HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-04-26MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
EULESS CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, April 26, 2022
A regularmeeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Linda Martin
at4:30 p.m. on Tuesday,April26, 2022, in the Precouncil Conference Room at 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:
➢ Council MemberPrice stated thathe participated in the 6Stones Community Powered
Revitalization (CPR) event held on Friday, April 22 and 23, and advised that Council
Member Tika Paudel joined the KBKG team to assist with the renovations.
➢ Mayor Pro Tern Stinneford stated that the City of Euless team participating in the
annual Hurst -Euless -Bedford Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament took first
place in the second flight.
➢ City Secretary Kim Sutter introduced Jessica Newman, Administrative Receptionist,
and advised that Jessica joined the City Secretary's Office staff April 25, 2022.
Additionally, she reported that Early voting began Monday, April 25, 2022, and will
continuethrough May3, 2022.
➢ Director of Parks and Commu n ity Servi ces Ray McDonald reminded the City Council
of the upcoming Arbor Daze event to be held Saturday, April 30, 2022, 10 a.m. to 9
p.m.
➢ City Manager Getchell reviewed the regular agenda.
➢ Assistant City Manager Wes Rhodes introduced Republic Waste Services
representatives Jeri Harwell, Municipal Services Manager, Hunter Morgan,
Operations Supervisor, and David Harwell, General Manager.
Ms. Harwell presented the 2021 annual report and reviewed the contractual services
with the City. Additionally, she presented statistical information related to residential,
commercial, and industrial tonnage and reviewed other services offered to the
residents, including curbside Christmas tree collections and landfill access. She
advised that Republic Services plans to focus on environmental su stainability with a
goal of protecting the environment.
Discussion ensued regarding the quality of service to our residents and the possibility
of working together to be proactive and advise of construction projects or other
situations that might impact the waste collection.
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➢ Director of Planning and Economic Development Michael Warrix presented the
Development update, including commercial and residential construction.
➢ Fire Chief Chanc Ben nett presented the Fire Department update, including response
times, total runs, incidenttypes, new employees, extrication training atB&B Wrecker,
Fire Station No. 1 construction, Fire Marshal Office activities, resuming public
education following COVID-19 pandemic, and social media activity.
With regard to response times, Chief Ben nett advised that response times are not a
factor when determining International Services Office (ISO) ratings; however,
Euless's response time goal is less than six minutes. He added that the National
Standard is less than nine minutes.
Mayor Pro Tern Stinneford advised that he is interested in the response times by
Station.
➢ Director of Finance Janina Jewell presented the Financial Reportforthe period ending
March 31, 2022.
CLOSED SESSION
The City Council convened into closed session at 6:09 p.m. fordeliberation regarding the
following:
Seek legal advice and consultwith the City Attorney as authorized by Section 551.071 of
the Texas Government Code regarding any of the matters listed on the agenda and city
council candidate eligibility.
City Council Candidate Eligibility
Mayor Martin recessed the closed session at 6:57 p.m.
COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF SCHEDULED ITEMS —COUNCIL CHAMBERS
The Euless City Council continued their meeting in the Council Chambers at 7:03 p.m.
for consideration of scheduled items.
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
City Manager Loretta Getchell
Deputy City Manager Chris Barker
Assistant City Manager Wes Rhodes
City Attorney Wayne Olson
City Secretary Kim Sutter
Director of Public Works and Engineering Hal Cranor
Finance Director Janina Jewell
Library Director Sherry Knight
Assistant Police Chief Gary Landers
Fleet and Facilities Director Kyle McAdams
Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald
Human Resources -Risk Director Heather Moorhead
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Director of Planning and Economic Development Michael Warrix
Assistant Fire Chief Mark Williams
Municipal Courts Manager Claudia Quintero
Communications and Marketing Manager Matt Sanders
Texas Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell -Shelton
Computer Support Specialistll BrettBennett
VISITORS
Evely Rodriguez Amrik Bhandal
KulvirBhogal Collin Moffett
INVOCATION
Council Member Harry Zimmer gave the Invocation.
PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE
Council MemberEddie Price led the pledges of allegiancetothe flagsof the United States
and Texas.
ITEM NO. 1. ANNOUNCEMENT OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH FOR MAY
Mayor Martin announced JoDan Shelton, Animal Control Officer II, Animal Services, as
the May 2022 Employee of the Month.
ITEM NO. 2. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION
Mayor Pro Tern Tim Stinneford presented a proclamation to Parks and Community
Services Director Ray McDonald, proclaiming April 30, 2022, as Arbor Day.
Mayor Martin announced the upcoming Arbor Daze event to be held Saturday, April 30,
2022, at Midway Park.
ITEM NO. 3 PRESENTATION OF QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR
PERIOD ENDING MARCH 31, 2022
Finance Director Jewell presented the quarterly financial report for the period ending
March 31, 2022.
CONSENT AGENDA (items 4 through 6)
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 4
through 6.
Council Member Tompkins seconded the motion.
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Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tern Stinneford, Council Members Tompkins,
Price, Byn u m, Zimmer, and Paudel
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 4. APPROVED JOB ORDER CONTRACT
Approved the job order contract with Payne Mechanical Services, 7223 West Bert Kouns
Industrial Loop, Shreveport, LA, 71129, through The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS)
Program for HVAC system comprehensive maintenance. The estimated expenditure is
$79,979.
ITEM NO. 5. APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 22-1623
Approved Resolution No. 22-1623, authorizing submittal of an application to the Office of
the Governorforthe 2023 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program Swift Water Boat
Replacement, Grant Number4569601, in the amountof $71,100.
ITEM NO. 6. APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Approved City Council minutesofthe regularmeeting of April 12, 2022.
ITEM NO. 7. HELD PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 22-
02-SUP AND CONSIDER FIRST AND FINAL READING OF
ORDINANCE NO. 2301
Mayor Martin opened the public hearing at 7:16 p.m.
Director of Planning and Economic Development Michael Warrix presented the case to
the City Council and advised that the applicant is requesting modification to Ordinance
No. 1997, a Specific Use Permit (SUP) approved by the City Council of June 25, 2013.
The SUP allowed for a certain area of the place of worship to be used as a pastoral
residence within the structure. Previously, the SUP conditioned that the living quarters
were to be used fora single-family pastoral residence, established in a designated room,
located on the second story of the structure, not to exceed 1,200 square feet. The
applicant's request is to allow more than one pastoral member to reside at the facility.
The residenceswould continueto be established within designated rooms,would include
rooms on the firstand second floor, and continueto notexceed 1,200 squarefeet.
The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on April 5, 2022, and voted
5-0-0 to recommend approval of the Specific Use Permit, with the following conditions:
1) The Specific Use Permit is tied to the Place of Worship owner, Gurdwara Sikh
Sangat;
2) The Specific Use Permit is tied to the Place of Worship name, Gurdwara Sikh
Sangat;
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3) The living quarters shall be used for a pastoral residence, established in
designated rooms, located on either story of the structure, not to exceed 1,200
squarefeet, and reserved for this purpose; and
4) The Specific Use Permit maybe revoked if one or more of the conditions imposed
by this permit has not been met or has been violated.
Maygr•Martin asked to hear from any proponents followed by opponents of the case.
-.There-bein-g none, Mayor Martin closed the public hearing at 7:19 p.m.
Mr. Kul4rogal, representing the applicant and also a Sikh Temple member, expressed
his appreciation to the City Council for their time and stated that he is looking forward to
coctrrxiing to be a part of the commu n ity.
•..•Council Member Paudel motioned to approve Ordinance No. 2301, authorizing the
issuance of a Specific Use Permit in the Alexander and Cullum Addition, Lot 21 R, 200
East Euless Boulevard fora Place of Worship to provide a Pastoral Residence Use in the
Texas H ighway 10 Mu lti-Pu rpose Zon ing District (TX-1 0).
Council Member Bynum 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. PUBLIC COMMENTS
No public comments.
ITEM NO. 9. REPORTS
City Manager
No report given.
City Attorney
No report given.
City Council
Mayor Martin announced thatearly voting for the May 7, 2022 General Election began
Monday, April 25, 2022, and will continuethrough Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at the Euless
Family Life SeniorCenterand announced the candidates as they are listed on the ballot:
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Council Member, Place 1
Tim Stinneford
ITEM NO. 11. ADJOURN
Council Member, Place 3
Mohan Gyawali
Eddie Price
Mayor Martin adjourned the meeting at 7:21 p.m.
APPROVED:
Li a artin, Mayor
ATTEST:
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i u er, MC, CMC, City Secretary