HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-04-08 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
EULESS CITY COUNCIL
APRIL 8, 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, April 8, 2003, in the City Council Chambers, 201 N.
Ector Drive. Those present included: Mayor Mary Lib Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Carl
Tyson, 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. The Council recessed for dinner at 6:20 p.m.
COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF SCHEDULED ITEMS - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
The Euless City Council continued their meeting in the Council Chambers at 7:05 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, Interim Director of Parks & Community Services Ray McDonald,
Texas Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell-Shelton, Library Administrator JoAnn
Rogers, City Engineer Robert Barker, Planning and Development Manager Eric Wilhite,
Public Works Manager Chris Barker, Fleet & Facility Administrator Kyle McAdams,
Special Projects Manager Lou Baum, Communications/Marketing Manager Lori De La
Cruz, and Reserve Police Officer Clyde Cullum.
VISITORS
Greg Roemer, Robert Medigovich, Evan Cottrell, Linda Martin, John Weber, Jr., Ellen
Schroeder, Greg Black, Marvin Jackson, Billy Owens, and other visitors as noted in the
visitors' register.
INVOCATION
Pastor Stephen Bell, The Key Church & Ministries, gave the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Brownie Troop No. 1559 led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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ITEM NO. 1 ANNUAL RECYCLING REPORT
Greg Roemer with Community Waste Disposal (CWD) gave an annual report on
recycling.
CONSENT AGENDA
Council Member Miller motioned to approve Consent Agenda Items No. 2 through 9.
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. 2 AWARD OF BID NO. 012-03
Awarded Bid No. 012-03 to O'Donnell's Landscape Services, Inc., 2140 E. Southlake
Blvd., Suite L607, Southlake, Texas, 76092, in the amount of $188,282.52, for mowing
maintenance contract for one year with three consecutive one-year renewal options.
'`.- ITEM NO. 3 AWARD OF BID NO. 013-03
Awarded Bid No. 013-03 to J & J Sprinkler and Landscaping, Inc., 5749 Watauga Road,
Fort Worth, Texas, 76148, for installation of approximately 21,910 sq. ft. of reinforced
concrete base including integral curb, and median pavers per construction plan details
within the existing grassed medians on Harwood Road between North Main Street and
SH 360, in the amount of$151,836.30.
ITEM NO. 4 AWARD OF BID NO. 014-03
Awarded Bid No. 014-03 and authorized the city manager to execute a contract with
McClendon Construction Co., Inc., P. O. Box 996, Burleson, Texas 76097, for
construction of street, utility and drainage improvements for North Main Street from SH
10 to Harwood Road, in the amount of $3,370,035.15, with a contingency of $180,000
to cover possible change orders, quantity changes, and/or early completion bonus, for a
total amount of$3,550,035.15.
ITEM NO. 5 AWARD OF BID NO. 016-03
Awarded Bid No. 016-03 to Johnson Industries, Dallas, Texas, for the purchase of
automotive replacement parts for fleet operations in the estimated expenditure of
$80,000, an average of 16.125% off of Jobber Blue pricing. Chandler Enterprises, Fort
N■la•- Worth, Texas, was approved as secondary supplier.
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ITEM NO. 6 APPROVED EXTENSION OF BID NO. 043-01
Approved extension of Bid No. 043-01 to the Star Telegram for an additional two years
for publication of ads and legal notices, in the estimated expenditure of $142,500.
ITEM NO. 7 APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 03-1150
Approved Resolution No. 03-1150 declaring a public necessity and authorizing the
Mayor to acquire Lot 5, Block 4 of the Timberline Addition for drainage improvements.
ITEM NO. 8 APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 03-1151
Approved Resolution No. 03-1151 appointing Barbara Girouard as election judge and
Shirley Hatchell as alternate judge at the Euless Public Library polling place and Robert
Carter as election judge and Jennifer Carter as alternate judge at Bear Creek
Elementary polling place for the joint election of Euless City Council Members Place
Five and Place Six, and HEBISD Board of Trustee Members, Place One and Place
Two, on Saturday May 3, 2003. Martha Burleson was appointed as the Early Voting
Ballot Board Judge.
ITEM NO. 9 APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of March 25, 2003.
Nlawr Evan Cottrell, 713 Live Oak Court, stated he has relocated his home to Bedford, and
that he appreciated the city council and staff working with him for a solution on the
problem of his home flooding.
REGULAR AGENDA
ITEM NO. 10 PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 03-03-SUP AND
APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO.
1588
Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:23 p.m. for Specific Use Permit No. 03-03-
SUP on Lot 2A2, Block 1A, Morrisdale Addition, for dry cleaning plant in C-2
(Community Business District) zoning located at 4319 West Pipeline Road.
Director of Planning and Development Mike Collins stated the applicant, Hee Dong
Hwang, is requesting a renewal of the specific use permit to allow the continued use as
a dry cleaners at 4319 W. Pipeline Road.
Hee Dong Hwang, spoke in favor of the request.
There being no additional proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public
hearing at 7:26 p.m.
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Council Member Miller motioned to approve Specific Use Permit No. 03-03-SUP on Lot
2A2, Block 1A, Morrisdale Addition, for a dry cleaning plant in C-2 (Community
Business District) zoning, located at 4319 West Pipeline Road subject to the following
conditions: (1) Valid for a period of three years, and (2) tied to the current owner, Hee
Dong Hwang.
Council Member Massey 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 FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 02-17-SUP AND
APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO.
1589
Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:29 p.m. for a Specific Use Permit No. 02-
17-SUP on Lot 2, Block B, Heritage Towne Crossing, for Taco Bell/Long John Silvers
with a drive-through in TX-121 (the 121 Gateway District) zoning, located in the 1300
block of West Glade Road.
Director of Planning and Development Mike Collins stated that YUM Corporation is
proposing to operate a Taco Bell/Long John Silvers with a drive-through. The
restaurant will be approximately 3,646 sq. ft. with seating inside for 60 people. The
applicant has complied with all of the minimum standards for the 121 Gateway District.
Bill Beckler, WKB Architecture, Lucas, Texas, representing YUM Corporation, stated the
Taco Bell/Long John Silvers is a new prototype under a concept called branding. These
facilities will share the same kitchen, restroom facilities, and dining room.
There being no additional proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public
hearing at 7:34 p.m.
Council Member Hogg motioned to approve Specific Use Permit No. 02-17-SUP on Lot
2, Block B, Heritage Towne Crossing, for Taco Bell/Long John Silvers with a drive-
through in TX-121 (the 121 Gateway District) zoning, located in the 1300 block of West
Glade Road.
Council Member Miller seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Tyson, Council Members Hogg, Edwards, Miller,
Porterfield, and Massey
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Nays: None
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Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
John Weber, Jr., developer, stated that the shopping center should be completely
leased out in four to five months.
ITEM NO. 12 APPROVAL OF SITE PLAN NO. 02-06-SP
Council Member Miller motioned to approve Site Plan No. 02-06-SP for a Taco
Bell/Long John Silvers with drive-through on Lot 2, Block B, Heritage Towne Crossing,
located in the 1300 block of West Glade Road.
Council Member Massey 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 PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 03-05-SUP AND
APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO.
1587
Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:40 p.m. for a Specific Use Permit No. 03-
NNW 05-SUP on a portion of Lot 2, Block B, Heritage Towne Crossing, for Whataburger with
a drive-through in TX-121 (the 121 Gateway District) zoning, located at 1201 West
Glade Road.
Director of Planning and Development Mike Collins stated the request is for a
Whataburger restaurant with a drive-through near the southwest corner of Glade Road
and SH 121.
Mr. Richard Espinosa, Director of Engineering Design with Whataburger 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 Hogg motioned to approve Specific Use Permit No. 03-05-SUP on a
portion of Lot 2, Block B, Heritage Towne Crossing, for Whataburger with a drive-
through in TX-121 (the 121 Gateway District) zoning, located at 1201 West Glade Road.
Council Member Porterfield seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Tyson, Council Members Hogg, Edwards, Miller,
Porterfield, and Massey
Nays: None
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Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 14 APPROVAL OF SITE PLAN NO. 03-02-SP
Council Member Hogg motioned to approve Site Plan No. 03-02-SP for a Whataburger
with drive-through on a portion of Lot 2, Block B, Heritage Towne Crossing, located at
1201 West Glade Road.
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. 15 APPROVAL OF MASONRY EXCEPTION
Director of Planning and Development Mike Collins stated that B&B Auto Body is
proposing a 1,200 sq. ft. addition with an additional garage bay. The current structure is
metal and they are requesting an exception to the masonry requirement.
Council Member Miller motioned to approve the masonry exception for the structure
located on Lot 5R, Block 2, Southwest Mills Subdivision, located at 605 West Euless
Blvd.
Council Member Massey seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Tyson, Council Members Hogg, Edwards, Miller,
and Massey
Nays: Council Member Porterfield
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 16 PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
ITEM NO. 17 REPORTS
CITY MANAGER
City Manager Joe Hennig reminded everyone of the Arbor Daze Festival on April 25-27.
Ray McDonald invited everyone to come out on Community Work Day on Saturday,
Near April 19 at the Arbor Daze site.
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CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney Paul Wieneskie had nothing to report.
STAFF REPORT
There was no staff report.
CITY COUNCIL
Council Member Massey noted that Dr. Don Warren had passed away. She mentioned
she helped with the Euless Trash-Off on Saturday.
Council Member Edwards stated the Heritage Town Centre is growing and he hoped
that sit-down restaurants will locate at the shopping center.
Mayor Pro Tern Tyson stated that it was noted at the TXDOT meeting that there is no
funding for the SH 183 widening and improvements. He stated that the HEB Chamber
of Commerce is going June 26 to the Texas Highway Commission hearing to try and get
the road improvements on the 10-year timetable. He attended the Parks at Texas Star
Phase III meeting, and he reported that the proposals, including a baseball stadium and
soccer fields, will go to the Parks Board next month.
City Manager Hennig stated that a bus will be taking a group to Austin on June 26.
Mayor Saleh attended a meeting in Bedford to see their Emergency Operation Center
and that the Health Department is asking all cities to work together in time of emergency
so their plans can be coordinated. She reminded everyone of the Euless 50th
Anniversary Celebration at Arbor Daze on Thursday night, April 24, at 7:00 p.m. She
stated that early voting begins on April 16. She introduced Council Member Glenn
Porterfield, incumbent in Place 5, Veva Lou Massey, incumbent in Place 6, and Greg
Black, for Place 6.
ITEM NO. 18 ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
APPROVED:
Mary Lib -�iileh, Mayor
ATTEST:
usan Crim CMC, City Secretary