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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-10-27 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 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, October 27, 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, and Perry Bynum. Council Member Glenn Porterfield was absent. During the Precouncil meeting: y Mayor Mary Lib Saleh stated that she attended the Texas Municipal League (TML) annual conference and exhibition held in Fort Worth. She advised that the new TML president is the Mayor of Amarillo, Debra McCartt, and Mayor Robert Cluck, Arlington, is serving as the President-elect. Mayor Saleh reported that Council Member Porterfield was in the hospital recuperating from knee surgery. City Secretary Susan Crim reminded the Council Members of upcoming city activities and events. y Texas Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell-Shelton announced that the golf course and grill will close on Sundays at 6:00 p.m. beginning November 8, and will close at 7:00 p.m. on October 31, 2009. She introduced Mr. Dan Walden as the new golf pro at Texas Star and advised that he will report to work on November 5 and that a reception will be held on November 12 to introduce Mr. Walden. y City Manager Gary McKamie addressed the Council regarding the Tarrant Appraisal District Board of Directors nominations, and advised that Euless' two nominees have decided not to seek reappointment to the Board. Mr. McKamie recommended Tommy Brown and John Fegan for consideration by the City Council. A resolution giving the City Council the opportunity to cast their votes will be on the November 10 agenda. y Director of Public Works Ron Young presented a storm water management update to the City Council. Mr. Young advised that a Storm Water Management Program plan was submitted to Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) at the end of 2007, and the six elements of the plan include 1) public education and outreach; 2) public involvement; 3) illicit discharge detection and elimination; 4) construction site storm water runoff control; 5) post construction storm water management; and 6) �•- good housekeeping for municipal operations. Council Minutes Page 2 of 8 October 27, 2009 y Director of Public Works Ron Young addressed the City Council regarding the Groundwater Conservation District. He advised that the City is required to submit a New Ground Water Management plan by next summer, and the estimated cost to develop a plan is $40,000. Mr. Young stated that funding has been requested from the Water Development Board, Hillwood has agreed to contribute $5,000, and the Board will recommend that each participating entity contribute toward the cost of the plan development. Additionally, the Benbrook City Attorney has volunteered to supervise development of the plan. The participating entities contribution is expected to be announced at a November 5, 2009, meeting. P Director of Planning and Development Chris Barker provided an update related to the issuance of residential and commercial construction permits for the month. Additionally, Mr. Barker provided an implementation plan update related to the new sign ordinance, which includes letters to over 700 businesses and on-site visits. City Manager McKamie added that the city is working with the property owner relative to the sale of the property at State Highway 121 at FM 157 in an effort to amend the Federal Emergency Management Agency map. P Finance Director Vicki Rodriquez advised the City Council that the Investment Committee is reviewing investment options with regard to the PARS Trust, and will present a recommendation to the City Council in November. City Manager McKamie added that a return of seven percent a year is needed and cannot be accomplished under the current investment strategy. The Investment Committee consists of Mayor Saleh, City Manager McKamie, Deputy City Manager Getchell, and Finance Director Rodriquez. y Finance Director Vicki Rodriquez advised the City Council that staff is working on closing out the 2008-2009 fiscal year and a yearend report will be provided to the Council in November. ➢ Texas Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell-Shelton and Director of Parks and Leisure Services Ray McDonald reported that rain has negatively affected the use of the facilities at not only the golf course, but also the Parks at Texas Star and Softball World. P City Manager McKamie updated the City Council on the progress of the Senior Citizens Center, and advised that the project will be released for bid in November and awarded in January 2010. Fleet and Facilities Administrator Kyle McAdams updated the City Council on the construction progress of the Redi-Mix facility, and advised that the work on the outside of the facility will be complete by the first of December. Additionally, Mr. McAdams provided an update on the installation of lighted signs at Main Street and Highway 10 and Main Street and State Highway 183. The signals at those two intersections are operated by the State and the City will work with State on the installations. Council Minutes Page 3 of 8 October 27, 2009 y Public Works Director Ron Young addressed the City Council regarding the Trinity River Authority (TRA) water line. Mr. Young advised that the 60" transfer service main at Park Hill Drive and Eva Lane has been installed and repair and clean up are `"■ needed. City Manager McKamie reviewed the Regular Agenda Items. CLOSED SESSION The City Council convened into closed session at 6:20 p.m. for deliberation regarding real property related to right-of-way acquisition (Hurricane Creek); Cresthaven; and Oakwood Terrace Addition, Block 15, Lot Al 0 as authorized by Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code. The City Council reconvened into open session at 6:50 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 414• Deputy City Secretary Kim Sutter Planning and Development Director Chris Barker 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 Director of Finance Vicki Rodriquez Director of Public Works Ron Young Assistant Police Chief Bob Freeman Texas Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell-Shelton Library Administrator Kate Lyon Fleet and Facilities Administrator Kyle McAdams Information Services Administrator Dan McLain Communications and Marketing Manager Betsy Deck City Engineer Robert Barker Computer Services Specialist II Jake Dilliplane Senior Police Corporal Todd Murphree VISITORS Lisa Bynum Jerrie Keller John Schleeter Iris Elliott Amy Murphree Jake Thomasson Nathan Gardner Susan Rogers Reid Vaenuku Darrel Knobloch Fern Romine Keio Vaenuku Council Minutes Page 4 of 8 October 27, 2009 INVOCATION Police Chief Mike Brown 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 NOVEMBER Police Chief Brown introduced Senior Police Corporal Todd Murphree. His wife, Amy, and Assistant Police Chief Bob Freeman, joined Senior Police Corporal Murphree. Mayor Saleh presented Senior Police Corporal Murphree with a certificate and plaque commemorating his selection as Employee of the Month for November. CONSENT AGENDA (items 2 through 5) Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford motioned to approve Consent Agenda Items numbered 2 through 5. Council Member Bynum seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford, Council Members Hogg, Martin, Mickan, and Bynum Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 2. AUTHORIZED CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT Authorized the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Purchasing Agreement with Collin County Cooperative for goods and services. ITEM NO. 3. AUTHORIZED THE PURCHASE OF READY-MIX CONCRETE Authorized the purchase of ready mix concrete from Redi-Mix Concrete, Euless, Texas through a City of Irving contract with the Collin County Cooperative. The total estimated annual expenditure is $150,000.00. ITEM NO. 4. AUTHORIZED THE PURCHASE OF AN ARTICULATED WHEEL LOADER Authorized the purchase of an articulated wheel loader (Case Model 621E) from Hi-Way Equipment Company, Euless, Texas, through the Houston-Galveston Area Cooperative (HGAC) Purchasing Program. The purchase is part of the scheduled replacement cycle for the Public Works department. Council Minutes Page 5 of 8 October 27, 2009 The total estimated expenditure is $122,276.00. ,t,, ITEM NO. 5. APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Approved the minutes of the regular City Council Meeting of October 13, 2009. REGULAR AGENDA ITEM NO. 6. AUTHORIZED THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A PIPELINE RIGHT-OF- WAY AND EASEMENT AGREEMENT Council Member Mickan motioned to authorize the Mayor to execute a pipeline right—of-way and easement agreement with Barnett Gathering, L.P. on a city-owned 10.4 acre tract of land located on a portion of the Kitty House Survey, Abstract 678, Fort Worth, Texas, Tarrant County and adjacent to the Texas Star Golf Course, west of hole number 15. Council Member Hogg seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford, Council Members Hogg, Martin, Mickan, and Bynum Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. (Secretary's note: This Pipeline Right-of-Way and Easement (Reference number 09- 13-CC) was rescinded and reapproved as amended by the City Council on November 10, 2009, under agenda item number 11 (Reference number 09-14-CC)). ITEM NO. 7. APPROVAL OF SITE PLAN NO. 08-13-SP Planning and Development Director Chris Barker presented the case to the City Council. Mr. Barker advised that the case involves a 3.08 acre parcel located on South Pipeline Road West, west of Westpark Way, and the parcel is zoned I-1 industrial zoning district. The immediately adjacent parcel to the east of the subject property is developed with an industrial use (Ferguson Enterprises). The parcel adjacent to the west of the subject property remains undeveloped. The applicant intends to construct four leasable flex warehouse buildings totaling 43,500 square feet with associated and required parking, landscaping and public improvements. The buildings will feature 100% masonry construction utilizing concrete tilt walls with a decorative concrete band cast into the panels. Ingress and egress to the site will be provided off South Pipeline Road West. The applicant intends to develop the property in a phased construction (four phases), building the leasable warehouse space in stages beginning with the building closest to the frontage along South Pipeline Road West. Subsequent buildings will be built in-line with the first structure. Approval of the site plan will encompass all four intended buildings. Council Minutes Page 6 of 8 October 27, 2009 The applicant has provided adequate landscaping, parking, accessibility, and emergency and utility easements to accommodate the ultimate build out of the site. Proposed utility ,,, construction will adequately service the intended use of the property. The applicant has applied for and was granted a preliminary plat (Case No. 08-02-PP) for the property concurrently with this site plan submittal. Once the public infrastructure has been installed and accepted by the City, a final plat will be required, finalizing the subdivision. The Development Review Committee (DRC) has determined that the application is in substantial compliance with all technical requirements. Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford motioned to approve Site Plan No. 08-13-SP for Commercial Development (Warehouse) located on John A. Groves Survey, A-599, Tracts 3G and 3G1 at 2622 South Pipeline Road West. Council Member Mickan seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford, Council Members Hogg, Martin, Mickan, and Bynum Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 8. CONSIDER BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS Council Member Martin motioned to approve the following appointments to the various boards and commissions: BOARD/COMM NAME PLACE TERM EXPIRES ANIMAL SHELTER Gayla Maas, DVM ADVISORY BOARD Michelle Watson CIVIL SERVICE Robert Bouse 3 12/31/2012 COMMISSION EU LESS Sonja Adams 1 12/31/2011 DEVELOPMENT Wayne Marrs 2 12/31/2011 CORPORATION Carmen Deithloff 3 12/31/2011 Mayor Mary Lib Saleh 4 12/31/2011 Council Member Linda Martin 5 12/31/2011 Council Member Glenn Porterfield 6 12/31/2011 Mayor Pro Tern Tim Stinneford 7 12/31/2011 HISTORICAL Betty Fuller Chair for 2010 PRESERVATION Sue Stover Vice Chair for 2010 COMMITTEE Barbara Collier Leah Bennett Council Minutes Page 7 of 8 October 27, 2009 LIBRARY BOARD Betty Fuller 1 12/31/2011 ti.. Mike McGehee 3 12/31/2011 Adriane Weinstein 6 12/31/2011 PARKS & John Raab 2 12/31/2011 LEISURE Randy Jones 3 12/31/2011 SERVICES Alex Horton 6 12/31/2011 Johnson Obamehinti Alt. 1 12/31/2010 Darrel Knobloch Alt. 2 12/31/2011 PLANNING & George Zahn 1 12/31/2011 ZONING Monty Huffman 2 12/31/2011 COMMISSION LuAnn Portugal 3 12/31/2011 ZONING BOARD Robert Wooldridge 1 12/31/2011 OF ADJUSTMENT Bryon DeVries 2 12/31/2011 David Brown Alt. 1 12/31/2011 CITYHEALTH Robert Tafel, M.D. 12/31/2011 AUTHORITY Council Member Hogg seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Stinneford, Council Members Hogg, Martin, Mickan, and Bynum Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 9. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments. ITEM NO. 10. REPORTS STAFF REPORT Texas Star Golf Course General Manager Glenda Hartsell-Shelton presented the Texas Star Golf Course Maintenance Report. She reviewed the daily and weekly routine of the maintenance staff, and stated that the maintenance crews' daily duties include mowing of the greens and tee boxes, changing 18 cups, moving and resetting 144 tee markers, hand raking 48 bunkers, filling 13 water coolers, empting 22 trash containers, cleaning, stocking and maintaining 6 restrooms, daily maintenance of the clubhouse grounds, as well as any Now emergency fixes that arise. On a weekly basis, the crews edge and trim 6 miles of cart path and over 128 acres around fencing, trees, and fence posts, as well as the mowing of 100 acres of rough and 37 acres of fairway twice a week. In addition, the crew performs Council Minutes Page 8 of 8 October 27, 2009 seasonal cleanup, maintenance on small and large drainage issues, unplanned maintenance, and special projects. CITY ATTORNEY No report given. CITY MANAGER City Manager Gary McKamie reported that the Texas Star Golf Course and Ravens Grill will close at 6:00 p.m. on Sundays beginning November 8, and will close at 7:00 p.m. on October 31, 2009. CITY COUNCIL No report given. ITEM NO. 11. ADJOURN Mayor Saleh adjourned the meeting at 7:23 p.m. APPROVED: ATTEST: clb.aY.- Zeit2 Mary Lib rleh Susan Cri TRMC Mayor City Secretary