HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-01-27 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
EULESS CITY COUNCIL
JANUARY 27, 2004
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, January 27, 2004, in the pre-council room of City Hall,
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 included a report from Steve
Johnson with Oncor Electric Delivery Company on the 2003/2004 winter gas supply
plan; the 2003 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report presented by Brad Jay and
Kerry Caves of Weaver and Tidwell, LLP, who reported that the City of Euless is in a
strong financial position; the financial report for December, 2003, presented by Director
of Fiscal and Administrative Services Loretta Getchell and Finance Administrator Vicki
Rodriquez, and Community Services Finance Manager Gary Yakesch; a Development
Department report on Code Services, recent building developments, and a wooden
lighting pole conversion update presented by Director of Planning and Development
Mike Collins; and an update on the recent Homeland Security Grant presented by Fire
Chief Lee Koontz and Assistant Fire Chief Robert Isbell; and a review of agenda items.
The Council recessed for dinner at 5:55 p.m.
COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF SCHEDULED ITEMS - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
The Euless City Council continued their meeting in the Council Chambers at 7:07 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 Economic Development Bill Ridgway, Director of Fiscal and
Administrative Services Loretta Getchell, Fire Chief Lee Koontz, Police Chief Leonard
Carmack, Director of Public Works Ron Young, Assistant Fire Chief Robert Isbell,
Division Fire Chief/EMS Jeff Morris, Fire Marshal Paul Smith, Fire Battalion Chief Darrell
Rutledge, Finance Administrator Vicki Rodriquez, City Engineer Robert Barker, Public
Works Manager Chris Barker, Planning and Development Manager Eric Wilhite, Fleet &
Facility Administrator Kyle McAdams, Texas Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell-
Shelton, Library Administrator JoAnn Rogers, Recreation Manager Suzanne
Hendrickson, Animal Control Supervisor Larry James, Senior Police Officer Todd
Murphree, Police Corporal Mark Portman, Fire Driver Engineer/Paramedic Chanc
Bennett, Firefighter II/EMT/Paramedic Cole Brown, Firefighter II/EMT/Paramedic
Richard Witten, Information Services Manager Dan McLain, Computer Services
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Specialist Kim Ross, Assistant Library Manager Sherry Knight, Library Secretary Karan
.. Jasper, Library Circulation Clerk Vicki Miller, and Reserve Police Officer Clyde Cullum.
VISITORS
Diane Porterfield, Cindy Bollom, LuAnn Portugal, Amy James, Cameron and Mason
Murphree, Pete Allen, Mike Bennett, Kathy Grove, Carroll Scott, Alex Horton, Keith
Eggers, Barney Snitz, Mike McGehee, Linda Martin, Billy Owens, and other visitors as
noted in the visitors' register.
INVOCATION
Pastor Eddie Adams, Calvary Baptist Church, gave the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Cub Scout Pack#161 led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ITEM NO. 1 PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH FOR FEBRUARY
Director of Public Works Ron Young and Public Works Superintendent Clyde Cullum
introduced Animal Control Supervisor Larry James and his wife, Amy, and Council
Member Hogg presented Larry with a plaque for being selected employee of the month
for February.
ITEM NO. 2 PRESENTATION EMPLOYEE SERVICE PINS
City Manager Joe Hennig introduced Library Administrator JoAnn Rogers. Police Chief
Leonard Carmack introduced Senior Police Officer Todd Murphree, his wife, Cameron,
and daughter, Mason, and Police Corporal Mark Portman. Fire Chief Lee Koontz
introduced Driver Engineer/Paramedic Chanc Bennett.
Council Member Massey presented a 5-year service pin to JoAnn Rogers, Council
Member Miller presented a 5-year service pin to Todd Murphree, Council Member
Porterfield presented a 10-year service pin to Chanc Bennett, and Council Member
Edwards presented a 20-year service pin to Mark Portman.
Mayor Saleh noted that Police Corporal Don Meredith was unable to attend the meeting
to receive his 10-year pin.
ITEM NO. 3 PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION
Mayor Saleh presented a proclamation to Cindy Bollom designating February as
American Heart Month and Proclaiming February 6, 2004, as "Wear Red for Women
Day".
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•• ITEM NO. 4 APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 04-1166
Council Member Porterfield motioned to approve Resolution No. 04-1166 agreeing to
consider development agreements for the Bennett property located at SH360 and
SH183.
Council Member Hogg seconded the motion.
Council Member Miller questioned whether the owner of the property noted in the
resolution owed back taxes.
City Manager Joe Hennig stated that $108,669 taxes are owed after the closing of the
46 acres on the land swap with DFW Airport.
Council Member Miller also asked if there is quite a bit of multi-family in the
development being proposed.
Director of Economic Development Bill Ridgway replied that he had not seen anything
different than the last plan that the Council saw that included urban living which was
residential units above retail.
Council Member Miller then asked if that plan had a sizeable multi-family in terms of
what they saw.
Mr. Ridgway replied that there was some multi-family, but not in the sense of the multi-
family that the city currently has north of the proposed development.
Council Member Miller then asked if the "wheel" is no longer a part of the project.
Mr. Ridgway replied that the approved clearance at the airport would be 800 feet above
sea level, and their proposed wheel would have been 600 feet in addition to the 530 feet
above sea level of the site.
Council Member Miller then stated that he is in favor of development, but the city has no
agreement from the developer in terms of the initial intent which was commercial, and
then the other uses would be considered. He does not believe the city knows the vision
that they are proposing, and he is not sure he believes in letters of good faith that he
does not know exactly what is being proposed and also what the costs involved are
going to be on behalf of the city, but yet they are asking for a tremendous amount of
incentives in terms of tax increment financing, tax abatements, etc.
Council Member Miller stated he is in favor of economic development, but cannot give
his credence to the development, since he does not know what type of development is
proposed.
Mayor Pro Tem Tyson stated he believed the council can consider the resolution
without making a commitment.
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Council Member Porterfield stated the resolution does not make a commitment on the
`.. part of the city other than to consider the proposal. He stated it is a non-binding
resolution that does not make any commitments or give any incentives.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Tyson, Council Members Hogg, Porterfield, and
Massey
Nays: Council Members Miller and Edwards
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
Council Member Hogg motioned to approve Consent Agenda Items numbered 5
through 10.
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. 5 APPROVAL OF PURCHASE OF SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
APPARATUS EQUIPMENT
Approved purchase of self-contained breathing apparatus equipment from FIRE, Inc.,
dba Four Alarm Fire Equipment through an interlocal agreement with the City of Piano
using $65,047 of the $118,208 received from ODP/TEEX Grant.
ITEM NO. 6 AUTHORIZE POLICE DEPARTMENT TO PURCHASE MOBILE
LAPTOP COMPUTERS
Authorized purchase of eight replacement mobile laptop computers for police vehicles
from L & E Mobile Computers, in the amount of $3,878 each, for a total of$31,024.
ITEM NO. 7 RENEWAL OF THE CITY'S INVESTMENT POLICY AS APPROVED
BY EULESS CITY COUNCIL ON APRIL 22, 2003, BY RESOLUTION
NO. 03-1153
Renewed the investment policy for funds for the City of Euless as approved by the City
Council and amended on April 22, 2003, by Resolution No. 03-1153.
ITEM NO. 8 ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF ANNUAL INVESTMENT REPORT
Acknowledged receipt of the Annual Investment Report for Fiscal Year 2003.
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ITEM NO. 9 ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL
�.,.. FINANCIAL REPORT
Acknowledged receipt of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for Fiscal
Year 2002-2003.
ITEM NO. 10 APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of January 13, 2004, and
Special Called Meeting of January 20, 2004.
REGULAR AGENDA
ITEM NO. 11 PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDED PROJECT
SELECTION FOR THE 30TH YEAR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROJECT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2004-2005
Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:39 p.m. regarding the proposed 30th year
CDBG project.
Planning and Development Manager Eric Wilhite stated the proposed project includes
replacement of water mains along Windward Way, Sheppard Drive, and Ridgecrest
Drive, located in the Park Crestmoor Addition. The Windward Way water line is part of
the FY 2005 Capital Improvements Program. Sheppard Drive and Ridgecrest Drive
water lines were coupled with the Windward Way project in the CDBG application in
order to be cost effective and receive more favorable bids. The cost for replacing the
lines are as follows: Sheppard Drive and Windward Way, $164,300, and Ridgecrest
Drive, $144,300, for a total of$308,600.
There being no proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing at 7:40
p.m.
Council Member Miller motioned to approve the project as presented.
Council Member Massey seconded the motion.
Council Member Porterfield amended the motion to limit the expenditure to $164,300 to
include the improvements on Windward Way and Sheppard Drive.
Council Members Miller and Massey agreed to the amendment.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Tyson, Council Members Hogg, Edwards, Miller,
Porterfield, and Massey
Nays: None
`` " Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
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ITEM NO. 12 APPROVAL OF SITE PLAN NO. 03-14-SP
Council Member Hogg motioned to approve Site Plan No. 03-14-SP for a 5,000 sq. ft.
professional office building on Lot 1R2, Block 1, Glade Crossing Shopping Center, 201
West Glade Road, located at the southwest corner of Glade Road and North Main
Street.
Council Member Miller 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. 13 PUBLIC HEARING FOR ZONING CASE NO. 03-08-ZC AND
APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO.
1623
Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:45 p.m. regarding Zoning Case No. 03-08-
ZC for Krispy Kreme Corporation on Lot D, Block E, International/Regional Industrial
Complex Addition, 1310 Westpark Way, from TX-10 (Texas Highway 10 Multi-Use
District) zoning to 1-2 (Heavy Industrial District) zoning.
Director of Planning and Development Mike Collins stated Krispy Kreme is proposing to
enlarge their building utilizing a 1.7 acre tract to the north in order to expand their
operation with the addition of a new production line.
Mayor Saleh asked for any proponents.
Lisa Kozar, Krispy Kreme architectural agent, 239 Market Street, Kittanning,
Pennsylvania, 16201, spoke in favor of the request and noted that the new production
line will add one machine that will produce 600 dozen donuts per hour.
There being no additional proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public
hearing at 7:49 p.m.
Council Member Miller stated he would like to see 100% masonry on the expansion.
Ms. Kozar stated they have not developed the plans yet, but saw no problem if the
ordinances required masonry.
Council Member Massey motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance
No. 1623 for Zoning Case No. 03-08-ZC for Krispy Kreme Corporation on Lot D, Block
E, International/Regional Industrial Complex Addition, 1310 Westpark Way, from TX-10
(Texas Highway 10 Multi-Use District) zoning to 1-2 (Heavy Industrial District) zoning.
Council Member Hogg seconded the motion.
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't.. 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. 14 APPROVAL OF SPECIAL SIGNAGE PROGRAM
Director of Planning and Development Mike Collins stated that Pete Allen, owner of
Super Value Pharmacy, is requesting to attach an electronic variable-message sign to
the existing multi-tenant business pole sign located at SH157 and Clinic Drive. The
electronic sign would display static messages that are changed at reasonable intervals
advising the general public of goods and services offered on the premises.
Mr. Pete Allen, Super Value Pharmacy, stated that the addition of the sign will make his
pharmacy more competitive.
Council Member Porterfield motioned to approve Special Signage Program for Super
Value Pharmacy on Allen Estates, 800 N. Industrial Boulevard, for an electronic
variable-message sign.
Council Member Miller seconded the motion.
Mayor Pro Tern Tyson amended the motion to approve the Special Signage Program
for Super Value Pharmacy on Allen Estates, 800 N. Industrial Boulevard, for a static
electronic variable-message sign.
Council Member Porterfield further amended the motion to approve Special Signage
Program for Super Value Pharmacy on Allen Estates, 800 N. Industrial Boulevard, for
an electronic variable-message sign, to be static for a reasonable period of time before
changing.
Council Member Miller agreed to the amendments.
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 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVES FOR EULESS TOWN
CENTRE
Council Member Miller motioned to authorize the mayor to execute a ten-year economic
development incentive agreement with Euless Town Centre, LTD, assisting Euless
Town Centre, LTD, with an investment of $50,000 annually for ten years if the following
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conditions are achieved: (1) Sales tax collections paid to the city exceed $350,000 on
a calendar year basis, except for the year 2004; (2) All real estate taxes are paid in full
by the owner; and (3) Owner completes all remodeling by December 31, 2004.
Council Member Porterfield seconded the motion.
Mayor Pro Tern Tyson motioned to amend the motion so that the Consumer Price Index
will determine the increase every year after the first year.
Council Member Miller stated he did not agree with the amendment and the amended
motion died for lack of a second.
The original motion was approved as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Council Members Hogg, Miller, Porterfield, and Massey
Nays: Mayor Pro Tern Tyson and Council Member Edwards
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
Mayor Pro Tem Tyson explained his vote stating that if the inflationary times continue, it
will not hurt the city. However, if we have other elections in the city, it could be
detrimental. He stated the council is supportive of the shopping center and plan to work
�■ on highway ramp changes.
ITEM NO. 16 REQUEST TO ADDRESS COUNCIL
Mr. Steve Symonds addressed the council regarding the ordinance governing livestock
on his property at 705 W. Glade Road. He stated that the horses were there before the
homes were built around his property and that there have always been four horses on
the property. He stated he felt he is entitled to the grandfather clause since the horses
were there before the ordinances.
City Manager Joe Hennig stated that the ordinances allow one animal per one acre and
four horses are a clear-cut violation.
Council Member Miller stated he likes horses, but didn't believe the horses belonged in
the area.
Mayor Pro Tern Tyson stated he remembers when the ordinance was approved and
remembers the ordinance giving people time to come into compliance.
Mayor Saleh stated that the council would discuss the issue later and get back with Mr.
Symonds.
ITEM NO. 17 APPROVAL OF EXTENSION OF CONTRACT FOR CITY MANAGER
Council Member Massey motioned to approve the extension of contract for the city
manager to expire January 31, 2006.
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... 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. 18 APPROVAL OF EXTENSION OF CONTRACT FOR CITY SECRETARY
Council Member Hogg motioned to approve the extension of contract for the city
secretary to expire January 31, 2006.
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.
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ITEM NO. 19 PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
ITEM NO. 20 REPORTS
CITY MANAGER
City Manager Joe Hennig thanked the council for extending his and Susan's contracts
and stated he appreciated what Susan does for the city. He thanked Loretta Getchell
and Vicki Rodriquez for their work on the financial audit with the new GASB 34
requirements, and stated they were emblematic of the entire staff in their willingness to
serve the council.
CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney Bob McFarland had nothing to report.
STAFF REPORT
There was no staff report.
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CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Saleh thanked Gary McKamie on his efforts to get the audio system working
properly. She noted that this was the first council meeting since going to a paperless
agenda packet.
Mayor Pro Tem Tyson congratulated Loretta Getchell and Vicki Rodriquez on the good
financial report and unqualified opinion by the auditors. He also congratulated Larry
James, JoAnn Rogers, Todd Murphree, Chanc Bennett, and Mark Portman. He
attended the Fire Department Awards Banquet and congratulated Chance Bennett on
being selected Fire Department Employee of the Year. He attended the Town Hall
meeting and stated staff did a great job of presentations.
Council Member Hogg congratulated employees for the good work they do.
Council Member Edwards stated the city is blessed to have good employees and he
appreciated their dedication. He stated that he does support attempts to bring
businesses to the city, but believes we should select the ones that are in the best
interest of the city. He stated he supports the Euless Town Centre, but is concerned
with inflation eroding the investment.
Council Member Miller congratulated Larry James and stated he appreciates JoAnn
Rogers' enthusiasm. He stated the Town Hall meeting was very good, and the city is in
excellent financial shape and well-run.
Council Member Porterfield thanked employees for serving their community so well and
said he appreciated their dedication. He stated he heard a lot of positive comments
about employees at the Town Hall meeting. He congratulated Joe Hennig and Susan
Crim and stated he was pleased their contracts were extended.
Council Member Massey congratulated Larry James, Todd Murphree, JoAnn Rogers,
Mark Portman, Chanc Bennett, Loretta Getchell, and Vicki Rodriquez. She appreciated
the independent audit showing highest rating a city could receive. She attended the
Fire Department Awards Banquet and congratulated the award winners. She thanked
Dan McLain and Kim Ross for their assistance on the paperless packet.
Mayor Saleh thanked Dan and Kim for helping the council with the paperless packet.
She noted the winners at the Fire Department Awards Banquet as follows:
Fire Department Employee of the Year— Chanc Bennett
Fire Supervisor of the Year— Kip Smith
Fire Rescue Specialist of the Year— James Rowell
Driver/Engineer of the — Lance Judd
Rookie of the Year— Dustin Benton
EMS Provider of the Year—Jay Bales
Distinguished Unit Award — C-Shift & Gary Thompson, Safety Troop
'~' Special Recognition Award — Robert Hopkins (open house)
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ITEM NO. 21 CONVENE INTO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Saleh convened the meeting into closed session at 8:35 p.m. to discuss pending
litigation of Dickey Apartments and Grace Community Church, as authorized by Section
551.071 of the Texas Government Code.
ITEM NO. 22 ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Saleh adjourned the meeting at 9:10 p.m.
APPROVED:
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Mary Li aleh, Mayor
ATTEST:
usan Crim, C, City Secretary