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Home My WebLink About2019-01-08 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, January 8, 2019 A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Linda Martin at 4:32 p.m. on Tuesday, January 8, 2019, 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 Linda Eilenfeldt announced that she is resigning her position on the City Council effective immediately. She expressed her appreciation to her fellow City Council members and City staff for their support during her six years on the City Council. City Attorney Wayne Olson advised that Council Member Eilenfeldt is eligible to continue to serve until her successor takes office. r City Secretary Kim Sutter advised that a special election to fill the unexpired term for Place Four will be called at the January 22, 2019 City Council meeting. Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald advised that a Christmas tree recycling event will be held Saturday, January 12, 2019, at the Euless Family Life Aquatic Park parking lot from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The trees will be turned into mulch for City use and residents are encouraged to bring a bag to fill with mulch for their own gardens. City Manager Loretta Getchell advised that Information Services Director Scott Joyce is currently updating the City Council's tablets with upgraded software. Additionally, she advised of several upcoming events: • Monday, January 14, 2019, Youth in Government, HEB Chamber, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.; • Monday, January 14, 2019, City Manager and City Secretary evaluations, City Hall, 6:00 p.m.; • Friday, January 18, 2019, Retirement reception for Battalion Chief John O'Brien, Council Chambers, 2:30 p.m.; • Friday, January 25, 2019, Retirement reception for Municipal Court Manager Teresa Alexander, Municipal Courtroom, 2:00 p.m.; • Friday, January 25, 2019, Fire Department Badge Pinning Ceremony, Council Chambers, 3:30 p.m.; • Friday, February 1, 2019, Retirement reception for Dispatcher Debbie Riley- Torrez, Municipal Courtroom, 1:30 p.m.; and • Library Technical Specialist Becky Moren has announced her plans to retire in February. City Manager Getchell reviewed the regular agenda. Council Minutes Page 2 of 6 January 8, 2019 City Manager Getchell advised that Atmos Energy has informed the City that they will process one-time monthly statement refunds to customers due to recent changes in law. The refunds will be issued no later than the first billing cycle in February 2019. The average residential refund will be approximately four dollars. Fire Chief Wes Rhodes presented the Fire Department update for the year-end 2018, including total dollar loss, response times, personnel fire service experience, Fire Marshall statistics, and social media outreach and statistics. Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald presented the quarterly Parks and Community Services update, including new fencing at Royal Field at the Parks at Texas Star, new flooring and furniture at the Euless Family Life Center, and a new training facility at the Dr. Pepper Stars Center. Finance Director Janina Jewell presented the Financial update and advised that car rental tax collections are down two percent over the same period last year (November 2018) and overall collections year to date is down five percent. Additionally, she advised of items for City Council consideration at the January 22, 2019 City Council meeting, including a resolution to approve the City Investment Policy and an ordinance authorizing issuance of Tax and Waterworks and Sewer System Certificates of Obligation, Series 2019. She further advised that an update to the Midtown Public Improvement District Service and Assessment Plan will also be presented for City Council consideration at a future meeting. Director of Public Works and Engineering Hal Cranor presented the Capital Projects update and advised that he is working with TxDOT regarding a proposed lane change on State Highway (SH) 10 at Royal Parkway and West Pipeline Road. He further advised that DFW Airport has announced plans to extend Harwood Road into the airport and completion is tentatively scheduled for March 2021. Additionally, Target has agreed to extend their access drive into the Glade Parks development. Director of Planning and Economic Development Mike Collins advised that the City has received an interior demolition permit to convert the former 99 Cent Store on Main Street to a fitness center. Council Member Tompkins requested to have a representative from DFW Airport address the City Council regarding airport development. City Manager Getchell clarified that the City has not agreed or provided any incentives for a proposal by DFW Airport to Amazon. CLOSED SESSION The City Council convened into closed session at 6:03 p.m. for deliberation regarding the following: Council Minutes Page 3 of 6 January 8, 2019 The purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property as authorized by Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code related to: • Villages of Bear Creek Addition Mayor Martin recessed closed session at 6:20 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 Deputy City Secretary Lindsay Wells Police Chief Mike Brown Director of Public Works and Engineering Hal Cranor Fire Chief Wes Rhodes Finance Director Janina Jewell 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 Texas Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell-Shelton VISITORS Sue Kosec Betty Priddy Alison Teague Don Martin Barney Snitz Gavin Teague Anniece McKanna Faye Stinneford Peggy Vandiver Richard Pacek Russell Taylor Susan Vest INVOCATION Council Member Salman Bhojani gave the invocation. PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE Cub Scout Pack #387, led by Erica Smalls, Cubmaster, led the pledges of allegiance to the flags of the United States and Texas. Council Minutes Page 4 of 6 January 8, 2019 ITEM NO. 1. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR FOR 2018 Police Chief Mike Brown introduced Police Corporal James Gordon. James was accompanied by his wife, Tracy, and members of the Police Department. Mayor Martin presented James with a plaque commemorating his selection as Employee of the Year for 2018. ITEM NO. 2. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE PINS Police Chief Brown introduced Senior Police Officer Coty Bush. Coty was accompanied by her father and members of the Police Department. Mayor Martin presented Coty with a service pin commemorating her 15 years of service with the City. Police Chief Brown introduced Police Lieutenant Todd Murphree. Todd was accompanied by his son, Cy, and members of the Police Department. Mayor Martin presented Todd with a service pin commemorating his 20 years of service with the City. Fire Chief Wes Rhodes introduced Assistant Fire Chief Chanc Bennett. Chanc was accompanied by his wife, Aileen, daughter, Aubrey, son, Michael, and members of the Fire Department. Mayor Martin presented Chanc with a service pin and clock commemorating his 25 years of service with the City. REGULAR AGENDA ITEM NO. 3. APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 19-1540 Mayor Martin advised that Resolution No. 19-1540 orders a General Election for City Council Members Place One and Place Three to be held Saturday, May 4, 2019, and authorizes a contract with Tarrant County for election services and equipment. The Euless Family Life Senior Center will serve as the Election Day polling place as well as the early voting site in Euless. Council Member Tompkins motioned to approve Resolution No. 19-1540, calling a General Election for the Offices of City Council Members Place One and Place Three and authorizing a contract with Tarrant County to furnish election services and equipment. Council Member Eilenfeldt 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. Council Minutes Page 5 of 6 January 8, 2019 ITEM NO. 4. APPROVED APPOINTMENT OF BOARD MEMBERS FOR EULESS NON-PROFIT INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Council Member Bhojani motioned to approve the following appointments to the Euless Non-Profit Industrial Development Authority to a two-year term expiring December 31, 2020. Eddie Price 1 Harry Zimmer 2 Tim Stinneford 3 Jeremy Tompkins 4 Salman Bhojani 5 Linda Eilenfeldt 6 Linda Martin, President 7 Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford 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. 5. APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Council Member Price motioned to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of December 11, 2018. Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford 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. 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS No public comments. Council Minutes Page 6 of 6 January 8, 2019 ITEM NO. 7. REPORTS City Manager No report given. City Attorney No report given. City Council No report given. ITEM NO. 8. ADJOURN Mayor Martin adjourned the meeting at 7:27 p.m. APPROVED: ATTEST: le�� 6-n-d'a Ma in, Mayor i Sutter," RMC, City Secretary