HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-08-05 Special Called MeetingMINUTES OF A SPECIAL CALLED MEETING
OF THE
EULESS CITY COUNCIL
Monday, August 5, 2024
CALL TO ORDER
A special called meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Linda
Martin at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, August 5, 2024, in the Council Chambers of City Hall,
201 North Ector Drive.
Those present included Mayor Linda Martin, Mayor Pro Tern Tika Paudel, Council
Members Tim Stinneford, Jeremy Tompkins, Eddie Price, Perry Bynum, and Annabel
Eads.
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
City Manager Loretta Getchell
Deputy City Manager Chris Barker
Assistant City Manager Wes Rhodes
City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer Kim Sutter
Finance Director Janina Jewell
Planning and Development Director Michael Warrix
Computer Support Specialist II Brett Bennett
Visitors:
Lee Ann Folau
Za riya n Stark
INVOCATION
Mayor Pro Tern Tika Paudel gave the invocation.
PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Jeremy Tompkins led the pledges of allegiance to the flags of the United
States and Texas.
ITEM NO. 1. SET PUBLIC HEARING ON FY 2024-2025 PROPOSED CITY OF
EULESS BUDGET FOR AUGUST 13, 2024
Mayor Martin introduced the item.
Council Member Sinneford motioned to set a public hearing for August 13, 2024, 7 p.m.
in the Euless City Council Chambers regarding the proposed City of Euless Budget for
Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
Council Minutes Page 2 of 3 August 5, 2024
Council Member Bynum seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tern Paudel, Council Members Stinneford,
Tompkins, Price, Bynum, and Eads
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 2. PLACE A PROPOSAL TO ADOPT CITY OF EULESS AD
VALOREM TAX RATE ON THE AUGUST 19, 2024 AGENDA
Mayor Martin introduced the item.
Council Member Bynum motioned to place a proposal to adopt the City of Euless
proposed Ad Valorem tax rate of 44.67 cents per $100 assessed valuation on the August
19, 2024 City Council agenda.
Council Member Tompkins seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tern Paudel, Council Members Stinneford,
Tompkins, Price, Bynum, and Eads
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 3. SET PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED CITY OF EULESS AD
VALOREM TAX RATE, IF REQUIRED
Mayor Martin introduced the item and advised that action is not required on this item as
the proposed tax rate does not exceed the no new revenue rate or the voter approval
rate.
ITEM NO. 4. APPROVED BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS
Mayor Pro Tern Paudel motioned to approve the following appointment:
NAME PLACE TERM EXPIRES
Randy Byers Place 1 12/31 /2025
Council Member Price seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tern Paudel, Council Members Stinneford,
Tompkins, Price, Bynum, and Eads
Council Minutes Page 3 of 3 August 5, 2024
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Lee Ann Folau, 800 Henslee Drive, requested clarification regarding the Ad Valorem Tax
Rate (Item #2).
ITEM NO. 6. REPORTS
Staff Report
No report given.
Citv Attorney
No report given.
Citv Manaqer
No report given.
Citv Council
Mayor Pro Tern Paudel expressed his appreciation to Assistant City Manager Wes
Rhodes related to his assistance with resolving a solid waste service concern.
Mayor Martin expressed her appreciation to the City Council for devoting their time to
meet on Saturday, August 3, 2024 to review the proposed budget worksession.
ITEM NO. 7. ADJOURN
Mayor Martin adjourned the meeting at 7:05 p.m.
APPROVED:
Li a artin, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kiryi Sutter, TRMC, CMG
City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer