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Home My WebLink About2023-06-27MINUTES OF THE PRECOUNCIL AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, June 27, 2023 The precouncil meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Linda Martin at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 27, 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: ➢ Mayor Pro Tern Price advised that he attended the 6Stones groundbreaking today and expressed his appreciation to the City staff for their participation. Council Members Paudel and Tompkins also attended. ➢ Council Member Paudel advised of discussions with residents regarding various transportation projects within the City of Euless, including the Glade Road extension into DFW International Airport. ➢ Council Member Tompkins advised that he attended the "Monkey See Monkey Do" event held Friday, June 16, 2023, at the Mary Lib Saleh Euless Public Library (Euless Library) and stated that the event was well attended and enjoyable. ➢ Mayor Martin advised that the Euless Library will host the Animal Adventures event with the Dallas Zoo and their animal ambassadors Friday, June 30, 2023, 3 p.m. ➢ City Manager Loretta Getchell wished Council Member Stinneford an early happy birthday. ➢ City Manager Getchell advised of several upcoming events: • North Central Texas Council of Governments 57th Annual General Assembly Luncheon and Meeting, Friday, June 30, 2023, Noon to 1:30 p.m., Hurst Conference Center; • 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. ➢ City Attorney Wayne Olson introduced Elizabeth Yelverton, Associate Attorney, Taylor Olson Adkins Sralla and Elam (TOASE). ➢ City Manager Loretta Getchell reviewed the regular agenda. ➢ Director of Planning and Economic Development Michael Warrix presented a Development update, including commercial and residential developments. Council Minutes Page 2 of 7 June 27, 2023 City Manager Getchell advised the Council of the closing of Federal Heath Sign Company. ➢ Director of Finance Janina Jewell presented a Financial report for the period ending May 31, 2023. ➢ Deputy City Manager Chris Barker presented a Legislative update. ➢ Police Chief Mike Brown advised of the addition of a community vehicle to assist with the transport of the community trailers to various events. He recognized John Wright and Associates, Republic Tire, and Road Armor for their donations towards the customization of the vehicle. ➢ Fire Chief Chance Bennett announced that a push -in ceremony for the new fire engine will be held Thursday, July 13, 2023, 3 p.m. at Fire Station No. 1. CLOSED SESSION The City Council convened into closed session at 6:01 p.m. for deliberation regarding the following: As authorized by Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code, the City Council reserves the right to adjourn into Closed Session at any time during the course of this meeting to consult with its attorney regarding any of the matters listed on the agenda and to seek legal advice related to pending or contemplated litigation: ■ Turo v. DFW Airport Deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property as authorized by Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code related to: ■ Cresthaven Addition Mayor Martin recessed the closed session at 6:45 p.m. 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 City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer Kim Sutter Fire Chief Chanc Bennett Police Chief Mike Brown Council Minutes Page 3 of 7 June 27, 2023 Director of Finance Janina Jewell Director of Public Works and Engineering Major Jones 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 Municipal Court Manager Claudia Quintero Communications and Marketing Manager Matt Sanders Texas Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell -Shelton Computer Support Specialist II Brett Bennett VISITORS Loretta Doty Randy Jones Jason Reyes Steve Doty Dawn Jordan -Wells INVOCATION Director of Finance Janina Jewell gave the Invocation. PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member Perry Bynum led the pledges of allegiance to the flags of the United States and Texas. ITEM NO. 1. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH FOR JULY 2023 Director of Public Works and Engineering Major Jones introduced Field Tech II Carson Merchant. Carson was accompanied by his wife, Madison, and Assistant Director of Public Works Joe Villa. Mayor Martin presented Carson with a plaque commemorating his selection as Employee of the Month for July 2023. ITEM NO. 2. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE PINS Director of Finance Jewell introduced Accountant II Diane Sanchez. Diane was accompanied by her husband, Eliab, daughter, Eliana, sister, Juanita, brother-in-law, Lang, and members of the Finance Department. Mayor Martin presented Diane with a service pin commemorating her five years of service with the City. ITEM NO. 3. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION Mayor Pro Tern Price presented a proclamation proclaiming July 2023 as Parks and Recreation Month to Director of Parks and Community Services Duane Strawn. Mr. Strawn was accompanied by Parks and Leisure Services Board members Randy Jones and Jason Reyes, and the Park and Community Services Department staff. Council Minutes Page 4 of 7 June 27, 2023 CONSENT AGENDA (items 4 throuph 7) 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 4 through 7. 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. 4. APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 23-1645 Approved Resolution No. 23-1645, appointing Dr. S. David Lloyd, M.B.A. as the Health Authority for the City of Euless. ITEM NO. 5. AUTHORIZED THE PURCHASE OF TELEPHONE LICENSING AND SERVICES Authorized the purchase of unified communications licensing and subscription services from Cisco Systems through Computer Discount Warehouse Government (CDW-G), 5908 Headquarters Drive, Suite 400, Plano, Texas, as approved in the FY2023 budget. This is a three-year agreement totaling $82,656 and paid in annual installments of $27,552. ITEM NO. 6. AUTHORIZED THE MAYOR TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE CONVEYANCE DOCUMENTS Authorized the Mayor to negotiate and execute conveyance documents for the purchase of property located at Cresthaven Addition, Block 2, Lot 8 in Euless, Texas. ITEM NO. 7. APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Approved City Council minutes of the precouncil and regular meeting of June 13, 2023, and the special called meeting of June 15, 2023. REGULAR AGENDA ITEM NO. 8. HELD A PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVED FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2347 Mayor Martin opened the public hearing at 7:16 p.m. Council Minutes Page 5 of 7 June 27, 2023 Deputy City Manager Barker presented the item to the City Council and advised that the current franchise agreement for gas utility services with Atmos Energy Corporation is scheduled to expire September 30, 2023. In approving the proposed ordinance, the current franchise agreement would be extended for a five-year term with the ability to renew and extend the Franchise for an additional five-year term upon agreement of the City and Atmos Energy Corporation. Mayor Martin asked to hear from any proponents followed by opponents of the item. There being none, Mayor Martin closed the public hearing at 7:16 p.m. Council Member Paudel motioned to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 2347, granting a franchise to Atmos Energy Corporation to construct, maintain, and operate pipelines and equipment for the transportation, delivery, sale, and distribution of natural gas in, out of, and through the City. Mayor Pro Tern Price seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tem Price, Council Members Stinneford, Tompkins, Bynum, Zimmer, and Paudel Nays: None Mayor Martin declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 9. HELD A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING PLANNED DEVELOPMENT 23-04-PD AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2348 Mayor Martin opened the public hearing at 7:18 p.m. Department of Planning and Economic Development Michael Warrix presented the case to the City Council and advised that the City of Euless, the owner and applicant, is seeking to rezone 1.643 acres at the southeast corner of West Pipeline Road and Westpark Way from Texas Highway 10 Multi -Use District (TX-10) to Planned Development (PD). A new Fire Station No. 2 will be replacing the existing fire station located on Westpark Way adjacent to the Euless Animal Shelter and Public Works Department facility. Mr. Warrix reviewed the site plan, landscape plan, elevations, and photometrics. The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on June 20, 2023 and voted 6-0-0 to recommend approval. Mayor Martin asked to hear from any proponents followed by opponents of the case. There being none, Mayor Martin closed the public hearing at 7:21 p.m. Council Member Tompkins motioned to approve Ordinance No. 2348, changing the zoning from Texas Highway 10 Multi -Use District (TX-10) to Planned Development (PD) Council Minutes Page 6 of 7 June 27, 2023 for the construction of Fire Station No. 2 at Kitty House Survey, Abstract 678, Tracts 2H, 2F, 2E1, and 2E on the southeast corner of West Pipeline Road and Westpark Way. Council Member Stinneford 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. 10. AWARDED COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSAL Deputy City Manager Barker advised that the City of Euless recently issued a Request for Competitive Sealed Proposals (RFCSP) for the construction of the new Fire Station No. 2 to be located at 2301 West Pipeline Road. The RFCSP included all materials, services, and labor necessary for the complete construction of an approximately 20,000 square foot fire station and associated site work as identified and detailed in the construction plans designed by the City's architectural firm, Oxley Williams Tharp. As part of the RFCSP, the City declared its intent to award the construction project in accordance with Subchapter D of Chapter 2269, Texas Government Code -Competitive Sealed Proposal Method. The City received and opened proposals from six different offerors on May 25, 2023, and has determined Modern Contractors, 4149 Bedford Road, Bedford, Texas, to be the best value proposal. Council Member Bynum motioned to approve Request for Competitive Sealed Proposal (RFCSP) No. 013-23 for the construction of Fire Station No. 2 in the amount of $8,669,150, authorize an owner controlled contingency not to exceed five percent, and authorize the City Manager to enter into a construction contract with Modern Contractors. Council Member Paudel 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. 11. PUBLIC COMMENTS No public comments. Council Minutes Page 7 of 7 June 27, 2023 ITEM NO. 12 Citv Manager No report given. Citv Attorney No report given. Citv Council �- Council Member Bynum recognized the Parks and Leisure Services Board members in attendance and expressed his appreciation for their service. Mayor Martin wished everyone a Happy July 4th holiday and advised that fireworks are illegal within the City of Euless. ITEM NO. 13. ADJOURN Mayor Martin adjourned the meeting at 7:25 p.m. _yyjj7 '?flal? '7 ,24 Linda -Mann, Mayor ATTEST: 4isutt/ e , TRMC, CMC, City Secretary Chief Governance Officer