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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
EULESS CITY COUNCIL
JANUARY 11, 2005
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, January 11, 2005, 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 Leon Hogg, Linda Martin, Charlie Miller, and Veva Lou
Massey. Council Member Carl Tyson was absent. The precouncil meeting included an
update from Fire Chief Lee Koontz on the construction progress of Fire Station No. 3 on
South Main; a report from Director of Economic Development Bill Ridgway on recent
activity on vacant properties and buildings in the City and an update on Trinity Waste
Services and Community Waste Disposal service during the holidays; a status report from
Planning and Development Director Mike Collins on the laser car wash noise level
complaints from adjacent residents; a report from Police Chief Leonard Carmack on
scooter and pocket bike activity in the City; an outline of the proposed Community
Development Block Grant project for Fiscal Year 05-06; a discussion of a proposed
ordinance regulating gas drilling in the City of Euless; a review of the recently approved
sign ordinance and discussion of modifications to it and a review of agenda items. Closed
'Now 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 7:05 p.m. for
the consideration of scheduled items.
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
City Manager Joe Hennig, City Attorney Paul Wieneskie, 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, Assistant Police Chief Harland Westmoreland, City Engineer
Robert Barker, Finance Administrator Vicki Rodriquez, 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, Purchasing and Risk Manager Gary Gerland, Building Official Kurt
Kasson, Library Administrator JoAnn Rogers, Inspection Services Supervisor Richard
Ross, Senior Inspector Jim Moy, Inspector Jesse Alfaro, Planning Administrative Secretary
Karla Allen, Assistant Library Administrator Sherry Knight, Executive Secretary Linda
Turbeville, Facilities Attendant Jerald Lively, Human Resource Supervisor James
Edwards, Human Resources Secretary Tammy Renteria, Claims Examiner Zella Stierwalt,
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Human Resources Benefits Tech Anniece McKanna, information Services Manager Dan
... McLain, Computer Services Specialist Brett Bennett, Communications/Marketing Manager
• Betsy Boyett, and Police Reserve Officer Clyde Cullum.
VISITORS
Joyce Carmack, Chase & Danielle Renteria, Megan Kasson, Michael and Chris McAdams,
Norman Weatherby, Keith Eggers, Carroll Scott, Billy Owens, Alex Horton, Mike Utzman,
and other visitors as noted in the visitor register.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Boy Scout Troop 205 led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Saleh recognized Assistant Scout Leader Kyle McAdams, and scouts, Michael
McAdams, Chris McAdams, Wesley Gastineau, Ryan McAllister, Justin Syner, Mathew
Nichols, and Kevin Knight.
INVOCATION
Norman Weatherby, Pastoral Assistant, Sheppard Drive Baptist Church, gave the
invocation.
ITEM NO. 1 PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR FOR 2004
Human Resources Manager J. T. Ackerman introduced Benefits Technician Tammy
Renteria, her daughter, Danielle, and son, Chase, and Mayor Saleh presented her with a
plaque for being selected employee of the year for 2004.
ITEM NO. 2 PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE PINS
City Manager Joe Hennig introduced Police Chief Leonard Carmack and his wife, Joyce,
and Director of Planning & Development Mike Collins introduced Building Official Kurt
Kasson and his daughter, Megan. Mayor Saleh presented Chief Carmack with a 5-year
service pin and Kurt Kasson with a 10-year service pin.
CONSENT AGENDA
Consent Agenda item 3 was pulled and Council Member Massey motioned to approve
items 4 through 6.
Council Member Hogg seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Porterfield, Council Members Hogg, Martin, Miller,
and Massey
Nays: None
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Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
�.. ITEM NO. 4 APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 05-1189
Approved Resolution No. 05-1189 supporting the Tarrant Regional Transportation
Coalition 2005 Legislative Program.
ITEM NO. 5 AWARDED PURCHASE OF LIBRARY MATERIALS TO THE NORTH
TEXAS LIBRARY SYSTEM
Approved purchase of library materials through the North Texas Library System from the
following vendors: Brodart — lease books in the amount of $12,500 and print materials in
the amount of $90,000; PTP, Austin — magazine subscriptions in the amount of $11,000;
Baker & Taylor Entertainment — multimedia in the amount of $15,000; and Baker & Taylor
Continuations in the amount of $10,000, for a total expenditure of$138,500.
ITEM NO. 6 APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of December 14, 2004.
REGULAR AGENDA
ITEM NO. 3 APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 05-1188
`"' Mayor Pro Tern Porterfield motioned to approve Resolution No. 05-1188 supporting the
Statement of Principles for the implementation of a Regional Rail System in North Central
Texas.
Council Member Martin seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Porterfield, Council Members Hogg, Martin, and
Massey
Nays: Council Member Miller
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 7 APPROVAL OF SPECIAL EXCEPTION TO MASONRY REQUIREMENT
FOR NEW PROPOSED NON-RESIDENTIAL USE - 04-16-CC
Director of Planning and Development Mike Collins stated that Label Graphics &
Packaging is requesting an exception to the 100% masonry requirements on four buildings
proposed on 1.06 acres at 2140 Regal Parkway, just west of Royal Parkway. The
applicant desires to construct two 5,000 sq. ft. and two 3,000 sq. ft. buildings with split-face
decorative concrete block and brick on the exterior wall elevations facing or visible from
the street and parking areas. The areas proposed as insulated metal wall panels would be
v.. used on the elevations predominantly on the rear and sides of the two northern buildings
and on the side elevations of the southern buildings. The proposed development is
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surrounded by existing structures with front facades that are constructed of plain tilt-wall
,4NMP, panels with no brick or other architectural design. One of the existing structures located
adjacent to the north and east of the proposed development is constructed of metal with a
plain brick facade facing the street.
Dave Phillips, 200 South Main Street, Keller, Texas, the applicant's representative, stated
that the business is currently leasing metal buildings in Southlake and desires to build their
own buildings.
Clint Brister, 601 Harwood Road, Hurst, Texas, Architect Project Manager for M. J. Wright
& Associates, stated that the masonry material will be brick, split-face concrete and
paneling.
Council Member Hogg motioned to approve Special Exception No. 04-16-CC to masonry
requirements for Label Graphics & Packaging, on Lot 6, Block C, International/Regional
Industrial Complex, located at 2140 Regal Parkway, as presented.
Council Member Martin seconded the motion.
Council Member Miller asked Mr. Phillips the age of the buildings they are leasing and if
Southlake's masonry requirement is 80%.
Mr. Phillips stated that the buildings are less than 10 years old and he believes
Southlake's requirement is about 80% and noted they do grant variances.
Council Member Miller stated that the goal is to get 100% masonry, although a provision is
allowed for variances. He gave examples of masonry buildings in the industrial park and
stated that he does not support a variance to the masonry requirements.
Mayor Saleh asked what the percentage of masonry will be as proposed.
Mr. Phillips stated that the buildings on the north would be 30% and the buildings on the
south would be 70% masonry, noting that the building facades visible to the public will be
masonry.
Mayor Saleh asked Mr. Phillips if the applicant was willing to put masonry on the north end
of the northern buildings facing the treatment facility, Right Step.
Mr. Phillips replied that he was agreeable if that was what it would take for approval.
Mayor Saleh asked Council Members Hogg and Martin if they were agreeable to
amending the motion to require masonry on the ends of the northern buildings.
Council Member Hogg stated he was; however, Council Member Martin was not.
Mayor Pro Tern Porterfield motioned to amend the motion on the floor to require the north
`�•- end of the northern buildings to be at least 50% masonry.
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Council Member Massey seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Porterfield, Council Members Hogg, Martin, and
Massey
Nays: Council Member Miller
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
The vote on the original motion as amended to approve Special Exception No. 04-16-CC
to masonry requirements for Label Graphics & Packaging, on Lot 6, Block C,
International/Regional Industrial Complex, located at 2140 Regal Parkway, as presented,
with the north end of the two northern buildings to be at least 50% masonry is as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Porterfield, Council Members Hogg, Martin, and
Massey
Nays: Council Member Miller
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 8 AWARD OF A PURCHASE CONTRACT FOR FIRE TRUCK
Council Member Miller motioned to award a contract to Sutphen Corporation for the
``"' purchase of a 75 ft. mid-mount Quint fire apparatus in the amount of $538,353, after
receiving a discount of$7,993 for paying 50% down.
Council Member Massey seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Porterfield, Council Members Hogg, Martin, Miller,
and Massey
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 9 PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE RECOVERY OF DEMOLITION COSTS
FOR RESIDENCE AT 119 FANNIN DRIVE
Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:50 p.m. regarding the recovery of demolition
costs in the amount of $3,250 for the residence at 119 Fannin Drive.
Director of Planning and Development Mike Collins stated that a public hearing was set on
December 14, 2004, to hear and pass upon the report of costs of the demolition of the
residence at 119 Fannin Drive and to hear any objections or protests.
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City Attorney Paul Wieneskie stated that the City had received one letter, in response to
�... the notice posted on the property, from a citizen who requested the demolition charges be
paid by the owner of the property rather than taxpayer money being used.
There being no proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing at 7:53
p.m.
ITEM NO. 10 ACCEPTANCE OF CORRECTNESS OF CHARGES FOR DEMOLITION
OF RESIDENCE AT 119 FANNIN DRIVE
Council Member Hogg motioned to accept the correctness of charges in the amount of
$3,250, for demolition of the residence at 119 Fannin Drive.
Council Member Miller seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Porterfield, Council Members Hogg, Martin, Miller,
and Massey
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 11 DEMOLITION CHARGES ASSESSED AGAINST THE PROPERTY
Council Member Hogg motioned to assess the charges incurred in the demolition of the
residence at 119 Fannin Drive against the property causing a lien to be filed against the
property.
Council Member Martin seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Porterfield, Council Members Hogg, Martin, Miller,
and Massey
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 12 DENIAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 05-1187
Council Member Martin motioned to deny Resolution No. 05-1187 which would have
allowed installment payments of the demolition charges to be levied against the property at
119 Fannin Drive.
Council Member Miller seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Porterfield, Council Members Hogg, Martin, Miller,
and Massey
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Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 13 CONFIRM ASSESSMENT, ORDERING THE ASSESSMENT TO BE
RECORDED ON ASSESSMENT ROLL AND IN THE OFFICE OF THE
COUNTY CLERK
Council Member Miller motioned to confirm the assessment, and ordered the assessment
to be recorded on the assessment roll and in the office of the county clerk, and ordered
certified copy of confirmed assessment to be furnished to Tarrant County Tax Assessor
and Collector on the residence at 119 Fannin Drive.
Council Member Hogg seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Porterfield, Council Members Hogg, Martin, Miller,
and Massey
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 14 PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
ITEM NO. 15 REPORTS
STAFF REPORT
There was no staff report.
CITY MANAGER
City Manager Joe Hennig stated it was great to see Tammy Renteria receive employee of
the year for 2004 and that he has known her husband since they both worked for TXU
Electric. He stated the Renterias were an outstanding family. He stated that Fleet &
Facility Administrator Kyle McAdams has dedicated a good part of his time with Boy
Scouts and thanked him for his work with them.
CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney Paul Wieneskie had nothing to report.
CITY COUNCIL
Council Member Martin congratulated Tammy Renteria for being selected employee of the
year for 2004, and Kurt Kasson and Chief Carmack for receiving their service pins.
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'sta. Council Member Hogg thanked the employees honored tonight. He stated he is looking
forward to a great new year. He noted his council term is up in May and that he will be
running for council again.
Council Member Miller congratulated Tammy Renteria, Kurt Kasson, and Chief Carmack.
He also thanked Kyle McAdams for being involved in Boy Scouts with his sons.
Mayor Pro Tern Porterfield congratulated Tammy Renteria, Kurt Kasson, and Chief
Carmack. He stated that Council Member Tyson is in the hospital recuperating from heart
surgery and wished him well. He stated that he and Mayor Saleh attended a meeting at
DFW Airport last week, and he explained why the Wright Amendment was economically
vital for the entire area. He asked the citizens for their support in maintaining the Wright
Amendment.
Council Member Massey stated that Tammy Renteria is very deserving of the employee of
the year award. She thanked Chief Carmack and Kurt Kasson for their years of service.
She stated a good town hall meeting was held last week and noted the next one will be
held February 3rd_ She stated that EMS responded to her mother-in-law twice recently and
she praised the fire department for their response. She stated her prayers are with Carl
Tyson and Paula McKamie, who also had surgery last week.
Mayor Saleh stated that everything that happens at DFW Airport impacts the budget of
Euless, notably through the car rental tax at the airport. She noted that DFW Airport is
`"' trying to persuade Southwest Airlines to take the gates being vacated by Delta. Mayor
Saleh congratulated Tammy Renteria, Kurt Kasson, and Leonard Carmack, stating that the
city has great employees. She stated the town hall meeting was a good one. She
announced that she plans to file for re-election as mayor.
ITEM NO. 16 ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Saleh adjourned the meeting at 8:10 p.m.
APPROVED:
Mary /. Saleh, Mayor
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Susan Crim, MC, City Secretary