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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-05-11 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL MAY 11, 1999 CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Mary Lib Saleh at 4:40 p.m. on Tuesday, May 11, 1999, in the Administration Building Conference Room. Those present included: Mayor Mary Lib Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Charlie Miller and Council Members Carl Tyson, Leon Hogg, Bobby Baker, Glenn Walker, Katie Edwards, and Council Member-Elect Glenn Porterfield. 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 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, Director of Community Services Rick Herold, Assistant Director of Public Works Andrea Baxter, Police Captain Harland Westmoreland, Police Communications Supervisor Cathy Moody, Parks Superintendent Johnnie Green, Parks Field Tech Marty Wiltshire, Texas Star Secretary Amy Brainard, Facilities Maintenance Brian McGarry, Police Dispatcher Debbie Riley, Police Dispatcher Marsha Stewart, Administrative Assistant Scott Campbell, Reserve Police Officer Clyde Cullum, and Assistant to the City Secretary Becky Null. Visitors Carroll Scott, Diane Porterfield, Bill & Boyce Byers, Rose Miller, Jan Hogg, Carolyn Hogg, Betty Fuller, Helen Payton, Irene Rosecrans, John Voss, Planning & Zoning Commissioner Robert McMillon, Diane Smith, and other visitors as noted on the visitor's register. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Girl Scout Troop#1511 led the Pledge of Allegiance. INVOCATION President Larry Whiteing, Texas Fort Worth Mission of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, gave the invocation. City Council Minutes Page 2 of 10 May 11, 1999 ITEM NO. 1 PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE PIN Now Director of Community Services Rick Herold introduced Parks Field Tech II Marty Wiltshire and Mayor Saleh presented him with a 25-year service pin. ITEM NO. 2 PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH FOR MAY Director of Community Services Rick Herold introduced Texas Star Secretary Amy Brainard, her husband Bruce and sons Eric and Kyle. Mayor Saleh presented her with a plaque for being Employee of the Month for May. ITEM NO. 3 PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION Mayor Saleh presented a proclamation to Bill and Boyce Byers for being selected Euless' Volunteers of the Year. ITEM NO. 4 PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATIONS Deputy City Manager Gary McKamie and Acting Police Chief Bob Freeman introduced police dispatchers Debbie Riley and Marsha Stewart. Mayor Saleh presented Debbie with a proclamation congratulating her on receiving the Telecommunicator Operator of the Year award and presented Marsha with a proclamation congratulating her on receiving the Silent Hero Award. ITEM NO. 5 PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION Mayor Saleh read the proclamation proclaiming May 12, 1999, as Awareness Day for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia. ITEM NO. 6 OATHS OF OFFICE AND PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES OF ELECTION Mayor Saleh expressed her appreciation for Council Member Glenn Walker and stated that a reception would be held on Monday, May 17, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. to honor him for his service on the City Council. City Attorney Paul Wieneskie administered the oaths of office to Mayor Mary Lib Saleh, Council Member Leon Hogg, Council Member Charlie Miller and Council Member Glenn Porterfield. The newly elected council members introduced family members in attendance at the meeting. ITEM NO. 7 ELECTION OF MAYOR PRO TEM Council Member Tyson motioned to elect Council Member Charlie Miller as Mayor Pro Tem. Council Member Edwards seconded the motion. City Council Minutes Page 3 of 10 May 11, 1999 Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Miller, Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Baker, Porterfield, and Edwards Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. CONSENT AGENDA ITEM NO. 8 APPROVAL OF BID NO. 98-25 Approval of Bid No. 98-25 to Future Equipment Co., 2019 Airport Freeway, Euless, Texas, 76040, for the purchase of one 1998 Four Wheel Drive Loader/Backhoe for water department in the amount of$70,574. ITEM NO. 9 APPROVAL OF BID NO. 99-07 Approval of Bid No. 99-07 to Austin Turf and Tractor, 1255 Viceroy, Dallas, Texas, 75247, for a 36-month lease-purchase of two lightweight fairway mowers at a lease payment of $710.57 per month, per mower, for a total lease purchase price of $25,580.25 for each mower. ITEM NO. 10 APPROVAL OF BID NO. 99-08 Approval of Bid No. 99-08 for hot mix asphalt to Reynolds Asphalt, P. 0. Box 370, Euless, Texas, 76039, at a rate of $24.12 per ton delivered and an estimated annual expenditure in the amount of $227,500. Austin Asphalt Company, P. 0 Box 185130, Fort Worth, and J. L. Bertram, 107 Harrison Avenue, Arlington, will be used as secondary suppliers. ITEM NO. 11 APPROVAL OF BID NO. 99-09 Approval of Bid No. 99-09 to Redi-Mix concrete to Mobile Crete, P. 0. Box 210042, Bedford, Texas, 76095, in the amount of $76,200. with Custom Crete, 2624 Joe Field Road, Dallas, as secondary supplier. ITEM NO. 12 APPROVAL OF BID NO. 99-11 Approval of Bid No. 99-11 to Mike Albert, Inc., P. 0. Box 211044, Bedford, Texas, 76095, for the construction of a waterline along Mid-Cities Blvd. from SH 121 to Main Street, in the amount of$259,612. ITEM NO. 13 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of April 27, 1999, and the Special Called City Council Meeting of May 4, 1999. Council Member Baker motioned to approve Consent Items No. 8 through 13 as follows: City Council Minutes Page 4 of 10 May 11, 1999 Council Member Edwards seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Miller, Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Baker, Porterfield, and Edwards Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. REGULAR AGENDA ITEM NO. 14 APPROVAL OF SECOND AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1360 Council Member Tyson motioned to approve the second and final reading of Ordinance No. 1360 for Zoning Case No. 98-31-ZC for a change in zoning from C- 1 (Neighborhood Business District) to C-2 (Community Business District) on a portion of Lot 3, Block 3, Oak Forest Addition, located at 1301 North Main Street. Council Member Hogg seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Pro Tern Miller, Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Baker, Porterfield, and Edwards Nays: Mayor Saleh Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 15 PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 98-36- SUP Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:41 p.m. regarding the request for Specific Use Permit No. 98-36-SUP for a dry cleaner operation, on a portion of Lot 3, Block 3, Oak Forest Addition, located at 1301 North Main Street. Director of Planning & Development Bo Bass gave a brief overview of the request noting that the proposed development exceeds required parking and landscaping. Mayor Saleh asked for any proponents. Ray Ellis and Eric Smith, 4725 Nall Road, Dallas, Texas, representing the applicant spoke in favor of the request and noted that the dry cleaning process would be an enclosed cleaning system. They noted that this system meets the TNRCC requirements and that there would not be any hazardous chemicals emitted into the environment. There being no additional proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing at 7:56 p.m. City Council Minutes Page 5 of 10 May 11, 1999 ITEM NO. 16 APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE .. NO. 1361 '41.411/ Council Member Tyson motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No. 1361 for Specific Use Permit No. 98-36-SUP for a dry cleaner operation, on a portion of Lot 3, Block 3, Oak Forest Addition, located at 1301 North Main Street with the following conditions: (1) the cleaning system be maintained as a closed system; (2) for the length of time that Kwik Industries is lienholder and providing for a copy of documentation thereof to be submitted to City staff. Council Member Edwards seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Miller, Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Baker, Porterfield, and Edwards Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 17 PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 99-02- SUP Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:59 p.m. regarding Specific Use Permit No. 99-02-SUP for boat sales and service in the current C-2 (Community Business) zoning district on a portion of Lot 7, Block 1, Wilshire Village Square Addition, located at 1501 West Airport Freeway, Suite B. Director of Planning & Development Bo Bass gave a brief overview of the request. Mayor Saleh asked for any proponents. Matt Durbin, 3809 Airport Freeway, Bedford, Texas, stated that Ski-Tex has been in business for 18 years and is currently located across the freeway in Bedford. He noted the proposed location will quadruple his business space. In response to council members' questions, Mr. Durbin stated that they do minor engine repairs, but the noise would be no louder than the fork lift at the Plant Shed next door. He said they would expand their retail sale of merchandise, and they have addressed the traffic flow to eliminate vehicles cutting through the parking lot. There being no additional proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing at 8:02 p.m. ITEM NO. 18 APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1362 v.. Council Member Baker motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No. 1362 for Specific Use Permit No. 99-02-SUP for boat sales and City Council Minutes Page 6 of 10 May 11, 1999 service in the current C-2 (Community Business) zoning district on a portion of Lot 7, Block 1, Wilshire Village Square Addition, located at 1501 West Airport Freeway, Suite B subject to the following conditions: (1) Limited to five years; and (2) Applicant will provide a lighting plan as required. Mayor Pro Tern Miller seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Miller, Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Baker, Porterfield, and Edwards Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 19 PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 99-06- SUP Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 8:10 p.m. regarding the request for Specific Use Permit No. 99-06-SUP for an automotive repair business in the current C-2 (Community Business) zoning district on Lot B, Midway Park Addition, located at 108 West Midway Drive. Director of Community Development Bo Bass gave a brief overview of the request noting that this building was previously used by Euless Body Works. Mayor Saleh asked for any proponents. Dean Lane, 4000-1/2 FM 157, Fort Worth, stated he has been in business since 1976. He is leasing at his current location, but will own the building on Midway Drive. He stated he objects to the requirement of the Planning & Zoning Commission to replace the metal fence with a brick wall, which will be very expensive. He stated he wanted to repaint the fence, which has not rusted and is in good shape. If allowed to leave the metal fence, he stated he would paint it and landscape in front of it on the north and south sides of the property. Mr. Lane stated all cars will be parked inside or behind the building, and that the only time that there would be cars overnight in the front parking lot would be if they were left by customers until the business opened the next business day. At that time they would be moved inside. There being no additional proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing at 8:15 p.m. ITEM NO. 20 APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1363 Council Member Baker motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No. 1363 for Specific Use permit No. 99-06-SUP for an automotive repair business in the current C-2 (Community Business) zoning district on Lot B, Midway Park Addition, located at 108 West Midway Drive subject to the following City Council Minutes Page 7 of 10 May 11, 1999 conditions: (1) Limited to Dean Lane, Lane Automotive; (2) a parapet wall will be installed to shield utilities on the roof; (3) lighting as required; (4) existing fence to be painted and maintained with landscaping on the north and south sides; (5) landscaping plan negotiated with staff; and (6) no overnight parking allowed outside by business operator. Council Member Hogg seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Council Members Hogg, Baker, Porterfield, and Edwards Nays: Mayor Pro Tem Miller and Council Member Tyson Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 21 APPROVAL OF EXCEPTION TO LIGHTING REQUIREMENTS OF UDC SECTION 84-201-(i) FOR CASE NO. 99-03-CC John Colby, Colby-Stanley Homes, Inc., 1905 Central Drive, Bedford, stated he is in the business of house rehabilitation and he wants to use the house at 511 S. Main Street as his office. He stated there would be minimal traffic and he does not have agents working out of the office. He stated the office would not be open at night. He is requesting an exception to the lighting requirements to provide minimum illumination in order for this property to remain consistent with the residential character of the surrounding properties. Mayor Saleh suggested he consider installing flood lights on the building with motion detectors. She stated that if the council approves the exception to the lighting requirements, they will expect him to come back with some type of lighting plan with his planned development. Council Member Hogg motioned to approve the exception to the lighting plan and minimum illumination requirements of the Unified Development Code Section 84- 201-(i) for Case No. 99-03-CC for 511 South Main, and requested that some lighting be shown on the proposed development plan. Council Member Baker seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Miller, Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Baker, Porterfield, and Edwards Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. City Council Minutes Page 8 of 10 May 11, 1999 ITEM NO. 22 SET PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR RECOVERY OF DEMOLITION CHARGES Council Member Hogg motioned to set the public hearing for June 8, 1999, to hear the protests or objections to the charges incurred in the demolition of 613 West Euless Blvd. Council Member Edwards seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Miller, Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Baker, Porterfield, and Edwards Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 23 SET PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR RECOVERY OF DEMOLITION CHARGES Council Member Hogg motioned to set the public hearing for June 8, 1999, to hear the protests or objections to the charges incurred in the demolition of 906 Cresthaven Drive Council Member Baker seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Miller, Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Baker, Porterfield, and Edwards Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 24 REPORTS STAFF REPORT There was no staff report. CITY MANAGER City Manager Joe Hennig stated that Council Member Glenn Walker has been a good friend and supporter. He has served long years of dedicated service and he will be missed. He mentioned that Director of Community Services Rick Herold has submitted his resignation and will be going to the City of Grand Prairie. A pizza lunch will be held on Friday May 21, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. in the Library meeting room. He noted that Assistant Director of Public Works Andrea Baxter and City Engineer Paul Kruckemeyer have done a good job °�— securing all the right-of-way for the water line that the Council approved on Mid- Cities Blvd. He stated that Mid-Cities Blvd will become a six-lane thoroughfare from SH 157 to SH 360. City Council Minutes Page 9 of 10 May 11, 1999 CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney Paul Wieneskie stated that he regrets the resignation of his friend Glenn Walker, but looks forward to working with Council Member Glenn Porterfield. CITY COUNCIL Council Member Tyson stated he regrets seeing Glenn Walker leave. He welcomed Council Member Glenn Porterfield. He noted that there are a great bunch of employees working for the City of Euless. He reported he had the pleasure of representing the Mayor at the Euless Junior High awards ceremony. Council Member Hogg congratulated the winners of the election and the employees honored at the meeting. Council Member Baker congratulated Marty Wiltshire for 25 years of service and Amy Brainard for being selected Employee of the Month. He congratulated the incumbents who were re-elected and welcomed Glenn Porterfield. He also congratulated Bill & Boyce Byers for being selected the Euless Volunteers of the Year. Mayor Pro Tem Miller stated he attended the DARE graduation program. He noted that the Euless police officers received great applause when they were introduced. He congratulated the Byers on their recognition and welcomed Glenn Porterfield to the council. He told Carroll Scott not to lose interest and suggested he get involved on a board or commission. Council Member Porterfield stated he was honored to be among the Council. He commended Carroll Scott for the type campaign he ran and stated that he ran a tough race. He stated he is dedicated to being a council member and is ready to learn. He stated he is constantly amazed at the employees and citizens of Euless and is proud to be part of Euless, Texas. Council Member Edwards congratulated the incumbents who were re-elected and welcomed Glenn Porterfield. She also congratulated the employees who received recognition for winning awards. Mayor Mary Lib Saleh stated she appreciated the honest campaigning that took place in the elections. She commended Carroll Scott on the good campaign he conducted. She attended a meeting with the chairman for the Relay for Life and was told that Euless has the best representation. She stated there would be a farewell for Glenn Walker on May 17. City Council Minutes Page 10 of 10 May 11, 1999 The council convened into closed session at 9:20 p.m. to deliberate real property - .. and personnel matters as authorized by Sections 551.072 and 551.074 of the Texas Government Code. ITEM NO. 19 ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m. APPROVED: A / Mary Lib ;i=leh Mayor ATTEST: Susan Cri CM`-"CTAAE City Secretary