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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-03-25 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL MARCH 25, 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 25, 2003, in the Administration Building Conference Room. Those present included: Mayor Mary Lib Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Carl Tyson, Council Members Leon Hogg, Bob Edwards, Charlie Miller, and Glenn Porterfield. Council Member Veva Lou Massey was absent. Precouncil discussion was held on agenda items and other scheduled items. Closed session was held to discuss property 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. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF SCHEDULED ITEMS - COUNCIL CHAMBERS The Euless City Council continued their meeting in the Council Chambers, 201 N. Ector Drive, at 7:11 p.m. for the consideration of scheduled items. `on. 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, Director of Fiscal and Administrative Services Loretta Getchell, Assistant Police Chief Bob Freeman, Deputy Fire Chief Robert Isbell, Interim Director of Parks & Community Services Ray McDonald, Police Captain Harland Westmoreland, Library Administrator JoAnn Rogers, Texas Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell-Shelton, City Engineer Robert Barker, Planning and Development Manager Eric Wilhite, Fire Battalion Chief John O'Brien, Fire Captain Wayne Britt, Public Works Manager Chris Barker, Fleet & Facility Administrator Kyle McAdams, Police Sgt. Gary Landers, Police Dispatcher Debbie Riley, Senior Police Officer Bill Richardson, Firefighter/Driver Engineer Steve Mayo, Firefighter/Paramedic Scott Evans, Firefighter/Paramedic J. D. Smith, Building Official Kurt Kasson, Inspection Services Supervisor Richard Ross, Senior Inspector Jim Moy, Inspector Brian McGarry,Inspector Diane Whitsel, Inspector Ken Rawlinson, Inspector Jesse Alfaro, Inspector Jeff Lee, Plans Examiner George Tucker, Planning and Development Secretary Holly Houston, Planning and Development Secretary Lesley Mason, Planning & Development Secretary Laura Gore, Special Projects Manager Lou Baum, Communications/Marketing Manager Lori De La Cruz, and Reserve Police Officer Clyde Cullum. City Council Minutes Page 2 of 9 March 25,2003 VISITORS Josh and Lloyd Riley, Brenda and Amy Richardson, Troy and Jessica Richardson, Linda Martin, Rick Vaughn, Russ Casey, Johnny Ragland, Greg Black, Marvin Jackson, Ellen Schroeder, Mike Utzman, and other visitors as noted in the visitors' register. INVOCATION Mayor Saleh gave the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Boy Scout Troop No. 161 led the Pledge of Allegiance. ITEM NO. 1 PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH OF APRIL Assistant Police Chief Bob Freeman introduced Senior Police Officer Bill Richardson and his family, and Mayor Saleh presented him with a plaque for being selected employee of the month for April. ITEM NO. 2 PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE PINS Director of Planning and Development Mike Collins introduced Inspection Services Supervisor Richard Ross, and Fire Chief Lee Koontz introduced Firefighter/Driver Now Engineer Steve Mayo. Mayor Saleh presented Richard with a 10-year service pin and Steve with a 20-year service pin. ITEM NO. 3 PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION Mayor Saleh presented Eagle Scout Joshua Riley with a Certificate of Recognition. He was accompanied by his parents, Debbie and Lloyd Riley. CONSENT AGENDA Council Member Miller motioned to approve Consent Agenda Items No. 4 and 6. Council Member Hogg seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Tyson, Council Members Hogg, Edwards, Miller, and Porterfield Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 4 AWARD OF BID NO. 010-03 Awarded Bid No. 010-03 to Metro Data Supply, 2430 Gravel, Fort Worth, Texas, 76118, for printing services, in the estimated amount of$41,364. City Council Minutes Page 3 of 9 March 25,2003 ITEM NO. 6 APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of March 11, 2003. REGULAR AGENDA ITEM NO. 5 AWARD OF BID NO. 011-03 Council Member Miller motioned to award Bid No. 011-03 to Smith Contractors, Garland, Texas, for the Administration Building `A' remodel, in the amount of $1,287,000 for the base bid, $75,000 for Alternate No. 1 to include a new roof, and $2,800 for Alternate No. 2 for an interior brick wall. Council Member Hogg seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Tyson, Council Members Hogg, Edwards, Miller, and Porterfield Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 7 PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVAL OF SECOND AND FINAL `ew READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1578 Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:30 p.m. regarding extending the franchise of Oncor Electric Delivery Company for six months to October 30, 2003, from its current expiration date of April 30, 2003, for the continued operation of delivery of electricity within the City of Euless. Director of Economic Development Bill Ridgway stated that Oncor's franchise expires on April 30, 2003, and negotiations are continuing. He stated that staff is working on a stronger franchise agreement from the city's standpoint. Bedford and Hurst are also working on extending their franchise agreements to increase bargaining leverage. There being no proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing at 7:31 p.m. Council Member Edwards motioned to approve the second and final reading of Ordinance No. 1578 extending the franchise of Oncor Electric Delivery Company for six months to October 30, 2003, from its current expiration date of April 30, 2003, for the continued operation of delivery of electricity within the City of Euless. Council Member Hogg seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Tyson, Council Members Hogg, Edwards, Miller, and Porterfield City Council Minutes Page 4 of 9 March 25,2003 Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 8 APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1583 Council Member Hogg motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No. 1583 amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 80 "Telecommunications", Section 80- 11 "Compensation to City" setting the telecommunications line access fees. Council Member Porterfield seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Tyson, Council Members Hogg, Edwards, Miller, and Porterfield Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 9 APPROVAL OF SECOND AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1582 Planning and Development Manager Eric Wilhite stated that Gator's Restaurant is requesting renewal of their specific use permit for arcades and billiards. Mayor Pro Tern Tyson expressed his concern that this is supposed to be a restaurant attached to a hotel, and he does not agree with the billiards and game room. Council Member Miller reiterated his concerns from the last meeting that he also does not think this use is compatible with a hotel. He stated that all the other uses could stay, but this use does not need to be extended for a year because if we get a hotel and we want a restaurant with alcohol sales, the hotel will not be excited about us extending this another year. Council Member Hogg motioned to approve the second and final reading of Ordinance No. 1582 for renewal of 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 West Airport Freeway, 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, Edwards, and Porterfield Nays: Mayor Pro Tern Tyson and Council Member Miller City Council Minutes Page 5 of 9 March 25,2003 Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 10 PUBLIC HEARING FOR ZONING CASE NO. 03-02-ZC AND APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1584 Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:35 p.m. regarding Zoning Case No. 03-02- ZC on Tract 5A1A, Ben F. Crowley Survey, A-320, from R-1 (Single Family Detached Dwelling District) zoning to R-1 L (Single Family Limited Dwelling District) zoning. Planning and Development Manager Eric Wilhite stated that Terry Sandlin Homes, Inc. proposes 67 single family lots on a 13.583 acre tract north of the Woodlands Addition to be called Fountain Park Phase III. There being no proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing at 7:37 p.m. Council Member Edwards motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No. 1584 for Zoning Case No. 03-02-ZC on Tract 5A1 A, Ben F. Crowley Survey, A-320, from R-1 (Single Family Detached Dwelling District) zoning to R-1L (Single Family Limited Dwelling District) zoning. Council Member Hogg seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Tyson, Council Members Hogg, Edwards, Miller, and Porterfield Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 11 PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 03-02-SUP AND APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1585 Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:38 p.m. regarding Specific Use Permit No. 03-02-SUP on Tract 5A1A, Ben F. Crowley Survey, A-320, for a gated single family development in R-1 L (Single Family Limited Detached Dwelling District) zoning on North Main Street. Planning and Development Manager Eric Wilhite stated that Terry Sandlin Homes, Inc., is requesting a specific use permit to allow a gated community. He noted that there would be 67 single family lots and two lots used for common open space flanking the entrance at North Main Street. These open spaces include a six foot brick columned wrought iron fence along the north and south property lines and a six foot brick screening wall with wrought iron openings along the east sides. There being no proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing at 7:40 p.m. City Council Minutes Page 6 of 9 March 25,2003 Mayor Pro Tern Tyson motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No. 1585 regarding Specific Use Permit No. 03-02-SUP on Tract 5A1A, Ben F. Crowley Survey, A-320, for a gated single family development in R-1 L (Single Family Limited Detached Dwelling District) zoning on North Main Street, with the condition that Lot 53 and Lot 74 be perpetually designated as open space. Council Member Miller seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Tyson, Council Members Hogg, Edwards, Miller, and Porterfield Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. City Manager Joe Hennig expressed appreciation to Terry Sandlin Homes, Inc., for the donated park land and approximately 2,000 trees they have planted. ITEM NO. 12 PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 03-07-SUP AND APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1586 Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:47 p.m. Planning and Development Manager Eric Wilhite stated that the Longhorn Council Boy Scouts of America is conducting a Cub Scout Day Camp, June 2 through 6, 2003, at the Villages of Bear Creek Park, and they are requesting to include a BB gun safety and handling program, during which spring-loaded BB guns will be discharged within a controlled environment range. The Euless Code of Ordinances, Section 50-26 requires a specific use permit to allow such use. Michael West, Camp Director, 1829 Cimarron Trail, Hurst, Texas, spoke in favor of the request. There being no additional proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing at 7:49 p.m. Council Member Edwards asked if the Longhorn Council carried insurance, and if so, requested a copy be provided. He also asked if they would sign a hold harmless agreement. Michael West stated that he would provide a copy of the insurance and they would sign a hold harmless agreement. Council Member Edwards motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No. 1586 regarding Specific Use Permit No. 03-07-SUP on Tracts 2C and 3D, R. Crowley Survey, A-312, for the discharge of BB guns in the city limits in CUD 678 (Multi- Family with Variable Densities) zoning, located at 1951 Bear Creek Parkway subject to City Council Minutes Page 7 of 9 March 25,2003 the following conditions: (1) Permit be tied to the Longhorn Council Boy Scouts of America; (2) Valid for the camp dates June 2 through 6, 2003; and (3) the Boy Scouts provide a certificate of insurance and sign a hold harmless agreement. Council Member Porterfield seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Tyson, Council Members Hogg, Edwards, Miller, and Porterfield Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 13 PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDATION TO AMEND PROJECT SELECTION FOR THE 29TH YEAR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FOR FY 03-04 Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:51 p.m. regarding amending the recommendation for project selection for the 29th Year CDBG for FY 03-04. Planning and Development Manager Eric Wilhite stated that Tarrant County Development deemed the original project ineligible because it was believed it would not meet HUD's requirements to benefit enough low/moderate income residents. The project not includes replacing 4,758 linear feet of sewer line in the Park Crestmoor `4111■ Addition. Funding remains the same. Council Member Hogg motioned to approve amending the recommendation for project selection for the 29th Year CDBG for FY 03-04 to replace 4,758 linear feet of sewer line in the Park Crestmoor Addition at an estimated total cost of $347,761, with approximately $110,000 from the CDBG grant. Council Member Edwards seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Tyson, Council Members Hogg, Edwards, Miller, and Porterfield Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 14 ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION OF ECONOMIC ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER AND APPOINTMENT OF NEW MEMBER Council Member Hogg motioned to accept the resignation of Rhonda White from the Economic Development Advisory Board and appoint Stephanie Duelm to the unexpired term of Place 9, expiring December 31, 2004. Council Member Miller seconded the motion. City Council Minutes Page 8 of 9 March 25,2003 Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Tyson, Council Members Hogg, Edwards, Miller, and Porterfield Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 15 PUBLIC COMMENTS Russ Casey, candidate for Place 1, Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District Board of Trustees introduced himself to the city council. ITEM NO. 16 REPORTS STAFF REPORT Public Works Manager Chris Barker gave a presentation on the beautification of the Glade Road Medians at SH 121. CITY MANAGER City Manager Joe Hennig thanked Chris Barker on the good work done on the medians and his presentation. He stated his appreciation on the approval of the Building `A' renovation. He noted that Gary McKamie is heading the project. He stated that Lori De La Cruz will be moving to Building 'D', Bill Ridgway, Kaye Anderson, and Lou Baum to Parks and Community Services, and everyone else to Building `B' during the renovations. He stated that at the next council meeting, pre-council will be held in the council chambers and dinner will be held in Building `C'. CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney Paul Wieneskie had nothing to report. CITY COUNCIL Council Member Poterfield congratulated Bill Richardson, Steve Mayo, and Richard Ross. He stated it was good to see young men qualify for Eagle Scout and congratulated Josh Riley. He stated he was excited about the improvements being made to city hall. Council Member Miller also congratulated Bill Richardson, Steve Mayo, and Richard Ross. He stated that Chris Barker made a nice presentation. He noted that Council Member Massey was not at the council meeting because her husband, David, had knee surgery today. Council Member Edwards congratulated Bill Richardson, Steve Mayo, and Richard `"" Ross. He stated that Josh Riley was exceptional to be an Eagle Scout. He stated that Chris Barker gave a great presentation. He stated he was proud of President Bush and City Council Minutes Page 9 of 9 March 25,2003 his leadership of our nation. Council Member Hogg congratulated Bill Richardson, Steve Mayo, Richard Ross, and Josh Riley. He stated that there wasn't any scouting where he grew up. Mayor Pro Tern Tyson congratulated Bill Richardson, Steve Mayo, and Richard Ross, stating that he was very proud of them. He stated that Euless does a good job on our roadways. He thanked everyone for the cards, thoughts, and prayers on the recent death of his mother. Mayor Saleh congratulated Bill Richardson, Steve Mayo, and Richard Ross, stating that she was glad we honor our employees. She also congratulated Josh Riley. She introduced Council Member Porterfield, incumbent, running for Place 5, and Greg Black running for Place 6. She noted that Council Member Massey, incumbent in Place 6, was unable to be here tonight. She stated that she had the honor to attend the student art show for the Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD at Old Bedford School, and the students did a fantastic job. ITEM NO. 18 CLOSED SESSION Mayor Saleh re-convened the council at 8:30 p.m., after a five-minute break, into closed session to discuss real property regarding right-of-way acquisition on Live Oak Lane as authorized by Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code. �.. ITEM NO. 18 ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:10 p.m. APPROVED: 11)14=1-tAAC% Mary Lib Saleh, Mayor ATTEST: ��//i✓/ 'an Crim, f MC, City Secretary