HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-12-09 '+ars. MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
EULESS CITY COUNCIL
DECEMBER 9, 2008
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, December 9, 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 Tim Stinneford, Leon Hogg, Glenn
Porterfield, Donna Mickan, and Perry Bynum.
During the precouncil meeting:
> A report was given by Mayor Saleh on the recent Tarrant Regional
Transportation Coalition meeting with Congressman Michael Burgess and State
Representatives Todd Smith, Vicki Truitt, Diane Patrick and Rob Orr.
> Mayor Saleh stated that the annual Tarrant County Mayors' Council banquet held
recently was very nice and the delegates present voted to support all of the
legislative issues proposed by the Legislative Committee.
> City Secretary Susan Crim announced the upcoming city activities and events.
> Gene Carter, President of the Arbor Glen Homeowners Association expressed
appreciation for the support and participation received from the City in the
reconstruction of some of the streets in their subdivision. Brian Klein stated that
the project came in ahead of schedule and under budget due to the part the City
of Euless staff played.
> City Manager Gary McKamie introduced Gary Terry, President of The Terry
Consulting Group, who in turn introduced the Interim CEO of John Peter Smith
Hospital, Robert Earley. Mr. Earley described their newly enhanced program, the
school-based health centers that served 33,000 students in the last year. He
also expressed the desire of JPS Hospital to be more accountable and to work
more closely with local communities.
> Director of Public Works Ron Young discussed the need for a speed limit in
alleys and stated he would bring an ordinance to a future council meeting to set
that speed limit at 20 miles per hour.
> City Manager Gary McKamie reported that the HEB Teen Court office will be
relocated from Hurst to Bedford in January.
> An update was given by City Manager Gary McKamie and Director of Public
Works Ron Young regarding the Trinity River Authority (TRA) water line
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installation, and they reported on the recent meeting held with citizens who will
`•- be affected by the water line construction.
> Director of Planning and Development Mike Collins gave an update on new
commercial and residential development and multi-family project renovations.
He announced a proactive Apartment Inspection Program his department plans
to implement and said they are also considering single family rental controls.
> Assistant Director of Finance Jackie Theriot reported on month-to-date sales tax
receipts, car rental tax receipts and interest earned.
> City Manager Gary McKamie reported on the progress of the Euless
Revitalization Program and said that 8 homes have been renovated in the past
12 months.
> City Manager Gary McKamie and Director of Public Works Ron Young gave an
update on the drainage projects that were recently brought to the attention of
Council Members and staff by citizens.
> The agenda items were reviewed.
The city council convened into closed session at 6:40 p.m. for deliberation regarding
real property concerning Cresthaven Addition as authorized by Section 551.072 of the
Texas Government Code. They reconvened into open session at 6:45 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, Director of
Public Works Ron Young, Director of Economic Development Bill Ridgway, Fire Chief
Robert Isbell, Police Chief Mike Brown, Director of Parks and Community Services Ray
McDonald, Director of Planning and Development Mike Collins, Assistant Police Chief
Bob Freeman, City Engineer Robert Barker, Assistant Director of Planning and
Development Chris Barker, Assistant Director of Finance Jackie Theriot, Public Works
Manager J. T. Ackerman, Fleet and Facility Administrator Kyle McAdams, Human
Resources/Risk Administrator Carolyn Marshall, Texas Star General Manager Glenda
Hartsell-Shelton, City Planner Stephen Cook, Police Sgt. Ron Williamson, Senior Police
Officer Bryan Gardner, Computer Programmer/Analyst Tommy Christopherson,
Executive Secretary Diana Ryan, Human Resources/Benefit Technician Anniece
McKanna, Victims Assistance Coordinator Kathy Haecker, Facilities Attendant Jerald
Lively, Information Services Administrator Dan McLain, Computer Services Specialist
Brett Bennett, and Communications and Marketing Manager Betsy Deck.
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VISITORS
Pat, Joel, Luke, David, John, Caleb, Josiah, Charissa, Sarah, Susannah, Emily, Faith,
and Victoria Christopherson, Candace, Lauren and Madilyn Gardner, Jimmy Payton,
Kim McLain, Jack Hill, Veva Lou and David Massey, Gary Haecker, Dorris Brown,
Esther Johnson, Jerrie Keller, John Schleeter, and others as noted in the visitor register.
INVOCATION
Reverend Johnny Kimberlin, Pastor of South Euless Baptist Church, gave the
invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Leon Hogg led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ITEM NO. 1 PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH FOR JANUARY
Information Services Administrator Dan McLain introduced Computer
Programmer/Analyst Tommy Christopherson. Tommy introduced his wife, Pat, his
sons, Joel, Luke, David, John, Caleb, and Josiah, and his daughters, Charissa, Sarah,
Susannah, Emily, Faith, and Victoria. Mayor Saleh presented Tommy with a plaque for
being selected employee of the month for January, 2009.
ITEM NO. 2 PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE PIN
Police Chief Mike Brown introduced Senior Police Officer Randall "Bryan" Gardner, who
introduced his wife, Candace, and daughters, Lauren and Madilyn. Mayor Saleh
presented Bryan with a 10-year service pin.
ITEM NO. 3 REQUEST BY JIMMY PAYTON TO ADDRESS CITY COUNCIL
On behalf of the Calloway Cemetery Association, Jimmy Payton gave a history of
Calloway Cemetery, located in Fort Worth just outside of the Euless city limits, and
thanked the city council and staff for their support and help at the cemetery.
CONSENT AGENDA
Item No. 5 was pulled from the Consent Agenda and Council Member Stinneford
motioned to approve Consent Agenda Items numbered 4, 6 and 7.
Council Member Bynum seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Martin, Council Members Stinneford, Hogg,
Porterfield, Mickan, and Bynum
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
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ITEM NO. 4 AUTHORIZED THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL
�- AGREEMENT BETWEEN TARRANT COUNTY AND THE CITY OF
EULESS
Authorized the city manager to execute an interlocal agreement between the City of
Euless and Tarrant County for asphalt overlay improvements to be performed on East
Denton Drive, Ash Lane West, and Fair Oaks Boulevard.
ITEM NO. 6 AUTHORIZED THE MAYOR TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE
CONVEYANCE DOCUMENTS
Authorized the mayor to negotiate and execute conveyance documents for the
purchase of the following properties: Lot 18, Block 1, Cresthaven Addition, located at
912 Cresthaven Drive; Lot 4, Block 2, Cresthaven Addition, located at 1005 Cresthaven
Drive; and Lot 23, Block 2, Cresthaven Addition, located at 1002 Highland Drive.
ITEM NO. 7 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of November 25, 2008.
REGULAR AGENDA
ITEM NO. 5 APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 08-1302 ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE
AND DONATION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY KNOWN AS TALL TIMBERS
DRIVE
Council Member Hogg motioned to approve Resolution No. 08-1302 accepting
conveyance of private property described as Tall Timbers Drive out of the Forest Pointe
Addition from the Tarrant County Housing Partnership, Inc., and the Forest Pointe
Estates Owners Association.
Council Member Mickan seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Martin, Council Members Stinneford, Hogg,
Mickan, and Bynum
Nays: None
Abstentions: Council Member Porterfield
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 8 APPROVED SITE PLAN NO. 08-06-SP
Director of Planning and Development Mike Collins stated the applicant, Chad Ferrell,
dba C. F. Electric, Inc., is seeking approval to construct a 5,985 sq. ft. commercial
building on 0.62 acres zoned I-1 (Light Industrial) located on the north side of South
Pipeline Road, east of Raider Drive. The building will consist of 2,000 sq. ft. of office
space and 3,985 sq. ft. of warehouse with no outdoor storage. Access is provided from
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South Pipeline Road. Funds will be placed in escrow for the required 74.5 linear feet of
■•- sidewalk along South Pipeline Road. The building will be constructed of 100% masonry
with a metal roof.
Council Member Stinneford motioned to approve Site Plan No. 08-06-SP for C. F.
Electric, Inc., on Tract 3E01, John A. Groves Survey, A-599, located at 2812 South
Pipeline Road West.
Council Member Bynum seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Martin, Council Members Stinneford, Hogg,
Porterfield, Mickan, and Bynum
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 9 APPROVED SITE PLAN NO. 08-12-SP
Director of Planning and Development Mike Collins stated the applicant, Redifun
Simulation, Inc., (RSI), represented by Neil Wheatley, purchased the property located at
1350 Westpark Way and received a Certificate of Occupancy in July, 2006. They are
now seeking approval to construct a 7,935 sq. ft. single story addition to an existing
'New 17,570 sq. ft. commercial building originally built for Krispy Kreme Donuts Corporation in
2000. The addition is designed to match the architecture of the existing structure and
will be 100% masonry construction with a metal roof.
Mayor Pro Tem Martin motioned to approve Site Plan No. 08-12-SP for Redifun
Simulation, Inc., on Lot 6, Block E, International/Regional Industrial Complex, located at
1350 Westpark Way.
Council Member Stinneford seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Martin, Council Members Stinneford, Hogg,
Porterfield, Mickan, and Bynum
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 10 HELD PUBLIC HEARING AND AUTHORIZED CITY MANAGER TO
CONVERT PORTIONS OF PARK PROPERTY FOR THE PURPOSE OF
SUBSURFACE DRILLING AND THE EXTRACTION OF NATURAL
GAS FROM AN OFF-SITE LOCATION
�.. Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:34 p.m. regarding the conversion of
portions of park property for the purpose of subsurface drilling and the extraction of
natural gas from an off-site location.
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Director of Planning and Development Mike Collins stated the council needed to: (a)
�•• Find that there is no feasible or prudent alternative to extracting natural gas from
underneath the park sites; and (b) Find that the proposed conversion includes all
reasonable planning to minimize harm to the parkland; and (c) Authorize the city
manager to convert the dedicated parkland for subsurface drilling and extraction of
natural gas from land described as follows:
Bob Eden Park and Trailwood Park - Lot 9A, Block 8,Trailwood Addition,
and Tracts 1D1 and 2E, George Linney Survey, A-939
McCormick Park - Tracts 5A2, 5A3, and 5A3A, Ben F Crowley Survey, A-
320
The Preserve at Bear Creek - Tracts 3, 3B, and 5A3B, Ben F Crowley
Survey, A-320
Villages of Bear Creek Park - Tracts 1A01, 1D, 2C, 3D, 4, and 4E09,
Richard Crowley Survey, A-312, and Lot 5, Block 6, Villages of Bear
Creek Addition
Reflection Park - Tract 5B4, Richard Crowley Survey, A-312
Mayor Saleh asked for any proponents. There being no proponents, Mayor Saleh
`r,, asked for any opponents.
John Schleeter, 2121 Bear Creek Drive, stated he was opposed to surface drilling on
city property.
There being no additional proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public
hearing at 7:42 p.m.
Council Member Hogg motioned to authorize the city manager to convert portions of
park property for the purpose of subsurface drilling and the extraction of natural gas
from an off-site location.
Mayor Pro Tern Martin seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Martin, Council Members Stinneford, Hogg,
Porterfield, Mickan, and Bynum
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 11 APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1837
N` Assistant Director of Planning and Development Chris Barker explained that House Bill
1656, approved in June 2007, requires municipalities with a population of 20,000 or
more to adopt a landscape irrigation ordinance with requirements at least as stringent
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as the rules to be set out by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
��.• The bill focused on the following aspects: design, installation and operation of irrigation
systems; water conservation; and duties and responsibilities of licensed irrigators.
HB1656 required the TCEQ to adopt a set of governing rules required to go into effect
on January 1, 2009. TCEQ adopted these rules on June 4, 2008, and they were
published in the Texas Register on June 20, 2008. Highlights of HB1656 and the TCEQ
rules (Texas Administrative Code, Title 30, Chapter 344-Landscape Irrigation) include
the requirement of:
• Development of an irrigation plan for each irrigation system installed.
• A licensed irrigator or irrigation technician to be on the job site at all times
during the installation of the irrigation system.
• The installer of the irrigation system to provide training to the owner of the
irrigation system on proper operation of the system.
• A city irrigation inspector (licensed irrigation inspector and/or plumbing
inspector) to: enforce the ordinances of the municipality and TCEQ; verify
appropriate required permits; inspect the irrigation system including
backflow prevention; investigate complaints related to installation,
maintenance, alterations, repairs, or service; and maintain inspection
records for a period of three years.
As provided for within HB1656, municipalities may charge a fee sufficient to recover the
cost of administering the irrigation program. As such, the proposed ordinance provides
for a $100 plan review and inspection fee to be levied in excess of the currently required
permit fee. A minimum of three separate inspections will be required for each new
irrigation system installation. The city currently processes over two dozen irrigation
permits per year for existing residential properties. The demands that will be placed on
the city regarding new residential development and commercial developments that
require irrigation systems are more difficult to predict.
Council Member Stinneford motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance
No. 1837 amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Euless, Texas, Chapter 14,
"Buildings and Building Regulations," Article II, "International Residential Code," Section
14-25, "Amendments," and Article IV, "International Plumbing Code," Section 14-63,
"Amendments," and Chapter 30, "Fees," Section 30-13, "Building Fees," by adding local
amendments to the 2003 edition of the International Residential Code for one and two-
family dwellings and the 2003 International Plumbing Code, as previously adopted, in
order to establish the minimum standards for installation of irrigation systems within the
corporate limits of the City of Euless and permit fees.
Council Member Mickan seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Martin, Council Members Stinneford, Hogg,
Porterfield, Mickan, and Bynum
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Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 12 PUBLIC COMMENTS
Bill McDowell, 402 Renee Drive, requested the city council implement a ban on smoking
in restaurants in Euless.
John Schleeter, 2121 Bear Creek Drive, requested the city council implement a ban on
smoking in restaurants in Euless. He also stated his support of the "green cement"
program.
ITEM NO. 13 REPORTS
STAFF REPORT
Communications and Marketing Manager Betsy Deck gave a year-end report on the
Euless Home Revitalization program, in which the city partnered with several churches
to make home improvements to eight homes during the year. She noted that there are
three homes currently in progress of being renovated. The selection of the homes
renovated was based on financial and physical needs of the occupants. Betsy
introduced Dan DeIf and Cindy Jones with the Northwest 360 Coalition who donated
',,,,,,, $10,500 to the revitalization program. The coalition was one of the last homeowner
groups to receive the large gas signing bonuses, and they made the decision to give
back to the community through cash donations to the Euless Revitalization Program
and the Grapevine Relief and Community Exchange (GRACE) Program in Grapevine.
Betsy also introduced Scott Sheppard with First Baptist Church in Euless who helped in
coordinating the project.
CITY MANAGER
City Manager Gary McKamie stated the revitalization program is a spinoff of the grant
with the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) through Tarrant County Community
Development to revitalize homes in need of repair and is an outreach of the City of
Euless and the church community. He stated that staff is currently looking for homes
that need repair and the homeowners are unable to make those repairs. He stated that
Betsy Deck has done a great job guiding the program and fulfilling the vision. He stated
his appreciation for First Baptist Church of Euless, Restoration Church, and Life
Connection Church. On behalf of staff, he thanked the citizens for their support and the
city council for all they do for staff. He stated he didn't know of another city that does for
its residents and employees what Euless does. He stated that the only way to provide
for the citizens the way Euless does is to hire good employees, and Euless has great
employees. He wished everyone a Merry Christmas.
CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney Bob McFarland wished everyone a Merry Christmas.
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CITY COUNCIL
Council Member Stinneford congratulated Computer Programmer/Analyst Tommy
Christopherson on being selected employee of the month and Senior Police Officer
Bryan Gardner on receiving his 10-year service pin. He stated they are two more
examples of the great employees that are the backbone of the City of Euless. He
thanked Communications and Marketing Manager Betsy Deck for a great presentation
on the home revitalization program. He thanked Mike Collins for his explanation of the
gas drilling ordinance and assured the citizens that the council is aware of the sensitive
nature of the citizens being allowed the opportunity to benefit from gas drilling, while at
the same time protecting city property. He wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a
great New Year.
Council Member Hogg expressed appreciation to the employees, and wished everyone
a Merry Christmas.
Mayor Pro Tem Martin thanked Betsy on her work on the home program, as well as
everyone involved, stating they have done a great job. She noted that this is one of the
greatest things to happen in Euless. She congratulated Director of Parks and
Community Services Ray McDonald and the whole department for a great parade. She
stated that Euless has the most sensational group of employees and wonderful citizens.
She wished everyone a very safe and Merry Christmas and the very best for 2009.
Council Member Mickan congratulated Tommy Christopherson and Bryan Gardner on
their recognitions. She stated the Christmas Parade of Lights was outstanding and that
it was her first time to ride in it, noting there were over 100 entries. She wished
everyone a Merry Christmas
Council Member Porterfield congratulated the employees honored and thanked the
citizens who spoke tonight. He stated his appreciation for Jimmy Payton and his
presentation. He wished everyone a Wondrous Christmas and Happy New Year.
Council Member Bynum stated that Christmas is a great time of year. He stated he was
proud of Ray McDonald and the Parade of Lights. He stated that Director of Public
Works Ron Young did a great job representing the city the previous week when he met
with a group of citizens who live along Westpark Way who will be impacted by the
construction of the new water line. He stated his appreciation for Betsy Deck and for
Scott Sheppard and the work he does in the community and for First Baptist Church of
Euless. He thanked Jimmy Payton for his presentation, noting that Calloway Cemetery
is very special to the city and that he supports the project. He wished everyone a great
holiday.
Mayor Saleh thanked everyone for coming tonight and for the reports and honors given.
She wished everyone a wonderful holiday.
ITEM NO. 14 ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Saleh adjourned the meeting at 8:14 p.m.
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APPROVED:
Mary Lib .aleh
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Susan Crim TRMC
City Secretary