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OF THE
EULESS CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Linda Martin
at 4:37 p.m. on Tuesday, April 13, 2021, in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 201 North
Ector Drive. Mayor Linda Martin, Mayor Pro Tern Salman Bhojani, Council Members Tim
Stinneford, Jeremy Tompkins, Eddie Price, Perry Bynum, and Harry Zimmer were
present in the Council Chambers.
During the Precouncil meeting:
➢ Council Member Tompkins reported that he has enjoyed touring the City's parks with
Euless residents and has enjoyed visiting with the residents and highlighting the
various aspects our our parks. He stated that the parks look fantastic.
➢ City Manager Loretta Getchell reviewed the regular agenda.
Assistant Fire Chief Chanc Bennett reviewed the functionality and benefits related to
the acquisition of an alerting system for Fire Station No. 1 (Agenda Item #3.)
➢ Fire Chief Wes Rhodes provided the Fire Department update, total response times,
annual dollar loss, total runs over a five-year period, call volume, Fire Marshal Office
activities, new employees, resuming day-to-day activities, and traffic issues related to
the temporary fire station and a nearby elementary school.
➢ 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, stating that hospitalizations in
Tarrant County have been below five percent for several days. She advised that the
vaccination rate for Euless residents who have received at least one dose of the
vaccine is 31.06 percent and announced that Tarrant County has worked through the
entire waiting list of citizens seeking a vaccine. Anyone seeking a vaccine now will
be given an immediate appointment. Additionally, she advised of the planned
reopening of the Euless Family Life Senior Center on May 3, 2021. She encouraged
hand washing, social distancing and mask wearing even as vaccine distribution
becomes more widespread.
City Manager Getchell advised of the planned reopening of City facility rentals and
stated that COVID-19 safety regulations will be included in rental agreements and
occupancy limits will be posted at the rental locations.
Additionally, Ms. Hendrickson provided additional details regarding the Hurst
Conference Center vaccination site, including a drive-thru option. She reported that
the location will continue to serve as a vaccination site through June 30.
Council Minutes Page 2 of 7 April 13, 2021
➢ Finance Director Janina Jewell provided the Financial update for the period ending
February 28, 2021, and advised that sales tax was down 4.6 percent over the same
period last year and up 0.27 percent year to date and car rental tax collection was
down 50 percent over the same period last year and down 47 percent year to date.
➢ City Manager Getchell provided an update related to the support of transportation
projects for funding through the Tarrant County Bond Proposal. She advised that the
City had offered to support transportation projects in the adjacent cities of Fort Worth,
Bedford, and Colleyville. However, the cities of Fort Worth and Bedford have declined
to support the projects. Euless plans to issue a letter of support to Colleyville for the
improvements to Heritage Avenue.
Mayor Martin recessed the Precouncil session at 5:46 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION
The City Council convened into closed session at 5:50 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:
• Mid City Inn
• Cresthaven Addition
Mayor Martin recessed closed session at 6:55 p.m.
COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF SCHEDULED ITEMS — COUNCIL CHAMBERS
The Euless City Council continued their meeting in the Council Chambers at 7:02 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
Director of Information Services Scott Joyce
Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald
Computer Support Specialist II Brett Bennett
VISITORS
Sandy Horton Eric Owens Barney Snitz
VISITORS VIA VIDEO CONFERENCE
No visitors
INVOCATION
Deputy City Manager Chris Barker gave the invocation.
PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Tim Stinneford led the pledges of allegiance to the flags of the United
States and Texas.
ITEM NO. 1. ANNOUNCEMENT OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARDS
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:
5 years of service
Accountant II Rebecca Tambunga
Dispatcher Bailey Anthony
10 years of service
Fire Chief Wes Rhodes
15 years of service
Web Designer Adam Eakins
20 years of service
Administrative Receptionist Sandi McGarry
CONSENT AGENDA (items 2 through 6)
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 2
through 6.
Council Member Tompkins seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tern Bhojani, Council Members Stinneford,
Tompkins, Price, Bynum, and Zimmer
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
Council Minutes Page 4 of 7 April 13, 2021
ITEM NO. 2. AUTHORIZED MAYOR TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE A
PIPELINE EASEMENT
Authorized the Mayor to negotiate and execute a Pipeline Easement with Atmos Energy
Corporation for the purpose of maintaining a gas pipeline on City owned property located
along South Pipeline Road, at the Parks at Texas Star North. As part of a larger
infrastructure improvement project, Atmos Energy Corporation is relocating their existing
gas pipeline located on City owned property and the new line route will be parallel to the
South Pipeline Road right-of-way and located within the proposed 30-foot wide dedicated
easement. The existing 12-foot wide dedicated easement, located within the southern
side of the proposed new easement, will be abandoned and incorporated into the
proposed new easement.
ITEM NO. 3. AUTHORIZED PURCHASE OF A FIRE STATION ALERTING
SYSTEM FOR FIRE STATION NO. 1
Authorized purchase of a fire station alerting system for Fire Station No. 1 from US Digital
Designs, Inc., 1835 East Sixth Street, Suite #27, Tempe, Arizona, using HGAC Contract
No. EC07-20. The alerting system integrates multiple systems, including radio dispatch,
emergency lighting beacons, individual station/unit notification, CAD screen information
delivery to multiple locations, strobe lights, messaging boards, countdown timers, etc.
The estimated expenditure is $150,372.29.
ITEM NO. 4. APPROVED CONTRACT WITH KMP SERVICES, INC. DBA VINE
GROUP, GRAPEVINE, TEXAS
Approved renewal of a contract with KMP Services, Inc. dba Vine Group, Grapevine,
Texas, for temporary hospitality support staff, through an Interlocal agreement with the
City of Grand Prairie. This agreement provides for temporary hospitality support staff to
supplement Texas Star staff at the Conference Centre and Raven's Grille for large events.
The City of Grand Prairie contract with KMP Services, Inc. was for a one-year base
agreement with four additional one-year renewal options. This request represents the
second of the one-year renewals for the contract. The estimated expenditure is $70,000.
ITEM NO. 5. APPROVED RENEWAL OF BID NO. 008-19
Approved renewal of Bid No. 008-19 for the annual contract for concrete repairs to T.J.
Concrete, 3325 Panola Avenue, Fort Worth, Texas. The bid provides for various types
of concrete work to include, but not be limited to flat work, curb and gutter, ADA ramps,
driveways and drive approaches. The quantities and/or total dollar amounts are based
on estimates. The original contract was awarded in April 2019 with an initial term of one
year with an option for four one-year renewals. This represents the second of these
renewals. The estimated expenditure is $300,000.
ITEM NO. 6. APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Approved City Council minutes of the regular meeting of March 23, 2021.
Council Minutes Page 5 of 7 April 13, 2021
REGULAR AGENDA
ITEM NO. 7. APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO.
2276
Deputy City Manager Barker advised that Ordinance No. 2276 would amend Chapter 10
of the City's Code of Ordinances and would prohibit the retail sale of dogs and cats, other
than where the cat or dog was born (for example, at the home of the breeder). The
ordinance does not apply to animal control centers, animal welfare, rescue or adoption
organizations.
Council Member Bynum motioned to approve Ordinance No. 2276, amending the City of
Euless Code of Ordinances, Chapter 10, "Animals," Article III, "Care and Control".
Council Member Stinneford seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tem Bhojani, Council Members Stinneford,
Tompkins, Price, Bynum, and Zimmer
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 8. HELD PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL
READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2277
Mayor Martin opened the public hearing at 7:11 p.m.
Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald presented the item to the City
Council and advised that the Parks and Community Services Department, the Police
Department, and the Fire Department routinely offer elementary aged day camps for
children during the summer. The Texas Legislature requires that certain municipal
programs for elementary aged children (5-13 years old) meet day care licensing
requirements, or file for an exemption (Section 42.02 (b) (14) of the Human Resources
Code). In order to receive exempt status, a municipality must submit a copy of the
program standards, notice of a public hearing for the programs, and the ordinance
adopting the standards.
Mayor Martin asked to hear from any proponents followed by opponents of the case.
There being none, Mayor Martin closed the public hearing at 7:11 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tern Bhojani motioned to approve Ordinance No. 2277, renewing Youth
Programs Standards of Care for the operation of youth -based programs and services.
Council Member Zimmer seconded the motion.
Council Minutes Page 6 of 7 April 13, 2021
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tern Bhojani, Council Members Stinneford,
Tompkins, Price, Bynum, and Zimmer
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 9. PUBLIC COMMENTS
No public comments.
ITEM NO. 10. REPORTS
City Manager
No report given.
City Attorney
No report given.
City Council
Mayor Martin advised of upcoming events, including:
• Saturday, April 17, 2021, Kites Over Euless and Earth Day Cleanup Event, Villages
of Bear Creek Park, 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; and
• Monday, May 10, 2021, Coffee with a Parks Employee, Carr Park, 10:30 a.m.
Mayor Martin announced that early voting for the May 1, 2021 General Election will begin
Monday, April 19, 2021, and will continue through Tuesday, April 27, 2021, at the Euless
Family Life Senior Center and announced the candidates as they are listed on the ballot:
Council Member, Place 5
Harry Zimmer
Annabel Jones Eads
Council Member, Place 6
Eric Owens
Joseph A Robinson
Tika Paudel
Tina Duru
She encouraged everyone to get out and vote in their local elections as the city council is
the closest form of government to the people.
Council Minutes Page 7 of 7
ITEM NO. 11. ADJOURN
Mayor Martin adjourned the meeting at 7:14 p.m.
APPROVED:
April 13, 2021
ATTEST:
i Sutter, TRMC, CMC, City Secretary--