HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-10-14MINUTES OF THE PRECOUNCIL AND REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
EULESS CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
The precouncil meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Linda
Martin at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, in the Precouncil Conference Room
at City Hall, 201 North Ector Drive. Those present included Mayor Linda Martin, Mayor
Pro Tem Tim Stinneford, Council Members Jeremy Tompkins, Eddie Price, Perry Bynum,
Annabel Eads, and Tika Paudel.
During the Precouncil meeting:
> Council Member Price stated that National Night Out held Tuesday, October 7, 2025,
was a great success.
> Council Member Tompkins advised that he attended the Texas Junior Anglers fishing
event on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at the Wilshire Park pond, and the event was a
success.
> Council Member Paudel advised that he participated in the National Night Out event,
attended the Public Safety Open Houses held at Fire Station No. 2, Saturday, October
4, 2025, and the Tongan Community Family Day on Monday, October 13, 2025.
> Mayor Martin recognized the department directors for cooking hamburgers and hot
dogs for the employee Burger Bash event held Friday, October 10, 2025, and added
that she participated in the National Night Out event.
➢ Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford advised that he participated in the Texas Star Golf Course
Reveal Tournament, and stated that the golf course is in tremendous shape.
➢ City Manager Barker reviewed the regular agenda.
➢ Texas Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell -Shelton presented an update on the
Texas Star Golf Course and Conference Centre. She reported on operations of
Raven's Grille, improvements to the on -course food and beverage service, and recent
meetings and events hosted at the conference center. Her update also included
information on the new audiovisual system, pavilion upgrades, refreshed Clubhouse
Verandas, golf and pro shop operations, golf course renovations and reopening, and
current staffing. Additionally, she recognized Walter Braswell, Mechanic III, as the
2025 City's valve cover race car winner.
➢ Director of Public Works and Engineering Major Jones presented the fourth-quarter
Public Works and Engineering update, covering operations, ongoing projects, and
staffing.
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He highlighted several current projects, including the Trailwood Subdivision
wastewater project with accompanying roadway resurfacing, Bear Creek Parkway
panel replacement, roadway striping, the restoration of the North Main Street and Bear
Creek Drive intersection, replacement of the reclaimed chlorine analyzer, Gateway
Boulevard fire hydrant replacement, and the acquisition of new equipment.
Additionally, provided updates on current development projects, including Glade
Parks, West Pipeline Road, Gateway Boulevard and Mid Cities Boulevard drainage
repairs, and the Westdale Hills Apartments addition.
➢ Director of Finance Janina Jewell presented a Financial report. She advised that
sales tax collection for August was up three percent, and car rental tax collection was
up three percent over the same period in the prior year.
> City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer Kim Sutter provided an update on the Board
and Commission Appointment Process and advised that staff will schedule interviews
for the City Council to meet with applicants for Monday, October 27, 2025.
COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF SCHEDULED ITEMS — COUNCIL CHAMBERS
The City Council convened into closed session at 6:27 p.m. for deliberation regarding the
following:
Concerning personnel matters as authorized by Section 551.074 of the Texas
Government Code related to:
• Planning and Zoning Commission and Zoning Board of Adjustment
Mayor Martin recessed the closed session at 6:33 p.m.
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
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
Director of Information Services Scott Joyce
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
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Director of Parks and Community Services Duane Strawn
Municipal Court Manager Claudia Quintero
Computer Support Specialist II Brett Bennett
Baikuntha Acharya
Badal Bhujel
Ellen Dinkins
Prabhat Dixit
VISITORS
LeeAnn Folau
Krishna Ghimire
Prabosh Gnowali
Bhisma Khatri
INVOCATION
Police Chief Gary Landers gave the Invocation.
PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE
Rachel Martinez
Ram Thapa
Harry Zimmer
Council Member Annabel Eads led the pledges of allegiance to the flags of the United
States and Texas.
ITEM NO. 1. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE PINS
Director of Information Services Scott Joyce introduced Computer Support Specialist II
Brett Bennett. Brett was accompanied by his family and members of the Information
Services Department. Mayor Martin presented Brett with a service pin and clock
commemorating his 25 years of service with the City.
ITEM NO. 2 PRESENTATION REGARDING VISIT NEPAL 2025
Council Member Paudel presented the City Council with the Visit Nepal 2025 magazine.
CONSENT AGENDA (items 3 throuah 8)
Mayor Martin asked Assistant City Manager Lawrence Bryant to read each item into the
record.
Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford motioned to approve the consent agenda items number 3
through 8.
Council Member Tompkins seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford, Council Members Tompkins,
Price, Bynum, Eads, and Paudel
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
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ITEM NO. 3. AUTHORIZED THE PURCHASE OF GOLF CARS
Authorized the purchase of ten golf cars and eight car management systems from Textron
Golf, 1451 Marvin Griffin Road, Augusta, Georgia, the E-Z-GO authorized distributor,
through the BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative Program. The estimated expenditure is
$117,024.
ITEM NO. 4. APPROVED AWARD OF BID NO. 022-25
Approved award of Bid No. 022-25 for the purchase of kennels, cages, and miscellaneous
accessories for the Animal Shelter to Direct Animal Products, 554 South Allen Street,
Boyd, Texas. The estimated expenditure is $352,087.
ITEM NO. 5. APPROVED AWARD OF BID NO. 023-25
Approved award of Bid No. 023-25 for the purchase of pipe, clamps, fittings, meter boxes,
fire hydrants, and other water utility repair materials from:
• Atlas Utility Supply Company, 2301 Carson Street, Fort Worth, Texas
• Ferguson Enterprises LLC, 12500 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News, Virginia; and
• Core & Main LP, 1830 Craig Park Court, Saint Louis, Missouri.
This bid contains a one-year term with the option to extend for three additional one-year
periods. This request represents the initial award of bid. The estimated expenditure is
$250,000.
ITEM NO. 6. APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 25-1681
Approved Resolution No. 25-1681, denying the rate change application proposed by
Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC, consistent with the recommendations of the
experts engaged by the Steering Committee of Cities Served by Oncor.
ITEM NO. 7. APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 25-1682
Approved Resolution No. 25-1682, authorizing the City Manager, or their designee, as
the Authorized Official to administer and sign the grant agreement for the Texas State
Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) Library Infrastructure Facilities Improvement
(LIFT) Grant.
ITEM NO. 8. APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Approved City Council minutes of the precouncil and regular meeting of September 23,
2025.
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REGULAR AGENDA
ITEM NO. 9. APPROVED REQUEST FOR TEMPORARY USE PERMIT NO. 25-
07-CC
Interim Director of Planning and Economic Development Lisa Payne presented the item
to the City Council and advised that the applicant, 6Stones Mission Network, is seeking
a Temporary Use Permit to allow 20 temporary storage containers to be placed at 3232
West Euless Boulevard. Ms. Payne advised that the containers will be on -site from
October 27, 2025 through December 22, 2025, and will be used to house various supplies
for the Night of Hope event.
Rachel Martinez, representing 6Stones Mission Network, was present to address any
questions regarding the item.
Council Member Price motioned to approve Temporary Use Permit No. 25-07-CC for the
placement of 20 temporary storage containers at 3232 West Euless Boulevard, from
October 27, 2025 through December 22, 2025.
Council Member Eads seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford, Council Members Tompkins,
Price, Bynum, Eads, and Paudel
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 10. PUBLIC COMMENTS
No public comments.
ITEM NO. 11. REPORTS
Staff Report
No report given.
Citv Attorney
No report given.
City Manager
No report given.
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City Council
No report given.
ITEM NO. 12. ADJOURN
Mayor Martin adjourned the meeting at 7:13 p.m.
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