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EULESS CITY COUNCIL
JUNE 27, 2006
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Mary Lib
Saleh at 4:08 p.m. on Tuesday, June 27, 2006, in the Precouncil Conference Room of
City Hall, 201 N. Ector Drive. Those present included: Mayor Mary Lib Saleh, Mayor
Pro Tem Linda Martin, Council Members Carl Tyson, Leon Hogg, Charlie Miller, Glenn
Porterfield, and Michael Brown. The precouncil meeting included a presentation
regarding growth in North Texas by Jack Tidwell, Manager of Environmental Programs
of the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) and Karen Walz,
Project Manager of Vision North Texas; a discussion on water conservation led by
Director of Public Works Ron Young; a discussion on fiber cement board by Director of
Planning and Development Mike Collins, Building Official Kurt Kasson, Acme Brick
Regional Sales Manager Rusty Haile, Acme Brick Regional Engineer John Swink, and
Paul Driskell with Southwest Brick Institute; a development and code update by Director
of Planning and Development Mike Collins; financial reports for the month of May by
Finance Administrator Vicki Rodriquez and Finance Controller Gary Yakesch; and a
review of agenda items.
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, Fire Chief Lee
Koontz, Director of Planning and Development Mike Collins, Director of Parks and
Community Services Ray McDonald, Director of Public Works Ron Young, Assistant
Police Chief Bob Freeman, Assistant Police Chief Harland Westmoreland, City Engineer
Robert Barker, Division Chief/EMS Jeff Morris, Division Chief/Fire Marshal Paul Smith,
Training Chief Dale Skinner, Fire Inspector Vernon Gilmore, Police Lt. Danny Neill,
Police Lt. Steve Kockos, Texas Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell-Shelton, Human
Resources/Risk Administrator J. T. Ackerman, Library Administrator Kate Lyon, Fleet
and Facility Administrator Kyle McAdams, Water Office Billing Manager Kathryn Tipton,
Human Resources Manager Carolyn Marshall, Recreation Manager Suzanne
Hendrickson, Recreation Program Specialist Mindy Herring, Animal Control Supervisor
Larry James, Animal Control Officer Larry Atkinson, Animal Control Officer Richard
N" Boatright, Information Services Administrator Dan McLain, Computer Services
Specialist Brett Bennett, Computer Services Specialist Jake Dilliplane,
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Communications/Marketing Manager Betsy Boyett, and Reserve Police Officer Clyde
.• Cullum.
VISITORS
Kathy Neill, Russell Neill, Eddie Herring, Twila and Rusty Nelon, Steve Bell, Tim
Bennett, Mark Mathews, Kevin Burke, Helen Voss, Charles Cinquemani, Robert and
Sonia McMillon, Alex Horton, John Sanders, Carroll Scott, Billy Owens, and others as
noted in the visitor register.
INVOCATION
Reverend Steve Bell, The Key Ministries, gave the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Michael Brown led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ITEM NO. 1 PRESENTATION OF SERVICE PINS
Assistant Police Chief Bob Freeman introduced Police Lieutenant Danny Neill, his wife,
Kathy, daughter and son-in-law, Katherine and Nick, and son, Russell. Director of
Public Works Ron Young introduced Animal Control Officer Richard Boatright. Council
Member Hogg presented Richard Boatright with a 15-year service pin, and Mayor Pro
Tern Martin presented Danny Neill with a 30-year service pin. Mayor Saleh stated that
Public Safety Officer Jim Hall and Accountant Cathy Rygiewicz could not be present to
receive their five-year service pins.
ITEM NO. 2 PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH FOR JULY
Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald and Recreation Manager
Suzanne Hendrickson introduced Recreation Program Specialist Mindy Herring, her
husband, Eddie, and her parents, Twila and Rusty Nelon. Mayor Saleh presented
Mindy with a plaque for being selected employee of the month for July.
ITEM NO. 3 PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION
Cole Brown was not present to be recognized for his retirement with 25 years of service
with the Euless Fire Department.
CONSENT AGENDA
Council Member Hogg motioned to approve Consent Agenda Items numbers 4 and 5.
Council Member Miller seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Martin, Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Miller,
Porterfield, and Brown
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Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 4 APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 06-1227
Approved Resolution No. 06-1227 moving the August 8, 2006, council meeting to
August 15, 2006, and moving the August 22, 2006, council meeting to August 29, 2006.
ITEM NO. 5 APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of June 13, 2006, and
Special Called Meeting of June 15, 2006.
REGULAR AGENDA
ITEM NO. 6 AWARD OF BID NO. 024-06
Council Member Miller motioned to award Bid No. 024-06 to JC Commercial, Inc.,
Lewisville, Texas, for the construction of a new public works facility to include Alternate
#1, which was a change in the interior floor finish from a vinyl floor tile to a chemically
finished, stained concrete, for a contract total of $1,447,777.
Council Member Tyson seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Martin, Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Miller,
Porterfield, and Brown
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 7 APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO.
1740
Council Member Brown motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No.
1740 amending Chapter 30, "Fees", Section 30-26 "Swimming Pools", Section 30-27,
"Recreation Areas or Facilities", Section 30-28, "Library", and Section 30-38,
"Miscellaneous Fee", of the Euless Code of Ordinances.
Council Member Hogg seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Martin, Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Miller,
Porterfield, and Brown
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
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ITEM NO. 8 APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO.
1741
Mayor Pro Tern Martin motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No.
1741 amending Chapter 34, "Fire Prevention and Protection", by adding Section 34 -
135, "Special Provisions for Period of Extreme Fire Danger" to the Code of Ordinances,
providing prohibitions on the use of open flames, burning and other hazardous outdoor
activities when a high fire hazard exists.
Council Member Hogg seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Martin, Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Miller,
Porterfield, and Brown
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 9 APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 06-1229
Council Member Miller motioned to approve Resolution No. 06-1229 implementing a
burn ban and prohibiting outdoor burning effective for 90 days.
Council Member Brown seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Martin, Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Miller,
Porterfield, and Brown
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 10 APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 06-1228
Mayor Pro Tern Martin motioned to approve Resolution No. 06-1228 authorizing the city
manager to implement mandatory time of day restrictions prohibiting landscape
irrigation between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. to supplement the City of Euless Drought
Contingency Plan.
Council Member Tyson seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Martin, Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Miller,
Porterfield, and Brown
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
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ITEM NO. 11 PRESENTATION BY THE BENNETT GROUP
Tim Bennett, president of The Bennett Realty Group, Mark Mathews, architect with HC
Beck Company, and Kevin Burke, Director of Land Acquisition, Pulte Homes, Inc.,
presented a proposal for development in the Bear Creek area. Mr. Bennett stated they
were proposing to kick the project off with a residential component and construct a small
retail strip on the eastern portion of the property along Harwood Road to SH 360. He
said their long term focus included town homes planned for the property adjacent to the
south of the proposed retail. He said they have done away with the water feature
previously planned in the residential area.
Mark Mathews said he believes this property presents an incredible opportunity to
produce a project that will grow and become a neo traditional neighborhood and new
urban development. He said it is perfect for a neighborhood retail, residential,
greenscape pedestrian, public amenity type use.
Council Member Miller said he was not in favor of starting the project with residential
development and he believed the entire area is a viable commercial area.
Council Member Brown questioned why they were not planning to extend the
commercial development all the way across the property. He said he felt they were
painting themselves into a box by starting with residential on the north end.
Noir Council Member Porterfield said he was not in favor of approving changes in the current
zoning to bring about additional residential in that area.
Mr. Bennett responded that anything his company will propose will have a residential
component.
Council Member Tyson stated that he believes the area is definitely going to be a
regional project that can extend to the entire 200 acres. He said the city council has
asked all along that the project begin at the SH 183 corridor with commercial
development.
Mayor Pro Tern Martin said she agreed with the other council members, and that they
have always emphasized commercial.
Mayor Saleh stated that similar developments in the Metroplex have begun with
commercial and the residential came later. She said this city council has waited all
these years for a choice, upscale commercial product for this prime property.
After considerable discussion, the mayor and council further reiterated that they were
not in favor of approving more residential in that area without commercial being
developed first on the large tract of vacant land at SH 183 and SH 360 northward.
ITEM NO. 12 PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
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ITEM NO. 13 REPORTS
STAFF REPORT
There was no staff report.
CITY MANAGER
City Manager Joe Hennig had nothing to report.
CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney Bob McFarland stated the Texas Attorney General's Office issued an
opinion that the request for proposal process the City of Euless recently used for the
gas leases was correct.
CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Pro Tern Martin congratulated Animal Control Officer Richard Boatright and
Police Lieutenant Danny Neill on receiving their service pins, and Recreation Program
Specialist Mindy Herring on being selected employee of the month. She wished
everyone a Happy July 4th holiday and reminded them it is against the law to set off
fireworks.
Council Member Miller stated the Euless Lone Stars Collegiate Baseball games have
begun and urged the citizens to support the games.
Council Member Porterfield congratulated Danny Neill, Richard Boatright and Mindy
Herring stating the city has marvelous employees and he is proud of them.
Council Member Brown stated that it is an honor to serve on the council. He stated that
the city has a tremendous group of employees who make the city the great place it is.
He stated that he attended the Police Awards Banquet and congratulated those
receiving awards.
Council Member Tyson congratulated Danny Neill, Richard Boatright and Mindy
Herring. He stated he also attended the Police Awards Banquet and congratulated
those honored. He noted that the Officer of the Year was Todd Murphree.
Mayor Saleh stated the council has a tough job. She stated they have heard numerous
reports from The Bennett Group and feel the council is making decisions that are best
for Euless. She read the following names of the recipients of awards announced at the
Police Awards Banquet.
Euless Police Department 2005 Awards
Volunteer of Year Nadine Barnes
Life Saving Award Sheli Hartley
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W. M. "Blackie" Sustaire Memorial Award Joe Domian (Deceased)
�.. Reserve Officer of Year Tony Williams
Rookie of the Year Sheli Hartley
Distinguished Service Award (Civilian) Howard Smith (PSO)
Distinguished Service Award (Sworn) Ray Hinojosa
Supervisor of Year John Williams
Civilian of the Year Kami Copeland
Officer of the Year Todd Murphree
ITEM NO. 14 ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Saleh adjourned the meeting at 8:53 p.m.
APPROVED:
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Mary Lib ;.aleh
Mayor
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ATTEST:
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City Secretary