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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-11-14 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING v.. OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 14, 2000 CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Mary Lib Saleh at 4:17 p.m. on Tuesday, November 14, 2000, in the Administration Building Conference Room. Those present included: Mayor Mary Lib Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Leon Hogg and Council Members Carl Tyson, Bobby Baker, Charlie Miller, Glenn Porterfield, and Veva Lou Massey. Closed session was held to discuss real property and personnel matters as authorized by Sections 551.072 and 551.074 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 7:06 p.m. for the consideration of scheduled items. STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT City Manager Joe Hennig, City Attorney Bob McFarland, City Secretary Susan Crim, Deputy City Secretary Becky Null, Director of Administration Tom Cox, Director of Planning & Development Bo Bass, Fire Chief Lee Koontz, Director of Public Works Randy Byers, Director of Community Services Rick Herold, Director of Finance Loretta Getchell, Planning and Development Manager Eric Wilhite, Assistant Director of Public Works Ron Young, Police Captain Bob Freeman, Information Services Manager Dan McLain, Computer Services Specialist Shelly Bird, Planning Administrative Secretary Donna Brown, Building Inspector Diane Whitsel, Building Official Kurt Kasson, Planning Secretary Laura Gore, and Communications/Marketing Manager Lori De La Cruz VISITORS Charles and Ruth Hunt, Ralph Williamson, Virginia Copher, Carroll Scott, Katie Edwards, Keith Eggers, and other visitors as noted in the visitors' register. INVOCATION Mayor Saleh gave the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Girl Scout Troop No. 1535 led the pledge of allegiance. City Council Minutes Page 2 of 7 November 14, 2000 ITEM NO. 1 PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH FOR NOVEMBER vs. Director of Planning & Development Bo Bass introduced Planning & Development Administrative Secretary Donna Brown, and Mayor Saleh presented her with a plaque for being selected employee of the month for November. Consent Agenda Council Member Baker motioned to approve Consent Agenda Items No. 2 through 5, 7, and 8 as follows: ITEM NO. 2 APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 00-1083 Approval of Resolution No. 00-1083 declaring public necessity for the acquisition of parcels of real estate required for the construction of paving improvements to North Main Street from SH10 to Harwood Road. ITEM NO. 3 AUTHORIZED CITY MANAGER TO ACQUIRE RIGHT-OF-WAY PROPERTY ALONG NORTH MAIN STREET FOR PAVING IMPROVEMENTS Authorized the city manager to acquire right-of-way property along North Main Street from SH 10 to Harwood Road for widening and paving improvements. ITEM NO. 4 RATIFIED ACTIONS OF THE EULESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Ratified actions approved at the Euless Development Corporation Meeting held November 13, 2000, relating to the Trails of Euless Project and the FY 2000 financial report. ITEM NO. 5 APPROVAL OF ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF BID NO. 99-35 Approval of one-year extension of Bid No. 99-35 to Specialty Underwriters, Oak Creek, Wisconsin, in the amount of $28,447, for repair and maintenance of specific office equipment and minor apparatus. ITEM NO. 7 AUTHORIZED CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES Authorized city manager to negotiate and execute a contract for project management services for the police and courts building project. ITEM NO. 8 APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Approval of the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of October 24, 2000. Council Member Miller seconded the motion. City Council Minutes Page 3 of 7 November 14,2000 Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Hogg, Council Members Tyson, Baker, Miller, Porterfield, and Massey Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. Regular Agenda ITEM NO. 6 AWARD OF BID NO. 2000-20 Council Member Baker motioned to award Bid No. 2000-20 to Four Alarm Fire Equipment, P. O. Box 448, South Houston, Texas, 77587, in the amount of $50,220, for three thermal imaging cameras with remote video transmitter capacity and three charging systems for units, for the fire department. Mayor Pro Tern Hogg seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Hogg, Council Members Tyson, Baker, Miller, and Porterfield Nays: None Abstentions: Council Member Massey Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 9 APPROVAL OF SITE PLAN NO. 00-14-SP Director of Planning & Development Bo Bass stated that Office Depot is proposing a 21,674 sq. ft. building on 2.78 acres just north of Home Depot. He noted that the developer has decided to request a variance from the Zoning Board of Adjustment to reduce the required parking spaces by two. Council Member Porterfield motioned to approve Site Plan No. 00-14-SP for Office Depot proposed on Tract 5G, Andrew Huitt Survey, Abstract 684, located on the southeast corner of SH183 and FM157, with the following conditions to be obtained prior to platting: (1) A variance for the required number of parking spaces be pursued through the Zoning Board of Adjustment; (2) An off-site maneuvering agreement be arranged with Home Depot; and (3) Co-locating a sign on the existing Home Depot sign located on SH 183 with a special signage program. Mayor Pro Tern Hogg seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Hogg, Council Members Tyson, Baker, Miller, `'�" Porterfield, and Massey City Council Minutes Page 4 of 7 November 14,2000 Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 10 PUBLIC HEARING FOR ZONING CASE NO. 00-04-ZC AND APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1449 Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:26 p.m. for Zoning Case No. 00-04-ZC for the request of Terry Sandlin Homes to change zoning on Tracts 3, 5, 5A2 and 5A3B, Ben F. Crowley Survey, Abstract 320, from R-1 (Single Family Detached Dwelling District) to R1 L (Single Family Limited Dwelling District) located in the 1800 block of North Main Street and east to Fuller-Wiser Road. Director of Planning & Development Bo Bass stated the request is for single family limited dwelling district to allow the development of 141 residential lots to be accessed off of North Main Street and Fuller-Wiser Road. He stated that Chittam Drive would be used for emergency access only. He stated that the minimum lot size in this district is 5,500 sq. ft. He stated that the developer will consider donating 24 acres of open space in the flood plain area on the northern boundary of the project. Terry Sandlin, TLS Homes, 5137 Davis Blvd., North Richland Hills, stated that the homes will range in price from $160,000 to $220,000. He noted that there will be deed restrictions requiring wrought iron fencing on the northern perimeter next to the park. City Attorney Bob McFarland read comments submitted by Robert H. Price, 1713 Chittam Drive, Euless, supporting the rezoning if the park is developed and dedicated for public use allowing access by the residents in the Woodlands Subdivision to the south, and closing Chittam to vehicular traffic. There being no opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing at 7:39 p.m. Mayor Pro Tern Hogg motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No. 1449 for Zoning Case No. 00-04-ZC, for the request of Terry Sandlin Homes to change zoning on Tracts 3, 5, 5A2 and 5A3B, Ben F. Crowley Survey, Abstract 320, from R-1 (Single Family Detached Dwelling District) to R1L (Single Family Limited Dwelling District) located in the 1800 block of North Main Street and east to Fuller-Wiser Road. Council Member Massey 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. City Council Minutes Page 5 of 7 November 14, 2000 ITEM NO. 11 PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 00-16-SUP AND APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1450 Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:49 p.m. for Specific Use Permit No. 00-16- SUP for the request of Terry Sandlin Homes for Specific Use Permit for gated residential community on Tracts 3, 5, 5A2 and 5A3B, Ben F. Crowley Survey, Abstract 320, in R1 L (Single Family Detached Dwelling District), located in the 1800 block of North Main Street and east to Fuller-Wiser Road. Director of Planning & Development Bo Bass stated the request is for a gated residential community. He stated he would like the wrought iron fence to be included as a condition instead of as a deed restriction. Mayor Saleh asked for any citizen comments. Danielle Arnett, 413 Thornwood, Euless, stated she supports the development; however, she requested one to one lot sizing with the existing lots in Woodlands Subdivision and that trees be conserved next to the Woodlands Subdivision instead of a wooden fence being built. Mary Jurin, 1809 Chittam Drive, Euless, encouraged the builder to allow a large tree easement area between the existing and new developments and property lines being one to one with existing development lots, as well as Chittam Drive not being a through street. City Attorney Bob McFarland read a message left for the mayor from Karen High, 411 Thornwood, Euless, stating she was unable to attend the meeting, but was opposed to the development. Terry Sandlin, TLS Homes, 5137 Davis Blvd., North Richland Hills, stated he will save as many trees as possible. There being no additional proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing at 8:12 p.m. After considerable discussion among the council and the developer regarding the proposed construction and possible donation of the park and lakes, City Attorney Bob McFarland stated that the Specific Use Permit request is for a gated community only, and the city cannot require specifics on the construction of the lakes. Council Member Miller motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No. 1450 for the request of Terry Sandlin Homes for Specific Use Permit for gated residential community on Tracts 3, 5, 5A2 and 5A3B, Ben F. Crowley Survey, Abstract 320, in R1 L (Single Family Detached Dwelling District), located in the 1800 block of North Main Street and east to Fuller-Wiser Road, with the following conditions: (1) No `o. construction traffic allowed to access Chittam Drive under any conditions; (2) A six-foot masonry fence be located on the west property line adjacent to North Main Street; (3) Some type of mechanism easement or otherwise for the conservation of trees along City Council Minutes Page 6 of 7 November 14,2000 Thornwood Drive by rear property line and the new property being considered for �,., construction, subject to staff approval; (4) Construction of wrought iron fence along the north property line of subdivision; and (5) If the park open space becomes public, then some mechanism whereby residents in Woodlands Subdivision can access the park. 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. 12 PUBLIC COMMENT There was no public comment. ITEM NO. 13 REPORTS CITY MANAGER City Manager Joe Hennig announced that Director of Planning & Development Bo Bass had accepted the position of Deputy City Manager in Bedford and wished him well. New CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney Bob McFarland had nothing to report. STAFF REPORT Director of Administration Tom Cox presented a slide presentation regarding the update of the construction of the police & courts building and the old fire station on Westpark Way. Web Designer Shelly Bird introduced the proposed new Euless web site. CITY COUNCIL Council Member Massey stated she attended the Heart of North Texas Conference. She stated that William Rumuly has been promoted and is now responsible for Bedford Municipal Court, as well as HEB Teen Court and Debbie Emerson is now Teen Court Coordinator. Council Member Porterfield congratulated Planning & Development Administrative Secretary Donna Brown on receiving employee of the month. He also congratulated Director of Planning & Development Bo Bass and Director of Administration Tom Cox on their new positions. City Council Minutes Page 7 of 7 November 14, 2000 Council Member Miller thanked Information Services Manager Dan McLain and Web s.,. Designer Shelly Bird on the web site presentation. He acknowledged the board and commission members in attendance at the council meeting. He noted he attended the Library Board Meeting and enjoyed the enthusiasm of the library staff. He stated he was recently appointed as Chairman of the North Texas Associated Builder and Contractors Political Action Committee. Council Member Baker congratulated Donna Brown. He stated it was nice to see progress being made to the city's web site. He thanked Tom Cox for the great job he has done for the city and stated he will be missed as well as Bo Bass. He congratulated both. Mayor Pro Tem Hogg congratulated Donna Brown. He stated he enjoyed the board and commission dinner and the city attorney was entertaining. He noted he would be going to the senior citizen lunch and then to the Texas Municipal League Conference in Austin the following day. He congratulated Tom Cox, Shelly Bird and Dan McLain. He stated he will be graduating soon from the citizen police academy and will be participating in the citizen fire academy in the spring of 2001. Council Member Tyson congratulated Donna Brown, Bo Bass and Tom Cox. He thanked Shelly Bird and Dan McLain on the work on the web site. He stated he and Mayor Saleh attended the TX 21 Transportation Conference on Friday and toured Mockingbird Station. He noted he attended the Library Casino Night fundraiser and thought the library statues were very interesting. Mayor Saleh congratulated Donna Brown and stated Tom Cox and Bo Bass will be missed. ITEM NO. 14 ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m. APPROVED: /1/2-4.a& i Wil -. Mary Lib leh Mayor ATTEST: `-Stsan rim, ' MC City Secret.:ry