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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-04-10 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL APRIL 10, 2007 CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Mary Lib Saleh at 4:05 p.m. on Tuesday, April 10, 2007, in the Precouncil Conference Room of City Hall, 201 N. Ector Drive. Those present included: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Linda Martin, and Council Members Carl Tyson, Leon Hogg, Charlie Miller, and Glenn Porterfield. The precouncil meeting included a discussion of a proposed parental notification resolution led by City Manager Joe Hennig, Bill Pasteur, and Neal Adams with the City Council Members; a report by Assistant City Manager Loretta Getchell regarding water bill averaging; an update on code service issues for the businesses on Martha Drive led by Planning and Development Director Mike Collins; an Arbor Daze update by Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald; a wastewater update by Director of Public Works Ron Young; and a review of agenda items. *ow The city council convened into closed session at 6:00 p.m. for deliberation of pending litigation regarding New Three Millennium vs. City of Euless, City of Euless vs. Overton, Desmit vs. Kyle McAdams, and Desmit vs. Michael Renaker, and Personnel Matters as authorized by Sections 551.071 and 551.074 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 7:06 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, Director of Planning and Development Mike Collins, 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, Senior Police Officer Carlos Peralez, Senior Police Officer Brandon Zachary, Victims Assistance Coordinator Kathy Haecker, Information Services Administrator Dan McLain, Computer Services Specialist Brett City Council Minutes Page 2 of 7 April 10, 2007 Bennett, Communications/Marketing Manager Betsy Boyett, and Reserve Police Officer �.. Clyde Cullum. VISITORS Susan and Ella Zachary, Julianna Sutton, Michelle and Russ Sutton, Steve Bell, Stephen Janis, David Sayabouasy, Tim and Faye Stinneford, Perry Bynum, Warren Wilson, Carroll Scott, Jake Thomasson, Billy Owens, and others as noted in the visitor register. INVOCATION Pastor Steve Bell, Key Ministries, gave the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member Carl Tyson led the Pledge of Allegiance. ITEM NO. 1 PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE PIN Police Chief Mike Brown introduced Senior Police Officer Carlos Peralez and Senior Police Officer Brandon Zachary, his wife, Susan, daughter, Ella, sister, Julianna Sutton, and mother and step-father, Michelle and Russ Sutton. Mayor Saleh presented Carlos and Brandon with 10-year service pins. CONSENT AGENDA Council Member Hogg motioned to approve Consent Agenda Items No. 2 and 3. 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. 2 APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 07-1243 Approved Resolution No. 07-1243 authorizing a contract with Tarrant County to furnish election services and equipment for the General Election for Offices of City Council Members, Place One and Place Three, and Special Election for the unexpired term of two years for the Office of City Council Member, Place Six, to be held on May 12, 2007. ITEM NO. 3 APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of March 27, 2007. City Council Minutes Page 3 of 7 April 10, 2007 REGULAR AGENDA ITEM NO. 4 WITHDRAWAL OF ZONING CASE NO. 07-01-ZC Director of Planning and Development Mike Collins explained that during a staff review of Lot 9R, Block 3, Bell Ranch Terrace Addition, for Pockets Restaurant/Bar/Billiards, located at 210 S. Industrial Boulevard, an apparent omission/error was noted in that the property is a single platted lot containing C-2 (Community Business District) zoning on the front portion and R-1 (Single Family Residential) on the rear portion of the lot. The city initiated a zoning change on behalf of Pockets Restaurant and Sports Club, represented by Philip Parker, to correct this oversight and rezone the entire lot as C-2. Based on questions raised during the public hearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission, staff recommends the request be withdrawn to allow review of the legal details of the case. ITEM NO. 5 WITHDRAWAL OF SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 07-02-SUP Director of Planning and Development Mike Collins stated that one of the conditions of the original specific use permit for Lot 9R, Block 3, Bell Ranch Terrace Addition, for Pockets Restaurant/Bar/Billiards in C-2 (Community Business District) zoning, located at 210 S. Industrial Boulevard approved on December 12, 2000, was that the six-year term limit would be eliminated when the property was purchased by Philip Parker. Mr. *oar Collins explained that after property owner and newspaper notifications were completed regarding Specific Use Permit No. 07-02-SUP, Mr. Parker provided information establishing that he had purchased the property in March, 2001. Staff had not been provided that information prior to initiating the SUP renewal process. Therefore, the SUP did not need to be renewed and staff recommends the request be withdrawn. City Manager Joe Hennig clarified that if any action was needed in the future, the property would have to go back through the entire process. ITEM NO. 6 PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING PLANNED DEVELOPMENT NO. 07- 01-PD AND APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1775 Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:21 p.m. for Planned Development No. 07- 01-PD on Tracts 5A, 5A3, and 5A03C, T. Jasper Survey, A-861, from PD 1736 (Planned Development 1736) to PD (Planned Development) based on single family detached 7.32 du/ac zoning for property located at 1661 W. Airport Freeway. Director of Planning and Development Mike Collins stated that the applicant, John Dickerson, Dickerson Development, Inc., is requesting an amendment to allow the side setbacks for Lots 1 through 8, Block 5, be reduced from 11 ft. to 7 ft. This would allow the footprint of the homes to be increased from 25 ft. to 29 ft. in width, allowing larger, higher priced homes to be constructed with a view of the Wilshire Park Pond. The new r` side yard setback would be consistent with those throughout the subdivision. These lots would have wrought iron fencing with masonry columns at their back property lines. City Council Minutes Page 4 of 7 April 10, 2007 r.. Mayor Pro Tern Martin motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No. 1775 for Planned Development No. 07-01-PD on Tracts 5A, 5A3, and 5A03C, T. Jasper Survey, A-861, from PD 1736 (Planned Development 1736) to PD (Planned Development) based on single family detached 7.32 du/ac zoning for property located at 1661 W. Airport Freeway. 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. 7 APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1774 Director of Planning and Development Mike Collins stated that The Enclave at Wilshire Park Addition Home Owner's Association submitted a petition requesting the city extend specific traffic rules that apply to roads owned by the city to the roads within their subdivision. Council Member Hogg motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No. 1774 extending certain traffic rules that apply to roads owned by the City of Euless to specific private roads in The Enclave at Wilshire Park Addition. 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. 8 PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments. ITEM NO. 9 REPORTS STAFF REPORT There was no staff report. City Council Minutes Page 5 of 7 April 10, 2007 CITY MANAGER City Manager Joe Hennig announced that he has decided to retire effective October 1, 2007, and that he told the directors this afternoon and the council tonight. He stated he plans to be around to say his goodbyes, which is very important to him, through the end of September to see this fiscal year out. He stated he hopes the next fiscal year is one Gary McKamie and Loretta Getchell will live in and he has every confidence in them. He stated he looks forward to watching the great progress continue that the city is currently making. He stated he is proud of the last 15 years in Euless; 8 '/2 years of which he was city manager. He stated he will look back and treasure the friendships he has made on the staff, as well as with developers and citizens of the city. He thanked everyone. CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney Bob McFarland gave an update on current legislation in the Texas State Legislature. CITY COUNCIL Council Member Porterfield congratulated Senior Police Officers Brandon Zachary and Carlos Peralez for their 10 years of services, stating the city is better for people like them. He stated he was surprised by City Manager Joe Hennig's announcement to retire and wished him the best in his retirement. Council Member Miller congratulated Carlos Peralez and Brandon Zachary. He reminded the audience of the Texas Trash Off scheduled for Saturday, April 14, and stated they can use all the volunteers they can get. He stated he was shocked, but that Joe Hennig has done a great job for the city, and he will miss discussions with him about sports. Mayor Pro Tem Martin congratulated Brandon Zachary and Carlos Peralez. She stated that great employees are inspired by strong leaders, and Joe Hennig has been inspiring everyone around him. She thanked the employees for their dedication and the citizens for their opinions and inspiration. She recognized David Sayabouasy, a student at UTA she has been corresponding with by e-mail, and thanked him for being at the meeting. She thanked all the employees for their loyalty and dedication. Council Member Hogg congratulated Carlos Peralez, Brandon Zachary, and all the employees. He stated he hated to see Joe Hennig go in September, and that he has enjoyed working with Joe all these years. He reminded everyone of Arbor Daze on April 28 & 29, stating that he and his wife, Jan, will be working the T-shirt booth. Council Member Carl Tyson congratulated Carlos Peralez and Brandon Zachary, noting it is great for employees to stay with the city for so long. He stated that he was surprised by Joe Hennig's announcement tonight. He stated the city will forever have Joe's stamp on Euless by getting the agreement with DFW Airport, which has tremendously helped the city financially, now and in the future. He thanked Mr. Hennig for everything he has done. City Council Minutes Page 6 of 7 April 10, 2007 ti.. Mayor Saleh noted that one of the greatest things Joe Hennig has done during his tenure was passing the peace pipe with DFW Airport. She stated the city has received so many accolades throughout the community because of that arrangement. She stated that the city gets to share money, as well as goodwill, with DFW Airport. She stated that Council Member Porterfield served well on the DFW Airport Board and they still recognize the service he did. She thanked Joe for the good feelings shared between the city and the airport. She expressed regrets that she missed the Police Department Awards dinner because she was out of town, and she announced the following award winners: Officer of the Year Tony Burnett Civilian of the Year Russell Carter Supervisor of the Year Wayne Pavlik Distinguished Service (Sworn) Mike Duff Distinguished Service (Civilian) Carol Agee Michael Williamson Memorial Josh Bennett Rookie of the Year r.. Blackie Sustaire Award Amber Fanning Kathy Haecker Life Saving Award Mark Harris Certificate of Merit Kim Althouse Sal Lewis Cynthia Pena Debbie Torrez Departmental Commendation Eric Bessemer Euless Citizen Police Sonny Sizemore Academy Alumni Association John Woodall Members Mayor Saleh thanked Police Chief Mike Brown for the good job he is doing in the police department. She reminded everyone of the city council election on May 12, and announced the following candidates: Place 1 — Carl Tyson, Tim Stinneford, Steve Symonds Place 3 - Linda Martin, George Moore r.. Place 6 - Perry Bynum, Warren Wilson, Veva Lou Massey City Council Minutes Page 7 of 7 April 10, 2007 ITEM NO. 10 ADJOURNMENT Mayor Saleh adjourned the meeting at 7:46 p.m. APPROVED: 14.a /,. Mary Lib aleh, Mayor ATTEST: Susan Crim, RMC, City Secretary r..