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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-12-10 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 10, 2002 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, December 10, 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. Precouncil discussion was held on agenda items and other scheduled items. Closed session was held to discuss contemplated litigation and personnel matters as authorized by Sections 551.071 and 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 7:12 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 Economic Development Bill Ridgway, Director of Public Works Ron Young, Fire Chief Lee Koontz, Director of Fiscal and Administrative Services Loretta Getchell, Interim Director of Parks & Community Services Ray McDonald, Texas Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell-Shelton, Planning Manager Eric Wilhite, Community Services Financial Manager Gary Yakesch, City Engineer Robert Barker, Public Works Manager Chris Barker, Parks Superintendent Johnnie Green, Library Administrator JoAnn Rogers, Special Projects Manager Lou Baum, Parks Construction Foreman Terry Boaz, Planning Administrative Secretary Karla Allen, Police Officer Robert Harper, Public Works Field Tech II Chuck Williams, Reserve Police Officer Clyde Cullum, and Communications/Marketing Manager Lori De La Cruz. VISITORS Randy Shiflet, Lieven Van Riet, Barbara Polk, Jeff Sawlan, LuCinda, Brandon and Bertie Boaz, Ellen Schroeder, and other visitors as noted in the visitors' register. INVOCATION Mayor Saleh gave the invocation. City Council Minutes Page 2 of 10 December 10,2002 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Girl Scout Troop No. 1572 led the Pledge of Allegiance. ITEM NO. 1 PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH FOR JANUARY Interim Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald and Parks Superintendent Johnnie Green introduced Park Foreman Terry Boaz, his wife, LuCinda, son, Brandon, and, mother, Bertie. Mayor Saleh presented Terry with a plaque for being selected employee of the month for January, 2003. ITEM NO. 2 PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE PINS Deputy City Manager Gary McKamie introduced Police Officer Robert Harper and Director of Public Works Ron Young introduced Public Works Field Tech II Chuck Williams, and Mayor Saleh presented each of them with a 5-year service pin. Firefighter II/Paramedic Kenneth Kelly 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 and 4. 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. 3 APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 02-1143 Approval of Resolution No. 02-1143 authorizing transfer of birth and death records for the City of Euless to the County Clerk of Tarrant County. ITEM NO. 4 APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Approval of the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of November 26, 2002. REGULAR AGENDA ITEM NO. 5 PUBLIC HEARING FOR PLANNED DEVELOPMENT NO. 02-04-PD AND APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1566 Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:25 p.m. regarding Planned Development No. 02-04-PD to change the zoning on Tract 1B02, Solomon Huitt Survey, A-705, and City Council Minutes Page 3 of 10 December 10,2002 Lot 1, Block C, Midway Square Addition, from C-2 (Community Business District) to PD (Planned Development based on R-1 L), located at the southwest corner of Midway Drive and Fuller Wiser Road. Director of Planning and Development Mike Collins stated that the applicant, Lieven Van Riet, is proposing a planned development for a residential subdivision containing approximately 112 lots. The proposal meets all the R-1 L development standards with the lot sizes being increased from the required 5,500 sq. ft. to 6,500 sq. ft. The proposed planned development includes masonry screening walls with columns along Midway Drive, Fuller-Wiser Road, and the west portion of Midpark Lane. Some homes will front on International Drive and Midpark Lane. Landscaped entryways with pavement enhancements would be located off of International Drive and Fuller-Wiser Road. Trees would be planted between the walls and the street along Midway Drive and Fuller-Wiser Road. A homeowners association will maintain the masonry walls and landscaping. Lieven Van Riet, 2001 Kirby, Houston, spoke in favor of the request. There being no additional proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing at 7:30 p.m. Council Member Miller motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No. 1566 for Planned Development No. 02-04-PD, as proposed, to change the zoning on Tract 1B02, Solomon Huitt Survey, A-705, and Lot 1, Block C, Midway Square Addition, from C-2 (Community Business District) to PD (Planned Development based on R-1 L), located at the southwest corner of Midway Drive and Fuller Wiser Road. 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. 6 APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1563 Director of Planning and Development Mike Collins stated that The Early Church is the applicant for the specific use permit on Lot 1R, Block 1A, Morrisdale Square, located at 4323 West Pipeline Road. Philip McKellar, 309 Mountain View Drive, Hurst, apologized for not being able to attend the last meeting when the public hearing was held. Council Member Hogg motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No. 1563 for Specific Use Permit No. 02-14-SUP on Lot 1R, Block 1A, Morrisdale Square, for The Early Church in C-2 (Community Business District) zoning, located at 4323 City Council Minutes Page 4 of 10 December 10,2002 West Pipeline Road, subject to the following conditions: (1) The applicant, Phillip McKellar, remains as pastor of the church, The Early Church; (2) The SUP be concurrent with one-year lease; (3) Worship services and related activities may take place on Sundays and Wednesday evenings; and (4) The nursery may only be offered during the worship services and related activities. 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. 7 PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 02-16-SUP AND APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1565 Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:38 p.m. regarding Specific Use Permit No. 02-16-SUP on Lot 1R, Block 1, Glade Crossing Shopping Center, for a Dog Day Care in C-1 (Neighborhood Business District) zoning, located at 101 West Glade Road, Suite 201. `,..- Director of Planning and Development Mike Collins stated that the applicant, Kimberly Elder, is proposing a dog day care where area residents can drop off their pets for care between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The use is classified similar to an indoor animal kennel. Kimberly Elder, 1506 Fiori Way, Euless, stated that this allows pet owners to have a place for their dogs to go during the day while they are at work. She stated that she has approval to use the vacant lot next to the shopping center to exercise the dogs. The dogs will have to be vaccinated in order to be left at the center. There being no additional proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing at 7:42 p.m. Council Member Edwards motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance 1565 for Specific Use Permit No. 02-16-SUP on Lot 1R, Block 1, Glade Crossing Shopping Center, for a Dog Day Care in C-1 (Neighborhood Business District) zoning, located at 101 West Glade Road, Suite 201, subject to the following conditions: (1) Tied to the owner, Kimberly Elder, d.b.a. House of Paws; (2) Valid for two years, concurrent with the two-year lease period; and (3) No overnight boarding or care of pets. Council Member Porterfield seconded the motion. w.. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Tyson, Council Members Hogg, Edwards, Porterfield, and Massey City Council Minutes Page 5 of 10 December 10,2002 Nays: Council Member Miller '..s Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 8 APPROVAL OF SITE PLAN NO. 02-05-SP Director of Planning and Development Mike Collins stated the Kroger Company is proposing a gasoline sales facility on a .59 acre tract on the southeast corner of Harwood Road and North Main Street. The site will include a 40 ft. by 90 ft. canopy with price signs located on the south and east faces. A monument sign is to be located at the northwest corner. The facility will contain five pumps and be open 24 hours, seven days a week. A 168 sq. ft. kiosk, with a private restroom, will be attended from approximately 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily. Council Member Hogg motioned to approve Site Plan No. 02-05-SP for gasoline sales on a portion of Lot 1, Block 1, Harwood Crossing, located at 1060 N. Main Street. 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. 9 APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1567 Council Miller motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No. 1567 extending certain specified traffic rules that apply to roads owned by the City of Euless, Texas, to the roads in the Fountain Park Addition. Council Member Edwards 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. 10 APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1568 Council Member Miller motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No. 1568 extending certain specified traffic rules that apply to roads owned by the City of Euless, Texas, to the roads in the Little Bear Addition. City Council Minutes Page 6 of 10 December 10.2002 Council Member Edwards 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. 11 PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVED FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1570 Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 8:02 p.m. regarding a franchise for residential and commercial solid waste collection and disposal with Trinity Waste Services, Inc. Director of Economic Development Bill Ridgway stated that the current solid waste contract expires on March 1, 2003. He stated that Trinity Waste Services submitted the successful proposal, and that the residential rates will be going down from $6.92 to $5.40 a month, and the commercial rates will be lower as well. Barbara Polk, 716 Koen Lane, Euless, stated that she had been told that the city was choosing to use large garbage bins and she was opposed to the bins. After hearing that the service was not changing, she withdrew her opposition. 'view There being no proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing at 8:07 p.m. Council Member Hogg motioned to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 1570 granting a franchise for residential and commercial solid waste collection and disposal to Trinity Waste Services, Inc., 6100 Elliott-Reeder Road, Fort Worth, Texas, 76117, for five years, with the rates set for the first three years, and with a five-year renewal option. 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. 12 PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVAL OF FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1571 Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 8:08 p.m. regarding a franchise for residential and apartment recycling services with Community Waste Disposal, L.P. (CWD). City Council Minutes Page 7 of 10 December 10,2002 Director of Economic Development Bill Ridgway stated that the current recycling contract expires on March 1, 2003. He stated that after reviewing the RFP's received, Community Waste Disposal, L.P. (CWD) submitted the successful proposal. He noted that there would be a reduction from the current rates. There being no proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing at 8:09 p.m. Council Member Hogg motioned to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 1571 granting a franchise for residential and apartment recycling services to Community Waste Disposal, L.P., 2010 California Crossing, Dallas, Texas, 75220, for five years, with the rates set for the first three years, and with a five-year renewal option. 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. 13 APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1569 Texas Star Manager Glenda Hartsell-Shelton stated that they were recommending a restructure of the golf fees at Texas Star in order to enhance marketing efforts with a simplified rate structure. The recommended green fee will be $40 for weekday and $60 for weekend. Twilight green fee will be $20 for weekday and $30 for weekend, representing a 50% discount from the regular weekday and weekend fees. The cart fee will be $15. A 15% discount will be allowed for members and residents for both weekday and weekend rates, which include green fee and cart fee. Resident Members will receive an aggregate 30% discount on fees. Additionally, a 15% discount will be available for members only on the proposed twilight fees. Senior/Juniors will receive a 20% discount for weekday fees only. It is recommended that the current "Star Shot" rate be eliminated and replaced with a proposed "Starlite" rate, which would be an all day rate, equivalent to the Twilight rate, available during slow play days. Jeff Sawlan, 502 Creekside Drive, Euless, president of the Texas Star Members Golf Association, spoke against the rate change, noting that the fee for non-member residents would actually increase instead of decrease. He stated that the fees are higher than some other area golf courses. City Manager Joe Hennig stated that the number of non-member residents who play at Texas Star is a small percentage. He also stated that the intent is to not only increase the number of rounds, but also to keep Texas Star financially sound. City Council Minutes Page 8 of 10 December 10,2002 Council Member Miller motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No. 1569 amending Chapter 30, "Fees," Section 30-27, "Recreation Areas or Facilities," Subsection (i) "Golf Course Green Fees," and Subsection (j) "Starlite Rate," of the Euless Code of Ordinances. 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. 14 ACCEPTANCE OF THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ADVISORY COMMITTEE SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT Council Member Hogg motioned to accept the Capital Improvements Advisory Committee Semi-Annual Report for the period of April 2002 through September 2002. 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 PUBLIC COMMENTS Mike Utzman, 811 Rock Creek, Euless, apologized for his outburst at a council meeting in November. ITEM NO. 16 REPORTS CITY MANAGER City Manager Joe Hennig noted that Joyce Carmack was going through a heart bypass operation tonight and that Ray Saleh was continuing to have health problems. He wished good health for everyone in the coming year. CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney Bob McFarland stated the traffic regulation ordinances in private subdivisions that were approved were initiated by Fire Chief Koontz, and he expressed appreciation to him for bringing the statute to light. City Council Minutes Page 9 of 10 December 10,2002 STAFF REPORT There was no staff report. CITY COUNCIL Council Member Porterfield extended best wishes to Joyce Carmack, Ray Saleh, and Brittany Ikeler, and said he prayed their health will improve. Council Member Miller expressed his concern for Joyce Carmack, Brittany Ikeler, and Ray Saleh. He congratulated Terry Boaz, and wished everyone a Merry Christmas. He thanked Mike Utzman, Jeff Sawlan, and Barbara Polk for attending the meeting and speaking. Council Member Edwards stated his hopes that Joyce Carmack, Ray Saleh and Brittany Ikeler have improved health soon. He stated that it is times like this when you appreciate good health. He congratulated Terry Boaz, Robert Harper and Chuck Williams, and wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Council Member Hogg also congratulated Terry Boaz, who grew up next door to him, and stated that it was good to see Terry's mom. He stated that he attended the Citizen's Fire Academy graduation and gave the invocation. He attended the National League of Cities Conference in Salt Lake City, where there was good networking and ideas, and was able to hear the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. He stated his prayers are with the Saleh, Ikeler, and Carmack families. Mayor Pro Tem Tyson congratulated Terry Boaz, Chuck Williams, and Robert Harper. He stated he also attended the Tarrant County Mayor's Council annual banquet, and he rode in the Christmas parade and congratulated all the Euless employees who helped make it a success. He stated his prayers are with the Ikeler, Saleh, and Carmack families. He stated that the mayor is also scheduled to have a medical procedure and his prayers are with her. He wished everyone a Merry Christmas. Council Member Massey stated her prayers were with Mayor and Ray Saleh, Brittany Ikeler and Joyce Carmack. She congratulated Terry Boaz, Robert Harper and Chuck Williams. She stated the Icefest 2002 had a great turnout and thanked Glenda Hartsell- Shelton and Ray McDonald for its success. She attended the Mayor's Council Banquet, and stated she is looking forward to the city's 50th Anniversary Celebration Kickoff on Saturday. Mayor Saleh congratulated Terry Boaz and read the following names of those who were selected during the year as employees of the month: Carolyn Hoots, January; Sandi Anderson, February; William Shafer, March; Tod Cowley, April; Karan Jasper, May; Betty Thomas, June: Tracy Gordon, July; Larry Cook, August; Tammy Renteria, September; Carol Agee, October; Charles Williams, November; and Karen Petty, December. She stated that the 50th Anniversary Celebration Kickoff will be on Saturday at the Ruth Millican Center. She reminded the city council to take home one of the poinsettias. She also introduced her brother Jay Roseberry who is travelling along the old route of SH 80 and writing a book regarding the old highway. City Council Minutes Page 10 of 10 December 10,2002 ITEM NO. 19 CLOSED SESSION Mayor Saleh convened the meeting to closed session at 8:45 p.m. ITEM NO. 18 ADJOURNMENT The meeting reconvened in regular session and was adjourned at 9:05 p.m. APPROVED: (it r 2(41' Mary Lib Sa eh, Mayor ATTEST: Susan Crim, MC, City Secretary