HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-02-14 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
(` EULESS CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Mary Lib Saleh at
4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 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 Mary Lib Saleh reported on the progress of the road construction related to the
North Tarrant Express (SH 183). Additionally, she advised that she attended the
Northeast Leadership Forum meeting on February 3, 2012.
➢ City Manager Gary McKamie announced the soon to be birth of his granddaughter,
Annabelle Rose. Additionally, he reported that he attended the Master Work Series
concert featuring Brian Burns at the Library on February 13, 2012, and the attendance
count was 51 patrons.
➢ Mayor Pro Tern Mickan thanked staff for the Valentine's Day decorations.
➢ City Manager McKamie advised the City Council of a proposed capital project by the
Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District (HEB ISD), and presented two site
layout options proposed by the school district. The proposed auxiliary service center
will be located at the corner of State Highway 10 and Wilshire Drive.
Representing the HEB ISD and in attendance to answer questions related to the
project were Debbe Roesler, Deputy Superintendent for Business/Finance, and
Randy Morgan, Bond Coordinator, as well as Tony Mancil, Regulatory Specialist,
Huckabee &Associates.
City Council expressed their support for Option "B" with the bus parking located at the
rear of the property and screened by the main building from the front and a masonry
screen wall from the rear and west side.
➢ Assistant City Manager Chris Barker provided an update regarding the Atmos Mid-
Tex Rate Case. He stated the city has received a copy of the filing and staff is
recommending the City Council consider a Resolution to suspend the effective date of
the rate increase to allow the City and Atmos Cities Steering Committee (ACSC) the
opportunity to review the filing.
Mary Jean Maloney and Jesus Oquendo, representing Atmos, were present to
address any questions related to the rate case.
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➢ Director of Public Works Ron Young addressed the City Council regarding sign
retroreflectivity maintenance standards, and advised that the Federal Highway
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Administration has postponed the implementation date related to the requirements to
maintain sign retroreflectivity.
> Assistant City Manager Barker addressed the City Council regarding the scheduled
increase to the solid waste and recycling rates, which provides for a 3.4 percent
increase. The new rates will go into effect March 1, 2012.
➢ Deputy City Manager Loretta Getchell advised the City Council of the opportunity for
water/wastewater bond refunding, and reported that the current rates show a
$308,000 gross savings and a net present value savings of 6.88 percent. She stated
that staff will continue to review the possibility of the refunding and expect to present
to the City Council for consideration no later than the first meeting in March.
➢ Director of Planning and Economic Development Mike Collins advised that the 2012
HOME Grant Program will disperse a total of $680,000 to Tarrant County cities, and
the City of Euless will apply for a maximum grant of $200,000 to assist with the
Community Powered Revitalization Program. The City would be required to provide a
match of 30 percent of the total grant funding for consideration, which could be
achieved through in kind contributions. A Resolution will be presented at the next City
Council meeting.
➢ Finance Director Vicki Rodriquez provided an update to the City Council regarding the
city's depository services contract that will expire in April 2012. She advised that
proposals have been received and a recommendation will be presented to the City
Council for consideration at the February 28, 2012, meeting.
> Fire Chief Wes Rhodes presented the Fire Department update, which included an
update on the chassis remount and proposed new decals for the medic vehicles.
➢ Director of Public Works and Engineering Young advised that the Tarrant Regional
Water District (TRWD) storage capacity is at 82 percent.
➢ Finance Director Vicki Rodriquez provided a financial update for the period ending
December 31, 2011, with sales tax collections up by 3.6 percent and car rental tax by
8 percent over the prior year.
➢ City Manager McKamie reviewed the regular agenda items.
CLOSED SESSION
The City Council convened into closed session at 6:05 p.m. for deliberation regarding the
following:
Seek legal advice from the City Attorney as authorized by Section 551.071 related to
election procedures under Euless City Charter, Article Ill
Economic development incentives as authorized by Section 551.087 related to:
o U.S. Concrete and its subsidiary Redi Mix, L.L.C.
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The City Council recessed closed session at 6:45 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
Assistant Police Chief Bob Freeman
Texas Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell-Shelton
Library Administrator Kate Lyon
Fleet and Facility Administrator Kyle McAdams
Information Services Administrator Dan McLain
Finance Assistant Director Jackie Theriot
Public Works Manager J.T. Ackerman
Computer Support Specialist II Brett Bennett
Senior Planner Stephen Cook
Code Compliance/Police Department Inspector I Rick Eldredge
Police Captain Steve Kockos
Police Captain Gary Landers
Fire Captain Brad Smith
Senior Police Officer Sheli Smith
VISITORS
Mohammad Barney Darl Easton Barbara McClung
Sherri Browning Linda Eilenfeldt Michael Parks
Charles Crook Christi Eldredge Peggy Vandiver
Shirley Dailey Iris Elliott
And others as noted in the visitor register.
i INVOCATION
Director of Public Works and Engineering Ron Young gave the invocation.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Leon Hogg led the pledge of allegiance.
ITEM NO. 1. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE PINS
Police Chief Mike Brown introduced Code Compliance Inspector I Rick Eldredge. Rick was
accompanied by his wife, Christi, and members of the Police Department. Mayor Saleh
presented Rick with a service pin commemorating his five years of service with the City.
Police Chief Mike Brown introduced Senior Police Officer Sheli Smith. Shell was
accompanied by her husband, Brad, and members of the Police and Fire Department.
Mayor Saleh presented Sheli with a service pin commemorating her ten years of service with
the City.
ITEM NO. 2. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION
Council Member Glenn Porterfield presented Director of Public Works and Engineering Ron
Young a proclamation in recognition of National Engineers Week, February 19-25, 2012.
ITEM NO. 3. PRESENTATION OF QUARTERLY PUBLIC WORKS REPORT
Director of Public Works and Engineering Young presented the quarterly Public Works report
which included following items:
• Road construction of Baze Road and Ash Lane;
• Roadway projects within Glade Parks;
• Two wastewater projects;
o Midway Park (CDBG Project)
o Landover/Ascot area
• Wastewater calls received;
• Upcoming overlay projects;
• Upgrades to ADA accessible ramps at Midway Drive and Aransas Drive; and
• Water storage capacity at 82 percent.
ITEM NO. 4. PRESENTATION OF QUARTERLY POLICE DEPARTMENT UPDATE
Police Chief Brown presented the quarterly Police Department update for the quarter ending
December 2011, and reported on the average response times for priority one, two, three,
and four calls, as well as statistics related to crimes against persons, and property crimes.
Additionally, he reported that Police Corporal Scott Axton has been assigned as the Trinity
High School School Resource Officer.
CONSENT AGENDA (items 5 through 10)
Council Member Hogg motioned to approve the Consent Agenda items number 5 through
10.
Council Member Stinneford seconded the motion.
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Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Mickan, Council Members Stinneford, Hogg,
r Martin, Porterfield, and Bynum
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 5. AUTHORIZED CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE
PURCHASING AGREEMENT
Authorized the City Manager to enter into a Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with the
Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS/TAPS) Program.
ITEM NO. 6. APPROVED AWARD OF BID NO. 006-12
Approved award of Bid No. 006-12 for the construction of Glade Parks Phase II streets
(Brazos Drive, Red River Drive, and Heritage Avenue) to Jackson Construction, LTD. In the
amount of $1,696,277.25, and authorized the City Manager to enter into a contract with
Jackson Construction, LTD.
ITEM NO. 7. APPROVED AWARD OF ANNUAL CONTRACT
Approved award of annual contract for the purchase of water meters and transponders, and
authorized the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Atlas Utility Supply Company of
Fort Worth. The estimated expenditure is $200,000.
ITEM NO. 8. APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 12-1382
Approved Resolution No. 12-1382, establishing a target area for community revitalization
within the corporate limits of the City of Euless, Texas.
ITEM NO. 9. APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 12-1383
Approved Resolution No. 12-1383, authorizing Evergreen Euless Senior Community, L.P. to
apply to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for TDHCA HOME funds
for a proposed Euless Senior Living Community.
Following approval of the consent agenda, Tony Sisk addressed the Mayor and City Council
regarding the proposed project and expressed his appreciation to the Mayor and City
Council for their support of the proposed project which will offer below market rental rates for
residents 55 or 62 years of age and older.
ITEM NO. 10. APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Approved City Council minutes of the regular Meeting of January 24, 2012, and Special
r. Called Meeting of January 23, 2012.
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REGULAR AGENDA
ITEM NO. 11. APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1943K
Council Member Bynum motioned to approve Ordinance No. 1943, amending portions of
Chapter 14, "Buildings and Building Regulations" of the Code of Ordinances by amending
Article XII "Abatement of Dangerous Building", amending Article X "Euless Minimum Housing
Code", and repealing Article XIII "Secured Substandard of Dangerous Structures".
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. 12. HELD PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
12-01-PD AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF
ORDINANCE NO. 1944
Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:35 p.m.
Director of Planning and Economic Development Mike Collins presented the case to the City (:-=
Council. He advised that the applicant, Glade 121, LP, is requesting approval of
modifications to the Glade Parks Planned Development (PD) zoning district (Ordinance
Number 1916) in order to provide modified design regulations for signage throughout the
development; update the associated graphics and exhibits of the Planned Development
zoning district to accurately reflect current development goals for signage; and to create
conditions for the development of a gas well pad site.
Mayor Saleh asked to hear from any proponents of the case.
Charles Crook, 1506 W. Pioneer Parkway, Suite 207, Arlington, expressed his support for
the case, and stated he was representing the Harrington and Smith family and wished to
commend Mike Collins, Ron Young, and city staff for their assistance.
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 7:41 p.m.
Council Member Martin motioned to approve Ordinance No. 1944, for a Planned
Development to change the zoning of BBB & C RR Survey, A-204, Tracts 5 and 5D; J. Doss
Survey, A-441, Tracts 3C, 4A1, 4A1A, 4B, 4B1, 4B2, 4C, 5, 6, 6A, 6A1, 6A2, 6B, 6B1, 6B1A,
and 6B2; and J. Havens Survey, A-685, Tracts 2A and 3; and Glade Parks Addition Block A,
Lots 1 and 2, Block B, Lots 1 and 2, Block G, Lot 1, Block H, Lot 1 from Planned
Development 1916 (PD 1916) to Planned Development (PD) zoning.
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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. PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
ITEM NO. 14. REPORTS
Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald presented a report regarding the
Parks and Recreation Services. He reported attendance and memberships at the Euless
Family Life Center, statistics related to team registration for the Texas Star Sports Center,
rentals of City pavilions and gazebos, and volunteers hours. Additionally, he presented
pictures of the new signage at the dog park as well as sponsorship signage at Softball
World.
City Attorney
No report given.
City Manager
No report given.
City Council
No report given.
ITEM NO. 15. ADJOURN
Mayor Saleh adjourned the meeting at 7:55 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
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