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OF THE
EULESS CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, August 28, 2018
A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Linda Martin
at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 28, 2018, in the Precouncil Conference Room of City
Hall, 201 North Ector Drive. Those present included Mayor Linda Martin, Mayor Pro Tem
Tim Stinneford, Council Members Jeremy Tompkins, Eddie Price, Linda Eilenfeldt, Harry
Zimmer, and Salman Bhojani.
During the Precouncil meeting:
Council Member Jeremy Tompkins inquired about the "Clear the Shelters" event
held Saturday, August 18, 2018.
Director of Public Works and Engineering Hal Cranor advised that the "Clear the
Shelters" event was successful and only three animals remained at the end of the
day.
r City Manager Loretta Getchell reviewed the regular agenda.
Director of Planning and Economic Development Mike Collins presented the
Development update, specifically regarding a detailed description of proposed
zoning changes to the McMullin tract of land at Westpark Way and West Pipeline
Road which will be presented for City Council consideration at the September 11,
2018 City Council meeting.
Additionally, he advised that he has spoken to several businesses along West
Euless Boulevard regarding a proposed traffic change submitted by TxDOT and
discussed at the August 14, 2018 Precouncil meeting. He advised that the
businesses were amenable to the proposed changes and a meeting has been
scheduled to meet with affected residents on September 6, 2018.
Police Chief Mike Brown presented the quarterly Police Department update for the
period ending June 30, 2018, and provided statistics including response times,
crimes against persons, property crimes, and new employees. He presented
pictures and a description of a new training simulator room being built inside the
Police Department building and announced that Lowe's has partnered with the
City to provide labor and materials for the construction.
Additionally, Chief Brown advised that the Police Department has provided active
shooter training at all schools located in Euless.
CLOSED SESSION
The City Council convened into closed session at 6:02 p.m. for deliberation regarding the
following:
Council Minutes Page 2 of 9 August 28, 2018
Seek legal advice from the City Attorney as authorized by Section 551.071 of the Texas
Government Code related to:
• Open Meetings Act and Public Information
Mayor Martin recessed closed session at 6:47 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
Assistant City Manager Chris Barker
City Attorney Wayne Olson
City Secretary Kim Sutter
Deputy City Secretary Lindsay Wells
Police Chief Mike Brown
Finance Director Janina Jewell
Director of Planning and Economic Development Mike Collins
Director of Public Works and Engineering Hal Cranor
Fire Chief Wes Rhodes
Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald
Assistant to the City Manager Betsy Deck
Library Administrator Sherry Knight
Human Resources-Risk Administrator Donny Beasley
Texas Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell-Shelton
VISITORS
Marsha Camarata Charlie Miller Gene Shawl
Carolyn Kitchens Donna Moore Pam Shawl
Norma Krackenberger Kristin Myers Ann Marie Thompson
Christine Lanton Amish Patel Jan Turner
Rodney Lanton Brian Patrick Peggy Vandiver
Anniece McKanna Judy Ramos
INVOCATION
Council Member Harry Zimmer gave the invocation.
PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Eddie Price 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
SEPTEMBER
Director of Planning and Economic Development Mike Collins introduced Tesla Harlan.
Tesla was accompanied by her husband, John, mother, Michele Brooks, father, Scott
Brooks, and members of the Planning Department.
Mayor Martin presented Tesla with a plaque commemorating her selection as Employee
of the Month for September.
ITEM NO. 2. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION
Mayor Martin presented a proclamation to Barbara Collier and Judy Ramos representing
the Nathaniel Mills Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR)
proclaiming September 17 through 23, 2018 as Constitution Week.
Ms. Ramos provided a brief description of DAR and the Nathaniel Mills Chapter.
Additionally, she introduced the DAR members in attendance with her, including Barbara
Collier, Carolyn Kitchens, Norma Krackenberger, Marsha Camarata, Donna Moore, Jan
Turner, and Ann Marie Thompson.
CONSENT AGENDA (items 3 through 8)
Mayor Martin asked Assistant City Manager Barker to read each item into the record.
Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford motioned to approve the consent agenda items number 3
through 8.
Council Member Bhojani seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford, Council Members Tompkins,
Price, Eilenfeldt, Zimmer, and Bhojani
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 3. AUTHORIZED CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE
AN ENGINEERING SERVICES CONTRACT
Authorized the City Manager to negotiate and execute an Engineering Services Contract
with Elliott and Hughes, Inc. relating to the Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) Project
Management. Due to a recent vacancy in the City Engineering Department, there is a
need for a professional engineer to review and coordinate upcoming CIP projects as
approved in the budget. Work would be performed on an hourly basis.
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ITEM NO. 4. AUTHORIZED PURCHASE OF THE MILO RANGE TRAINING
SYSTEMS MOBILE INTERACTIVE FIREARMS AND FORCE
OPTIONS SIMULATOR
Authorized the purchase of the MILO Range Training Systems Mobile Interactive
Firearms and Force Options Simulator. The City applied for and was awarded a grant
from the office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, which will enable the City of
Euless to purchase and implement a training force simulator for the Police Department.
This simulator is an interactive training tool that will be used by sworn police officers.
Training in the simulator will allow officers to encounter decision making situations in a
controlled, simulated environment. The estimated expenditure is $80,090.
ITEM NO. 5. APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 18-1534
Approved Resolution 18-1534 approving the Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Service and
Assessment Plan for the Glade Parks Public Improvement District (PID #1). PID #1 was
established December 14, 2010, by Resolution No. 10-1350 for property located near the
intersection of State Highway 121 and Cheek Sparger Road. Based on the amortization
schedule of the debt service for such improvements, no assessment is necessary for
FY2018-2019.
ITEM NO. 6. APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 18-1535
Approved Resolution 18-1535 adopting the Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Service and
Assessment Plan for the Glade Parks Public Improvement District Number Two (PID #2).
PID #2 was established June 9, 2015, by Resolution No. 15-1461 for property located
near the intersection of State Highway 121 and Cheek Sparger Road. Based on the
amortization schedule of the debt service for such improvements, no assessment is
necessary for FY2018-2019.
ITEM NO. 7. APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 18-1536
Approved Resolution 18-1536 adopting the Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Service and
Assessment Plan for the Euless Midtown Public Improvement District. The PID was
established August 25, 2015, by Resolution No. 15-1471 for property located near FM
157, State Highway 10 and State Highway 183. Based on the Annual Service Plan
Update, an assessment of $1,114,507 is necessary for FY2018-2019 to fund the debt
service and annual collection costs.
ITEM NO. 8. APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Approved City Council minutes of the regular meeting of August 14, 2018.
Council Minutes Page 5 of 9 August 28, 2018
REGULAR AGENDA
ITEM NO. 9. APPROVED SITE PLAN NO. 18-08-SP
Director of Planning and Economic Development Collins presented the item to the City
Council. He advised that the applicant, Glade Infrastructure LLC, is seeking to construct
a 7,617 square foot restaurant, 54th Street Restaurant and Drafthouse. The proposed site
is located on the northeast corner of Brazos Boulevard and Rio Grande Boulevard, north
of Starbucks across Brazos Boulevard. The restaurant will provide an internal seating
area and a covered porch area on the southwest corner of the building. The Planning and
Zoning Commission considered the item on August 7, 2018, and recommended approval
of the Site Plan by a 6-0-0 vote.
A representative for 54th Street Restaurant and Drafthouse was present to address any
questions.
Council Member Tompkins advised that a major trailhead exists at the corner of Brazos
Boulevard and Rio Grande Boulevard that is part of the Parks Department trail system.
He requested that the trailhead be made more prominent as the new sidewalks are
constructed.
The representative confirmed there would be no issue in making a more distinct trailhead.
Council Member Eilenfeldt motioned to approve Site Plan No. 18-08-SP, for Commercial
Development proposed to be located on 1.86 acres of the Jesse Doss Survey, Abstract
441, portions of Tracts 6131 H and 4A1 to be platted as Glade Parks Addition, Block D, Lot
4, 2201 State Highway 121.
Council Member Zimmer seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford, Council Members Tompkins,
Price, Eilenfeldt, Zimmer, and Bhojani
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 10. APPROVED SITE PLAN NO. 18-10-SP
Director of Planning and Economic Development Collins presented the item to the City
Council. He advised that the applicant, Glade Infrastructure LLC, intends to construct a
7,235 square foot commercial lease structure which will include a restaurant, bank, and
retail space. The site is located on the south side of the Goodnight Trail entrance from
the SH 121 frontage road. The site will contain 42 parking spaces. New sidewalks will be
constructed along Rio Grande, Goodnight Trail, and the frontage road. The Planning and
Zoning Commission considered the item on August 7, 2018, and recommended approval
of the Site Plan by a 6-0-0 vote.
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Council Member Price motioned to approve Site Plan No. 18-10-SP, for Commercial
Development proposed to be located on 0.91 acres of the Jesse Doss Survey, Abstract
441, Tracts 6A3, 6A6C, and 6D to be platted as Glade Parks Addition, Block D, Lot 1,
2321 State Highway 121.
Council Member Tompkins seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford, Council Members Tompkins,
Price, Eilenfeldt, Zimmer, and Bhojani
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 11. HELD PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 18-
10-SUP AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF
ORDINANCE NO. 2198
Mayor Martin opened the public hearing at 7:19 p.m.
Director of Planning and Economic Development Collins presented the item to the City
Council. He advised that Specific Use Permit (17-07-SUP) for the La Quinta Del Sol was
originally recommended for approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission on August
1, 2017. The SUP was approved by the City Council on August 15, 2017, as Ordinance
No. 2162 and the site is currently under construction. The applicant, GSP Investments, is
requesting a modification to the approved SUP by replacing the brick indicated on the
east elevation (facing away from the public right-of-way) with a three-part true stucco. The
developer has not requested any further modifications to the SUP. The Planning and
Zoning Commission considered the item on August 7, 2018, and recommended approval
of the Specific Use Permit by a 6-0-0 vote with the following conditions:
1) The Specific Use Permit is tied to the Property Owner: GSP Investments;
2) The Specific Use Permit is tied to the Business Name: La Quinta Del Sol;
3) The hotel will be inspected by the City of Euless based on applicable provisions of
the City of Euless Property Maintenance Code. Information about hotel inspection
standards is provided to the owner and operator; and
4) 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.
Amish Patel, hotel owner, was present to address any questions.
Mayor Martin asked to hear from any proponents wishing to speak regarding the item.
Charlie Miller, 609 Creekside Drive, Euless, confirmed that he is a proponent of the project
and inquired about the type of stucco requested.
Mr. Collins confirmed that it must be true stucco, which is a method of application known
as three part stucco.
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Mayor Martin asked to hear from any opponents wishing to speak regarding the item.
Seeing none, the public hearing was closed at 7:21 p.m.
Council Member Tompkins advised that he agreed with the concerns brought forth by the
Planning and Zoning Commission regarding the color of the stucco and was pleased that
the stucco is installed as a particular color and not painted.
Council Member Bhojani motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No.
2198, approving a Specific Use Permit for a Modification to a Hotel on 1.804 acres of the
L. Franklin Survey, Abstract No. 513, Tracts 4F, 4F1 and portion of 4D to be platted as
Centurion Addition, Block B, Lot 1, 2600 Block of State Highway 121 in Texas 121
Gateway District (TX-121).
Council Member Tompkins seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford, Council Members Tompkins,
Price, Eilenfeldt, Zimmer, and Bhojani
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 12. HELD PUBLIC HEARING FOR EULESS DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION BUDGET FOR FY 2018-2019
Mayor Martin opened the public hearing at 7:23 p.m.
Finance Director Jewell presented the proposed budget to the City Council. She advised
that the Euless Development Corporation (EDC) Board of Directors met on August 13,
2018, and recommended approval of the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2018-2019.
The EDC budget is supported by a half cent sales tax approved by Euless citizens in 1993
for economic development, parks, and library projects. The estimated beginning fund
balance is $1,756,239 with proposed sales tax revenues and related interest of
$5,495,559, and proposed operating expenditures of$4,442,163 and includes funding for
parks, library, economic development, debt, and contingencies. The proposed budget
also includes recommended capital requests of $2,044,876. If approved as
recommended, the projected ending fund balance would be $764,759, which exceeds the
recommended reserve level of $730,219. Additionally, she reviewed the allocation of
funds between various City departments and stated that the proposed capital
expenditures include a carryover of $937,324 to complete previously approved projects
and $1,107,552 for new projects. The Capital Projects Fund budget includes total
expenditures of$2,527,813, which includes $1,680,320 for Carr Park improvements. The
Debt Reserve Fund proposed budget is $46,522 and the Debt Service Fund proposed
budget is $249,054.
Mayor Martin asked to hear from any proponents followed by opponents wishing to speak
regarding the proposed budget. Seeing none, the public hearing was closed at 7:29 p.m.
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Mayor Martin announced that the City Council will consider approval of the budget at the
September 11, 2018 regular meeting.
ITEM NO. 13. HELD PUBLIC HEARING FOR CITY OF EULESS FY 2018-2019
OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGETS
Mayor Martin opened the public hearing at 7:29 p.m.
Finance Director Jewell reviewed the overall budget objectives and presented the
proposed City of Euless Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Operating and Capital Budget. She
discussed the three largest revenue funds which include the General Fund, Water and
Wastewater Fund, and the Car Rental Fund. She stated that the proposed budget
continues all existing programs and services for the citizens, provides increased funding
for street maintenance and future equipment replacement, and funds the addition of
critical personnel as well as continuing the city's long-standing low property tax rate of
$.4625 per $100 of assessed valuation.
She presented the Capital Improvements Program Budget, which includes street projects
and infrastructure improvements, proposed wastewater and water projects, well
replacement construction, Carr Park improvements, and design for renovation of the
Parks at Texas Star, Phase VII.
Additionally, she advised that both the Operating and Capital Budget and the Capital
Improvements Program Budget are available on the City website, in the Library, and are
on file in the City Secretary's Office for review.
Mayor Martin asked to hear from any proponents followed by opponents wishing to speak
regarding the proposed budget. Seeing none, the public hearing was closed at 7:41 p.m.
ITEM NO. 14. HELD PUBLIC HEARING FOR PROPOSED TAX RATE
Mayor Martin opened the public hearing at 7:42 p.m.
Finance Director Jewell advised that the proposed budget is based on a proposed ad
valorem tax rate of $0.4625 per $100 of assessed value for tax year 2018. She added
that the City has either reduced or held the same rate since 1995, and an additional public
hearing regarding the proposed tax rate will be held on Tuesday, September 4, 2018, at
7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, 201 North Ector Drive, Euless, Texas.
Additionally, she explained the two components of the tax rate which includes the Interest
and Sinking (debt) portion levied to support the payment of required debt on outstanding
bonds and the remaining Maintenance and Operation portion required to fund the City
general operating budget.
Mayor Martin asked to hear from any proponents followed by opponents wishing to speak
regarding the proposed tax rate. Seeing none, the public hearing was closed at 7:47 p.m.
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ITEM NO. 15. ANNOUNCE THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE OF VOTE ON TAX
RATE
Mayor Martin announced that the vote on the proposed tax rate will take place on
Tuesday, September 11, 2018, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 201 North
Ector Drive, Euless, Texas.
ITEM NO. 16. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Charlie Miller, 609 Creekside Drive, Euless, expressed his appreciation to both City
Council and City staff for the hard work and hours that each dedicates to ensure the
budget is complete and balanced.
ITEM NO. 17. REPORTS
City Manager
City Manager Getchell expressed her appreciation to City staff and especially the Finance
Department staff for their efforts during the budget process.
City Attorney
No report given.
City Council
Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford advised that he recently spoke to a citizen who wished to
express his appreciation to the Planning Department and specifically Director of Planning
and Economic Development Mike Collins and Senior Planner Stephen Cook for their
assistance during the permitting process.
Mayor Martin announced that the Mary Lib Saleh Euless Public Library will be closing to
the public on Friday, August 31, 2018, in preparation for moving to a new temporary
location while the library undergoes a renovation. She advised that the library will be
hosting a "While We Improve, We Gotta Move" party on Friday from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
with activities for children. On Friday evening, the Euless Library Foundation (ELF) will
host an "Aloha! Send-Off'fundraiserfrom 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and Mayor Martin encouraged
everyone to attend both events.
ITEM NO. 18. ADJOURN
Mayor Martin adjourned the meeting at 7:51 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
Linda-Martin, Mayor Kini Sutter, TRMC, City Secretary