JOINT MEETING - BUILDING & STANDARDS COMMISSION AND THE EVERMAN CITY COUNCIL

JOINT MEETING - BUILDING & STANDARDS COMMISSION AND THE EVERMAN CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 6:00 PM 213 North Race Street Everman, TX 76140 MINUTES 1. CITY COUNCIL MEETING CALLED TO ORDER Mayor Richardson call meeting to order at 6:01pm. 2. BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION MEETING CALLED TO ORDER President Richardson called meeting to order at 6:01pm. 3. INVOCATION 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 5. PRESENTATIONS 6. CITIZEN’S COMMENTS 7. CITY COUNCIL MEETING IS RECESSED Mayor recessed meeting at 6:02pm. 8. DELIBERATION AND DETERMINATION ON CASES A. Case # 1394, Continuation/Deferred Decision Continued hearing to receive sworn testimony concerning whether the following structures complies with the standards set for in the City of Everman Code of Ordinances, Chapter 4, Article IV and the 2018 International Property Maintenance Code as adopted in Article XVIII of the Code; the Building Code, Chapter 4, Article III; Electrical Code, Chapter 4 Article V; Residential Code, Chapter 4 Article VI; Mechanical Code, Chapter 4, Article VII; and the Plumbing Code, Chapter 4 Article VIII .  (1) The Paradise Apartments, 929 Coury Road Everman, Texas 76140, with the legal description being Tract A, Block 21, Everman Park, Sixth Filing, An Addition to the City of Everman, Tarrant County, Texas, according to the plat thereof recorded in Volume 388-38, Page 30, Map Records, Tarrant County, Texas (2) The Paradise Apartments, 928 Coury Road Everman, Texas 76140, with the legal description being Tract A, Block 21, Everman Park, Sixth Filing, An Addition to the City of Everman, Tarrant County, Texas, according to the plat thereof recorded in Volume 388-38, Page 30, Map Records, Tarrant County, Texas (3) The Paradise Apartments, 917 Coury Road Everman, Texas 76140, with the legal description being Tract A, Block 21, Everman Park, Sixth Filing, An Addition to the City of Everman, Tarrant County, Texas, according to the plat thereof recorded in Volume 388-38, Page 30, Map Records, Tarrant County, Texas (4) The Paradise Apartments, 901 Coury Road Everman, Texas 76140, with the legal description being Tract A, Block 21, Everman Park, Sixth Filing, An Addition to the City of Everman, Tarrant County, Texas, according to the plat thereof recorded in Volume 388-38, Page 30, Map Records, Tarrant County, Texas (5) The Paradise Apartments, 900 Coury Road Everman, Texas 76140, with the legal description being Tract A, Block 21, Everman Park, Sixth Filing, An Addition to the City of Everman, Tarrant County, Texas, according to the plat thereof recorded in Volume 388-38, Page 30, Map Records, Tarrant County, Texas After hearing testimony, the Building Standards Commission will discuss and consider action on whether the building(s) the subject of the public hearing comply with the standards set for in the City of Everman Code of Ordinances, Chapter 4, Article IV and the 2018 International Property Maintenance Code as adopted in Article XVIII of the Code; the Building Code, Chapter 4, Article III; Electrical Code, Chapter 4 Article V; Residential Code, Chapter 4 Article VI; Mechanical Code, Chapter 4, Article VII; and the Plumbing Code, Chapter 4 Article VIII, (the “Code”). Should the building(s) be found in violation of the standards set forth in the Code, the Building Standards Commission will take any action, which may include an order that the building(s) be demolished by the owner, mortgagee, lien holder, or other person with an interest in the property within thirty (30) days from the date of the order. The owner of record is Paradise Apartments, LLC, CEO Hermann Vorhand, 14 Bourbon Court Lakewood, NJ 08701-3784. President Richardson convened into executive session at 6:04pm. Mayor reconvened from executive session and closed it at 6:25pm. Motion made by Place 4; Mayor Pro-Tem Mackey to approve a continuance for this case, Seconded by Place 5 Sellers. Voting Yea: Place 1 Sanders, Place 2 Renfro, Place 3 Allen, Place 4; Mayor Pro-Tem Mackey, Place 5 Sellers, Place 6 Davila and Mayor. Motion Carried 9. ADJOURNMENT OF THE BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION MEETING President Richardson adjourned the meeting at 6:26pm. 10. THE EVERMAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING IS RECONVENED Mayor Richardson called the meeting back to order at 6:26pm. 11. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes 09-10-2024 Regular Council Meeting Minutes 09-24-2024 Regular Council Meeting Minutes Motion made by Place 4; Mayor Pro-Tem Mackey, Seconded by Place 1 Sanders. Voting Yea: Place 1 Sanders, Place 2 Renfro, Place 3 Allen, Place 4; Mayor Pro-Tem Mackey, Place 5 Sellers, Place 6 Davila and Mayor Richardson. Motion Carried. B. Financials June 2024 July 2024 August 2024 September 2024 Motion made by Place 5 Sellers, Seconded by Place 6 Davila. Voting Yea: Place 1 Sanders, Place 2 Renfro, Place 4; Mayor Pro-Tem Mackey, Place 5 Sellers, Place 6 Davila and Mayor Richardson Voting Nay: Place 3 Allen Motion Carried. 12. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Staff Report - Police Department Craig had the September 2024 arrest and calls and Traffic stops. B. Staff Report - Fire Department Landon Whatley updated council with the calls and stats that are for the Fire Department and how long it takes for them to get to the calls, how many and ect. He also updated how many employees that are with his departments. Working on getting staffing grant. This would assist us on getting qualified for these grants. C. Staff Report - Public Works  Gilbert, Public Works Director updated council with what is going on in the Street and Water Departments. He also added that the council can go onto Basecamp to see all their goals and what they get done. D. Staff Report - Code Compliance Scott Dabbs updated council with his work with code that is going on and letters and tickets that he is issuing and writing. There has been a lot of animal intake at the shelter and there is 34 so far this month and still with 8 days to go. Ray displayed on his slide show reports showing the numbers by jurisdiction and a report for the length of stays. The average is about 4 to 12 days. He also shared the Field calls. They have done 2 adoption events also. 13. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION A. Actions Concerning Appointments to Various Boards, Commissions, or Committees. Motion made by Place 4; Mayor Pro-Tem Mackey, Seconded by Place 5 Sellers. Voting Yea: Place 1 Sanders, Place 2 Renfro, Place 3 Allen, Place 4; Mayor Pro-Tem Mackey, Place 5 Sellers, Place 6 Davila and Mayor Richardson. Motion Carried. B. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-10-03 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF EVERMAN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF FY2025 RIFLE RESISTANT BODY ARMOR GRANT PROGRAM GRANT APPLICATION FOR RIFLE RESISTANT PLATES, GRANT NUMBER 5064801, TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Motion made by Place 4; Mayor Pro-Tem Mackey, Seconded by Place 5 Sellers. Voting Yea: Place 1 Sanders, Place 2 Renfro, Place 3 Allen, Place 4; Mayor Pro-Tem Mackey, Place 5 Sellers, Place 6 Davila and Mayor Richardson Motion Carried. C. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-10-04 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF EVERMAN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF DJ23 JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM GRANT APPLICATION FOR BALLISTIC HELMETS, GRANT NUMBER 5015701, TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Motion made by Place 5 Sellers, Seconded by Place 6 Davila. Voting Yea: Place 1 Sanders, Place 2 Renfro, Place 3 Allen, Place 4; Mayor Pro-Tem Mackey, Place 5 Sellers, Place 6 Davila and Mayor Richardson Motion Carried. D. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-10-05 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EVERMAN, TEXAS, APPROVING A NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS PUBLIC WORKS MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT RELATIVE TO THE INITIAL PUBLIC WORKS RESPONSE IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, DISASTER OR CATASTROPHIC EVENT; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Motion made by Place 5 Sellers, Seconded by Place 6 Davila. Voting Yea: Place 1 Sanders, Place 2 Renfro, Place 3 Allen, Place 4; Mayor Pro-Tem Mackey, Place 5 Sellers, Place 6 Davila and Mayor Richardson  Motion Carried. E. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-10-06 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF EVERMAN, TEXAS, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN A COMMUNITY PROJECT FUNDING ADMINISTRATION SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH GRANTWORKS, INC. FOR COMPENSATION NOT TO EXCEED $36,846.00; PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Motion made by Place 4; Mayor Pro-Tem Mackey, Seconded by Place 1 Sanders. Voting Yea: Place 1 Sanders, Place 2 Renfro, Place 3 Allen, Place 4; Mayor Pro-Tem Mackey, Place 5 Sellers, Place 6 Davila and Mayor Richardson Motion Carried. F. SECOND READING AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE # 824 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EVERMAN, TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS, GRANTING TO ONCOR ELECTRIC DELIVERY COMPANY LLC, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, A NON-EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE TO USE PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY OF THE CITY OF EVERMAN, TEXAS, FOR THE PURPOSES OF CONSTRUCTING AND OPERATING AN ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION AND TRANSMISSION SYSTEM; SETTING FORTH TERMS AND CONDITIONS TO GOVERN THE FRANCHISE; PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE: PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDE FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Motion made by Place 5 Sellers, Seconded by Place 6 Davila. Voting Yea: Place 1 Sanders, Place 2 Renfro, Place 3 Allen, Place 4; Mayor Pro-Tem Mackey, Place 5 Sellers, Place 6 Davila and Mayor Richardson Motion Carried. 14. CITY MANAGERS REPORT Thursday, Transportation Fair. 4:30pm-7pm at Civic Center. Open event to come and go when you want. Halloween Festival at Timberview Farmstead at 6pm-9pm. Civic Center will be closed November 5th for Elections. 15. MAYOR’S REPORT 16. ADJOURN Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:25pm. I hereby certify that this agenda was posted on the City of Everman bulletin board at or before 5:00 p.m. on Friday October 18, 2024. /s/ Mindi Parks City Secretary Citizens may watch city council meetings live on YouTube. A link to the City of Everman YouTube channel is provided on the city website at: www.evermantx.us/government/citycouncil/ Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sec. 551.127, on a regular, non-emergency basis, members may attend and participate in the meeting remotely by video conference. Should that occur, a quorum of the members, including the presiding officer, will be physically present at the location noted above on this Agenda. Pursuant to Section 551.071, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, Council reserves the right to convene into Executive Session(s) from time to time as deemed necessary during this meeting, to receive advice from its attorney on any posted agenda item, as permitted by Law. Additionally, Council may convene into Executive Session to discuss the following: A. Section 551.071 - Pending or Contemplated Litigation or to Seek Advice of the City Attorney. B. Section 551.072 - Purchase, Sale, Exchange, Lease, or Value of Real Property. C. Section 551.073 - Deliberation Regarding Prospective Gift. D. Section 551.074 - Personnel Matters. E. Section 551.087- Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations. F. Section 551.089 - Deliberations Regarding Security Devices or Security Audits. Citizens wishing to submit written comments should e-mail the City Secretary at mparks@evermantx.net. Comments that are received at least one-hour prior to the start of the meeting will be provided to all council members. According to the City of Everman Policy on Governance Process, individual citizen comments will be restricted to three (3) minutes unless otherwise determined by a majority vote of the Council. The mayor is responsible to enforce the time limit. Citizens may address City Council either during the Citizen Comments portion of the meeting or during deliberation of a listed agenda item. City Council is only permitted by Law to discuss items that are listed on the agenda. Citizens wishing to make comments should notify the City Secretary as soon as possible. City Hall is wheelchair accessible. Parking spaces for disabled citizens are available. Requests for sign interpretative services must be made 48 hours prior to the meeting. To make arrangements, call 817.293.0525 or TDD 1.800.RELAY TX, 1.800.735.2989.