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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-06-22 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL JUNE 22, 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, June 22, 2004, in the precouncil room of City Hall, 201 N. Ector Drive. Those present included: Mayor Mary Lib Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Glenn Porterfield, Council Members Carl Tyson, Leon Hogg, Linda Martin, Charlie Miller, and Veva Lou Massey. Precouncil discussion included a report from Fire Marshal Paul Smith on the proposed changes to the International Fire Code and Building Official Kurt Kasson on the proposed changes to the International Building Code; a review of a right- of-way agreement being drafted for use with utility companies; a presentation by Planning and Development Manager Eric Wilhite on the landscaping planned for Main Street; and a review of agenda items. 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, 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 Fiscal and Administrative Services Loretta Getchell, Director of Economic Development Bill Ridgway, Fire Chief Lee Koontz, Police Chief Leonard Carmack, Assistant Police Chief Bob Freeman, Assistant Fire Chief Robert Isbell, Division Fire Chief/EMS Jeff Morris, Planning and Development Manager Eric Wilhite, City Engineer Robert Barker, Police Captain Harland Westmoreland, Police Lt. John Williams, Police Lt. Joe Kraft, Fleet and Facilities Administrator Kyle McAdams, Public Works Manager Chris Barker, Library Administrator JoAnn Rogers, Information Services Manager Dan McLain, Computer Services Specialist Kim Ross, Assistant Library Administrator Sherry Knight, Library Secretary Karan Jasper, Communications/Marketing Manager Betsy Boyett, Special Projects Manager Lou Baum, Economic Development Secretary Kaye Anderson, and Reserve Police Officer Clyde Cullum. VISITORS Roger Mangum, Jim Anderson, Willie Mae McCormick, Elizabeth Wilcox, Diane Porterfield, Boyd London, Dr. Roy Yamada, Lieven Van Riet, Tom Hoover, Roger Dietz, Susan Blankenship, Caitlin Kennedy, Harlow Jorgensen, Mike McGehee, Boyce Byers, City Council!Minutes lave 2 of 11 June 22, 2004 Barney Snitz, LuAnn Portugal, Greg Black, Alex Horton, Mike Utzman, and other visitors �.. as noted in the visitor register. INVOCATION Father John Robert Skeldon, St. Michael Catholic Church, gave the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Eagle Scout Harlow Jorgensen led the Pledge of Allegiance. ITEM NO. 1 PRESENTATION OF AWARD Library Administrator JoAnn Rogers introduced former Euless Mayor Pro Tern Willie Mae McCormick and recognized her for the 2004 NTRLS Benefactor/Philanthropist Award she received from the North Texas Regional Library System. Assistant Library Administrator Sherry Knight gave a slide presentation on the history of Mrs. McCormick's service to the City of Euless. ITEM NO. 2 PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH FOR JULY Director of Economic Development Bill Ridgway introduced Economic Development Secretary Kaye Anderson and her husband, Jim, and Mayor Saleh presented Kaye with a plaque for being selected employee of the month for July. ITEM NO. 3 PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION Police Chief Leonard Carmack introduced Roger Mangum and Mayor Saleh presented Roger with a proclamation recognizing his retirement as police captain with 27 years of service. ITEM NO. 4 PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE OF CONGRATULATIONS Caitlin Kennedy introduced her parents, and Mayor Saleh presented a Certificate of Congratulations to Caitlin for being chosen to play in Parade Magazine's 12th Annual All-America High School Girls Soccer Team and on the McDonald's All American Soccer Team. ITEM NO. 5 PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION Harlow Jorgensen, Boy Scout Troop No. 911, introduced his father and scout master, and Mayor Saleh presented a Certificate of Recognition to Harlow for attaining the designation of Eagle Scout. CONSENT AGENDA Council Member Hogg motioned to approve Consent Agenda Items numbered 6, and 8 through 16. City Council Page 3 of 19 June 22, 2004 �.. Council Member Massey seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Porterfield, Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Martin, Miller, and Massey Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 6 RENEWAL OF BID NO. 014-02 Renewed Bid No. 014-02 with Scobee Foods, 1812 Corinth Street, Dallas, Texas, 75215, for food for jail inmates, in the estimated expenditure of$45,000. ITEM NO. 8 APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 04-1182 Approved Resolution No. 04-1182 declaring public purpose and authorizing the mayor to acquire park property from Terry Sandlin, Sandlin Homes, for the development and construction of the Preserve at McCormick Park, located between North Main Street and Fuller-Wiser Road, south of McCormick Farm Subdivision and north of Thorn Wood Drive. The Texas Parks & Wildlife Department awarded the city a $500,000 grant. As part of the city's matching donation, the city will purchase 28.83 acres of land for 5% of its appraised value, the amount of which will be donated back to the City by Terry Sandlin for additional park improvements. In addition, the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department will allow the city to include the remaining 95% of the property's appraised value as a portion of the city's total dollar match. ITEM NO. 9 APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 04-1183 Approved Resolution No. 04-1183 adopting the Euless Flood Mitigation Plan. ITEM NO. 10 APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 04-1184 Approved Resolution No. 04-1184 rescheduling regular city council meetings from Tuesday, August 10, 2004, to Tuesday, August 17, 2004, and from Tuesday, August 24, 2004, to Tuesday, August 31, 2004. ITEM NO. 11 AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO SEEK BIDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE PRESERVE AT MCCORMICK PARK Authorized the city manager to seek bids for the construction of the Preserve at McCormick Park. City Council Minutes Page 4 of 11 June 22, 2004 ITEM NO. 12 AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO SEEK BIDS FOR CONSTRUCTION �.. OF FIRE STATION NO. 3 Authorized the city manager to seek bids for construction of Fire Station No. 3, located at South Main Street and Ross Drive. ITEM NO. 13 AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO SEEK BIDS FOR MAIN STREET LANDSCAPING PROJECT Authorized the city manager to seek bids for the landscaping of North Main Street. ITEM NO. 14 AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN ENGINEERING DESIGN CONTRACT WITH BIRKHOFF, HENDRICKS & CONWAY, L.L.P., FOR THE DESIGN OF THE WEST PIPELINE ROAD WATERLINE REPLACEMENT PROJECT Authorized the city manager to negotiate and execute an engineering design contract with Birkhoff, Hendricks & Conway, L.L.P. for the design of the West Pipeline Road waterline replacement project upon approval of the contract by the city attorney. The contract amount is not to exceed $90,350. ITEM NO. 15 RATIFY EULESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PROJECT INVOLVING THE RELOCATION OF THE ACME BUILDING BRANDS, INC., FACILITY Ratified the action of the Euless Development Corporation Resolution No. 13-04 authorizing a project involving the relocation of the Acme Building Brands, Inc., sales, administration, and training facility. ITEM NO. 16 APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Approved the minutes of the Special Called City Council Meeting of June 3, 2004, and the Regular City Council Meeting of June 8, 2004. REGULAR AGENDA Item No. 20 was heard at this point due to the applicant's airline flight time. ITEM NO. 20 PUBLIC HEARING FOR PLANNED DEVELOPMENT NO. 04-03-PD AND APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1647 Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:35 p.m. regarding Planned Development No. 04-03-PD to change the zoning on Lot 2, Block A, Midway Square, and Tract 3A3, Solomon Huitt Survey, A-705, from C-2 (Community Business District) to PD 1647 (Planned Development District) based on R-1 L zoning, located at 351 Fuller-Wiser �"' Road and 501 East Airport Freeway. City Council Minutes Page 5 of 11 June 22. 2004 Director of Planning and Development Mike Collins stated that Lieven Van Riet is r.. requesting the zoning change on 20.4 acres located on the west side of Fuller-Wiser Road, north of SH 183 and south of Midpark Lane. The development is for a 100-lot subdivision with 55 ft. wide lots and a minimum lot size of 6,050 sq. ft. and an average lot size of 7,015 sq. ft. The development includes masonry screening walls with columns, a landscaped entryway off of Fuller-Wiser Road, tree plantings between the walls and the street along Fuller-Wiser Road, a wing wall with subdivision name at the southwest corner of Fuller-Wiser Road and Midpark Lane, and a homeowner's association to maintain the masonry screening walls and landscaping. Access into the subdivision would be from Fuller Drive, Darlene Trail, and Fuller-Wiser Road. Teresia Foreman, 208 Carter Drive, stated she agreed with the development; however, she requested that no construction access be allowed on Carter and Fuller drives. She also requested that one-story homes be constructed abutting the homes on Carter Drive. Mr. Lieven Van Riet, 2001 Kirby Drive, Houston, Texas, 77019, spoke in favor of the request. There being no additional proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing at 7:45 p.m. In response to questions from Council Members Miller and Martin, Susan Blankenship, *ow engineer with KB Homes, agreed to the one-story homes abutting the homes on Carter Drive and limiting construction access from Fuller-Wiser Road. Council Member Miller motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No. 1647 for Planned Development No. 04-03-PD to change the zoning on Lot 2, Block A, Midway Square, and Tract 3A3, Solomon Huitt Survey, A-705, from C-2 (Community Business District) to PD 1647 (Planned Development District) based on R-1 L zoning, located at 351 Fuller Wiser Road and 501 East Airport Freeway with the condition that the homes backing up to Carter Drive, Lots 25-29 and 35-44 as shown on the exhibit, be single-story and construction traffic limited to Fuller-Wiser Road. Council Member Tyson seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Porterfield, Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Martin, Miller, and Massey Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 7 APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 04-1181 Mayor Pro Tern Porterfield motioned to approve Resolution No. 04-1181 authorizing the mayor to enter into an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Grapevine for the construction of Glade Road, and authorized the city manager, after meeting with City Council Minutes Page 6 of 19 June 22. 2004 Grapevine staff, to execute an amendment which would make non-substantive `.,. changes. Council Member Martin seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Porterfield, Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Martin, Miller, and Massey Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 17 APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1649 Director of Fiscal and Human Resources Loretta Getchell stated the bonds being issued are for reconstruction of W. Pipeline Road and were approved by the voters in 1998. Council Member Porterfield motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No. 1649 authorizing the issuance of "City of Euless, Texas, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2004A," in the aggregate principal amount of $3,200,000; and approving and authorizing the execution of a Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement and Purchase Contract with Southwest Securities, Inc., in relation to such bonds and the approval and distribution of an Official Statement. Council Member Hogg seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Porterfield, Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Martin, Miller, and Massey Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 18 APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1650 Director of Fiscal and Human Resources Loretta Getchell stated the Certificates of Obligation being issued are for participation in the construction of Glade Road, W. Pipeline Road reconstruction, and improvements to Raider Drive. Council Member Porterfield motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No. 1650 authorizing the issuance of "City of Euless, Texas, Tax and Waterworks and Sewer System Surplus Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2004," in the aggregate principal amount of $4,380,000; and approving and authorizing the execution of a Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement and Purchase Contract with Southwest Securities, Inc., in relation to such certificates of obligation and the approval and distribution of an Official Statement. City Council Minutes Page 7 of 11 June 22, 2004 Council Member Massey seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Porterfield, Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Martin, Miller, and Massey Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 19 APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1651 Director of Fiscal and Human Resources Loretta Getchell stated the Revenue Bonds are being issued for the water main along W. Pipeline Road and for the renovation of a 1 MG water tank and a 2MG water tank. Council Member Porterfield motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No. 1651 authorizing the issuance of "City of Euless, Texas, Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue Bonds, Series 2004," in the aggregate principal amount of $2,145,000; and approving and authorizing the execution of a Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement and Purchase Contract with Southwest Securities, Inc., in relation to such bonds and the approval and distribution of an Official Statement. Council Member Martin seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Porterfield, Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Martin, Miller, and Massey Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. Item No. 20 was heard earlier in the meeting. ITEM NO. 21 PUBLIC HEARING FOR PLANNED DEVELOPMENT NO. 04-04-PD AND APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1648 Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 8:05 p.m. regarding Planned Development No. 04-04-PD to change the zoning on a portion of Lot A, Block B, International/Regional Industrial Complex, and Tract 1J, Kitty House Survey, A-678, from 1-2 (Heavy Industrial District) to PD 1648 (Planned Development District) based on 1-2, for kennel and pet care facility with onsite residential caretaker quarters. Director of Planning and Development Mike Collins stated John and Mellinda Timblin, d.b.a. Airport Kennel Company, propose to operate a full service kennel or pet care facility at the southeast corner of Regal Parkway and Royal Parkway on 3.21 acres. The property will be subdivided with the remaining portion to the west to be developed at a later date. The property is west and adjacent to Hole #17 at Texas Star Golf City Council Minutes Faye 8 of 11 June 22, 2004 Course. The facility will include outdoor runs and would, therefore, require a specific �.. use permit. However, because the facility will include on-site caretaker quarters, the request is being processed as a planned development. The business will offer overnight and extended stay boarding of pets, grooming, animal day care, and K-9 training. The primary pets boarded will be dogs. The business will also include long term-controlled access and secured parking and airport shuttle service for pet owner patrons. The site consists of a 3,360 square foot main building that will house the grooming salon, day care, training, cat and small breed dog, and pocket pet boarding. The 1,024 square foot second floor will be the caretakers quarters. Phase I of the development will include the construction of three of the six kennel buildings planned for the site. The long-term parking area in the southwest portion of the site will be contained within wood fencing with a controlled access gate. A landscaped berm will be located between the detention pond on the east side and a sidewalk as an additional noise buffer for the kennels. Each kennel building is enclosed with fencing. According to representatives of the American Board of Kennels Association and kennel operators, the noisiest time in a boarding kennel is feeding and walking time. The kennel is designed to minimize and help attenuate noise. Each kennel building is designed to house 24 dogs, with 12 separate runs on each side of the building. Each run has an indoor and an outdoor area that is accessible through a cable operated 'tar guillotine door. The exterior of the building is masonry construction with slanted insulated roof. A second roof that creates a breezeway and shelter for the enclosed building and shade for the outdoor portion of the run then covers the entire structure. There is a metal work interior and exterior gate on each run and the sides are metal work with a four-foot high isolation panel that prevents the dogs from seeing each other. There will also be a visual barrier to minimize fence fighting. All dogs outdoors will be walked on a leash and there will be no more than four dogs in the yard at any given time. The dogs are allowed to go back and forth from their outdoor and indoor areas. Barking dogs will be confined to the indoor area. Waste management is handled in several ways. Each run has a drain drench for water flushing. The relief yards are covered with cedar mulch, which is a natural pesticide and deodorant. These relief yards are cleaned and waste disposed in sealed garbage bags and taken to the dumpster twice each day. John & Mellinda Temblin, 4302 Fieldgate Drive, Arlington, Texas, gave a presentation showing the services they will offer. There will be 7 employees, 72 dog runs, and 77 parking spaces. They plan to construct the building with a Texas Hill Country look. Boyce Byers, signed in as a proponent, but did not want to speak. There being no additional proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing at 8:20 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Porterfield stated that he recently played at the L. B. Houston golf course in Dallas, which is across the street from the enclosed kennel facility, Dallas Dog City Council Minutes Page 9 of 11 June 22, 2004 Trainer. He stated there is a street and a row of trees between the two and there was a., still a lot of noise from barking dogs. He stated he is concerned what will happen if there is a problem with noise at Texas Star. Mellinda Temblin stated that enclosed dogs at feeding times cause a raucus and that indoor facilities are stress factories. Director of Planning and Development Mike Collins indicated that the city has a nuisance ordinance, which provides the ability to issue citations. Council Member Miller questioned if the building will be 100% masonry if the applicants cannot afford the Texas Hill Country look? John Temblin stated yes. Council Member Miller asked Director of Economic Development Bill Ridgway if the kennel will limit the ability to develop the tract on the west. Mr. Ridgway stated it would be hard to say. After additional discussion, Mike Collins stated that there could be a condition included in the planned development for staff to review the site on an annual basis and should there be a noise nuisance, for staff to work with the applicants to help alleviate the problem. City Manager Joe Hennig indicated that staff would not wait a year if there was a nuisance. Council Member Hogg motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No. 1648 for Planned Development No. 04-04-PD to change the zoning on a portion of Lot A, Block B, International/Regional Industrial Complex, and Tract 1 J, Kitty House Survey, A-678, from 1-2 (Heavy Industrial District) to PD 1648 (Planned Development District) based on 1-2, for kennel and pet care facility with onsite residential caretaker quarters with an annual review by staff to evaluate and analyze noise-creating activities. Council Member Martin seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Porterfield, Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Martin, Miller, and Massey Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 22 TABLE SECOND AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1642 Director of Planning and Development Mike Collins stated that the applicant P. S. Aurora had a medical procedure this afternoon and could not attend the meeting. He noted that the owners have exceeded the number of parking spaces required to be City Council Minutes Page 10 of 11 June 22, 2004 concrete and have added shrubbery and crepe myrtles in the front landscaping. He noted that the west side of their building is hindered by drainage from the property adjacent to the west. He stated the owner requests there be no time limit. Council Member Miller motioned to table the second and final reading of Ordinance No. 1642 until August 17, 2004, 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, located at 1400 West Euless Boulevard. Council Member Massey seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Pro Tern Porterfield, Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Martin, Miller, and Massey Nays: Mayor Saleh Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 23 REQUEST BY MR. TERRY TREWITT TO ADDRESS COUNCIL Mr. Terry Trewitt, 308 Laurel, addressed the council regarding the lighting along Mid- Cities Blvd. between North Main Street and Fuller-Wiser Road. City Engineer Robert Barker illustrated foot candle readings of the area taken at 4:30 a.m. He stated that light shields have been ordered and should be received in July. Mayor Saleh stated that staff will further investigate the situation. ITEM NO. 24 PUBLIC COMMENTS Mr. Mike Utzman, 811 Rock Creek, addressed the council requesting lane striping on Denton Drive from North Main Street to Blessing Creek Drive. Ms. Kathryn Davis, 515 Holiday, addressed the council regarding the lighting issue on Mid-Cities Blvd., and stated her appreciation of staff's initiative to address the problem. Ms. Teresia Foreman, 208 Carter Drive, also spoke in support of the citizens with the lighting issue. ITEM NO. 25 REPORTS STAFF REPORT Fire Chief Lee Koontz introduced Fire Division Chief/EMS Jeff Morris and Dr. Roy Yamada who gave a presentation regarding Euless' cardiac care program. CITY MANAGER City Manager Joe Hennig had nothing to report. City Council Minutes Frye -1•1 of 11 June 22, 2004 CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney Bob McFarland had nothing to report. CITY COUNCIL Mayor Pro Tern Porterfield congratulated Kaye Anderson for being selected employee of the month, Roger Mangum upon his retirement, Caitlin Kennedy for participating in the Parade Magazine and McDonalds soccer teams, and Harlow Jorgensen for earning his Eagle Scout badge. He noted that yesterday was Mayor and Ray Saleh's 52nd wedding anniversary. Council Member Miller congratulated the employees who were honored. He congratulated Mrs. McCormick stating she was a great philanthropist. He thanked Jeff Morris for a great report. Council Member Martin congratulated the employees and stated it was good to see Euless mentioned in the Parade Magazine and a joy to have citizens recognized at the council meetings. Council Member Hogg noted that the Texas Star logo was declared one of the five best by Avid Golfer. He thanked Robert Barker for the stop sign at Heather and South Pipeline Road. He congratulated the employees and stated the fire department did a yw, great presentation. Council Member Tyson congratulated Kaye Anderson, Roger Mangum, the fire and police departments. He also congratulated Mrs. McCormick, stating she was on the City Council when he was on the Planning and Zoning Commission. He stated she did a great job in everything she has done. Council Member Massey stated she was proud of Mrs. McCormick. She congratulated. Kaye Anderson, Roger Mangum, Caitlin Kennedy, and Harlow Jorgensen. She stated she has had several citizen requests lately and thanked Mike Collins and Leonard Carmack for their help. Mayor Saleh congratulated the employees, and stated the fire department gave a great report. She has heard great comments regarding North Main Street. She noted the Games of Texas are coming to the Parks at Texas Star in July and that volunteers are needed. She wished everyone a great July 4th ITEM NO. 26 ADJOURNMENT Mayor Saleh adjourned the meeting at 9:57 p.m. APPROVED: ATTEST: GG : / /� ✓rte Mary Lib S eh, Mayor usan Crim, MC, City Secretary