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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-06-12 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, June 12, 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, June 12, 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 announced that the 2011 Presidential Volunteer Awards presentation is scheduled for June 19, 2012, 7:00 p.m. at the Euless Municipal Court. Additionally, she stated that she attended the ribbon cutting for the Federation of State Medical Boards, 400 Fuller Wiser Road, on June 12, 2012. • Mayor Pro Tern Donna Mickan and Council Members Linda Martin and Glenn Porterfield stated that they attended the Sneak Peek Preview of the Euless history museum on June 11, 2012, and were complimentary of the museum and the volunteers who worked to establish the museum. • City Secretary Kim Sutter provided an update regarding the City's Runoff Election, including early vote totals to date. ➢ City Manager Gary McKamie announced that the Wilshire Apartment pool is closed due to mechanical failure and will re-open June 19, 2012. Additionally, he commended Senior Police Corporal Todd Murphree and the police department for their efforts which led to the apprehension of the suspects related to nine (9) North Texas convenience store robberies. ➢ Carol Miller, Coordinator of Volunteer Recruitment, Meals on Wheels, Inc., advised the City Council that due to the expansion and addition of Euless routes, additional volunteers are needed to assist with meal delivery to Euless residents. ➢ Marketing/Communications Manager Betsy Deck demonstrated a citizen response management system (Access Euless) that will be available on the City website in the near future. She stated the system will be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and will allow the public to obtain answers to common questions, submit concerns, and provide other helpful information. Director of Planning and Economic Development Mike Collins presented an update to the City Council related to the proposed Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District (HEB ISD) capital project. He presented a site layout proposed by the school district, which included modifications to the layout as presented to the City Council previously. The proposed auxiliary service center will be located at the corner of State Highway 10 and Wilshire Drive. Council Minutes Page 2 of 7 June 12, 2012 Representing the HEB ISD and in attendance to answer questions related to the project were Josh Minor, Director of Maintenance and Operations, as well as Tony Mancil, Regulatory Specialist, Huckabee &Associates. Director of Planning and Economic Development Collins presented a traffic update related to the North Tarrant Express construction at Westpark Way and State Highway 183. He advised that east bound exit for Industrial Boulevard (FM 157) will be temporarily closed on June 18, 2012. At the request of the City Council, the contractor will be contacted and scheduled to present a briefing to the City Council at an upcoming meeting. ➢ Director of Planning and Economic Development Collins advised the City Council of the status of the proposed senior housing development (Evergreen Euless Senior Community) to be located at the southwest corner of State Highway 10 and Dickey Drive. Additionally, he stated that the planned development zoning case will be brought before the City Council for consideration in August 2012. ➢ Assistant City Manager Chris Barker presented an update related to the reclaimed water project and the City of Fort Worth's progress in extending a line from American Boulevard northward to the Euless city limits. ➢ Police Captain Gary Landers presented the code update, related to residential and commercial code issues, including apartment inspections. ➢ City Manager McKamie reviewed the regular agenda items. ➢ Director of Public Works and Engineering Ron Young advised that the Tarrant Regional Water District (TRWD) storage capacity is at 95 percent. He advised that the city sponsored water forum held on June 7, 2012, was well attended, and stated that although the drought restrictions have been lifted, residents are encouraged to continue water conservation practices. ➢ Finance Director Vicki Rodriquez advised that sales tax collections were up 9.87 percent and car rental receipts were up 4 percent for the month of June. The receipts represent sales and rentals for the month of April 2012. 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 Council Minutes Page 3 of 7 June 12, 2012 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 Human Resources/Risk Administrator Carolyn Marshall Fleet and Facility Administrator Kyle McAdams Information Services Administrator Dan McLain Public Works Manager JT Ackerman Court Manager Teresa Alexander Computer Support Specialist II Brett Bennett Firefighter II Dustin Benton Firefighter/Driver George Butt ler Senior Planner Stephen Cook Firefighter II Tommy Crist Firefighter Cody Delmere Librarian Assistant Carolyn Edge Police Captain Steve Eskew Firefighter II Scott Evans Police Corporal Roger Gatlin Driver Engineer Michael Hanks Firefighter Ashley Howard Library Administrative Secretary Karan Jasper Firefighter II David Johnson Senior Library/Reference Service Coordinator Sherry Knight Police Captain Steve Kockos Police Captain Gary Landers Fire Lieutenant Jason Moon Firefighter II Cliff Moore Firefighter/Driver Cody Skinner Fire Division Chief/Operations Dale Skinner Fire Captain Keith Smith Fire Marshal Paul Smith Firefighter II Shawn Soule Firefighter II David Upchurch Firefighter II Brian Vann Fire Lieutenant Bill Ver Steeg Firefighter II Josh Williams Firefighter II Chris Williamson Police Sergeant Ron Williamson Council Minutes Page 4 of 7 June 12, 2012 VISITORS Sherri Browning Brenda Gatlin Randy Sullivan Shirley Daily Randell Mickan Jake Thomasson Loretta Doty Carroll "Scotty" Scott Peggy Vandiver Linda Eilenfeldt Barney Snitz Iris Elliott Jean Sullivan And others as noted in the visitor register. INVOCATION Assistant City Manager Chris Barker gave the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member Linda Martin led the pledge of allegiance. ITEM NO. 1. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE PINS Police Records Clerk Maria Lopez was unable to make the meeting due to the birth of her grandchild. Maria has completed five years of service with the City. Fire Chief Wes Rhodes introduced Firefighter II Dustin Benton. Dustin was accompanied by his girlfriend, Wendy, and members of the Fire Department. Council Member Leon Hogg presented Dustin with a service pin commemorating his 10 years of service with the City. Senior Police Officer Jay Blount was unable to make the meeting. Jay has completed 15 years of service with the City. Police Chief Mike Brown introduced Police Corporal Roger Gatlin. Roger was accompanied by his wife, Brenda, and members of the Police Department. Mayor Saleh presented Roger with a service pin commemorating his 30 years of service with the City. ITEM NO. 2. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION Mayor Saleh presented Police Corporal Roger Gatlin with a proclamation in recognition of his retirement following over 30 years of service with the City of Euless. ITEM NO. 3. PRESENTATION OF AWARD Council Member Glenn Porterfield presented the 2011 Excellence in Libraries Award to the Library Administrator Kate Lyon. Joining Kate for the presentation were Library Board members Loretta Doty and Barney Snitz, as well as Librarian Assistant Carolyn Edge, Library Administrative Secretary Karan Jasper, and Senior Librarian Sherry Knight. Council Minutes Page 5 of 7 June 12, 2012 CONSENT AGENDA (items 4 through 10) Mayor Pro Tem Mickan motioned to approve the Consent Agenda items number 4 through 10. 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. 4. AUTHORIZED THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE TEMPORARY ACCESS AND CONSTRUCTION EASEMENTS Authorized the Mayor to execute temporary access and construction easements for Trinity River Authority to facilitate construction activities associated with the rehabilitation of the wastewater mains along Boyd Branch and south of South Pipeline Road. ITEM NO. 5. AUTHORIZED THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH TARRANT COUNTY Authorized the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement with Tarrant County for the partial funding of the construction cost associated with the paving, drainage, water main replacement, and wastewater main replacement along West Ash Lane from Aransas Drive to North Main Street. ITEM NO. 6. AUTHORIZED THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF FORT WORTH Authorized the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Fort Worth for fire services providing for automatic aid response. ITEM NO. 7. APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 12-1394 Approved Resolution No. 12-1394, authorizing the filing of a project application with the North Central Texas Council of Governments for a Regional Solid Waste Program Local Implementation Project. ITEM NO. 8. AWARDED REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL NO. 013-12 Awarded request for Proposal No. 013-12 for Group Term Life, Short Term and Long Term Disability, and Optional Life Insurance to Dearborn National for the period beginning October 1, 2012, and ending September 30, 2015, with the option to renew for two (2) additional two (2) year terms. The estimated expenditure is $152,566. Council Minutes Page 6 of 7 June 12, 2012 ITEM NO. 9. REJECTED BID NO. 012-12 Rejected Bid No. 012-12 for ready-mix concrete. ITEM NO. 10. APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Approved City Council minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 22, 2012, Special Called Meeting of May 22, 2012, and Special Called Meeting of May 24, 2012. REGULAR AGENDA ITEM NO. 11. APPROVED ORDINANCE NO. 1956 Council Member Stinneford motioned to approve Ordinance No. 1956, amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Euless, Chapter 46, "Nuisances", Article V, "Junked Motor Vehicles", Section 46-136, "Definitions", by amending the definition of "Junked vehicle" to conform to recent statutory amendments. Council Member Bynum 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. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments. ITEM NO. 13. REPORTS City Attorney No report given. City Manager No report given. Council Minutes Page 7 of 7 June 12, 2012 City Council Mayor Saleh announced that the City of Euless will hold the City Council candidate runoff election on Saturday, June 23, 2012, to elect a Council Member to serve in Place 5: Place 5 Glenn Porterfield Bruce German She also stated that a Town Hall meeting will be held on June 14, 2012, 7:00 p.m. ITEM NO. 14. ADJOURN Mayor Saleh adjourned the meeting at 7:22 p.m. APPROVED: ATTEST: Wit -%t 400111M,/..4 .4110, Mary Lib aleh im tter, T'MC Mayor City ' ecretary