HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-02-08 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
EULESS CITY COUNCIL
FEBRUARY 8, 2005
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, February 8, 2005, 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 presentation by Fire
Chief Lee Koontz, EMS Division Chief Jeff Morris and Dr. Jeremy Mattern on the
proposed contract with Intermedix for fire department data collection and ambulance
billings; a development and code services update from Director of Planning and
Development Mike Collins; a discussion of sign amortization led by City Manager Joe
Hennig; a review of a proposed ordinance on oversize truck parking led by Police Chief
Leonard Carmack; a discussion of possible bond refundings led by Assistant City
Manager Loretta Getchell; 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 7:00 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 Paul Wieneskie, City Secretary Susan Crim, Deputy City
Secretary Becky Null, Fire Chief Lee Koontz, Police Chief Leonard Carmack, Director of
Public Works Ron Young, Director of Economic Development Bill Ridgway, Director of
Planning and Development Mike Collins, Director of Parks and Community Services
Ray McDonald, Assistant Police Chief Bob Freeman, City Engineer Robert Barker,
Planning and Development Manager Eric Wilhite, Fleet and Facility Administrator Kyle
McAdams, Human Resources Manager J. T. Ackerman, Texas Star General Manager
Glenda Hartsell-Shelton, Public Works Manager Chris Barker, Library Administrator
JoAnn Rogers, Building Official Kurt Kasson, Police Detective Don Scott, Information
Services Manager Dan McLain, Computer Services Specialist Brett Bennett, and
Communications/Marketing Manager Betsy Boyett.
VISITORS
Julie and Melanie Freeman, Royal Farris, Jane Garman, Susan Miller, Jim Beilman,
�.. Steve Walker, John Sanders, Carroll Scott, Keith Eggers, Billy Owens, Alex Horton,
Greg Black, Mike Utzman, and other visitors as noted in the visitor register.
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INVOCATION
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Pastor Jim Finley, First United Methodist Church, gave the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Veva Lou Massey led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ITEM NO. 1 PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE PINS
Police Chief Leonard Carmack introduced Police Detective Don Scott and Assistant
Police Chief Bob Freeman, his wife, Julie, and daughter, Melanie. Mayor Saleh
presented Don Scott and Bob Freeman with 25-year service pins.
ITEM NO. 2 PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION
Mayor Saleh presented a proclamation to Police Detective Don Scott recognizing him
on his retirement February 28, 2005.
CONSENT AGENDA
Council Member Massey motioned to approve Consent Agenda Items numbered 3
through 5, 7, and 8.
Council Member Miller 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. 3 APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 05-1195
Approved Resolution No. 05-1195 declaring a public necessity for the acquisition of
parcels of real estate required for the reconstruction improvements to Glade Road from
Champagne Boulevard to State Highway 360.
ITEM NO. 4 APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 05-1196
Approved Resolution No. 05-1196 dedicating The Preserve at McCormick Park as open
space to be used for public recreation.
ITEM NO. 5 AWARD OF BID NO. 008-05
`" Awarded Bid No. 008-05 to Branch Smith Printing, Fort Worth, Texas, for printing the
"Euless Today" Magazine, in the amount of$37,580.
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`- ITEM NO. 7 APPROVAL AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
CONTRACT
Authorized the city manager to execute a contract with Freese and Nichols, Inc., to
prepare a drainage study that will help define the extent of and conceptual solutions for
several areas of concern, in the amount of $59,500, which includes $51,000 for the
drainage study plus $8,500 for special services which will be utilized only upon direction
and authorization by city staff.
ITEM NO. 8 APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of January 25, 2005.
REGULAR AGENDA
ITEM NO. 6 APPROVAL AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT
Fire Chief Lee Koontz stated that the contract with Intermedix, Inc., for third party billing
for EMS accounting services and records management will maximize the billing
program and streamline the accounting process. The system allows for complete web
access and management of the EMS accounting system. He stated the system has
many advantages. The data collection will allow paramedics to begin the report process
in the field. The reporting software will facilitate a dramatic reduction in the amount of
time it takes paramedics to complete an EMS run record. The statistical side allows
immediate up-to-date data to be reviewed and printed after each medical run. The
reports in the system are also custom specific to each department.
Council Member Martin motioned to authorize the city manager to enter into a
contractual agreement with Intermedix, Inc., 16225 Park Ten Place Drive, Suite 805,
Houston, Texas, 77084, to provide accounting services for EMS billing and a software
program for field data collection and reporting.
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. 9 APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO.
1676
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Council Member Hogg motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No.
1676 amending Chapter 30, "Fees", Section 30-30, "Emergency Medical Service Rates
(Includes Drugs and Supplies)," of the Code of Ordinances to be retitled, "Emergency
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Medical Service Rates" and amended regarding ambulance fees for the use of city
�•• ambulances to be set in accordance with the formula set forth by the third party billing
agency.
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. 10 APPROVAL OF SITE PLAN NO. 04-08-SP
Director of Planning and Development Mike Collins stated Quik Trip Corporation is
requesting approval of a site plan for a convenience store with gasoline sales on 1.79
acres located at the southwest corner of SH 10 and FM 157 on Lot 1A, Block 1, Clark
McKelvey Addition, and a portion of Tract 4B1B1, A. M. Downen Survey, A-415, zoned
TX-10. The proposed facility will have nine rows of islands containing two fuel pumps
each, as well as a 4,900 sq. ft. convenience store. The proposed hours of operation will
be 24 hours a day, seven days a week. There will be two access points; one from the
east bound lanes of SH 10, and the other a joint access drive from FM 157, which will
serve this site and the property to the south when developed in the future. The facade
and canopy will be similar to the station located at Harwood Road and FM 157.
Jim Beilman, Quik Trip, 8201 Lost Maple Drive, North Richland Hills, Texas, 76180,
stated they plan to tear down the existing Fina Station. He stated they will be adding
trees and saving 4 oak trees currently on the property. The mechanical equipment on
the roof will be screened.
Council Member Miller complimented the wonderful employees working for Quik Trip.
Mayor Saleh read the names of Steve Walker, Alex Horton, and Billy Owens who
expressed they were in favor of this development.
Council Member Miller motioned to approve Site Plan No. 04-08-SP for Quik Trip
convenience store with gasoline sales on Lot 1A, Block 1, Clark McKelvey Addition,
1101 West Euless Boulevard, and a portion of Tract 4B1B1, A. M. Downen Survey, A-
415, 800 South Industrial Boulevard, located at the southwest corner of FM 157 and SH
10.
Council Member Martin 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. 11 PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 04-18-SUP
AND APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE
NO. 1673
Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:28 p.m. for Specific Use Permit No. 04-18-
SUP on Lot 1R1, Block 1, Glade Crossing Shopping Center, for Life Connection Church
in C-2 (Community Business District) zoning at 101 West Glade Road, Suite 102.
Director of Planning and Development Mike Collins stated the applicant, Life
Connection Church, is requesting a specific use permit to use the space recently
vacated by Daybreak Fellowship Church. The church has signed a five-year lease.
There are approximately 103 parking spaces available to accommodate the church.
Royal Farris, pastor of Life Connection Church, 316 Marseille Drive, Hurst, Texas,
76054, stated that the church is four years old and has met in temporary locations. He
stated that the church should not have to make any changes to the layout of the lease
space.
There being no additional proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public
hearing at 7:31 p.m.
Council Member Miller motioned to approve Specific Use Permit No. 04-18-SUP on Lot
1R1, Block 1, Glade Crossing Shopping Center, for Life Connection Church in C-2
(Community Business District) zoning at 101 West Glade Road, Suite 102, with the
following conditions: (1) Tied to the pastor, Royal Farris; (2) Tied to Life Connection
Church; and (3) Tied to the lease and valid for five years.
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. 12 PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mike Utzman, 811 Rock Creek Drive, Euless, Texas, asked that the council include
striping all major intersections where there are traffic signals in their budget discussions.
ITEM NO. 13 REPORTS
`.. STAFF REPORT
There was no staff report.
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`�•- CITY MANAGER
City Manager Joe Hennig stated it was a special pleasure to see Royal Farris and his
family at the meeting. He noted they worked together at Texas Power & Light and he is
glad they're going to be part of the community. He stated the town hall meeting on
Thursday was probably the best one Euless has had and there were a lot of good
comments from citizens. He noted that former staff laid a good foundation and the
current staff is doing a great job.
CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney Paul Wieneskie had nothing to report.
CITY COUNCIL
Council Member Tyson congratulated Assistant Police Chief Bob Freeman on receiving
his 25-year pin and Police Detective Don Scott for receiving his 25-year pin and his
retirement at the end of the month. He thanked everyone for the cards, letters, plants,
and prayers he receiving during his surgery and recovery.
Council Member Hogg stated he is glad Council Member Tyson is back. He also
congratulated Bob Freeman and Don Scott noting they have given a lot the city. He
stated he agrees with Mike Utzman on the striping of intersections.
Council Member Martin stated she was glad to have Council Member Tyson back at the
council meetings. She welcomed Quik Trip to the City of Euless. She congratulated
Bob Freeman and Don Scott.
Council Member Miller welcomed Council Member Tyson back. He congratulated Bob
Freeman and Don Scott, and stated Bob Freeman has been a great contributor to the
city and is an outstanding person. He stated he attended the Park and Leisure Services
Board meeting and noted the Park Board does so much for the city. He agreed that the
town hall meeting was very good and that citizens were asking pointed questions. He
stated that Mike Utzman had some good comments.
Mayor Pro Tern Porterfield congratulated Bob Freeman and Don Scott, stating both
were very fine men. He stated that both of the town hall meetings were good this year
and were very well attended. He stated he was glad Mayor Saleh was back and that he
had missed Council Member Tyson and was glad he was back.
Council Member Massey stated she is still praying that Council Member Tyson will have
a complete recovery. She congratulated Bob Freeman and Don Scott and wished Don
a great retirement. She attended the Fire Department Awards Banquet and stated it
was great. She congratulated Deputy City Secretary Becky Null for receiving
�.. recertification as a Texas Registered Municipal Clerk.
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Mayor Saleh stated the town hall meetings were great. She asked City Secretary
Susan Crim to tell what was required for Becky Null's recertification.
Susan Crim stated that the original certification required successful completion of
approximately 200 hours of individual home study on a four-course curriculum and
attendance at eight, two-day professional development seminars. Recertification
requires 72 classroom hours of instruction, completion of three books and three
comprehensive written papers every five years. She congratulated Becky on her
recertification and said she was a great professional representative for the City of
Euless.
Mayor Saleh congratulated Kurt Kasson on being elected president of the North Texas
Chapter of the International Code Council.
Mayor Saleh read the following names of the winners honored at the Fire Department
Awards Dinner on January 29, 2005:
Fire Department Employee of the Year— Jason Moon
Fire Supervisor of the Year— John O'Brien
Fire Rescue Specialist of the Year— Cody Delmere
Now Driver/Engineer of the Year— Bill VerSteeg
Fire Rookie of the Year— Ryan Hayes
EMS Provider of the Year—James Rowell
Special Award for Civic Achievement (Muscular Dystrophy Association) — Robert
Hopkins
Special Recognition Award presented by Dr. Roy Yamada to Jeff Morris
ITEM NO. 14 ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Saleh adjourned the meeting at 7:50 p.m.
I�APPPROVED:
Mary Lib aleh, Mayor
ATTEST:
usan , City Secretary