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Home My WebLink About2026-08-17MINUTES OF THE PRECOUNCIL AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL Monday, August 17, 2026 The precouncil meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Tim Stinneford at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, August 17, 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 expressed his appreciation to Council Members Tompkins and Eads for attending the Children's Health StarCenter Ribbon Cutting, Sunday, August 16, 2026. ➢ City Manager Chris Barker reviewed the regular agenda. Mark Pfirrman, Vice President, Municap, Inc., presented an update on the Midtown Public Improvement District (Item #14). He advised that an assessment of $113,670 is necessary to fund the debt service and annual collection costs for the upcoming fiscal year. ➢ Assistant City Manager Steven Viera presented an Atmos Rate Increase update and advised that the Atmos Cities Steering Committee negotiated the proposed rate increase from $291 million to $260 million. The average monthly impact would be an increase of $13.37 for residential customers and $44.82 for commercial customers. The new rates would go into effect October 1, 2026. ➢ Library Director Angela Jones presented a Library update, including the results of the Summer Reading Challenge, the fall program schedule, the snack program statistics for a three-month period, and information regarding the usage of the Family Place Play Space. ➢ Director of Finance Janina Jewell presented a Financial report for the period ending July 31, 2026. She advised that car rental tax collection for rentals in June was up 17 percent over the same period in the prior year and is up nine percent year-to-date. ➢ Assistant City Manager Lawrence Bryant provided an update on the Highway 10 asphalt overlay project. He advised that night work has been authorized, with lane closures expected to begin Wednesday, August 19, 2026. The project is anticipated to be completed prior to the Labor Day weekend. Council Minutes Page 2 of 9 August 17, 2026 CLOSED SESSION The City Council convened into closed session at 6:03 p.m. for deliberation regarding the following: Concerning personnel matters as authorized by Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code related to: • Civil Service Commission, Crime Control and Prevention District, Euless Development Corporation, Planning and Zoning Commission, and Zoning Board of Adjustment Mayor Stinneford recessed the closed session at 6:46 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 Wayne Olson 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 Municipal Court Manager Claudia Quintero Texas Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell -Shelton Computer Support Specialist II Brett Bennett VISITORS Stephen Cook Lee Ann Folau Steve Emory Rory Lehman Council Minutes Page 3 of 9 August 17, 2026 INVOCATION Council Member Eddie Price gave the Invocation. PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member Jeremy Tompkins led the pledges of allegiance to the flags of the United States and Texas. CONSENT AGENDA (items 1 throLimh 4) 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 1 through 4. 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. 1. AUTHORIZED THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE A CONTRACT Authorized the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with Dunaway Associates, Inc. for Planning Services to conduct a review of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan, the Unified Development Code, and to develop economic development strategies. The estimated expenditure is $350,000, plus a 20 percent contingency. ITEM NO. 2. AUTHORIZED THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT Authorized the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Birkhoff, Hendricks & Carter, LLP, 11910 Greenville Avenue, Suite 600, Dallas, Texas, for Engineering Analysis and Reports for Water Distribution System and Wastewater Collection System Master Plan Updates associated with the Water Plan and Water Model Project. The estimated expenditure is $150,000. ITEM NO. 3. APPROVED A CONTRACT Approved the replacement of 21 HVAC split systems at the Texas Star Conference Centre with Logical Solutions Group, Inc., 1850 North Greenville Avenue, Suite 120, Council Minutes Page 4 of 9 August 17, 2026 Richardson, Texas, through The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS). The estimated expenditure is $324,971. ITEM NO. 4. APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 26-1703 Approved Resolution No. 26-1703, authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to the Tarrant County Water Project Contract between the Trinity River Authority and the City of Euless to allow for the creation of an Extendable Commercial Paper (ECP) program. REGULAR AGENDA ITEM NO. 5. APPROVED APPOINTMENT OF BOARD AND COMMISSION MEMBERS Council Member Tompkins motioned to approve the following Board and Commission member appointments with expiring terms of December 31, 2028, unless otherwise stated: BOARD/COMMISSION NAME Capital Improvements Advisory Committee Mike Collins Ruby Anne Crites Civil Service Commission Carla Shields Crime Control and Prevention District Ron Shields Library Board Jim Hamilton Christopher McAllister John Lentini Parks and Leisure Services Board Brenda Dyer Steve Doty Roger Sickler Barbara Kayster Genesis Reza Planning and Zoning Commission John Koren RubyAnne Crites Katherine Flannery PLACE Place 1 Place 2 TERM EXPIRES Place 1 12/31/2029 Place 2 Place 4 Place 6 Place 1 Place 4 Place 5 Alt 1 Alt 2 Place 4 Place 5 Place 7 9/1 /2028 Council Minutes Page 5 of 9 August 17, 2026 Police Training Advisory Board r Zoning Board of Adjustments Council Member Price seconded the motion. Larry Abram John Luna Ron Young Charles Cinquemani Place 1 Place 3 Place 3 Place 5 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. 6. APPROVED EULESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (EDC) BUDGET FOR FY2026-2027 Director of Finance Janina Jewell presented the Euless Development Corporation (EDC) budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2026, and ending September 30, 2027. She advised that the EDC Board approved the budget on August 10, 2026, and City Council held a public hearing on the EDC budget on August 11, 2026. Mayor Pro Tern Bynum motioned to approve the Euless Development Corporation (EDC) budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. Council Member Paudel 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. 7. APPROVED ORDINANCE NO. 2457 ADOPTING THE CITY OF EULESS OFFICIAL OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGETS FOR FY2026-2027 AND AMENDING THE OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGETS FOR FY2025-2026 Director of Finance Jewell presented the proposed City of Euless Operating and Capital Budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2026, and ending September 30, 2027, as well as the amendments to the Fiscal Year 2025-2026. City Manager Chris Barker added that in response to a citizen request, documents will be added to the appendix of the budget document to offer an explanation of how to reconcile the budget with the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. Council Minutes Page 6 of 9 August 17, 2026 Mayor Pro Tern Bynum motioned to approve Ordinance 2457, adopting the Operating and Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, and amending the budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, including the appendixes identified by City Manager Barker. 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. 8. RATIFIED THE PROPERTY TAX INCREASE REFLECTED IN THE FY2026-2027 BUDGET Director of Finance Jewell advised that in accordance with the state law, a separate vote is required to ratify the increase in property tax revenue reflected in the Fiscal Year 2026- 2027 budget. The proposed tax rate for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 is 47.0080 cents per $100 of assessed value. Mayor Pro Tern Bynum motioned to ratify the property tax revenue increase reflected in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget. 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. 9. HELD A PUBLIC HEARING FOR PROPOSED AD VALOREM TAX RATE Mayor Stinneford opened the public hearing at 7:10 p.m. Director of Finance Jewell presented the item and advised that the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget is based on a proposed ad valorem tax rate of 47.0080 cents per $100 of assessed value. Mayor Stinneford asked to hear from any proponents followed by opponents wishing to speak regarding the proposed tax rate. There being none, Mayor Stinneford closed the public hearing at 7:15 p.m. Council Minutes Page 7 of 9 August 17, 2026 ITEM NO. 10. APPROVED ORDINANCE NO. 2458 Council Member Stark motioned that the property tax rate be increased by the adoption of a tax rate of 47.0080 cents per $100 of assessed value, which is effectively a 1.18 percent increase in the tax rate, by adoption of Ordinance Number 2458. Mayor Pro Tern Bynum 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. Council Member Stark stated that, although the motion indicates an increase in the property tax rate, the proposed property tax rate actually reflects a decrease of 0.6386 cents from the current rate of 47.6466 cents. The motion is stated to comply with state law. ITEM NO. 11. APPROVED ORDINANCE NO. 2459 Director of Finance Jewell advised that Ordinance No. 2459 adopts the tax roll from the Tarrant Appraisal District. Council Member Price motioned to approve Ordinance No. 2459, adopting the Tax Roll for Tax Year 2026. 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. 12. APPROVED ORDINANCE NO. 2460 Director of Finance Jewell advised that no assessment is necessary for Fiscal Year 2026- 2027 and noted that obligations were paid in full in July 2025. Council Member Eads motioned to approve Ordinance No. 2460, adopting the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Service and Assessment Plan for the Glade Parks Public Improvement District Number One (PID #1). Council Member Tompkins seconded the motion. Council Minutes Page 8 of 9 August 17, 2026 Ayes Nays Mayor Stinneford, Mayor Pro Tern Bynum, Council Members Stark, Tompkins, Price, Eads, and Paudel None Mayor Stinneford declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 13. APPROVED ORDINANCE NO. 2461 Director of Finance Jewell advised that no assessment is necessary for Fiscal Year 2026- 2027. Council Member Paudel motioned to approve Ordinance No. 2461, adopting the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Service and Assessment Plan for the Glade Parks Public Improvement District Number Two (PID #2). 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. 14. APPROVED ORDINANCE NO. 2462 Director of Finance Jewell advised that, based on the Annual Service and Assessment Plan Update, annual installments, net of TIRZ (Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone) credits, in the amount of $113,670 are necessary for FY2026-2027 to fund the debt service and annual collection costs. Council Member Tompkins motioned to approve Ordinance No. 2462, approving the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Service and Assessment Plan for the Euless Midtown Public Improvement District (PID). Council Member Price 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. Council Member Tompkins stated that he appreciates the preparation of the documentation and the transparency it provides. Council Minutes Page 9 of 9 August 17, 2026 ITEM NO. 15. PUBLIC COMMENTS Rory Lehman, 4901 Canyon Trail, Fort Worth, expressed concern regarding a health issue at a local business that has been operating without hot water for several weeks. He advised that the business has brought portable bathroom facilities onsite and remains open for business; however, he expressed concern that the portable facilities are not well maintained. ITEM NO. 16. Staff Report No report given. City Attorney No report given. City Manager No report given. City Council REPORTS Mayor Stinneford advised that the next regular meeting of the City Council is scheduled for Tuesday, September 8, 2026. ITEM NO. 17. ADJOURN Mayor Stinneford adjourned the meeting at 7:24 p.m. APPROVED: G Tim Stinneford, fidayor ATTEST: KA Sutter, TRMC, MMC, City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer