HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-01-22 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
EULESS CITY COUNCIL
JANUARY 22, 2008
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Pro Tern
Leon Hogg at 4:05 p.m. on Tuesday, January 22, 2008, in the Precouncil Conference
Room of City Hall, 201 North Ector Drive. Those present included: Mayor Pro Tern
Leon Hogg, Council Members Tim Stinneford, Linda Martin, Charlie Miller, Glenn
Porterfield, and Perry Bynum. Mayor Mary Lib Saleh was attending the U. S.
Conference of Mayors in Washington, D.C.
The precouncil meeting included:
> A financial report for October, November and December, 2007, given by Director
of Finance Vicki Rodriquez;
... • A review of the annual financial audit for Fiscal Year 2007 by Director of Finance
Vicki Rodriquez and Brad Jay, Senior Partner with Weaver & Tidwell;
> An update from Director of Planning and Development Mike Collins on recent
code enforcement issues, new development in the city and the home program
being developed with area churches;
> A report on the 34th Year of the Community Development Block Grant by
Planning and Development Manager Chris Barker;
• The quarterly wastewater report from Director of Public Works Ron Young;
> Discussion regarding proposed changes to the cell tower ordinance led by
Director of Planning and Development Mike Collins;
> and the review of agenda items.
The city council convened into closed session at 6:30 p.m. for deliberation regarding
contemplated litigation and pending litigation related to Merced vs. Euless, and
deliberation of real property, as authorized by Sections 551.071 and 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 7:07 p.m.
for the consideration of scheduled items.
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STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
Deputy City Manager Loretta Getchell, City Attorney Bob McFarland, City Secretary
Susan Crim, Deputy City Secretary Becky Null, Director of Economic Development Bill
Ridgway, Police Chief Mike Brown, Fire Chief Lee Koontz, Director of Public Works Ron
Young, Director of Finance Vicki Rodriquez, Director of Parks and Community Services
Ray McDonald, Director of Planning and Development Mike Collins, Assistant Police
Chief Bob Freeman, Assistant Police Chief Harland Westmoreland, City Engineer
Robert Barker, Texas Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell-Shelton, Fleet and Facility
Administrator Kyle McAdams, Planning and Development Manager Chris Barker, Public
Works Manager J. T. Ackerman, Purchasing Manager Mike Lowry, Library Administrator
Kate Lyon, Human Resources/Risk Administrator Carolyn Marshall, Assistant Fire Chief
Robert Isbell, Fire Division Chief/EMS Jeff Morris, Battalion Chief John O'Brien, Fire
Captain Wayne Britt, Fire Lt. Danny Phillips, Fire Lt. Jerry Sutton, Driver Engineer/EMT
Steve Mayo, Driver Engineer/Paramedic Tommy Rush, Driver Engineer/Paramedic
Lance Judd, Firefighter/Paramedics Robert Hopkins, Tom Tyre, Aaron Schmidt, Jon
Evans, Scott Evans, George Grim, Kenneth Wroblski, Ken Kelly, Michael Walton,
Joshua Schnitzius, Adam Parkhurst, Brad Schupbach, and Jeremy Goodman, and
Firefighter/EMT Rusty Cade, Food/Beverage Manager Scott Foster, Assistant
Food/Beverage Manager Leslie Conley, Recreation Superintendent Randy Smith,
Athletic Supervisor John Douthit, Parks Department Administrative Secretary Linda Lux,
Recreation Program Specialist Heidi Taylor, Facility/Mail Room Attendant Jerald Lively,
Insurance Claims Examiner Zella Stierwalt, Computer Programmer Analyst Tommy
sum. Christopherson, Computer Services Specialist Jake Dilliplane, Computer Services
Specialist Brett Bennett, Information Services Administrator Dan McLain,
Communications/Marketing Manager Betsy Deck, and Reserve Police Officer Clyde
Cullum.
VISITORS
Kim McLain, Jennifer and Mike Lacey, Tallon Ross, Erin Foster, Lark Koontz, Matt
Taylor, Terry and Jim Greenwald, Julie Britt, Faye Stinneford, Dylan Ratliff, Jerrie Keller,
Jeremy Tompkins, Helen Voss, Alex Horton, Jake Thomasson and others as noted in
the visitor register.
INVOCATION
Reverend Thomas Pickett, Pastor of New Hope Christian Fellowship gave the
invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Tim Stinneford led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ITEM NO. 1 PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY
Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald and Recreation
Superintendent Randy Smith introduced Recreation Program Specialist Heidi Taylor,
her husband, Matt, and mother and stepdad, Terry and Jim Greenwald. Mayor Pro Tem
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Hogg presented Heidi with a plaque for being selected employee of the month for
�.. February.
ITEM NO. 2 PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE PINS
Texas Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell-Shelton introduced Food and Beverage
Manager Scott Foster and his wife, Erin. Deputy City Manager Loretta Getchell
introduced Information Services Administrator Dan McLain, his wife, Kim, son, Jordan,
daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer and Mike, and grandson, Talton.
Mayor Pro Tern Hogg presented Scott with a 5-year service pin and Dan with a 30-year
service pin.
ITEM NO. 3 PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION
Fire Chief Lee Koontz and Assistant Fire Chief Robert Isbell introduced Fire Captain
Wayne Britt, his wife, Julie, and mother- and father-in-law Mr. & Mrs. Davis. Mayor Pro
Tern Hogg presented Wayne with a proclamation in honor of his retirement January 31,
2008, after 34 years of service with the City of Euless.
CONSENT AGENDA
Council Member Miller motioned to approve Consent Agenda Items numbered 4
through 8.
Council Member Bynum seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Pro Tern Hogg, Council Members Stinneford, Martin, Miller, Porterfield,
and Bynum
Nays: None
Mayor Pro Tern Hogg declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 4 APPROVAL OF PURCHASE THROUGH A JOINT PURCHASE
AGREEMENT
Approved purchase of electrical installation and repair services with Ed's Electric
Lighting Service, Inc., 7160 Baker Boulevard, Fort Worth, Texas, 76118, through a joint
purchase agreement with the City of Hurst, with an estimated expenditure of$80,000.
ITEM NO. 5 APPROVAL OF REQUEST FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY TO
ENGAGE THE LAW OFFICES OF WILLIAM M. MCKAMIE, P.C.
Approved the request from the city attorney to engage the law offices of William M.
McKamie, P.C. to assist with cases related to land use.
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ITEM NO. 6 ACKNOWLEDGED RECEIPT OF ANNUAL INVESTMENT REPORT
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Acknowledged receipt of the Annual Investment Report for Fiscal Year 2006-2007.
ITEM NO. 7 APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 08-1270
Approved Resolution No. 08-1270 amending the Investment Policy for funds for the City
of Euless.
ITEM NO. 8 APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of January 8, 2008, and the
Special Called Meeting of January 15, 2008.
REGULAR AGENDA
ITEM NO. 9 AUTHORIZED THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A NOTICE OF INTENT
FOR STORM WATER DISCHARGES INCLUDING A STORM WATER
MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Council Member Porterfield motioned to authorize the mayor to execute a Notice of
Intent for Storm Water Discharges from Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer
Systems (MS4) and a Storm Water Management Program.
Council Member Martin seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Hogg, Council Members Stinneford, Martin, Miller, Porterfield,
and Bynum
Nays: None
Mayor Pro Tern Hogg declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 10 APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 08-1269
Council Member Martin motioned to approve Resolution No. 08-1269 calling a General
Election for the offices of Mayor and City Council Members, Place 2, and Place 4, on
Saturday, May 10, 2008, and authorizing a contract with Tarrant County to furnish
election services and equipment.
Council Member Stinneford seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Pro Tern Hogg, Council Members Stinneford, Martin, Miller, Porterfield,
and Bynum
Nays: None
Mayor Pro Tem Hogg declared the motion carried.
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ITEM NO. 11 PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 07-21-SUP
�... AND APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE
NO. 1804
Mayor Pro Tern Hogg opened the public hearing at 7:33 p.m. for Specific Use Permit
No. 07-21-SUP on Lot 11, Block A, Shops at Vineyard Village Addition, for View Point
Bank, a depository institution with drive-through in TX-121 (The 121 Gateway District)
zoning, located on the southeast corner of West Glade Road and SH 121.
Director of Planning and Development Mike Collins stated View Point Bank,
represented by Bryan Burger, wants to construct a 4,280 sq. ft. single-story bank with a
four-lane drive-through on 1.1824 acres located on the southeast corner of West Glade
Road and SH 121. The bank will be 100% masonry construction through a combination
of true stucco and cast stone and will feature a slate tile roof. A monument sign would
be located along the bank's Glade Road frontage. There would be entry points to the
bank site off of Glade Road, SH 121, and internally from the Shops of Vineyard Village
Development, all via currently existing driveways. The proposed site landscaping will
exceed all city requirements.
Mayor Pro Tem Hogg asked for any proponents.
Bryan Burger, P.E., 14800 Quorum Drive, Suite 200, Dallas, Texas, 75254, stated he
was available for any questions.
There being no additional proponents or opponents, Mayor Pro Tem Hogg closed the
public hearing at 7:37 p.m.
Council Member Bynum asked if there were any stipulations.
Director of Planning and Development Mike Collins stated that none were applied by the
Planning and Zoning Commission.
Council Member Bynum motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance
No. 1804 for Specific Use Permit No. 07-21-SUP on Lot 11, Block A, Shops at Vineyard
Village Addition, for View Point Bank, a depository institution with drive-through in TX-
121 (The 121 Gateway District) zoning, located on the southeast corner of West Glade
Road and SH 121.
Council Member Miller seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Hogg, Council Members Stinneford, Martin, Miller, Porterfield,
and Bynum
Nays: None
Mayor Pro Tem Hogg declared the motion carried.
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ITEM NO. 12 APPROVAL OF SITE PLAN NO. 07-16-SP
Council Member Martin motioned to approve Site Plan No. 07-16-SP for View Point
Bank with a drive-through on Lot 11, Block A, Shops at Vineyard Village Addition,
located on the southeast corner of West Glade Road and SH 121.
Council Member Stinneford seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Pro Tern Hogg, Council Members Stinneford, Martin, Miller, Porterfield,
and Bynum
Nays: None
Mayor Pro Tern Hogg declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 13 ACCEPTED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT
Council Member Porterfield motioned to accept the Capital Improvements Advisory
Committee Semi-Annual Report for Impact Fee Analysis from April 1, 2007, through
September 30, 2007.
Council Member Stinneford seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Pro Tern Hogg, Council Members Stinneford, Martin, Miller, Porterfield,
and Bynum
Nays: None
Mayor Pro Tem Hogg declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 14 APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO.
1802
Council Member Miller motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No.
1802 approving a Settlement Agreement between Atmos Cities Steering Committee
(ACSC) and Atmos Energy Corporation, Mid-Tex Division, regarding Atmos' Statement
of Intent to change gas rates in all cities exercising original jurisdiction.
Council Member Bynum seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Hogg, Council Members Stinneford, Martin, Miller, Porterfield,
and Bynum
Nays: None
Mayor Pro Tern Hogg declared the motion carried.
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ITEM NO. 15 APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO.
1803
Council Member Miller motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No.
1803 amending Chapter 46, "Nuisances" of the Code of Ordinances, by adding a new
Section 46-1 "Enforcement of Nuisance Ordinances Within 5,000 Feet of City Limits",
expressly granting authority for enforcement by the City of Euless of its nuisance
ordinances within 5,000 feet outside city limits.
Council Member Stinneford seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Hogg, Council Members Stinneford, Martin, Miller, Porterfield,
and Bynum
Nays: None
Mayor Pro Tern Hogg declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 16 ACKNOWLEDGED RECEIPT OF COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL
FINANCIAL REPORT (CAFR) FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING
SEPTEMBER 30, 2007
Council Member Martin motioned to acknowledge receipt of the Comprehensive Annual
Financial Report (CAFR) for Fiscal Year ending September 30, 2007.
Council Member Bynum seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Pro Tern Hogg, Council Members Stinneford, Martin, Miller, Porterfield,
and Bynum
Nays: None
Mayor Pro Tern Hogg declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 17 APPOINTED PARK BOARD MEMBER
Council Member Miller motioned to appoint Everett Hartzler to Place 5 on the Parks and
Leisure Services Board from his position of Alternate Member No. 1 and to move
Jeremy Tompkins from Alternate No 2 to Alternate No. 1, and to move Alex Horton from
Alternate No. 3 to Alternate No. 2.
Council Member Stinneford seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Hogg, Council Members Stinneford, Martin, Miller, Porterfield,
and Bynum
Nays: None
Mayor Pro Tern Hogg declared the motion carried.
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Council Member Bynum stated that the city council accepted Boyce Byers' resignation
.., with heavy hearts. He stated that Boyce is special to him and she always has the city's
best interest at heart.
ITEM NO. 18 EXTENSION OF CONTRACT FOR CITY MANAGER
Council Member Stinneford motioned to approve the extension of the city manager's
contract to January 31, 2010.
Council Member Bynum seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Hogg, Council Members Stinneford, Martin, Miller, Porterfield,
and Bynum
Nays: None
Mayor Pro Tern Hogg declared the motion carried.
Mayor Pro Tern Hogg stated City Manager Gary McKamie is with his father who
recently had surgery. He also noted that Mayor Saleh is attending the U. S. Conference
of Mayors in Washington, D.C.
Council Member Stinneford stated City Manager Gary McKamie has done an incredible
job moving into the position of city manager in mid-year and he is proud to have him as
City Manager.
ITEM NO. 19 EXTENSION OF CONTRACT FOR CITY SECRETARY
Council Member Martin motioned to approve the extension of the city secretary's
contract to January 31, 2010.
Council Member Stinneford seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Pro Tern Hogg, Council Members Stinneford, Martin, Miller, Porterfield,
and Bynum
Nays: None
Mayor Pro Tern Hogg declared the motion carried.
Council Member Miller stated City Secretary Susan Crim was meant to be a city
secretary.
Council Member Stinneford stated he did not think city secretary is the right title for all
Susan does and that she does an incredible job.
Council Member Bynum stated that he did not think citizens really understand what all
Susan does as city secretary, and that he respects her greatly.
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ITEM NO. 20 PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments
ITEM NO. 21 REPORTS
STAFF REPORT
Texas Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell-Shelton gave a report highlighting the
awards and accomplishments of the Texas Star Golf Course and Conference Center for
the year of 2007 called the "18 Shining Points of 2007".
CITY MANAGER
Assistant City Manager Loretta Getchell reminded everyone of the Town Hall Meeting
on Thursday, January 24, at 7:00 p.m. She thanked the council for extending the
contracts of Gary McKamie and Susan Crim.
CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney Bob McFarland stated the Euless citizens should be proud of all the
employees of the city. He stated the city manager and city secretary are very
professional and the citizens should be proud of them.
CITY COUNCIL
Council Member Bynum stated Mayor Pro Tem Hogg did a great job tonight. He stated
he is looking forward to 2008 and the many great projects the city has in progress. He
stated he hoped there will be a great turnout on Thursday night for the Town Hall
Meeting. He praised the Public Works Department for the great job they do, noting that
they also respond to emergencies.
Council Member Porterfield congratulated Recreation Program Specialist Heidi Taylor
on being Employee of the Month, Fire Captain Wayne Britt on his retirement, and Food
and Beverage Manager Scott Foster and Information Services Administrator Dan
McLain on their years of service that were recognized tonight. He stated he was
pleased to live in a city where the employees take care of the citizens.
Council Member Miller stated there was 72 years of service recognized tonight. He
thanked Texas Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell-Shelton on a great report, which
shows that Texas Star is well-run. He stated the Comprehensive Annual Financial
Report (CAFR) was accepted tonight, and it indicates that the city is in great financial
shape. He announced that he will not seek reelection. He stated that there is no
particular reason, but that he has been on the council for 15 years, starting when he
was 45, and he is now 60. He stated it is time for him to do some other things. He
stated he has had a wonderful time on the council working with 15 council members,
one mayor, three city managers, wonderful executive directors, and wonderful staff. He
stated he sees all the development happening on SH 121, and remembers when there
was not a golf course or ballpark. He and his wife have spent time traveling over the
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last year and enjoyed it. He stated his business is so much bigger than when he
started, and he needs to get things settled in the next five years. He stated he
remembers his dad saying that sometimes when you get to the income you want, you
are too old to enjoy it. He stated his dad looked forward to retirement; however, he died
60 days before his retirement date. He stated it is time, although he loves the people.
He stated he will serve out his term, but has lost his passion and it is time to move on.
Council Member Martin stated Council Member Miller has served the city for a long time
and has done it admirably, but she agreed retirement is wonderful, traveling is fun, and
you need to do it while you're still young enough to enjoy it. She congratulated Heidi
Taylor who is always bouncing around, and Scott Foster, who does amazing things at
Texas Star, stating the city is lucky to have him. She thanked Dan McLain for 30 years
and keeping them on top of things technologically. She noted that Wayne Britt was
reluctant to retire, but she knows he and his wife will enjoy traveling. She thanked
Glenda Hartsell-Shelton for a great report and letting others know what a jewel Texas
Star is. She stated that although Gary McKamie wasn't here to see his contract
extended, she asked that everyone keep him, his dad, and family in their prayers. She
stated that Susan Crim is a true gem and doesn't want Susan to retire as long as she is
on the council.
Council Member Stinneford congratulated Heidi Taylor, noting he thought she was a
teenager when he first saw her at Midway Recreation Center. He congratulated Scott
Foster on the great job he does, and thanked Dan McLain for the job he does and said
he didn't think he could be replaced. He congratulated Wayne Britt on his retirement
and stated the city has quality employees whether they have short or long tenure. He
stated that Texas Star is in better condition and has better service than any other area
golf course.
Mayor Pro Tem Hogg congratulated the employees, noting he can never say enough
about them. He encouraged the citizens to attend the Town Hall Meeting on Thursday,
January 24, at 7:00 p.m. He also noted that Euless will be greeting the returning troops
at DFW Airport the week of February 11 — 17. He announced the Dueling Harps
performance at the library on February 11, at 7:00 p.m. He asked everyone to keep
Gary McKamie's dad in their prayers, and also Rick Herold's dad, who had an
aneurysm operation and has been in ICU with complications. He noted that he and
Council Member Miller have worked together for a long time, and it will be different
without him on the council. He wished Charlie and his wife, Rose, good luck.
ITEM NO. 22 ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Pro Tern Hogg adjourned the meeting at 8:10 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
' Mary Lib Saleh /' Susan Crim, "RMC
Mayor City Secretary