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OF THE
EULESS CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, January 22, 2019
A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Linda Martin
at 4:33 p.m. on Tuesday, January 22, 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 Harry Zimmer advised that he attended the Euless Tongan
Community Committee meeting on Monday, January 21, 2019, and stated that he
was pleased to see several new participants, including younger people.
• Mayor Martin wished a happy birthday to Council Member Jeremy Tompkins, Director
of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald, and City Attorney Wayne Olson.
• City Secretary Kim Sutter provided a brief update regarding candidate filing for the
May 4, 2019 General Election and advised that Tim Stinneford and Eddie Price have
filed for Place 1 and Place 3, respectively. Additionally, she advised that filing for the
May 4, 2019 Special Election to fill the unexpired term for Place 4 will begin Saturday,
February 2, 2019.
• Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald advised that a local
developer, John Barfield, donated $5,000 to the Parks Department because he enjoys
the parks system.
• Fire Chief Wes Rhodes advised that a Badge Pinning ceremony for Battalion Chief
Jason Moon, Driver/Engineer Brandon Schroeder, and Firefighter/Paramedic Kaleb
Robinson will be held Friday, January 25, 2019, in Council Chambers at 3:30 p.m.
• City Manager Loretta Getchell announced several upcoming events including:
• Thursday, January 24, 2019, Town Hall meeting, Council Chambers, 7:00 p.m.;
• Friday, January 25, 2019, Retirement reception for Municipal Court Manager
Teresa Alexander, Municipal Courtroom, 2:00 p.m.;
• Friday, February 1, 2019, Retirement reception for Dispatcher Debbie Riley-
Torrez, Municipal Courtroom,1.30 p.m.; and
• Thursday, February 28, 2019, Retirement reception for Library Technical
Specialist Becky Moren, City Hall, 2:00 p.m.
r City Manager Getchell reviewed the regular agenda.
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Finance Director Janina Jewell introduced Jason Hughes of Hilltop Securities, and
Bob Dransfield and Kristen Savant from Norton Rose Fulbright in relation to Agenda
Item #15.
Mr. Hughes provided a brief overview of the bond sale.
Additionally, she also introduced Midtown Public Improvement District (PID) Advisor
Abdi Yassin of MuniCap, in relation to Agenda Item #8.
Mr. Yassin provided a brief overview of the recommended changes to the Midtown
Service and Assessment Plan. He advised that the amended Plan has no effect on
the current assessment.
Director of Planning and Economic Development Mike Collins presented information
regarding the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding for the 45th year
and advised that the City of Euless is eligible for approximately $312,870 per year.
Staff is proposing a 1,788 foot wastewater line main replacement on Ector, Stonewall,
Milam, and Limestone Drives within the Midway Park Addition.
Finance Director Janina Jewell presented the Financial report for the period ending
December 31, 2018.
Director of Planning and Economic Development Collins presented the Development
update for 2018, and discussed staff and departmental goals.
City Manager Getchell advised that the next City Council meeting scheduled to be
held Tuesday, February 12, 2019, will be cancelled due to a lack of quorum of City
Council members. A notice of cancellation will be posted tomorrow on the official
posting board and the City's website.
Assistant City Manager Chris Barker advised that the Texas Water Development
Board (TWDB) has approved the City's application for water well funding. An agenda
item for City Council consideration to approve revenue bonds from the TWDB will be
presented at a future City Council meeting.
Mayor Martin recessed the Precouncil session at 6:49 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
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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
Assistant to the City Manager Betsy Deck
Texas Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell-Shelton
VISITORS
Jorge Gamez Anniece McKanna Lori Tompkins
Don Martin Barney Snitz Peggy Vandiver
INVOCATION
Council Member Eddie Price gave the invocation.
PLEDGES 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 OF THE MONTH FOR
FEBRUARY
Police Chief Mike Brown introduced Police Officer Isiah Moala. Isiah was accompanied
by his sisters, Una and Ana, brother-in-law, Ben Dishman, and members of the Police
Department.
Mayor Martin presented Isiah with a plaque and certificate commemorating his selection
as employee of the month for February 2019.
ITEM NO. 2. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION
Fire Chief Wes Rhodes introduced Battalion Chief John O'Brien. John was accompanied
by his wife, Kathy, his mother, Bonnie, and members of the Fire Department.
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Mayor Martin presented a proclamation to Battalion Chief John O'Brien recognizing his
retirement from the City of Euless with 38 years of service.
ITEM NO. 3. PRESENTATION OF 2018 SILVER FLEET RECOGNITION
Air Quality Planners III Bailey Muller and Lori Clark representing the North Central Texas
Council of Governments (NCTCOG) presented Fleet and Facility Administrator Kyle
McAdams with the 2018 Silver Fleet City award from the Dallas/Fort Worth Clean Cities
Coalition. The City has received this award for four consecutive years.
ITEM NO. 4. PRESENTATION OF QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR
PERIOD ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2018
Finance Director Jewell presented the quarterly financial report for the period ending
December 31, 2018.
CONSENT AGENDA (items 5 through 10)
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 5
through 10.
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. 5. APPROVED A JOB ORDER CONTRACT
Approved a Job Order Contract with ABM Building Services, LLC, 4100 Amon Carter
Boulevard #112, Fort Worth, Texas, for HVAC system comprehensive maintenance
through The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) program Contract Number 18010102.
The contract will be for a period of one year with two additional annual renewals. The
program covers preventative maintenance, seasonal startup inspections, bi-monthly filter
changes, service parts, and as needed replacement compressors as part of the
contracted maintenance services. The estimated expenditure is $79,332.
ITEM NO. 6. ACKNOWLEDGED RECEIPT OF FY2018 ANNUAL INVESTMENT
REPORT
Acknowledged receipt of FY2018 Annual Investment Report as required by state law.
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ITEM NO. 7. APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 19-1542
Approved Resolution No.19-1542, approving the City's Investment Policy for all funds
invested for the City of Euless.
ITEM NO. 8. APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 19-1543
Approved Resolution No.19-1543, approving the Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Amended
Service and Assessment Plan for the Euless Midtown Public Improvement District.
ITEM NO. 9. AUTHORIZED CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT WITH TARRANT COUNTY
Authorized the City Manager to execute an interlocal agreement with Tarrant County for
asphalt overlay improvements to Bayless Road, Rambling Lane, Atkerson Lane (South),
Hilton Drive, West Mills Drive, Commerce Street, Crane Drive, Dock McGinnis Drive,
Huffman Road, Northcliff Drive, Del Paso Street and Canyon Ridge Drive. The estimated
expenditure is $298,393.
ITEM NO. 10. APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Approved City Council minutes of the regular meeting of January 8, 2019, and the special
called meeting of January 14, 2019.
REGULAR AGENDA
ITEM NO. 11. APPROVED BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENT
Council Member Eilenfeldt motioned to appoint Leslie Kane to Place 6 on the Euless
Library Board to an unexpired term expiring December 31, 2019.
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. AUTHORIZED MAYOR TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE
CONVEYANCE DOCUMENTS
Director of Planning and Economic Development Collins advised that the Parkside on the
Creek Apartments donated excess land to the City in 1999. The current owners of the
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apartment complex have requested to secure use of 9,283 square feet of this property to
create additional parking. Due to its shape, lack of access to public roads, and size, this
parcel can be characterized as unable to be used independently and can be exchanged
for fair market, or greater value.
The City of Euless began development of a reclaimed water system project in 2009. The
master planning of the system contemplated the extension of the reclaimed water system
through and around the Parkside on the Creek Apartments. The City of Euless has
coordinated with the Parkside on the Creek Apartment owners to identify approximately
21,949 square feet of permanent utility easements located, throughout their property, that
are necessary for the extension of the reclaimed water system.
The City, along with the owners of Parkside on the Creek Apartments are proposing to
exchange the necessary permanent utility easements for ownership of the City owned
property. The square footage market value of the City owned land and the land
encumbered by utility easements are deemed to be the same.
Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford motioned to authorize the Mayor to negotiate and execute
conveyance documents for the exchange of approximately 9,283 square feet of City
owned property situated in the Richard Crawley Survey, Abstract No. 312, City of Euless,
Tarrant County.
Council Member Price 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. 13. HELD PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 18-
14-SUP AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF
ORDINANCE NO. 2213
Mayor Martin opened the public hearing at 7:23 p.m.
Director of Planning and Economic Development Mike Collins presented the item to the
City Council and advised that the applicant, John Broderson, is requesting a Specific Use
Permit to place an automated car wash facility at 100 Westpark Way that will be staffed
during operating hours. Including the car wash tunnel and support office, the primary
structure will be approximately 4,331 square feet. After further discussions with adjacent
business owners, the developer of this site has decided to redesign the site to establish
connections between the adjacent properties and to address vehicle queuing issues.
Additionally, the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on January 15,
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2019, and recommended approval of the specific use permit by a vote of 6-0-0 with the
following conditions:
1) The Specific Use Permit is tied to the Property Owner: Carmel Car Wash;
2) The Specific Use Permit is tied to the Business Name: Carmel Car Wash, and
3) 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.
Applicant John Broderson was present to address any questions.
Mayor Martin asked to hear from any proponents followed by opponents of the case.
There being none, Mayor Martin closed the public hearing at 7:29 p.m.
Council Member Tompkins expressed his appreciation to the applicant for the inclusion
of a southern drive access point.
Council Member Price advised that he was pleased with the design of the property.
Council Member Tompkins motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance
No. 2213, a Specific Use Permit in the Westpark Central Addition, Block 2, Lots 2R2, 4R2
and portion of Lot 3R3A for Car Wash in Community Business District (C-2) zoning.
Council Member Price 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. 14. APPROVED SITE PLAN NO. 18-14-SP
Director of Planning and Economic Development Collins presented the item to the City
Council and advised that the applicant, Founders Parc Plaza Euless, intends to construct
two retail buildings for lease, each 5,950 square feet. The site is located on the east side
of South Industrial Boulevard, north of West Euless Boulevard. The property abuts the
newly constructed Del Paso Street as it enters the Founders Parc development.
Development of the remaining commercial zoned property to the north will require
submittal of a separate site plan. Additionally, the Planning and Zoning Commission
considered the Site Plan on January 15, 2019, and recommended approval by a vote of
6-0-0.
Council Member Bhojani motioned to approve Site Plan No. 18-14-SP, for Commercial
Development proposed to be located on 2.936 acres to be platted as Euless Founders
Parc Addition, Block T, Lot 1, within the 400 block of South Industrial Boulevard.
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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. 15. APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO.
2212
Finance Director Jewell advised Ordinance No. 2212 authorizes the issuance of
Certificates of Obligation not to exceed an amount of $12,425,000 to fund street, water,
and wastewater improvements and related administrative costs including but not limited
to Capital Improvement Project PS1902. This project consists of the reconstruction of
portions of West Pipeline Road, South Pipeline Road, Highland Drive, Harwood Road,
and Mills Drive.
Council Member Price motioned to approve Ordinance No. 2212, related to all matters
incident and related to the issuance and sale of "City of Euless, Texas, Tax and
Waterworks and Sewer System (Limited Pledge) Revenue Certificates of Obligation,
Series 2019."
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. 16. APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 19-1541
Council Member Eilenfeldt announced that she will be resigning her City Council seat
effective immediately but will continue to serve until her successor has been elected. She
expressed her appreciation to the City Council and staff for their support during her time
on the City Council.
Council Member Eilenfeldt motioned to approve Resolution No. 19-1541, declaring a
vacancy in the office of City Council Member, Place 4 and calling a special election to fill
such vacancy for the unexpired term and authorizing a contract with Tarrant County to
furnish election services and equipment.
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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. 17. APPROVED EXTENSION OF CONTRACT FOR CITY MANAGER
Council Member Eilenfeldt motioned to approve an extension of the City Manager's
contract to January 31, 2021.
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. 18. APPROVED EXTENSION OF CONTRACT FOR CITY
SECRETARY
Council Member Bhojani motioned to approve an extension of the City Secretary's
contract to January 31, 2021.
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. 19. PUBLIC COMMENTS
No public comments.
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ITEM NO. 20. REPORTS
City Manager
City Manager Getchell expressed her appreciation to the City Council for their continued
support.
City Attorney
No report given.
City Council
Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford advised that City Council meetings are streamed live on the
City's website and are available for viewing later as well.
Mayor Martin advised of the upcoming Town Hall meeting on Thursday, January 24,
2019, at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers and encouraged everyone to attend.
Additionally, she advised that the February 12, 2019 City Council meeting has been
cancelled due to lack of a quorum of City Council members. The next City Council meeting
will be held Tuesday, February 26, 2019.
ITEM NO. 21. ADJOURN
Mayor Martin adjourned the meeting at 7:42 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
Linda rtin; Mayor Kio Suttr, TRMC, City Secretary