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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-01-25 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 25, 2000 CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Mary Lib Saleh at 4:10 p.m. on Tuesday, January 25, 2000, 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, and Glenn Porterfield. Council Member Katie Edwards was absent. Closed session was held to discuss personnel matters as authorized by Section 552.074 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 7:02 p.m. for the consideration of scheduled items. Staff Members Present City Manager Joe Hennig, Deputy City Manager Gary McKamie, City Attorney Bob McFarland, City Secretary Susan Crim, Director of Planning & Development Bo Bass, Director of Administration Tom Cox, Finance Director Loretta Getchell, Fire Chief Lee Koontz, Police Chief Leonard Carmack, Director of Public Works Randy Byers, Assistant Director of Public Works �.... Ron Young, Planning Services Manager Carol Griffith, Inspection Services Supervisor Kurt Kasson, Planning & Development Administrative Secretary Donna Brown, Planning & Development Secretary Dolores Tijerina, Communications/Marketing Manager Jenny Kratz, Reserve Police Officer Clyde Cullum, and Deputy City Secretary Becky Null. Visitors Ralph Williamson, Della Ferris, Diane Smith, Carroll Scott, and other visitors as noted on the visitor's register. INVOCATION Pastor Gary Scarlett, Euless Church of the Nazarene, gave the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Brownie Troop#1513 led the Pledge of Allegiance. ITEM NO. 1 PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE PINS Director of Planning & Development Bo Bass introduced Inspection Service Supervisor Kurt Kasson and his wife, Diane, and daughter Megan. Council Member Carl Tyson presented Kurt Kasson with a 5-year service pin. Mayor Saleh stated that Firefighter II/Paramedic Tom Tyre was unable to attend the meeting to receive his 10-year pin because he was out on a fire call. City Council Minutes Page 2 of 9 January 25,2000 Consent Agenda Item Nos. 2 through 9 were approved as follows: ITEM NO. 2 APPROVAL TO ENTER INTO A JOINT PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF HURST Approval to enter into a joint purchase agreement with the City of Hurst for the purchase of three police pursuit units from Payton-Wright Ford, West SH 114, Grapevine, Texas, 76051, in the amount of$20,118 each, for a total of$60,354. ITEM NO. 3 APPROVAL TO ENTER INTO A JOINT PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF HURST Approval to enter into a joint purchase agreement with the City of Hurst for the purchase of three full size BI-fuel pickup trucks from Payton-Wright Ford, West SH 114, Grapevine, Texas, 76051, in the amount of$21,256 each, for a total of$63,768. ITEM NO. 4 APPROVAL TO ENTER INTO A JOINT PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF HURST Approval to enter into a joint purchase agreement with the City of Hurst for the purchase of two mid-size administration sedans from Classic Chevrolet, West SH 114, Grapevine, Texas, 76051, in the amount of$15,075 each, for a total of$30,150. ITEM NO. 5 AWARD OF BID NO. 99-23 Award of Bid No. 99-23 to STM Equipment, P. O. Box 5626, Arlington, Texas, 76005, for the purchase of one sewer truck in the amount of$189,999. ITEM NO. 6 RENEWAL AND EXTENSION OF CONTRACT FOR CITY MANAGER Renewal and extension of contract for City Manager Joe Hennig through January 31, 2002. ITEM NO. 7 RENEWAL AND EXTENSION OF CONTRACT FOR CITY SECRETARY Renewal and extension of contract for City Secretary Susan Crim through January 31, 2002. ITEM NO. 8 APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 00-1051 Approval of Resolution No. 00-1051 identifying the SH 114 and SH 121 corridor (the Funnel) as a project of state and national significance, and requesting that the Texas Transportation Commission direct staff to develop a multi-year phasing and funding program and to identify funds in future unified transportation plans to facilitate the Express/Managed Alternative improvement. ITEM NO. 9 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of January 11, 2000, and Special Called City Council Meeting of January 17, 2000. �`" Council Member Hogg motioned to approve Consent Agenda Item Nos. 2 through 9. City Council Minutes Page 3 of 9 January 25,2000 Council Member Baker seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Miller, Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Baker, and Porterfield Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. Mayor Pro Tern Miller pointed out to the audience that Items No. 6 and 7 are approving and extending the contracts of City Manager Joe Hennig and City Secretary Susan Crim. Regular Agenda ITEM NO. 10 ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF FY 1998-1999 ANNUAL AUDIT Council Member Tyson motioned to acknowledge receipt of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and Annual Audit (CAFR)for FY 1998-99. Council Member Hogg seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Miller, Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Baker, and Porterfield Nays: None r... Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 11 TABLED BID NO. 99-36 AND AUTHORIZATION OF THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR HARWOOD ROAD Mayor Pro Tem Miller motioned to table to the February 8th Council Meeting Bid No. 99-36 and authorization of the city manager to execute a construction contract for Harwood Road. Council Member Baker seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Miller, Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Baker, and Porterfield Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 12 AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN ENGINEERING CONTRACT FOR THE DESIGN OF WEST PIPELINE ROAD Council Member Baker motioned to authorize the city manager to execute a professional services contract with Teague Nall and Perkins, Inc., 2001 W. Irving Blvd., Irving, Texas, 75061, for the engineering design of W. Pipeline Road from SH 10 to Raider Drive, in an amount not to exceed $273,445. Mayor Pro Tern Miller seconded the motion. City Council Minutes Page 4 of 9 January 25,2000 Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Miller, Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Baker, and Porterfield Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 13 PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 99-13-SUP Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:12 p.m. regarding Specific Use Permit No. 99- 13-SUP on a portion of Tract 7C, J. P. Halford Survey, A-711 for a car wash in C-2 (Community Business District) zoning, located approximately 300 feet north of Midway Drive on the east side of F.M. 157. Director of Planning and Development Bo Bass stated that the request is for a laser operated car wash with two bays to be located next to RaceTrac. He noted that the facility will be 100% masonry and that the developer has worked with RaceTrac for a common point of access. He stated that the Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval with the following six conditions: (1) Laser Wash will build 8' masonry screening fence on their property next to property line. Laser Wash will be responsible for maintenance of fence. Existing property owners' fence to be disassembled by Laser Wash; (2) Laser Wash will be closed from Midnight until 6:00 a.m. and lights turned out. Security lighting to be kept to a minimum; (3) Proposed playground and white picket fence to be removed and replaced by landscaping with shrubs; (4) Placement of trees and/or shrubs such as photenias shall be planted next to fence; (5) Attendant shall be on duty an average of ten hours a day, seven days a week; and (6) a Landscape Plan must be submitted by the developer for staff approval. Mayor Saleh asked for any proponents. Marshall Van Dyke of Glenn E. Lyons, Inc., 2902 Carlisle, Suite 200, Dallas, Texas, stated he represented the owner. He noted that he has worked with the neighbors, and has addressed all their concerns. Charles Simmons, Jr., 509 Parker Drive, Euless, Texas, stated he was the unofficial spokesman for the neighborhood and asked those neighbors in the audience who were in favor of the project as it has been proposed to the council to raise their hands. There were approximately 12 people in the audience who raised their hands. Mayor Saleh asked for any opponents. There being none, she closed the public hearing at 7:22 p.m. ITEM NO. 14 APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1399 Mayor Pro Tem Miller stated he would like to see the dumpster enclosed with masonry instead of a wood fence. Council Member Tyson asked what the projected sales tax would be. Director of Planning & Development Bo Bass stated that the city revenues from this business would come from ad valorem taxes and water usage. City Council Minutes Page 5 of 9 January 25,2000 Council Member Tyson stated that with the reconstruction cost of FM 157 that was paid for by the citizens of Euless, he did not believe the car wash to be the best use of the land, especially since there would not be any sales tax generated. Mayor Pro Tem Miller motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No. 1399 for Specific Use Permit No.99-13-SUP on a portion of Tract 7C, J. P. Halford Survey, A-711, for a car wash in C-2 (Community Business District) zoning, located approximately 300 feet north of Midway Drive on the east side of F.M. 157 with the following conditions: (1) Laser Wash will build 8' masonry screening fence on their property next to property line. Laser Wash will be responsible for maintenance of fence. Existing property owners' fence to be disassembled by Laser Wash; (2) Laser Wash will be closed from Midnight until 6:00 a.m. and lights turned out. Security lighting to be kept to a minimum; (3) Proposed playground and white picket fence to be removed and replaced by landscaping with shrubs; (4) Placement of trees and/or shrubs such as photenias shall be planted next to fence; (5) Dumpster shall be enclosed with a split-faced concrete masonry unit to match the building; (6) Attendant shall be on duty an average of ten hours a day, seven days a week; and (7) a Landscape Plan must be submitted by the developer for staff approval. Council Member Porterfield seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Miller, Council Members Hogg, Baker, and Porterfield Nays: Council Member Tyson Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried and thanked the citizens for working with the staff and developer on this project. ITEM NO. 15 APPROVAL OF SITE PLAN NO. 99-01-SP Mayor Pro Tem Miller motioned to approve Site Plan No. 99-01-SUP for a car wash on a portion of Tract 7C, J. P. Halford Survey, A-711, in C-2 (Community Business District) zoning, located approximately 300 feet north of Midway Drive on the east side of F.M. 157 with the following conditions: (1) Laser Wash will build 8' masonry screening fence on their property next to property line. Laser Wash will be responsible for maintenance of fence. Existing property owners' fence to be disassembled by Laser Wash; (2) Laser Wash will be closed from Midnight until 6:00 a.m. and lights turned out. Security lighting to be kept to a minimum; (3) Proposed playground and white picket fence to be removed and replaced by landscaping with shrubs; (4) Placement of trees and/or shrubs such as photenias shall be planted next to fence; (5) Dumpster shall be enclosed with a split-faced concrete masonry unit to match the building; (6) Attendant shall be on duty an average of ten hours a day, seven days a week; and (7) a Landscape Plan must be submitted by the developer for staff approval. Council Member Hogg seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Miller, Council Members Hogg, Baker, and Porterfield Nays: Council Member Tyson Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. City Council Minutes Page 6 of 9 January 25,2000 Director of Planning & Development Bo Bass stated that the developer needed to submit a site plan with the approved changes. ITEM NO. 16 PUBLIC HEARING FOR PLANNED DEVELOPMENT NO. 99-09-PD Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:42 p.m. regarding change on zoning on Tracts 3B, 4E6, 4J, R. Crowley Survey, A-312, from CUD 678 (Community Unit Development) for R-3 multifamily at 27 units per acre and CUD 680 (Community Unit Development) for R-5 multifamily at 27 units per acre to PD (Planned Development based on R-5 Multiple Family High Density Dwelling District), located at the northeast corner of Village Drive and Ash Lane. Director of Planning & Development Bo Bass noted that the proposed apartment complex fronts on Village Drive and East Ash Lane and is adjacent to Villages of Bear Creek Park. He stated that the complex exceeds the city's requirements. Mayor Saleh asked for any proponents. Scott Rodgers, Vice President, First Worthing Company, 8144 Walnut Hill Lane, Suite 550, Dallas, Texas, stated they own and/or manage the apartment complexes they develop. He stated that they developed The Arbors in Euless. He noted that about 20% of the proposed project is in the flood plain which increased the density on the remainder of the property. There being no additional proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing at 7:56 p.m. ITEM NO. 17 APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1400 Council Member Baker asked what the density of the project will be. Mr. Scott Rodgers stated that the density is 25.38 units/acre. Council Member Tyson asked if the distance between some of the buildings was detrimental if a fire occurred. Fire Chief Lee Koontz stated that the separation distance is within code requirements and that there would be no attempt to get fire apparatus between the buildings. He also noted that all the buildings will have sprinklers. Mayor Pro Tem Miller stated that he appreciated the iron fence being brought down the east and west sides, but with a wood fence on the other side, he asked staff if they have ever approached the other two apartment complexes to see if they would do a joint fence and do away with the unattractive, wood fence and participate in the cost. Director of Planning and Development Bo Bass stated that staff had not, that it would be on a purely voluntary basis, a civil matter, but staff would support that. Mayor Pro Tem Miller asked Mr. Rodgers his view on the subject. Mr. Rodgers stated that typically apartment complexes have wood fences and a wood fence is actually preferred, because they cannot control trash, etc., on the other side of the fence. City Council Minutes Page 7 of 9 January 25,2000 Council Member Hogg motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No. 1400 for Planned Development No. 99-09-PD changing the zoning on Tracts 3B, 4E6, 4J, R. .4• • Crowley Survey, A-312, from CUD 678 (Community Unit Development) for R-3 multifamily at 27 units per acre and CUD 680 (Community Unit Development) for R-5 multifamily at 27 units per acre to PD (Planned Development based on R-5 Multiple Family High Density Dwelling District), located at the northeast corner of Village Drive and Ash Lane. Mayor Pro Tern Miller seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Miller, Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Baker, and Porterfield Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 18 PUBLIC HEARING FOR A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 99-16-SUP Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 8:09 p.m. regarding Specific Use Permit No. 99- 16-SUP on Tracts 3B, 4E6, 4J, R. Crowley Survey, A-312, for a PD (Planned Development based on R-5 Multiple Family High Density Dwelling District), located at the northeast corner of Village Drive and Ash Lane. Director of Planning & Development Bo Bass stated that the Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval with the condition that the developer work with staff on (1) the sidewalk access to the park, (2) a traffic plan for safety at the drive approach of the Ash N.... Lane entrance, and (3) the realignment of buildings 7 and 14 for internal traffic safety. There being no proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing at 8:11 p.m. ITEM NO. 19 APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1401 Council Member Tyson motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No. 1401 for Specific Use Permit No. 99-16-SUP on Tracts 3B, 4E6, 4J, R. Crowley Survey, A- 312, for a PD (Planned Development based on R-5 Multiple Family High Density Dwelling District), located at the northeast corner of Village Drive and Ash Lane with the condition that the developer work with staff on (1) the sidewalk access to the park, (2) a traffic plan for safety at the drive approach of the Ash Lane entrance, and (3)the realignment of buildings 7 and 14 for internal traffic safety. Council Member Porterfield seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Miller, Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Baker, and Porterfield Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. City Council Minutes Page 8 of 9 January 25,2000 ITEM NO. 20 REPORTS STAFF REPORT There was no staff report. CITY MANAGER City Manager Joe Hennig recognized Deputy City Secretary Becky Null who received her Texas Registered Municipal Clerks recertification in January at the Election Law seminar. He noted that in addition to approximately 72 hours of classroom instruction that comprehensive papers on three books were required. Mr. Hennig stated that the city was notified by Golf Week that Texas Star Golf Course ranked 14th in the nation. He stated that Julia Wakeley has announced her retirement after 34 years, effective the end of February. He stated that Cathy DiMaggio will be leaving February 18 to go to Grand Prairie as Tom Hart's Administrative Assistant. Also, Mary Lou Turner is retiring this month from the water department after working 24 '/2 years for the city. He stated that the Trinity River Authority has released a request for conservation of water, and that the city is looking at requesting voluntary conservation of water. CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney Bob McFarland stated he had nothing to report. CITY COUNCIL Council Member Porterfield stated he was pleased that City Manager Joe Hennig and City Secretary Susan Crim consented to having their contracts renewed. He congratulated Tom Tyre and Kurt Kasson on their service pins. He stated he was amazed at the quality of the city staff. Mayor Pro Tern Miller stated that he attended a Rotary meeting where Scott Peterson, Christine Cox, and Jon Snider were recognized for their outstanding service. Council Member Baker stated that the city council hired good quality people when they hired Susan Crim and Joe Hennig and is proud that they would accept their contracts. He stated that they have also become good friends, as well as employees. He noted that the citizens of Euless are lucky. Council Member Hogg congratulated Kurt Kasson and stated that he is a great employee. He noted that he attended the North Texas Commission meeting and enjoyed the presentation by a speaker from the Federal Reserve. Council Member Tyson stated he also attended the North Texas Commission meeting and stated that great economic times were forecasted. He congratulated Joe Hennig and Susan Crim, as well as Kurt Kasson. Mayor Saleh stated that she hopes to be able to attend the US Conference of Mayors in Washington, D.C. tomorrow, where she is supposed to serve on three important committees. City Council Minutes Page 9 of 9 January 25,2000 ITEM NO. 21 ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:26 p.m. APPROVED: ATTEST: i Mary Lib wiIeh Susan Crim, ' MC/AAE Mayor City Secretaity