HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-06-13MINUTES OF THE PRECOUNCIL AND REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
EULESS CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
The precouncil meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Linda
Martin at 4:31 p.m. on Tuesday, June 13, 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, Harry Zimmer,
and Tika Paudel. Council Member Perry Bynum was absent from the meeting.
During the Precouncil meeting:
➢ Council Member Jeremy Tompkins provided an update regarding the plans for the
proposed Hurst -Euless -Bedford Independent School District bond issuance and
advised that the request will be included on the November 2023 ballot for voter
consideration and includes the complete renovation of Trinity, L.D. Bell, and KEYS
High Schools, and four elementary schools for a total amount of just over $1 billion.
➢ Council Member Tika Paudel advised of a request from residents to assist with
slowing traffic through a residential neighborhood. Additionally, he stated that he
attended the Hurst -Euless -Bedford Chamber of Commerce Business Expo held at the
Hurst Conference Center.
➢ Mayor Martin announced that she hosted the Harmony Science Academy Drone
Team for a tour of City Hall. She advised that the students competed in the Aerial
Drone Competition Championship: Ingenuity in Flint, Michigan, where the team
placed in the top ten and received the Judges Award.
➢ Mayor Martin advised that she met with Dr. David Lloyd who has agreed to serve as
the City's Health Authority. An item will be included on the June 27, 2023 agenda to
consider the appointment.
➢ Mayor Martin introduced Gerald Pruitt who will serve as legal counsel in the absence
of City Attorney Wayne Olson.
➢ City Manager Loretta Getchell wished Mayor Po Tem Price a happy birthday.
➢ City Manager Loretta Getchell advised of several upcoming events:
• Euless Citizens Fire Academy Class #29 Graduation, Wednesday, June 14,
2023, 7 to 9 p.m., Euless Family Life Senior Center;
• Thursday, June 15, 2023
■ Crime Control and Prevention District Board meeting, 5 p.m.
■ City Council special called meeting, 6 p.m.
■ City Council pre -budget worksession, 6:15 p.m.
• City Council pre -budget worksession, Monday, June 26, 2023, 5:30 p.m.;
• 6 Stones' Home of Hope groundbreaking, Tuesday, June 27, 2023, 9 a.m.;
• City Council budget worksession, Saturday, July 29, 2023; 7:30 a.m.; and
• Special Called City Council meeting, Monday July 31, 2023, 7 p.m.
Council Minutes
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➢ City Manager Loretta Getchell reviewed the regular agenda.
➢ Director of Finance Janina Jewell presented a Financial update and stated that sales
tax collection for April 2023 was down 2.6 percent and up 3.6 percent year to date,
and the car rental tax collection was down four percent and up eight percent year to
date.
➢ Deputy City Manager Chris Barker presented a Fire Station No. 2 construction update
including a review of the development and projected timeline. He advised that six
Request for Competitive Sealed Proposals (RCSP) have been received and
evaluated and a request for award of contract will be considered at the June 27, 2023
City Council meeting. Additionally, he stated that the Planning and Zoning
Commission will consider a zoning change to permit a change to the requirement for
side setbacks and parking ratios as appropriate for the use of the facility.
➢ Deputy City Manager Barker presented the Atmos Franchise Agreement update and
advised of the timeline to extend the agreement for an additional five years.
➢ Deputy City Manager Barker presented a Capital Projects update including the
Harwood Road extension and advised that Glade Road east of State Highway 360
into the airport has been opened for through traffic.
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 Gerald Pruitt
City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer Kim Sutter
Fire Chief Chanc Bennett
Police Chief Mike Brown
Director of Finance Janina Jewell
Director of Information Services Scott Joyce
Library Director Sherry Knight
Director of Fleet and Facilities Kyle McAdams
Director of Human Resources and Risk Management Heather Moorhead
Director of Parks and Community Services Duane Strawn
Director of Planning and Economic Development Michael Warrix
Assistant Director of Public Works Joe Villa
Municipal Court Manager Claudia Quintero
Communications and Marketing Manager Matt Sanders
Texas Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell -Shelton
Computer Support Specialist 11 Brett Bennett
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VISITORS
Maxwell Fisher Teresa Grady
Richard Fox
INVOCATION
Mayor Linda Martin gave the Invocation.
PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Tika Paudel led the pledges of allegiance to the flags of the United States
and Texas.
ITEM NO. 1. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE PINS
Director of Parks and Community Services Duane Strawn and Manager of Recreational
Services Elizabeth Johnson introduced Special Events Coordinator Chance Boyd.
Chance was accompanied by his wife, Dominique, parents, Debbie and Lyle, brother,
Travis, sister, Paige, and members of the Parks and Community Services Department.
Mayor Martin presented Chance with a service pin commemorating his five years of
service with the City.
Police Chief Mike Brown introduced Dispatcher Darius Washington. Darius was
accompanied by his wife, Gabrielle, daughters, Avorie and Honour, and members of the
Police Department. Mayor Martin presented Darius with a service pin commemorating
his five years of service with the City.
Police Chief Brown introduced Senior Police Officer Jonathan Tidden. Jonathan was
accompanied by his family and members of the Police Department, Mayor Martin
presented Jonathan with a service pin commemorating his 10 years of service with the
City.
CONSENT AGENDA (items 2 throuph 6)
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 6.
Council Member Tompkins seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tern Price, Council Members Stinneford,
Tompkins, Zimmer, and Paudel
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
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ITEM NO. 2.
AUTHORIZED CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT
WITH AXON ENTERPRISES, INC.
Authorized the City Manager to enter into a contract for the purchase of an integrated
camera system and tasers from Axon Enterprises, Inc., 17800 North 85t" Street,
Scottsdale, Arizona, through the BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative. The estimated
expenditure over the five-year term of the contract is $1,139,385.84.
ITEM NO. 3. AUTHORIZED TERMINATION OF CONTRACT WITH GI MOW
AND APPROVED CONTRACT WITH SMITH LAWN AND TREE
Authorized the termination of the annual mowing maintenance contract with GI Mow,
4170 Willman Avenue, Richland Hills, Texas, and approved entering into a contract with
Smith Lawn and Tree, 3200 Handley Ederville Road, Richland Hills, Texas. The contract
is for an initial term of one year with an option for three, one-year renewals. The estimated
expenditure is $329,361.
ITEM NO. 4. APPROVED AWARD OF BID NO. 003-23
Approved award of Bid No. 003-23 for the FY22 Water Line Replacement Project located
at Huntington Drive, and authorized the City Manager to enter into a contract with Excel
4 Construction, Inc, Post Office Box 4739, Fort Worth, Texas. The estimated expenditure
is $462,931.35 and includes an owner -controlled contingency of five percent of the
contractual amount.
ITEM NO. 5. ACCEPTED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ADVISORY
COMMITTEE SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT
Accepted Capital Improvements Advisory Committee Semi -Annual Report for the Impact
Fee Analysis for the period of October 1, 2022 through March 31, 2023.
ITEM NO. 6. APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Approved City Council minutes of the precouncil and regular meeting of May 13, 2023.
REGULAR AGENDA
ITEM NO. 7. APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 23-1644
Finance Director Janina Jewell advised that Resolution No. 23-1644 authorizes the City
Secretary to publish a notice declaring the intention to issue certificates of obligation in
an amount not to exceed $22 million for public improvements to the City Police and Court
buildings. The actual amount of debt issued may be less than but not more than the
amount published.
Council Member Paudel motioned to approve Resolution No. 23-1644, approving and
authorizing publication of a notice of intention to issue certificates of obligation in an
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amount not to exceed $22 million for public improvements to the City Police and Court
buildings.
Council Member Tompkins seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tern Price, Council Members Stinneford,
Tompkins, Zimmer, and Paudel
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 8. APPROVED TEMPORARY USE PERMIT NO. 23-04-CC
Director of Planning and Economic Development Michael Warrix presented the case to
the City Council and advised that the applicant, 6 Stones Mission Network, is seeking a
Temporary Use Permit to continue operating a drive-thru mobile food pantry beginning
June 24, 2023 and ending September 22, 2023. The pantry will be located at Cross City
Church, Rolling Hills Addition, Block 1, Lot 2, 1000 Airport Freeway, operating on the
fourth Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to noon with set-up at 9:30 a.m. and take-
down at 12:30 p.m. Mr. Warrix also reviewed the site layout, site access, and parking
arrangement.
Teresa Grady, Chief Operating Officer, 6 Stones Mission Network, was present to
address any questions.
Mayor Pro Tern Price motioned to approve Temporary Use Permit No. 23-04-CC for a
drive-thru mobile food pantry to be located at Cross City Church, Rolling Hills Addition,
Block 1, Lot 2, 1000 Airport Freeway, beginning June 24, 2023 and ending September
22, 2023.
Council Member Zimmer seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tern Price, Council Members Stinneford,
Tompkins, Zimmer, and Paudel
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 9. HELD A PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 23-
06-SUP AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF
ORDINANCE NO. 2346
Mayor Martin opened the public hearing at 7:20 p.m.
Director of Planning and Economic Development Warrix presented the case to the City
Council and advised that the applicant, Harwood Lodging, LTD, is seeking a Specific Use
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Permit (SUP) for a hotel to be located at Harwood/360 Addition, Block A, Lot 6, north of
East Harwood Road and west of State Highway 360. On August 27, 2019, Harwood
Lodging, LTD received a SUP for the development of a Holiday Inn Express but
construction never began. The developer is ready to proceed with the project that was
the subject of the 2019 SUP. The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing
on May 16, 2023, and voted 4-0-0 to recommend approval of the SUP with the following
conditions:
1. The Specific Use Permit is tied to the business name, Holiday Inn Express;
2. The Specific Use Permit is tied to the business owner, Harwood Lodging, LTD;
3. The hotel will be inspected by the City of Euless based on applicable provisions of
the City of Euless Property Maintenance Code and International Building Code.
Information about hotel inspection standards is provided to the owner and
operator; 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.
Maxwell Fisher, representing Harwood Lodging, LTD, addressed the City Council
regarding the case and was available to answer any questions.
Mayor Martin asked to hear from any proponents followed by opponents of the case.
There being none, Mayor Martin closed the public hearing at 7:25 p.m.
Council Member Zimmer motioned to approve Ordinance 2346, authorizing the issuance
of a Specific Use Permit for a hotel to be located at Harwood/360 Addition, Block A, Lot
6, in the Community Business (C-2) zoning district with the conditions presented and
recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Council Member Paudel seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tern Price, Council Members Stinneford,
Tompkins, Zimmer, and Paudel
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 10. PUBLIC COMMENTS
No public comments.
ITEM NO. 11. REPORTS
City Manaqer
No report given.
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Citv Attornev
No report given.
Citv Council
Mayor Martin expressed her appreciation to Mr. Gerald Pruitt for attending the council
meeting in Wayne Olson's absence.
ITEM NO. 12. ADJOURN
Mayor Martin adjourned the meeting at 7:27 p.m.
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