HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-06-23 `.• MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
EULESS CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 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, June 23, 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:
➢ Mayor Saleh reported that she recently attended a very interesting US
Conference of Mayors meeting held in Providence, Rhode Island.
• City Secretary Susan Crim reviewed the calendar of future city activities and
events.
,NE. ➢ Deputy City Manager Loretta Getchell thanked the employees in all of the
departments who assisted recently with some of the worst flooding ever in
the City of Euless. She noted that the Police, Fire, Public Works and Parks
Departments were all called upon to assist citizens.
➢ Deputy City Manager Loretta Getchell reported that the contractors on the
Redi Mix facility will begin pouring concrete at 2:00 a.m. on Friday. They are
forced to do so at that hour due to the heat. Neighbors will be notified prior
to the work beginning, and the sound will be muffled as much as possible.
➢ Communications/Marketing Manager Betsy Deck reported that
approximately 500 volunteers helped with the successful Euless
Revitalization project last weekend when 15 homes were repaired and given
a new lease on life. She noted that 70 different vendors participated, and
that Home Depot had 60 employees from around the region involved.
➢ Director of Planning and Development Mike Collins gave an update on
residential and commercial development and foreclosure activity in the City.
He reported that the new Comfort Inn was close to opening and the LaQuinta
Inn should be open in about six weeks. He said a new public charter school
is opening in the building at the southeast corner of SH10 and FM157.
➢ Director of Finance Vicki Rodriquez gave a financial report for the month of
May. The City Council Members complimented the staff for containing
expenses while not decreasing services.
City Council Minutes Page 2 of 9 June 23, 2009
➢ City Attorney Bob McFarland gave an update on the legislative bills that were
`r•• recently approved as well as those that were not.
➢ The agenda items were reviewed.
The City Council convened into closed session at 6:25 p.m. for deliberation regarding
contemplated litigation concerning Primary Purpose Homes and R & L Associates, as
authorized by Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code, and for deliberation
regarding economic development incentives related to 1375 West Euless Boulevard, as
authorized by Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code. They reconvened into
open session at 6:55 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
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, City Engineer Robert Barker, Fire
Marshal Paul Smith, Human Resources/Risk Administrator Carolyn Marshall, 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, Administrative Secretary Danette Thorpe, Facility Attendant
Jerald Lively, Assistant Library Administrator Tammi Trull, Librarian Leta Jones, Library
Assistant Paula Myers, Library Assistant Carolyn Edge, Senior Library/Youth
Coordinator Rachel Feltenberger, Library Clerk Minnie Mims, Part-time Library Aide
Tracy Whitman, Part-time Librarian Sherry Knight, Computer Services Specialist Jake
Dilliplane, and Web Designer Adam Eakins.
VISITORS
Jody and Jana Null, Susan and Mark Thomasson, Holly Jones, Reverend Mary Lou
Dillon, Brandon and Ryan Foley, Patty and Patrick Lemoine, Joachim Valdez, Iris Elliott,
Jerrie Keller, Susan Rogers, Faye Stinneford, Don Martin, Barney Snitz, John
Schleeter, Esther Johnson, Jack Hill, Carroll Scott, Jake Thomasson, Billy Owens, Bob
and Pat King, James Knighton, Charlene, Emily and Michael Halleck, Loretta and Steve
Doty, Edward Rees, Barbara McClung, Jean Fuller and others as noted in the visitor
register.
City Council Minutes Page 3 of 9 June 23, 2009
INVOCATION
Reverend Mary Lou Dillon, Pastor of United Memorial Christian Church, gave the
invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Boy Scout Troop No. 161 led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ITEM NO. 3. RECOGNITION OF RECIPIENTS OF THE EAGLE SCOUT AWARD
FROM THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
Mayor Saleh recognized the recipients of the Eagle Scout Award from the Boy Scouts of
America who were in attendance at the council meeting. Council Member Bynum
presented a Certificate of Recognition to Brandon Foley, Troop 161. Council Member
Mickan presented a Certificate of Recognition to Ryan Foley, Troop 161. Council
Member Martin presented a Certificate of Recognition to Michael Halleck, Troop 161.
Council Member Hogg presented a Certificate of Recognition to Patrick Lemoine, Troop
161. Mayor Pro Tern Stinneford presented a Certificate of Recognition to Joachim
Valdez, Troop 773. Each of the scouts gave a brief description of their projects that
they completed to attain their Eagle badges.
ITEM NO. 1 PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH FOR JULY
Library Administrator Kate Lyon introduced Librarian Assistant Leta Jones. Council
Member Porterfield presented Leta with a plaque for being selected employee of the
month for July.
ITEM NO. 2 PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION
City Secretary Susan Crim and City Manager Gary McKamie introduced Deputy City
Secretary Becky Null. Becky introduced her son and daughter-in-law, Jody and Jana
Null, and sister and brother-in-law, Susan and Mark Thomasson. Mayor Saleh
presented Becky with a proclamation in honor of retiring with over 35 years of service to
the City of Euless.
CONSENT AGENDA
Council Member Porterfield motioned to approve Consent Agenda Items numbered 4
and 5.
Council Member Martin 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.
City Council Minutes Page 4 of 9 June 23, 2009
ITEM NO. 4 ACKNOWLEDGED RECEIPT OF THE CRIME CONTROL AND
`�•- PREVENTION DISTRICT FY 2009-2010 BUDGET ON JUNE 9, 2009
Acknowledged receipt of the Crime Control and Prevention District FY 2009-2010
Budget on June 9, 2009.
ITEM NO. 5 APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of June 9, 2009.
REGULAR AGENDA
ITEM NO. 6 HELD PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 09-04-
SUP AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE
NO. 1850
Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:24 p.m. for Specific Use Permit No. 09-04-
SUP for The Redeemed Christian Church of God on Lot 1, Block 1, J. W. Lewellyn
Addition, in TX-10 (Texas Highway 10 Multi-Use District) zoning, located at 2807 West
Euless Boulevard.
Director of Planning and Development Mike Collins stated the applicant, Mr. Abbey
Adeyeye, has held a specific use permit at a previous location, 1717 West Euless
Boulevard since 2002. The new location has better parking availability and the church's
need for parking will be primarily on the weekends, while the other occupant of the
facility operates during regular business hours.
Mayor Saleh asked for any proponents. The applicant, Mr. Abbey Adeyeye, spoke in
favor of the request.
There being no additional proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public
hearing at 7:28 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance
No. 1850 for Lot 1, Block 1, J. W. Lewellyn Addition, for The Redeemed Christian
Church of God in TX-10 (Texas Highway 10 Multi-Use District) zoning, located at 2807
West Euless Boulevard, subject to the following conditions: (1) Tied to the pastor,
Abbey Adeyeye; (2) Tied to the Redeemed Christian Church of God; and (3) Valid for
two years.
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.
City Council Minutes Page 5 of 9 June 23, 2009
ITEM NO. 7 HELD PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL
�.• READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1843
Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:29 p.m. regarding extending the juvenile
curfew ordinance.
Police Chief Mike Brown stated the original curfew ordinance was approved in 1994 and
has to be renewed every three years to continue in effect.
There being no proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing at 7:30
p.m.
Council Member Martin motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No.
1843 extending the current juvenile curfew ordinance.
Council Member Mickan 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 FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1851
Director of Planning and Development Mike Collins stated that Ordinance No. 1851
represents the most significant overhaul of the city's apartment inspection process since
adoption of the minimum housing codes and fees in 1992. It will amend Chapter 14,
"Buildings and Building Regulations," by replacing Article X, "Minimum Housing
Standards," with a new article, and amend Chapter 30, "Fees," Section 30-42,
"Minimum Housing Licensing and Related Fees". The ordinance will implement a new
annual owner registration process and fee, improve the effectiveness of all inspections,
and increase the frequency of inspections in the appropriate properties. The ordinance
also adjusts the fees based on the delivery of services.
He stated that a Primary Team Inspection will be completed for each multi-family
complex. A report will be provided to the landlord of the complex that specifically
identifies all code violations. Based on the number of violations identified, a score will be
calculated using a 100 point system and a tier designation assigned that will determine
the number of additional Primary Team Inspections that will be conducted in the next
twelve month period.
Mayor Saleh asked if there were any public comments on this item. There were none.
Council Member Bynum praised staff for the excellent job they did on this ordinance,
and stated the purpose is to protect the citizens.
City Council Minutes Page 6 of 9 June 23, 2009
Council Member Hogg motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No.
�.• 1851 amending Chapter 14, "Buildings and Building Regulations," of the Code of
Ordinances by repealing Article X, in its entirety and replacing it with a new Article X,
"Minimum Housing Standards," and amending Chapter 30, "Fees," Section 30-42,
"Minimum Housing Licensing and Related Fees."
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. 9 APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1852
Director of Planning and Development Mike Collins noted that a lot of work was involved
over the last year in revising the ordinance that regulates gas drilling and production.
He said it has been a collaborative effort including Fire Marshal Paul Smith, Director of
Public Works Ron Young, Assistant Director of Planning and Development Chris
Barker, and Senior Planner Stephen Cook.
He stated that since 2000, the gas industry and the cities in which the operators are
active have learned new techniques and methods about drilling and producing natural
gas in the Barnett Shale. The proposed revisions are a product of the experiences of
cities in Tarrant, Denton, Wise, and Johnson counties. In addition, the proposed
revisions have been reviewed by several active gas drilling operators.
Mayor Saleh asked for any public comments.
John Schleeter, 2121 Bear Creek Parkway, Euless, stated he was concerned that this
ordinance would be more lenient than council members had expressed in the past that
our ordinance would be to control the gas drilling process.
In response to a question, Director of Planning and Development Mike Collins stated
that the well sites will be platted.
Council Member Mickan motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance
No. 1852, with the deletion in Section 40-7 of item (2) under "L. Floodway/Flood Plain"
on page 13, replacing the current Chapter 40, "Gas Drilling and Production," with a new
Chapter 40, to provide revised regulations regarding distance, noise, gas pipelines and
technical provisions, and amending Chapter 30, "Fees," Section 30-45, "Gas Well
Permit and Contract Fees."
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Council Member Hogg seconded the motion
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Stinneford, Council Members Hogg, Martin,
Mickan, Porterfield, and Bynum
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Nays: None
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Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 10 PUBLIC COMMENTS
Billy Owens noted that the Euless Revitalization program had a successful weekend.
ITEM NO. 11 REPORTS
STAFF REPORT
Fire Marshal Paul Smith presented a slide show of the activities in which the Citizens
Fire Academy Alumni Association are involved. He reported that they currently have 58
members and they spend hundreds of man hours each year giving back to the
community. They provide rehab duties at major incidents, assist with smoke detector
checks, pick up and return stretcher back boards, and assist with school safety
programs, among many other things. He stated that the Euless Citizens Fire Academy
Alumni Association was the founding organization for the State Citizens Fire Academy
Alumni Association, which now has 16 cities involved.
CITY MANAGER
City Manager Gary McKamie thanked Deputy City Secretary Becky Null for all the years
she has served and all that she's done for the City. He thanked Communications and
Marketing Manager Betsy Deck and Fire Inspector Ken Rawlinson for their coordination
of the Euless Revitalization project last weekend. He noted that a lot of churches,
businesses, citizens and volunteers came together to help people they didn't even
know. He stated his appreciation for everyone involved.
CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney Bob McFarland stated he was city attorney when Becky Null came to work
for the City of Euless. He said there has not been an employee he has enjoyed working
with more, noting that he could always count on her to find information when he needed
it. He stated she was a joy to work with.
CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Saleh thanked the city staff for all the excellent work they did during the recent
storm taking care of the citizens to see that they had the services they needed. She
stated her appreciation for everyone in the City who responded, creating Raving Fans in
the citizens. She stated the Euless Revitalization project weekend was fabulous in spite
of the heat. She reminded the audience that the City is hosting a Water Forum on
Thursday, June 25 in the Council Chambers to inform citizens of ways to conserve
water. She reported that she recently attended the US Conference of Mayors meeting
in Providence, Rhode Island, and was very proud of her City and all the things we are
doing that other cities are just now talking about doing.
City Council Minutes Page 8 of 9 June 23, 2009
Mayor Pro Tern Stinneford congratulated Leta Jones on being selected Employee of the
``• Month for July. He also commended the five Eagle Scouts who attended the meeting
and were recognized for their achievements in scouting. He congratulated Becky Null
on her retirement after 35 years of service to the City of Euless and stated that she will
be missed.
Mayor Pro Tern Stinneford reported that he attended the North Central Texas Council of
Governments Awards Luncheon on June 12 and was honored to accept the Regional
Cooperation Award on behalf of the City of Euless. It was given to the cities of Euless,
Bedford and Hurst for their cooperation in the creation and operation of the HEB Transit
System, which provides transport to and from work and work-related activities for
people who do not qualify for the existing NETS or WHEELS transportation programs.
He stated that this is the fourth time the City of Euless has received this award, and no
other local government has received it that many times. The other three times the City
of Euless received the Regional Cooperation Award were: 1996 to the cities of Euless,
Bedford and Hurst for an assortment of cooperative programs including, HEB Economic
Development Foundation, HEB Joint Facilities Evaluation Project, HEB Libraries
Reciprocal Borrowing Programs, HEB Teen Court, HEB Joint Purchasing Agreements
and various HEB Joint Public Safety Programs; 1999 to the cities of Euless, Dallas,
Fort Worth and the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Board for their ability to work
together on a collaborative effort to create and share new revenue and to help the DFW
Region grow and continue to be a successful economic force in Texas; and 2004 to the
cities of Euless, Bedford, Colleyville, Grapevine, Haltom City, Hurst, Keller and North
Richland Hills for their cooperation in creating an "urban transit district" in order to keep
the existing NETS Urban Transit System, a transportation service for seniors and
persons with disabilities, intact.
Council Member Hogg expressed his thanks to the employees for all that they do. He
said he visited all of the houses that were repaired during the Euless Revitalization
week-end and the program was great.
Council Member Martin congratulated the Eagle Scouts who were recognized and said
their enthusiasm and accomplishments restore her faith in the youth of today. She
congratulated Leta Jones on being selected Employee of the Month and told Becky Null
that she is a special lady and that she can look forward to great new adventures in her
retirement. She said Becky would be missed and she looked forward to seeing her at
future City events. Council Member Martin thanked Deputy City Manager Loretta
Getchell for handling the city manager's job so well during Gary McKamie's absence the
past week.
Council Member Mickan congratulated Becky Null on her retirement and said she will be
missed. She congratulated Leta Jones on being selected Employee of the Month. She
echoed the other council members praise of the Euless Revitalization program and
thanked the staff for coming up with the idea for this project. She said the program is
not only a wonderful project for the homeowners who receive the help, and it is heart
warming and bonding for the people doing the work, but it is also a blessing for the
neighborhood as well.
City Council Minutes Page 9 of 9 June 23, 2009
Council Member Porterfield wished Becky Null well in her retirement and told her that
.• she will be missed. He said Leta Jones is deserving of being recognized as Employee
of the Month. He stated that he is always proud when we honor Eagle Scouts. He
thanked the Citizens Fire Academy Alumni Association for all they do for the City. He
said the Euless Revitalization Program was a tremendous program and it is a wonderful
thing that speaks of what Euless is about in many ways. He reported that the financial
report given in the precouncil session indicated that the City of Euless is going through
a period where revenues are down, but the staff is operating in a fashion that he is
extremely proud of. There is no lack of services to citizens and he commended the staff
for their good work in keeping up that level.
Council Member Bynum said all of the good things discussed tonight are representative
of what Euless stands for. Through good leadership in years past, we are able to carry
out the programs we are doing today. He congratulated Becky Null on 35 years of
service to the City and said he was impressed with that length of service. He thanked
Betsy Deck for her part in coordinating the Euless Revitalization program and all of the
employees who worked tirelessly to help citizens during the recent storms and flooding.
He thanked Deputy City Manager Loretta Getchell for a good job during the absence of
City Manager Gary McKamie.
ITEM NO. 12 ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Saleh adjourned the meeting at 8:30 p.m.
APPROVED:
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Mary Li tSaleh
Mayor
ATTEST:
Susan Crim, RMC
City Secretary