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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-09-08MINUTES OF THE PRECOUNCIL AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, September 8, 2026 The precouncil meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Tim Stinneford at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 8, 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, Annabel Eads, and Tika Paudel. Mayor Pro Tern Bynum was absent from the meeting. During the precouncil meeting: ➢ Mayor Stinneford requested City Council's consideration of purchasing raffle tickets for the Hurst -Euless -Bedford Chamber of Commerce's 71 st Anniversary Celebration. Additionally, he shared that he recently had an opportunity to visit Chicago, Illinois and Milwaukee, Wisconsin and noted that the weather was nice during his visit. ➢ City Manager Chris Barker reviewed the regular agenda. ➢ Director of Finance Janina Jewell, Director of Planning and Economic Development Reagan Rothenberger, and Fire Chief Chanc Bennett reviewed the proposed fee changes to be presented for consideration at the September 22, 2026 City Council meeting. ➢ City Manager Barker presented an update on Hurst -Euless -Bedford Independent School District (HEB ISD) construction projects and introduced Josh Minor, Executive Director of Facilities and Construction for HEB ISD. Mr. Barker advised that the City's current code restricts construction activities to Monday through Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., unless prior approval is obtained. He stated that the school district is requesting that construction activities be permitted outside the established days and hours. Josh Minor, Executive Director of Facilities and Construction for HEB ISD, advised that the school district currently has three elementary schools and one high school under construction in Euless. He expressed his appreciation to City Manager Barker, Division Chief/Fire Marshal Drew Washington, and Building Official David Pendley for their assistance with the projects. Mr. Minor stated that, to ensure student safety and improve efficiencies in completing the projects, the district is requesting approval to perform construction activities outside the days and hours currently permitted by City code. Council Member Paudel expressed concern regarding construction -related parking in and around Wilshire Elementary and asked whether parking for construction workers and construction vehicles could be addressed as part of the request. Council Minutes Page 2 of 8 September 8, 2026 City Manager Barker advised that a formal request will be presented to the City Council for consideration at an upcoming meeting. ➢ Assistant Fire Chief Mark Williams and Division Chief/Fire Marshal Drew Washington presented a Fire Department update. Division Chief/Fire Marshal Washington reviewed the Fire Marshal's Office year-to- date activities, including inspections, violations, plan reviews, and fire investigations. He also provided an overview of the plan review and construction inspections processes. Assistant Fire Chief Williams presented year-to-date operational statistics, including five-year historical call volume, incident types, and EMS transport destinations. Additionally, he provided an update on the UTV project and its intended purpose, as well as the purchase of a replacement vehicle, a 2026 Ford F-350, which will be used primarily by the Swift Water Rescue Team. ➢ Director of Finance Jewell presented a Financial report. She advised that car rental tax collection was up nine percent over the same period in the prior year and up nine percent year-to-date for rentals in July. ➢ Director of Public Works and Engineering Major Jones provided an update on the West Pipeline Road project and advised that all pavement work has been completed, and all lanes are opened to traffic. CLOSED SESSION The City Council convened into closed session at 6:08 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 6:23 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. Council Minutes Page 3 of 8 September 8, 2026 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 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 Salesi Ahokovi Lee Ann Folau Sayeda Syed Cheryl Bean Clark Miller Steve Emory Garrett Newsome INVOCATION City Manager Chris Barker gave the Invocation. PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Tim Stinneford led the pledges of allegiance to the flags of the United States and Texas. ITEM NO. 1. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH FOR SEPTEMBER 2026 Director of Planning and Economic Development Reagan Rothenberger and Building Official David Pendley introduced Senior Inspector Michael Pastre. Michael was accompanied by his family and members of the Planning and Economic Development Department. Mayor Stinneford presented Michael with a plaque commemorating his selection as Employee of the Month for September 2026. Council Minutes Page 4 of 8 September 8, 2026 ITEM NO. 2. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE PIN Assistant City Manager Steven Viera introduced Director of Human Resources and Risk Management Heather Moorhead. Heather was accompanied by her family and members of the Human Resources and Risk Management Department. Mayor Stinneford presented Heather with a service pin commemorating her five years of service with the City. CONSENT AGENDA (items 3 through 10) 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 10. Council Member Tompkins seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Stinneford, Council Members Stark, Tompkins, Price, Eads, and Paudel Nays: None Mayor Stinneford declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 3. AUTHORIZED THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF EULESS AND THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY Authorized the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Euless and the Texas Department of Public Safety for the use of the Texas Conviction Reporting (TXCR) system. ITEM NO. 4. APPROVED A JOB ORDER CONTRACT Approved a Job Order Contract with Humphrey and Associates Inc., 1501 Luna Road, Dallas, Texas, for routine electrical and emergency repair services through the BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative. The estimated expenditure is $480,000, and actual expenditures are made on an as -needed basis. ITEM NO. 5. APPROVED A CONTRACT EXTENSION PER REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL NO. 009-23 Approved extension of contract per Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 009-23 with United Healthcare Services, Inc. (UHC), 185 Asylum Street, Hartford, Connecticut, for Third Party Administration/Network, Pharmacy Benefit Management, Utilization Management, Council Minutes Page 5 of 8 September 8, 2026 Large Case Management, COBRA Administration, Employee Assistance Program, Dental Administration/Network, and Vision Administration/Network. The original contract was for a three-year term with two two-year renewal options. This request represents the first of the two two-year renewal options and will cover the period from October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2028. ITEM NO. 6. APPROVED CONTRACT EXTENSION PER REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL 017-25 Approved extension of contract per Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 017-25 with Lincoln Financial for Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, Long - Term Disability, Short -Term Disability, and Voluntary Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance. The original contract provided for a three-year initial term with two two-year renewal options. This request represents the second year of the initial three-year term and will cover the period of October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2028. ITEM NO. 7. APPROVED RENEWAL OF BID NO. 023-25 Approved renewal of Bid No. 023-25 for the purchase of pipes, clamps, fittings, meter boxes, fire hydrants, and other water utility repair materials from: Atlas Utility Supply Company, 2301 Carson Street, Fort Worth, Texas; and Ferguson Enterprises LLC, 12500 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News, Virginia. The bid contains a one-year term with the option to extend for three additional one-year periods. This request represents the first of the three one-year periods. The estimated expenditure is $250,000, and expenditures will be based on actual need. ITEM NO. 8. APPROVED AWARD OF BID NO. 006-26 Approved award of Bid No. 006-26 and authorized the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with Douglas Dailey Construction, LLC, 2005 Bluff Springs Road, Ferris, Texas, for the replacement of main lines and lateral lines along Sotogrande Boulevard from El Camino Real to Monterrey Boulevard. The estimated expenditure is $1,095,348 and includes a seven percent owner -controlled contingency of $71,658. ITEM NO. 9. APPROVED AWARD OF BID NO. 008-26 Approved award of Bid No. 008-26 and authorized the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with Atkins Brothers Equipment Company, Inc., 3516 Old Fort Worth Road, Midlothian, Texas, for the replacement of the water line main located along Sagebrush Trail. The estimated expenditure is $283,486.50 and includes a seven percent owner -controlled contingency of $18,546. Council Minutes Page 6 of 8 September 8, 2026 ITEM NO. 10. APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Approved City Council minutes of the precouncil and regular meetings of August 11, 2026, and August 17, 2026. REGULAR AGENDA ITEM NO. 11. APPROVED ORDINANCE NO. 2463 Assistant City Manager Steven Viera introduced the item to City Council. Council Member Price motioned to approve Ordinance No. 2463, approving a negotiated settlement between the Atmos Cities Steering Committee (ACSC) and Atmos Energy Corporation, Mid -Tex Division (Atmos) regarding the company's 2026 Rate Review Mechanism (RRM) filing. Council Member Paudel seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Stinneford, Council Members Stark, Tompkins, Price, Eads, and Paudel Nays: None Mayor Stinneford declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 12. HELD A PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT CASE NO. 25-08-SUP AND APPROVED ORDINANCE NO. 2464 Mayor Stinneford opened the public hearing at 7:17 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) to operate a nonprofit private membership organization to be located at Andrew Huitt Survey, Abstract 684, Tract 1 H2, 221 Martha Street. The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on August 4, 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, Tafenga Ofa Kalapu; 2. The Specific Use Permit is tied to the business owner, Salesi Ahokovi; 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. Salesi Ahokovi, the business owner and applicant, was present to address any questions regarding the case. Mayor Stinneford asked to hear from any proponents followed by opponents of the case. Council Minutes Page 7 of 8 September 8, 2026 There being none, Mayor Stinneford closed the public hearing at 7:19 p.m. Council Member Tompkins motioned to approve Ordinance No. 2464, authorizing the issuance of a Specific Use Permit for a nonprofit private membership organization to be located at Andrew Huitt Survey, Abstract 684, Tract 1 H2, 221 Martha Street, 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, Council Members Stark, Tompkins, Price, Eads, and Paudel Nays: None Mayor Stinneford declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 13. APPROVED SITE PLAN CASE NO. 26-02-SP Director of Planning and Economic Development Rothenberger presented the item to the City Council and advised that the applicant, Triangle Engineering, is seeking approval to construct two 5,960.5 square foot one-story flex industrial tenant buildings on a 1.03-acre property located at John A. Groves Survey, Abstract 599, Tracts 3G and 3G1, north of South Pipeline Road and approximately 1,750 feet west of Westpark Way. Mr. Rothenberger reviewed the site access, parking, landscaping, lighting, building materials, and elevations. The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on August 18, 2026, and recommended approval by a vote of 5-0-0. Kevin Patel, President, Triangle Engineering, was present to address any questions regarding the item. Council Member Paudel motioned to approve Site Plan No. 26-02-SP for two one-story flex industrial tenant buildings to be located at John A. Groves Survey, Abstract 599, Tracts 3G and 3G1, north of South Pipeline Road and approximately 1,750 feet west of Westpark Way, in the Light Industrial (1-1) zoning district. Council Member Eads seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Stinneford, Council Members Stark, Tompkins, Price, Eads, and Paudel Nays: None Mayor Stinneford declared the motion carried. Council Minutes Page 8 of 8 September 8, 2026 ITEM NO. 14. PUBLIC COMMENTS Sayeda Syed, 6705 Sapphire Circle North, Colleyville, Texas, addressed the City Council and stated that she is a candidate for Tarrant Appraisal District Board of Directors, Place 1. Ms. Syed requested support for her election to the Board. Cheryl Bean, 405 Forest River Circle, Fort Worth, Texas, addressed the City Council and stated that she is a candidate for State House District 94 (HD 94). Ms. Bean requested support for her election to office. ITEM NO. 15. Staff Report No report given. City Attorney No report given. City Manager No report given. City Council REPORTS Mayor Stinneford advised of the passing of Troy Mennis, Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission and long-time volunteer. He expressed his condolences to the family and stated that Troy will be missed. ITEM NO. 15. ADJOURN Mayor Stinneford adjourned the meeting at 7:28 p.m. APPROVED: /_� f ,,, ..' Z' I o�✓/ ATTEST: �Sut TRMC, MMC, City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer