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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-08-12MINUTES OF THE PRECOUNCIL AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, August 12, 2025 The precouncil meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Tim Stinneford at 4:37 p.m. on Tuesday, August 12, 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, Eddie Price, Perry Bynum, and Tika Paudel. Mayor Linda Martin arrived at 6:40 p.m., and Council Member Annabel Eads was absent from the meeting. During the Precouncil meeting: > Council Member Paudel advised that he attended the Employee Ice Cream Social, the Hurst -Euless -Bedford and the Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School Districts convocations, and the 6Stones Operation Back 2 School event. ➢ City Manager Chris Barker reviewed the regular agenda. ➢ Assistant Police Chief Brenda Alvarado introduced Sergeant Robert Provost and Senior Corporal Brian Banigan to present the Police Department update. Sergeant Provost and Senior Police Officer Banigan reviewed the current reorganization of the Drone as a First Responder program (DFR), outlined the major call types that involved the DFR since implementation on July 2, 2025, and provided a review of the Mobile Small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS) for the same period. Additionally, he reviewed two cases that involved the deployment of the DFR, which included an Officer involved shooting and a vehicle fire, and closed with the deployment of the DFR for a real time call demonstration. Emergency Management Coordinator Suzanne Hendrickson advised that the City applied for and received grant funding that will be used to add an additional 20 flock cameras and one DFR. She stated that the grant funding is available each year through the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority (MVCPA). > Director of Finance Janina Jewell presented a Financial report. She advised that sales tax collection for June was flat when compared to the same period in the prior year and up 6.8 percent year-to-date. Additionally, she reported that car rental tax collection was flat when compared to the same period in the prior year and is flat year- to-date. > Director of Public Works and Engineering Major Jones provided a Capital Projects update, including the status of the West Pipeline Road and the Trailwood Sanitary Sewer Replacement projects. Additionally, he advised that the Traffic Division has Council Minutes Page 2 of 11 August 12, 2025 completed the assessment of the school zone warning signals to ensure they are operational before the first day of school. > In response to an inquiry by Council Member Price, City Manager Barker and Interim Director of Planning and Development Lisa Payne advised that construction was delayed on The Redeemed Christian Church but is expected to resume in the near future. CLOSED SESSION The City Council convened into closed session at 5:55 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, Crime Control and Prevention District, Euless Development Corporation, Planning and Zoning Commission, and Zoning Board of Adjustment Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford recessed the closed session at 6:21 p.m. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF SCHEDULED ITEMS — COUNCIL CHAMBERS The regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford 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 Assistant Police Chief Brenda Alvarado Fire Chief Chanc Bennett Director of Finance Janina Jewell Interim Library Director Angela Jones Director of Public Works and Engineering Major Jones Director of Information Services Scott Joyce 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 Computer Support Specialist II Brett Bennett Council Minutes Page 3 of 11 August 12, 2025 Brenda Brown Rusty Brown Rafeeq Ali Daradiya Ellen Dinkins VISITORS Darl Easton Fahim Khan Sherry Knight Jud Park Phillip Saenz Barney Snitz INVOCATION Council Member Perry Bynum gave the Invocation. PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Linda Martin led the pledges of allegiance to the flags of the United States and Texas. ITEM NO. 1. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH FOR AUGUST 2025 Director of Public Works and Engineering Major Jones introduced Crew Leader Ernis Walker. Ernis was accompanied by his family. Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford presented Ernis with a plaque commemorating his selection as Employee of the Month for August 2025. ITEM NO. 2. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE PINS Assistant Police Chief Brenda Alvarado introduced Senior Police Officer Russell Thiel. Russell was accompanied by family and members of the Police Department. Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford presented Russell with a service pin commemorating his 10 years of service with the City. Interim Library Director Angela Jones and Senior Librarian Kelsea Ciavaglia introduced Librarian Assistant Paula Beene. Paula was accompanied by family and members of the Library staff. Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford presented Paula with a service pin commemorating her 30 years of service with the City. CONSENT AGENDA (items 3 through 13) Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford asked Assistant City Manager Steven Viera to read each item into the record. Mayor Martin motioned to approve the consent agenda items number 3 through 13. Council Member Tompkins seconded the motion. Council Minutes Page 4 of 11 August 12, 2025 Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford, Council Members Tompkins, Price, Bynum, and Paudel Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 3. AUTHORIZED THE PURCHASE OF CITYWORKS SOFTWARE Approved the renewal of the annual subscription for the Cityworks software for the Planning and Economic Development Department and the Public Works and Engineering Department from Azteca Systems, LLC — Cityworks, 11075 South State Street, Suite 24, Sandy, Utah. The estimated expenditure is $155,450. ITEM NO. 4. AUTHORIZED THE PURCHASE OF ASPHALT PATCHING MACHINE Authorized the purchase of a trailer -mounted asphalt patching machine from Kirby -Smith Machinery, Inc., 1450 Northeast Loop 820, Fort Worth, Texas, through the BuyBoard Purchasing Program as approved in the FY2025 budget. The estimated expenditure is $69,975. ITEM NO. 5. AUTHORIZED THE PURCHASE OF FURNITURE Authorized the purchase of office and common area furniture from National Business Furniture, LLC, 770 S 70th Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, through The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Program as part of the Animal Shelter remodel project budget. The estimated expenditure is $53,172. ITEM NO. 6. AUTHORIZED THE PURCHASE OF AN EMERGENCY STANDBY GENERATOR Authorized the purchase of an emergency standby generator from Cantwell Power Systems, 6413 Midway Road, Haltom City, Texas, through the Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Program for the Police and Court Building as part of the overall construction budget. The estimated expenditure is $551,600. ITEM NO. 7. APPROVED A JOB ORDER CONTRACT Authorized the approval of a Job Order Contract with Payne Mechanical Services, 4116 South Carrier Parkway, Suite 280 PMB794, Grand Prairie, Texas, for the replacement of five HVAC split systems at Fire Station No. 3 through The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Program as approved in the FY2025 budget. The estimated expenditure is $54,807. Council Minutes Page 5 of 11 August 12, 2025 ITEM NO. 8. AUTHORIZED THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT Authorized the City Manager to execute a contract for copy/scanner/print/fax equipment, managed print services, and maintenance with DOCUmation, 4560 Lockhill Selma Road, Suite 100, San Antonio, Texas (formerly DocumentWorks) through The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Program. The estimated expenditure is $114,400. ITEM NO. 9. REJECTED BID NO. 019-25 Rejected all bids for Bid No. 019-25 for drainage improvements at Carr Park and Mills Drive due to all bids exceeding the projected budgeted cost. ITEM NO. 10. APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 25-1677 Approved Resolution No. 25-1677, awarding a construction contract for the 50th Year Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Project to Douglas Dailey Construction, LLC, 2005 Bluff Springs Road, Ferris, Texas, for the replacement of approximately 2,410 linear feet of sanitary sewer main along Fair Oaks Boulevard from Lone Oak Circle to Ash Lane, 302 through 413 Shelmar Drive, and Kensinger Court. The estimated expenditure is $554,900 with an authorized contingency in the amount of $27,745. ITEM NO. 11. RECEIPT OF NOTICE ABOUT 2025 TAX RATES Acknowledged receipt of Notice About 2025 Tax Rates from designated employee calculating the No -New -Revenue and Voter -Approval Tax Rates. ITEM NO. 12. RECEIPT OF CERTIFICATION OF ADDITIONAL SALES AND USE TAX Acknowledged receipt of Certification of Additional Sales and Use Tax from Financial Officer and Auditor to pay debt services for 2025 Tax Year. ITEM NO. 13. APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Approved City Council minutes of the precouncil and regular meeting of June 24, 2025, the special called meeting of July 10, 2025, and the special called meeting of August 4, 2025. REGULAR AGENDA ITEM NO. 14. HELD A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING PLANNED DEVELOPMENT 23-05-PD AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2428 Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford opened the public hearing at 7:20 p.m. Interim Director of Planning and Economic Development Lisa Payne presented the case to the City Council and advised that the applicant, Bordell Construction, LLC, is requesting Council Minutes Page 6 of 11 August 12, 2025 a rezoning from Neighborhood Business (C-1) zoning district to Planned Development (PD) zoning district located at Midway Square Phase Three Addition, Block E, Lot 1, on the northeast corner of East Midway Drive and Fuller -Wiser Road. Ms. Payne stated that the rezoning would allow for the development of approximately 2.057 acres for a subdivision of ten single-family homes on a private street, each with a two -car garage, a fenced backyard, access to open space, and a Homeowners Association (HOA). The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on July 1, 2025, and voted 6-0-0 to recommend approval. Phillip Saenz, representing Bordell Construction, LLC, and Rafeeq Ali Daradiya, representing Roshan Building Company LLC, were present to address any questions regarding the case. Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford asked to hear from any proponents followed by opponents of the case. There being none, Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford closed the public hearing at 7:26 p.m. In response to a question from Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford, Interim Director of Planning and Economic Development Payne advised that the fire lane will be the responsibility of the Homeowners Association. Council Member Tompkins inquired about the development's aesthetics and whether there would be any distinctive variations between the exterior designs of the homes. Interim Director of Planning and Economic Development Payne advised that exterior elevations have not been provided at this time as such details are not required for a zoning change request. Council Member Paudel motioned to approve Ordinance No. 2428, changing the zoning from Neighborhood Business (C-1) zoning district to Planned Development (PD) zoning district for the development of ten single-family homes on a private street at Midway Square Phase Three Addition, Block E, Lot 1, on the northeast corner of East Midway Drive and Fuller -Wiser Road. Council Member Bynum seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford, Council Members Tompkins, Price, Bynum, and Paudel Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 15. HELD A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING PLANNED DEVELOPMENT 24-01-PD AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2429 Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford opened the public hearing at 7:29 p.m. Council Minutes Page 7 of 11 August 12, 2025 Interim Director of Planning and Economic Development Payne presented the case to the City Council and advised that the applicant, Bordell Construction, LLC, is requesting a rezoning from Neighborhood Business (C-1) zoning district to Planned Development (PD) zoning district located at Midway Square Phase Three Addition, Block E, Lot 1, on the northeast corner of East Midway Drive and Fuller -Wiser Road. Ms. Payne stated that the rezoning would allow for the development of approximately 2.267 acres into a private community center and a remote parking lot that will serve the Ismaili Jamatkhana Mid - Cities, which is a place of worship on the southeast corner of East Harwood Road and Fuller -Wiser Road. The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on July 1, 2025, and voted 6-0-0 to recommend approval. Phillip Saenz, representing Bordell Construction, LLC, and Rafeeq Ali Daradiya, representing Roshan Building Company LLC, were present to address any questions regarding the case. Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford asked to hear from any proponents followed by opponents of the case. There being none, Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford closed the public hearing at 7:35 p.m. In response to a question from Council Member Tompkins, Ms. Payne explained that the northeast side of the property would not be developed due to a drainage easement requirement to control the water flow on the property. Additionally, she stated that she is not aware of any plans to raise the tree canopy on the northeast corner of the property. She noted that the property currently has a Conditional Letter of Map Revision (CLOMR) from FEMA, and should development be allowed in the future, the developers could return to FEMA to obtain a final Letter of Map Revision (LOMR). Council Member Price motioned to approve Ordinance No. 2429, changing the zoning from Neighborhood Business (C-1) zoning district to Planned Development (PD) zoning district for the development of a private community center and a separate parking lot at Midway Square Phase Three Addition, Block E, Lot 1, on the northeast corner of East Midway Drive and Fuller -Wiser Road. Council Member Bynum seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford, Council Members Tompkins, Price, Bynum, and Paudel Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 16. APPROVED SITE PLAN NO. 24-16-SP Interim Director of Planning and Economic Development Payne presented the item to the City Council and advised that the applicant, FK+ Architect, LLC, is seeking approval for Council Minutes Page 8 of 11 August 12, 2025 an 18,015 square foot two-story commercial building with three suites for restaurant, grocery, and retail users on the first floor and an event center on the second floor to be located at International/Regional Industrial Complex, a portion of Block E located on the southwest corner of West Euless Boulevard and Westpark Way. Ms. Payne reviewed the site access, parking, landscaping, lighting, building materials, and elevations. The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing July 1, 2025, and recommended approval by a vote of 6-0-0. Fahim Khan, Architect and Chief Executive Officer, FK+ Architect, LLC, addressed the City Council and was available for questions regarding the case. Council Member Paudel motioned to approve Site Plan No. 24-16-SP for a commercial building with an event center to be located at International/Regional Industrial Complex, a portion of Block E located on the southwest corner of West Euless Boulevard and Westpark Way, split between the Texas Highway 10 Multi -Use (TX-10) zoning district and the Heavy Industrial (1-2) zoning district. Council Member Tompkins seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford, Council Members Tompkins, Price, Bynum, and Paudel Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 17. APPROVED BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS Council Member Price motioned to reappoint Council Members Perry Bynum and Jeremy Tompkins and Citizen Members Rusty Brown and Mike Pruitt to the Crime Control and Prevention District Board with terms to expire September 1, 2027. Council Member Paudel seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford, Council Members Tompkins, Price, Bynum, and Paudel Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 18. HELD A PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVED CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT (CCPD) BUDGET FOR FY2025- 2026 AND AMENDMENT TO THE FY2024-2025 CCPD BUDGET Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford opened the public hearing at 7:45 p.m. Council Minutes Page 9 of 11 August 12, 2025 Finance Director Janina Jewell presented a summary of the budget and advised the City Council that the proposed Euless Crime Control and Prevention District Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 was approved by the Crime Control and Prevention District Board on June 12, 2025, following a public hearing. State law requires final approval by the City Council without amendment. Should amendments be desired, the council must meet with the Board to consider such amendments prior to final approval. Additionally, she advised that a carryover of $39,167 is included for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and an amendment of $39,167 to the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget has been recommended to include one- third of the costs associated with the one-time Cybersecurity Data Protection project, originally approved in the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget. This project spans three years and must be reported accordingly. Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford asked to hear from any proponents followed by opponents of the item. There being none, Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford closed the public hearing at 7:48 p.m. Council Member Tompkins motioned to approve the Crime Control and Prevention District (CCPD) budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and the amendment to the Fiscal Year 2024- 2025 budget. Council Member Bynum seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford, Council Members Tompkins, Price, Bynum, and Paudel Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 19. HELD A PUBLIC HEARING FOR EULESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (EDC) BUDGET FOR FY2025-2026 Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford opened the public hearing at 7:48 p.m. Finance Director Jewell presented the proposed budget to the City Council. She advised that the Euless Development Corporation (EDC) Board of Directors, at the August 11, 2025 meeting, recommended approval of the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. Ms. Jewel advised that the budget will be presented for City Council consideration at the Monday, August 18, 2025 meeting. Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford asked to hear from any proponents followed by opponents of the case. There being none, Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford closed the public hearing at 7:53 p.m. Council Minutes ITEM NO. 20. Page 10 of 11 August 12, 2025 HELD A PUBLIC HEARING FOR CITY OF EULESS FY2025-2026 OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGETS AND MOTIONED TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED BUDGET ON AUGUST 18, 2025 Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford opened the public hearing at 7:54 p.m. Finance Director Jewell presented details of the proposed City of Euless Operating and Capital Budgets for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford asked to hear from any proponents followed by opponents of the item. Darl Easton, 1005 Fayette Drive, Euless, addressed the City Council regarding the amount of the FY2025-2026 debt compared to the FY2024-2025 debt. Additionally, he stated that he finds it difficult to comprehend the budget document based on the formatting and organization of the document. There being no others wishing to speak, Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford closed the public hearing at 8:13 p.m. Council Member Bynum motioned to consider approval of the City of Euless Official Operating and Capital Budgets for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 proposed budget at the August 18, 2025 City Council meeting. Mayor Martin seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford, Council Members Tompkins, Price, Bynum, and Paudel Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 21. PUBLIC COMMENTS No public comments. ITEM NO. 22. REPORTS Staff Report No report given. City Attorney No report given. Council Minutes Page 11 of 11 August 12, 2025 City Manager No report given. City Council No report given. ITEM NO. 23. ADJOURN Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford adjourned the meeting at 8:14 p.m. APPROVED: ATTEST: Linda Martin, Ma Ki6 Sutter, TRMC, CMC, City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer