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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-04-11MINUTES OF THE PRECOUNCIL AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, April 11, 2023 The precouncil meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Linda Martin at 4:33 p.m. on Tuesday, April 11, 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 Tim Stinneford, Jeremy Tompkins, Perry Bynum, Harry Zimmer, and Tika Paudel. During the Precouncil meeting: ➢ Council Member Bynum expressed his appreciation for the prayers for Lisa as she completes her last cancer treatment and will ring the bell April 12, 2023. ➢ Council Member Paudel expressed his appreciation to Mayor Martin for meeting with a mayor from a city in Nepal while he was in town. Additionally, he recognized and expressed his appreciation to City staff members who worked diligently to complete the building inspections in time to hold a memorial ceremony and open the Nepali Cultural and Spiritual Center. ➢ Mayor Martin advised that she along with City Manager Loretta Getchell, Fire Chief Chanc Bennet, and Library Director Sherry Knight were honored to attend a Ramadan dinner celebration and that the food was wonderful. She stated that she also attended an annual teacher appreciation dinner hosted by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter - Day Saints on April 5, 2023. ➢ City Manager Loretta Getchell provided visitation and service information for Rick Herold, former Parks and Community Services Director, who passed away April 8, 2023. Additionally, she advised of the passing of Matt Shelley, a 16-year employee who served as a Crew Leader for the Parks and Community Services Department, and of the passing of Karen Cargile, wife of retired Trinity High School principal and current school board member, Andy Cargile. City Manager Getchell reviewed and shared her concerns related to a few bills that have been filed and are moving through the Texas Legislature. ➢ City Manager Getchell advised of several upcoming events: • Euless Fire Department Badge Pinning, Friday, April 14, 2023, 3 p.m., City Council Chambers; • Euless Library Foundation Book Sale, Saturday, April 15, 2023, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Mary Lib Saleh Euless Public Library; • Kites Over Euless event, Saturday, April 15, 2023, 10 a.m. to Noon, Villages of Bear Creek Park; Council Minutes Page 2 of 7 April 11, 2023 • Euless Citizens Fire Academy Alumni Association Steak Dinner Fundraiser, Saturday, April 15, 2023, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., Fire Station No. 3; • Euless Tongan Community Committee meeting, Monday, April 17, 2023, 6:30 p.m., Euless City Hall; • B&B Wrecker Customer Appreciation BBQ, Friday, April 21, 2023, 11 a.m. to Midnight; and • 6Stones CPR Blitz, April 21 and 22, 2023. ➢ Council Member Tompkins, as a member of the Hurst -Euless -Bedford ISD Facility Planning Task Force (Task Force), provided an update related to the evaluation of the school district facilities and the proposed plan to prioritize improvements and conduct a Bond Election. He stated that the Task Force has been presented with a number of cost models to consider. ➢ City Manager Loretta Getchell reviewed the regular agenda. ➢ Assistant City Manager Wes Rhodes introduced Robert Medigovich, Municipal Coordinator, Community Waste Disposal (CWD). Mr. Medigovich presented the CWD annual recycling report, which included statistics related to residential recycling options as well as customer service inquires and driver incidents during 2022, and community partnerships. He advised that CWD will provide a list of acceptable recyclable materials to the City to be shared with the residents. ➢ Manager of Recreational Services Elizabeth Johnson provided an update on the Arbor Daze festival scheduled for Saturday, April 29, 2023, at Midway Park, 300 West Midway Drive. She advised of the scheduled activities that will be offered throughout the day, including Main Stage performances and many other entertainment activities. ➢ Director of Finance Janina Jewell presented the Financial update and advised that car rental tax collection was up 18 percent over the same period in the prior year and is up 11 percent year-to-date. 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 Assistant City Manager Wes Rhodes City Attorney Wayne Olson Council Minutes Page 3 of 7 April 11, 2023 City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer Kim Sutter Fire Chief Chanc Bennett Police Chief Mike Brown Director of Finance Janina Jewell Director of Public Works and Engineering Major Jones 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 Ghayth Alharach LaNelle Hardy Moe Kisar Claudia Mascorro VISITORS Daniela Mascorro John Pope Betty Priddy Rochelle Ragas INVOCATION Council Member Tika Paudel gave the Invocation. PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE William Shafer Barney Snitz Council Member Tim Stinneford led the pledges of allegiance to the flags of the United States and Texas. ITEM NO. 1. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE PINS Police Chief Mike Brown introduced Senior Police Officer Timothy Graham. Timothy was accompanied by members of the Police Department. Mayor Martin presented Timothy with a service pin commemorating his five years of service with the City. Fire Chief Chanc Bennett introduced Firefighter-Driver/Paramedic Tony Crabb. Tony was accompanied by his wife, Dara, daughter, Cora, and members of the Fire Department. Mayor Martin presented Tony with a service pin commemorating his 10 years of service with the City. Fire Chief Bennett introduced Fire Lieutenant/Paramedic Brandon Schroeder. Brandon was accompanied by members of the Fire Department. Mayor Martin presented Brandon with a service pin commemorating his 10 years of service with the City. Council Minutes Page 4 of 7 April 11, 2023 CONSENT AGENDA (items 2 through 8) Mayor Martin asked Deputy City Manager Chris Barker to read each item into the record. Council Member Stinneford motioned to approve the consent agenda items number 2 through 8. Council Member Tompkins seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tern Price, Council Members Stinneford, Tompkins, Bynum, Zimmer, and Paudel Nays: None Mayor Martin declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 2. AUTHORIZED THE PURCHASE OF LIGHTNING DETECTION SYSTEM AND WARNING SYSTEM Authorized the purchase of lightning detection and warning system equipment from Earth Networks, 12410 Milestone Center Drive, Suite 300, Germantown, Maryland. The estimated expenditure is $112,656. ITEM NO. 3. AUTHORIZED THE PURCHASE OF BULLET -RESISTANT SHIELDS Authorized the purchase of bullet -resistant shields from ROE Tactical, 1500 Capital Avenue, Suite 102, Plano, Texas, through the BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative utilizing funds from the FY23 Bullet -Resistant Shield Grant Program. This grant has no match requirement and no cost to the City of Euless. The estimated expenditure is $170,087.64. ITEM NO. 4. AUTHORIZED THE PURCHASE OF BULK GASOLINE AND DIESEL FUELS Authorized the purchase of various types of automotive and equipment fuel from US Oil/US Venture, Inc. through the Omnia Partners Purchasing Cooperative. The estimated expenditure is $330,000. ITEM NO. 5. AUTHORIZED THE PURCHASE OF MICROSOFT SOFTWARE LICENSES Authorized the purchase of Microsoft software licenses with the Microsoft Corporation through SHI Government Solutions, 3828 Pecana Trail, Austin, Texas, through the State of Texas Department of Information Resources contract as approved in the FY2023 budget. SHI holds the current State of Texas contract for purchasing Microsoft software (DIR-TSO-4092.) The estimated expenditure is $80,925.66. Council Minutes Page 5 of 7 April 11, 2023 ITEM NO. 6. APPROVED AWARD OF BID NO. 011-23 Approved award of Bid No. 011-23 for channel improvements at the Texas Star Golf Course to R.C. Retaining Walls, Inc., 6970 Farm Road 115, Scroggins, Texas. The estimated expenditure is $130,751.36 with an owner -controlled contingency of five percent of the contractual amount. ITEM NO. 7. APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 23-1642 Approved Resolution No. 23-1642, agreeing to meet all match contribution requirements for the expenditures under the Tarrant County Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) for program year 2023. The required match contribution amount will not exceed $60,000. ITEM NO. 8. APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Approved City Council minutes of the precouncil and regular meeting of March 28, 2023. REGULAR AGENDA ITEM NO. 9 HELD A PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2341 Mayor Martin opened the public hearing at 7:14 p.m. Assistant City Manager Wes Rhodes presented the item to the City Council and advised that the Parks and Community Services Department, the Police Department, and the Fire Department routinely offer elementary aged day camps for children during the summer. The Texas Legislature requires that certain municipal programs for elementary aged children meet day care licensing requirements, or file for an exemption (Section 42.041(b) (14) of the Human Resources Code). In order to receive exempt status, a municipality must submit a copy of the program standards, notice of public hearing for the programs, and the ordinance adopting the standards. Mayor Martin asked to hear from any proponents followed by opponents of the item. There being none, Mayor Martin closed the public hearing at 7:15 p.m. Mayor Pro Tern Price motioned to adopt Ordinance No. 2341, renewing the Youth Programs Standards of Care for the operation of the youth -based programs. Council Member Bynum seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tern Price, Council Members Stinneford, Tompkins, Bynum, Zimmer, and Paudel Nays: None Council Minutes Page 6 of 7 April 11, 2023 Mayor Martin declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 10. HELD PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT 23-02- SUP AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2342 Mayor Martin opened the public hearing at 7:15 p.m. Director of Planning and Economic Development Michael Warrix presented the case to the City Council and advised that the applicant, KH Group, Inc., located at 2740 West Euless Boulevard, is seeking a new Specific Use Permit for a general automotive repair shop to reflect the change of ownership and business name. The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on March 21, 2023, 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 name, KH Group, Inc. dba Oil & Auto+; 2) The Specific Use Permit is tied to the business owner, Moe Kisar; 3) There shall be no outdoor service or repair to any vehicle; 4) There shall be no outdoor storage of vehicles, car parts, or merchandise, to include the fire lane; 5) There shall be no on -site major mechanical or auto body work performed on any vehicle; 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. Moe Kisar, the business owner and applicant, was present to address any questions regarding the case. Mayor Martin asked to hear from any proponents followed by opponents of the case. There being none, Mayor Martin closed the public hearing at 7:17 p.m. Council Member Paudel motioned to approve Ordinance No. 2342, authorizing the issuance of a Specific Use Permit for a general automotive repair shop to be located at St. Michael Addition, Block A, Lot 6, 2740 West Euless Boulevard in the Texas Highway 10 Multi -Use (TX-10) zoning district with the conditions presented and recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Council Member Tompkins seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tern Price, Council Members Stinneford, Tompkins, Bynum, Zimmer, and Paudel Nays: None Mayor Martin declared the motion carried. Council Minutes Page 7 of 7 April 11, 2023 ITEM NO. 11. PUBLIC COMMENTS No public comments. ITEM NO. 12. REPORTS City Manaqer City Manager Loretta Getchell expressed her condolences to the family of former City of Euless Parks and Community Services Director Rick Herold and stated that his services will be held Monday, April 17, 2023, at the First Baptist Church in Grand Prairie. She also acknowledged the impact Mr. Herold had on the development of the Texas Star Golf Course and the legacy he has left at The Parks at Texas Star. Ms. Getchell also expressed her condolences to the family of Parks and Community Services Crew Leader Matt Shelley and requested thoughts and prayers for his family during this difficult time. Citv Attorney No report given. Citv Council Mayor Martin advised of several upcoming events: • Euless Library Foundation Book Sale, Saturday, April 15, 2023, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Mary Lib Saleh Euless Public Library; • Kites Over Euless event, Saturday, April 15, 2023, 10 a.m. to Noon, Villages of Bear Creek Park; • Euless Citizens Fire Academy Alumni Association Steak Dinner Fundraiser, Saturday, April 15, 2023, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., Fire Station No. 3; and • Trinity GAP (Girls Awareness Program) Club Walk-a-Thon, Saturday, April 22, 2023, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Trinity High School. ITEM NO. 13. ADJOURN Mayor Martin adjourned the meeting at 7:21 p.m. APPROVED: 'nda Martin, Mayo ATTEST: KiSutter, TRMC, CMC, CitySecretary Y Chief Governance Officer