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Home My WebLink About2010-03-23 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, MARCH 23, 2010 A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Mary Lib Saleh at 4:08 p.m. on Tuesday, March 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: ➢ Council Member Donna Mickan announced that the Police Awards banquet was held recently and the event was nice. ➢ City Manager Gary McKamie introduced Gary Yakesh, who returned to the City of Euless after working in another city for three years. Gary has recently joined the Finance department and will assist Texas Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell- Shelton and Parks and Community Services Director Ray McDonald with their operations from a financial perspective. ➢ Marketing and Communications Manager Betsy Deck provided a recap regarding the ,... recent Euless Revitalization Blitz, which included repairs to 16 Euless homes. She stated that a total of 622 volunteers participated in the two-day blitz, which included the assistance of 6 Stones, Diane and Wes Higdon, as well as elected officials from the local, county, state, and federal levels. ➢ Planning and Development Director Chris Barker presented the residential growth and commercial development update. He stated that current new residential development continues to outpace the 2009 numbers. Additionally, Chesapeake has secured a demolition permit for the property at the corner of Westpark Way and State Highway 183 (Gator's and Ramada Inn), and the city-owned residence at 2301 Marlene Drive has been demolished as well as the fire damaged residence at 101 Oak Lane. ➢ Finance Director Vicki Rodriquez presented a financial update for month ending February 28, 2010. She stated that operating revenues are down in almost all categories, but that operating expenditures have been held down in all but two categories for a net savings of 6.3 percent. ➢ City Manager McKamie and Public Works Director Ron Young provided the Capital Projects Update, including the evaluation of older fire hydrants for replacement, the senior center, and the Midway Recreation Center renovations, including the new fitness center. Mr. McKamie stated that the recreation center is scheduled to reopen in May, followed by the fitness center in the fall. ➢ Administrative Services and Economic Development Director Mike Collins advised the City Council of a meeting of the North Tarrant Express Aesthetics committee, and Council Minutes Page 2 of 5 March 23, 2010 stated that the meeting was informative and productive and he expects to have information to share with the Council in the next two weeks. ➢ Administrative Services and Economic Development Director Mike Collins advised that due to the inclement weather, Crud Day was cancelled and will be rescheduled. ➢ City Manager McKamie reviewed the Regular Agenda items. ➢ City Manager McKamie introduced Partners John Palmer and Craig Willian of Redico (Real Estate Development and Investment Company). Mr. Palmer and Mr. Willian described the background of Redico and the services they provide related to redevelopment opportunities. CLOSED SESSION The City Council convened into closed session at 6:23 p.m. for deliberation regarding real property adjacent to Texas Golf Course, J. W. Haynes Survey, and 300 Block of S. Industrial Boulevard (East Side) as authorized by Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code and economic development incentives related to 1363 W. Euless Boulevard as authorized by Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code. The City Council recessed the closed 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 7:02 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 Fire Chief Robert Isbell Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald Director of Finance Vicki Rodriquez Director of Public Works Ron Young Communications/Marketing Manager Betsy Deck 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 Senior Police Officer Pam Byers City Engineer Robert Barker Police Sergeant David S. Chaney Council Minutes Page 3 of 5 March 23, 2010 Computer Support Specialist Jake Dilliplane Administrative Secretary Karan Jasper Facilities Attendant Jerald Lively Administrative Secretary Danette Thorpe Lieutenant John Williams VISITORS Iris Elliott Billy Owens Susan Vest Kenneth Jacobs John Palmer Helen Voss Jerrie Keller Barney Snitz Craig Willian Sandra Crowley Faye Stinneford Don Martin Jake Thomasson and others as noted in the visitor register. INVOCATION Council Member Perry Bynum gave the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Pro Tem Tim Stinneford led the Pledge of Allegiance. ITEM NO. 1. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH FOR APRIL Police Chief Mike Brown introduced Police Sergeant David S. Chaney. David was joined standing by members of the Citizen's Police Academy Alumni Association, Mayor Saleh, Council Member Martin, Mayor Pro Tern Stinneford, Don Martin, Faye Stinneford, Helen Voss, Jerrie Keller, and Susan Vest, and Senior Police Officer Pam Byers, and Lieutenant John Williams Mayor Saleh presented David with a plaque and certificate commemorating his selection as Employee of the Month. ITEM NO. 2. PRESENTATION OF AWARD Mayor Saleh presented the Excellence in Libraries Award for 2009 to Library Administrator Kate Lyon, Administrative Secretary Karan Jasper, Library Board Member Barney Snitz, and Euless Library Foundation President Sandra Crowley. REGULAR AGENDA ITEM NO. 3. APPROVED RENEWAL OF RFP NO. 012-07 Mayor Pro Tern Stinneford motioned to approve the renewal of RFP No. 012-07, approving a one (1) year extension for depository services with Frost National Bank per the terms of the original bid with all fees remaining unchanged. Council Member Mickan seconded the motion. Council Minutes Page 4 of 5 March 23, 2010 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. 4. APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1869 Council Member Martin motioned to approve Ordinance No. 1869, extending traffic rules to roads in "The Hideaway Addition" as petitioned by the Hideaway Homeowner's Association (HOA) as permitted by Section 542.008 of the Texas Transportation Code. Council Member Hogg seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Stinneford, Council Members Hogg, Martin, Mickan, Porterfield, and Bynum Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion ITEM NO. 5. APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Council Member Porterfield motioned to approve the City Council minutes of March 9, 2010. Council Member Bynum seconded the motion. 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. 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments. ITEM NO. 7. REPORTS CITY COUNCIL Mayor Pro Tern Stinneford read the names of the individuals recognized at the annual police banquet held on Friday, March 19, 2010, at the Texas Star Conference Center: Officer of the Year Scott Gilley Civilian of the Year Bridgette Cannon Supervisor of the Year Todd Murphree Council Minutes Page 5 of 5 March 23, 2010 Distinguished Service (Sworn) Josh Bennett Distinguished Service (Civilian) Jolie McManus Michael Williamson Memorial Rookie of the Year Brian Mabry Blackie Sustaire Award Gary Gregg Volunteer of the Year Faye Stinneford Unit Citation -Traffic Unit Scott Peterson Scott Gilley Ramon Fraticelli Robert Provost Ralph Saurez Mayor Saleh announced that the City will conduct a general election on May 8, 2010, for the purpose of electing city officials. She advised that Place 1 candidates include Lorren Britton and Tim Stinneford, and Linda Martin is running unopposed for Place 3. CITY ATTORNEY No report given. CITY MANAGER No report given. Following the reports, Mayor Saleh recessed the regular meeting of the Euless City Council and reconvened the Precouncil discussion in the Precouncil conference room at 7:25 p.m. Partner John Palmer, and Craig Willian of Redico (Real Estate Development and Investment Company) continued the discussion regarding redevelopment and specifically their vision for a Triangle Redevelopment District. ITEM NO. 8. ADJOURN Mayor Saleh adjourned the meeting at 8:50 p.m. APPROVED: ATTEST: Mary Lib S eh Susan Crim, RMC Mayor City Secretary