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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-04-22 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING �•• OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL APRIL 22, 2008 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, April 22, 2008, in the Precouncil Conference Room of City Hall, 201 North 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 out of town. The precouncil meeting included: • A report from City Manager Gary McKamie and Director of Public Works Ron Young on the proposed driveway program along North Ector Drive from Aransas Drive to Midway Drive and along Midway Drive from North Ector Drive to North Main Street; • A report from Director of Public Works Ron Young regarding a Municipal Setting Designation in Arlington that will be placed on a future agenda for council consideration; • An update by Director of Planning and Development Mike Collins on the recent storm damage in the city and the clean-up efforts made by city personnel; > Discussion led by Director of Finance Vicki Rodriquez regarding raising the Atmos Franchise Fee from 4 to 5%; > Financial Report for March given by Director of Finance Vicki Rodriquez; • Arbor Daze update by Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald; > An update regarding the proposed Senior Citizens Advisory Board by City Manager Gary McKamie and Mayor Saleh; > and the review of agenda items. The city council convened into closed session at 6:15 p.m. for deliberation regarding pending litigation concerning Merced vs. City of Euless as authorized by Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code, and deliberation of real property to consider a senior citizen facility and the Cresthaven Addition as authorized by Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code. They reconvened into open session at 6:50 p.m. r.. 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 7 April 22, 2008 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, Director of Economic Development Bill Ridgway, Police Chief Mike Brown, Interim Fire Chief Robert Isbell, Director of Finance Vicki Rodriquez, Director of Public Works Ron Young, 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, Fleet and Facility Administrator Kyle McAdams, Texas Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell-Shelton, Planning and Development Manager Chris Barker, Public Works Manager J. T. Ackerman, Library Administrator Kate Lyon, Water Billing Manager Kathryn Tipton, Police Lt. Danny Neill, Neighborhood Police Officer Shelli Hartley, Police Records Clerk Celia Carrillo, Parks Superintendent Terry Boaz, Special Events/Projects Supervisor Michael Davenport, Information Services Administrator Dan McLain, Computer Services Specialist Jake Dilliplane, Communications and Marketing Manager Betsy Deck, and Reserve Police Officer Clyde Cullum. VISITORS Mike and Lois Carrillo, Faye Stinneford, Julie and Dylan Ratliff, Donna Mickan, Jeremy Tompkins, Helen Voss, Randy Jones, Mary Lou Dillon, Paul Kuhar, Carroll Scott, Jake Thomasson, Esther Johnson, Jerrie Keller, Don Horton, Eric Owens, Billy Owens, and ,` others as noted in the visitor register. INVOCATION Reverend Mary Lou Dillon, United Memorial Christian Church, gave the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Cub Scout Pack No. 546 led the Pledge of Allegiance. ITEM NO. 1 PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH FOR MAY Police Chief Mike Brown introduced Records Clerk Celia Carrillo and her parents, Mike and Lois Carillo. Mayor Saleh presented Celia with a plaque for being selected employee of the month for May. ITEM NO. 2 PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION Mayor Saleh presented a proclamation proclaiming April 25, 2008, as Arbor Day, to Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald and Special Events/Projects Supervisor Michael Davenport. CONSENT AGENDA Council Member Stinneford motioned to approve Consent Agenda Items numbered 3 and 4. City Council Minutes Page 3 of 7 April 22, 2008 Council Member Bynum 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. 3 RENEWAL OF THE ANNUAL AGREEMENT FOR ASPHALT SLURRY SEAL Renewed the annual agreement for asphalt slurry seal from Viking Construction, Inc., 2592 Shell Road, Georgetown, Texas, 78628, through City of Hurst Bid No. 6404-103, in the amount of $1.91 per sq. yd. for asphalt slurry sealing and $2.41 per sq. yd. for micro-surfacing, for a total estimated expenditure of$75,000. ITEM NO. 4 APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Approved the minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 8, 2008. REGULAR AGENDA ITEM NO. 5 PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 08-1273 Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:15 p.m. regarding Resolution No. 08-1273 adopting the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan. Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald stated that Raymond Turco and Associates conducted a scientific survey in 2006, and the opinions from the citizens in this survey were incorporated into this updated plan. Additional assistance in preparing the master plan was provided by Hershel Lindly, DFL Group, Parks and Leisure Services Board, and city staff. This plan will provide a guide for future outdoor and indoor park and recreation planning decisions over the next ten years. It was prepared to conform to the goals of the City of Euless, as well as those of the Texas Recreation and Parks Account. If approved, the plan will be forwarded to Texas Parks and Wildlife for their review and will serve as a valuable tool in future grant requests. Mayor Saleh asked for any proponents. Carroll Scott, 201 Fountainview Drive, spoke in favor of adopting the Master Plan. Mayor Saleh noted that Alex Horton, 1909 Fountain Meadow Drive, sent a letter to the council in support of the Master Plan, since he was unable to attend the meeting. There being no additional proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public r.. hearing at 7:19 p.m. Council Member Martin motioned to approve Resolution No. 08-1273 adopting the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan. City Council Minutes Page 4 of 7 April 22, 2008 Mayor Pro Tern Hogg 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. 6 APPROVAL OF SITE PLAN NO. 08-03-SP Director of Planning and Development Mike Collins stated the site plan being considered is a commercial development on a two acre site located at the northeast corner of SH 121 and Centurion Boulevard, an outparcel tract of the Shops at Vineyard Village. It is zoned TX-121 Gateway District, and the proposed land use is permitted by right. The applicant, Daniels and Associates Architects, proposes to construct a 16,110 sq. ft. single-story building for a combination of retail and restaurant uses. A drive approach will be provided off the SH 121 frontage road. The building will be 100% masonry, and the proposed site landscaping exceeds all city requirements. Council Member Stinneford motioned to approve Site Plan No. 08-03-SP for commercial development on portions of Tracts 3F and 4, B. Harrington Survey, A-808, to be known as Lot 4A, Block A, Shops at Vineyard Village Addition, when final platted, located at the northeast corner of SH 121 and Centurion Blvd. Mayor Pro Tem Hogg 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. 7 HELD PUBLIC HEARING AND REFERRED PLANNED DEVELOPMENT NO. 08-01-PD BACK TO PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:24 p.m. for Planned Development No. 08- 01-PD amending the planned development on Lots 1-8, Block E, of the Enclave at Wilshire Park. Director of Planning and Development Mike Collins stated the applicant, John Dickerson, is seeking to amend the rear setback from 30 ft. to 20 ft. on Lots 1 — 8, Block E, for single-story homes overlooking Wilshire Park. The applicant's intent is to reduce the rear setback only if a single-story home is constructed and to maintain the 30 ft. setback if a two-story home is built. City Council Minutes Page 5 of 7 April 22, 2008 *ft- Mr. Collins stated that the request was not made clear at the Planning and Zoning Commission, which resulted in a tied vote, thereby requiring a super majority vote by the council. Mayor Saleh asked for any proponents. Larry Jackson, David Weekley Homes, 3301 N. 135E, Carrollton, Texas, agreed that he did not make the request clear at the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. He stated that because there is an increasing market for one-story homes, they are requesting an amendment to allow either a one-story home with a 20 ft. setback, or a one and a half story home with the one-story on the 20 ft. setback and the second story at the 30 ft. setback, or two-story home on the 30 ft. setback. There being no additional proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing at 7:31 p.m. City Attorney Bob McFarland confirmed that the tied vote by the Planning and Zoning Commission constitutes a recommendation for denial, thereby requiring six affirmative votes by the City Council for approval. City Manager Gary McKamie stated the issue has been confusing, and tonight is the first time the one and a half story has been mentioned. He asked that the request be r.. sent back to the Planning and Zoning Commission for reconsideration. Council Member Stinneford motioned to refer Planned Development No. 08-01-PD and Ordinance No. 1809 back to the Planning and Zoning Commission for reconsideration of the amendment to Lots 1-8, Block E, of the Enclave at Wilshire Park, a subdivision that includes Lots 1-8, Block A; Lots 1-19, Block B; Lots 1-26, Block C; Lots 1-13, Block D; Lots 1-9, Block E; and Lot 1, Block F, from PD 1775 (Planned Development 1775) to PD (Planned Development 1809). Council Member Bynum seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Hogg, Council Members Stinneford, Martin, and Bynum Nays: None Abstentions: Council Member Porterfield Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 8 PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments. City Council Minutes Page 6 of 7 April 22, 2008 ITEM NO. 9 REPORTS STAFF REPORT Special Events/Projects Supervisor Michael Davenport gave a report on the 20th annual Arbor Daze Festival taking place April 26 and 27, 2008, at the City Hall campus. He thanked Mayor Pro Tern Leon Hogg for supervising the souvenir booth for many years and reviewed some of the gardening, arts, crafts, entertainment, recreational and educational activities that will be taking place. He stated that this is the 22nd year Euless has been recognized as a Tree City USA. CITY MANAGER City Manager Gary McKamie thanked the Public Works Department and the Parks Department for their work in cleaning up the recent storm damage, downed trees and broken tree limbs around the city. He noted Friday will be the last day for tree pick-up. He stated Communications and Marketing Manager Betsy Deck and Director of Planning and Development Mike Collins did a great job last Thursday in putting together the gas drilling forum. He noted the presentation will be played on television cable channel 16 and will be available on the city's website also. CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney Bob McFarland had nothing to report. CITY COUNCIL Council Member Martin congratulated Records Clerk Celia Carrillo on being selected employee of the month, stating she is an asset to the city, always has a smile and is well deserving of this honor. She congratulated Library Administrator Kate Lyon on the Euless Public Library being one of 20 out of 565 city libraries in the state to receive the 2007 Award of Excellence. She thanked Special Events/Projects Supervisor Michael Davenport for a great report on Arbor Daze. She announced that the Citizen Fire Academy Alumni Association is sponsoring an Arbor Daze Fun Walk at Bob Eden Park Saturday morning at 7:30 a.m., and information can be found on the city's website. She thanked the Parks and Leisure Services Board and the Parks Department employees for all they do everyday and at special events and even in helping clean up after the storms. She thanked the citizens for attending the council meeting. Mayor Pro Tem Hogg thanked all the employees. He noted that this year it will be a pleasure to attend Arbor Daze without working the souvenir booth as he has for the last 20 years, but he noted that he had fun all those years selling t-shirts. Council Member Stinneford thanked his daughter, Julie Ratliff, and grandson, Dylan and his scout troop, for leading the pledge tonight. He congratulated Celia Carrillo for her work in police records. He thanked Jeremy Tompkins for taking over the souvenir booth at Arbor Daze. He reminded everyone that Arbor Daze and the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Run will both be this weekend. City Council Minutes Page 7 of 7 April 22, 2008 Council Member Glenn Porterfield congratulated Celia Carrillo on her recognition as •- employee of the month, and he expressed appreciation to the Parks and Leisure Services Board and staff on the Parks Master Plan that was approved. He thanked Michael Davenport for the report on Arbor Daze, and thanked Jeremy Tompkins for taking over the souvenir booth. He congratulated Kate Lyon on the library award. Council Member Bynum recommended the citizens sign up for the wireless emergency notification. He stated employees did an awesome job on the storm cleanup. He stated Council Member Stinneford should be proud of his grandson and his Cub Scout Pack who led the Pledge of Allegiance and commended them on how sharp they looked in their scout uniforms. He congratulated Glenda Hartsell-Shelton and her staff on the great job they have done during the remodeling of Texas Star Conference Centre. He urged the citizens to go to the library and look at the new Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan. Mayor Saleh stated the city has a great staff and a great group of volunteers, and stated Euless could not have Arbor Daze without them. She congratulated Celia Carrillo and thanked her for bringing her parents. She noted she attended a conference in Frisco last week where area cities, both large and small, compared innovative things they are doing. She was proud to realize that Euless is on top of all the things the other cities mentioned they are doing. She reminded everyone that early voting begins Monday, April 28, through Tuesday, May 6, at the Euless Public Library and election day will be Saturday, May 10, at the Euless Public Library and Bear Creek Elementary. She announced the following candidates running for city council: Place Two - Leon Hogg and Lorren Britton and Place Four - Donna Mickan and Jay Heilman. She asked City Secretary Susan Crim to tell about the other elections being held. City Secretary Susan Crim stated Euless voters will also vote for candidates for Tarrant County College, Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District, and Grapevine- Colleyville Independent School District depending on the precincts they live in. She noted that sample ballots could be found on the Tarrant County website, as well as in the City Secretary's Office. Mayor Saleh thanked Director of Economic Development Bill Ridgway for a successful Hazardous Waste Disposal Day, noting there were 227 citizens who brought items for disposal. ITEM NO. 10 ADJOURNMENT Mayor Saleh adjourned the meeting at 7:54 p.m. APPROVED: ATTEST: 6A44 ..,.: L� �� _ Mary Li Saleh 'an Crim, RAC Mayor City Secretary