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,` OF THE
EULESS CITY COUNCIL
FEBRUARY 22, 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 22, 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,
Glenn Porterfield and Katie Edwards.
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, Deputy Fire Chief Don Wilson, Police Captain Bob
Freeman, Police Captain Joey Ziemian, Police Lt. Steve Kockos, Police Sgt. Danny
Neill, Police Sgt. Joe Kraft, Police Investigator Don Scott, Police Officer James
Gordon, Head Golf Professional Duff Cunningham, Communications/Marketing
Manager Jenny Kratz, Reserve Police Officer Clyde Cullum, and Deputy City
Secretary Becky Null.
Visitors
Julie, Bob Jr., and Melanie Freeman, Denise Scott, Vanessa Miller, Andy Chesney,
Billy Owens, Casey Jones, Mary Kirwin, Diane Smith, Carroll Scott, and other
visitors as noted on the visitor's register.
INVOCATION
Danny Holifield, Pastor of Sheppard Drive Baptist Church, gave the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Casey Jones of Boy Scout Troop No. 161 led the Pledge of Allegiance.
City Council Minutes Page 2 of 10 February 22,2000
ITEM NO. 1 PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE PINS FOR
FEBRUARY, 2000
Fire Chief Lee Koontz introduced Deputy Fire Chief Don Wilson, Jr., and Police
Chief Leonard Carmack introduced Police Corporal Don Scott and Police Captain
Bob Freeman along with his wife, Julie, and children, Bob, Jr., and Melanie.
Mayor Saleh presented a 5-year service pin to Don Wilson and 20-year service
pins to Don Scott and Bob Freeman.
ITEM NO. 2 PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION FOR AMERICAN RED
CROSS MONTH
Mayor Saleh presented a proclamation for American Red Cross Month to Mr.
Dell Ward, Volunteer of American Red Cross.
Fire Chief Lee Koontz praised the Red Cross and noted that they provide a
canteen service during emergencies for fire and police personnel, as well as the
victims.
Mr. Ward stated that the local American Red Cross chapter has been recognized
by the National Red Cross as having the best canteen response in the nation.
Consent Agenda
Item Nos. 3 through 9 were approved as follows:
ITEM NO. 3 AWARD OF BID NO. 00-02
Award of Bid No. 00-02 to Reliable Paving, Inc., 1903 N. Peyco, Arlington,
Texas, 76001, in the amount of $1.13/sq. ft., with an estimated expenditure of
$113,000 for asphalt street repairs.
ITEM NO. 4 RENEWAL OF BID NO. 97-42
Renewal of Bid No. 97-42 to Browning Ferris Industries, 2617 Willowbrook Road,
Dallas, Texas, 75220, for street sweeping on arterial streets 12 times a year at
$9,612 and residential streets four times a year at $34,086 for a total of$43,698.
ITEM NO. 5 AWARD OF BID NO. 00-06
Award of Bid No. 00-06 to Landmark Structures, Inc., 1665 Harmon Road, Fort
Worth, Texas, 76177, for the construction of Heritage Park 2.0 million gallon
elevated storage tank, in the amount of $2,090,000, providing a 5% contingency
($104,500) to cover possible change orders, and authorizing the city manager to
execute the contract on behalf of the City of Euless.
City Council Minutes Page 3 of 10 February 22,2000
ITEM NO. 6 AWARD OF BID NO. 00-01
�' Award of Bid No. 00-01 to EZ-GO Division of Textron, Inc., Southwest Branch,
4520 Half Crown, Dallas, Texas, 75237, for (1) Eighty four-wheeled electric golf
cars in the amount of $134,560, (2) Two gasoline powered beverage cars in the
amount of$10,780, (3) One gasoline powered range car in the amount of$2,898,
(4) Two four-passenger shuttle vehicles in the amount of $4,428, (5) One six-
passenger shuttle vehicle in the amount of $3,506, and (6) Eight utility cars in the
amount of$27,176.
ITEM NO. 7 RENEWAL OF BID NO. 97-58
Renewal of Bid No. 97-58 for printed materials to the following companies: (1)
Banner Printing Company, 112 East Texas Street, Grapevine, Texas, 76051, for
all regular printing in the amount of $31,752.97; (2) Banner Printing Company,
112 East Texas Street, Grapevine, Texas, 76051, for printing of golf tournament
brochures in the amount of$144 per issue and summer musical pamphlets in the
amount of $189.60 per issue; (3) Hurst-Euless Printing, 10720 S. Pipeline Rd.,
Hurst, Texas, 76053-7811, for printing of Share the Vision in the amount of $577
per issue, for Tree and Shrub Planting Guide in the amount of $2,848 per issue,
and for the Euless Digest in the amount of$973 per issue.
ITEM NO. 8 APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 00-1056
�•- Approval of Resolution No. 00-1056 supporting House Resolution 1257, the
Transportation Fairness Act of 1999 for the continuation of federal operating
assistance to small transit operators in large urbanized areas.
ITEM NO. 9 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approval of the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of February 8, 2000.
Mayor Pro Tern Miller motioned to approve Consent Agenda Items No. 3 through
9 with the stipulation on Item No. 3 that the low bidder satisfies Workmen's
Compensation requirements.
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.
City Council Minutes Page 4 of 10 February 22,2000
Regular Agenda
ITEM NO. 10 APPROVAL OF SECOND AND FINAL READING OF
ORDINANCE NO. 1403
Council Member Baker stated that there have been questions raised as to who
the actual owners or responsible parties are of Gator's.
Johnny Ragland, 102 Arbor Park, stated that he is the operator and is a minority
owner. He noted that the actual corporation is Bennett Resources, and Jim Bob
Bennett is the majority owner. The liquor license is under Cleboc Enterprises,
owned by Bennett Resources.
Mayor Pro Tern Miller stated that he is not in favor of the specific use permit
because Gator's joins the hotel, and his desire is for the hotel to be more family
oriented.
Council Member Tyson stated he was not in support of the specific use permit
noting he prefers a restaurant with a family oriented hotel.
Mr. Beryl Simerly, 2155 W. Airport Freeway, Euless, stated he has been living on
site at the hotel for approximately six months. He introduced the director of hotel
operations.
`■— Mr. Carl Gilbreath, director of hotel operations, stated he has been involved with
the hotel for the last 2 1/2 years. He stated he thought the original hotel owners
intended for the adjoining building to be used as a restaurant, although he did not
think Gator's has hurt the hotel. He said he believed the hotel owners did that
themselves. He noted that the current owners are in the process of remodeling,
and that the owners representative, Tom Trabeck, will be in town next week if
anyone wants to meet with him. He stated that Gator's has been good for the
hotel.
In response to several questions, Mr. Gilbreath stated that they do not have
plans for a full-service restaurant, but plan to use some of the front rooms of the
hotel for a continental breakfast area. He noted that Gator's lease was recently
renewed for 7 years.
Council Member Baker asked Mr. Ragland how his business will be affected if
the specific use permit is not renewed.
Mr. Ragland stated that although he serves a full menu, it would definitely hurt
his business. He stated that there were pool tables in the restaurant when he
took over.
Mayor Pro Tern Miller motioned to deny the second and final 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.
City Council Minutes Page 5 of 10 February 22,2000
Council Member Edwards seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Pro Tern Miller, Council Members Tyson and Edwards
Nays: Mayor Saleh, Council Members Hogg, Baker, and Porterfield
Mayor Saleh declared the motion did not carry.
Council Member Hogg motioned to approve the second and final 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 the current owner/operator Johnny Ragland;
(2) limited to one year, at which time the owner will have to seek renewal; and (3)
subject to there being no sexually oriented contests or promotions carried out on
the premises.
Council Member Baker seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Council Members Hogg, Baker, and Porterfield
Nays: Mayor Pro Tern Miller, Council Members Tyson and Edwards
`r- Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
Council Member Baker commented that Mr. Ragland is now aware of the
council's concerns and the hotel owners will be aware of the concerns and this
will allow time for changes to be made.
Council Member Tyson stated that Mr. Ragland's specific use permit had expired
prior to him signing the lease and that it has been expired for over a year.
Director of Planning & Development Director Bo Bass stated that Code
Enforcement now has a program that will automatically notify of the expiration.
ITEM NO. 11 PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 99-07-
SUP
Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:55 p.m. for the request of the City of
Euless for Specific Use Permit No. 99-07-SUP for a police and courts building in
the TX-10 (Texas Highway 10 Multi-use District) zoning, on A.M. Downing
Survey, Abstract 415, Tracts 4A and 4A2, located at 1102 West Euless
Boulevard.
Director of Planning & Development Bo Bass stated that the new police and
sw..- courts building will be on the site of the former Western Hills Inn on SH 10. He
noted that the request meets all the requirements.
City Council Minutes Page 6 of 10 February 22,2000
Director of Economic Development Andrea Baxter stated that the building will be
53,000 sq. ft. of 100% brick with cast stone work. She stated it is situated on the
site with plenty of open area surrounding the building. She described the
proposed landscaping, including the buffer on the entire north property line.
Mayor Saleh asked for any additional proponents or opponents. There being
none, she closed the public hearing at 8:00 p.m.
ITEM NO. 12 APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE
NO. 1408
Council Member Hogg motioned to approve the first and final reading of
Ordinance No. 1408 for Specific Use Permit No. 99-07-SUP, request of the City
of Euless for a police and courts building in TX-10 (Texas Highway 10 Multi-use
District) zoning, on A.M. Downing Survey, Abstract 415, Tracts 4A and 4A2,
located at 1102 West Euless Boulevard.
Council Member Porterfield 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. 13 APPROVAL OF SITE PLAN NO. 99-06-SP
Director of Planning & Development Bo Bass presented the proposed Site Plan
No. 99-06-SP for the City of Euless police and courts building.
Council Member Baker asked if the fire lane running behind the office complex to
the northeast corner of the city's property is a shared, dedicated right-of-way.
Director of Economic Development Andrea Baxter stated that it is a designated
fire lane, but not a dedicated one. She noted that there is not a mutual access
agreement, and the city's fire lane will abut the existing fire lane with a gate.
Mayor Pro Tern Miller motioned to approve Site Plan No. 99-06-SP for the
request of the City of Euless for a police and courts building on Tracts 4A and
4A2, A.M. Downing Survey, Abstract 415, in the TX-10 (Texas Highway 10 Multi-
use District) zoning, located at 1102 West Euless Boulevard.
Council Member Edwards seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Miller, Council Members Tyson, Hogg,
Baker, Porterfield, and Edwards
Nays: None
City Council Minutes Page 7 of 10 February 22,2000
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 14 PUBLIC HEARING FOR DESIGNATION OF PROPOSED
REINVESTMENT ZONE
Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 8:12 p.m. regarding the designation of
proposed reinvestment zone encompassing Lot 1, Block A of the Bean Addition.
Director of Economic Development Andrea Baxter stated that this is the first step
in the abatement process with Buddy Bean, owner of R & G Mobile Home
Supply. She stated that he had applied for the tax abatement prior to
commencement of construction on his new facility at 2406 W. Euless Blvd. She
noted that Mr. Bean has been a long time business owner in Euless and staff
supports the approval of the Reinvestment Zone and the later items of the tax
abatement agreement.
Mr. Buddy Bean, 4004 Steeplechase, Colleyville, Texas, owner of R & G Mobile
Home Supply, stated that he has been in business for 21 years in Euless, and is
looking forward to the new location of his company and plans to be in business a
long time. He stated that the tax abatement will be a great help.
There being no additional proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the
public hearing at 8:17 p.m.
ITEM NO. 15 APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE
NO. 1406
In response to a question, Mr. Bean stated that 90% of their sales are taxable.
He noted that Aerobolt is moving from Fort Worth into their old location, which
will bring in even more sales tax.
Council Member Hogg motioned to approve the first and final reading of
Ordinance No. 1406 creating City of Euless Reinvestment Zone No. 2,
encompassing Lot 1, Block A, Bean Addition.
Council Member Porterfield 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. 16 APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 00-1055
Mayor Pro Tern Miller motioned to approve Resolution No. 00-1055 for the final
Tax Abatement Agreement by and between the City of Euless and R & G Mobile
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Home Supply, Inc., for Lot 1, Block A, Bean Addition, and authorizing execution
by the Mayor.
Council Member Porterfield 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 AUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS TO PURCHASE AND LEASE
AGREEMENT WITH THE DALLAS STARS AND
CENTEX/STARCENTER DEVELOPMENT I
Council Member Baker motioned to authorize the Mayor to modify the Purchase
and Lease Agreement with the Dallas Stars and Centex/StarCenter Development
I by extending the lease of the term to 25 years to be consistent with the bond
term. The following pages and sections are modified: (1) page 2, Sec. 1.2 —
Term — changed twentieth (20th) anniversary to twenty-fifth (25th) anniversary; (2)
page 9, Sec. 4.2 — Construction — changed twenty (20) years to twenty-five (25)
years; and (3) page 15, Sec. 5.3 — Maintenance; Casualty — changed twentieth
(20th) anniversary to twenty-fifth (25th) anniversary.
Council Member Hogg 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. 18 APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 00-1057
Council Member Baker motioned to approve Resolution No. 00-1057 authorizing
publication of Notice of Intent to Issue Certificates of Obligation for the police and
court facility and golf carts, in the principal amount not to exceed $8,900,000.
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.
City Council Minutes Page 9 of 10 February 22,2000
ITEM NO. 19 PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no public comment.
ITEM NO. 20 REPORTS
STAFF REPORT
There was no staff report.
CITY MANAGER
City Manager Joe Hennig stated that staff works hard to communicate with the
council. He said that if at anytime a council member feels that they are not as
informed as they should be, he hoped they would contact him.
CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney Bob McFarland stated he had nothing to report.
CITY COUNCIL
Council Member Tyson congratulated Deputy Fire Chief Don Wilson, Police
Captain Bob Freeman, and Police Investigator Don Scott on receiving their
service pins. He stated that Police Captain Bob Freeman did a great job as
acting police chief. He noted that he attended the TML Region 8 meeting and
that U. S. Representative Kay Granger spoke on the sales tax on internet
purchases. He also attended the HEB Economic Development Foundation
meeting where the 2012 Olympics were discussed. He noted that all the cities of
the HEB Chamber of Commerce are working together.
Council Member Hogg had nothing to report.
Council Member Baker congratulated Deputy Fire Chief Don Wilson, Police
Captain Bob Freeman, and Police Investigator Don Scott on receiving their
service pins. He stated that great things had happened tonight at the council
meeting; i.e., approval of a new police and courts building; approval on the street
repairs, street sweeping, construction of a new 2 million gallon water storage
tank to be completed by summer 2001; and the replacement of golf carts and
utility vehicles at the golf course.
Mayor Pro Tem Miller pointed out the nice newspaper articles about Carroll Scott
and Duff Cunningham. He stated he saw a television interview with two of the
last original Beach Boys, and they mentioned being at Arbor Daze. He
mentioned attending the Wilshire Town Hall meeting and that Police Chief
Carmack did a good job. He recognized his daughter, Vanessa, in attendance at
the council meeting.
City Council Minutes Page 10 of 10 February 22,2000
Council Member Porterfield stated he also attended the TML Region 8 meeting,
HEB Economic Development Foundation, the Wilshire Town Hall meeting, as
well as the South Euless Elementary Town Hall. He noted that Police Chief
Carmack did a good job at the South Euless Town Hall.
Council Member Edwards stated that she has served on the city council the last
4 1/2 years, but has decided not to re-file for the council election. She stated that
the citizens have been great. She noted that she will be a grandmother in
August.
Mayor Saleh commended Casey Jones for attending the council meeting alone
to lead the Pledge of Allegiance. She welcomed Vanessa Miller. She stated she
spoke with U. S. Representative Kay Granger at the TML Region 8 meeting
about how cities can relay their concerns on issues. Representative Granger
stated that it is best to receive a resolution from the entire council along with a
letter from the mayor.
ITEM NO. 21 ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
APPROVED:
Mary Lib Saleh
Mayor
ATTEST:
Susan Cri , .MC/AAE
City Secretary