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Home My WebLink About2001-11-13 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 13, 2001 CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Mary Lib Saleh at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 13, 2001, in the Police & Courts Facility. 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. Following the tour of the Police & Courts Facility, precouncil discussion was held on agenda items and other scheduled items at the Administration Building Conference Room. 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, Finance Administrator Vicki Rodriquez, Fleet and Facilities Superintendent Kyle McAdams, Human Resources Specialist Chris Grushkowsky, Community Services Finance Manager Gary Yakesch, Court Manager Teresa Alexander, Warrant Officer Forrest Babb, Deputy Court Clerk Roslyn Moore, Deputy Court Clerk Emily Murphy, Deputy Court Clerk Peiu Piutau, Insurance Claims Examiner Zella Stierwalt, Reserve Police Officer Clyde Cullum, and Communications/Marketing Manager Lori De La Cruz. VISITORS Edwina Babb, Art Murphy, Brianna Moore, Della Farris, and other visitors as noted in the visitors' register. INVOCATION Pastor Eric Hulet, Grace Community Church, gave the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Brownie Troop No. 1503 led the Pledge of Allegiance. City Council Minutes Page 2 of 7 November 13, 2001 ITEM NO. 1 PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH FOR NOVEMBER Director of Fiscal and Administrative Services Loretta Getchell introduced Warrant Officer Forrest Babb and his wife Edwina and Mayor Saleh presented him with a plaque for being selected employee of the month for November, 2001. CONSENT AGENDA Council Member Hogg motioned to approve Consent Agenda Items numbered 2 through 8 as follows: Council Member Porterfield seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Tyson, Council Members Hogg, Edwards, Miller, Porterfield, and Massey Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 2 AWARD OF BIDS NUMBERED 56-01 THROUGH 71-01 Award of bids numbered 56-01 through 71-01 for golf course and parks maintenance equipment were approved as follows: Total By Bid Vendor Award Equipment Bid Price Vendor 057-01 Austin Turf&Tractor Debris Blower 5,100.00 067-01 Austin Turf&Tractor Tow Behind Topdresser 8,795.00 $13,895.00 060-01 Estes,Inc. Lely WFR Spreader 2,699.95 $2,699.95 061-01 E-Z-Go Southwest Four Wheeled Light Duty Utility Vehicles 24,393.00 $24,393.00 065-01 Jones Tractor Sales Sod Cutter 2,464.00 $2,464.00 056-01 PTP Walking Greens Mowers 35,300.00 058-01 PTP Four Wheeled Heavy Duty Utility Vehicles 23,300.00 059-01 PTP Injection Areator 19,086.00 062-01 PTP Light-Weight Fairway Mowers 45,986.00 063-01 PTP Four Wheeled Mid Duty Utility Vehicles 11,994.00 064-01 PTP Mid-Weight Fairway Mowers 55,576.00 City Council Minutes Page 3 of 7 November 13, 2001 066-01 PTP 160 Gallon Sprayer 16,353.00 068-01 PTP Triplex Greens Mowers 32,738.00 069-01 PTP Triplex Trim Mowers 32,927.00 070-01 PTP Heavy Duty Utility Vehicles Mounted Top 4,400.00 Dresser 071-01 PTP 72"Rotary Deck Mower 12,000.00 $289,660.00 Totals $333,111.95 ITEM NO. 3 APPROVAL OF TEMPORARY USE PERMIT NO. 01-19-CC Approval of Temporary Use Permit No. 01-19-CC for a concrete batch plant by Site Concrete, Inc., for street construction within the Glade Manor Addition to be used solely to produce concrete for the Glade Manor Addition with no commercial sales. ITEM NO. 4 AUTHORIZED THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR A ROOF REPLACEMENT AT MIDWAY RECREATION CENTER Authorized the city manager to negotiate and execute a contract with ACME Roofing, North Richland Hills, Texas, for the removal and replacement of the roof materials and necessary decking for the lower section at the Midway Recreation Center in the amount of$49,750. ITEM NO. 5 AUTHORIZED THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR CARPET REPLACEMENT AT MIDWAY RECREATION CENTER Authorized the city manager to negotiate and execute a contract with Morrell Construction, Bedford, Texas, for the removal and replacement of carpet and padding underlayment at the Midway Recreation Center in the amount of $47,969.11 ITEM NO. 6 AUTHORIZED THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR HVAC REPLACEMENT AT MIDWAY RECREATION CENTER Authorized the city manager to negotiate and execute a contract with Pierce Mechanical, DFW Airport Park, Texas, for the replacement of the chilled water HVAC system at the Midway Recreation Center in the amount of $159,000. ITEM NO. 7 AUTHORIZED THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR INTERIOR DRYWALL REPLACEMENT AT MIDWAY RECREATION CENTER .. Authorized the city manager to negotiate and execute a contract with FRS, Arlington, Texas, for interior drywall replacement at the Midway Recreation Center, in the amount of$59,959.43. City Council Minutes Page 4 of 7 November 13, 2001 N., ITEM NO. 8 APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Approval of the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of October 23, 2001. REGULAR AGENDA ITEM NO. 9 APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1505 Director of Planning and Development Mike Collins stated that the City of Euless currently operates under the 1997 Uniform Building Codes that govern electrical, plumbing and gas fitting, mechanical, and building construction for residential and commercial development. New state laws adopted during the 77th Legislative Session mandate that all municipalities over 5,000 in population adopt new codes by January, 2002. He stated the council is being requested to adopt the International Residential Code, 2000 Edition, which regulates the design, construction, and quality of materials, installation, or maintenance of one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses not more than three stories in height. These codes are stand alone as they cover all phases in construction of residential units. The council is also being requested to adopt the International Energy Conservation Code, 2000 Edition, providing code standards to improve the energy efficiency and reduce energy consumption within the residential units. The city inspectors will be certified under the Energy Code by September, 2002. Council Member Hogg motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No. 1505 amending Chapter 14 "Buildings and Building Regulations" of the Code of Ordinances by creating a new Article VI "International Residential Code for One- And Two-Family Dwellings", providing for the adoption of the International Residential Code, 2000 Edition, and International Energy Conservation Code, 2000 Edition. Council Member Edwards 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 APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1506 Director of Planning and Development Mike Collins stated that the fees are being recommended to be adjusted by deleting Section 30-10 "Electrical Permits, etc.", and amending Section 30-13 "Schedule of Building Fees" in order to adjust the fees and City Council Minutes Page 5 of 7 November 13, 2001 simplify the manner in which the fees are calculated. He stated the new fee structure 441, combines calculating the building permit with the electrical, plumbing, and mechanical fees, which were previously done separately. The new combined fee method does not generate additional revenue in and of itself. Increases were made to the total fees generated based on a comparison with the surveyed cities. He noted that fee adjustments to this section have not been made since 1989. Council Member Hogg motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No. 1506 amending Chapter 30 "Fees" of the Code of Ordinances by deleting Section 30-10 "Electrical Permits, Etc." and Amending Section 30-13 "Schedule of Building Fees" in its entirety. 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. 11 HELD PUBLIC HEARING FOR PLANNED DEVELOPMENT NO. 01-06- PD AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1502 Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:18 p.m. regarding Planned Development No. 01-06-PD on Lot 1, Block 1, Huie Addition, changing the zoning from R-1 (Single Family Detached Dwelling District) to PD (Planned Development), located between Dickey Drive and FAA Boulevard. Director of Planning and Development Mike Collins stated that the applicant, Steve McKeever is requesting a planned development based on R-1 L Single Family Limited Dwelling District requirements on the 6.6 acre tract. The proposed subdivision would contain 35 lots and requires a planned development based on six lots (Lots 2, 3, and 4, Block A; Lot 2, Block B; and Lots 9, 10, and 14, Block C) being below the 5,500 sq. ft. minimum lot requirement. All other lots are in compliance with the requirements. Council Member Miller motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No. 1502 for Planned Development No. 01-06-PD on Lot 1, Block 1, Huie Addition, changing the zoning from R-1 (Single Family Detached Dwelling District) to PD (Planned Development) based on R-1 L Single Family Limited Dwelling District Zoning standards, located between Dickey Drive and FAA Boulevard. Council Member Hogg seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Tyson, Council Members Hogg, Edwards, Miller, Porterfield, and Massey Nays: None City Council Minutes Page 6 of 7 November 13, 2001 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 had nothing to report. CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney Bob McFarland reported that the documents have been executed for the property belonging to Fred Brodsky, including that which has been recorded in the name of the city, and the outstanding taxes have been paid. STAFF REPORT There was no staff report. CITY COUNCIL Mayor Pro Tem Tyson congratulated Warrant Officer Forrest Babb for being selected employee of the month. He also congratulated City Manager Joe Hennig and city staff for coming in under budget for last budget year. Council Member Hogg congratulated Warrant Officer Forrest Babb. He noted that the board and commission dinner was well attended. He stated he enjoyed the tour of the new police facility. Council Member Edwards also congratulated Warrant Officer Forrest Babb stating he was well respected. Council Member Miller congratulated Warrant Officer Forrest Babb, and stated he was pleased with the new housing development just approved. Council Member Porterfield also congratulated Warrant Officer Forrest Babb stating it is nice to have good people working for the city. He stated that the HEB Chamber of Commerce is conducting a drive to buy U.S. Savings Bonds as an investment of our country. He noted that the idea was initiated by Mayor Saleh and recommended buying the bonds through a bank that is a member of the HEB Chamber of Commerce. `.. Council Member Massey also congratulated Warrant Officer Forrest Babb. City Council Minutes Page 7 of 7 November 13, 2001 r,.. Mayor Saleh stated that there were about 1,000 children in attendance at the Halloween Thing and that it was a fun time. She stated she was thrilled for Forrest Babb. She congratulated Deputy City Secretary Becky Null for being awarded the Dorothy F. Byrd Scholarship in the amount of $500 to be used towards the costs of her Texas Registered Municipal Clerks recertification. She noted that the Euless Library Foundation raised $22,597.50 at the auction held recently. She wished everyone a good Thanksgiving. ITEM NO. 13ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m. APPROVED: M ry Lib SIeh, Mayor ATTEST: Susan Crim, f MC, City Secretary