HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-06-26MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
EULESS CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, June 26, 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 26, 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, Leon Hogg, Linda Martin, Glenn Porterfield, and
Perry Bynum.
During the Precouncil meeting:
Mayor Mary Lib Saleh announced that the City of Euless along with the Cities of Fort
Worth and Arlington and the Dallas /Fort Worth International Airport were presented
with the North Central Texas Council of Governments Regional Partnership Award for
their joint efforts related to a reclaimed water project. She pointed out that this is the
fifth regional partnership award presented to the City of Euless since 1996.
v City Manager Gary McKamie stated that he and the Mayor had an opportunity to meet
with the artist of the mural that will be on display at the Euless history museum.
Additionally, he advised that a new monument sign for the Ruth Millican center is
under construction.
> North Tarrant Express Mobility Partners Director of Corporate Affairs Robert Hinkle,
and Lara Kohl, Manager, Bluebonnet Contractors, presented an update related to the
North Tarrant Express project, including pictures of recently completed work and an
overview of what can be expected moving forward. They advised that the entire
project is scheduled to be complete by mid -2015, with the majority of the work in
Euless to be completed by December 2013.
Discussion ensued with regard to the need to have the portion of State Highway 183
which runs through Euless reconstructed as well.
City Manager McKamie reported on the status of Cool Zone store located at the
southwest corner of FM 157 and State Highway 183, including the impact of the
highway construction to the operation of the business.
Director of Public Works and Engineering Ron Young introduced Trinity River
Authority (TRA) Project Manager for Cyclone Branch, Randy Brooks.
Mr. Brooks presented an update related to the upgrades to the West Fork Relief
Interceptors, which include the Cyclone Creek section situated south of State
Highway 183 to Highway 10 between Eastcliff and Westcliff Drives.
Director of Planning and Economic Development Mike Collins provided an update
related to commercial development in the city.
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Director of Public Works and Engineering Young provided a water update and
advised that both Cedar Creek and Richland Chambers reservoirs are approximately
seven (7) inches below the conservation pool.
Finance Director Vicki Rodriquez presented the financial report for the period ending
May 31, 2012.
City Manager McKamie presented a capital projects update, and advised that staff will
likely recommend funding for the design portion of the Cullum Drive street project in
FY 2013 and construction in 2014.
City Manager McKamie reviewed the regular agenda items.
CLOSED SESSION
The City Council convened into closed session at 6:25 p.m. for deliberation regarding the
following:
The purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property as authorized by Section
551.072 of the Texas Government Code related to:
o Fuller Addition
Economic development incentives as authorized by Section 551.087 of the Texas
Government Code related to:
o East Euless Boulevard
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
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
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
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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
Public Works Field Tech 1 Cary Adair
Computer Support Specialist II Jake Dilliplane
Senior Planner Stephen Cook
Police Captain Steve Eskew
Police Captain Steve Kockos
Police Captain Gary Landers
Fire Division Chief Jeff Morris
Code Compliance Inspector I James Patterson
Code Compliance Inspector I Paul Schafer
Police Sergeant Ron Williamson
VISITORS
Karen Adair
Sherri Browning
Lisa Bynum
Shirley Daily
Darl Easton
Iris Elliott
T.J. Griffin
David Johnson
Moe Kisar
Randell Mickan
Andrew Patterson
Barbara Patterson
Jamie Patterson
Jennifer Patterson
Kimberly Patterson
Matthew Patterson
Diane Porterfield
Barney Snitz
Faye Stinneford
Jake Thomasson
Helen Voss
And others as noted in the visitor register.
INVOCATION
Public Works Manager J.T. Ackerman gave the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Perry Bynum led the pledge of allegiance.
ITEM NO. 1. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH FOR JULY
Police Chief Mike Brown introduced Code Compliance Inspector I James Patterson. James
was accompanied by his wife, Jamie, daughter, Kimberly, son, Andrew, mother, Barbara,
brother, Matthew, sister, Jennifer, and members of the Police Department.
Mayor Saleh presented James with a plaque and certificate commemorating his selection as
employee of the month for July 2012.
ITEM NO. 2. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE PIN
Director of Public Works and Engineering Ron Young introduced Public Works Field Tech 1
Cary Adair. Cary was accompanied his wife, Karen, and members of the Public Works
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Department. Mayor Saleh presented Cary with a service pin commemorating his five years
of service with the City.
ITEM NO. 3. ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE AND PRESENTATION OF
CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION
City Attorney Wayne Olson administered the Oath of Office to Glenn Porterfield, elected
Council Member, Place 5, and Mayor Saleh presented him with a Certificate of Election.
Council Member Porterfield was joined by his wife, Diane.
ITEM NO. 4. SELECTED MAYOR PRO TEM
Council Member Martin motioned to select Council Member Perry Bynum to serve as mayor
pro tem.
Council Member Stinneford seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Mickan, Council Members Stinneford, Hogg,
Martin, Porterfield, and Bynum
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
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.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Bynum, Council Members Stinneford, Hogg,
Martin, Mickan, and Porterfield
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
City Manager McKamie introduced the items on the consent agenda.
ITEM NO. 5.
AUTHORIZED THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT WITH THE DALLAS /FORT WORTH INTERNATIONAL
AIRPORT BOARD
Authorized the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement with the Dallas /Fort Worth
International Airport Board for fire services, providing for automatic aid response for
protection of life and property from fire and other disasters.
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ITEM NO. 6. RATIFIED CITY MANAGER ACTION TO PROCEED WITH
EMERGENCY REPAIRS TO THE WELL LOCATED AT 1400 NORTH
MAIN STREET
Ratified City Manager action to proceed with emergency repairs to the well located at 1400
North Main Street by Millican Well Service, LLC, P.O. Box 820487, Fort Worth, Texas,
76182, and finding that the procurement is necessary due to unforeseen damage to public
equipment and finding that the repair is necessary to preserve the public health and protect
the safety of the City's residents. The estimated expenditure is $64,950.
ITEM NO. 7. APPROVED EXTENSION OF CONTRACT PER REQUEST FOR
PROPOSAL NO. 012 -10
Approved extension of contract per request for Proposal No. 012 -10 with Web -TPA for Third
Party Administration, Utilization Management, and Care Management related to the City's
health insurance plan. This is the first of two renewal options. The estimated expenditure
for Administration and Utilization and Care Management is $109,644.12, and the estimated
expenditure for Pre - Certification and Network Access is $76,509.36.
ITEM NO. 8. APPROVED EXTENSION OF CONTRACT PER REQUEST FOR
PROPOSAL NO. 013 -10
Approved extension of contract per request for Proposal No. 013 -10 with LDI Integrated
Pharmacy Services for Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) services related to the City's
health insurance plan. This is the first of two renewal options. The estimated expenditure is
$40,557.75.
ITEM NO. 9. ACCEPTANCE OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ADVISORY
COMMITTEE SEMI - ANNUAL REPORT
Acceptance of Capital Improvements Advisory Committee Semi - Annual Report of the Impact
Fee Analysis from October 1, 2011, through March 31, 2012, recommending no changes to
the Capital Improvements Plan or the implementation of the Impact Fee Program.
ITEM NO. 10. APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Approved City Council minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 12, 2012.
REGULAR AGENDA
ITEM NO. 11. AUTHORIZED THE MAYOR TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE
CONVEYANCE DOCUMENTS
City Manager McKamie advised that this item is for consideration of purchasing property that
adjoins the Fuller well site (the address of the property is 120 West Fuller Drive).
Council Member Hogg motioned to authorize the Mayor to negotiate and execute
Conveyance Documents for purchase of property located at Fuller Addition - Euless, Blk Lot
8, Per Plat 388 -11 Pg 4.
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Mayor Pro Tem Bynum seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Bynum, Council Members Stinneford, Hogg,
Martin, Mickan, and Porterfield
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 12. APPROVED REQUEST FOR A TEMPORARY USE PERMIT NO. 12-
05-CC
T.J. Griffin, President, Nuero Fitness Foundation, addressed the City Council regarding the
request, and advised that profits from the sale would be used to fund continued operations of
the gym which provides an opportunity for people with disabilities to build and maintain a
healthy lifestyle.
Council Member Martin motioned to approve request for a Temporary Use Permit No. 12-05 -
CC for Nuero Fitness Foundation's garage sale to be located on Allen M. Downing Survey,
A -415, 1361 West Euless Boulevard, Suite 101 for one (1) day on June 30, 2012, from 7:00
am. to 1:00 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tem Bynum seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Bynum, Council Members Stinneford, Hogg,
Martin, Mickan, and Porterfield
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 13. APPROVED ORDINANCE NO. 1957
City Attorney Olson advised that the proposed Ordinance includes amendments to the
definitions and judicial procedures related to dangerous dogs and vicious animals.
Mayor Pro Tem Bynum motioned to approve Ordinance No. 1957, amending the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Euless, Chapter 10, "Animals ", Article I, "In General ", Section 10 -2,
"Definitions" and amending Article III, "Care and Control ", Sections 10 -71, "Dogs or animals
that attack persons or domestic animals" and 10 -72, "Dangerous dogs" providing for the
regulation of dangerous dogs and vicious animals.
Council Member Mickan seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Bynum, Council Members Stinneford, Hogg,
Martin, Mickan, and Porterfield
Nays: None
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Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 14. HELD PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVED ORDINANCE NO. 1958
Police Chief Brown stated the original curfew ordinance was approved in 1994, and in
accordance with State law must be reviewed and renewed every three (3) years.
Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:26 p.m.
Mayor Saleh asked to hear from any proponents followed by opponents of the item.
There being none, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing at 7:26 p.m.
Council Member Martin motioned to approve Ordinance No. 1958, extending the current
Juvenile Curfew Ordinance for an additional three (3) years.
Council Member Porterfield seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Bynum, Council Members Stinneford, Hogg,
Martin, Mickan, and Porterfield
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 15.
HELD PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 12-06 -
SUP AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF
ORDINANCE NO. 1959
Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7 :27 p.m.
Director of Planning and Economic Development Collins presented the case to the City
Council, and advised that the applicant, Moe Kisar, is seeking a Specific Use Permit for
automotive services in Community Business District (C -2) zoning to be located at 103 East
Harwood Road, and operated under the name Ten Minute Oil Change. Additionally, the
Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on June 19, 2012, and
recommended approval of the Specific Use Permit with the following conditions:
1) The Specific Use Permit is tied to the Business Owner, Moe Kisar;
2) The Specific Use Permit is tied to the Business Name; Ten Minute Oil Change;
3) All work on vehicles will be required to be made inside of the structure; and,
4) No outdoor storage of merchandise or display of vehicles will be permitted.
The applicant was present to address any questions.
Mayor Saleh asked to hear from any proponents followed by opponents of the case.
There being none, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing at 7:29 p.m.
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Council Member Stinneford motioned to approve Ordinance No 1959 for a request of a
Specific Use Permit on Century Plaza Addition, Lot 2, Block 1 for Automotive Services in
Community Business District (C -2) zoning at 103 East Harwood Road, with the conditions
presented and recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Council Member Hogg seconded the motion.
The applicant, Moe Kisar, 3002 Park, Richardson, Texas, responded to questions from the
City Council related to traffic flow and services to be provided, and advised that the facility is
set to open on August 1, 2012.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Bynum, Council Members Stinneford, Hogg,
Martin, Mickan, and Porterfield
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 16. PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
ITEM NO. 17. REPORTS
City Attorney
No report given.
City Manager
City Manager McKamie advised that on Friday, June 29, the Westpark Way bridge will be
tied in with the new construction associated with the North Tarrant Express project, and
traffic will be detoured as a result. Additionally, businesses in and around the SH 183 and
FM 157 interchange may experience nighttime power outages this week as a result of utility
work related to the North Tarrant Express project. He also reminded those in attendance
that summer school is in session and the school zones are active when flashing.
City Council
Mayor Pro Tem Bynum reminded those in attendance that construction and traffic updates
related to the North Tarrant Express project are available via the North Tarrant Express
website (www.northtarrantexpress.com) or by subscribing to receive e -mail alerts.
Mayor Saleh expressed her appreciation to Council Member Mickan for her year of service
as Mayor Pro Tem and congratulated Mayor Pro Tem Bynum as he begins his term as
Mayor Pro Tem.
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ITEM NO. 18. ADJOURN
Mayor Saleh adjourned the meeting at 7:34 p.m.
APPROVED:
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June 26, 2012