HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-09-24 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
EULESS CITY COUNCIL
SEPTEMBER 24, 2002
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Mary Lib
Saleh at 4:10 p.m. on Tuesday, September 24, 2002, in the Administration Building
Conference Room. Those present included: Mayor Mary Lib Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem
Carl Tyson and Council Members Leon Hogg, Bob Edwards, Charlie Miller, Glenn
Porterfield, and Veva Lou Massey. After the council took a tour of Building D (former
police building), precouncil discussion was held on agenda items and other scheduled
items. Closed session was held to discuss personnel matters as authorized by Section
551.074 of the Texas Government Code.
COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF SCHEDULED ITEMS - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
The Euless City Council continued their meeting in the Council Chambers, 201 N. Ector
Drive, at 7:08 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, Director of
Planning and Development Mike Collins, Director of Fiscal and Administrative Services
Loretta Getchell, Director of Economic Development Bill Ridgway, Fire Chief Lee
Koontz, Police Chief Leonard Carmack, Assistant Police Chief Bob Freeman, Fire
Battalion Chief/EMS Jeff Morris, Interim Director of Parks & Community Services Ray
McDonald, Police Captain Harland Westmoreland, Fleet and Facility Administrator Kyle
McAdams, Finance Administrator Vicki Rodriquez, Recreation Manager Suzanne
Hendrickson, Special Projects Manager Lou Baum, Library Administrator JoAnn
Rogers, Purchasing Manager Gary Gerland, Public Works Manager Chris Barker,
Police Dispatcher Debbie Riley, Police Administrative Secretary Carol Agee, Human
Resources Benefits Tech Anniece McKanna, Softball World Manager Rick Lyle,
Ambulance Billing Clerk Julie Lyle, Reserve Police Officer Clyde Cullum, and
Communications/Marketing Manager Lori De La Cruz.
VISITORS
Jimmy and Helen Payton, Rick Vaughn, Ryan Hembd, Boyce Byers, LuAnn Portugal,
Kathy Haecker, Ellen Schroeder, Alex Horton, Carroll Scott, Richard and Barbara
Girouard, Della Ferris, Billy Owens, and other visitors as noted in the visitors' register.
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INVOCATION
Pastor Eric Hulet, Grace Community Church, gave the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Boy Scout Troop #161 led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ITEM NO. 1 PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH FOR OCTOBER
Police Chief Leonard Carmack introduced Police Administrative Secretary Carol Agee
and her son, Ryan, and Mayor Saleh presented Carol with a plaque for being selected
employee of the month for October.
ITEM NO. 2 PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE PINS
Director of Fiscal and Administrative Services Loretta Getchell and Finance
Administrator Vicki Rodriquez introduced Ambulance Billing Clerk Julie Lyle, her
husband, Rick, and children, Jordan and Christian. Mayor Saleh presented Julie with a
5-year service pin.
City Manager Joe Hennig introduced Director of Fiscal and Administrative Services
Loretta Getchell, and Mayor Saleh presented her with a 5-year service pin.
Mayor Saleh introduced City Manager Joe Hennig. The mayor and each city council
member spoke in recognition of Joe Hennig's 10-year's of service with the city. Mayor
Saleh presented him with a 10-year service pin.
ITEM NO. 3 PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION
Mayor Saleh presented a proclamation proclaiming October 2002 as Disability
Awareness Month to Lou Baum who serves on the Texas Health Committee.
ITEM NO. 4 PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION
Fire Chief Lee Koontz and Battalion Chief/EMS Jeff Morris explained the life-saving
value of the Automatic External Defibrillator and demonstrated how easy it is to operate.
Mayor Saleh presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Jimmy and Helen Payton for
their donation in conjunction with the National Automobile Dealer's Association for the
purchase of an Automatic External Defibrillator to be permanently located in the City of
Euless Public Library.
CONSENT AGENDA
Council Member Miller motioned to approve Consent Agenda Items numbered 5
`r- through 11.
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Council Member Hogg 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. 5 RENEWAL OF BID NO. 052-01
Renewed Bid No. 052-01 with Commercial Building Maintenance Co., Inc., 5511
Redfield, Dallas, Texas, 75235, for a one-year extension of annual contract for janitorial
services in the amount of$110,496.
ITEM NO. 6 APPROVAL OF PURCHASE OF POLICE PATROL UNITS
Approval of a joint venture/cooperative purchase through the Tarrant County
Purchasing Department for two police pursuit units and three special service utility
patrol vehicles from Philpott Ford, Nederland, Texas, in the total amount of$117,577.
ITEM NO. 7 APPROVAL OF AMBULANCE PURCHASE
Approval of the purchase of an ambulance through an Interlocal Cooperation
Agreement with the City of Cedar Hill from Jack Roach Ford, in conjunction with Frazer
Bilt, Inc., Houston, Texas, in the amount of$103,240.
ITEM NO. 8 APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 02-1132
Approval of Resolution No. 02-1132 authorizing the city manager, or his designee, to file
a project application with the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG)
Grant for a regional solid waste program local project funding program for recycling
education.
ITEM NO. 9 APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 02-1133
Approval of Resolution No. 02-1133 authorizing the City Manager to execute a "Greater
Dallas/Fort Worth Regional Law Enforcement Mutual Aid Task Force Agreement" with
other area law enforcement agencies for the purpose of providing and receiving law
enforcement assistance.
ITEM NO. 10 APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 02-1134
Approval of Resolution No. 02-1134 authorizing the Mayor to enter into an interlocal
agreement with the cities of Bedford, Colleyville, Grapevine, Hurst, Haltom City, Keller,
and North Richland Hills to provide on-demand transportation services for the elderly
`'" and disabled in Northeast Tarrant County.
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ITEM NO. 11 APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Approval of the Regular City Council Meeting of September 10, 2002.
REGULAR AGENDA
ITEM NO. 12 APPROVAL OF SECOND AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE
NO. 1543
Council Member Edwards motioned to approve the second and final reading of
Ordinance No. 1543 amending the existing electric franchise with Oncor Electric
Delivery Company.
Council Member Hogg 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. 13 APPROVAL OF SECOND AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE
NO. 1544
Council Member Hogg motioned to approve the second and final reading of Ordinance
No. 1544 amending the existing gas franchise with TXU Gas Company.
Council Member Porterfield 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. 14 PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 02-06-SUP AND
APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO.
1553
Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:50 p.m. regarding Specific Use Permit No.
02-06-SUP on a portion of Lot 1-R, Block 1, Airport Business Park, for a motor vehicle
dealership in 1-2 (Heavy Industrial District) zoning at 1205 Texas Star Parkway, Suite
110.
�.. Director of Planning and Development Mike Collins stated that Larry Loyd owns Auto
Options, Inc., dba Just Jeeps of Texas, and is requesting a specific use permit for the
operation of a motor vehicle dealership business sales through the internet. The lease
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space in Texas Star Business Center is intended to be an indoor showcase for
,....., approximately 15 vehicles at any one time. Individuals wanting to view the vehicles
would call and schedule an appointment. He stated that there will not be any repairs or
mechanical work done on-site.
Mayor Saleh asked or any proponents.
David Hagar, owner of Texas Star Business Center, stated that he has made many
improvements to the business center, which is located across from the Texas Star Golf
Course and Conference Centre, and is extremely particular about how business is
operated out of the center. He stated that after looking at Mr. Loyd's proposal and
seeing the inventory, he was impressed with the operation of this business and supports
the request.
Boyce Byers, member of the Parks and Leisure Services Board, stated that Texas Star
Business Center was recently selected as Business of the Month for its beautification.
There being no additional proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public
hearing at 7:54 p.m.
In response to questions, Larry Loyd, 1013 Harrison Lane, Hurst, stated that his
business is currently in Dallas, but is planning to relocate in Euless. He noted the
vehicles will be kept inside with no repair or maintenance on-site. He agreed to limit the
amount of gas to no more than five gallons per vehicle.
Council Member Edwards motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance
No. 1553 for Specific Use Permit No. 02-06-SUP on a portion of Lot 1-R, Block 1,
Airport Business Park, for a motor vehicle dealership in 1-2 (Heavy Industrial District)
zoning at 1205 Texas Star Parkway, Suite 110, with the following conditions: (1) tied to
3-year term of lease; (2) tied to Auto Options, Inc., dba Just Jeeps of Texas, with Larry
Loyd as owner; (3) no outdoor display (advertising or banners); (4) no outdoor storage
or display of vehicles; (5) no on-site repair or mechanical work to be completed on
vehicles; and (6) no more than five gallons of fuel stored per vehicle.
Council Member Porterfield 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. 15 AUTHORIZATION TO EXTEND BANK DEPOSITORY CONTRACT
Council Member Hogg motioned to authorize the extension of a contract with
SouthTrust Bank, formerly Landmark Bank-Mid Cities, for three months at the current
bid price with new pricing effective January 1, 2003, for an additional three months.
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Council Member Miller 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. 16 PUBLIC COMMENT
Mr. Walter Creighton thanked the council for supporting the area transportation program
for the disabled and elderly.
ITEM NO. 17 REPORTS
CITY MANAGER
City Manager Joe Hennig stated that the Parks and Community Services Department
has done a good job, especially considering the major changes that have taken place in
the department since this summer when Rick Herold moved to Grand Prairie. He
mentioned that Duff Cunningham's mother passed away suddenly and that the funeral
services will be Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. in Cleburne. He expressed appreciation for
the kind remarks made when he received his 10-year service pin. He announced that
Glenda Hartsell-Shelton is the new general manager of the Texas Star Golf Course,
Conference Centre and Ravens Grille. Glenda will report directly to the city manager
and will be supported by Gary Yakesh. He noted that August, 2002, had the largest
number of golf rounds played and sales in the grille and conference center of any
August in Texas Star history.
CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney Bob McFarland had nothing to report.
STAFF REPORT
Interim Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald and Recreation
Manager Suzanne Hendrickson gave an update on the summer activities. Suzanne
also noted that the city just received the TAAF Bronze Member City Award for
outstanding 2001-2002 team and individual participation registration.
CITY COUNCIL
Council Member Miller congratulated Carol Agee, Joe Hennig, Loretta Getchell, and
Julie Lyle. He stated that he had the privilege of making the opening remarks at the
USSSA Men's World Series held at Softball World, and that there were 110 teams from
35 states participating.
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Council Member Porterfield stated he was proud of Carol Agee, Joe Hennig, Loretta
Getchell, and Julie Lyle and congratulated them on their years of service. He stated
that after heart bypass surgery, he went through cardio rehabilitation and found that the
Midway Recreation Center has much of the same equipment that Harris Fitness Center
has. He noted that the City of Euless does a lot for its citizens.
Council Member Massey also congratulated Carol Agee, Joe Hennig, Loretta Getchell,
and Julie Lyle. She thanked Ray McDonald and Suzanne Hendrickson for their report.
She expressed appreciation for Jimmy and Helen Payton's donation and their service to
Euless. She attended the 9-11 memorial service held at First Baptist Church and noted
there was a good turnout of our public safety officers.
Mayor Pro Tem Tyson congratulated Carol Agee, Joe Hennig, Loretta Getchell, and
Julie Lyle. He stated that Joe Hennig sets the pace for the employees. He attended the
Parks at Texas Star Phase III Master Plan meeting this last week. He also attended the
chamber State of the Cities breakfast. He noted that Gary McKamie filled in for Joe
Hennig and that Euless had the best report.
Council Member Hogg stated he could not say enough about the employees. He
thanked Jimmy and Helen Payton and asked for prayers for his family, having lost his
aunt this morning.
Council Member Edwards congratulated Carol Agee, Joe Hennig, Loretta Getchell, and
__ Julie Lyle. He stated he couldn't say enough about all that Jimmy and Helen Payton
have done for the city.
Mayor Saleh stated the city council appreciates the employees and all the time they put
in for the city. She stated Gary McKamie did a great job at the Chamber breakfast. She
thanked Council Member Porterfield for his service on the Trinity River Authority
Committee. She thanked Mayor Pro Tem Tyson for serving two years on the Regional
Transportation Council and noted that all the cities involved have agreed for him to
serve another term. She attended the 9-11 memorial service at Sundance Square and
thanked the Euless Fire Department for their presence.
ITEM NO. 16 ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:33 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
L 1 /
Mary Lib aleh usan Crim, CMC
Mayor City Secretary