HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-03-11 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
EULESS CITY COUNCIL
MARCH 11, 2003
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, March 11, 2003, in the Administration Building
Conference Room. Those present included: Mayor Mary Lib Saleh and Council
Members Leon Hogg, Charlie Miller, Glenn Porterfield, and Veva Lou Massey. Mayor
Pro Tem Carl Tyson and Council Member Bob Edwards were absent. Precouncil
discussion was held on agenda items and other scheduled items. Closed session was
held for deliberation of contemplated litigation regarding Grace Community Church as
authorized by Section 551.071 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 Paul
Wieneskie, 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, Police Captain Harland
Westmoreland, Fire Marshal Paul Smith, Library Administrator JoAnn Rogers, Texas
Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell-Shelton, City Engineer Robert Barker, Planning
and Development Manager Eric Wilhite, Public Works Manager Chris Barker, Police Lt.
John Williams, Fleet & Facility Administrator Kyle McAdams, Facilities Supervisor T. J.
Donoghue, Facilities Foreman Pat Perrault, Library Technical Services Supervisor
Carolyn Hoots, Adult Reference Librarian Assistant Paula Myers. Inspector Diane
Whitsel, Facility Tech III William Shafer, Facility Tech III Clay Witt, Special Projects
Manager Lou Baum, and Communications/Marketing Manager Lori De La Cruz.
VISITORS
Pat and Bill Rennels, Linda Martin, Dell Ward, Johnny Ragland, Greg Black, Alex
Horton, Carroll Scott, Ellen Schroeder, Mike Utzman, Billy Owens, and other visitors as
noted in the visitors' register.
INVOCATION
Pastor Ken Harp, Restoration Church, gave the invocation.
it Council Minutes Page 2 of 7 March 11,2003
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
�.... Boy Scout Troop No. 758, led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ITEM NO. 1 PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH FOR MARCH
Fleet and Facility Administrator Kyle McAdams introduced Facilities Foreman Pat
Perrault, and Council Member Massey presented Pat with a plaque for being selected
employee of the month for March.
ITEM NO. 2 PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE PINS
Police Chief Leonard Carmack introduced Police Lt. John Williams and Council Member
Porterfield presented Lt. Williams with a 15-year service pin. Human Resources
Secretary Tammy Renteria and Police Dispatcher Teresa Hosea were unable to attend
the meeting to receive their 5-year service pins.
ITEM NO. 3 PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION & 25-YEAR SERVICE PIN
Police Chief Leonard Carmack introduced retired Police Secretary Pat Rennels and her
husband, Bill. Council Member Hogg presented Pat with a 25-year service pin and a
proclamation recognizing her retirement on February 28, 2003.
ITEM NO. 4 PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION
Mayor Saleh presented Certificates of Recognition to Eagle Scouts Adeel Mitha,
Mehmood Charania, Hussain Manjee, Irian Tejani, Danish Moti, and Azeem Tajani from
Boy Scout Troop No. 758. Each of the scouts explained the projects they performed to
earn the Eagle Scout designation. Eagle Scouts Sheriff Dewshi and Aaly Meherali were
unable to attend the meeting to receive their certificates.
ITEM NO. 5 PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION
Council Member Miller presented a proclamation to Dell Ward, a Red Cross volunteer,
proclaiming March, 2003, as American Red Cross month.
ITEM NO. 6 PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT FOR
EXCELLENCE IN FINANCIAL REPORTING
City Manager Joe Hennig presented the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
granted to the city for the current fiscal year and a Certificate of Achievement for Budget
Presentation awarded by the General Finance Officers Association to Fiscal and
Administrative Services Director Loretta Getchell.
CONSENT AGENDA
"`- Council Member Hogg motioned to approve Consent Agenda Items numbered 7
through 13.
City Council Minutes Page 3 of 7 March II, 2003
Council Member Miller seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Council Members Hogg, Miller, Porterfield, and Massey
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 7 AUTHORIZED CITY MANAGER TO SEEK BIDS FOR THE
RECONSTRUCTION OF NORTH MAIN STREET
Authorized the city manager to seek competitive bids for paving and drainage
reconstruction on N. Main Street from SH10 to Harwood Road.
ITEM NO. 8 APPROVED EXTENSION OF BID NO. 006-02
Approved extension of Bid No. 006-02 with Champion Sweeping, 2821 W. Division,
Suite E, Arlington, Texas, 76012 for street sweeping in an amount not to exceed
$37,765.
ITEM NO. 9 APPROVED EXTENSION OF BID NO. 007-02
Approved extension of Bid No. 007-02 with Pavement Services Corporation, 4000
Tarrant Main, Euless, Texas, 76040, for "on call" concrete repairs in an amount not to
exceed $195,400.
ITEM NO. 10 AWARDED BID NO. 008-03
Awarded Bid No. 008-03 to Trend Offset Printing, 2323 McDaniel Drive, Carrollton,
Texas, 75006 for annual printing of Euless Today magazine, in the amount of $34,837,
and to Wallace Printing, 2630 W. Freeway, Suite 140, Fort Worth, Texas, 76102, for the
one page Budget Issue, in the amount of $874.62.
ITEM NO. 11 APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 03-1148
Approved Resolution No. 03-1148 urging the federal and state legislative bodies to
reauthorize the current level of funding for Northeast Transportation Services.
ITEM NO. 12 APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 03-1149
Approved Resolution No. 03-1149 supporting preservation of Eagle Mountain State
Park.
ITEM NO. 13 APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of February 11, 2003.
City Council Minutes Page-1 of 7 March 11,2003
REGULAR AGENDA
ITEM NO. 14 APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1580
City Manager Joe Hennig stated that a small strip of land within the Euless city limits on
the north side of Cheek-Sparger Road will be traded to the City of Bedford for two other
small portions of land on Cheek Sparger Road. This eliminates the problem of a
developer trying to build on a piece of property within two cities. He stated that a public
hearing was not required because each of the areas involved are less than 1,000 feet
wide.
Council Member Miller motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No.
1580 changing the boundary of the City of Euless, Texas, by adopting an agreement
establishing a new common boundary between the City of Bedford, Texas, and the City
of Euless, Texas, along and north of Cheek-Sparger Road between SH 121 and
Heritage Drive.
Council Member Hogg seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Council Members Hogg, Miller, Porterfield, and Massey
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 15 PUBLIC HEARING FOR ZONING CASE NO. 03-01-ZC AND
APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1581
Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:40 p.m. regarding Zoning Case No. 03-01-
ZC on Lots 15-19, Block 13, and Lots 12-17, Block 14, Bell Ranch Terrace Addition
from PD 819 (Planned Development) based on C-1 (Neighborhood Business District)
zoning to R-1 L (Single Family Limited Dwelling) zoning.
Director of Planning and Development Mike Collins stated that Centurion Development
Group wants to rezone three acres to R-1 L in order to develop 11 lots adjacent to the 64
lot subdivision known as Oakridge Estates to the west, which was rezoned in May,
2002.
Otis Lee, civil engineer representing the owner spoke in favor of the request.
There being no additional proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public
hearing at 7:43 p.m.
Council Member Miller motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No.
1581 for Zoning Case No. 03-01-ZC on Lots 15-19, Block 13, and Lots 12-17, Block 14,
Bell Ranch Terrace Addition from PD 819 (Planned Development) based on C-1
(Neighborhood Business District) zoning to R-1L (Single Family Limited Dwelling)
zoning with the stipulation that masonry screening walls will be constructed along the
north and east boundaries of the subdivision.
City Council Minutes Page 5 of 7 March 11, 2003
Council Member Massey seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Council Members Hogg, Miller, Porterfield, and Massey
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 16 PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 03-01-SUP AND
APPROVAL OF FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1582
Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:47 p.m. regarding Specific Use Permit No.
03-01-SUP on Lot 4AR1, Westpark Central Addition, for Arcades/Billiards in C-2
(Community Business District) zoning located at 2155 W. Airport Freeway, #100.
Director of Planning and Development Mike Collins stated that General Operating
Manager Dane Hedges is requesting renewal of their specific use permit for
arcade/billiards within the Gators restaurant. The restaurant is owned by Bennet
Resources and the property is owned by Embassy Properties. Gators is in the fourth
year of a seven-year lease with Embassy Properties.
Johnny Ragland, another general operating manager, spoke in favor of the request.
There being no additional proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public
hearing at 7:49 p.m.
NNE,
Council Member Miller asked about the timetable fore the hotel being remodeled.
Director of Planning and Development Mike Collins stated the property owners have
completed the removal of mold and other water damage and are currently receiving bids
to complete the renovation of the former hotel while they are seeking a new hotel
franchise.
Council Member Miller stated he had a problem with the compatibility of Gators with the
hotel and surrounding businesses. He said he knew they served excellent food and he
had no problem with the serving of alcohol or with the dining room becoming a nightclub
after 9 p.m. However, he believes that the use of the game room and billiard tables is
not compatible with what he thinks represents a hotel operation of this size.
Council Member Hogg motioned to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 1582 for
Specific Use Permit No. 03-01-SUP on Lot 4AR1, Westpark Central Addition, for
Arcades/Billiards in C-2 (Community Business District) zoning located at 2155 W.
Airport Freeway, #100, with the following conditions: (1) Tied to the current ownership
and management; Embassy Properties, Bennet Properties, and General Managers
Dane Hedges and Johnny Ragland; (2) Valid for one year; and (3) No sexually oriented
business promotions/activities on the premises.
°�- Council Member Porterfield seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Council Members Hogg, Porterfield, and Massey
City Council Minutes Page 6 of 7 March 11,2003
Nays: Council Member Miller
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
A second reading is required due to the lack of five affirmative votes.
ITEM NO. 17 AUTHORIZED THE CITY MANAGER TO FINALIZE AND EXECUTE
AGREEMENT WITH BUXTON COMPANY
Director of Economic Development Bill Ridgway stated the Euless Development
Corporation recommended the city manager execute an agreement with the Buxton
Company to provide market research analysis and 25 marketing packages addressing
specific retailers for businesses whose demographics mirror the existing demographics
in the area of SH 121 and Glade Road.
Council Member Miller motioned to authorize the city manager to finalize and execute
an agreement with the Buxton Company as recommended by Euless Development
Corporation to promote the commercial area along SH 121 near Glade Road, in an
amount not to exceed $40,000.
Council Member Hogg seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Council Members Hogg, Miller, Porterfield, and Massey
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 18 PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mike Utzman, 811 Rock Creek Drive, thanked city staff for replacing a street light in
Woodcreek Addition that had been knocked down during the recent bad weather. He
also thanked the city council for supporting the boards and commissions in Euless,
namely the Civil Service Commission during the recent appeal proceedings. He
distributed a suggested promotional system for inclusion in the Civil Service Rules and
Regulations.
ITEM NO. 19 REPORTS
CITY MANAGER
City Manager Joe Hennig stated that Mayor Pro Tem Tyson's mother passed away and
the funeral was earlier today. He noted that Lou Baum was given the Herman Smith
Man of the Year Award from the Star Telegram, and that Vicki Baum has been
nominated for the Tarrant County Hercules Award from United Way. Lou and Vicki
have worked for many years to help sick children.
CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney Paul Wieneskie had nothing to report.
City Council Minutes Page 7 of 7 March 11,2003
STAFF REPORT
There was no staff report.
CITY COUNCIL
Council Member Hogg congratulated Lou and Vicki Baum. He also congratulated Pat
Rennels, Lt. John Williams, Pat Perrault, and the Eagle Scouts.
Council Member Miller also congratulated Lou and Vicki Baum, Pat Rennels, Lt. John
Williams, and Pat Perrault. He stated that Ray McDonald and his staff did an
outstanding job on the Arbor Daze Auction. He congratulated Loretta Getchell for the
GFOA Award. He expressed his condolences to Mayor Pro Tern Tyson.
Council Member Porterfield also congratulated Lou and Vicki Baum, Pat Rennels, Lt.
John Williams, Pat Perrault, and Loretta Getchell. He stated the Eagle Scouts were
quite a tribute to their families. He expressed his sympathy to Mayor Pro Tem Tyson
and his family.
Council Member Massey mentioned teen court statistics for January and stated adult
volunteers are needed. She stated that anyone wanting to volunteer could contact
Teen Court Coordinator Debbie Carlisle or herself.
Mayor Saleh congratulated Lou and Vicki Baum, Pat Rennels, Lt. John Williams, Pat
Perrault, and Loretta Getchell. She also thanked Public Works, Fire, and Police
`" departments for their work during the recent icy weather. She stated the Arbor Daze
Auction was a great success and quite entertaining. She congratulated the recipients of
the police awards and expressed condolences to Mayor Pro Tern Tyson on the death of
his mother, the family of Hardy Sanders on his death, and Helen Payton on the death of
her father.
ITEM NO. 18 CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Saleh re-convened the council at 8:20 p.m., after a five-minute break, into closed
session to discuss real property regarding right-of-way acquisition on Live Oak Lane
and personnel matters for a city attorney supplement contract as authorized by Sections
551.072 and 551.074 of the Texas Government Code.
ITEM NO. 18 ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
'44111.' tit Mary Lib §aleh, Mayor Susan Crim, MC, City Secretary