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Home My WebLink About2012-05-22 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE • EULESS CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, May 22, 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, May 22, 2012, in the Precouncil Conference Room of City Hall, 201 North Ector Drive. Those present included Mayor Mary Lib Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Donna Mickan, Council Members Tim Stinneford, Linda Martin, Glenn Porterfield, and Perry Bynum. Council Member Leon Hogg was not present due to a scheduled absence. During the Precouncil meeting: Mayor Mary Lib Saleh announced that she toured the John Peter Smith Level 1 Trauma Center on May 18, 2012, and they have a great facility. Additionally, she attended the Texas Star Golf Course and Conference Centre 15th Anniversary celebration on May 18, 2012. Council Member Perry Bynum stated he was amazed with the voter turnout for the Euless City Council candidates election. Deputy City Manager Loretta Getchell stated that the response to the Glade Parks development at the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) ReCon Convention has been very positive. • Marketing/Communications Manager Betsy Deck presented the communications and marketing update, and highlighted a few programs that she has been involved with in recent months, including the Lifestyle Improvement Challenge, Wellness Matters, ICSC booth design, drought awareness, reclaimed water project promotion, photo archives, recycling education, and her involvement with boards and committees. • Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald addressed the City Council regarding the condition of shrubs which spell `Euless' on the south lawn of the Municipal Complex (201 N. Ector Drive). He stated that a number of the shrubs did not survive the harsh weather conditions over the past year. He reviewed three possible options to remedy the situation. • City Attorney Wayne Olson provided an update related to the definitions of dangerous dogs and vicious dogs. He advised that there have been concerns raised regarding the definitions, and an amendment to the city's ordinance related to the definitions will be placed before the City Council for consideration at an upcoming meeting. • Police Chief Mike Brown advised of the need to amend the city's definition of a junked vehicle in the Code of Ordinances. He explained that recent legislation amended the definition, and it is recommended that the definition be amended to reflect state law. An item will be presented at an upcoming City Council meeting for consideration. Police Chief Brown presented the quarterly Police Department update for the quarter ending March 31, 2012, and reported on the average response times for priority one, Council Minutes Page 2 of 6 May 22, 2012 two, three, and four calls, as well as statistics related to crimes against persons, property crimes, and patrol time. Additionally, he announced the retirement of Police Corporal Roger Gatlin on June 1, 2012, 2:00 p.m., at the Courts Department and acknowledged the names of newly hired Police staff. Fire Chief Wes Rhodes presented an update related to the proposed Automatic Aid Agreement with the City of Fort Worth. The agreement will be presented to the City Council at the June 12, 2012, regular meeting. Additionally, he announced the promotion of Rick Clark to Battalion Chief, and invited the City Council to the badge pinning ceremony on May 25, 2012, 1:00 p.m., at City Hall. • Deputy City Manager Getchell presented the development update, including residential and commercial developments. Director of Public Works and Engineering Ron Young addressed the City Council regarding Trinity River Authority's (TRA) request for a temporary construction easement in the 700 block of South Pipeline Road for the purpose of performing rehabilitation work on the sewer lines. He also extended an invitation to the City Council to attend the Public Works Rodeo on May 25, 2012, 8:30 a.m., at the Arlington Convention Center parking lot. • Director of Public Works and Engineering Young advised that the Tarrant Regional • Water District (TRWD) storage capacity is at 96 percent with both supply lakes at one-quarter of a foot below the conservation pool. • Finance Director Vicki Rodriquez provided a financial update for the period ending April 30, 2012. Deputy City Manager Getchell reviewed the regular agenda items. Cynthia Bishop, attorney and chemical engineer, representing the property owners for Item No. 4 was present to address any questions. CLOSED SESSION The City Council convened into closed session at 6:11 p.m. for deliberation regarding the following: Consult with the City Attorney as authorized by Section 551.071 related to the following litigation: o Laina Liu vs. Euless Deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property as authorized by Section 551.072 related to: o Fuller Addition Council Minutes Page 3 of 6 May 22, 2012 The City Council recessed closed session at 6:24 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 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 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 • Senior Planner Stephen Cook Computer Support Specialist II Jake Dilliplane Police Captain Steve Kockos Police Captain Gary Landers Public Service Officer Nancy Ruiz VISITORS Lisa Bynum Randell Mickan Peggy Vandiver Linda Eilenfeldt Emily Ruiz Alyssa Walker Iris Elliott Jake Ruiz Sam Walker Jerrie Keller Jake Thomasson And others as noted in the visitor register. INVOCATION Council Member Perry Bynum gave the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member Glenn Porterfield led the pledge of allegiance. S Council Minutes Page 4 of 6 May 22, 2012 ITEM NO. 1. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH FOR JUNE Police Chief Mike Brown introduced Public Service Officer Nancy Ruiz. Nancy was accompanied by her daughter, Emily, son ,Jake, and members of the Police Department. Mayor Saleh presented Nancy with a plaque and certificate commemorating her selection as employee of the month for June 2012. ITEM NO. 2. ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE AND PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION City Attorney Wayne Olson administered the Oath of Office to Perry Bynum, elected Council Member, Place 6, and Mayor Saleh presented him with a Certificate of Election. REGULAR AGENDA ITEM NO. 3. APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 12-1393, CALLING A RUNOFF ELECTION FOR PLACE FIVE OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL FOR JUNE 23, 2012 Council Member Stinneford motioned to approve Resolution No. 12-1393, calling a runoff election for Place Five of the Euless City Council for June 23, 2012. The estimated expenditure is $15,275. Council Member Martin seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Mickan, Council Members Stinneford, Martin, Porterfield, and Bynum Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 4. APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 12-1391 Mayor Pro Tem Mickan motioned to approve Resolution No. 12-1391, supporting an application to establish a Municipal Setting Designation for a tract of land, located in the City of Grapevine at 1271, 1281, 1293, 1301, 1303 and 1401 William D. Tate Avenue and 800 and 900 West State Highway 114. Council Member Porterfield seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Mickan, Council Members Stinneford, Martin, Porterfield, and Bynum Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. Council Minutes Page 5 of 6 May 22, 2012 ITEM NO. 5. AUTHORIZED MAYOR TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE • CONVEYANCE DOCUMENTS Council Member Bynum motioned to authorize the Mayor to negotiate and execute conveyance documents for the sale of approximately 2.624 acres of city owned property situated in the James M. Matson Survey, Abstract No. 1080, Tract 6A, Tarrant County, Texas, located at 1000 Central Drive, Bedford, Texas. Council Member Stinneford seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Mickan, Council Members Stinneford, Martin, Porterfield, and Bynum Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 6. APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Council Member Bynum motioned to approve the City Council minutes of the regular meeting of May 8, 2012. Council Member Stinneford seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Mickan, Council Members Stinneford, Martin, Porterfield, and Bynum Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 7. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments. ITEM NO. 8. REPORTS No report given. City Attorney No report given. City Manager • No report given. Council Minutes Page 6 of 6 May 22, 2012 City Council Mayor Saleh announced that the City of Euless will hold the City Council candidates runoff election on Saturday, June 23, 2012, to elect a Council Member to serve in Place 5: Place 5 Glenn Porterfield Bruce German ITEM NO. 17. ADJOURN Mayor Saleh adjourned the meeting at 7:14 p.m. APPROVED: ATTEST: Y.4 . L � Mary Lib leh i Sutter, 'f C Mayor City Secretary