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Home My WebLink About2007-10-23 Num. MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 23, 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, October 23, 2007, in the Precouncil Conference Room of City Hall, 201 N. Ector Drive. Those present included: Mayor Mary Lib Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Leon Hogg, Council Members Tim Stinneford, Linda Martin, Glenn Porterfield, and Perry Bynum. Council Member Charlie Miller was not present. The precouncil meeting included: • A staff report by Fleet and Facility Administrator Kyle McAdams on the alternative fuel programs, including gasoline, diesel, and propane, now being used by city vehicles. He reviewed the alternative technology and State and Federal mandates for lower vehicle emissions. City Council Members and staff then took a tour to the City Hall parking lot to view some of the vehicles that were discussed; > An update given by Planning and Development Manager Chris Barker covering new commercial and residential development, and a code services report; > Discussion by Library Administrator Kate Lyon regarding the proposed Library Foundation project of Euless history being portrayed on large tiles to be displayed on a wall in the library; • A review of the status of the Glade Park Development including an interlocal agreement with the City of Colleyville on Heritage Road by Planning and Development Manager Chris Barker and Director of Public Works Ron Young; • and the review of agenda items. The city council convened into closed session at 6:03 p.m. for deliberation concerning contemplated and pending litigation regarding Composite Investment/Three New Millennium, deliberation of real property, and personnel matters as authorized by Sections 551.071, 551.072, and 551.074 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. City Council Minutes Page 2 of 6 October 23, 2007 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, Police Chief Mike Brown, Fire Chief Lee Koontz, Director of Public Works Ron Young, Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald, Planning and Development Manager Chris Barker, Fleet and Facility Administrator Kyle McAdams, Public Works Manager J. T. Ackerman, Purchasing Manager Mike Lowry, Building Official Kurt Kasson, Public Works Field Tech Brett Byers, Computer Services Specialist Jake Dilliplane, Information Services Administrator Dan McLain, Communications/Marketing Manager Betsy Boyett, and Reserve Police Officer Clyde Cullum. VISITORS Jenny Russell, Bill and Boyce Byers, Jimmy and Helen Payton, Iris Elliott, Randy and Terry Byers, Faye Stinneford, Dylan Ratliff, Helen Voss, Jake Thomasson, Gerald Brookman, Jim Schleeter, Gary Walton, and others as noted in the visitor register. INVOCATION Pastor G. J. Walton, North Euless Baptist Church, gave the invocation. r., PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Pro Tem Leon Hogg led the Pledge of Allegiance. ITEM NO. 1 PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER Director of Public Works Ron Young introduced Brett Byers, his fiancée, Jenny Russell, his father, Randy Byers and wife Terry, his grandparents Bill and Boyce Byers, and family friends Jimmy and Helen Payton. Mayor Saleh presented Brett with a plaque for being selected employee of the month for November. CONSENT AGENDA Council Member Porterfield motioned to approve Consent Agenda Items numbered 2 through 6. Council Member Bynum seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Hogg, Council Members Stinneford, Martin, Porterfield, and Bynum Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. City Council Minutes Page 3 of 6 October 23, 2007 ITEM NO. 2 RENEWAL OF BID NO. 028-06 Approved the first renewal of three, one-year extensions of Bid No. 028-06 with Commercial Building Maintenance, Inc., 5511 Redfield, Dallas, Texas, 75235, for janitorial services for various city facilities, in the estimated expenditure of$101,505. ITEM NO. 3 APPROVAL OF AMBULANCE REMOUNT Approved the remount of an existing Frazer ambulance module through the Houston Galveston Area Cooperative Purchasing Program with Frazer Built Ambulances, Houston, Texas, in the estimated expenditure of$74,500. ITEM NO. 4 APPROVAL TO ENTER INTO A JOINT PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH TARRANT COUNTY PURCHASING DEPARTMENT Approved a joint purchase agreement with Tarrant County Purchasing Department for the purchase of four police pursuit sedans from Philpott Ford, Nederland, Texas, in the amount of$84,252. ITEM NO. 5 RATIFIFIED THE EULESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION ACTION TAKEN ON OCTOBER 22, 2007 Ratified the Euless Development Corporation action taken on October 22, 2007, amending and modifying an existing project with Beall Concrete Enterprises, Inc., now doing business as Redi Mix, L.L.C., involving land acquisition, and construction of new facilities for the corporate regional headquarters, including a primary job training facility. ITEM NO. 6 APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of October 9, 2007. REGULAR AGENDA ITEM NO. 7 CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 07-06-SUP Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:13 p.m. for Specific Use Permit No. 07-06- SUP on Lot 1A1, Block 1, J. E. Whitener Estates Addition, for a Telecommunication Facility in R-1 (Single-Family Detached Dwelling District) zoning, located at the site of the First Tongan Church, 151 S. Pipeline Road E. Planning and Development Manager Chris Barker stated the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on this item on October 16, 2007, and the applicant requested the Planning and Zoning Commission table consideration of this item in order v.. for him to provide requested information. City Council Minutes Page 4 of 6 October 23, 2007 There being no proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh continued the public hearing to .• the council meeting on November 13, 2007, for Specific Use Permit No. 07-06-SUP on Lot 1A1, Block 1, J. E. Whitener Estates Addition, for a Telecommunication Facility in R- 1 (Single-Family Detached Dwelling District) zoning, located at the site of the First Tongan Church, 151 S. Pipeline Road E. ITEM NO. 8 PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 07-11-SUP AND APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1795 Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:15 p.m. for Specific Use Permit No. 07-11- SUP on Lot 1, Block B, Heritage Towne Crossing, for Plato's Closet, a used merchandise store in TX-121 (The 121 Gateway District) zoning, located at 1301 W. Glade Road #110. Planning and Development Manager Chris Barker stated the applicant, Natalie Williams, Teen Collections, L.L.C., dba Plato's Closet, is seeking renewal of the Specific Use Permit originally approved in October, 2002, for the resale of gently used teen clothing. Mayor Saleh asked for any proponents. The owner of Plato's Closet, Natalie Williams, 1301 Glade Road, #110, stated that the business is doing well and sales have increased about 20% a year. There being no additional proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing at 7:17 p.m. Council Member Stinneford motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No. 1795 for Specific Use Permit No. 07-11-SUP on Lot 1, Block B, Heritage Towne Crossing, for Plato's Closet, a used merchandise store in TX-121 (The 121 Gateway District) zoning, located at 1301 W. Glade Road #110, with the following conditions: (1) Tied to Teen Collections, L.L.C., dba Plato's Closet; and (2) Tied to the owner, Natalie Williams. Council Member Martin seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Hogg, Council Members Stinneford, Martin, Porterfield, and Bynum Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 9 AUTHORIZED MAYOR TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE CONVEYANCE DOCUMENTS "" Mayor Pro Tern Hogg motioned to authorize the mayor to negotiate and execute conveyance documents for the purchase of commercial property on Lot 27, Block 2, Cresthaven Addition, located at 1010 Highland Drive. City Council Minutes Page 5 of 6 October 23, 2007 `r•• Council Member Stinneford seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Hogg, Council Members Stinneford, Martin, Porterfield, and Bynum Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 10 PUBLIC COMMENTS Gerald Brookman, 512 Martha Street, addressed the council regarding an incident at Wilshire Park where two teens were killing turtles from the pond. He asked the council to direct the city attorney to write an ordinance for approval by the city council that would prevent such incidents in the future. ITEM NO. 11 REPORTS STAFF REPORT There was no staff report. %sr CITY MANAGER City Manager Gary McKamie congratulated Public Works Field Tech Brett Byers, stating he is a great young man and that he used to babysit Brett when he was young. CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney Bob McFarland had nothing to report. CITY COUNCIL Council Member Porterfield congratulated Brett Byers for being selected employee of the month, stating that Brett is fulfilling a family tradition and he is proud that Brett is an employee of the city. Council Member Bynum stated he is proud of Brett Byers, and is also proud of Randy, Boyce and Bill Byers. Council Member Stinneford congratulated Brett Byers, stating Brett is carrying on the Byers' legacy. He stated it was good to see Boyce Byers back at the council meetings. Mayor Pro Tern Hogg congratulated Brett Byers and all the employees. Council Member Martin congratulated Brett Byers, stating he comes from a great family. She thanked all the citizens for being at the meeting. She asked for prayers for those in California, stating she had friends being affected by the forest fires. City Council Minutes Page 6 of 6 October 23, 2007 `.. Mayor Saleh congratulated Brett Byers. She thanked all those who came to the meeting. She noted that Fleet and Facility Administrator Kyle McAdams gave a staff report in precouncil. She stated that Kyle is doing a great job, and there are a lot of city vehicles using alternate fuels and saving energy. She wished everyone a safe and Happy Halloween. ITEM NO. 15 ADJOURNMENT Mayor Saleh adjourned the meeting at 7:29 p.m. APPROVED: Mary Lib S..leh Mayor ATTEST: y.. t._ Susa 'trim, T"MC City Secretary