HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-08-14 `► MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
EULESS CITY COUNCIL
AUGUST 14, 2007
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Mary Lib
Saleh at 4:07 p.m. on Tuesday, August 14, 2007, in the Precouncil Conference Room of
City Hall, 201 N. Ector Drive. Those present included: Mayor Mary Lib Saleh, Mayor
Pro Tern Leon Hogg, Council Members Tim Stinneford, Linda Martin, Charlie Miller,
Glenn Porterfield, and Perry Bynum.
The precouncil meeting included reports from:
• Director of Public Works Ron Young on the comparison of wastewater calls for
the corresponding months and quarters of the last few years;
> Director of Planning and Development Mike Collins on recent new construction,
code enforcement issues, future proposed development and a discussion of cell
towers and antennas in the City;
> Director of Economic Development Bill Ridgway regarding WI-Fl WiMax;
> Deputy City Manager Loretta Getchell regarding Super Freeport and its impact
on the City;
• Deputy City Manager Loretta Getchell, Texas Star General Manager Glenda
Hartsell-Shelton, and Head Golf Pro Adena Wallace, regarding the proposal for
Texas Star Teaching Bays;
• and the review of agenda items.
The city council convened into closed session at 6:25 p.m. for deliberation of pending
litigation regarding Composite Investment/Three New Millennium as authorized by
Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code. They reconvened into open session
at 6:55 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 Gary McKamie, Deputy City Manager Loretta Getchell, City Attorney Bob
McFarland, City Secretary Susan Crim, Deputy City Secretary Becky Null, City
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Consultant Joe Hennig, Director of Economic Development Bill Ridgway, Director of
�.. Public Works Ron Young, Fire Chief Lee Koontz, Police Chief Mike Brown, Finance
Director Vicki Rodriquez, Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald,
Director of Planning and Development Mike Collins, Assistant Police Chief Bob
Freeman, City Engineer Robert Barker, Planning and Development Manager Chris
Barker, Public Works Manager J. T. Ackerman, Purchasing Manager Mike Lowry, Texas
Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell-Shelton, Fleet and Facility Administrator Kyle
McAdams, Library Administrator Kate Lyon, Softball World/Parks at Texas Star General
Manager Chris Thames, Athletic Supervisor John Douthit, Engineering Consultant
Albert Hall, Police Sgt. Casey Sanders, Public Service Officer Chad Bonham,
Engineering Technician Buddy Hartman, Engineering Secretary Cynthia Daniel, Parks
and Community Services Office Tech Lloyd Marlowe, Softball World Supervisor Richard
Hill, Recreation Program Specialist Sandy Purcell, Librarian Assistant Paula Myers,
Librarian Assistant Carolyn Edge, Library Circulation Coordinator Carolyn Hoaldridge,
Library Aide Kay Welborn, Administrative Secretary Diana Ryan, Facilities Tech Jerald
Lively, Information Services Administrator Dan McLain, Communications/Marketing
Manager Betsy Boyett, Web Designer Adam Eakins, and Reserve Police Officer Clyde
Cullum.
VISITORS
Albert Hall, Don Martin, Faye Stinneford, Jackie Bartels, Lynn Shelton, Kathy Marlowe,
Ron and Patti Bonham, Lee and Lawon Bonham, Hunter Bonham, Kerry McGeath,
LuAnn Portugal, Barney Snitz, Carroll Scott, Warren Wilson, Mike Utzman, and others
as noted in the visitor register.
INVOCATION
Reverend Nehemias Basit, Pastor, Hurst Seventh Day Adventist Church, gave the
invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Glenn Porterfield led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ITEM NO. 1 PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH FOR AUGUST
Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald and Softball World/Parks at
Texas Star General Manager Chris Thames introduced Athletic Supervisor John "J. D."
Douthit. Mayor Saleh presented J. D. with a plaque for being selected employee of the
month for August.
ITEM NO. 2 PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE PIN
Police Chief Mike Brown introduced Public Service Officer Chad Bonham, his parents,
Ronald and Patricia Bonham, grandparents, Lee and Lawon Bonham and his nephew,
Hunter Bonham. Deputy City Manager Loretta Getchell introduced Texas Star General
Manager Glenda Hartsell-Shelton and her husband, Lynn Shelton. Mayor Saleh
presented Chad with a 5-year service pin and Glenda with a 10-year service pin.
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ITEM NO. 3 PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION
City Consultant Joe Hennig and Director of Public Works Ron Young introduced
Engineering Consultant Albert Hall. Mayor Saleh presented Albert with a Certificate of
Appreciation for his eight years of dedicated service to the city in coordinating projects,
purchasing right-of-way, and giving leadership to numerous projects that resulted in
economic benefit to the city. Ron Young presented Albert with a picture of the
engineering staff and a gift certificate.
ITEM NO. 4 PRESENTATION OF AWARD
Kerry McGeath, incoming President of the Texas Municipal Library Directors
Association, presented the 2006 Achievement of Excellence in Libraries Award,
received by the Euless Public Library, to Euless Library Administrator Kate Lyon. It was
noted that Euless was one of 20 public libraries in the State of Texas to receive this
award in 2006.
ITEM NO. 5 PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION
Mayor Saleh presented a proclamation to Euless resident, Jackie Bartels, Ms.
Wheelchair Texas, in honor of her achievements in the Ms. Wheelchair America
Pageant, where she was named 3rd runner up and Miss Congeniality.
CONSENT AGENDA
Council Member Martin motioned to approve Consent Agenda Items numbered 6
through 8.
Mayor Pro Tem Hogg seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Hogg, Council Members Stinneford, Martin, Miller,
Porterfield, and Bynum
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 6 RENEWAL OF BID NO. 026-06
Approved Renewal of Bid No. 026-06 with Mom's Food Products, Inc., 4117 Garland
Drive, Fort Worth, Texas, 76117, for an additional 12 months of jail food, the first of two
available twelve month renewals, in the estimated amount of $45,000.
ITEM NO. 7 APPROVAL OF REQUEST FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY TO
ENGAGE THE LAW OFFICES OF WILLIAM M. MCKAMIE, P.C.
Approved the request from City Attorney Bob McFarland to engage the law offices of
William M. McKamie, P.C., to assist with litigation related to Composite
Investment/Three New Millennium.
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ITEM NO. 8 APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
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Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of July 10, 2007.
REGULAR AGENDA
ITEM NO. 9 APPROVAL OF BOARD APPOINTMENTS
Council Member Miller motioned to approve the reappointment of board members Don
Martin, Barney Snitz, Council Member Charlie Miller, and Mayor Mary Lib Saleh to the
Crime Control and Prevention District Board with terms to expire September 1, 2009.
Council Member Stinneford seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Hogg, Council Members Stinneford, Martin, Miller,
Porterfield, and Bynum
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 10 PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVAL OF CRIME CONTROL &
PREVENTION DISTRICT (CCPD) BUDGET FOR FY 2007-2008
Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:43 p.m. regarding the Crime Control and
Prevention District (CCPD) Budget for FY 2007-08.
Director of Finance Vicki Rodriquez stated the Crime Control and Prevention District
Board met on June 18, for the purpose of holding a public hearing and approving the
FY2007-08 budget. As required by law, this budget is being presented for council
approval. The baseline budget includes total revenue of $1,830,825 which is derived
from interest earnings and the quarter cent sales tax that was approved by the citizens
of Euless to assist in crime prevention.
Baseline expenditures total $1,617,418 and consist primarily of salaries and benefits for
15 officers and an assistant police chief, $72,902 for various crime prevention supplies,
training, and apparatus, as well as $74,638 for the radio system. In addition, this budget
would provide $208,648 in additional funding to add 3 new police officers to the force.
Capital items recommended for FY2007-08 include a carryover of $16,244 for the
completion of previously funded capital requests and $367,213 of new capital requests.
The CCPD Board recommended approval of the budget, and if approved, would provide
an estimated ending fund balance of $303,412, which exceeds the board's
recommended reserve of 60 days of fund balance.
There being no proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing at 7:46
p.m.
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Council Member Miller motioned to approve the Crime Control and Prevention District
(CCPD) Budget for FY 2007-08.
Council Member Bynum seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Hogg, Council Members Stinneford, Martin, Miller,
Porterfield, and Bynum
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 11 SET PUBLIC HEARING FOR AUGUST 28, 2007, FOR PROPOSED
CITY OF EULESS BUDGET FOR FY 2007-2008
Mayor Pro Tem Hogg motioned to set the public hearing date for August 28, 2007, for
the proposed City of Euless Budget for FY 2007-08.
Council Member Martin seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Hogg, Council Members Stinneford, Martin, Miller,
Porterfield, and Bynum
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 12 APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 07-1259
Council Member Stinneford motioned to approve Resolution No. 07-1259 authorizing
the Cities Aggregation Power Project, Inc., (CAPP) to enter into negotiations on behalf
of the City of Euless for the purchase of renewable energy credits effective for the 2008
calendar year. The resolution also authorized the city manager to execute the standard
form Renewable Energy Credit Account Agreement with the Electric Reliability Council
of Texas, Inc., (ERCOT), register the city's ownership of renewable energy credits with
the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, and committed to budget for the purchase of
renewable energy credits effective for the 2008 calendar year.
Council Member Martin seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Hogg, Council Members Stinneford, Martin, Miller,
Porterfield, and Bynum
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
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ITEM NO. 13 PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE RECOVERY OF DEMOLITION COSTS
FOR BUSINESS AT 302 MARTHA STREET
Director of Planning and Development Mike Collins explained the demolition process
under the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings statute and stated that the City of Euless
had followed those provisions giving due process prior to demolishing the building. He
stated the City Council must now take specific steps to recover the costs associated
with this action.
Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:49 p.m. for recovery of the demolition costs
in the amount of $10,925.00 for the business at 302 Martha Street.
There being no proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing at 7:51
p.m.
ITEM NO. 14 ACCEPTANCE OF CORRECTNESS OF CHARGES FOR
DEMOLITION OF BUSINESS AT 302 MARTHA STREET
Council Member Miller motioned to accept the correctness of the charges in the amount
of$10,925.00 for the demolition of the business at 302 Martha Street.
Council Member Bynum seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Hogg, Council Members Stinneford, Martin, Miller,
Porterfield, and Bynum
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 15 CONSIDER WHETHER DEMOLITION CHARGES ARE PERSONAL
OBLIGATION TO PROPERTY OWNER OR ASSESS AGAINST THE
PROPERTY
Council Member Martin motioned to approve assessing demolition charges in the
amount of$10,925.00 against the property at 302 Martha Street.
Council Member Miller seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Hogg, Council Members Stinneford, Martin, Miller,
Porterfield, and Bynum
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
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ITEM NO. 16 DENIAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 07-1258 AUTHORIZING PAYMENT
`... OF DEMOLITION ASSESSMENTS AGAINST THE BUSINESS AT 302
MARTHA STREET
Mayor Pro Tern Hogg motioned to deny Resolution No. 07-1258 authorizing payment of
demolition assessments against the business at 302 Martha Street to be paid in annual
installments.
Council Member Bynum seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Hogg, Council Members Stinneford, Martin, Miller,
Porterfield, and Bynum
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 17 APPROVAL OF CONFIRMING ASSESSMENT, ORDERING THE
ASSESSMENT TO BE RECORDED ON ASSESSMENT ROLL AND IN
THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK
Council Member Miller motioned to approve confirming the assessment of demolition
costs on the property at 302 Martha Street, ordering the assessment to be recorded on
,` the assessment roll and in the Office of the County Clerk.
Council Member Stinneford seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Hogg, Council Members Stinneford, Martin, Miller,
Porterfield, and Bynum
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 18 PUBLIC HEARING FOR ZONING CASE NO. 07-02-ZC AND
APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO.
1781
Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:55 p.m. regarding Zoning Case No. 07-02-
ZC for change of zoning on Lots 20, 21 and 22, Block 8, Cedar Hills Estates Addition,
located at 700, 702 and 704 South Main Street, from R-1 (Single Family Detached
Dwelling District) and PD 1513 (Planned Development) based on R-1 to C-2
(Community Business District)
Director of Planning and Development Mike Collins stated that the applicant, Scott
McGaha, Precision Orthodontics Labs, Inc., is wanting to purchase Lots 20 and 21 in
order to expand his business which has been located on Lot 22 since November, 2001.
Prior to that time, his business was on North Main Street. He stated that after discussion
in precouncil regarding C-1 (Neighborhood Business District) zoning as opposed to the
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requested C-2 (Community Business District) zoning, Mr. McGaha stated he did not
..� have a problem with the property being rezoned to C-1. Mike Collins also noted that
since C-1 is more restrictive than C-2 zoning, the council had the authority to approve
C-1 without the request going back through the zoning process.
Mayor Saleh asked for any proponents.
Mr. Scott McGaha, 2633 Juniper Lane, Grapevine, Texas, owner of 700 S. Main Street,
stated he has owned and operated Precision Orthodontics in Euless for over 15 years.
He stated his business is in a good location, however, he needed to increase the
building and add additional parking.
There being no additional proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public
hearing at 8:03 p.m.
Council Member Miller motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No.
1781 for Zoning Case No. 07-02-ZC for change of zoning on Lots 20, 21 and 22, Block
8, Cedar Hills Estates Addition, located at 700, 702 and 704 South Main Street, from R-
1 (Single Family Detached Dwelling District) and PD 1513 (Planned Development)
based on R-1 to C-1 (Neighborhood Business District).
Mayor Pro Tern Hogg seconded the motion.
`.. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Hogg, Council Members Stinneford, Martin, Miller,
Porterfield, and Bynum
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 19 PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mike Utzman, 316 Calvary, stated his truck was burglarized in his driveway, and he
requested an amendment to the FY 2006-07 budget to provide for additional overtime to
allow for increased police patrol in neighborhoods.
ITEM NO. 20 REPORTS
STAFF REPORT
Communications/Marketing Manager Betsy Boyett stated that the city won the Bronze
Quill Award from the International Association of Business Communicators for the city's
website. She introduced Web Designer Adam Eakins and gave the council an update
of the changes made by Adam to the city's website to make it more user friendly and
easier to navigate.
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CITY MANAGER
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City Manager Gary McKamie stated that the zoning change by Scott McGaha was very
timely in that the council discussed the revitalization of all of Main Street at the budget
work session. He stated that it is hoped that Precision Orthodontics will be the catalyst
for revitalizing South Main Street. He thanked the council for their time and support
given to staff and their efforts in working on the budget. He stated he looked forward to
a great year.
CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney Bob McFarland had nothing to report.
CITY COUNCIL
Council Member Bynum congratulated those employees receiving awards tonight. He
stated that Albert Hall answered many questions for him when he was on the Zoning
Board of Adjustment. He stated that with the extremely hot weather conditions we have
experienced lately, many people have applauded the police and fire personnel, but
public works, parks, and city hall employees tend to be overlooked. He stated that most
citizens don't realize the amount of time that goes into doing the work that is
accomplished by the personnel in all of those positions. He expressed appreciation for
all the employees.
Council Member Porterfield congratulated the employees receiving recognition tonight.
He stated that the council spends a lot of time recognizing employees and citizens, and
he believes that is important. He appreciated the accomplishments heard tonight. He
noted that the library was one of 20 public libraries in the State of Texas to receive the
Excellence of Achievement award, and he stated that the library has been instrumental
for a number of years in making Euless what it is. He expressed his appreciation for
Chad Bonham, Glenda Hartsell-Shelton, and J. D. Douthit. He stated that Albert Hall
made a huge contribution to the city in his eight years of service. He stated he is happy
to see citizens such as Jackie Bartels, Ms. Wheelchair Texas, excel. He thanked Betsy
Boyett and Adam Eakins for their work on the city's website, and stated that there are
so many things that the citizens have to be proud of, and that the council is also thankful
and proud of all of them.
Council Member Miller stated that the city has wonderful employees, and he
congratulated the library staff, Chad Bonham, Glenda Hartsell-Shelton, J. D. Douthit,
Albert Hall, and Betsy Boyett. He noted that Director of Finance Vicki Rodriquez and
Director of Planning and Development Mike Collins attended a new teachers luncheon
with him at the Grapevine-Colleyville ISD, and the staff at the Bear Creek Elementary
who sat at their table were very appreciative. He stated that every employee receiving
recognition works hard, but it is the exemplary fashion that employees go about their
jobs that is impressive. They are always friendly, smiling, forgiving, and giving of their
time. He thinks that the City of Euless is a well-run city because of the employees. He
also thanked Scott McGaha for the expansion of his business and what it will mean to
that area.
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Council Member Martin stated there are so many people who deserve thanks for what
`.. they do for the city. She thanked Kate Lyon and Glenda Hartsell-Shelton for their hard
work. She also thanked Scott McGaha for his expansion and kicking off rejuvenation in
the South Main Street area. She thanked Betsy Boyett and Adam Eakins for their work
on the website. She stated that Gary McKamie, Loretta Getchell, and Vicki Rodriquez
deserve recognition for their hard work on the budget, which will be discussed at the
next council meeting. She thanked them for their fiscal management.
Mayor Pro Tem Hogg gave thanks to all the employees, not only the ones recognized
tonight, but all employees.
Council Member Stinneford congratulated all the employees, including Chad Bonham,
Glenda Hartsell-Shelton, J. D. Douthit, Betsy Boyett, and Adam Eakins. He noted that
Albert Hall has retired about three times and went back to work to help out Euless. He
stated that the library is outstanding. He stated that when Jackie Bartels finishes her
reign as Ms. Wheelchair Texas that she is capable of doing whatever she wants. He
thanked Gary McKamie and the rest of staff for their work on the budget. He stated that
the city has a great year going now and next year will be even better.
Mayor Saleh noted that the summer reading program at the library had 1,856 people
who joined the reading club this summer. There were 1,416 children and 440 adults.
She noted that the children had to read 20 books and adults had to read 5 books. She
stated it has been a great night with a lot of awards, and expressed her appreciation for
the work done on the budget.
ITEM NO. 21 ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Saleh adjourned the meeting at 8:30 p.m.
APPROVED:
Mary Li Saleh, Mayor
ATTEST:
an Crim, 'RMC, City Secretary