HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-12-14 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
EULESS CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 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, December 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 Tim Stinneford, Leon Hogg, Donna Mickan, Glenn Porterfield, and
Perry Bynum.
During the Precouncil meeting:
➢ Mayor Mary Lib Saleh recognized and expressed her appreciation to city staff for the
efforts related to decorating and preparing for the holidays.
• Council Member Perry Bynum announced the results of the Night of Wonder H-E-B
Mayor's challenge, and advised that the Hurst—Euless-Bedford Independent School
District identified 2,100 students to participate in the program and the employees of
the City of Euless provided Christmas gifts for 406 of the students.
• Council Member Bynum advised that as chairman of the NCTCOG Emergency
Preparedness Planning Council he attended a Texas Emergency Management
conference in Austin, Texas last week.
➢ City Manager Gary McKamie introduced Adolfo Ruiz of the law firm of McKamie
Krueger, LLP. Additionally, he announced the funeral arrangements for Harry Lee
Stierwalt, husband of Human Resources Benefit Tech Zella Stierwalt.
➢ North Tarrant Express Mobility Partners Director of Corporate Affairs Robert Hinkle,
Design and Construction Director Steve Hankins, BBC Public Relations Manager
Lara Kohl, and East Segment Manager Pablo Molla provided an update related to the
North Tarrant Express, more specifically relating to a proposed design optimization
that would take the elevated lanes down to grade level. The proposed change would
improve mobility, reduce construction costs, and address noise and safety issues.
Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald and Fleet and Facilities
Administrator Kyle McAdams provided an update regarding the Midway Family Life
Center.
➢ Deputy City Manager Loretta Getchell addressed the City Council regarding a bond
refunding opportunity. The annual savings is estimated to be $30,000, and an item
will be brought to the City Council for consideration in January 2011.
➢ Director of Finance Vicki Rodriquez presented the financial update. She advised that
sales tax collections for October 2010 were up by 14.8 percent and car rental sales
tax was up by 4 percent for the same period.
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Public Works Director Ron Young addressed the City Council regarding the proposed
Harwood Road sidewalk project request. He advised that the addition of sidewalks
on Harwood Road would require additional right-of-way on both sides of the street.
Additional items to address include the relocation of utility poles and fences, and
resolving grade and drainage issues.
City Manager McKamie advised the City Council that it is a priority of the City to
provide a safe path for school children; however, no funding is included in the current
year's budget for this project.
City Manager McKamie reviewed the regular agenda items.
CLOSED SESSION
The City Council convened into closed session at 6:00 p.m. for deliberation regarding the
following:
- Real property as authorized by Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code
related to:
o Purchase of Property-Minters Chapel
o Lease of City Property North of Harwood Road
- Personnel matters as authorized by Section 551.074 of the Texas Government
Code related to:
o City Manager; Deputy/Assistant City Manager; Police Chief; Fire Chief;
Director of Parks; Director of Finance; Director of Economic Development; :R
Director of Planning; Director of Public Works
- Economic development negotiations as authorized by Section 551.087 of the
Texas Government Code related to:
o State Highway 183 at State Highway 360
The City Council reconvened into open session at 6:58 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
Adolfo Ruiz, 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 Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald
Director of Public Works and Engineering Ron Young
Director of Finance Vicki Rodriquez
Interim Fire Chief Paul Smith
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Public Works Manager JT Ackerman
Marketing/Communications Manager Betsy Deck
Human Resources/Risk Administrator Carolyn Marshall
Fleet and Facility Administrator Kyle McAdams
Information Services Administrator Dan McLain
Library Administrator Kate Lyon
Texas Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell-Shelton
Computer Support Specialist Brett Bennett
Senior Planner Stephen Cook
Public Works Field Tech I Ernest Flores
Public Works Foreman Herby Joseph
Police Dispatcher Debbie Riley-Torrez
Parks Department Special Projects Coordinator"Mary" Ofa Faiva-Siale
Recreation Superintendent Michael Davenport
Public Works Leadman Ruben Cardenas
VISITORS
Cheryl Bowe Alex Hamby Carroll "Scotty" Scott
Jenny Bowe Hannah Johnson Neal Siale
Lisa Bynum Juanita Jow Jake Thomasson
Steve and Loretta Doty Jerrie Keller Aaron Whitehouse
Darl Easton Billy Owens Brittainey Whitehouse
Iris Elliott Annie Riley Lilly Whitehouse
Bijan Fakava Joshua Riley Carole Wing
And others as noted in the visitor register.
INVOCATION
City Manager Gary McKamie 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 JANUARY
Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald introduced Special Projects
Coordinator "Mary" Ofa Faiva-Siale. Ofa was accompanied by Neal, her husband, and
Bijan Fakava, her niece.
Mayor Saleh presented "Mary" Ofa with a plaque and certificate commemorating her
selection as employee of the month for January 2011.
ITEM NO. 2. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE PIN
Director of Public Works Ron Young introduced Field Tech I Ernest Torrez. Ernest was
accompanied by his wife, Debbie Riley-Torrez, son, Joshua Riley, Daughter-in-law, Annie
Riley, daughter, Hannah Johnson, sister, Juanita Jowl, niece, Brittainey Whitehouse, great
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niece, Lilly Whitehouse, nephew-in-law, Aaron Whitehouse, and his friends, Jenny and
Cheryl Bowe, and Alex Hamby.
Mayor Saleh presented Ernest with a pin commemorating his 5 years of service with the
City.
REGULAR AGENDA
ITEM NO. 3. APPROVED SITE PLAN NO. 10-05-SP
Planning and Development Director Chris Barker introduced the case and advised that the
applicant, Euless Animal Emergency LLC, represented by Dr. John Johnson, is requesting
approval of a site plan to develop a 4,738 square foot emergency animal hospital on a 1.495
acre tract located on the south side of West Airport Freeway east of South Industrial
Boulevard. The structure will be constructed of 100 percent masonry product in accordance
with the Euless Unified Development Code, and will include a masonry fenced outdoor
animal exercise area.
A mutual and emergency access, drainage and utility easement will be constructed on the
western side of the property to accommodate access to the site and will be shared with the
remainder lot to the east. Landscaping, signage, solid waste container screening and
parking conform to the standards of the development code. The property is configured for
further animal-related development to the south of the proposed animal hospital.
The Development Review Committee certified that the site plan meets the standards of the ;a
City of Euless, and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the site
plan.
Council Member Hogg motioned to approve Site Plan No. 10-05-SP for Commercial
Development (Animal Emergency Clinic) proposed to be located at Andrew Huitt Survey, A-
684, portion of Tracts 5 and A, 833 West Airport Freeway.
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. 4. APPROVED SITE PLAN NO. 10-08-SP
Planning and Development Director Barker introduced the case, and advised that the
applicant, Sheldon Anderson, representing DFW Gold and Silver Exchange is requesting
approval of a site plan for 0.803 acres located at 2101 West Airport Freeway. The applicant
intends to construct a two-story, 6,290 square foot structure to house retail jewelry and
precious metals sales, and will also feature a porte cochere extension over some of the
parking immediately in front of the building. Access to the site will be made from an existing
drive from the current frontage road to Airport Freeway. The applicant has designed their
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site to anticipate a general understanding of the future highway expansion and has met the
parking and landscaping criteria both as the property exists today and for when the future
expansion of the highway is completed. The proposed building's façade will be 100 percent
masonry, true stucco, compliant with the standards of the Euless Unified Development
Code.
The Development Review Committee certified that the site plan meets the standards of the
City of Euless, and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the site
plan.
Mayor Pro Tern Martin motioned to approve Site Plan No. 10-08-SP for Commercial
Development (Gold and Silver Exchange) proposed to be located at T. Jasper Survey, A-
861, Tract 5F1, 2101 W. Airport Freeway.
Council Member Mickan 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. 5. APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 10-1350
Council Member Stinneford motioned to approve Resolution No. 10-1350, creating,
authorizing and establishing the Glade Parks Public Improvement District to fund certain
public improvements, including but not limited to, design and construction of street
improvements, drainage, water and wastewater improvements, landscaping and wetland
mitigation, bridges, grading, excavation work and signage. The cost of improvements is
approximately $12,100,604.
Council Member Porterfield 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. 6. APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 10-1352
Council Member Bynum motioned to approve Resolution No. 10-1352, authorizing
publication of Notice of Intent to issue Certificates of Obligation to fund improvements to
Glade Parks, including street improvements, drainage, landscaping, curbs, gutters,
3 sidewalks, entryways, signage, lighting, traffic signalization, land and rights-of-way
associated with the development. The maximum amount of bonds to be issued is $3.1
million. The certificates will carry a pledge of ad valorem taxes and a limited pledge of the
net revenues of the City's water and sewer system; however, proceeds from Tax Increment
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Reinvestment Zone #3 will be used to pay the debt service along with an assessment of the
Glade Parks Public Improvement District.
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. APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 10-1353
Council Member Mickan motioned to approve Resolution No. 10-1353, authorizing Cities
Aggregation Power Project, Inc. (CAPP) to negotiate and finalize an extension to the current
electric supply contract with Next Era through December 31, 2018.
Mayor Pro Tern Martin 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. 8. APPROVED EXTENSION OF CONTRACT FOR MUNICIPAL COURT
JUDGE
Council Member Hogg motioned to approve the extension of the contract for Municipal Court
Judge Lacy Britten for a one-year term to expire December 31, 2011.
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. 9. APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Council Member Bynum motioned to approve the minutes of the City Council special called
meeting of November 22, 2010, and the regular meeting of November 23, 2010.
Council Member Mickan seconded the motion.
Council Minutes Page 7 of 7 December 14, 2010
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
There were no public comments.
ITEM NO. 11. REPORTS
Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald presented a report entitled It's A
Wonderful Life, In Euless! He recognized and expressed his appreciation to the 1,000
individuals who have volunteered approximately 3,000 hours, which has contributed a cost
savings to the city of $60,000. Additionally, he recognized the community business
sponsors who have provided support through marketing city events in their places of
business.
City Secretary Susan Crim reported that Deputy City Secretary Kim Sutter was recently
awarded a $500 educational scholarship from the Texas Municipal Clerks Association
(TMCA) to be applied toward recertification training in 2011.
Council Member Mickan advised that she attended the Historical Preservation Committee
holiday luncheon and she praised the members of the committee for their efforts to preserve
the history of the city.
Mayor Saleh announced that the new Euless Senior Center will open on Monday, December
20, 2010.
Council Member Bynum announced that the Trinity High School football team will play at
Cowboy Stadium on Saturday, December 18, 2010, in the Class 5A, Division 1 State
Championship game.
ITEM NO. 12. ADJOURN
Mayor Saleh adjourned the meeting at 7:39 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
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Mary Lib Saleh usan Crim, 'MC
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