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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-09-13 �.. MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 13, 2005 CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Mary Lib Saleh at 4:07 p.m. on Tuesday, September 13, 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 Carl Tyson, Linda Martin, Charlie Miller, and Veva Lou Massey. Council Member Leon Hogg was absent. The precouncil meeting included a transportation update from Vic Suhm, executive director of Tarrant Regional Transportation Coalition; discussion by Director of Parks and Leisure Services Ray McDonald regarding the recommendation by the Historical Preservation Committee naming the dog statue, Bulger, at the Himes Log Cabin; Twin Bridge library update by Library Administrator JoAnn Rogers, Librarian Beverly McCalmont and Library Assistant Danene Hudson; and a recycling and solid waste update by Director of Economic Development Bill Ridgway and Recycling Coordinator Kaye Anderson. Agenda items were then reviewed. f... 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 Planning and Development Mike Collins, Police Chief Leonard Carmack, Fire Chief Lee Koontz, Assistant Police Chief Harland Westmoreland, Finance Administrator Vicki Rodriquez, City Engineer Robert Barker, Planning and Development Manager Eric Wilhite, Texas Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell-Shelton, Fleet & Facility Administrator Kyle McAdams, Public Works Manager Chris Barker, Human Resources Administrator J. T. Ackerman, Library Administrator JoAnn Rogers, Recycling Coordinator Kaye Anderson, Information Services Administrator Dan McLain, Computer Services Specialist Brett Bennett, and Communications/Marketing Manager Betsy Boyett. VISITORS Jim Anderson, Lori and Sara De La Cruz, Jimmy Finley, Robert and Sonia McMillon, Steve Symonds, Robert Baldwin, Michael Windhorst, John Sanders, Alex Horton, Charles Cinquemani, Carroll Scott, Billy Owens, and other visitors as noted in the visitor register. City Council Minutes Page 2 of 9 September 13, 2005 �. INVOCATION Pastor Jimmy Finley, First United Methodist Church, gave the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Pro Tem Glenn Porterfield led the Pledge of Allegiance. ITEM NO. 1 PRESENTATION OF RECYCLING AWARDS Director of Economic Development Bill Ridgway introduced Recycling Coordinator Kaye Anderson and Lori De La Cruz. Kaye presented three awards to the council the city received from the North Texas Corporate Recycling Association (NTCRA) and the Tarrant County Corporate Recycling Council (TCCRC) recognizing the City of Euless for making outstanding contributions in recycling and waste minimization. Mr. Ridgway noted that in addition to Kaye Anderson, others who also contributed to the recycling education process were Lori De La Cruz, Web Designer Johnny Rodriquez, and Communications/Marketing Manager Betsy Boyett. CONSENT AGENDA Council Member Massey motioned to approve Consent Agenda Items numbered 2 `,t„ through 4. Council Member Miller seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Porterfield, Council Members Tyson, Martin, Miller, and Massey Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 2 APPROVAL OF LIBRARY LONG-RANGE PLAN Approved the five-year long-range plan for the library, which included Library Service Responses for Basic Literacy, Business and Career Information, Current Topics and Titles, Formal Learning Support, Information Literacy, and a Collective Development Policy. ITEM NO. 3 APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 05-1207 Approved Resolution No. 05-1207 reappointing Kenneth C. Whiteley and Tim Murphy as municipal court associate judges for a two-year appointment, which will expire September 30, 2007. City Council Minutes Page 3 of 9 September 13, 2005 ITEM NO. 4 APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Noiriv Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of August 30, 2005. REGULAR AGENDA ITEM NO. 5 APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1703 Assistant City Manager Loretta Getchell stated the City of Euless ad valorem tax rate is proposed at $0.491777, which is a slight reduction from the current rate of $0.495. The tax rate has been reduced or held every year since 1993. She also noted that the City of Euless is not the only taxing jurisdiction for Euless citizens. School taxes represent approximately 60% of the overall tax liability with the county representing 10%, the junior college representing 5%, the hospital district representing 8%, with Euless representing 17%. Council Member Miller motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No. 1703 adopting a tax rate of $0.491777, per one hundred dollars valuation on all taxable property within the City of Euless for the year 2005. Council Member Martin seconded the motion. Nike, Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Porterfield, Council Members Tyson, Martin, Miller, and Massey Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 6 APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1704 Assistant City Manager Loretta Getchell stated the City has been fortunate to continue to see increased real estate property valuations. Taxable values have risen from slightly over 1 billion in 1995 to over 2.25 billion. The average home value in Euless is now at $129,689. The City of Euless taxes for an average home with a homestead exemption would be $510.22. Senior citizens would also be entitled to a senior exemption of$35,000 which would further lower their liability. Council Member Massey motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No. 1704 adopting the tax roll for 2005. Mayor Pro Tern Porterfield seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Porterfield, Council Members Tyson, Martin, Miller, "tr. and Massey Nays: None City Council Minutes Page 4 of 9 September 13, 2005 �.. Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 7 PUBLIC HEARING FOR ZONING CASE NO. 05-04-ZC AND APPROVAL OF FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1706 Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:23 p.m. regarding Zoning Case No. 05-04- ZC on Tract 1B1, B. Harrington Survey, A-808, located at 705 West 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 the applicant, Steve Symonds, is requesting to rezone his 1.59 acre tract to allow the development of 1,700 sq. ft. single family limited dwellings on 5,500 sq. ft. lots. Access would be created by establishing a cul-de-sac street off of Glade Road. Mr. Collins stated the property adjacent on the east is a 1.4 acre tract currently zoned R-1 and contains an occupied single-story framed house. Although the property is separately owned and not a part of the rezoning request, there is the potential for both of these tracts to be combined as a single R-1 L development in the future. Steve Symonds, 705 W. Glade Road, stated that any future development would conform to the R-1 L requirements. He stated that he would like to purchase the ;,r, adjacent property, but the property owner does not want to sell at this time. He noted that his home and property are surrounded by duplexes and zero-lot line homes with the exception of the single family home on the east. In response to questions, Mr. Symonds stated that he is not sure at this time if he will develop the property himself and does not have plans to develop within the next year. He would like to buy his neighbor's property to make the development work better. Council Member Tyson stated he was not in favor without knowing exactly how it is planned to be developed. Mr. Symonds reiterated that the property will conform to the R-1 L requirements and that the zoning is compatible with the surrounding properties. There being no additional proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing at 7:39 p.m. Council Member Martin motioned to approve Ordinance No. 1706 for Zoning Case No. 05-04-ZC on Tract 1B1, B. Harrington Survey, A-808, located at 705 West Glade Road, from R-1 (Single Family Detached Dwelling District) zoning to R-1L (Single Family Limited Dwelling District) zoning. Council Member Massey seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Council Members Martin, Miller, and Massey City Council Minutes Page 5 of 9 September 13, 2005 Nays: Mayor Pro Tern Porterfield and Council Member Tyson Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried on first reading. Mayor Saleh noted that a second reading of the ordinance is required due to the lack of at least five affirmative votes. ITEM NO. 8 PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 05-07-SUP AND APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1707 Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:41 p.m. for Specific Use Permit No. 05-07- SUP on Lots 1-R and 2-R, Block 1, Airport Business Park, for Just Jeeps of Texas Motor Vehicle Dealership in 1-2 (Heavy Industrial District) zoning on 1205 Texas Star Parkway, Suite 110. Director of Planning and Development Mike Collins stated the applicant is attempting to acquire property at another location to build his own facility and is requesting a continuation of the specific use permit. The applicant has negotiated a six month lease extension with an additional six month option, in order to provide time to secure property and construct a new facility. The applicant has been in compliance with the previously approved conditions and there have been no negative impacts. Larry Loyd, 317 Westover Court, Hurst, stated that he has been at this location for three years, but needs to renew the specific use permit to allow time to build elsewhere. There being no additional proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing at 7:43 p.m. Council Member Miller motioned to approve first and final reading of Ordinance No. 1707 for Specific Use Permit No. 05-07-SUP on Lots 1-R and 2-R, Block 1, Airport Business Park, for Just Jeeps of Texas Motor Vehicle Dealership in 1-2 (Heavy Industrial District) zoning on 1205 Texas Star Parkway, Suite 110, subject to the following conditions: (1) Valid for one year; (2) tied to the owner Larry Loyd; (3) no outdoor display (advertising or banners); (4) no outdoor storage or display of vehicles; (5) no on-site repair or mechanical work to vehicles on premises; and (6) no more than five gallons of fuel stored per vehicle. Mayor Pro Tem Porterfield seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Porterfield, Council Members Tyson, Martin, Miller, and Massey Nays: None r.. Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. City Council Minutes Page 6 of 9 September 13, 2005 ITEM NO. 9 DENIAL OF SPECIAL EXCEPTION TO MASONRY REQUIREMENT �.. FOR NEW PROPOSED NON-RESIDENTIAL USE Council Member Martin motioned to deny special exception to masonry requirements for Windhorst Electric Service, Inc., on a portion of Lot A, Block A, International/Regional Industrial Complex, located at 1381 Royal Parkway. Council Member Miller seconded the motion. Robert Baldwin, representative of Michael Windhorst, requested the council to reconsider their motion and approve the masonry exception. He provided drawings of the proposed building and its facade, and stated he was willing to escrow money to ensure that the final wall would be masonry. The vote is as follows: Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Porterfield, Council Members Tyson, Martin, and Miller Nays: Council Member Massey Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 10 REMOVAL OF ORDINANCE NO. 1694 FROM THE TABLE FOR CONSIDERATION Council Member Tyson motioned to remove Ordinance No. 1694 from the table to allow consideration. Council Member Massey seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Porterfield, Council Members Tyson, Martin, Miller, and Massey Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 11 APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1694 Council Member Tyson motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No. 1694 amending Chapter 86 "Utilities," Section 86-83 "Drought Contingency Plan," Subsection (b) "Drought Stages-Trigger Criteria, Actions, and Termination" of the Code of Ordinances to fulfill requirements relating to recently adopted revisions to Title 30, Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 288-Water Conservation Plans, Drought Contingency Plans, Guidelines and Requirements with the revision by adding the words "by the City Manager or his/her designee" to page 2, at the end of "c. Requirement for Termination." City Council Minutes Page 7 of 9 September 13, 2005 `.■• Mayor Pro Tern Porterfield seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Porterfield, Council Members Tyson, Martin, Miller, and Massey Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 12 RECEIPT OF VERIFICATION OF MAXIMUM IMPACT FEES AND AUTHORIZE MAYOR TO CERTIFY COMPLIANCE TO THE ATTORNEY GENERAL Council Member Massey motioned to receive verification from Birkhoff, Hendricks & Conway, L.L.P., Consulting Engineers, of the maximum impact fees for water and sanitary sewer, and authorize the mayor to certify to the attorney general that the impact fees comply with state law. Council Member Miller seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Porterfield, Council Members Tyson, Martin, Miller, and Massey •o.. Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 13 APPROVAL OF INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS FOR THE OPERATION OF THE TRINITY RAILWAY EXPRESS Council Member Tyson motioned to approve the interlocal agreement with North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) and the cities of Arlington, Bedford, Colleyville, Grand Prairie, Grapevine, Haltom City, Hurst, and North Richland Hills for the operation of the Trinity Railway Express, with a total City of Euless contribution of $96,977 for FY 2005. Council Member Miller seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tenn Porterfield, Council Members Tyson, Martin, Miller, and Massey Nays: None r.. Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. City Council Minutes Page 8 of 9 September 13, 2005 ITEM NO. 14 PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments. ITEM NO. 15 REPORTS STAFF REPORT Assistant Police Chief Harland Westmoreland, chairman of the Northeast Tarrant County Radio Consortium (NETCO), presented a staff report regarding the rebanding of public safety radios. CITY MANAGER City Manager Joe Hennig stated he has the highest regard for Assistant Police Chief Harland Westmoreland's work with (NETCO). CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney Bob McFarland noted that Vic Suhm, executive director of Tarrant Regional Transportation Coalition, coordinated the North Texas city/county effort on appraisal caps opposition in the recent legislative sessions. He stated that if the supreme court finds the current school funding system unconstitutional, the governor 'gar could call another legislative session, in which the appraisal cap issue could come back up again. CITY COUNCIL Council Member Martin thanked Harland Westmoreland for a great report. She urged everyone to attend the identity theft session by Detective Brian Brennan on September 26, 7:00 p.m., at the police department. She thanked city staff for the preparations at Campus West last weekend for the Hurricane Katrina evacuees. Council Member Miller thanked Harland Westmoreland for his report and congratulated Recycling Coordinator Kaye Anderson on her efforts with the recycling and solid waste issues. He commended staff on their work on the budget and noted that City Manager Joe Hennig, Deputy City Manager Gary McKamie, and Assistant City Manager Loretta Getchell invested a lot of time on the budget and did a great job. He stated the council members also put a lot of discussion into the process and did a great job this year. Mayor Pro Tern Porterfield stated he appreciated Harland Westmoreland's report and is proud of the awards won by Kaye Anderson. He noted that the council heard reports at precouncil from the library staff and their work in the community, and that he continues to receive compliments from all realms of the community regarding the City of Euless. He thanked the citizens for being in attendance at the meeting tonight. City Council Minutes Page 9 of 9 September 13, 2005 Council Member Tyson thanked Harland Westmoreland for his report. He noted that the library's five-year plan is a big undertaking and he appreciates their work. He stated that the approved tax rate of $0.491777 is also the effective tax rate. He said Joe Hennig and all the staff members did a good job in preparing the budget and making the tax rate possible. Mayor Saleh stated her appreciation for visitors attending the council meeting. She noted that the council agreed with the Historical Preservation Committee's recommendation to name the dog statue, Bulger, at the Nimes Log Cabin tonight. She thanked staff for keeping the council informed. Council Member Massey left the meeting prior to the reports. ITEM NO. 19 ADJOURNMENT Mayor Saleh adjourned the meeting at 8:38 p.m. APPROVED: Mary Lib Saleh, Mayor ATTEST: / ii, usan Cr , CMC, ity Secretary