MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
EULESS CITY COUNCIL
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Mary Lib Saleh at 4:10 p.m. on Tuesday, April 12, 2005, in the precouncil room of City Hall, 201 N. Ector Drive. Those present included: Mayor Mary Lib Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Glenn Porterfield, Council Members Carl Tyson, Leon Hogg, Linda Martin, and Charlie Miller. Council Member Veva Lou Massey was absent. The precouncil meeting included a discussion of Euless city facility use by Bedford residents as a result of the closure of the library and recreational facilities in Bedford; an update from Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald on plans for Arbor Daze to be held April 22-24, 2005, including parking provisions; a review of the plans for trash collection on Denton Drive; a report on the results of the Hazmat Collection project held on March 19; a discussion of sign amortization on North Main Street; and a review of agenda items. The city council convened into closed session at 6:45 p.m. to discuss Economic Development regarding the DFW Technology Center located at SH 10 and FM 157 as authorized by Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code. The city council reconvened into open session at 7:00 p.m.
COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF SCHEDULED ITEMS - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
The Euless City Council continued their meeting in the Council Chambers at 7:05 p.m. for the consideration of scheduled items.
City Manager Joe Hennig, Deputy City Manager Gary McKamie, Assistant City Manager Loretta Getchell, City Attorney Paul Wieneskie, City Secretary Susan Crim, Deputy City Secretary Becky Null, Director of Public Works Ron Young, Director of Planning and Development Mike Collins, Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald, Police Chief Leonard Carmack, Assistant Fire Chief Robert Isbell, Assistant Police Chief Bob Freeman, Fleet and Facility Administrator Kyle McAdams, Texas Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell-Shelton, Public Works Manager Chris Barker, City Engineer Robert Barker, Planning and Development Manager Eric Wilhite, Human Resources Manager J. T. Ackerman, Library Administrator JoAnn Rogers, Assistant Library Administrator Sherry Knight, Police Lt. Joe Kraft, Facilities Supervisor T. J. Donoghue, Purchasing Manager Mike Lowry, Fleet and Facility Coordinator Michael Renaker, Fleet Tech John Downing, Facility Tech Clay Witt, Economic Development Secretary Kaye Anderson, Librarian Assistant Ellen Collins, Victim Assistant Kathy Haecker, Inspection Services Supervisor Richard Ross, Senior Inspector Jim Moy, Planning Administrative
Secretary Karla Dickerson, Planning Secretary Holly Houston, Planning Secretary Laura Gore, Senior Civil Engineer Allen Harts, Information Services Manager Dan McLain, Computer Services Specialist Brett Bennett, Communications/Marketing Manager Betsy Boyett, and Reserve Police Officer Clyde Cullum.
Jill, Michael, and Chris McAdams, Noriko Cook, Robert Medigovich, Greg Roemer, Kevin Eldridge, Randy Byers, George Moore, Alex Horton, Barney Snitz, John Sanders, Greg Black, Billy Owens, Mike Utzman, and other visitors as noted in the visitor register.
INVOCATION
Mayor Saleh gave the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Girl Scout Brownie Troop No. 1546 led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ITEM NO. 1 PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE PINS
Director of Planning and Development Mike Collins and Planning and Development Manager Eric Wilhite introduced Planning Secretary Holly Houston. Deputy City Manager Gary McKamie introduced Fleet & Facilities Administrator Kyle McAdams, his wife, Jill, and sons, Michael and Chris. Police Chief Leonard Carmack introduced Police Corporal Jerry Cook and his wife, Noriko. Council Member Carl Tyson presented Holly with a 5-year service pin, Council Member Hogg presented Kyle with a 15-year service pin, and Council Member Martin presented Jerry with a 20-year service pin.
Mayor Saleh stated that Senior Police Officer Rafael Suarez was unable to attend the meeting to receive his 5-year service pin.
ITEM NO. 2 PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION
Mayor Saleh presented a proclamation to Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald proclaiming April 29, 2005, as Arbor Day.
ITEM NO. 3 PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION
Council Member Miller presented a proclamation to Victim Assistant Kathy Haecker proclaiming the week of April 10-16, 2005, as National Crime Victims' Rights Week.
ITEM NO. 4 PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION
Mayor Pro Tem Glenn Porterfield presented a proclamation to Planning and Development Manager Eric Wilhite proclaiming the month of April 2005 as National Landscape Architecture Month.
ITEM NO. 5 ANNUAL RECYCLING REPORT
An annual recycling report was given by Greg Roemer, president of Community Waste Disposal (CWD), indicating 982 tons of recycled material were picked up in Euless in 2004. He presented Economic Development Secretary Kaye Anderson with a plaque for her efforts to increase recycling.
Council Member Miller asked if there is an increase in recycling when plastic bins are used instead of blue bags and the possibility of using a combination of bins and bags.
Mr. Roemer stated that there is an increase in tonnage and the number of households that recycle when the plastic bins are used. Euless’ cost to recycle is lower because of the blue bags. If the city changed to the bin program, then CWD would not have a problem in picking up blue bags as well.
CONSENT AGENDA
Council Member Martin motioned to approve Consent Agenda Items numbers 6 and 7.
Council Member Hogg seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Porterfield, Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Martin, and Miller
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 6 RENEWAL OF BID NO. 018-04
Awarded Renewal of Bid No. 018-04 to Atlas Utility Supply Company, 2301 Carson Street, Fort Worth, Texas, 76117 for the supply of utility repair materials needed to construct and maintain water and sewer systems, in the amount of $297,701.
ITEM NO. 7 APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Approved the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of March 22, 2005.
REGULAR AGENDA
ITEM NO. 8 AWARD OF BID NO. 010-05
Council Member Miller motioned to award Bid No. 010-05 to Gra-Tex Utilities, Inc., P. O. Box 1067 , Kennedale, Texas, 76060-1067, for the replacement of a 12-inch water main for West Pipeline Road from the west city limits to Raider Drive, in the amount of $1,048,800.85, and authorized the city manager to enter into a contract with Gra-Tex Utilities, Inc., and provide a 5% contingency for change orders.
Council Member Hogg seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Porterfield, Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Martin, and Miller
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 9 AUTHORIZED THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN INSTRUMENT CREATING A UTILITY EASEMENT ALONG WEST PIPELINE ROAD
Council Member Hogg motioned to authorize the mayor to execute a utility easement along West Pipeline Road between Raider Drive and Westpark Way reducing the existing 30 foot easement to 15 feet. Upon completion of gas pipeline adjustments, any easement area in excess of 15 feet will be abandoned.
Council Member Martin seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Porterfield, Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Martin, and Miller
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 10 AUTHORIZED THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF EULESS AND TARRANT COUNTY
Council Member Miller motioned to authorize the city manager to execute an interlocal agreement with Tarrant County for asphalt overlay improvements to West Pipeline Road from Raider Drive to Arwine Court and the reconstruction of Ross Avenue from Fire Station No. 3 to the western road boundary.
Council Member Hogg seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Porterfield, Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Martin, and Miller
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 11 AUTHORIZED THE CITY MANAGER TO AMEND AN ENGINEERING DESIGN CONTRACT WITH TEAGUE NALL AND PERKINS, INC.
Council Member Martin motioned to authorize the city manager to amend an engineering design contract with Teague Nall and Perkins, Inc., 1100 Macon Street, Fort Worth, Texas, 76102, for the design of widening West Pipeline Road from Raider Drive to State Highway 10, to design gas pipeline adjustments to the 16-inch gas pipeline along West Pipeline Road, in the additional cost of $77,600.
Council Member Miller seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Porterfield, Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Martin, and Miller
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 12 APPROVAL OF A MODIFICATION TO THE EULESS TOWN CENTER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVE AGREEMENT
Council Member Miller motioned to approve modification to the Euless Town Center Economic Development Incentive Agreement and authorized the mayor to execute the agreement. The agreement effective January 30, 2004, was tied to Euless Town Center, Ltd., and its general partner, Euless Town Center G.P., LLC. Ownership of the center has been conveyed to Euless Capital, L.P. Bill Morris, the previous manager, will remain as manager and part owner.
Council Member Hogg seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Porterfield, Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Martin, and Miller
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 13 APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1684
Council Member Hogg motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No. 1684, amending Sections 82-1 “Definitions,” 82-41 “Removing and Impounding Vehicle,” 82-89 “Oversized and Heavy Vehicles,” and 82-91 “Buses, Boats, Recreational Vehicles and/or Trailers” of Chapter 82 “Traffic and Motor Vehicles” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Euless, Texas, as amended; adding additional definitions for certain trucks and certain regulations for the parking of trucks, truck tractors and trailers within the city.
Council Member Martin seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Martin, and Miller
Nays: Mayor Pro Tem Porterfield
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
Mayor Pro Tem Porterfield stated he voted against this ordinance because of wording that allowed trucks with the business name on them to be parked in the business parking lot when the business is not zoned to allow truck parking.
ITEM NO. 14 PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 05-02-SUP AND APPROVAL OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1683
Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:52 p.m. for Specific Use Permit No. 05-02-SUP on Lot C, Block 1, Bear Creek Estates, for New Life Covenant Church in C-2 (Community Business District) zoning located at 2501 North Main Street, #130.
Director of Planning and Development Mike Collins stated that New Life Covenant Church is seeking renewal of a specific use permit originally approved in September, 2000.
Mayor Saleh asked for any proponents.
Mr. Kevin Eldridge, pastor, stated the location is great, they have been a good neighbor, and requested the permit for three more years.
There being no additional proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing at 7:54 p.m.
Council Member Martin motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No. 1683 for Specific Use Permit No. 05-02-SUP on Lot C, Block 1, Bear Creek Estates, for New Life Covenant Church in C-2 (Community Business District) zoning located at 2501 North Main Street, #130, with the following conditions: (1) Tied to the pastor, Kevin Eldridge; (2) Tied to New Life Covenant Church; and (3) Valid for three years.
Mayor Pro Tem Porterfield seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Porterfield, Council Members Tyson, Hogg, Martin, and Miller
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 15 REQUEST BY GEORGE MOORE TO ADDRESS CITY COUNCIL
Mr. George Moore addressed the city council regarding constitutional rights of citizens.
ITEM NO. 16 REQUEST BY JOE DON BRANDON TO ADDRESS CITY COUNCIL
Mr. Brandon did not attend the meeting.
ITEM NO. 17 PUBLIC COMMENTS
Comments by Ellen Collins, 2410 Amber Hill Lane, Euless, Texas, 76039, were read regarding her opposition to Euless tax dollars being spent to provide library services to the citizens of Bedford.
ITEM NO. 18 REPORTS
STAFF REPORT
There was no staff report.
CITY MANAGER
City Manager Joe Hennig spoke on behalf of the employees and the city council stating that they are servants of the citizens. He stated he is proud to serve with this group in such a great and loyal community as Euless.
CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney Paul Wieneskie had nothing to report.
CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Pro Tem Porterfield congratulated those who received their service pins and stated it is refreshing to see the length of service of so many employees.
Council Member Miller also congratulated the employees. He stated he participated in the Texas Trash Off and noted that Euless now has about 200 volunteers for the event. He praised Jerry Poteet for doing a great job in recruiting volunteers.
Council Member Martin congratulated the employees. She extended a heartfelt thank you to all the employees for all the work they do on a regular basis.
Council Member Hogg expressed his thanks to the employees.
Council Member Tyson noted that the employees who were recognized had a total of 40 years of service and he thanked all the dedicated Euless employees.
Mayor Saleh reminded everyone that Arbor Daze is coming April 22 – 24. She stated that Betsy Boyett wrote a synopsis about Arbor Daze for the City Livability Award and that Euless is one of 15 cities nominated for the award.
ITEM NO. 19 ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Saleh adjourned the meeting at 8:12 p.m.
APPROVED:
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Mary Lib Saleh, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Susan Crim, CMC, City Secretary