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Home My WebLink About2011-09-27 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, September 27, 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, September 27, 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: ➢ Mayor Saleh announced that she attended the Euless Citizen's Police Academy Alumni Association (ECPAAA) barbeque fundraiser on Saturday, September 24, 2011. ➢ Mayor Pro Tern Donna Mickan advised that she attended a retirement reception in honor of Dr. Robert Tafel. She stated that Dr. Tafel has agreed to continue to serve as the City's Health Authority. Mayor Saleh stated that, on behalf of the City, she presented Dr. Tafel with two books related to the Civil War. ➢ Mayor Pro Tern Mickan reported that former Grapevine High School Principal, Dr. Jerry Hollingsworth, has been promoted to Executive Director of Administration for Secondary Schools in the Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District. ➢ Council Member Glenn Porterfield stated that he attended the concert event at the Library on September 26, 2011, and was very impressed with the talent on hand. ➢ City Manager Gary McKamie advised that he and his wife, Paula, are celebrating their 36th wedding anniversary today. Additionally, he reported that open houses for the police and fire departments would be held on Saturday, October 1, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Crud day is scheduled for Saturday, October 8, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the Library parking lot. ➢ Oncor General Manager Don Perfect addressed the City Council regarding Oncor's plan to repair underground cables that were damaged as a result of the hot, dry weather, and the cause of recent power outages. He stated that additional crews from out of state have been brought in to make the repairs and anticipate completion of the repairs by the end of the year. Additionally, he advised that Oncor will begin the installation of the Smart Meters in the area in 2012. Oncor District Manager Randy Loyd was present to address any questions related to the repairs. Council Minutes Page 2 of 6 September 27, 2011 ➢ Finance Director Vicki Rodriquez updated the City Council on the passage of Senate Bill 1, and the need for the City Council to conduct a public hearing and consider the adoption of an ordinance for the continued taxation of goods-in-transit. An ordinance will be presented at the next meeting for consideration by the City Council. ➢ City Manager McKamie advised the City Council of the opportunity to nominate individuals to serve on the Tarrant Appraisal District Board of Directors. Votes will be cast later in the fall. ➢ Planning and Economic Development Director Mike Collins presented the development update. He reported on current commercial development and the impact of the North Tarrant Express project on the businesses located along the corridor. ➢ Director of Public Works and Engineering Ron Young provided an update related to the gas pipeline alignment to be located at Midway Drive and Bear Creek Parkway (Kramer Pad Site). He advised that staff is working with the developer to determine the best alignment that will protect the interest of the city and its residents. ➢ Director of Public Works and Engineering Young reported on the status of the water conservation levels for Richland Chambers and Cedar Creek Lakes. He stated that the combined storage of the two lakes is currently 71 percent, and that Stage 2 water restrictions are set to go into effect when the storage capacity drops to 60 percent. With the current projected usage, it is anticipated that stage 2 may be implemented in the summer of 2012. Additionally, Mr. Young presented information related to the three major water suppliers in the area. ➢ Finance Director Rodriquez provided a financial update for the period ending August 2011. ➢ City Manager McKamie reviewed the regular agenda items. ➢ Police Captain Gary Landers presented the code update, including an update regarding the status of the apartment inspection program, and residential and commercial code updates. Additionally, he advised that National Night Out will be recognized on Tuesday, October 4 and Police and Fire personnel will be visiting a number of neighborhood events in the city. CLOSED SESSION The City Council convened into closed session at 6:13 p.m. for deliberation regarding the following: Purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property as authorized by Section 551.072 related to: o Real Property Adjacent to Texas Star Golf Course, J. W. Haynes Survey Council Minutes Page 3 of 6 September 27, 2011 Concerning economic development incentives as authorized by Section 551.087 related to: o North Main Street at Harwood Road The City Council reconvened into open session at 6:46 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 Fleet and Facility Administrator Kyle McAdams Information Services Administrator Dan McLain Public Works Manager J.T. Ackerman Senior Planner Stephen Cook Computer Support Specialist Jake Dilliplane Web Designer Adam Eakins Police Captain Gary Landers VISITORS Loretta Doty Iris Elliott Jake Thomasson Steve Doty Jerrie Keller Darl Easton Faye Stinneford And others as noted in the visitor register. INVOCATION City Manager Gary McKamie gave the invocation. Council Minutes Page 4 of 6 September 27, 2011 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member Linda Martin led the pledge of allegiance. ITEM NO. 1. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH FOR OCTOBER The presentation to Police Public Service Officer Russell Carter for employee of the month for October 2011 was not made during the meeting as Russell was unable to attend due to a death in the family. CONSENT AGENDA (items 2 through 4) Mayor Pro Tern Mickan motioned to approve Consent Agenda items number 2 through 4. 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. 2. AUTHORIZED CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT Authorized City Manager to continue participation in Fort Worth's Environmental Collection Center (EEC), Household Hazardous Waste Program (HHW), from October 1, 2011, through September 30, 2012. The estimated expenditure is $30,000. ITEM NO. 3. APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 11-1363 Approved Resolution No. 11-1363, amending the City of Euless Master Thoroughfare Plan. ITEM NO. 4. APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Approved City Council minutes of the regular meeting of September 13, 2011. REGULAR AGENDA ITEM NO. 5. HELD PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 11-12- SUP AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1928 Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:05 p.m. Director of Planning and Economic Development Mike Collins presented the case to the City Council, and advised that the applicant, Debbie Morgan, is seeking a renewal of a Specific Use Permit for a dry cleaning facility (Highpoint Cleaners) located at 800 E. Mid-Cities Boulevard #300. Additionally, the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on Council Minutes Page 5 of 6 September 27, 2011 September 20, 2011, and recommended approval of the Specific Use Permit with the following conditions: i 1) Tied to the business owner, Ms. Debbie Morgan; and 2) Tied to the business name: Highpoint Cleaners. The applicant, Debbie Morgan, was not present. Mayor Saleh noted that there is not expiration date tied to the issuance of the SUP. Mayor Saleh asked to hear from any proponents followed by opponents of the case. There being none, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing at 7:07 p.m. Council Member Bynum motioned to approve Ordinance No. 1928 for a Specific Use Permit on Villages at Bear Creek Addition, Block 2, Lot 8 for a Dry Cleaning Plant in Community Business District (C-2) zoning, located at 801 E. Mid-Cities Boulevard #300 with the following conditions: 1) Tied to the business owner, Ms. Debbie Morgan; and 2) Tied to the business name: Highpoint Cleaners. 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. ITEM NO. 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS Dad Easton, 1005 Fayette Drive, thanked the City Council for their service. Additionally, he inquired if the City would enforce the code with regard to political signs place on city property during the early voting period and on election day for the November 8, 2011, election. Mr. Easton also expressed his concern with the filling of a holding pond by a commercial entity. He stated that he feels that all commercial water users should adhere to the water restrictions currently in place and pay the same rate as other users. In closing, he advised the Council that the Republican Executive Committee has agreed to hold a modified joint election for the 2012 Primary run-offs. ITEM NO. 7. REPORTS Communications and Marketing Manager Betsy Deck gave a report regarding the upcoming Community Powered Revitalization (CPR) Blitz scheduled for October 14 and October 15, 2011, and presented a sampling of the houses and the types of repairs to be completed. Council Minutes Page 6 of 6 September 27, 2011 City Attorney No report given. City Manager No report given. City Council No report given. ITEM NO. 8. ADJOURN Mayor Saleh adjourned the meeting at 7:19 p.m. APPROVED: ATTEST: P o'" Mary " aleh i Sutter, 'MC Mayor City Secretary