HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-12-11 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
EULESS CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, December 11, 2018
A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Linda Martin
at 4:32 p.m. on Tuesday, December 11, 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, Linda Eilenfeldt, Harry
Zimmer, and Salman Bhojani. Council Member Eddie Price was absent due to a prior
commitment.
During the Precouncil meeting:
Mayor Linda Martin expressed her appreciation to Texas Star General Manager
Glenda Hartsell-Shelton and the Texas Star staff for hosting a wonderful Breakfast
with Santa event on Saturday, December 8, 2018. She also thanked Director of Parks
and Community Services Ray McDonald and staff for their work on the annual
Christmas Parade of Lights — "A Very Texas Christmas" held Saturday, December 1,
2018.
Council Member Salman Bhojani advised that he attended several recent events
including the Euless Small Business Association (ESBA) appreciation dinner on
Thursday, December 6, 2018, and the 6Stones Dashing for Hope and the annual
Euless Police Christmas party held Friday, December 7, 2018.
City Secretary Kim Sutter advised that she has provided each Council Member with
25 of the Council Christmas cards for their own use.
Deputy City Manager Bob Freeman reviewed the regular agenda.
y Director of Planning and Economic Development Mike Collins presented the
Development update, including commercial and residential development.
' Police Chief Mike Brown presented the Police Department update for the period
ending September 30, 2018, including response times, crimes against persons,
property crimes, and new employees. Additionally, he shared information regarding
the Euless Police Inspiring Champions (EPIC) program in Euless elementary schools
and the recently installed gun range simulator.
City Secretary Sutter advised that State Representative Jonathan Stickland has
requested to meet with the City Council in January and provided dates for
consideration. Additionally, she reminded the City Council of the the following
meetings:
• Monday, January 14, 2019, City Manager and City Secretary annual evaluation,
City Hall, and
• Saturday, January 26, 2019, Mid-Winter Work Session, Texas Star.
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Assistant Finance Director Jackie Theriot presented the Financial update and advised
that car rental tax collections was down six percent over the same period last year
(October 2018) and overall collections year to date are down six percent.
Assistant City Manager Chris Barker presented the Well Rehabilitation update related
to the Far North Well and the Fuller Well and advised that staff is preparing to begin
the bid process early in 2019 with construction tentatively scheduled to begin in late
spring 2019. Additionally, he advised of grant funds from the Texas Water
Development Board as well as working conditions and noise and light mitigation.
Discussion ensued regarding 12-hour workdays versus 24-hour workdays and it was
the consensus of the City Council to allow 24-hour workdays in order to expedite the
projects.
CLOSED SESSION
The City Council convened into closed session at 6:25 p.m. for deliberation regarding the
following:
Seek legal advice from the City Attorney as authorized by Section 551.071 of the Texas
Government Code related to any of the matters listed on the agenda and to seek legal
advice related to pending or contemplated litigation or a settlement offer and personnel
appointments.
Mayor Martin recessed closed session at 6:35 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
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
Director of Public Works and Engineering Hal Cranor
Fire Chief Wes Rhodes
Assistant Finance Director Jackie Theriot
Director of Planning and Economic Development Mike Collins
Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald
Information Services Director Scott Joyce
Library Director Sherry Knight
Fleet and Facilities Director Kyle McAdams
Human Resources-Risk Director Donny Beasley
Assistant to the City Manager Betsy Deck
Texas Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell-Shelton
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VISITORS
Anniece McKanna Peggy Vandiver
INVOCATION
Police Chaplain Mark Massey gave the invocation.
PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Linda Eilenfeldt led the pledges of allegiance to the flags of the United
States and Texas.
ITEM NO. 1. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH FOR
JANUARY
Fleet and Facilities Director Kyle McAdams introduced Facility Tech I Cody Grimes. Cody
was accompanied by his wife, Sydney, and Facilities Supervisor Blake Cloud.
Mayor Martin presented Cody with a plaque and certificate commemorating his selection
as employee of the month for January 2019.
ITEM NO. 2. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE PINS
Director of Public Works and Engineering Hal Cranor introduced Public Works Field Tech
II Brandon McAdams. Brandon was accompanied by his fiance, Cara Taylor, and
Assistant Public Works Director James Whitt. Mayor Martin presented Brandon with a
service pin commemorating his five years of service with the City.
Human Resources-Risk Director Donny Beasley introduced Risk Manager/ADA
Coordinator Connie Scott. Connie was accompanied by her mother, Lucy, brother, Mike,
cousins, Les and Judy Bruno, son, Andres Ortiz, daughter, Sapphire Ortiz, and her
girlfriend, Carolina Camereno, and members of the Human Resources Department.
Mayor Martin presented Connie with a service pin commemorating her 10 years of service
with the City.
Police Chief Mike Brown introduced Senior Police Corporal Bryan Gardner. Bryan was
accompanied by his mother, Lynette, father, Randy, wife, Candace, daughters, Lauren
and Madilyn, son, Thomas, and members of the Police Department. Mayor Martin
presented Bryan with a service pin commemorating his 20 years of service with the City.
CONSENT AGENDA (items 3 through 5)
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 5.
Council Member Tompkins seconded the motion.
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Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford, Council Members Tompkins,
Eilenfeldt, Zimmer, and Bhojani
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 3. APPROVED AWARD OF BID NO. 008-18
Approved award of Bid No. 008-18 for the construction of the Reclaimed Water Line
Extension, Phase III, and authorized the City Manager to enter into a contract with Joe
Funk Construction, 11226 Indian Trail, Dallas, Texas. The estimated expenditure is
$3,914,798.50.
ITEM NO. 4. APPROVED AWARD OF BID NO. 001-19
Approved award of Bid No. 001-19 for the purchase and installation of pedestrian bridges
at JA Carr Park, and authorized the City Manager to enter into a contract with North Rock
Construction, Inc., 525 South Loop 288, Denton, Texas. The estimated expenditure is
$174,675.71.
ITEM NO. 5. APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Approved City Council minutes of the regular meeting of November 27, 2018.
REGULAR AGENDA
ITEM NO. 6. AUTHORIZED MAYOR TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE
CONVEYANCE DOCUMENTS
Council Member Bhojani motioned to authorize the Mayor to negotiate and execute
conveyance documents for acceptance of a parcel of land containing a total of
approximately 3.7919 acres out of the J. Doss Survey, Abstract 441, City of Euless,
Tarrant County, Texas (between Heritage Avenue and Brazos Boulevard) by a Special
Warranty Deed.
Council Member Eilenfeldt seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford, Council Members Tompkins,
Eilenfeldt, Zimmer, and Bhojani
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
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ITEM NO. 7. APPROVED THE REVISED CITY OF EULESS AMERICANS WITH
DISABILITY ACT (ADA) TRANSITION PLAN
Mayor Martin advised that this update to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Transition Plan identifies items that have been completed during the past year and
reflects changes and additional items that have been identified.
Council Member Tompkins motioned to approve the revised City of Euless Americans
with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan.
Council Member Eilenfeldt seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford, Council Members Tompkins,
Eilenfeldt, Zimmer, and Bhojani
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 8. APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 18-1539
Assistant Finance Director Jackie Theriot advised that Resolution No. 18-1539 authorizes
the City Secretary to publish a notice declaring intention to issue certificates of obligation
in an amount not to exceed $12,425,000 for street and water and wastewater
improvements. The actual amount of debt issued may be less than but not more than the
amount published.
Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford motioned to approve Resolution No. 18-1539, authorizing
publication of the Notice of Intent to Issue Certificates of Obligation.
Council Member Bhojani seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford, Council Members Tompkins,
Eilenfeldt, Zimmer, and Bhojani
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 9. APPROVED APPOINTMENT OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR
TAX INCREMENT REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER THREE
Council Member Tompkins motioned to approve the following appointments to the Tax
Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) Board Number Three to a two-year term expiring
January 1, 2021, and name Mayor Linda Martin as Chair of TIRZ Board Number Three.
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Council Members Linda Martin, Chairman
Linda Eilenfeldt
Tim Stinneford
Eddie Price
Tarrant County Representative Rebecca Barksdale
JPS Health Network Representative Scott Rule
Tarrant County College District Staff Liaison Mark McClendon or designee
Council Member Bhojani seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford, Council Members Tompkins,
Eilenfeldt, Zimmer, and Bhojani
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 10. PUBLIC COMMENTS
No public comments.
ITEM NO. 11. REPORTS
City Manager
No report given.
City Attorney
No report given.
City Council
Council Member Bhojani wished everyone a happy and safe 2019.
Mayor Martin announced the Salvation Army Mayor's Red Kettle Challenge to be held on
Saturday, December 15, 2018, and advised that several Council Members and volunteers
will be ringing the bell at Kroger on Main Street. She encouraged everyone to come by
and participate as Euless competes against nine other cities to raise the most money.
Additionally, she wished everyone a happy and safe Christmas and New Year.
ITEM NO. 12. ADJOURN
Mayor Martin adjourned the meeting at 7:27 p.m.
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