HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-10-12 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
EULESS CITY COUNCIL
OCTOBER 12, 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, October 12, 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. The precouncil meeting included a discussion of the
city's position on endorsing the Dallas Cowboys economic development project in the
City of Arlington; a presentation by Director of Planning and Development Mike Collins
and Planning and Development Manager Eric Wilhite on the North Main Street
landscaping plan for the southeast corner of Midway Drive and North Main Street; a
presentation by Director of Public Works Ron Young and Public Works Manager Chris
Barker on a proposed ordinance to control waste deposited on public property by
animals; and a review of agenda items. Closed session was held to discuss
appointments to the Planning & Zoning Commission, Zoning Board of Adjustment, and
Civil Service Commission and contemplated litigation as authorized by Sections
551.074 and 551.071 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
City Manager Joe Hennig, Deputy City Manager Gary McKamie, Assistant City Manager
Loretta Getchell, 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, Fire Chief Lee Koontz, Police Chief Leonard Carmack, Director of Public
Works Ron Young, City Engineer Robert Barker, Fleet and Facility Administrator Kyle
McAdams, Texas Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell-Shelton, Planning and
Development Manager Eric Wilhite, Public Works Manager Chris Barker, Building
Official Kurt Kasson, Library Administrator JoAnn Rogers, Police Corporal Joe Hoerth,
Police Corporal John Plemmons, Horticulture Foreman Jimmy Beck, Parks Equipment
Operator Joe Lyons, Parks Field Tech Larry Pelzel, Public Works Field Tech Rueben
Cardenas, Assistant Library Administrator Sherry Knight, Library Aide/Circulation Lead
Vickie Miller, Library Aide Marilyn Johnston, Inspection Services Supervisor Richard
Ross, Senior Inspector Jim Moy, Inspector Jesse Alfaro, Inspector Jeff Lee, Information
City Council Minutes Page 2 of 7 October 12, 2004
Services Manager Dan McLain, Computer Services Specialist Brett Bennett,
Communications/Marketing Manager Betsy Boyett, and Police Reserve Officer Clyde
Cullum.
VISITORS
Diane Porterfield, Sondra and Tyler Beck, Lynn Adams, Maggie Cardenas, Ann Miller,
Teresa and Katie Plemmons, Charles Cinquemani, Boyce Byers, Keith Eggers, Billy
Owens, Alex Horton, Mike Utzman, and other visitors as noted in the visitor register.
INVOCATION
Mayor Mary Lib Saleh gave the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Carl Tyson led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ITEM NO. 1 PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE PINS
Director of Public Works Ron Young introduced Public Works Field Tech Ruben
Cardenas, and his wife, Maggie; Library Administrator JoAnn Rogers introduced Library
Circulation Aide Marilyn Johnston and Library Aide/Circulation Lead Vickie Miller and
her mother-in-law, Ann Miller; Director of Planning and Development Mike Collins
introduced Planning & Development Inspector Jeff Lee; Director of Parks and
Community Services Ray McDonald introduced Parks Department Field Tech Larry
Pelzel, Parks Equipment Operator Joe Lyons, and Parks Foreman Jimmy Beck and his
wife, Sondra, and son, Tyler; and Police Chief Leonard Carmack introduced Police
Corporal Joe Hoerth and Police Corporal John Plemmons and his wife, Teresa, and
daughter, Katie.
Rueben Cardenas, Marilyn Johnston, Jeff Lee, Vickie Miller, and Larry Pelzel received
5-year service pins. Joe Hoerth and Joe Lyons received 10-year service pins. John
Plemmons received a 20-year service pin and Jimmy Beck received a 25-year service
pin.
CONSENT AGENDA
Council Member Miller motioned to approve Consent Agenda items numbered 2
through 4:
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.
City Council Minutes Page 3 of 7 October 12, 2004
��•- ITEM NO. 2 APPROVAL OF PURCHASE OF VEHICLES FOR POLICE AND FIRE
DEPARTMENTS
Approved the purchase of one Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor and six Ford
Expedition special service units for the police and fire departments through the Tarrant
County Purchasing Department from Philpott Ford, Nederland, Texas. The price of the
Crown Victoria is $21,773 and the Expeditions are $23,571 each, for a total of
$163,199.
ITEM NO. 3 AWARD OF BID NO. 031-04
Awarded Bid No. 031-04 to CTJ Maintenance, Inc., Irving, Texas, for janitorial services
for various city facilities, in the estimated expenditure of $98,772, for a one-year period
with three one-year renewals based upon performance and agreement by both parties.
ITEM NO. 4 APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of September 28, 2004, and
the Special Called City Council Meeting of October 6, 2004.
REGULAR AGENDA
ITEM NO. 5 AWARD OF BID NO. 028-04
Council Member Martin motioned to award Bid No. 028-04 to Utility Service Company,
Inc., 9111 Windmill Road, Houston, Texas, 77064, for the painting and repairs of the 1
million gallon water tank at 1400 N. Main Street and the 2 million gallon water tank at
2700 N. Main Street, in the amount of$805,000, providing a 5% contingency of $40,000
to cover possible change orders and authorizing the city manager to execute a contract
on behalf of the city.
Council Member Hogg 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 TABLED PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 04-12-
SUP AND ORDINANCE NO. 1665
Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:23 p.m. regarding Specific Use Permit No.
04-12-SUP on Lot 4AR1, Westpark Central Addition, for a Drinking Establishment with
`... Arcades and Billiards.
City Council Minutes Page 4 of 7 October 12, 2004
Director of Planning and Development Mike Collins stated the applicant's representative
r- could not attend the meeting and requested the item be tabled until the meeting on
October 26, 2004, regarding Specific Use Permit No. 04-12-SUP on Lot 4AR1,
Westpark Central Addition, for a Drinking Establishment with Arcades and Billiards in C-
2 (Community Business District) zoning at 2155 West Airport Freeway #100.
Council Member Miller motioned to continue the public hearing and table consideration
of Ordinance No. 1665 to October 26, 2004, for Specific Use Permit No. 04-12-SUP on
Lot 4AR1, Westpark Central Addition, for a Drinking Establishment with Arcades and
Billiards in C-2 (Community Business District) zoning at 2155 West Airport Freeway
#100.
Council Member Hogg 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 CONSIDER BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS
Mayor Pro Tern Porterfield motioned to make the following appointments to the various
`" • boards and commission.
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.
BOARD/COMM NAME PLACE TERM EXPIRES
ANIMAL SHELTER Gayla Maas, DVM
ADVISORY BOARD Michelle Benton
CIVIL SERVICE Harold Samuels 2 12/31/07
COMMISSION
ECONOMIC Greg Black 1 12/31/06
DEVELOPMENT Alex Horton 2 12/31/06
ADVISORY Pat Quadlander 4 12/31/06
BOARD Linda Caram 7 12/31/06
Harry Zimmer 9 12/31/06
City Council Minutes Page 5 of 7 October 12, 2004
'r► Mike Utzman 10 12/31/06
Ned Burleson 11 12/31/06
Vaughn Hardman 14 12/31/06
Ralph Diaz 17 12/31/06
Chair for 2005 Alex Horton
Vice Chair for 2005 Vaughn Hardman
HISTORICAL Connie Britelli
PRESERVATION
COMMITTEE Chair for 2005 Bill Byers
Vice Chair for 2005 Michele Burger
INDUSTRIAL Mary Lib Saleh 1 12/31/06
DEVELOPMENT Glenn Porterfield 2 12/31/06
AUTHORITY Carl Tyson 3 12/31/06
Leon Hogg 4 12/31/06
Veva Lou Massey 5 12/31/06
Charlie Miller 6 12/31/06
Linda Martin 7 12/31/06
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LIBRARY BOARD Marcia Brown 2 12/31/06
LuAnn Portugal 4 12/31/06
Barney Snitz 5 12/31/06
Kathy Grove 6 12/31/06
Adriane Weinstein Alt. 1 12/31/06
Christopher McAllister Alt. 2 12/31/06
Kate Lyon Alt. 3 12/31/06
PARKS & Eric Owens 1 12/31/06
LEISURE Carroll Scott 4 12/31/06
SERVICES Mike Daniel 5 12/31/06
BOARD Randy Jones Alt. 1 12/31/06
John Raab Alt. 2 12/31/06
PLANNING & Richard McNeese 4 12/31/06
ZONING Mike Grove 5 12/31/06
COMMISSION Perry Bynum 6 12/31/06
Tony May 7 12/31/06
v`' TEEN COURT Akbar Khuwaja 1 12/31/06
ADVISORY Sidney McLaughlin 2 12/31/06
BOARD Charles Cinquemani Alt. 1 12/31/06
City Council Minutes Page 6 of 7 October 12, 2004
Melissa Broadway Alt. 2 12/31/06
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ZONING BOARD Victor Blood 3 12/31/06
OF ADJUSTMENT Robert McMillon 4 12/31/06
Eddie Price 5 12/31/06
Troy Mennis Alt. 1 12/31/06
Ruby Anne Crites Alt. 2 12/31/06
ITEM NO. 8 PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
ITEM NO. 9 REPORTS
STAFF REPORT
Library Administrator JoAnn Rogers introduced members of the Euless Library
Foundation, Lynn Adams and Diane Porterfield, who made a presentation regarding the
Foundation's fundraisers and the glass artwork to be purchased for the library. They
noted there will be a Casino Night fundraiser on November 6, 2004, and a mystery
dinner fundraiser on February 11, 2005.
CITY MANAGER
City Manager Joe Hennig stated that he is looking forward to the new artwork, which will
be a special addition to the library. He thanked JoAnn Rogers and the members of the
Euless Library Foundation. He noted that some landscaping and drainage issues
surrounding the library are currently being addressed. He stated that the overlay of
Harwood Road from North Main Street to FM 157 has begun and is a joint project with
Tarrant County. He stated the North Main Street landscaping has begun and thanked
Eric Wilhite and Chris Barker for their work on the project.
CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney Bob McFarland had nothing to report.
CITY COUNCIL
Council Member Tyson congratulated the employees honored for their service to the
city. He thanked the volunteers that serve on the boards and commissions. He stated
his appreciation for the Library Foundation and the work they are doing.
Council Member Hogg congratulated the employees who were recognized earlier, and
stated the board and commission volunteers and the employees make Euless the great
city that it is.
City Council Minutes Page 7 of 7 October 12, 2004
Council Member Martin stated the city is lucky to have such great employees. She
noted the city could not make it without the volunteers. She thanked JoAnn Rogers,
Diane Porterfield and Lynn Adams for all their work.
Council Member Miller stated he attended a recent Library Board meeting and thanked
Lynn Adams and Diane Porterfield for their report and their work in raising money for
the artwork.
Mayor Pro Tern Porterfield thanked the employees who were honored as well as all of
the city's employees. He stated the board and commission volunteerism is tremendous
in Euless and there is a lot of pride and support among the citizens. He stated that
Lynn Adams, Diane Porterfield, and the Euless Library Foundation are the hardest
working group of people he's ever seen.
Council Member Massey thanked Diane Porterfield, Lynn Adams and JoAnn Rogers
and stated she looked forward to seeing the new art. She congratulated the employees
who received service pins. She thanked the volunteer award selection committee
members for serving. She reported that she attended and enjoyed the employee
hamburger cookout.
Mayor Saleh noted the Hazardous Waste Day will be Saturday, October 16, from 9:00
to 11:00 a.m., and the Fire Department Open House will also be Saturday, October 16,
from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Fire Station No. 2. She reminded everyone that early
},,.w voting for the state and national elections begins on Monday, October 18, and the
Euless Public Library will be an early voting polling place. She thanked the employees
for their service. She also thanked the Euless Library Foundation for their report and all
their hard work, noting that the Foundation is made up of volunteers. She reminded
everyone that Saturday, November 6, will be Casino Night, and the board and
commission dinner will be Monday, November 15. The volunteers-of-the-year will also
be announced at the board and commission dinner.
ITEM NO. 13 ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Saleh adjourned the meeting at 7:50 p.m.
APPROVED:
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Mary 1.4ja Saleh, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sus-n Crim, r MC, City Secretary