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Home My WebLink About2020-10-13MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, October 13, 2020 A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Linda Martin at 4:31 p.m. on Tuesday, October 13, 2020, in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 201 North Ector Drive. Mayor Linda Martin, Mayor Pro Tern Jeremy Tompkins, Council Members Tim Stinneford, Perry Bynum, Harry Zimmer, and Salman Bhojani were present in the Council Chambers. Council Member Eddie Price was present via video conferencing. During the Precouncil meeting: ➢ City Secretary Kim Sutter advised of the temporary closure of the Euless Family Life Senior Center polling location on the first day of early voting. She noted that Tarrant County Elections made the decision to temporarily close the polling place due to a shortage of clerks to staff the polling location. The staffing shortage was the result of a COVID-19 exposure at an election clerks training session conducted by Tarrant County Elections. Tarrant County was able to staff and open the polling location later the same day at 11:05 a.m. ➢ City Manager Loretta Getchell 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 as well as hospitalization rates. 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. Ms. Hendrickson provided a reminder on how best to stay safe including wearing a mask, handwashing, and social distancing. ➢ City Secretary Sutter provided an update on the Boards and Commissions appointment process and requested feedback regarding how to conduct the interviews while taking COVID-19 cases and safety measures into account. Discussion ensued and the City Council agreed to conduct interviews in person on Monday, October 26, 2020, in the Council Chambers with an option for applicants to participate remotely via video conferencing. ➢ Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald presented the Parks and Community Services update and provided alternative programs for the holiday season to allow for safe social distancing among the participants. ➢ Police Chief Mike Brown presented the Police Department update, including reports on the Public Safety Drive through Open House event and National Night Out. Additionally, he addressed the City Council regarding the status of the City's narcotics Council Minutes Page 2 of 6 October 13, 2020 task force through an agreement with Tarrant County and proposed the formation of a new task force to include the cities of Hurst, Euless, Bedford, and Grapevine. Discussion ensued regarding funding sources and reallocation of positions associated with the formation of the task force. ➢ Finance Director Janina Jewell provided the Financial update for the period ending August 31, 2020, and advised that sales tax collections was up 8.5 percent over the same period last year and up 2.24 percent year to date and car rental tax collection was down 56 percent over the same period last year. ➢ Deputy City Manager Chris Barker provided the transportation update and advised that he spoke with TxDOT and Texas Transportation Institute representatives regarding the new managed lane along State Highway (SH) 121. TxDOT has tentative plans to open the lane in November and the lane will be opened for travel from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. each day. CLOSED SESSION The City Council convened into closed session at 6:05 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 pending or contemplated litigation or a settlement offer, including: • Fearn v. Graham, et al (City of Euless) • Riverwalk Planned Development • Mid City Inn The purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property as authorized by Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code related to: • Cresthaven Addition • Loving Tract Mayor Martin recessed closed session at 6:49 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 City Secretary Kim Sutter Police Chief Mike Brown Council Minutes Page 3 of 6 October 13, 2020 Fire Chief Wes Rhodes Assistant Fire Chief Chanc Bennet Assistant Police Chief Gary Landers Director of Information Services Scott Joyce Emergency Management Coordinator Suzanne Hendrickson BJ Hazel No visitors VISITORS VISITORS VIA VIDEO CONFERENCE INVOCATION Council Member Salman Bhojani gave the invocation. PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member Perry Bynum led the pledges of allegiance to the flags of the United States and Texas. CONSENT AGENDA (items 1 through 11) 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 11. Mayor Pro Tern Tompkins 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. 1. AUTHORIZED CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT Authorized the City Manager to execute a contact for copy/scanner/print/fax equipment, managed print services, and maintenance with DocumentWorks, 607 Bailey Avenue, Fort Worth, Texas, through the Omnia Partners purchasing cooperative. The estimated annual expenditure is $40,068 for a contract term of 60 months. Council Minutes Page 4 of 6 October 13, 2020 ITEM NO. 2. AUTHORIZED AWARD OF BID NO. 017-20 Approved award of Bid No. 017-20 for a construction contract to Excel 4 Construction, LLC, 5733 Hart Street, Fort Worth, Texas, for the replacement of sanitary sewer main along El Camino Real between Sotogrande Boulevard and Woodvine Drive, and authorized the City Manager to enter into a contract with Excel 4 Construction, LLC. The estimated expenditure is $317,330. ITEM NO. 3. AUTHORIZED PURCHASE OF GROUNDS MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT Authorized the purchase of grounds maintenance equipment at Texas Star Golf Course from Professional Turf Products, L.P., 1010 North Industrial Boulevard #7442, Euless, Texas, through the BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing Program Contract No. 611-20. The estimated expenditure is $229,750. ITEM NO. 4. AUTHORIZED PURCHASE OF FIVE (5) POLICE PATROL VEHICLES Authorized the purchase of five Police Interceptor sport utility vehicles for Police Patrol from Rockdale Country Ford, 479 West Highway 79, Rockdale, Texas, through the Tarrant County Contract No. 2019-041. The estimated expenditure is $202,950. ITEM NO. 5. AUTHORIZED PURCHASE OF OFFICE SUPPLIES Authorized the purchase of office supplies from Office Depot, through the Omnia Partners purchasing cooperative Contract No.19-12R. This is a unit price contract and actual annual expenditure will be determined by actual quantities ordered. The estimated expenditure is $60,000 and is authorized for a one-year period. ITEM NO. 6. AUTHORIZED PURCHASE OF JANITORIAL SUPPLIES AND PAPER PRODUCTS Authorized the purchase of janitorial supplies, paper products and related items from Network Services Company distributor Brady Industries, (formerly Campbell Paper Company) through the Omnia Partners purchasing cooperative Contract No. 202329-01. This is a unit price contract and actual annual expenditure will be determined by actual quantities ordered. The estimated expenditure is $55,000 and is authorized for a one- year period. ITEM NO. 7. AUTHORIZED PURCHASE OF LIBRARY MATERIALS Authorized the purchase of Library print and multimedia materials through the State of Texas CO-OP Program Contract No. 715-M2 from Ingram Library Services, Inc., 1 Ingram Boulevard, La Vergne, Tennessee. The estimated expenditure is $171,000. Council Minutes Page 5 of 6 October 13, 2020 ITEM NO. 8. AUTHORIZED PURCHASE OF DIGITAL LIBRARY MATERIALS Authorized the purchase of digital library materials (e-books and a -audio books) from Bibliotheca, Inc., 403 Hayward Avenue North, Oakdale, Minnesota, the sole source provider of materials for the Cloud Library platform in use by the library. The estimated expenditure is $60,000. ITEM NO. 9. AUTHORIZED PURCHASE OF DIGITAL LIBRARY MATERIALS Authorized the purchase of digital library materials (e-books, a -audio books, video, and music) from Midwest Tape, Inc., 1417 Timberwolf Drive, Holland, Ohio, the sole source provider of materials for the Hoopla digital circulation platform in use by the library. The estimated expenditure is $50,000. ITEM NO. 10. AUTHORIZED PURCHASE OF REPLACEMENT ACTIVE SHOOTER EQUIPMENT GEAR Authorized purchase of replacement Active Shooter Equipment gear for Police and Fire Department personnel from GT Distributors, Inc. through the Buyboard Cooperative Purchasing Program Contract No. 603-20. The estimated expenditure is $114,907.22. ITEM NO. 11. APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Approved City Council minutes of the regular meeting of September 22, 2020. REGULAR AGENDA ITEM NO. 12. REQUEST BY BJ HAZEL TO MAKE A PRESENTATION OF APPRECIATION TO THE MAYOR, FIRE AND POLICE CHIEFS Citizen BJ Hazel presented Mayor Linda Martin, Police Chief Mike Brown, Assistant Police Chief Gary Landers, Fire Chief Wes Rhodes, and Assistant Fire Chief Chanc Bennett with handmade wooden signs in appreciation of all the City has done for its citizens. Mayor Martin expressed her appreciation and stated that Ms. Hazel brought a small group of artists to create a chalk art installation outside of the Police and Fire Departments earlier in the summer that were wonderful. ITEM NO. 13. PUBLIC COMMENTS -Nb-pubk-comments. iTEM NO'1-4. REPORTS Cfty Ntanacie •T Ito report given. Council Minutes Page 6 of 6 October 13, 2020 City Attorney City Attorney Wayne Olson stated that he was glad to be back in person at the meeting and was pleased to see everyone. 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: October 2020 Library Assistant Denise Olson — 5 years of service; Crew Leader Carlos Rodriguez — 5 years of service; Senior Police Officer Gabbie Robinson — 5 years of service; Field Tech II Daniel Mafileo — 10 years of service; Public Service Officer Jordan Scoggins — 10 years of service; Senior Police Officer Brian Mabry — 15 years of service; Computer Support Specialist II Brett Bennett — 20 years of service; and Public Service Officer Russell Carter — 20 years of service. Mayor Martin advised that early voting began today, October 13, 2020, and continues through Friday, October 30, 2020, and announced the candidates as they will be listed on the ballot for the November 3, 2020 City of Euless General Election. Mayor Linda Martin Tupou Helu Uhatafe Councilmember, Place 2 Jeremy Tompkins Councilmember, Place 4 Mubasher Warraich Perry Bynum Additionally, she advised of two propositions on the ballot. Proposition A — Whether the Euless Crime Control and Prevention District should be continued for 20 years and the Crime Control and Prevention sales tax should be continued for 20 years. And Proposition B — An initiative petition submitted by Unite Here related to Fair Overtime and Scheduling Standards. ITEM NO. 15. ADJOURN Mayor Martin adjourned the meeting at 7:18 p.m. APPROVED: LindaA-Flt Fffi, Mayor ATTEST: m Sutter, TRMC, CMC, .l ity Secreta�