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Home My WebLink About2018-03-27MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, March 27, 2018 A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Linda Martin at 4:32 p.m. on Tuesday, March 27, 2018, in the Precouncil Conference Room of City H all, 201 North Ector Drive. Those present included Mayor Linda Martin, Mayor Pro Tem E ddie Price, Council Members Jeremy Tompkins, Linda Eilenfeldt, and Harry Zimmer Council Member Tim Stinneford arrived at 4:38 p.m. Council Member Perry Bynum arrived at 4:50 p.m. and was excused at 6:39 p.m. prior to the start of the Regular S ession. D uring the Precouncil meeting: ➢ Council Member Jeremy Tompkins advised that the Household Hazardous Waste (Crud Day) event held Saturday, March 24, 2018, was very successful. Additionally, he advised that GIS Manager David Allen was also in the City Hall parking lot during the event demonstrating new equipment that the Emergency GIS Response Team (EGRT) was able to purchase through a Department of H omeland Security grant. The equipment is owned and maintained by the City of E uless. Mayor Linda Martin expressed her appreciation to Police Chief Mike Brown for hosting a wonderful Police Department annual awards banquet on Friday, March 23, 2018. ➢ Council Member Linda Eilenfeldt expressed her appreciation to her fellow City Council members for attending the Hurst -Euless -Bedford Independent School D istrict (HEB ISD) Education Foundation Awards of Excellence banquet held Thursday, March 22, 2018. ➢ City Manager Loretta Getchell provided an update regarding the presence of excess ground water at Ash Lane and Fuller -Wiser. Additionally, she announced the following upcoming events: • Thursday, March 29, 2018, retirement reception for Human Resources/Risk Administrator Carolyn Marshall, Euless City Hall, 2:00 p.m.; ® Friday, March 30, 2018, City Offices closed; • Friday, April 6, 2018, "Rock Around the Park" concert featuring the Vegas Stars, Texas Star Pavilion, 7:00 p.m. ➢ City Manager Getchell reviewed the regular agenda. ➢ Assistant to the City Manager Betsy Deck introduced Greg Roemer, President, and Robert Medigovich, Municipal Coordinator, Community Waste Disposal (CWD). Council Minutes Page 2 of 7 March 27, 2018 Mr. Roemer presented the CWD annual recycling report which included statistics related to single family recycling options as well as customer service inquiries and driver incidents during 2017. ➢ Assistant to the City Manager Deck provided the Communications/Marketing update and advised of events including Household Hazardous Waste (Crud Day), Beautify Euless Everyday (BEE) Garden Club, Plant Swaps, Water University, as well as upcoming projects including a composting grant the City has received, and a website redesign. ➢ Director of Planning and Economic Development Mike Collins presented the Development update, including commercial and residential development, and projected population increases in the Dallas/Fort Worth region. ➢ Finance Director Janina Jewell presented the Financial update for the period ending February 28, 2018. Discussion ensued regarding tiered water rates. ➢ City Manager Getchell advised that staff would be meeting with consultants regarding employee health insurance next week and will provide a report for the City Council at a future meeting. Assistant City Manager Chris Barker provided the Capital Projects update and advised that beginning Monday, April 2, 2018, through Wednesday, April 4, 2018, during daytime hours, Southgate Constructors would be changing the traffic patterns along Industrial Boulevard (FM 157) under Airport Freeway (SH 183). Discussion ensued regarding the use of police officers to assist with traffic control. Mr. Barker confirmed that off-duty officers are utilized as much as possible and Southgate Constructors compensates for any needed off-duty officers. CLOSED SESSION The City Council convened into closed session at 6:14 p.m. for deliberation regarding the following: Seek legal advice from the City Attorney as authorized by Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code related to pending or contemplated litigation: • Sarah H. Pengelly and Ashley Pengelly vs City of Euless The City Council recessed closed session at 6:40 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. Council Minutes Page 3 of 7 March 27, 2018 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 D irector of Public Works and Engineering Hal Cranor Finance Director Janina Jewell Fire Chief Wes Rhodes Director of Planning and Economic Development Mike Collins D irector of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald Information Services Administrator Scott Joyce Assistant to the City Manager Betsy Deck Library Administrator Sherry Knight H uman Resources -Risk Administrator Carolyn Marshall Texas Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell -Shelton Zach Knutson Molly Maddux VISITORS Angie Monroe Richard Pacek Vickie Pacek INVOCATION Assistant City Manager Chris Barker gave the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member Tim Stinneford led the pledges of allegiance to the flags of the United States and Texas. ITEM NO. 1. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH FOR APRIL Police Chief Mike Brown introduced Senior Police Officer Coty Bush. Coty was accompanied by family and members of the Police Department. Mayor Martin presented Coty with a plaque commemorating her selection as Employee of the Month for April. CONSENT AGENDA (items 2 through 4) 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 2 through 4. Council Minutes Page 4 of 7 March 27, 2018 Council Member Eilenfeldt seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tem Price, Council Members Stinneford, Tompkins, Eilenfeldt, and Zimmer N ays: None Mayor Martin declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 2. AUTHORIZED PURCHASE OF BULK GASOLINE AND DIESEL FUELS Authorized the purchase of various types of automotive, and equipment fuels through an interlocal agreement with Tarrant County. Martin -Eagle Oil Company, 2700 James Street, D enton, Texas, will be the primary supplier of gasoline, and diesel, and Douglas D istributing, 325 East Forest Avenue, Sherman, Texas, will be the secondary supplier. This contract will be for one year with three renewal options allowed under the contract. The estimated expenditure for unleaded fuel is $235,000. The estimated expenditure for diesel is $75,500. ITEM NO. 3. AUTHORIZED PURCHASE OF FLOOR REFINISHING SERVICES Authorized the purchase of floor refinishing services for the jail floor for the removal of the existing epoxy floor coating, repairs to the concrete surface as needed and the application of a 2 -stage clear epoxy sealcoat with Gomez Floor Covering, Inc., 1130 Inwood Road, D allas, Texas through the BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing Program. The estimated expenditure is $78,023. ITEM NO. 4. APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Approved City Council minutes of the regular meeting of March 13, 2018. REGULAR AGENDA ITEM NO. 5. HELD PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING PLANNED DEVELOPMENT 18 -02 -PD AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2188 Mayor Martin opened the public hearing at 7:08 p.m. Director of Planning and Economic Development Collins presented the item to the City Council and advised that the City of Euless is intending to modify the maximum structure height for single family residential units associated with the Founders Parc (formerly Euless Midtown 60) Planned Development (PD) zoning district originally approved as Ordinance No. 2072 on June 23, 2015. Council Minutes Page 5 of 7 March 27, 2018 H e advised that the approval of Ordinance No. 2188 would increase the maximum structure height by three feet to a height of 45 feet from the front door threshold. The P lanning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on March 20, 2018, and recommended approval of the amendment by a vote of 6-0-0. Mayor Martin asked to hear from any proponents followed by opponents of the case. There being none, Mayor Martin closed the public hearing at 7:10 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Price motioned to approve Ordinance No. 2188, requesting to revise the maximum structure height for certain developments on 56 884 acres of land within the A.J. H u itt Survey, Abstract N o . 684. Council Member Tompkins seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tem Price, Council Members Stinneford, Tompkins, Eilenfeldt, and Zimmer N ays: None Mayor Martin declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 6. APPROVED SITE PLAN NO. 18 -01 -SP Director of Planning and Economic Development Collins presented the item to the City Council and advised that Fehr Graham representing Glade Infrastructure, LLC, is seeking to construct a 79,000 square foot building to accommodate three tenants within the Glade Parks Master Plan. The building will face Rio Grande Boulevard, with access drives connecting to Rio Grande and Brazos Boulevard. The developer has exceeded the landscaping standards. The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on March 20, 2018, and recommended approval of the site plan by a vote of 6-0-0. Zach Knutson, 6723 Weaver Road, Suite 108, Rockford, Illinois, expressed his appreciation to the City Council for their support and partnership over the years. Council Member Stinneford motioned to approve Site Plan No. 18 -01 -SP, for commercial development proposed to be located on Glade Parks Addition, Block K, Lot 9, 2601 Rio Grande Boulevard. Council Member Eilenfeldt seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tem Price, Council Members Stinneford, Tompkins, Eilenfeldt, and Zimmer Nays: None Mayor Martin declared the motion carried. Council Minutes Page 6 of 7 March 27, 2018 ITEM NO. 6A. APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2174 Assistant City Manager Barker advised that franchise agreements for solid waste and recycling services must be approved by the City Council every five years and were last approved November 14, 2017. Approval of Ordinance No. 2174 updates the fees for the end users of these services. Council Member Stinneford motioned to approve Ordinance No. 2174, amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Euless by amending Chapter 30, "Fees", Section 30- 16, "Solid Waste and Recycling Collection" to revise the fees related to the collection of solid waste and recycling materials. Mayor Pro Tem Price seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tem Price, Council Members Stinneford, Tompkins, Eilenfeldt, and Zimmer N ays: None Mayor Martin declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 7. PUBLIC COMMENTS N o public comments. ITEM NO. 8. REPORTS City Manager City Manager Getchell expressed her well wishes to Human Resources/Risk Administrator Carolyn Marshall who will retire from the City Thursday, March 29, 2018 after 12 years of service. City Attorney N o report given. City Council Mayor Pro Tem Price announced the award recipients as presented at the March 23, 2018 P olice Department annual awards banquet. E CPAAA Volunteer of the Year EPD Volunteer of the Year Don Martin Dan McDonald Council Minutes Page 7 of 7 Certificate of Merit Civic Achievement Award W.M. Blackie" Sustaire Memorial Award D istinguished Service (Civilian) D istinguished Service (Sworn) Michael Williamson Memorial Rookie of the Year Award B ill Harvell Civilian of the Year Award D avid S. Hofer Servant Leadership Award S upervisor of the Year P olice Officer of the Year March 27, 2018 Thomas Bader Jordan Sims Robert Bryan S uzanne Hendrickson Vanessa Nilson David Chaney B randon Allison Eva Carrera-Foshee H ung "Scott" Ho Rogelio "Rocky" Fimbres Justin Coffee Mayor Martin announced the "Rock Around the Park" Concert featuring the Vegas Stars to be held at the Texas Star Pavilion, April 6, 2018, at 7:00 p.m. ITEM NO. 15. ADJOURN Mayor Martin adjourned the meeting at 7:18 p.m. APPROVED: Lin :aMartin, Mayorre7j J ATTEST: �C'm Sutter, TRMC, City Secretary