HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-07-10 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
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EULESS CITY COUNCIL
JULY 10, 2007
TOUR OF NEW PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY
City Council Members and staff toured the new Public Works Facility located at 1513
Westpark Way between 5:00 and 7:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Mary Lib
Saleh at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 10, 2007, in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 201
N. Ector Drive, for the consideration of scheduled items. Those present included:
Mayor Mary Lib Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Leon Hogg, Council Members Tim Stinneford,
Linda Martin, Charlie Miller, and Perry Bynum. Council Member Glenn Porterfield was
out of town.
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
Public Works Ron Young, Fire Chief Lee Koontz, Police Chief Mike Brown, Director of
Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald, City Engineer Robert Barker, Planning
and Development Manager Chris Barker, Public Works Manager J. T. Ackerman,
Finance Administrator Vicki Rodriquez, Texas Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell-
Shelton, Fleet and Facility Administrator Kyle McAdams, Library Administrator Kate
Lyon, Water Office Manager Kathryn Tipton, Human Resources Manager Carolyn
Marshall, Purchasing Manager Mike Lowry, Municipal Court Manager Teresa
Alexander, Internal Auditor Doug Burkham, Accountant Diana Ayala, Athletic Supervisor
John Douthit, Claims Examiner Zella Stierwalt, Police Administrative Secretary Carol
Agee, Deputy Court Clerk Emily Murphy, Library Secretary Karan Jasper, Victims
Assistance Coordinator Kathy Haecker, Facilities Tech Jerald Lively, Information
Services Administrator Dan McLain, Computer Services Specialist Brett Bennett, and
Communications/Marketing Manager Betsy Boyett.
VISITORS
Paula McKamie, Jan Hogg, Faye Stinneford, Jimmy and Helen Payton, Walter and Iris
Elliott, Ken Barr, Allison Exall, Steve George, John Voss, Boyce Byers, Randy Byers,
Dick and Barbara Girouard, Della Farris, John and Peggy Vandiver, Troy Mennis, Jake
Thomasson, Mike Daniel, Kim Ross McLain, Helen Wagner, Steve Symond, Gary
Haecker, Carroll Scott, Jerrie Keller, Warren Wilson, Billy Owens, and others as noted
in the visitor register.
City Council Minutes Page 2 of 8 July 10, 2007
INVOCATION
Mayor Mary Lib Saleh gave the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Tim Stinneford led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ITEM NO. 1 PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE
Mayor Saleh presented a certificate of congratulations to the Euless Giants T-Ball Team
for winning First Place in the USSSA T-Ball World Series Tournament. Coaches
Richard Smith, Will Lisenby, Steve Baumbach, and Jimmy Crooks were recognized.
Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald presented certificates to the
following players: Jimmy Crooks, Trevon Hester, Ryder Smith, Nicklaus Baumbach,
Dylan Herd, Logan Lisenby, Jake Franks, Braden Moreno, Logan Bolling, Jordan Blind,
and Laki Ellis.
ITEM NO. 2 PRESENTATION — GLADE PARKS PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
Manager of Planning and Development Chris Barker made a presentation regarding the
proposed Glade Parks Planned Development located west and adjacent to SH 121,
south of Glade Road to Cheek Sparger Road. The Glade Parks Planned Development
District is intended to promote the creation of contained, mixed-use development
consisting of major retail, restaurants, neighborhood, pedestrian-oriented retail uses and
residential neighborhoods to accommodate a range of compatible land uses, mixing
employment opportunities with housing, retail, and service uses.
REGULAR AGENDA
ITEM NO. 3 AWARD OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL NO. 016-07
Council Member Martin motioned to award Request for Proposed No. 016-07 to
Electronic Facility Systems (EFS), 2004 E. Randol Mill Rd., Suite 501, Arlington, Texas,
76011, for the purchase of a digital video records upgrade building security surveillance
system, in the amount of $65,093.
Council Member Stinneford seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Hogg, Council Members Stinneford, Martin, Miller,
and Bynum
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
City Council Minutes Page 3 of 8 July 10, 2007
ITEM NO. 4 APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 07-1255
Council Member Stinneford asked Mr. Steve George to explain some of the
contaminants effect on the ground water with regard to the article that was recently
printed in the Star Telegram.
Mr. Steve George, Environmental Consultant, 1605 Larkspur, Arlington, Texas, stated
the studies indicate there will not be any contamination of the ground water. The
contaminants that have been there over the last 50 years have been tested over the
years and they have been stable and not moved. He stated the information in the
newspaper was incorrect.
City Attorney Bob McFarland stated that the resolutions are stating that Euless' ground
water is not being adversely affected by the contaminants.
Mayor Pro Tem Hogg motioned to approve Resolution No. 07-1255 supporting the
application of Direct Fuels for a Municipal Setting Designation for the properties located
at 12401, 12485, and 12625 Calloway Cemetery Road, Fort Worth, Texas.
Council Member Miller seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Hogg, Council Members Stinneford, Martin, Miller,
and Bynum
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 5 APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 07-1256
Council Member Miller motioned to approve Resolution No. 07-1256 supporting the
application of Goodrich Corporation for a Municipal Setting Designation for the property
located at 4000 FM 157, Fort Worth, Texas.
Mayor Pro Tem Hogg seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Hogg, Council Members Stinneford, Martin, Miller,
and Bynum
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 6 APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 07-1257
Council Member Bynum motioned to approve Resolution No. 07-1257 supporting the
application of Sun Coast Resources, Inc., for a Municipal Setting Designation for the
property located at 12409 Calloway Cemetery Road, Fort Worth, Texas.
City Council Minutes Page 4 of 8 July 10, 2007
Council Member Miller seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Hogg, Council Members Stinneford, Martin, Miller,
and Bynum
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
NOTE: Mayor Saleh recognized former Fort Worth Mayor Ken Barr and former Euless
Mayor Jimmy Payton in attendance at the council meeting.
ITEM NO. 7 BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS
Mayor Pro Tem Hogg motioned to approve appointments to the following boards and
commission:
Crime Control and Prevention District
Perry Bynum to replace Carl Tyson
Euless Development Corporation
Linda Martin to replace Carl Tyson
Tim Stinneford to replace Michael Brown
Planning and Zoning Commission
Troy Mennis (from Zoning Board of Adjustment) to replace Perry Bynum
Zoning Board of Adjustment
Robert Wooldridge from Alternate#1 to Place#1 to replace Troy Mennis
Harry Zimmer from Alternate #2 to Place #3 to replace Tim Stinneford
This will move Steven Ellis up to Alternate #1 on ZBA
Council Member Martin seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Hogg, Council Members Stinneford, Martin, Miller,
and Bynum
Nays: None
` Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
City Council Minutes Page 5 of 8 July 10, 2007
ITEM NO. 8 APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Council Member Stinneford motioned to approve the minutes of the Special Called City
Council Meeting of June 25, 2007, and the Regular City Council Meeting of June 26,
2007.
Council Member Bynum seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Hogg, Council Members Stinneford, Martin, Miller,
and Bynum
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 9 ACCEPTANCE OF CITY MANAGER'S RETIREMENT
Mayor Saleh stated that on April 10, 2007, City Manager Joe Hennig announced in the
City Council Meeting that he would retire effective October 1, 2007. She noted that Mr.
Hennig will work as a consultant for the city until his retirement on September 30, 2007.
Mayor Pro Tern Hogg motioned to accept the retirement of Joe C. Hennig as city
manager.
Council Member Stinneford seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Hogg, Council Members Stinneford, Martin, Miller,
and Bynum
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
Joe Hennig mentioned that several Euless citizens had recently had a stroke of bad luck
and noted that Billy Byers is home with his leg in a cast, Mayor Pro Tern Hogg is at the
meeting after having surgery last week, Carl Tyson was at today's Rotary meeting after
having surgery a week ago, and Helen Voss is doing well after knee surgery. He stated
he remembered nine years ago when he talked to Police Chief Gary McKamie about
becoming the Deputy City Manager and the fact it took about three discussions before
Gary agreed. He stated tonight is not about his retirement, but about the appointment
of Gary McKamie as city manager. He stated Gary will do an excellent job and he has a
great staff and citizens that are involved. He stated his appreciation for the opportunity
to have worked with a great staff and citizens.
Council Member Bynum stated Joe Hennig did a great service to the city and expressed
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his appreciation for Mr. Hennig.
Mayor Saleh stated that she will miss Joe's humor and personality.
City Council Minutes Page 6 of 8 July 10, 2007
.,. Council Member Miller stated that Joe Hennig has done a great job for the city, noting
the economic development aspects of the car rental agreement, Acme Brick, and Beall
Concrete. He stated that as a council member and citizen, he believes Joe has put
together the best projects economically for the city and has done a great job in that
area.
ITEM NO. 10 APPOINTMENT OF CITY MANAGER AND APPROVAL OF THE CITY
MANAGER'S CONTRACT
Council Member Martin motioned to appoint Deputy City Manager Gary McKamie as
city manager and approve his employment contract.
Council Member Stinneford seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Hogg, Council Members Stinneford, Martin, Miller,
and Bynum
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
City Manager Gary McKamie stated that when he came to work for the city 34 years
ago, he never thought he would be in this position. He noted that continuity in Euless is
what makes Euless special. He stated that Jimmy Payton and Billy Byers went to bat
for him early in his police career and have been there throughout the years. He stated
that his relationship with the Byers began when Randy Byers, a police officer at the
time, took him to his home for dinner. He noted that he met his wife, Paula, at the city,
his children were born here and graduated from Trinity High School, and that Euless is
truly his home. He stated that he had wanted to be police chief, but never really wanted
to be city manager; however, he will give it all he has. He stated that Joe Hennig has
set a great example, and he appreciates everyone's support and confidence. He stated
his appreciation for the confidence that the council has in him, but much more the
confidence they have shown in the employees, by not employing someone from
outside. He stated he has confidence in the employees, and that they don't need a
leader, but just a flag man to wave them on by. He thanked his wife, Paula, for her
support.
ITEM NO. 11 PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
ITEM NO. 12 REPORTS
STAFF REPORT
There was no staff report.
City Council Minutes Page 7 of 8 July 10, 2007
CITY MANAGER
City Manager Gary McKamie announced that he has asked Assistant City Manager
Loretta Getchell to serve as Deputy City Manager beginning tomorrow, and Finance
Administrator Vicki Rodriquez will become Finance Director. He stated that the
demolition work on the Dickey Apartments is progressing well, and that Dickey Drive will
be closed for the asbestos abatement and demolition.
CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney Bob McFarland stated that if the city council had not appointed Gary
McKamie as city manager he probably would've been right behind Joe Hennig.
CITY COUNCIL
Council Member Bynum stated that he and Mike Daniel, who was in the audience, go
way back in regards to the baseball league. He noted that the Euless Giants T-Ball
Team is the first team to make the World Series, and urged Director of Parks and
Community Services to keep up the good work. He stated that he failed at the last
council meeting to thank Boyce Byers and others for their support in his recent election
campaign.
Council Member Miller congratulated the Euless Giants T-Ball Team, noting that it is a
" feat to win the World Series and receive such recognition. In regards to the Glade
Parks presentation, he stated that the project has been a long time in coming. He noted
that most people do not realize that area south of Glade Road to Mid-Cities Blvd. is in
Euless.
Council Member Martin stated they have so much to be thankful for in Euless from the
Euless Giants T-Ball Team, to the new public works facility, staff and citizens. She
stated she is so proud to be a part of the city. She thanked Joe for being such a great
ambassador for the city and all the things he did, and noted that he will be missed. She
stated she is grateful that the council has someone who can step in as city manager,
and she thanked Gary McKamie for agreeing to do the job.
Mayor Pro Tem Hogg thanked everyone for their prayers during his recent surgery. He
stated he had a doctor at the Veteran's Hospital who graduated from Trinity High School
in 1999. He thanked Joe for his years at the city, and stated he looks forward to
working with Gary.
Council Member Stinneford congratulated the Euless Giants T-Ball Team and thanked
the coaches. He congratulated Gary on his new position and extended best wishes to
Joe Hennig, stating he was an incredible city manager. He stated that he and several
others went to the Texas Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association conference in
Austin last week. He encouraged people in the audience to get involved with the
citizens police and fire academies, which is a great opportunity to get to know city and
its staff.
City Council Minutes Page 8 of 8 July 10, 2007
Mayor Saleh stated it takes only 12 weeks to go through each academy and is a
wonderful opportunity. She stated it has been a joy to work with Joe and that he is a fun
person who can take a joke. She stated it has been a great time under Joe's
management, and the city has further to go under Gary. She said she talked with
former council member Carl Tyson, who recently had surgery, and he said he was
feeling better than he had in months. She stated it has been a great night and a great
year.
ITEM NO. 13 ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Saleh adjourned the meeting at 8:20 p.m.
APPROVED:
Mary Lib aleh, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Nom.
Susan Crim, T-MC, City Secretary