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Home My WebLink About2026-05-26MINUTES OF THE PRECOUNCIL AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, May 26, 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 26, 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, and Tika Paudel. Mayor Pro Tem Perry Bynum arrived at 4:38 p.m., and Council Member Annabel Eads was absent from the meeting. ➢ Council Member Price recognized the opening of H-E-B at Glade Parks on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. Mayor Stinneford commented that traffic flow related to the event and over the holiday weekend was very manageable and flowed well. Additionally, Council Member Price advised that his family enjoyed attending the Junior Anglers Fishing event held at Wilshire Park on Saturday, May 23, 2026, and noted that Council Members Tompkins, Stark, and Paudel attended the event as well. > Council Member Tompkins stated that he attended the Northeast Fire Department Association (NEFDA) Show-n-Tell event held Thursday, May 21, 2026. > City Manager Chris Barker reviewed the regular agenda. ➢ Police Chief Gary Landers presented a Police Department update, including the Drone as a First Responder (DFR) program statistical usage, community coverage, and benefits. Additionally, he advised of the department's preparations and operations for the FIFA World Cup 2026 event and stated that approximately 1.5 million visitors are expected in North Texas for the event. In closing, he updated the City Council on the support services provided during the grand opening of H-E-B at Glade Parks. ➢ City Manager Barker presented an E-Scooter update and advised that the Police Department will prepare an educational video and explore community outreach opportunities to educate the public regarding the use of scooters in and around the City. Additionally, he advised that an Ordinance further defining "scooters" and their usage in all City parks and recreational facilities will be presented for consideration at the June 9, 2026, City Council meeting. > Director of Planning and Economic Development Reagan Rothenberger presented a Development update, including the opening of the H-E-B grocery store at Glade Parks and other commercial developments. > Director of Finance Janina Jewell presented a Financial report for the period ending April 30, 2026. She advised that staff is closely monitoring the Water and Wastewater Fund due to the Far North and Fuller well sites in need of repair and not operational. Director of Public Works and Engineering Major Jones provided an update on the repairs to the Far North and Fuller well sites. Council Minutes Page 2 of 5 May 26, 2026 ➢ City Manager Barker provided an update to the City Council related to the agreement to release an animal to Trinity GAP Rescue. CLOSED SESSION The City Council convened into closed session at 6:17 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 6:21 p.m. and the precouncil meeting at 6:37 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 Fire Chief Chanc Bennett Director of Finance Janina Jewell Library Director Angela Jones Director of Public Works and Engineering Major 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 Computer Support Specialist II Brett Bennett VISITORS LeeAnn Folau Yudhisthir Nepal John Koren Jud Park INVOCATION Director of Finance Janina Jewell gave the Invocation. Barney Snitz Council Minutes Page 3 of 5 May 26, 2026 PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Pro Tem Perry Bynum led the pledges of allegiance to the flags of the United States and Texas. ITEM NO. 1. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH FOR JUNE 2026 Police Chief Gary Landers introduced Sergeant Katherine Meador. Katherine was accompanied by her family and members of the Police Department. Mayor Stinneford presented Katherine with a plaque commemorating her selection as Employee of the Month for June 2026. CONSENT AGENDA Ltems 2 and 31 Mayor Stinneford asked Assistant City Manager Lawrence Bryant to read each item into the record. Council Member Stark motioned to approve the consent agenda item numbers 2 and 3. Council Member Tompkins seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Stinneford, Mayor Pro Tem Bynum, Council Members Stark, Tompkins, Price, and Paudel Nays: None Mayor Stinneford declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 2. ACCEPTED THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ADVISORY COMMITTEE SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT Accepted the Capital Improvements Advisory Committee (CIAC) Semi -Annual Report for the period of October 1, 2025, through March 31, 2026. ITEM NO. 3. APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Approved City Council minutes of the special called meeting of May 12, 2026, and the precouncil and regular meeting of May 12, 2026. REGULAR AGENDA ITEM NO. 4 APPROVED APPOINTMENT OF BOARD AND COMMISSION MEMBERS Council Member Tompkins motioned to approve the following Board and Commission member appointments: Council Minutes Page 4 of 5 May 26, 2026 Board/Commission Name Euless Development Corporation Zariyan Stark Planning and Zoning Commission John Koren Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #3 Zariyan Stark Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #4 Zariyan Stark Mayor Pro Tem Bynum seconded the motion. Place Term Expires Place 1 12/31/2027 Place 4 12/31/2026 01 /01 /2027 01 /01 /2028 Ayes: Mayor Stinneford, Mayor Pro Tem Bynum, Council Members Stark, Tompkins, Price, and Paudel Nays: None Mayor Stinneford declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 5 APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 26-1700 Mayor Pro Tem Bynum motioned to approve Resolution No. 26-1700, recognizing Linda L. Martin for her many years of volunteer service in and to the City by dedicating the Linda L. Martin Fire Administration Building in her honor. Council Member Price seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Stinneford, Mayor Pro Tem Bynum, Council Members Stark, Tompkins, Price, and Paudel Nays: None Mayor Stinneford declared the motion carried. City Manager Barker advised that a building dedication ceremony will be held Saturday, June 27, 2026, at 10 a.m., and the public is invited to attend. ITEM NO. 6 APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 26-1701 Mayor Pro Tem Bynum motioned to approve Resolution No. 26-1701, adopting the proposed City Council Regular Meeting Schedule for June through December 2026. Council Member Paudel seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Stinneford, Mayor Pro Tem Bynum, Council Members Stark, Tompkins, Price, and Paudel Nays: None Council Minutes Page 5 of 5 May 26, 2026 Mayor Stinneford declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 7 PUBLIC COMMENTS Yudhisthir Nepal, President, Lumbini Service Society (LSS) USA, recognized the newly elected officials and presented a congratulatory plaque expressing their best wishes for a successful tenure. ITEM NO. 8 REPORTS Staff Report No report given. City Attorney No report given. City Manager No report given. City Council No report given. ITEM NO. 9 ADJOURN Mayor Stinneford adjourned the meeting at 7:13 p.m. APPROVED: Tim Stinneford, M. or ATTEST: Sutter, TRMC, MMC City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer