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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-06-09 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING `�•• OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 2009 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, June 9, 2009, in the Precouncil Conference Room of City Hall, 201 North Ector Drive. Those present included: Mayor Mary Lib Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Tim Stinneford, Council Members Leon Hogg, Linda Martin, Donna Mickan, Glenn Porterfield, and Perry Bynum. During the precouncil meeting: y Mayor Saleh reported that the Tarrant County Mayor's Council and the Tarrant Regional Transportation Coalition were disappointed that the transportation legislation was not approved this year. Mayor Saleh noted that Planning and Development Director Mike Collins was honored for his work with ARTSNET at the Northeast Tarrant Chamber Heroes Award Banquet. Y City Secretary Susan Crim announced upcoming city activities and events. y Mayor Saleh requested Council Members give her names of citizens who might be interested in serving on the 2010 Census Complete Count Committee. City Manager Gary McKamie discussed the plans for the Committee and the employees' participation. He stressed the importance of the Census Bureau getting an accurate count of all residents in the City of Euless. Police Chief Mike Brown discussed the proposed alarm ordinance that is intended to reduce false alarms, create an effective cost recovery, and give more accountability on the part of the alarm user and the alarm industry. After discussion, it was determined that Chief Brown will bring back an amended version of the ordinance for Council's consideration. ➢ City Manager Gary McKamie reported that there are Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant funds that are potentially available to be used for lighting at the Texas Star Sports Complex. ➢ City Manager Gary McKamie gave a capital projects update on the Midway Park Family Life Center and stated that the architectural contract is scheduled to be awarded in the coming week by the Tarrant County Now Commissioners Court. City Council Minutes Page 2 of 8 June 9, 2009 r Director of Planning and Development Mike Collins distributed the revised gas drilling ordinance, and he and Fire Marshal Paul Smith discussed the proposed changes. He noted that XTO is drilling the third gas well on the Tucker tract. The agenda items were reviewed. The City Council convened into closed session at 6:03 p.m. for deliberation regarding economic development incentives related to the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport and 1375 West Euless Boulevard, as authorized by Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code, and deliberation regarding personnel matters concerning the city manager's review, as authorized by Section 551.074, 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, Associate City Attorney Paul Wieneskie, City Secretary Susan Crim, Deputy City Secretary Becky Null, Director of Economic Development Bill Ridgway, Director of Public Works Ron Young, Director of Planning and Development Mike Collins, Fire Chief Robert Isbell, Police Chief Mike Brown, Director of Finance Vicki Rodriquez, Director of Parks, and Community Services Ray McDonald, Assistant Police Chief Bob Freeman, Assistant Police Chief Harland Westmoreland, City Engineer Robert Barker, Human Resources/Risk Administrator Carolyn Marshall, Fleet and Facility Administrator Kyle McAdams, Texas Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell-Shelton, Library Administrator Kate Lyon, Information Services Administrator Dan McLain, Assistant Director of Planning and Development Chris Barker, Public Works Manager J. T. Ackerman, Communications and Marketing Manager Betsy Deck, Special Projects Manager Kay Godbey, City Planner Stephen Cook, Police Lt. Steve Kockos, Police Lt. Wayne Pavlik, Building Official Kurt Kasson, Inspection Services Supervisor Richard Ross, Inspector Rick Eldredge, Inspector Jeff Lee, Planning and Development Administrative Secretary Holly Houston, Planning and Development Secretary Deborah Howard, Planning and Development Secretary Laura Gore, Computer Services Specialist Brett Bennett, and Web Designer Adam Eakins. VISITORS Lissa, Anna, and Alex Barker, Margaret, Emily, and Adam Collins, Robb O'Brien, Tommy Mann, Eddie, Marshall, and Logan Price, Frank, Barbara and Emily Higdon, Iris Elliott, Charles Cinquemani, Robert Bowns, Carroll Scott, Jake Thomasson, Billy Owens, and others as noted in the visitor register. City Council Minutes Page 3 of 8 June 9, 2009 INVOCATION r.. Council Member Glenn Porterfield gave the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member Donna Mickan led the Pledge of Allegiance. Council Member Leon Hogg presented a certificate that he accepted on behalf of the City of Euless at a ceremony held on June 6, 2009, in appreciation of support to the soldiers of the Long Knife Brigade and all other service members traveling through the Dallas/Fort Worth Airport, recognizing the dedicated efforts to meet, greet and thank the service members for their contributions to our great Nation and expressing extreme gratitude for the service in lifting the spirit and morale of our troops serving far from home. It was given by the 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1St Cavalry Division, signed by Edwin Rodriguez, CSM, USA, Command Sergeant Major and Philip F. Battaglia, Colonel, In Commanding. City of Euless citizen, Corporal Amanda Higdon, United States Army, is a member of the Brigade. ITEM NO. 1 PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE PINS FOR JUNE Director of Planning and Development Mike Collins introduced Assistant Director of Planning and Development Chris Barker. Chris introduced his wife, Lissa, and his daughter, Anna, and son, Alex. Police Chief Mike Brown introduced Police Lt. Wayne Pavlik. Mayor Saleh presented Chris with a 10-year service pin and Wayne with a 20-year service pin. CONSENT AGENDA Council Member Bynum motioned to approve Consent Agenda Items numbered 2 through 5. Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford 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. 2 AWARDED BID NO. 008-09 Awarded Bid No. 008-09 to Ratliff Hardscape, Ltd., 1740 Midway Road, Lewisville, Texas, 75056, for the construction of approximately 1,580 linear feet of a 10-foot concrete trail with safety railing, retaining walls, and rock rip-rap at Bob Eden Park, in City Council Minutes Page 4 of 8 June 9, 2009 the amount of $92,664.48, and authorized the city manager to enter into a contract with �•- Ratliff Hardscape, Ltd. ITEM NO. 3 APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 09-1313 Approved Resolution No. 09-1313 supporting a Freeway Incident Management Program within the City of Euless and the C.R.A.S.H. Unit (Combined Reconstruction and Accident Specialists of Hurst-Euless-Bedford) in conjunction with the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG). ITEM NO. 4 APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 09-1314 Approved Resolution No. 09-1314 supporting the application for a grant to fund the In- Car Video Camera Systems and the Child Abduction Response Team (CART) Rapid Investigation Response Equipment for the Euless Police Department, through the Criminal Justice Division of the Office of the Governor of Texas. ITEM NO. 5 APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of May 26, 2009. REGULAR AGENDA ,t,„ ITEM NO. 6 HELD PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 09-03- SUP AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1848 Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:15 p.m. for Specific Use Permit No. 09-03- SUP for 6 & Under Auto Sales on Lot 10R, Block 2, Airport Business Park, in 1-2 (Heavy Industrial District) zoning, located at 1127 South Airport Circle. Assistant Director of Planning and Development Chris Barker stated the applicant, Robb O'Brien, wants to continue operating his auto sales business specializing in the sale of dependable, affordable automobiles in a specific price range from a new lease space in the same business park. He received approval in May, 2008, to operate from 1118 South Airport Circle. Mayor Saleh asked for any proponents. Robb O'Brien, owner of 6 & Under Auto Sales, 1127 South Airport Circle, Euless, stated he was available for questions. There being no additional proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing at 7:20 p.m. Council Member Martin motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No. glay 1848 for 6 & Under Auto Sales on Lot 10R, Block 2, Airport Business Park, in 1-2 (Heavy Industrial District) zoning, located at 1127 South Airport Circle, subject to the following conditions: (1) Tied to the owner, Robb O'Brien; (2) No outdoor display allowed City Council Minutes Page 5 of 8 June 9, 2009 (advertising or banners); (3) No outdoor storage or display of vehicles; (4) No on-site r• major mechanical work to be performed on vehicles; and (5) No more than five gallons of fuel stored per vehicle (including fuel in the vehicle gas tank). 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. 7 HELD PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING PLANNED DEVELOPMENT NO. 08-02-PD AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1849 Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:21 p.m. for Planned Development No. 08- 02-PD for Verizon Wireless on a portion of Tract 1A03, Adam Bradford Survey, A-152, from PD 1474 (Planned Development 1474) and CUD 754 (Community Unit Development District 754) zoning to PD (Planned Development) zoning on the southwest corner of Harwood Road and Bear Creek Parkway. Assistant Director of Planning and Development Chris Barker noted that his comments Nom. will cover this Planned Development as well as the site plan to be considered in the next agenda item. He stated the applicant, Verizon Wireless, is planning to construct a 31,370 square foot, wireless switching communications facility with required parking, landscaping, and screening on 16.6313 acres. The facility will consist of a single, one- story structure located near the north end of the property. The building will feature 100% masonry construction, primarily through the use of brick. Ingress and egress points will be provided off of Bear Creek Parkway (primary) and Harwood Road (secondary). Both of these points will be gated and controlled access points highlighted by decorative masonry entry walls. A six foot ornamental fence with stone columns will surround the facility on the north, east, and south elevations. The west elevation will feature a six foot masonry fence constructed of stone columns with split face masonry block walls. The proposed landscaping will exceed the landscaping requirements found in TX 121 District development standards. Staff has worked diligently with both the applicant, as well as the Villages of Bear Creek Property Owners Association (VOBCPOA), to ensure that the proposed site plan, landscaping and screening meet the VOBCPOA deed restrictions and requirements. Mayor Saleh asked for any proponents. Tommy Mann, Verizon Wireless, 5400 Renaissance Tower, Dallas, Texas, stated there will be about 12 employees working there, and the facility will have employees present 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. There being no additional proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing at 7:26 p.m. City Council Minutes Page 6 of 8 June 9, 2009 Council Member Mickan motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance r•• No. 1849 for Verizon Wireless on a portion of Tract 1A03, Adam Bradford Survey, A- 152, from PD 1474 (Planned Development 1474) and CUD 754 (Community Unit Development District 754) zoning to PD (Planned Development) zoning on the southwest corner of Harwood Road and Bear Creek Parkway. 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. 8 APPROVED SITE PLAN NO. 08-09-SP Council Member Hogg motioned to approve Site Plan No. 08-09-SP for Verizon Wireless located on a portion of Tract 1A03, Adam Bradford Survey, A-152, located at the southwest corner of Harwood Road and Bear Creek Parkway. Mayor Pro Tern Stinneford 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. 9 APPROVED SITE PLAN NO. 08-08-SP Assistant Director of Planning and Development Chris Barker stated the applicant, Alina Investments, is planning to construct a 1,875 square foot Church's Chicken restaurant with a drive-thru on a 0.56 acre tract zoned C-2 (Commercial) located on the north side of Harwood Road, west of North Main Street. Access to the site is provided from Harwood Road utilizing emergency access, utility and drainage easements which are contained within the site. It will provide connectivity to the adjacent parcels, thereby providing some access management to Harwood Road and reducing the overall impact of driveway access to the street. The building will be constructed of 100% masonry using a true three-part stucco exterior. The exterior paint scheme reflects the corporate colors of Church's Chicken. All site development standards, including landscaping, parking, and lighting, have been satisfied. In response to a suggestion made by the Planning and Zoning Commission, the applicant has agreed to install a monument sign. City Council Minutes Page 7 of 8 June 9, 2009 Council Member Hogg motioned to approve Site Plan No. 08-08-SP for Church's Chicken located at 220 and 230 West Harwood Road on Lots 7 and 8, Block 2, Oak Forest Addition, with the applicant's agreement to install a monument sign. Council Member Mickan seconded the motion Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Stinneford, Council Members Hogg, Martin, Mickan, and Bynum Nays: Council Member Porterfield Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 10 HELD PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 09- 1312 Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:31 p.m. for participation in the Local Park Grant Program through the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for the Midway Park Family Life Center. Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald stated the grant will provide financial assistance in the construction of the Midway Park Family Life Center, and that the resolution is a requirement of the application process. r.. Mayor Saleh asked for any proponents. Billy Owens, 508 Sunset Drive, Euless, Texas, stated he supports the grant application for the Midway Park Family Life Center and the project in general. There being no other proponents and no opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing at 7:34 p.m. Council Member Martin motioned to approve Resolution No. 09-1312 for the purpose of participating in the Local Park Grant Program through the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and authorizing Indoor Grant Application for the Midway Park Family Life Center. 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. 11 PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments. City Council Minutes Page 8 of 8 June 9, 2009 ITEM NO. 12 REPORTS There were no reports. ITEM NO. 13 CONVENE TO CLOSED SESSION Mayor Saleh convened the meeting into closed session at 7:33 p.m. to continue discussion of personnel matters concerning the city manager's review, as authorized by Section 551.074, of the Texas Government Code. They reconvened into open session at 7:59 p.m. ITEM NO. 14 ADJOURNMENT Mayor Saleh adjourned the meeting at 8:00 p.m. APPROVED: Mary Lib .aleh Mayor ATTEST: A L ■&'. ,-. usan Crim, RMC Nosy