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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-01-28 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, January 28, 2020 A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Linda Martin at 4:32 p.m. on Tuesday, January 28, 2020, in the Precouncil Conference Room of City Hall, 201 North Ector Drive. Those present included Mayor Linda Martin, Mayor Pro Tem Jeremy Tompkins, Council Members Eddie Price, Perry Bynum, Harry Zimmer, and Salman Bhojani. Council member Tim Stinneford arrived at 4:43 p.m. During the Precouncil meeting: v Mayor Pro Tem Jeremy Tompkins expressed his appreciation to City staff for their efforts in organizing and preparing for the Town Hall meetings. He stated that the meetings are always so well done. • Mayor Martin expressed her appreciation to Assistant City Manager Chris Barker for inviting her to attend the HEB Rotary Club meeting to hear Robert Early, President and CEO of JPS Health Network, speak earlier today. • City Manager Getchell reviewed the regular agenda. • Director of Planning and Economic Development Mike Collins presented the Development update and discussed the Riverwalk at Bear Creek Regulating and Concept Plans which will be presented for City Council consideration at the February 11, 2020 City Council meeting. Assistant City Manager Chris Barker presented the Water Well update and advised that the drilling rig has been removed from the Far North Well. City Civil Engineer Stephen Moore has been in contact with residents near the Fuller Well regarding the timeline for the new well installation. Additionally, he advised that the City received a notice from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) regarding a gas tank leakage at a gas station on Main Street and explained the required next steps for compliance including applying for an exception. Mr. Barker introduced Liz Ferry, P.G., Senior Hydrogeologist, R.W. Harden & Associates. Ms. Ferry provided additional information regarding the application to apply for an exception and the City's ongoing requirements. • Director of Planning and Economic Development Collins presented the information regarding the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding for the 46th year and advised that the City of Euless is eligible for approximately $350,000 with a $120,000 rollover from the previous year. Staff is proposing a wastewater line replacement along Del Paso. Council Minutes Page 2 of 7 January 28, 2020 ➢ Finance Director Janina Jewell presented the financial report for the period ending December 31, 2019. CLOSED SESSION The City Council convened into closed session at 6:25 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: • 1451 West Euless Boulevard The appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee as authorized by Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code related to: • City Manager • City Secretary Mayor Martin recessed closed session at 6:50 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 Human Resources-Risk Director Donny Beasley Police Chief Mike Brown Director of Planning and Economic Development Mike Collins Director of Public Works and Engineering Hal Cranor Finance Director Janina Jewell Library Director Sherry Knight Fleet and Facilities Director Kyle McAdams Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald Fire Chief Wes Rhodes Assistant to the City Manager Betsy Deck Texas Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell-Shelton VISITORS Zain Adatia Alexa Hoekstra Billie Hoekstra Council Minutes Page 3 of 7 January 28, 2020 Dave Hoekstra Joe Robinson Peggy Vandiver Mubeena Jamil Sam Tenifa Mubasher Warraich Suzy McCormick Doug Terry Mavy Wright Anniece McKanna Mike Utzman Curtis Young INVOCATION Mayor Linda Martin gave the invocation. PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Pro Tern Jeremy Tompkins led the pledges of allegiance to the flags of the United States and Texas. ITEM NO. 1. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH FOR FEBRUARY Police Chief Mike Brown introduced Senior Police Corporal Robert Provost. Robert was accompanied by members of the Police Department. Mayor Martin presented Robert with a plaque commemorating his selection as Employee of the Month for February 2020. ITEM NO. 2. PRESENTATION OF QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR PERIOD ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2019 Finance Director Jewell presented the quarterly financial report for the period ending December 31, 2019. CONSENT AGENDA (items 3 through 6) 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 3 through 6. Mayor Pro Tem Tompkins seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tern Tompkins, Council Members Stinneford, Price, Bynum, Zimmer, and Bhojani Nays: None Mayor Martin declared the motion carried. Council Minutes Page 4 of 7 January 28, 2020 ITEM NO. 3. ACKNOWLEDGED RECEIPT OF FY2019 ANNUAL INVESTMENT REPORT Acknowledged receipt of FY2019 Annual Investment Report as required by state law. ITEM NO. 4. APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 20-1569 Approved Resolution No.20-1569, approving the City's Investment Policy for all funds invested for the City of Euless. ITEM NO. 5. AUTHORIZED CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH TARRANT COUNTY Authorized the City Manager to execute an interlocal agreement with Tarrant County for asphalt overlay improvements to Broadway Drive, Delta Drive, East Midway Drive, Erwin Drive, Freestone Drive, Heather Drive, Lamar Drive, Little Creek Drive, Martha Street, Royce Drive, Sage Lane, Sheppard Drive, and Simmons Street. The estimated expenditure is $592,145. ITEM NO. 6. APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Approved City Council minutes of the special called meeting of December 17, 2019. REGULAR AGENDA ITEM NO. 7. HELD PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING PLANNED DEVELOPMENT 19-04-PD AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2237 Mayor Martin opened the public hearing at 7:15 p.m. Director of Planning and Economic Development Collins presented the item to the City Council and advised that the applicant, Fred Brodsky, represented by Curtis Young, Sage Group, is requesting to rezone 4.06 acres of land located at the northwest corner of Mid- Cities Boulevard and North Main Street that is currently zoned Community Business District (C-2) to a Planned Development (PD) zoning district. The proposed project would create 16 residential lots with the front of the homes facing internally to a cul-de-sac development. There will also be two open space lots facing onto Mid-Cities Boulevard. The intent is to preserve several of the existing trees within the open space lots. Additionally, the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on January 7, 2020, and recommended approval of the Planned Development Ordinance. Mayor Martin asked to hear from any proponents of the case. Doug Terry, 444 East Dallas Road, Grapevine, Texas, realtor for Mr. Brodsky, submitted a letter on behalf of Mr. Brodsky expressing his approval of the zoning change. Council Minutes Page 5 of 7 January 28, 2020 Mayor Martin asked to hear from any opponents of the case. There being none, Mayor Martin closed the public hearing at 7:22 p.m. Council Member Stinneford motioned to approve Ordinance No. 2237, to change the zoning on 4.06 acres of land in the Franklin, Levy Survey, Abstract No. 513, Tract 2G located at the northwest corner of Mid-Cities Boulevard and North Main Street from Community Business (C-2), to Planned Development (PD) zoning to allow single family residential. Council Member Bhojani seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tem Tompkins, Council Members Stinneford, Price, Bynum, Zimmer, and Bhojani Nays: None Mayor Martin declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 8. APPROVED A REQUEST FOR A TEMPORARY USE PERMIT Director of Planning and Economic Development Collins presented the item to the City Council and advised that McMahon Contracting, L.P., 3019 Roy Orr Boulevard, Grand Prairie, Texas, requested approval of a temporary use permit to construct and operate a concrete batch plant for a period of approximately one year, beginning after August 19, 2019. Temporary use permits may be issued for a maximum of 90 days. Because this work will take approximately one year, subsequent temporary use permits will be brought forward to the City Council at appropriate times. This represents the second of the subsequent permit requests. The batch plant will only run during specific days when material is needed for the street construction. Council Member Bynum asked Mr. Barker to provide additional details regarding project site safety. Mr. Barker advised of the extra precautions taken by City staff to ensure site safety. Council Member Price motioned to approve a request for a temporary use permit for McMahon Contracting, Inc. for a Portable Concrete Batch Plant located at the Villages of Bear Creek Park, on the east side of Bear Creek Parkway just south of Little Bear Creek, for an additional period of 90 days beginning after February 10, 2020. Council Member Bynum seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tem Tompkins, Council Members Stinneford, Price, Bynum, Zimmer, and Bhojani Council Minutes Page 6 of 7 January 28, 2020 Nays: None Mayor Martin declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 9. APPROVED THE REVISED CITY OF EULESS AMERICANS WITH DISABILITY ACT (ADA) TRANSITION PLAN Mayor Martin advised that this update to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan identifies items that have been completed during the past year and reflects changes and additional items that have been identified. Council Member Bhojani motioned to approve the revised City of Euless Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan. Council Member Bynum seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tern Tompkins, Council Members Stinneford, Price, Bynum, Zimmer, and Bhojani Nays: None Mayor Martin declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 10. APPROVED EXTENSION OF CONTRACT FOR CITY MANAGER Mayor Pro Tern Tompkins motioned to approve an extension of the City Manager's contract to January 31, 2022. Council Member Stinneford seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tern Tompkins, Council Members Stinneford, Price, Bynum, Zimmer, and Bhojani Nays: None Mayor Martin declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 11. APPROVED EXTENSION OF CONTRACT FOR CITY SECRETARY Council Member Stinneford motioned to approve an extension of the City Secretary's contract to January 31, 2022. Council Member Bynum seconded the motion. Council Minutes Page 7 of 7 January 28, 2020 Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tern Tompkins, Council Members Stinneford, Price, Bynum, Zimmer, and Bhojani Nays: None Mayor Martin declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 12. PUBLIC COMMENTS Mike Utzman, 316 Calvary Drive, Euless, expressed his support for a greater social media presence by the City. ITEM NO. 13. REPORTS City Manager No report given. City Attorney No report given. City Council No report given. ITEM NO. 14. ADJOURN Mayor Martin adjourned the meeting at 7:35 p.m. APPROVED: ATTEST: �\, \ I / . ..: 05, -) , Lmdafartin- Mayor i Sutter, TRMC, CMC, City Secretary __-