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Home My WebLink About2026-09-22MINUTES OF THE PRECOUNCIL AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, September 22, 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 22, 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, Annabel Eads, and Tika Paudel. Council Member Eddie Price arrived at 4:36 p.m. During the precouncil meeting: ➢ Mayor Stinneford reported that he placed third in the Addison's Oktoberfest inaugural Mayors MassKrug competition held on Thursday, September 17, 2026. ➢ Mayor Pro Tern Bynum advised that he and his wife, Lisa, represented the City at the annual GrapeFest Mayoral GrapeStomp competition, Saturday, September 19, 2026, and were presented with the "Least Juice" award. ➢ City Manager Chris Barker reviewed the regular agenda. ➢ City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer Kim Sutter provided a review of the Board and Commission appointment process and timeline. ➢ Director of Human Resources and Risk Management Heather Moorhead provided a Human Resources update, including new and existing staff, completion of the 2026 Compensation Study, 2026 fire promotional testing, summer seasonal hiring, implementation of the Human Resources Information System (HRIS/Payroll), and ongoing and upcoming projects. ➢ Director of Planning and Economic Development Reagan Rothenberger provided a Development update, including commercial and residential construction, school district projects, the Police and Municipal Court Building, the Comprehensive Plan update, and Chapter 40 regulations related to gas drilling and production. ➢ Director of Finance Janina Jewell presented a Financial report for the period ending August 31, 2026. She advised that sales tax collection for July was up six percent over the same period in the prior year and 11 percent year-to-date, and car rental tax collection was up nine percent over the same period in the prior year and is up nine percent year-to-date. CLOSED SESSION The City Council convened into closed session at 6:19 p.m. for deliberation regarding the following: Council Minutes Page 2 of 7 September 22, 2026 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 6:52 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 VISITORS Nicholas Aldi Jud Park George Vittas Noah Owen Sosaia Tatofi INVOCATION Assistant City Manager Steven Viera gave the Invocation. PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member Eddie Price led the pledges of allegiance to the flags of the United States and Texas. Council Minutes Page 3 of 7 September 22, 2026 ITEM NO. 1. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH FOR OCTOBER 2026 Police Chief Gary Landers introduced Senior Police Officer Chase LaPenna. Chase was accompanied by his family and members of the Police Department. Mayor Stinneford presented Chase with a plaque commemorating his selection as Employee of the Month for October 2026. ITEM NO. 2. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE PIN Police Chief Landers introduced Senior Police Officer Shawn Bushee. Shawn was accompanied by his family and members of the Police Department. Mayor Stinneford presented Shawn with a service pin commemorating his 10 years of service with the City. CONSENT AGENDA (items 3 through 5) 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 5. 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 PUBLIC SAFETY SUPPLIES Authorized the purchase of public safety supplies from Casco Industries, Inc., 1517 West North Carrier Parkway, Suite 118, Grand Prairie, Texas, through the BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative. The estimated expenditure is $180,000. ITEM NO. 4. AUTHORIZED THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT Authorized the City Manager to execute a contract with Jurgensen Pump, LLC., 281 Cotton Belt Parkway, McGregor, Texas, for the repair work at Fuller Well Site through the BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative as approved in the FY2026-2027 budget. The estimated expenditure is $399,065, which includes an eight and one-half percent owner - controlled contingency of $31,263. Council Minutes Page 4 of 7 September 22, 2026 ITEM NO. 5. APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Approved City Council minutes of the precouncil and regular meeting of September 8, 2026. REGULAR AGENDA ITEM NO. 6. APPROVED ORDINANCE NO. 2465 City Manager Chris Barker advised that the proposed Ordinance updates various service, utility, and miscellaneous fees contained in Chapter 30 of the City of Euless Code of Ordinances. Council Member Price motioned to approve Ordinance No. 2465, amending the City of Euless Code of Ordinances, Chapter 30, "Fees," Section 30-13, "Building Fees," Section 30-15, "Fire Prevention Code," Section 30-35, "Water and Wastewater Service — Monthly Rates," Section 30-37, "Monitored Group Class," and Section 30-39, "Planning and Zoning Fees." 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. ITEM NO. 7. APPROVED PERMIT FOR THE HURST-EULESS-BEDFORD INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT City Manager Chris Barker presented the item to City Council and advised that the applicant, Hurst -Euless -Bedford Independent School District (HEB ISD), is requesting authorization to conduct construction activities outside the established days and hours to ensure student safety and improve efficiencies for multiple school construction projects occurring simultaneously in Euless. The permit request would authorize construction activities Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. Early morning concrete pouring would also be permitted outside the approved hours when necessary to provide for the safety of the students and the public by avoiding conflicts during peak traffic times as well as to provide for the standard of quality of the pour and the safety of the contractor's employees. The permit is recommended for the duration of the projects or until such time as the City and HEB ISD determine that it is no longer needed, whichever occurs first. Council Minutes Page 5 of 7 September 22, 2026 Mayor Pro Tern Bynum motioned to issue a permit for the duration of the projects, or until such time as the City and HEB ISD determine that the permit is no longer needed, to allow construction activities Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The permit shall also authorize early morning concrete pouring activities outside of these hours when necessary to provide for the safety of students and the public by avoiding conflicts during peak traffic times, or to maintain the quality of the concrete pour. 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. 8. APPROVED TEMPORARY USE PERMIT NO. 26-06-CC Director of Planning and Economic Development Reagan Rothenberger advised that St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church is seeking a Temporary Use Permit to host the 34t" Annual Mid -Cities Greek FoodFest on the church grounds. Mr. Rothenberger reviewed the festival layout, parking arrangements, and the dates and times the event will be held. George P. Vittas, representing St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church, was present to address any questions regarding the request. Council Member Eads motioned to approve Temporary Use Permit No. 26-06-CC for a Greek Food Festival to be located at 303 Cullum Drive, for four consecutive days, beginning Thursday, October 1, 2026, and concluding Sunday, October 4, 2026. 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. 9. APPROVED TEMPORARY USE PERMIT NO. 26-07-CC Director of Planning and Economic Development Rothenberger advised that the Euless Tongan Community Committee (ETCC) is seeking a Temporary Use Permit to host Tonga Family Day 2026 at the Leon Hogg Amphitheater and Pavilion. Mr. Rothenberger reviewed the event layout, parking arrangements, and the date and time the event will be held. Council Minutes Page 6 of 7 September 22, 2026 Sosaia Tatofi, representing Euless Tongan Community Committee (ETCC), was present to address any questions regarding the request. Council Member Price motioned to approve Temporary Use Permit No. 26-07-CC for the Tonga Family Day 2026 event to be located at the Leon Hogg Amphitheater and Pavilion, 1951 Bear Creek Parkway, Monday, October 12, 2026, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 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. 10. APPROVED BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS Council Member Stark motioned to appoint David Brown to the Planning and Zoning Commission, Place 2, to serve the unexpired term ending December 31, 2027. 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. 11. PUBLIC COMMENTS No public comments. ITEM NO. 12. REPORTS Staff Report No report given. City Attorney No report given. Council Minutes Page 7 of 7 September 22, 2026 City Manager No report given. City Council Mayor Pro Tern Bynum stated that September is recognized as Emergency Preparedness Month and encouraged residents to contact Emergency Management Coordinator Suzanne Hendrickson with any questions or recommendations regarding emergency preparedness. He added that September is also recognized as Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and expressed his support for all women battling the disease. ITEM NO. 13. ADJOURN Mayor Stinneford adjourned the meeting at 7:22 p.m. APPROVED: ATTEST: L6� I 4Sutfte4if, TRMC, MMC, City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer