HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-02-27 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
EULESS CITY COUNCIL
FEBRUARY 27, 2001
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Pro Tern Leon
Hogg at 4:10 p.m. on Tuesday, February 27, 2001, in the Administration Building
Conference Room. Those present included: Mayor Mary Lib Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Leon
Hogg and Council Members Carl Tyson, Charlie Miller, Glenn Porterfield, and Veva Lou
Massey. Council Member Bobby Baker was out of town. Closed session was held to
discuss real property as authorized by Section 551.072 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, Deputy City Manager Gary McKamie, City Attorney James
Cribbs, City Secretary Susan Crim, Deputy City Secretary Becky Null, Director of Public
Works Randy Byers, Police Chief Leonard Carmack, Director of Economic Development
Bill Ridgway, Director of Fiscal and Administrative Services Loretta Getchell, Director of
Community Services Rick Herold, Assistant Public Works Director Ron Young, Planning
and Development Director Mike Collins, Planning and Development Manager Eric
Wilhite, Human Resources Administrator Tammy Money, Assistant Police Chief Bob
Freeman, Police Captain Roger Mangum, Police Sgt. Ron Williamson, Water Office
Manager J. T. Ackerman, Accounting Manager Janina Jewell, Budget & Treasury
Manager Vicki Rodriquez, Special Events Coordinator Glenda Hartsell, Recreation
Superintendent Suzanne Hendrickson, Golf Pro Duff Cunningham, Administrative
Assistant Kathy Rezin, Water Office Clerk Inga Langi, Water Office Clerk Kaylene Hale,
Water Office Clerk Tammy Raley, Reserve Police Officer Clyde Cullum, and
Communications/Marketing Manager Lori De La Cruz.
VISITORS
Lou & Vicki Baum, Paul, Sr. and Paul, Jr. Langi, Helen Lightbody, Geri Sorg, Steve Stein,
Jack Hill, Greg Roemer, Robert Medigovich, Bobby Edwards, Barbara Polk, Barney Snitz,
Mike Utzman, Jose & Naida Ortiz, and other visitors as noted in the visitors' register.
INVOCATION
- Deacon Harry Heinz, St. Michael's Catholic Church, gave the invocation.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Boy Scout Troop No. 161 led the pledge of allegiance.
ITEM NO. 1 PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE PINS FOR FEBURARY
Finance Director Loretta Getchell introduced Water Office Clerk Inga Langi and her
family, and Mayor Saleh presented her with a 10-year service pin. Mayor Saleh noted
that Building Inspector Jesse Alfaro was unable to attend the meeting.
ITEM NO. 2 CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION
Mayor Saleh presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Lou Baum for being recognized
as one of five volunteer national recipients of the 2001 Lewis Hine Awards for Service to
Children and Youth on February 13, 2001, in New York City.
ITEM NO. 3 PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION
Mayor Saleh presented a proclamation to Dell Ward of the Red Cross proclaiming
March as Red Cross Month.
ITEM NO. 4 PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT FOR
EXCELLENCE IN FINANCIAL REPORTING
Mayor Saleh presented Director of Fiscal and Administrative Services Loretta Getchell,
Accounting Manager Janina Jewell, and Budget & Treasury Manager Vicki Rodriquez
with the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting (CAFR)
awarded by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA).
ITEM NO. 5 ANNUAL RECYCLING REPORT
Greg Roemer, President of Community Waste Disposal, gave an annual recycling
report noting that Euless residents recycled 1,291 tons of recyclable material.
Council Member Charlie Miller stated Greg Roemer is one of the few vendors who come
before city council annually to give a report and to thank the city for their business.
Mayor Saleh introduced and welcomed Ryan Palmer, a student at Tarrant County
College, attending the council meeting as part of a class assignment.
CONSENT AGENDA
Council Member Miller motioned to approve Consent Agenda Items No. 6, 8, 9 and 10
as follows:
ITEM NO. 6 APPROVAL AWARDING BID NO. 028-00
Approval awarding Bid No. 028-00 to TGR Constructors, Inc., P. O. Box 155219, Fort
Worth, Texas, 76155-0219, for water and sanitary sewer relocations along FM 157,
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from S.H. 10 to Pipeline Road, in the amount of $296,536.50; authorizing the city
manager to execute the contract; providing a 10% contingency ($29,654) to cover
possible change orders or quantity changes; and authorizing TRA debt payments in the
amount of $171,536.50 to be expended from the Wastewater Impact Fees to be
combined with $125,000 budgeted for Project# PS0001.
ITEM NO. 8 APPROVAL OF REVISIONS TO CIVIL SERVICE RULES &
REGULATIONS
Approval of revisions by the Civil Service Commission to revise Sections 416 and 4.17
and Sections 9.02 and 9.03 of the City of Euless Civil Service Rules and Regulations to
clarify that eligibility lists are not required to be posted for all promotional exams and to
clarify accrual rates for vacation and sick leave.
ITEM NO. 9 APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 01-1091 AUTHORIZING
PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE
CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATIONS
Approval of Resolution No. 01-1091 authorizing publication of Notice of Intention to
Issue Certificates of Obligations in an amount not to exceed $5,500,000 for the
construction and equipment of the parks maintenance facility and for street
improvements.
ITEM NO. 10 CONSIDER CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Approval of the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of February 13, 2001.
Mayor Pro Tern Hogg seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Hogg, Council Members Tyson, Miller, Porterfield,
and Massey
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
REGULAR AGENDA
ITEM NO. 7 APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 01-1092
Council Member Miller motioned to approve Resolution No. 01-1092 rescheduling a
Regular City Council Meeting from Tuesday, March 13, 2001, to Wednesday, March 14,
2001.
Council Member Porterfield seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Hogg, Council Members Tyson, Miller, Porterfield,
and Massey
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Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 11 APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO.
1460
Mayor Pro Tern Hogg motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No.
1460 amending golf related fees at Texas Star Golf Course to provide funds for slope
protection, landscaping and other related mitigation with the pending construction of
Trinity Boulevard.
Council Member Massey seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Hogg, Council Members Tyson, Miller, Porterfield,
and Massey
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 12 APPROVAL TO REMOVE ORDINANCE NO. 1458 FROM THE TABLE
Council Member Porterfield motioned to remove Ordinance No. 1458 from the table
requesting rezoning on Tract 3R, A.J. Huitt Survey, Abstract 709, and Lots 17, 18, 19,
and 23, and a portion of Lots 22 and 24, Alexander Cullum Addition, from R-4 zoning
(Multi-Family Medium Density Dwelling District, 12 Units/Acres), TX-10 zoning (Texas
Highway 10 Multi-Use District), and C-2 zoning (Community Business District) to PD
zoning (Planned Development with R-1L Single Family Limited Dwelling District)
standards conforming to PD Planned Development zoning.
Council Member Miller seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Hogg, Council Members Tyson, Miller, Porterfield,
and Massey
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 13 APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO.
1458
Pat Defanzo, Redbird Lane, Grapevine, and Jack Murray, Hampton Homes, Dallas,
briefly recapped the request and noted that several members of the council took a tour
of an existing similar subdivision in Frisco.
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Council Member Miller motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No.
1458 requesting rezoning on Tract 3R, A.J. Huitt Survey, Abstract 709, and Lots 17, 18,
19, and 23, and a portion of Lots 22 and 24, Alexander Cullum Addition, from R-4
zoning (Multi-Family Medium Density Dwelling District, 12 Units/Acres), TX-10 zoning
(Texas Highway 10 Multi-Use District), and C-2 zoning (Community Business District) to
PD zoning (Planned Development with R-1L Single Family Limited Dwelling District)
standards conforming to PD Planned Development zoning with the following conditions:
(1) Minimum 45 ft. lot width with detached garages in the back; (2) Detached garages
be a minimum of 400 sq. ft., (3) Minimum 15 ft. between houses, (4) 8 ft. side
easements to be shown on the final plat, (5) Masonry wall around the boundaries of
adjacent R-1 property, (6) Maximum of 20% of homes can be 1,600 to 1,800 sq. ft. with
the remaining 80% to be larger than 1,800 sq. ft.
Council Member Massey seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Council Members Tyson, Miller, Porterfield, and Massey
Nays: Mayor Pro Tem Hogg
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 14 PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 01-01-SUP AND
APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO.
1459
Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:35 p.m. regarding Specific Use Permit No.
01-01-SUP for an arcade and billiards on Lot 4AR1, Westpark Central Addition, 2155
West Airport Freeway, in C-2 zoning (Community Business District).
Planning & Development Manager Eric Wilhite stated that the request is for renewal of
the current specific use permit for Gator's and that staff and the Planning & Zoning
Commission recommended approval.
Mayor Saleh asked if there were any proponents.
Johnny Ragland, Gator's manager, 2105 Hickory Hills, Bedford, stated that Gator's has
been in business for five years. He noted that improvements were made last year in
response to the council's requests and that there have not been any problems requiring
the police.
There being no additional proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public
hearing at 7:37 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tem Hogg motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No.
1459 regarding Specific Use Permit No. 01-01-SUP for an arcade and billiards on Lot
�•• 4AR1, Westpark Central Addition, 2155 West Airport Freeway, in C-2 zoning
(Community Business District) with the following conditions: (1) Limited to the current
ownership and management (Embassy Properties, Bennett Properties, and general
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managers Johnny Ragland and Dane Hedges); (2) Limited to two year approval; and (3)
No sexually oriented business promotions/activities on the premises.
Council Member Tyson seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Hogg, Council Members Tyson, Miller, Porterfield,
and Massey
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 15 PUBLIC COMMENT
Jose and Naida Ortiz, P. O. Box 25, Euless, spoke to the council regarding their
concrete house.
ITEM NO. 16 REPORTS
CITY MANAGER
City Manager Joe Hennig stated that relocation of water and sewer lines will soon begin
along FM 157 between SH 10 and the southern city limits to prepare for the
reconstruction of that roadway by the Texas Department of Transportation. He
explained to the audience the situation with the Ortiz's concrete house.
CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney James Cribbs had nothing to report.
STAFF REPORT
Special Events Coordinator Glenda Hartsell, Recreation Superintendent Suzanne
Hendrickson, and Golf Pro Duff Cunningham made a presentation regarding the award
Anicia Brown won for the Euless Theater program, Texas Star Golf Course being the
highest rated golf course by the Travel & Leisure magazine, and the upcoming Arbor
Daze Auction to be held on March 3, 2001.
CITY COUNCIL
Council Member Massey congratulated Loretta Getchell and the finance staff, Lou
Baum, and Inga Langi, for the awards and recognition each received.
Council Member Porterfield also congratulated Loretta Getchell and the finance staff
and Inga Langi. He stated that Lou Baum is a special person. He also thanked the
council for agreeing to change the date of the next council meeting to Wednesday,
March 14, 2001.
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Mayor Pro Tern Hogg also congratulated Loretta Getchell and Inge Langi. He stated he
was proud of Lou Baum.
Council Member Tyson stated his appreciation for Lou Baum, Ina Langi and Loretta
Getchell and the finance staff, noting that the finance department does a very good job
with the financial reports.
Mayor Saleh read the names of the following police and fire award recipients who were
honored at recent award banquets:
2000 Fire Department Awards
Employee of the Year Fire Inspector/Paramedic Christine Cox
EMS Provider of the Year Firefighter II/Paramedic Richard Whitten
Fire/Rescue Specialist of the Year Firefighter II/EMT Rusty Cade
Driver/Engineer of the Year Driver/Engineer/EMT Steve Mayor
Supervisor of the Year Lieutenant/Paramedic Jerry Sutton
Rookie of the Year Firefighter/Paramedic Robert Hopkins
Distinguished Unit Award Lieutenant/Paramedic Jerry Sutton
Driver/ Engineer/EMT Doug Tyson
Firefighter/Paramedic David Brock
Firefighter II/Paramedic Richard Whitten
Firefighter/Paramedic Robert Hopkins
2000 Police Awards
Certificate of Merit Corporal Gene Haywood
W. M. "Blackie" Sustaire Memorial Police Officer David R. Parker
Michael Williamson Memorial
Rookie of the Year Police Officer Stephen M. Barlag
Distinguished Service — Civilian Public Safety Officer David M. Chaney
Distinguished Service - Sworn Corporal William Scott Axton
Civilian of the Year Dispatcher Margarita Valladares
Supervisor of the Year Sgt. Joseph W. Foran
Police Officer of the Year Corporal David J. Priest
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ITEM NO. 15 ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:16 p.m.
APPROVED:
Mary Lib Ieh, Mayor
ATTEST:
A'°9
'an Crim, C 4C, City Secretary