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Home My WebLink About1998-11-24 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 24, 1998 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, November 24, 1998, in the Administration Building Downstairs Conference Room. Those present included: Mayor Mary Lib Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Charlie Miller and Council Members Carl Tyson, Leon Hogg, Bobby Baker, and Katie Edwards. Council Member Glenn Walker was not present. Closed session was held to discuss real property, as authorized by Section 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 7:10 p.m. for the consideration of scheduled items. Staff Members Present City Manager Tom Hart, Deputy City Manager Joe Hennig, City Attorney Bob McFarland, City Secretary Susan Crim, Director of Planning & Development Bo Bass, Director of Economic Development David Witcher, Director of Administration Tom Cox, Fire Chief Lee Koontz, Director of Community Services Rick Herold, Police Chief Gary McKamie, Assistant Director of Public Works Andrea Baxter, City Engineer Paul Kruckemeyer, City Planner Carol Griffith, Police Captain Joey Ziemian, Battalion Chief Jack Watson, Police Investigator Pam Byers, Fire Lieutenant Mark Lipman, Driver Engineer Scott Stamps, Driver Engineer Kip Smith, Firefighter Scott Evans, Firefighter Ken Kelly, Firefighter, Tommy Rush, Firefighter Jeff Palmer, Administrative Assistant Scott Campbell, Reserve Police Officer Clyde Cullum, and Assistant to the City Secretary Becky Null. Visitors Lisa Stamps, Rose and Vanessa Miller, Carroll Scott, John Pena, Planning and Zoning Commissioner Billy Owens, and other visitors as noted on the visitor's register. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Cub Scout Pack 371 led the Pledge of Allegiance. INVOCATION Rev. Eric Hulet, Grace Community Church, gave the invocation. City Council Minutes Page 2 of 6 November 24, 1998 ITEM NO. 1 PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE PINS Police Chief Gary McKamie introduced Police Investigator Pamela Byers, and Fire Chief Lee Koontz introduced Fire Driver Engineer/Paramedic Scott Stamps and his wife, Lisa. Mayor Saleh presented 15-year service pins to each employee. Mayor Saleh stated that Deputy Court Clerk Linda Minor was not able to attend the meeting to receive her 5-year pin. Consent Agenda ITEM NO. 2 AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXPEND APPROXIMATELY $150,000 FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN 8-INCH WATER MAIN ALONG THE NORTH SIDE OF S.H. 10 FROM WESTPARK WAY TO RAIDER DRIVE ITEM NO. 3 AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH SHIMEK, JACOBS & FINKLEA, L.L.P. IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $52,080.00 FOR THE DESIGN OF A 12-INCH WATER LINE ALONG MID-CITIES BLVD. FROM SH 121 TO FULLER-WISER ROAD ITEM NO. 4 AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH CUMMINGS & PEWITT, INC., IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $448,000.00 FOR THE DESIGN OF PAVING AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS TO NORTH MAIN STREET BETWEEN EULESS BLVD. (SH 10) AND HARWOOD ROAD ITEM NO. 5 AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR THE APPRAISAL OF APPROXIMATELY 35 PARCELS ALONG MAIN STREET ITEM NO. 6 AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR THE APPRAISAL OF PROPOSED NEEDED REAL ESTATE FOR THE PAVING IMPROVEMENTS PLANNED FOR HARWOOD ROAD ITEM NO. 7 AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH SHIMEK, JACOBS & FINKLEA, L.L.P., IN THE AMOUNT OF $62,000.00 FOR A WATER DISTRIBUTION ANALYSIS (MASTER PLAN) AND A WASTEWATER HYDRAULIC ANALYSIS OF MAJOR INTERCEPTORS ITEM NO. 8 INSTRUCT STAFF TO REVIEW AND EVALUATE THE CITY'S CURRENT LAND USE ASSUMPTIONS AND TO PREPARE AN UPDATE TO THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN TO BE AVAILABLE ON OR BEFORE THE MARCH 9, 1999, CITY COUNCIL MEETING. Mayor Pro Tem Miller motioned to approve Consent Agenda items numbers 2 - 8. City Council Minutes Page 3 of 6 November 24, 1998 Council Member Baker seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Miller, Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Baker, and Edwards Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. Regular Agenda ITEM NO. 9 TABLED REVISION OF CIVIL SERVICE RULES AND REGULATIONS Council Member Edwards motioned to table the revision of the Civil Service Rules and Regulations to the December 8th Council Meeting. Council Member Tyson seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Miller, Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Baker, and Edwards Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 10 PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 98-35-SUP - 203 WEST EULESS BLVD. Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:19 p.m. regarding Specific Use Permit No. 98-35-SUP. Director of Planning & Development Bo Bass read a letter from applicant Anthony Zak, North Texas Truck Leasing, Inc., withdrawing his request for a truck leasing facility within TX-10 (Texas Highway 10 Multi-Use District) zoning; on A. Huitt Survey, Abstract 684, Tract 1 H09; located at 203-B West Euless Boulevard. There being no proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing at 7:20 p.m. ITEM NO. 11 WITHDRAWAL OF SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 98-35-SUP - 203 WEST EULESS BLVD. Item was removed from consideration due to applicant Anthony Zak, North Texas Truck Leasing, Inc., withdrawing his request for a truck leasing facility within TX-10 (Texas Highway 10 Multi-Use District) zoning; on A. Huitt Survey, Abstract 684, Tract 1H09; located at 203-B West Euless Boulevard. City Council Minutes Page 4 of 6 November 24, 1998 ITEM NO. 12 APPROVAL OF SPECIAL EXCEPTION TO THE MINIMUM MASONRY _ REQUIREMENTS CASE NO. 98-23-ME - FIRST CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Director of Planning & Development Bo Bass stated that the special exception approved on February 24, 1998, had expired because a building permit had not been issued within 90 days of receiving approval of the special exception. He stated the church is ready to begin construction of the first portion of their new building, and they would prefer the use of metal panels at this time which could be easily removed when the final addition is completed in 3 to 5 years. When the addition is completed, the entire building will meet the city's masonry requirements. Council Member Baker motioned to approve Special Exception No. 98-23-ME for up to five years to the minimum masonry requirements for 801 Midway Drive, Midway Park Addition, Block 45, Lot 1 -The First Church of the Nazarene. Council Member Hogg seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Miller, Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Baker, and Edwards Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 13 APPROVAL OF TEMPORARY USE PERMIT NO. 98-31-CC Director of Planning & Development Bo Bass stated the applicant has requested an amendment to the original request to extend hours on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Council Member Edwards motioned to approve the Temporary Use Permit for a Christmas tree lot at North Euless Baptist Church, 505 W. Harwood Road, amended with the hours on Saturday being 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. and the lot being cleaned up by December 31. Mayor Pro Tern Miller seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Miller, Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Baker, and Edwards Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 14 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Council Member Hogg motioned to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 10, 1998, and the Special Called Meeting of November 17, 1998. Council Member Edwards seconded the motion. City Council Minutes Page 5 of 6 November 24, 1998 Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Miller, Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Baker, and r.. Edwards Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 15 REPORTS CITY MANAGER REPORT City Manager Torn Hart introduced Mr. & Mrs. Bean, owners of H & H Mobile Home Supply in Euless. CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney Bob McFarland had nothing to report. STAFF REPORT There was no staff report. CITY COUNCIL Council Member Tyson congratulated the employees receiving service pins. He stated the board and commission dinner was nice and he thanked the volunteers on the boards and commissions for their service. Council Member Hogg also congratulated employees receiving service pins. He also stated he enjoyed the board and commission dinner. He congratulated Rick Herold on awards his department received. Mayor Pro Tern Miller stated it was great to see people volunteer, especially in organizations like the Boy Scouts and the church group who are going to sell Christmas trees. Council Member Edwards wished everyone a happy Thanksgiving. Mayor Saleh stated she was proud of the volunteers and staff and wished everyone a wonderful Thanksgiving. ITEM NO. 16 RECONVENE INTO CLOSED SESSION The meeting reconvened into closed session at 7:35 p.m. to continue the discussion of real property, as authorized by Section 551.072, of the Texas Government Code. City Council Minutes Page 6 of 6 November 24, 1998 ITEM NO. 17 ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m. APPROVED: Mary Lib leh Mayor ATTEST: usan Crim, • C/AAE City Secretary