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OF THE
EULESS CITY COUNCIL
JUNE 27, 2000
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, June 27, 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 Veva Lou Massey.
Closed session was held to deliberate real property, personnel matters, and economic
development incentives as authorized by Sections 551.072, 551.074, 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 7:05 p.m. for
the consideration of scheduled items.
Staff Members Present
City Manager Joe Hennig, City Attorney Bob McFarland, City Secretary Susan Crim, Fire
Chief Lee Koontz, Police Chief Leonard Carmack, Director of Administration Torn Cox,
Public Works Director Randy Byers, Director of Community Services Rick Herold, Director
of Economic Development Andrea Baxter, Assistant Director of Public Works Ron Young,
Deputy Fire Chief Don Wilson, Fire Battalion Chief John O'Brien, Police Captain Bob
Freeman, Police Captain Harland Westmoreland, Police Corporal Bill Norwood, Events
Project Manager Ray McDonald, Parks Construction Foreman Terry Boaz, Plans
Examiner Mark Hayslip, Public Works Equipment Operator Jimmy Best, Public Works
Field Tech Mitchell Grogg, Police Dispatcher Marsha Stewart, Records Secretary Diane
Rasor, Texas Star Secretary Amy Brainard, Deputy City Secretary Becky Null, and
Reserve Police Officer Clyde Cullum.
Visitors
Katie Edwards, Valerie Crim, Michael Crim, Kathy & Erin O'Brien, Troy Fuller, Shirley & Lin
Melson, Ken Harp, Carroll Scott, Brenda Edwards, Billy Owens, Jose Ortiz and other
visitors as noted on the visitor's register.
INVOCATION
Council Member Carl Tyson gave the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Glen Porterfield led the pledge of allegiance.
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ITEM NO. 1 PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE PINS FOR JUNE
Director of Public Works Randy Byers introduced Equipment Operator Jimmy Best,
receiving a 25-year pin and Field Technician Mitchell Grogg, receiving a 10-year pin.
Fire Chief Lee Koontz introduced Battalion Chief John O'Brien, receiving a 20-year pin.
Police Captain Bob Freeman introduced Police Corporal Bill Norwood and Police
Dispatcher Marsha Stewart, each receiving a 10-year pin. Director of Community
Services Rick Herold introduced Parks Foreman Terry Boaz, receiving a 10-year pin.
Council Member Bobby Baker introduced City Secretary Susan Crim, receiving a 10-
year pin. Council Members presented each employee with their service pins. Mayor
Saleh noted that Police Dispatcher Margarita Valladares was unable to attend to receive
her 20-year pin.
ITEM NO. 2 PRESENTATION OF PLAQUE TO FORMER COUNCIL MEMBER
KATIE EDWARDS
Mayor Saleh presented a plaque to former Council Member Katie Edwards for her
service on the city council. Mayor Saleh also read a resolution received from State
Representative Todd Smith.
Former Council Member Katie Edwards stated she appreciated each of the members of
the council.
ITEM NO. 3 SELECTION OF MAYOR PRO TEM
Mayor Pro Tem Miller motioned to select Council Member Leon Hogg as Mayor Pro
Tern.
Council Member Baker seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Miller, Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Baker,
Porterfield, and Massey
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tern Hogg motioned to approve Consent Agenda Item Nos. 4 — 9 as follows:
ITEM NO. 4 AWARD OF BID NO. 99-15
Award of Bid No. 99-15 to Scobee Foods, Inc., 214 South Town East Blvd., Mesquite,
Texas, 75149-2810, for a one-year extension of jail food contract in the amount of
$50,825.
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;` ITEM NO. 5 AWARD OF BID NO. 00-11
Award of Bid No. 00-11 to Nichols Ford, 2401 East Interstate 20, Fort Worth, Texas,
76119, for the purchase of Ford factory automotive repair parts at an estimated
expenditure of$20,000.
ITEM NO. 6 AWARD OF BID NO. 00-12
Award of Bid No. 00-12 to J. L. Bertram Construction & Engineering, Inc., 1007 Harrison
Avenue, Arlington, Texas, 76011, for hot mix asphalt in the amount of $508,600, with
the option for two one-year renewals. Reynolds Asphalt and APAC-Texas, Inc., will be
used as secondary suppliers.
ITEM NO. 7 AWARD OF BID NO. 00-13
Award of Bid No. 00-13 to Charley's Concrete Co., Inc., P. O. Box 1106, Keller, Texas,
76244, for Redi-Mix concrete in the amount of $72,000, with the option for two one-year
renewals. Custom Crete, Inc., and Beall Concrete will be used as secondary suppliers.
ITEM NO. 8 APPROVAL OF MINUTE ORDER TO AMEND FEES FOR
AMBULANCE SUPPLIES
Approval of revisions to the schedule of ambulance supply charges.
ITEM NO. 9 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approval of the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of June 13, 2000.
Council Member Baker seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Hogg, Council Members Tyson, Baker, Miller
Porterfield, and Massey
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
REGULAR AGENDA
ITEM NO. 10 PUBLIC HEARING FOR PLAN DEVELOPMENT NO. 00-03-PD AND
APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO.
1434 - (HIMES PROPERTY)
Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:20 p.m. regarding the request of Shirley
Melson to change the zoning on Tracts 3D, 3E, and 3F, James P. Halford Survey,
Abstract 711, from R-1 (Single Family Detached Dwelling District) to PD (Planned
Development based on C-1 Neighborhood Business District zoning.
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Assistant Director of Public Works Ron Young gave a description of the case and stated
that the Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval with conditions.
Mayor Saleh noted that the applicants, Shirley & Lin Melson, 8605 Cato Drive, North
Richland Hills, Texas, were proponents, but did not wish to speak.
Mayor Saleh asked for any opponents.
Amy Brainard, 305 Lee Drive stated that she and the neighbors did eventually agree
with the proposed planned development with the conditions recommended; although,
they feel that there are better places for commercial instead of property located in a
residential area. They are concerned with keeping traffic down.
There being no additional proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public
hearing at 7:30 p.m.
Council Member Miller asked whether the petition that had been received by staff had
been withdrawn by the homeowners.
Assistant Director of Public Works Ron Young stated that it had not been withdrawn, but
was short of the 20% required signatures.
Council Member Miller motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No.
1434 for the request of Shirley Melson to change the zoning on Tracts 3D, 3E, and 3F,
James P. Halford Survey, Abstract 711, from R-1 (Single Family Detached Dwelling
District) to PD (Planned Development based on C-1 Neighborhood Business District
zoning with specific uses prohibited), located at 403 Himes Street, with the following
revisions to the list of Acceptable Business Types & Considerations: (1) Item #3, the
wording "no abortion clinics" be removed; (2) Item #5, the wording "no bail bond
services" be removed; (3) Item #13, the masonry fence be finished on both sides; and
(4) Item #23 be amended by adding "trucks be restricted to no service or business
related trucks".
Council Member Baker seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Hogg, Council Members Tyson, Baker, Miller
Porterfield, and Massey
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
City Council Minutes Page 5 of 10 June 27,2000
ITEM NO. 11 PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING ZONING CHANGE NO. 00-03-ZC
AND APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE
NO. 1435 - (HOLTON PROPERTY— DUNN R.O.W.)
Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:36 p.m. regarding the zoning change
request on Lot 1, Block 18, Midway Park Addition, from R-1 (Single Family Detached
Dwelling District) to C-1 (Neighborhood Business District), located at 1016 Collin Drive.
Assistant Director of Public Works Ron Young stated that the right-of-way being
acquired for Harwood Road was reducing the required parking for the strip center next
to this property. He stated that the house would be removed from this property and the
lot would be used for parking for the shopping center.
Chris Caso, 10246 Midway Road, Dallas, Texas, stated that he represented Dr. Dunn,
owner of the property and that the lot would be used for parking.
There being no additional proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public
hearing at 7:40 p.m.
Council Member Baker motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No.
1435 to change the zoning on Lot 1, Block 18, Midway Park Addition, from R-1 (Single
Family Detached Dwelling District) to C-1 (Neighborhood Business District), located at
1016 Collin Drive, with the following conditions: (1) A six foot masonry wall be
constructed along the south side of the property and delineated in the tri-party
agreement between the City of Euless, Mr. Holton and Dr. Dunn, and that the masonry
wall be finished on both sides, aesthetically pleasing to the surrounding neighbors; and
(2) a partial wing wall be on the side of Collin Drive.
Council Member Porterfield seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Hogg, Council Members Tyson, Baker, Miller
Porterfield, and Massey
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 12 APPROVAL OF SITE PLAN NO. 99-11-SP - (PIONEER FASTENERS)
Mayor Pro Tem Hogg motioned to approve Site Plan No. 99-11-SP for Pioneer
Fasteners for a 7,000 sq. ft. retail/warehouse on Lot 5, Block 1, Ector Gardens Addition,
located at 202 South Ector Drive.
Council Member Baker seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Hogg, Council Members Tyson, Baker, Miller
,,�. Porterfield, and Massey
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Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 13 PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 99-06-
SUP AND APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF
ORDINANCE NO. 1436 - (RESTORATION CHURCH)
Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:45 p.m. regarding the request of Ken Harp
for Specific Use Permit No. 99-06-SUP for expansion of an existing church on Tracts A,
B, and C, Wilshire Village Shopping Center, in the current TX-10 (Texas Highway Ten
Multi Use District) zoning, located at 1350 West Euless Boulevard.
Assistant Director of Public Works Ron Young noted the church intends to use the
entire shopping center property for church related uses in the future. He stated that the
Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval with conditions.
Mayor Saleh asked for any proponents.
Ken Harp, 9312 Weeping Willow Drive, North Richland Hills, Texas, Executive Pastor of
Restoration Church, stated they had purchased the property and plan to begin
renovation in August. He thanked the city staff for their help through the specific use
permit process. He stated he agreed with the stipulations, but requested that the postal
service be allowed to finish out their lease, since there is no retail activity there. He
stated that the vacant land area will be leveled and re-seeded with grass. He noted the
renovation should be completed by the end of the year.
Mayor Saleh asked for any opponents.
Mike Utzman, 811 Rock Creek, Euless, Texas, stated the church received a permit to
refurbish their sign some months ago, but had not done it yet, and that he wanted the
church's sign to be completed prior to the church receiving the specific use permit. He
requested that the item be tabled.
Mr. Harp stated that the sign should be in place by the end of August.
There being no additional proponents, or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public
hearing at 7:55 p.m.
In response to questions from the council, Mr. Harp stated that building #4 will be
demolished when the sign is remodeled. He stated that the fence will remain. He also
stated that only about half of the property is exempted from ad valorem taxes.
Council Member Miller motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No.
1436 for Specific Use Permit No. 99-06-SUP for expansion of an existing church on
Tracts A, B, and C, Wilshire Village Shopping Center, in the current TX-10 (Texas
Highway Ten Multi Use District) zoning, located at 1350 West Euless Boulevard, with
the following conditions: (1) Limited to a 3-year term; (2) Building #3 be removed from
the request and remain under the TX-10 zoning with the required parking spaces; (3)
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Buildings within the SUP exclude retail and wholesale uses with the exception to allow
the postal service to finish out their current lease and then be required to move into a
building not in the SUP; (4) The old Bonanza restaurant building (Building #4) west of
Building #3 be brought into the same exterior façade as Buildings #1, #2, and #3; (5)
Limited to Restoration Church congregation; (6) The fence be removed on the north
side of the property; and (7) Construction be completed within one year.
Council Member Massey seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Hogg, Council Members Tyson, Baker, Miller
Porterfield, and Massey
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 14 PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 00-10-SUP AND
TABLING OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO.
1437 - (R-2-O)
Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 8:05 p.m. regarding the request of Tony
Ridgway for Specific Use Permit No. 00-10-SUP for rental of household goods and sale
of used merchandise on a portion of Lot 1-R, Block 1, Euless Town Center Addition,
proposed to be located in the current PD 872 (Planned Development #872, based on C-
`"" 2 Community Business District) zoning, located at 1201 West Airport Freeway, No. 150.
Assistant Director of Public Works Ron Young stated that the specific use permit is
being required because of the sale of merchandise that has been previously leased with
the option to own. He noted that the Planning & Zoning Commission recommended
denial.
Mayor Saleh asked for any proponents.
Tony Ridgway, Value Sales, Inc., doing business as R20 (Rent to Own) stated that their
corporate office is located at 720 W. Euless Blvd. He stated he has a 3-year lease on
space in Euless Town Centre. He stated they rent-to-own appliances, electronics and
home furnishings. Items that are returned are refurbished back to as close to new as
possible.
There being no additional proponents, or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public
hearing at 8:15 p.m.
After discussion by council members, Mr. Ridgway agreed to not offer used goods for
sale from the Euless location. He said he could market the used items from his other
locations. Without the sale of used goods, a specific use permit is not needed.
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Council Member Tyson motioned to table indefinitely Ordinance No. 1437 for Specific
,,,.., Use Permit No. 00-10-SUP for rental of household goods and sale of used merchandise
on a portion of Lot 1-R, Block 1, Euless Town Center Addition, proposed to be located
in the current PD 872 (Planned Development #872, based on C-2 Community Business
District) zoning, located at 1201 West Airport Freeway, No. 150.
Council Member Baker seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Hogg, Council Members Tyson, Baker, Miller
Porterfield, and Massey
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 15 APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO.
1438
Mayor Pro Tem Hogg motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No.
1438 amending Section 38-5 of Chapter 38, "Floods" of the Code of Ordinances by
changing the effective date of the FEMA Scientific and Engineering Report and Maps
for the City of Euless from August 2, 1995, to August 23, 2000.
Council Member Massey seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Hogg, Council Members Tyson, Baker, Miller
Porterfield, and Massey
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 16 APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO.
1439
Council Member Porterfield motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance
No. 1439 amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 80 "Telecommunications,"
Section 80-11 "Compensation to City" (a) (1) b, to amend the Access Line Fee
Calculation changing the monthly amount per access line.
Council Member Tyson seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Hogg, Council Members Tyson, Baker, Miller
Porterfield, and Massey
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
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ITEM NO. 17 RATIFIED THE EULESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION ACTIONS
OF JUNE 27, 2000
Council Member Miller motioned to ratify the actions of the Euless Development
Corporation of June 27, 2000, on the following items: (1) a resolution authorizing a
project involving park improvements within Wilshire Park; (2) expenditure of funds
related to improvements within Wilshire Park; (3) expenditure of funds related to Midway
Recreation Center; (4) approval of a lease with Beall Concrete Enterprises, LTD, for
former Fire Station No. 2; (5) and expenditure of funds related to the former Fire Station
No. 2 project.
Mayor Pro Tern Hogg seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Hogg, Council Members Tyson, Baker, Miller
Porterfield, and Massey
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 18 PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no public comment.
ITEM NO. 19 REPORTS
CITY MANAGER
City Manager Joe Hennig introduced Eric Wilhite who will join Planning & Development
staff as Planning & Development Manager on June 29. He also noted that Lori De La
Cruz will begin on July 10 as Communications/Marketing Manager.
CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney Bob McFarland stated he had nothing to report.
STAFF REPORT
Events Project Manager Ray McDonald gave an update on Parks & Recreation
activities coming up in the near future. Activities included are:
7/14-15 & 7/21-22 West Side Story Musical @ Bear Creek Ampitheatre
7/28 Dixie Major's World Series Opening Ceremonies
7/29 — 8/3 Dixie Major's World Series Games
8/24 Taste of Northeast Tarrant County— Raven's Grille will participate
Sept. — Nov. Texas Star Concert Series at Dr. Pepper StarCenter
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CITY COUNCIL
Council Member Tyson congratulated the employees receiving service pins. He stated
he appreciated City Secretary Susan Crim. He noted that he, Mayor Saleh and Andrea
Baxter attended the Texas 2000 Transportation Summit.
Mayor Pro Tem Hogg thanked the council for the honor of being selected mayor pro
tern. He stated he could never say enough about the city employees. He noted that
Terry Boaz grew up next door to him. He stated he recently rode the Trinity Railway
Express from Fort to Dallas with other elected officials from Tarrant County. He
welcomed newly elected Council Member Veva Lou Massey. He stated that he
attended the North Texas Municipal Clerks Appreciation Luncheon with City Secretary
Susan Crim and Deputy City Secretary Becky Null.
Council Member Baker also welcomed Council Member Veva Lou Massey and
congratulated Mayor Pro Tern Hogg. He congratulated and thanked City Secretary
Susan Crim on her years of service.
Council Member Miller stated it was nice to see employees being recognized. He
stated that City Secretary Susan Crim is a real friend to the council.
Council Member Porterfield commended the employees. He congratulated Mayor Pro
Tern Hogg and welcomed Council Member Veva Lou Massey to the council. He stated
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it was good to see Katie Edwards. He noted that City Secretary Susan Crim is a unique
person.
Council Member Massey thanked City Manager Joe Hennig, Director of Public Works
Randy Byers, and Assistant Director of Public Works Ron Young on her orientation.
She congratulated the employees receiving pins and stated that City Secretary Susan
Crim has been a great help to her.
Mayor Saleh stated that City Secretary Susan Crim has represented Euless in the
municipal clerks associations on the state and national levels. She expressed
appreciation of the employees recognized at the meeting tonight. She stated she
welcomed the Texas State Telephone Association Golf Tournament at Texas Star. She
noted the players could not say enough about the golf course. She noted that the
Himes log cabin is on the lot at Heritage Park.
NOTE: Mayor Saleh recessed the meeting at 9:00 p.m. and re-convened into Closed
Session.
ITEM NO. 20 ADJOURNMENT
The closed session was concluded at 9:23 p.m. and the meeting was adjourned.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
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Mary Lib S.feh, Mayor Susan Cri r, CMC, City Secretary