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Home My WebLink About2009-02-24 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 24, 2009 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, February 24, 2009, in the Precouncil Conference Room of City Hall, 201 North Ector Drive. Those present included: Mayor Mary Lib Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Linda Martin, Council Members Tim Stinneford, Leon Hogg, Glenn Porterfield, Donna Mickan, and Perry Bynum. During the precouncil meeting: > Mayor Saleh reported on the recent North Texas Commission meeting that included discussion of plans to attain a Tier One University in North Texas, the 2011 North Texas Super Bowl, and the annual NTC Membership Luncheon to be held at the new Cowboy Stadium in Arlington on September 22. .. > City Secretary Susan Crim reviewed the calendar of future city activities and events. • Director of Public Works Ron Young reported that a request had been received for a Municipal Setting Designation in Arlington at the southeast corner of SH360 and Interstate 30. He said an item would be placed on a future agenda for the City Council's approval. > The Development and Code Update included a report from City Manager Gary McKamie on the fire that occurred the previous night at the Concord Apartments. City Planner Stephen Cook gave an update on foreclosure trends in the area and how they affect the City of Euless. Director of Planning and Development Mike Collins gave a report on Pew Research Center data regarding lifestyles in our community. > City Attorney Bob McFarland gave an update on proposed legislation regarding sales tax on warehouse sales and point-of-sales, and appraisal and revenue caps. > Director of Finance Vicki Rodriquez reviewed the January financial report. > The agenda items were reviewed. r.. The city council convened into closed session at 6:25 p.m. for deliberation regarding contemplated or pending litigation concerning Upper Deck and Overton vs. Euless as authorized by Section 551.071 and deliberation regarding economic development City Council Meeting Page 2 of 5 February 24, 2009 incentives as authorized by Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code. They `■r reconvened into open session at 6:50 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, Director of Finance Vicki Rodriquez, City Engineer Robert Barker, Assistant Director of Planning and Development Chris Barker, Public Works Manager J. T. Ackerman, Fleet and Facility Administrator Kyle McAdams, Library Administrator Kate Lyon, Senior Planner Stephen Cook, Facilities Supervisor T. J. Donoghue, Facility Tech III Jason Farris, Special Projects Manager Kay Godbey, Information Services Administrator Dan McLain, and Computer Services Specialist Jake Dilliplane. VISITORS Jerrie Keller, Iris Elliott, Esther Johnson, Carroll Scott, John Schleeter, and others as noted in the visitor register. INVOCATION Reverend Thomas J. 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 FOR MARCH Fleet and Facility Administrator Kyle McAdams introduced Facility Tech III Jason Farris. Mayor Saleh presented Jason with a plaque for being selected employee of the month for March. CONSENT AGENDA Council Member Stinneford motioned to approve Consent Agenda Items numbered 2 through 5. Council Member Bynum seconded the motion. City Council Meeting Page 3 of 5 February 24, 2009 Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Martin, Council Members Stinneford, Hogg, `oar Porterfield, Mickan, and Bynum Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 2 AUTHORIZED CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH VILLAGES OF BEAR CREEK PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION Authorized the city manager to enter into a development agreement with the Villages of Bear Creek Property Owners Association for the installation and maintenance of an entryway feature, landscaping, and irrigation in an existing median located in public right-of-way along Mid-Cities Boulevard between Bear Creek Parkway and SH 360. ITEM NO. 3 APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 09-1305 Approved Resolution No. 09-1305 authorizing the city manager to establish and rescind a burn ban within the City of Euless and permitting enforcement of Ordinance No. 1741. ITEM NO. 4 AWARDED BID NO. 014-08 ... Awarded Bid No. 014-08 and authorized the city manager to enter into a contract with McMahon Contracting, L.P., Irving, Texas, for the replacement of approximately 1400 feet of water mains, the replacement of residential service connections, the installation of two fire hydrants and an asphalt overlay in a project on Signet Drive from Canyon Ridge Drive to Westcliff Drive and on Mesa Drive from Marlene Drive to Northcliff Drive in the amount of $192,615. ITEM NO. 5 APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of February 10, 2009. REGULAR AGENDA ITEM NO. 6 AUTHORIZED MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT AND RATIFICATION AGREEMENT Council Member Mickan motioned to authorize the mayor to execute an amendment and ratification agreement with Texas Midstream Gas Services, Inc., on a 2.838 acre city-owned parcel located in the G. W. Couch Survey, A-278, in Fort Worth, located immediately adjacent to the Texas Star Golf Course, east of holes number four through seven. The easement will establish a 30 ft. wide, 367 ft. long temporary workspace easement and a 20 ft. wide permanent easement across a portion of the tract north of Trinity Boulevard for the installation of a 16 in. gas distribution pipeline. Council Member Stinneford seconded the motion. City Council Meeting Page 4 of 5 February 24, 2009 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. 7 PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments. ITEM NO. 8 REPORTS STAFF REPORT Fleet and Facility Administrator Kyle McAdams gave a report on the Fuel Efficient Vehicle Program which includes realigning usage of vehicles and the use of hybrids. CITY MANAGER City Manager Gary McKamie thanked Fleet and Facility Administrator Kyle McAdams on his report, stating he has done a great job overseeing the fleet vehicles and facilities. He noted that Kyle has used propane vehicles for several years. ew CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney Bob McFarland did not have a report. CITY COUNCIL Mayor Pro Tern Martin thanked Kyle McAdams on his report and the great job he is doing. She congratulated Facility Tech III Jason Farris on being selected employee of the month, noting he is a very talented man. She thanked staff and the citizens for being at the meeting. Council Member Stinneford congratulated Jason Farris and thanked him for doing such a great job. He thanked Kyle McAdams for his report, noting that it is more difficult to go "green" and save money, which Kyle has been successful at doing. Council Member Bynum thanked Kyle McAdams for doing a great job. He noted that the Euless Fire and Police departments were in the news last night regarding the fire at the Concord Apartments, and they proved what a great job they do. He mentioned comments he received recently from a citizen on the great Euless parks and expressed his thanks to Parks and Community Services Director Ray McDonald. Council Member Porterfield noted that he and Kyle McAdams both grew up in Weatherford. He congratulated Jason Farris on his recognition. City Council Meeting Page 5 of 5 February 24, 2009 Council Member Mickan congratulated Jason Farris on being selected employee of the `'sy month, and thanked Kyle for a very comprehensive report. She noted she attended the HEB Chamber Business Expo and said that it was very well attended. She also attended the HEB Economic Development Foundation annual meeting, where she saw a presentation on Veridian, a new development proposed in north Arlington. She stated it should bring business to Euless. Mayor Saleh noted that she had attended many transportation meetings recently, including a press conference at the DFW Airport regarding proposed legislation to allow citizens to vote on transportation needs. She thanked Kyle McAdams for all he is doing. ITEM NO. 9 ADJOURNMENT Mayor Saleh adjourned the meeting at 7:29 p.m. APPROVED: ��.. " Mary Lib a eh Mayor slaw ATTEST: Susan Crim, 'MC City Secretary tor