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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
EULESS CITY COUNCIL
May 30, 2006
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Mary Lib
Saleh at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 30, 2006, in the Precouncil Conference Room of
City Hall, 201 N. Ector Drive. Those present included: Mayor Mary Lib Saleh, Mayor
Pro Tem Glenn Porterfield, Council Members Leon Hogg, Linda Martin, Charlie Miller,
Veva Lou Massey, and Council Member Elect Michael Brown. Council Member Carl
Tyson was absent. Council Member Miller arrived at 4:45 p.m. and Council Member
Massey left the meeting at that time. The precouncil meeting included a financial report
for the month of April, 2006, by Finance Administrator Vicki Rodriquez and Finance
Controller Gary Yakesch; a development/code update by Director of Planning and
Development Mike Collins; an Intermedix Report by Fire Chief Lee Koontz and Fire
Division Chief Jeff Morris; an economic development report by Director of Economic
Development Bill Ridgway; and a review of agenda items. The city council convened
into closed session at 6:15 p.m. for deliberation regarding pending litigation by God's
Chariot vs. City of Euless and real property for the 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 6:55 p.m.
COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF SCHEDULED ITEMS - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
The Euless City Council continued their meeting in the Council Chambers at 7:00 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 Public Works Ron Young, Director of Economic Development Bill Ridgway,
Fire Chief Lee Koontz, Police Chief Leonard Carmack, Director of Planning and
Development Mike Collins, Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald,
Assistant Police Chief Bob Freeman, Assistant Police Chief Harland Westmoreland,
City Engineer Robert Barker, Assistant Fire Chief Robert Isbell, Police Lt. Steve Kockos,
Police Lt. John Williams, Texas Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell-Shelton, Library
Administrator Kate Lyon, Fleet and Facility Administrator Kyle McAdams, Planning and
Development Manager Chris Barker, Water Office Billing Manager Kathryn Tipton,
Human Resources Manager Carolyn Marshall, Recreation Manager Suzanne
Hendrickson, Battalion Chief Gary Thompson, Fire Inspector Vernon Gilmore, Fire
�" Captain Keith Smith, Driver Engineer George Buttler, Driver Engineer Allen Cavender,
Driver Engineer Mike Christenson, Firefighter Ronnie Ikeler, Firefighter Josh Williams,
Firefighter Tommy Crist, Firefighter David Cooper, Firefighter James Rowell, Firefighter
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Ryan Hayes, Firefighter Shawn Soule, Firefighter Cody Delmere, Firefighter Cliff Moore,
�.. Fire Secretary Melissa Thomas, Recreation Special Projects Coordinator Mary Ofa
Faiva-Siale, Victims Assistance Coordinator Kathy Haecker, Information Services
Administrator Dan McLain, Computer Services Specialist Kim Ross, Computer Services
Specialist Jake Dilliplane, Communications/Marketing Manager Betsy Boyett, and
Reserve Police Officer Clyde Cullum.
VISITORS
Kaylee, Kyle, Doug and Dana Goyer, Dawna Menges, Cindy Gilmore, Anicia, Asia, and
Leland Brown, Bunny Stern, Stephen Cortez, Amanda Post, Ken and Martha Gibson,
Randy Byers, Lou and Vicki Baum, John Dickerson, Byron Folse, Sonia and Robert
McMillon, Barbara Polk, Gary Haecker, Leah Benoit, Sharon Finnegan, Dick and Judy
Rick , Betty Overstreet, Earline Hill, David Mishkin, Rose-Marie Stevens, Karen Duncan,
Teresa Foreman, Al Patel, Eddie Clark, Karrie Juntii, Richard and Angelia Olsen, Tracy
LaPiene, Larry Jackson, Pat Kent, Danny Stasney, Alex Horton, John Sanders, Bill and
Boyce Byers, Carroll Scott, Billy Owens, and others as noted in the visitor register.
INVOCATION
Reverend Gary Scarlett, First Church of the Nazarene, gave the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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Cub Scout Pack No. 161 led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ITEM NO. 1 ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE AND PRESENTATION OF
CERTIFICATES OF ELECTION
City Attorney Bob McFarland administered the Oath of Office to Council Member Glenn
Porterfield and Council Member Michael Brown and Mayor Saleh presented them with
Certificates of Election.
ITEM NO. 2 PRESENTATION OF THE EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH FOR JUNE
Fire Chief Lee Koontz introduced Fire Inspector Vernon Gilmore and his wife, Cindy.
Mayor Saleh presented Vernon with a plaque for being selected employee of the month
for June.
ITEM NO. 3 PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION TO KAYLEE GOYER
Mayor Saleh presented Kaylee Goyer with a proclamation honoring her for being the
Artistic Discovery Congressional Art Competition Winner, 24th Congressional District,
and Kaylee introduced her parents Doug and Dana, brother Kyle, aunt Dawna Menges,
family friend Bunny Stern, Congressman Marchant's representatives Stephen Cortez
and Amanda Post, and Kaylee's AP Art Teacher at Colleyville Heritage High School
Martha Gibson and husband Ken.
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ITEM NO. 4 SELECTION OF MAYOR PRO TEM
Council Member Hogg motioned to elect Council Member Martin as mayor pro tem.
Mayor Pro Tern Porterfield seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Porterfield, Council Members Hogg, Martin, Miller,
and Brown
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tem Martin motioned to approve Consent Agenda Items numbered 5
through 10.
Council Member Miller seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Martin, Council Members Hogg, Miller, Porterfield,
and Brown
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 5 AWARD OF BID NO. 022-06
Awarded Bid No. 022-06 to Midwest Services, 1920 West Airfield Drive, DFW Airport,
Texas, 75261, for street sweeping in the estimated expenditure of $20,000 for a one-
year period with an option for two, one-year renewals. Sweeping Services of Texas
was designated to be used as the secondary vendor should the primary vendor become
unresponsive.
ITEM NO. 6 AUTHORIZED CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR
ENGINEERING DESIGN
Authorized the city manager to execute a contract with Teague Nall and Perkins, Inc.,
for the engineering design of bank stabilization for Little Bear Creek in the vicinity of
McCormick Park and the design of an inlet and outfall pipe in the Joyce Court parking
lot to help reduce erosion, in the amount not to exceed $34,200.
ITEM NO. 7 APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 06-1224
Approved Resolution No. 06-1224 authorizing the execution of instruments creating
water service and temporary construction easements for the construction of a 60-inch
water transmission line by the Trinity River Authority (TRA) located on city property both
east and west of Westpark Way, north of Marlene Drive.
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ITEM NO. 8 ACCEPTANCE OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ADVISORY
�... COMMITTEE SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT
Accepted the Capital Improvements Advisory Committee (CIAC) semi-annual report for
the period of October 1, 2005 through March 31, 2006.
ITEM NO. 9 ACCEPTANCE OF A RIGHT-OF-WAY DONATION FOR A TRACT OF
LAND
Accepted the right-of-way donation of land containing approximately 3469.7 sq. ft. or
0.08 acres of land from J & M Partners, Ltd., on the southeast corner of the intersection
of North Main Street with Midway Drive.
ITEM NO. 10 APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of May 9, 2006.
REGULAR AGENDA
ITEM NO. 11 APPROVAL OF SITE PLAN NO. 06-06-SP
Director of Planning and Development Mike Collins stated Professional Turf Products is
requesting approval for a commercial sales office and warehouse in the former
Sutherland Lumber building located at 1010 N. Industrial for Toro turf maintenance and
irrigation equipment. The building will be renovated to include 8,500 sq. ft. of office
space and 51, 500 sq. ft. of warehouse space.
Council Member Miller motioned to approve Site Plan No. 06-06-SP for sales office and
warehouse for Professional Turf Products on Lot 4R2, Block 1, Harwood Plaza, located
at 1010 N. Industrial Blvd.
Council Member Porterfield seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Martin, Council Members Hogg, Miller, Porterfield,
and Brown
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
NOTE: Item 18 was heard at this point since it was part of the same project as
Item 11.
ITEM NO. 18 APPROVAL OF A PROJECT AND EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT
WITH PROFESSIONAL TURF PRODUCTS, L.P.
Director of Economic Development Bill Ridgway stated Professional Turf Products
(PTP), distributor of Toro products for lawn, golf course and commercial buildings, will
remodel the old Sutherland building to create a sales office, training facility, assembly
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and parts distribution center, and accounting center. They will create 40 new full-time
... positions in Euless. PTP agrees to invest a minimum of $800,000 in the upgrade and
remodel of the building. After the Certificate of Occupancy has been issued and the
$800,000 verified and payroll substantiated, the city will pay an incentive of $300,000 to
PTP. The city will also pay PTP a sales tax rebate not to exceed $200,000 over the
remaining period of the contract. The Euless Development Corporation met on May 15,
2006, and approved this project and the terms of the agreement and unanimously
recommended it to the City Council for their consideration.
Council Member Hogg motioned to approve the project and execution of an agreement
with Professional Turf Products, L.P. for a sales office, training facility, assembly and
parts distribution center with the addition of 40 full-time positions at 1010 N. Industrial
Blvd., with PTP agreeing to expend not less than $800,000 for the refurbishing,
renovation, remodeling and repair of the property.
Council Member Brown seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Martin, Council Members Hogg, Miller, Porterfield,
and Brown
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 12 PUBLIC HEARING FOR PLANNED DEVELOPMENT NO. 06-01-PD
AND APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE
NO. 1736
Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:32 p.m. for Planned Development No. 06-
01-PD changing the zoning on Tracts 5A, 5A3, and 5A03C, T. Jasper Survey, A-861,
located at 1661 W. Airport Freeway, from PD 1333 based on C-2 zoning to PD (Planned
Development) based on Single Family Detached Dwellings at 7.32 du/ac.
Director of Planning and Development Mike Collins stated Dickerson Development, Inc.,
is requesting to develop the 10.241 acres behind Grubbs Infiniti and DFW Audi auto
dealerships with single family at 7.32 du/ac in a gated community with private drives.
The home builder will be David Weekley Homes, Inc. The development will contain 75
lots with a typical lot dimension of 32 ft. x 100 ft. and a minimum home size of 1,700 sq.
ft. The front setback proposed is 10 ft., rear setbacks of 20 ft., and side yards will be 0
ft. on one side and 7 ft. on the other. Streets will be designed and constructed to typical
city widths and standards. Alleys will be within a 15 ft. wide easement constructed with
12 ft. of pavement. An existing drive located between the two auto dealerships and
platted as an access easement will be extended to provide primary access to the
development from the eastbound SH 183 frontage road. A secondary emergency
access is provided with a fire lane connection being made from the southwest portion of
the development into the existing Wilshire Park drive which connects to Kynette Drive.
In order to establish the adequate turning radii through the park drive, three parking
spaces were displaced in the head-in lot immediately adjacent to the pool on the west
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side. The developer will construct five new spaces on the north side of the drive, north
�.. of the pool, and south of Block 5, Lot 8.
Mayor Saleh asked for any proponents.
John Dickerson, Dickerson Development, Inc., 8333 Douglas Avenue, Suite 1300,
Dallas, Texas, 75225, gave an overview of the project. He stated that the front yards
and streets will be maintained by a homeowners association managed by Premier
Management Company.
Danny Stasny, land manager with David Weekley Homes, 3301 N. 135, Carrollton,
Texas, stated the project will be called Enclave at Wilshire Park and the houses will be
between 1,700 and 2,900 sq. ft.
Pat Kent, 403 Yorkshire Drive, wanted assurance that drainage problems will not be
exacerbated.
There being no additional proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public
hearing at 8:01 p.m.
Council Member Porterfield stated that he thinks the developers are quality people, but
he will vote against the project because bringing in additional residents does not benefit
the city, but costs the city. He stated his problem with using a public park and park
access as emergency access, and stated that the land for the pond was donated to the
city to encourage commercial development and believes the property is still best suited
for commercial development.
Council Member Miller asked Mr. Al Patel, who was in the audience, if he had any offers
on the subject property for commercial development.
Mr. Patel stated that he has had none for commercial, only for residential. He noted
that commercial developers want frontage on the freeway.
Mayor Pro Tem Martin motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No.
1736 changing the zoning on Tracts 5A, 5A3, and 5A03C, T. Jasper Survey, A-861,
located at 1661 W. Airport Freeway, from PD 1333 based on C-2 zoning to PD (Planned
Development) based on Single Family Detached Dwellings at 7.32 du/ac.
Council Member Hogg seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Martin, Council Members Hogg, Miller, and Brown
Nays: Council Member Porterfield
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
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ITEM NO. 13 PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 06-04-SUP
AND APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE
NO. 1735
Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 8:13 p.m. for Specific Use Permit No. 06-04-
SUP for a gated community with private drives on Tracts 5A, 5A3, and 5A03C, T.
Jasper Survey, A-861, located at 1661 W. Airport Freeway.
There being no proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing at 8:13
p.m.
Council Member Miller motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No.
1735 for a gated community with private drives on Tracts 5A, 5A3, and 5A03C, T.
Jasper Survey, A-861, located at 1661 W. Airport Freeway.
Council Member Hogg seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Martin, Council Members Hogg, Miller, Porterfield,
and Brown
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 14 APPROVAL OF SITE PLAN NO. 06-04-SP
Director of Planning and Development Mike Collins stated that Starbucks is proposing a
1,700 sq. ft. eating establishment with drive-thru on the one/half acre lot located at the
northwest corner of North Main Street and SH 183. Primary ingress will be from the
westbound frontage road with a right turn only from North Main Street, and Starbucks
has exceeded the required minimum parking and landscaping standards.
Council Member Hogg motioned to approve Site Plan No. 06-04-SP for a Starbucks
eating establishment with a drive-thru on Lot 8, Fuller Addition, located at 211 N. Main
Street.
Council Member Brown seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Martin, Council Members Hogg, Miller, Porterfield,
and Brown
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
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ITEM NO. 15 PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 06-03-SUP
v.. AND APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE
NO. 1737
Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 8:18 p.m. for Specific Use Permit No. 06-03-
SUP for the City of Euless Municipal Complex South on Lot 1 R, Block D, International
Regional Industrial Complex.
Director of Planning and Development Mike Collins stated the City of Euless is
requesting approval of a specific use permit for the 7.5 acre municipal complex located
east of Westpark Way and north of South Pipeline Road. Currently, the property
contains the animal shelter, Fire Station No. 2, and a fuel island. Facilities to be
constructed in the future include a fire training tower, public works facility, public works
vehicle pavilion, and the purchasing department.
The first new building to be constructed is the 13,306 square foot public works facility
containing 8,431 sq. ft. of office space and 4,875 sq. ft. of warehouse located to the east
or the rear of the existing fire station and animal shelter. Primary and emergency access
will be provided through a drive approach off of Westpark Way located immediately to
the north of Fire Station No. 2.
Mayor Saleh asked for any proponents.
Director of Public Works Ron Young spoke in favor of the request noting the public
works facility will be 100% masonry and will be screened.
Mayor Saleh asked for any opponents.
Barbara Polk, 716 Koen Lane, Euless, Texas, stated that she has not been able to sell
her property across the street due to the above ground utilities and the tower which is
an electro magnetic object.
There being no additional proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public
hearing at 8:42 p.m.
Council Member Porterfield motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance
No. 1737 for Specific Use Permit No. 06-03-SUP for the City of Euless Municipal
Complex South on Lot 1 R, Block D, International Regional Industrial Complex.
Council Member Miller seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Martin, Council Members Hogg, Miller, Porterfield,
and Brown
Nays: None
NOV Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
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�.. ITEM NO. 16 APPROVAL OF SITE PLAN NO. 06-05-SP
Mayor Pro Tern Martin motioned to approve Site Plan No. 06-05-SP for Local
Government Use on Lot 1 R, Block D, International Regional Industrial Complex, located
at 1513 Westpark Way to include the existing animal shelter, Fire Station No. 2, and fuel
island and the future fire training tower, public works facility, public works vehicle
pavilion, and the purchasing department.
Council Member Hogg seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Martin, Council Members Hogg, Miller, Porterfield,
and Brown
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 17 APPROVAL OF A PROJECT AND EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT
WITH BEALL CONCRETE ENTERPRISES, LTD
Director of Economic Development Bill Ridgway stated Beall Concrete is expanding its
sales, training, and marketing operations in Euless. They will add 17 new full-time
permanent employees at their new location. This agreement will provide rent support for
five years at $75,000 per year at an expanded location in Burgundy Towers. The sales
tax requirement to qualify for this incentive is $750,000 in sales tax collected by the City
of Euless during each reporting year for the five-year term. This is a separate
agreement with Beall and is not part of any other agreement. The Euless Development
Corporation met on May 15, 2006, approved this project and the terms of the
agreement, and unanimously recommended it to the City Council for their consideration.
Council Member Miller motioned to approve the project and execution of an agreement
with Beall Concrete Enterprises, LTD, for the addition of 17 full-time positions and the
creation of a training facility and providing rent support for five years at $75,000 per year
at an expanded location in Burgundy Towers subject to the City of Euless collecting
$750,000 sales tax during each reporting year for the five-year term.
Council Member Hogg seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Martin, Council Members Hogg, Miller, Porterfield,
and Brown
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
NOTE: Item No 18 was heard after Item No. 11.
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ITEM NO. 19 APPROVAL OF BID NO. 021-06 AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO
�.. EXECUTE A GAS DRILLING AND PRODUCTION LEASE
Director of Planning and Development Mike Collins stated the city (lessor) advertised for
competitive bid proposals beginning April 29, 2006, to lease properties for off-site gas
drilling and production in the Texas Star Sports Complex and other city-owned
properties in close proximity. The total acreage is approximately 339 acres. The
following minimum standards were established in the bid documents: (1) a two-year
primary term during which drilling activity must commence; (2) 26% royalty from the
proceeds of the sale of the natural gas, with the lessee (gas drilling and production
company) bearing 100% of the costs associated with producing and delivering the
natural gas; (3) $5,000 bonus money per acre (paid when lease is signed); (4) no
surface use of the property will be permitted; and (5) award of a contract for gas drilling
will not only be based on the highest bidder, but also the best. Language was included
in the minimum standards that required the bidder to provide information concerning
their experience in drilling and production in the Barnett Shale and quality of their oil and
gas services.
Mayor Pro Tern Martin motioned to approve Bid No. 021-06 and authorized the mayor
to execute a gas drilling and production lease with XTO Energy, Inc., Fort Worth, Texas,
for city-owned property in and around Texas Star Sports Complex for a two-year
primary term with $27.5% royalty from the proceeds of the sale of the natural gas, with
the lessee bearing 100% of the costs associated with producing and delivering the
`.. natural gas, and $9,311 bonus money per acre or $3,157,261.41 in total paid when
lease is signed.
Council Member Hogg seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Martin, Council Members Hogg, Miller, Porterfield,
and Brown
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 20 ACTION RELATED TO GOD'S CHARIOT, L.P. vs. CITY OF EULESS
There was no action related to God's Chariot, L.P. vs. City of Euless.
ITEM NO. 21 REQUEST BY MS. ANGELIA OLSEN TO ADDRESS CITY COUNCIL
Angelia Olsen addressed the council regarding disturbances she has experienced as a
resident of Heritage Place by patrons using the Ruth Millican Center. She requested
that people renting the Ruth Millican Center be required to hire off-duty police officers
when their event extends after 9:00 p.m.
ITEM NO. 22 PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
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ITEM NO. 23 REPORTS
STAFF REPORT
There was no staff report.
CITY MANAGER
Deputy City Manager Gary McKamie commended Director of Planning and
Development Mike Collins and Gas and Oil Consultant Paul Midkiff for the job they did
on the gas lease. He noted that the city has received the highest priced gas lease
anywhere around and looks forward to a lot of gas production in the next two years. He
stated that staff will continue to work on Mrs. Olsen's request and will monitor the
situation at the Ruth Millican Center. He wished Council Member Martin a happy
birthday.
CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney Bob McFarland had nothing to report.
CITY COUNCIL
'�- Council Member Hogg thanked the employees stating they always do a great job. He
welcomed Council Member Brown to the city council and wished Council Member
Martin a happy birthday.
Mayor Pro Tern Martin welcomed Council Member Porterfield and Council Member
Martin to the city council. She congratulated Fire Inspector Vernon Gilmore for being
selected employee of the month. She also congratulated Kaylee Goyer on her award
and stated her piece of art deserves the honor of being displayed on Capitol Hill in
Washington, D. C. She thanked the city council for having the confidence in her to
select her as mayor pro tern and pledged to give the job 110%. She congratulated
Director of Economic Development Bill Ridgway for the project on the Sutherland
building. She thanked the citizens for their comments and attendance at the meeting.
Council Member Miller congratulated Council Members Porterfield and Brown on their
election to the council. He noted that the projects approved tonight take time stating the
Sutherland building has been vacant and a sore spot for years. He thanked Barbara
Polk for her comments and assured her that her concerns will be looked into.
Council Member Porterfield welcomed Council Member Brown to the council and
congratulated Mayor Pro Tern Martin on being elected mayor pro tern. He stated that
there was so much to celebrate tonight; i.e., employees, citizens, and the young artist.
He stated his appreciation of the citizens who attended the meeting and spoke to the
�.. council, noting it is important to hear from them.
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Council Member Brown stated it is an honor to be a council member. He noted that the
city's assets are its employees. He stated it is a tremendous testament to Vernon
Gilmore's work ethic that he was selected employee of the month after only working for
the city a short time. He stated that Mike Collins did a great job on the gas lease.
Mayor Saleh welcomed Council Members Porterfield and Brown. She stated her
appreciation for those in attendance at the meeting. In response to comments made
tonight, she noted that the current city council is abiding with decisions that past
councils have made when Euless was a much smaller city. She noted that Euless is
now the fourth largest city in Tarrant County. She gave a special thanks to Mayor Pro
Tem Martin, Council Member Hogg, and Bill Ridgway for representing Euless so well at
the International Conference of Shopping Centers last week in Las Vegas.
ITEM NO. 24 ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Saleh adjourned the meeting at 9:10 p.m.
APPROVED:
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Mary Lib Saleh, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Sus. Crim, RMC, City Secretary