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Home My WebLink About2010-10-12 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 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, October 12, 2010, at the Senior Citizens Facility located at 300 West Midway Drive, for a tour of the facility. Those present included: Mayor Mary Lib Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Linda Martin, Council Members Leon Hogg, Donna Mickan, Glenn Porterfield, and Perry Bynum. The meeting was reconvened at 4:45 p.m. in the Precouncil Conference Room of City Hall, 201 North Ector Drive, and Council Member Tim Stinneford joined the meeting. During the Precouncil meeting: Mayor Mary Lib Saleh reported that the Friends of the Library book sale held October 8-10, 2010, was very successful. Additionally, she reported that the Greek Food Festival was recently held at the St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church, and the construction of their new facility will begin next week. Mayor Saleh reported that at a recent Northeast Leadership Forum meeting, elected officials heard from State Legislators regarding topics to be addressed during the upcoming session. She stated that redistricting will be a primary focus, as well as education, and transportation, and the voter identification bill will also be considered once again. Additionally, Mayor Saleh reported that she attended several National Night Out events, as well as visited South Euless Elementary School in recognition of Fire Prevention Week. ➢ Council Member Donna Mickan expressed her appreciation for the efforts related to parking and traffic flow for the Greek Food Festival. Additionally, she reported that she and her granddaughter participated in the Colleyville Heritage High School homecoming parade. ➢ Mayor Pro Tern Linda Martin advised that she attended the Tarrant County Mayor's Council meeting and toured the Tarrant County jail facility. She commented on the amazing response of the staff during a fire drill that occurred during the tour, and recognized Sheriff Dee Anderson for his accomplishments during his tenure as Sheriff. ➢ Deputy City Manager Loretta Getchell announced that Fire Chief Robert Isbell will be leaving his post mid-December to assume the duties of Fire Chief for the City of Midland, and wished him much success in the future. ➢ Public Works Director Ron Young advised the City Council of Chesapeake Energy's plans to conduct seismic testing in Morrisdale Estates, in the Sotogrande Area, and Council Minutes Page 2 of 7 October 12, 2010 south of West Pipeline to State Highway 10 between Hospital Parkway and Raider Drive. The purpose of the testing is to generate seismic data to prepare a 3- dimensional map of subsurface rock strata as a guide for planning. ➢ James Powell, Senior Transportation Planner, North Central Texas Council of Governments updated the City Council regarding HEB Transit. He stated that the primary focus of the program is transporting people to and from work. He reviewed the funding structure and ridership data as well as the accomplishments of the program. He expressed appreciation to Communications / Marketing Manager Betsy Deck for her involvement in the program. ➢ Police Chief Mike Brown addressed the City Council regarding a proposed ordinance regulating the use, purchase, possession, and sale of K2 in the City of Euless. He advised that a proposed ordinance will be presented to the City Council for consideration at an upcoming meeting. ➢ Director of Economic Development and Administrative Services Mike Collins updated the City Council on the recent Hazardous Material Collection Day held on Saturday, October 2, 2010. ➢ Public Works Director Ron Young addressed the City Council regarding the proposed speed limit change for Bear Creek Parkway, between State Highway 183 and Harwood Road. He advised that an ordinance will be presented for consideration to change the speed limit along Bear Creek Parkway, from State Highway 183 to Harwood Road, from 30 miles per hour to 35 miles per hour. ➢ Finance Director Vicki Rodriquez reported that the sales tax collection for August was up 9 percent and the car rental sales tax was down by 1 percent. ➢ Director of Public Works Young advised the City Council that routine maintenance is being performed in the creeks throughout the City. ➢ Deputy City Manager Getchell reviewed the regular agenda items. CLOSED SESSION The City Council convened into closed session at 6:10 p.m. for deliberation regarding the following: - Pending litigation as authorized by Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code related to: o Upper Deck - Real property as authorized by Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code related to: o Easement— Kitty House Survey, A-678 o 208 Shenandoah Drive Council Minutes Page 3 of 7 October 12, 2010 - Economic development negotiations as authorized by Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code related to: o Glade Parks The City Council reconvened into open session at 6:46 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 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 Fire Chief Robert Isbell Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald Director of Public Works and Engineering Ron Young Director of Finance Vicki Rodriquez Assistant Police Chief Bob Freeman Assistant Police Chief Harland Westmoreland Public Works Manager J.T. Ackerman Communications/Marketing Manager Betsy Deck Library Administrator Kate Lyon Fleet and Facility Administrator Kyle McAdams Information Services Administrator Dan McLain Human Resources/Risk Administrator Carolyn Marshall Computer Programmer Tommy Christopherson Senior Planner Stephen Cook Computer Support Specialist Brett Bennett Public Service Officer Russell Carter Recreation Superintendent Michael Davenport Police Lieutenant Steve Eskew Police Lieutenant Joe Kraft Police Sergeant Gary Landers Utility Billing Clerk Inga Langi Police Officer Brain Mabry Parks Office Technician Lloyd Marlowe Police Sergeant Ron Williamson Council Minutes Page 4 of 7 October 12, 2010 VISITORS Brooke Bennett Jerrie Keller Margaret Bennett Paul Langi Zachary Bennett Jackie Marlowe Loretta and Steve Doty Kathy Marlowe Dart Easton Don Martin Iris Elliott Susan Rogers Ryan Engelman Jake Thomasson Larry Keilberg 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 SERVICE PINS Police Chief Mike Brown introduced Police Officer Brian Mabry. Council Member Donna Mickan presented Brian with a pin commemorating his five years of service with the City. Police Chief Mike Brown introduced Public Service Officer Russell Carter. Council Member Perry Bynum presented Russell with a pin commemorating his ten years of service with the City. Information Services Administrator Dan McLain introduced Computer Support Specialist II Brett Bennett. Brett was accompanied by his wife, Tammy, son, Zachary, daughter, Brooke, and mother, Margaret. Council Member Glenn Porterfield presented Brett a pin commemorating his 10 years of service with the City. Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald introduced Office Technician Lloyd Marlowe. Lloyd was accompanied by his wife, Kathy, and his daughter, Jackie Marlowe. Council member Tim Stinneford presented Lloyd with a pin commemorating his 10 years of service with the City. Police Chief Mike Brown introduced Police Sergeant Ron Williamson. Mayor Saleh presented Ron a pin commemorating his 30 years of service with the City. ITEM NO. 2. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION Mayor Pro Tern Linda Martin presented a proclamation to Director of Planning and Development Chris Barker and Senior Planner Stephen Cook proclaiming October 2010 as National Community Planning Month. Council Minutes Page 5 of 7 October 12, 2010 ITEM NO. 3. PRESENTATION OF QUARTERLY WASTEWATER REPORT Director of Public Works Ron Young presented the wastewater report for the July to September 2010 quarter. He presented a graph of wastewater calls by month for the quarter as well as maps delineating the geographic distribution of calls across the city. CONSENT AGENDA (Items 4 through 7) Council Member Porterfield motioned to approve Consent Agenda items number 4 through 7. Council Member Stinneford 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. 4. RECEIVED VERIFICATION OF MAXIMUM IMPACT FEES FOR WATER AND SANITARY SEWER AND AUTHORIZED THE MAYOR TO CERTIFY COMPLIANCE TO THE ATTORNEY GENERAL Received verification of maximum impact fees for water and sanitary sewer and authorized the Mayor to certify compliance to the Texas Attorney General that the impact fees of the City of Euless comply with state law. ITEM NO. 5. AUTHORIZED THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT #1 TO THE EXISTING INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS AND THE CITY OF EULESS Authorized the Mayor to execute amendment #1 to the existing interlocal cooperation agreement between the North Central Texas Council of Governments and the City of Euless for operation of commuter rail service for the Trinity Railway Express. The amendment extends the term of the agreement for an additional three years to include Fiscal Year 2013, with no increase to the current annual contribution amount. The estimated annual expenditure is $106,675. ITEM NO. 6. APPROVED AWARD OF BID NO. 016-10 Approved the annual contract for fertilizer and chemicals for Texas Star Golf Course, the Parks at Texas Star and other City parks to: 1) Estes, Inc., 1221 Champion Circle, Suite 107, Carrollton, Texas 75006 - Fungicide item #1, 2, 3; Herbicide items #2 and 7; Insecticide item #4; and Other items #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 8; Council Minutes Page 6 of 7 October 12, 2010 2) Helena Chemical Company, 6801 Highway 66 West, Greenville, Texas 75402 - Herbicide items #1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, and 9; Insecticide items #1, 2, and 3; Other item #7. The total estimated expenditure for all chemicals and fertilizer is $109,200. ITEM NO. 7. APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Approved Regular Meeting minutes of September 28, 2010 REGULAR AGENDA ITEM NO. 8. AUTHORIZED THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A PIPELINE RIGHT-OF- WAY AND EASEMENT AGREEMENT Council Member Mickan moved to authorize the Mayor to execute a Pipeline Right-of-Way and Easement Agreement with Peregrine Pipeline Company, L.P. on a city owned parcel out of a portion of the Kitty House Survey, Abstract 678, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, adjacent to the Texas Star Golf Course, west of hole#15. 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. AUTHORIZED THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR THE LEASE OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY Council Member Hogg moved to authorize the Mayor to execute an agreement for the lease of city owned property with Peregrine Pipeline Company, L.P. out of a portion of the Kitty House Survey, Abstract 678, Fort Worth, Texas, Tarrant County, Texas, adjacent to the Texas Star Golf Course, west of hole#15. Council Member Stinneford 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. 10. PUBLIC COMMENTS Art Kveck, 825 North Ector Drive, suggested the City consider converting the intersection at Lamar and Ector Drives to a four-way stop for safety reasons. Council Minutes Page 7 of 7 October 12, 2010 ITEM NO. 11. REPORTS CITY ATTORNEY No report given. CITY MANAGER No report given. CITY COUNCIL No report given. ITEM NO. 12. ADJOURN Mayor Saleh adjourned the meeting at 7:34 p.m. APPROVED: ATTEST: (\b-44 earie%■. /' Mary Lib Saleh • an Cri , RMC Mayor City Secre -