HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-04-24 ti.. MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
EULESS CITY COUNCIL
APRIL 24, 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 24, 2007, in the Precouncil Conference Room of
City Hall, 201 N. Ector Drive. Those present included: Mayor Mary Lib Saleh, Mayor
Pro Tem Linda Martin, and Council Members Carl Tyson, Leon Hogg, Charlie Miller,
and Glenn Porterfield.
The precouncil meeting included an update by City Manager Joe Hennig on proposed
legislation dealing with appraisal and revenue caps for local governments. He also
reported that the citizens who previously requested the proposed parental notification
resolution be placed on this agenda subsequently requested it be postponed until the
May 8 agenda. Developer Kent Donahue, assisted by Terry Belcher, engineer with
Mycoskie and Mcinnis & Associates, Mike Chambers and Geoff Smith with Rubloff
Development, and Paul Wendland with Jackson Walker Construction, gave a video
presentation of the proposed Glade Park development and answered questions about
the development. Deputy City Manager Gary McKamie reviewed a proposed minor
`.. change to the Burk Collins Developer Agreement be considered on the May 8 agenda.
A discussion led by City Manager Joe Hennig and Planning and Development Director
Mike Collins reviewed maintenance options for the private streets in the Arbor Glen
subdivision and for Tall Timbers Lane. Director of Parks and Community Services Ray
McDonald reviewed plans for the upcoming Arbor Daze festival and the regular agenda
items were reviewed.
The city council convened into closed session at 6:27 p.m. for deliberation of
contemplated and pending litigation regarding New Three Millennium vs. City of Euless
and Champion Sweeping vs. City of Euless as authorized by Section 551.071 of the
Texas Government Code, and deliberation of real property for the Public Works facility
as authorized by Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code. They 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, City Attorney Paul
Wieneskie, City Secretary Susan Crim, Deputy City Secretary Becky Null, 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, Assistant Fire Chief Robert Isbell, City Engineer Robert Barker, Planning
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and Development Manager Chris Barker, Texas Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell-
e.• Shelton, Fleet and Facility Administrator Kyle McAdams, Public Works Manager J. T.
Ackerman, Purchasing Manager Mike Lowry, Library Administrator Kate Lyon, Public
Works Field Tech Tim Johnson, Information Services Administrator Dan McLain,
Computer Services Specialist Jake Dilliplane, Communications/Marketing Manager
Betsy Boyett, and Reserve Police Officer Clyde Cullum.
VISITORS
Kathy Carlton, Kevin Eldridge, Faye Stinneford, Boyce Byers, Geoff Smith, Mike
Chambers, Paul Wendland, David Parry, Tucker Eckels, Nick Criswell, Scott Criswell,
Jerrie Keller, and others as noted in the visitor register.
INVOCATION
Pastor Kevin Eldridge, New Life Covenant Church, gave the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Boy Scout Troop #253 led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ITEM NO. 1 PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE THE MONTH FOR MAY
Director of Public Works Ron Young introduced Public Works Field Tech Tim Johnson.
Mayor Saleh presented Tim with a plaque for being selected employee of the month for
May.
ITEM NO. 2 PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION
Mayor Saleh presented Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald with
a proclamation proclaiming April 27, 2007, as Arbor Day.
REGULAR AGENDA
ITEM NO. 3 RENEWAL OF BID NO. 019-06
Council Member Miller motioned to approve renewal of Bid No. 019-06 with Estrada
Concrete, 1623 Garza Avenue, Dallas, Texas, 75216, for concrete repairs for one year
in the estimated expenditure of $275,000. T/J Concrete and REC Contractors were
approved as the secondary vendors should the primary vendor become unresponsive.
Council Member Hogg seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Martin, Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Miller, and
Porterfield
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Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
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ITEM NO. 4 RENEWAL OF THE ANNUAL AGREEMENT FOR ASPHALT SLURRY
SEAL
Council Member Tyson motioned to approve renewal of agreement with Viking
Construction Inc., 2592 Shell Road, Georgetown, Texas, 78628, for asphalt slurry seal
through an interlocal agreement with the City of Hurst, in the estimated expenditure of
$100,000.
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. 5 APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Council Member Hogg motioned to approve the minutes of the Regular City Council
Meeting of April 10, 2007.
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. 6 PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
City Manager Joe Hennig played the video of the proposed Glade Park development for
the audience.
ITEM NO. 7 REPORTS
STAFF REPORT
Assistant Fire Chief Robert Isbell presented the 4th Annual Fire Department Report. He
expressed appreciation for the Citizens Fire Academy Alumni Association, and stated
that they have become an integral part of the department. They have developed a
rehab group that is vital to their operation in rehabilitating the firefighters on the scene of
a fire. Chief Isbell noted the fire department takes every opportunity to get involved in
the community, to learn what the expectations are of the citizens for the fire department
and to let the citizens know the services they provide.
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N., CITY MANAGER
City Manager Joe Hennig stated he was very pleased to see Tim Johnson receive the
honor of Employee of the Month and said he represents his department and the City as
a whole very well. He stated the City is blessed to have such an outstanding Fire
Department and the leadership of Fire Chief Lee Koontz and Assistant Fire Chief Robert
Isbell and he appreciates the great job they do. He said there is no city that has better
EMS and fire service than Euless. He noted that the Glade Park development will be a
true showplace, although it will take several years to fully develop. He stated that the
plans are expected to be approved by the end of June, and the developers hope to
provide pad sites to tenants by Fall, 2007, and open by Christmas, 2008. He stated that
a lot of work has gone into developing this property, and he expressed his appreciation
to Mike Collins and his staff, and to Kent Donahue and Rubloff Development.
CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney Paul Wieneskie stated he was glad to have the opportunity to attend the
City Council Meeting tonight.
CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Pro Tem Martin congratulated Public Works Field Tech Tim Johnson, and stated
No. he is well deserving of employee of the month. She stated that the Glade Park
development is exciting. She reminded everyone that Arbor Daze will be this weekend.
She noted that Haltom City experienced a tornado a couple of weeks ago, and that the
Euless police and fire departments, as well as David Allen's GIS system, assisted in the
emergency response. She thanked those involved.
Council Member Hogg stated he always likes to take the opportunity to thank all the
employees. He stated he is excited about the development of Glade Park. He noted
that he and his wife, Jan, will be operating the T-shirt booth at Arbor Daze.
Council Member Miller congratulated Tim Johnson. He stated that Robert Isbell gave
an excellent fire report. He noted that the Texas Trash-Off was a good event with a
good turnout. He remarked that Glade Park is finally coming to fruition, and it is going
to be a home run for the city.
Council Member Tyson congratulated Tim Johnson. He thanked the police and fire
departments for their response to his 91 year old mother-in-law who had a medical
emergency which caused an accident. He stated she is doing well.
Council Member Porterfield congratulated Tim Johnson, stating he takes care of the
citizens. He thanked Robert Isbell for the fire report, and stated that Euless has a great
fire department and equally great police department. He thanked Ray McDonald for his
work in bringing Arbor Daze back home. He noted that everyone is pleased with the
development going on both sides of Glade Road and SH 121. He thanked Joe Hennig
and all the staff for making it happen.
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Mayor Saleh stated her appreciation for Tim Johnson. She commented on the great
event put on by the Library Foundation. She stated that she attended a great grand
opening for Incredible Pizza and that there are a lot of fun things to do there. She noted
that there are a lot of good things happening in Euless. She wished Joe Hennig a great
vacation to Hawaii. She noted that early voting begins on Monday, April 30, and
announced the following candidates for the upcoming city council elections:
Place 1 — Carl Tyson, Tim Stinneford, Steve Symonds
Place 3 - Linda Martin, George Moore
Place 6 - Perry Bynum, Warren Wilson, Veva Lou Massey
She noted that Steve Symonds submitted a letter withdrawing from the council election,
although his name will still appear on the ballot.
ITEM NO. 8 ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Saleh adjourned the meeting at 7:45 p.m.
APPROVED:
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Mary Lib '.leh, Mayor
ATTEST:
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usan Crim RMC, City Secretary