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EULESS CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Linda Martin at
4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 24, 2015, in the Precouncil Conference Room of City Hall, 201
North Ector Drive. Those present included Mayor Linda Martin, Mayor Pro Tem Linda
Eilenfeldt, Council Members Tim Stinneford, Jeremy Tompkins, Eddie Price, Harry Zimmer,
and Perry Bynum.
During the Precouncil meeting:
D Mayor Pro Tern Linda Eilenfeldt stated that she attended several recent functions
including:
• Masterworks Concert Series featuring Beyond the Pale;
• Annual Boards and Commissions Appreciation Dinner;
• Midtown Express (State Highway 183) public meeting hosted by SouthGate
Mobility Partners.
She expressed her appreciation at seeing so many citizens and staff members in
attendance at the events.
D City Manager Loretta Getchell provided updates on several topics:
• Trinity High School football head coach Steve Lineweaver's retirement ceremony,
Saturday, March 28, 2015, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., Trinity High School gym. Council
Member Perry Bynum will present a joint proclamation along with Bedford Mayor
Jim Griffin;
• Fire Department badge pinning, Wednesday, March 25, 2015, 3:00 p.m., Council
Chambers, honoring Captain Jacob Smith, Lieutenant Cody Skinner, and
Driver/Engineer Michael Van Pelt;
• Trinity River Authority public information meeting regarding sewer line
replacement along Sulphur Branch, March 26, 2015, 7 p.m., Euless City Hall;
• Water Conservation Forum, Thursday, April 2, 2015, 6 p.m., Council Chambers;
• City offices will be closed Friday, April 3, 2015, for the Spring Holiday;
• Hazardous Materials Collection Day, unused medication collection, Texas Trash
Off and Community Work Day, Trinity GAP Club Walk-a-thon, April 11, 2015;
• Passing of Former City Manager Tom Hart's son, Travis Hart;
• Information Services Administrator Scott Joyce presented a recording device that
will be tested at the next Precouncil session to allow audio and the slide
presentation to be synced.
City Manager Getchell introduced Mary Frazior, President and CEO, Hurst Euless
Bedford Chamber of Commerce.
D City Secretary Kim Sutter introduced new Administrative Secretary Julie Swartz and
stated that Mrs. Swartz joined the City Secretary staff effective March 17, 2015.
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D Director of Public Works Hal Cranor advised that the intersection of South Industrial
Boulevard and Signet Drive has been closed for the evening to complete roadway
repairs.
D Assistant City Manager Chris Barker presented the Midtown Express update and
provided information regarding each of the affected properties along State Highway
183 (SH 183) and detailed the City's response.
Discussion ensued regarding businesses that will be impacted, underground storage
tanks at gas stations, and medians.
D Assistant City Manager Barker presented an overview of the Atmos Rate Review
Mechanism (RRM) and advised that Atmos has requested a rate increase which will
take effect June 1, 2015. The approximate monthly increase is $1.32 per household.
Mr. Barker also discussed the rate review process, the purpose of the Atmos Cities
Steering Committee (ACSC), and the role of the Railroad Commission of Texas
(RRC).
Discussion ensued regarding the RRM negotiations and city representation.
D Director of Public Works Cranor presented the West Nile Virus overview and stated
that the City will begin trapping and monitoring mosquitos for signs of the virus and
explained the procedures for combating mosquitos and their larvae including spraying
and the use of mosquitofish (Gambusia Affinis) in City ponds.
Discussion ensued regarding spraying the golf course and storm drains harboring
mosquitos, and the means used to notify residents of the spraying schedule.
D City Manager Getchell presented the Colleyville/Euless boundary adjustment update
and discussed negotiations that have taken place with the City of Colleyville allowing
Euless to regain a portion of Heritage Avenue and assume the responsibility for
maintenance. The City of Colleyville will maintain Cheek Sparger Road and Heritage
Avenue further north. The two cities would grant any access needed in the future.
Colleyville staff will present the terms of the agreement to their City Council on April 7,
2015, and plan to present for final consideration at their May 5, 2015, regular meeting.
The agreement will come before the Euless City Council on April 28, 2015.
Discussion ensued regarding short term and long term costs to the City.
D Director of Public Works Cranor presented the water update and stated area lake
levels are at 75.6 percent versus 70.6 percent during the same time period one year
ago. Richland Chambers is currently at 76 percent and Cedar Creek is over 100
percent. He also advised of the conditions and requirements for coming out of Stage
1 water restrictions.
D Finance Director Janina Jewell presented the financial update for the period ending
February 28, 2015.
D City Manager Getchell reviewed the regular agenda.
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CLOSED SESSION
The City Council convened into closed session at 6:35 p.m. for deliberation regarding the
following:
Purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property as authorized by Section 551.072
of the Texas Government Code related to:
• Concession Agreement/Lease at Dr Pepper StarCenter
Economic development as authorized by Section 551.087 of the Texas Government
Code related to:
• Discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the
City has received from business prospects that the City seeks to have locate,
stay, or expand in the City and with which the City is conducting economic
development negotiations; deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive
to a business prospect.
The City Council recessed closed session at 6:48 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 Bob Freeman
Assistant City Manager Chris Barker
City Attorney Wayne Olson
City Secretary Kim Sutter
Deputy City Secretary Lindsay Wells
Police Chief Mike Brown
Director of Planning and Economic Development Mike Collins
Director of Public Works Hal Cranor
Finance Director Janina Jewell
Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald
Fire Chief Wes Rhodes
Marketing/Communications Manager Betsy Deck
Texas Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell-Shelton
Information Services Administrator Scott Joyce
Library Administrator Sherry Knight
Human Resources Administrator Carolyn Marshall
Fleet and Facility Administrator Kyle McAdams
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VISITORS
Sherri Browning Leslie Garza Mavy Wright
Shirley Daily Don Horton
Darl Easton Peggy Vandiver
INVOCATION
Council Member Perry Bynum gave the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Linda Martin led the pledge of allegiance.
ITEM NO. 1. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH FOR APRIL
City Manager Loretta Getchell introduced Administrative Secretary I Danette Thorpe.
Danette was accompanied by her husband, Randy.
Mayor Martin presented Danette with a plaque and certificate commemorating her selection
as employee of the month for April 2015.
ITEM NO. 2. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION
Member Price presented a proclamation to Dr. Eric Herrstrom, Board Member, Alliance for
Children, proclaiming the month of April 2015 as Child Abuse Prevention Month.
Dr. Herrstrom thanked the City Council for their support and taking the issue of child abuse
seriously.
ITEM NO. 3. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION
Council Member Tompkins presented a proclamation to SouthGate Mobility Partners
representatives Blake Goodrum and Selma Stockstill proclaiming March 23 through the 27
as Work Zone Safety Awareness Week.
Mr. Goodrum thanked the City Council for their support. Ms. Stockstill informed the City
Council that construction will begin on State Highway 183 this week and implored those who
drive through construction work zones to drive slowly and not text and drive. She expressed
her excitement at being a part of Arbor Daze and encouraged citizens to go to
www.drivemidtown.com for more information about the upcoming construction project.
CONSENT AGENDA (items 4 through 6)
Mayor Martin asked Assistant City Manager Chris Barker to read each item into the record.
Council Member Stinneford motioned to approve the consent agenda items number 4
through 6.
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Council Member Bynum seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tem Eilenfeldt, Council Members Stinneford,
Tompkins, Price, Zimmer, and Bynum
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 4. AUTHORIZED PURCHASE OF READY-MIX CONCRETE
Authorized the purchase of ready-mixed concrete from Redi-Mix Concrete, 331 North Main
Street, Euless, Texas through a City of Carrollton contract utilizing an Interlocal Purchasing
Agreement. This is a unit price contract and actual expenditures will be determined by the
actual quantities ordered. The estimated annual expenditure is $100,000.
ITEM NO. 5. APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 15-1459
Approved Resolution No. 15-1459, adopting the Texas Department of Transportation's
(TxDOT) federally approved Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program for all city
projects funded with federal and/or state funds and authorized the City Manager to act as the
City's authorized representative in all matters pertaining to the City's participation in the
program.
Assistant City Manager Barker stated that the Euless City Council had previously approved
Resolution No. 14-1432, which authorized the submission of a grant application to the North
Central Texas Council of Governments and the Texas Department of Transportation for the
Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) funding for a trail connection commonly referred
to as the Glade Parks Trail connection.
In order to receive the federal funding, the City must execute a Memorandum of
Understanding with TxDOT for the adoption of the DBE program. The program will be used
by TxDOT to establish goals that the City's General Contractor must meet for the
procurement of materials and services during construction using any federal or state funds
received from and administered by TxDOT.
ITEM NO. 6. APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Approved City Council minutes of the regular meeting of March 10, 2015.
REGULAR AGENDA
ITEM NO. 7. AUTHORIZED MAYOR TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE
DOCUMENTS
Mayor Martin stated that the purchase will allow for the improvement of entry and exit lanes
at Fire Station No. 1 along Ash Lane.
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Mayor Pro Tern Eilenfeldt motioned to authorize the Mayor to negotiate and execute
documents for the purchase of residentially zoned property situated in the Ben F. Crowley
Survey, Abstract No. 320, Tarrant County, Texas being a portion of that certain tract of land
described in a Deed to the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District as recorded in
Volume 4919, page 53, Deed Records, Tarrant County, Texas.
Council Member Tompkins seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tern Eilenfeldt, Council Members Stinneford,
Tompkins, Price, Zimmer, and Bynum
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 8. HELD PUBLIC HEARING FOR PLANNED DEVELOPMENT 15-02-PD
AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO.
2055
Mayor Martin opened the public hearing at 7:16 p.m.
Director of Planning and Economic Development Collins presented the item to the City
Council and stated that Chris Franklin, representing Ferguson Enterprises, is seeking
approval to change the zoning of approximately 19 acres located at 2683 West Euless
Boulevard from Texas Highway 10 Multi-Use District (TX-10) and Light Industrial District (I-1)
to Planned Development zoning district (PD) for the use of warehousing, retail, wholesale,
and outdoor storage. Ferguson Enterprises is seeking to increase their investment in the
Euless campus through additional interior warehousing space. An initial building would
house approximately 30,000 square feet of space. A further expansion of their campus will
include the construction of an approximate 50,000 square foot building. Additionally, the
Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on March 3, 2015, and
recommended approval of the Planned Development zoning district by a 6-0-0 vote.
Mayor Martin asked to hear from any proponents followed by opponents wishing to speak
regarding the case. Seeing none, the public hearing was closed at 7:20 p.m.
Council Member Stinneford motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No.
2055, changing the zoning on approximately 19 acres of land located within the John A
Groves Survey, Abstract 599, Tracts 3K01A, 3K3, and 3G02 and Ferguson Addition Block 1,
Lot 1, 2683 West Euless Boulevard from Texas Highway 10 Multi-Use District (TX-10) and
Light Industrial District (I-1) to Planned Development zoning district (PD) for the use of
warehousing, retail, wholesale, and outdoor storage.
Council Member Price seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tem Eilenfeldt, Council Members Stinneford,
Tompkins, Price, Zimmer, and Bynum
Nays: None
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Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 9. HELD PUBLIC HEARING FOR PLANNED DEVELOPMENT 15-02-PD
AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO.
2054
Mayor Martin opened the public hearing at 7:21 p.m.
Director of Planning and Economic Development Collins presented the item to the City
Council and stated that Bloomfield Homes is seeking approval to amend 2.5819 acres in the
current Planned Development zoning district (PD) currently addressed at 606 South Main
Street. Bloomfield Homes is constructing a 14 lot single-family detached subdivision under
the development standards of a PD approved by the City Council under Ordinance 2018 on
December 10, 2013. The original approved plans had proposed a street connection
between Jean Lane and South Main Street with a gate closing off regular access to South
Main Street at the intersection of the new street and South Main Street. Fire, Building,
Planning, and Police department staff has since expressed public safety concerns and
conflicts with delivery and solid waste removal vehicles in regard to the proposed gate.
Bloomfield Homes is now requesting to amend the original Planned Development and
remove the requirement and reference to the street gate. All other design standards
originally approved with the PD will be maintained. Additionally, the Planning and Zoning
Commission held a public hearing on March 17, 2015, and voted 5-0-0 to recommend
approval of the Planned Development zoning district amendment.
Engineer Richard Hovas, representing the applicant, was present to address any questions.
Mayor Martin asked to hear from any proponents followed by opponents wishing to speak
regarding the case. Seeing none, the public hearing was closed at 7:24 p.m.
Council Member Stinneford suggested staff evaluate the use of directional signage as a
viable alternative to the traffic concerns.
Planning and Development Director Collins responded that the city's Traffic Safety
committee could evaluate the possibilities.
Council Member Stinneford motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No.
2054, changing the zoning of 2.5819 acres of land located in the Elijah Rogers Survey,
Abstract 1299, 606 South Main Street, amending the Planned Development zoning district
(PD).
Mayor Pro Tern Eilenfeldt seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tern Eilenfeldt, Council Members Stinneford,
Tompkins, Price, Zimmer, and Bynum
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
Council Minutes Page 8 of 12 March 24, 2015
ITEM NO. 10. HELD PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 14-14-
SUP AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF
ORDINANCE NO. 2057
Mayor Martin opened the public hearing at 7:25 p.m.
Director of Planning and Economic Development Collins presented the item to the City
Council and stated that the applicant, James Sosa, representing Hwy 10 Tire Shop, is
seeking to renew the Specific Use Permit (SUP) for his business located at 116 West Euless
Boulevard. At the time of the Planning and Zoning Commission hearing, there was a
potential that the widening of State Highway 183 may affect the future viability of the
business and as a result, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of
the SUP for a period of six (6) months. The property owner and business owner have since
requested approval for one year as plans for State Highway 183 have changed and staff
now recommends an extension of the SUP for one year. Additionally, the Planning and
Zoning Commission held a public hearing on March 3, 2015, and recommended approval of
the Specific Use Permit by a 6-0-0 vote with the following conditions:
1) The Specific Use Permit is tied to the Business Owner James Sosa; and
2) The Specific Use Permit is tied to the Business Name: Hwy 10 Tire Shop; and
3) All tires stored on site whether new or used, shall be stored in a manner that is
screened from public view from the right-of-way and shall be stored under cover so as
to not allow the collection of rainwater within the tires; and
4) All repair of tires shall be conducted within the building or within the fenced area
behind the building; and
5) Outdoor storage is prohibited in front of the building; and
6) The auto repair services provided by this establishment are tire repair and wheel-
related repairs. Any other auto repair services are in violation of this Specific Use
Permit; and
7) The term of this Specific Use Permit shall be granted for an additional period of six (6)
months in order to gauge the further appropriateness of the use at the specific
location; and
8) 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 wishing to speak
regarding the case. Seeing none, the public hearing was closed at 7:27 p.m.
Council Member Tompkins motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No.
2057 for a request for a Specific Use Permit on J. P. Halford Addition, Block D, Lot 7, 116
West Euless Boulevard for a Tire Shop in Texas Highway 10 Multi-Use District (TX-10) with
the conditions presented and recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission with
an amendment to condition 7 to grant the Specific Use Permit for a one year period.
Mayor Pro Tem Eilenfeldt seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tem Eilenfeldt, Council Members Stinneford,
Tompkins, Price, Zimmer, and Bynum
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Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 11. HELD PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 14-17-
SUP AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF
ORDINANCE NO. 2058
Mayor Martin opened the public hearing at 7:28 p.m.
Director of Planning and Economic Development Collins presented the item to the City
Council and stated that the applicant, Pastor Marvin "Bunky" Mitchell, representing New
Lives for Old, is seeking a Specific Use Permit (SUP) as required by the Texas Highway 10
zoning district for all assembly uses, including places of worship. Additionally, the Planning
and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on March 3, 2015, and recommended
approval of the Specific Use Permit by a 6-0-0 vote with the following conditions:
1) Tied to the church pastor, Marvin "Bunky" Mitchell; and
2) Tied to the church name: New Lives for Old; and
3) The term of this Specific Use Permit shall be granted for a period of one year in order
to gauge the further appropriateness of the use at the specific location; and
4) 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 wishing to speak
regarding the case. Seeing none, the public hearing was closed at 7:29 p.m.
Council Member Bynum motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No.
2058 for a request for a Specific Use Permit on Andrew Huitt Survey, Abstract 684, Tract
1102 B, Lot 7, 414 West Euless Boulevard for Place of Worship in Texas Highway 10 Multi-
Use District (TX-10) with the conditions presented and recommended by the Planning and
Zoning Commission.
Council Member Price seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tern Eilenfeldt, Council Members Stinneford,
Tompkins, Price, Zimmer, and Bynum
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 12. HELD PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 15-01-
SUP AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF
ORDINANCE NO. 2059
Mayor Martin opened the public hearing at 7:30 p.m.
Council Minutes Page 10 of 12 March 24, 2015
Director of Planning and Economic Development Collins presented the item to the City
Council and stated that the applicant, Jonathan Nauck representing JAMMCPARTNERS
LTD, dba JAM Motorcars, is seeking renewal of a Specific Use Permit (SUP) at 1118 South
Airport Circle for internet auto sales. All sales of vehicles will be made online and the interior
leased space will only be utilized to store a limited number of vehicles. None of these
vehicles will be stored outside. The applicant has stated that no more than five vehicles will
be stored at any one time and no major mechanical work will be performed on the vehicles.
In addition to the internet auto sales, Mr. Nauck will be importing and distributing spices and
vitamins from this location. This use is allowed by right within the I-1 zoning district.
Additionally, the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on March 3, 2015,
and recommended approval of the Specific Use Permit by a 6-0-0 vote with the following
conditions:
1) Tied to the business owner, Mr. Jonathan Nauck; and
2) Tied to the business name: JAMMC Partners, LTD, dba JAM Motorcars; and
3) No outdoor advertising display other than a permitted sign indicating the name of the
business; and
4) No outdoor storage or display of vehicles; and
5) No on-site major mechanical or auto body work to be performed on vehicles; and
6) No more than five gallons of fuel stored per vehicle (including fuel in the vehicle gas
tank) and no more than thirty (30) gallons stored within the facility; and
7) The term of this Specific Use Permit shall be granted for a period of one year in order
to gauge the further appropriateness of the use at the specific location; and
8) 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 wishing to speak
regarding the case. Seeing none, the public hearing was closed at 7:31 p.m.
Council Member Stinneford expressed his concern that the business will be selling vitamins
and spices in addition to internet car sales.
Mr. Collins explained that the SUP under consideration is solely for internet car sales and
any other items for sale are allowed by right under the zoning district.
Council Member Price motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No. 2059
for a request for a Specific Use Permit in Airport Business Park, Block 1, Lot 2R, 1118 South
Airport Circle, Suite 150 for Internet Auto Sales in Heavy Industrial District (1-2) with the
conditions presented and recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Council Member Bynum seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tem Eilenfeldt, Council Members Stinneford,
Tompkins, Price, Zimmer, and Bynum
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
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ITEM NO. 13. HELD PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 15-03-
SUP AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF
ORDINANCE NO. 2056
Mayor Martin opened the public hearing at 7:35 p.m.
Director of Planning and Economic Development Collins presented the item to the City
Council and stated that the applicant, Manpreet Singh, representing Euless Hospitality LP.,
is seeking an amendment to an SUP for the property at 421 West Airport Freeway originally
approved in November 2007 and amended in April 2011 to change the name to Plaza
Suites. Mr. Singh is seeking to amend the SUP again to change the name to Best Western.
Specifically, the hotel will be rebranded as a Best Western Plus which will allow the hotel to
tie into reservation systems and provide better visibility for the hotel. Best Western Plus
hotels meet the high-standard requirements of the American Automobile Association (AAA)
3-Diamond Rating. Additionally, the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing
on March 3, 2015, and recommended approval of the Specific Use Permit by a 6-0-0 vote
with the following conditions:
1) The Specific Use Permit is tied to the Business Owner Mr. Manpreet Singh; and
2) The Specific Use Permit is tied to the Business Name: CS Euless Hospitality LLC,
dba as Best Western Plus; 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.
Leslie Garza, Hotel Manager, stated that the hotel has undergone interior renovations and
had new landscaping installed. Her goal is to bring in additional tax revenue for the City and
with the change in branding, the hotel is selling out almost nightly and opening to additional
clients.
Mayor Martin asked to hear from any proponents followed by opponents wishing to speak
regarding the case. Seeing none, the public hearing was closed at 7:39 p.m.
Council Member Bynum advised Ms. Garza of his displeasure of the clear cutting of trees on
the property located adjacent to the hotel and asked that she remind the owners of his
displeasure with their previous actions.
Council Member Tompkins motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No.
2048 for a request for a Specific Use Permit on Vine Subdivision, Block A, Lot 1, 421 West
Airport Freeway for Hotel in the Community Business District (C-2) with the conditions
presented and recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Council Member Zimmer seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tem Eilenfeldt, Council Members Stinneford,
Tompkins, Price, Zimmer, and Bynum
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
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ITEM NO. 14. PUBLIC COMMENTS
John Farrer, 413 Yorkshire Drive, Euless, stated that he and his wife have called upon his
neighbors to display blue lights in their neighborhood as a show of support to the police
force, and he expressed his appreciation to the City Council for their service.
15. REPORTS
City Manager
No report given.
City Attorney
No report given.
City Council
Council Member Tompkins commended the City staff for their attention to detail in the
information provided for the City Council meetings.
Mayor Martin announced several upcoming events:
• Water Conservation Forum with speaker Doty Woodson, Thursday, April 2, 2015,
Council Chambers;
• Easter Brunch, Texas Star, Sunday, April 5, 2015;
• April 11, 2015 — Hazardous Materials Collection Day, unused medication
collection, Texas Trash Off and Community Work Day, Trinity GAP Club Walk-a-
thon;
She also announced that a General Election will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2015, for
Council, Place 5 and Council, Place 6. She introduced Place 5 incumbent Harry Zimmer
and acknowledged George Moore who was not in attendance and introduced Place 6
incumbent Perry Bynum and acknowledged Tim St. Clair who was not in attendance.
Mayor Martin announced that the next City Council meeting will be held Tuesday, April 14,
2015, in the Council Chambers at City Hall.
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ITEM NO. 16. ADJOURN
Mayor Martin adjourned the meeting at 7:46 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
Linda artin, Mayor im utter, T MC, City Secretary