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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-06-24MINUTES OF THE PRECOUNCIL AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, June 24, 2025 The precouncil meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Tim Stinneford at 4:31 p.m. on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, in the Precouncil Conference Room at City Hall, 201 North Ector Drive. Those present included Mayor Pro Tem Tim Stinneford, Council Members Jeremy Tompkins, Perry Bynum, Annabel Eads, and Tika Paudel. Mayor Linda Martin arrived at 6:29 p.m., and Council Member Eddie Price was absent from the meeting. During the Precouncil meeting: ➢ Council Member Tompkins advised that a dedication ceremony was held for the newly constructed Fire Station No. 2, Friday, June 20, 2025, and recognized staff for organizing the event. > City Manager Chris Barker expressed his appreciation to the City Council for attending the worksession held Monday, June 23, 2025. ➢ City Manager Barker reviewed the regular agenda. > Assistant City Manager Lawrence Bryant provided a status of the Water System Audit. He advised that the audit will be conducted by Water Company of America and personnel is expected to be in neighborhoods in well -marked vehicles to conduct the field work beginning July 7, 2025. The process is expected to be completed within six months. ➢ Director of Finance Janina Jewell presented a Financial report for the period ending May 31, 2025. > City Manager Barker presented a review of recommended fee changes and responded to questions from the City Council. ➢ City Manager Barker requested Director of Public Works and Engineering Major Jones and Texas Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell -Shelton provide a Capital Projects update. Director of Public Works and Engineering Jones advised the City Council that a full closure of West Pipeline Road, between Lee Drive and Forest Ridge Drive, is scheduled for Wednesday, June 25, 2025, and Thursday, June 26, 2025, from 2 a.m. to 2 p.m., to complete Phase III of the reconstruction project. Additionally, he advised of the status of the roadway repair along Main Street at Bear Creek Drive, and the milling and paving of South Main Street from State Highway 10 to West Pipeline Road. Council Minutes Page 2 of 8 June 24, 2025 Texas Star General Manager Hartsell -Shelton reviewed the July 2025 schedule for the Conference Centre and Raven's Grille as improvements to the facility are underway. CLOSED SESSION The City Council convened into closed session at 6:17 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 • Private Cemeteries Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford 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 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 Interim Library Director Angela Jones Director of Public Works and Engineering Major Jones 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 Municipal Court Manager Claudia Quintero Communications and Marketing Manager Matt Sanders Texas Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell -Shelton Computer Support Specialist II Brett Bennett Council Minutes Christy Andromalos Steve Doty Veronica Fisher LeeAnn Folau Page 3 of 8 VISITORS Jud Park Ankur Patel Jim Pope June 24, 2025 Barney Snitz Brooks Wilson INVOCATION Director of Finance Janina Jewell gave the Invocation. PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member Tika Paudel led the pledges of allegiance to the flags of the United States and Texas. ITEM NO. 1. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH FOR JULY 2025 Director of Parks and Community Services Duane Strawn introduced Recreation Assistant Justin Pickens. Justin was accompanied by family, Parks and Leisure Services Board Member Steve Doty, and members of the Parks and Community Services Department. Mayor Martin presented Justin with a plaque commemorating his selection as Employee of the Month for July 2025. ITEM NO. 2. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE PINS Police Chief Gary Landers introduced Senior Police Officer Ladonna Bunnell. Ladonna was accompanied by family and members of the Police Department. Mayor Martin presented Ladonna with a service pin commemorating her 10 years of service with the City. City Manager Chris Barker introduced Police Chief Gary Landers. Chief Landers was accompanied by family and members of the Police Department. Mayor Martin presented Chief Landers with a service pin commemorating his 35 years of service with the City. ITEM NO. 3. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION Council Member Tompkins presented a proclamation proclaiming July 2025 as Parks and Recreation Month to Director of Parks and Community Services Duane Strawn. Mr. Strawn was accompanied by Parks and Leisure Services Board Member Steve Doty and members of the Parks and Community Services Department. CONSENT AGENDA (items 4 through 9) Mayor Martin asked Assistant City Manager Steven Viera to read each item into the record. Council Minutes Page 4 of 8 June 24, 2025 Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford motioned to approve the consent agenda items number 4 through 9. Council Member Tompkins seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford, Council Members Tompkins, Bynum, Eads, and Paudel Nays: None Mayor Martin declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 4. AUTHORIZED THE PURCHASE OF AN AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH Authorized the purchase of an automatic transfer switch for the Police and Court Building from Cantwell Power Systems, 6413 Midway Road, Haltom City, Texas, through the Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Program. The estimated expenditure is $72,450. ITEM NO. 5. AUTHORIZED THE PURCHASE OF AN EMERGENCY STANDBY GENERATOR AND AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH Authorized the purchase of an emergency standby generator and automatic transfer switch for the Animal Services facility from Cantwell Power Systems, 6413 Midway Road, Haltom City, Texas, through the Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Program. The estimated expenditure is $106,780. ITEM NO. 6. AUTHORIZED THE PURCHASE OF BULK GASOLINE AND DIESEL FUELS Authorized the purchase of various types of automotive and equipment fuels from Offen Petroleum, 325 East Forest Avenue, Sherman, Texas, through an Interlocal Agreement with Tarrant County. The estimated expenditure is $378,000. ITEM NO. 7. AUTHORIZED THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT Authorized the City Manager to execute a contract for repairs to the parking lot of Texas Star Golf Course and Conference Centre with Cam -Crete Contracting, Inc., 1118 Cashew Drive, Venus, Texas. The estimated expenditure is $100,000. ITEM NO. 8. APPROVED AWARD OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL NO. 016-25 Approved award of Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 016-25 for independent audit services to Weaver and Tidwell, L.L.P., 2300 North Field Street, Suite 100, Dallas, Texas, for Fiscal Years Ending September 30, 2025, 2026, and 2027. The initial contract term is for a three-year period with an option to extend for two additional one-year terms. The estimated expenditure is $76,500. Council Minutes Page 5 of 8 June 24, 2025 ITEM NO. 9. APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Approved City Council minutes of the precouncil and regular meeting of June 10, 2025 and the special called meeting of June 12, 2025. REGULAR AGENDA ITEM NO. 10. APPROVED TEMPORARY USE PERMIT NO. 25-04-CC Interim Director of Planning and Economic Development Lisa Payne presented the item to the City Council and advised that the applicant, St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church, is seeking a Temporary Use Permit for the annual garage sale that will be held entirely within the church's Parish Community Center. Ms. Payne reviewed the signage and parking arrangements. Additionally, she advised that the event will be held Friday July 25, 2025, and Saturday, July 26, 2025, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., with signs to be installed Thursday, July 24, 2025, and removed on Saturday, July 26, 2025, after the event. Staff recommends approval. Christy Andromalos, representing St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church, was present to address any question regarding the item. Council Member Paudel motioned to approve Temporary Use Permit No. 25-04-CC for the annual garage sale held at the St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church, Alexander -Cullum Addition, Lot 6R and 7, 303 Cullum Drive, to be held Friday, July 25, 2025 and Saturday, July 26, 2025. Council Member Eads seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford, Council Members Tompkins, Bynum, Eads, and Paudel Nays: None Mayor Martin declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 11. HELD A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING SPECIFIC USE PERMIT CASE NO. 25-06-SUP AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2427 Mayor Martin opened the public hearing at 7:25 p.m. Interim Director of Planning and Economic Development Payne presented the case to the City Council and advised that the applicant is seeking a Specific Use Permit (SUP) to continue operating a hotel at Belchase Addition, Block A, Lot 2, 901 West Airport. The applicant is requesting to change the name of the hotel from Regency Inn & Suites to Red Roof Inn & Suites, which requires a new SUP due to the business name change. The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on June 3, 2025, and voted 5-0- 0 to recommend approval of the SUP with the following conditions: Council Minutes Page 6 of 8 June 24, 2025 1. The Specific Use Permit is tied to the business name, Red Roof Inn & Suites; 2. The Specific Use Permit is tied to the business owner, Khodiyar Lodging, LLC; 3. The hotel will be maintained in accordance with the City of Euless Property Maintenance Code and inspected by the City of Euless based on applicable provisions of the Property Maintenance Code and International Building Code. Information about hotel inspection standards is provided to the owner and operator; and 4. 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. Ankur Patel, representing Khodiyar Lodging, 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 7:27 p.m. Council Member Tompkins motioned to approve Ordinance No. 2427, authorizing the issuance of a Specific Use Permit to continue operating a hotel located at Belchase Addition, Block A, Lot 2, 901 West Airport Freeway, in the Community Business (C-2) zoning district with the conditions presented and recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford seconded the motion Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford, Council Members Tompkins, Bynum, Eads, and Paudel Nays: None Mayor Martin declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 12. HELD A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING PLANNED DEVELOPMENT 24-07-PD AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2426 Mayor Martin opened the public hearing at 7:28 p.m. Interim Director of Planning and Economic Development Payne presented the case to City Council and advised that the applicant, WiIPLAN, LLC, is requesting to rezone 3.147 acres located at Villages of Bear Creek Addition, Block 2, Lot 3, 2301 State Highway 360, from Community Unit Development (CUD) zoning district to Planned Development (PD) zoning district for the development of townhomes. The proposed subdivision, to be named Mid -Cities Villas at DFW, will consist of twenty-five two-story townhomes, each Council Minutes Page 7 of 8 June 24, 2025 with a two -car garage and fenced backyard. The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on June 3, 2025, and recommended approval by a vote of 4-1-0. Brooks Wilson, representing WiIPLAN, 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 7:37 p.m. In response to questions from Council Members Tompkins and Bynum, Ms. Wilson explained that the subdivision will consist of privately -owned units and will be governed by a Home Owners Association (HOA). She noted that the HOA documents will include a clause that will address allocating funds to maintain the streets within the community. Additionally, she advised that the retention pond on the property is designed to be a dry pond, intended to fill only with rainwater runoff. Additionally, Ms. Wilson commented that working with City staff throughout the project's approval process was a great experience. Council Member Bynum motioned to approve Ordinance No. 2426, changing the zoning from Community Unit Development (CUD) to Planned Development (PD) for the development of townhomes in the Villages of Bear Creek Addition, Block 2, Lot 3, 2301 State Highway 360. Council Member Eads seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford, Council Members Tompkins, Bynum, Eads, and Paudel Nays: None Mayor Martin declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 13. PUBLIC COMMENTS No public comments. ITEM NO. 14. REPORTS Citv Manager No report given. City Attorney No report given. Council Minutes Citv Council Page 8 of 8 June 24, 2025 Mayor Martin announced that the dedication ceremony for the new Fire Station No. 2 was held Friday, June 20, 2025, and invited the citizens to attend the open house scheduled for October. Additionally, she advised that City Offices will be closed Friday, July 4, 2025, in observance of the Independence holiday. ITEM NO. 15. ADJOURN Mayor Martin adjourned the meeting at 7:41 p.m. APPROVED: J artin, Mayo ATTEST: imAutter, TRMC, CMC, City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer