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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-01-22 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 22, 2002 CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Pro Tern Carl Tyson at 4:17 p.m. on Tuesday, January 22, 2002, in the Administration Building Conference Room. Those present included: Mayor Pro Tern Carl Tyson and Council Members Leon Hogg, Bob Edwards, Charlie Miller, Glenn Porterfield and Veva Lou Massey. Mayor Mary Lib Saleh was absent. Closed session was held to discuss contemplated litigation as authorized by Section 551.071 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 7:10 p.m. for the consideration of scheduled items. STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT 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, Police Captain Harland Westmoreland, Finance Administrator Vicki Rodriquez, Police Sgt. Joe Kraft, Senior Police Officer Gene Haywood, Recreation Superintendent Suzanne Hendrickson, Special Projects Manager Lou Baum, Communications/Marketing Manager Lori De La Cruz, Library Administrator JoAnn Rogers, Assistant Library Administrator Sheila Williams, Library Public Services Coordinator Kerry McGeath, Library Circulation Supervisor Paula McLain, Assistant Library Technical Services Supervisor Carolyn Hoots, Municipal Court Manager Teresa Alexander, Deputy Court Clerk Emily Murphy, Parks Administrative Secretary Linda Lux, Program Recreation Specialist Heidi Hulin, and Recreation Center Supervisor Randy Smith. VISITORS William Rumuly, Debbie Carlisle, Ellen Schroeder, Lee Bonham, Richard Karanian, Kathy Barriere, James, Lia, Nick and Sean Karanian, Chrissy Myers, Ben Hoaldridge, Art and Art Murphy, Billy Owens, and other visitors as noted in the visitors' register. INVOCATION Pastor Glen Albers, United Memorial Christian Church, gave the invocation. City Council Minutes Page 2 of 8 January 22,2002 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Nifty Council Member Leon Hogg led the Pledge of Allegiance. ITEM NO. 1 PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH FOR JANUARY Director of Parks and Community Services Rick Herold introduced Assistant Library Technical Services Supervisor Carolyn Hoots and her father, Richard Karanian, sister, Kathy Barriere, brother, sister-in-law, and nephews, James, Lia, Nick and Sean Karanian, niece, Chrissy Myers, and guest, Ben Hoaldridge. Mayor Pro Tern Carl Tyson presented Carolyn with a plaque for being selected employee of the month for January. ITEM NO. 2 PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE PINS Director of Parks and Community Services Rick Herold introduced Recreation Specialist Heidi Hulin, and Mayor Pro Tem Tyson presented her with a 5-year service pin. Director of Fiscal and Administrative Services Loretta Getchell introduced Court Office Tech Emily Murphy and her husband, Art, her son, Art, and his fiancée, Janine, and Mayor Pro Tern Tyson presented Emily with a 10-year service pin. Police Chief Leonard Carmack introduced Police Sergeant Joe Kraft and Senior Police Officer Gene Haywood. Mayor Pro Tem Tyson presented Joe Kraft with a 15-year service pin and Gene Haywood with a 20-year service pin. Mayor Pro Tern Tyson stated that Senior Police Officer Mark Harris was unable to attend the meeting to receive his 5-year service pin. CONSENT AGENDA Council Member Miller motioned to approve Consent Agenda Items numbered 3 through 12 as follows: Council Member Hogg seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Tyson, Council Members Hogg, Edwards, Miller, Porterfield, and Massey Nays: None Mayor Pro Tern Tyson declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 3 APPROVAL OF EXTENSION OF CONTRACT NO. 99-35 Approved extension of Contract No. 99-35 with Specialty Underwriters through Higginbotham and Associates, Inc., 500 W. 13th Street, Fort Worth, Texas, 76102, for repair and maintenance of specific office equipment and minor apparatus with an estimated expenditure of$37,844. City Council Minutes Page 3 of 8 January 22,2002 ITEM NO. 4 APPROVAL OF EXTENSION OF CONTRACT NO. 022-00 Approved one-year extension of Contract No. 022-00 with Atlas Utility Supply Company, 2301 Carson Street, Fort Worth, Texas, 76117-5212, for materials required to construct and maintain water and sewer systems with an estimated expenditure of$272,848. ITEM NO. 5 APPROVAL OF AMBULANCE PURCHASE Approved purchase of an ambulance from Frazer, Inc., Houston, Texas, in the amount of $103,240, being purchased through the North Texas Area Demandstar User Group through an open contract with the City of Cedar Hill. ITEM NO. 6 ACKNOWLEDGED RECEIPT OF THE STRATEGIC PLAN FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Acknowledged receipt of the Strategic Plan for Economic Development presented by the Economic Development Advisory Board. ITEM NO. 7 APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 02-1117 Approved Resolution No. 02-1117 amending the investment policy for funds for the City of Euless. ITEM NO. 8 ACKNOWLEDGED RECEIPT OF FISCAL YEAR 2001 COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT (CAFR) Acknowledged receipt of Fiscal Year 2001 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR). ITEM NO. 9 ACKNOWEDGED RECEIPT OF ANNUAL INVESTMENT REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2001 Acknowledged receipt of Annual Investment Report for Fiscal Year 2001. ITEM NO. 10 APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO TEEN COURT BY-LAWS Approved amendments to the HEB Teen Court By-laws to enhance the student representation of the cities of Hurst, Euless and Bedford. ITEM NO. 11 APPROVAL OF AMENDED INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR TEEN COURT PROGRAM Approved the amended Interlocal Agreement between the cities of Hurst, Euless and Bedford and the HEB Independent School District for the continued combined operation of a Teen Court Program in Municipal Court and allowing the addition of an assistant teen court coordinator as approved in the FY2002 budget. City Council Minutes Page 4 of 8 January 22,2002 ITEM NO. 12 APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of January 8, 2002, and the Special Called Meeting of January 17, 2002. REGULAR AGENDA ITEM NO. 13 APPROVAL OF FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1520 Director of Economic Development Bill Ridgway stated that the current AT&T Broadband franchise agreement for a community antenna television system within the City of Euless is due to expire on April 12, and that staff is in the process of negotiating a new franchise agreement. This extension will allow time for additional negotiation. Council Member Edwards motioned to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 1520 renewing and extending for four months the franchise of TCI TKR of the Metroplex, Inc., marketed as AT&T Broadband from its current expiration date of April 12, 2002 to a new expiration date of August 12, 2002. Council Member Miller seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Tyson, Council Members Hogg, Edwards, Miller, and Massey `.. Nays: Council Member Porterfield Mayor Pro Tem Tyson declared the motion carried and noted that a second reading of the ordinance will be required at the February 26, 2002, council meeting. ITEM NO. 14 PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDED PROJECT SELECTION FOR THE 28TH YEAR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROJECT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2002-2003 Mayor Pro Tem Tyson opened the public hearing at 7:30 p.m. regarding the recommended project selection for the 28th Year Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) project for Fiscal Year 2002-2003. Director of Planning and Development Mike Collins stated that the proposed project would replace approximately 4,950 linear feet of sewer line in Midway Park Addition. He stated that funding is allocated among the cities by point score, and additional points are awarded if the city is willing to fund project costs that exceed the CDBG funding allocation. The total project is estimated to be $374,131, of which an estimated amount of$105,000 would be covered by the CDBG grant. There being no additional proponents or opponents, Mayor Pro Tern Tyson closed the public hearing at 7:32 p.m. Council Member Hogg motioned to approve the recommended project selection for the 28th Year Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) project for Fiscal Year 2002- 2003, replacing 4,950 linear feet of sewer line in Midway Park Addition for a total City Council Minutes Page 5 of 8 January 22,2002 estimated cost of $374,131, of which an estimated amount of $105,000 would be covered by the CDBG grant. Council Member Edwards seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Tyson, Council Members Hogg, Edwards, Miller, Porterfield, and Massey Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Tyson declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 15 PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1519 Mayor Pro Tem Tyson opened the public hearing at 7:33 p.m. regarding Unified Development Code Case No. 01-03-UDC amending Chapter 84, Section 84-363, "Fence and Free Standing Wall Setback Requirements," of Article VII, "Landscaping, Fences, Walls, Screening and Outdoor Storage Requirements," of the Euless Code of Ordinances, creating an exception to allow fences or walls to project into required front yards on residentially zoned lots greater than one acre. Director of Planning and Development Mike Collins gave a brief overview of the request. Mayor Pro Tern Tyson asked for any proponents. Lee Bonham, 206 W. Ash Lane, stated that when he purchased his two-acre lot, there was a 4 ft. chain link fence around the property. The fence was torn down to construct the house. When he attempted to get a permit to rebuild the fence, he learned that the wrought iron fence he planned to build did not meet the code requirements. He stated there are fences all along Ash Lane in the Oakland Estates subdivision with front yards and backyards facing Ash Lane. There being no additional proponents or opponents, Mayor Pro Tern Tyson closed the public hearing at 7:36 p.m. Council Member Hogg motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No. 1519 regarding Unified Development Code Case No. 01-03-UDC amending Chapter 84, Section 84-363, "Fence and Free Standing Wall Setback Requirements," of Article VII, "Landscaping, Fences, Walls, Screening and Outdoor Storage Requirements," of the Euless Code of Ordinances, creating an exception to allow fences or walls to project into required front yards on residentially zoned lots greater than one acre. Council Member Massey seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Pro Tern Tyson, Council Members Hogg, Edwards, Miller, Porterfield, and Massey Nays: None City Council Minutes Page 6 of 8 January 22,2002 Mayor Pro Tern Tyson declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 16 APPROVAL OF CONTRACT AND COMPENSATION FOR CITY MANAGER Council Member Miller motioned to approve and extend the contract for City Manager Joe Hennig to January 31, 2004, with an increase in salary of 5.8% to be effective February 1, 2002. Council Member Hogg seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Pro Tern Tyson, Council Members Hogg, Edwards, Miller, Porterfield, and Massey Nays: None Mayor Pro Tern Tyson declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 17 APPROVAL OF CONTRACT AND COMPENSATION FOR CITY SECRETARY Council Member Porterfield motioned to approve and extend the contract for City Secretary Susan Crim to January 31, 2004, with an increase in salary of 6.06% to be ,■ , effective February 1, 2002. Council Member Edwards seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Pro Tern Tyson, Council Members Hogg, Edwards, Miller, Porterfield, and Massey Nays: None Mayor Pro Tern Tyson declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 18 APPROVAL OF CONTRACT AND COMPENSATION FOR MUNICIPAL JUDGE Council Member Hogg motioned to approve and extend the contract for Municipal Judge Lacy Britten to December 31, 2003, with an increase in salary of 4.76% to be effective February 1, 2002. Council Member Massey seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Tyson, Council Members Hogg, Edwards, Miller, Porterfield, and Massey Nays: None Mayor Pro Tern Tyson declared the motion carried. City Council Minutes Page 7 of 8 January 22,2002 ITEM NO. 19 PUBLIC COMMENT Marie Gillingham, Waste Management, expressed appreciation for the helpful and friendly staff of the City. ITEM NO. 20 REPORTS CITY MANAGER Deputy City Manager Gary McKamie extended deepest sympathy to City Manager Joe Hennig and his family in the loss of his mother. CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney Bob McFarland had nothing to report. STAFF REPORT There was no staff report. CITY COUNCIL Council Member Massey congratulated Carolyn Hoots, Heidi Hulin, Emily Murphy, Gene Haywood and Joe Kraft. She extended sympathy to City Manager Joe Hennig. She stated she attended the wonderful tour at the new Police and Courts Facility. She noted that Euless hosted the Women in Government lunch that focused on art in cities and that Euless is a leader in that arena. Council Member Porterfield stated that he is continuously amazed at the quality of employees. He stated that volunteers on the Planning and Zoning Commission and Zoning Board of Adjustment do a great job and spend many hours studying and making recommendations on issues such as the fence amendment. He commended the Planning and Zoning Commission consisting of Bill Tarin, Monty Huffman, Ron Hughes, Richard McNeese, Mike Grove, John Deithloff and Gene Sloan, and the Zoning Board of Adjustment consisting of Thomas Stover, Tony May, Victor Blood, Perry Bynum, Eddie Price, Luther Dube, and Robert McMillon. He stated that the Police and Courts Facility held its first town hall meeting this year on the night of the open house. He noted that the next town hall meeting is this Thursday, January 24. Council Member Miller congratulated Carolyn Hoots, Heidi Hulin, Emily Murphy, Gene Haywood and Joe Kraft. He also congratulated City Manager Joe Hennig and City Secretary Susan Crim on their contract renewals, and stated he appreciated their willingness to work for the council. City Council Minutes Page 8 of 8 January 22,2002 Council Member Edwards congratulated Carolyn Hoots, Heidi Hulin, Emily Murphy, r.. Gene Haywood and Joe Kraft. He stated his appreciation for City Manager Joe Hennig, City Secretary Susan Crim, and Municipal Court Judge Lacy Britten for their renewed contracts. He noted that Judge Britten has reduced the backlog on warrants and court cases. He stated that City Manager Joe Hennig was doing a great job, and noted that the effective tax rate for property taxes was lowered this year. Council Member Hogg stated he can never say enough about the employees. He stated he was glad to see the Police and Courts Facility open and that the town hall meeting was great. He noted they have had the first meeting for this year's Arbor Daze planning committee. Barry Manilow is scheduled to be here in addition to the Righteous Brothers. He stated he will miss two days of Arbor Daze because he will be going to Nebraska to receive the National Arbor Day award given to Euless for the second time. Mayor Pro Tem Tyson congratulated Carolyn Hoots, Heidi Hulin, Emily Murphy, Gene Haywood and Joe Kraft. He also congratulated City Manager Joe Hennig and City Secretary Susan Crim stating they were good employees. He congratulated Finance Manager Vicki Rodriquez and Director of Fiscal and Administrative Services Loretta Getchell on the great work they did in investing the city's money and making $2.9 million in interest in the past year. He noted that the city was congratulated at the town hall meeting on Wilshire Park. He stated that the fish drop at Wilshire pond was scheduled for Thursday at 11:00 a.m. ITEM NO. 21 ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m. APPROVED: Mary Lib S eh Mayor ATTEST: —ice man Crim, ' MC City Secret.