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Home My WebLink About2021-09-14MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, September 14, 2021 A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Linda Martin at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, in the Precouncil Conference Room of City Hall, 201 North Ector Drive. Those present included Mayor Linda Martin, Mayor Pro Tern Tim Stinneford, Council Members Jeremy Tompkins, Eddie Price, Perry Bynum, Harry Zimmer, and Tika Paudel. During the Precouncil meeting: ➢ City Secretary Kim Sutter advised of upcoming events including a groundbreaking on Thursday, September 16, 2021, and the annual Euless Library Foundation (ELF) meeting on Sunday, September 19, 2021, and requested feedback from the City Council regarding their availability to attend. ➢ City Manager Loretta Getchell advised of a water main break that occurred today that has caused 30 residents to be without water. She further advised that city staff is working with contractors who are struggling with labor and building material shortages by allowing construction work to continue outside of the normal construction hours in certain circumstances, including on the Harwood Road project. Additionally, she advised of upcoming events, including: • Thursday, September 23, 2021, Comfort Inn ribbon cutting, 4:30 p.m.; and • Sunday, September 26, 2021, Euless Library Foundation (ELF) Book Sale, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ➢ City Manager Getchell reviewed the regular agenda. ➢ Police Chief Mike Brown provided an update regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, including the current statistics worldwide, statewide, and locally as well as hospitalization rates. He advised that the vaccination rate for Euless residents who have received at least one dose of the vaccine is 58.7 percent and 52.3 percent of Euless residents are fully vaccinated. He encouraged hand washing, social distancing, and mask wearing. ➢ Lieutenant Brenda Alvarado presented the Code Compliance update, including the types of inspections, property maintenance, apartment inspections, health inspections, and mosquito concerns. ➢ 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 $43.4 million to $22.78 million. She advised that an item will be presented at the September 28, 2021 City Council meeting for consideration to approve the negotiated settlement set to take effect December 1, 2021. The average residential monthly bill will increase by $1.28. Council Minutes Page 2 of 7 September 14, 2021 r Deputy City Manager Chris Barker presented a Development update related to construction on the Urban Logistics property. He advised that a masonry fence was required as part of the approved Planned Development and staff has discovered that a sanitary sewer main line runs through the easement on the property and a masonry fence is no longer feasible. Staff recommends the removal of the masonry fence requirement and Urban Logistics has agreed to maintain the property up to the Parks at Texas Star North property line. Director of Planning and Economic Development Michael Warrix continued the Development update, including upcoming cases for consideration. Assistant Public Works Director Major Jones presented the quarterly Public Works update, including the status of commercial projects, water well improvements, stormwater maintenance, and new employees. Finance Director Janina Jewell provided the Financial update for the period ending July 31, 2021, and advised that sales tax collection was up 18.8 percent over the same period last year and up 14.5 percent from the same period in 2019, and car rental tax collection was up 172 percent over the same period last year and up 13.7 percent from the same period in 2019. Mayor Martin recessed the Precouncil session at 5:41 p.m. CLOSED SESSION The City Council did not convene into closed session to discuss items listed on the agenda: Seek legal advice and consult with its attorney regarding new handgun regulations, as authorized by Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code. 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 • Zoning Board of Adjustment • Civil Service Commission 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 Council Minutes Page 3 of 7 City Attorney Wayne Olson City Secretary Kim Sutter Finance Director Janina Jewell Director of Planning and Economic Development Michael Warrix Information Services Director Scott Joyce Computer Support Specialist II Brett Bennett Briana Emerson Adnan Rehmathullah VISITORS Gene Shawl Drew Shepard INVOCATION Council Member Tika Paudel gave the invocation. PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE September 14, 2021 Council Member Eddie Price 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 award and expressed her congratulations to Senior Police Officer Shawn Bushee on completing five years of service with the City. CONSENT AGENDA (items 2 through 5) Mayor Martin asked Deputy City Manager Barker to read each item into the record. Mayor Pro Tern Stinneford motioned to approve the consent agenda items number 2 through 5. Council Member Tompkins seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tern Stinneford, Council Members Tompkins, Price, Bynum, Zimmer, and Paudel Nays: None Mayor Martin declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 2. AUTHORIZED CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE AN ENGINEERING DESIGN CONTRACT Authorized the City Manager to negotiate and execute an Engineering Design Contract with RW Harden and Associates, Inc., 9009 Mountain Ridge Drive, Suite 100, Austin, Council Minutes Page 4 of 7 September 14, 2021 Texas, for the design of a third City water well to be located at 2700 Main Street. The scope of work for this project includes all below ground and associated work at the well facilities, the casing, screen, well head and pump equipment. The estimated expenditure is $254,700. ITEM NO. 3. AUTHORIZED PURCHASE OF A FIRE TRUCK (PUMPER) AND A SQUAD (RESCUE/MULTI-USE) VEHICLE Authorized the purchase of a Fire Truck (Pumper) and a Squad (rescue/multi-use) vehicle from Siddons-Martin Emergency Group, an authorized dealer for Pierce Manufacturing, 2600, American Drive, Appleton, Wisconsin, through the BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing Program Contract No. 571-18. The estimated expenditure is $958,744. ITEM NO.4. AUTHORIZED PURCHASE OF AN EMERGENCY STANDBY GENERATOR AND AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH Authorized the purchase of an emergency standby generator and automatic transfer switch from Waukesha -Pearce Industries, 850 East Industrial Avenue, Saginaw, Texas, through the Houston Galveston Area Cooperative (HGAC) Purchasing Program Contract No. GE02-20. The estimated expenditure is $212,000. ITEM NO. 5. APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Approved City Council minutes of the regular meeting of August 16, 2021. REGULAR AGENDA ITEM NO. 6. HELD PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 21- 10-SUP AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2292 Mayor Martin opened the public hearing at 7:05 p.m. Director of Planning and Economic Development Michael Warrix presented the case to the City Council related to the property located at 121 Westpark Way. He advised that the site was approved for a Specific Use Permit for a carwash in 2019. The owners are now intending to sell the facility to a different carwash operator. The new operator does not intend to alter operations or the site. Additionally, the Planning and Zoning Commission considered the Specific Use Permit on August 17, 2021, and recommended approval by a vote of 5-0-0 with the following conditions: 1) The Specific Use Permit is tied to the Property Owner: ISP Westpark Wash Ops, LLC; 2) The Specific Use Permit is tied to the Business Name: Carnation Auto Spa; and 3) 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. Council Minutes Page 5 of 7 September 14, 2021 Adnan Rehmathullah and Drew Shepard, operating partners and applicants, were present to address any questions. Mayor Martin asked to hear from any proponents followed by opponents of the case. There being none, Mayor Martin closed the public hearing at 7:06 p.m. Council Member Bynum motioned to approve Ordinance No. 2292, a Specific Use Permit on Westpark Central Addition, Block 2, Lot 4R4R, 121 Westpark Way for a Carwash in the Community Business (C-2) zoning district. Council Member Price seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tern Stinneford, Council Members Tompkins, Price, Bynum, Zimmer, and Paudel Nays: None Mayor Martin declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 7. APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2293 Council Member Bynum motioned to approve Ordinance No. 2293, appointing the Associate Judges of the Municipal Court of Record. Council Member Price seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tern Stinneford, Council Members Tompkins, Price, Bynum, Zimmer, and Paudel Nays: None Mayor Martin declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 8. APPROVED BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS Council Member Tompkins motioned to approve the following reappointments with an expiring term of December 31, 2023, unless otherwise stated: BOARD/COMMISSION NAME Civil Service Commission Bobby Baker Euless Development Corporation Linda Martin TERM PLACE EXPIRES Place 3 12/31 /2024 Place 1 Council Minutes Page 6 of 7 Library Board Tim Stinneford Place 2 Jeremy Tompkins Place 3 Eddie Price Place 4 Jason Turner Place 6 Carmen Deithloff Place 7 Rochelle Ragas Place 1 Charles `Mike' McGehee Place 3 Mavy Wright Place 6 Parks and Leisure Services Board John Raab Place 2 Randy Jones Place 3 Magen Brown Place 6 Planning and Zoning Commission Eric Owens Place 1 Curtis Brown Place 2 LuAnn Portugal Place 3 Police Training Advisory Board Chris Brown Place 2 Antoinette Bone Place 6 September 14, 2021 Zoning Board of Adjustments & Housing and Structure Board Steven Elliott Place 1 Clarence Moore Place 2 Carol Dufinetz Alternate #1 HEB Teen Court Advisory Board David Lawwill Place 2 Mayor Pro Tern Stinneford seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tern Stinneford, Council Members Tompkins, Price, Bynum, Zimmer, and Paudel Nays: None Council Minutes Page 7 of 7 September 14, 2021 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 Council Member Price introduced his coworker, Briana Emerson, a civil engineer at KPMG, and future resident of Euless. Council Member Tompkins expressed his appreciation to City staff for their efforts in beautifying and maintaining the 9/11 Memorial and to the Police and Fire Chiefs for hosting a wonderful memorial service to mark the 20-year anniversary of 9/11. ITEM NO. 11. ADJOURN Mayor Martin adjourned the meeting at 7:12 p.m. APPROVED: rJ7 artin, ayor ill", ATTEST: Ki Sutter, TRMC, CMC, City Seerstary-_