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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-04-22MINUTES OF THE PRECOUNCIL AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, April 22, 2025 The precouncil meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Linda Martin at 4:33 p.m. on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, in the Precouncil Conference Room at 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. During the Precouncil meeting: ➢ Mayor Martin announced that she was honored to join the Police Department for the Law Enforcement Torch RunTM for Special Olympics and the turnout was tremendous. Police Chief Gary Landers advised that approximately 20 Euless employees participated in the torch run event, which ran a segment of the route through Glade Parks down Rio Grande Boulevard. ➢ Council Member Stinneford stated that he was surprised to hear a radio promotion for the Arbor Daze festival on KTCK-AM, The Ticket Sportsradio. ➢ Council Member Tompkins advised that he enjoyed watching the City employees play in a kickball tournament as part of the Employee Cup Challenge. ➢ Mayor Pro Tern Paudel advised that he attended the Teacher Appreciation Event hosted by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at their church in North Richland Hills on Thursday, April 17, 2025. He recognized Dr. Kiera Elledge for her efforts in organizing the event. Additionally, he advised that he and Council Member Price accepted an invitation to tour the GRACE facility in Grapevine on Monday, April 14, 2025. ➢ City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer Kim Sutter advised the City Council that early voting for the May General Election began today and will run through Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at the Euless Family Life Senior Center. ➢ City Manager Chris Barker advised of several upcoming events: • Hurst -Euless -Bedford Chamber Golf Tournament, Thursday, April 24, 2025, 7:15 a.m., Texas Star Golf Course; • 6Stones CPR Blitz, Friday, April 25, 2025 and Saturday, April 26, 2025; • Euless B&B Wrecker Service Customer Appreciation BBQ, Friday, April 25, 2025, 11 a.m. to 12 midnight; • Arbor Daze festival, Saturday, April 26, 2025, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Glade Parks; • Trinity GAP (Girls Awareness Program) Club Walk-a-Thon, Saturday, April 26, 2025, 10 a.m. to 12 noon, Trinity High School; ➢ City Manager Barker reviewed the regular agenda. Council Minutes Page 2 of 8 April 22, 2025 ➢ Assistant City Manager Lawrence Bryant introduced Jeri Harwell, Municipal Services Manager, Republic Services. Ms. Harwell introduced Travis Benson, Operations Manager, Republic Services, and advised that Mr. Benson oversees the supervisors and residential drivers in Euless. She reviewed the contractual services with the City; presented statistical information related to residential, commercial, and industrial tonnage; and reviewed other services offered to the residents, including curbside Christmas tree collections, landfill access, and community involvement. Additionally, she reminded the City Council that waste collection services will transition to an automated process in the future, and also announced a new program that will be rolled out to allow residents to "track my truck" to determine if service has been provided to their street for a specific day. Mayor Pro Tern Paudel expressed his appreciation to Ms. Harwell for hosting a tour of their facilities for the representatives from Nepal. Council Member Bynum requested that consideration be given to the idea of creating a process for mulching leaves. ➢ Library Director Sherry Knight introduced Dr. Kiera Elledge, Hurst -Euless -Bedford ISD STEM and School Libraries Coordinator, and Assistant Library Director Angela Jones. Dr. Elledge reported on the upcoming H-E-B Reads! Kickoff Party to be held on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Pennington Field, and the use of the Think Tank to drive an interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). Assistant Library Director Angela Jones presented the Library update including participating in the HEB Reads! Kickoff Party; weekly class offerings geared toward preschoolers, elementary age students, and teens; family activities throughout June and July; and the End of the Summer Bash to be held Friday, August 1, 2025, 7:30 p.m. at the Euless Family Life Aquatic Park. Additionally, she announced a new collaboration with The Cliburn to "adopt" a 2025 Cliburn competitor. The Euless competitor will perform on Sunday, May 18, 2025, 12:30 p.m. at the Library. ➢ Director of Planning and Economic Development Michael Warrix presented a Development update, including commercial and residential construction activities. ➢ Director of Finance Janina Jewell presented a Financial report for the period ending March 31, 2025. ➢ City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer Sutter presented a Boards and Commissions update. ➢ City Manager Barker presented a Transportation update and advised that the Interlocal Agreement with the City of Bedford has been executed and work is continuing along West Pipeline Road. Council Minutes Page 3 of 8 April 22, 2025 CLOSED SESSION The City Council convened into closed session at 6:18 p.m. for deliberation regarding the following: Concerning personnel matters as authorized by Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code related to: • Civil Service Commission and Zoning Board of Adjustment Mayor Martin recessed the closed session at 6:30 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 Chris Barker Assistant City Manager Lawrence Bryant Assistant City Manager Steven Viera City Attorney Wayne Olson City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer Kim Sutter Fire Chief Chanc Bennett Director of Finance Janina Jewell Director of Public Works and Engineering Major Jones Library Director Sherry Knight Police Chief Gary Landers 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 Texas Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell -Shelton Computer Support Specialist II Brett Bennett Ellen Dinkins Lee Ann Folau Madison Mason Timothy Mason Jacinto Mendoza VISITORS Brittany Oster Mlanden Oster Jud Park Marleny Rivas Reynaldo Rivas INVOCATION Mayor Pro Tern Tika Paudel gave the Invocation. Octavio Santos Brian Sheetz Savannah Stewart Mason Tolar Carmen Villacis Council Minutes Page 4 of 8 April 22, 2025 PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member Jeremy Tompkins led the pledges of allegiance to the flags of the United States and Texas. ITEM NO. 1. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH FOR MAY 2025 Director of Parks and Community Services Duane Strawn introduced Crew Leader Chandler Oster. Chandler was accompanied by family and members of the Parks and Community Services Department. Mayor Martin presented Chandler with a plaque commemorating his selection as Employee of the Month for May 2025. ITEM NO. 2. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION Council Member Bynum presented a proclamation proclaiming May as National Water Safety Month to Director of Parks and Community Services Duane Strawn and Aquatic/Senior Superintendent Rich Sharnsky. ITEM NO. 3. PRESENTATION OF DISTINGUISHED BUDGET PRESENTATION AWARD Director of Finance Janina Jewell, accompanied by Assistant Director of Finance Ross Fairclo, announced that the City of Euless has been awarded the Certificate of Recognition for Budget Preparation from the Government Finance Officers 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 34t" consecutive year the City has received the award. Ms. Jewell recognized the entire Finance Department 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. ITEM NO. 4. PRESENTATION OF QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR PERIOD ENDING MARCH 31, 2025 Director of Finance Jewell presented the quarterly financial report for the period ending March 31, 2025. CONSENT AGENDA (items 5 through 10) Mayor Martin asked Assistant City Manager Lawrence Bryant to read each item into the record. Council Minutes Page 5 of 8 April 22, 2025 Council Member Stinneford motioned to approve the consent agenda items number 5 through 10. 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. 5. AUTHORIZED RENEWAL OF A JOB ORDER CONTRACT Authorized the renewal of a Job Order Contract with Payne Mechanical Services, 4116 South Carrier Parkway, Suite 280 PMB794, Grand Prairie, Texas, for HVAC system comprehensive maintenance through The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Program. The original TIPS contract was for a two-year term with the option to renew for three additional one-year terms, and this renewal will be the third and final of those renewals. The estimated expenditure is $85,000. ITEM NO. 6. AUTHORIZED THE PURCHASE OF MICROSOFT SOFTWARE LICENSES Authorized the purchase of Microsoft software licenses with the Microsoft Corporation through SHI Government Solutions, 3828 Pecana Trail, Austin, Texas, through the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) contract. This is the third annual payment of the three-year agreement. The estimated expenditure is $83,410.86. ITEM NO. 7. AUTHORIZED THE PURCHASE OF ASPHALT MILLING SERVICES Authorized the purchase of asphalt milling services through TexOp Construction, LP, 8525 Thompson Road, Justin, Texas, through an Interlocal Agreement with Tarrant County through April 2026. The estimated expenditure is $140,000. ITEM NO. 8. AUTHORIZED THE PURCHASE OF THIRD -PARTY PLAN AND REVIEW INSPECTION SERVICES Authorized the purchase of Third -Party Plan Review and Inspection Services from Bureau Veritas North America, Inc., 100 East 15t" Street, Suite 620, Fort Worth, Texas. The purpose of this agreement is to aid the City's Planning and Economic Development Department on an as -needed basis. The estimated expenditure is $450,000. ITEM NO. 9. APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 25-1674 Approved Resolution No. 25-1674, agreeing to meet all match contribution requirements for the expenditures under the Tarrant County Home Investment Partnerships Program Council Minutes Page 6 of 8 April 22, 2025 (HOME) for program year 2025. The required match contribution amount will not exceed $60,000. ITEM NO. 10. APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Approved City Council minutes of the precouncil and regular meeting of April 8, 2025. REGULAR AGENDA ITEM NO. 11. APPROVED SITE PLAN NO. 24-04-SP Director of Planning and Economic Development Michael Warrix presented the item to the City Council and advised that the applicant, Iglesia Evangelica De La Fe, is seeking approval to enlarge an existing one-story building to 1,688 square feet on a 1.009-acre property located at James M. Matson Survey, Abstract 1080, Tract 3C, 2302 West Pipeline Road, in the Community Business (C-2) zoning district. Mr. Warrix reviewed the site access, parking, landscaping, lighting, building materials, and elevations. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered the site plan at their regular meeting on April 1, 2025, and voted 6-0-0 to recommend approval. Carmen Villacis, representing Iglesia Evangelica De La Fe, was present to address any questions regarding the case. Council Member Tompkins motioned to approve Site Plan No. 24-04-SP to enlarge an existing one-story building to 1,688 square feet on a 1.009-acre property located at James M. Matson Survey, Abstract 1080, Tract 3C, 2302 West Pipeline Road. Mayor Pro Tem Paudel 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. 12. HELD A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING SPECIFIC USE PERMIT CASE NO. 25-03-SUP AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2424 Mayor Martin opened the public hearing at 7:22 p.m. Director of Planning and Economic Development Warrix presented the case to the City Council and advised that due to a change in ownership the applicant is seeking a new Specific Use Permit (SUP) to continue operating the auto repair shop that is located at Bell Ranch Terrance Addition, Block 4, Lot 14R, 318 South Industrial Boulevard. The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on April 1, 2025, and voted 6-0- 0 to recommend approval of the SUP with the following conditions: Council Minutes Page 7 of 8 April 22, 2025 1. The Specific Use Permit is tied to the business name, AAMCO Transmissions; 2. The Specific Use Permit is tied to the business owner, Euless Automotive LLC; 3. There shall be no outdoor service or repair to any vehicle; 4. There shall be no outdoor storage of vehicles, car parts, or merchandise, to include the fire lane; and 5. 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. Brian Sheetz, representing Euless Automotive LLC, was present to address any questions regarding the case. 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 Tompkins expressed his appreciation to Mr. Sheetz for the improvements made to the business. Mayor Pro Tem Paudel motioned to approve Ordinance No. 2424, authorizing the issuance of a Specific Use Permit for an auto repair shop to be located at Bell Ranch Terrace Addition, Block 4, Lot 14R, 318 South Industrial Boulevard, in the Community Business (C-2) zoning district with the conditions presented and recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Council Member Eads seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tem Paudel, Council Members Stinneford, Tompkins, Price, Bynum, and Eads Nays: None Mayor Martin declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 13. APPROVED BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS Council Member Price motioned to approve the following appointments: BOARD/COMMISSION NAME PLACE EXPIRES Animal Shelter Advisory Board Madeline Oliver Animal Welfare 12/31/2026 Organization Civil Service Commission Harry Zimmer Place 2 12/31 /2025 Council Member Bynum seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tem Paudel, Council Members Stinneford, Tompkins, Price, Bynum, and Eads Nays: None Council Minutes Page 8 of 8 April 22, 2025 Mayor Martin declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 14. PUBLIC COMMENTS No public comments. ITEM NO. 15. REPORTS Citv Manaqer No report given. Citv Attornev No report given. Citv Council Mayor Martin announced that early voting for the May 3, 2025 General Election began today, Tuesday, April 22, 2025, and will continue through Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at the Euless Family Life Senior Center and announced the candidates as they are listed on the ballot. Council Member, Place 1 Tim Stinneford Council Member, Place 3 LeeAnn Folau Eddie Price Additionally, Mayor Martin advised of the recent passing of Mike McGehee, a long-time City volunteer and recipient of the 2022 Lifetime Contribution Award, ITEM NO. 16. ADJOURN Mayor Martin adjourned the meeting at 7:30 p.m. APPROVED: 0e4111 Linda rtin, Mayor ATTEST: kir/ Sutter, TRMC, CMC, City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer