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Home My WebLink About2009-09-22 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING New OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 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, September 22, 2009, 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 reported on a press conference she attended at the Cowboy Stadium related to the 2011 Super Bowl and the introduction of "Service Learning Adventures in North Texas (SLANT 45), a volunteer service program for children. Additionally, Mayor Saleh reported on her visit to the Harmony Science Academy, and reminded the Council of the Tarrant Appraisal District nominations. ➢ City Secretary Susan Crim reminded the Council Members of upcoming city activities and events. r Director of Planning and Development Chris Barker addressed the City Council regarding an amendment to the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission Code related to the change in duration of the license and permits issued by the State. Mr. Barker reported that the duration of permits and licenses has been changed from one (1) year to a two (2) year period. Mr. Barker stated that staff is proposing to change the duration of City issued permits and license to two years to mirror the State's requirements, and that a section of the City's code will need to be amended to address the expiration date of the permit or licenses issued by the City. y Director of Planning and Development Barker provided an update related to residential and commercial construction and reviewed the status of several developments and redevelopments in the city. y Director of Planning and Development Barker addressed the City Council regarding a gas well pad site application for a site to be located at the northeast corner of Westpark Way and West Pipeline Road. Mr. Barker reviewed the traffic plan, the results of the applicants' noise impact study, pad site highlights, and the use of a fresh water pond to be located on an adjacent property to be used for fracking process. City Council Minutes Page 2 of 6 September 22, 2009 Keith Frank, Regional Land Manager, Scott Wilshusen, Independent Landman, `�•- and Keith Bucy, Manager-Barnett Shale, all representing David H. Arrington Oil & Gas, Inc. and Gary Eidness, Behrens and Associates Environmental Noise Control, were present to address questions from the City Council. Discussion ensued with regard to entry to the pad site, the time-line for screening of the pad site, and the drilling schedule. City Manager McKamie advised that an item to consider approval of the gas well pad site application will be included on the October 13, 2009, agenda, and staff will address the time-line for screening the pad site as part of the permitting process at that time. P The agenda items were reviewed ➢ Director of Finance Vicki Rodriquez reviewed the financial report for the month of August 2009. CLOSED SESSION The City Council convened into closed session at 6:05 p.m. for deliberation regarding real property related to Cresthaven, Lease of City Property — Kitty House Survey, A-678 and Right-of-Way Acquisition (Hurricane Creek) as authorized by Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code and for deliberation regarding personnel matters as authorized by Section 551.074 (1) of the Texas Government Code. The Council 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 7:04 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 Kim Sutter Planning and Development Director Chris Barker 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 Police Chief Mike Brown ``' Director of Public Works Ron Young City Council Minutes Page 3 of 6 September 22, 2009 Assistant Police Chief Bob Freeman ,,a, Assistant Director of Finance Jackie Theriot Public Works Manager J.T. Ackerman Communications and Marketing Manager Betsy Deck Texas Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell-Shelton Library Administrator Kate Lyon Human Resources/Risk Administrator Carolyn Marshall Fleet and Facility Administrator Kyle McAdams Information Services Administrator Dan McLain Accountant II Diana Ayala City Engineer Robert Barker Senior Planner Stephen Cook Computer Services Specialist II Jake Dilliplane Office Technician Ross Fairclo Accountant I Patti Law Computer Programmer Tommy Christopherson Office Technician Mallory Waits VISITORS Iris Elliott Fern Romine Della Ferris Joanie Ruppel George Genovezos Jake Thomasson Matt Jack `r' INVOCATION Director of Public Works Ron Young gave the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member Tim Stinneford led the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Saleh recognized Matt Jack, Outreach Representative, from the office of U.S. Congressman Kenny Marchant. ITEM NO. 1. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH FOR OCTOBER Director of Finance Vicki Rodriquez introduced Assistant Director of Finance Jackie Theriot. Ms. Theriot was joined by Office Technician Ross Fairclo and his wife, Adrianne, Computer Programmer/Analyst Tommy Christopherson, Office Technician Mallory Waits and her son, Trevor, Accountant II Diana Ayala, and Accountant I Patti Law. Mayor Saleh presented Ms. Theriot with a certificate and plaque commemorating her selection as Employee of the Month for October. City Council Minutes Page 4 of 6 September 22, 2009 ITEM NO. 2. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION `1. Mayor Saleh presented a proclamation to Fire Chief Robert Isbell recognizing and proclaiming the week of October 4 through 10, 2009, as Fire Prevention Week and the month of October as Fire Prevention Month. CONSENT AGENDA (Items 3 through 6) Council Member Mickan motioned to approve Consent Agenda Items numbered 3 through 6. Council Member 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. 3. APPROVED RENEWAL OF BID NO. 028-06 Approved renewal of annual contract for janitorial services to Commercial Building Maintenance, Inc., Dallas, Texas, for the third and final one-year renewal, with prices for service to remain the same as the previous year. The total estimated expenditure is $110,005.00: ITEM NO. 4. AWARDED BID NO. 011-09 Awarded bid for the installation of permanent traffic signals at Mid-Cities Boulevard at Gateway Boulevard and Mid-Cities Boulevard at Baze Road and authorized the City Manager to enter into a contract with Roadway Solutions, Inc. of Carrollton, Texas. The total estimated expenditure is $199,117.00. ITEM NO. 5. APPROVED EXTENSION OF INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT Approved extension of an interlocal agreement for participation in Fort Worth's Environmental Collection Center Household Hazardous Waste Program, from October 1, 2009, through September 30, 2010. The total estimated expenditure is $30,000.00. ITEM NO. 6. APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Approved the minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 8, 2009. City Council Minutes Page 5 of 6 September 22, 2009 REGULAR AGENDA Now ITEM NO. 7. AUTHORIZED THE MAYOR TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE A SURFACE USE AGREEMENT Council Member Hogg motioned to authorize the Mayor to negotiate and execute a surface use agreement with XTO Energy, Inc. related to gas drilling and production on city owned property located between Trinity Boulevard and South Pipeline Road on the west side of the Texas Star golf course in the Kitty House Survey, Abstract 678. Council Member Bynum 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. 8 APPROVED REQUEST FOR TEMPORARY USE PERMIT NO. 09- 11-CC Council Member Martin motioned to approve the request of the St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church for Temporary Use Permit No. 09-11-CC - Seasonal for Greek Food ``" Festival proposed to be located on Alexander& Cullum Subdivision, Lot 6 and portion of Lot 7, 303 Cullum Drive on three (3) days from October 9, 2009 from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., October 10, 2009 from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., and October 11, 2009 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford seconded the motion. Joanie Ruppel and George Genovezos, representing the applicant, were present to address questions related to the request. 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. PUBLIC COMMENTS Jake Thomasson, 1816 Tyler Avenue, Euless, commended the Mayor, City Council and City staff for the work they perform on behalf of the city. City Council Minutes Page 6 of 6 September 22, 2009 ITEM NO. 10. REPORTS CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney Bob McFarland had no report. CITY MANAGER City Manager McKamie had no report. CITY COUNCIL Mayor Pro Tern Stinneford invited everyone to attend the open house event hosted by the Fire, Police, and Parks Departments on Saturday, October 3, 2009, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. ITEM NO. 11. ADJOURN Mayor Saleh adjourned the meeting at 7:19 p.m. APPROVED: ATTEST: Mary Lib S':leh a rim, C Mayor City Secretary