HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-04-24 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
EULESS CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, April 24, 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, April 24, 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, Glenn Porterfield, and Perry Bynum.
Council Member Linda Martin was not present due to a scheduled absence.
During the Precouncil meeting:
➢ City Attorney Wayne Olson introduced his Associate Attorney Lisa Mares.
➢ City Manager Gary McKamie announced the following:
• Rick Herold Scholarship Fundraiser and Roast for the University of North
Texas Parks and Recreation Scholarship, May 4, 2012, 6:30 p.m.;
• Arbor Daze parking, April 28 and 29, 2012;
• Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale, April 20 through 22, 2012, netted
approximately $2,000 in sales;
• Citizen Fire Academy Alumni Fundraiser, Fire Station No. 3, June 16, 2012,
4:30 to 8:00 p.m.; and
• Improvements to the Texas Star Garden Room.
➢ Ms. Jeri Harwell, Allied Waste Services' Municipal Services Manager, presented the
annual report regarding solid waste pickup in the City. She reviewed the services
provided by Allied to Euless, their community involvement, and customer service
standards. Additionally, she presented statistical information related to complaints as
well as residential and commercial tonnage collection for 2011.
➢ Director of Planning and Economic Development Mike Collins and Director of Public
Works and Engineering Ron Young provided an update regarding the slope erosion at
2109 Fountainview Drive.
City Manager McKamie advised that the slope failure is a civil issue between the
homeowner and the developer; however staff will contact the homeowner and advise
of the process.
➢ Assistant City Manager Chris Barker provided an update regarding the suspension of
the March 6, 2012, effective date of Atmos Mid-Tex rate change (Resolution No. 12-
1386). He stated that the settlement deadline is June 4, 2012, and a
recommendation will be presented in May 2012 for City Council's consideration.
➢ Director of Planning and Economic Development Collins presented the development
update, including the number of new housing starts in the North Texas housing
market, as well as commercial development in the city.
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➢ Director of Public Works and Engineering Young presented an update regarding the
following:
• Baze Road and Ash Lane construction;
• Glade Parks Phase II infrastructure;
• Installation of manhole at South Euless Park;
• Reclaimed water line installation on Bear Creek Parkway;
• Pavement rehab along Bear Creek Parkway;
• Roadway striping;
• Mosquito spraying;
• Concrete repair on Fuller Wiser Road;
• Water well casing repair;
• South Pipeline Road bridge construction; and
• Sanitary sewer and installation of manhole at Texas Star Golf Course.
➢ Director of Public Works and Engineering Young advised that the Tarrant Regional
Water District (TRWD) storage capacity is at 97 percent, and the supply lakes are
within half an inch of being full.
➢ Finance Director Vicki Rodriquez provided a financial update for the period ending
March 31, 2012.
➢ Mayor Mary Lib Saleh provided a transportation update regarding the North Tarrant
Express Project.
➢ City Manager McKamie reviewed the regular agenda items.
CLOSED SESSION
The City Council convened into closed session at 6:16 p.m. for deliberation regarding the
following:
Economic development incentives as authorized by Section 551.087 related to:
o U.S. Concrete and its subsidiary Redi Mix, L.L.C.
o Glade Parks
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 Olson
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Associate Attorney Lisa Mares
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
Senior Planner Stephen Cook
Recreation Superintendent Michael Davenport
Computer Support Specialist II Jake Dilliplane
Police Captain Steve Eskew
Senior Police Officer Edgar Hurtado
Police Captain Steve Kockos
Police Captain Gary Landers
Senior Police Officer Carlos Peralez
VISITORS
Ibrahim Abdelmessih Bruce German Carroll "Scotty" Scott
Gazetta Anderson Kirsten Holladay Jake Thomasson
Lisa Bynum Jay Jenson Ron Tipton
Loretta Doty David Johnson Sam Walker
Darl Easton Jason Presley
Linda Eilenfeldt Daniel Rosales
And others as noted in the visitor register.
INVOCATION
Council Member Glenn Porterfield gave the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Perry Bynum led the pledge of allegiance.
ITEM NO. I. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH FOR MAY
Police Chief Mike Brown introduced Senior Police Officer Edgar Hurtado. Edgar was
olice Department.
accompanied by his wife, Monica, daughter, Cecilia, and members of the P
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Mayor Saleh presented Edgar with a plaque and certificate commemorating his selection as
employee of the month for May 2012.
ITEM NO. 2. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE PIN
Police Chief Brown introduced Senior Police Officer Carlos Peralez. Carlos was
accompanied by members of the Police Department. Mayor Saleh presented Carlos with a
service pin commemorating his 15 years of service with the City.
ITEM NO. 3. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION
Mayor Saleh presented a proclamation to Director of Parks and Community Services Ray
McDonald and Recreation Superintendent Michael Davenport proclaiming April 27, 2012, as
Arbor Day in the City of Euless.
ITEM NO. 4. PRESENTATION OF QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR
PERIOD ENDING MARCH 31, 2012
Finance Director Rodriquez presented the quarterly financial report for the period ending
March 31, 2012.
CONSENT AGENDA (items 5 through 9)
Council Member Hogg motioned to approve the Consent Agenda items number 5 through 9.
Council Member Stinneford seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Mickan, Council Members Stinneford, Hogg,
Porterfield, and Bynum
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 5. APPROVED RENEWAL OF BID NO. 007-09
Approved renewal of Bid No. 007-09 for concrete repairs to T.J. Concrete, 3325 Panola
Drive, Fort Worth, and authorized the City Manager to enter into a contract with T.J.
Concrete in an amount not to exceed $150,000.
ITEM NO. 6. AWARDED BID NO. 009-12
Approved award of Bid No. 009-12 for concrete road repairs on North Main Street, Fuller-
Wiser Road and Bear Creek Parkway in the amount of $93,390, and authorized the City
Manager to enter into a contract with Estrada Concrete, 1623 Garza Avenue, Dallas.
ITEM NO. 7. AUTHORIZED CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF MINERAL WELLS
Council Minutes Page 5 of 7 April 24, 2012
Authorized the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Mineral
Wells for the purchase of various goods and services.
ITEM NO. 8. RATIFIED EULESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION ACTION
TAKEN ON APRIL 23, 2012
Ratified Euless Development Corporation action taken on April 23, 2012, to approve the first
amendment to the lease and incentive agreement by and between the Euless Development
Corporation, the City of Euless and U.S. Concrete, Inc. and its subsidiary Redi-Mix, L.L.C., and
authorizing the President to make the modification and execute such amendment.
ITEM NO. 9. APPROVED CITY COUNICL MINUTES
Approved City Council minutes of the regular meeting of April 10, 2012.
REGULAR AGENDA
ITEM NO. 10. AUTHORIZED MAYOR TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE AN OIL AND
GAS LEASE
Council Member Stinneford motioned to authorize the Mayor to negotiate and execute an oil
and gas lease for city owned property totaling 10.820468 acres (five tracts of land) with
Chesapeake Exploration, LLC.
Council Member Bynum seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Mickan, Council Members Stinneford, Hogg,
Porterfield, and Bynum
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 11. HELD PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERED FIRST AND FINAL
READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1954
Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:24 p.m.
Director of Parks and Community Services McDonald presented the item to the City Council,
and advised that the Texas Legislature requires that certain municipal programs for
elementary aged children (5-13 years old) meet day care licensing requirements or file for an
exemption. In order to receive exempt status, a municipality must submit a copy of the
program standards, notice of public hearing for the programs, and the ordinance adopting
the standards.
There being no proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing at 7:25
P.M.
Council Minutes Page 6 of 7 April 24, 2012
Council Member Bynum motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No.
1954, renewing Youth Programs Standards of Care for the operation of youth-based
programs and services.
Mayor Pro Tern Mickan seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Mickan, Council Members Stinneford, Hogg,
Porterfield, and Bynum
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 12. CONSIDER SITE PLAN NO. 12-02-SP
Director of Planning and Economic Development Collins presented the case to the City
Council, and advised that the applicant, Randy Putnam, is seeking to construct a 5,910
square foot garden building (R.P. & Associates) at 2720 West Euless Boulevard.
Additionally, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the Site Plan
on April 17, 2012.
Council Member Porterfield motioned to approve Site Plan No. 12-02-SP for a Commercial
Development (R.P. & Associates) proposed to be located on St. Michael's Addition, Block A,
Lot 4, 2720 West Euless Boulevard. ;
Council Member Hogg seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Mickan, Council Members Stinneford, Hogg,
Porterfield, and Bynum
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 13. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Darl Easton, 1005 Fayette Drive, Euless, requested clarification regarding Consent Agenda
Item No. 8 related to action taken by the Euless Development Corporation on April 23, 2012.
ITEM NO. 14. REPORTS
City Attorney
No report given.
City Manager
No report given.
Council Minutes Page 7 of 7 April 24, 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
ITEM NO. 15. ADJOURN
Mayor Saleh adjourned the meeting at 7:31 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
Mary Lib S leh Zufter, T C
Mayor Cecretary