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OF THE
EULESS CITY COUNCIL
AUGUST 31, 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, August 31, 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 presentation by Jim
Crites, Executive Vice-President of Operations, DFW International Airport, on the
implementation of a new procedure known as "Area Navigation" to enhance airspace
efficiency and safety, reduce air emissions and reduce delays; a financial report for the
month of July, 2004, by Finance Administrator Vicki Rodriquez and Community Services
Finance Manager Gary Yakesch; an update on the project of traffic signal coordination
by Director of Public Works Ron Young; a solid waste and recycling report by Director of
Economic Development Bill Ridgway; and a review of agenda items.
416• 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, 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, Police Chief Leonard Carmack, Texas Star General Manager Glenda
Hartsell-Shelton, Planning and Development Manager Eric Wilhite, City Engineer
Robert Barker, Fleet and Facilities Administrator Kyle McAdams, Finance Administrator
Vicki Rodriquez, Public Works Manager Chris Barker, Library Administrator JoAnn
Rogers, Purchasing Manager Gary Gerland, Building Official Kurt Kasson, Golf Course
Superintendent Scott Boven, Outreach Services Librarian Beverly McCalmont,
Information Services Manager Dan McLain, Computer Services Specialist Kim Ross,
Economic Development Secretary Kaye Anderson, Communications/Marketing
Manager Betsy Boyett, and Police Reserve Officer Clyde Cullum.
VISITORS
Alex Horton, Keith Eggers, Mike McGehee, Alex Horton, Mike Utzman, and other
visitors as noted in the visitor register.
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INVOCATION
Pastor Charles Thornton, First Baptist Church of Euless, gave the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Linda Martin led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ITEM NO. 1 PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH FOR SEPTEMBER
Mayor Saleh stated that Senior Police Officer Carlos Peralez was attending college
classes and was unable to attend the council meeting to be recognized as employee of
the month for September. Police Chief Leonard Carmack accepted the plaque from
Mayor Saleh and praised Carlos giving some examples of why he was selected
employee of the month. Chief Carmack will present the plaque to Officer Peralez.
ITEM NO. 2 PRESENTATION OF RECYCLING AWARDS
Mayor Saleh presented Economic Development Secretary Kaye Anderson, accepting
on behalf of the City of Euless, with the Environmental Vision Award and the Innovative
Recycling Program Award received from Tarrant County Corporate Recycling Council.
CONSENT AGENDA
Council Member Massey motioned to approve Consent Agenda items numbered 3
through 6.
Council Member Miller 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. 3 REJECTION OF BID NO. 023-04
Rejected Bid No. 023-04 for the construction of an aquatic playground at South Euless
Park. The one bid received was above the amount budgeted by approximately
$27,000.
ITEM NO. 4 APPROVAL OF PURCHASE
Approved the purchase of Microsoft Software Assurance for Microsoft Office and
Microsoft Server software for a two-year period beginning September 1, 2004, at a cost
`"' of $32,938.60.
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ITEM NO. 5 APPROVAL OF EXTENSION OF INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
Approved extension of interlocal agreement for participation in Fort Worth's
Environmental Collection Center, Household Hazardous Waste Program from October
1, 2004, through September 30, 2005. The rate will be $40.00 per participating
household.
ITEM NO. 6 APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of August 17, 2004.
REGULAR AGENDA
ITEM NO. 7 PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 04-08-SUP AND
DENIAL OF ORDINANCE NO. 1660
Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:16 p.m. regarding Specific Use Permit No.
04-08-SUP on Lot 3, Block A, Main Centre Addition, for a self-storage facility in C-2
(Community Business District) zoning at 401 N. Main Street.
Director of Planning and Development Mike Collins stated the applicant, The Pegasus
Group, owns the property and is requesting to build a single-story structure with office
and retail fronting N. Main Street, with two, two-story structures containing climate
controlled storage areas, and 18 parking spaces for recreational vehicles and water
craft. The RV/watercraft area has an elevation approximately six feet lower than N.
Main Street and would be located behind the O'Reilly Auto Parts store. There would be
a six foot masonry screening wall along with trees and other landscaping that eventually
would exceed 20 feet in height. A masonry wall would also be placed along the entire
west perimeter of the site. Controlled access gates will separate the office/retail from
the self-storage buildings and RV parking area. RVs and watercrafts will only be
allowed to move in and out of the facility during normal business hours.
Rod Tatchio, Tatchio & Associates Architect, Sherman, Texas, and Charles Cattaneo,
construction manager, spoke in favor of the request.
Mayor Saleh asked for any proponents.
Mike Utzman, 811 Rock Creek Drive, spoke in favor of the request.
There being no additional proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public
hearing at 7:32 p.m.
In response to several questions from council members, Mr. Tatchio and Mr. Cattaneo
stated that there will be a split-face masonry 8 foot fence on the south portion of the RV
area. The landscaping will include cedar and elm trees. The office/retail units fronting
on N. Main Street will be approximately 25 x 45 feet in size. The Pegasus Group has
about 70 storage facilities throughout the country and several of them have office/retail
units. The parking spaces behind the office/retail are for employees, and the number of
parking spaces meet code requirements based on some office uses as well as retail.
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The façade on the front buildings will be tilt wall with texture coating and there will be
`r.• brick veneer on the storage buildings. The average height of an RV is between 10 '/z
feet and 12 feet tall.
City Manager Hennig asked Mr. Cattaneo to respond to the Planning & Zoning
Commission's recommendation to restrict the usage to The Pegasus Group.
Mr. Cattaneo stated that restricting the use to the owner, The Pegasus Group, could
cause problems with obtaining financing.
Council Member Hogg motioned to approve Ordinance No. 1660 for Specific Use
Permit No. 04-08-SUP on Lot 3, Block A, Main Centre Addition, for a self-storage facility
in C-2 (Community Business District) zoning at 401 N. Main Street, subject to the
following conditions: (1) Landscaping to include Live Oak trees tall enough to screen a
12 ft. RV; (2) parking restricted to recreational vehicles and watercrafts; (3) the RVs
and watercraft are only allowed to enter or exit facility during normal business hours; (4)
the RVs must be well maintained and operable and may be no more than 40 ft. in length
or 10 ft. in height.
Council Member Martin seconded the motion.
Ayes: Council Members Hogg and Martin
Nays: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Porterfield, Council Members Tyson, Miller, and
Massey
Mayor Saleh declared the motion failed.
ITEM NO. 8 SITE PLAN NO. 04-03-SP
Since Specific Use Permit No. 04-08-SUP was not approved, a vote was not taken
regarding Site Plan No. 04-03-SP for commercial development proposed to be located
on Lot 3, Block A, Main Centre Addition, for a self-storage facility in C-2 (Community
Business District) zoning at 401 N. Main Street.
ITEM NO. 9 AWARD OF BID NO. 024-04
Council Member Massey motioned to award Bid No. 024-04 to Knight Erosion Control,
Inc., P. O. Box 202541, Arlington, Texas, 76148, for Hurricane Creek slope protection
Phase Ill at Texas Star Golf Course, in the unit price amount of $22.60 per sq. ft. with
estimated expenditure of $188,700.
Council Member Hogg seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Porterfield, Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Martin,
Miller, and Massey
Nays: None
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Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 10 AWARD OF BID NO. 025-04
Council Member Martin motioned to award Bid No. 025-04 to Component Construction
Company, Fort Worth, Texas, for construction of Fire Station No. 3 in the estimated
expenditure of $1,889,000 plus bid alternate #1 in the estimated expenditure of $14,800
for off-site underground drainage improvement on W. Alexander to reduce storm water
runoff onto Ross Drive and residents to the west and southwest of the project.
Council Member Tyson expressed concern that the proposed bid is $275,000 above the
$2 million budgeted, and stated that he will not vote to approve the bid.
Council Member Miller seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Porterfield, Council Members Hogg, Martin, Miller,
and Massey
Nays: Council Member Tyson
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
Mayor Saleh noted that the project cost has increased from what was projected six
months ago.
ITEM NO. 11 APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO.
1644
Council Member Hogg motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No.
1644 amending the Code of Ordinances by repealing Chapter 14 in its entirety and
replacing it with a new Chapter 14 "Buildings and Building Regulations", adopting the
2003 versions of the International Residential Code, International Building Code,
International Mechanical Code, International Plumbing Code, International Fuel Gas
Code and International Energy Conservation Code, and the 2002 version of the
National Electrical Code with local amendments to each, and revising and readopting
the Euless Minimum Housing Code and the 1997 version of the Uniform Code for the
Abatement of Dangerous Buildings.
Council Member Massey 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.
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�.. ITEM NO. 12 APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO.
1645
Council Member Miller motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No.
1645 amending Chapter 30, "Fees", of the Euless Code of Ordinances, providing
revised fees for building permits, contractor registration, and re-inspections.
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. 13 APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO.
1654
Council Member Hogg motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No.
1654 amending Chapter 34, "Fire Prevention and Protection", of the Code of
Ordinances by amending Section 34-101 to adopt the 2003 International Fire Code,
amending Section 34-102 to revise certain definitions, amending Section 34-104 to
define the districts in which certain flammable materials can be kept, and amending
Section 34-105, "Amendments to the Fire Code", to adopt certain amendments to the
2003 Edition of the International Fire Code, and adding a new section 34-134, requiring
submission of floor plans and site plans.
Council Member Miller 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. 14 APPROVAL OF TEMPORARY USE PERMIT - SEASONAL
Council Member Miller motioned to approve a seasonal temporary use permit for St.
John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church for a Greek Food Festival to be located on Lot
6 and portion of Lot 7, Alexander-Cullum Addition, 303 Cullum Drive, for three (3) days
on September 24th from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., September 25th from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.,
and September 26th from 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.
``" Council Member Massey seconded the motion.
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Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Porterfield, Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Martin,
Miller, and Massey
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
In response to Council Member Hogg's question regarding parking, City Manager Joe
Hennig stated that the parking lot at Ruth Millican Center will be protected because
there is a rental event there on Friday evening.
ITEM NO. 15 PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE EULESS DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION BUDGET FOR FY 2004-2005
Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 8:05 p.m. for the Euless Development
Corporation Budget for FY 2004-05.
Director of Fiscal and Administrative Services Loretta Getchell stated the Euless
Development Corporation met on August 16th to consider the budget for FY2004-05. A
public hearing was held and the board approved the budget as submitted.
The Economic Development Corporation's proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2004-05
includes revenues of $2,735,827 and operating expenditures of $2,730,310. This
includes funding for three projects as outlined in the initial referendum: park
maintenance and operations, $478,781; library operations, $520,215; economic
development operations, $306,467; debt service, $ 952,270; and a contingency of
$250,000.
Capital items recommended by the board include: library materials, $75,000; wooden
poles, $24,528; irrigation, $68,109; and library upgrades, $54,940.
This budget would provide for an ending fund balance of $705,106, which meets the
minimum level, recommended by the EDC Board.
There being no proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing at 8:07
p.m.
ITEM NO. 16 APPROVAL OF THE EULESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
BUDGET FOR FY 2004-2005
Council Member Tyson motioned to approve the Euless Development Corporation
Budget for FY 2004-05.
Council Member Massey seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Porterfield, Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Martin,
Miller, and Massey
Nays: None
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Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 17 PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE FY 2004-2005 OPERATING BUDGET
Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 8:08 p.m. for the FY 2004-05 General
Operating Budget.
Director of Finance and Administrative Services Loretta Getchell stated the City of
Euless proposed budget for FY 2004-05 is on file with the City Secretary and available
for public inspection in the library. The highlights of the proposed budget for FY2004-05
are as follows:
The General Fund budget includes proposed revenues of $23,645,186. The primary
sources of revenues in the general fund are made up of property taxes, sales taxes
franchise fees, and fines and fees. General Fund expenditures, which are used to fund
police and fire services, community services, planning and development, public works,
and city administration, are proposed at $23,624,845. This is an increase of 5% over
prior year and includes: maintaining the current tax rate at .495¢, funding a 3% pay
package for employees, contributing an additional $110 per month per employee for
health insurance, adding three additional FF/Paramedics for the first phase of a third
ambulance program, and funding one time capital purchases.
The Water and Sewer Fund budget includes proposed revenues of $14,711,503 which
comes primarily from charges for water and sewer service within the city. This includes
an expected water rate increase of 200 due to a pass-through from TRA. Water and
sewer expenditures totaling $14,698,641, are used primarily to pay for cost of water
purchased and wastewater treated from TRA, as well as utility billing, meter reading,
recycling and our GIS system, This is an increase of 4% over the prior year. The
current baseline budget includes funding for a 3% pay package for employees,
$411,701 to cover increased cost from TRA, an $825,000 transfer to the Capital
Projects fund for water and wastewater line replacements. Capital Projects being cash-
flowed from the Water and Sewer Fund in the FY04-05 budget include wastewater line
replacement on Pebble Creek; water line replacements on South Atkerson Lane, Blanco
Drive, Henslee, and John Vernon/Slaughter; water system security updates; and
participation in the FY2005 CDBG Project.
The Car Rental Fund budget includes proposed revenues of $10,265,762 and
expenditures of $8,034,234. This budget consists of a payment to Dallas and Fort
Worth for 2/3 of the short-term motor vehicle tax collected per our agreement, a transfer
to the General Fund of $730,000, Debt Service on previously approved projects in the
amount of $201,881, the final installment on a fire truck and capital improvements
including the design of Building B renovations, slope improvements and street projects
including: Industrial Blvd. traffic signal timing; Harwood Road overlay from FM 157 to N.
Main Street; and reconstruction of Ross Avenue from S. Main Street 300 feet west.
Total revenues for all operating funds are budgeted at $70,884,968 and total
expenditures are budgeted at $68,117,806. There are no major changes in any of the
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other operating budgets. All funds are balanced with emphasis on maintaining a 60-day
reserve for governmental funds and a 75-day reserve for enterprise funds.
This budget maintains the current tax rate, provides for an employee compensation
package, funds the first phase of a third ambulance program, continues all existing
services, and provides for significant infrastructure enhancements within the community.
There being no proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing at 8:14
p.m.
ITEM NO. 18 APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO.
1655 ADOPTING THE OFFICIAL OPERATING AND CAPITAL
BUDGET FOR FY 2004-2005 AND AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR FY
2003-2004
Council Member Hogg motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No.
1655 adopting the Official Operating and Capital Budget for FY 2004-05 and amending
the Official Operating and Capital Budget for FY 2003-04 to declare that for emergency
and unforeseen circumstances an additional $1.4 million from the Car Rental Fund and
$250,000 from excess revenues in the General Fund be transferred to cover excess
health claims and $109,988 be appropriated from the Car Rental Fund to cover Building
`A' cost over-runs.
Council Member Miller 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.
Council Member Miller noted that the tax rate is remaining the same.
ITEM NO. 19 REQUEST FROM GEORGE MOORE TO ADDRESS CITY COUNCIL
Mr. Moore was not present to address the council regarding the Aransas Drive drainage
project.
ITEM NO. 20 PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
ITEM NO. 21 REPORTS
STAFF REPORT
Library Administrator JoAnn Rogers and Outreach Services Librarian Beverly
McCalmont gave an update on the outreach programs the library has at Westpark
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Nursing Center, Twin Bridge Mini-Library, and Books on Wheels, which partners with
�.• Meals on Wheels.
CITY MANAGER
City Manager Joe Hennig thanked Loretta Getchell and Vicki Rodriquez for all their work
on the budget. He thanked the council for their trust and support and for their
consideration on items that they don't always agree on. He stated his regrets that the
water rates will increase by 20¢ per 1,000 gallons and urged water conservation. He
thanked JoAnn Rogers for the library report and noted that she will be leading the city's
United Way Campaign. He stated that Glenda Hartsell-Shelton and Chris Barker will be
heading the Heart Walk Campaign and there will be an informational meeting on
Wednesday, September 1, at 4:30 p.m.
CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney Bob McFarland had nothing to report.
CITY COUNCIL
Council Member Tyson expressed his appreciation for Loretta Getchell and Vicki
Rodriquez stating they made the council's job easier to consider budget decisions. He
congratulated Carlos Peralez for being selected employee of the month and Kaye
Anderson for her work with recycling. He stated he appreciates all the employees.
Council Member Hogg thanked all the employees.
Council Member Martin thanked Loretta Getchell and Vicki Rodriquez for helping her
through her first budget session. She congratulated Kaye Anderson and Carlos
Peralez. She thanked Ray McDonald for a great volunteer appreciation dinner.
Council Member Miller thanked Ray McDonald for recognizing the city's volunteers. He
noted that council and staff worked well together on the budget.
Mayor Pro Tern Porterfield congratulated Carlos Peralez, Kaye Anderson, Loretta
Getchell, and Vicki Rodriquez. He thanked the library staff for their report and Ray
McDonald for the volunteer dinner. He thanked the council for allowing him to represent
the four cities of Coppell, Grapevine, Irving, and Euless on the DFW Airport Board the
past year. He noted the city of Coppell will now represent the four cities. He stated he
learned the workings of DFW Airport and attended a luncheon yesterday given by the
North Texas Commission honoring DFW Airport's 30th anniversary.
Council Member Massey congratulated Carlos Peralez, Kaye Anderson, Bill Ridgway,
Loretta Getchell, and Vicki Rodriquez. She attended the 50th celebration of B & B
Wrecker. She stated the volunteer dinner was a great event. She appreciated the
library report and thanked J. T. Ackerman for the monthly utility billing report she
receives.
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Mayor Saleh stated she attended a meeting for the Euless Library Foundation last
Thursday and the library parking lot was full with library patrons. She stated every one
of the city staff does a great job of supporting the budget. She noted a copy of the
budget is available in the library.
ITEM NO. 22 CONVENED TO CLOSED SESSION
The council convened to closed session at 8:40 p.m.
ITEM NO. 23 ADJOURNMENT
The council reconvened into open session, and Mayor Saleh adjourned the meeting at
9:15 p.m.
APPROVED:
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Mary LiC� Saleh, Mayor
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