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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-08-30 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE • EULESS CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, August 30, 2011 A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Mary Lib Saleh at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 30, 2011, in the Precouncil Conference Room of City Hall, 201 North Ector Drive. Those present included Mayor Mary Lib Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Donna Mickan, Council Members Tim Stinneford, Leon Hogg, Linda Martin, Glenn Porterfield, and Perry Bynum. During the Precouncil meeting: ➢ Council Member Leon Hogg announced that the Emergency Management Training in Emmitsburg, Maryland went well. ➢ Mayor Pro Tern Donna Mickan advised that she attended the dedication of the Payton Tower, Payton Family Lobby, Helen Payton Chapel, and Anderson Meditation Garden on July 30, 2011, at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital HEB. ➢ Mayor Mary Lib Saleh stated she had attended the ribbon cutting for Dynamic Business Solutions on August 25, 2011. ➢ Police Captain Gary Landers presented a code update relative to apartment • inspections, businesses, and residential properties within the city. Additionally he reviewed the internal process for the enforcement of the Stage 1 watering restrictions. ➢ Director of Planning and Economic Development Mike Collins briefed the City Council on the redevelopment of existing properties, and reviewed the guidelines and criteria for tax abatement agreements pertaining to businesses. ➢ Director of Public Works Ron Young reviewed the proposed North Tarrant Express Master Utility Agreement, and advised that the agreement will be presented to the City Council at a future meeting. ➢ City Secretary Kim Sutter addressed the City Council regarding contracting with Tarrant County to conduct the May 2012 General Election. ➢ City Manager McKamie discussed the proposed Interlocal Agreement with the Hurst- Euless-Bedford Independent School District for use of the City of Euless fuel island. ➢ Finance Director Vicki Rodriquez presented the financial report for the period ending July 31, 2011. ➢ City Manager McKamie reviewed the regular agenda items. C Council Minutes Page 2 of 11 August 30, 2011 CLOSED SESSION session at 6:37 .m. for deliberation regarding the The City Council convened into closed sess p g 9 following: Litigation as authorized by Section 551.071 related to o Vanzant vs_ Euless o Carley vs. Euless Real property as authorized by Section 551.072 related to o Real Estate (Central Drive) The City Council reconvened into open session at 6:54 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 Assistant City Manager Chris Barker City Attorney Wayne K. Olson City Secretary Kim Sutter Assistant to the City Secretary Holly Houston Police Chief Mike Brown Director of Planning and Economic Development Mike Collins Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald Fire Chief Wes Rhodes Finance Director Vicki Rodriquez Director of Public Works and Engineering Ron Young Marketing/Communications Manager Betsy Deck Texas Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell-Shelton Library Administrator Kate Lyon Human Resources/Risk Administrator Carolyn Marshall Fleet and Facility Administrator Kyle McAdams Information Services Administrator Dan McLain Finance Assistant Director Jackie Theriot Public Works Manager J.T. Ackerman Court Manager Teresa Alexander Senior Planner Stephen Cook Computer Support Specialist Jake Dilliplane Police Captain Gary Landers Deputy Court Clerk Roslyn Moore Texas Star Receptionist Magen Morton Deputy Court Clerk Sylvia Paul Deputy Court Clerk Claudia Quintero Council Minutes Page 3 of 11 August 30, 2011 Code Inspector Goose Wall Police Sergeant Brandon Zachary VISITORS Alli Adams Iris Elliott Carroll "Scotty" Scott Abbey Adeyeye Kevin Fralicks Jake Thomasson Keith Alexander Daniel Fry Peggy Vandiver Chris Brown Fred Gilfillan Bhupinder Walia Loretta Doty Jo Gilfillan Demond Washington Steve Doty Joe Mapes Donald Washington Dad Easton Aaron Menchaca And others as noted in the visitor register. INVOCATION Police Chief Mike Brown gave the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Pro Tern Donna Mickan led the pledge of allegiance. ITEM NO. 1. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH FOR • SEPTEMBER Court Manager Teresa Alexander introduced Deputy Court Clerk Shesheyko "SheShe" Washington. Shesheyko was accompanied by her husband, Donald and their son, Demond. Mayor Saleh presented Shesheyko with a plaque and certificate commemorating her selection as employee of the month for September 2011. CONSENT AGENDA (items 2 and 3) Council Member Martin motioned to approve the Consent Agenda items number 2 and 3. Council Member Bynum seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Mickan, Council Members Stinneford, Hogg, Martin, Porterfield, and Bynum Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. C Council Minutes Page 4 of 11 August 30, 2011 ITEM NO. 2. AWARDED RFP NO. 008-11 Approved award of RFP No. 008-11 for re-insurance coverage for the City's health insurance program for October 1, 2011, to September 30, 2012, to HM Insurance Group for specific stop loss coverage. The annual estimated expenditure is $334,770.72. ITEM NO. 3. APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Approved City Council minutes of the regular meeting of August 9, 2011. REGULAR AGENDA ITEM NO. 4. HELD PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 11-09- SUP AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1924 Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:06 p.m. Director of Planning and Economic Development Mike Collins presented the case to the City Council, and advised that the applicant, Bhupinder Walia, was seeking a renewal of a Specific Use Permit to allow for a community/meeting center (assembly use) located at 101 W. Glade Road. Additionally, the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on August 16, 2011, and recommended approval of the Specific Use Permit with the following conditions: 1. Tied to the business owner: Bhupinder Walia; and, 2. Tied to the business name: Double 9 Investments Mayor Saleh asked to hear from any proponents followed by opponents of the case. Bhupinder Walia, the applicant, was present to address questions regarding the request. There being no one requesting to speak, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing at 7:09 p.m. Council Member Stinneford motioned to approve Ordinance No. 1924 for a Specific Use Permit on Glade Crossing Shopping Center Addition, Block 1, Lot 1R1, for a Community/Meeting Center (Assembly Use) in Community Business District (C-2) zoning, located at 101 W. Glade Road with the following conditions: 1. Tied to the business owner: Bhupinder Walia; and, 2. Tied to the business name: Double 9 Investments Council Member Hogg seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Mickan, Council Members Stinneford, Hogg, Martin, Porterfield, and Bynum Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. Council Minutes Page 5 of 11 August 30, 2011 ITEM NO. 5. HELD PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 11-10- • SUP AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1925 Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:09 p.m. Director of Planning and Economic Development Collins presented the case to the City Council, and advised that Pastor Abbey Adeyeye is seeking a renewal of a Specific Use Permit for a church to be located at 2807 W. Euless Boulevard. Additionally, the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on August 16, 2011, and recommended approval of the Specific Use Permit with the following conditions: 1) Tied to the pastor: Mr. Abbey Adeyeye; and, 2) Tied to the church name: RCCG (Redeemed Christian Church of God). Mayor Saleh asked to hear from any proponents of the case. Pastor Abbey Adeyeye, 2807 W. Euless Boulevard, thanked the City Council for their support. There being no additional proponents wishing to address the City Council, Mayor Saleh asked for any opponents to come forward. There being none, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing at 7:12 p.m. Council Member Bynum motioned to approve Ordinance No. 1925 for a Specific Use Permit on J. W. Lewellyn Addition, Block 1, Lot 1, for a Church in Texas Highway 10 Multi-Use District (TX-10) zoning, located at 2807 W. Euless Boulevard with the following conditions: 1) Tied to the pastor: Mr. Abbey Adeyeye; and, 2) Tied to the church name: RCCG (Redeemed Christian Church of God). Council Member Stinneford seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Mickan, Council Members Stinneford, Hogg, Martin, Porterfield, and Bynum Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 6. APPROVED SITE PLAN NO. 11-02-SP Director of Planning and Economic Development Collins presented the case to the City Council, and advised that the request is for a 20,000 square foot building which will house a Service Master franchise business, a professional disaster restoration and cleaning ID company. He added that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the request. Council Minutes Page 6 of 11 August 30, 2011 Daniel Fry, representing the owner, and Keith Alexander, representing the applicant, were present to address questions regarding the request. it Member Martin motioned to approve Site Plan No. 11-02-SP for Commercial Counc b pp Development proposed to be located on Allen M. Downen Survey, A-415, Tracts 1A, 1A01, and 2F, 1608 W. Euless Boulevard. Mayor Pro Tern Mickan seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Mickan, Council Members Stinneford, Hogg, Martin, Porterfield, and Bynum Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 7. APPROVED REQUEST FOR A TEMPORARY USE PERMIT NO. 11- 05-CC Council Member Hogg motioned to approve Temporary Use Permit No. 11-05-CC for a Tent Sale to be located on 1717 W. Euless Boulevard, Euless Industrial Park, Block 3, Lot 1, for three (3) consecutive days beginning September 2, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., continuing September 3, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and concluding on September 4, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Council Member Stinneford seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Mickan, Council Members Stinneford, Hogg, Martin, Porterfield, and Bynum Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 8. APPROVED REQUEST FOR A TEMPORARY USE PERMIT NO. 11- 06-CC Council Member Bynum motioned to approve Temporary Use Permit No. 11-06-CC for La Vina Funfest to be located on 1202 W. Euless Boulevard, A. M. Downen Addition, Lot 1, on September 3, 2011, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Mayor Pro Tern Mickan seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Mickan, Council Members Stinneford, Hogg, Martin, Porterfield, and Bynum Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. Council Minutes Page 7 of 11 August 30, 2011 ITEM NO. 9. HELD A PUBLIC HEARING FOR EULESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (EDC) BUDGET FOR FY 2011-2012 • Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:24 p.m. Director of Finance Vicki Rodriquez presented the proposed Fiscal Year 2011-2012 Euless Development Corporation (EDC) Budget. Beginning Fund Balance (Estimated) $1,251,528 Operating Revenues $3,479,597 Operating Expenditures Parks $960,268 Library $948,219 Economic Development $279,245 Debt/Bank Charges $974,762 Contingency $ 50,000 Operating Expenditures ($3,212,494) Capital Expenditures ($ 488,715) Ending Fund Balance (Projected) $1.029.916 She stated that the Euless Development Corporation Board of Directors met on August 8, 2011, and recommends approval of the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2011-2012. If approved as presented, the ending fund balance of $1,029,916 will exceed the Board's recommended minimum reserve level of $500,000. Additionally, she explained that the proposed capital expenditures include a carryover of $291,385 to complete projects approved in prior years that have not yet been completed. There being no proponents or opponents wishing to speak, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing at 7:29 p.m. ITEM NO. 10. APPROVED EULESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (EDC) BUDGET FOR FY 2011-2012 Council Member Porterfield motioned to approve the Euless Development Corporation (EDC) Budget for Fiscal Year 2011-2012. Council Member Stinneford seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Mickan, Council Members Stinneford, Hogg, Martin, Porterfield, and Bynum Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 11. HELD A PUBLIC HEARING FOR CITY OF EULESS FY 2011-2012 OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:29 p.m. Council Minutes Page 8 of 11 August 30, 2011 Finance Director Rodriquez presented the proposed City of Euless Fiscal Year 2011-2012 Operating and Capital Budget. She advised that the total revenues for all operating funds are projected at $89.1 million, and include funding from a variety of revenue sources. Expenditures total $94.4 million, which includes annual debt service payments, personnel cost, utilities, supplies, maintenance, incentives, capital and other administrative costs. Additionally, the proposed budget includes recommended capital expenses of $8.6 million that are being funded from cash reserves. { Mayor Saleh asked to hear from anyone wishing to speak regarding the proposed budget. Joe Mapes, 504 N. Main Street, requested an explanation of the expenditures charged to the water and wastewater fund. Finance Director Rodriquez stated the expenditures include utility bills, expenses related to the service center department, infrastructure improvements, water and wastewater capital improvements, and personnel. Darl Easton, 1005 Fayette Drive, thanked the City Council for having the budget meetings within city facilities this year. There being no additional proponents or opponents wishing to address the City Council, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing at 7:46 p.m. ITEM NO. 12. APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1922 ADOPTING THE CITY OF EULESS OFFICIAL OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGETS FOR FY 2011-2012 Council Member Stinneford motioned to approve Ordinance No. 1922, adopting the City of Euless official Operating and Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2011-2012. Mayor Pro Tern Mickan seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Mickan, Council Members Stinneford, Hogg, Martin, Porterfield, and Bynum Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 13. RATIFIED THE PROPERTY TAX REVENUE INCREASE REFLECTED IN THE FY 2011-2012 BUDGET Council Member Martin motioned to ratify the property tax revenue increase reflected in the Fiscal Year 2011-2012 budget. Council Member Hogg seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Mickan, Council Members Stinneford, Hogg, Martin, Porterfield, and Bynum Council Minutes Page 9 of 11 August 30, 2011 Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 14. HELD PUBLIC HEARING FOR PROPOSED TAX RATE Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:48 p.m. Finance Director Rodriquez presented the proposal to adopt an ad valorem tax rate of $0.4700 per $100 valuation for tax year 2011. She added that the tax rate has remained unchanged since FY 2008. There being no proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing at 7:56 p.m. ITEM NO. 15. ANNOUNCED THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE OF VOTE ON TAX RATE Mayor Saleh announced y u ced that the vote on the tax rate will take place on Tuesday, September 13, 2011, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 201 N. Ector Drive, Euless, Texas. ITEM NO. 16. HELD PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1921 Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:57 p.m. Deputy City Manager Loretta Getchell introduced the item and stated that based on the amortization schedule of the debt service for such improvements, an assessment in the amount of $.276444 per $100 of assessed value is necessary for Fiscal Year 2011-2012. Additionally, a service and assessment plan was provided that reflects the anticipated assessments for a five year period. Mayor Saleh asked for any proponents followed by opponents wishing to address the City Council regarding the item to come forward. There being no one requesting to speak, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing at 7:59 p.m. Council Member Martin motioned to approve Ordinance No. 1921, approving the levy of a special assessment in the amount of $.276444 per $100 of assessed value for the Glade Parks Public Improvement District (PID) and approving the service and assessment plan. Council Member Bynum seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Mickan, Council Members Stinneford, Hogg, Martin, Porterfield, and Bynum Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. Council Minutes Page 10 of 11 August 30, 2011 ITEM NO. 17. APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1923 ri z the item to the City Council, and stated that Finance Director Rodriquez presented ty Ordinance No. 1923 would amend the fees charged for water consumption and wastewater service, effective October 1, 2011. The rate adjustments are in response to rate increases proposed by the Trinity River Authority (TRA). TRA has advised that water rates will increase $0.2100 per 1,000 gallons and wastewater rates will increase $0.0400 per 1,000 gallons. Therefore to cover the overall cost of operating the system, adjustments need to be made to the city's current rate structure. Additionally, the ordinance provides for regulations dealing with the use of reclaimed water. Council Member Stinneford motioned to approve Ordinance No. 1923 amending Chapter 30, "Fees", Section 30-35 "Water and Wastewater Service-Monthly Rates", Section 30-37 "Monitored Group Class", Chapter 86 "Utilities", Article II, "Water and Sanitary Sewer Systems", Section 86-26 "Rules, Regulations, Policies and Procedures" and Section 86-36 "Drought Contingency Plan", of the Euless Code of Ordinances. Mayor Pro Tern Mickan seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Mickan, Council Members Stinneford, Hogg, Martin, Porterfield, and Bynum Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 18. APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1920 Council Member Bynum motioned to approve Ordinance No. 1920, reappointing Kenneth C. Whitely and Tim Murphy as Associate Judges of the Municipal Court of Record for two (2) year terms, expiring September 30, 2013. Council Member Stinneford seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Mickan, Council Members Stinneford, Hogg, Martin, Porterfield, and Bynum Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 19. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments. Council Minutes Page 11 of 11 August 30, 2011 ITEM NO. 20. REPORTS City Attorney No report given. City Manager No report given. City Council Council Member Martin thanked Finance Director Rodriquez for doing a great job as well as thanked city employees for attending tonight's meeting. Council Member Hogg welcomed City of Bedford Council Member Chris Brown. Council Member Bynum expressed his appreciation to the citizens for attending the meeting. Mayor Saleh advised that a Special Called City Council meeting will be held on September 6, 2011, at 7:00 p.m. to receive public input regarding the proposed Ad Valorem Tax Rate. Additionally, she announced the 911 Memorial dedication to be held on September 11, 2011, 7:30 a.m. • ITEM NO. 21. ADJOURN Mayor Saleh adjourned the meeting at 8:12 p.m. APPROVED: AT E : / AIRAyd4,4 Mary Lib Saleh i Sutte , TRMC Mayor Ci Secretary C