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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-08-30 �., MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 30, 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, August 30, 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 financial report for the month of July by Finance Administrator Vicki Rodriquez and Finance Controller Gary Yakesh; discussion by Director of Planning and Development Mike Collins regarding temporary residential storage and a code/development update; discussion by Director of Public Works Ron Young regarding the drought contingency plan, wastewater update, South Pipeline Road construction, and traffic signal at Ash Lane and North Main Street; and a legislative update by City Attorney Bob McFarland. Agenda items were then reviewed. 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, Assistant City Manager Loretta Getchell, City Attorney Bob McFarland, City Secretary Susan Crim, Deputy City Secretary Becky Null, Director of Economic Development Bill Ridgway, Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald, Director of Planning and Development Mike Collins, Director of Public Works Ron Young, Police Chief Leonard Carmack, Assistant Fire Chief Robert Isbell, Finance Administrator Vicki Rodriquez, City Engineer Robert Barker, Planning and Development Manager Eric Wilhite, Texas Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell-Shelton, Public Works Manager Chris Barker, Human Resources Administrator J. T. Ackerman, Purchasing Manager Mike Lowry, Library Administrator JoAnn Rogers, Finance Controller Gary Yakesh, Water Billing Manager Kathryn Tipton, Senior Librarian Susan Neal, Adult Reference Librarian Assistant Paula Myers, Purchasing Technician Jennifer Miller, Information Services Administrator Dan McLain, Computer Services Specialist Kim Ross, Communications/Marketing Manager Betsy Boyett, and Reserve Police Officer Clyde Cullum. VISITORS Cameron Miller, Lauren, Michael and Drew Myers, Gary Scarlett, Robert and Sonia McMillon, Stacey Hollinger, John Sanders, Alex Horton, Charles Cinquemani, Keith City Council Minutes Page 2 of 11 August 30, 2005 Eggers, Carroll Scott, Jack and Caron Griffith, Billy Owens, and other visitors as noted ,.y in the visitor register. INVOCATION Pastor Gary Scarlett, First Church of the Nazarene, gave the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member Leon Hogg led the Pledge of Allegiance. ITEM NO. 1 PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH FOR SEPTEMBER Assistant City Manager Loretta Getchell and Purchasing Manager Mike Lowry introduced Purchasing Tech Jennifer Miller, her boyfriend, Steve, and son, Cameron. Mayor Saleh presented Jennifer with a plaque for being selected employee of the month for September. ITEM NO. 2 PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE PIN FOR AUGUST Library Administrator JoAnn Rogers introduced Librarian Assistant Paula Myers, her daughter and boyfriend, Lauren and Terry, and her sons, Michael and Drew. Mayor Saleh presented her with a 10-year service pin. ITEM NO. 3 PRESENTATION OF APPRECIATION AWARD Mayor Saleh presented a Certificate of Recognition to Stacey Hollinger, owner of Euless Lone Stars Collegiate baseball team for bringing the Texas Collegiate League to Euless. CONSENT AGENDA Council Member Massey motioned to approve Consent Agenda items numbered 4 through 6. 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. r.. ITEM NO. 4 APPROVAL OF EXTENSION OF INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT Approved extending the interlocal agreement for participation in Fort Worth's Environmental Collection Center, Household Hazardous Waste Program from October City Council Minutes Page 3 of 11 August 30, 2005 1, 2005, through September 30, 2006. This agreement includes year-round access for v.. Euless residents to the Environmental Collection Center at 6400 Bridge Street in Fort Worth, and city access to the Crud Cruiser mobile unit during the year at the rate of $40.00 per participating household, with the estimated expenditure of city funds of $33,000 plus $8,000 each from Allied Waste Services and Community Waste Disposal. ITEM NO. 5 APPOINTMENT OF CITY MANAGER TO THE NORTHEAST TRANSPORTATION SERVICES URBAN TRANSIT DISTRICT BOARD Appointed City Manager Joe Hennig to the Northeast Transportation Services Urban Transit District Board. ITEM NO. 6 APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of August 16, 2005. REGULAR AGENDA ITEM NO. 7 PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE EULESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BUDGET FOR FY 2005-2006 Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:18 p.m. regarding the Euless Development Corporation Budget for Fiscal Year 2005-2006. Assistant City Manager Loretta Getchell stated the Euless Development Corporation met on August 15th and recommended the budget presented to the city council. It is estimated that the Corporation will begin the FY 05/06 budget year with a fund balance of $1,004,137. Revenues from sales tax and interest earnings are projected to generate $2,543,929 with operating expenditures proposed at $2,528,283 and capital expenditures proposed at $407,712. If approved as submitted, the fund will have an ending balance of $612,071, which exceeds the Boards recommended reserve level of $500,000. The proposed expenditures include $803,119 for park personnel and maintenance, $597,878 for library personnel, $333,643 for economic development and $951,355 for debt service. There being no proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing at 7:23 p.m. ITEM NO. 8 APPROVAL OF THE EULESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BUDGET FOR FY 2005-2006 Council Member Miller motioned to approve the Euless Development Corporation Budget for FY 2005-2006 as presented. City Council Minutes Page 4 of 11 August 30, 2005 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. 9 PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE CITY OF EULESS FY 2005-2006 OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:24 p.m. regarding the City of Euless FY 2005-2006 Operating and Capital Budget. Assistant City Manager Loretta Getchell stated the budget, as submitted, includes general fund revenues of $24,661,722 which is an increase of 4.3% over the prior year. The major sources of revenue for the general fund are property taxes followed by sales taxes, fines & fees and franchise payments. Proposed general fund expenditures are $24,651,037, which is a 4.3% increase over the prior year. ,,r, This budget is based on an ad valorem tax rate of .491777 per $100 valuation, which is slightly lower than the current rate of .495. The budget also provides for a 4% merit based pay plan increase for employees, increased contributions for health insurance, 3 firefighter/paramedics, 2 dispatchers and several capital items including street overlay, police and fire equipment and computer upgrades. Other baseline expenditures were held to less than a 1% increase. The addition of these firemen will enable the fire department to begin to run a 3rd ambulance on a limited basis. It is the city's plan to complete the staffing of this ambulance for full time service in FY 2007. The dispatchers are needed to handle the added volume of calls and to allow the dispatchers to continue to provide enhanced 911 call response. . The water and sewer fund has proposed revenues of $15,247,987, which is a 3.6% increase. Proposed expenses are $15,231,419, which is an increase of 3.5%. Approximately 50% of this budget is directly attributed to the purchase of water and the treatment of wastewater by Trinity River Authority. The remainder of the budget funds the utility billing operations, the Geographical Information System, overhead cost including utilities, and capital improvements to the systems infrastructure. Most all other baseline items remain unchanged. Water rates are proposed to remain unchanged; however, a 70 increase is anticipated in sewer cost which is a direct pass through of an increase in cost charged by Trinity River Authority. City Council Minutes Page 5 of 11 August 30, 2005 The budget includes a 4% pay plan, the addition of a computer support specialist, and �.. approximately $1,795,140 in capital improvements. The car rental revenues are estimated a $13.6 million with expenditures of $11.3 million, of which $6.6 million is a direct rebate to Dallas and Fort Worth. The city has proposed to use a portion of this money for general fund operations and to assist in paying debt, both of which help to lower the city's tax rate. Additionally, the city has used these funds to purchase large equipment such as fire trucks and to complete several capital projects on a cash flow basis thus avoiding additional debt. For the upcoming year, we would propose to fund a down payment on a new fire truck as well as funding renovations for Building B and the Public Works facility. Other capital projects include several street and drainage projects all of which will be funded from cash reserves. No debt issuance is planned during the upcoming year. If approved as recommended, the total revenue for all funds is projected at $76,771,618 with expenses projected at $73,786,084. This budget assures that all required reserves are maintained and provides for a fair compensation package for the employees as well as additional staffing needs and upgrades to the City's infrastructure and public safety equipment and maintains all current service levels. There being no additional proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing at 7:30 p.m. ITEM NO. 10 APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1700 Council Member Hogg motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No. 1700 adopting the City of Euless Official Operating and Capital Budget for FY 2005- 2006, and amending the budget for FY 2005, which began October 1, 2004, and ends September 30, 2005. 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. 11 PUBLIC HEARING FOR PLANNED DEVELOPMENT CASE NO. 05- 04-PD AND APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE 1701 Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:31 p.m. for Planned Development No. 05- 04-PD to change the zoning on portion of Tract 1A7, J. E. Field Survey, A-540, on the City Council Minutes Page 6 of 11 August 30, 2005 southeast corner of West Glade Road and Baze Road, from R-1 (Single Family ti.. Detached Dwelling District) to PD (Planned Development) based on C-1 with Limited Personal and Office Services for a cat hospital. Director of Planning and Development Mike Collins stated that Dr. Bonnie Hartland is proposing a 4,700 sq. ft. cat hospital on a 2 acre tract. The general category of veterinary services is not a permitted land use in C-1 (Neighborhood Business District); however, staff believes that since the proposed use is limited to cats only, the land use would be compatible with the surrounding area. Other C-1 uses would also be compatible with the area. He stated the proposed development should be considered as it relates to the property located adjacent on the east and owned by Les Tietz. Mr. Tietz will be bringing forward a request tonight to rezone his 2.4 acre tract to R-1 L (Single Family Limited Dwelling District). Mayor Saleh asked for any proponents. Wanda Dickey, 2908 Baze Drive, Euless, did not want to speak, but registered as being in favor. Les Tietz, 505 W. Glade Drive, Euless, spoke in favor of the request. Clint Brewster, project manager with M. J. Wright & Associates, 601 W. Harwood Road, Hurst, stated that he represented Dr. Hartland. He displayed the architectural design of the building, which will be French country style, and will look like a large one-story home. Dr. Bonnie Hartland, 2030 Glade Road, also spoke in favor of her request. There being no additional proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing at 7:45 p.m. Council Member Martin motioned to approve Planned Development No. 05-04-PD to change the zoning on portion of Tract 1A7, J. E. Field Survey, A-540, on the southeast corner of West Glade Road and Baze Road, from R-1 (Single Family Detached Dwelling District) to PD (Planned Development) based on C-1 with Limited Personal and Office Services for a cat hospital. 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 7 of 11 August 30, 2005 ITEM NO. 12 PUBLIC HEARING FOR ZONING CASE NO. 05-03-ZC AND APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1702 Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:48 p.m. for Zoning Case No. 05-03-ZC for change of zoning on Tracts 1A6, 1A6A, 1A6A1 and a portion of Tract 1A7, J. E. Field Survey, A-540, located adjacent to the southeast corner of Baze Road and Glade Road from R-1 (Single Family Detached Dwelling District) zoning to R-1 L (Single Family Limited Dwelling District) zoning. Director of Planning and Development Mike Collins stated that Les Tietz is proposing to change the zoning on a 2.4 acre tract next to the cat hospital that was just approved. Mr. Tietz has negotiated with Dr. Hartland to purchase a 20 ft. wide strip along her eastern property line, which allows Mr. Tietz to increase the size and depth of the lots in his proposed subdivision. Mr. Tietz proposes a 12-lot subdivision with lot sizes that average 6,665 sq. ft., with all lots being at or above the minimum of 5,500 sq. ft. as required in R-1 L. Mayor Saleh asked for any proponents. Wanda Dickey, 2908 Baze Drive, Euless, did not want to speak, but registered as being in favor. Les Tietz, 505 W. Glade Drive, Euless, spoke in favor of the request and noted that he has worked in cooperation with Dr. Hartland in order for both tracts to be developed. There being no additional proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing at 7:51 p.m. Council Member Miller motioned to approve Zoning Case No. 05-03-ZC to change the zoning on Tracts 1A6, 1A6A, 1A6A1 and a portion of Tract 1A7, J. E. Field Survey, A- 540, located adjacent to the southeast corner of Baze Road and Glade Road from R-1 (Single Family Detached Dwelling District) zoning to R-1L (Single Family Limited Dwelling District) zoning. Council Member Tyson 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 TABLED REQUEST FOR SPECIAL EXCEPTION TO MASONRY r.. REQUIREMENT Director of Planning and Development Mike Collins stated that the city council granted a masonry exception to Windhorst Electric Service, Inc., on August 26, 2003, on a portion City Council Minutes Page 8 of 11 August 30, 2005 of Lot A, Block A, International/Regional Industrial Complex, located at 1381 Royal r.. Parkway. However, it has become null and void since a building permit was not issued within 90 days. The applicant has since purchased additional property to the north, which created the opportunity for a change in the site layout. The applicant is now wanting to construct a facility in phases, with the final completion scheduled in eighteen months after the first phase is completed. Phase One is to be a 7,224 sq. ft. building with metal panels and concrete block. The north elevation to be constructed in Phase One is proposed to be 100% metal where additional building expansion phases will tie in. When the final phase is completed, the north elevation would contain 23% masonry. Other wall elevations upon final completion will contain the following masonry content: 80% on the west (front); 20% on the east, and 30% on the south (rear). Robert Baldwin, 401 Exposition Avenue, Dallas, Texas, 75226, representing Michael Windhorst, reiterated the request to construct the building in phases and to wait until the last phase to add masonry. He stated that the cost difference between a metal building and a masonry building is significant. Michael Windhorst, 2312 Aberdeen, Bedford, stated that his business now involves computerized machines to produce milk jugs. He did not want to have to put up masonry and tear it down for each expansion. After council discussion regarding the plans and the amount of masonry proposed, it was noted that there had been significant changes made from the plans originally submitted. Several council members also expressed concern and discussed options to ensure that the four phases would, in fact, be completed. Council Member Martin motioned to table the request to September 13, 2005, for special exception of masonry requirement for building proposed by Windhorst Electric Service Inc., on portion of Lot A, Block A, International/Regional Industrial Complex, located at 1381 Royal Parkway. Council Member Hogg seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Porterfield, Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Martin, and Massey Nays: Council Member Miller Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 14 APPROVAL OF TEMPORARY USE PERMIT NO. 05-04-CC Council Member Massey motioned to approve Temporary Use Permit No. 05-04-CC to St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church, for a Greek Food Festival on Lot 6 and portion of Lot 7, Alexander-Cullum Addition, located at 303 Cullum Drive on three days from October 14th from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., October 15th from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., and October 16th from 11 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. City Council Minutes Page 9 of 11 August 30, 2005 ` Ey 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. 15 AWARD OF RFP NO. 020-05 Council Member Miller motioned to award RFP No. 020-05 to International Assurance of Tennessee/Gerber Life for reinsurance coverage for individual health claims in the amount of $150,886.35. Council Member Tyson 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 APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1699 Council Member Hogg motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No. 1699 amending Chapter 30, "Fees," Section 30-15, "Fire Prevention;" Section 30-26, "Swimming Pools;" Section 30-27, "Recreational Areas or Facilities;" and Section 30-28, "Library." 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. ITEM NO. 17 PUBLIC COMMENTS Dave Stonecipher, 204 Woodbriar, Euless, thanked the council for a street light installed on his street. City Council Minutes Page 10 of 11 August 30, 2005 N.. ITEM NO. 18 REPORTS STAFF REPORT The staff report scheduled to be given regarding a solid waste and recycling update will be given at a later date. CITY MANAGER City Manager Joe Hennig thanked Director of Public Works Ron Young and his staff for following through on the street light on Woodbriar. He expressed thankfulness to the council for their help and assistance with the budget for staff and related projects. He stated the tax rate, which will be lowered to the effective tax rate will be considered at the next council meeting. He thanked Assistant City Manager Loretta Getchell, Finance Administrator Vicki Rodriquez, and Finance Controller Gary Yakesh for their work on the budget. He stated he was thankful for the citizens of this community and that it is a pleasure to be here and serve them. CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney Bob McFarland had nothing to report. CITY COUNCIL Council Member Hogg congratulated Purchasing Tech Jennifer Miller, Librarian Assistant Paula Myers, and all the employees. Council Member Martin thanked city staff for all they do for the city council. She thanked Director of Planning and Development Mike Collins and Planning Manager Eric Wilhite for making things easier for the developers. She congratulated Jennifer Miller and Paula Myers on their recognitions, and thanked the citizens for their participation in the meeting. Council Member Miller thanked Dave Stonecipher for coming to the meeting. He noted that Stacey Hollinger has brought a nice form of entertainment to the City of Euless and that he needs fans to attend the games. The team is similar to the minors and has a lot of good talent. He stated that the council does a wonderful job. He stated that he would like to get 100% masonry on all buildings in Euless and is just trying to get the best quality buildings. Mayor Pro Tern Porterfield congratulated Jennifer Miller and Paula Myers and noted that so many employees have been with the city for a number of years. He stated that it is a compliment to the city and makes life better for the citizens. He recognized City Manager Joe Hennig for orchestrating the budget process and commended him for reaching another birthday. City Council Minutes Page 11 of 11 August 30, 2005 Council Member Massey congratulated Jennifer Miller and Paula Myers. She stated NI., she appreciated Stacey Hollinger for brining the Collegiate League to Euless. She noted that there are forms in the Euless Today and water bill to submit nominees for Volunteer of the Year, Youth of the Year, and Business of the Year. Council Member Tyson thanked Joe Hennig, as well as all employees for their influence on the budget. He noted that additional employees, raises, and increased health insurance benefits are included in the budget while lowering the tax rate. Mayor Saleh stated Euless is the only city she knows of that is lowering the tax rate in the Northeast Tarrant County area. She thanked staff and citizens, and congratulated Dr. Hartland on her new facility. ITEM NO. 19 ADJOURNMENT Mayor Saleh adjourned the meeting at 8:35 p.m. APPROVED: 1 Ali'z. ,‘! ( 4t` ' Mary Mar LibaTeh Mayor � or Y ATTEST: �,%'-_ Al .1 .24( -n Cri , CMC, City Secretary