HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-08-11MINUTES OF THE PRECOUNCIL AND REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
EULESS CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
The precouncil meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Tim
Stinneford at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, in the Precouncil Conference Room
at City Hall, 201 North Ector Drive. Those present included Mayor Tim Stinneford, Mayor
Pro Tern Perry Bynum, Council Members Zariyan Stark, Jeremy Tompkins, Eddie Price,
Annabel Eads, and Tika Paudel.
During the precouncil meeting:
➢ Mayor Stinneford advised that he and Council Member Stark attended the North
Texas Job Fair August 6, 2026, and stated that the event was well attended. Council
Member Stark added that that the job fair featured 670 employers with approximately
68,000 job opportunities.
➢ Council Member Paudel expressed appreciation to the Police and Fire Departments
for their participation in and support of the Nepalese summer camp. He added that
he and several others attended and served ice cream at the Employee Ice Cream
Social August 5, 2026, and he and Council Member Stark attended the American
Pakistani Public Affairs Committee appreciation dinner on Sunday, August 9, 2026, in
Irving. Additionally, he advised that he attended the Grapevine-Colleyville ISD
convocation August 5, 2026, and he and Council Members Stark and Price attended
the HEB ISD convocation on August 7, 2026.
➢ Council Members Stark, Tompkins, and Paudel along with members of the Police and
Fire Departments attended the 6Stones' Back to School event August 8, 2026.
➢ City Manager Chris Barker reminded the City Council of the following:
• Dallas Stars ribbon cutting ceremony, Sunday, August 16, 2026, 3 p.m.,
Children's Health StarCenter Euless;
• Walk of Champions Induction Ceremony for Kathy Owens, Saturday, August 22,
2026, 9 a.m., The Parks at Texas Star; and
• Requirement to complete the mandatory Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence
training by August 24, 2026.
➢ City Manager Barker reviewed the regular agenda.
City Manager Barker introduced Matthew Jalbert, Executive Manager, Northern
Region, Trinity River Authority (TRA), and Travis Lyle, Senior Associate, Norton Rose
Fulbright, and advised that a Resolution will be presented for consideration at the
August 17, 2026 meeting to amend the TRA contract to allow for the creation of an
extendable commercial paper (ECP) program to fund the capital needs of the system
(Item #22).
Mr. Jalbert advised that the TRA would continue to come to the City each year to
present funding requests.
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➢ City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer Kim Sutter reviewed the Board and
Commission appointment process and advised that reappointments will be placed
before the City Council for consideration at the August 17, 2026 regular meeting.
➢ Police Chief Gary Landers provided an update related to an automobile accident with
a fatality that occurred on Monday, August 10, 2026, 6:30 p.m. The incident involved
a disabled vehicle in the managed lanes located in the 200 Block of East Airport
Freeway.
➢ Police Chief Landers introduced Captain Scott Ho who presented a Police Department
update related to Community Services.
Captain Ho presented an overview of the Community Services Department activities,
including the 2025 and 2026 Primary Maintenance Inspections, Code Compliance
cases, continuing education for Code Compliance Officers, personnel transfers, and
an update on the Elementary School Resource Officer (ESRO) program. He also
provided information on EPIC (Euless Police Inspiring Champions) program activities,
the David Hofer Summer Camp, and the Nepalese Summer Camp. Additionally, he
highlighted the community outreach events including participation in the City's
Christmas parade, 6Stones' Night of Hope and Community Powered Revitalization
(CPR) Blitz programs, Coffee with a Cop, and the E-Ride education and media
campaign.
In response to a request from Council Member Paudel, Police Chief Landers advised
that a link to the E-bikes education video can be provided to the schools for inclusion
on school websites.
➢ Director of Planning and Economic Development Reagan Rothenberger presented a
Land Use Plan update and advised that the project will encompass a land use plan,
Unified Development Code (UDC) revisions, and an economic development strategy.
He advised that staff is recommending Dunaway Associates to assist in developing
the Land Use Plan, which will be presented to City Council at the August 17, 2026
meeting. Additionally, he recognized the Code Compliance Department for their
excellent work and stated that they are a great group to work with.
➢ Director of Finance Janina Jewell presented a Financial report. She advised that car
rental tax collection for June was up 17 percent over the same period in the prior year
and is up nine percent year-to-date.
➢ Director of Public Works and Engineering Major Jones provided a Capital Projects
update including a status of the West Pipeline Road construction. Additionally, he
advised he attended a meeting of the Big Bear Creek Coalition, which brings together
area cities and other entities to coordinate efforts and pursue funding for flood
mitigation projects.
Texas Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell -Shelton advised of the progress of the
renovations at the Texas Star Conference Centre.
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CLOSED SESSION
Although posted, no closed session was held.
Mayor Stinneford recessed the precouncil meeting 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
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
Texas Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell -Shelton
Computer Support Specialist II Brett Bennett
Michael Dayton
Darl Easton
Steve Emory
Lee Ann Folau
VISITORS
Gary Haecker
Erik Kantola
Rory Lehman
Dan McLain
INVOCATION
Mayor Pro Tern Perry Bynum gave the Invocation.
PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE
Kim McLain
Onyi Odunukwe
Jud Park
Matt Wood
Mayor Tim Stinneford led the pledges of allegiance to the flags of the United States and
Texas.
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ITEM NO. 1. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH FOR AUGUST
2026
Library Director Angela Jones and Senior Librarian Kelsea Ciavaglia introduced Librarian
Assistant Shannon Dayton. Shannon was accompanied by her family and Library staff.
Mayor Stinneford presented Shannon with a plaque commemorating her selection as
Employee of the Month for August 2026.
ITEM NO. 2. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE PIN
Director of Information Services Scott Joyce introduced Senior Computer Developer
Tommy Christopherson. Tommy was accompanied by his family and members of the
Information Services Department. Luke Christopherson, on behalf of the family,
congratulated Tommy for his years of service and his dedication to raising and guiding
his family. Mayor Stinneford presented Tommy with a service pin commemorating his 20
years of service with the City.
CONSENT AGENDA (items 3 through 16)
Mayor Stinneford asked Assistant City Manager Steven Viera to read each item into the
record.
Council Member Stark motioned to approve the consent agenda items number 3 through
16.
Council Member Tompkins seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Stinneford, Mayor Pro Tern Bynum, Council Members Stark,
Tompkins, Price, Eads, and Paudel
Nays: None
Mayor Stinneford declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 3. AUTHORIZED THE PURCHASE OF CITYWORKS SOFTWARE
Approved the renewal of the annual subscription for the Cityworks software for the
Planning and Economic Development Department and the Public Works and Engineering
Department from Azteca Systems, LLC — Cityworks, 11075 South State Street, Suite 24,
Sandy, Utah. The estimated expenditure is $161,357.10.
ITEM NO. 4. AUTHORIZED THE PURCHASE OF NETWORK HARDWARE
AND SOFTWARE
Authorized the purchase of replacement networking hardware and software from
Computer Discount Warehouse (CDW-G), 5908 Headquarters Drive, Suite 400, Plano,
Texas, through multiple State of Texas and cooperative purchasing contracts as
approved in the FY2027 budget. The estimated expenditure is $250,000.
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ITEM NO. 5. AUTHORIZED THE PURCHASE OF FIBER OPTIC CABLING AND
INSTALLATION SERVICES
Authorized the purchase of fiber optic cable and installation services from Brighton
Connects, LLC, 7125 Romford Way, North Richland Hills, Texas, through The Interlocal
Purchasing System (TIPS). This phase of the fiber optic installation project will provide
increased network connectivity between the City's primary data center, Fire Station No.
3, the Heritage Museum, and the water tower located on Cullum Drive. The estimated
expenditure is $114,642, and includes a 20 percent contingency of $19,107.
ITEM NO. 6. AUTHORIZED THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT
Authorized the City Manager to execute a contract with Petri Electric, Inc., 907 North
Bowser Road, Richardson, Texas, for electrical subcontract work associated with the
Children's Health StarCenter Ice Plant Replacement project. The estimated expenditure
is $156,700.
ITEM NO. 7. AUTHORIZED THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT
Authorized the City Manager to execute a contract with Guest Automation, Inc., 434027
2nd Street East, Foothills, Alberta, Canada, for the purchase and installation of an
Intelligent Rink Energy Management Controls System (IREMCS) for the Children's Health
StarCenter Ice Plant Replacement project. The estimated expenditure is $136,014.
ITEM NO. 8. AUTHORIZED THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF
FLOORING
Authorized the purchase of flooring products and services, including removal and
installation of floor covering, for the Texas Star Conference Centre, Raven's Grille, and
offices from Vendor Concepts, 9010 North Royal Lane, Suite 110, Irving, Texas, through
the BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative. The estimated expenditure is $109,835.
ITEM NO. 9. AUTHORIZED THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
Authorized the City Manager to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with
Education Potential Verified (EPV) to partner with the Mary Lib Saleh Euless Public
Library on the Child and Adult Food Care Program (CACFP) After School Meal Services
Program.
ITEM NO. 10. AUTHORIZED THE CITY MANAGER TO RENEW AN
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
Authorized the City Manager to renew an Interlocal Agreement between the cities of
Euless, Bedford, and Hurst for combined jail services. The initial term of this agreement
expires September 30, 2026, with provisions allowing for mutual consent to be renewed
for two successive terms. The next five-year term will be from October 1, 2026, through
September 30, 2031.
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ITEM NO. 11
APPROVED AWARD OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL NO.005-26
Approved award of Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 005-26 for specific reinsurance
coverage for the City's health insurance plan for October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2027,
to HCC Life Insurance Company. The estimated expenditure is $1,471,803.
ITEM NO. 12. APPROVED AWARD OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL NO. 007-26
Approved award of Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 007-26 to Texas Airwall Services,
9016 Pecos Place, Willis, Texas, for the purchase and installation of three operable
mobile walls with pocket doors for the Texas Star Conference Centre. The estimated
expenditure is $158,524.
ITEM NO. 13. APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 26-1702
Approved Resolution No. 26-1702, recommending award of a construction contract for
the 51 st Year Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Project to Douglas Dailey
Construction, LLC, 2005 Bluff Springs Road, Ferris, Texas, for the replacement of
approximately 1,190 linear feet of sanitary sewer main south along Milam Drive. The
project includes the following locations:
- 770 feet from 902 Milam Drive, south along Milam Drive to 750 Milam Drive; and
- 220 feet from 804 Milam Drive, west along 805 Milam Drive to the end of 805 Milam
Drive.
The estimated expenditure is $256,310 with an authorized contingency in the amount of
$12,815.50.
ITEM NO. 14. RECEIPT OF NOTICE ABOUT 2026 TAX RATES
Acknowledged receipt of Notice About 2026 Tax Rates from designated employee
calculating the No -New -Revenue and Voter -Approval Rate.
ITEM NO. 15. RECEIPT OF CERTIFICATION OF ADDITIONAL SALES AND
USE TAX
Acknowledged receipt of Certification of Additional Sales and Use Tax from Financial
Officer to pay debt services for 2026 Tax Year.
ITEM NO. 16. APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Approved City Council minutes of the precouncil and regular meeting of June 23, 2026,
and the special called meeting of August 3, 2026.
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REGULAR AGENDA
ITEM NO. 17. HELD A PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT CASE
NO. 26-03-SUP AND APPROVED ORDINANCE NO. 2454
Mayor Stinneford opened the public hearing at 7:23 p.m.
Director of Planning and Economic Development Reagan Rothenberger presented the
case to the City Council and advised that the applicant is seeking a Specific Use Permit
(SUP) for a passenger car rental to be located at Andrew Huitt Survey, Abstract 684,
Tract 1 H9, 203 West Euless Boulevard. The Planning and Zoning Commission held a
public hearing on July 21, 2026, and voted 5-0-0 to recommend approval of the SUP with
the following conditions:
1. The Specific Use Permit is tied to the business name, Five Star Rentalplex;
2. The Specific Use Permit is tied to the business owner, Chattha, LLC;
3. There shall be no outdoor storage of car parts or merchandise other than the
vehicles that are ready to rent;
4. All vehicles for rent shall be screened from adjacent properties and City right-of-
way (ROW);
5. There shall be no outdoor service, repair, or fueling to any vehicle;
6. Vehicles shall not be available to customers for purchase;
7. The business shall register with the appropriate state agency for the collection of
car rental taxes and other applicable taxes;
8. A final plat of the subject property including the required fire lane shall be approved
before a Certificate of Occupancy is issued; and
9. The Specific Use Permit may be revoked if one or more of the conditions imposed
by this permit has not been met or has been violated.
Erik Kantola, Blissful Architecture, PLLC, and representing the applicant was present to
address any questions regarding the case.
Mayor Stinneford asked to hear from any proponents followed by opponents of the case.
There being none, Mayor Stinneford closed the public hearing at 7:27 p.m.
Council Member Tompkins motioned to approve Ordinance No. 2454, authorizing
issuance of a Specific Use Permit for a passenger car rental to be located at Andrew Huitt
Survey, Abstract 684, Tract 1 H9, 203 West Euless Boulevard, in the Texas Highway 10
Multi -Use (TX-10) zoning district, with the conditions presented and recommended by the
Planning and Zoning Commission.
Council Member Price seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Stinneford, Mayor Pro Tern Bynum, Council Members Stark,
Tompkins, Price, Eads, and Paudel
Nays: None
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Mayor Stinneford declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 18. HELD A PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT CASE
NO. 26-06-SUP AND APPROVED ORDINANCE NO. 2455
Mayor Stinneford opened the public hearing at 7:28 p.m.
Director of Planning and Economic Development Rothenberger presented the case to the
City Council and advised that the applicant is seeking a Specific Use Permit (SUP) for a
tanning and skin wellness salon to be located at Shops at Vineyard Village Addition, Block
A, Lot 3, 2750 State Highway 121, Suite 300. The Planning and Zoning Commission held
a public hearing on July 21, 2026, and voted 5-0-0 to recommend approval of the SUP
with the following conditions:
1. The Specific Use Permit is tied to the business name, Glo Tanning;
2. The Specific Use Permit is tied to the business owner, GNOT INC, LLC; and
3. The Specific Use Permit may be revoked if one or more of the conditions imposed
by this permit has not been met or has been violated
Onyi Odunukwe, representing GNOT INC, LLC, was present to address any questions
regarding the case.
Mayor Stinneford asked to hear from any proponents followed by opponents of the case.
There being none, Mayor Stinneford closed the public hearing at 7:30 p.m.
Council Member Price motioned to approve Ordinance No. 2455, authorizing issuance of
a Specific Use Permit for a tanning and skin wellness salon to be located at Shops at
Vineyard Village Addition, Block A, Lot 3, 2750 State Highway 121, Suite 300, in the 121
Gateway (TX-121) zoning district, with the conditions presented and recommended by
the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Council Member Paudel seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Stinneford, Mayor Pro Tern Bynum, Council Members Stark,
Tompkins, Price, Eads, and Paudel
Nays: None
Mayor Stinneford declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 19. HELD A PUBLIC HEARING FOR CASE NO. 26-05-CC AND
APPROVED ORDINANCE NO. 2456
Mayor Stinneford opened the public hearing at 7:31 p.m.
Director of Planning and Economic Development Rothenberger presented the case to the
City Council and advised that the proposed Ordinance is to amend the City of Euless
Code of Ordinances, Chapter 84, "Unified Development Code", Section 84-7, "Definitions
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and Word Usage", and Section 84-85, "Special Conditions by Use Type", to amend the
definition of "Home Occupation" and provide regulations for home -based businesses that
are incidental and subordinate to the primary residential use. The Planning and Zoning
Commission held a public hearing on July 21, 2026, and recommended approval by a
vote of 5-0-0.
Mayor Stinneford asked to hear from any proponents followed by opponents of the case.
Lee Ann Folau, 800 Henslee Drive, asked if the proposed ordinance would apply to
individuals who resell used items from their front yard several times a year.
Mr. Rothenberger advised that the proposed ordinance does not apply to yard/garage
sales.
There being no others wishing to speak, Mayor Stinneford closed the public hearing at
7:35 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tern Bynum motioned to approve Ordinance No. 2456, amending Chapter 84,
"Unified Development Code", Section 84-7, "Definitions and Word Usage", and Section
84-85, "Special Conditions by Use Type" of the City of Euless Code of Ordinances
defining "Home Occupation" and providing regulations for home -base businesses.
Council Member Eads seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Stinneford, Mayor Pro Tern Bynum, Council Members Stark,
Tompkins, Price, Eads, and Paudel
Nays: None
Mayor Stinneford declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 20. HELD A PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVED CRIME CONTROL
AND PREVENTION DISTRICT (CCPD) BUDGET FOR FY2026-
2027
Mayor Stinneford opened the public hearing at 7:35 p.m.
Director of Finance Janina Jewell presented a summary of the budget and advised the
City Council that the proposed Euless Crime Control and Prevention District Budget for
Fiscal Year 2026-2027 was approved by the Crime Control and Prevention District Board
on June 11, 2026, following a public hearing. State law requires final approval by the City
Council without amendment. Should amendments be desired, the council must meet with
the Board to consider such amendments prior to final approval.
Mayor Stinneford asked to hear from any proponents followed by opponents of the case.
There being none, Mayor Stinneford closed the public hearing at 7:30 p.m.
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Mayor Pro Tern Bynum motioned to approve the Crime Control and Prevention District
(CCPD) budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
Council Member Stark seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Stinneford, Mayor Pro Tern Bynum, Council Members Stark,
Tompkins, Price, Eads, and Paudel
Nays: None
Mayor Stinneford declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 21. HELD A PUBLIC HEARING FOR EULESS DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION (EDC) BUDGET FOR FY2026-2027
Mayor Stinneford opened the public hearing at 7:39 p.m.
Director of Finance Jewell presented the proposed budget to the City Council and advised
that the Euless Development Corporation (EDC) Board of Directors, at the August 10,
2026 meeting, recommended approval of the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
Ms. Jewell advised that the budget will be presented for City Council consideration at the
Monday, August 17, 2026 meeting.
Mayor Stinneford asked to hear from any proponents followed by opponents of the case.
There being none, Mayor Stinneford closed the public hearing at 7:43 p.m.
ITEM NO. 22. HELD A PUBLIC HEARING FOR CITY OF EULESS FY2026-2027
OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGETS AND MOTIONED TO
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED BUDGET ON
AUGUST 17, 2026
Mayor Stinneford opened the public hearing at 7:43 p.m.
Director of Finance Jewell presented details of the proposed City of Euless Operating and
Capital Budgets for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
Mayor Stinneford asked to hear from any proponents followed by opponents of the item.
Darl Easton, 1005 Fayette Drive, requested that a notation be included in the budget
document to help residents more easily understand the format and organization of the
budget.
Lee Ann Folau, 800 Henslee Drive, asked whether the car rental tax revenue from the
new car rental business would be subject to revenue sharing with other taxing entities.
She also requested consideration be given to striping Main Street at Euless Boulevard to
help address motorists' confusion regarding the lane changes for southbound traffic on
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Main Street. Additionally, she requested the signal timing for northbound traffic on Main
Street be reviewed.
City Manager Barker confirmed with Mr. Easton that he did not object to the proposed
budget, but rather to the formatting and organization of the document, and advised that
formatting of the budget document is in accordance with the Governmental Accounting
Standards Board (GASB) guidelines; however, consideration would be given to include a
statement to assist residents with reconciling the budget document.
In response to Mrs. Folau, Mr. Barker advised the car rental tax revenue sharing applies
only to rental facilities on DFW Airport property. Additionally, Euless Boulevard is under
the jurisdiction of the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and that the City is
not permitted to perform work on the roadway; however, the City will once again bring the
matter to TxDOT's attention.
There being no others wishing to speak, Mayor Stinneford closed the public hearing at
8:04 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tern Bynum motioned to consider approval of the City of Euless Official
Operating and Capital Budgets for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 proposed budget at the August
17, 2026 City Council meeting.
Council Member Price seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Stinneford, Mayor Pro Tern Bynum, Council Members Stark,
Tompkins, Price, Eads, and Paudel
Nays: None
Mayor Stinneford declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 23. PUBLIC COMMENTS
No public comments.
ITEM NO. 24. REPORTS
Staff Report
No report given.
City Attorney
No report given.
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City Manager
City Manager Barker recognized and expressed his appreciation to Director of Finance
Janina Jewell, the Finance Department, and Department Directors for their efforts in
preparing the proposed budget.
City Council
Mayor Stinneford advised that the next regular meeting of the City Council is Monday,
August 17, 2026. He advised that the meeting schedule was revised to meet the
timeframe to adopt the Fiscal Year 2027 budget.
ITEM NO. 25. ADJOURN
Mayor Stinneford adjourned the meeting at 8:06 p.m.
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