HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-01-28 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
EULESS CITY COUNCIL
JANUARY 28, 2003
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Mary Lib
Saleh at 4:05 p.m. on Tuesday, January 28, 2003, in the Administration Building
Conference Room. Those present included: Mayor Mary Lib Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem
Carl Tyson and Council Members Leon Hogg, Charlie Miller, Glenn Porterfield, and
Veva Lou Massey. Council Member Bob Edwards was absent. 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 7:10 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, Police Chief
Leonard Carmack, 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, City Engineer Robert
Barker, Public Works Manager Chris Barker, Library Administrator JoAnn Rogers,
Human Resources and Risk Administrator Tammy Money, Fleet & Facility Administrator
Kyle McAdams, Facilities Supervisor T. J. Donoghue, Fire Battalion Chief Gary
Thompson, Fire Captain Keith Smith, Police Lt. Steve Kockos, Police Detective Sallye
Lewis, Fire Lt. Jerry Sutton, Fire Driver Engineer George Buttler, Firefighter II/EMT
Paramedic Cole Brown, Firefighter Cody Delmere, Insurance Claims Examiner Zella
Stierwalt, Reserve Police Officer Clyde Cullum, and Communications/Marketing
Manager Lori De La Cruz.
VISITORS
Steve Money, Brenda Brown, Boyd London, Noel Lewis, Danny Holifield, Ellen
Schroeder, Billy Owens, and other visitors as noted in the visitors' register.
INVOCATION
Pastor Danny Holifield, Sheppard Drive Baptist Church, gave the invocation.
City Council Minutes Page 2 of 7 January 28, 2003
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Boy Scout Troop No. 253 led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Saleh thanked Boy Scout Troop No. 253 and also recognized Boy Scout Troop
No. 758 attending the council meeting for their merit badges.
ITEM NO. 1 PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH, FEBRUARY
Fire Chief Lee Koontz introduced Fire Fighter II/EMT-Paramedic Cole Brown and his
wife, Brenda, and Mayor Saleh presented him with a plaque for being selected
employee of the month for February.
ITEM NO. 2 PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE PINS
Police Chief Leonard Carmack introduced Police Corporal Sallye Lewis and her
husband, Noel. Director of Public Works Ron Young introduced Engineering Inspector
Charles Belton. Director of Fiscal and Administrative Services Loretta Getchell
introduced Risk and Human Resource Administrator Tammy Money and her husband,
Steve. Fire Chief Lee Koontz introduced Fire Battalion Chief Gary Thompson. Mayor
Saleh presented Sallye Lewis with a 10-year service pin, Charles Belton and Tammy
Money with 15-year service pins, and Gary Thompson with a 25-year service pin.
CONSENT AGENDA
Council Member Miller motioned to approve Consent Agenda Items numbered 3
through 8.
Council Member Massey seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Tyson, Council Members Hogg, Miller, Porterfield,
and Massey
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 3 AUTHORIZED CITY MANAGER TO SEEK BIDS FOR RENOVATION
OF BUILDING "A"
Authorized City Manager to seek competitive bids for remodeling services of Building A.
ITEM NO. 4 ACKNOWLEDGED RECEIPT OF COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL
FINANCIAL REPORT (CAFR) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2002
�-- Acknowledged receipt of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for Fiscal
Year ending September 30, 2002.
City Council Minutes Page 3 of 7 January 28, 2003
ITEM NO. 5 ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF ANNUAL INVESTMENT REPORT
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2002
Acknowledged receipt of the Annual Investment Report for Fiscal Year ending
September 30, 2002.
ITEM LNO. 6 AWARD OF BID NO. 003-03
Awarded Bid No. 003-03 to First National Bank Mid-Cities, 4009 Airport Freeway,
Bedford, Texas, 76021, for depository services for a two-year contract with three one-
year extension options.
ITEM NO. 7 EXTENSION OF BID NO. 022-00
Approved a one-year extension of Bid No. 022-00 with Atlas Utility Supply Company,
2301 Carson Street, Fort Worth, Texas, 76117, for supply materials required to
construct and maintain water and sewer systems, in the estimated expenditure of
$272,848.
ITEM NO. 8 APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of January 14, 2003, and
Special Called City Council Meeting of January 21, 2003.
REGULAR AGENDA
ITEM NO. 9 PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDED PROJECT
SELECTION FOR THE 29TH YEAR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROJECT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2003-2004
Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:26 p.m. regarding the 29th Year Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) project for Fiscal Year 2003-2004.
Planning Manager Eric Wilhite explained the Community Development Block Grant
funding and the proposed project replacing existing sanitary sewer line along W. Euless
Blvd.
There being no additional proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public
hearing at 7:27 p.m.
Council Member Hogg motioned to approve the recommended 29th Year Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) project for Fiscal Year 2003-2004 be the
replacement of approximately 2,235 linear feet of sewer line along W. Euless Blvd.,
between Martha Street and Simmons Drive, and then through Can Park. The total
estimate is $346,717 with $110,000 estimated to be received from the CDBG Grant.
Council Member Miller seconded the motion.
City Council Minutes Page 4 of 7 January 28, 2003
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Tyson, Council Members Hogg, Miller, Porterfield,
and Massey
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 10 APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO.
1577
Mayor Pro Tern Tyson motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No.
1577 authorizing the issuance of "City of Euless, Texas, General Obligation Refunding
Bonds, Series 2003" in the aggregate principal amount of $5,490,000; providing for the
redemption of the obligations being refunded and approving and authorizing the
execution of a Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement, Special Escrow Agreement and a
Purchase Contract with Coastal Securities in relation to such Bonds and the approval
and distribution of an Official Statement.
Council Member Porterfield seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Tyson, Council Members Hogg, Miller, Porterfield,
and Massey
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 11 APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 03-1146
Council Member Porterfield motioned to approve Resolution No. 03-1146 authorizing
the city manager to execute an interlocal agreement with the Hurst-Euless-Bedford
Independent School District (HEBISD) allowing the HEBISD to use and maintain a 1.93
acre tract of land owned by the City of Euless adjacent to Lakewood Elementary School
as a school playground. Additionally, the city can use and maintain a 9.88 acre tract of
land owned by HEBISD on the southwest corner of E. Midway Drive at International
Drive. The tract will be primarily used for practice fields. Either party can cancel the
agreement with 30 days written notice.
Council Member Hogg seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Tyson, Council Members Hogg, Miller, Porterfield,
and Massey
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
City Council Minutes Page 5 of 7 January 28, 2003
ITEM NO. 12 SCHEDULE DATE FOR A HEARING OF THE APPEAL OF FIRE
LIEUTENANT JERRY SUTTON
Council Member Massey motioned to acknowledge receipt of an appeal from Fire
Lieutenant Jerry Sutton and set the date for a hearing on February 11, 2003, at the next
regularly scheduled City Council Meeting.
Council Member Miller seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Tyson, Council Members Hogg, Miller, Porterfield,
and Massey
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 13 EXTENSION OF CONTRACT FOR CITY MANAGER
Council Member Miller motioned to extend the contract for City Manager Joe Hennig to
January 31, 2005.
Council Member Massey seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Tyson, Council Members Hogg, Miller, Porterfield,
and Massey
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 14 EXTENSION OF CONTRACT FOR CITY SECRETARY
Council Member Porterfield motioned to extend the contract for City Secretary Susan
Crim to January 31, 2005.
Council Member Hogg seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Tyson, Council Members Hogg, Miller, Porterfield,
and Massey
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 15 EXTENSION OF CONTRACT FOR MUNICIPAL JUDGE
`-- Council Member Hogg motioned to extend the contract for Municipal Judge Lacy Britten
to December 31, 2003.
City Council Minutes Page 6 of 7 January 28, 2003
Council Member Massey seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Tyson, Council Members Hogg, Miller, Porterfield,
and Massey
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 16 PUBLIC COMMENTS
Several members of Boy Scout Troop No. 758, led by Scout Master Anwar Rais, asked
questions regarding taxes, street repairs, and schools.
ITEM NO. 17 REPORTS
CITY MANAGER
City Manager Joe Hennig thanked the council on behalf of himself, City Secretary
Susan Crim, and Municipal Court Judge Lacy Britten for having their contracts renewed.
He stated he has had an interesting 10 years with the city, and has a great staff and
there is a lot of teamwork. He presented a certificate to the council received at a recent
Tongan celebration, which was attended by Mike Collins and Lori De La Cruz. He
stated he is looking forward to Saturday night when Council Member Hogg is being
N`` inducted into the HEB Sports Hall of Fame.
CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney Bob McFarland congratulated Council Member Hogg.
STAFF REPORT
There was no staff report.
CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Pro Tern Tyson thanked Joe Hennig, Susan Crim, and Lacy Britten for all the
work they do. He also congratulated Council Member Hogg, Cole Brown, Tammy
Money, Gary Thompson, Sallye Lewis, and Charles Belton. He thanked Loretta
Getchell for doing a good job on the refunding bonds. He stated that he and Bill
Ridgway attended a meeting with U. S. Congressman Michael Burgess who was
assigned to the Transportation Sub-Committee in Washington, D.C.
Council Member Hogg also congratulated Cole Brown, Tammy Money, Gary
Thompson, Sallye Lewis, and Charles Belton.
City Council Minutes Page 7 of 7 January 28, 2003
Council Member Miller congratulated Cole Brown, Tammy Money, Gary Thompson,
Sallye Lewis, and Charles Belton. He asked that Charles Belton be remembered in
prayer because he will be undergoing heart bypass surgery. He thanked Joe Hennig,
Susan Crim, and Lacy Britten. He stated that Joe Hennig had done a great job this last
year in holding the budget in line.
Council Member Porterfield congratulated Cole Brown, Tammy Money, Gary
Thompson, Sallye Lewis, and Charles Belton. He stated that he has a special affinity
for Charles Belton's situation and will pray for his health and good will through recovery.
He noted Standard & Poor A1+ rating on bonds for Euless, which is due to strong city
management. He also congratulated Joe Hennig, Susan Crim, and Lacy Britten. He
stated he is proud of Council Member Hogg and will be in attendance at the induction.
Council Member Massey stated her appreciation for Joe Hennig, Susan Crim, and Lacy
Britten. She also stated she was proud of Council Member Hogg and that she would
also be at the induction. She congratulated Cole Brown, Tammy Money, Gary
Thompson, Sallye Lewis, and Charles Belton. She reported that she attended the Fire
Department Awards Banquet, which was very good.
Mayor Saleh thanked Mayor Pro Tem Tyson for stepping in for her the last few weeks
while she was recovering from eye surgery. She thanked Joe Hennig for meetings he
has attended in her absence, and expressed appreciation to Susan Crim for her
support. She stated she was proud of staff, citizens, and the boy scouts in attendance
at the meeting for their merit badges.
ITEM NO. 18 ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:53 p.m.
APPROVED:
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Mary Lib` aleh, Mayor
ATTEST:
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usan Crim, C, City Secretary