HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-05-28MINUTES OF THE PRECOUNCIL AND REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
EULESS CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
The precouncil meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Linda
Martin at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, 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 Paudel expressed his appreciation to Police Chief Mike Brown for
addressing a recent parking issue.
➢ Planning and Economic Development Director Michael Warrix introduced David
Pendley who joined the City of Euless as the Building Official. Mr. Pendley previously
served as the Chief Building Official for the City of North Richland Hills for 22 years.
➢ Deputy City Manager Chris Barker provided a storm update. He reported that staff
from Code Compliance and Planning and Development have been surveying the
damage, while Parks and Community Services and Public Works staff are removing
fallen trees from roadways and public property. GIS Manager Nick Merritt has
prepared a map to report and track damages, and the City has communicated with
the residents regarding the status of trash and recycling pick up. Additionally, Fire
Station's No. 1 and No. 3, along with the Euless Family Life Center, lost power and
operated on generator power until electricity was restored.
➢ Deputy City Manager Barker reviewed the regular agenda.
➢ Assistant City Manager Wes Rhodes introduced Jeri Harwell, Municipal Services
Manager, Republic Services.
Ms. Harwell presented the 2023 annual report and reviewed the contractual services
with the City. Additionally, she presented statistical information related to residential,
commercial, and industrial tonnage, landfill usage by residents, community
involvement, and reviewed other services offered to the residents.
➢ Police Chief Mike Brown introduced Captain Brenda Alvarado who presented a Code
Enforcement update.
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Captain Alvarado reviewed code cases, including residential and commercial cases,
statistics related to Property Maintenance Inspections (PMI), Health Inspections, the
Police department's ability to address the homeless population and encampments,
and regulation of Rooming and Boarding properties.
➢ Director of Planning and Economic Development Warrix presented a Development
update, including commercial and residential construction.
➢ Director of Finance Janina Jewell presented a Financial report for the period ending
April 30, 2024. She advised that sales tax collection for March was down 6.2 percent
and down 3.2 percent year-to-date, and car rental tax collection for rentals in March
is up 10 percent over the same period in the prior year and is up two percent year-to-
date.
➢ Deputy City Manager Barker presented a Capital Projects update and advised of the
progress of the West Pipeline Road reconstruction project and the status of the Police
and Court building addition and renovation project.
➢ Deputy City Manager Barker reminded the City Council of the retirement reception for
Senior Police Officer Robert Powell, Friday, May 31, 2024,1:30 p.m., Municipal
Courtroom, and wished Mayor Martin an early happy birthday.
CLOSED SESSION
Although posted, no closed session was held.
Mayor Martin recessed the precouncil meeting at 6:38 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
Deputy City Manager Chris Barker
Assistant City Manager Wes Rhodes
City Attorney Wayne Olson
City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer Kim Sutter
Police Chief Mike Brown
Director of Finance Janina Jewell
Library Director Sherry Knight
Director of Fleet and Facilities Kyle McAdams
Director of Parks and Community Services Duane Strawn
Director of Planning and Economic Development Michael Warrix
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Assistant Director of Public Works and Engineering Joe Villa
Municipal Court Manager Claudia Quintero
Communications and Marketing Manager Matt Sanders
Texas Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell -Shelton
Computer Support Specialist II Brett Bennett
Christy Andromalos
KhageshorBhandari
Ram C. Bhatta
Bijaya Bhusal
Prabhat Dixit
Veronica Fisher
Uzzwal Khadka
VISITORS
Haris Neupane
Indira Neupane
Jud Park
Bardan Paudel
Sumitra Paudel
Ram C. Pokhrel
Sirjana Pokhrel
INVOCATION
Police Chief Mike Brown gave the Invocation.
PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE
Madison Ryan
Sydney Ryan
Emad Salem
Basu Shrestha
Barney Snitz
Mayor Linda Martin led the pledges of allegiance to the flags of the United States and
Texas.
ITEM NO. 1. ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE AND PRESENTATION
OF CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION
City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer Kim Sutter administered the Oath of Office to
Tika Paudel, elected Council, Place 6. Mayor Martin presented Council Member Paudel
with a Certificate of Election.
ITEM NO. 2. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH FOR JUNE
2024
Director of Finance Janina Jewell introduced Office Technician Kristine Ryan. Kristine
was accompanied by her daughters, Sydney and Madison, members of the Finance
department, and members of the Human Resources and Risk Management department.
Mayor Martin presented Kristine with a plaque commemorating her selection as
Employee of the Month for June 2024.
ITEM NO. 3. PRESENTATION OF DISTINGUISHED BUDGET PRESENTATION
AWARD
Director of Finance Jewell announced that the City of Euless has been awarded the
Certificate of Recognition for Budget Preparation from the Government Finance Officers
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Association. The award is presented to those who have been instrumental in their
government unit achieving a Distinguished Budget Presentation Award, and recognizes
that the budget document is understandable to the community, acts as a planning
document, and as a guide into the new budget year for staff. This is the 331d consecutive
year the city has received the award.
Ms. Jewell recognized the entire Finance Department, including Financial Services
Manager Ross Fairclo, Budget/Treasury Manager Diana Ayala, and Office Technician
Kristine Ryan who were present, for their assistance in the budget preparation process.
Appreciation was also expressed to the Department Heads, City Manager's office, and
the City Council for their guidance and assistance in preparing the City budget.
CONSENT AGENDA (items 4 through 13)
Mayor Martin asked Assistant City Manager Wes Rhodes to read each item into the
record.
Council Member Stinneford motioned to approve the consent agenda items number 4
through 13.
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. AUTHORIZED THE PURCHASE OF A FIRE STATION ALERTING
SYSTEM FOR FIRE STATION NO. 2
Authorized the purchase of a fire station alerting system for Fire Station No. 2 from US
Digital Designs, Inc., 1835 East Sixth Street, Suite #27, Tempe, Arizona, through the
HGAC Cooperative Purchasing Program as approved in the Fire Station No. 2 Capital
Improvements Program (CIP) budget. The estimated expenditure is $133,821.01.
ITEM NO. 5. AUTHORIZED THE PURCHASE OF TWO HYBRID TRUCKS
Authorized the purchase of two hybrid trucks from Rush Truck Center, 4000 Irving
Boulevard, Dallas, Texas, through the BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative Program as
approved in FY2023. The estimated expenditure is $58,442.
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ITEM NO. 6. APPROVED AWARD OF BID NO. 006-24
Approved award of Bid No. 006-24 for the construction of the Parks at Texas Star North
archway entry sign to Mello Signs, 990 Haltom Road, Fort Worth, Texas. The estimated
expenditure is $148,232.
ITEM NO. 7. AUTHORIZED THE PURCHASE OF POLICE VEHICLE
EQUIPMENT
Authorized the purchase of police vehicle equipment from GT Distributors, Inc., 1124 New
Meister Lane, Suite 100, Pflugerville, Texas, through the BuyBoard Purchasing
Cooperative Program. The estimated expenditure is $64,883.
ITEM NO. 8. APPROVED A CONTRACT FOR ROOFING PRODUCTS,
SERVICES, AND JOB ORDER CONTRACTING
Approved a contract with Garland/DBS, Inc., 3800 East 916t Street, Cleveland, Ohio, for
roofing products, services, and job order contracting through Region 4 Educational
Service Center/OMNIA Partners contract. The contract expires October 31, 2026, with
the option for two one-year renewals. The budgeted expenditure is $135,000, and actual
expenditures are made on an as needed basis.
ITEM NO. 9. APPROVED A CONTRACT FOR ROOFING SYSTEM PRODUCTS
AND SERVICES
Approved a contract with Simon Roofing and Sheet Metal (SR Products), 1380 East
Highland Road, Macedonia, Ohio, for roofing system, products, and services through the
Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS). The contract is for a two-year term with the option
for three one-year renewals. The budgeted expenditure is $135,000, and actual
expenditures are made on an as needed basis.
ITEM NO. 10. APPROVED A CONTRACT FOR ROOFING SYSTEM PRODUCTS
AND SERVICES
Approved a contract with Castro Roofing of Texas, LLC., Dallas, Texas for roofing system
repairs, products, and services through The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS). The
contract is for a two-year term with the option for three one-year renewals. The budgeted
expenditure is $135,000, and actual expenditures are made on an as needed basis.
ITEM NO. 11. AUTHORIZED THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF
PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT
Authorized the purchase and installation of playground equipment for Trailwood Park from
Kraftsman Commercial Playgrounds and Water Parks, 19535 Haude Road, Spring,
Texas, through the BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative Program. The estimated
expenditure is $84,090.33.
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ITEM NO. 12. ACCEPTED THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ADVISORY
COMMITTEE SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT
Accepted the Capital Improvements Advisory Committee (CIAC) Semi -Annual Report for
the period of October 1, 2023 through March 31, 2024.
ITEM NO. 13. APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Approved City Council minutes of the precouncil and regular meeting of May 14, 2024.
REGULAR AGENDA
ITEM NO. 14. APPROVED REQUEST FOR A TEMPORARY USE PERMIT NO.
24-02-CC
Director of Planning and Economic Development Michael Warrix presented the case to
the City Council and advised that the applicant, St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox
Church, is seeking a Temporary Use Permit for a garage sale to be held on the church
grounds. Mr. Warrix reviewed the layout, signage, and parking arrangements.
Additionally, he advised that the event will be held from Friday, July 26, 2024, through
Saturday, July 27, 2024, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., with set-up scheduled for Thursday, July 25,
2024, and tear -down on Sunday, July 28, 2024.
Christy Andromalos, representing St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church, was
present to address any questions regarding the case.
Mayor Pro Tern Price motioned to approve Temporary Use Permit No. 24-02-CC for a
garage sale to be held on the grounds of the St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church,
Alexander -Cullum Addition, Lot 6R and 7, 303 Cullum Drive, beginning on Friday, July
26, 2024 through Saturday, July 27, 2024.
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. 15. APPROVED BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS
City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer Kim Sutter presented the item to the City Council
and stated that with Council Member Harry Zimmer's decision to not seek re-election, the
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City Council is advised to consider appointing a Council Member to complete the
unexpired term.
Council Member Tompkins motioned to appoint Mayor Linda Martin to the Crime Control
and Prevention District Board with an expiring term of September 1, 2024.
Council Member Zimmer 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. 16. PUBLIC COMMENTS
No public comments.
ITEM NO. 17. REPORTS
Citv Manaqer
No report given.
Citv Attorney
No report given.
Citv Council
No report given.
ITEM NO. 18. ADJOURN
Mayor Martin adjourned the meeting at 7:18 p.m.
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ATTEST:
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City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer