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Home My WebLink About2025-08-18 MINUTES OF THE PRECOUNCIL AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, August 18, 2025 The precouncil meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Pro Tern Tim Stinneford at 4:31 p.m. on Tuesday, August 18, 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, Annabel Eads, and Tika Paudel. Mayor Martin was absent from the meeting. During the Precouncil meeting: ➢ Council Member Paudel recognized and expressed his appreciation to the Euless Police Department for assisting a resident who was a victim of identity theft. ➢ City Manager Chris Barker reviewed the regular agenda. Mr. Mark Pfirrman, Vice President, Municap, Inc., addressed the City Council regarding the Service and Assessment Plan for the Euless Midtown Public Improvement District (PID) (Item #22). ➢ Director of Human Resources and Risk Management Heather Moorhead presented a Human Resources and Risk Management update including current staffing, staff accomplishments, completed FY2025 projects, ongoing 2025 projects, and upcoming projects. ➢ Director of Finance Janina Jewell presented a Financial report for the period ending July 31, 2025. CLOSED SESSION The City Council convened into closed session at 6:04 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 • City Manager • City Secretary The City Council reserves the right to adjourn into Closed Session at any time during the course of this meeting to consult with its attorney regarding any of the matters listed on the agenda, as authorized by Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code. Council Minutes Page 2 of 14 August 18, 2025 Mayor Pro Tern Stinneford recessed the closed session at 6:33 p.m. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF SCHEDULED ITEMS — COUNCIL CHAMBERS The regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Pro Tern 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 Wayne Olson City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer Kim Sutter 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 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 VISITORS Celimar Bracho Al Karmali Mitch Mitchell Magen Brown Robert LaMattina Mark Nastri INVOCATION Council Member Eddie Price 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. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH FOR SEPTEMBER 2025 Director of Finance Janina Jewell introduced Accountant II Lauren Price. Lauren was accompanied by her family and members of the Finance Department. Mayor Pro Tern Council Minutes Page 3 of 14 August 18, 2025 Stinneford presented Lauren with a plaque commemorating her selection as Employee of the Month for September 2025. ITEM NO. 2. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION Council Member Eads presented a proclamation proclaiming September 2025 as Library Card Sign-up Month to Interim Library Director Angela Jones. CONSENT AGENDA (items 3 through 9) Mayor Pro Tern Stinneford asked Assistant City Manager Steven Viera to read each item into the record. Council Member Tompkins motioned to approve the consent agenda items number 3 through 9. Council Member Price seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford, Council Members Tompkins, Price, Bynum, Eads, and Paudel Nays: None Mayor Pro Tern Stinneford declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 3. AUTHORIZED THE PURCHASE OF PUBLIC SAFETY SUPPLIES Authorized the purchase of public safety supplies from Casco Industries, Inc., 1517 West North Carrier Parkway, Suite 118, Grand Prairie, Texas, through the BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative Program. The estimated expenditure is $180,000. ITEM NO. 4. APPROVED A JOB ORDER CONTRACT Approved a Job Order Contract for general HVAC services through The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Program with the following companies: • Payne Mechanical Services, 4116 South Carrier Parkway, Suite 280 PMB794, Grand Prairie, Texas; • Logical Solutions, Inc., 407 International Parkway, Suite 406, Richardson, Texas; and • ABM Building Services, 2020 Westridge Drive, Irving, Texas. The estimated annual expenditure is $120,000, and expenditures are made on an as needed basis. Council Minutes Page 4 of 14 August 18, 2025 ITEM NO. 5. APPROVED AWARD OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL NO. 017-25 Approved award of Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 017-25 for Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability, and Voluntary Life/AD&D Insurance for the period of October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2028, to Lincoln Financial. The estimated expenditures are: Life/AD&D Insurance, $136,130; Short-Term Disability, $63,401; and Long-Term Disability, $77,230. ITEM NO. 6. APPROVED AWARD OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL NO. 017-25 Approved award of Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 017-25 for specific reinsurance coverage for the City's health insurance plan for October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2026, to Voya Financial for a term of one year. The estimated expenditure is $1 ,549,442. ITEM NO. 7. AUTHORIZED THE CITY MANAGER TO RENEW A CONTRACT Authorized the City Manager to renew a one-year term contract with Optum for transplant reinsurance coverage for the City's health insurance plan for October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2026. The estimated expenditure is $55,755. ITEM NO. 8. AUTHORIZED THE CITY MANAGER TO RENEW A CONTRACT Authorized the City Manager to renew the City's contract with HUB International, 10000 North Central Expressway, Suite 1200, Dallas, Texas, for benefits consulting and insurance planning services. This request is the second of two, one-year renewal periods effective October 1, 2025. The estimated expenditure is $50,000. ITEM NO. 9. APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Approved City Council minutes of the precouncil and regular meeting of August 12, 2025. REGULAR AGENDA ITEM NO. 10. APPROVED SITE PLAN NO. 25-04-SP Interim Director of Planning and Economic Development Lisa Payne presented the item to the City Council and advised that the applicant, CCM Engineering, is seeking approval to construct a 16,253 square foot, one-story warehouse building with five suites containing mezzanines on a 1.07-acre property to be located at International/Regional Industrial Complex, Block C, Lot 6, 2140 Regal Parkway. Ms. Payne reviewed the site access, parking, landscaping, lighting, building materials, and elevations. The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing August 5, 2025, and recommended approval by a vote of 4-0-0. Celimar Bracho, representing CCM Engineering, and Mitch Mitchell, project builder, were present to address any questions regarding the item. Council Minutes Page 5 of 14 August 18, 2025 Council Member Price motioned to approve Site Plan No. 25-04-SP for a warehouse building to be located at International/Regional Industrial Complex, Block C, Lot 6, 2140 Regal Parkway, in the Heavy Industrial (1-2) zoning district. Council Member Paudel seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford, Council Members Tompkins, Price, Bynum, Eads, and Paudel Nays: None Mayor Pro Tern Stinneford declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 11. HELD A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING SPECIFIC USE PERMIT CASE NO. 25-05-SUP AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2430 Mayor Pro Tern Stinneford opened the public hearing at 7:16 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 operate a hotel on a 2.49-acre property located at Richard Crowley Survey, Abstract 312, Tract 5F, northwest of the intersection of East Harwood Road and State Highway 360. The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on August 5, 2025, and voted 4-0-0 to recommend approval of the SUP with the following conditions: 1. The Specific Use Permit is tied to the business name, Staybridge Suites; 2. The Specific Use Permit is tied to the business owner, Karmali Holdings, Inc.; 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. Mark Nastri, representing Karmali Holdings, Inc., and Al Karmali, property owner, were present to address any questions regarding the case. Mayor Pro Tern Stinneford asked to hear from any proponents followed by opponents of the case. There being none, Mayor Pro Tern Stinneford closed the public hearing at 7:26 p.m. In response to questions from Council Member Tompkins, Mr. Karmali stated that signage would be placed on the building, with entrances and drive approaches planned to be placed on both Harwood Road and State Highway 360. He also explained that the Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (FF&E) replacement schedule calls for most items to Council Minutes Page 6 of 14 August 18, 2025 be replaced every seven years and larger equipment every ten years, though they plan to begin replacing all items by the seven-year mark. Council Member Bynum expressed concerns about the FF&E replacement schedule and emphasized the importance of ongoing maintenance. Mr. Karmali assured the City Council that the property would be properly maintained and adhere to the brand's high standards. Council Member Stinneford inquired about the business plan as it relates to the projected number of extended stays by hotel guests. Mr. Karmali responded that they do not anticipate any stays exceeding 30 days, as the property is intended to operate as a hotel catering to airport travelers and guests on short business trips of three to four days. In response to a request for clarification from Council Member Price, Mr. Karmali confirmed that the hotel will be a five-story building, not four stories as shown in the exhibit elevations. Council Member Price motioned to approve Ordinance No. 2430, authorizing the issuance of a Specific Use Permit for a hotel to be located at Richard Crowley Survey, Abstract 312, Tract 5F, in the Community Business (C-2) zoning district with the conditions presented and recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Council Member Bynum seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford, Council Members Tompkins, Price, Bynum, Eads, and Paudel Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 12. HELD A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING SPECIFIC USE PERMIT CASE NO. 25-07-SUP AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2431 Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford opened the public hearing at 7:33 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 operate a psychiatric and substance abuse care center to be located at Park Center Addition, Tract 2, 2219 West Euless Boulevard, Suite 200. The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on August 5, 2025, and voted 4-0-0 to recommend approval of the SUP with the following conditions: 1. The Specific Use Permit is tied to the business name, Tru Dallas Detox and Recovery Center; 2. The Specific Use Permit is tied to the business owner, Robert LaMattina; and Council Minutes Page 7 of 14 August 18, 2025 3. 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. Robert LaMattina, representing Tru Dallas Detox, was 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 7:38 p.m. Council Member Tompkins expressed appreciation to City staff, the Police Department, and the Fire Department for their input and for acknowledging the positive working relationship with the recovery center. Council Member Bynum motioned to approve Ordinance No. 2431, authorizing the issuance of a Specific Use Permit for psychiatric and substance abuse care center to be located at Park Center Addition, Tract 2, 2219 West Euless Boulevard, Suite 200, in the Heavy Industrial (1-2) zoning district with the conditions presented and recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Council Member Tompkins seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford, Council Members Tompkins, Price, Bynum, Eads, and Paudel Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 13. APPROVED BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS Council Member Tompkins motioned to approve the following Board and Commission appointments with expiring terms of December 31, 2027, unless otherwise stated: TERM BOARD/COMMISSION NAME PLACE EXPIRES Civil Service Commission Harry Zimmer Place 2 12/31/2028 Euless Development Corporation Peter Jones Place 5 David Brown Place 6 Carmen Miller Place 7 Tim Stinneford Place 2 Eddie Price Place 4 Council Minutes Page 8 of 14 August 18, 2025 Library Board Rochelle Ragas Place 1 Jorge Chac Place 3 Parks and Leisure Services Board John Raab Place 2 Randy Jones Place 3 II Gabriel Rosas Place 6 Planning and Zoning Commission LuAnn Portugal Place 3 Magen Brown Place 6 12/31/2026 Police Training Advisory Board Chris Brown Place 2 Sirjana Sharma Place 4 Vince Trevino Place 6 Carole "Renee" Hirschenhofer Alt. 1 Zoning Board of Adjustment Randy Byers Place 1 Clarence Moore Place 2 Zack Penn Alt. 1 Council Member Bynum seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Pro Tern Stinneford, Council Members Tompkins, Price, Bynum, Eads, and Paudel Nays: None Mayor Pro Tern Stinneford declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 14. APPROVED THE EULESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (EDC) BUDGET FOR FY2025-2026 Director of Finance Janina Jewell presented the Euless Development Corporation (EDC) budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2025 and ending September 30, 2026. She advised that the EDC Board approved the budget on August 11, 2025, and City Council held a public hearing on the EDC budget on August 12, 2025, Council Member Paudel motioned to approve the Euless Development Corporation (EDC) budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. Council Member Tompkins seconded the motion. Council Minutes Page 9 of 14 August 18, 2025 Ayes: Mayor Pro Tern Stinneford, Council Members Stinneford, Tompkins, Price, Bynum, Eads, and Paudel Nays: None Mayor Pro Tern Stinneford declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 15. APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2432 ADOPTING THE CITY OF EULESS OFFICIAL OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGETS FOR FY2025-2026 AND AMENDING THE OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGETS FOR FY2024-2025 Director of Finance Jewell presented the proposed City of Euless Operating and Capital Budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2025 and ending September 30, 2026, as well as the amendments to the Fiscal Year 2024-2025. Council Member Price motioned to approve Ordinance 2432, adopting the Operating and Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, and amending the budget for Fiscal Year 2024- 2025. Council Member Eads seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford, Council Members Tompkins, Price, Bynum, Eads, and Paudel Nays: None Mayor Pro Tern Stinneford declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 16. RATIFIED THE PROPERTY TAX INCREASE REFLECTED IN THE FY2025-2026 BUDGET Director of Finance Jewell advised that in accordance with the state law, a separate vote is required to ratify the increase in property tax revenue reflected in the Fiscal Year 2025- 2026 budget. The proposed tax rate for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 is 47.6466 cents per$100 of assessed value. Council Member Bynum motioned to ratify the property tax revenue increase reflected in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget. Council Member Tompkins seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Pro Tern Stinneford, Council Members Tompkins, Price, Bynum, Eads, and Paudel Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford declared the motion carried. Council Minutes Page 10 of 14 August 18, 2025 ITEM NO. 17. HELD A PUBLIC HEARING FOR PROPOSED AD VALOREM TAX RATE Mayor Pro Tern Stinneford opened the public hearing at 7:45 p.m. Director of Finance Jewell advised that the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget is based on a proposed ad valorem tax rate of 47.6466 cents per $100 of assessed value. She stated that the proposed tax rate reflects an increase of 2.9766 cents from the current property tax rate of 44.67 cents. Additionally, she reviewed the City's tax rate history, average home value, and Senior Citizen exemptions. Mayor Pro Tern Stinneford asked to hear from any proponents followed by opponents wishing to speak regarding the proposed tax rate. There being none, Mayor Pro Tern Stinneford closed the public hearing at 7:51 p.m. ITEM NO. 18. APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2433 Director of Finance Jewell presented the ordinance to City Council. Council Member Bynum motioned that the property tax rate be increased by the adoption of a tax rate of 47.6466 cents per $100 of assessed value, which is effectively a 1.96% increase in the tax rate, by adoption of Ordinance No. 2433. Council Member Paudel seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Pro Tern Stinneford, Council Members Tompkins, Price, Bynum, Eads, and Paudel Nays: None Mayor Pro Tern Stinneford declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 19. APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2434 Director of Finance Jewell advised that Ordinance No. 2434 adopts the tax roll from the Tarrant Appraisal District. Council Member Tompkins motioned to approve Ordinance No. 2434, adopting the Tax Roll for Tax Year 2025. Council Member Bynum seconded the motion. Council Minutes Page 11 of 14 August 18, 2025 Ayes: Mayor Pro Tern Stinneford, Council Members Tompkins, Price, Bynum, Eads, and Paudel Nays: None Mayor Pro Tern Stinneford declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 20. APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2435 Director of Finance Jewell advised that no assessment is necessary for Fiscal Year 2025- 2026 and noted that obligations were paid off early and in full with no assessment needed since 2014. Council Member Price motioned to approve Ordinance No. 2435, adopting the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Service and Assessment Plan for the Glade Parks Public Improvement District Number One (PID #1). Council Member Eads seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Pro Tern Stinneford, Council Members Tompkins, Price, Bynum, Eads, and Paudel Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 21. APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2436 Director of Finance Jewell advised that no assessment is necessary for Fiscal Year 2025- 2026. Council Member Price motioned to approve Ordinance No. 2436, adopting the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Service and Assessment Plan for the Glade Parks Public Improvement District Number Two (PID #2). Council Member Paudel seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford, Council Members Tompkins, Price, Bynum, Eads, and Paudel Nays: None Mayor Pro Tern Stinneford declared the motion carried. Council Minutes Page 12 of 14 August 18, 2025 ITEM NO. 22. APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2437 Director of Finance Jewell advised that based on the Annual Service Plan Update annual installments, Net of TIRZ (Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone) credits, in the amount of $129,262 are necessary for FY2025-2026 to fund the debt service and annual collection costs. Council Member Tompkins motioned to approve Ordinance No. 2437, approving the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Service and Assessment Plan for the Euless Midtown Public Improvement District (PID). Council Member Price seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Pro Tern Stinneford, Council Members Tompkins, Price, Bynum, Eads, and Paudel Nays: None Mayor Pro Tern Stinneford declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 23. APPROVED CITY SECRETARY'S CONTRACT City Manager Chris Barker explained that agenda items #23 through 26 are being presented to Council for consideration in response to recent legislative changes. Council Member Bynum motioned to approve the City Secretary's contract effective August 18, 2025. Council Member Paudel seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Pro Tern Stinneford, Council Members Tompkins, Price, Bynum, Eads, and Paudel Nays: None Mayor Pro Tern Stinneford declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 24. APPROVED CITY SECRETARY'S SEVERANCE AGREEMENT Council Member Tompkins motioned to approve the City Secretary's severance agreement effective August 18, 2025. Council Member Price seconded the motion. Council Minutes Page 13 of 14 August 18, 2025 Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford, Council Members Tompkins, Price, Bynum, Eads, and Paudel Nays: None Mayor Pro Tern Stinneford declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 25. APPROVED CITY MANAGER'S CONTRACT Council Member Bynum motioned to approve the City Manager's contract effective August 18, 2025. Council Member Price seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Pro Tern Stinneford, Council Members Tompkins, Price, Bynum, Eads, and Paudel Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 26. APPROVED CITY MANAGER'S SEVERANCE AGREEMENT Council Member Paudel motioned to approve the City Manager's severance agreement effective August 18, 2025. Council Member Tompkins seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Pro Tern Stinneford, Council Members Tompkins, Price, Bynum, Eads, and Paudel Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 27. PUBLIC COMMENTS No public comments. ITEM NO. 28. REPORTS Staff Report No report given. City Attorney No report given. Council Minutes Page 14 of 14 August 18, 2025 City Manager No report given. City Council Council Member Tompkins expressed his appreciation and recognized the City staff for their efforts in preparing the FY 2025-2026 Budget. ITEM NO. 29. ADJOURN Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford adjourned the meeting at 8:00 p.m. APPROVED: ATTEST: L. da Martin, Mayor i Sutter, RMC, CMC, City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer