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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-04-28MINUTES OF THE PRECOUNCIL AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, April 28, 2026 The precouncil meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Tim Stinneford at 4:31 p.m. on Tuesday, April 28, 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, Perry Bynum, Annabel Eads, and Tika Paudel. Mayor Linda Martin and Council Member Eddie Price were not present due to a scheduled absence. During the Precouncil meeting: ➢ Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford reported that he attended the 6Stones Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon, where the City of Euless was honored to receive the 2025 Civic Partner Award. ➢ Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford and Council Member Paudel reported that Arbor Daze was a successful event. ➢ Director of Finance Janina Jewell provided an update regarding a utility billing issue affecting cycle two bills, noting that an incorrect due date impacted customers utilizing automatic payment options. ➢ City Manager Chris Barker reviewed the regular agenda. ➢ City Manager Barker introduced Mehrdad Moayedi, President and CEO, CADG 901 Airport Freeway, LLC, Leo Amaya, Vice President, Douglas Elliman Real Estate, and Trevor Kollinger, Vice President of Finance and Development, Centurion American. Mr. Moayedi addressed the City Council regarding the Founders Parc development, located at the southeast corner of Farm to Market Road 157 (FM 157) and State Highway 183. He requested the Council's consideration of a proposal to develop townhomes in place of the originally planned commercial development along FM 157. Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford responded that the City Council approved the development based on a commitment to include commercial uses and stated he would only support commercial development. Council Member Tompkins advised that he and Council Member Paudel live in close proximity to the area and regularly observe activity there, and believe commercial development is feasible. Council Member Eads stated that she would like to see a presentation outlining the efforts made to attract commercial development and demonstrating that those attempts were unsuccessful. Council Member Bynum stated that he appreciates the development that has occurred; however, he would like to see commercial development on the property. Council Minutes Page 2 of 6 April 28, 2026 ➢ City Manager Barker introduced Jeri Harwell, Municipal Services Manager, Republic Services. Ms. Harwell reviewed the contractual services with the City, presented statistical information related to residential, commercial, and industrial tonnage, landfill usage for residents, and reviewed other services offered to the residents. She acknowledged the service issues in December 2025 and announced that Republic Services will conduct the household hazardous waste event for Euless in the fall. Council Member Bynum advised that he supports educating residents on the proper disposal of brush, including leaves. > Director of Planning and Economic Development Reagan Rothenberger presented a Development update, including commercial and residential construction, and responded to questions from the City Council. ➢ Director of Finance Jewell presented the Financial report for the second quarter of FY 2026 (period ending March 31, 2026). CLOSED SESSION Although posted, no closed session was held. Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford recessed the precouncil meeting at 5:45 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 City Attorney Cara Leahy -White City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer Kim Sutter Fire Chief Chanc Bennett Director of Finance Janina Jewell Library Director Angela Jones Director of Information Services Scott Joyce Police Chief Gary Landers Director of Human Resources and Risk Management Heather Moorhead Director of Fleet and Facilities Scott Peterson Director of Planning and Economic Development Reagan Rothenberger 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 Council Minutes Page 3 of 6 April 28, 2026 Michael Knyff Jud Park VISITORS Jim Pope Zariyan Stark INVOCATION Council Member Perry Bynum gave the Invocation. PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member Annabel Eads led the pledges of allegiance to the flags of the United States and Texas. ITEM NO. 1. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH FOR MAY 2026 Fire Chief Chanc Bennett introduced Specials Projects Assistant James Knighton. James was accompanied by members of the Fire Department. Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford presented James with a plaque commemorating his selection as Employee of the Month for May 2026. ITEM NO. 2. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION Council Member Eads presented a proclamation proclaiming May as National Water Safety Month to Director of Parks and Community Services Duane Strawn. ITEM NO. 3. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford presented a proclamation proclaiming May 17 through 23, 2026, as National Emergency Medical Services Week to Fire Chief Chanc Bennett and members of the Fire Department. ITEM NO. 4. PRESENTATION OF DISTINGUISHED BUDGET PRESENTATION AWARD Director of Finance Janina Jewell, joined by Assistant Director of Finance Ross Fairclo, announced that the City of Euless has been awarded the Certificate of Recognition for Budget Preparation from the Government Finance Officers Association. The award is presented to those who have been instrumental in their government unit achieving a Distinguished Budget Presentation Award and recognizes that the budget document is understandable to the community, acts as a planning document, and as a guide into the new budget year for staff. This is the 35th consecutive year the City has received the award. Ms. Jewell recognized the entire Finance Department for their assistance in the budget preparation process. Appreciation was also expressed to the Department Heads, City Manager's office, and the City Council for their guidance and assistance in preparing the City budget. Council Minutes Page 4 of 6 April 28, 2026 ITEM NO. 5. PRESENTATION OF QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR PERIOD ENDING MARCH 31, 2026 Director of Finance Jewell presented the quarterly financial report for the period ending March 31, 2026. CONSENT AGENDA items 6 through 12) 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 6 through 12. Council Member Bynum seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford, Council Members Tompkins, Bynum, Eads, and Paudel Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 6. AUTHORIZED THE PURCHASE OF ASPHALT MILLING SERVICES Authorized the purchase of asphalt milling services from TexOp Construction, LP, 8525 Thompson Road, Justin, Texas, and Dustrol, Inc., 2801 Highway 114, Fort Worth, Texas, through an Interlocal Agreement with Tarrant County. The estimated expenditure is $150,000. ITEM NO. 7. AUTHORIZED THE PURCHASE OF BULK GASOLINE AND DIESEL FUELS Authorized the purchase of various types of automotive and equipment fuels from Offen Petroleum, 325 East Forest Avenue, Sherman, Texas, through an Interlocal Agreement with Tarrant County. The estimated expenditure is $378,000. ITEM NO. 8. APPROVED CONTRACT FOR TRADES, LABOR, AND MATERIALS WITH JOB ORDER CONTRACTING Approved contract with Simon Roofing & Sheet Metal Corp., DBA SR Products, 1380 East Highland Road, Macedonia, Ohio, for trades, labor, and materials with job order contracting through The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS). The budgeted expenditure is $135,000, and expenditures are made on an as needed basis. ITEM NO. 9. APPROVED A JOB ORDER CONTRACT Approved a Job Order Contract for general HVAC services through The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) with the following companies: Council Minutes Page 5 of 6 April 28, 2026 • Payne Mechanical Services, 4116 South Carrier Parkway, Suite 280 PMB794, Grand Prairie, Texas; • Logical Solutions, Inc., 407 International Parkway, Suite 406, Richardson, Texas; and • ABM Building Services, LLC, 2020 Westridge Drive, Irving, Texas. The estimated annual expenditure is $120,000, and expenditures are made on an as needed basis. ITEM NO. 10 APPROVED RENEWAL OF BID NO. 002-24 Approved renewal of Bid No. 002-24 for the annual contract for concrete repairs as follows: • CAM -Crete Contracting, Inc., 1118 Cashew Drive, Venus, Texas, as primary for flat work and tertiary for ADA ramps and curb repairs; • Tex -Pro Construction LLC., 2666 Quinn Street, Fort Worth, Texas, as secondary for flat work, ADA ramps, and curb repairs; • TJ Concrete, 3325 Panola Avenue, Fort Worth, Texas, as primary for ADA ramps and curb repairs and quaternary for flat work; and • Westhill Construction, 402 North Border Street, Cleburne, Texas, as tertiary for flat work and quaternary for ADA ramps and curb repairs. The original contract was for a period of one-year with an option for four additional one- year renewals. This request represents the second renewal. The estimated expenditure is $900,000. ITEM NO. 11 APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 26-1698 Approved Resolution No. 26-1698, authorizing the submittal of an application to the FY 2027 Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority SB 224 Catalytic Converter Grant Program, designating the Police Chief to act on the behalf of the City to apply for, accept, reject, alter, or terminate the grant. The resolution also designates a Police Captain as the Program Director and the Director of Finance as the Financial Officer. ITEM NO. 12 APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Approved City Council minutes of the precouncil and regular meeting of April 14, 2026. REGULAR AGENDA ITEM NO. 13 APPROVED AWARD OF COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSAL Director of Parks and Community Services Duane Strawn advised that the City of Euless recently sought bids for the renovation of South Euless Park as identified in the approved City of Euless FY 2026 budget. Mr. Strawn stated that the City received thirteen sealed bids, which were publicly opened and read aloud on April 10, 2026. He noted that Tegrity Contractors, Inc. was determined to be the lowest and best -value proposal and met all bid requirements. Council Minutes Page 6 of 6 April 28, 2026 Council Member Paudel motioned to approve the award of the contract for the renovation of South Euless Park in the amount of $2,670,777, authorized an owner -controlled contingency not to exceed eight percent, and authorized the City Manager to enter into a contract with Tegrity Contractors, Inc. Council Member Tompkins seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford, Council Members Tompkins, Bynum, Eads, and Paudel Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 14. PUBLIC COMMENTS No public comments. ITEM NO. 15. REPORTS City Manager No report given. City Attorney No report given. City Council Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford expressed his appreciation to 6Stones for recognizing the City of Euless with the 2025 Civic Partner Award and thanked City employees for supporting and participating in 6Stones Community Powered Revitalization (CPR). ITEM NO. 16. ADJOURN Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford adjourned the meeting at 7:23 p.m. APPROVED: ATTEST: Tim Stinneford, yor Pro Tern i Sutter, TRMC, MMC, City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer