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Home My WebLink About2010-04-27 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, APRIL 27, 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, April 27, 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, Donna Mickan and Glenn Porterfield. Council Member Perry Bynum joined the meeting at 6:30 p.m. Council Member Linda Martin was out of town. During the Precouncil meeting: ➢ Mayor Mary Lib Saleh announced that Arbor Daze was held over the weekend and was a success. ➢ Council Member Donna Mickan advised that she and Council Member Leon Hogg attended the ViewPoint Bank pre-Arbor Daze event. The event included document shredding, a blood drive, and tours of a fire truck. ➢ Rachel Wolf, Family Developer for the Texas Baptist Home for Children, advised the City Council of the opening of a local office at 3901 Airport Freeway, Bedford. She stated that Texas Baptist Home for Children was founded in 1910 and is a foster care and adoption agency based out of Waxahachie, Texas. ➢ Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald addressed the City Council regarding a recent legislative change that requires providers of youth programs to become licensed with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. However, municipalities can exempt from the licensing process if the governing body of the municipality annually conducts a public hearing and adopts, by ordinance, standards of care. A Standards of Care Ordinance will be presented to the City Council at the next regular meeting for consideration. ➢ Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald announced that 2010 Arbor Daze was a great success. He added that approximately 3,000 trees, 800 terrariums, and 1,300 decorated wooden tree cookies were given away at the event. In addition, food concessionaires reported exceeding last year's revenues. ➢ City Manager McKamie advised the City Council that a developer is interested in developing the McCormick property, and staff has encouraged the developer to bring a special development to the location. He added that the City Council may be asked to consider variances to the planned development in order to achieve the quality development that is desired at this location. ➢ Director of Planning and Development Chris Barker reviewed the current residential and commercial development that is occurring in the city. He announced the recent openings of Tequila Rain on Main Street and Church's Chicken on Harwood Road as Council Agenda Page 2 of 7 April 27, 2010 well as the American Airlines Credit Union in the Heritage Towne Crossing Center. Additionally, he advised that demolition began on the former Ramada Inn and Gators restaurant last week. Crystal Hernandez, Public Affairs Coordinator of Chesapeake Energy Corporation, stated that the Chesapeake Land Development Company, the owner of the property, intends to market it for commercial development. ➢ Director of Public Works Ron Young addressed the City Council regarding Construction Erosion and Sediment Control and Post-Construction Storm Water Management. He stated that ordinances will be presented to the City Council at an upcoming meeting for consideration. ➢ Director of Public Works Ron Young, Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald, Police Chief Mike Brown and Planning and Development Director Chris Barker presented their proposed fee amendments to the City Council. A fee ordinance will be on a future agenda for consideration. ➢ Finance Director Vicki Rodriquez provided an update related to the Hotel Occupancy Tax fund. She stated that the City has not realized the projected increases in the fund, despite the addition of two new hotels, and advised that the year end revenue shortfall is projected at $175,000. ➢ Controller Gary Yakesch provided a financial update related to the Texas Star Golf Course and Sports Complex. He stated that the inclement weather has negatively impacted the course revenues, while the current Raven's Grille revenues are exceeding prior year. However, it is anticipated that the course and grill will meet projected revenues in April, and the gap for lost revenue will be diminished by approximately half by year end. ➢ 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 OR2010-05202 as authorized by Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code. The City Council recessed the closed session at 6:48 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 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 Council Agenda Page 3 of 7 April 27, 2010 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 Finance Director Vicki Rodriquez Director of Public Works Ron Young Communications/Marketing Manager Betsy Deck Library Administrator Kate Lyon Human Resources/Risk Administrator Carolyn Marshall Texas Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell-Shelton Fleet and Facility Administrator Kyle McAdams Information Services Administrator Dan McLain Public Works Manager J.T. Ackerman Golf Course Superintendent Scott Boven Mechanic III Walter Braswell Senior Planner Stephen Cook Computer Support Specialist Jake Dilliplane Assistant Director of Finance Jackie Theriot Controller Gary Yakesch VISITORS Alicia Braswell Lamar McDonald Susan Rogers Beverly Braswell Robert McNamara Faye Stinneford Kayla Braswell Craig Mikolajchak Jake Thomasson Iris Elliott Billy Owens Helen Voss Diane Hildreth Dylan Ratliff Eddie Waltman Jerrie Keller Don Simmons and others as noted in the visitor register. INVOCATION Council Member Glenn Porterfield gave the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member Donna Mickan led the Pledge of Allegiance. ITEM NO. 1. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH FOR MAY Golf Course Superintendent Scott Boven introduced Walter Braswell, Mechanic III, Texas Star Golf Course. Walter was accompanied by his wife, Beverly, daughters, Kayla and Alisha, and Texas Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell-Shelton. Mayor Saleh presented Walter with a certificate and plaque in recognition of his selection as employee of the month for May 2010. Council Agenda Page 4 of 7 April 27, 2010 ITEM NO. 2. PRESENTATION OF DISTINGUISHED BUDGET PRESENTATION AWARD Mayor Saleh announced that the City of Euless has received the Distinguished Budget Presentation award. She presented Finance Director Vicki Rodriquez with a plaque awarded by the Government Finance Officers Association. ITEM NO. 3. PRESENTATION OF QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR PERIOD ENDING MARCH 31, 2010 Finance Director Vicki Rodriquez presented the quarterly financial report for period ending March 31, 2010. Finance Director Vicki Rodriquez presented a summary of the financial activity for the second quarter of Fiscal Year 2010, including the review of revenues and expenditures by fund type. She stated that as of the second quarter, total operating revenues fell short of budget by 4.3 percent, and overall operating expenditures reflect a savings of 7.1 percent from budget estimates as a result of cost saving measures implemented last year. ITEM NO. 4. PRESENTATION OF QUARTERLY WASTEWATER REPORT Director of Public Works Ron Young presented the wastewater report for the period of January through March 2010. Mr. Young advised that the number of calls for service is comparable to the same period in 2009. However, he added that over a six-year period, the city has realized a slight decline in the number of calls. Additionally, Mr. Young presented a graph of wastewater calls by month for the year as well as maps delineating the geographic distribution of calls across the city for the quarter. ITEM NO. 5. PRESENTATION OF ANNUAL REPORT BY ALLIED WASTE SERVICES Diane Hildreth, Municipal Services Manager, Allied Waste Services, presented the annual report regarding solid waste pickup. She reported that Allied had over 1,170,000 direct contacts with Euless customers last year and they picked up 32,507 tons of trash. Craig Mikolajchak, Operations Manager, Allied Waste Services, was also in attendance. CONSENT AGENDA (items 6 and 7) Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford motioned to approve Consent Agenda items number 6 and 7. Council Member Hogg seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford, Council Members Hogg, Mickan, Porterfield, and Bynum Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. Council Agenda Page 5 of 7 April 27, 2010 ITEM NO. 6. AUTHORIZED CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT Authorized the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Euless and the Town of Flower Mound for goods and services. The Town of Flower Mound intends to purchase slurry seal at the City of Euless pricing. ITEM NO. 7. APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Approved the minutes of the regular City Council Meeting of April 13, 2010. REGULAR AGENDA ITEM NO. 8. APPROVED SITE PLAN NO. 10-01-SP Planning and Development Director Chris Barker introduced the item and reviewed the site plan. He stated that the applicant is proposing to operate a title loan and check cashing business at 601 North Main Street, which will include renovation of the existing structure. Eddie Waltman, representing the applicant, was present to address any questions regarding the site plan. Council Member Hogg motioned to approve Site Plan No. 10-01-SP for a commercial development (Texas Car Title Loan) to be located on Midway Park Addition, Lot C, 601 North Main Street. Council Member Mickan seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Stinneford, Council Members Hogg, Mickan, Porterfield, and Bynum Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 9. APPROVED SITE PLAN NO. 10-02-SP Planning and Development Director Chris Barker introduced the item and reviewed the site plan. He explained that the developer is proposing to construct a tilt-wall masonry structure containing a gross area of 26,628 square feet. The business, Davis Machine and Manufacturing, will manufacture aviation parts. The applicant, Robert McNamara, 1116 Harrison Lane, Arlington, Texas, and Lamar McDonald, engineer with Hahnfeld Hoffer Stanford, and representing RWWM, Ltd., were in attendance to address any questions regarding the site plan. Council Member Mickan motioned to approve Site Plan No. 10-02-SP for a commercial development (Davis Machine) to be located on International Regional Industrial Complex, Block B, Lot 10, 1503 Royal Parkway. Council Agenda Page 6 of 7 April 27, 2010 Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Stinneford, Council Members Hogg, Mickan, Porterfield, and Bynum Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 10. APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1872 Director of Public Works Ron Young addressed the City Council regarding the ordinance, and reviewed examples of illicit discharge, including the introduction of grass clippings, leaves, branches or lawn maintenance debris into the storm sewer system. He advised that residents will be provided information outlining prohibited materials through the various city's communication avenues. Lawn maintenance firms and owners of apartment complexes will receive written notification outlining the provisions of the ordinance. City Manager McKamie encouraged those in attendance not to bag lawn clippings and leaves to be sent to the landfill. Council Member Porterfield motioned to approve Ordinance No. 1872, amending Chapter 86, "Utilities", Article IV, "Drainage", by the addition of a section entitled "Illicit Discharge", to the Code of Ordinances of the City of Euless. Council Member Bynum seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Stinneford, Council Members Hogg, Mickan, Porterfield, and Bynum Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 11. APPROVED REQUEST FOR A TEMPORARY USE PERMIT NO. 10- 08-CC Planning and Development Director Chris Barker presented the request to the City Council, and advised that staff is recommending approval of the request. Don Simmons, Director of Mosier Valley Eagle Pathfinders Club, stated that the group will hold a parking lot sale to raise funds for outreach programs at Fort Hood, including working with troops and the American Red Cross and also feeding the homeless. Council Member Hogg motioned to Temporary Use Permit No. 10-08-CC, for Mosier Valley Eagles Pathfinder Club Fundraiser Sale to be located on Puente Del Oeste, Tract 5, 701 South Industrial Boulevard (southwest corner of State Highway 10 and Industrial Boulevard) for one (1) day on May 16, 2010 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Mayor Pro Tern Stinneford seconded the motion. Council Agenda Page 7 of 7 April 27, 2010 Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Stinneford, Council Members Hogg, Mickan, Porterfield, and Bynum Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 12. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments. ITEM NO. 13. REPORTS Texas Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell-Shelton presented a report to the City Council related to the Texas Star Golf Course. She spoke about "Growing the future through sowing the seeds", through the offerings of a summer youth camp, junior golf instruction, youth and adult lessons, women's golf association clinics, member clinic night, a women's clinic, family golf opportunities (9 hole family golf tournament), hosting high school and junior tournaments, the collegiate players tour, and tournament play. CITY ATTORNEY No report given. CITY MANAGER City Manager McKamie announced the arrival of his granddaughter, Adeline "Addie" Ruth McKamie, 7 pounds, 3 ounces, born on April 15, 2010. CITY COUNCIL ITEM NO. 14. ADJOURN Mayor Saleh adjourned the meeting at 8:14 p.m. APPROVED: ATTEST: All A ei.k.! Mary Lib :.a eh Susan Crim, RMC Mayor City Secreta