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OF THE
EULESS CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
The precouncil meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Linda
Martin at 4:35 p.m. on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, in the Precouncil Conference Room at
City Hall, 201 North Ector Drive. Those present included Mayor Linda Martin, Council
Members Jeremy Tompkins, Eddie Price, Perry Bynum, Annabel Eads, and Tika Paudel.
Mayor Pro Tem Tim Stinneford was not present due to a scheduled absence.
During the Precouncil meeting:
➢ Council Member Paudel expressed his appreciation to the Police and Fire
Departments for their willingness to present and share their profession and knowledge
with the students attending the Nepalese summer camps.
➢ Mayor Martin advised that a dedication ceremony was held on Saturday, June 7,
2025, in memory and recognition of Bill Byers, former Council Member and long-time
volunteer. Additionally, she stated that a very nice graveside service was held for
Helen Payton, a Historical Preservation Committee member and long-time volunteer,
today at Bluebonnet Memorial Gardens.
➢ City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer Kim Sutter advised the City Council of the
resignation of Linda Eilenfeldt from the Planning and Zoning Commission effective
July 2, 2025.
➢ City Manager Chris Barker advised of several upcoming events:
• Meetings scheduled for Thursday, June 12, 2025
■ Crime Control and Prevention District Board meeting, 5 p.m.;
• City Council Special Called meeting, 6 p.m.;
• City Council Pre -budget worksession, 6 p.m.;
• North Central Texas Council of Governments General Assembly, Friday, June
13, 2025, Noon to 1:30 p.m., City of Hurst Conference Center;
• City of Euless Employee Cup Challenge, Friday, June 13, 2:30 p.m., Euless
Family Life Center; and
• Fire Station No. 2 Dedication Ceremony, Friday, June 20, 2025, 3 p.m.
➢ Police Chief Gary Landers advised the City Council that the City is aware of a possible
protest organized by an organization known as No Kings to be held on Saturday, June
14, 2025, at a location in Euless.
➢ City Manager Barker requested Scott Ho provide an update on the banner signage at
the former Office Depot location.
➢ City Manager Barker reviewed the regular agenda.
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➢ Director of Public Works and Engineering Major Jones presented a Public Works
update, including a review of reclaimed operations, street projects and improvements,
current utility projects, animal shelter renovation, ongoing development projects,
staffing updates, and recent employee events.
Additionally, Mr. Jones responded to a question from Council Member Bynum
regarding the Gateway drainage issue and advised that contractors will be submitting
bids, with work to begin later this summer.
➢ Director of Parks and Community Services Duane Strawn presented a Parks and
Community Services update, including division staffing introductions, recreational
special events, Summer Camp 2025, senior center activities, aquatics programs,
athletic summer activities, and updates on park maintenance and ongoing projects.
➢ Director of Finance Janina Jewell presented a Financial report. She advised that car
rental tax collection for rentals in April was down 13 percent over the same period in
the prior year and is up three percent year-to-date. She reminded the City Council
that in April 2024 several events were held that attracted out of the area visitors and
when compared to April 2023, the car rental tax collection is up 20 percent.
CLOSED SESSION
The City Council convened into closed session at 6:25 p.m. for deliberation regarding the
following:
The City Council reserves the right to adjourn into Closed Session at any time during the
course of this meeting to seek legal advice and consult with its attorney regarding any of
the matters listed on the agenda as authorized by Section 551.071 of the Texas
Government Code, and to seek legal advice related to pending or contemplated litigation
or a settlement offer, including the following:
• Cameron County Housing Finance Corporation
Mayor Martin recessed the closed session at 6:46 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 Cara Leahy White
City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer Kim Sutter
Director of Finance Janina Jewell
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Director of Public Works and Engineering Major Jones
Library Director Sherry Knight
Police Chief Gary Landers
Director of Fleet and Facilities Kyle McAdams
Director of Human Resources and Risk Management Heather Moorhead
Interim Director of Planning and Economic Development Lisa Payne
Director of Parks and Community Services Duane Strawn
Assistant Fire Chief Mark Williams
Municipal Court Manager Claudia Quintero
Communications and Marketing Manager Matt Sanders
Texas Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell -Shelton
Computer Support Specialist II Brett Bennett
Steven Bulleri
Jesus Cardenas Jr.
Kevin Carrothers
Ramit Chowdhury
Eric Crile
VISITORS
Ellen Dinkins
Milt Highfill
Rick Knight
Sue Knight
Russell Million
Josh Minor
Matt Montong
Dan Morris
Jud Park
Barney Snitz
INVOCATION
Mayor Linda Martin 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 SERVICE PINS
City Manager Chris Barker introduced Library Director Sherry Knight. Sherry was
accompanied by family and members of the Library Board, Euless Library Foundation
Board, and Library staff. Mayor Martin presented Sherry with a service pin and clock
commemorating her 25 years of service with the City.
CONSENT AGENDA (items 2 through 4)
Mayor Martin asked Assistant City Manager Steven Viera to read each item into the
record.
Council Member Tompkins motioned to approve the consent agenda items number 2
through 4.
Council Member Price seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Council Members Tompkins, Price, Bynum, Eads, and
Paudel
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Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 2. AUTHORIZED THE PURCHASE OF A PAVEMENT CRACK
SEALING MACHINE
Authorized the purchase of a tandem axle pavement crack sealing machine from Crafco,
Inc., 6165 West Detroit Street, Chandler, Arizona, through the Sourcewell Cooperative
Contract No. 080521-CFC. The estimated expenditure is $94,094.
ITEM NO. 3. AUTHORIZED THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITIES OF BEDFORD,
COLLEYVILLE, DFW AIRPORT, EULESS, GRAPEVINE, HALTOM
CITY, HURST, KELLER, NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, RICHLAND
HILLS, ROANOKE, SOUTHLAKE, TROPHY CLUB, WATAUGA,
AND WESTLAKE
Authorized the City Manager to execute an interlocal agreement with the cities of Bedford,
Colleyville, DFW Airport, Euless, Grapevine, Haltom City, Hurst, Keller, North Richland
Hills, Richland Hills, Roanoke, Southlake, Trophy Club, Watauga, and Westlake, also
known as the Northeast Fire Department Association (NEFDA), for the purpose of adding
DFW Airport to the NEFDA.
ITEM NO. 4. APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Approved City Council minutes of the precouncil and regular meeting of May 27, 2025.
REGULAR AGENDA
ITEM NO. 5. AUTHORIZED THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A FIFTH
AMENDMENT TO THE PURCHASE AND LEASE AGREEMENT
Assistant City Manager Steven Viera presented the item to the City Council and advised
that this Fifth Amendment to Purchase and Lease Agreement between the City and DSE
Hockey Center, L.P. ("Lessee") will modify the monthly rent payment, extend the current
lease to 2040, detail how the Lessee/City will participate in building renovations, and
permit the Lessee to assume the two existing Concession Assignments Agreements.
Milt Highfill, General Manager, Children's Health StarCenter-Euless, and Dan Morris,
Senior Vice President, StarCenter Properties, were present to address any questions
regarding the item.
Council Member Bynum motioned to authorize the City Manager to execute the Fifth
Amendment to Purchase and Lease Agreement with DSE Hockey Center, L.P.
Council Member Eads seconded the motion.
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Ayes: Mayor Martin, Council Members Tompkins, Price, Bynum, Eads, and
Paudel
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 6. APPROVED SITE PLAN NO. 25-01-SP
Interim Director of Planning and Economic Development Lisa Payne presented the item
to the City Council and advised that the applicant, Hurst -Euless -Bedford Independent
School District, is seeking approval to demolish the existing KEYS High School, which
will be relocated to a recently acquired building, and to construct a new building, parking
lots, and play areas for the new Bell Manor Elementary School, to be located at Central
Junior High School Addition, Block A, Lot 1R, at the southwest corner of West Pipeline
Road and Raider Drive. Ms. Payne 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 May 20, 2025, and voted 5-0-0 to
recommend approval.
Matt Mantong, Project Manager, Teague, Nall & Perkins, and Josh Minor, Executive
Director of Facilities & Construction Services, Hurst -Euless -Bedford Independent School
District, were present to address any questions regarding the item.
In response to a concern raised by Council Member Tompkins, Mr. Mantong stated that
the pipe used for the underground detention area would be coordinated with the
manufacturer to ensure it can support the weight of large vehicles, such as food trucks.
He added that the stormwater inlet and exit of the detention area would be designed
similarly to a standard street storm drain system and would not present any issues
concerning local wildlife.
Council Member Bynum motioned to approve Site Plan No. 25-01-SP for the demolition
of the existing KEYS High School and the construction of a new building, parking lots,
and play areas for the new Bell Manor Elementary School, to be located at Central Junior
High School Addition, Block A, Lot 1 R, at the southwest corner of West Pipeline Road
and Raider Drive, within the Single Family Detached Dwelling (R-1) zoning district.
Council Member Price seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Council Members Tompkins, Price, Bynum, Eads, and
Paudel
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
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ITEM NO. 7. APPROVED SITE PLAN NO. 25-03-SP
Interim Director of Planning and Economic Development Payne presented the item to the
City Council and advised that the applicant, HBJ Architects, is seeking approval for the
construction of a 24,003 square foot flex industrial building with four suites of varying
sizes each containing office and warehouse space to be located at International/Regional
Industrial Complex, Block D, Lot C, southeast corner of Regal Parkway and Westpark
Way. Ms. Payne 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 May 20, 2025, and voted 5-0-0 to recommend approval.
Steven Bulieri, representing HBJ Architects, was present to address any questions
regarding the item.
Council Member Price motioned to approve Site Plan No. 25-03-SP for the construction
of a 24,003 square foot flex industrial building with four suites of varying sizes each
containing office and warehouse space to be located at International/Regional Industrial
Complex, Block D, Lot C, southeast corner of Regal Parkway and Westpark Way, in the
Light Industrial (1-1) zoning district.
Council Member Paudel seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Council Members Tompkins, Price, Bynum, Eads, and
Paudel
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 8.
HELD A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING SPECIFIC USE PERMIT
CASE NO. 25-02-SUP AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL
READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2425
Mayor Martin opened the public hearing at 7:28 p.m.
Interim Director of Planning and Economic Development Payne presented the case to the
City Council and advised that the applicant proposes to expand his business into
neighboring suites of the building located at S.H. 10 Business Center Addition, Block A,
Lot 2, 1361 West Euless Boulevard. His existing auto repair and auto sales businesses
were permitted to operate in Suite 205, explicitly, by Specific Use Permits (SUP) approved
on April 8, 2014 and May 26, 2015, by Ordinances 2025 and 2065. Due to the applicant's
desire to expand into Suites 204 and 206, a new SUP is required. The Planning and
Zoning Commission held a public hearing on May 20, 2025, and voted 5-0-0 to
recommend approval of the SUP with the following conditions:
1. The Specific Use Permit is tied to the business names, DFW Bimmer and DFW
Bimmer Auto Sales;
2. The Specific Use Permit is tied to the business owner, Jesus Cardenas, Jr.;
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3. There shall be no outdoor advertising display other than permitted signs indicating
the names of the businesses;
4. There shall be no outdoor service or repair to any vehicle;
5. There shall be no outdoor storage or display of vehicles, car parts, or merchandise,
to include in the fire lane; and
6. 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.
Jesus Cardenas, Jr., representing DFW Bimmer, 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 7:32 p.m.
Council Member Paudel motioned to approve Ordinance No. 2425, authorizing the
issuance of a Specific Use Permit for continued auto repair and sales located at S.H. 10
Business Center Addition, Block A, Lot 2, 1361 West Euless Boulevard, Suites 204, 205,
and 206, in the Community Business (C-2) zoning district with the conditions presented
and recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Council Member Tompkins seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Council Members Tompkins, Price, Bynum, Eads, and
Paudel
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 9. APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 25-1676
Finance Director Janina Jewell presented the item to the City Council and advised that
as discussed in the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget approval process, it has become feasible
for the City to pay-off some of the outstanding debt and that preliminary calculations
estimate a Net Present Value Benefit of approximately $1,015,214.67. Some of the City's
outstanding debt includes:
1. "City of Euless, Texas Tax and Waterworks and Sewer System (Limited Pledge)
Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2011," dated January 15, 2011 (the
"Series 2011 Obligations");
2. "City of Euless, Texas, General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2012A," dated
November 1, 2012 (the "Series 2012A Bonds");
3. "City of Euless, Texas Tax and Waterworks and Sewer System (Limited Pledge)
Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2014," dated October 15, 2014 (the
"Series 2014 Obligations"); and
4. "City of Euless, Texas Tax and Waterworks and Sewer System (Limited Pledge)
Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2015," dated October 15, 2015 (the
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"Series 2015 Obligations," and, together with the Series 2011 Obligations, Series
2012A Bonds, and Series 2014 Obligations, the "Obligations").
Council Member Bynum motioned to approve Resolution No. 25-1676, authorizing the
redemption of certain currently outstanding obligations of the City, resolving other matters
incident and related to the redemption, and providing an effective date.
Council Member Tompkins seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Council Members Tompkins, Price, Bynum, Eads, and
Paudel
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 18. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Eric Crile, 11325 Gale Ridge Terrace, Fort Worth, Texas, addressed the City Council
regarding the Tarrant Appraisal District Board's reappraisal plan and expressed his
intention to seek a position on the board.
ITEM NO. 19. REPORTS
City Manager
No report given.
City Attorney
No report given.
City Council
Mayor Martin encouraged the public to visit the Mary Lib Saleh Euless Public Library and
the Euless Parks and Community Services websites for details on the fun activities
happening throughout the summer.
ITEM NO. 20. ADJOURN
Mayor Martin adjourned the meeting at 7:41 p.m.
APPROVED:
Lidartin, Mayor
ATTEST:
L)
Kim/Sutter, TMC, CMC,
City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer