HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-10-26 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
EULESS CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 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 26, 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, Glenn Porterfield, and Perry Bynum.
Council Member Tim Stinneford arrived at 4:20 p.m.
During the Precouncil meeting:
➢ Mayor Mary Lib Saleh expressed her appreciation to the many volunteers who came
out to support the Community Powered Revitalization program blitz. Additionally, she
recognized the Euless Historical Preservation Committee on the unveiling of the
City's sixth state historical maker at the original Euless School site.
Mayor Saleh announced that the City has been designated as a GO TEXAN Certified
Retirement Community by the Texas Department of Agriculture. The GO TEXAN
designation ensures each certified community has demonstrated through its
application that it can meet the living, employment/volunteer, health, entertainment,
education and safety needs of its citizens and visitors.
➢ City Manager Gary McKamie introduced Adrian Spears and Kevin Curley of the law
firm of McKamie Krueger, LLP, and advised that Mr. Spears will be covering the
meeting on behalf of Interim City Attorney William McKamie.
➢ Marketing and Communications Manager Betsy Deck presented a report highlighting
the results of the Community Powered Revitalization program blitz that took place on
October 22 and 23, and included homes in Euless, Bedford, and Hurst.
City Manager McKamie expressed his appreciation to the City Council for their
support of the program.
➢ Public Works Director Ron Young addressed the City Council regarding a request to
abandon an easement located on Hideaway Court. He advised that staff will have to
research and evaluate the request further before making a final decision regarding
the easement.
➢ Planning and Development Director Chris Barker provided a development update to
the City Council, including the status of the gas well drill sites, the Bennett Tract, and
the Ridgecrest development. Additionally, he advised that staff is evaluating the
requirement of seasonal permits for food vendors.
➢ Finance Director Vicki Rodriquez advised that the Finance Department is in the
3 process of closing out the 2010 fiscal year and will provide a final report to the City
Council at the end of November.
Council Minutes Page 2 of 9 October 26, 2010
City Manager McKamie advised that three public safety positions will be restored as a
result of an increase in the sales tax collections.
Planning Development Develo ment Director Barker presented an update related to proposed
revisions to the Glade Parks Planned Development (PD) Ordinance, specifically
related to restaurants with drive through operations, and the proposed residential
housing development to be located at the site.
City Manager McKamie reviewed the regular agenda items.
CLOSED SESSION
The City Council convened into closed session at 6:28 p.m. for deliberation regarding the
following:
- Pending litigation as authorized by Section 551.071 of the Texas Governmental
Code related to:
o Upper Deck
- Real property as authorized by Section 551.072 of the Texas Governmental Code
related to:
o Lease of City Property
- Personnel matters as authorized by Section 551.074 of the Texas Governmental
Code related to:
o Legal Service
- Economic development negotiations as authorized by Section 551.087 of the ;
Texas Governmental Code related to:
o Hotel/Motel Occupancy Tax
o Glade Parks
The City 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 7:00 p.m. for
consideration of scheduled items.
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
City Manager Gary McKamie
Deputy City Manager Loretta Getchell
Adrian Spears, Attorney, McKamie Krueger LLP
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
Council Minutes Page 3 of 9 October 26, 2010
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
Senior Planner Stephen Cook
Computer Support Specialist Jake Dilliplane
Librarian Assistant Carolyn Edge
Senior Librarian Rachel Feltenberger
Librarian Donna Gooch
Senior Librarian Susan Neal
VISITORS
Dad Easton Cody Honkomp
Iris Elliott Don Horton
Ryan Engleman Carroll "Scotty" Scott
Nate Hearne Jake Thomasson
Beverly Honkomp
and others as noted in the visitor register.
INVOCATION
Council Member Donna Mickan gave the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pro Tern Linda Martin led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ITEM NO. 1. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH FOR NOVEMBER
Library Administrator Kate Lyon introduced Librarian Donna Gooch. Donna was
accompanied by Senior Librarians Rachel Feltenberger and Susan Neal, and Librarian
Assistant Carolyn Edge.
Mayor Saleh presented Donna with a plaque and certificate commemorating her selection as
Employee of the Month.
CONSENT AGENDA (Items 2 through 6)
Council Member Stinneford motioned to approve Consent Agenda items number 2 through
6.
Council Member Bynum seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Martin, Council Members Stinneford, Hogg,
Mickan, Porterfield, and Bynum
Nays: None
Council Minutes Page 4 of 9 October 26. 2010
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 2. APPROVED AWARD OF BID NO. 017-10
Approved award of Bid No. 017-10 for an annual contract for janitorial services to United
Building Maintenance (UBM) Enterprise, Inc., 11102 Ables Lane, Dallas, Texas 75229. The
contract is for an initial term of one year with three, one year renewal options based on
performance and agreement by both parties.
The estimated annual expenditure is $104,085.
ITEM NO. 3. AUTHORIZED THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT
Authorized the City Manager to execute an interlocal agreement between the cities of
Euless, Dallas, Fort Worth and the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Board concerning
the use of municipal hotel occupancy taxes collected from hotels at the Dallas/Fort Worth
International Airport. The agreement provides for a portion of the municipal hotel occupancy
taxes to be shared with the cities of Dallas and Fort Worth in proportion to their respective
ownership interest in the Dallas/ Fort Worth International Airport.
ITEM NO. 4. APPROVED EXTENSION OF INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
Approved the extension of an interlocal agreement for the purchase of ready-mix concrete -21
with Redi-Mix Concrete, Euless, Texas, off the City of Irving contract through an interlocal
purchasing agreement with the Collin County Cooperative Entity.
The estimated annual expenditure is $150,000.
ITEM NO. 5. AUTHORIZED THE PURCHASE OF GOLF COURSE MAINTENANCE
EQUIPMENT
Authorized the purchase of golf course maintenance equipment for two greens mowers from
Professional Turf Products, Euless, through the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing
Program. This is a scheduled equipment replacement.
The estimated expenditure is $57,154.
ITEM NO. 6. APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Approved regular meeting minutes of October 12, 2010.
REGULAR AGENDA
'� ITEM NO. 7. HELD PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 10-07-
;� SUP AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF
ORDINANCE NO. 1891
Council Minutes Page 5 of 9 October 26, 2010
Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:13 p.m.
Planning and Development Director Barker presented the case to the City Council. He
stated that FEC Euless LP, represented by Mr. Waymon Jones, is requesting a Specific Use
Permit for the operation of Lido Fun Centers, 1201 West Airport Freeway, in the former
location of the America's Incredible Pizza Company.
The City Council approved a Specific Use Permit (SUP) in 2006 allowing America's
Incredible Pizza Company to occupy approximately 61,600 square feet of the Euless Town
Center for the operation of a restaurant, indoor amusement and recreation facility. FEC
Euless LP has purchased the business and is in the process of rebranding the property and
intends to continue the existing established restaurant / indoor amusement format with
rebranding changes and minor interior modifications to the theme of the business. The
business will continue to offer a buffet, arcade games, go-carts, bowling, mini-golf, and
birthday party rental space.
The Specific Use Permit issued to America's Incredible Pizza Company was tied specifically
to that business name, and therefore cannot be transferred to the new business owner. The
Development Review Committee (DRC) has reviewed and certified the application, and in
concurrence with the Planning and Zoning Commission, staff is recommending approval of
the Specific Use Permit with the following conditions:
1. The Specific Use Permit is tied to the business name— Lido Fun Centers
2. The Specific Use Permit is tied to the business owners — FEC Euless LP
` There being no proponents or opponents wishing to speak, Mayor Saleh closed the public
hearing at 7:15 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tern Martin motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No. 1891
for a Specific Use Permit on Euless Town Center Addition, Block 1, Lot 1R, located at 1201
W. Airport Freeway, #400 for Amusement and Recreation Services in PD 872 (Planned
Development 872) based on C-2 zoning with the following two conditions:
1) The Specific Use Permit is tied to the business name — Lido Fun Centers
2) The Specific Use Permit is tied to the business owners — FEC Euless LP
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. 8. APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1889
3 Police Chief Mike Brown addressed the City Council regarding the item and explained that
the ordinance has been proposed in the interest of public safety. He stated that he expects
the Texas State Legislature to address the issue in the upcoming session; however, it is
Council Minutes Page 6 of 9 October 26, 2010
necessary to be proactive in protecting the citizens of our community. He added that the
City of Bedford City Council has approved an identical ordinance and the City of Hurst City
Council is expected to adopt an ordinance at their next meeting.
Council Member Mickan motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No.
1889, amending Chapter 50, "Offenses", Article II, "Criminal Code" of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Euless, Texas by the addition of Division 3, "Illegal Smoking
Products and Ingestion Devices" to prohibit the use, purchase, possession and sale of illegal
smoking products containing certain plant, plant products and their derivatives or other
substances and ingestion devices used in connection with the illegal smoking products.
Council Member Bynum seconded the motion.
Council Member Stinneford commended Police Chief Brown and his staff for taking a
proactive approach to protect the children of this community from the dangers associated
with the use of K2.
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 FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1890
Director of Public Works Young advised the City Council that the passage of Ordinance No.
1890 will increase the speed limit along Bear Creek Parkway, from State Highway 183 to
Harwood Road, from 30 miles per hour to 35 miles per hour.
Council Member Bynum motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No.
1890, amending Chapter 82, "Traffic and Motor Vehicles", Article III, "Operation of Vehicle",
"Section 82-62, "Same — On certain streets and portions of streets", of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Euless, Texas to increase the speed limit for Bear Creek Parkway
from State Highway 183 to Harwood Road.
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. 10. BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS
Mayor Pro Tern Martin motioned to approve the following appointments to the various _
boards and commissions:
Council Minutes Page 7 of 9 October 26, 2010
BOARD/COMMISSION NAME PLACE TERM EXPIRES
ANIMAL SHELTER Gayla Maas, DVM
I ADVISORY BOARD Michelle Watson
J.T. Ackerman Effective
immediately
CIVIL SERVICE Jimmy Payton 2 12/31/2013
COMMISSION
HISTORICAL Bill Golden Chair for 2011
PRESERVATION Betty Fuller Vice Chair for
2011
COMMITTEE Perry Brockmeyer
Gary Parker
INDUSTRIAL Mary Lib Saleh 1 12/31/2012
DEVELOPMENT Glenn Porterfield 2 12/31/2012
AUTHORITY Tim Stinneford 3 12/31/2012
Leon Hogg 4 12/31/2012
Perry Bynum 5 12/31/2012
"' Donna Mickan 6 12/31/2012
Linda Martin 7 12/31/2012
LIBRARY BOARD Marcia Brown 2 12/31/2012
Christopher McAllister 4 12/31/2012
Barney Snitz 5 12/31/2012
Beverly Leake Alt 1 12/31/2012
Allan Gibbs Alt 2 12/31/2012
PARKS & Eric Owens 1 12/31/2012
LEISURE Carroll Scott 4 12/31/2012
SERVICES Darrel Knobloch 5 12/31/2012
Travis Riffle Alt. 1 12/31/2012
Tiffany Smith Alt. 2 12/31/2012
PLANNING & Richard McNeese 4 12/31/2012
ZONING Jeremy Tompkins 5 12/31/2012
3 COMMISSION Troy Mennis 6 12/31/2012
David Brown 7 12/31/2012
Council Minutes Page 8 of 9 October 26, 2010
TEEN COURT Kay Goad 1 12/31/2012
ADVISORY BOARD Renu Sloan 2 12/31/2011
Priscilla Cauley Alt 1 12/31/2011
Lisa Sohel Alt 2 12/31/2012
ZONING BOARD Harry Zimmer 3 12/31/2012
OF ADJUSTMENT Ruby Anne Crites 4 12/31/2012
Steven Ellis 5 12/31/2012
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. 11. PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
ITEM NO. 12. REPORTS
CITY ATTORNEY
No report given.
CITY MANAGER
City Manager McKamie announced the addition of Chase Rutledge as a new employee in
the Public Works department. He advised that Chase was recognized by the City last year
for his military service, and stated that the City is pleased to have him as an employee.
City Manager McKamie stated that despite the storms, the Community Powered
Revitalization (CPR) program volunteers were able to complete 90 to 95 percent of the home
repair and renovations over the two-day blitz weekend. He expressed his appreciation to the
many volunteers, businesses and corporations, as well as the many churches that
volunteered their resources to the program.
CITY COUNCIL
Council Member Mickan advised that the Historical Preservation Committee, along with the
City of Euless, Tarrant County Historical Commission, and the Hurst-Euless-Bedford
Independent School District unveiled the City's sixth Texas historical marker in recognition of
the Euless School, 1914-1955. The marker sits at the South Euless Elementary School site,
605 South Main Street, and marks the location of the first school in Euless.
Council Minutes Page 9 of 9 October 26, 2010
ITEM NO. 13. ADJOURN
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Mayor Saleh adjourned the meeting at 7:27 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
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Mary Li Saleh Susan Crim, tfRMC
Mayor City Secretary