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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-11-22 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 22, 2005 CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Mary Lib Saleh at 4:05 p.m. on Tuesday, November 22, 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, Leon Hogg, Linda Martin, Charlie Miller, and Veva Lou Massey. The precouncil meeting included an update of city Christmas events by Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald and Recreation Manager Suzanne Hendrickson; discussion regarding pocket bikes and scooters by Assistant Police Chief Bob Freeman; a review of the Glade Road construction design by Director of Public Works Ron Young; discussion of temporary weekend parkway signs by Director of Planning and Development Mike Collins; and a review of agenda items. The city council convened into closed session at 6:25 p.m. for deliberation regarding contemplated or pending litigation concerning Dickey Apartments (God's Chariot) and deliberation regarding real property concerning lease of city property as authorized by Sections 551.071 and 551.072 of the Texas Government Code. The city council reconvened into open session at 6:50 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 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 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 Harland Westmoreland, Assistant Police Chief Bob Freeman, City Engineer Robert Barker, Planning and Development Manager Eric Wilhite, Public Works Manager Chris Barker, Texas Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell-Shelton, Human Resources Administrator J. T. Ackerman, Purchasing Manager Mike Lowry, Police Lt. Steve Kockos, Police Lt. Danny Neill, Police Sgt. Ron Williamson, Police Sgt. Joe Foran, Police Sgt. David Cort-Brassey, Crime Scene Tech Bill Richardson, Police Property Room Quartermaster Kevin Daniel, Water Billing Manager Kathryn Tipton, Information Services Administrator Dan McLain, and Communications/Marketing Manager Betsy Boyett. City Council Minutes Page 2 of 6 November 22, 2005 VISITORS Jean, Nita, Clayton, Charlotte, Mykaela and Jacob Westmoreland, Travis, Rosie, and Madison Montague, Tracey, Scott and Trinity Griffin, Don Martin, Lance May, Art Kveck, Boyce Byers, Randy Byers, Don Horton, John Sanders, Alex Horton, Billy Owens, Barney Snitz, and other visitors as noted in the visitor register. INVOCATION Reverend Lance May, Life Outreach International, gave the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member Carl Tyson led the Pledge of Allegiance. ITEM NO. 1 PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH FOR DECEMBER Mayor Saleh stated that Firefighter II/Paramedic Jeff Hayden could not attend the meeting tonight, but will be in attendance at the next meeting. ITEM NO. 2 PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE PINS Police Chief Leonard Carmack and Assistant Police Chief Bob Freeman introduced Assistant Police Chief Harland Westmoreland, his wife, Nita; mother, Jean; daughter, Tracey, and her children, Scott and Trinity; son, Travis, and his children Rosie and Madison; and son, Clayton, his wife, Charlotte, and children Mykaela, and Jacob. Mayor Saleh presented Harland with a 30-year service pin. CONSENT AGENDA Council Member Hogg motioned to approve Consent Agenda Items numbered 3 through 7. 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. 3 APPROVAL OF PURCHASE Approved the purchase of one mid-sized sedan to be used in the Criminal Investigation Division of the Police Department from Philpott Ford, Port Neches, Texas, through the °'" Houston Galveston Area Purchasing Cooperative (HGAC), in the amount of$12,928.60. City Council Minutes Page 3 of 6 November 22, 2005 ITEM NO. 4 APPROVAL OF PURCHASE Approved the purchase of replacement IBM AS400 and required services to configure the system from Mark III Systems, Bellaire, Texas, through the Texas Department of Information Services contract, in the amount of $33,125. ITEM NO. 5 AWARD OF BID NO. 008-06 Awarded Bid No. 008-06 to Standard Insurance Company for group term life, accidental death and dismemberment, and long term disability insurance, with an estimated expenditure of $80,221. ITEM NO. 6 APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 05-1213 Approved Resolution No. 05-1213 supporting the Cities Aggregation Power Project's letter of intent to enter into negotiations for a capacity contract with the owner of coal (including Texas lignite) generation to supply the base load electric power needs for CAPP members over a 10-year period. ITEM NO. 7 APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of November 8, 2005. REGULAR AGENDA ITEM NO. 8 APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1714 Director of Public Works Ron Young stated that the sewer rate increase is due to Trinity River Authority (TRA) increasing their charge for sewer treatment. The increase will be 70 per 1,000 gallons from $1.93 to $2.00 and will be effective January 1, 2006. Council Member Miller motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No. 1714 amending Chapter 30 "Fees", Section 30-35, "Water and Sewer Service - Monthly Rates" of the Code of Ordinances. 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. 9 APPROVAL OF SITE PLAN NO. 05-05-SP Director of Planning and Development Mike Collins stated that Stu Schaffenberger, owner of Label Graphics & Packaging, is planning to construct an office/warehouse/light City Council Minutes Page 4 of 6 November 22, 2005 manufacturing development, consisting of two 5,000 sq. ft. and two 3,000 sq. ft. .— buildings, for his business on 1.06 acres located on Lot 6, Block C, International/Regional Industrial Complex, at 2140 Regal Parkway. Council Member Martin motioned to approve Site Plan No. 05-05-SP for Label Graphics & Packaging for office/warehouse/light manufacturing on Lot 6, Block C, International/Regional Industrial Complex, located at 2140 Regal Parkway. Council Member Hogg seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Porterfield, Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Martin, and Massey Nays: Council Member Miller Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 10 REQUEST TO ADDRESS COUNCIL Art Kveck addressed the council requesting an ordinance be adopted to make scooters and mini-bikes illegal for street use. After a report from Police Chief Leonard Carmack and Assistant Police Chief Bob ;` Freeman regarding state statutes already in effect for these types of vehicles, Mr. Kveck thanked the council members and staff for the information, and stated he was satisfied with the explanation. ITEM NO. 11 PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments. ITEM NO. 12 REPORTS STAFF REPORT There was no staff report. CITY MANAGER Deputy City Manager Gary McKamie noted that City Manager Joe Hennig is on vacation. He stated that Building B is being remodeled and water bills can be paid in Building C and that the drop box has been moved along side the Building C parking lot near the building. He pointed out that city offices will be closed Thursday and Friday for Thanksgiving. He noted that Assistant Police Chief Harland Westmoreland was shot in the shoulder in 1986 during a convenience store incident. Harland was a sergeant at the time, and there was uncertainty as to whether he would be able to return to work. He stated that instead of focusing on what Harland could not do, they focused on what he could do. He has since come up through the ranks from Patrol Sergeant to Assistant City Council Minutes Page 5 of 6 November 22, 2005 Police Chief. He congratulated Harland on his 30 years of service and gave thanks to such a great city. He also stated that this has been a difficult year for his family, but that Thanksgiving will be a great day. CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney Bob McFarland wished everyone a joyous holiday season. CITY COUNCIL Council Member Massey congratulated Harland Westmoreland stating that he is a good, cheerful employee and very interesting, and she is proud of him. She applauded Cynthia Frost on greeting the troops and stated she is glad she came to the council meeting. She noted that she went twice this last week to greet the troops. She wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Mayor Pro Tern Porterfield congratulated Harland Westmoreland and stated that we have a lot of fine people in this city, but Harland is a benchmark of dedication. He is appreciated very much. He stated he is encouraged by people like Cynthia Frost who is honoring her own son by greeting the troops. He stated it is great to be able to show appreciation to those serving in Iraq and thanked the citizens who have greeted the troops at DFW Airport. He noted that there was an article in the Star Telegram regarding Pipeline Road reconstruction which said that the project was approved unanimously. He wanted it understood that it was not approved unanimously, stating he did not vote for or against the contract because of the lack of cooperation from the City of Bedford. He stated that the citizens of Euless are spending $5.8 million improving a road between Euless and Bedford and also paying for right-of-way in Bedford. He stated that Bedford's only assistance is to move their own city's water lines. Council Member Miller stated he was glad to see Randy Byers, a retired employee and a veteran, at the council meeting. He noted that the board & commission dinner was recently held and that the city could not do without volunteers. He mentioned that Billy Byers was selected Volunteer of the Year and Boyce and Bill Byers were selected as Lifetime Members of the Year. He attended a Grapevine-Colleyville ISD Education Foundation function which raised money to support student activities. He stated that Harland Westmoreland is typical of the city's employees who have a passion for their jobs and this city. He thanked God for being born in the USA and wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Council Member Martin congratulated Harland Westmoreland. She stated that as an immigrant, she is thankful for freedoms we have in the United States. She wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Council Member Hogg thanked Harland Westmoreland for serving the city so long and so well. Council Member Tyson expressed his appreciation for Harland Westmoreland. He thanked Cynthia Frost for all that she is doing for her son as well as all the troops. He stated he attended the dedication of Veterans Field and thanked the Parks and City Council Minutes Page 6 of 6 November 22, 2005 Community Services Department for everything they did to make a great celebration. NOV He attended the board and commission dinner and noted that Senator Jane Nelson was the speaker, and that she does a very good job of representing our area. He thanked those who serve on the boards and commissions, and congratulated Billy Owens for his award and thanked him for all the volunteer work he does. He wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Mayor Saleh stated she was glad that Billy Owens was selected Volunteer of the Year. She congratulated Harland Westmoreland. She stated that the Veterans Day celebration was great and that veterans have already been calling wanting to know what will be done next year. She thanked the Parks and Community Services staff for a great event. She noted that the police and fire alumni will be serving Thanksgiving dinner for those on duty. She wished everyone a wonderful Thanksgiving. ITEM NO. 13 ADJOURNMENT Mayor Saleh adjourned the meeting at 7:58 p.m. APPROVED: Mary Li aleh, Mayor ATTEST: usari Crim, RMC, City Secretary r..