Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-03-13 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL MARCH 13, 2007 CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Mary Lib Saleh at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 13, 2007, in the Precouncil Conference Room of City Hall, 201 N. Ector Drive. Those present included: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Linda Martin, and Council Members Carl Tyson, Leon Hogg, Charlie Miller, and Glenn Porterfield. The precouncil meeting included a report by Tarrant County Commissioner Gary Fickes regarding road projects and transportation issues; an update by Planning and Development Manager Chris Barker and City Manager Joe Hennig regarding code violations by Timbercreek Apartments; and a review of agenda items. The city council convened into closed session at 6:50 p.m. for deliberation of pending litigation regarding Euless vs. Overton, as authorized by Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code and reconvened into open session at 7:00 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 Economic Development Bill Ridgway, Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald, Director of Public Works Ron Young, Police Chief Mike Brown, Fire Chief Lee Koontz, Assistant Police Chief Harland Westmoreland, City Engineer Robert Barker, Planning and Development Manager Chris Barker, Texas Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell-Shelton, Fleet and Facility Administrator Kyle McAdams, Public Works Manager J. T. Ackerman, Library Administrator Kate Lyon, Human Resources/Risk Administrator Carolyn Marshall, Water Office Billing Manager Kathryn Tipton, Purchasing Manager Mike Lowry, Building Official Kurt Kasson, Fire Captain Wayne Britt, Driver Engineer/Paramedic Tommy Rush, Firefighter/Paramedic Cliff Moore, Firefighter/Paramedic Chad Olsen, Firefighter/Paramedic Ken Kelly, Firefighter/Paramedic Kenny Wroblski, Firefighter Rusty Cade, Information Services Administrator Dan McLain, Computer Services Specialist Brett Bennett, Communications/Marketing Manager Betsy Boyett, and Reserve Police Officer Clyde Cullum. City Council Minutes Page 2 of 9 March 13, 2007 �.. VISITORS Eddie Adams, David Hughes, Walter Elliott, Tim & Faye Stinneford, Bill and Boyce Byers, Jessica DeLeon, Greg Roemer, Tom Hoover, Nick Mehmeti, Roger Albright, Tyler Duncan, Billy Owens, and others as noted in the visitor register. INVOCATION Pastor Eddie Adams, Calvary Baptist Church, gave the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Pro Tem Linda Martin led the Pledge of Allegiance. ITEM NO. 1 PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE PIN Fire Chief Lee Koontz introduced Firefighter/Paramedic Cliff Moore, and Mayor Saleh presented Cliff with a 10-year service pin. ITEM NO. 2 PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION Mayor Saleh presented a proclamation to Bob Husted, a volunteer from the Disaster Team of the Chisholm Trail Chapter of the American Red Cross, proclaiming March, 2007, as American Red Cross Month. REGULAR AGENDA ITEM NO. 3 RENEWAL OF BID NO. 015-06 Council Member Hogg motioned to approve Renewal of Bid No. 015-06 for a one-year contract extension for printing services to Metro Business Products, Fort Worth, Texas, 76118, in the estimated expenditure of$60,000. Mayor Pro Tern Martin seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Martin, Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Miller, and Porterfield Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 4 AWARD OF BID NO. 008-07 Council Member Miller motioned to award Bid No. 008-07 to Hall-Albert Construction Company, 201 N. E. 29th Street, Fort Worth, Texas, 76106, with the inclusion of Alternates No. 1 and No. 2 for the replacement of sanitary sewer mains in Midway Park (North); south side of SH 10 from just east of Norman Drive, westward to Simmons City Council Minutes Page 3 of 9 March 13, 2007 Drive, and along the north and west sides of Carr Park; and approximately 2,900 linear feet of existing Little Bear Creek outfall sanitary sewer line from Westover Drive in Bear Creek Estates to the TRA Little Bear Creek Relief interceptor north of Trailwood Addition. The base bid price is $1,212,331.80 with the costs of the two added alternates at $133,998.60, for a total amount of $1,346,330.40. Alternate No. 1 includes rehabilitating 660 linear feet of deteriorating six-inch vitrified clay and concrete sewer line along the south side of SH 10 east of Ector. Alternate No. 2 will include the remaining 530 linear feet of existing 12-inch vitrified clay pipe on the Carr Park outfall line between Ector Drive and the TRA Boyd Branch Relief Sewer. Council Member Tyson seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Martin, Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Miller, and Porterfield Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 5 AWARD OF BID NO. 010-07 Council Member Tyson motioned to award Bid No. 010-07 to LVI Services, Dallas, Texas, for the partial demolition and reconstruction of the decorative exterior tile wall at the Midway Recreation Center, in the amount of$34,332. Council Member Hogg seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Martin, Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Miller, and Porterfield Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 6 AWARD OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL NO. 003-07 Mayor Pro Tern Martin motioned to award Request for Proposal No. 003-07 to Voice Products, Inc., for the purchase of the NiceLog Digital Logging Recorder System, in the amount of$111,536.89, for use in the Emergency Communication Center. Council Member Hogg seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Martin, Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Miller, and Porterfield Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. City Council Minutes Page 4 of 9 March 13, 2007 ITEM NO. 7 AWARD OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL NO. 012-07 Council Member Porterfield motioned to award Request for Proposal No. 012-07 to Frost Bank for Depository Services for City of Euless funds for a period of two years with an option to renew for three additional one-year periods if agreed upon by both entities. Council Member Miller seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Martin, Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Miller, and Porterfield Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 8 APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1773 Director of Economic Development Bill Ridgway stated that the 1.6% increase equals a 1¢ increase to residential customers for the 11 month period remaining on the contract the City of Euless has with Community Waste Disposal and falls within the guidelines of the contract. Council Member Porterfield stated that the request seems reasonable based on the information provided. Council Member Miller stated that CWD has been an excellent vendor for the city. Council Member Porterfield motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No. 1773 granting a 1.6% (10) rate increase to residential single-family recycling collections. The single-family recycling fee will increase from 770 to 780. The single- family senior citizen recycling fee will increase from 380 to 390. Mayor Pro Tern Martin seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Martin, Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Miller, and Porterfield Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 9 AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF EULESS AND TARRANT COUNTY Council Member Hogg motioned to authorize the city manager to execute an interlocal agreement between the City of Euless and Tarrant County for asphalt overlay City Council Minutes Page 5 of 9 March 13, 2007 improvements to Dickey Drive (State Hwy 10 to Hilton Dr.), Huntington Dr. (Dickey Dr. �.., to Koen Ln.), and E. Huitt Ln. (S. Main St. to Koen Ln.) Funds for these projects in the estimated expenditure of $280,700 were approved in the 2007 CIP budget. Tarrant County will provide the labor, supervision and equipment, and the City of Euless will provide the materials. Mayor Pro Tem Martin seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Martin, Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Miller, and Porterfield Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 10 TABLED SITE PLAN NO. 07-01-SP FOR AN EATING ESTABLISHMENT COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT, SPORTS CITY CAFE Pursuant to the site plan application, Composite Investment, Inc., has requested to renovate the existing Gator's Bayou Cajun Sports Grill into a 9,532 sq. ft. Sports City Café. The sports-themed restaurant would include a gross floor area of 8,100 sq. ft. with seating for 240. The exterior of the building would be 100% masonry featuring sports figure images and football and baseball silhouettes. Ingress/egress would be off the eastbound SH 183 service road, Westpark Way, and Westpark Court. Although the applicant maintains that they intend to develop the former Ramada Inn into a new hotel, this site plan was considered for a stand alone eating establishment only. There are, however, building code issues to be considered due to the adjacency of the former hotel structure located immediately to the south of the new eating establishment. The necessary firewall separation, as governed by fire and building code, will be established for the southern portion of the Sports City Café. Roger Albright, 3301 Elm Street, Dallas, stated he was present representing Sports City Café and he introduced Tyler Duncan, architect, to answer questions from council members. Tyler Duncan presented the site plan for Sports City Café without the plans for the proposed hotel. He stated the north portion of the facility, currently Gator's, will be Sports City Café. It is his understanding that the owners will move forward with phase two when funds are available. They plan to do as much as possible with the funds they have available to make that happen. He stated the ballroom shell will be constructed on top of the two-story building, but not finished out, and will not be available to the hotel or restaurant at this time, but will be part of the proposed hotel facility. They will satisfy the fire marshal in separating that structure from the restaurant structure. He said they plan to remove the green metal porte-co-chere and paint out the six-story tower façade, but not repair the exterior until phase two. City Council Minutes Page 6 of 9 March 13, 2007 In response to questions, Roger Albright stated they have agreed to have the restaurant N.. open by August 15, 2007. They intend to keep Gator's open during construction of Sports City Café. They do not have a timeframe for construction of the hotel; however, the initial $7 million project has now become a $17 million project. He stated they do not have the financing to do the hotel, and they cannot get financing at this time. He stated he could not give a date on when the hotel could be done. City Manager Joe Hennig clarified that what was approved in February, 2006, was for a Clarion Boutique, not a Crowne Plaza. Mr. Albright stated the Crowne Plaza Hotel is a step up from the formerly proposed Clarion Boutique. He stated that Nick Mehmeti wanted to put in a Hilton, but the site was not conducive. He has received approval for a Crowne Plaza, but the amenities they require ballooned the price up. The Clarion is on the low end and they do not want to do that; however, they cannot finance the $17 million Crowne Plaza. Council Member Porterfield asked if what they were being asked to approve included what is now a bar and a vacant hotel. Mr. Albright agreed that it was. Council Member Porterfield asked if they were asking the council to approve a site that has a vacant hotel with no anticipation of when that might be complete. Mr. Albright responded, yes, that it was a bar and a vacant hotel when they purchased it, and they are asking for permission to turn the bar into a restaurant. The hotel is the same as it was the day they bought it including the environmental problems, and they still want to turn it into an operating hotel. Council Member Porterfield asked if it was possible to segregate the property so that there would be one site for the restaurant and a separate site for a hotel. Mr. Albright responded that it would not be possible. After additional discussion, Council Member Miller motioned to table Site Plan No. 07- 01-SP to the March 27, 2007, city council meeting for Sports City Café to be located at Westpark Central Addition, Lot 4AR1, 2155 W. Airport Freeway. Council Member Porterfield seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Martin, Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Miller, and Porterfield Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. City Council Minutes Page 7 of 9 March 13, 2007 City Manager Joe Hennig expressed his and the council's concerns regarding the ongoing plans for the restaurant and hotel. He reminded them that the Gator's specific use permit expired in February, 2006. He also reminded them that the continuation of Gator's since that time was contingent on the plans for the restaurant and hotel being approved and construction beginning soon after. ITEM NO. 11 TABLED AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER, NOT LATER THAN THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE PASSAGE OF THIS MINUTE ORDER, ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY IN SETTLEMENT OF THE LITIGATION RELATED TO THE CITY OF EULESS VS. ROBERT J. OVERTON, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF STEVEN P. OVERTON AND GOD'S CHARIOT, L.P. Council Member Hogg motioned to table authorizing the city manager to execute and deliver, not later than thirty (30) days after the passage of this minute order, any and all documents necessary in settlement of the litigation related to the City of Euless vs. Robert J. Overton, individually and as representative of the estate of Steven P. Overton and God's Chariot, L.P. Mayor Pro Tem Martin seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Martin, Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Miller, and Porterfield Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 12 APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Council Member Tyson motioned to approve the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of February 27, 2007. Mayor Pro Tern Martin seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Martin, Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Miller, and Porterfield Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 13 PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments. City Council Minutes Page 8 of 9 March 13, 2007 .,. ITEM NO. 14 REPORTS STAFF REPORT There was no staff report. CITY MANAGER City Manager Joe Hennig apologized to the council for the disjointed dialogue regarding Sports City Café. He stated it has been staff's philosophy to try and work with the developer to see if they could get a meaningful restaurant for Euless; and after having continued to work with them, staff has been disappointed. He stated staff was willing to do it one more time until this last week, when they have gotten little response in regards to a building schedule. He stated he thought the council took appropriate action and hopes to have more discussion in a couple of weeks to bring this to a conclusion. CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney Bob McFarland stated that the 80th Legislature is now in session. He noted that there are over 6,000 bills and resolutions under consideration, which is a 13% increase over 2005. CITY COUNCIL Council Member Porterfield congratulated Firefighter/Paramedic Cliff Moore on his 10 years of service. Council Member Miller congratulated the employees recognized tonight. He commented that Bear Creek Park is in great shape, and he saw over 100 people using the park on a recent evening. Mayor Pro Tern Martin congratulated Cliff Moore. She stated she is sorry to hear that Chad Olsen is leaving the fire department, and noted that he will be working part-time, as well as helping with the children while his wife completes her medical internship to become a doctor. Council Member Hogg congratulated Cliff Moore on his 10 years with the city, and stated he hated to see Chad Olsen leave the city. He noted that he attended the Tea Merchants concert recently at the library and really enjoyed it. He reminded everyone that Ed and Marie Harrison will be inducted into the Walk of Champions at the Parks at Texas Star on Saturday at 9:00 a.m. Council Member Tyson congratulated Cliff Moore and stated it is very satisfying to have firefighters with long tenure. City Council Minutes Page 9 of 9 March 13, 2007 Mayor Saleh stated that those attending the precouncil meeting heard the council's �,. disappointment regarding the Legislature's actions on toll roads. She stated that the council candidates drew for places on the ballot earlier today and announced the candidates as follows: Place 1 — Tim Stinneford, Steve Symonds, Carl Tyson Place 3 - Linda Martin, George Moore Place 6 - Veva Lou Massey, Perry Bynum, Warren Wilson ITEM NO. 15 ADJOURNMENT Mayor Saleh adjourned the meeting at 8:10 p.m. APPROVED: L.Ar - �✓ Mary Lib Saleh, M. or r.. ATTEST: Susan Crim, 'MC, City Secretary