HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-10-23 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
EULESS CITY COUNCIL
OCTOBER 23, 2001
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, October 23, 2001, in the Administration Building Conference Room.
Those present included: Mayor Mary Lib Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Carl Tyson and Council
Members Leon Hogg, Bob Edwards, Charlie Miller, Glenn Porterfield and Veva Lou Massey.
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 Bob
McFarland, City Secretary Susan Crim, Deputy City Secretary Becky Null, Police Chief
Leonard Carmack, Fire Chief Lee Koontz, Director of Public Works Randy Byers,
Director of Community Services Rick Herold, Director of Planning and Development
Mike Collins, Director of Economic Development Bill Ridgway, Director of Fiscal and
Administrative Services Loretta Getchell, Assistant Director of Public Works Ron Young,
Assistant Police Chief Bob Freeman, Battalion Chief Jeff Morris, Development Manager
Eric Wilhite, Police Lt. Mike Brown, Finance Administrator Vicki Rodriquez, Human
Resources/Risk Administrator Tammy Money, Crime Prevention Officer James Gordon,
Police Records Supervisor Tracy Gable, Police Officer John Haecker, Accounts
Payable Clerk Jan Turner, Finance Office Tech Linda Free, Public Works
Superintendent and Reserve Police Officer Clyde Cullum, Parks Field Tech Peni Sitani,
Main Street Coordinator Lou Baum, and Communications/Marketing Manager Lori De
La Cruz.
VISITORS
Gail Cullum, Kathy, Gary, and Ben Haecker, Geri Sorg, Lloyd Baldwin, Helen Lightbody,
Barney Snitz, John Free, Lisa, Kaylynne, and Blake Roberts, Salote Sitani, Sitapeti
Kogaika, Carroll Scott, Billy Owens, and other visitors as noted in the visitors' register.
INVOCATION
Pastor Nick Wahl, Glade Crossing Baptist Church, gave the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Boy Scout Troop No. 253 led the Pledge of Allegiance.
City Council Minutes Page 2 of 6 October 23,2001
ITEM NO. 1 PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE PINS
Director of Public Works Randy Byers introduced Public Works Superintendent Clyde
Cullum and his wife Gail. Director of Fiscal and Administrative Services Loretta
Getchell introduced Finance Office Tech Linda Free and her husband John and
daughter Lisa Roberts and grandchildren Kaylynne and Blake. Police Chief Leonard
Carmack introduced Police Corporal James Gordon and his fiancée Tracy Gable, and
Police Officer John Haecker and his parents Kathy and Gary and brother Ben. Director
of Community Services introduced Parks Field Tech Peni Sitani and his wife Salote and
granddaughter Sitapeti Kogaika.
Mayor Saleh presented Clyde Cullum with a 25-year service pin, Linda Free with a 20-
year service pin, James Gordon and John Haecker with 5-year service pins, and Peni
Sitani with a 10-year service pin.
CONSENT AGENDA
Council Member Hogg motioned to approve Consent Agenda items numbered 2
through 6 as follows:
Council Member Massey seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Tyson, Council Members Hogg, Edwards, Miller,
Porterfield, and Massey
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 2 AWARD OF BID NO. 053-01
Award of Bid No. 053-01 to Jefferson Pilot for Group Life Insurance in the amount of
$47,423.40, and Long Term Disability Benefits in the amount of$41,599.52.
ITEM NO. 3 APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 01-1112
Approval of Resolution No. 01-1112 endorsing, supporting and encouraging the
passage by the voters of Texas of Proposition No. 15 "The Texas Mobility Fund" on the
November 6th general election ballot.
ITEM NO. 4 APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR EMERGENCY
REPAIR OF NORTH MAIN STREET WATER WELL
Authorized the city manager to proceed with emergency rehabilitation of the Far North
y.. Trinity Water Well by Layne-Texas, 5734 American Legion Road, Tyler, Texas, 75708-
9147 at an estimated expenditure of$92,254, with a ten percent contingency.
City Council Minutes Page 3 of 6 October 23,2001
ITEM NO. 5 APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR EMERGENCY
PLUGGING OF HARWOOD ROAD WATER WELL
Authorized the city manager to proceed with emergency plugging of Harwood Trinity
Water Well by Layne-Texas, 5734 American Legion Road, Tyler, Texas, 75708-9147, in
the amount of$29,450.
ITEM NO. 6 APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Approval of the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of October 9, 2001.
REGULAR AGENDA
ITEM NO. 7 APPROVAL OF CONTRACT RENEWAL
Council Member Edwards motioned to authorize the City Manager or Deputy City
Manager to negotiate and execute a five-year contract renewal for the Plexar Service
with Southwestern Bell, in the amount of $55,242 annually, with a one-time installation
charge for the new police station in the amount of$7,162, for a total of$283,372.
Council Member Miller seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Tyson, Council Members Hogg, Edwards, Miller,
Porterfield, and Massey
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 8 APPROVAL OF SECOND AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE
NO. 1498
Council Member Edwards pointed out that the city is not approving the rates, only an
extension of the franchise agreement.
Council Member Miller motioned to approve the second and final reading of Ordinance
No. 1498 extending the current AT&T Broadband Franchise agreement for the
continued operation of a community antenna television system within the City of Euless,
for 120 days from its current expiration date of December 11, 2001.
Council Member Massey seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Tyson, Council Members Hogg, Edwards, Miller,
and Massey
`` Nays: Council Member Porterfield
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
City Council Minutes Page 4 of 6 October 23,2001
r.. ITEM NO. 9 APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO.
1504
Council Member Hogg pointed out that the city will save approximately $114,000 in
interest expense with this refunding of bonds.
Council Member Hogg motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No.
1504 authorizing the issuance and sale of "City of Euless, Texas, Municipal Drainage
Utility System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2001".
Council Member Miller seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Tyson, Council Members Hogg, Edwards, Miller,
Porterfield, and Massey
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 10 PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT CASE NO. 01-14-
SUP AND APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF
ORDINANCE NO. 1503
Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:27 p.m. regarding Specific Use Permit No.
01-14-SUP on Lot 1, Block 1, Dorris Addition, for the Victorious Living Church, located
at 501 North Main Street, Suite 107.
Director of Planning and Development Mike Collins stated that the church is requesting
use of the lease space of approximately 2,900 sq. ft. for three years. There will be a
nursery during the services at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday and 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, and
the seating capacity will accommodate 75-100 people. The shopping center has
allocated 32 parking spaces for the church's use.
There being no additional proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public
hearing at 7:32 p.m.
Council Member Edwards motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance
No. 1503 for Specific Use Permit No. 01-14-SUP on Lot 1, Block 1, Dorris Addition, for
the Victorious Living Church, located at 501 North Main Street, Suite 107, with the
following conditions: (1) the applicant remain as the pastor of the church; (2) the SUP is
valid for one year. When the SUP is renewed, consideration will be given to a longer
period of time; (3) worship services and related activities may take place on Sundays
and Wednesday evenings; (4) the nursery may only be offered during the worship
services and related activities; and (5) applicant will not object to the sale of alcohol in
�... shopping center.
Mayor Pro Tern Tyson seconded the motion.
City Council Minutes Page 5 of 6 October 23,2001
v.. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Tyson, Council Members Hogg, Edwards,
Porterfield, and Massey
Nays: Council Member Miller
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 11 PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no public comments.
ITEM NO. 12 REPORTS
CITY MANAGER
City Manager Joe Hennig stated that he could not say enough about the employees
honored tonight.
CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney Bob McFarland stated the requirement for candidates to disclose the
source of campaign funding has been declared illegal according to a district court ruling.
`" He also noted that the Texas Supreme Court overruled Judge Davis' redistricting plan
and required him to rework and resubmit his plan.
STAFF REPORT
Fire Battalion Chief Jeff Morris gave an update regarding the city's State of Awareness
and response to threats in the community. He said the city has been a part of a task
force to address such issues for the past 12 years, and that they have close
coordination with the airport and local hospitals.
CITY COUNCIL
Council Member Massey congratulated Public Works Superintendent Clyde Cullum,
Finance Office Tech Linda Free, Police Corporal James Gordon, Police Officer John
Haecker, and Parks Field Tech Peni Sitani on receiving their service pins. She thanked
Fire Chief Lee Koontz and the fire department on the fire station open house. She also
congratulated Communications/Marketing Manager Lori De La Cruz on a publication
award she received.
Council Member Porterfield congratulated Clyde Cullum, Linda Free, James Gordon,
John Haecker, Peni Sitani, and Lori DeLaCruz stating he was impressed with the
dedication shown by the city's employees.
City Council Minutes Page 6 of 6 October 23,2001
Council Member Miller welcomed Reverend Ray of Victorious Living Church and stated
that he voted against the specific use permit because he preferred commercial uses in
the shopping center. He stated he participated in the Colleyville Heritage High School
homecoming parade. He stated that the fire department did a great job on the fire
station open house.
Council Member Edwards congratulated Clyde Cullum, Linda Free, James Gordon,
John Haecker, Peni Sitani, and Lori DeLaCruz stating he appreciated their efficiency.
He stated his appreciation for the fire department report on the emergency management
response.
Council Member Hogg congratulated Clyde Cullum, Linda Free, James Gordon, John
Haecker, Peni Sitani, and Lori DeLaCruz. He stated he attended the fire station open
house as a volunteer and that there was a good crowd. He stated he would be going to
Waco on Thursday for the award the parks department will received from the Texas
Forestry Service regarding Arbor Daze.
Mayor Pro Tern Tyson congratulated Clyde Cullum, Linda Free, James Gordon, John
Haecker, Peni Sitani, and Lori DeLaCruz. He stated he also attended the fire station
open house and that there were lots of children in attendance. He thanked Director of
Fiscal and Administrative Services Loretta Getchell on the refunding of bonds, which
brings the interest rate down from 6.84% to approximately 3%. He recognized
Economic Development Director Bill Ridgway on the new businesses that have been
opening in Euless recently.
Mayor Saleh stated that the Euless Today magazine went out in the mail recently and
includes the budget information. She stated she attended the Miss HEB Contest held at
Trinity High School and welcomed the contestants. She stated that the Trinity High
School Harmony choir sang and that Brooke Stout was crowned Miss HEB. She noted
that the Halloween Thing will be held on October 31, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on the
city hall complex.
ITEM NO. 13ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:04 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
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