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Home My WebLink About2020-09-08 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, September 8, 2020 A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Linda Martin at 4:32 p.m. on Tuesday, September 8, 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, Harry Zimmer, and Salman Bhojani were present via video conferencing. Council Member Perry Bynum joined the meeting via video conferencing at 4:34 p.m. During the Precouncil meeting: ➢ City Manager Loretta Getchell reviewed the regular agenda. Ms. Getchell also expressed her appreciation to the Police Department and the Criminal Investigations Division for quickly identifying suspects and taking them in custody following a homicide investigation. Mayor Martin agreed and was grateful to Police Chief Mike Brown for the quick work by his department. ➢ Emergency Management Coordinator Suzanne Hendrickson provided an update regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, including the current statistics worldwide, statewide, and locally. She reviewed the new online Tarrant County Schools Dashboard, which tracks cases by school. Additionally, she reviewed the latest Executive Orders issued by Texas Governor Greg Abbott, and actions taken by Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley, and the status of potential vaccines. ➢ City Manager Getchell provided the West Nile Virus update and advised that the northeast Tarrant County area is experiencing an unusually high rate of mosquitos testing positive for the West Nile Virus. Tarrant County Public Health is recommending an aerial spray of the affected areas and will fund 50 percent of the cost. She requested feedback regarding participation in the aerial spraying. Discussion ensued regarding public service announcements regarding the aerial spraying and current City measures being taken. The City Council was in agreement to participate with Tarrant County in the aerial spraying. ➢ Assistant to the City Manager Betsy Deck presented the Atmos Rate Review Mechanism (RRM) update and stated the Atmos Mid-Tex Cities Steering Committee negotiated with Atmos to decrease the proposed system-wide revenue increase of $141.2 million to $102.2 million. She advised that an item will be presented at the September 22, 2020 City Council meeting for consideration to approve the negotiated settlement set to take effect in December 2020. The average residential bill will increase by $5.15. Council Minutes Page 2 of 7 September 8, 2020 ➢ Deputy City Manager Chris Barker provided the Texas Coalition for Affordable Power (TCAP) update and advised that the City's current electricity contract is set to expire December 31, 2022. He introduced TCAP Executive Director Margaret Somereve to provide additional details. Ms. Somereve provided information regarding the City's current contract as well as a new strategic hedging option available to the City. Mr. Barker requested input from the City Council regarding the strategic hedging option. With no objections, he advised that an item will be brought forward for City Council consideration at a future meeting. ➢ Finance Director Janina Jewell provided the Financial update for the period ending July 31, 2020, and advised that car rental tax collection was down 58 percent over the same period last year and 25 percent year to date. ➢ City Manager Getchell provided the Capital Projects update and advised that Fire Station #1 is moving to the temporary fire station as renovations begin. CLOSED SESSION The City Council convened into closed session at 5:30 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: • Cresthaven Addition The appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee as authorized by Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code related to: • Planning and Zoning Commission and Zoning Board Adjustment Mayor Martin recessed closed session at 5:47 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 Planning and Economic Development Mike Collins Council Minutes Page 3 of 7 September 8, 2020 Director of Finance Janina Jewell Director of Information Services Scott Joyce VISITORS No visitors VISITORS VIA VIDEO CONFERENCE No visitors INVOCATION Council Member Perry Bynum 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 4) 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 4. Mayor Pro Tem 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. APPROVED RENEWAL OF BID NO. 013-19 Approved renewal of Bid No. 013-19 to Atlas Utility Supply Company, 2301 Carson Street, Haltom City, Texas, and Ferguson Waterworks, 2650 South Pipeline Road, Euless, Texas, for the purchase of pipe, clamps, fittings, meter boxes, fire hydrants and other water utility repair materials. Contracts are awarded to both companies, as primary and secondary suppliers, based on pricing of product categories. This is the first of two one- year renewals as allowed in the original bid. The estimated expenditure is $150,000. Council Minutes Page 4 of 7 September 8, 2020 ITEM NO. 2. APPROVED AWARD OF BID NO. 016-20 Approved award of Bid No. 016-20 for Channel Improvements at the Texas Star Golf Course, Hole Number 9, and authorized the City Manager to execute a construction contract with Knight Erosion Control, Inc., 1222 Corporate Drive W#F, Arlington, Texas. The total estimated expenditure is $129,970. ITEM NO. 3. APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 20-1592 Approved Resolution No. 20-1592, authorizing submittal of an application to the Office of the Governor for the FY21 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant for the purchase of crime scene equipment and technology and designating the Police Chief as the authorized official to act on the behalf of the City of Euless to apply for, accept, reject, alter, or terminate. This grant has no match requirement and no costs to the City of Euless. ITEM NO. 4. APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Approved City Council minutes of the special called meeting of August 17, 2020, and the regular meeting of August 24, 2020. REGULAR AGENDA ITEM NO. 5. HELD PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 20- 11-SUP AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2259 Mayor Martin opened the public hearing at 7:06 p.m. Director of Planning and Economic Development Collins presented the item to the City Council and advised that the applicant, Kelsi George representing Urban Grooming located at 101 West Glade Road, Suite 201, is seeking a revised Specific Use Permit to change the owner of record for the business. The Specific Use Permit that was last approved by the City Council was in March 2017. Additionally, the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on August 18, 2020, and recommended approval of the Specific Use Permit by a vote of 7-0-0 with the following conditions: 1) The Specific Use Permit is tied to the business owner; Kelsi George; 2) The Specific Use Permit is tied to the Business Name: Urban Grooming LLC; 3) All animals shall be kept within clean and safe conditions; 4) Tracking of animal vaccinations shall be kept within business records; and 5) The Specific Use Permit may be revoked if one or more of the conditions imposed by this permit has not been met or has been violated. Mayor Martin asked to hear from any proponents followed by opponents of the case. There being none, Mayor Martin closed the public hearing at 7:08 p.m. Council Minutes Page 5 of 7 September 8, 2020 Council Member Bhojani motioned to approve Ordinance No. 2259, approving a Specific Use Permit in the Glade Crossing Shopping Center, Block 1, Lot 1R1A, 101 W. Glade Road, Suite 201 for Dog Grooming, Day Care, and Kenneling in the Community Business District (C-2). Council Member Bynum seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tern Tompkins, Council Members Stinneford, Price, Bynum, Zimmer, and Bhojani Nays: None Mayor Martin declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 6. APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2260 Deputy City Manager Barker presented the item to the City Council and advised that Ordinance No. 2260 updates the language in Chapter 10, "Animals," of the City of Euless Code of Ordinances to correspond with the recently adopted amendments to Chapter 30, "Fees," and provides that a person adopting an animal from the City shelter may take the adopted animal to a veterinarian of their choice for rabies vaccination and spay or neutering. Mr. Barker advised of an amendment to the "confidentiality" section by adding "to the extent allowed by law" following the first sentence as it relates to the adopters' personal information. Council Member Price motioned to approve Ordinance No. 2260, amending the City of Euless Code of Ordinances, Chapter 10, "Animals," Section 10-168, "Adoption of dogs or cats" with the amendment as presented. Council Member Stinneford seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tern Tompkins, Council Members Stinneford, Price, Bynum, Zimmer, and Bhojani Nays: None Mayor Martin declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 7. APPROVED BOARD AND COMMISSION REAPPOINTMENTS Mayor Pro Tern Tompkins motioned to approve the following appointments with expiring terms of December 31, 2022, unless otherwise stated: BOARD/COMM NAME PLACE TERM EXPIRES Animal Shelter Advisory Board Dr. Susan Read Veterinarian Krissa Blundell Animal Welfare Organization Eddie Price City Official Council Minutes Page 6 of 7 September 8, 2020 City Manager or Designee Daily operations of animal shelter City Health Authority Dr. Robert Tafel Civil Service Commission Carla Shields Place 2 12/31/2023 Library Board Jim Hamilton Place 2 Christopher McAllister Place 4 Barney Snitz Place 5 Mavy Wright Alt 1 Rochelle Ragas Alt 2 Parks and Leisure Services Board Jason Reyes Place 1 Steve Doty Place 4 Roger Sickler Place 5 Isha Sharma Alt 1 Kay Seger Alt 2 Planning and Zoning Commission Richard McNeese Place 4 Ronald Dunckel Place 5 Steve Ellis Place 6 Zoning Board of Adjustments Ron Young Place 3 Ruby Anne Crites Place 4 Charles Cinquemani Place 5 HEB Teen Court Advisory Board Robin Edwards Place 1 Council Member Bhojani 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. 8. PUBLIC COMMENTS No public comments. Council Minutes Page 7 of 7 September 8, 2020 ITEM NO. 9. 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: September 2020 Librarian Assistant Nicole Ross — 15 years of service; Field Tech II Mike Cullum — 5 years of service; Office Technician Amy Erwin — 5 years of service; Assistant Food and Beverage Mgr. Stephanie Kennemer— 5 years of service; and First Assistant Golf Pro Jeff Langas — 5 years of service. ITEM NO. 10. ADJOURN Mayor Martin adjourned the meeting at 7:14 p.m. APPROVED: ATTEST: Linda Martin, Mayor 7— im Sutter, TRMC, CMC, City Secretary -=