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Home My WebLink About2010-05-25 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, MAY 25, 2010 A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Mary Lib Saleh at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 25, 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 stated that staff of the Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital H-E-B expressed their appreciation to the Euless Fire Department, specifically Division Chief Jeff Morris, for his time and support as the hospital sought a Chest Pain Center accreditation issued by the Society of Chest Pain Centers. She reported that several Harmony Science Academy students participated in the Fort Worth Regional Science Fair, the ExxonMobil Texas State Science Fair, and the I-SWEEP International Science Fair and won several awards, as well as the Best School Award. Additionally, she stated that she attended an award presentation for Terry Robe, Euless resident, as he was presented with the Charles Taylor Master Mechanic award, an award given to airline mechanics with over 50 years of experience. ➢ Council Member Linda Martin reported on the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) conference held in Las Vegas, Nevada. She stated that the conference attendance was up by approximately 6,000 attendees from last year. ➢ City Manager Gary McKamie reported that staff has begun moving back into the Midway Park Recreation Center following the recent renovations, and the pool is scheduled to open on Friday, May 28, 2010. Additionally, he announced that the National Sheriffs' Association has ranked Morrisdale Estates Neighborhood Association as fifth in the nation for their crime watch prevention programs. He reported that the cities of Hurst, Euless, and Bedford have been selected to participate in an emergency management course at the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, Maryland, August 15-19, 2010. ➢ Parks and Community Services Director Ray McDonald and Fleet and Facility Administrator Kyle McAdams provided an update and presented pictures related to the reopening of the Midway Recreation Center following the recent renovations. ➢ Public Works and Engineering Director Ron Young addressed the City Council regarding the proposed changes to the animal ordinance. He stated that the proposed amendments will bring the city's code closer in line with the state law with regard to dangerous animals, and will also include the addition of a section related to bees. Council Minutes Page 2 of 7 May 25, 2010 ➢ Director of Planning and Development Chris Barker reviewed the current residential and commercial development that is occurring in the city. City Manager McKamie added that staff is working with a developer regarding a proposed residential development at Mid Cities Boulevard and Main Street, and that the goal of the development is tree preservation. He added that the City Council will have to consider variances in order to preserve as many trees as possible. ➢ Planning and Development Director Chris Barker and Public Works and Engineering Director Ron Young presented a video depicting an aerial view of the proposed North Tarrant Express. ➢ Finance Director Vicki Rodriquez presented the financial report for the period ending April 30, 2010. She reviewed the revenue and expenditures by fund type, including sales tax and property tax revenues. ➢ City Manager McKamie reviewed the Regular Agenda items. CLOSED SESSION No closed session was held. 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 Fire Chief Robert Isbell Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald Director of Public Works Ron Young Public Works Manager J.T. Ackerman Communications/Marketing Manager Betsy Deck Human Resources/Risk Administrator Carolyn Marshall Texas Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell-Shelton Fleet and Facility Administrator Kyle McAdams Information Services Administrator Dan McLain Assistant Chief of Police Bob Freeman Assistant Chief of Police Harland Westmoreland City Engineer Robert Barker Police Sergeant David S. Chaney Council Minutes Page 3 of 7 May 25, 2010 Computer Programmer Tommy Christopherson ,... Public Works Equipment Operator Andy Conner Senior Planner Stephen Cook Computer Support Specialist Jake Dilliplane Administrative Secretary Holly Houston Building Official Kurt Kasson Police Lieutenant Joe Kraft Inspector Rene Rodriguez Inspection Services Supervisor Richard Ross Police Sergeant Eric Starnes VISITORS Nadine Barnes Darl Easton Dick Rick Vicki Baum Iris Elliott Judy Rick Lou Baum Terry Evans Al Simmenroth Leah Benoit JR Goad Geri Sorg Eric Bessemer Kay Goad Faye Stinneford David Brown Pete Jones Scott Thomas Christopher Conner Jeff Keller Jake Thomasson Rhonda Conner Jerrie Keller Jeremy Tompkins Lucy Dennis Sue Kosec Susan Vest Ken Denne Don Martin John Voss Loretta Doty Billy Owens Helen Voss Steve Doty Judd Park and others as noted in the visitor register. INVOCATION Computer Programmer Tommy Christopherson 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 JUNE Public Works and Engineering Director Ron Young introduced Equipment Operator Andy Conner. Andy was joined by this wife, Rhonda, son, Christopher, and mother-in-law, Lucy Dennis. Mayor Saleh presented Andy with a plaque and certificate commemorating his selection as Employee of the Month. ITEM NO. 2. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE PIN Planning and Development Director Chris Barker introduced Administrative Secretary Holly Houston. Holly was joined by Inspection Services Supervisor Richard Ross, Inspector Rene Council Minutes Page 4 of 7 May 25, 2010 Rodriguez, Building Official Kurt Kasson, Senior Planner Stephen Cook, and Computer Programmer Tommy Christopherson. Mayor Saleh presented Holly with a service pin commemorating her 10 years of service with the City. ITEM NO. 3. PRESENTATION OF AWARD Mayor Saleh read a letter from Congressman Kenny Marchant in recognition of receipt of the Seventh Gold Award presented to the Euless Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association (ECPAAA) in recognition of the many volunteer hours served by the alumni members. Lou Baum, Second Vice President of the ECPAAA, expressed his appreciation to the City Council and staff for their support of the volunteer programs, and introduced the following individuals in recognition of their volunteer hours served in 2009. President's Volunteer Service Award Bronze recipients (0 to 249 hours): Al Simmenroth Nadine Barnes Sandi Jones (not present) Geri Sorg Ken Denne Scott Thomas Helen Voss Leah Benoit Sue Kosec JR Goad Loretta Doty Tim Stinneford Jerrie Keller Steve Doty Lou Baum Jud Park Pete Jones President's Volunteer Service Award Silver recipients (250 to 499 hours): Don Martin Faye Stinneford President's Volunteer Service Award Gold recipients (500 plus hours): Eric Bessemer(845 hours (not present)) On behalf of the ECPAAA, President Pete Jones accepted the Gold Award for the 7th year. Chief Brown expressed his heartfelt appreciation to the recipients for the many "minutes" they have given in support of the Police Department. ITEM NO. 4. ADMINISTERED OATHS OF OFFICE AND PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES OF ELECTION City Attorney Bob McFarland administered the Oaths of Office to Tim Stinneford, Place 1, and Linda Martin, Place 3. Mayor Saleh presented each with a Certificate of Election. ITEM NO. 5. SELECTION OF MAYOR PRO TEM Mayor Pro Tern Stinneford motioned to elect Council Member Linda Martin to serve as mayor pro tern. Council Member Mickan seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Stinneford, Council Members Hogg, Martin, Mickan, Porterfield, and Bynum Nays: None Council Minutes Page 5 of 7 May 25, 2010 Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. CONSENT AGENDA (items 6 through 9) Council Member Bynum motioned to approve Consent Agenda items number 6 through 9. Council Member Hogg seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Martin, Council Members Stinneford, Hogg, Mickan, Porterfield, and Bynum Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 6. APPROVED AWARD OF BID NO. 007-10 Approved award of Bid No. 007-10 for a construction contract with William J. Schultz, Inc., dba Circle C Construction, Fort Worth, Texas, for the effluent water main project adjacent to the Texas Star Golf Course. The effluent water main will tie into the City of Fort Worth's effluent water supply main at Mosier Valley Road, and will provide reclaimed water for irrigation purposes for city property. The estimated expenditure is $1,157,625.00. ITEM NO. 7. APPROVED AWARD OF BID NO. 009-10 Approved award of Bid No. 009-10 for asphalt street repairs annual contract to Reliable Paving, 1903 Peyco Drive N., Arlington, Texas, 76001, and authorized the City Manager to enter into a contract with Reliable Paving for an initial one (1) year term with an option of two (2), one (1) year renewals. The City will utilize the services on an as needed basis, and the maximum estimated annual expenditure is $72,500.00. ITEM NO. 8. AUTHORIZED PURCHASE OF FITNESS EQUIPMENT FOR MIDWAY PARK FAMILY LIFE CENTER Authorized the purchase of fitness equipment for the Midway Park Family Life Center from FITCO, 2101 Midway Road, Carrollton, Texas, 75006, through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative. The estimated expenditure is $132,064.00. ITEM NO. 9. APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Approved the minutes of the regular City Council Meeting of May 11, 2010, and of the special called City Council meeting of May 18, 2010. Council Minutes Page 6 of 7 May 25, 2010 REGULAR AGENDA ITEM NO. 10. APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1877 Council Member Stinneford motioned to approve Ordinance No. 1877, amending Chapter 30, "Fees" of the Code of Ordinances. Council Member Hogg seconded the motion. Darl Easton, 1005 Fayette Drive, Euless, addressed the City Council regarding the item, and expressed his opposition to increasing fees for the cost of permits associated with home maintenance items, including water heaters and replacement windows. City Manager McKamie responded that fees are charged in an effort to recover the city's cost associated with required inspections. He added that the city has eliminated the residential roofing permit fee as the city does not inspect roof replacements. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Martin, Council Members Stinneford, Hogg, Mickan, Porterfield, and Bynum Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 11. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments. ITEM NO. 12. REPORTS Helen Voss, 1201 Hillcrest Drive, Euless, stated that she felt the City Council does a good job and she is very proud of the Euless City Council. CITY ATTORNEY No report given. CITY MANAGER City Manager McKamie, on behalf of City staff, congratulated Council Member Stinneford and Mayor Pro Tern Martin on their successful reelections. CITY COUNCIL Following Council Member Stinneford's year as Mayor Pro Tem, Mayor Saleh expressed her appreciation to him for his service. Additionally, she congratulated Mayor Pro Tern Martin and Council Member Stinneford on their successful reelections. Council Minutes Page 7 of 7 May 25, 2010 ITEM NO. 14. ADJOURN Mayor Saleh adjourned the meeting at 7:48 p.m. APPROVED: ATTEST: Mary Lib S le Susan Crim, T'' C Mayor City Secretary