HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-01-23 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
EULESS CITY COUNCIL
JANUARY 23, 2007
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Pro Tern
Linda Martin at 4:05 p.m. on Tuesday, January 23, 2007, in the Precouncil Conference
Room of City Hall, 201 N. Ector Drive. Those present included: Mayor Pro Tern Linda
Martin and Council Members Carl Tyson, Leon Hogg, Charlie Miller, Glenn Porterfield,
and Michael Brown. Mayor Saleh was absent due to her attendance at the U. S.
Conference of Mayors in Washington, D.C.
The precouncil meeting included an update on Gator's/Sports City Cafe site plan by
Director of Planning and Development Mike Collins and City Manager Joe Hennig;
discussion on Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) proposals by Director of
Planning and Development Mike Collins and Planning and Development Manager Chris
Barker; a review of the financial audit by Assistant City Manager Loretta Getchell and
Brad Jay with Weaver & Tidwell; discussion regarding private streets by Director of
Planning and Development Mike Collins and City Manager Joe Hennig; and a review of
agenda items.
The city council convened into closed session at 6:46 p.m. for deliberation of pending
litigation as authorized by Sections 551.071 of the Texas Government Code and
reconvened into open session at 6:52 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
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, Director of
Planning and Development Mike Collins, Director of Parks and Community Services
Ray McDonald, Director of Public Works Ron Young, Interim Police Chief Bob Freeman,
City Engineer Robert Barker, Texas Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell-Shelton,
Fleet and Facility Administrator Kyle McAdams, Public Works Manager J. T. Ackerman,
Planning and Development Manager Chris Barker, Finance Administrator Vicki
Rodriquez, Finance Controller Gary Yakesch, Library Administrator Kate Lyon, Human
Resources/Risk Administrator Carolyn Marshall, Water Office Billing Manager Kathryn
Tipton, Food and Beverage Manager Scott Foster, Accountant Diana Ayala, Accountant
Alice Norwood, Payroll Clerk Linda Free, Payroll Clerk Patti Law, Facilities Supervisor
City Council Minutes Page 2 of 7 January 23, 2007
T. J. Donoghue, Fleet Coordinator Michael Renaker, Chief Mechanic John Downing,
�... Fleet Services Technician Edgar Morales, Mechanic John Wood, Facility Tech Clay
Witt, Facilities Attendant Jerald Lively, Information Services Administrator Dan McLain,
Computer Services Specialist Jake Dilliplane, Communications/Marketing Manager
Betsy Boyett, and Reserve Police Officer Clyde Cullum.
VISITORS
Louise and Cody Trimm, Randy Householder, Lisa, Kaylynne, and Blake Roberts, Don
Martin, Pat May, Robbie White, Clayton Smith, Faye Stinneford, Dillon Ratliff, Helen
Voss, Boyce Byers, Ghobrial Samaan, Anna Webb, Keith Eggers, Carroll Scott, George
Moore, and others as noted in the visitor register.
INVOCATION
Father Ghobrial Samaan, St. Abanoub Coptic Orthodox Church, gave the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Charlie Miller led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Pro Tern Martin recognized Pat May, a former educator in the HEB school
district, who accompanied Robbie White, a junior at Trinity High School, and Clayton
Smith, a junior at L D Bell High School, to the meeting as part of their Citizenship in
Community Badge requirements for Boy Scouts.
ITEM NO. 1 PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH FOR FEBRUARY
Texas Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell-Shelton introduced Texas Star Food and
Beverage Manager Scott Foster, and Mayor Pro Tem Martin presented him with a
plaque for being selected employee of the month for February.
ITEM NO. 2 PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE PIN
Fleet and Facilities Administrator Kyle McAdams introduced Fleet Services Technician
Edgar Morales, noting that he will be leaving for the Army in February. Mayor Pro Tern
Martin presented Edgar with a 5-year service pin.
ITEM NO. 3 PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION
Deputy City Manager Loretta Getchell and Finance Administrator Vicki Rodriquez
introduced Payroll Clerk Linda Free, her daughter, Louise Trimm, and grandsons,
Randy Householder and Cody Trimm, and daughter, Lisa Roberts, and twin
grandchildren, Kaylynne and Blake Roberts. Mayor Pro Tern Martin presented Linda
with a proclamation in honor of her retirement after twenty-five years of service.
City Council Minutes Page 3 of 7 January 23, 2007
�.. CONSENT AGENDA
Council Member Brown motioned to approve Consent Agenda Items numbered 4
through 6.
Council Member Miller seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Pro Tern Martin, Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Miller, Porterfield, and
Brown
Nays: None
Mayor Pro Tern Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 4 AWARD OF BID NO. 011-07
Awarded Bid No. 011-07 to Skyline Excavation, 3660 W. Highway 199, Springtown,
Texas, 76082, and authorized the city manager to enter into a contract for the
replacement of the water main along Cannon Drive, in the amount of$221,366.
ITEM NO. 5 APPROVAL OF JOINT PURCHASE AGREEMENT
Approved entering into an agreement with Ed's Electric Lighting Service, Inc., Richland
Hills, Texas, for general electrical installation and repair services through the joint
purchase agreement with the City of Hurst, in the estimated expenditure of $65,000.
ITEM NO. 6 APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of January 9, 2007.
REGULAR AGENDA
ITEM NO. 7 APPROVAL OF SECOND AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE
NO. 1764
Director of Planning and Development Mike Collins stated that the revisions to Section
84-181 "Masonry Facade Requirements" of the Code of Ordinances would enable an
applicant to do the following when remodeling or reconstructing an existing residential
structure located in R-1 C, R-1, and R-1 L: maintain the existing masonry content on the
front and side facades; use an alternative building material, such as fiber cement board,
on the rear elevation; and use an alternative building material, such as fiber cement
board, on the second story addition to an existing garage. An exception could be
granted to use an alternative building material, such as fiber cement board, as an
acceptable facade material when applied to the front or side elevation when meeting
certain requirements.
City Council Minutes Page 4 of 7 January 23, 2007
Council Member Miller motioned to approve the second and final reading of Ordinance
4... No. 1764 amending Chapter 84, "Unified Development Code", Section 84-181, "Exterior
Façade Requirements", of the Code of Ordinances, in its entirety, with the amendment
to remove the words "or licensed architect" from page 2, subsection (4)b.1.
Council Member Hogg seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Pro Tern Martin, Council Members Hogg, Miller, and Brown
Nays: Council Members Tyson and Porterfield
Mayor Pro Tem Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 8 APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 07-1238
Council Member Hogg motioned to approve Resolution No. 07-1238 calling a general
election for the offices of City Council Members Place 1 and Place 3 on Saturday, May
12, 2007.
Council Member Brown seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Pro Tern Martin, Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Miller, Porterfield, and
Brown
Nays: None
Mayor Pro Tern Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 9 ACKNOWLEDGED RECEIPT OF COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL
FINANCIAL REPORT (CAFR) FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING
SEPTEMBER 30, 2006
Council Member Hogg motioned to acknowledge receipt of the Comprehensive Annual
Financial Report (CAFR) for Fiscal Year ending September 30, 2006.
Council Member Porterfield seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Pro Tern Martin, Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Miller, Porterfield, and
Brown
Nays: None
Mayor Pro Tern Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 10 APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 07-1239
Council Member Brown motioned to approve Resolution No. 07-1239 approving the
Investment Policy for City of Euless funds.
City Council Minutes Page 5 of 7 January 23, 2007
r.. Council Member Hogg seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Pro Tern Martin, Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Miller, Porterfield, and
Brown
Nays: None
Mayor Pro Tern Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 11 ACKNOWLEDGED RECEIPT OF ANNUAL INVESTMENT REPORT
Council Member Hogg motioned to acknowledge receipt of the Annual Investment
Report concerning the city's local funds investment transactions for the Fiscal Year
2006.
Council Member Porterfield seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Pro Tern Martin, Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Miller, Porterfield, and
Brown
Nays: None
Mayor Pro Tern Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 12 ACCEPTANCE OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ADVISORY
COMMITTEE SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT 06-02-CIAC
Council Member Hogg motioned to accept the Capital Improvements Advisory
Committee Semi-Annual Report Impact Fee Analysis from April 2006, through
September 2006.
Council Member Brown seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Martin, Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Miller, Porterfield, and
Brown
Nays: None
Mayor Pro Tem Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 13 REQUEST BY GEORGE MOORE TO ADDRESS CITY COUNCIL
George Moore, 1104 Aransas Drive, addressed the council regarding city water rates,
Texas Star Golf Course, and the alleged audit of Patco Utilities, Inc., related to the
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Aransas Drive, Franklin Drive, and Sierra Drive project.
City Council Minutes Page 6 of 7 January 23, 2007
ITEM NO. 14 PUBLIC COMMENTS
Helen Voss, 1201 Hillcrest, stated the town hall meeting held on January 11, was
wonderful and she wished everyone had been there.
ITEM NO. 15 REPORTS
STAFF REPORT
There was no staff report.
CITY MANAGER
City Manager Joe Hennig stated he was pleased to have Robbie White and Clayton
Smith who are working on their Citizenship in Community Badge for Boy Scouts, in
attendance tonight. He also thanked Pat May for bringing and supporting them in this
endeavor. He congratulated Linda Free on her retirement, stating she is quiet and
unassuming and has been a special employee for the past 25 years. He noted that this
may be Gary Yakesch's last council meeting. He stated that Gary has been employed
with the city for six years providing a great service and wished him the best as he
leaves for new endeavors.
CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney Bob McFarland had nothing to report.
CITY COUNCIL
Council Member Tyson congratulated Scott Foster on being selected employee of the
month, stating he does a good job at Raven's Grille and Texas Star. He congratulated
Edgar Morales on receiving his 5-year pin and wished him the best as he leaves to join
the Army. He congratulated Linda Free and wished her the best, and stated he hoped
things work out good for Gary as he leaves for new employment.
Council Member Hogg thanked all the employees for everything they do, and stated he
wished Gary Yakesch the best.
Council Member Miller congratulated the employees recognized tonight and wished the
best of luck to Gary Yakesch. He stated he agreed with Scott Foster that recognition is
very important and is glad the city recognizes its employees. He commented on the
city's outstanding financial status as indicated in the Investment Report.
Council Member Porterfield extended congratulations and appreciation to the
employees recognized tonight. He congratulated Gary Yakesch on his new endeavors,
stating he was sorry to see him leave.
Council Member Brown wished Gary Yakesch good luck. He stated that Linda Free is a
tremendous individual, and that Edgar Morales' desire to go into the Army at 33 years of
age is a great testament to him.
City Council Minutes Page 7 of 7 January 23, 2007
New Mayor Pro Tern Martin stated Scott Foster has an impressive resume and that she
hoped he will be with the city a long time. She expressed appreciation for Edgar
Morales and his desire to serve his country and urged everyone to pray for his safety.
She stated she knows that Linda Free will be happy spending time with her children and
grandchildren when she retires. She noted that there will be a town hall meeting this
Thursday night and urged everyone to attend. She thanked staff for helping her feel
comfortable presiding at the meeting tonight. She stated she hoped Gary Yakesch
planned to continue living in the city even though he will no longer work here.
ITEM NO. 16 ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Pro Tern Martin adjourned the meeting at 8:00 p.m.
APPROVED:
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Mary Li Saleh, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Susan Crim, T MC, City Secretary