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Home My WebLink About2006-03-14 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL MARCH 14, 2006 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, March 14, 2006, in the Precouncil Conference Room of City Hall, 201 N. Ector Drive. Those present included: Mayor Mary Lib Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Glenn Porterfield, Council Members Carl Tyson, Linda Martin, Charlie Miller, and Veva Lou Massey. Council Member Leon Hogg was absent attending the National League of Cities Conference in Washington, D.C. The precouncil meeting included a review of the proposed SH 183 reconstruction project by Director of Public Works Ron Young; discussion of the Unified Development Code parking amendment by Planning Manager Eric Wilhite; an update regarding the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) project by Planning Manager Eric Wilhite and Director of Public Works Ron Young; and a review of agenda items. Council Member Massey announced her decision to withdraw her application to run for another term on the city council. The city council convened into closed session at 6:10 p.m. for deliberation of economic `„•• development negotiations regarding Beall Concrete, the Sutherland Building, and Euless Town Centre as authorized by Section 551.087 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 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 Public Works Ron Young, Director of Economic Development Bill Ridgway, Assistant Fire Chief Robert Isbell, Texas Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell-Shelton, Assistant Library Administrator Sherry Knight, City Engineer Robert Barker, Planning and Development Manager Eric Wilhite, Fleet and Facility Administrator Kyle McAdams, Purchasing Manager Mike Lowry, Recreation Manager Suzanne Hendrickson, Adult Librarian Ellen Collins, Senior Librarian Tammi Trull, Senior Librarian Susan Neal, Senior Inspector Jim Moy, Information Services Administrator Dan McLain, Computer Services Specialist Brett Bennett, and Communications/Marketing Manager Betsy Boyett. City Council Minutes Page 2 of 5 March 14, 2006 �... VISITORS Natalie and Brady Carrothers, Rick and Sue Knight, Ron and Gwen Carrothers, Terry Goodrich, Michael Brown, Boyce and Bill Byers, Barney Snitz, Robert and Sonia McMillon, John Sanders, Carroll Scott, Barney Snitz, Alex Horton, Billy Owens, and others as noted in the visitor register. INVOCATION Reverend Keith Christie, First Baptist Church, gave the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Boy Scout Troop #253 led the Pledge of Allegiance. ITEM NO. 1 PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE PINS City Manager Joe Hennig introduced Assistant Library Administrator Sherry Knight, her twins, Natalie and Brady, parents, Rick and Sue Knight, and mother and father-in-law, Ron and Gwen Carrothers. Mayor Saleh presented Sherry with a 10-year service pin. CONSENT AGENDA ti.. Council Member Miller motioned to approve Consent Agenda items numbered 2 through 5. Council Member Tyson 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 RESOLUTION NO. 06-1221 Approved Resolution No. 06-1221 authorizing the joint agreement with Tarrant County for the May 13, 2006, election. ITEM NO. 3 AWARD OF BID NO. 015-06 Awarded Bid No. 015-06 to Metro Business Products, 2694 Gravel Drive, Fort Worth, Texas, 76118 for printing services in the estimated expenditure of $50,000, for a one- r.. year period with two one-year renewal options. City Council Minutes Page 3 of 5 March 14, 2006 ITEM NO. 4 APPROVAL OF TEMPORARY USE PERMIT Approved a Temporary Use Permit for a temporary concrete batch plant to be located on Lot Al, Kitty House Addition, located at SH 10 and West Pipeline Road for the West Pipeline Road reconstruction project. ITEM NO. 5 APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of February 28, 2006. REGULAR AGENDA ITEM NO. 6 RECOMMENDATION TO TARRANT COUNTY TO AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT Council Member Miller motioned to recommend Tarrant County award a construction contract for CDBG Project No. B05-UC-48-0001-22-50 to Hall Albert Construction Company for the replacement of sanitary sewer mains in the Oakwood Terrace West Addition in the amount of $364,033, with Tarrant County Community Development paying $106,510, and the City of Euless participating by providing the balance of the contract in the amount of $257,523 and agreeing to authorize up to an additional $18,200 to cover authorized change orders, subject to city manager approval. Council Member Massey 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. 7 RECOMMENDATION TO EXPAND ORIGINAL PROJECT SELECTION FOR THE 32nd YEAR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROJECT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006-2007 Council Member Martin motioned to approve expanding the original project selection for the 32nd year Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for Fiscal Year 2006-07 by including an additional 900 linear feet of water line in the Oakwood Terrace West Addition. The original CDBG funds for project construction were estimated to be $170,108 with construction cost of $185,839. The actual funds available for construction are $334,481. The additional 900 linear feet will increase the estimated project cost to $297,340. The remaining $37,141 will be available for future projects. Mayor Pro Tern Porterfield seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Porterfield, Council Members Tyson, Martin, Miller, and Massey Nays: None City Council Minutes Page 4 of 5 March 14, 2006 •► Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 8 FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1728 Council Member Miller motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No. 1728 amending Section 54-32 "Hours of Operation; Posting of Signs" to create an offense for persons remaining in City parks and playgrounds after permitted hours. Council Member Martin 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. 9 PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments. ITEM NO. 10 REPORTS STAFF REPORT There was no staff report. CITY MANAGER City Manager Joe Hennig stated the Healthy New You program has been implemented for employees and it will be expanded to the community as Healthy New Euless through education and encouragement to exercise beginning April 7 with emphasis during the week of April 24 — 28 with various events led by council members and staff. He stated that citizens will be able to pick up a free pedometer at Midway Recreation Center and will be encouraged to walk 10,000 steps a day. CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney Bob McFarland had nothing to report. CITY COUNCIL Council Member Martin congratulated Sherry Knight on receiving her 10-year service pin. She stated she is always grateful to the employees, and they are what make the ,... city wonderful. She thanked Council Member Massey for the help she offered when she joined the council and wished her well in her retirement from the council. City Council Minutes Page 5 of 5 March 14, 2006 Council Member Tyson congratulated Sherry Knight stating that she is a great help at N.- the library. He thanked Council Member Massey for the time she has spent on the council and all she has done. Council Member Massey congratulated Sherry Knight. She stated that she still has a few more months to serve, but has enjoyed being on the council and will miss everyone. Mayor Pro Tem Porterfield congratulated Sherry Knight, stating that the 10 years she has been here has been a special time for the library. He stated she epitomizes the quality Euless has exemplified to the Metroplex. He congratulated Council Member Massey on her retirement from the council. He stated his appreciation for all she has done. Council Member Miller congratulated Sherry Knight. He also congratulated Council Member Massey stating he will miss her and that she has done a great job. Mayor Saleh stated it has been a joy to serve with Council Member Massey and she will miss her. She congratulated Sherry Knight stating that she came to work about the time the new library opened. She stated that Sherry is always pleasant and enjoys conducting tours with her to show off the library and the artwork in it. Mayor Saleh pointed out that the new marquette of the liberty bell and eagle is now on display. It is a replica of the sculpture at the new Veterans Park. She introduced Michael Brown, who is now an unopposed candidate for City Council Place Six. ITEM NO. 11 ADJOURNMENT Mayor Saleh adjourned the meeting at 7:33 p.m. APPROVED: ' a., AL,. F. ' Mary Lib Caleh, Mayor ATTEST: AI" Susa Crim, T' C, City Secretary