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Tuesday, March 27, 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, March 27, 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 and Council Member Perry Bynum announced that the
Community Powered Revitalization (CPR) Blitz that took place on March 23 and 24,
2012, had an amazing volunteer turnout and positive impact throughout Hurst,
Euless, and Bedford.
➢ Council Member Leon Hogg announced that he attended the Parra Car Care ribbon
cutting that was held on March 27, 2012, and it was well attended.
➢ Council Member Linda Martin announced that she attended the Firefighters for
Freedom Fighters 5K Run on March 24, 2012. Approximately 200 runners
participated and the run benefited the Wounded Warrior Project.
➢ City Manager Gary McKamie announced the following:
• Retirement celebration for Fire Battalion Chief Gary Thompson will be on April
2, 2012, at 2:00 p.m.;
• Fire Department and Police Department staffing levels;
• 2Tone Concert on April 9, 2012, 7:00 p.m. at the Library;
• Texas Star Golf Course and Conference Centre 15th Anniversary celebration
on May 18, 2012; and,
• Reservations at Raven's Grille for Easter brunch and Mothers Day brunch.
➢ Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald presented and reviewed
the initial plans for the design of an indoor/outdoor aquatics center to be located at the
Euless Family Life Center.
➢ Assistant City Manager Chris Barker provided an update regarding the gas lease
agreements with Chesapeake. He advised that an item will be presented for City
Council consideration at the April 10, 2012, meeting.
➢ Director of Planning and Economic Development Mike Collins presented the
development update, including residential and commercial developments.
➢ City Manager Gary McKamie advised that the City Council has been invited to tour
the John Peter Smith Hospital in downtown Fort Worth, and staff will coordinate the
tour for those interested.
Council Minutes Page 2 of 7 March 27, 2012
➢ Director of Public Works and Engineering Ron Young addressed the City Council
regarding a Municipal Setting Designation (MSD) requested by Faith Christian School
located at 729 E. Dallas Road in Grapevine. He advised that a resolution supporting
the designation will be presented at the April 10, 2012, City Council meeting.
➢ Finance Director Vicki Rodriquez presented the financial report for the period ending
February 29, 2012.
➢ City Manager McKamie reviewed the regular agenda items.
CLOSED SESSION
The City Council convened into closed session at 6:11 p.m. for deliberation regarding the
following:
Legal advice from the City Attorney as authorized by Section 551.071 related to:
o Election procedures under Euless City Charter, Article Ill
Economic development incentives as authorized by Section 551.087 related to:
o SH183 at FM157
Security devices or security audits as authorized by Section 551.076.
The City Council recessed closed 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 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
Council Minutes Page 3 of 7 March 27, 2012
Information Services Administrator Dan McLain
Assistant Director of Finance Jackie Theriot
(-3 Public Works Manager JT Ackerman
Senior Planner Stephen Cook
Computer Support Specialist II Jake Dilliplane
Finance Accountant I Ross Fairclo
Police Captain Gary Landers
Finance Accountant II Alice Norwood
VISITORS
Lisa Bynum Iris Elliott Carl Miller
Mark Compton Adrienne Fairclo Jeanie Parsley
Mary Crane Connor Fairclo Carroll "Scotty" Scott
Loretta Doty Jerrie Keller Jake Thomasson
Linda Eilenfeldt WT Skip Leake Jeremy Tompkins
And others as noted in the visitor register.
INVOCATION
Council Member Linda Martin gave the invocation.
t PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Glenn Porterfield led the pledge of allegiance.
ITEM NO. 1. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH FOR APRIL
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Finance Director Vicki Rodriquez introduced Finance Office Technician Julie Mitchell. Julie
was accompanied by members of the Finance Department.
Mayor Saleh presented Julie with a plaque and certificate commemorating her selection as
employee of the month for April 2012.
REGULAR AGENDA
ITEM NO. 2. APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Council Member Stinneford motioned to approve the City Council minutes of the regular
meeting of March 13, 2012.
Council Member Bynum seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Mickan, Council Members Stinneford, Hogg,
Martin, Porterfield, and Bynum
Nays: None
Council Minutes Page 4 of 7 March 27, 2012
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 3. APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1950
Mayor Pro Tern Mickan motioned to approve Ordinance No. 1950 for the vacation and
abandonment of a portion of a 10 foot utility easement and a portion of a 24 foot emergency
access, fire lane and utility easement located in Lot 12, Block 45, Midway Park Addition
(Trinity High School) in the City of Euless, Tarrant County, Texas.
Council Member Porterfield 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. 4. APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1952
Council Member Martin motioned to approve Ordinance No. 1952, amending Chapter 90
"Vehicles for Hire", Article IV "Wreckers and Tow Trucks" of the Code of Ordinances of the
City of Euless.
Council Member Bynum seconded the motion.
Council Member Bynum commended Police Chief Mike Brown for bringing this
recommendation to the City Council for consideration.
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. 5. HELD PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 12-04-
SUP AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF
ORDINANCE NO. 1951
Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:09 p.m.
Director of Planning and Economic Development Mike Collins presented the case to the City
Council, and advised that the applicant is seeking a Specific Use Permit for an indoor soccer
and athletic facility with alcohol sales to be located at 100 E. Midway Drive. The name of the
facility will be Blue Sky Sports Center, previously known as Arena Athletics. The facility has
new ownership that has begun extensive renovations and improvements to the property.
Council Minutes Page 5 of 7 March 27, 2012
Additionally, the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on March 6, 2012,
and recommended approval of the Specific Use Permit with the following conditions:
1) The SUP would be tied to the business owner, Blue Sky Sports Center of Euless
LLC;
2) The SUP would be tied to the business name, Blue Sky Sports Center; and,
3) The SUP would be valid for five years.
Attorney W.T. Skip Leake, 3019 Pitkin Drive, Arlington, representing the owner, addressed
the City Council regarding the request.
Dr. Mary Crane, owner of Blue Sky Sports Center, was present.
Mayor Saleh asked to hear from any proponents followed by opponents of the case.
There being none, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing at 7:14 p.m.
Council Member Hogg motioned to approve Ordinance No. 1951 for a Specific Use Permit
for an Indoor Soccer Arena in Planned Development (PD 1029) based on Community
Business District (C-2) zoning and Neighborhood Business District (C-1) zoning in the
Somerset Place Addition, Block C, Lots 27ER and 27A at 100 E. Midway Drive, with the
conditions presented and recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Council Member Stinneford seconded the motion.
Council Member Bynum stated that there had been a previous issue regarding the
consumption of alcoholic beverages outside the establishment and asked Attorney Leake
how they propose to deal with the issue.
Attorney Leake stated the new ownership will have outdoor video surveillance as well as
outdoor lighting to monitor the parking lot. Additionally, the new management is actively
involved with the facility compared to prior management.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Mickan, Council Members Stinneford, Hogg,
Martin, Porterfield, and Bynum
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
Attorney Leake complimented city staff, Alicia Davenport and Stephen Cook, for their
courteousness with assisting them with the Specific Use Permit process.
ITEM NO. 6. APPROVED REQUEST FOR A TEMPORARY USE PERMIT NO. 12-
03-CC
Council Member Bynum motioned to approve Temporary Use Permit No. 12-03-CC to
Jackson Construction for a Portable Concrete Batch Plant proposed to be located southeast
of Glade Road and Heritage Avenue for a period of four to six weeks.
Council Minutes Page 6 of 7 March 27, 2012
Council Member Porterfield seconded the motion.
Council Member Stinneford inquired if this request was due to the volume of concrete to be
poured.
Director of Public Works and Engineering Young stated it is a preference of the contractor,
Jackson Construction Inc., to mix the concrete themselves on site.
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. 7. APPROVED APPOINTMENT TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Council Member Martin motioned to appoint Linda Eilenfeldt to the Capital Improvement
Advisory Committee.
Council Member Stinneford seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Mickan, Council Members Stinneford, Hogg, f
Martin, Porterfield, and Bynum
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 8. PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
ITEM NO. 9. REPORTS
Director of Public Works Young presented an update on capital projects, and water and
wastewater projects. He reported on a pipe bursting project, Community Development Block
Grant project in Midway Park, wastewater project under design within Midway Park, city
water wells, and road projects.
City Attorney
No report given.
City Manager
No report given.
Council Minutes Page 7 of 7 March 27, 2012
City Council
Mayor Saleh announced that the City of Euless will hold the City Council candidates election
on Saturday, May 12, 2012, to elect Council Members to serve in Place 5 and Place 6:
Place 5 Place 6
Glenn Porterfield Perry Bynum
Jay Jenson Lorren Britton
Bruce German
Additionally, she thanked the volunteers who participated in the Community Powered
Revitalization Blitz that took place March 23 and 24, 2012. She also stated that the next City
Council meeting is scheduled for April 10, 2012.
ITEM NO. 10. ADJOURN
Mayor Saleh adjourned the meeting at 7:35 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
Mary Lib Stleh K m :utter, RMC
Mayor City Secretary