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OF THE
EULESS CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Linda Martin
at 4:35 p.m. on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 , in the Precouncil Conference Room of
City Hall, 201 North Ector Drive. Those present included Mayor Linda Martin, Mayor Pro
Tem Tim Stinneford, Council Members Jeremy Tompkins, Eddie Price, Harry Zimmer,
and Tika Paudel. Council Member Perry Bynum arrived at 4:39 p.m.
During the Precouncil meeting:
Mayor Linda Martin expressed her appreciation to Mayor Pro Tern Tim Stinneford and
Council Members Jeremy Tompkins and Tika Paudel for attending the Senior
Thanksgiving Luncheon held Wednesday, November 17, 2021. Additionally, she
thanked Donnie Green of Green's BBQ for donating the food served during the
luncheon which served 182 people.
Council Member Tompkins advised that he spoke to Donnie Green the next day who
stated that he always enjoys the Senior Thanksgiving Luncheon.
r Mayor Martin advised that a memorial celebration will be held Saturday, November
27, 2021, 11 a.m. at Texas Star Conference Center to honor the memories of longtime
election judges Barbara and Richard Girouard who passed away in July within a week
of one another.
City Manager Loretta Getchell advised of upcoming events:
• Thursday, November 25, 2021 through Friday, November 26, 2021, City
offices will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday;
• Tuesday, November 30, 2021, Assistant to the City Manager Betsy Deck's last
day;
• Friday, December 3, 2021, Euless Police and Courts Annual Christmas Dinner,
Police and Courts Building, 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.;
• Saturday, December 4, 2021, Christmas Parade of Lights, meet in the Senior
Center parking lot, 5:45 p.m.;
• Friday, December 10, 2021, Employee Christmas luncheon, Euless Family Life
Senior Center, 11:00 a.m.;
• Friday, December 10, 2021, Annual Morrisdale Estates Christmas parade and
party, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.;
• Saturday, December 11, 2021, Breakfast with Santa, Texas Star Conference
Center, 8:30 to 11 :00 a.m.; and
• Saturday, December 11, 2021, Heritage Park Christmas, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00
p.m.
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Additionally, Mayor Martin advised that there will be no in-person bell ringing for the
Salvation Army Mayoral Red Kettle Challenge. She will provide a link for online
pledges as an alternative.
• City Manager Getchell reviewed the regular agenda.
Director of Planning and Economic Development Michael Warrix presented the
Development update and advised of the department responsibilities and introduced
the staff. Additionally, he advised of commercial and residential developments.
• Finance Director Janina Jewell presented the Financial update for the fiscal year
ending September 30, 2021 (pre-audit.)
City Manager Getchell provided details regarding a current agreement with
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and advised that the City may choose
to terminate the agreement.
• Deputy City Manager Chris Barker presented the Capital Projects update including
the purchase of an Emergency Vehicle Preemption (EVP) system. He stated that a
contract for the purchase of the system will be presented for City Council
consideration at the December 14, 2021 City Council meeting and advised that the
cost to purchase the system exceeds the amount originally approved in the budget.
Assistant City Manager Wes Rhodes provided additional details regarding the EVP
system including the advanced technical features and functionality of the system.
• Deputy City Manager Barker presented the Transportation update:
• Traffic flow has switched to the south side of Harwood Road as part of the road
construction project;
• Highland Drive is currently a one-way street;
• Beginning Monday, November 29, 2021, Atmos and a sub-contractor will make
pavement repairs to West Pipeline Road; and
• Bids received for the extension of Mills Drive came back higher than
anticipated. Staff is researching alternatives.
Mayor Martin recessed the Precouncil session at 6:31 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
Assistant City Manager Wes Rhodes
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City Attorney Wayne Olson
City Secretary Kim Sutter
Police Chief Mike Brown
Fire Chief Chanc Bennett
Director of Planning and Economic Development Michael Warrix
Finance Director Janina Jewell
Information Services Director Scott Joyce
Computer Support Specialist II Brett Bennett
VISITORS
Pat Jacob Amy McIntyre Gene Shawl
Jennifer Leney Trish Patel
INVOCATION
Council Member Eddie Price gave the invocation.
PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Jeremy Tompkins led the pledges of allegiance to the flags of the United
States and Texas.
ITEM NO. 1. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH FOR
DECEMBER
Mayor Martin recognized Utility Billing Clerk I Sarah Moore as the December 2021
Employee of the Month.
ITEM NO. 2. PRESENTATION OF FINANCIAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR
ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2021
Finance Director Jewell presented the financial report for the Fiscal Year ending
September 30, 2021.
CONSENT AGENDA (items 3 through 6)
Mayor Martin asked Deputy City Manager Barker to read each item into the record.
Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford motioned to approve the consent agenda items number 3
through 6.
Council Member Tompkins seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford, Council Members Tompkins,
Price, Bynum, Zimmer, and Paudel
Nays: None
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Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 3. APPROVED AWARD OF BID NO. 002-22
Approved award of Bid No. 002-22 and authorized the City Manager to enter into a
contract with B&S Fence, 2509 Carson Street, Haltom City, for the purchase and
installation of perimeter fencing at the Parks at Texas Star. The estimated expenditure
is $55,441.
ITEM NO. 4. AUTHORIZED PURCHASE OF PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT
Authorized the purchase and installation of playground equipment for Bob Eden Park from
Playground Boss, 5900 South Lake Forest Drive, Suite 375, McKinney, Texas, through
The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS.) This item was initially approved on the
November 9, 2021 City Council agenda but was inadvertently listed as a Texas Buy Board
purchase. The estimated expenditure is $94,439.
ITEM NO. 5. AUTHORIZED PURCHASE OF AN AMBULANCE MODULE AND
CHASSIS
Authorized the purchase of an ambulance module and chassis to replace unit #285, a
2016 Ford chassis with attached 2002 Frazer module through the Houston Galveston
Area Cooperative Purchasing Program (HGAC.) Purchase order will be issued through
the chassis supply vendor MacHaik Dodge Chrysler Jeep, 11000 North Freeway,
Houston, Texas. The assigned module vendor will be Frazer, Ltd., 7227 Rampart Street,
Houston, Texas. The estimated expenditure is $254,675.
ITEM NO. 6. APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Approved City Council minutes of the regular meeting of November 9, 2021.
REGULAR AGENDA
ITEM NO. 7. HELD PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 21-
13-SUP AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF
ORDINANCE NO. 2298
Mayor Martin opened the public hearing at 7:12 p.m.
Director of Planning and Economic Development Michael Warrix presented the case to
the City Council. He advised that the applicant is intending to operate a 2,500 square foot
used merchandise retail location in a suite of the building operated by Uncommon Church.
The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on November 2, 2021, and
voted 7-0-0 to recommend approval of the Specific Use Permit, with the following
conditions:
1) The Specific Use Permit is tied to the business owner, Rivers2Destiny, LLC;
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2) The Specific Use Permit is tied to the business name, Shopping For Hope Resale;
3) All merchandise shall be displayed within the store and not exterior to the building;
4) Any customer bringing items to be sold to the retail store shall bring such items
interior to the store during business hours;
5) No items shall be left exterior to the store. Any such items shall be removed in a
timely manner; and
6) 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 of the case.
Amy McIntyre, business owner, 202 Denton Drive, Euless, Texas, addressed the City
Council and provided additional details regarding the concept of the business.
Mayor Martin asked to hear from any opponents of the case. There being none, Mayor
Martin closed the public hearing at 7:15 p.m.
Council Member Tompkins discussed the conditions of the Specific Use Permit including
that no items will be left on the outside of the building.
Ms. McIntyre confirmed that she understood the conditions.
Council Member Bynum requested clarification on the term "timely" in condition number
5.
Ms. McIntyre responded that items will not remain exterior of the store for longer than 30
minutes.
Council Member Price motioned to approve Ordinance No. 2298, approving a Specific
Use Permit on Midway Square Addition, Block A, Lot 1 R, 601 East Airport Freeway, Suite
109 for Used Merchandise in the Community Business (C-2) zoning district.
Council Member Paudel seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford, Council Members Tompkins,
Price, Bynum, Zimmer, and Paudel
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 8. HELD PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 21-
14-SUP AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF
ORDINANCE NO. 2299
Mayor Martin opened the public hearing at 7:29 p.m.
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Director of Planning and Economic Development Warrix presented the case to the City
Council. He advised that the applicant has purchased an existing used merchandise
business which has operated for many years at 3001 State Highway 121, Suite 210.
Originally approved in 2002, Plato's Closet has operated with no known complaints. A
new Specific Use Permit in the business' name and new ownership's name is required
prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. The Planning and Zoning Commission
held a public hearing on November 2, 2021, and voted 7-0-0 to recommend approval of
the Specific Use Permit, with the following conditions:
1) The Specific Use Permit is tied to the business owner, Fashion Refresh, LLC;
2) The Specific Use Permit is tied to the business name, Plato's Closet;
3) All merchandise shall be displayed within the store and not exterior to the building;
4) Any customer bringing items to be sold to the retail store shall bring such items
interior to the store during business hours;
5) No items shall be left exterior to the store. Any such items shall be removed in a
timely manner; and
6) 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 7:31 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tern Stinneford motioned to approve Ordinance No. 2299, approving a
Specific Use Permit on Heritage Towne Crossing, Block B, Lot 1, 3001 State Highway
121, Suite 210 for Used Merchandise in the 121 Gateway (TX-121) 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. 9. APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 21-1613
Patrick Jacob, Mayor, Town of Lakeside, 9830 Mary Jane Lane, Lakeside, Texas,
addressed the City Council and requested their support by casting the City's votes for
Gary Losada.
Council Member Tompkins motioned to approve Resolution No. 21-1613, casting 25
votes for Jim Griffin to serve as a Director on the Tarrant Appraisal District Board of
Directors for a two-year term beginning January 1, 2022.
Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford seconded the motion.
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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. 10. PUBLIC COMMENTS
No public comments.
ITEM NO. 11. REPORTS
City Manager
No report given.
City Attorney
No report given.
City Council
Mayor Martin advised that the next regular City Council meeting will be held Tuesday,
December 14, 2021, in the Council Chambers at 7:00 p.m.
ITEM NO. 12. ADJOURN
Mayor Martin adjourned the meeting at 7:36 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
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