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OF THE
EULESS CITY COUNCIL
FEBRUARY 8, 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, February 8, 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 real property and deliberation regarding economic
development incentives as authorized by Sections 551.072 and 551.086 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 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, Director of Economic
Development Andrea Baxter, Director of Community Services Rick Herold, Public
Works Employee Richard Boatright, Communications/Marketing Manager Jenny
Kratz, Reserve Police Officer Clyde Cullum, and Deputy City Secretary Becky Null.
Visitors
John, Reed, and Faye Chambers, Steve Brewton, Diane Smith, Carroll Scott, and
other visitors as noted on the visitor's register.
INVOCATION
Dr. Rob Erickson, Pastor of Emmanuel Presbyterian Church, gave the
invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Brownie Troop#1509 led the Pledge of Allegiance.
City Council Minutes Page 2 of 12 February 8,2000
ITEM NO. 1 PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH FOR
FEBRUARY
Director of Public Works Randy Byers introduced public works employee Richard
Boatright and Mayor Saleh presented him with a plaque for being selected
employee of the month.
ITEM NO. 2 PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE TO EAGLE SCOUT JOHN
WILSON CHAMBERS
Director of Community Services Rick Herold introduced Eagle Scout John Wilson
Chambers and his parents, Reed and Faye Chambers, and Scout Leader Steve
Brewton. Mr. Herold noted that John Chambers' Eagle Scout project was the
construction of 20 birdhouses for the Texas Star Golf Course. Mayor Saleh
presented John Chambers with a Certificate of Recognition for receiving the
Eagle Scout award from the Boy Scouts of America.
ITEM NO. 3 APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 00-1054
Mayor Pro Tern Miller motioned to approve Resolution No. 00-1054 authorizing
the City Manager to execute a Tri-Party Agreement between the City of Euless,
Bank of America, and Centex/StarCenter Development Company, I, L.P.
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.
Consent Agenda
Item Nos. 4 through 7 were approved as follows:
ITEM NO. 4 APPROVAL OF ENGINEERING DESIGN CONTRACT
Approval authorizing the city manager to execute a professional services contract
in an amount not to exceed $25,500 with Shimek, Jacobs & Finklea, L.L.P. for
the engineering design of water and sanitary sewer main relocations for the
TxDOT widening project of FM157 from Pipeline Road to SH 10.
ITEM NO. 5 APPROVAL OF BID NO. 00-03
Approval of Bid No. 00-03 to Dynamic Lawn, Inc., Euless, Texas, in the amount
of $141,813.80, for the contract mowing of all city facilities, city parks (with the
exception of Parks at Texas Star and ballfields), city medians and rights-of-way.
City Council Minutes Page 3 of 12 February 8,2000
ITEM NO. 6 APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 00-1052
Approval of Resolution No. 00-1052 calling a general election for the offices of
City Council Members, Place Five and Place Six; and establishing the dates and
times for early voting for such election; and establishing a date for a runoff
election, if required.
ITEM NO. 7 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approval of the minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 25, 2000
Council Member Hogg motioned to approve Consent Agenda Item Nos. 4
through 7.
Mayor Pro Tern Miller 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.
Regular Agenda
ITEM NO. 8 APPROVAL OF BID NO. 99-36 AND AUTHORIZATION OF THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONSTRUCTION
CONTRACT FOR HARWOOD ROAD
Council Member Baker motioned to approve Bid No. 99-36 to Larry H. Jackson
Construction, Inc., for the reconstruction of Harwood Road from N. Main Street to
SH 360 in the amount of $3,623,545.95, providing a 5% contingency
($181,177.25) to cover possible change orders or quantity changes, and
authorizing the city manager to execute the contract on behalf of the City of
Euless.
Council Member Hogg 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.
City Council Minutes Page 4 of 12 February 8,2000
ITEM NO. 9 APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 00-1053
�... Mayor Pro Tern Miller motioned to approve Resolution No. 00-1053 declaring
public necessity to acquire ROW for reconstruction improvements to North Main
Street from SH 10 to Harwood Road.
Council Member Hogg 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. 10 APPROVAL AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO ACQUIRE
RIGHT OF WAY PROPERTY FOR RECONSTRUCTION
IMPROVEMENTS TO NORTH MAIN STREET FROM SH 10 TO
HARWOOD ROAD
Council Member Hogg motioned to approve authorizing the city manager to
acquire right-of-way property for reconstruction improvements to North Main
Street from SH 10 to 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. 11 APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE
NO. 1405
Council Member Hogg motioned to approve the first and final reading of
Ordinance No. 1405 approving revised rate schedules for TXU Electric
Company.
Mayor Pro Tern Miller seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Miller, Council Members Tyson, Hogg,
Baker, and Porterfield
Nays: None
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Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
City Council Minutes Page 5 of 12 February 8,2000
ITEM NO. 12 PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 99-19-
SUP
Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:27 p.m. regarding Specific Use
Permit No. 99-19-SUP for the request of Sikh Temple for a religious temple in
TX-10 zoning (Texas Highway Ten Multi-Use District), on a portion of A.M.
Downing Survey, Abstract 415, Tracts 3E1 and 3N, located at 1400 West Euless
Boulevard.
Director of Planning & Development Bo Bass stated that the subject property is
the old bank building in front of Wilshire Shopping Center. The building is on
Tract 3E1 and the paved surface is on Tract 3N. He stated that the Planning &
Zoning Commission recommended approval with several conditions.
Mayor Saleh asked for any proponents.
Mr. Kirpal Singh Bhogal, 137 Willow Ridge Road, Fort Worth, Texas, stated he is
the president of the local Gurdwara Sikh Sangat and that the main temple is in
Garland. He stated that they wanted to establish a temple in this area.
Mr. Harbms Lal, 6415 Amicale Drive, Arlington, Texas, and Harminder Singh
Jassal, 1508 Oxford Drive, Mansfield, Texas, also spoke in favor of the request.
There being no additional proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the
°�-- public hearing at 7:48 p.m.
ITEM NO. 13 APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE
NO. 1402
Mayor Pro Tern Miller asked when the parking and fire lanes would be completed
and if there would be a sign for the temple along SH 10.
Director of Planning and Development Bo Bass stated that the entire lot to be
used for parking would be paved in concrete up to the property line and these
items would be completed prior to issuance of the certificate of occupancy. He
stated that the applicant will have to come in for a sign permit and it would have
to meet the TX-10 requirements of 150 sq. ft.
Mayor Pro Tem Miller motioned to approve the first and final reading of
Ordinance No. 1402 for Specific Use Permit No. 99-19-SUP for the request of
Sikh Temple for a religious temple in TX-10 zoning (Texas Highway Ten Multi-
Use District), on a portion of A.M. Downing Survey, Abstract 415, Tract 3E1 and
3N, located at 1400 West Euless Boulevard with the following conditions: (1) that
a revised lighting plan approved by staff be submitted; (2) limited to three years
to the congregation Gudwar Sikh Sangat; (3) parking and fire lanes meet all
requirements before issuance of Certificate of Occupancy; and (4) the signage
meet TX-10 sign requirements.
Council Member Baker seconded the motion.
City Council Minutes Page 6 of 12 February 8,2000
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Miller, Council Members Tyson, Hogg,
Baker, and Porterfield
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 14 PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 99-20-
SUP
Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 8:02 p.m. for Specific Use Permit No.
99-20-SUP for the request of Gators for an arcade and pool tables in C-2 zoning
(Community Business District), on Westpark Central Addition, Lot 4AR1, located
at 2155 West Airport Freeway, #100.
Director of Planning and Development Bo Bass stated that the original Specific
Use Permit issued was limited to one year. He noted that the Planning & Zoning
Commission recommended approval with the following conditions: (1) limited to
current owner; (2) limited to two years; and (3) no sexually oriented contests.
Mayor Saleh asked if there were any proponents.
Mr. Johnny Ragland, 102 Arbor Park, Euless, Texas, representative for Gators,
stated that they have been in business almost 4 years and have enjoyed being a
�-- part of the City of Euless.
There being no additional proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the
public hearing at 8:05 p.m.
ITEM NO. 15 APPROVAL OF FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1403
Mayor Pro Tern Miller stated, "You are running a good operation up there in
terms of what you do. I personally am as liberal with pool tables and drinking as
probably anyone on the Council. My concern is that when American Hospitality
first brought the Ramada Flagship to our City, we were really excited about it,
because we were getting a Ramada. We equate that to a Holiday Inn or a
Sheraton, something we don't have a lot of on our side of the City. We were
getting a full service restaurant, and we were getting a lounge. I was happy with
that. We had a pool. Since that time we have had change of ownership. You've
done good in terms of your business, but I feel like the direction of what I hoped
that hotel would be is not what we've got. In my opinion I hope in the next couple
of years that our Economic Development Director will approach the hotel owners
and tell them we'd like to head back to the direction where it's more of a well-
known family flagship. One of my disappointments was that when we had the
15-16 year-old world series in town, the players were across the street in
Bedford, because it was more like a family hotel at the Holiday Inn. I'd like to find
a way to see both businesses survive, but I'd like to see the hotel go more to the
family atmosphere that I thought we were getting when we got the Ramada.
Maybe that means your business in another location at the end of two years."
City Council Minutes Page 7 of 12 February 8,2000
Mr. Ragland stated that one of the part owners has bought it out completely and
intends to remodel the hotel. He stated that he would get the owner's name and
address information and give to Economic Development Director Andrea Baxter.
Mayor Saleh stated that the city is host to a lot of family festivals and we need to
have hotels that support those.
Council Member Tyson asked if Gator's was planning to do anything different to
make it more of a restaurant if the hotel changes.
Mr. Ragland stated that they have a separate area for restaurant dining.
Council Member Tyson asked Mr. Ragland if he had a sign up that stated "No
One Under 21 Allowed". Mr. Ragland said, "Yes, except for the restaurant area."
Council Member Tyson stated the sign was over the door. Mr. Ragland stated it
was for after 9:00 p.m. Council Member Tyson said it was not clear when you go
there and that when you walk in all you see are the game tables on the left, the
bar on the right and stuck in the corner is a little restaurant. He stated that he is
disappointed that this is not a restaurant with the hotel, but a bar with a hotel, and
that he cannot support the request.
Mayor Saleh asked Mr. Ragland if it could be reconfigured so you could show
that it is a restaurant. Mr. Ragland stated they put the "21 and up" signs there at
the recommendation of the Police Department and that they would do whatever
needs to be done.
Mayor Pro Tern Miller stated that when the Specific Use Permit was issued there
had been 47 arrests in 1998, and in 1999 it had almost doubled with 95 arrests.
The club checks have gone from 65 in 1998 to 111 in 1999.
Council Member Baker motioned to approve the first reading of Ordinance No.
1403 for Specific Use Permit No. 99-20-SUP for an arcade and pool tables in C-2
zoning (Community Business District), on Westpark Central Addition, Lot 4AR1,
located at 2155 West Airport Freeway, #100 with the following conditions: (1)
limited to Dane R. Hedges, owner of Gators; (2) limited to two years, at which
time the owner would have to seek renewal; and (3) subject to there being no
sexually oriented contests or promotions carried out on the premises.
Council Member Hogg seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Council Members Hogg, Baker, and Porterfield
Nays: Mayor Pro Tem Miller and Council Member Tyson
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
NOTE: A second reading is required and will be held February 22, 2000, due to
there being less than five affirmative votes.
City Council Minutes Page 8 of 12 February 8,2000
ITEM NO. 16 APPROVAL OF SPECIAL SIGNAGE FOR CASE NO. 99-10-CC
City Council tabled this special signage request on January 11, 2000, to give the
applicant, Restoration Church, an opportunity to work with staff to create an
alternative to the original request.
Director of Planning & Development Bo Bass stated that the original request was
for a 516 sq. ft. sign, but the applicant is now requesting a 375 sq. ft. monument
sign.
Council Member Baker motioned to approve Special Signage Case No. 99-10-
CC for the request for special signage, a monument sign with a face area of 375
sq. ft., for 1350 West Euless Boulevard, Wilshire Village Shopping Center
Addition.
Mayor Pro Tern Miller 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.
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ITEM NO. 17 APPROVAL RATIFYING EULESS DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION ACTIONS RELATED TO PARK
IMPROVEMENTS AT THE PARKS AT TEXAS STAR
Mayor Pro Tem Miller motioned to approve ratifying the following Euless
Development Corporation (EDC) actions involving park improvements at the
Parks at Texas Star as follows: (1) October 26, 1999, the EDC authorized the
execution of a design services contract with Schrickel Rollins and Associates,
Inc.; (2) November 30, 1999, the EDC authorized the execution of a construction
agreement with Centex Construction for parking improvements within the Parks
at Texas Star; (3) February 7, 2000, the EDC authorized the execution of a
construction agreement with Centex Construction for park improvements within
the Parks at Texas Star; and (4) February 7, 2000, the EDC authorized the
expenditure of funds for additional park improvement work within the Parks at
Texas Star.
Council Member Tyson 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.
City Council Minutes Page 9 of 12 February 8,2000
-4..... ITEM NO. 18 APPROVAL RATIFYING EULESS DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION ACTIONS RELATED TO FORMER FIRE
STATION II PROJECT, LOCATED AT 1100 WESTPARK WAY
Council Member Tyson motioned to approve ratifying the following Euless
Development Corporation (EDC) actions on February 7, 2000, involving the
former Fire Station No. 2 located at 1100 Westpark Way: (1) a resolution
authorizing a project involving former Fire Station No. 2; (2) acquisition of former
Fire Station No. 2 from the City of Euless; (3) acquisition of land adjacent to
former Fire Station No. 2; (4) a lease agreement with STANCO, INC., and (5)
expenditure of funds related to the refurbishment, land acquisition and
construction of required improvements.
Council Member Hogg 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. 19 AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF FORMER FIRE STATION II
`�- PROPERTY, LOCATED AT 1100 WESTPARK WAY, TO
EULESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AND USE
PROCEEDS FROM SALE OF FORMER FIRE STATION II FOR
FACILITY RENOVATION
Mayor Pro Tern Miller motioned to authorize the sale of former Fire Station No. 2,
Tracts 2501, 2HO1, and 2JO2, Kitty House Survey, A-678, located at 1100
Westpark Way, to the Euless Development Corporation (EDC) for a
consideration of $167,000, and to use the proceeds from the sale to reimburse
the EDC the cost of refurbishing former Fire Station No. 2 and improvements to
the adjacent property, up to an amount not to exceed the net proceeds of the
sale.
Council Member Tyson 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. 20 APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE
NO. 1404
City Council Minutes Page 10 of 12 February 8,2000
Mayor Pro Tern Miller motioned to approve the first and final reading of
Ordinance No. 1404 authorizing the issuance and sale of $10,290,000 "City of
Euless, Texas, Tax and Waterworks and Sewer System (Limited Pledge)
Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Taxable Series 2000," dated April 1, 2000, for
a period of 25 years.
Council Member Tyson 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 Attorney Bob McFarland stated that the lease purchase agreement will be
amended to reflect 25 years instead of 20.
ITEM NO. 21 APPOINTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MEMBER
Mayor Pro Tern Miller motioned to appoint John Deithloff to the unexpired term of
Place 6 on the Planning & Zoning Commission for a term to expire December 31,
2000.
Council Member Tyson 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. 22 REPORTS
STAFF REPORT
There was no staff report.
CITY MANAGER
City Manager Joe Hennig stated that staff really appreciates the city council and
their ability to deal with changes on short notice, such as the case with the bond
issue for the Dr. Pepper StarCenter. He also stated that it is heartening to know
that the city has Bob McFarland as city attorney.
CITY ATTORNEY
City Council Minutes Page 11 of 12 February 8,2000
City Attorney Bob McFarland introduced General Counsel for Centex, David
Greenblatt.
CITY COUNCIL
Council Member Porterfield stated he was proud of Richard Boatright and was
thrilled to see a young man like John Chambers achieve Eagle Scout. He noted
that he attended the Magic Flute presentation at the Euless Library, co-
sponsored by the City of Euless and the Arts Council of Northeast Tarrant
County. He stated that there were a lot of young children in attendance and that
it was an outstanding performance.
Mayor Pro Tern Miller introduced his daughter Vanessa and stated she has a
college assignment requiring her to attend four city council meetings. He also
noted an occurrence at the Midway Recreation Center where employee, Larry,
does a very good job and handles people well.
Council Member Baker congratulated Richard Boatright and Eagle Scout
recipient John Chambers. He stated that receiving Eagle Scout is an outstanding
award.
Council Member Hogg congratulated Richard Boatright and John Chambers. He
stated he enjoyed the tour of the Dr. Pepper StarCenter. He also agreed that
Larry at Midway Recreation Center does a good job. He noted that he was
`�- leaving on vacation the following day.
Council Member Tyson congratulated Richard Boatright and noted that he does a
very important job. He also congratulated John Chambers on his project of
building bird houses at Texas Star. He noted he also took the tour of the Dr.
Pepper StarCenter and that it is very big and impressive. He stated their opening
event is scheduled for April 27.
Mayor Saleh stated that John Chambers actually lives in Colleyville, but came to
Euless to do his project. She stated she attended the HEB Sports Hall of Fame
Annual Awards Banquet and noted that B. J. Murray, Charles Stahl, Romy
Gandy Smith, Gary Sibley, and Paul Branson were inducted. She attended the
Tarrant County Mayors Council tour of John Peter Smith Hospital and noted the
large amount of births and emergencies the hospital handles.
City Secretary Susan Crim stated that Deputy City Secretary Becky Null has
been certified by the International Institute of Municipal Clerks and is now a
Certified Municipal Clerk (CMC). Becky plays a major role in the office of the City
Secretary and has a great deal of knowledge about the City with her 25 years of
service. She is an asset in our office and does a great job.
ITEM NO. 21 ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
City Council Minutes Page 12 of 12 February 8,2000
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