HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-06-18 Town Hall TOWN HALL MEETING
EULESS CITY HALL
THURSDAY,JUNE 18 2015
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Linda Martin called the Town Hall meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
COUNCIL AND STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
Mayor Linda Martin, Mayor Pro Tern Tim Stinneford, Council Members Jeremy Tompkins,
Linda Eilenfeldt, Harry Zimmer, and Perry Bynum participated on the panel along with City
Manager Loretta Getchell and Deputy City Manager Bob Freemen, Assistant City
Manager Chris Barker, and Finance Director Janina Jewell. Council Member Eddie Price
was not in attendance.
Additional staff members present included: City Secretary Kim Sutter, Police Chief Mike
Brown, Director of Planning and Economic Development Mike Collins, Public Works Director
Hal Cranor, Fire Chief Wes Rhodes, Assistant Fire Chief Jeff Morris, Police Captain Gary
Landers, Communications and Marketing Manager Betsy Deck, Texas Star General
(, Manager Glenda Hartsell-Shelton, IT Administrator Scott Joyce, Library Administrator
Sherry Knight, Fleet and Facility Administrator Kyle McAdams, and Fire Marshal Paul Smith,
Police Lieutenant Brandon Zachary, Recreation Manager Suzanne Hendrickson, and Code
Inspector James Patterson
VISITORS
Lou Baum, Vince Bassett, Lisa Bynum, Liz Campbell, Iris Elliott, Kathy and Gary Haecker,
Leon and Jan Hogg, Kate Lyon, Anniece McKanna, Kenny Olmstead, Barney Snitz, Lori
Tompkins, Peggy Vandiver, and approximately 30 other citizens.
TOPICS OF DISCUSSION
Mayor Linda Martin welcomed those in attendance.
Deputy City Manager Bob Freeman introduced the members of the panel.
Finance Director Janina Jewell presented the overall current fiscal condition of the City and
a summary of the budget for Fiscal Year 2014 -2015, and reviewed the revenue sources of
the City.
Finance Director Jewell reviewed the revenue and expenditures considerations for the
upcoming fiscal year. Among the items of note was the water and waste water rates. She
stated that the City has not received information from TRA regarding wholesale water and
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wastewater rates for the upcoming year; however their multi-year forecast received last
(w year indicated projected rate increases of six (6) percent for water and nine (9) percent for
waste water; however, these projections will likely change. She reviewed the current and
proposed capital improvement projects, and advised that the proposed budget will be
presented to the City Council at the July 30 and August 1, 2015, worksessions.
Assistant City Manager Chris Barker reviewed the capital improvement plan including
recently completed projects, current projects, and future projects.
At this time, attendees were given an opportunity to address questions to the City Council
and city staff.
Vince Bassett, 804 Peterstow Drive, Euless, stated that he would like to see the City
consider the addition of a youth center and locate the center near the Euless Family Life
Center. He requested more frequent patrols around Covington Hill and provided positive
feedback related to Access Euless, the Family Life Center and the aquatics center.
However, he feels the Family Life Center would benefit from full-time front desk personnel.
At the request of Council Member Perry Bynum, Public Works Director Hal Cranor
reported on the road surface evaluation and the condition of the city's streets. He stated
that the report indicated that the city's streets have been well maintained over the years.
He further advised that the city is evaluating a product (HA5 — high emulsion asphalt) to
preserve the conditions of the road. He added that roads will be re-evaluated every three
(, to four years.
Michelle Schneider, 1720 Red Bud Lane, Euless, addressed the Council regarding the
traffic around Lakewood Elementary, impact of development to the school system, and
stated that she appreciates receiving emails regarding city information.
Planning and Development Director Mike Collins stated that the City works closely with
the school district and the school district will make decisions regarding the future needs
related to the districts growth.
Gary Haeker, 403 John Vernon Lane, Euless, inquired about the Mid-Town Express
project and the redevelopment plans for a project on Alexander.
Peggy Vandiver, 808 Clebud Drive, Euless, asked about any proposed senior living center
developments. Additionally, she reminded those in attendance about the monthly Heritage
Parks tours and the city's heritage museum.
Planning and Development Director Mike Collins responded with information about a
proposed three-story apartment development that is expected to be constructed next
summer and will be deed restricted to those 55 years of age and older.
Jennifer Saldana, 712 Oakwood Drive, Euless, inquired about the status of the Shadow
Creek Apartments and development along highway 10.
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City Manager Getchell responded that a developer has applied for zoning to redevelop
the property. Additionally, she reported that there are no immediate plans for
development along Highway 10.
Kathy Haecker, 403 John Vernon Lane, Euless, inquired about the status of Kroger
located at the corner of Harwood and Main Street.
Planning and Development Director Collins responded that the store will be undergoing
renovations and expansion. The process is expected to take four to five months to
complete.
In response to a question related to the State Highway 183 expansion, Assistant City
Manager Barker advised that construction will begin in 2016 and is expected to be
complete in 2018. Additionally, he advised that the Main Street bridge will be closed
during the construction.
Public Works Director Cranor reported that the Trinity River Authority (TRA) will be
working on water and wastewater line improvements in the Wilshire neighborhood.
The Mayor and City Council expressed their appreciation to those in attendance for their
questions and comments.
ADJOURN
The Town Hall Meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
PREP RED BY:
Kim Sutter, T MC City Secretary