HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-06-09MINUTES OF THE PRECOUNCIL AND REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
EULESS CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
The precouncil meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Tim
Stinneford at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in the Precouncil Conference Room
at City Hall, 201 North Ector Drive. Those present included Mayor Tim Stinneford, Mayor
Pro Tem Perry Bynum, Council Members Zariyan Stark, Jeremy Tompkins, Eddie Price,
Annabel Eads, and Tika Paudel.
During the Precouncil meeting:
➢ Mayor Pro Tem Bynum reported that he represented the City at the annual Global
Coptic Day celebration hosted by Saint Abanoub Coptic Orthodox Church on May 30,
2026. He also announced that a ribbon -cutting ceremony for the church's new building
addition is scheduled for July 11, 2026.
➢ City Manager Chris Barker advised the City Council of the passing of Frank Tapia, a
Water Distribution and Production Foreman in the Public Works and Engineering
Department. Service arrangements will be provided to the City Council once they are
available.
➢ Police Chief Gary Landers provided an update regarding a Code Enforcement case
involving a residential property. City Manager Barker advised that the City Council
will receive an update regarding the case.
➢ City Manager Barker reviewed the regular agenda.
➢ Director of Public Works and Engineering Major Jones presented a Public Works
update including department operations and responsibilities, as well as recent and
ongoing projects. He introduced the Traffic Division staff, provided an overview of the
City's asset inventory, including streetlights, and responded to questions from the City
Council.
➢ Battalion Chief Jason Moon presented the Fire Department update and reviewed the
response to the Guadalupe River flooding that occurred in July 2025. He provided an
overview of the Texas Task Force structure and stated that several Euless fire
personnel were deployed to assist with the rescue and recovery efforts.
➢ Director of Finance Janina Jewell presented a Financial report. She advised that car
rental tax collection for April was up nine percent over the same period in the prior
year and is up six percent year-to-date.
CLOSED SESSION
Although posted, no closed session was held.
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Mayor Stinneford recessed the precouncil meeting at 5:47 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 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
Assistant Fire Chief Mark Williams
Municipal Court Manager Claudia Quintero
Computer Support Specialist II Brett Bennett
Rainy Farris
Bob Freeman
James Gordon
VISITORS
Suzy McCormick
Jud Park
Chris Thames
Evyn Thames
Cheyenne Thiel
Aubrey Williamson
INVOCATION
City Manager Chris Barker 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 SCHOLARSHIP TO EVYN THAMES
City Manager Barker recognized Evyn Thames, daughter of retired Parks at Texas Star
General Manager Chris Thames, as the recipient of a scholarship awarded by an
anonymous donor to a City of Euless employee's child and presented her with a one -
thousand -dollar scholarship. Evyn was accompanied by her family.
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ITEM NO. 2. PRESENTATION OF JULIE K. FREEMAN MEMORIAL
SCHOLARSHIP TO RAINY FARRIS, CHEYENNE THIEL, AND
AUBREY WILLIAMSON
City Manager Barker recognized Rainy Farris, daughter of Facilities Manager Jason
Farris, Cheyenne Thiel, daughter of Senior Police Officer Russel Thiel, and Aubrey
Williamson, daughter of Firefighter II/Paramedic Chris Williamson, as recipients of a
scholarship awarded in memory of Julie K. Freeman to a City of Euless employee's child
and presented each of them with a one -thousand -dollar scholarship. Rainy, Cheyenne,
and Aubrey were accompanied by their families.
ITEM NO. 3. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE PINS
Police Chief Gary Landers introduced Crime Scene Technician Ashley Dudley. Ashley
was accompanied by her husband and members of the Police Department. Mayor
Stinneford presented Ashley with a service pin commemorating her five years of service
with the City.
Police Chief Landers introduced Senior Police Officer Logan Gastrock. Logan was
accompanied by members of the Police Department. Mayor Stinneford presented Logan
with a service pin commemorating his five years of service with the City.
Police Chief Landers introduced Police Corporal Brian Brennan. Brian was accompanied
by his family and members of the Police Department. Mayor Stinneford presented Brian
with a service pin commemorating his 30 years of service with the City.
CONSENT AGENDA (items 4 through 9)
Mayor Stinneford asked Assistant City Manager Lawrence Bryant to read each item into
the record.
Council Member Stark motioned to approve the consent agenda items number 4 through
9.
Council Member Tompkins 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. AUTHORIZED THE PURCHASE OF LIBRARY MATERIALS
Authorized the purchase of Library print and multimedia materials through the BuyBoard
Purchasing Cooperative and Omnia Partners Purchasing Cooperative from the following
companies:
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• Amazon Business, 410 Terry Avenue N, Seattle, Washington;
• Children's Plus, Inc. dba Libraria, 1387 Dutch American Way, Beecher, Illinois; and
• Follett Content Solutions, LLC, 1340 Ridgeview Drive, McHenry, Illinois.
The estimated expenditure is $191,000.
ITEM NO. 5. AUTHORIZED THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT
Authorized the City Manager to execute a contract with Impact Promotional Services, LLC
dba Got You Covered Work Wear & Uniforms, Inc., 1110 E Lancaster Avenue, Fort Worth,
Texas, for Police Department uniforms and uniform accessories for a one-year period
through the BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative. The estimated expenditure is $150,000.
ITEM NO. 6. 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 the demolition and installation of a new
ice rink plant at the Children's Health StarCenter through The Interlocal Purchasing
System (TIPS) Program. The estimated expenditure is $653,838.
ITEM NO. 7. 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 the rink concrete demolition, inspection
of ice floor header and distribution piping, and replacement of surface at the Children's
Health StarCenter through The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Program. The
estimated expenditure is $125,000,
ITEM NO. 8. APPROVED CONTRACT WITH KMP SERVICES, INC. DBA VINE
GROUP
Approved the contract with KMP Services, Inc. dba Vine Group, Grapevine, Texas, for
temporary hospitality support staff through an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Grand
Prairie, Texas. This agreement will provide temporary staffing services on an as -needed
basis for the Texas Star Golf Course and Conference Centre. The estimated expenditure
is $325,815.
ITEM NO. 9. APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Approved City Council minutes of the precouncil and regular meeting of May 26, 2026.
Council Minutes
REGULAR AGENDA
ITEM NO. 10.
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APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO.
2451
Director of Planning and Economic Development Reagan Rothenberger presented the
item and advised that the request is to abandon a 2,569-square-foot portion of Midpark
Lane right-of-way, located at the western terminus of the street, directly west of Darlene
Trail, which was originally reserved for a future extension of Midpark Lane. Mr.
Rothenberger advised that the current Thoroughfare Plan no longer supports the
extension and that staff recommends approval of the abandonment due to the lack of
need for the right-of-way, noting that all existing easements, including the Emergency
Access Easement serving Hideaway Court, will remain in effect. The property owner of
400 Hideaway Court will assume ownership of the property.
Council Member Price motioned to approve Ordinance No. 2451, vacating and
abandoning a 2,569 square foot portion of Midpark Lane right-of-way, located at the
western terminus of the street, directly west of Darlene Trail, and authorize the Mayor to
execute a quitclaim deed releasing public ownership of the property to the property owner
of 400 Hideaway Court.
Council Member Eads 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. 11. APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO.
2452
City Manager Chris Barker presented the item and advised that city staff is proposing
changes to Chapter 54 of the Code of Ordinances to clarify where and how scooters,
including motor -assisted scooters, may be used in City parks.
Mayor Pro Tem Bynum motioned to approve Ordinance No. 2452, amending Chapter 54,
"Parks, Recreational and Cultural Facilities", Section 54-115 "Prohibited Activities" to •
clarify that scooter prohibition in City parks also applies to motor assisted scooters.
Council Member Paudel seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Stinneford, Mayor Pro Tem Bynum, Council Members Stark,
Tompkins, Price, Eads, and Paudel
Nays: None
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Mayor Stinneford declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 12. PUBLIC COMMENTS
No public comments.
ITEM NO. 13. REPORTS
Staff Report
No report given.
City Attorney
No report given.
City Manager
No report given.
City Council
Mayor Stinneford announced that a building dedication will be held on Saturday, June 27,
2026, 10 a.m. in recognition of former Mayor Linda L. Martin and her 22 years of dedicated
service.
ITEM NO. 14. ADJOURN
Mayor Stinneford adjourned the meeting at 7:30 p.m.
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
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City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer