members Tyson, Hogg,
Baker, Walker, and Edwards
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 16 REPORTS
STAFF REPORT
Police Sgt. Michael Brown gave a National Night Out update stating that balloons
were released at the community picnic on July 25 with cards inside stating that
there would be a drawing from the cards returned for a two-night stay at
LaQuinta Inn, two rounds of golf and meals at Texas Star. There were 22 cards
returned with balloons traveling as far as Sherman, Texas. Mayor Saleh drew
the winning card returned by Nancy Jones from Pilot Point, Texas.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Tom Hart complimented the police and fire emergency staff on the
great job they did at the construction site accident at Trinity High School on
Friday evening. There were several construction workers injured when the
`"' scaffolding fell. He complimented Police Chief Gary McKamie on receiving the
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$130,000 grant for overtime pay for police officers required to work road
construction projects. He reported that Mayor Saleh was recently elected
president of TML Region 8.
CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney Paul Wieneskie stated he was glad to be at the council meeting.
CITY COUNCIL
City Council Member Edwards congratulated Employee of the Month Teresa
Plemmons and Finance Director Loretta Getchell and the Finance Department
for receiving their award. She thanked Sergeant Mike Brown and the citizens
who participated in the National Night Out activities. She also expressed
appreciation for the work of the Wine Sales Study Committee.
Council Member Walker congratulated Mayor Saleh on her election as president
of TML Region 8.
Mayor Pro Tem Miller congratulated Mayor Saleh on being elected president of
TML Region 8 and City Secretary Susan Crim on being a new grandmother. He
noted he attended the Wilshire Homeowner's Association meeting and
congratulated Assistant Public Works Director Andrea Baxter on her
„gap„ presentation.
Council Member Baker congratulated Mayor Saleh on her election as president
of TML Region 8.
Council Member Hogg stated he attended the TML Region 8 meeting and helped
elect Mayor Saleh.
Council Member Tyson stated that TML Region 8 will benefit by Mayor Saleh's
election. He congratulated Finance Director Loretta Getchell.
Mayor Saleh thanked those in the audience who participated in National Night
Out. She thanked the members of the Wine Sales Study Committee and the 121
Gateway District Committee for their work.
She mentioned there would be a city-wide open house on Saturday from 9:00
a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
ITEM NO. 14 ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
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