HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-08-08MINUTES OF THE PRECOUNCIL AND REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
EULESS CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, August 8, 2023
The precouncil meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Linda
Martin at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 8, 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, and
Tika Paudel. Council Member Harry Zimmer was not present due to a scheduled
absence.
During the Precouncil meeting:
➢ Council Member Stinneford advised that he, Council Members Paudel and Tompkins,
and Assistant City Manager Wes Rhodes, in addition to several members of the
Nepalese community toured the Community Waste Disposal (CWD) recycling facility
and stated that the operation was amazing.
➢ Council Member Paudel advised that a video of the tour of CWD recycling facility was
shared over the internet and has received views from around the world. Additionally,
he expressed his appreciation to Director of Public Works and Engineering Major
Jones and Assistant Director of Public Works Joe Villa for their assistance related to
Lone Star Estates. He also advised of his request to the Hurst -Euless -Bedford
Independent School District (HEB ISD) for assistance related to two upcoming
festivals.
➢ Director of Human Resources and Risk Management Heather Moorhead advised that
she and her staff as well as two police officers represented the City of Euless at the
North Texas Job Fair hosted by Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne. She stated that
the job fair was well attended and she looks forward to participating in coming years.
Council Member Tompkins complimented the staff for the booth display and added
that staff was approachable and the booth's signage and banner display were a
welcoming touch.
➢ Council Member Tompkins advised that he, Mayor Pro Tern Price, and Council
Member Paudel represented the City at the HEB ISD convocation.
➢ City Manager Getchell advised that Council Member Paudel and Assistant City
Manager Wes Rhodes will represent the City at the Grapevine-Colleyville Independent
School District convocation.
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➢ City Manager Loretta Getchell reviewed the regular agenda.
Director of Finance Janina Jewell introduced Jason Hughes, Managing Director,
Hilltop Securities, and Chris Dvorak, Associate, Norton Rose Fulbright. Mr. Hughes
reviewed the results of the bids received related to the issuance and sale of "City of
Euless, Texas, Tax and Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue Certificates of
Obligation, Series 2023," (Item #11). Piper Sandler & Company submitted the lowest
rate at 3.6169 percent, for a 15-year term, and callable on February 15, 2033. The
tax note sale is scheduled to close September 7, 2023.
Mark Pfirrman, Public Finance Director, Municap, Inc., presented an update on the
Midtown Public Improvement District (Item #15). He advised that an assessment of
$200,166 is necessary to fund the debt service and annual collection costs for the
upcoming fiscal year.
➢ Assistant City Manager Wes Rhodes presented an Atmos proposed rate increase
update. He advised that an ordinance will be presented for consideration at the
August 21, 2023 meeting with a recommendation from the Atmos Cities Steering
Committee (ACSC) to approve the negotiated settlement.
➢ Assistant City Manager Rhodes presented an Oncor proposed rate increase update
and stated that the Oncor Steering Committee is advising to deny the proposed rate
increase of $152.8 million. He advised that a resolution will be presented for City
Council consideration at the August 21, 2023 meeting.
➢ Director of Finance Jewell presented a Financial update and advised that car rental
tax collection is down 14 percent when compared to the same period last year.
As follow-up to the July 29, 2023 worksession, she advised that the median age of
residents in the City is 35.9 years old. In addition, the number of "65 or older" accounts
registered in the City is 3,070, which represents 21 percent of the real estate accounts
city-wide. The number of "65 or older" accounts has increased just over 12 percent
over the past five years.
➢ As follow-up to the discussion at the July 29, 2023 worksession, Deputy City Manager
Chris Barker reviewed the recommended change to the fee ordinance and advised
that an ordinance will be presented for consideration at the August 21, 2023 meeting.
➢ Additionally, Director of Parks and Community Services Duane Strawn reviewed the
current and proposed rates for residents and non-residents as they relate to swimming
lessons and recreation and senior center memberships. As follow-up to the July 29,
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2023 worksession, he presented the breakdown of the number of resident and non-
resident memberships for the recreation center and the senior citizen center as well
as the fees associated with each membership tier.
➢ Texas Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell -Shelton presented a Texas Star Golf
Course and Conference Centre update, including a number of improvements to the
facility and staffing.
CLOSED SESSION
The City Council convened into closed session at 6:26 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 or a settlement offer,
including:
■ Lewis v. Mabry (City of Euless)
Mayor Martin recessed the closed session at 6:48 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
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
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Texas Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell -Shelton
Computer Support Specialist II Brett Bennett
VISITORS
Darl Easton Faye Stinneford
Barney Snitz
INVOCATION
Council Member Perry Bynum gave the Invocation.
PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pro Tern Eddie Price led the pledges of allegiance to the flags of the United States
and Texas.
ITEM NO. 1. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH FOR AUGUST
2023
Director of Parks and Community Services Duane Strawn introduced Foreman Randy
Leach. Randy was accompanied by his wife, Blaire, daughter, Cara, son, Clay, and
members of the Parks and Community Services Department. Mayor Martin presented
Randy with a plaque commemorating his selection as Employee of the Month for August
2023.
ITEM NO. 2. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE PINS+
Senior Police Officer Tyler Killman was not present to receive his service pin
commemorating 10 years of service with the City.
Director of Planning and Economic Development Michael Warrix introduced Assistant
Director of Planning and Economic Development Don Sheffield. Don was accompanied
by his wife, Jennifer, and members of the Planning and Economic Development
Department. Mayor Martin presented Don with a service pin commemorating his 10 years
of service with the City.
Director of Fleet and Facilities Kyle McAdams introduced Facilities Supervisor Blake
Cloud. Mayor Martin presented Blake with a service pin commemorating his 15 years of
service with the City.
Director of Parks and Community Services Duane Strawn introduced Crew Leader Larry
Cook. Larry was accompanied by members of the Parks and Community Services
Department. Mayor Martin presented Larry with a service pin and clock commemorating
his 25 years of service with the City.
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ITEM NO. 3. PRESENTATION OF BLOOD DONORS OF AMERICA GOLD
AWARD TO THE CITY OF EULESS
Council Member Paudel presented the Blood Donors of America's Gold Award to the City
of Euless to Library Director Sherry Knight. The Blood Donors of America (BDA)
bestowed the award to the City of Euless in recognition for organizing and hosting blood
donation events.
CONSENT AGENDA (items 4 throu_gh 9)
Mayor Martin asked Deputy City Manager Barker to read each item into the record.
Council Member Stinneford motioned to approve the consent agenda items number 4
through 9.
Council Member Tompkins seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tern Price, Council Members Stinneford,
Tompkins, Bynum, and Paudel
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 4. AUTHORIZED CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT
Authorized the City Manager to execute a contract with UniFirst Corporation, 68 Jonspin
Road, Wilmington, Massachusetts, for a three-year period providing for City uniforms,
mats, and towels. Pricing is per BuyBoard Cooperative contract 670-22. The estimated
expenditure is $55,000.
ITEM NO. 5. APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 23-1646
Approved Resolution No. 23-1646, authorizing submittal of an application to the Office of
the Governor for the FY2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program
for the purchase of an Automated License Plate Reader system at a cost of $100,000,
and designating the Police Chief as the authorized official to act on the behalf of the City
of Euless to apply for, accept, reject, alter, or terminate the grant. This grant has no match
requirement and no costs to the City of Euless.
ITEM NO. 6. RATIFIED PURCHASES OF FLEET VEHICLES
Ratified the purchase of fleet replacement vehicles from Caldwell Country Chevrolet, 800
Texas-121, Caldwell, Texas, and Rush Truck Center, 4000 Irving Boulevard, Dallas,
Texas, through the BuyBoard Cooperative. Due to manufacturer's ordering and
production timelines, it is necessary to place orders for replacement vehicles prior to the
adoption of the FY2024 budget. The vehicles will not be received and payment will not
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be made until the FY2024 budget year. The estimated expenditure is $460,563 and
includes the purchase of 10 vehicles.
ITEM NO. 7. RECEIPT OF NOTICE ABOUT 2023 TAX RATES
Acknowledged receipt of Notice About 2023 Tax Rates from designated employee
calculating No -New -Revenue Rate and Voter Approval Rate.
ITEM NO. 8. RECEIPT OF CERTIFICATION OF ADDITIONAL SALES AND
USE TAX
Acknowledged receipt of Certification of Additional Sales and Use Tax from Financial
Officer or Auditor to pay debt services for 2023 Tax Year.
ITEM NO. 9. APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Approved City Council minutes of the precouncil and regular meeting of June 27, 2023,
and the special called meeting of July 31, 2023.
REGULAR AGENDA
ITEM NO. 10. HELD A PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVED SECOND AND
FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2347
Mayor Martin presented the item to City Council and opened the public hearing at 7:22
p.m.
Mayor Martin asked to hear from any proponents followed by opponents of the item
There being none, Mayor Martin closed the public hearing at 7:22 p.m.
Council Member Bynum motioned to approve the second and final 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.
Council Member Stinneford seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tern Price, Council Members Stinneford,
Tompkins, Bynum, and Paudel
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
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ITEM NO. 11. APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO.
2349
Finance Director Janina Jewell advised that Ordinance No. 2349 authorizes the issuance
of "City of Euless, Texas, Tax and Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue Certificates
of Obligation, Series 2023" and the proceeds will fund the Police and Court's Building
Remodel.
Ms. Jewell introduced Jason Hughes, Managing Director, Hilltop Securities, and Chris
Dvorak, Associate, Norton Rose Fulbright. Mr. Hughes provided a brief overview of bids
received and advised that Piper Sandler & Company, 800 Nicollet Mall, Suite 900,
Minneapolis, Minnesota, submitted the lowest rate at 3.6169 percent, for a 15-year term.
The sale is scheduled to close September 7, 2023, in the amount of $20,620 million. He
also stated that the City's credit rating was upgraded by Standard & Poor's to an AA+
credit rating.
Council Member Paudel motioned to approve Ordinance No. 2349, authorizing the
issuance and sale of "City of Euless, Texas, Tax and Waterworks and Sewer System
Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2023."
Council Member Bynum seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tern Price, Council Members Stinneford,
Tompkins, Bynum, and Paudel
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 12. HELD A PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT CASE
NO. 22-12-SUP AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING
OF ORDINANCE NO. 2350
Mayor Martin opened the public hearing at 7:27 p.m.
Director of Planning and Economic Development Warrix presented the case to the City
Council and advised that the applicant, Crown Castle USA, Inc., is seeking a Specific Use
Permit (SUP) to modify an existing wireless telecommunication facility located at Midway
Park Addition, Block 45, Lot 2R, 709 Midway Drive. The Planning and Zoning
Commission held a public hearing on July 18, 2023, and voted 6-0-0 to recommend
approval of the SUP with the following conditions:
1. The Specific Use Permit is tied to the telecommunication tower owner, T-Mobile
West LLC or its successors; and in the event such a change in ownership occurs,
the City of Euless must be notified in writing;
2. The telecommunication tower shall not exceed 94 feet in height;
3. The telecommunication tower shall remain a stealth monopole with no antenna
elements external to the pole;
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4. There shall be no outdoor advertising display other than signage required by the
FCC;
5. Any change to the telecommunication tower that does not qualify as a non -
substantial change under federal law shall require an amendment to the Specific
Use Permit;
6. The telecommunication tower must be removed at the expense of the tower owner
in the event that the facility is inactive for a period of one year, and the City must
be notified in writing that the facility has become inactive; and
7. 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.
Mayor Martin asked to hear from any proponents followed by opponents of the case
There being none, Mayor Martin closed the public hearing at 7:31 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tern Price motioned to approve Ordinance No. 2350, authorizing the issuance
of a Specific Use Permit for an extension of a telecommunication facility located at Midway
Park Addition, Block 45, Lot 2R, 709 Midway Drive, in the Single -Family Detached
Dwelling (R-1) 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, Bynum, and Paudel
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 13. APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO.
2351
Mayor Martin presented the item to the City Council and advised that no assessments
are needed for Fiscal Year 2023-2024.
Council Member Tompkins motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance
No. 2351, adopting the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Service and Assessment Plan for the
Glade Parks Public Improvement District Number One (PID #1).
Council Member Stinneford seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tern Price, Council Members Stinneford,
Tompkins, Bynum, and Paudel
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
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ITEM NO. 14.
APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO.
2352
Mayor Martin presented the item to the City Council and advised that no assessments
are needed for Fiscal Year 2023-2024.
Council Member Bynum motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No.
2352, adopting the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Service and Assessment Plan for the Glade
Parks Public Improvement District Number Two (PID #2).
Council Member Tompkins seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tem Price, Council Members Stinneford,
Tompkins, Bynum, and Paudel
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 15. APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO.
2353
Finance Director Jewell presented the item to City Council and advised that Chapter 372
of the Texas Local Government Code allows for the creating of public improvement
districts. Owners of real property located near Farm to Market Road 157 (FM 157), State
Highway 10 (SH 10), and State Highway 183 (SH 183) delivered to the City of Euless a
petition to establish the Euless Midtown Public Improvement District, which the City
Council created August 25, 2015, by Resolution No. 15-1471. She stated that a $200,166
assessment is necessary for Fiscal Year 2023-2024.
Council Member Stinneford motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance
No. 2353, adopting the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Service and Assessment Plan for the
Euless Midtown Public Improvement District (PID).
Council Member Paudel seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tem Price, Council Members Stinneford,
Tompkins, Bynum, and Paudel
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
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ITEM NO. 16.
APPROVED BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS
Council Member Stinneford motioned to reappoint Council Members Perry Bynum and
Jeremy Tompkins and Citizen Members Rusty Brown and Mike Pruitt to the Crime Control
and Prevention District Board with terms to expire September 1, 2025.
Mayor Pro Tern Price seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tern Price, Council Members Stinneford,
Tompkins, Bynum, and Paudel
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 17. HELD A PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVED CRIME CONTROL
AND PREVENTION DISTRICT (CCPD) BUDGET FOR FY 2023-
2024
Mayor Martin opened the public hearing at 7:36 p.m.
Finance Director Jewell presented a summary of the budget and advised the City Council
that the proposed Euless Crime Control and Prevention District Budget for Fiscal Year
2023-2024 was approved by the Crime Control and Prevention District Board on June 15,
2023, following a public hearing. State law requires final approval by the City Council
without amendment.
Mayor Martin asked to hear from any proponents followed by opponents of the item.
There being none, Mayor Martin closed the public hearing at 7:39 p.m.
Council Member Paudel motioned to approve the Crime Control and Prevention District
(CCPD) budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024
Council Member Stinneford seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tern Price, Council Members Stinneford,
Tompkins, Bynum, and Paudel
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 18. HELD A PUBLIC HEARING FOR EULESS DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION (EDC) BUDGET FOR FY 2023-2024
Mayor Martin opened the public hearing at 7:39 p.m.
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Finance Director Janina Jewell presented the proposed budget to the City Council. She
advised that the Euless Development Corporation (EDC) Board of Directors, at their
August 7, 2023 meeting, recommended approval of the proposed budget for Fiscal Year
2023-2024.
Ms. Jewell advised that the budget will be presented for City Council consideration at the
Monday, August 21, 2023 meeting.
Mayor Martin asked to hear from any proponents followed by opponents of the item.
There being none, Mayor Martin closed the public hearing at 7:44 p.m.
ITEM NO. 19. HELD A PUBLIC HEARING FOR CITY OF EULESS FY2023-2024
OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGETS AND MOTIONED TO
APPROVE THE PROPOSED BUDGET ON AUGUST 21, 2023
Mayor Martin opened the public hearing at 7:44 p.m.
Finance Director Jewell presented details of the proposed City of Euless Operating and
Capital Budgets for Fiscal Year 2023-2024.
Mayor Martin asked to hear from any proponents followed by opponents of the item.
Darl Easton, 1005 Fayette Drive, Euless, Texas, expressed his concerns with the bond
sale, the formatting of the budget documents, and the $2 million car rental reserve.
City Manager Loretta Getchell responded and offered to meet with Mr. Easton to answer
any additional questions.
There being no others wishing to speak, Mayor Martin closed the public hearing at 8:03
p.m.
Council Member Tompkins motioned to consider approval of the City of Euless Official
Operating and Capital Budgets for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 proposed budget at the August
21, 2023 City Council meeting.
Council Member Stinneford seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tern Price, Council Members Stinneford,
Tompkins, Bynum, and Paudel
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 20. PUBLIC COMMENTS
No public comments.
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ITEM NO. 21. REPORTS
Citv Manager
No report given.
Citv Attornev
No report given.
Citv Council
No report given.
ITEM NO. 22. ADJOURN
Mayor Martin adjourned the meeting at 8:09 p.m.
Linda Wartin, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Sutter, TRMC, CMC, City Secretary
Chief Governance Officer