HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-09-14 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
EULESS CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 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, September 14, 2010, in the Precouncil Conference Room of City Hall,
201 North Ector Drive. Those present included: Mayor Mary Lib Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern
Linda Martin, Council Members Leon Hogg, Donna Mickan, and Glenn Porterfield. Council
Member Tim Stinneford arrived at 4:10 p.m. and Council Member Perry Bynum arrived at
5:05 p.m.
During the Precouncil meeting:
• Mayor Mary Lib Saleh stated that she attended the groundbreaking ceremony for the
St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church and reported that the church leadership
commented that the City staff has been joyful to work with during the zoning and
planning process.
➢ Council Member Leon Hogg reported that he had received a glowing report from a
friend who recently held an event at the Texas Star Conference Centre.
➢ Council Member Donna Mickan announced that the Historical Preservation
Committee will dedicate the City's sixth historical marker at a dedication ceremony on
Sunday, October 24, 2010, 2:30 p.m. The marker recognizes the Euless School
(1914-1955). Additionally, and on behalf of the Historical Preservation Committee,
she expressed appreciation to the Parks and Community Services department for
their willingness to assist the committee with a multitude of duties.
➢ Mary Jean Moloney, Community Relations, Atmos Energy, addressed the City
Council regarding Atmos' third Rate Review Mechanism (RRM) filing, and addressed
questions from the City Council related to replacement of steel service lines in the
City. Additionally, she introduced Jesse Oquendo, Atmos Operations Supervisor.
➢ Cathy Hernandez, President, Arts Council Northeast, updated the City Council
regarding Arts Council projects in Euless.
➢ City Manager McKamie, Texas Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell-Shelton,
Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald, Director of Public Works
and Engineering Ron Young, Building Official Kurt Kasson, and Assistant Police Chief
Bob Freeman provided updates to the City Council related to the flooding that
occurred in the city on September 8 as a result of tropical storm Hermine. Mr.
McKamie advised that the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) was partially
activated, and reported that the communities along Little Bear Creek experienced
flooding. In other areas of the City, Public Works Director Young reported that recent
drainage projects held up well during the storm on September 8.
➢ City Manager McKamie discussed signage placement at the Midway Recreation
facility, and also the name of the facility.
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• City Manager McKamie advised that the JPS Health Network has identified the
Northeast Tarrant County area as a potential site for a healthcare clinic, and advised
that the City will need to identify individuals to serve on the Healthcare Facility Task
Force.
> Marketing and Communications Manager Betsy Deck reviewed the changes to the
format and distribution of the Euless Today publication. She reported that the
publication will accompany resident's monthly water bills.
> Marketing and Communications Manager Deck advised the City Council of the
upcoming Community Powered Revitalization (formerly Euless Revitalization) Blitz to
be conducted October 22 and 23, 2010.
> Chief of Police Mike Brown Police advised the City Council of a proposed courts
warrant service program.
> City Manager McKamie and Planning and Development Director Chris Barker
updated the City Council on a proposed development, Texas Star Cove Addition,
located in the City of Fort Worth and to the North of the Texas Star Golf Course.
> City Manager McKamie reviewed the regular agenda items.
CLOSED SESSION
The City Council convened into closed session at 6:33 p.m. for deliberation regarding real
property adjacent to Texas Star Golf Course, J.W. Haynes Survey, as authorized by
Sections 551.072 of the Texas Government Code. The City Council reconvened into open
session at 6:43 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
Interim City Attorney William M. McKamie
City Secretary Susan Crim
Deputy City Secretary Kim Sutter
Director of Planning and Development Chris Barker
Police Chief Mike Brown
Director of Economic Development and Administrative Services Mike Collins
Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald
Director of Public Works and Engineering Ron Young
Director of Finance Vicki Rodriquez
Fire Chief Robert Isbell
Communications/Marketing Manager Betsy Deck
Texas Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell-Shelton
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Fleet and Facility Administrator Kyle McAdams
Information Services Administrator Dan McLain
Library Administrator Kate Lyon
Human Resources/Risk Administrator Carolyn Marshall
Senior Planner Stephen Cook
Computer Support Specialist Brett Bennett
Parks Building Attendant Don Horton
VISITORS
Michael Cornell Lynda Osborn
Darl Easton Carroll "Scotty" Scott
Richard Ellis Jake Thomasson
Viola Flores Eric Wright
Cheryl Newman
and others as noted in the visitor register.
INVOCATION
Director of Public Works and Engineering Ron Young gave the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Donna Mickan led the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT AGENDA (Items 1 throuqh 5)
Council Member Stinneford motioned to approve Consent Agenda items number 1 through
5.
Mayor Pro Tem Martin seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Martin, Council Members Stinneford, Hogg,
Mickan, Porterfield, and Bynum
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 1. APPROVED EXTENSION OF INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
Approved extension of Interlocal Agreement for participation in Fort Worth's Environmental
Collection Center, Household Hazardous Waste Program from October 1, 2010, to
September 30, 2011, with the rate remaining unchanged at $47 per participating household.
The estimated annual expenditure is $30,000.
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ITEM NO. 2. APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 10-1347
Approved Resolution No. 10-1347, supporting the submission of a SAFER (Staffing for
Adequate Fire and Emergency Response) Grant Application by the Euless Fire Department.
ITEM NO. 3. APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 10-1346
Approved Resolution No. 10-1346, declaring a public necessity for the acquisition of parcels
of real estate required for the reconstruction improvements to Ash Lane from Aransas Drive
to North Main Street.
ITEM NO. 4. APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 10-1348
Approved Resolution No. 10-1348, declaring a public necessity for the acquisition of parcels
of real estate required for the reconstruction improvements to Baze Road from Priest Lane
to Glade Road.
ITEM NO. 5. APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Approved the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of August 31, 2010.
REGULAR AGENDA
ITEM NO. 6. APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1886
Council Member Mickan motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No.
1886 for a negotiated resolution between the Atmos Cities Steering Committee and Atmos
Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Division regarding the Company's Third Rate Review Mechanism
(RRM) filing in all cities exercising original jurisdiction.
Council Member Hogg seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Martin, Council Members Stinneford, Hogg,
Mickan, Porterfield, and Bynum
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 7. HELD PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 10-06-
SUP AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF
ORDINANCE NO. 1888
Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:07 p.m.
Planning and Development Director Barker presented the case to the City Council. He
explained that the applicant, MDSN Motors, represented by the company's owner Mr.
Michael Cornell, is requesting approval of a Specific Use Permit for an appointment based
motor vehicle dealership to be located at 1401 Royal Parkway, Suite D. The Unified
Development Code requires a motor vehicle dealership located in 1-2 (Heavy Industrial)
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zoning district to have a Specific Use Permit, and that the minimum area devoted to the sale
of new or used vehicles is not less than five (5) acres.
The applicant is proposing to occupy approximately 2,500 square feet, of which 500 square
feet would be used as an office and the remainder as storage for the vehicles. MSDN
Motors intends to sell the vehicles online and only utilize the interior leased space as storage
for the vehicle inventory. No vehicles would be stored outside of the leased space. No
major mechanical work would be performed on the premises, and the owner/operator
intends to operate the business between the hours of 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
The Development Review Committee (DRC) has reviewed and certified the application, and
staff is recommending approval of the Specific Use Permit. The Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval of the Specific Use Permit with the following
conditions:
1) Tied to the owner, Mr. Michael Cornell;
2) Tied to the business name: MDSN Motors, LLC;
3) Permitted for the period of one year to be renewed through the Specific Use Permit
process;
4) No outdoor advertising display other than a permitted sign indicating the name of the
business;
5) No outdoor storage or display of vehicles;
6) No on-site major mechanical or auto body work to be performed on vehicles; and,
7) No more than five gallons of fuel stored per vehicle (including fuel in the vehicle gas
tank) and no more than thirty (30) cumulated gallons stored within this facility.
Michael Cornell, the applicant, was present for the public hearing.
There being no proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing at 7:10
p.m.
Council Member Porterfield motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No.
1888 for a request of a Specific Use Permit on International/Regional Industrial Complex,
Block A, Lot 2, located at 1401 Royal Parkway for a Motor Vehicle Dealer (Internet Auto
Sales) in 1-2 (Heavy Industrial District) zoning with the following conditions:
1) Tied to the owner, Mr. Michael Cornell;
2) Tied to the business name: MDSN Motors, LLC.;
3) Permitted for the period of one year to be renewed through the Specific Use Permit
process;
4) No outdoor advertising display other than a permitted sign indicating the name of the
business;
5) No outdoor storage or display of vehicles;
6) No on-site major mechanical or auto body work to be performed on vehicles; and,
7) No more than five gallons of fuel stored per vehicle (including fuel in the vehicle gas
tank) and no more than thirty(39) cumulated gallons stored within this facility.
Mayor Pro Tern Martin seconded the motion.
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Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Martin, Council Members Stinneford, Hogg,
Mickan, Porterfield, and Bynum
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 8. APPROVED REQUEST FOR A TEMPORARY USE PERMIT NO. 10-
11-CC
Council Member Stinneford motioned to approve the request for a Temporary Use Permit
No. 10-11-CC for a marketing event to be located at Polio Campero Restaurant on Shops at
Vineyard Village Addition, Block A, Lot 8, 2830 State Highway 121 on September 18, 2010,
from 10:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and September 19, 2010, from 10:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Council Member Bynum seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Martin, Council Members Stinneford, Hogg,
Mickan, Porterfield, and Bynum
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 9. APPROVED REQUEST FOR A TEMPORARY USE PERMIT NO. 10- r
12-CC
Council Member Hogg motioned to approve the request for a Temporary Use Permit No. 10-
12-CC for a marketing fundraiser to be located at AMF Showplace Lanes on Westpark II
Addition, Block B, Lot 5, 1901 West Airport Freeway on September 25, 2010, from 12:00
noon to 5:00 p.m.
Council Member Bynum seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Martin, Council Members Stinneford, Hogg,
Mickan, Porterfield, and Bynum
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 10. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Interim City Attorney William McKamie briefly explained the limitations of the City Council to
respond to questions or comments related to topics that are not specifically listed on the
agenda.
Eric Wright, 208 Shenandoah, addressed the City Council regarding the recent flooding of
the Trailwood Subdivision. He asked that the City evaluate possible causes that may have
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facilitated the quick rising of the water and subsequent flooding of homes as to prevent a
reoccurrence.
Interim City Attorney McKamie advised that the item, as listed on the precouncil agenda,
could be reopened for discussion with an affirmative vote of the City Council.
Council Member Stinneford motioned to reopen the Flood Update item, as listed on the
precouncil agenda, for further discussion.
Council Member Mickan seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Martin, Council Members Stinneford, Mickan,
Porterfield, and Bynum
Nays: Hogg
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
City Manager McKamie presented pictures of the flooding, and reviewed the actions taken
by the City as a result of the heavy rain and subsequent flooding.
City Manager McKamie advised that a meeting with the residents will be held on Thursday,
September 16, 2010, 6:30 p.m. at Euless City Hall.
Mayor Pro Tern Martin advised that the City Council has been asked not to attend the
meeting as there is not time to post the meeting to comply with the Open Meetings Act.
Council Member Bynum stated that the rain was brought on by a tropical storm, and that
variable must be a consideration when evaluating the cause of the flooding.
ITEM NO. 11. REPORTS
Mayor Saleh expressed her appreciation to City staff for their time and efforts related to
responding to calls for services, as well as storm clean-up.
ITEM NO. 12. ADJOURN
Mayor Saleh adjourned the meeting at 7:32 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
4 ry Lib Saleh usan Crim, RMC
Mayor City Secreta