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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-12-14 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 14, 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, December 14, 2004, in the precouncil room of City Hall, 201 N. Ector Drive. Those present included: Mayor Mary Lib Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Glenn Porterfield, Council Members Carl Tyson, Leon Hogg, Linda Martin, Charlie Miller, and Veva Lou Massey. The precouncil meeting included a year-end financial report from Assistant City Manager Loretta Getchell and Controller Gary Yakesch; a report from Director of Public Works Ron Young on the upcoming painting project for the North Main water tanks; an update on the Preserve at McCormick Park project; a review by City Manager Joe Hennig of the North Central Texas Regional Transit Initiative proposed for the region's rail transit needs; and a review of agenda items. Closed session was held to discuss personnel matters including a legislative contract as authorized by Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF SCHEDULED ITEMS - COUNCIL CHAMBERS The Euless City Council continued their meeting in the Council Chambers at 7:15 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, Fire Chief Lee Koontz, Police Chief Leonard Carmack, Director of Public Works Ron Young, Director of Economic Development Bill Ridgway, Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald, City Engineer Robert Barker, Fleet & Facilities Administrator Kyle McAdams, Human Resources Manager J. T. Ackerman, Texas Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell-Shelton, Planning and Development Manager Eric Wilhite, Public Works Manager Chris Barker, Library Administrator JoAnn Rogers, Recreation Manager Suzanne Hendrickson, Fire Battalion Chief John O'Brien, Fire Lt. Danny Phillips, Fire Driver Engineer Tommy Rush, Fire Driver Engineer Lance Judd, Firefighter/EMT Rusty Cade, Firefighter/Paramedic Brad Schupbach, Firefighter/Paramedic Robert Hopkins, Firefighter/Paramedic Dustin Benton, Firefighter George Graham, Information Services Manager Dan McLain, Computer Services Specialist Brett Bennett, Accountant Cathy Rygiewicz, Accounts Payable Clerk Tamra Lewis, Communications/Marketing Manager Betsy Boyett, and Police Reserve Officer �..- Clyde Cullum. City Council Minutes Page 2 of 8 December 14, 2004 VISITORS Army Staff Sgt. Carlos Huertas, his wife, Maria, and daughter, Chrystal, Rev. Stephen Bell, Charles Cinquemani, Carroll Scott, Billy Owens, Alex Horton, and other visitors as noted in the visitor register. Mayor Saleh recognized Sgt. Huertas, who was home on leave from Iraq, and his family, and presented him with a Texas flag embroidered with "Presented to Staff Sgt. Carlos Huertas, 283rd Transportation Co. 12-14-04 from the Mayor and City Council, City of Euless, Texas" to take back to Iraq. Director of Economic Development Bill Ridgway mentioned that there were 40 states represented in Sgt. Huertas' Company and they had state flags, but did not have a flag from Texas. INVOCATION Pastor Stephen Bell, The Key Church Ministries, gave the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Pro Tern Glenn Porterfield led the Pledge of Allegiance. ITEM NO. 1 PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH FOR JANUARY Assistant City Manager Loretta Getchell introduced Accountant Cathy Rygiewicz and Mayor Saleh presented her with the plaque for being selected employee of the month for January, 2005. ITEM NO. 2 PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE PINS Fire Chief Lee Koontz introduced Firefighter/Paramedic Robert Hopkins and Firefighter/Paramedic Brad Schupbach, and Mayor Saleh presented each of them with a 5-year service pin. CONSENT AGENDA Council Member Miller motioned to approve Consent Agenda Items numbered 3 through 10. 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. City Council Minutes Page 3 of 8 December 14, 2004 `r► ITEM NO. 3 RENEWAL OF BID NO. 001-03 Approved renewal of Bid No. 001-03 with United Site Services, P. O. Box 2273, Mansfield, Texas, 76063, for the annual contract for portable toilet rental and service, in the estimated expenditure of $31,280. This is the second of three one-year renewal options. ITEM NO. 4 AWARD OF BID NO. 001-05 Approved award of Bid No. 001-05 to Landmark Equipment Company, Fort Worth, Texas, for the purchase of one skid steer loader for use in the public works department in the amount of$24,450. ITEM NO. 5 AWARD OF BID NO. 002-05 Approved award of Bid No. 002-05 to Four Brothers Outdoor Products, Royse City, Texas, for the purchase of two utility turf tractors for use in the parks department in the amount of$16,500 each for a total of$33,000. ITEM NO. 6 AWARD OF BID NO. 004-05 Approved award of Bid No. 004-05 to the following vendors: Southwest Ford, Weatherford, Texas, for the purchase of five 3/4 ton pickups and two mid-sized sedans; and Westway Ford, Irving, Texas, for one 1/2 ton pickup, for a total expenditure of $122,332. ITEM NO. 7 AWARD OF BID NO. 005-05 Approved award of Bid No. 005-05 to Whitmore & Sons, Inc., P. O. Box 21023, Bedford, Texas, 76095, for the irrigation project at Trailwood Park in the amount of $27,360, and authorizing the city manager to execute the contract on behalf of the City of Euless. ITEM NO. 8 AWARD OF BID NO. 006-05 Approved award of Bid No. 006-05 to Pinnacle Mapping of Indianapolis, Indiana, for the collection of planimetric data within the City of Euless, in the amount of$37,360. ITEM NO. 9 APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 04-1186 Approved Resolution No. 04-1186 declaring public necessity for the acquisition of parcels of real estate required for the reconstruction improvements to West Pipeline Road from State Highway 10 to Raider Drive. ITEM NO. 10 APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of November 23, 2004. City Council Minutes Page 4 of 8 December 14, 2004 REGULAR AGENDA ITEM NO. 11 APPROVED PURCHASE OF AQUATIC PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT Council Member Hogg motioned to approve purchase of aquatic playground equipment for an aquatic playground at South Euless Park from Kraftsman Playground & Park Equipment through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative, also known as the Texas Buyboard Program, in the amount of $67,356, including six different spray features with all the mounting attachments and valves, the holding tank, the re- circulating water system, shipping, handling, and on-site consultation. Installation will be provided by Carter Construction under the Parks at Texas Star construction contract at a negotiated cost of$46,500. 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. ITEM NO. 12 PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 04-14-SUP AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1671 Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:33 p.m. regarding Specific Use Permit No. 04-14-SUP for a dog daycare on Lot 1R, Block 1, Glade Crossing Shopping Center, in C-1 (Neighborhood Business District) zoning at 101 West Glade Road. Director of Planning and Development Mike Collins stated the applicant, Kimberly Elder, dba House of Paws, has operated the dog daycare two years with an SUP approved in December 2002. The applicant meets the requirements established in the UDC, and staff is unaware of any problems regarding other tenants in the shopping center. Mayor Saleh asked for any proponents. Kimberly Elder, 1506 Fiora Way, Euless, stated she was there to answer any questions. There being no additional proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing at 7:35 p.m. Council Member Miller motioned to approve Ordinance No. 1671 for Specific Use Permit No. 04-14-SUP for a Dog Day Care on Lot 1R, Block 1, Glade Crossing Shopping Center, in C-1 (Neighborhood Business District) zoning at 101 West Glade Road, with the following conditions: (1) Tied to the owner, Kimberly Elder, dba House of Paws; and (2) No overnight boarding/care of pets. Mayor Pro Tern Porterfield seconded the motion. City Council Minutes Page 5 of 8 December 14, 2004 *a, Mayor Pro Tern Porterfield 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. Council Member Miller stated he was glad the business is successful and noted that it was approved without a time limit. ITEM NO. 13 WITHDRAWAL OF SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 04-15-SUP Mayor Saleh stated that Specific Use Permit No. 04-15-SUP for a church on Lot 1 R, Block 1A, Morrisdale Addition, in C-2 (Community Business District) zoning at 4323 W. Pipeline Road was withdrawn by the applicant, The Early Church, prior to the meeting. Mayor Saleh asked if there was anyone who wished to comment on the item. There were none. ITEM NO. 14 TABLED PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 04-16- ;,x, SUP Director of Planning and Development Mike Collins stated that the applicant was confused about the starting time of the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting on December 7, 2004, and came in late. The P & Z Commission tabled the public hearing and the applicant, Mr. Abbey Adeyeye, requested the item be tabled to the January 25, 2005, council meeting. The public hearing was opened and Mayor Pro Tem Porterfield motioned to continue the public hearing and table to January 25, 2005, consideration of Specific Use Permit No. 04-16-SUP on Lot 1, Block 3, Euless Industrial Park Additional, for The Redeemed Christian Church in TX-10 (Texas Highway 10 Multi-Use District) zoning on 1717 West Euless Blvd. Council Member Martin 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 6 of 8 December 14, 2004 ITEM NO. 15 ACCEPTED THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ADVISORY v- COMMITTEE SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT Council Member Hogg motioned to accept the Capital Improvements Advisory Committee Semi-Annual Report for the period of April 1, 2004, through September 30, 2004. 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. 16 SET DATE TO ASSESS DEMOLITION COST Council Member Miller motioned to set the date for a public hearing to be held on January 11, 2005, to hear the protests or objections to the charges incurred in the demolition of the residence at 119 Fannin Drive. 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. 17 AMENDED CONTRACT FOR MUNICIPAL COURT OF RECORD JUDGE Council Member Hogg motioned to amend the contract for Municipal Court of Record Judge Lacy Britten to increase salary. 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. r.. ITEM NO. 18 PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments. City Council Minutes Page 7 of 8 December 14, 2004 ITEM NO. 19 REPORTS fir. STAFF REPORT Fleet and Facility Manager Kyle McAdams and Police Chief Leonard Carmack gave a report on the police vehicle fire protection adaptation program. CITY MANAGER City Manager Joe Hennig complimented Kyle McAdams and Chief Carmack on being leaders in the police vehicle protection project in this area. He noted that Ray McDonald and Suzanne Hendrickson did an outstanding job coordinating the welcoming of troops at DFW Airport. He also thanked them for all their efforts to assist the Eggers family since the loss of their son. CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney Bob McFarland had nothing to report. CITY COUNCIL Council Member Martin congratulated Cathy Rygiewicz for being selected employee of the month for January, and Brad Schupbach and Robert Hopkins for receiving their 5- `'r' year service pins. She also expressed appreciation to Ray McDonald and Suzanne Hendrickson and their entire department for the many projects they coordinated during the entire month of December. She stated that she grieved with the Eggers family and celebrated with the Huertas family. She wished everyone a Merry Christmas. Council Member Hogg expressed his deep appreciation for the employees. He noted that the Parks and Leisure Services Department has been busy with a lot of holiday activities for the last two months. He asked for prayer for his mother-in-law who is ill. Council Member Tyson also congratulated Cathy Rygiewicz, Brad Schupbach, and Robert Hopkins. He thanked the Parks and Leisure Services Department for the wonderful parade and everything else they do. He stated he is thankful every day that he was born in the USA and wished everyone a Merry Christmas. Council Member Massey congratulated Cathy Rygiewicz, Brad Schupbach, and Robert Hopkins. She stated her heart goes out to Keith and Diane Eggers and thanked Suzanne Hendrickson for her help to the Eggers. She thanked JoAnn Rogers for the holiday program at the library. She said she enjoyed welcoming the troops at DFW Airport, and wished everyone a Merry Christmas. Mayor Pro Tern Porterfield also congratulated Cathy Rygiewicz, Brad Schupbach, and Robert Hopkins. He stated it was good welcoming the troops home, but that today was �.. a sad day for the Eggers family. He agreed that it is good to be an American and a citizen of Euless. City Council Minutes Page 8 of 8 December 14, 2004 Council Member Miller congratulated Cathy Rygiewicz, Brad Schupbach, and Robert `�- Hopkins. He stated Euless is a special place and noted that the citizens supported a wonderful parade. He stated that Euless has the best employees any city can have, and that everyone came together today in support of the Eggers. He stated that Euless is one of the greatest places in the world to live and he was proud of the citizens of Euless. Mayor Saleh stated Euless has a great staff, and that so many came out to greet the troops. She stated that it was a sad week as well as a great week. She stated the parade and Heritage Park Festival were the best ever. She noted that this was the last council meeting for the year, and wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a great New Year ahead. ITEM NO. 20 ADJOURNMENT Mayor Saleh adjourned the meeting at 8:10 p.m. APPROVED: ary Lib Leh, `.yor r,r„ ATTEST: u =n Crim MC, City Secretary ti..