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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
EULESS CITY COUNCIL
OCTOBER 25, 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, October 25, 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 Leon Hogg, Linda Martin, Charlie Miller, and Veva
Lou Massey. Council Member Carl Tyson was absent. The precouncil meeting included
a United Way update by Faye Beaulieu; a development/code update by Director of
Planning and Development Mike Collins; an update on the Euless Pride program by City
Manager Joe Hennig; and a review of agenda items. The city council convened into
closed session at 6:37 p.m. for deliberation regarding contemplated or pending litigation
concerning God's Chariot and deliberation regarding real property concerning Crystal
Springs/Harwood well site as authorized by Sections 551.071 and 551.072 of the Texas
Government Code. The city council reconvened into open session at 7:00 p.m.
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, Assistant City Manager Loretta Getchell, City Attorney Bob
McFarland, City Secretary Susan Crim, Deputy City Secretary Becky Null, Director of
Public Works Ron Young, Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald,
Director of Planning and Development Mike Collins, Fire Chief Lee Koontz, Police Chief
Leonard Carmack, Assistant Police Chief Bob Freeman, Police Lt. Wayne Pavlik, Police
Sgt. Ron Williamson, Police Sgt. David S. Chaney, City Engineer Robert Barker,
Planning and Development Manager Eric Wilhite, Texas Star General Manager Glenda
Hartsell-Shelton, Fleet & Facility Administrator Kyle McAdams, Human Resources
Administrator J. T. Ackerman, Library Administrator JoAnn Rogers, Recreation Manager
Suzanne Hendrickson, Special Events Coordinator Michael Davenport, Information
Services Administrator Dan McLain, Computer Services Specialist Kim Ross,
Communications/Marketing Manager Betsy Boyett, and Reserve Police Officer Clyde
Cullum.
VISITORS
Alisha and Annie Davenport, Debbie, Christi, and Donna Williamson, Julie and Melanie
Freeman, Boyce Byers, John Sanders, Keith Eggers, Alex Horton, Billy Owens, and
other visitors as noted in the visitor register.
City Council Minutes Page 2 of 9 October 25, 2005
Now INVOCATION
Pastor Scott Fisher, Metroplex Chapel, gave the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Girl Scout Troop No. 1551 led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ITEM NO. 1 PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH FOR
NOVEMBER
Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald and Recreation Manager
Suzanne Hendrickson introduced Special Events Coordinator Michael Davenport, his
wife, Alisha, and daughter, Annie. Mayor Saleh presented Michael with a plaque for
being selected employee of the month for November.
ITEM NO. 2 PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE PINS
Police Chief Leonard Carmack introduced Police Sergeant Ron Williamson, his wife,
Debbie, daughter, Christi, and his mother, Donna. Mayor Saleh presented Ron with a
25-year service pin.
Nor CONSENT AGENDA
Council Member Hogg motioned to approve Consent Agenda Items numbered 3
through 5.
Council Member Massey 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. 3 APPROVAL OF PURCHASE
Approved the purchase of one skid steer-loader with attachments from Equipment
Support Services Inc., Euless, Texas, through the Houston-Galveston Area Cooperative
Purchasing Program in the amount of $35,986.83.
ITEM NO. 4 AUTHORIZED THE PURCHASE OF REPLACEMENT PCs FROM
DELL COMPUTER CORPORATION
Authorized the purchase of replacement PCs from Dell Computer Corporation through
the State of Texas contract, not to exceed the budgeted amount of $71,840.
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ITEM NO. 5 APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
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Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of October 11, 2005.
REGULAR AGENDA
Note: Mayor Saleh moved Item No. 11 up to this point in the meeting.
ITEM NO. 11 APPROVAL OF SITE PLAN NO. 05-08-SP
Planning and Development Manager Eric Wilshire stated that Dr. Bonnie Hartland is
planning to construct a 4,700 sq. ft. cat hospital on a 2.0 acre tract located at the
southeast corner of Baze Drive and Glade Road. The design of the proposed building
and the placement of a monument sign are intended to blend in with the residential
character of the surrounding area. The orientation and the layout of the building were
established to maximize the front street yard landscaping, with parking located adjacent
to the building. Use of wall mounted lighting will eliminate light trespass and glare.
Masonry screening will be installed along the south and east perimeters, with a hedge
of large shrubs planted along the eastside masonry screening wall.
Council Member Martin motioned to approve Site Plan No. 05-08-SP for a cat hospital
on Tract 1A07, J. E. Field Survey, A-540, located at the southeast corner of Baze Road
and West Glade Road.
Council Member Miller 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. 6 APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 05=1209
Council Member Martin motioned to approve Resolution No. 05-1209 declaring Euless
property known as the Harwood well site on Lot 2R, Block 13, Oak Ridge Estates, as
surplus, and authorized the city manager to seek and accept sealed bids for the sale of
the property.
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.
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ITEM NO. 7 PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 05-08-SUP
�... AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1711
Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:30 p.m. for Specific Use Permit No. 05-08-
SUP for Lot 20, Block 1, Cresthaven Addition, for Quality Remarketing Group, an
automotive service, in C-2 (Community Business District) zoning, located at 1002
Cresthaven Drive.
Director of Planning and Development Mike Collins stated that Quality Remarketing
Group, represented by Charles Elliott, is requesting to operate a staging facility for
primarily trade-in vehicles purchased through wholesale dealers. These vehicles will be
stored at this facility until they are sold as-is to an auto auction company. The operation
is not open to the public, no mechanical work is to be performed, and no vehicles will be
sold on site. The existing wood frame house will be removed, but the existing 2,467 sq.
ft. tilt wall building will be finished out and used for this operation. Additional paving and
an 8 ft. high masonry screening wall with a 20 ft. wide solid metal entry gate will be
added in the front portion of the lot. Additional landscaping will also be placed in the
front yard as required by code for commercial development.
Mayor Saleh asked for any proponents.
Charles Elliott, 624 Highview Lane, Hurst, Texas, 76054, spoke in favor of the request.
'NNW There being no additional proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public
hearing at 7:35 p.m.
Council Member Miller motioned to deny Ordinance No. 1711 for Lot 20, Block 1,
Cresthaven Addition, for Quality Remarketing Group, an automotive service, in C-2
(Community Business District) zoning, located at 1002 Cresthaven Drive.
Mayor Pro Tern Porterfield seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Pro Tern Porterfield, Council Members Miller and Massey
Nays: Mayor Saleh, Council Members Hogg and Martin
Mayor Saleh declared the motion failed due to a tied vote.
City Attorney Bob McFarland stated he will research to determine whether this item will
automatically be placed on the next agenda, or whether it will require a motion to be
reconsidered.
ITEM NO. 8 PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 05-09-SUP
AND APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE
NO. 1712
Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:43 p.m. for Specific Use Permit No. 05-09-
SUP for Lot 4AR1, Westpark Central Addition, for Gator's Bayou Cajun Sports Grill as a
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drinking establishment with arcades and billiards in C-2 (Community Business District)
... zoning, located at 2155 West Airport Freeway, #100.
Director of Planning and Development Mike Collins stated the applicant, Three New
Millennium Group, Inc., is proposing to operate Gator's under a new specific use permit
for a drinking establishment with arcades and billiards until a certificate of occupancy is
received upon completion of the proposed renovation of the former Ramada Inn into a
Clarion Hotel. He stated the specific use permit, which will expire on October 31, was
approved for six months as a drinking establishment with the intent that plans for the
hotel would be submitted within that time. He noted that the Planning and Zoning
Commission came up with conditions for approval that would prevent the specific use
permit from being open ended and would allow several four-month milestones to
provide for transition to a hotel restaurant. He noted that staff has been in discussion
with the applicant since the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.
Mayor Saleh asked for any proponents.
Roger Albright, attorney, 3301 Elm, Dallas, Texas, stated they have been actively
working on the hotel project, but it has taken longer than anticipated. They have
acquired the property to the southeast of the existing structure, which will provide for
additional parking, drainage, and infrastructure. He stated that contracts with Clarion
should be signed within the next few weeks. He stated they are planning to gut the first
floor of the hotel and turn it into an expanded kitchen, and Gator's will be turned into a
r.�. full service restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. He distributed several
drawings of the proposed hotel. The Clarion Group allows 12 months for completion of
the hotel after approval of the plans. He suggested a modification to the Planning and
Zoning Commission's recommendation by requesting a four month extension to allow
the applicants to continue working with staff during that time. At the end of the four
months, they will be ready to come back with a concrete set of plans for the hotel. He
stated he is confident that they can have a site plan done within 120 days.
There being no additional proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public
hearing at 7:55 p.m.
Several council members expressed concern about the transition process and
assurance of Gator's going from a drinking establishment to a restaurant.
City Manager Joe Hennig noted that if the specific use permit extension is not approved
tonight, Gator's will close on October 31. He stressed the point that if the council
approves the 120 day extension, and the specific use permit for the hotel/restaurant is
not brought before council for consideration within that timeframe, Gator's will be shut
down.
After additional discussion, Council Member Miller motioned to approve the first and
final reading of Ordinance No. 1712 for Lot 4AR1, Westpark Central Addition, for
Gator's Bayou Cajun Sports Grill as a drinking establishment with arcades and billiards
in C-2 (Community Business District) zoning, located at 2155 West Airport Freeway,
#100, subject to the following conditions: (1) Tied to Gator's Cajun Sports Grill, Three
New Millennium Group, Inc., a subsidiary of Composite Investments Inc.; and (2) Valid
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for 120 days, or March 1, 2006, or until the Planning and Zoning Commission and City
�.. Council have formally considered a specific use permit for the hotel/restaurant,
whichever occurs first.
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. 9 PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 05-10-SUP
Mayor Saleh noted that the applicant withdrew his request for Specific Use Permit No.
05-10-SUP for Lot C, Midway Park Addition, for an automotive repair business in C-2
(Community Business District) zoning, located at 601 N. Main Street.
ITEM NO. 10 APPROVAL OF SITE PLAN NO. 05-07-SP
Planning and Development Manager Eric Wilhite stated the applicant, InTEC, Integrated
Testing and Engineering Company is planning to construct a 4,020 sq. ft. brick office
*sr building at 350 East Glade Road. A retaining wall was constructed by developers of the
residential subdivision on their east property line. Privacy fences have also been
constructed on top of the retaining wall since homes were built along the eastern edge
of the subdivision. The applicant's property sits four to six feet lower than the masonry
retaining wall; therefore, staff supports the applicant's request that the masonry
screening requirement be waived. A masonry screening wall will be constructed on the
south perimeter.
Council Member Hogg motioned to approve Site Plan No. 05-07-SP for InTEC,
Integrated Testing & Engineering Company, on Tract 1 Al C, E. Taylor Survey, A-1550,
located at 350 E. Glade Road.
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 APPROVAL OF SITE PLAN NO. 05-09-SP
Planning and Development Manager Eric Wilhite stated the applicant, Tina Moore,
operates an environmental testing company called Apollo Environmental Strategies, Inc.
She plans to construct a 5,512 sq. ft. office/warehouse on the northern one-fourth acre
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of the 4.3 acres she owns on Royal Parkway. She intends to subdivide the property into
r.. four lots in the future. The building will contain a warehouse with a drive-thru bay, with
the bay doors located on the east and west elevations. All vehicles, trailers, and other
equipment associated with the business will be stored inside.
Mayor Pro Tern Porterfield motioned to approve Site Plan No. 05-09-SP for Apollo
Environmental Strategies, Inc., on a portion of Lot A, Block A, International/Regional
Industrial Complex, located on Royal Parkway.
Council Member Miller 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. 13 APPROVAL OF SITE PLAN NO. 05-11-SP
Planning and Development Manager Eric Wilhite stated the applicant, Adan Ocampo,
proposes to construct an additional 2,400 sq. ft. building on 2.6 acres that face Wilshire
Drive at the intersection of W. Euless Blvd. Parking currently provided on the southwest
‘41, portion of the site, and other vehicles and outside storage visible from W. Euless Blvd.
will be removed. Twenty-eight new parking spaces will be located to the rear of the site
surrounded by a 6 ft. high masonry screening fence on the west and north sides of the
property. The gates will be wrought iron. Landscaping will be installed on the
southwest portion of the site, as well as along Wilshire Drive. Site circulation will be
enhanced with the addition of the drive marked "Emergency Access, Drainage and
Utility Easement", connecting Wilshire Drive and W. Euless Blvd.
Council Member Hogg motioned to approve Site Plan No. 05-11-SP for Adam's
Automotive Services on Lots Al and Al B, Block 16, Oakwood Terrace North, located at
1600 West Euless Boulevard.
Council Member Martin 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 APPROVAL OF BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS
Mayor Pro Tem Porterfield motioned to appoint David Massey to the Historical
Preservation Committee.
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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. 15 PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
ITEM NO. 16 REPORTS
STAFF REPORT
There was no staff report.
CITY MANAGER
City Manager Joe Hennig announced that this may be Library Administrator JoAnn
Rogers' last council meeting, and thanked her for her commitment and outreach of the
library services. He wished her the best in Oklahoma.
CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney Bob McFarland had nothing to report.
CITY COUNCIL
Council Member Massey congratulated Special Events Coordinator Michael Davenport
on being selected employee of the month and Police Sgt. Ron Williamson for receiving
his 25-year service pin. She stated that the fire department open house was wonderful
and that the new fire station is a great addition to the city. She stated she will miss
JoAnn Rogers.
Council Member Hogg gave thanks to all the employees.
Council Member Martin stated that JoAnn Rogers' shoes will be hard to fill. She
thanked the employees for their support of the United Way fundraisers, and noted the
department baskets were beautiful. She thanked Fire Chief Koontz for the fire
department open house and said the dedication was done beautifully. She
congratulated Michael Davenport and Police Sgt. Ron Williamson.
�... Council Member Miller apologized to Fire Chief Koontz for not making the open house.
He stated Jo Ann Rogers has done a great job and he will miss her. He congratulated
Michael Davenport and Police Sgt. Ron Williamson.
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Mayor Pro Tern Porterfield congratulated Michael Davenport and Police Sgt. Ron
Williamson. He stated he was sorry to see JoAnn Rogers leave and applauded her
great contributions to the library. He announced that the Euless Library Foundation is
having a fundraiser dinner with Kinky Friedman on November 11.
Mayor Saleh congratulated Michael Davenport and Police Sgt. Ron Williamson and said
it was always a pleasure to recognize employees. She stated she will miss Jo Ann
Rogers and wished her well. She reminded the audience to vote on the constitutional
amendments, and stated that early voting is being held at our library.
ITEM NO. 17 ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Saleh adjourned the meeting at 8:40 p.m.
APPROVED:
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Mary Lib S.leh, Mayor
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ATTEST:
Susan Crim, eh C, City Secretary