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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-11-25 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 25, 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, November 25, 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, Charlie Miller, Glenn Porterfield, and Veva Lou Massey. Council Member Bob Edwards was absent. Precouncil discussion included a review of agenda items. Closed session was held to discuss pending litigation on Dickey Apartments and Grace Community Church as authorized by Section 551.071, municipal court judge evaluation as authorized by Section 551.074, and economic development negotiations for property located at FM 157 and SH 183, as authorized by Section 551.086 of the Texas Government Code. The Council recessed for dinner at 6:25 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, 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 Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald, Director of Public Works Ron Young, Director of Economic Development Bill Ridgway, Fire Chief Lee Koontz, Police Chief Leonard Carmack, City Engineer Robert Barker, Public Works Manager Chris Barker, Planning and Development Manager Eric Wilhite, Fleet & Facility Administrator Kyle McAdams, Library Administrator JoAnn Rogers, Parks Manager Johnnie Green, Recreation Manager Suzanne Hendrickson, Purchasing Manager Gary Gerland, Parks Field Tech Chris Hurst, Special Projects Manager Lou Baum, Reserve Police Officer Clyde Cullum, and Communications/Marketing Manager Lori De La Cruz. VISITORS Boyce Byers, Ken Harp, Bill Pasteur, Bob Welty, Linda Martin, Alex Horton, Jeff Sawlan, Billy Owens, and other visitors as noted in the visitors' register. INVOCATION •- Pastor Ken Harp, Restoration Church, gave the invocation. City Council Minutes Page 2 of 8 November 25, 2003 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Cub Scout Pack#253 led the Pledge of Allegiance. ITEM NO. 1 PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH FOR DECEMBER Director of Parks & Community Services Ray McDonald introduced Parks Field Tech II Chris Hurst, and Mayor Saleh presented Chris with a plaque for being selected employee of the month for December. CONSENT AGENDA Council Member Porterfield motioned to approve Consent Agenda items numbered 2 through 6. Council Member Hogg seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Tyson, Council Members Hogg, Miller, Porterfield, and Massey Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 2 APPROVAL OF PURCHASE OF VEHICLES Approved the purchase of one midsize passenger van, four full size 3/4 ton pickup trucks, one prisoner transport van, and two midsize four-door sedans through the Houston- Galveston Area Cooperative (HGAC) Purchasing Program from Philpott Ford in the amount of $107,207. ITEM NO. 3 APPROVAL OF PURCHASE OF DIESEL POWERED AIR COMPRESSOR Approved the purchase of one diesel powered air compressor through the Houston- Galveston Area Cooperative (HGAC) Purchasing Program from Romco Equipment in the amount of $10,011. ITEM NO. 4 AWARDED BID NO. 010-04 Awarded Bid No. 010-04 to GC Carter Construction, LLC, 11913 Hwy. 80 West, Aledo, Texas, 76008, for construction of Phase Ill at the Parks at Texas Star in the base bid amount of $1,548,686.20, with alternate 4, concrete pavers $20,836.62, alternate 6, pedestrian lights $19,300, and alternate 8, tree planting $18,126, for a total of $1,606,948.82. Also, authorized the city manager to execute contract on behalf of the City of Euless. City Council Minutes Page 3 of 8 November 25,2003 ITEM NO. 5 APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 03-1160 Approved Resolution No. 03-1160 re-appointing Kenneth C. Whiteley and Tim Murphy as associate judges of the Euless Municipal Court of Record. ITEM NO. 6 APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of November 11, 2003. REGULAR AGENDA ITEM NO. 7 PUBLIC HEARING FOR ZONING CASE NO. 03-06-ZC AND APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1612 Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:15 p.m. regarding Zoning Case No. 03-06- ZC on Tract 2B, W. G. Matthews Survey, A-1052, at the northeast corner of South Main Street and Whitener Drive from R-1 (Single Family Detached Dwelling District) zoning to R-1A (Single Family Attached Dwelling District) zoning. Director of Planning and Development Mike Collins stated that Leon Hodges, current owner and operator of Spring Valley Apartments, is requesting R-1A on 1.54 acres located on the east side of South Main Street, north of Whitener Drive. The homes will face South Main Street with carports at the rear of the lots, which will be accessed from an alley off of Whitener Drive. Mayor Saleh asked for any proponents. Bob Welty, Architect, 5950 Berkshire Lane, Dallas, stated that each home will be approximately 1,600 sq. ft., three bedroom/two baths and 100% masonry. He stated that the drainage easement on the northernmost lot will have stone rip-rap on the southern bank. Mayor Saleh asked for any opponents. Ralph Diaz, 411 Flint Court, Euless, asked if drainage and flooding had been considered. Mike Collins stated that those items will be taken into consideration during platting. There being no additional proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing at 7:25 p.m. Council Member Miller asked about plans for fencing, and Mr. Welty stated that there will be a four foot high brick wall at the entry and approximately 40 feet east on each end, and six foot wood fences between units. Mayor Pro Tem Tyson asked whether the units will be individually owned or rented, and Mr. Welty stated he was unsure of the developer's plans. City Council Minutes Page 4 of 8 November 25, 2003 Council Member Miller asked about the ordinance prohibiting access onto an arterial thoroughfare from residential and how homes built in the last few years have driveways off of South Main Street. City Attorney Bob McFarland stated that with the proposed project, access is allowed to each lot from Whitener Drive. While the ordinance may prohibit access to an arterial thoroughfare from residential, a property owner cannot be denied access to his property. Council Member Hogg motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No. 1612 for Zoning Case No. 03-06-ZC on Tract 2B, W. G. Matthews Survey, A-1052, at the northeast corner of South Main Street and Whitener Drive from R-1 (Single Family Detached Dwelling District) zoning to R-1A (Single Family Attached Dwelling District) zoning. Council Member Massey seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Tyson, Council Members Hogg, Miller, Porterfield, and Massey Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. *t` ITEM NO. 8 PUBLIC HEARING FOR ZONING CASE NO. 03-07-ZC AND APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1613 Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:35 p.m. for Zoning Case No. 03-07-ZC on Tracts 1 A02B and 1A03, John A. Groves Survey, A-599, located at 1109 Raider Drive, from PD 870 (Planned Development 870) based on R-4 zoning to C-2 (Community Business District) and R-1 L (Single Family Limited Dwelling District) zoning. Director of Planning and Development Mike Collins stated that Concrete Investments, dba Superior Concrete, currently operates their business on the adjacent property to the south. The request is to rezone the 1.3 western acres as C-2, and the eastern 0.65 acre as R-1 L. He noted that properties to the north and south of the subject property is zoned C-2 and the R-1 L will blend in with existing homes. Mayor Saleh asked for any proponents. Bill Pasteur, 1900 Trailwood Drive, representing Todd Sternfeld, president and owner of Superior Concrete, stated that the C-2 area will be used for expansion of their offices, and the eastern R-1 L will be developed with homes facing David Drive. He stated there will be a masonry fence between the C-2 and R-1 L properties. There being no additional proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing at 7:44 p.m. City Council Minutes Page 5 of 8 November 25,2003 Council Member Hogg asked if the owner had considered C-1 instead of C-2, which would also allow offices. Mr. Pasteur stated that they were requesting C-2 because the current office property adjacent to the south is zoned C-2. He noted that the owner was out of the state and was, therefore, unable to be present at the meeting to respond. After considerable discussion regarding C-1 instead of C-2, Mr. Pasteur agreed to the property being rezoned to C-1 instead of C-2. Council Member Miller motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No. 1613 for Zoning Case No. 03-07-ZC on Tracts 1 A02B and 1A03, John A. Groves Survey, A-599, located at 1109 Raider Drive, from PD 870 (Planned Development 870) based on R-4 zoning to C-1 (Neighborhood Business District) and R-1L (Single Family Limited Dwelling District) zoning. Council Member Hogg seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Tyson, Council Members Hogg, Miller, Porterfield, and Massey Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 9 APPROVAL OF SITE PLAN NO. 03-12-SP Director of Planning and Development Mike Collins stated that Dr. Elizabeth Hill is requesting to build a 4,151 sq. ft. medical office building on a 1.30 acre lot located on the east side of Westpark Way directly across from the intersection of Parkview Lane. The site is located between a developed tract to the south and a vacant tract, which is also zoned C-1, to the north. Much of the eastern portion of the site is located in flood plain and will be left in its natural state. The applicant is requesting a waiver to the masonry screening wall requirement along the eastern boundary because of the large natural buffer. Council Member Hogg motioned to approve Site Plan 03-12-SP for a medical office building on Lot 6, Block 1, Westpark Gardens Addition, located at 601 Westpark Way. Council Member Porterfield seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Tyson, Council Members Hogg, Miller, Porterfield, and Massey Nays: None 'r- Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. City Council Minutes Page 6 of 8 November 25,2003 ITEM NO. 10 APPROVAL OF TEMPORARY USE PERMIT NO. 03-06-CC Joseph Adams, 1106 Princeton Place, requested a temporary use permit in order to display and sell Christmas trees in the parking lot of B & B Auto Body at 605 W. Euless Blvd. from November 28 to December 24, 2003 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. daily. The tree display will be located on the east side of the entrance to the business and along the west side of the property line towards the rear of the business. Council Member Massey motioned to approve Temporary Use Permit No. 03-06-CC for Christmas tree sales on Lot 5-R, Block 2, S. W. Mills Subdivision, 605 West Euless Blvd., starting on November 28, 2003, through December 24, 2003, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Council Member Hogg seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Tyson, Council Members Hogg, Miller, Porterfield, and Massey Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 11 APPROVED APPOINTMENTS TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY BOARD Council Member Hogg motioned to appoint Steve Johnson and Robert Crews to the Economic Development Advisory Board for two-year terms expiring December 31, 2005. Mayor Saleh seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Tyson, Council Members Hogg and Porterfield Nays: Council Members Miller and Massey Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. Council Member Miller stated he did not think appointments should be considered after the deadline to receive applications. ITEM NO. 12 PUBLIC COMMENTS Ralph Diaz, 411 Flint Court, Euless, addressed the city council regarding problems with Ryland Home Builders, and problems homeowner associations experience. Alex Horton, 806 Little Creek, addressed the city council regarding fencing along the south side of Denton Drive, east of North Main Street. City Council Minutes Page 7 of 8 November 25, 2003 ITEM NO. 13 REPORTS CITY MANAGER City Manager Joe Hennig stated that staff will be looking at the issues with Ryland Homes that Mr. Diaz discussed. He stated that staff will also look at locating the owners of the four-plexes on Denton Drive to address Mr. Horton's concerns about the fences. He noted that this will be the last time that city council will meet in the current council chambers before moving to the new chambers. He thanked Gary McKamie and Kyle McAdams for their work on the renovations being made to city hall. CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney Bob McFarland stated he toured the remodeled building and thinks the new council chambers will be one of the finest in North Texas. STAFF REPORT There was no staff report. CITY COUNCIL Council Member Hogg congratulated Chris Hurst on being named employee of the month. He noted that he has served in some capacity on council or various boards for 17 years in the current council chambers. Council Member Miller also congratulated Chris Hurst. He stated he appreciated Ralph Diaz and Alex Horton for attending the council meeting and speaking to the council members. He attended the Audi Baillargeon open house and noted it was a very nice event. He stated he was glad to see Phase III of the Parks at Texas Star beginning. Council Member Porterfield congratulated Chris Hurst. Council Member Massey congratulated Chris Hurst. She stated that the recent business luncheon was well attended. She attended the Heart of North Texas Business Conference. She regretted not being able to attend the Citizens Fire Academy dinner, but enjoyed the Citizens Police Academy dinner. Mayor Pro Tem Tyson also congratulated Chris Hurst. He appreciated Ralph Diaz and Alex Horton's input. He also attended the Heart of North Texas Conference, and noted that the new Gaylord Hotel will be a big boom for Grapevine. He also attended the Texas Municipal League Conference in San Antonio and participated in a session on government financing that made him appreciate Director of Fiscal and Administrative Services Loretta Getchell even more than previously. Mayor Saleh stated that the Texas Municipal League Conference will be held at the Gaylord Hotel in 2005. She stated the senior citizen's holiday lunch was this last week, and she expressed appreciation to North Main BBQ for sponsoring it. She stated that City Council Minutes Page 8 of 8 November 25, 2003 the Library Foundation Gala was a success and was well attended. She reminded ` ir everyone of the Open House for the new city hall on December 6, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The first council meeting in the new chambers will be December 9. She wished everyone a happy and blessed Thanksgiving. ITEM NO. 14 ADJOURNMENT Mayor Saleh adjourned the meeting at 8:30 p.m. APPROVED: Mary Lib Seh, Mayor ATTEST: c Su an Crim, • C, City Secretary