HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-11-25MINUTES OF THE PRECOUNCIL AND REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
EULESS CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
The precouncil meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem
Tim Stinneford at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 25, 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 Linda Martin was not present due to a scheduled
absence.
During the Precouncil meeting:
> Council Member Bynum advised that he attended the Senior Holiday Luncheon and
that this will be Donnie Green's final year preparing and serving the meals after a 24-
year run that was started by his dad, Hubert Green. He added that the Holiday in the
Park event was a great success and also recognized and expressed his appreciation
to the Public Works staff for their efforts with the Trailwood subdivision project.
> Director of Public Works and Engineering Major Jones introduced Kelli Brodhagen
who recently joined the City staff as the Public Works Administrative Assistant.
> City Manager Barker reviewed the regular agenda.
> Director of Parks and Community Services Duane Strawn introduced Assistant
Director of Parks and Community Services Liz Johnson to present the Parks and
Community Services update.
Assistant Director of Parks and Community Services Johnson reviewed the 2025
events and activities, including Arbor Daze, Trunk or Treat, the Annual Senior Holiday
Luncheon, Holiday in the Park, the Annual Christmas Parade of Lights, Swim with
Santa, and the Heritage Park Christmas Celebration. She also highlighted the new
special events trailer and Christmas decorations, new playground equipment and
shade structures, improvements at the Parks at Texas Star North and South, including
the addition of the arch, landscaping, and a new restroom facility, and the progress of
improvements at South Euless Park and Kiddie Carr Park.
Council Member Bynum applauded staff for the partnership with the Hurst -Euless -
Bedford Independent School District Culinary Arts program by providing the
opportunity to have the students participate in the Senior Holiday Luncheon.
> Interim Director of Planning and Economic Development Lisa Payne presented a
Development update, including commercial and residential construction.
Council Minutes Page 2 of 5 November 25, 2025
➢ Director of Finance Janina Jewell presented a Financial report (preaudit) for Fiscal
Year ending September 30, 2025.
➢ Director of Public Works and Engineering Major Jones provided a status update for
the Trailwood Subdivision roadway resurfacing project and the West Pipeline Road
project.
CLOSED SESSION
Although posted, no closed session was held.
Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford recessed the precouncil meeting at 6:03 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
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
Assistant Police Chief Brenda Alvarado
Municipal Court Manager Claudia Quintero
Texas Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell -Shelton
Computer Support Specialist II Brett Bennett
VISITORS
Eric Crile Jud Park
INVOCATION
City Manager Chris Barker gave the Invocation.
Sayeda Syed
Council Minutes Page 3 of 5 November 25, 2025
PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Jeremy Tompkins led the pledges of allegiance to the flags of the United
States and Texas.
ITEM NO. 1. ANNOUNCEMENT OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH FOR
DECEMBER 2025
Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford announced Public Works Crew Leader Brandon McAdams as
Employee of the Month for December 2025.
ITEM NO. 2. FINANCIAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER
30, 2025
Finance Director Janina Jewell presented the financial report (preaudit) for the Fiscal Year
ending September 30, 2025.
CONSENT AGENDA (items 3 through 6)
Mayor Pro Tem 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 6.
Council Member Price 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. 3. APPROVED AWARD OF BID NO. 024-25
Approved award of Bid No. 024-25 for professional employee leasing services at Texas
Star Golf Course and Conference Centre to LL Roberts Group/Key2Cash LLC, 12225
Greenville Avenue, Suite 300, Dallas, Texas, for a one-year term period with the option
to renew for up to three additional one-year terms. The estimated expenditure is
$1,599,635.
ITEM NO. 4. APPROVED AWARD OF BID NO. 025-25
Approved award of Bid No. 025-25 for the renovation of the Euless Family Life Aquatic
Park and Natatorium to Deep End Pool Solutions, LLC, 8528 Davis Boulevard #190,
North Richland Hills, Texas. The estimated expenditure is $283,150.
Council Minutes Page 4 of 5 November 25, 2025
ITEM NO. 5. AUTHORIZED THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND
EXECUTE A CHANGE ORDER
Authorized the City Manager to negotiate and execute a Change Order to the existing
contract with Modern Contractors, 4149 Bedford Road, Bedford, Texas, for the Police and
Municipal Court Building renovations to provide for jail facility improvements.
ITEM NO. 6. APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Approved City Council minutes of the precouncil and regular meeting of November 11,
2025.
REGULAR AGENDA
ITEM NO. 7. APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 25-1686
Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford introduced the Resolution.
The following nominees for the Tarrant Appraisal District Board of Directors addressed
the City Council and requested consideration of support of their nominations:
• Saeyda Syed, 6705 Sapphire Court, Colleyville, Texas
• Eric Crile, 11325 Gale Ridge Terrace, Fort Worth, Texas
Council Member Price motioned to approve Resolution No. 25-1686, casting six (6) votes
for Mike Alfred and six (6) votes for Eric Crile, to serve as a Director on the Tarrant County
Appraisal District Board of Directors for a term beginning January 1, 2026.
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. 8.
ACKNOWLEDGED AND APPROVED APPOINTMENT OF BOARD
OF DIRECTORS FOR TAX INCREMENT REINVESTMENT ZONE
NUMBER FOUR
Council Member Tompkins motioned to appoint the following members to serve on the
Board of Directors of the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) Number Four for
terms expiring January 1, 2028.
Linda Martin Mayor
Tim Stinneford Mayor Pro Tem
Council Minutes
Page 5 of 5 November 25, 2025
Eddie Price
Tika Paudel
Mikael Garcia
Shannon Fletcher
Pamela Anglin
Council Member
Council Member
Or designee representing Tarrant County
Representing Tarrant County Hospital District
Representing the Tarrant County College District
Council Member Eads 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. 9. PUBLIC COMMENTS
No public comments.
ITEM NO. 10. REPORTS
City Manager
No report given.
City Attorney
No report given.
Cites Council
Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford wished everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving.
ITEM NO. 11. ADJOURN
Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford adjourned the meeting at 7:17 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
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Tim Stinneford, or Pro Tem i Sutter, TRMC, MMC,
C ty Secretary/Chief Governance Officer