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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-03-12 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, March 12, 2019 A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Linda Martin at 4:32 p.m. on Tuesday, March 12, 2019, in the Precouncil Conference Room of City Hall, 201 North Ector Drive. Those present included Mayor Linda Martin, Mayor Pro Tern Tim Stinneford, Council Members Jeremy Tompkins, Eddie Price, and Harry Zimmer. Council Members Linda Eilenfeldt and Salman Bhojani were absent due to a prior commitment. During the Precouncil meeting: Council Member Jeremy Tompkins advised that he attended the A Rock Around the Park Concert featuring Party Machine held Friday, March 1, 2019, at the Texas Star Conference Center and had a wonderful time. Additionally, he advised that he attended the memorial service for former longtime Planning and Zoning Commission member George Zahn and expressed his appreciation to City staff for including a tribute to Mr. Zahn on the homepage of the City's website. Fire Chief Wes Rhodes announced a badge pinning ceremony will be held Thursday, March 21, 2019, in Council Chambers at 3:30 p.m. honoring Captain Jeremy Goodman, Lieutenant Brad Walton, Driver Saul Padilla, and Firefighter Cameron Anderson. City Manager Loretta Getchell advised of several upcoming events including: • Thursday, March 14, 2019, TML Legislative status report webinar, Council Chambers, 10:30 a.m.; • Thursday, March 14, 2019, HEB Chamber of Commerce luncheon, Hurst Conference Center, 11:30 a.m.; • Friday, March 15, 2019, Mayor's Spring Break Fitness Fair, Euless Family Life Center, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; • Thursday, March 21, 2019, 2"d Annual Kip Smith Blood Drive, Fire Administration parking lot, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; • Saturday, March 23, 2019, Household Hazardous Waste Collection (CRUD Day), Euless Municipal Complex, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.; and • Saturday, March 23, 2019, Citizens Fire Academy Alumni Association Steak Dinner at the Fire Station, Fire Station Number Three, 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. City Manager Getchell reviewed the regular agenda. City Secretary Kim Sutter provided an update regarding candidate electioneering at the new voting location at the Euless Family Life Senior Center. Discussion ensued regarding election sign placement and boundaries. Council Minutes Page 2 of 8 March 12, 2019 Police Chief Mike Brown presented the Police Department update for the period ending December 31, 2018, including response times, crimes against persons, property crimes, and new employees. Sergeant Scott Peterson provided an update regarding the school crossing guard location at the intersection of Main Street and Harwood Road following concerns expressed by a citizen. Emergency Management Coordinator Suzanne Hendrickson presented an update regarding the City's small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS) program (drone program), including available equipment, staff pilots, and training program. Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald provided an update regarding recently completed improvements to Carr Park. Additionally, he advised of Park Board recommendations related to the dog park following a citizens petition submitted to the Park Board. Finance Director Janina Jewell presented the Financial update and advised that car rental tax collections are up four percent over the same period last year (January) and overall collections year to date is down three percent. Sales tax for January sales is down 6.86 percent due to an audit adjustment caused by a business misreporting to Euless. Overall, sales tax collections are up 2.74 percent year to date. Additionally, she advised that at the March 26, 2019 meeting, the City Council will be asked to finalize the sale of Water and Wastewater Revenue Bonds in the amount of $9,275,000 to fund the replacement construction at the Fuller and Far North well locations. The City Council will also be asked to approve a resolution authorizing the execution and delivery of a Continuing Disclosure Agreement for the Trinity River Authority (TRA). CLOSED SESSION The City Council convened into closed session at 6:29 p.m. for deliberation regarding the following: Seek legal advice from the City Attorney as authorized by Section 551.071 related to pending or contemplated litigation: • Michael Batiste v. City of Euless, acting by and through its Zoning Board of Adjustments The purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property as authorized by Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code related to: • Cresthaven Addition Mayor Martin recessed closed session at 6:45 p.m. Council Minutes Page 3 of 8 March 12, 2019 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 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 Fire Chief Wes Rhodes Finance Director Janina Jewell Director of Planning and Economic Development Mike Collins Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald Information Services Director Scott Joyce Library Director Sherry Knight Fleet and Facilities Director Kyle McAdams Human Resources-Risk Director Donny Beasley Texas Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell-Shelton VISITORS Andrew Archibald Corey Hinojosa Pam Shawl Jade Archibald Suzy McCormick Faye Stinneford Melody Balkon Marianne McGinnis Lori Tompkins Lisa Bynum Anniece McKanna Peggy Vandiver Perry Bynum Chloe Moore Kristyn Varghese Blake Hinojosa Gene Shawl Mavy Wright INVOCATION Mayor Linda Martin gave the invocation. PLEDGES 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 SERVICE PINS Police Chief Mike Brown introduced Senior Police Officer Patrick Cunningham. Patrick was accompanied by members of the Police Department. Mayor Martin presented Patrick with a service pin commemorating his 5 years of service with the City. Council Minutes Page 4 of 8 March 12, 2019 Police Chief Brown introduced Senior Police Officer Titus Varghese. Titus was accompanied by members of the Police Department. Mayor Martin presented Titus with a service pin commemorating his 5 years of service with the City. Police Chief Brown introduced Police Corporal Ray Hinojosa. Ray was accompanied by his wife, Carol, son, Corey, son, Blake, and his girlfriend, Chloe, mother, Eva, father, Henry, sisters, Marty and Roxanne, and members of the Police Department. Mayor Martin presented Ray with a service pin commemorating his 30 years of service with the City. Information Services Director Scott Joyce introduced GIS Manager David Allen. David was accompanied by members of the Information Services Department. Mayor Martin presented David with a service pin commemorating his 30 years of service with the City. ITEM NO. 2. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION Council Member Price presented a proclamation supporting the March of Dimes. CONSENT AGENDA (items 3 through 6) Mayor Martin asked Deputy City Manager Bob Freeman to read each item into the record. Mayor Pro Tern Stinneford motioned to approve the consent agenda items number 3 through 6. Council Member Tompkins seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tern Stinneford, Council Members Tompkins, Price, and Zimmer Nays: None Mayor Martin declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 3. AUTHORIZED CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT Authorized the City Manager to execute a contract with EM3 networks, for the purchase of internet service for the Mary Lib Saleh Euless Public Library. EM3 is a reseller of AT&T services. The 36-month contract would be partially funded by the E-Rate Discounted Telecommunications Services Program (E-Rate) offered through the Federal Department of Education. As part of this program, schools and libraries are able to receive discounted rates for internet access service. The estimated expenditure, after E-Rate reimbursement, is $13,463. Council Minutes Page 5 of 8 March 12, 2019 ITEM NO. 4. 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, Denton, Texas, will be the primary supplier of gasoline and diesel. Douglass Distributing, 325 East Forest Avenue, Sherman, Texas, will be the secondary supplier. The original contract approved March 27, 2018, allowed for three one-year renewals. This represents the first of those renewals. The estimated expenditure for unleaded fuel is $235,000. The estimated expenditure for diesel is $75,500. ITEM NO. 5. APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 19-1546 Approved Resolution No. 19-1546, adopting the City of Euless Proposed Budget Calendar for Fiscal Year 2019-2020, including the Crime Control and Prevention District and the Euless Development Corporation Budgets. ITEM NO. 6. APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Approved City Council minutes of the regular meeting of February 26, 2019. REGULAR AGENDA ITEM NO. 7. AUTHORIZED MAYOR TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE CONVEYANCE DOCUMENTS Council Member Tompkins motioned to authorize the Mayor to negotiate and execute conveyance documents for the purchase of property located at Cresthaven Addition, Block 2, Lot 17, 908 Highland Drive. Mayor Pro Tern Stinneford seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tern Stinneford, Council Members Tompkins, Price, and Zimmer Nays: None Mayor Martin declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 8. HELD PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING PLANNED DEVELOPMENT 18-05-PD AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2214 Mayor Martin opened the public hearing at 7:20 p.m. Council Minutes Page 6 of 8 March 12, 2019 Director of Planning and Economic Development Mike Collins presented the item to the City Council and advised that the applicant, Verizon, owns and operates a networking center located at the southwest corner of East Harwood Road and Bear Creek Parkway. Constructed in 2009, the company intends to expand the existing 31,370 square foot structure by 13,998 square feet to the south. A site plan was approved as part of the original zoning and an amendment to the original zoning must be considered to allow the building to expand. A new site plan is necessary to modify the location of the fire lane as well. Additionally, the Planning and Zoning Commission considered the Site Plan on March 5, 2019, and recommended approval by a vote of 7-0-0. David Norris, representing Verizon, was available to address any questions. Mayor Martin asked to hear from any proponents followed by opponents of the case. There being none, Mayor Martin closed the public hearing at 7:22 p.m. Mayor Pro Tern Stinneford inquired about the need for any additional parking. Mr. Collins advised that the original site plan had more parking than was required at the time and this expansion does not add any employees so parking remains adequate. Mayor Pro Tern Stinneford motioned to approve Ordinance No. 2214, changing the zoning on 16.36 acres in the Adam Bradford Survey, Abstract No. 152, portion of Tract 1A03, located at 1001 Bear Creek Parkway; from Planned Development (PD) zoning district to Planned Development (PD) zoning district to allow for the expansion of commercial development. Council Member Price seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tern Stinneford, Council Members Tompkins, Price, and Zimmer Nays: None Mayor Martin declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 9. APPROVED SITE PLAN NO. 18-11-SP Director of Planning and Economic Development Collins presented the item to the City Council and advised that the applicant, Glade Infrastructure LLC, intends to construct a 5,185 square foot full service restaurant with a potential patio area on the south side of the building. A total of 55 parking spaces will be provided that are located on the north, east, and south sides of the building. No parking will be on the west side of the building facing Rio Grande Boulevard. Additionally, the Planning and Zoning Commission considered the Site Plan on February 19, 2019, and recommended approval by a vote of 6-0-0. Council Minutes Page 7 of 8 March 12, 2019 Council Member Price motioned to approve Site Plan No. 18-11-SP, for Commercial Development proposed to be located on Jesse Doss Survey, Abstract 441, portions of Tracts 6A2, 6A6, and 6A6A to be platted as Glade Parks, Block C, Lot 3 at 2501 State Highway 121. Mayor Pro Tern Stinneford seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tern Stinneford, Council Members Tompkins, Price, and Zimmer Nays: None Mayor Martin declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 10. APPROVED SITE PLAN NO. 18-17-SP Director of Planning and Economic Development Collins presented the item to the City Council and advised that the applicant, Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District (HEB ISD), is expanding the performance area of Central Junior High by constructing a 7,581 square foot addition to the western portion of the building. The new addition will require the relocation of a waterline around the new addition. Additionally, the Planning and Zoning Commission considered the Site Plan on February 19, 2019, and recommended approval by a vote of 6-0-0. Council Member Zimmer motioned to approve Site Plan No. 18-17-SP, for a School Improvement proposed to be located on Central Junior High School, Block A, Lot 1 at 3191 West Pipeline Road. Council Member Tompkins seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tern Stinneford, Council Members Tompkins, Price, and Zimmer Nays: None Mayor Martin declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 11. PUBLIC COMMENTS No public comments. ITEM NO. 12. REPORTS City Manager No report given. Council Minutes Page 8 of 8 March 12, 2019 City Attorney No report given. City Council Mayor Martin announced several upcoming events: • Friday, March 15, 2019, Mayor's Spring Break Fitness Fair, Euless Family Life Center, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; • Saturday, March 23, 2019, Household Hazardous Waste Collection (CRUD Day), Euless Municipal Complex, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.; and • Saturday, March 23, 2019, Citizens Fire Academy Alumni Association Steak Dinner at the Fire Station, Fire Station Number Three, 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. ITEM NO. 13. ADJOURN Mayor Martin adjourned the meeting at 7:30 p.m. APPROVED: ATTEST: i i Lin a Martin, Mayor Sutter, TRMC, City Secretary