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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
EULESS CITY COUNCIL
JUNE 10, 2008
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Mary Lib
Saleh at 4:08 p.m. on Tuesday, June 10, 2008, in the Precouncil Conference Room of
City Hall, 201 North Ector Drive. Those present included: Mayor Mary Lib Saleh, Mayor
Pro Tern Linda Martin, Council Members Leon Hogg, Donna Mickan, Glenn Porterfield,
and Perry Bynum. Council Member Tim Stinneford was out of town.
The precouncil meeting included:
• A report from Planning and Development Manager Chris Barker regarding a new
commercial development, OC Burgers, proposed for the former Grandy's building
in the Euless Town Centre;
• Presentation and viewing of the new police car design and logo by Police Chief
Mike Brown;
> A report from City Manager Gary McKamie and Director of Public Works Ron
Young on plans for the North Tarrant Express, a managed lane system
encompassing IH35W, IH820 and SH121/183;
> Discussion led by City Manager Gary McKamie regarding a proposed aquatics
center and a proposed senior citizen center;
> 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 6:35 p.m. for deliberation regarding
real property in the Kitty House and G. W. Couch surveys and the Cresthaven Addition,
and Bid Nos. 007-08 and 008-08 -- Lease of City Property, as authorized by Section
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 7:05 p.m.
for the consideration of scheduled items.
City Council Minutes Page 2 of 13 June 10, 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, 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, Police Chief Mike Brown, Interim
Fire Chief Robert Isbell, Assistant Police Chief Harland Westmoreland, City Engineer
Robert Barker, Fleet and Facility Administrator Kyle McAdams, Texas Star General
Manager Glenda Hartsell-Shelton, Police Lt. Wayne Pavlik, Police Lt. Steve Kockos,
Fire Chief/EMS Jeff Morris, Fire Training Chief Dale Skinner, Public Works Manager J.
T. Ackerman, Planning and Development Manager Chris Barker, Purchasing Manager
Mike Lowry, Fire Battalion Chief Darrell Rutledge, Fire Captain Rick Clark, Fire Lt.
Chanc Bennett , Fire Lt. Scott Stamps, Driver/Engineers Kelly Varwig, Jason Moon, and
Michael Parks, Firefighter/Paramedics Saul Padilla, Jerad Gomez, Matt Pratt, Michael
VanPelt, David Cooper, Michael Hanks, Chris Sutterfield, Irving Alvarado, and Aaron
Schmidt, Fire Secretary Melissa Thomas, Neighborhood Police Officer Shelli Hartley,
Police Communications Supervisor Cathy Moody, Police Dispatcher Marsha Stewart,
Facilities Supervisor T. J. Donoghue, Signal Tech Pat Perrault, Facilities Tech William
Shafer, Street Maintenance Foreman Jeff Murphy, Parks Manager Randy Smith,
Ground Maintenance Foreman John Ledbetter, Parks Leadman Larry Cook, Parks
Office Tech Lloyd Marlowe, Facilities Attendant Jerald Lively, Information Services
Administrator Dan McLain, Computer Services Specialist Brett Bennett,
L.. Communications and Marketing Manager Betsy Deck and Reserve Police Officer Clyde
Cullum.
VISITORS
Iris Elliott, Mike Chambers, Gary Turner, Jerrie Keller, John Schleeter, Warren Wilson,
Mike Utzman, Carroll Scott, Esther Johnson, Billy Owens, and others as noted in the
visitor register.
INVOCATION
Pastor Gary Turner, Euless First United Methodist Church, gave the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Glenn Porterfield led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ITEM NO. 1 ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE AND PRESENTATION OF
CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION
City Attorney Bob McFarland administered the Oath of Office to Leon Hogg, elected
Council Member, Place 2, and Mayor Saleh presented him with a Certificate of Election.
City Council Minutes Page 3 of 13 June 10, 2008
ITEM NO. 2 PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE PINS
Fleet and Facility Administrator Kyle McAdams introduced Facility Tech William Shafer.
Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald introduced Parks Foreman
John Ledbetter, his wife, Ramona, daughter, Karlie, daughter and son-in-law, Kristin
and Brandon Lea, sons, John, Jr., and Andrew, and parents, Marilyn and Walter
Ledbetter. Director of Public Works Ron Young introduced Street Foreman Jeff Murphy
and his son, Seth. Interim Fire Chief Robert Isbell introduced Fire Battalion Chief
Darrell Rutledge. Mayor Saleh presented a 10-year service pin to William Shafer and
25-year service pins to John Ledbetter, Jeff Murphy and Darrell Rutledge.
ITEM NO. 3 PRESENTATION OF AWARD
Lt. Steve Kockos introduced 10-year old L. C. Timms and his mother, Anika Harris, and
aunt, Kathleen Scott, and explained that on April 27, 2008, L. C. called 9-1-1 for help for
his mother who had become gravely ill, and he answered all the dispatcher's questions
with the maturity of someone older. Mayor Saleh presented L. C. with the 9-1-1 HERO
Award.
Greg Petrie, Executive Director for Tarrant County 9-1-1, also presented a certificate to
L. C. Timms in honor of his courageous actions.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tern Martin motioned to approve Consent Agenda Items numbered 4
through 6.
Council Member Bynum seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Martin, Council Members Hogg, Mickan,
Porterfield, and Bynum
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 4 APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 08-1278 (REVISED)
Approved Resolution No. 08-1278 (Revised) forming a Joint Administrative Agreement
between the City of Euless and Tarrant County for administration of the Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program for a three-year period involving Fiscal
Years 2009 through 2011.
ITEM NO. 5 APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 08-1282
Approved Resolution No. 08-1282 acknowledging and accepting that the appropriate
taxes due the city were paid upon the City of Euless' purchase of the property at 1102
West Euless Boulevard on May 7, 1998.
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No . ITEM NO. 6 APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of May 27, 2008.
REGULAR AGENDA
ITEM NO. 7 APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1814
Council Member Bynum motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance
No. 1814 amending Chapter 30, "Fees", Section 30-38, "Miscellaneous Fees", and
Section 30-40, "Subdivisions", of the Code of Ordinances.
Council Member Hogg seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Martin, Council Members Hogg, Mickan,
Porterfield, and Bynum
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 8 HELD PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 07-15-
SUP AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE
NO. 1815
Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:33 p.m. regarding Specific Use Permit No.
07-15-SUP on a portion of Tract 2A, J. H. Havins Survey, A-685, (to be known as Lot 5,
Block A, Glade Parks) for American Airlines Credit Union, a depository institution with
drive-through, in PD 1812 (Planned Development 1812) zoning, located on SH 121.
Planning and Development Manager Chris Barker stated the applicant, Glade 121 L.P.,
represented by Mycoskie, McInnis & Associates, is requesting to construct a 5,682 sq.
ft. single-story, American Airlines Credit Union with two drive-through lanes. The bank
will be 100% masonry, and all signage, lighting, and landscaping will be in accordance
with the Glade Parks planned development standards. Ingress/egress will be provided
off of Loving Trail, Rio Grande Boulevard and internally from the development.
There being no proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing at 7:35
p.m.
Council Member Porterfield motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance
No. 1815 for Specific Use Permit No. 07-15-SUP on a portion of Tract 2A, J. H. Havins
Survey, A-685, (to be known as Lot 5, Block A, Glade Parks) for American Airlines
Credit Union, a depository institution with drive-through, in PD 1812 (Planned
Development 1812) zoning, located on SH 121.
Mayor Pro Tern Martin seconded the motion.
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,,. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Martin, Council Members Hogg, Mickan,
Porterfield, and Bynum
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 9 HELD PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 07-18-
SUP AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE
NO. 1816
Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:36 p.m. for Specific Use Permit No. 07-18-
SUP on Tracts 4B2, 5D, 6B2, and portions of Tracts 4B, 6B, and 5, J. Doss Survey, A-
441, (to be known as Lot 2, Block E, Glade Parks) for ComericA Bank, a depository
institution with drive-through, in PD 1812 (Planned Development 1812) zoning, located
on SH 121.
Planning and Development Manager Chris Barker stated the applicant, Glade 121 L.P.,
represented by Mycoskie, McInnis & Associates, is requesting to construct a 3,700 sq.
ft. single-story, ComericA Bank with four drive-through lanes. The bank will be 100%
masonry, and all signage, lighting, and landscaping will be in accordance with the Glade
Parks planned development standards. Ingress/egress will be provided off of SH 121
ti.. as well as from Rio Grande Boulevard internally from the development.
There being no proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing at 7:38
p.m.
Council Member Mickan motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance
No. 1816 for Specific Use Permit No. 07-18-SUP on Tracts 4B2, 5D, 6B2, and portions
of Tracts 4B, 6B, and 5, J. Doss Survey, A-441, (to be known as Lot 2, Block E, Glade
Parks) for ComericA Bank, a depository institution with drive-through in PD 1812
(Planned Development 1812) zoning, located on SH 121.
There being no proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing at 7:38
p.m.
Council Member Hogg seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Martin, Council Members Hogg, Mickan,
Porterfield, and Bynum
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
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... ITEM NO. 10 HELD PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 08-05-
SUP AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE
NO. 1817
Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:39 p.m. for Specific Use Permit No. 08-05-
SUP on Tract 3, B. Harrington Survey, A-808, (to be known as Lot 7, Block A, Shops at
Vineyard Village Addition) for Freddy's Frozen Custard, an eating establishment with
drive-through, in TX-121 (121 Gateway District) zoning, located at 2820 SH 121.
Planning and Development Manager Chris Barker stated the applicant, RKS Ventures,
Inc., represented by Heath Haseloff, is seeking to construct Freddy's Frozen Custard
with drive-through on a 0.8414 acre site in the Shops at Vineyard Village Addition.
Mayor Saleh asked for any proponents.
Heath Haseloff, 5720 LBJ Freeway, Dallas, spoke in favor of the request.
There being no additional proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public
hearing at 7:42 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tem Martin motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No.
1817 for Specific Use Permit No. 08-05-SUP on Tract 3, B. Harrington Survey, A-808,
ti.. (to be known as Lot 7, Block A, Shops at Vineyard Village Addition) for Freddy's Frozen
Custard, an eating establishment with drive-through in TX-121 (121 Gateway District)
zoning, located at 2820 SH 121.
Council Member Hogg seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Martin, Council Members Hogg, Mickan,
Porterfield, and Bynum
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 11 APPROVED SITE PLAN NO. 08-05-SP
Planning and Development Manager Chris Barker stated the applicant, RKS Ventures,
Inc., represented by Heath Haseloff, is seeking to construct Freddy's Frozen Custard,
an eating establishment with drive-through, on a 0.8414 acre site located on Tract 3, B.
Harrington Survey, A-808, (to be known as Lot 7, Block A, Shops at Vineyard Village
Addition). The building will be a 3,242 sq. ft. single-story masonry restaurant with one
drive-through lane. Signage will include wall-mounted business name signs, as well as
placement on the Vineyard Village multi-tenant pole sign. Entry points will be
constructed off of SH 121 via currently constructed internal mutual access easement
drives throughout the Shops of Vineyard Village Development. Landscaping will meet
or exceed all city requirements.
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`., Council Member Hogg motioned to approve Site Plan No. 08-05-SP for Freddy's Frozen
Custard, on Tract 3, B. Harrington Survey, A-808, (to be known as Lot 7, Block A,
Shops at Vineyard Village Addition).
Council Member Mickan seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Martin, Council Members Hogg, Mickan,
Porterfield, and Bynum
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 12 HELD PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 08-06-
SUP AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE
NO. 1818
Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:44 p.m. for Specific Use Permit No. 08-06-
SUP on Lot 1R, Block 1A, Morrisdale Addition, for HEB Funeral Home, in C-2
(Community Business District) zoning, located at 4323 West Pipeline Road.
Director of Planning and Development Mike Collins stated the applicant, James
Sanders, dba HEB Funeral Home, is requesting a renewal of the specific use permit
and is changing the name of the business from Quinton's Funeral Home to HEB Funeral
Home. He stated staff has not received any complaints or concerns from any of the
shopping center tenants or residents in the area during the past three years of
operation.
Mayor Saleh asked for any proponents.
Jim Sanders, 4323 West Pipeline Road, stated he does primarily cremations and
graveside services. He noted he has held less than five funerals at that location in the
past three years. Public viewings are held from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., and the largest
attendance he has had at any service was 25 people.
There being no additional proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public
hearing at 7:48 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tem Martin motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No.
1818 for Specific Use Permit No. 08-06-SUP on Lot 1R, Block 1A, Morrisdale Addition,
for HEB Funeral Home, in C-2 (Community Business District) zoning, located at 4323
West Pipeline Road, subject to the following conditions: (1) Tied to the owner, James
Sanders; (2) Chemical storage limited to a maximum of five gallons; (3) Odors are not
permitted to be detectible outside of lease space; (4) The rear of the building must be
used for transfer of bodies; and (5) Valid for three years, coinciding with terms of lease.
Council Member Hogg seconded the motion.
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Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Martin, Council Members Hogg, Porterfield, and
Bynum
Nays: Council Member Mickan
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 13 HELD PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 08-07-
SUP AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE
NO. 1819
Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:50 p.m. for Specific Use Permit No. 08-07-
SUP on Lot C, Block 1, Bear Creek Estates, for New Life Covenant Church, in C-2
(Community Business District) zoning, located at 2501 North Main Street, #130.
Director of Planning and Development Mike Collins stated the applicant, New Life
Covenant Church, represented by Kevin Eldridge, is requesting renewal of the specific
use permit to continue conducting weekly church services.
Mayor Saleh asked for any proponents.
Kevin Eldridge stated the church has enjoyed the location and has been a good
neighbor. He noted they are renovating a building at a new location in Euless, but will
`.. remain at the current location until the renovations are complete.
There being no additional proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public
hearing at 7:52 p.m.
Council Member Bynum motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance
No. 1819, for Specific Use Permit No. 08-07-SUP on Lot C, Block 1, Bear Creek
Estates, for New Life Covenant Church, in C-2 (Community Business District) zoning,
located at 2501 North Main Street, #130, subject to the following conditions: (1) Tied to
the pastor, Kevin Eldridge; and (2) Tied to New Life Covenant Church.
Mayor Pro Tern Martin seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Martin, Council Members Hogg, Mickan,
Porterfield, and Bynum
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 14 HELD PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 08-08-
SUP AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE
NO. 1820
Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:54 p.m. for Specific Use Permit No. 08-08-
SUP on Lot A1A1, Block 16, Oakwood Terrace North Addition, for The Celestial Group,
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a non-profit assembly in TX-10 (Texas Highway 10 Multi-Use District) zoning, located at
820 Wilshire Drive, #B.
Director of Planning and Development Mike Collins stated the applicant, The Celestial
Group, represented by Henry Fakunle, is requesting the renewal of their specific use
permit. They plan to continue holding weekly evening meetings where local members
of the Nigerian community gather to discuss issues of interest to the group, typically
drawing no more than a dozen attendees.
Mayor Saleh asked for any proponents.
Henry Fakunle spoke in favor of the request.
There being no additional proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public
hearing at 7:57 p.m.
Council Member Bynum motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance
No. 1820, for Specific Use Permit No. 08-08-SUP on Lot Al A1, Block 16, Oakwood
Terrace North Addition, for The Celestial Group, a non-profit assembly in TX-10 (Texas
Highway 10 Multi-Use District) zoning, located at 820 Wilshire Drive, #B, subject to the
following conditions: (1) Tied to the groups representative, Henry Fakunle; and (2) Tied
to The Celestial Group.
Council Member Mickan seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Martin, Council Members Hogg, Mickan,
Porterfield, and Bynum
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 15 APPROVED SITE PLAN NO. 07-11-SP
Director of Planning and Development Mike Collins stated the applicant, Hooda
Enterprises, Inc., represented by Shawn Hooda, is seeking to renovate and add on to
the existing Mobil station located at 105 North Main Street. He stated the proposal is to
expand the existing 834 sq. ft. station and convenience store with a 1,488 sq. ft. indoor
sales and display area. Two of the existing four fuel islands will be eliminated, and new
landscaping and 100% masonry façade will be added. The existing drive approach
from SH 183 closest to Main Street will be closed and become part of the landscaped
area. The existing drive approach located on North Main Street closest to SH 183 will
be reconfigured to allow for entry only. The applicant proposes to continue selling
alcohol for off-premise consumption and is requesting a variance from the 300 ft.
setback requirement from a church. The applicant obtained written consent from the
First United Methodist Church acknowledging the proposed upgrades and the continued
sale of alcoholic beverages. The trustees of the church approved a motion on February
4, 2008, supporting the business.
City Council Minutes Page 10 of 13 June 10, 2008
Council Member Hogg motioned to approve Site Plan No. 07-11-SP for a commercial
L.y development with a service station and convenience store, and approved a variance to
the distance regulations regarding the proximity of establishments selling alcoholic
beverages from churches, on Lot 1, Block D, J. P. Halford Addition, located at 105 North
Main Street.
Mayor Pro Tem Martin seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Martin, Council Members Hogg, Mickan,
Porterfield, and Bynum
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 16 APPROVED SITE PLAN NO. 07-14-SP
Director of Planning and Development Mike Collins stated the applicant, Glade 121
L.P., represented by Mycoskie, McInnis & Associates, is seeking to construct an inline
228,310 sq. ft. single-story, commercial retail center consisting of approximately 10
lease space units and a stand alone 10,000 sq. ft. single-story restaurant. He noted
that a Best Buy store is scheduled to locate in the far south space of the inline structure.
r�.. Council Member Mickan motioned to approve Site Plan No. 07-14-SP for an inline
commercial retail center and a stand-alone restaurant on a portion of Tract 2A, J. H.
Havins Survey, A-685, (to be known as Lots 1 and 2, Block K, Glade Parks).
Council Member Bynum seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Martin, Council Members Hogg, Mickan,
Porterfield, and Bynum
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 17 APPROVED EASEMENT AGREEMENT NO. 08-04-CC
Mayor Pro Tern Martin motioned to approve authorizing the mayor to execute an
easement to Texas Midstream Gas Services, Inc., on a city-owned 31.256 acre tract in
the William R. Loving Survey, A-944, located near Trinity Boulevard and Raider Drive.
The easement would create a 50 ft. wide, 660.40 ft. long temporary workspace
easement and a 30 in. wide permanent easement across a portion of this tract for the
installation of a 24 in. gas distribution pipeline. The city will receive a one-time payment
of $29,718 ($45.00 per linear foot x 660.40 ft.).
`'' Council Member Mickan seconded the motion.
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Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Martin, Council Members Hogg, Mickan,
*ft. Porterfield, and Bynum
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 18 AWARDED BID NO. 007-08 AND AUTHORIZED THE MAYOR TO
NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE A GAS DRILLING AND PRODUCTION
LEASE
Mayor Saleh read the following statement from Alnawaz Devani, 2525 SH 360, Apt.
#428, opposing gas drilling:
It is imperious that we invest in non-renewable energy rather than
authorizing more gas drilling. It is important to consider the future of our
children, and the planet we call Earth. Euless should be a leader in
advocating renewable energy. Thus, with future in mind, I sternly oppose
these resolutions (18 and 19).
Council Member Hogg motioned to award Bid No. 007-08 to Chesapeake Energy and
authorized the mayor to negotiate and execute a gas lease for city-owned property in
and around Zone 1, generally located south of SH 183 and west of FM 157.
Mayor Pro Tern Martin seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Martin, Council Members Hogg, Mickan,
Porterfield, and Bynum
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
Council Member Hogg noted that there will not be any wells drilled in Euless on city-
owned property.
ITEM NO. 19 AWARDED BID NO. 008-08 AND AUTHORIZED THE MAYOR TO
NEGOGITATE AND EXECUTE A GAS DRILLING AND PRODUCTION
LEASE
Council Member Hogg motioned to award Bid No. 008-08 to Chesapeake Energy and
authorized the mayor to negotiate and execute a gas lease for city-owned property in
and around Zone 2, generally located south of Harwood Road and north of South
Pipeline Road, east of FM 157.
Council Member Mickan seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Martin, Council Members Hogg, Mickan,
Porterfield, and Bynum
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Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 20 PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mike Utzman, 316 Calvary Drive, thanked the city staff for the cleanup of tree limbs after
the recent storms and for cleaning up the trash from the Parks at Texas Star. He
requested the council provide funding in the budget to stream city council meetings on
the Internet.
John Schleeter, 2121 Bear Creek Parkway, stated that a lot of other cities make the
backup materials of agenda items available on the website, and he requested the City
of Euless consider doing likewise. He asked the city council to not rely on gas lease
money for items in the general operating budget.
ITEM NO. 21 REPORTS
STAFF REPORT
Interim Fire Chief Robert Isbell demonstrated the Poly Lingo program that Firefighter
Ken Kelly created to help the paramedics treat patients who speak limited English. The
program acts as an interpreter speaking in a person's native language and asks routine
questions to aid the paramedic. He noted the program is so unique that when it was
presented to the Texas Fire Chief's conference, it received a Lone Star Achievement
Award for new programs. This was an unprecedented second year in a row that the
City of Euless was recognized with this award.
CITY MANAGER
City Manager Gary McKamie stated that Robert Isbell's report is just another example of
the talented people the city has, using their talents, sometimes on their own time, to
benefit citizens. He noted that Bill Thompson, who retired nearly 20 years ago as
assistant police chief and had 28 years of service with Euless, passed away last week.
He said that Bill was Battalion Chief Gary Thompson's father and Texas Star Secretary
Stephanie Wickham's grandfather. He stated Bill Thompson was a great friend and will
be missed, and he expressed appreciation to the police and fire departments for their
part in the funeral service. He stated that the gas bids on tonight's agenda with
Chesapeake Energy will put about $2.5 million in the city's funds; however, he noted
that the city council made a policy decision two years ago, when they leased the first
piece of property, to not use the revenue in the general operating budget, but to
consider it windfall funds.
CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney Bob McFarland had nothing to report.
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CITY COUNCIL
Council Member Hogg thanked all the employees. He congratulated L. C. Timms on
receiving the 9-1-1 HERO Award. He thanked the citizens for reelecting him and letting
him serve three more years.
Mayor Pro Tern Martin congratulated Council Member Hogg on reelection. She stated it
was great to see all the employees honored tonight, and Euless is fortunate to have the
best employees anywhere. She thanked Interim Fire Chief Robert Isbell on a great
report and the work Firefighter Ken Kelly has done on the program he created. She
noted that she will be doing the Estonian portion of the Poly Lingo Program.
Council Member Mickan congratulated the employees receiving their service pins,
stating the long tenure says a lot for the city. She congratulated L. C. Timms. She
congratulated Robert Isbell on the repeat award his department received.
Council Member Porterfield stated the citizens of Euless are blessed to have this staff
looking after their interests and he thanked the employees, stating they are top notch.
He expressed his appreciation for the citizen comments and the items brought to the
council's attention. He stated he is astounded that L. C. Timms was able to save his
mother's life at such a young age. He thanked Robert Isbell for his report.
Council Member Bynum recognized Iris Elliott in the audience, stating he appreciates
what her husband, Walter "Dub" Elliott, did for the city. He stated a lot of Euless has
Dub Elliott's hand print on it. He thanked Robert Isbell and stated he has personal
knowledge on how important that language program is. He congratulated Police Chief
Mike Brown on the new police car design and logo, and that he allowed his staff the
ability to create it.
Mayor Saleh thanked the employees and noted that those receiving service pins tonight
represented 85 years of service. She stated that she hoped the directors repeat all the
good comments about employees to their staff who are not present to hear them.
ITEM NO. 22 ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Saleh adjourned the meeting at 8:45 p.m.
APPROVED:
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Mary Lib Saleh, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Sus-n Crim, 'MC, City Secretary