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Home My WebLink About2026-01-27MINUTES OF THE PRECOUNCIL AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, January 27, 2026 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, January 27, 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: > City Manager Chris Barker recognized the efforts of numerous departmental staff in response to the recent winter weather event, including Fleet and Facilities, Public Works, Parks and Community Services, and the Police and Fire Departments. Additionally, he noted that the Town Hall meeting was well attended, with strong participation from those in attendance. Council Member Paudel added that he felt the opportunity for residents to interact with staff following the Town Hall meeting was beneficial. > Fire Chief Chanc Bennett commended the Fire Department for its response to a recent structure fire on El Camino Real that involved the rescue of an elderly individual. He highlighted the use of the Drone as a First Responder (DFR), which was dispatched immediately upon receipt of the call, allowing crews to request a second alarm prior to arriving on scene. > City Manager Barker reviewed the regular agenda > Risk Manager Connie Scott presented the proposed updates to the City's Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan. She advised that the proposed plan will be presented for City Council consideration at a future City Council meeting. Ms. Scott responded to questions from Council Members Bynum and Tompkins regarding pedestrian access across Main Street from Park Haven Boulevard to Trailwood Drive and the completion of the sidewalk along the frontage road in the 2000 block of West Airport Freeway. She stated that these areas are identified as future projects; however, bringing them into compliance would require major construction and significant funding. At this time, there has not been sufficient demand to elevate these projects above higher -priority needs, such as school crossings. > Director of Public Works and Engineering Major Jones presented an update on the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). He reported that the estimated Council Minutes Page 2 of 5 November 11, 2025 allocation for Euless for the 52nd-year funding cycle is $300,000. The proposed project involves the replacement of approximately 880 feet of wastewater lines located between the lots along East Alexander Lane and Martin Drive, as well as between the lots along Martin Lane and Slaughter Lane. > Interim Director of Planning and Economic Development Lisa Payne presented a Development update, including commercial and residential construction. > Director of Finance Janina Jewell presented the Financial report for the first quarter of FY2026 (period ending December 31, 2025). CLOSED SESSION Although posted, no closed session was held. Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford recessed the precouncil meeting at 6:24 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 Secretary/Chief Governance Officer Kim Sutter Fire Chief Chanc Bennett Director of Finance Janina Jewell Director of Public Works and Engineering Major Jones Director of Information Services Scott Joyce Police Chief Gary Landers Computer Support Specialist II Brett Bennett VISITORS Jud Park INVOCATION Council Member Perry Bynum gave the Invocation. PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member Eddie Price led the pledges of allegiance to the flags of the United States and Texas. Council Minutes Page 3 of 5 January 27, 2026 ITEM NO. 1. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH FOR FEBRUARY 2026 Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford announced that this presentation will be postponed to the next meeting so that James Hobbs and his family can be in attendance. ITEM NO. 2. PRESENTATION OF QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR PERIOD ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2025 Finance Director Janina Jewell presented the quarterly financial report for the period ending December 31, 2025. CONSENT AGENDA (items 3 through 92 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 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 Tem Stinneford declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 3. AUTHORIZED THE PURCHASE OF SENSUS WATER METERS AND TRANSPONDERS Authorized the purchase of Sensus water meters and transponders from Aqua Metric, 16914 Alamo Parkway, Building 2, Selma, Texas. The estimated annual expenditure is $195,000, and expenditures are made on an as needed basis. ITEM NO. 4. AUTHORIZED THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A TRAINING AGREEMENT Authorized the City Manager to execute a training and transfer of equipment agreement with Tarrant County College District (TCCD) Fire/Rescue Training. TCCD will provide training to the Euless Fire Department and the Euless Fire Department will transfer ownership of an aerial fire truck. Council Minutes Page 4 of 5 January 27, 2026 ITEM NO. 5. AUTHORIZED THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT Authorized the City Manager to execute a contract with Dallas Mechanical Group (DMG), 2791 MacArthur Boulevard, Lewisville, Texas, for repairs and replacement of various heating and ventilation equipment at the Dallas StarCenter. All work will be performed under job order contracting provided through The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Contract No. 241001. The estimated expenditure is $128,746. ITEM NO. 6. ACKNOWLEDGED RECEIPT OF FY2025 ANNUAL INVESTMENT REPORT Acknowledged receipt of FY2025 Annual investment Report in accordance with Chapter 2256 of the Texas Local Government Code. ITEM NO. 7. APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 26-1689 Approved Resolution No. 26-1689, adopting the 2025 Tarrant County Hazard Mitigation Action Plan local mitigation strategy. ITEM NO. 8. APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 26-1690 Approved Resolution No. 26-1690, approving the City's Investment Policy for all funds invested for the City of Euless. ITEM NO. 9. APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Approved City Council minutes of the special called meeting of January 12, 2026 and the precouncil and regular meeting of January 13, 2026. REGULAR AGENDA ITEM NO. 10. APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 26-1691 Council Member Price motioned to approve Resolution No. 26-1691, calling a Special Election on May 2, 2026, for the office of City Council Member Place One to an unexpired term and authorizing a contract with Tarrant County to furnish election services and equipment. 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. Council Minutes Page 5 of 5 January 27, 2026 ITEM NO. 11. APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2445 Council Member Eads motioned to approve Ordinance No. 2445, calling a Special Election for May 2, 2026, for the purpose of considering amendments to the City of Euless Home Rule Charter and authorizing a contract with Tarrant County to furnish election services and equipment. Council Member Paudel 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. PUBLIC COMMENTS No public comments. ITEM NO. 13. REPORTS City Manager No report given. City Attorney No report given. City Council No report given. ITEM NO. 14. ADJOURN Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford adjourned the meeting at 7:11 p.m. APPROVED: ATTEST: Tim Stinneford, Mayfair Pro Tem i Sutter, RMC, MMC C. y Secretary/Chief Governance Officer