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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-01-13MINUTES OF THE PRECOUNCIL AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, January 13, 2026 The precouncil meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford at 4:31 p.m. on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 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 absent from the meeting. During the Precouncil meeting: ➢ Council Member Paudel expressed his appreciation to staff for their assistance in addressing a wastewater line issue in South Euless, ➢ Texas Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell -Shelton announced that the January edition of Avid Golfer magazine highlights Texas Star Golf Course in the cover story and features a hole -by -hole review of the course. ➢ City Manager Chris Barker reviewed the regular agenda. ➢ City Manager Barker provided a Solid Waste and Recycling update and stated that Republic Services, the City's solid waste services provider, advised of several factors that impacted service delivery over the Christmas and New Year's holiday, resulting in a large number of customers not receiving service. ➢ Fire Chief Chanc Bennett presented a Fire Department update, including total incidents by year, by district, and by unit, fire incident types for 2025, personnel updates, and Fire Marshal office statistics, including community outreach and educational events. ➢ Police Chief Gary Landers introduced Emergency Management Coordinator Suzanne Hendrickson. Ms. Hendrickson provided the Tarrant County Hazard Mitigation Action Plan update, including the purpose, objectives, goals, and changes to the plan. She stated a Resolution will be presented to the City Council at the January 27, 2026 meeting to consider adoption of the plan. D. Director of Finance Janina Jewell presented a Financial report. She advised that sales tax collection for November 2025 was up 7,7 percent and 6.8 percent year-to- date, and car rental tax collection was flat over the same period in the prior year and is up two percent year-to-date. ➢ Director of Public Works and Engineering Major Jones presented a Capital Projects update, including upcoming closures related to the West Pipeline Road project, and the status of the Heritage Road improvements. Council Minutes Page 2 of 7 January 13, 2026 CLOSED SESSION The City Council convened into closed session at 5:51 p.m. for deliberation regarding the following: Concerning personnel matters as authorized by Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code related to: • 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. Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford recessed the closed session at 6:41 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 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 Municipal Court Manager Claudia Quintero Texas Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell -Shelton Computer Support Specialist II Brett Bennett Victor Castro Lee Ann Folau VISITORS Jud Park Barney Snitz Council Minutes Page 3 of 7 January 13, 2026 INVOCATION Council Member Tika Paudel 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 YEAR FOR 2025 Director of Fleet and Facilities Kyle McAdams introduced Crew Leader Jason Farris. Jason was accompanied by his family and members of the Fleet and Facilities Department. Mayor Pro Tern Stinneford presented Jason with a plaque commemorating his selection as Employee of the Year for 2025. ITEM NO. 2. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE PINS Director of Fleet and Facilities Kyle McAdams introduced Facility Tech tl Travis Wood. Travis was accompanied by his family and members of the Fleet and Facilities Department. Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford presented Travis with a service pin commemorating his five years of service with the City. Assistant City Manager Lawrence Bryant introduced Municipal Court Manager Claudia Quintero. Claudia was accompanied by her family and members of the Municipal Court Department. Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford presented Claudia with a service pin commemorating her 20 years of service with the City. Police Chief Gary Landers introduced Police Sergeant Rogelio "Rocky" Fimbres. Rocky was accompanied by his family and members of the Police Department. Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford presented Rocky with a service pin and clock commemorating his 25 years of service with the City. Police Chief Gary Landers introduced Police Captain Hung "Scott" Ho. Scott was accompanied by his friends and members of the Police Department. Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford presented Scott with a service pin and clock commemorating his 25 years of service with the City. ITEM NO. 3. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT FOR EXCELLENCE IN FINANCIAL REPORTING AWARD Director of Finance Janina Jewell, joined by Assistant Director of Finance Ross Fairclo, announced that the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) has awarded the City of Euless the Certificate of Recognition for Excellence in Financial Reporting. Ms. Jewell presented the certificate to Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford and advised that this is the 38th consecutive year the City of Euless has received this honor. Ms. Jewell recognized the entire Finance Department for their efforts to achieve this recognition. Council Minutes Page 4 of 7 January 13, 2026 CONSENT AGENDA (items 4 through 102 Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford asked Assistant City Manager Lawrence Bryant to read each item into the record. Council Member Tompkins motioned to approve the consent agenda items number 4 through 10. 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. 4. REJECTED BID NO. 003-26 Rejected all bids for Bid No. 003-26 for the remodel of Fire Station No. 3 restrooms due to all bids exceeding the projected budgeted cost. ITEM NO. 5. AUTHORIZED THE PURCHASE OF GROUNDS MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT Authorized the purchase of grounds maintenance equipment from Professional Turf Products, L.P., 1010 North Industrial Boulevard, Euless, Texas, through the BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing Program as approved in the FY 2026 budget. The estimated expenditure is $335,732. ITEM NO. 6. AUTHORIZED THE PURCHASE OF POLICE PATROL VEHICLES Authorized the purchase of four police pursuit utility vehicles from Classic Chevrolet, 1101 West State Highway 114, Grapevine Texas, through an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Denton. The estimated expenditure is $217,393. ITEM NO. 7. AUTHORIZED THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING Authorized the City Manager to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Education Potential Verified (EPV) to partner with the Mary Lib Saleh Euless Public Library on the Child and Adult Food Care Program (CACFP) After School Meal Service Program. This partnership supports youth well-being, increases student engagement, and requires no financial contribution from the City. Council Minutes Page 5 of 7 January 13, 2026 ITEM NO. 8. AUTHORIZED THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING Authorized the City Manager to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Texas Division of Emergency Management and the City of Euless for the Texas Emergency Management Assistance Team (TEMAT) program. ITEM NO. 9. APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 26-1687 Approved Resolution No. 26-1687, authorizing City representatives to perform activities associated with the City's investment accounts at TexPool. ITEM NO. 10. APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Approved City Council minutes of the precouncil and regular meeting of December 9, 2025. REGULAR AGENDA ITEM NO. 11. APPROVED SITE PLAN NO. 25-07-SP Interim Director of Planning and Economic Development Lisa Payne presented the item to the City Council and advised that the applicant, Diesel Doc, is seeking approval to construct a 4,050 square foot building for a new automotive repair business on a 0.572-acre property located at John A. Groves Survey, Abstract 599, Tract 3C1, 3030 South Pipeline Road. Ms. Payne reviewed the site access, parking, landscaping, lighting, building materials, and elevations. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered the site plan at their regular meeting on December 16, 2025, and voted 6-0-0 to recommend approval. Victor Castro, representing BTR Construction Group, was present to address any questions regarding the item. In response to a question from Council Member Tompkins, Ms. Payne explained that the grassy area between the sidewalk and the street along Raider Drive will be maintained by the property owner. Council Member Paudel motioned to approve Site Plan No. 25-07-SP for the construction of a 4,050 square foot building for a new automotive repair business to be located at John A. Groves Survey, Abstract 599, Tract 3C1, 3030 South Pipeline Road, in the Texas Highway 10 Multi -Use (TX-10) zoning district. Council Member Eads seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford, Council Members Tompkins, Price, Bynum, Eads, and Paudel Nays: None Council Minutes Page 6 of 7 January 13, 2026 Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 12. APPROVED RESOLUTION NO, 26-1688 Council Member Price motioned to approve Resolution No. 26-1688, calling a General Election for May 2, 2026, for the offices of Mayor, and City Council Members Place 2 and Place 4, and authorizing a contract with Tarrant County to furnish election services and equipment. 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. 13. EXTENSION OF CONTRACT FOR CITY MANAGER Council Member Bynum motioned to approve the extension of the City Manager's contract to January 31, 2028. 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. 14. EXTENSION OF CONTRACT FOR CITY SECRETARY Council Member Paudel motioned to approve the extension of the City Secretary's contract to January 31, 2028. 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. 15. PUBLIC COMMENTS No public comments. Council Minutes Page 7 of 7 January 13, 2026 ITEM NO. 16. REPORTS City Manager City Manager Chris Barker and City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer Kim Sutter expressed their appreciation and gratitude as it relates to the extension of their employment contracts. City Attorney No report given. City Council Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford announced that a Town Hall meeting will be held Thursday, January 15, 2026, 7 p.m. at City Hall and invited everyone to attend. ITEM NO. 17. ADJOURN Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford adjourned the meeting at 7:36 p.m. APPROVED: y A, boz. 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