HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-02-27 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
EULESS CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, February 27, 2018
A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Linda Martin
at 4:33 p.m. on Tuesday, February 27, 2018, in the Precouncil Conference Room of City
Hall, 201 North Ector Drive. Those present included Mayor Linda Martin, Mayor Pro Tem
Eddie Price, Council Members Jeremy Tompkins, Linda Eilenfeldt, Harry Zimmer, and
Perry Bynum. Council Member Tim Stinneford arrived at 4:46 p.m.
During the Precouncil meeting:
➢ Mayor Linda Martin expressed her appreciation to City Secretary Kim Sutter,
Deputy City Secretary Lindsay Wells, and Texas Star General Manager Glenda
Hartsell-Shelton for planning and hosting a wonderful Board and Commission
Appreciation Dinner at Texas Star on Monday, February 26, 2018.
➢ Council Member Jeremy Tompkins advised that he enjoyed the discussion during
the winter worksession held Saturday, February 24, 2018. Additionally, he
commended the Code Compliance Department for their response related to
political sign violations during Primary Election early voting.
➢ City Manager Loretta Getchell advised that the City has been awarded a grant to
purchase a generator for the Public Works Department. Additionally, she advised
of upcoming events including:
• Wednesday, February 28, 2018, 2:00 p.m., Retirement reception for Marilyn
Johnston; Mary Lib Saleh Euless Public Library; and
• Thursday, March 1, 2018, 10:00 a.m., 21d Anniversary Memorial for Senior
Officer David Hofer's End of Watch, Police and Fire Memorial.
➢ City Manager Getchell reviewed the regular agenda.
Finance Director Janina Jewell introduced Sara Dempsey, Audit Engagement
Partner, and Stephanie Wilson, Senior Manager, Weaver. Ms. Dempsey
presented the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for Fiscal Year
Ending September 30, 2017 as well as the single audit. She advised that the firm
has issued an unmodified (clean) opinion, and no audit adjustments or passed
adjustments were noted (item #4).
➢ Director of Planningand Economic Development Mike Collins resented the
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Development update, including commercial and residential development.
➢ Assistant City Manager Chris Barker presented the Atmos Rate Review
Mechanism (RRM) update and advised that the City Council will be presented an
ordinance for consideration at a future City Council meeting to adopt a new tariff.
➢ Finance Director Jewell presented the Financial update for the period ending
January 31, 2018.
Council Minutes Page 2 of 9 February 27, 2018
➢ Assistant City Manager Barker advised that the westbound to eastbound U-turn
lane on the Main Street Bridge is scheduled to open March 1, 2018. Additionally,
he advised of intermittent road closures at Main Street and State Highway (SH)
183 to construct a median and create a left hand turn lane.
➢ Director of Public Works and Engineering Hal Cranor advised that the roadwork
at Cullum Drive and Dickey Drive is nearing completion and the barriers will be
removed shortly.
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➢ City Manager Getchell advised of the presence of excess water at Ash Lane and
Fuller-Wiser Road. She stated that the Public Works Department is investigating
and has not found any issues on the City side. She recommends hiring a third
party company to confirm that no leaks are present in city water lines.
➢ Assistant City Manager Barker advised that the repair and reconstruction of the
monument sign at Mid-Cities Boulevard and State Highway (SH) 360 has been
completed.
CLOSED SESSION
The City Council convened into closed session at 6:08 p.m. for deliberation regarding the
following:
The purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property as authorized by Section
551.072 of the Texas Government Code related to:
• Cresthaven Addition
• S.W. Mills Subdivision
The City Council recessed closed session at 6:37 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 Loretta Getchell
Deputy City Manager Bob Freeman
Assistant City Manager Chris Barker
City Attorney Wayne Olson
City Secretary Kim Sutter
Deputy City Secretary Lindsay Wells
Police Chief Mike Brown
Director of Public Works and Engineering Hal Cranor
Finance Director Janina Jewell
Fire Chief Wes Rhodes
Director of Planning and Economic Development Mike Collins
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Council Minutes Page 3 of 9 February 27, 2018
Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald
Information Services Administrator Scott Joyce
Assistant to the City Manager Betsy Deck
Library Administrator Sherry Knight
Fleet and Facilities Administrator Kyle McAdams
Texas Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell-Shelton
VISITORS
Mark Compton Don Martin Gene Shawl
Melanie Devine Molly McFadden Scott Sheppard
Candice Forsyth Betty Priddy Barney Snitz
INVOCATION
Mayor Linda Martin gave the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Harry Zimmer led the pledges of allegiance to the flags of the United
States and Texas.
ITEM NO. 1. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH FOR MARCH
Fire Chief Wes Rhodes introduced Fire Inspector I Drew Washington. Drew was
accompanied by his wife, Amber, son, Owen, mother, Penny, and father, Marvin, and
members of the Fire Department.
Mayor Martin presented Drew with a plaque commemorating his selection as Employee
of the Month for March.
ITEM NO. 2. PRESENTATION OF THE REGIONAL SERVICE EXCELLENCE
AWARDS
Emergency Preparedness Director Molly McFadden, Emergency Preparedness
Specialist Candice Forsyth, and Emergency Preparedness Program Assistant Samantha
Pickett representing the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG)
presented GIS Manager David Allen the Regional Service Excellence Award as well as
an award for his work with the statewide Emergency Operations Center during Hurricane
Harvey.
ITEM NO. 3. PRESENTATION BY 6 STONES
6 Stones President/CEO Scott Sheppard provided a recap of 6 Stones activities for 2017.
Additionally, Mr. Sheppard, Assistant Director of CPR Teresa Grady, and Director of
School Based Initiatives Adrianna Watson presented the City of Euless with the Pulling
for Hope trophy won by the City during the Pulling for Hope bus pull held Friday,
December 1, 2017.
Council Minutes Page 4 of 9 February 27, 2018
ITEM NO. 4. PRESENTATION OF COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL
REPORT (CAFR) FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30,
2017
Finance Director Janina Jewell stated that independent auditors from Weaver, performed
the annual audit as required by the City Charter and are in attendance to present the
findings of the report.
Sara Dempsey, Audit Engagement Partner, Weaver, presented the results of the
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report as well as the Single Audit to the City Council,
and stated that the report indicated a sound financial environment. She added that the
auditor opinion was once again unmodified, which is the highest level of assurance they
can provide and reiterated that no audit adjustments were made.
CONSENT AGENDA (items 5 through 7)
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Mayor Martin asked Assistant City Manager Barker to read each item into the record.
Council Member Stinneford motioned to approve the consent agenda items number 5
through 7.
Council Member Bynum seconded the motion.
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Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tem Price, Council Members Stinneford,
Tompkins, Eilenfeldt, Zimmer, and Bynum
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 5. ACKNOWLEDGED RECEIPT OF COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL
FINANCIAL REPORT (CAFR) FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING
SEPTEMBER 30, 2017
Acknowledged receipt of Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for fiscal year ending
September 30, 2017.
ITEM NO. 6. APPROVED AWARD OF BID NO. 004-18
Awarded Bid No. 004-18 for the purchase of plant protectants and fertilizers for Parks and
Texas Star Golf Course:
1) Winfield Solutions, 1221 Champion Circle #107, Carrollton, Texas — fungicide
items #2, and 3; Herbicide items #2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, and 10; and Other items #1 and
2;
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2) Helena Chemical Company, 6801 Highway 66 West, Greenville, Texas—Herbicide
Item #7; and Insecticides items #2 and 4;
3) SiteOne Landscape Supply, 1385 East 36th Street, Cleveland, Ohio — Fungicide
item #1, and Herbicide items #9;
4) Target Specialty Products, 920 Freeport Parkway #220, Coppell, Texas —
Insecticide items # 1 and 3;
5) Harrell's LLC, 5073 New Tampa Highway, Lakeland, Florida— Insecticide #1, and
Other items# 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8.
The estimated expenditure is $101,500.
ITEM NO. 7. APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Approved City Council minutes of the regular meeting of February 13, 2018, and the
special called meeting of February 19, 2018.
REGULAR AGENDA
ITEM NO. 8. AUTHORIZED MAYOR TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE
CONVEYANCE DOCUMENTS
Council Member Bynum motioned to authorize the Mayor to negotiate and execute
conveyance documents for the purchase of property located at Cresthaven Addition,
Block 13, Lot 1, 902 Cresthaven Drive; Block 3, Lot 5, 1003 Highland Drive; Block 3 Lot
4, 1005 Highland Drive.
Council Member Eilenfeldt seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tem Price, Council Members Stinneford,
Tompkins, Eilenfeldt, Zimmer, and Bynum
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 9. AUTHORIZED MAYOR TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE
CONVEYANCE DOCUMENTS
Council Member Tompkins motioned to authorize the Mayor to negotiate and execute
conveyance documents for acquisition of a portion of an undeveloped tract of land
situated in the A.J. Huitt Survey, Abstract 684 and a portion of Block 1, Lot 5 in the S.W.
Mills Subdivision.
Mayor Pro Tem Price seconded the motion.
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Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tem Price, Council Members Stinneford,
Tompkins, Eilenfeldt, Zimmer, and Bynum
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 10. HELD PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 18-
01-SUP AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF
ORDINANCE NO. 2184
Mayor Martin opened the public hearing at 7:32 p.m.
Director of Planning and Economic Development Collins presented the item to the City
Council and stated that automotive repair business, Metroplex Autobody, has been
located at 3215 West Euless Boulevard providing auto body repair services for the past
several decades. After 39 years of ownership, the business owner wishes to lease the
building to a franchise auto body repair company which will renovate the structure and
surrounding property. Maaco intends to renovate the interior of the building to be
compliant with company standards of open waiting and office areas. The exterior of the
building will be painted the company's blue/gray branding color. The Planning and Zoning
Commission held a public hearing on February 6, 2018, and recommended approval of
the Specific Use Permit by a 7-0-0 vote with the following conditions:
1. The Specific Use Permit is tied to the Business Owner: Cidlik Inc.;
2. The Specific Use Permit is tied to the Business Name: Maaco Euless, TX;
3. All repair of vehicles, including but not limited to mechanical repair and
maintenance operations, will be conducted within the building. No work will be
conducted exterior to the building;
4. Outdoor storage of vehicles visible from the Right of Way or exterior display of
merchandise are not permitted;
5. All car parts stored on site whether new or used, shall be stored in a manner that
is screened from public view from the right-of-way and shall be stored interior to
the building so as to not allow the collection of rainwater in tires or other cavities;
6. The services allowed at this facility are as follows: Auto Body repair, restoration
and painting, Major Mechanical Repair of damaged systems, Light Mechanical
Repair. Auto services not listed here are thereby prohibited;
7. The Specific Use Permit may be revoked if one or more of the conditions imposed
by this permit has not been met or has been violated; and
8. Upon revocation or expiration of the Specific Use Permit, all uses permitted
hereunder shall cease.
Steven Cidlik, applicant, was present to address any questions.
Mayor Martin asked to hear from any proponents of the case.
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Steven Cidlik, 161 Ravenswood Drive, Bedford, Texas, expressed his excitement for this
new business and thanked the City Council for their consideration.
Troy Bartnick, 79 Morrow Drive, Bedford, Texas, expressed his support of Mr. Cidlik and
the Maaco Company.
Mayor Martin asked to hear from any opponents of the case. There being none, Mayor
Martin closed the public hearing at 7:37 p.m.
Council Member Stinneford motioned to approve Ordinance No. 2184, a request for a
Specific Use Permit for an Auto Body Repair on Bell Industrial District, Block A, Lot 4RA,
3215 West Euless Boulevard in the Texas Highway 10 Multi-Use District (TX-10).
Council Member Zimmer seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tem Price, Council Members Stinneford,
Tompkins, Eilenfeldt, Zimmer, and Bynum
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 11. APPROVED EXTENSION OF CONTRACT FOR CITY MANAGER
Mayor Pro Tem Price motioned to approve an extension of the City Manager's contract
to January 31, 2020.
Council Member Stinneford seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tem Price, Council Members Stinneford,
Tompkins, Eilenfeldt, Zimmer, and Bynum
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 12. APPROVED EXTENSION OF CONTRACT FOR CITY
SECRETARY
Council Member Eilenfeldt motioned to approve an extension of the City Secretary's
contract to January 31, 2020.
Council Member Zimmer seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tem Price, Council Members Stinneford,
Tompkins, Eilenfeldt, Zimmer, and Bynum
Council Minutes Page 8 of 9 February 27, 2018
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 13. PUBLIC COMMENTS
No public comments.
ITEM NO. 14. REPORTS
City Mananer
City Manager Getchell expressed her appreciation to the City Council for their vote of
confidence and stated that it is a privilege to serve the citizens of Euless. Additionally,
she expressed her appreciation to Finance Director Janina Jewell, Assistant Finance
Director Jackie Theriot, Accounting Manager Ross Fairclo, Budget/Treasury Manager
Diana Ayala, and the whole Finance Department for their work during the annual audit
process.
City Attorney
No report given.
City Council
Mayor Pro Tern Price announced the award recipients as presented at the February 26,
2018 Boards and Commissions banquet.
Volunteer of the Year 2017 Betty Priddy
Youth Volunteer of the Year 2017 Hariza Mast
Business of the Year 2017 Dalworth Restoration
Organization of the Year 2017 Euless Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association
Euless Citizens Fire Academy Alumni Association
Lifetime Contribution Award 2017 Don Martin
Mayor Martin announced several upcoming events:
• Wednesday, February 28, 2018 to Friday, March 2, 2018, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.,
Primary Election early voting;
• Friday, March 2, 2018, 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Seuss Much Fun!, Mary Lib Saleh
Euless Public Library;
• Friday, March 2, 2018, 7:00 p.m., Professor D in Concert, Texas Star Golf Course;
• Tuesday, March 6, 2018, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Primary Election Day; and
• Monday, March 12, 2018, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Mayor's Spring Break Fitness
Fair, Euless Family Life Center.
Council Minutes Page 9 of 9 February 27, 2018
ITEM NO. 15. ADJOURN
Mayor Martin adjourned the meeting at 7:41 p.m.
APPROVED: WATTET:
Lin Martin, Mayor tter, TRMC, City Secretary