HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-08-03 Work Session Minutes MINUTES OF A
WORK SESSION OF THE
EULESS CITY COUNCIL
August 3, 2019
A work session of the Euless City Council was called to order at 8:35 a.m. on
Saturday, August 3, 2019, at the Texas Star Golf Course and Conference Centre,
1400 Texas Star Parkway, Euless, Texas, for the purpose of discussing the
proposed annual budget and related items for Fiscal Year 2019-2020.
Those attending included:
Mayor Linda Martin -
Mayor Pro Tern Jeremy Tompkins, Place 2 —
Council Member Tim Stinneford, Place 1 _
Council Member Eddie Price, Place 3 _
Council Member Perry Bynum, Place 4
Council Member Harry Zimmer, Place 5
Council Member Salman Bhojani, Place 6
City Manager Loretta Getchell
Deputy City Manager Bob Freeman
Assistant City Manager Chris Barker
City Secretary Kim Sutter
Finance Director Janina Jewell
Mayor Martin opened the meeting and welcomed everyone in attendance.
City Manager Getchell opened the floor for any discussion or questions related to
the budget presented at the August 1, 2019 worksession, and reminded the City
Council of the budget adoption schedule, including meetings of the Euless
Development Corporation and a special called City Council meeting.
Discussion ensued regarding the proposed water and wastewater rates charged
by the Trinity River Authority and the possibility of the rates increasing, and the
city's rate stabilization fund.
Assistant City Manager Barker presented and highlighted a few of the Capital
projects, including an update on the water wells replacement, Library renovation,
street projects, reclaimed water line, and improvements at Carr Park and the Parks
at Texas Star, including the softball facilities.
Additionally, staff and the City Council discussed the following items:
o Wilshire Park renovations;
o Health Insurance Fund;
o Impact of 3.5 percent on tax rate and explanation to the citizens;
o Marketing of city amenities at the airport;
o Commercial development;
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o Crime Control and Prevention District continuation election, including
the implementation of county-wide vote centers; and
o Summer programs
Although a closed session was included on the agenda for discussion, a closed
session was not held.
- The purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property as authorized by
Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code:
o Cresthaven Addition
Mayor Martin adjourned the worksession at 1:52 p.m.
_ PREPARED BY:
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