HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-08-12 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
EULESS CITY COUNCIL
AUGUST 12, 2003
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, August 12, 2003, in the City Council Chambers, 201 N.
Ector Drive. Those present included: Mayor Mary Lib Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern 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. Closed session was held to discuss pending litigation on Grace
Community Church and the Dickey Apartments as authorized by Section 551.071 of the
Texas Government Code. The Council recessed for dinner at 6:30 p.m.
COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF SCHEDULED ITEMS - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
The Euless City Council continued their meeting in the Council Chambers at 7:00 p.m.
for the consideration of scheduled items.
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
`"' City Manager Joe Hennig, 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,
Director of Fiscal and Administrative Services Loretta Getchell, Director of Parks and
Community Services Ray McDonald, Fire Chief Lee Koontz, Police Chief Leonard
Carmack, Assistant Police Chief Bob Freeman, Assistant Fire Chief Robert Isbell, Fire
Battalion Chief Daryl Rutledge, City Engineer Robert Barker, Public Works Manager
Chris Barker, Texas Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell-Shelton, Fleet & Facility
Administrator Kyle McAdams, Assistant Library Manager Sheila Williams, Police
Captain Harland Westmoreland, Fire Captain Ronnie McClendon, Police Lt. Steve
Kockos, Recreation Manager Suzanne Hendrickson, Information Services Manager Dan
McLain, GIS Manager David Allen, Recreation Center Supervisor Randy Smith,
Graphics Artist Jeff Towne, Recreation Program Specialist Mindy Herring, Texas Star
Conference Center Coordinator Pat Southerland, Horticulture Foreman Jimmy Beck,
Police Dispatcher Sheli Hartley, Police Officer Stephen Barlag, Firefighter/Paramedics
Jeff Hayden, Brad Schupbach, Clint Carpenter, and Jerad Gomez,
Communications/Marketing Manager Lori De La Cruz, and Reserve Police Officer Clyde
Cullum.
VISITORS
Kayla & Jay Hartley, Sondra & Tyler Beck, Karen Barlag, Rev. Gary Davel, Boyce
Byers, Carol Towne, Amy Proctor, Betsy Harris, Alex Horton, Carroll Scott, Billy Owens,
and other visitors as noted in the visitors' register.
City Council Minutes Page 2 of 6 August 12,2003
INVOCATION
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Pastor Gary Davel, Daybreak Fellowship Church, gave the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Hogg led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ITEM NO. 1 PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH FOR AUGUST
Police Chief Leonard Carmack introduced Police Dispatcher Sheli Hartley, her husband,
Jay, and daughter, Kayla. Council Member Massey presented Sheli with a plaque for
being selected employee of the month for August.
ITEM NO. 2 PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE PINS
Police Chief Leonard Carmack introduced Police Officer Stephen Barlag, his wife,
Karen, and Police Lieutenant Steve Kockos. Council Member Porterfield presented
Stephen Barlag with a 5-year service pin, and Council Member Miller presented Steve
Kockos with a 20-year service pin.
Texas Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell-Shelton introduced Texas Star
Conference Center Coordinator Pat Southerland and Council Member Edwards
presented Pat with a 5-year service pin.
Fire Chief Lee Koontz introduced Battalion Chief Darrell Rutledge and Council Member
Hogg presented Darrell with a 20-year service pin.
Mayor Saleh noted that police officers Deana Ramsour and Kim Althouse, and
Firefighter/Paramedic Richard Whitten were unable to attend the meeting to receive
their service pins.
ITEM NO. 3 PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE
Mayor Pro Tem Tyson presented a Certificate of Appreciation from the Columbia
Accident Investigation Board to GIS Manager David Allen for his work on the shuttle
recovery effort.
ITEM NO. 4 PRESENTATION OF ARBOR DAZE AWARDS
Director of Parks and Recreation Ray McDonald stated that Arbor Daze was entered in
the Texas Festivals & Events Association (TFEA) Marketing Awards competition and
the City of Euless received four awards in the category of festivals over $500,000.
Mayor Saleh presented the "Best New Event" award to Recreation Program Specialist
Mindy Herring and Recreation Center Supervisor Randy Smith for the Arbor Dazzling
Kidz Zone; the "Best Event Poster" and "Best Festival Brochure" awards to Graphics
Artist Jeff Towne; and the "Best Environmental Program" award to Horticulture Foreman
Jimmy Beck for the Arbor Daze Tree Giveaway.
City Council Minutes Page 3 of August 12,2003
ITEM NO. 5 APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO.
1598
Council Member Porterfield motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance
No. 1598 denying TXU Gas Company's request to change rates in the City of Euless,
as a part of the company's statewide gas utility system, and providing a requirement for
a prompt reimbursement of costs incurred by the city.
Council Member Edwards 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 PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVAL OF FIRST READING OF
ORDINANCE NO. 1599
Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:35 p.m. regarding extending the franchise
of Oncor Electric Delivery Company for six months from its current expiration date of
October 30, 2003, to April 30, 2004.
There being no proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing at 7:36
p.m.
Council Member Miller motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No.
1599 extending the franchise of Oncor Electric Delivery Company for six months from
its current expiration date of October 30, 2003, to April 30, 2004.
Council Member Edwards 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 AND APPROVAL OF PROPOSED CRIME
CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT BUDGET FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2004
Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:39 p.m. regarding the proposed Crime
Control and Prevention District Budget for Fiscal Year 2004.
City Council Minutes Page 4 of 6 August 12,2003
Director of Fiscal and Administrative Services Loretta Getchell presented the Crime
Control and Prevention District Budget, stating that the 2004 budget remains a level
budget. She stated that the beginning fund balance is expected to be $434,176, with
total revenue projected at $1,127,309. The majority of the budget will be used to pay
the salary of 13 officers and the assistant police chief. Prior year reserves capital is
proposed for GPRS wireless modems, a part-time public service officer, ballistic vests,
radio console upgrade, and a crime scene vehicle, in the total amount of $143,208, with
an estimated ending fund balance of $294,582.
There being no proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing at 7:40
p.m.
Mayor Pro Tem Tyson motioned to approve the proposed Crime Control and Prevention
District Budget for Fiscal Year 2004.
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. 8 SET PUBLIC HEARING FOR PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2004
BUDGET
Council Member Porterfield motioned to set a public hearing for the proposed Fiscal
Year 2004 Budget on August 26, 2003, to allow citizens the opportunity to express their
opinions concerning items of expenditure, giving their reasons for wishing to increase or
decrease any items of expense.
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. 9 RECEIVED VERIFICATION OF MAXIMUM IMPACT FEES AND
AUTHORIZE MAYOR TO CERTIFY COMPLIANCE TO THE
ATTORNEY GENERAL
Council Member Hogg motioned to receive verification of maximum impact fees for
`�- water and sanitary sewer and authorize the Mayor to certify compliance to the Attorney
General.
City Council Minutes Page 5 of 6 August 12,2003
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. 10 APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Council Member Porterfield motioned to approve the minutes of the Regular City
Council Meeting of June 24, 2003.
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. 11 PUBLIC COMMENTS
Betsy Harris, 1601 Sagebrush Trail addressed the council regarding a neighbor's dog
coming over the fence into her yard. City Attorney McFarland met with her after the
meeting to explain the process of filing a complaint through municipal court.
ITEM NO. 12 REPORTS
CITY MANAGER
City Manager Joe Hennig had nothing to report.
CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney Bob McFarland had nothing to report.
STAFF REPORT
There was no staff report.
CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Pro Tern Tyson congratulated Sheli Hartley for being selected employee of the
month, noting that she has only worked for the city one year. He also congratulated
Stephen Barlag, Pat Southerland, Steve Kockos, and Darrell Rutledge on receiving their
City Council Minutes Page 6 of 6 August 12,2003
service pins, noting that they had a total of 50 years of service. He congratulated David
Allen, and stated that he spent a week in East Texas helping with the recovery of shuttle
parts after the Columbia Shuttle accident on February 1, 2003. He also congratulated
Mindy Herring, Randy Smith, Jeff Towne, and Jimmy Beck on the awards they received
from the Texas Festival and Events Association, expressing enthusiasm for Euless
employees.
Council Member Hogg also congratulated Sheli Hartley, Stephen Barlag, Pat
Southerland, Steve Kockos, Darrell Rutledge, David Allen, Mindy Herring, Randy Smith,
Jeff Towne, and Jimmy Beck, stating that city employees continue to do a good job.
Council Member Edwards stated the awards from the Texas Festival and Events
Association speaks well for our parks and recreation employees.
Council Member Miller also congratulated the employees who received awards. He
stated that staff and the city council did a very good job on the budget and that staff did
a great job in managing the expenses last year.
Council Member Porterfield also congratulated the employees stating that one of the
most pleasant activities of the council is recognizing the employees. He stated the
employees are a reflection of team work, and he is proud to be in Euless.
Council Member Massey stated that the fact there are so many long-term employees
speaks well for management. She also gave an update on the HEB Teen Court.
Mayor Saleh thanked Loretta Getchell, Vicki Rodriquez, Betty Thomas, and all the staff
that worked on the budget. She also expressed appreciation for the accommodations
planned for the retreat.
ITEM NO. 10 ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:03 p.m.
APPROVED:
JL1tli -C-k O II fi
Mary Lib S h, Mayor
ATTEST:
Susan Crim, MC, City Secretary