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Home My WebLink About1999-04-27 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING r•.� OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL APRIL 27, 1999 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, April 27, 1999, in the Administration Building Downstairs 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. 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 Joe Hennig, Deputy City Manager Gary McKamie City Attorney Paul Wieneskie, City Secretary Susan Crim, Director of Public Works Randy Byers, Director of Support Services Tom Cox, Acting Police Chief Bob Freeman, Director of Planning & Development Bo Bass, Fire Chief Lee Koontz, Battalion Chief Scott Parsley, Assistant Director of Public Works Andrea Baxter, Planning Services Manager Carol Griffith, Development Services Manager Kevin Mercer, Sanitarian Charles Mego, Secretary Diane Rasor, Administrative Assistant Scott Campbell, Reserve Police Officer Clyde Cullum, and Assistant to the City Secretary Becky Null. Visitors Carroll Scott, Glenn Porterfield, Diane Smith, Barbara Polk, and other visitors as noted on the visitor's register. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member Leon Hogg led the Pledge of Allegiance. INVOCATION Pastor Gary Whitbeck, First United Methodist Church, gave the invocation. .r. City Council Minutes Page 2 of 9 Apri127, 1999 ITEM NO. 1 PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE PINS FOR MARCH City Secretary Susan Crim introduced Assistant to the City Secretary Becky Null, and Fire Chief Lee Koontz introduced Battalion Chief/Emergency Management Coordinator Scott Parsley. Mayor Saleh presented Becky Null with a 25-year service pin and Scott Parsley with a 10-year service pin. Mayor Saleh noted that Marty Wiltshire was unable to attend the meeting to receive his 25-year service pin. ITEM NO. 2 PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION Mayor Saleh noted that Bill and Boyce Byers were not able to attend tonight, but will be at the May 11th meeting to receive the proclamation as Volunteers of the Year. ITEM NO. 3 SPECIAL PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION Mayor Saleh presented City Secretary Susan Crim with a proclamation congratulating her on receiving Municipal Clerk of the Year from the North Texas Municipal Clerks Association and being nominated for the 1999 Texas Municipal Clerk of the Year. ITEM NO. 4 APPROVAL OF BID NO. 99-04 FOR UNDERGROUND STORAGE REMOVAL AND RELATED ACTIONS REQUIRED BY TEXAS NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION COMMISSION (TNRCC) Council Member Hogg motioned to approve awarding Bid No. 99-04 to Eagle Construction & Environmental Services, Inc., for Item No. 1 (1,000 gallon tank removal from old Fire Station No. 2, 1100 Westpark Way) in the amount of $2,468; Item No. 2, (Removal of dispensing equipment and plumbing, breakout and removal of concrete if any) in the amount of $569; and Item No. 5 (quarterly monitoring of installed test wells and required record filing with T.N.R.C.C. at 1517 Westpark Way and 1100 Westpark Way) in the amount of$302, for a total of $3,339.00. Council Member Tyson seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Council Members Tyson, Hogg, and Walker Nays: Mayor Pro Tern Miller, Council Members Baker and Edwards Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 5 APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1359 Council Member Walker motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No. 1359 granting a non-exclusive license to Metricom, Inc., for the construction and operation of a communication system utilizing TU Electric utility poles. Council Member Baker seconded the motion. City Council Minutes Page 3 of 9 Apri127, 1999 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. 6 PUBLIC HEARING OF PLANNED DEVELOPMENT NO. 99-01-PD — WOODCREEK ADDITION, BLOCK G, LOT 1, AND BEAR CREEK VILLAS I ADDITION, BLOCK A, LOT 1 Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:21 p.m. regarding the request of Henry Rahmani of Monarch Development for Planned Development No. 99-01-PD for a single family residential development, changing the zoning from CUD 633 (Community Unit Development for single family and multi-family 24+ units per acre) and PD 1351 (Planned Development for small lot single family gated development) into PD (Planned Development for small lot single family gated development) in the Woodcreek Addition, Block G, Lot 1, and Bear Creek Villas I Addition, Block A, Lot 1. Director of Planning & Development Bo Bass gave a brief overview of the planned development request for a small lot, single family, gated development proposed to the east and south of the Harwood Courts Subdivision. There will be access from Harwood Road through the Harwood Courts Subdivision and from Denton Drive. There being no proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing at 7:25 p.m. ITEM NO. 7 APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1357 - WOODCREEK ADDITION, BLOCK G, LOT 1, AND BEAR CREEK VILLAS I ADDITION, BLOCK A, LOT 1 Mayor Pro Tern Miller motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No. 1357, with the amendment in the development plan to correct the numbering of two lots numbered 11 in Block B, for a Planned Development for a single family residential development, changing the zoning from CUD 633 (Community Unit Development for single family and multi-family 24+ units per acre) and PD 1351 (Planned Development for small lot single family gated development) into PD (Planned Development for small lot single family gated development) in the Woodcreek Addition, Block G, Lot 1, and Bear Creek Villas I Addition, Block A, Lot 1. Council Member Tyson seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Miller, Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Walker and Edwards Nays: Council Member Baker Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. City Council Minutes Page 4 of 9 Apri127, 1999 ITEM NO. 8 PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT - NO. 99-03-SUP — WOODCREEK ADDITION, BLOCK G, LOT 1, AND BEAR CREEK VILLAS I ADDITION, BLOCK A, LOT 1 Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:50 p.m. regarding the request of Henry Rahmani for Specific Use Permit No. 99-03-SUP for a single family gated residential development, located in the Woodcreek Addition, Block G, Lot 1, and Bear Creek Villas I Addition, Block A, Lot 1. Director of Planning & Development Bo Bass gave a brief overview of the request for a specific use permit for a small lot, single family, gated development proposed east and south of Harwood Courts Subdivision. There being no proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing at 7:52 p.m. ITEM NO. 9 APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1356 - SPECIFIC USE PERMIT - NO. 99-03-SUP — WOODCREEK ADDITION, BLOCK G, LOT 1, AND BEAR CREEK VILLAS I ADDITION, BLOCK A, LOT 1 Council Member Edwards motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No. 1356, with the amendment to correct the numbering of two lots numbered 11 in Block B, for Specific Use Permit No. 99-03-SUP for a single family gated residential development, Now. located in the Woodcreek Addition, Block G, Lot 1, and Bear Creek Villas I Addition, Block A, Lot 1. 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. 10 PUBLIC HEARING FOR ZONING CHANGE - NO. 98-31-ZC - OAK FOREST ADDITION, BLOCK 3, PORTION OF LOT 3 Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:54 p.m. regarding the Zoning Case No. 98- 31-ZC for the request of Kwik Industries for a dry cleaner operation, changing the zoning from C-1 (Neighborhood Business District) to C-2 (Community Business District) located in the Oak Forest Addition, Block 3, Portion of Lot 3, 1301 North Main Street. Director of Planning & Development Bo Bass gave a brief overview of the request for a dry cleaning operation at 1301 N. Main Street. He stated the applicant's proposal for parking and landscaping exceed the city's requirements and that the applicant attempted to create mutual access with the adjacent property owner, but was unable to do so. City Council Minutes Page 5 of 9 Apri127, 1999 There being no proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing at 7:57 p.m. ITEM NO. 11 APPROVAL OF THE FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1360 - ZONING CHANGE - NO. 98-31-ZC - OAK FOREST ADDITION, BLOCK 3, PORTION OF LOT 3 There was discussion regarding the uses under C-2 that would be allowed if the Kwik Industries did not build a dry cleaners. Council Member Hogg motioned to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 1360 changing the zoning from C-1 (Neighborhood Business District) to C-2 (Community Business District) located in the Oak Forest Addition, Block 3, Portion of Lot 3, 1301 North Main Street. Council Member Tyson seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Pro Tern Miller, Council Members Tyson, Hogg, and Walker Nays: Mayor Saleh, Council Members Baker and Edwards Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. NOTE: Second reading is required since the ordinance did not receive five affirmative �.- votes. ITEM NO. 12 TABLED PUBLIC HEARING OF SPECIFIC USE PERMIT - NO. 98-36- SUP - OAK FOREST ADDITION, BLOCK 3, PORTION OF LOT 3 Council Member Baker motioned to table the public hearing until May 11, 1999, for Specific Use Permit No. 98-36-SUP for a dry cleaner operation, located in the Oak Forest Addition, Block 3, Portion of Lot 3, 1301 North Main Street, because the zoning ordinance in Item #11 requires a second reading. Mayor Pro Tern Miller 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. 13 TABLED ORDINANCE NO. 1361 - SPECIFIC USE PERMIT - NO. 98- 36-SUP - OAK FOREST ADDITION, BLOCK 3, PORTION OF LOT 3 �,.. Council Member Walker motioned to table Ordinance No. 1361 until May 11, 1999, for a dry cleaner operation, located in the Oak Forest Addition, Block 3, Portion of Lot 3, 1301 City Council Minutes Page 6 of 9 Apri127, 1999 North Main Street, because the zoning ordinance in Item #11 requires a second reading. 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. ITEM NO. 14 PUBLIC HEARING OF ADMENDMENTS TO THE LAND USE ASSUMPTIONS, THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN, AND AMENDED IMPACT FEES Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 8:16 p.m. regarding the amendments to the Land Use Assumptions, the Capital Improvement Plan and amended Impact Fees. Planning Services Manager Carol Griffith noted that state law requires an impact fee ordinance to be updated every three years. The council authorized the city manager on January 26, 1999, to execute a contract for professional services with Shimek, Jacobs, and Finklea, L.L.P., to review Euless' three-year water and sewer impact fee. She stated that the impact fees are based on a city's land use assumptions and the water and wastewater master plan portion of the capital improvements plan. Mr. John Mirkoff, with Shimek, Jacobs, and Finklea, L.L.P., stated that 3/4" meters were used for a basis for the original fees, but 5/8" meters are in the ground. This study based the fee on 5/8" meters, and they are recommended increasing the percentage of the maximum impact fee assessed to 50% from the current 25%. Director of Public Works Randy Byers pointed out that 3/4" meters were previously used, but they have been replaced with 5/8" meters. There being no additional proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing at 8:30 p.m. ITEM NO. 15 APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1364 Council Member Tyson stated his concern regarding the recommendation that an elevated water storage tank is needed in 2000. Director of Public Works Randy Byers cautioned the council about putting too much emphasis on the city's water wells. He noted that regulations in the future may affect combining ground and surface water. �..- Council Member Baker motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No. 1364 for amendments to the Land Use Assumptions, the Capital Improvements Plan and amended Impact Fees. City Council Minutes Page 7 of 9 April 27, 1999 Mayor Pro Tern Miller seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Miller, Council Members Baker, Hogg, and Walker Nays: Council Members Tyson and Edwards Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 16 APPROVAL OF SITE PLAN - NO. 99-05-SP - OAK FOREST ADDITION, BLOCK 2, LOT 4R Council Member Edwards motioned to approve Site Plan No. 99-05-SP for the request of Albertson's for a site plan for a 2,029 square feet fuel center/convenience store within the C-2 (Community Business District) zoning in the Oak Forest addition, Block 2, Lot 4R, 200 West Harwood. 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. ITEM NO. 17 CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES Council Member Edwards motioned to approve the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of April 13, 1999. Mayor Pro Tern Miller 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. 18 REPORTS Mayor Saleh introduced the candidates who were present and who had filed for city council places in the May 1st elections. STAFF REPORT There was no staff report. City Council Minutes Page 8 of 9 Apri127, 1999 CITY MANAGER City Manager Joe Hennig stated that the revenue sharing bills have gone through the House and the Senate and do not appear to have any opposition. He noted that the citizens will have to vote on a sales tax, but that the money can be used for any governmental purpose. He stated that we had a great Arbor Daze and that Rick Herold will have an update at the next meeting. He stated he looked forward to Arbor Daze 2000. CITY ATTORNEY The City Attorney had nothing to report. CITY COUNCIL Council Member Tyson congratulated Becky Null and Scott Parsley on receiving their service pins. He stated that Susan Crim's honor was well deserved. He commented that the employees and volunteers that contributed to Arbor Daze were wonderful. Council Member Hogg congratulated Susan Crim, Becky Null and Scott Parsley. He felt that Arbor Daze was a great success. Council Member Baker also congratulated Becky Null, Scott Parsley and Susan Crim. He stated that Susan Crim does a great job for the city council. He noted that an unbelievable number of citizens volunteer at Arbor Daze and that it is a great event. Mayor Pro Tern Miller also congratulated Scott Parsley, Becky Null and Susan Crim. He stated he enjoyed the tree giveaway at Arbor Daze. Council Member Walker thanked city employees for the overtime they put in for Arbor Daze. He heard a lot of positive comments about the new location and extra space. He noted that Billy Owens was in charge of the teens working community service and he did a great job. He congratulated City Manager Joe Hennig on his choice for Deputy City Manager and congratulated Deputy City Manager Gary McKamie. Council Member Edwards congratulated Becky Null, Scott Parsley and Susan Crim. She noted that the employees working the parking at Arbor Daze worked very hard, and that they stayed late each night to plan for the next day. Mayor Mary Lib Saleh stated that every volunteer at Arbor Daze was super. She congratulated Gary McKamie on being named Deputy City Manager and Bob Freeman who is now acting police chief. She noted that she and her sister and brother-in-law must have bought something at every booth at Arbor Daze. Mayor Saleh asked if there were any citizens in the audience that wanted to address the council. Barbara Polk stated that there are now more trees in America than when it was discovered by Columbus. City Council Minutes Page 9 of 9 April 27, 1999 Mayor Saleh stated she was thrilled when it was announced that Euless was named a Tree City USA for the 13th year by the National Arbor Day Foundation and was also a V` recipient of a Tree City USA Growth Award. She reported that the City of Euless has been designated as the official site for the Arbor Day of Texas celebration in 2000 and that it will be our city's "Millennium Event". ITEM NO. 19 ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m. APPROVED: chhi} Mary Lib 15aleh Mayor ATTEST: yy /�l� Susan Cri , CMC/AAE City Secre -ry