HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-05-11 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
EULESS CITY COUNCIL
MAY 11, 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, May 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, Charlie Miller, Glenn Porterfield, and Veva Lou
Massey. Council Member Bob Edwards arrived at 7:00 p.m. Precouncil discussion
included a report from Director of Planning and Development Mike Collins on single
family development in the city and an update on code services activity; a report from
Director of Public Works Ron Young on the reevaluation of impact fee calculations, and
a report on a sewer problem in the Morrisdale subdivision; an update from City Engineer
Robert Barker on the condition of Blessing Branch; a review by General Manager
Glenda Hartsell-Shelton of the slope protection needed at Texas Star Golf Course; and
a review of agenda items. Closed session was held to discuss pending litigation of
Dickey Apartments as authorized by Section 551.071, Personnel Matters as authorized
by Section 551.074, and economic development negotiations as authorized by Section
551.087 of the Texas Government Code.
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
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 Public Works Ron Young, Director of Parks and Community
Services Ray McDonald, Director of Fiscal and Administrative Services Loretta Getchell,
Director of Economic Development Bill Ridgway, Fire Chief Lee Koontz, Planning and
Development Manager Eric Wilhite, City Engineer Robert Barker, Assistant Police Chief
Bob Freeman, Assistant Fire Chief Robert Isbell, Division Fire Chief/EMS Jeff Morris,
Division Fire Chief/Fire Marshal Paul Smith, Texas Star General Manager Glenda
Hartsell-Shelton, Public Works Manager Chris Barker, Information Services Manager
Dan McLain, Computer Services Specialist Brett Bennett, Communications/Marketing
Manager Betsy Boyett, and Reserve Police Officer Clyde Cullum.
VISITORS
Boyce Byers, Keith Eggers, Billy Owens, Linda Martin, Alex Horton, Mike Utzman, and
other visitors as noted in the visitor register.
City Council Minutes Page 2 of 8 May 11, 2004
�•- INVOCATION
Pastor Stephen Bell, The Key Church Ministries, gave the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Girl Scout Troop #1522 led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ITEM NO. 1 PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION
Mayor Saleh presented a proclamation to Fire Battalion Chief/EMS Jeff Morris
proclaiming the month of May, 2004, as Trauma Awareness Month and the week of
May 16-22, 2004, as Emergency Medical Services Week.
ITEM NO. 2 PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION
Mayor Pro Tem Tyson presented a proclamation to Director of Public Works Ron Young
proclaiming the week of May 16-22, 2004, as National Public Works Week.
ITEM NO. 3 DENIAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 04-1173
Council Member Miller motioned to deny Resolution No. 04-1173 to reschedule a
`.. regular City Council Meeting from Tuesday, May 25, 2004, to Thursday, May 27, 2004.
Council Member Massey seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Pro Tern Tyson, Council Members Edwards, Miller, and Massey
Nays: Mayor Saleh, Council Members Hogg and Porterfield
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
Council Member Miller motioned to approve Consent Agenda Items numbered 4
through 6.
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.
City Council Minutes Page 3 of 8 May 11, 2004
ITEM NO. 4 APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 04-1174
Approved Resolution No. 04-1174 considering all matters incidental and related to
approving and authorizing publication of notice of intention to issue certificates of
obligation, including the adoption of a resolution pertaining thereto.
ITEM NO. 5 APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 04-1175
Approved Resolution No. 04-1175 appointing Tommy Daves as election judge at the
Bear Creek Elementary School polling place for the city council election to be held on
Saturday, May 15, 2004.
ITEM NO. 6 APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of April 27, 2004.
REGULAR AGENDA
ITEM NO. 7 AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT
PROVIDING FOR EULESS' PARTICIPATION IN THE TARRANT
REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COALITION
Council Membr Hogg motioned to authorize the city manager to execute an agreement
providing for Euless' participation in the Tarrant Regional Transportation Coalition and
funding participation of the coalition at $0.10 per capita.
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. 8 AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH ACME BRICK, 801 WEST
AIRPORT FREEWAY
Director of Economic Development Bill Ridgway stated that Acme Brick is moving their
headquarters from Fort Worth to Euless locating in the former Furr's Cafeteria building.
Acme will employee about 55 people. Mr. Ridgway introduced Frank Berretti and Mike
Huber with Mentax Consultants, a site selection firm in New Jersey.
�.. Judy Hunter, CFO for Acme Brick, stated they looked for several months for a location
and thanked city staff for their assistance in relocating their offices.
City Council Minutes Page 4 of 8 May 11, 2004
Council Member Porterfield motioned to authorize the city manager to execute an
economic development agreement with Acme Building Brands, Inc., for 801 West
Airport Freeway.
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. 9 APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO.
1641
Council Member Hogg motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No.
1641 for the vacation and abandonment of a 5' utility easement located on Lots 18 and
19, Block A, Woodbury Forest Addition.
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. 10 PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 04-09-SUP AND
APPROVAL OF FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1642
Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:38 p.m. for Specific Use Permit No. 04-09-
SUP on Tracts 3E1 & 3N, Allen M. Downen Survey, A-415, for the Gurdwara Sikh
Sangat Temple in TX-10 (Texas Highway 10 Multi-Use District) zoning on 1400 W.
Euless Blvd.
Director of Planning and Development Mike Collins stated the applicant is requesting
renewal of their SUP and noted that the applicant has fulfilled all the conditions placed
on the permit last year. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval
without a time limit.
Mr. P. S. Aurora, Secretary of the Board of Directors of Gurdwara Sikh Sangat, 336
Park Valley Drive, Coppell, stated they have completed all of the requirements to meet
city codes and requested approval of the specific use permit.
City Council Minutes Page 5 of 8 May 11, 2004
Council Member Edwards motioned to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 1642
on Tracts 3E1 & 3N, Allen M. Downen Survey, A-415, for the Gurdwara Sikh Sangat
Church in TX-10 (Texas Highway 10 Multi-Use District) zoning on 1400 W. Euless
Boulevard with the condition that it be tied to the congregation known as Gurdwara Sikh
Sangat.
Council Member Miller seconded the motion.
Council Member Porterfield offered an amendment to limit the term to one year because
city codes are for safety and appearance. Although, the requirements have been met,
the property and landscaping are not attractive.
Council Members Edwards and Miller agreed to the amendment.
Council Member Miller stated that the dumpster area needs to be concrete enclosed
and that there is a problem with the paving on the west side of the property.
Mr. Aurora stated that the dumpster enclosure is on their agenda to accomplish and that
the concrete piers have been poured. He stated that there is a pile of dirt, not a
problem with the pavement, on the west side which needs to be removed. He believes
there should not be a time limit because they own the property and they have been
making the improvements.
Council Member Edwards desired to leave the motion as amended.
Mr. Aurora stated that he felt he was being penalized and that "attractive" was
subjective.
Council Member Miller agreed that the council needed to be specific about the
improvements to the appearance of the property.
Council Member Edwards stated that the grass needed to be maintained and the
grounds cleaned.
Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Tyson, Council Members Edwards, Miller, and Porterfield
Nays: Mayor Saleh, Council Members Hogg and Massey
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
It was noted that the ordinance requires a second reading since there were not five
affirmative votes.
Deputy City Manager Gary McKamie stated that staff understands what the council is
seeking and Director of Planning and Development Mike Collins will work with the
applicant.
City Attorney Bob McFarland stated that if the improvements are made between now
and the next meeting, the applicant may be able to request the time limit be removed.
City Council Minutes Page 6 of 8 May 11, 2004
ITEM NO. 11 APPROVAL OF SITE PLAN NO. 03-11-SP
Director of Planning and Development Mike Collins stated that CLS Development is
proposing to construct a 9,248 sq. ft. retail commercial building on 1.29 acres out of a
3.50 acre parcel located in the 2900 block of W. Euless Blvd. The property will be
replatted with the remaining lots to be developed in the future. The proposed building
will be one-story, brick masonry. An on-site detention pond, with landscaping, will be
constructed on the street frontage portion of the development to satisfy the engineering
requirements for drainage. A mutual access easement will be dedicated by plat to
serve as primary access for future development on the west and as secondary access
for this proposed development.
Council Member Hogg motioned to approve Site Plan No. 03-11-SP for commercial
development for retail general merchandise on Tract 1 B, John A. Groves Survey, A-
599, 2908 W. Euless Boulevard.
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. 12 PUBLIC COMMENTS
Alex Horton, 806 Little Creek Drive, gave an update on the wine sales committee's
petition drive.
Boyce Byers, expressed her concerns with the council's actions regarding rescheduling
the May 25th council meeting.
ITEM NO. 13 REPORTS
CITY MANAGER
Deputy City Manager Gary McKamie commended Director of Economic Development
Bill Ridgway on his efforts to bring Acme Brick to Euless and noted that this is fruit of
the relationships that Bill Ridgway has built.
Mr. McKamie noted that City Manager Joe Hennig was at the hospital and his daughter
was delivering a baby.
City Council Minutes Page 7 of 8 May 11, 2004
�.. CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney Bob McFarland congratulated Bill Ridgway stating that he has a manner
about him that produces results, noting that Acme Brick is improving the property and
doubling its value on the tax roll and committing to approximately 55 jobs.
STAFF REPORT
There was no staff report.
CITY COUNCIL
Council Member Miller congratulated Bill Ridgway and the other staff involved with
bringing Acme Brick to Euless. He thanked Alex Horton on his report and wished Joe
Hennig's family well. He stated his daughter graduated as a nurse and now has a job.
Council Member Porterfield thanked Bill Ridgway for a job very well done, stating he
has a lot of confidence in him and it was well rewarded. He thanked Alex Horton and
congratulated Joe Hennig on his new grandbaby.
Council Member Massey thanked Bill Ridgway, Gary McKamie, Joe Hennig, and
Loretta Getchell for their work in bringing Acme Brick to Euless. She stated that eating
at Chick-Fil-A on Monday, May 17, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. will help support the HEB
Teen Court Scholarship Fund. She encouraged everyone to vote on Saturday.
Council Member Edwards stated that Acme Brick is a great Texas company. He
commended the fire department, EMS workers, and Ron Young on their proclamations.
Council Member Hogg stated that he has worked with Bill Ridgway for three years on
the HEB Economic Development Foundation and it is great working with him.
Mayor Pro Tern Tyson congratulated Bill Ridgway, Gary McKamie, and Loretta Getchell
on their hard work on the Acme Brick agreement. He commended the fire and public
works departments for their weeks of recognition. He stated that Euless will be having
an election on May 15, and is disappointed that there will not be a council meeting on
May 25th
Mayor Saleh stated that early voting ended today and the election will be on Saturday.
She recognized Council Member Tyson and Greg Black who are candidates for Place 1,
and Council Member Edwards, Linda Martin, and Mike Utzman, candidates for Place 3.
Bill Ridgway stated that the Acme Brick agreement was a great team effort, which
included Mike Collins, Paul Smith, Loretta Getchell, Gary McKamie, and Joe Hennig.
He stated credit does not go to one person, and he appreciated how staff worked
together.
City Council Minutes Page 8 of 8 May 11, 2004
ITEM NO. 14 ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Saleh adjourned the meeting at 8:20 p.m.
APPROVED:
11-4111L,„L„Mary Lib aleh, Mayor
ATTEST:
usan Cri , CMC, City Secretary