HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-03-11 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
EULESS CITY COUNCIL
MARCH 11, 2004
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, March 11, 2004, in the pre-council room of City Hall,
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 included South Main Street
land use evaluation; a review of the current year CDBG project and the bids received by
Tarrant County; a request from Tarrant County to increase the rate of fee charged to
delinquent tax payers for collection of taxes; and a review of agenda items. Closed
session was held to discuss pending litigation of Dickey Apartments and contemplated
litigation for 2800 Heritage Avenue, 235 Brittany Court, and 705 W. Glade Road as
authorized by Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code. The Council recessed
for dinner at 5:30 p.m.
COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF SCHEDULED ITEMS - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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The Euless City Council continued their meeting in the Council Chambers at 7:06 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 Parks and Community Services
Ray McDonald, Director of Economic Development Bill Ridgway, Director of Fiscal and
Administrative Services Loretta Getchell, Fire Chief Lee Koontz, Assistant Police Chief
Bob Freeman, 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, Information Services Manager Dan McLain, Special Projects Manager
Lou Baum, Communications/Marketing Manager Betsy Boyett, and Reserve Police
Officer Clyde Cullum.
VISITORS
Lori & Sarah De La Cruz, Dell Ward, Gene Richardson, Kevin Caldwell, David
Washington, Alaudin Khuwaja, Linda Martin, Alex Horton, Mike Utzman, and other
visitors as noted in the visitors' register.
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INVOCATION
Pastor Jerry Fulton, Sheppard Drive Baptist Church, gave the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Girl Scout Troop No. 1518 led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ITEM NO. 1 PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE PINS
Library Computer Analyst Becky Moren was unable to attend the meeting to receive her
5-year service pin.
ITEM NO. 2 PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION
Mayor Saleh presented a proclamation to Dell Ward, Red Cross Volunteer, proclaiming
the month of March, as American Red Cross Month.
CONSENT AGENDA
Council Member Hogg motioned to approve Consent Agenda Items numbered 3
through 7.
,`, 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. 3 RENEWAL OF BID NO. 008-03
Renewed Bid No. 008-03 for a one-year extension with Trend Offset Printing, 2323
McDaniel Drive, Carrollton, Texas, for the printing of Euless Today magazine and
Wallace Printing, 2630 W. Freeway, Suite 140, Fort Worth, Texas, for the printing of the
Budget issue, in the total estimated amount of $36,015.40 for both.
ITEM NO. 4 RENEWAL OF BID NO. 010-03
Renewed Bid No. 010-03 with Metro Business Products (formerly Metro Data Supply,
Inc.), 2430 Gravel Drive, Fort Worth, Texas, 76118, for a one-year extension for printing
services, in the estimated amount of $60,000, with allowance for the vendor to change
the bid price on Community Services #4 water bill stuffers from $10.50 to $16.90,
creating a net cost difference of less than $1,000 annually.
City Council Minutes Page 3 of 7 March 11,2004
`.. ITEM NO. 5 AWARD OF BID NO. 018-04
Awarded Bid No. 018-04 to Atlas Utility Supply Company, 2301 Carson Street, Fort
Worth, Texas, 76117, for utility repair materials to construct and maintain water and
sewer systems, in the estimated amount of$297,701.
ITEM NO. 6 AWARD OF BID NO. 019-04
Awarded Bid No. 019-04 to Reliable Paving, 1903 North Peyco Drive, Arlington, Texas,
76001, for asphalt street repairs, in the estimated amount of $26,200 with Pavement
Services 4000 Tarrant Main, Euless, Texas, 76039, as the secondary supplier.
ITEM NO. 7 APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Approved the minutes of the Special Called City Council Meeting of February 21, 2004,
and Regular City Council Meeting of February 24, 2004.
REGULAR AGENDA
ITEM NO. 8 APPROVED CHANGE TO MAIN STREET SIGN PROGRAM
Council Member Miller motioned to approve a boundary change to the Main Street Sign
Program by moving the boundary an additional 400 feet north of the intersection of
Harwood Road and Main Street. Additional expenses for signs will still be within the
budgeted amount and additional funding will not be needed.
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.
Council Member Miller noted that a lot of work has been done on Main Street and that
by moving the boundary Main Street can continue to be more attractive.
ITEM NO. 9 PUBLIC HEARING FOR ZONING CASE NO. 04-02-ZC AND
APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO.
1627
Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:20 p.m. for Zoning Case No. 04-02-ZC on a
portion of Tract 2E, Levi Franklin Survey, A-513, from TX-121 (The 121 Gateway
District) to R-1 L (Single Family Limited Dwelling District), located south of Baze Road
``' and north of Mid-Cities Boulevard.
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••■ Director of Planning and Development Mike Collins stated the shifting of alignment of
Baze Road from the original design to the west, lining up with the median opening of
Mid-Cities Blvd. leaves a .580 acre tract needing to be rezoned in order to be utilized in
the proposed development to the east. The subdivision layout will be changed by
adding two lots (Lots 10 and 30, Block 9) to the western end of Wade Court. The
development would then contain 21 lots, with an average lot size of 6,771 sq. ft. Euless
Joint Venture is requesting to rezone the subject property from TX-121 to R-1 L.
Mayor Saleh asked for any proponents.
David Washington spoke in favor of the request.
There being no additional proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public
hearing at 7:22 p.m.
Council Member Massey motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance
No. 1627 for Zoning Case No. 04-02-ZC on a portion of Tract 2E, Levi Franklin Survey,
A-513, from TX-121 (The 121 Gateway District) to R-1L (Single Family Limited Dwelling
District). The property is located south of Baze Road and north of Mid-Cities Boulevard.
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. 10 PUBLIC HEARING FOR PLANNED DEVELOPMENT NO. 04-01-PD
AND APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE
NO. 1628
Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:23 p.m. for Planned Development No. 04-
01-PD on Lot 3, Block 1, Century Plaza Addition, from C-1 (Neighborhood Business
District) to PD (Planned Development District) based on C-1 zoning, located at 1200 N.
Main Street.
Director of Planning and Development Mike Collins stated the applicant, Main and
Harwood, Ltd., has purchased the former Food Lion building and is requesting a
planned development allowing C-1 (Neighborhood Business) uses and some uses
permitted with a Specific Use Permit in C-2 (Community Business).
Mayor Saleh asked for any proponents.
Kevin Caldwell, Main and Harwood, Ltd., 8235 Douglass Avenue, Dallas, Texas, 75225,
stated their goal is to obtain the use categories that are similar in nature with the
intersection, primarily retail.
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There being no additional proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public
hearing at 7:27 p.m.
Council Member Miller motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No.
1628 for Planned Development No. 04-01-PD on Lot 3, Block 1, Century Plaza Addition,
from C-1 (Neighborhood Business District) to PD (Planned Development District) based
on C-1 zoning, located at 1200 N. Main Street, with the uses in Table 4A submitted by
the applicant.
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. 11 PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 04-03-SUP AND
APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO.
1629
Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:29 p.m. for Specific Use Permit No. 04-03-
SUP on Lot 11 AR, Sotogrande Addition, for alcohol sales on a golf course in R-5 (Multi-
Family High Density Dwelling District 24 units/AC) at 1401 Sotogrande Boulevard.
Director of Planning and Development Mike Collins stated the request is for renewal of
the specific use permit allowing alcohol sales on the Westdale Hills Golf Course. Staff
is recommending the specific use permit be extended for five years.
Mayor Saleh asked for any proponents.
Darold Bauer, golf professional, 1401 Sotogrande Blvd. spoke in favor of the request.
There being no additional proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public
hearing at 7:32 p.m.
Council Member Edwards motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance
No. 1629 for Specific Use Permit No. 04-03-SUP on Lot 11AR, Sotogrande Addition, for
alcohol sales on the Westdale Hills Golf Course in R-5 (Multi-Family High Density
Dwelling District 24 units/AC) at 1401 Sotogrande Boulevard, with the following
conditions: (1) beer and wine sales only; (2) alcohol sales ending at 10:00 p.m.; (3) tied
to Gary Black, General Manager, Eagle Golf, Inc.; and (4) valid for five years.
r.. Council Member Hogg seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Tyson, Council Members Hogg, Edwards, Miller,
Porterfield, and Massey
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Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 12 REQUEST FROM ALEX HORTON TO ADDRESS COUNCIL
Alex Horton, 806 Little Creek Drive, addressed the council regarding the wine sales
efforts to hold an election in Euless.
Council Member Miller asked what Mr. Horton expected from the city council.
Alex Horton stated that the he is asking the council to help with educating the citizens
regarding the proposed ballot issue, and support the cause as a citizen.
ITEM NO. 13 PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
ITEM NO. 14 REPORTS
CITY MANAGER
City Manager Joe Hennig stated that staff is careful to listen to the city attorney who
advises that the city can help educate its citizens, but cannot advocate passage.
Employees can be involved as private citizens, but cannot be allowed to use any city
equipment in working on the issue nor do any campaigning during working hours.
CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney Paul Wieneskie had nothing to report.
STAFF REPORT
There was no staff report.
CITY COUNCIL
Council Member Miller thanked Alex Horton for the information. He stated he
represented the city at the Hunger Walk where gardens are planted to help feed the
homeless. He stated the Police Department Awards Banquet was a nice event. He
apologized to Director of Community Services Ray McDonald for not being able to
attend the Arbor Daze Auction.
Council Member Porterfield commended Alex Horton and his volunteers on their efforts
�.,. and stated he hopes there will be more volunteers. He stated the Arbor Daze Actuion
was a very nice event and commended Ray McDonald. He attended the March DFW
Airport Board meeting and an update is being sent to the council. He stated that the
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Boy Scout Breakfast will be held March 23 at Texas Star and invited the audience to
`.. attend. He noted that the Hurst Euless Bedford Independent School District Education
Foundation is honoring 31 students on April 5 and they are looking for sponsors for the
banquet. He thanked city staff for all they are doing.
Council Member Massey stated that Chick Fil A at Glade Road and SH 121 has agreed
to donate 20% of sales every third Monday to the HEB Teen Court Scholarship Fund.
She attended the Police Department Awards Banquet, and she expressed appreciation
for all of the police and fire employees.
Mayor Pro Tern Tyson stated that the Regional Transportation Council had a news
conference today regarding support for the transportation senate bill. He also attended
the Police Department Awards Banquet and praised the good employees in the Police
Department.
Council Member Hogg also attended the Police Department Awards Banquet. He
attended the Napolis and Ricochet Fuel ribbon cuttings. He stated he will represent the
Hurst Euless Bedford Economic Development Foundation on April 5 at the HEBISD
Education Foundation Banquet. He stated he has been asked to serve on a TML
committee.
Mayor Saleh stated she had fun at the Police Department Awards Banquet and enjoyed
the Arbor Daze Auction. She stated the auction was well attended and raised
*N. approximately $22,000. She stated the HEB ISD art show will be held at the Old
Bedford School on March 28th. She stated she also attended the Ricochet Fuel ribbon
cutting and many other businesses were there in support.
ITEM NO. 15 CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Saleh recessed the meeting into Closed Session at 8:00 p.m.
ITEM NO. 16 ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Saleh reconvened the meeting into Open Session and the meeting was
adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
APPROVED:
L� r� x. 1 /2(
Mary Lib Sh, Mayor
ATTEST:
S su an Crim, • C, City Secretary