HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-08-26 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
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EULESS CITY COUNCIL
AUGUST 26, 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 26, 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. Closed session was held to discuss pending litigation on Grace
Community Church and the Dickey Apartments, as authorized by Section 551.071, and
deliberation of real property on South Main Street, as authorized by Section 551.072 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 7:05 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 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, City Engineer Robert Barker, Finance Administrator Vicki Rodriquez, Police
Captain Harland Westmoreland, Texas Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell-Shelton,
Fleet & Facility Administrator Kyle McAdams, Library Administrator JoAnn Rogers,
Police Lt. Joe Kraft, Police Sgt. Ron Williamson, Senior Police Officer Michael Duff, Golf
Course Superintendent Scott Boven, Economic Development Secretary Kaye
Anderson, and Communications/Marketing Manager Lori De La Cruz.
VISITORS
Julie, Shane & Lane Boven, Brenda Chism, Don Megliola, Alex Horton, Carroll Scott,
Linda Martin, Mike Utzman, Billy Owens, and other visitors as noted in the visitors'
register.
INVOCATION
`"" Council Member Miller gave the invocation.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Cub Scout Pack#161 and Boy Scout Troop #254 led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ITEM NO. 1 PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH FOR SEPTEMBER
Texas Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell-Shelton introduced Golf Course
Superintendent Scott Boven, his wife, Julie, and sons, Shane and Lane. Mayor Saleh
presented Scott with a plaque for being selected employee of the month for September.
ITEM NO. 2 PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE PINS
Police Chief Leonard Carmack introduced Senior Police Officer Michael Duff and Mayor
Saleh presented Michael with a 20-year service pin.
Mayor Saleh noted that Firefighter/Paramedics Thomas Crist and Ronnie Ikeler were
unable to attend the meeting to receive their 15-year service pins due to storm related
calls.
ITEM NO. 3 PRESENTATION OF AWARD
Director of Economic Development Bill Ridgway acknowledged Lori De La Cruz,
Communication/Marketing Manager, for the grants she obtained for the recycling
program. He also noted that CWD and Economic Development Secretary Kaye
Anderson were recognized at the 2003 Environmental Awards Lunch held on August
14, at the Dallas Aquarium, for the 2002 Euless Christmas Parade recycling program.
Mayor Saleh presented the Environmental Vision Award, awarded by the Dallas County
and Tarrant County Corporate Recycling Councils, to Economic Development Secretary
Kaye Anderson for her participation in the 2002 Euless Christmas Parade recycling
program.
ITEM NO. 4 PUBLIC HEARING FOR EULESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
BUDGET FOR FY 2003-2004
Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:20 p.m. regarding the Euless Development
Corporation Budget for FY 2003-2004. The notice of this public hearing was published
in the Star Telegram on August 20, 2003.
Director of Fiscal and Administrative Services Loretta Getchell stated the Economic
Development Corporation proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2003-04 contains
expenditures of $2,684,844, including funding for the three projects as outlined in the
initial referendum; library, parks, and economic development. The budget is as follows:
Park Operations and Capital $747,565, Library Operations and Capital $498,669,
Economic Development Operations and Capital $243,120, Debt Service $945,490, and
a Contingency of$250,000.
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Capital items proposed include carryover of prior year capital items totaling $84,000 and
new capital items totaling $383,128. These capital items include library materials,
library upgrades, irrigation for Westpark, replacement of wooden poles in parks,
upgrade of field lighting, and a splash pool at South Euless Park.
There being no additional proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public
hearing at 7:21 p.m.
ITEM NO. 5 APPROVAL OF EULESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BUDGET
FOR FY 2003-2004
Mayor Pro Tem Tyson motioned to approve the Euless Development Corporation
Budget for FY 2003-2004.
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. 6 PUBLIC HEARING FOR FY 2003-2004 OPERATING BUDGET
Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:22 p.m. regarding the City of Euless
Operating Budget for FY 2003-2004.
Director of Fiscal and Administrative Services Loretta Getchell stated the public hearing
was published in the Star Telegram on August 15, 2003, and the City of Euless
proposed Operating Budget for FY2003-04 is on file with the City Secretary and
available for public inspection in the library. The highlights of the budget are as follows:
Proposed general fund expenditures total $22,873,184. This is an increase of 3% over
the prior year and includes a 2% pay package for employees, an additional contribution
of $15 per month per employee for health insurance, depreciation on the new fire truck,
matching funds for the Texas Transportation Grant and baseline operating increases of
less than 1%.
The budget is based on a tax rate of $0.495, which is a reduction from the current rate
which is $0.497254. This is almost a Y4¢ reduction.
The water and sewer fund has proposed expenditures of $13,828,352, which is an
increase of 9% over the prior year. This is a planned increase that will allow the City of
Euless to budget annually to cash flow an appropriate amount of infrastructure
replacement without significant debt accumulation. The current baseline budget
includes in excess of $1,000,000 for water and wastewater line replacement. It also
includes an additional $288,299 to cover increased costs from Trinity River Authority
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(TRA). The other increases include the 2% pay package and baseline operating
increases of less than 1%.
There being no additional proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public
hearing at 7:24 p.m.
ITEM NO. 7 APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO.
1600
Council Member Miller motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No.
1600 adopting the official Operating and Capital Budget for the City of Euless for the
fiscal year beginning October 1, 2003, and ending September 30, 2004, and amending
the budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2002, and ending September 30,
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. 8 APPROVAL OF REQUEST FOR A MASONRY EXCEPTION
Director of Planning and Development Mike Collins stated that Windhorst Electric
Service, Inc., proposes to construct a 10,125 sq. ft. building on a one acre tract of land
on the east side of Royal Parkway, south of the Ricochet Commercial Fueling facility.
Windhorst is proposing that approximately 57% of the exterior wall surface be
constructed with split face concrete block, glass, and overhead doors. The areas of the
building proposed as insulated metal wall panels will be above the overhead bay doors
on the west or front elevation, the south elevation, and 34 feet of the 54 foot length of
the east elevation.
Brenda Chisum and Don Megliola, architects, 101 Valley View Lane, Lewisville, stated
that Windhorst is not a manufacturing company. The building will be used for assembly
of parts and sales of electronic components. Approximately 1/3 of the building will be
used for office, 1/3 warehouse, and 1/3 assembly. There are 10 employees.
Council Member Hogg motioned to approve a masonry exception requested by
Windhorst Electric for commercial development on Lot 5, Block A,
International/Regional Complex.
Mayor Saleh seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Tyson, Council Members Hogg and Massey
Nays: Council Members Edwards, Miller, and Porterfield
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Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 9 PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 03-12-SUP AND
TABLE ORDINANCE NO. 1603
Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:54 p.m. regarding Specific Use Permit No.
03-12-SUP on Lot 8, Block 2, Villages of Bear Creek, for a car wash in C-2 (Community
Business District) zoning, located at 801 East Mid-Cities Boulevard.
Director of Planning and Development Mike Collins stated that the applicant requested
that this item be tabled to the council meeting on September 9.
There being no proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing at 7:55
p.m.
Council Member Edwards motioned to table Ordinance No. 1603 to September 9, 2003,
regarding Specific Use Permit No. 03-12-SUP on Lot 8, Block 2, Villages of Bear Creek,
for a car wash in C-2 (Community Business District) zoning, located at 801 East Mid-
Cities Boulevard.
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. 10 APPOINTMENTS TO THE CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION
DISTRICT BOARD
Council Member Hogg motioned to re-appoint Mayor Mary Lib Saleh, Council Member
Charlie Miller, Donald Martin, and Barney Snitz to the Euless Crime Control and
Prevention District Board for two-year terms to expire September 1, 2005.
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 APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Council Member Edwards motioned to approve the minutes of the Regular City Council
Meeting of August 12, 2003.
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Council Member Porterfield 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. 12 PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mike Utzman, 811 Rock Creek, addressed the council to express his thoughts regarding
a council decision in June on a site plan for a drive-through restaurant on SH10.
ITEM NO. 13 REPORTS
CITY MANAGER
City Manager Joe Hennig had nothing to report.
CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney Bob McFarland gave an overview of the proposed constitutional
amendments on the September 13 ballot that will affect cities.
STAFF REPORT
There was no staff report.
CITY COUNCIL
Council Member Edwards congratulated Golf Course Superintendent Scott Boven and
Senior Police Officer Michael Duff, and stated he appreciated their time and service. He
further noted that Euless has great employees.
Council Member Miller also congratulated Scott Boven and Michael Duff, stating it was
good to see Scott's family. He noted that he supports Representative Todd Smith's
opinion regarding highway expansion and does not support tolls. He stated that the
state and federal government should solve the problems of the roads.
Council Member Porterfield stated the city's employees are special, and he truly
appreciates Scott Boven.
Council Member Massey also congratulated Scott Boven, stating Texas Star is
beautiful. She stated she is proud of Michael Duff, Ronnie lkeler, and Thomas Crist, as
well as Bill Ridgway and Kaye Anderson. She congratulated Lori De La Cruz on being
elected to the 2003-2004 board of the Fort Worth Chapter of the International
Association of Business Communicators.
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Mayor Pro Tern Tyson stated that Scott Boven has done a great job on the golf course
',taw and congratulated Michael Duff on his 20-years of service. He stated his appreciation
for Kay Anderson on her award, and stated that Loretta Getchell and Vicki Rodriquez
did another great job on the budget this year. He noted that JoAnn Rogers has a travel
program Thursday night at the library, and that he planned to attend.
Council Member Hogg stated he can never say enough about the employees. He noted
that the new 110 ft. fire ladder engine was on display at the Association of International
Fire Chiefs Conference in Dallas over the weekend. He stated members of the Citizens
Fire Academy attended the convention and that Chief Koontz drove the engine to and
from Dallas.
Mayor Saleh stated it is a joy to recognize city employees and that they make the
council look good. She attended the Wizard of Oz presentation at the Villages of Bear
Creek Amphitheater and stated it was a treat.
Fire Chief Koontz noted that the Chisholm Trail Chapter of the American Red Cross is
experiencing financial difficulties. He stated there will be a press conference on
Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. to solicit donations to keep the relief canteen service going.
ITEM NO. 10 ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:43 p.m.
APPROVED:
Mary Lib Saleh, Mayor
ATTEST:
Susan Crim, C, City Secretary