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OF THE
EULESS CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Linda Martin
at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 12, 2020, in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 201 North
Ector Drive. Mayor Linda Martin was present in the Council Chambers. Mayor Pro Tem
Jeremy Tompkins, Council Members Tim Stinneford, Eddie Price, Perry Bynum, Harry
Zimmer, and Salman Bhojani were present via video conferencing.
During the Precouncil meeting:
➢ City Manager Loretta Getchell introduced Patricia Cleveland, Executive Manager,
Northern Region, Trinity River Authority (TRA).
Ms. Cleveland provided an update on the Tarrant County Water Supply Project and
discussed a proposed 2020 bond sale, not to exceed $8,000,000, to fund necessary
improvements to TRA's water treatment and distribution facilities.
A resolution supporting the bond issuance will be presented for consideration at the
May 26, 2020 City Council meeting.
➢ Deputy City Manager Chris Barker reviewed the regular agenda.
➢ Emergency Management Coordinator Suzanne Hendrickson provided an update
regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, including the current statistics worldwide,
statewide, and locally. She reviewed the latest Executive Orders issued by Texas
Governor Greg Abbott including expanded guidelines for reopening certain categories
of businesses. Additionally, Ms. Hendrickson advised of the distribution of the
CARES Act funding to local governments.
➢ City Manager Getchell provided an update regarding the City's plan for reopening City
facilities and advised of the following:
• Lobbies will reopen on June 1, 2020, with additional safety measures in place
including sanitation stations;
• Texas Star Golf Course reopened on May 1, 2020, and the conference center
will reopen for weddings only with the limitations put in place by Governor
Abbott;
• Staff is working to determine the safest solution to reopening the Fitness
Center;
• The Euless Animal Shelter will reopen to limited volunteers and guests and
adoptions will be available by appointment only;
• The temporary library facility on Westpark Way will remain closed. Library staff
will begin the process of moving back in to the Mary Lib Saleh Euless Public
Library upon completion of the renovations in June 2020. Curbside pickup and
the book locker will remain options for customers;
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• The Euless Family Life Center Aquatic Park will remain closed and not open
for the summer season;
• The Euless Family Life Senior Center, Parks at Texas Star, and rental facilities
will all remain closed until further notice;
• Youth summer camps will be cancelled;
• The employee day care will end May 29, 2020;
• Primary election voting will remain at the Senior Center even while the facility
remains closed to the public. Primary election day is July 14, 2020;
• May 26, 2020 City Council meeting and the May 19, 2020 Planning and Zoning
Commission meeting will be conducted via video conferencing;
• In-person meetings will resume on May 28, 2020 with a Crime Control and
Prevention District meeting and a Special Called City Council meeting and
worksession that same night; and
• The June 18, 2020 Town Hall meeting has been cancelled. Assistant to the
City Manager Betsy Deck is working to provide alternatives for the topics
typically discussed during Town Hall meetings.
Discussion ensued regarding safety measures related to sanitizing gym equipment.
➢ City Manager Getchell provided the Financial update for the period ending March 31,
2020, and advised that sales tax collections was down 9.7 percent over the same
period last year, and car rental tax was down 27 percent over the same period last
year.
CLOSED SESSION
The City Council convened into closed session at 5:43 p.m. for deliberation regarding the
following:
Seek legal advice from the City Attorney as authorized by Section 551.071 of the Texas
Government Code related to:
• Batiste v. City of Euless
Mayor Martin recessed closed session at 6:12 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 Loretta Getchell
Deputy City Manager Chris Barker
City Attorney Wayne Olson (via video conferencing)
City Secretary Kim Sutter
Director of Information Services Scott Joyce
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VISITORS VIA VIDEO CONFERENCE
Curtis Young
INVOCATION
City Secretary Kim Sutter gave the invocation.
PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Linda Martin led the pledges of allegiance to the flags of the United States and
Texas.
CONSENT AGENDA (items 1 through 7)
Mayor Martin asked Deputy City Manager Barker to read each item into the record.
Council Member Stinneford motioned to approve the consent agenda items number 1
through 7.
Mayor Pro Tern Tompkins seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tem Tompkins, Council Members Stinneford,
Price, Bynum, Zimmer, and Bhojani
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 1. AUTHORIZED MAYOR TO ENTER INTO JOINT
ADMINISTRATIVE AGREEMENT WITH TARRANT COUNTY
Authorized the Mayor to renew the Joint Administrative Agreement with Tarrant County
to continue participation in the County's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
program as a metropolitan city eligible to receive direct entitlement of the funds for
FY2021, FY 2022, and FY2023 program years. The County, through this agreement,
agrees to administer on behalf of the City all activities and requirements of federal, state,
and local law, and rules and procedures of the United States Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD). The City will approve all City CDBG entitlement program
funding decisions and will determine specific programs, projects, or any other uses to the
extent permitted and consistent with HUD eligible activities.
ITEM NO. 2. AUTHORIZED THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND
EXECUTE AN ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
AGREEMENT
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Authorized the City Manager to negotiate and execute an Engineering Construction
Management Agreement with Alan Plummer Associates, Inc., 1320 South University
Drive, Suite 300, Fort Worth, Texas, a civil engineering firm, for the Construction Phase
Services related to the above ground well facilities at the Fuller and Far North Wells. The
scope of work for this phase includes construction management related to the above
ground well facilities including booster pumps, electrical, and facilities required to operate
the new wells. The estimated expenditure is $121,875 for basic services and a budget
allowance of up to $40,000 for additional services.
ITEM NO. 3. AUTHORIZED THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT
Authorized the City Manager to execute a contract for utility bill printing and distribution
with DataProse, Inc., 1122 West Bethel Road #100, Coppell, Texas, through an interlocal
cooperation agreement with the City of Allen, Texas. Distribution services will include
both U.S. Postal Service mailing and electronic mailing. The estimated expenditure is
$19,500 plus postage.
ITEM NO. 4. APPROVED AWARD OF BID NO. 008-20
Approved award of Bid No. 008-20 for the purchase of a double-wide manufactured home
to Clayton Homes, 9900 Jacksboro Highway, Fort Worth, Texas. This unit will serve as
temporary housing for Fire Station No. 1 staff during the renovations of the existing site.
Anticipated delivery is ninety days from receipt of purchase order. The estimated
expenditure is $80,350.
ITEM NO. 5. APPROVED AWARD OF BID NO. 010-20
Approved award of Bid No. 010-20 for the purchase and installation of an operable
louvered canopy for the Mary Lib Saleh Euless Public Library, to Equinox Louvered Roof,
3516 Sentinel Oaks Drive, Flower Mound, Texas. The canopy will consist of three
motorized louvered shade structures and one fixed canopy section. The estimated
expenditure is $83,960.
ITEM NO. 6. APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 20-1579
Approved Resolution No. 20-1579, authorizing submittal of an application to the Office of
the Governor for the 2020 State Homeland Security Program Grant (SHSP) for night
vision equipment packages for the Swift Water Boat Teams. The equipment will be used
as a regional asset through the Northeast Fire Department Association (NEFDA). The
NEFDA Swift Water Team Command is located in the City of Euless, therefore Euless
staff will administer this grant. The grant does not require matching funds.
ITEM NO. 7. APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Approved City Council minutes of the regular meeting of April 28, 2020.
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REGULAR AGENDA
ITEM NO. 8. HELD PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT 20-02-PD AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL
READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2243
Mayor Martin opened the public hearing at 7:06 p.m.
Deputy City Manager Barker presented the item to the City Council and advised that the
applicant, Ruth Adams and Steve Symonds, represented by Curtis Young, Sage Group,
is requesting to rezone 2.407 acres of land located on Glade Road that is currently zoned
Single Family Detached Dwelling (R-1) and Single Family Limited Dwelling (R-1 L) to a
Planned Development zoning district. The proposed project would create 11 single-family
residential lots. The cul-de-sac subdivision also includes two open space lots, which front
onto Glade Road. Additionally, the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public
hearing on April 21, 2020, and recommended approval of the Planned Development
Ordinance by a vote of 7-0-0.
Mayor Martin asked to hear from any proponents of the case.
Curtis Young, Sage Group and representing the applicant, 1130 North Carroll Avenue,
Southlake, expressed his appreciation to the City Council for their consideration of the
project and advised that he had been pleased to work with City staff.
Mayor Martin asked to hear from any opponents of the case.
There being none, Mayor Martin closed the public hearing at 7:12 p.m.
Council Member Bynum requested Mr. Barker clarify the requirements regarding second
story windows in the proposed homes.
Mr. Barker confirmed that any windows installed on the second story of a home will either
have frosted glass or clerestory and placed at a six foot height to ensure a neighbor's
privacy.
Council Member Bhojani motioned to approve Ordinance No. 2243, approving a request
to change the zoning on 2.407 acres of land in the Bryan Harrington Survey, Abstract No.
808, located in the 700 block of Glade Road from Single Family Detached Dwelling (R-1)
zoning district and Single Family Limited Dwelling (R-1 L) zoning district to Planned
Development (PD) zoning to allow single-family residential development.
Council Member Bynum seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tem Tompkins, Council Members Stinneford,
Price, Bynum, Zimmer, and Bhojani
Nays: None
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Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 9. APPROVED SITE PLAN NO. 20-01-SP
Deputy City Manager Barker presented the item to the City Council and advised that the
applicant, Glade Infrastructure LLC, intends to construct an 11,703 square foot retail
lease building on the north side of Goodnight Trail, bounded by Rio Grande Boulevard
and State Highway 121. He reviewed the proposed architectural design features,
landscaping, site access, and parking requirements. Additionally, the Planning and
Zoning Commission considered the item on April 21, 2020, and recommended approval
of the Site Plan by a vote of 7-0-0.
Council Member Bynum inquired about site plans for the neighboring parcels related to
street access.
Mr. Barker confirmed that site plans will be brought forward for City Council consideration
as the individual parcels are developed, but the overall Glade Parks Planned
Development has allowed for street access between parcels.
Council Member Price motioned to approve Site Plan No. 20-01-SP, for a Commercial
Development proposed to be located on 1.72 acres in Glade Parks Addition, Block C, Lot
5, 2401 State Highway 121.
Council Member Bynum seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tem Tompkins, Council Members Stinneford,
Price, Bynum, Zimmer, and Bhojani
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 10. APPROVED SITE PLAN NO. 20-02-SP
Deputy City Manager Barker presented the item to the City Council and advised that the
applicant, Modern Pyramids, Inc, intends to redevelop the property with a convenience
store and restaurant with gasoline fuel sales and expand the existing building on the site
to 3,818 square feet. The property was directly impacted by the widening of West Airport
Freeway, which included the widening of the eastbound frontage road and South
Industrial Boulevard intersection. A drive through lane will be introduced around the west
side and rear of the building. Six fuel islands are to be reintroduced to the site on the
north and east sides of the property. Mr. Barker reviewed the proposed architectural
design features, landscaping, and site access. Additionally, the Planning and Zoning
Commission considered the item on April 21, 2020, and recommended approval of the
Site Plan by a vote of 7-0-0.
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Council Member Bhojani inquired about the type of restaurant that is being considered.
Mr. Barker advised that the applicant has not declared a specific type of restaurant at this
time.
Mayor Pro Tem Tompkins motioned to approve Site Plan No. 20-02-SP, for a Commercial
Development proposed to be located on 0.752 acres in remainder of Jasper Subdivision,
Lot 1, 100 S. Industrial Boulevard.
Council Member Stinneford seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tem Tompkins, Council Members Stinneford,
Price, Bynum, Zimmer, and Bhojani
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 11. PUBLIC COMMENTS
No public comments.
ITEM NO. 12. REPORTS
City Manager
No report given.
City Attorney
No report given.
City Council
Mayor Martin announced the employee service awards and expressed her
congratulations to the following employees on reaching an employment milestone with
the City of Euless:
May 2020
Firefighter Cody Delmere — 30 years of service;
Fire Captain/Paramedic Lance Judd — 30 years of service;
Firefighter/Driver/Paramedic James Rowell, Jr. — 30 years of service;
Police Corporal Wade Tice — 30 years of service;
Police Corporal Marco Valladares — 30 years of service;
Softball World General Manager Chris Thames — 20 years of service;
Library Director Sherry Knight— 20 years of service;
Utility Billing Manager Leigh Ann Toney— 15 years of service;
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Senior Police Officer LaDonna Bunnell — 5 years of service;
Crew Leader Zach Hayes — 5 years of service;
Firefighter II/Paramedic Patrick Sonefeld — 5 years of service; and
Firefighter II/Paramedic Ryan Rowan — 5 years of service.
Additionally, Mayor Martin announced that Jordan Bushee, daughter of Senior Police
Officer Shawn Bushee and his wife, Brandi, has been selected as the 2020 recipient of a
one thousand dollar scholarship that is made available to the child of a City employee by
an anonymous donor. She highlighted Jordan's achievements and future plans including
pursuing a degree in Psychology from the University of North Texas.
On behalf of the City Council, she expressed her appreciation to the City's police officers
and advised that National Police Week is May 10 through 16, 2020.
ITEM NO. 12. ADJOURN
Mayor Martin adjourned the meeting at 7:25 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
Linda tar n i Sutter TRM
-Mayor
C, CMC, City Secretary