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Home My WebLink About2023-02-28MINUTES OF THE PRECOUNCIL AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, February 28, 2023 The precouncil meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Linda Martin at 4:35 p.m. on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, in the Precouncil Conference Room at City Hall, 201 North Ector Drive. Those present included Mayor Linda Martin, Mayor Pro Tern Eddie Price, Council Members Jeremy Tompkins, Perry Bynum, Harry Zimmer, and Tika Paudel. Council Member Tim Stinneford was not present due to a scheduled absence. During the Precouncil meeting: ➢ Council Member Paudel expressed his appreciation to the City Council and staff who attended the 75th Anniversary Celebration of the United States and Nepal Diplomatic Relations held February 11, 2023. Additionally, he expressed his gratitude to everyone who offered their condolences regarding the passing of his father. ➢ Council Member Bynum expressed his appreciation to the Nepal community and stated that the 75th Anniversary Celebration was very enjoyable and informative. ➢ Council Member Zimmer expressed his appreciation to the staff for organizing a great winter worksession. ➢ Mayor Martin advised that the Police and Fire Department's held their annual award banquets and had a great time celebrating all the volunteers and employees. She also provided an update on her husband, Don Martin, and expressed her appreciation to everyone for their prayers and well wishes. ➢ Council Member Tompkins expressed his appreciation to the staff for hosting the Board and Commission dinner held Monday, February 27, 2023, and advised that it was an enjoyable event. ➢ City Secretary Kim Sutter stated that all City Council candidate races for the May 6, 2023 election are uncontested and presented the City Council with a Certification of Unopposed Candidates as required by the Texas Election Code. She advised that an item will be included on the March 14, 2023 meeting agenda to cancel the May general election. ➢ City Manager Loretta Getchell introduced Mr. Dean Roggia who will serve as the legal counsel in the absence of City Attorney Wayne Olson. ➢ City Manager Loretta Getchell advised of several upcoming events: • Fire Station No. 1 Dedication and Ribbon Cutting, Friday, March 3, 2023, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., 201 East Ash Lane, Euless; Council Minutes Page 2 of 9 February 28, 2023 • Fire Station No. 1 Grand Opening and Open House, Saturday, March 4, 2023, 11 to 2 p.m., 201 East Ash Lane, Euless; and • Wreath laying ceremony honoring Officer David S. Hofer, Wednesday, March 1, 2023, 3 p.m., 911 Memorial. ➢ City Manager Loretta Getchell reviewed the regular agenda. Finance Director Janina Jewell introduced Sara Dempsey, Audit Engagement Partner, Weaver. Ms. Dempsey presented the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2022, as well as the single audit. She advised that the firm has issued an unmodified (clean) opinion, and no audit adjustments or passed adjustments were noted (item #2). ➢ Director of Finance Janina Jewell presented the financial report for period ending January 31, 2023. ➢ Director of Public Works and Engineering Major Jones presented the Quarterly Public Works update, including the status of commercial developments, City improvements, the 2023 street improvements plan and processes, stormwater maintenance, equipment upgrades, and new staff. Council Member Bynum suggested that the City consider ways to highlight the work performed by the Public Works staff as a way to inform and educate the public about the variety of processes and materials utilized to repair and maintain the City's streets and wastewater systems. ➢ City Manager Getchell addressed the City Council regarding the support provided to the Animal Services department through the Trinity Girls Awareness Program (GAP). CLOSED SESSION The City Council convened into closed session at 6:26 p.m. for deliberation regarding the following: Concerning personnel matters as authorized by Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code related to: • Zoning Board of Adjustment • Planning and Zoning Commission Concerning economic development as authorized by Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code related to: • Watercolor — 380 Agreement Mayor Martin recessed the closed session at 6:33 p.m. Council Minutes Page 3 of 9 February 28, 2023 COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF SCHEDULED ITEMS — COUNCIL CHAMBERS The regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Martin at 7:00 p.m. for consideration of scheduled items. STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT City Manager Loretta Getchell Deputy City Manager Chris Barker City Attorney Dean Roggia City Secretary Kim Sutter Fire Chief Chanc Bennett Police Chief Mike Brown Director of Finance Janina Jewell Director of Public Works and Engineering Major Jones Information Services Director Scott Joyce Library Director Sherry Knight Fleet and Facilities Director Kyle McAdams Director of Human Resources and Risk Management Heather Moorhead Director of Planning and Economic Development Michael Warrix Municipal Court Manager Claudia Quintero Communications and Marketing Manager Matt Sanders Texas Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell -Shelton Computer Support Specialist II Brett Bennett Joe Robinson VISITORS INVOCATION Mayor Pro Tern Eddie Price gave the Invocation. PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE Girl Scout Troop 1488, led by Troop Leader Elizabeth McCuller, led the pledges of allegiance to the flags of the United States and Texas. ITEM NO. 1. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH FOR MARCH 2023 Police Chief Mike Brown introduced Senior Police Corporal Tim Banigan. Tim was accompanied by his wife, Kylie, and members of the Police Department. Mayor Martin presented Tim with a plaque commemorating his selection as Employee of the Month for March 2023. Council Minutes Page 4 of 9 February 28, 2023 ITEM NO. 2. PRESENTATION OF ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 Finance Director Janina Jewell stated that independent auditors from Weaver performed the annual audit as required by the City Charter and are in attendance to present the findings of the report. Sara Dempsey, Audit Engagement Partner, Weaver, presented the results of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report as well as the Single Audit to the City Council, and stated that the report indicates a sound financial environment. She added that the auditor's opinion was once again unmodified, which is the highest level of assurance they can provide and reiterated that no audit adjustments were noted. CONSENT AGENDA (items 3 throuph 11) Mayor Martin asked Deputy City Manager Chris Barker to read each item into the record. Council Member Tompkins motioned to approve the consent agenda items number 3 through 11. Mayor Pro Tern Price seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tern Price, Council Members Tompkins, Bynum, Zimmer, and Paudel Nays: None Mayor Martin declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 3. ACKNOWLEDGED RECEIPT OF ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 Acknowledged receipt of Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for fiscal year ending September 30, 2022. ITEM NO. 4. APPROVED AWARD OF BID NO. 008-23 Approved award of Bid No. 008-23 for the asbestos abatement of Mid -City Inn located at 1451 West Euless Boulevard to Team Enterprise, 1915 Peters Road, Suite 107, Irving, Texas, and authorized an owner -controlled contingency not to exceed 10 percent of the bid amount. The estimated expenditure is $210,952. ITEM NO. 5. APPROVED AWARD OF BID NO. 007-23 Approved award of Bid No. 007-23 for demolition services of Mid -City Inn located at 1451 West Euless Boulevard to Garrett Demolition, Inc., 232 Southwest Johnson Avenue, Suite Council Minutes Page 5 of 9 February 28, 2023 633, Burleson, Texas, and authorized an owner controlled contingency not to exceed 10 percent of the bid amount. The estimated expenditure is $97,570. ITEM NO. 6. APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 23-1633 Approved Resolution No. 23-1633, awarding a construction contract for the 48t" Year Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Project I to Excel 4 Construction, LLC, Post Office Box 4739, Fort Worth, Texas, for the replacement of approximately 1,087 linear feet of sanitary sewer main at Raider Drive. The estimated expenditure is $251,086.25 with an authorized contingency not to exceed five percent of the base contract amount. ITEM NO. 7. APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 23-1634 Approved Resolution No. 23-1634, awarding a construction contract for the 48t" Year Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Project II to Excel 4 Construction, LLC, Post Office Box 4739, Fort Worth, Texas, for the replacement of approximately 615 linear feet of sanitary sewer main at Aransas Drive. The estimated expenditure is $166.238.50 with an authorized contingency not to exceed five percent of the base contract amount. ITEM NO. 8. APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 23-1638 Approved Resolution No. 23-1638, authorizing the City Manager to execute the Global Opioid Settlement Documents and any future opioid settlements, and transmit the documents to the office of the Attorney General as required for participation in the settlements. ITEM NO. 9. APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 23-1639 Approved Resolution No. 23-1639, authorizing the City Manager to execute Settlement Agreements and Mutual Release in Cause No. 6:19-CV-345-ADA-DTG. City of Allen, Texas et al., v. Time Warner Cable Texas, LLC d/b/a Spectrum and Charter Communications, for resolution of all claims associated with the recovery of unpaid franchise fees owed to the City of Euless. ITEM NO. 10. RATIFIED EULESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (EDC) ACTION DECLARING A PROJECT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF HIKE AND BIKE TRAILS IN CONNECTION WITH EULESS WATERCOLOR DEVELOPMENT Ratified the Euless Development Corporation action taken on February 27, 2023, approving EDC Resolution No. 24-23 for the construction of hike and bike trails in connection with the Euless Watercolor Development. ITEM NO. 11. APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Approved City Council minutes of the precouncil and regular meeting of February 14, 2023. Council Minutes Page 6 of 9 February 28, 2023 REGULAR AGENDA ITEM NO. 12. APPROVED SITE PLAN NO. 22-12-SP Director of Planning and Economic Development Michael Warrix presented the case tc the City Council and advised that the applicant, Jordan Huneycutt, representing Spiars Engineering, is seeking approval of a Site Plan to construct urban lofts as part of the Watercolor Planned Development. The proposed urban lofts will be located in the Adam Bradford Survey, Abstract No. 152, at 800 and 900 Pilot Hill Drive and will consist of six buildings containing one to three -bedroom units. Mr. Warrix reviewed the access and parking, landscaping, lighting, and building elevations and materials. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered the site plan at their regular meeting on February 7, 2022, and voted 7-0-0 to recommend approval. (Leon Capital) Council Member Bynum motioned to approve Site Plan No. 22-12-SP for urban lofts to be located in the Adam Bradford Survey, Abstract No. 152, at 800 and 900 Pilot Hill Drive as part of the Watercolor Planned Development. Council Member Paudel seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tern Price, Council Members Tompkins, Bynum, Zimmer, and Paudel Nays: None Mayor Martin declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 13. APPROVED CHAPTER 380 AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN MM EULESS 66, LLC, THE CITY OF EULESS, AND THE EULESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AND AUTHORIZED THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT City Manager Loretta Getchell advised that the proposed Chapter 380 Agreement between the City of Euless, the Euless Development Corporation, and MM Euless 66, LLC provides for financial participation towards the primary water feature and the hike and bike trails that are to be located within the Watercolor Planned Development Council Member Zimmer motioned to approve a Chapter 380 Agreement by and between MM Euless 66, LLC, the City of Euless, and the Euless Development Corporation and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement. Council Member Bynum seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tern Price, Council Members Tompkins, Bynum, Zimmer, and Paudel Nays: None Council Minutes Page 7 of 9 February 28, 2023 Mayor Martin declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 14. APPROVED BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS Council Member Tompkins motioned to approve the following appointments: BOARD/COMMISSION NAME PLACE EXPIRES Planning and Zoning Commission Rubyanne Crites Place 5 12/31/2024 Mike Collins CIAC Ad Hoc 12/31/2024 Voting Member Historical Preservation Committee Joseph Robinson Zoning Board of Adjustment Carol Dufinetz Place 4 12/31/2024 Annabel Eads Alt 1 12/31/2023 Council Member Bynum seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tern Price, Council Members Tompkins, Bynum, Zimmer, and Paudel Nays: None Mayor Martin declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 15. PUBLIC COMMENTS No public comments. ITEM NO. 16. REPORTS City Manager No report given. City Attorney No report given. City Council Council Member Tompkins announced the Police Department Award recipients presented at the annual awards banquet: Civilian of the Year — Bill Harvell Award Ashley Dudley Distinguished Service (Civilian) Nancy Ruiz Supervisor of the Year Rob Provost Council Minutes Page 8 of 9 February 28, 2023 W.M. "Blackie" Sustaire Award David Hofer Servant Leadership Michael Williamson Rookie of the Year Officer of the Year Ralph Suarez Distinguished Service (Sworn) Civic Achievement Certificate of Merit James Patterson Robert Bryan Austin Kirksey Titus Varghese James Gordon Ofa Faiva-Siale Ashley Dudley John Haecker Suzanne Henderickson Unit Citation — Jail Morris Aguirre, Rosanna Cantu, Russell Carter, Alex Dam, Chris Garcia, Timothy Harris, Alisha Johnson, Ray Latu, Valerie Lugo, Paula Melendez-Gonzalez, Anderson Moreno, Vanessa Nilson, Wayne Pavlik, Matthew Pearson, Natalie Rodriguez, Nancy Ruiz, Jordan Scoggins, Jennifer Smucker, Camron Stewart, Jaden Ware, Tyler Williams, Andy Yamasaki nit Citation — CID Brandon Allison, Brian Brennan, Shawn Bushee, Justin Coffee, Patrick Cunningham, Ashley Dudley, Amber Fanning, Lyn Gilliam, John Haecker, Edgar Hurtado, Chase Lapenna, Dan McDonald, David Norvell, Bill Norwood, George Paongo, Robert Powell, Sharon Shiflet, Cale Smith, Steve Snyder, Jonathan Tidden, Brandon Zachary Unit Citation - Drone Brian Banigan, James Blount, Robert Bryan, Coty Bush, David Chaney, Daniel Chism, Michael Collingwood, Ashley Dudley, James Gordon, Suzanne Hendrickson, Austin Kirksey, Mike Nafziger, David Norvell, Bill Norwood, James Patterson, Scott Peterson, Robert Powell, Robert Provost, Gaberiella Robinson, Paul Schafer, Russell Thiel, Demetrie Washington ECPAAA Volunteer of the Year Police Volunteer of the Year Betty Priddy Jim Pope Council Member Bynum announced the Fire Department Award recipients presented at the annual awards banquet: Rookie of the Year Jose Lozano EMS Provider of the Year Shawn O'Sullivan Wayne Britt Award Garrett Wallace Driver/Engineer of the Year Danny Flores Supervisor of the Year Chris Sutterfield Employee of the Year Tammy Renteria Distinguished Unit Award - National Swiftwater Rescue Championship Team Irving Alvarado, Michael Hanks, Josh Schnitzius, Ashley Watson, Josh Williams, Bill VerSteeg Council Minutes Page 9 of 9 February 28, 2023 Mayor Pro Tern Price announced the 2022 Volunteer of the Year Award recipients presented at the annual awards banquet: Business of the Year NYPD Deli Youth of the Year Leighton Didier Volunteer of the Year Eric Owens Lifetime Contribution Award Mike McGehee Mayor Martin announced the Grand Opening and Open House of Fire Station No. 1 to be held Saturday, March 4, 2023, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., 201 East Ash Lane. ITEM NO. 17. ADJOURN Mayor Martin adjourned the meeting at 7:30 p.m. 1 J, "A�7� ATTEST: f' jv'� = 'nmda actin, Mayo m Sutte`r, TRMC, CMC, City Secretary