HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-10-28MINUTES OF THE PRECOUNCIL AND REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
EULESS CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, October 28, 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 28, 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, Perry Bynum, Annabel
Eads, and Tika Paudel. Council Member Eddie Price was absent from the meeting.
During the Precouncil meeting:
> Mayor Martin recognized City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer Kim Sutter and her
staff for their efforts related to the annual board and commission appointment
process.
➢ Council Member Paudel recognized the Parks and Community Services department
for hosting the annual Trunk or Treat. Additionally, he expressed his appreciation to
Director of Public Works and Engineering Major Jones in response to a service call,
and Interim Library Director Angela Jones for providing a meeting space for a group
at the last minute to host a career fair.
> City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer Kim Sutter provided an update on the
Tarrant Appraisal District Board of Directors election. She advised that the ballot and
resumes will be presented to the City Council at the November 11, 2025 precouncil
meeting and a Resolution will be presented for consideration of casting the City's
votes at the November 25, 2025 regular meeting.
➢ City Manager Barker reviewed the regular agenda.
➢ Interim Director of Planning and Economic Development Lisa Payne presented a
Development update, including commercial and residential construction.
➢ Director of Public Works and Engineering Major Jones presented a Capital Projects
update and stated that work on the Trailwood subdivision roadway resurfacing is
progressing and is expected to be completed by the Thanksgiving holiday.
Additionally, he advised that the Far North and Fuller water wells are out of service.
COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF SCHEDULED ITEMS — COUNCIL CHAMBERS
The City Council convened into closed session at 5:52 p.m. for deliberation regarding the
following:
Seek legal advice from the City Attorney as authorized by Section 551.071 of the Texas
Government Code related to:
• City Charter
• Proposition 2 (2023)
Council Minutes
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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 6:45 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
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
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
Director of Parks and Community Services Duane Strawn
Assistant Fire Chief Mark Williams
Municipal Court Manager Claudia Quintero
Texas Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell -Shelton
Computer Support Specialist II Brett Bennett
Wendy Allgood
Cheryl Bean
Alyssia Booth
Tammy Colson
VISITORS
Temeka Ellis
Willaim Ellis
Andrea Estrada
LeeAnn Folau
Nella Niwe
Eric Philip
Za riya n Stark
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.
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ITEM NO. 1. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH FOR
NOVEMBER 2025
Interim Library Director Angela Jones and Library Services Supervisor Mollie Myers
introduced Library Aide William Joyce. William was accompanied by his family and
members of the Library staff. Mayor Martin presented William with a plaque
commemorating his selection as Employee of the Month for November 2025.
ITEM NO. 2. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION
Mayor Martin presented a proclamation proclaiming the week of November 3, 2025, as
Municipal Court Week to Municipal Court Manager Claudia Quintero. Ms. Quintero was
accompanied by members of the Municipal Court staff.
CONSENT AGENDA (items 3, 4, and 6 through 12)
Mayor Martin asked Assistant City Manager Steven Viera to read each item into the
record and advised that, per staffs recommendation, Item No. 5 would be pulled from the
consent agenda for further evaluation and brought back at a future date.
Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford motioned to approve the consent agenda items number 3, 4,
and 6 through 12.
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. 3. AUTHORIZED THE PURCHASE OF LIBRARY MATERIALS
Authorized the purchase of library print and multimedia materials from Ingram Library
Services, inc., 1 Ingram Boulevard, La Vergne, Tennessee, through the Texas SmartBuy
Program. The estimated expenditure is $191,000.
ITEM NO. 4. AUTHORIZED THE PURCHASE OF DATA CABLING SUPPLIES
AND SERVICES
Authorized the purchase of structured data cabling supplies and services from Cingl
Telecommunications, LLC, 4322 North Belt Line Road, Irving, Texas, through an
lnterlocal Agreement with the City of Hurst. The estimated expenditure is $223,933.19.
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ITEM NO. 6. AUTHORIZED THE PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT FOR THE
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER PROGRAM
Authorized the purchase of bullet -resistant shields and safes from ROE Tactical, 1500
Capital Avenue, Suite 102, Plano, Texas, through the BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative.
This purchase will provide required safety equipment to all 21 elementary schools within
the Hurst -Euless -Bedford Independent School District (HEB ISD), ensuring compliance
with House Bill 33 (89(R)) requirements. This purchase will be reimbursed by HEB ISD
in accordance with the Interlocal Agreement for the Elementary School Resource Officer
Program (ESRO). The estimated expenditure is $203,983.40.
ITEM NO. 7. AUTHORIZED THE PURCHASE OF AN ANNUAL
SUBSCRIPTION
Authorized the purchase of annual subscription with Flock Safety Group, Inc., 885 East
Collins Boulevard, Suite 110, Richardson, Texas, for additional services and support of
the existing Flock Safety Camera System. The estimated expenditure is $87,473.76.
ITEM NO. 8. AUTHORIZED THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT
Authorized the City Manager to execute a contract with Schindler Elevator Corporation,
6631 N. Belt Line Road, Suite 130, Irving, Texas, for the modernization and refurbishment
of the elevator and control systems at the Dallas StarCenter under a job order contracting
through Region 4 Educational Service Center (ESC)/OMNIA Partners. The estimated
expenditure is $151,007.
ITEM NO. 9. APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 25-1684
Approved Resolution No. 25-1684, authorizing submittal of an application to the Office of
the Governor for the DJ — Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program for
the purchase of special event barriers and designating the Police Chief as the authorized
official to act on the behalf of the City of Euless to apply for, accept, reject, alter, or
terminate.
ITEM NO. 10. APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 25-1683
Approved Resolution No. 25-1683, authorizing the City Manager to execute an Advance
Funding Agreement (AFA) with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for a
Highway Safety Improvement Program grant for improvements at the intersection of
Dickey Drive and State Highway 10 (SH 10).
ITEM NO. 11. APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 25-1685
Approved Resolution No. 25-1685, authorizing the City Manager to execute an Advance
Funding Agreement (AFA) with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for a
Highway Safety Improvement Program grant for improvements at the intersection of
Signet Drive and Farm to Market Road 157 (FM 157) (Industrial Boulevard).
Council Minutes Page 5 of 7 October 28, 2025
ITEM NO. 12. APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Approved City Council minutes of the precouncil and regular meeting of October 14, 2025.
REGULAR AGENDA
ITEM NO. 5. POSTPONED CONSIDERATION TO AUTHORIZE THE
PURCHASE OF AN AMBULANCE CHASSIS AND REMOUNT OF
EXISTING MODULE
Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford motioned to postpone consideration authorizing the purchase
of an ambulance chassis and remount of existing ambulance module for further
evaluation.
Council Member Tompkins seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford, Council Members Tompkins,
Bynum, Eads, and Paudel
Nays: None
ITEM NO. 13. APPROVED A UNIFIED SIGN DEVELOPMENT PLAN
Interim Director of Planning and Economic Development Lisa Payne presented the item
to the City Council and advised that the applicant is seeking approval of a Unified Sign
Development Plan for H-E-B grocery store, fuel station, and car wash at Glade Parks
South, 2105 Rio Grande Boulevard, to establish a specific branding design for H-E-B and
an overall sign plan that supports consistency with the Glade Parks design. Ms. Payne
reviewed the proposed monument signs, directional signs, and store wall signs, including
the design elements, height, setbacks, and building materials.
Ms. Tammy Colson, representing FSG Signs, was present to address any questions
regarding the item.
Council Member Bynum motioned to approve a Unified Sign Development Plan for H-E-
B grocery store, fuel station, and car wash at Glade Parks South, 2105 Rio Grande
Boulevard, in the Planned Development (PD) zoning district.
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.
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ITEM NO. 14. APPROVED BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS
Council Member Tompkins motioned to approve the following appointments:
BOARD/COMMISSION NAME PLACE TERM EXPIRES
Capital Improvements Advisory
Committee Mike Collins Place 1 12/31/2026
RubyAnne Crites Place 2 12/31/2026
LuAnn Portugal Place 3 12/31/2027
Toni McMillion Place 4 12/31/2027
John Jeffords Place 5 12/31/2027
Civil Service Commission Randy Byers Alt #1 12/31/2028
Parks and Leisure Services
Brenda Dyer Place 1 12/31/2026
Barbara Kaytser Alt #1 12/31/2026
Genesis Reza Alt #2 12/31/2026
Planning and Zoning Commission Madeline Prater Place 1 12/31/2027
Troy Mennis Place 2 12/31/2027
Police Training Advisory Board Joe Robinson Alt #2 12/31/2027
Cristian Villegas Alt #3 12/31/2027
Zoning Board of Adjustment John Darbo Alt#2 12/31/2027
Historical Preservation Committee Amy McIntyre
Negin Pahlavan
Brandon Van Wyk
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.
Council Minutes Page 7 of 7 October 28, 2025
ITEM NO. 15. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Cheryl Bean, 405 Forest River Circle, Fort Worth, Texas, addressed the City Council and
announced her candidacy for State House District 94, which includes a portion of Euless.
ITEM NO. 16. REPORTS
Staff Report
No report given.
City Attorney
No report given.
City Manager
No report given.
City Council
No report given.
ITEM NO. 17. ADJOURN
Mayor Martin adjourned the meeting at 7:29 p.m.
APPROVED:
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Linda Linda Martin, Ma
ATTEST:
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Ci y Secretary/Chief Governance Officer