HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-03-13MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
EULESS CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, March 13, 2018
A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Linda Martin
at 4:33 p.m. on Tuesday, March 13, 2018, in the Precouncil Conference Room of City
Hall, 201 North Ector Drive. Those present included Mayor Linda Martin, Mayor Pro Tem
Eddie Price, Council Members Tim Stinneford, Jeremy Tompkins, Linda Eilenfeldt, and
Harry Zimmer. Council Member Perry Bynum arrived at 4:40 p.m.
During the Precouncil meeting:
D Council Member Linda Eilenfeldt advised that she attended the Professor D
concert held at the Texas Star Pavilion on Friday, March 2, 2018, and expressed
that it was a loud and wonderful time.
D Mayor Linda Martin announced that the Vegas Stars will perform "A Rock Around
the Park Concert" at the Texas Star Pavilion Friday, April 6, 2018, at 7:00 p.m.
Additionally, she announced that the Mayor's Fitness Fair was held Monday,
March 12, 2018, and it was once again a fun event.
• Assistant to the City Manager Betsy Deck recognized Recreation Manager Frank
Ocampo, Recreation Specialist -Programs Sonja Howard, Recreation Center
Supervisor Liz Johnson, and Special Events Coordinator Ryan Turner who helped
organize the Mayor's Fitness Fair. She was pleased to see all of the participants
actively involved in the various stations set up by the Library, Police, Fire, and
Parks Departments.
D City Secretary Kim Sutter advised that the new voting system has been installed
in the Council Chambers for use during the regular session.
D City Manager Loretta Getchell reviewed the regular agenda.
Ms. Getchell introduced Boyd London, Managing Director, Hilltop Securities Inc.,
Robert Dransfield, Partner, Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP, and Jordan Sawyer,
Associate, Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP.
Mr. London addressed the City Council regarding the issuance and sale of the
"City of Euless, Texas, Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue Bonds, Series
2018," and stated that the issuance of the bonds is for the amount of $2,785,000
with a principal forgiveness in the amount of $473,300 as previously approved by
the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) at a bond yield for arbitrage at 1.17
percent and a true interest cost of 1.34 percent. Additionally, sale of Certificates
of Obligation in the amount of $9,180,000 will have a true interest cost of 3.23
percent. (Agenda Items #5, 6, and 7)
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During discussion of Agenda Item #8 regarding Atmos Energy Corporation,
Council Member Eilenfeldt inquired about the ability of Atmos to pass along repair
expenses associated with the recent gas explosions in Dallas to all Atmos
customers. Ms. Getchell confirmed that, generally, costs can be passed along to
customers; however, she will research to determine if the cost can be passed to
others outside the region.
➢ Library Administrator Sherry Knight presented the Library update and provided
information regarding recent events including Seuss Much Fun, preparations for
moving the library to a temporary location (1125 Westpark Way) for use during the
library renovation, and the unveiling of the new HEB Reads! Mobile STEM lab at
the HEB Reads! event on Saturday, May 5, 2018. Additionally, she advised that
the library will close August 31, 2018, and reopen at the temporary location on
September 17, 2018.
➢ Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald provided an update on
Arbor Daze scheduled to be held Saturday, April 28, 2018, at the Euless Family
Life Center and introduced Recreation Manager Frank Ocampo, Recreation
Specialist -Programs Sonja Howard, and Special Events Coordinator Ryan Turner
who have planned the schedule of events including a city-wide park scavenger
hunt, car show, petting zoo, and a food eating contest.
➢ Fire Chief Wes Rhodes provided an update on the Northeast Fire Department
Association (NEFDA) including total population of the member cities, fee
schedule, and the age and condition of NEFDA-owned equipment.
➢ Director of Planning and Economic Development Mike Collins and Building Official
Don Sheffield presented a Development update including a requested design
change to the Founders Parc Development row houses changing the allowable
structure height from 42 feet to 45 feet. Additionally, he advised of a proposed
Motel 6 renovation at 110 West Airport Freeway.
➢ City Manager Getchell provided the Financial update for the month ending January
31, 2018, and advised that sales tax collection is down 5.62 percent over the same
period last year and car rental tax collection is down six percent.
The City Council recessed Precouncil session at 6:45 p.m.
COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF SCHEDULED ITEMS — COUNCIL CHAMBERS
The Euless City Council continued their meeting in the Council Chambers at 7:00 p.m.
for consideration of scheduled items.
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
City Manager Loretta Getchell
Deputy City Manager Bob Freeman
City Attorney Wayne Olson
City Secretary Kim Sutter
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Deputy City Secretary Lindsay Wells
Police Chief Mike Brown
Director of Public Works and Engineering Hal Cranor
Finance Director Janina Jewell
Fire Chief Wes Rhodes
Director of Planning and Economic Development Mike Collins
Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald
Information Services Administrator Scott Joyce
Assistant to the City Manager Betsy Deck
Library Administrator Sherry Knight
Human Resources/Risk Administrator Carolyn Marshall
Fleet and Facilities Administrator Kyle McAdams
Texas Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell -Shelton
Lisa Bynum
Don Martin
Anniece McKanna
VISITORS
Kimari Pippins
Dee Ross
Barney Snitz
Peggy Vandiver
Kimberly Whiteside
INVOCATION
Council Member Perry Bynum gave the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Linda Martin led the pledges of allegiance to the flags of the United States and
Texas.
ITEM NO. 1. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE PINS
Fire Chief Wes Rhodes introduced Firefighter II/Paramedic David Upchurch. David was
accompanied by his wife, Shanna, daughters, Haleigh and Hannah Long, sons, Cooper
and Cole, brother, John, nephew, Hunter, and members of the Fire Department. Mayor
Martin presented David with a service pin commemorating his 10 years of service with
the City.
Director of Public Works and Engineering Hal Cranor introduced Technical Specialist
Richard Ross. Richard was accompanied by his wife, Roe Helen, daughter, Kimberly
Whiteside, granddaughter, Kimari Pippins, and members of the Public Works
Department. Mayor Martin presented Richard with a service pin and clock
commemorating his 25 years of service with the City.
CONSENT AGENDA (items 2 through 4)
Mayor Martin asked Deputy City Manager Bob Freeman to read each item into the record.
Council Member Stinneford motioned to approve the consent agenda items number 2
through 4.
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Council Member Bynum seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tem Price, Council Members Stinneford,
Tompkins, Eilenfeldt, Zimmer, and Bynum
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 2. APPROVED RENEWAL OF BID NO. 003-15
Approved a one year renewal of Bid No. 003-15 to Smith Lawn and Tree, 3200 Handley
Ederville Road, Richland Hills, for the annual contract for mowing maintenance. This the
third of three one-year renewal options as approved in the original contract. The
estimated expenditure is $227,000.
ITEM NO. 3. APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 18-1529
Approved Resolution No. 18-1529, adopting the City of Euless Proposed Budget
Calendar for Fiscal Year 2018-2019, including the Crime Control and Prevention District
and the Euless Development Corporation Budgets.
ITEM NO. 4. APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Approved City Council minutes of the regular meeting of February 27, 2018.
REGULAR AGENDA
ITEM NO. 5.
APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO.
2185 AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF "CITY OF EULESS,
TEXAS, WATERWORKS AND SEWER SYSTEM REVENUE
BONDS, SERIES 2018"
Finance Director Jewell advised that Ordinance No. 2185 provides for the issuance of
bonds based on the City's application for financial assistance from the Texas Water
Development Board (TVVDB) in August 2017 and the TWDB's commitment March 1,
2018, to provide the City financial assistance in the amount of $3,258,300 from the Clean
Water State Revolving (CWSR) Fund through the proposed purchase of $2,785,000 in
City of Euless Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue Bonds and $473,300 in principal
forgiveness by the TWDB. Bonds through TWDB's CWSR Fund are at a reduced rate
from the regular bond market.
Council Member Zimmer motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No.
2185, authorizing the issuance of City of Euless, Texas, Waterworks and Sewer System
Revenue Bonds, Series 2018, pledging the net revenues of the City's Waterworks and
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Sewer System to the security and payment thereof and enacting other provisions incident
and related thereto.
Council Member Eilenfeldt seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tem Price, Council Members Stinneford,
Tompkins, Eilenfeldt, Zimmer, and Bynum
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 6. APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 18-1528 AUTHORIZING
EXECUTION OF A PRINCIPAL FORGIVENESS AGREEMENT
WITH TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD AND ESCROW
AGREEMENT
(Secretary's note: This item is a companion item to Agenda Item #5.)
Finance Director Jewell advised that Resolution No. 18-1528 authorizes an agreement
with the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) for their principal forgiveness
commitment made March 1, 2018, to provide the City financial assistance in the amount
of $3,258,300 from the Clean Water State Revolving (CWSR) Fund through the purchase
of $2,785,000 in City of Euless Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue Bonds and
$473,300 in principal forgiveness by the TWDB for Capital Improvement Project WT1604
Reclaimed Water Line Extension Phase III.
Council Member Tompkins motioned to approve Resolution No. 18-1528, approving and
authorizing the execution of a principle forgiveness agreement with the Texas Water
Development Board and an escrow agreement related thereto associated with the City of
Euless, Texas, Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue Bonds, Series 2018.
Council Member Bynum seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tem Price, Council Members Stinneford,
Tompkins, Eilenfeldt, Zimmer, and Bynum
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 7. APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO.
2186
Finance Director Jewell advised that proceeds from the sale of Certificates of Obligation
in the amount of $9,180,000 will fund street, water, wastewater, and facility
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improvements, and related administrative costs for projects including a street
reconstruction project along portions of Bear Creek Parkway, Ash Lane, Fuller Wiser
Road, and Midway Drive identified as Capital Improvement Project PS1802.
Council Member Stinneford motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance
No. 2186, authorizing issuance of "City of Euless, Texas, Tax and Waterworks and Sewer
System (Limited Pledge) Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2018"
Council Member Bynum seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tem Price, Council Members Stinneford,
Tompkins, Eilenfeldt, Zimmer, and Bynum
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 8. APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO.
2187
City Manager Loretta Getchell advised that the City of Euless is a member of the Atmos
Cities Steering Committee along with 171 other Mid -Texas cities served by Atmos Energy
Corporation, Mid -Tex Division (Atmos Mid -Tex or Company). In 2007, the Cities and
Atmos Mid -Tex settled a rate application filed by the Company pursuant to Section
104.301 of the Texas Utilities Code for an interim rate adjustment commonly referred to
as a Gas Reliability Infrastructure Program (GRIP) filing. That settlement created a
substitute rate review process, referred to as Rate Review Mechanism (RRM), as a
substitute for future filings under the GRIP statute.
She stated that Ordinance No. 2155 passed by the City Council on May 23, 2017,
resolved the Company's application under the RRM Tariff in 2017 and also terminated
the existing RRM Tariff and required a renegotiation of the terms of that tariff. The RRM
Tariff on which the 2017 rates were based allowed a rate of return on equity of 10.50
percent and the revised RRM Tariff reduces that to 9.8 percent. The revised RRM Tariff
also captures the reduction in federal income tax rates from 35 percent to 21 percent, and
should result in a rate reduction effective by mid-March, 2018.
Council Member Stinneford motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance
No. 2187, approving a tariff authorizing an annual Rate Review Mechanism negotiated
between the Atmos Cities Steering Committee and Atmos Energy Corporation, Mid -Tex
Division.
Mayor Pro Tem Price seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tem Price, Council Members Stinneford,
Tompkins, Eilenfeldt, Zimmer, and Bynum
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Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 9. PUBLIC COMMENTS
No public comments.
ITEM NO. 10. REPORTS
City Manager
No report given.
City Attorney
No report given.
City Council
Council Member Stinneford welcomed back Peggy Vandiver following recent health
concerns.
ITEM NO. 13. ADJOURN
Mayor Martin adjourned the meeting at 7:22 p.m.
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
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Sutter, RMC, City Secretary