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Home My WebLink About2026-05-12MINUTES OF THE PRECOUNCIL AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, May 12, 2026 The precouncil meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Tim Stinneford at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in the Precouncil Conference Room at City Hall, 201 North Ector Drive. Those present included Mayor Tim Stinneford, Council Members Zariyan Stark, Jeremy Tompkins, Eddie Price, Perry Bynum, Annabel Eads, and Tika Paudel. During the Precouncil meeting: ➢ Council Member Bynum offered congratulations to newly elected Mayor Tim Stinneford and Council Member Zariyan Stark. ➢ City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer Kim Sutter stated that with the passage of Proposition H, staff will present a meeting schedule affirming the City Council meeting dates for the remainder of the year. ➢ Mayor Stinneford advised of the proposed date of Saturday, June 27, 2026, to hold a building dedication ceremony in honor of Mayor Linda Martin's many years of service. > City Manager Chris Barker advised that the Euless Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association is proposing a fundraiser involving the sale of "No Solicitation" plaques for residents to display at their homes. Additionally, he advised that staff will contact the resident who reported a potential City code violation related to a home -based business. ➢ City Manager Barker reviewed the regular agenda. Director of Parks and Community Services Duane Strawn presented the Arbor Daze recap and expressed appreciation to the City Council for their support in relocating the event to Glade Parks, as well as all City departments that assisted and contributed to the event's success. Assistant Director of Parks and Community Services Elizabeth Maddox provided an overview of Arbor Daze activities, including art and crafts events, the annual tree give - a -way, food eating contests, rides, Dryve Box golf simulator, entertainment by The Canine Stars and Xpogo, and Main Stage performances. > Director of Information Services Scott Joyce presented an Information Services update, including the responsible use of artificial intelligence, accessibility compliance requirements, and water system security. ➢ Director of Finance Janina Jewell presented a Financial report and advised that sales tax collection for March was up 15 percent and 11 percent year-to-date, and car rental tax collection was up six percent over the same period in the prior year and is up five percent year-to-date. Council Minutes Page 2 of 6 May 12, 2026 ➢ Assistant City Manager Steven Viera presented an update regarding Oncor's 2025 application to increase distribution and transmission rates. He advised that a settlement has been reached, reducing the proposed residential rate increase from the initial 12.5 percent to 7.8 percent. Additionally, the proposed increase for streetlights was reduced from 51 percent to 28 percent. City Manager Barker advised that Oncor filed an application with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) April 22, 2026, for approval of a Single Unified Tracker Mechanism. The application calls for a $1 billion increase in rates. He advised that the Steering Committee of Cities Served by Oncor (OCSC) will attempt to negotiate a settlement agreement for this rate case as well. CLOSED SESSION The City Council convened into closed session at 6:18 p.m. for deliberation regarding the following: Concerning personnel matters as authorized by Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code related to: ■ Planning and Zoning Commission Mayor Stinneford recessed the closed session at 6:36 p.m. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF SCHEDULED ITEMS — COUNCIL CHAMBERS The regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor 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 Director of Finance Janina Jewell Library Director Angela Jones Director of Public Works and Engineering Major Jones Director of Information Services Scott Joyce 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 Assistant Fire Chief Mark Williams Municipal Court Manager Claudia Quintero Texas Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell -Shelton Computer Support Specialist II Brett Bennett Council Minutes Page 3 of 6 May 12, 2026 Gulzar Juma Akbar Rahim Akbar Soomal Altaf Lisa Bynum Mark Compton Rubyanne Crites Darl Easton Pam Gonzales Beverly Hawkins Kate Lyon VISITORS Molly Maddux Claudia Mascorro Aziz Mohammad Dana Nuber Jud Park Ginger Penn Zack Penn Pat Quadlander Dylan Ratliff Julie Ratliff INVOCATION Assistant City Manager Steven Viera gave the Invocation. Gene Shawl Pam Shawl Maria Smith Barney Snitz Sonia Stark Faye Stinneford Lori Tompkins Diana Williams Tim Williams PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member Eddie Price led the pledges of allegiance to the flags of the United States and Texas. ITEM NO. 1. ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE AND PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer Kim Sutter administered the Oath of Office to Tim Stinneford, elected Mayor, Zariyan Stark, elected Council, Place One, Jeremy Tompkins, elected Council, Place Two, and Perry Bynum, elected Council, Place Four. Mayor Stinneford presented each with a Certificate of Election. ITEM NO. 2. SELECTION OF MAYOR PRO TEM Council Member Price motioned to nominate Council Member Perry Bynum to serve as Mayor Pro Tem. Council Member Tompkins seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Stinneford, Council Members Stark, Tompkins, Price, Bynum, Eads, and Paudel Nays: None Mayor Stinneford declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 3. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE PINS Assistant Fire Chief Mark Williams introduced Firefighter II/Paramedic Dalton Bartel. Dalton was accompanied by his family and members of the Fire Department. Mayor Council Minutes Page 4 of 6 May 12, 2026 Stinneford presented Dalton with a service pin commemorating his five years of service with the City. Assistant Fire Chief Williams introduced Firefighter/Paramedic Jose Lozano. Jose was accompanied by his family and members of the Fire Department. Mayor Stinneford presented Jose with a service pin commemorating his five years of service with the City. Assistant Fire Chief Williams introduced Firefighter-Driver/Paramedic Saul Padilla. Saul was accompanied by members of the Fire Department. Mayor Stinneford presented Saul with a service pin commemorating his 20 years of service with the City. Fire Division Chief/Fire Marshal Drew Washington introduced Administrative Assistant II Melissa Thomas. Melissa was accompanied by her family and members of the Fire Department. Mayor Stinneford presented Melissa with a service pin and clock commemorating her 25 years of service with the City. CONSENT AGENDA Ltems 4 through 10) Mayor 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 Stark seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Stinneford, Mayor Pro Tem Bynum, Council Members Stark, Tompkins, Price, Eads, and Paudel Nays: None Mayor Stinneford declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 4. APPROVED RENEWAL OF BID NO. 010-23 Approved renewal of Bid No. 010-23 for the annual contract for citywide mowing maintenance to Smith Lawn and Tree, 3200 Handley Ederville Road, Richland Hills, Texas. The original bid was awarded for an initial term of one-year with an option for three additional one-year renewals. This request represents the third and final renewal. The estimated expenditure is $342,667. ITEM NO. 5. APPROVED RENEWAL OF BID NO. 004-24 Approved renewal of Bid No. 004-24 for the purchase of ready -mix concrete to Cow Town Concrete, 3401 Bethlehem Avenue, Fort Worth, Texas. The original bid was awarded for a period of one-year with an option for three additional one-year renewals. This request represents the second of the three one-year renewal options. The budgeted expenditure is $350,000, and expenditures are made on an as needed basis. Council Minutes Page 5 of 6 May 12, 2026 ITEM NO. 6. AUTHORIZED THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT Authorized the City Manager to execute a contract with Athletica Sport Systems Inc., 554 Parkside Drive, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, for the replacement of the rink perimeter glass, framework, and impact boards at the Dallas StarCenter. Athletica Sport Systems is the preferred product provider of the National Hockey League, and will serve as the contractor for this project. The estimated expenditure is $495,140. ITEM NO. 7. AUTHORIZED THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT Authorized the City Manager to execute a contract with Next Gen Construction, 1150 Blue Mound Road W, Suite 301, Haslet, Texas, for roof repairs and maintenance of the SRM Headquarters located at 331 North Main Street, through The Interlocal Purchasing System as approved in the FY2026 budget. The estimated expenditure is $443,800. ITEM NO. 8. AUTHORIZED THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF EULESS AND TARRANT COUNTY Authorized the City Manager to execute an interlocal agreement between the City of Euless and Tarrant County for asphalt overlay improvements to Aransas Drive, Newport Court, Newport Way, Norman Drive, Henslee Drive, and Sunset Drive. The estimated expenditure is $564,075. ITEM NO. 9. APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 26-1699 Approved Resolution No. 26-1699, agreeing to meet all match contribution requirements for the expenditures under Tarrant County Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) for program year 2026. The required match contribution amount will not exceed $50,000. ITEM NO. 10. APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Approved City Council minutes of the precouncil and regular meeting of April 28, 2026. REGULAR AGENDA ITEM NO. 11. PUBLIC COMMENTS No public comments. ITEM NO. 12. REPORTS City Manager City Manager Chris Barker extended congratulations to newly elected Mayor Stinneford and Council Member Stark, as well as to reelected Council Members Tompkins and Bynum. Council Minutes Page 6 of 6 May 12, 2026 City Attorney No report given. City Council Mayor Stinneford made the following announcements: • Peace Officers Memorial Day, Friday, May 15, 2026; • HEB Reads! Summer Reading Challenge Kick -Off, Saturday, May 16, 2026, 10 a.m., Pennington Field; • HEB Grocery Grand Opening, Wednesday, May 20, 2026; • Euless Family Life Aquatic Park opens for the summer, Saturday, May 23, 2026; and • Junior Anglers Fishing event, Saturday, May 23, 2026, 9 a.m. to 12 noon, Wilshire Park. ITEM NO. 13. ADJOURN Mayor Stinneford adjourned the meeting at 7:26 p.m. APPROVED: Tim Stinneford ayor ATTEST: i Sutter, TRMC, MMC City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer