HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-02-23 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
EULESS CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2010
A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Mary Lib Saleh at
4:05 p.m. on Tuesday, February 23, 2010, in the Precouncil Conference Room of City Hall,
201 North Ector Drive. Those present included: Mayor Mary Lib Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Tim
Stinneford, Council Members Leon Hogg, Linda Martin, Donna Mickan, Glenn Porterfield,
and Perry Bynum.
During the Precouncil meeting:
➢ Mayor Mary Lib Saleh expressed her appreciation to everyone who had a part in the
Board and Commission's dinner program held on Monday, February 22, 2010, at
Texas Star. She also advised that she had attended several transportation meetings
and reported that a groundbreaking was held for the DFW Connector project in
Grapevine and construction is expected to continue over the next three to four years.
Additionally, construction related to the North Tarrant Express project will begin in
August.
➢ Council Member Leon Hogg reported that he attended a ribbon cutting held at
Harmony Science Academy located at the southeast corner of FM 157 and Euless
Boulevard.
➢ City Manager Gary McKamie reminded the City Council about the upcoming Euless
Revitalization (ER) blitz scheduled for March 12 and 13, 2010. He added that this
year's blitz includes the rehabilitation of 17 homes. He also advised that he will be
out of the office beginning mid-day Friday, February 26 and returning on Tuesday,
March 9, 2010.
➢ Jimmy Payton, former mayor of Euless and member of the Calloway Cemetery
Association, and David Allen, Euless G.I.S. Manager, demonstrated a program
utilizing Geographic Information Systems (G.I.S.) technology to plot gravesites at the
Calloway Cemetery. The program includes photographs of the headstones, as well
as death certificates, if available. Biographical data regarding the deceased can be
added as well. Mr. Payton introduced members of the Association that were present
for the demonstration, and expressed his appreciation to G.I.S. Manager David Allen
for his assistance in designing the system, the Euless Historical Preservation
Committee for their assistance and contributions, and Parks and Community Services
for their support. Members of the Historical Preservation Committee who were in
attendance for the presentation included David Massey, Weldon Cannon, Helen
Payton, Bill Byers, Betty Fuller, and Bill Golden.
➢ Planning and Development Director Chris Barker reported that the Hideaway Court
Homeowners Association is requesting that the City enforce traffic regulations in the
gated subdivision. He explained that in accordance with the Texas Transportation
Code, Section 542.008, the City Council must adopt an Ordinance extending any
traffic rules that apply to a road owned by the municipality to the roads in the
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subdivision. An item will be included on the next City Council agenda for
consideration.
➢ Public Works Director Ron Young addressed the City Council regarding the Live Oak
Drainage project (formerly referred to as Hurricane Creek). He explained that the City
purchased a single-family residence on Marlene Drive and the structure will be
demolished in March, so that a 15-foot access ramp can be constructed from Marlene
Drive to the creek bed to alleviate flooding issues in the area. The addition of the
access ramp will provide a large opening for water to flow to the creek.
➢ City Manager McKamie advised that storm clean up is continuing throughout the city.
He added that city crews, including Public Works and Parks and Community Services
have been out in force removing and hauling off storm debris. Tarrant County Public
Works has also provided assistance with storm debris removal in the city. Parks and
Community Services Director Ray McDonald added that some of the debris has been
chipped into mulch for use in city parks.
➢ Planning and Development Director Chris Barker reviewed the current residential and
commercial growth and development activity. He noted that 11 new residential
building permits were issued in the month of January 2010. Additionally, he advised
that the monthly development reports can be found on the city's website.
➢ Public Works Director Ron Young updated the City Council regarding the status of the
Fuller-Wiser connector project, and advised that the Bear Creek erosion project has
been delayed due to inclement weather. Additionally, he stated that work on the
Community Development Block Grant - Recovery Act program (CDBG-R) Sanitary
Sewer project will begin on March 1, 2010.
➢ Fleet and Facilities Administrator Kyle McAdams updated the City Council on the
status of the Senior Center construction project.
➢ City Manager McKamie advised the City Council that the Hurst-Euless-Bedford
Independent School District has scheduled a bad weather make up day for Saturday,
April 24, 2010. He advised that the annual Arbor Daze event is scheduled for that
same weekend and school district and student participation will be impacted due to
the date conflict. Further discussion regarding the decision to hold the event will take
place at the March 9, 2010, Pre-Council meeting.
➢ City Manager McKamie reviewed the Regular Agenda items.
CLOSED SESSION
The City Council convened into closed session at 6:30 p.m. for deliberation regarding
contemplated and pending litigation related to Primary Purpose Homes and Euless v.
Overton as authorized by Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code. The City
Council recessed the closed session at 6:40 p.m.
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COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF SCHEDULED ITEMS —COUNCIL CHAMBERS
The Euless City Council continued their meeting in the Council Chambers at 7:00 p.m. for
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 Kim Sutter
Director of Planning and Development Chris Barker
Police Chief Mike Brown
Director of Economic Development and Administrative Services Mike Collins
Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald
Director of Finance Vicki Rodriquez
Director of Public Works Ron Young
Assistant Chief of Police Bob Freeman
Assistant Chief of Police Harland Westmoreland
Communications/Marketing Manager Betsy Deck
Texas Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell-Shelton
Library Administrator Kate Lyon
Human Resources/Risk Administrator Carolyn Marshall
Fleet and Facility Administrator Kyle McAdams
Information Services Administrator Dan McLain
Public Works Manager J.T. Ackerman
Accountant Diana Ayala
City Engineer Robert Barker
Senior Planner Stephen Cook
Computer Services Specialist Jake Dilliplane
Lieutenant Steve Eskew
Records Supervisor Michele Hastings
Lieutenant Steve Kockos
Sergeant Gary Landers
Facilities Attendant Jerald Lively
Police Records Clerk Jolie McManus
Division Chief/EMS Coordinator Jeff Morris
Lieutenant Danny Neil
Senior Police Officer Mark Portman
Risk/Human Resources Generalist Connie Scott-Ortiz
Benefits Technician Zella Stierwalt
Administrative Secretary Danette Thorpe
Office Technician Leigh Ann Toney
Office Technician Mallory Waits
Sergeant Ron Williamson
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VISITORS
Bill Byers Judy Portman Mike Scott
Iris Elliott Leslie Portman Ceciliana Scott
Kenneth Jacobs, Jr. Nate Portman Cristina Scott
Ronnie Ortiz Rene Portman Justin Smith
Sapphire Ortiz Andres Scott Mary Smith
Billy Owens Carroll "Scotty" Scott Jake Thomasson
Joe Portman Luz Scott
and others as noted in the visitor register.
INVOCATION
Deputy City Manager Loretta Getchell 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 MARCH
Human Resources/Risk Administrator Carolyn Marshall introduced Connie Scott-Ortiz,
Risk/Human Resources Generalist. Connie was accompanied by her husband, Ronnie, son,
Andres, daughter, Sapphire, mother, Luz, father, Carroll "Scotty" Scott, brother, Mike Scott,
sister- in- law, Cristina Scott, niece, Ceciliana Scott, and Benefit Technician Zella Stierwalt.
Mayor Saleh presented Connie with a plaque and certificate commemorating her selection
as Employee of the Month.
ITEM NO. 2. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION
Police Chief Mike Brown introduced Senior Police Officer Mark Portman. Officer Portman
was accompanied by his wife, Judy, daughter, Leslie, son, Joe, daughter-in-law, Rene, and
grandson, Nate, Assistant Chief of Police Bob Freeman, Assistant Chief of Police Harland
Westmoreland, Lieutenant Steve Eskew, Records Supervisor Michele Hastings, Lieutenant
Steve Kockos, Sergeant Gary Landers, Police Records Clerk Jolie McManus, Lieutenant
Danny Neil, and Sergeant Ron Williamson.
Mayor Saleh read and presented a proclamation to Senior Police Officer Mark Portman in
recognition of his retirement after serving twenty-six years as a member of the Euless Police
Department
CONSENT AGENDA (Items 3 through 6)
Council Member Martin motioned to approve Consent Agenda items numbered 3 through 6.
Council Member Mickan seconded the motion.
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Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Stinneford, Council Members Hogg, Martin,
Mickan, Porterfield, and Bynum
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 3. APPROVED RENEWAL OF BID NO. 009-07
Approved renewal of annual contract for mowing maintenance to Whitmore and Sons, Inc. in
the amount of $129,130.00 for the mowing maintenance of city medians and city parks, and
to O'Donnell's Landscape Services, Inc. in the amount of $61,542.00 for the mowing
maintenance of the City Hall campus, city facilities, city owned right-of-way, and the Police
and Courts campus.
ITEM NO. 4. APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 10-1337
Approved Resolution No. 10-1337, supporting an application to establish a Municipal Setting
Designation (MSD) for a tract of land located in the City of Grand Prairie at 902 Fountain
Parkway.
ITEM NO. 5. APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 10-1338
Approved Resolution 10-1338, authorizing expenditures for the Tarrant County HOME
Investment Partnerships Program for Program Year 2010. The City of Euless has requested
$300,000.00 in HOME funding to be expended on HOME eligible activities within the city's
jurisdiction and has agreed to meet all applicable matching contribution requirements in
accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations §92.218; §92.219; and §92.220.
ITEM NO. 6. APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Approved the minutes of the regular City Council Meeting of February 9, 2010.
REGULAR AGENDA
ITEM NO. 7. APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1870
Mayor Pro Tern Stinneford motioned to approve Ordinance No. 1870, amending Chapter 78,
"Taxation", Article IV, "Hotel Occupancy Tax", Section 78-121, "Definitions", and Section 78-
126, "Violation of Article; Penalty", of the Euless Code of Ordinances with an additional
amendment to Section 78-126 (a) to replace the last sentence with "A person violating a
provision of this ordinance is guilty of a separate offense for each day or part of a day during
which the violation is committed, continued or permitted, unless otherwise provided."
Council Member Hogg seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford, Council Members Hogg, Martin,
Mickan, Porterfield, and Bynum
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Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 8. APPROVED ACCEPTANCE OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
ADVISORY COMMITTEE SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT
Council Member Bynum motioned to approve acceptance of the Capital Improvement
Advisory Committee Semi-Annual Report relative to the progress of the Capital
Improvements Plan and the imposition of impact fees for the period of April 1, 2009, through
September 30, 2009 (Resolution 09-02-CIAC).
Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford, Council Members Hogg, Martin,
Mickan, Porterfield, and Bynum
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 9. HELD PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVED RECOMMENDED
PROJECT SELECTION FOR THE 36TH YEAR COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROJECT FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2010-2011
Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:18 p.m.
Planning and Development Director Chris Barker presented the item to the City Council, and
stated that the selected project is a wastewater line replacement generally located along
Pauline, Bayless, and Jones Streets in the Oakwood Terrace West Addition, located in south
Euless. CDBG funding will be utilized for the design, engineering, and construction of the
wastewater line. The project will directly affect approximately 53 residential properties, at a
cost of approximately $317,900.00. He added that the $34,286.00 remaining from the 34th
year CDBG year funding will be carried forward and utilized to cover any cost beyond the
$300,000.00 36th year project allotment.
Mayor Saleh asked for any proponents followed by opponents wishing to address the City
Council regarding the project.
There being no one wishing to address the City Council, Mayor Saleh closed the public
hearing at 7:20 p.m.
Council Member Mickan motioned to approve the recommended project selection for the
36th year Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Project for Fiscal Year 2010-2011.
Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford seconded the motion.
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Mayor Saleh, at the request of Council Member Bynum, outlined the requirement of elected
official's attendance at the Tarrant County Mayor's Council meetings in order to be eligible
for CDBG funding.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Stinneford, Council Members Hogg, Martin,
Mickan, Porterfield, and Bynum
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 10. PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
ITEM NO. 11. REPORTS
Director of Planning and Development Chris Barker presented a PowerPoint presentation
introducing the staff of the Planning and Development department and reviewing the duties
and responsibilities of the department. Additionally, he asked that everyone keep Inspector
Richard Ross in their thoughts and prayers as he has been unexpectedly hospitalized and
expects to undergo a necessary medical procedure on Thursday morning.
CITY ATTORNEY
No report given.
CITY MANAGER
City Manager McKamie introduced Kenneth Jacobs, Jr. from Galveston. Kenneth attends
the University of Texas at Arlington and plans to serve as a city manager in the future.
City Manager McKamie announced that Cathy's Moody's husband, Kevin, passed away
unexpectedly at the age of 51. Cathy is a retired city employee who worked in the Police
Department in excess of 20 years. Funeral services will be held February 24, 2010, 3:00
p.m. at Bluebonnet Hills.
CITY COUNCIL
ITEM NO. 12. ADJOURN
Mayor Saleh adjourned the meeting at 7:37 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
Mary Lib J_leh usan Crim, TRMC
Mayor City Secretary