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EULESS CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, August 27, 2019
A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Linda Martin
at 4:31 p.m. on Tuesday, August 27, 2019, in the Precouncil Conference Room of City
Hall, 201 North Ector Drive. Those present included Mayor Linda Martin, Mayor Pro Tern
Jeremy Tompkins, Council Members Tim Stinneford, Eddie Price, Perry Bynum, Harry
Zimmer, and Salman Bhojani.
During the Precouncil meeting:
Mayor Pro Tern Jeremy Tompkins advised that he attended Bark'n the Park on
Saturday, August 17, 2019, at Villages of Bear Creek Dog Park and it was a hot but
great event.
Council Member Tim Stinneford announced that he won the Overall Champion title at
the 2019 Texas Star Club Championship held the weekend of August 17 and 18,
2019.
Mayor Martin wished an early happy birthday to Library Director Sherry Knight.
Mayor Martin advised that she attended a Women's Equality Day celebration at the
Tarrant County Commissioners Court this morning and stated it was a wonderful
event.
City Secretary Kim Sutter requested schedule feedback from the City Council
regarding holding the semi-annual Town Hall meeting on Thursday, January 16, 2020.
City Manager Getchell reviewed the regular agenda.
Finance Director Janina Jewell introduced Josh Arendt, Public Finance Manager,
Municap, related to Agenda Item #9.
Police Chief Mike Brown presented the quarterly Police Department update including
property crimes, crimes against persons, and new employees.
Police Lieutenant Mark Harris provided a brief update regarding a shooting that
occurred on Tuesday, August 20, 2019, and described the investigative tools utilized.
City Manager Getchell advised that the Texas Lottery Commission notified the City of
recent changes to the law governing the distribution of the city's share of bingo prize
fees. Action will be brought forward at a future City Council meeting for consideration.
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CLOSED SESSION
The City Council convened into closed session at 6:26 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:
• Open Meetings Act and Public Information
The purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property as authorized by Section
551.072 of the Texas Government Code related to:
• Cresthaven Addition
The appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties discipline or dismissal
of a public officer or employee as authorized by Section 551.074 of the Texas
Government Code related to:
• Planning and Zoning Commission and Zoning Board of Adjustment
Mayor Martin recessed closed session at 6:50 p.m.
COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF SCHEDULED ITEMS — COUNCIL CHAMBERS
The Euless City Council continued their meeting in the Council Chambers at 7:01 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
Human Resources-Risk Director Donny Beasley
Police Chief Mike Brown
Director of Planning and Economic Development Mike Collins
Director of Public Works and Engineering Hal Cranor
Finance Director Janina Jewell
Information Services Director Scott Joyce
Library Director Sherry Knight
Fleet and Facilities Director Kyle McAdams
Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald
Fire Chief Wes Rhodes
Texas Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell-Shelton
Assistant to the City Manager Betsy Deck
Municipal Courts Manager Claudia Quintero
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VISITORS
Angela Brown Zahid Rao Peggy Vandiver
John Deithloff Zain Sherali Mavy Wright
Suzy McCormick Barney Snitz
Anniece McKanna Faye Stinneford
INVOCATION
Council Member Harry Zimmer gave the invocation.
PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Salman Bhojani led the pledges of allegiance to the flags of the United
States and Texas.
ITEM NO. 1. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH FOR
SEPTEMBER
Human Resources/Risk Director Donny Beasley introduced Human Resources
Generalist I Julie Rodriguez. Julie was accompanied by her father, Carlos Flores, mother,
Rosa Flores, and members of the Human Resources Department.
Mayor Martin presented Julie with a plaque and certificate commemorating her selection
as employee of the month for September 2019.
ITEM NO. 2. RECOGNITION OF TOP THREE READERS BY NORTHEAST
TARRANT LIONS CLUB
Library Director Sherry Knight introduced Kiera Elledge, Hurst-Euless-Bedford
Independent School District (HEB ISD) Coordinator of STEM and School Libraries. Ms.
Elledge provided an update regarding the 4th annual HEB Reads! Community Summer
Learning Initiative for Hurst, Euless, and Bedford, including the mission, goals, and
statistics for this year's program.
Ms. Knight, Ms. Elledge and members of the Northeast Tarrant Lions Club presented a
medal, certificate, and gift card to each of the top readers in Euless:
Gold medal: Lucas Mora
Silver medal: Cleveland Hicks
Bronze medal: Isra Allahbachayo and Saira Allahbachayo
CONSENT AGENDA (items 3 through 10)
Mayor Martin asked Assistant City Manager Barker to read each item into the record.
Council Member Stinneford motioned to approve the consent agenda items number 3
through 10.
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Mayor Pro Tern Tompkins seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tern Tompkins, Council Members Stinneford,
Price, Bynum, Zimmer, and Bhojani
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 3. APPROVED REJECTION OF BID NO. 012-19
Rejected all bids received for Paving, Water and Storm Drain Improvements related to
the Mills Drive Project. Sealed bids were received and opened on August 13, 2019. Six
bids were received and ranged from the low bid of $467,729 to the high bid of$622,418.
The City's consulting engineer's opinion of probable cost for the project was $295,488.
ITEM NO. 4. APPROVED AWARD OF BID NO. 013-19
Approved Award of Bid No. 013-19 to Atlas Utility Supply Company, 2301 Carson Street,
Haltom City, Texas, and Ferguson Waterworks, 2650 South Pipeline Road, Euless,
Texas, for the purchase of pipe, clamps, fittings, meter boxes, fire hydrants and other
water utility repair materials. Contracts are awarded to both companies, as primary and
secondary suppliers, based on pricing of product categories. The estimated expenditure
is $150,000.
Atlas Utility Supply Company as the primary supplier for categories 1, 3, 5, 6, 9, 13, & 16
secondary supplier for category 2, 4, 7, 10, 11, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, & 23.
Ferguson Waterworks as the primary supplier for category 2, 4, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 15, 17,
18, 19, 20, 21, 22, & 23 secondary supplier for category 1, 3, 5, 6, 9, 13, & 16.
ITEM NO. 5. AUTHORIZED PURCHASE OF LIBRARY MATERIALS
Authorized award of purchase of Library print and multimedia materials off the State of
Texas CO-OP Program to Ingram Library Services, Inc. This is the sixth year of a contract
period that was bid by the State of Texas CO-OP program. The contract period is from
August 25, 2014 through February 29, 2020. The estimated expenditure is $100,000.
ITEM NO. 6. APPROVED A JOB ORDER CONTRACT
Approved a contract with Humphrey and Associates, Inc., 1501 Luna Road, Carrollton,
Texas, for routine electrical and emergency repair services through the BuyBoard
Cooperative Purchasing Program (Contract No. 558-18). The estimated expenditure is
$300,000 and will be on an as needed basis.
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ITEM NO. 7. APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 19-1553
Approved Resolution 19-1553, approving the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Service and
Assessment Plan for the Glade Parks Public Improvement District (PID #1). Based on
the amortization schedule of the debt service for such improvements, no assessment is
necessary for FY2019-2020.
ITEM NO. 8. APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 19-1554
Approved Resolution 19-1554, adopting the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Service and
Assessment Plan for the Glade Parks Public Improvement District Number Two (PID #2).
Based on the amortization schedule of the debt service for such improvements, no
assessment is necessary for FY2019-2020.
ITEM NO. 9. APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 19-1555
Approved Resolution 19-1555, adopting the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Service and
Assessment Plan for the Euless Midtown Public Improvement District. Based on the
Annual Service Plan Update, an assessment of $1,060,547 is necessary for FY2019-
2020 to fund the debt service and annual collection costs.
ITEM NO. 10. APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Approved City Council minutes of the regular meeting of August 13, 2019.
REGULAR AGENDA
ITEM NO. 11. AUTHORIZED MAYOR TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE
CONVEYANCE DOCUMENTS
Council Member Bhojani motioned to authorize the Mayor to negotiate and execute
conveyance documents for the purchase of property located at Cresthaven Addition,
Block 2, Lot 9, 909 Cresthaven Drive.
Council Member Bynum seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tern Tompkins, Council Members Stinneford,
Price, Bynum, Zimmer, and Bhojani
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
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ITEM NO. 12. AUTHORIZED MAYOR TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE
CONVEYANCE DOCUMENTS
Director of Planning and Economic Development Mike Collins advised that a Wendy's
Restaurant had previously been located on the northeast corner of State Highway (SH)
183 and North Main Street on Euless Gardens Addition, Block 1, Lot 24R. As part of the
Airport Freeway widening project, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)
acquired the property from Wendy's and the restaurant closed. A portion of the Wendy's
tract that was not needed as part of the highway expansion, would later be declared
surplus by TxDOT. The City Council took formal action on August 14, 2018, to acquire
this surplus property.
Fuller Drive is located on the north side of the former Wendy's property and extends on
the east side of North Main Street into the neighborhood to the east. Due to the widening
project, the distance between Fuller Drive and the Airport Freeway narrowed to a point
that necessitated closure of the portion of Fuller Drive between North Main Street and
Salem Drive. The City Council took formal action on June 26, 2019, to abandon this
portion of Fuller Drive. The action presented the opportunity to combine this property with
the former Wendy's surplus property and pursue the process to sell the combined City
owned property.
Ms. Beth Le Friant, the sole bidder, submitted a bid in the amount of $100,000, which
exceeded the minimum bid amount. The Contract of Sale will require development
consistent with the bidder's Development Plan. Ms. Le Friant proposes to join this
property with an adjacent 12,000 square foot commercially zoned tract they own at 109
Fuller Drive. These combined tracts would create a 45,062 square foot parcel on which
a drive-thru restaurant is proposed to be developed.
Council Member Stinneford motioned to authorize the Mayor to negotiate and execute
conveyance documents for the sale of approximately 33,062 square feet of city owned
property situated in the Solomon Huitt Survey, Abstract No. 705 and the Euless Gardens
Addition, Block 1, Lot 24R.
Council Member Price seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tern Tompkins, Council Members Stinneford,
Price, Bynum, Zimmer, and Bhojani
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 13. APPROVED SITE PLAN NO. 18-15-SP
Director of Planning and Economic Development Collins presented the item to the City
Council. He advised that the applicant, Gerald Jordan, Hurst Electric, is proposing to
occupy and improve a 19,394 square foot building previously occupied by Al's Formal
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Wear at 2021 West Airport Freeway. The building will be repurposed to house contractor's
offices, warehouse construction materials, and provide secure parking for company
vehicles. A new vestibule will be constructed along the northwest portion of the front of
the building and will serve as an entry to the administrative offices. The Planning and
Zoning Commission considered the item on August 6, 2019, and recommended approval
of the Site Plan by a 7-0-0 vote.
Thomas Hoover, representing the owner as the civil engineer and site planner, was
present to address any questions regarding the request.
Mayor Pro Tern Tompkins expressed his appreciation to the property owner for their
efforts to maintain the property.
Mayor Pro Tern Tompkins motioned to approve Site Plan No. 18-15-SP, for a Commercial
Structure proposed to be located on 2.725 acres of the Terrell Jasper Survey Abstract
861, Tracts 5F and 5F1A and Jasper Addition Lot 5D at 2021 West Airport Freeway.
Council Member Bynum seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tern Tompkins, Council Members Stinneford,
Price, Bynum, Zimmer, and Bhojani
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 14. APPROVED SITE PLAN NO. 19-08-SP
Director of Planning and Economic Development Collins presented the item to the City
Council. He advised that the applicant, WE Pad, Ltd, intends to develop a 7,262 square
foot restaurant located between Rio Grande Boulevard and the State Highway (SH) 121
Frontage Road, north of Brazos Boulevard. Branded as Walk On's Bistreaux and Bar,
the restaurant will be located immediately north of the existing 54th Street Grill restaurant.
Developed as a sports restaurant/bar, the building will feature an entrance from the
northeast corner of the structure. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered the
item on August 6, 2019, and recommended approval of the Site Plan by a 7-0-0 vote.
Council Member Bhojani motioned to approve Site Plan No. 19-08-SP, for a Commercial
Structure proposed to be located on Glade Parks, Block D, Lot 3, 2221 State Highway
121.
Council Member Bynum seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tern Tompkins, Council Members Stinneford,
Price, Bynum, Zimmer, and Bhojani
Nays: None
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Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 15. APPROVED SITE PLAN NO. 19-09-SP
Director of Planning and Economic Development Collins presented the item to the City
Council. He advised that the applicant, Carl Holmes on behalf of the Owner, Shiju P
Porinchu Jilly John, intends to use this property for his dental appliance laboratory
business. Previously constructed as a single-family residence, the subject property is
being redeveloped for this commercial use. The existing structure will be remodeled to
meet masonry standards and upgraded with appropriate restrooms and accessibility for
a commercial structure. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered the item on
August 6, 2019, and recommended approval of the Site Plan by a 7-0-0 vote.
Mayor Pro Tern Tompkins motioned to approve Site Plan No. 19-09-SP, for a Commercial
Structure proposed to be located on Cresthaven Addition, Block 2, Lot 10 at 907
Cresthaven Drive.
Council Member Stinneford seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tern Tompkins, Council Members Stinneford,
Price, Bynum, Zimmer, and Bhojani
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 16. APPROVED SITE PLAN NO. 19-13-SP
Director of Planning and Economic Development Collins presented the item to the City
Council. He advised that the applicant, Glade Infrastructure LLC, had previously brought
a site plan for City Council consideration that was approved as Site Plan No. 18-11-SP
on March 12, 2019, to develop a 5,185 square foot full-service restaurant with a potential
patio area on the south side of the building. The leasing plans have been modified for
this site, and the developer will construct a 7,507 square foot building with no outdoor
patio that will be subdivided to include a full-service restaurant and leased space for a
future commercial use. No other modifications will be made to the site at large from the
original site plan. The increase of the building footprint increases the minimum parking
required for the site to 38, which is provided through the 44 spaces on the site. The
Planning and Zoning Commission considered the item on August 6, 2019, and
recommended approval of the Site Plan by a 7-0-0 vote.
Council Member Price motioned to approve Site Plan No. 19-13-SP, for a Commercial
Structure proposed to be located on Jesse Doss Survey Abstract 441, Tract WA, to be
platted as Glade Parks, Block C, Lot 3 at 2501 State Highway 121.
Council Member Bynum seconded the motion.
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Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tern Tompkins, Council Members Stinneford,
Price, Bynum, Zimmer, and Bhojani
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 17. APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO.
2223 REGARDING PLANNED DEVELOPMENT 19-03-PD
Director of Planning and Economic Development Collins presented the item to the City
Council and advised that consideration of this request was tabled at the August 13, 2019
meeting to seek clarification regarding permitted land uses, noise mitigation, and
requirements for outdoor events/activities.
Mr. Collins clarified that the permitted use for the zoning district is limited to a "for rent"
event center/banquet hall, and any other primary uses would require an amendment to
the planned development. He explained that the construction and layout of the building
should mitigate any internal noises/celebrations from migrating outside of the facility, and
that any planned outdoor events/activities would require the applicant to apply for a
temporary use permit.
Mr. Collins presented a drawing depicting a gated entrance and two gated exits on the
west side of the property and advised that the gates would remain closed when the facility
is not in use and will remain open when in use.
Zahid Rao, property owner, was present to address any questions.
Mayor Pro Tern Tompkins requested that the property owner advise caterers and other
event staff to be cognizant of noise created during evening events so as not to disturb the
nearby residents.
Mr. Rao confirmed that he would make vendors and event staff aware.
Council Member Bhojani inquired about the front gate and asked if it would impede traffic.
Mr. Collins confirmed that the front entrance and exit gates will remain open while the
facility is in use and will not impede traffic.
Council Member Bynum asked Mr. Collins to confirm that vendors and staff are aware
that they will not be allowed to park in the fire lane to unload supplies. Mr. Collins
confirmed that to be true.
Council Member Bhojani motioned to approve Ordinance No. 2223, a request to change
the zoning on 4.129 acres in the Century Plaza Addition, Block 1, Lot 4 located in the
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1200 Block of North Main Street from Neighborhood Business (C-1) zoning district to
Planned Development (PD) zoning district to allow for an Event Center/Banquet Hall.
Council Member Stinneford seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tern Tompkins, Council Members Stinneford,
Price, Bynum, Zimmer, and Bhojani
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 18. HELD PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 19-
06-SUP AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF
ORDINANCE NO. 2224
Mayor Martin opened the public hearing at 7:51 p.m.
Director of Planning and Economic Development Mike Collins presented the item to the
City Council and advised that the applicant, Whitestone Hospitality Management, LLC, is
seeking a Specific Use Permit on the north side of East Harwood Road, immediately north
of the two recently constructed retail/commercial buildings that face onto East Harwood
Road. The developer and management company intend to construct a four-story, one-
hundred twenty-seven room hotel. The footprint of the hotel will take up 16,477 square
feet and feature an outdoor pool on the north side of the building to be branded as a
limited service Holiday Inn Express. Additionally, the Planning and Zoning Commission
considered the Specific Use Permit on August 6, 2019, and recommended approval by a
vote of 7-0-0 with the following conditions:
1) The Specific Use Permit is tied to the Property Owner: Whitestone Hospitality
Management, LLC;
2) The Specific Use Permit is tied to the Business Name: Holiday Inn Express;
3) The hotel will be inspected by the City of Euless and maintained in accordance
with 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.
Mr. Collins advised that the applicant, DK Patel, 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 7:55 p.m.
Council Member Bynum requested that Mr. Collins clarify the requirements of a C-2
zoning district.
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Mr. Collins advised of the requirements for C-2 zoning as well as requirements for
obtaining a specific use permit.
Council Member Bynum motioned to approve Ordinance No. 2224, requesting a Specific
Use Permit on approximately 2.5 acres of the Harwood/360 Addition, Block A, Lot 6 for a
Hotel in the Community Business (C-2) zoning district.
Mayor Pro Tern Tompkins seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tem Tompkins, Council Members Stinneford,
Price, Bynum, Zimmer, and Bhojani
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 19. APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO.
2225
Assistant City Manager Barker advised that Ordinance No. 2225 approves a negotiated
rate settlement for Atmos Energy with an effective date for new rates of October 1, 2019.
The impact of the settlement on average residential rates is an increase of $2.05 on a
monthly basis, or 3.7 percent. The increase for average commercial usage will be $6.18
or 2.31 percent.
Council Member Bhojani motioned to approve Ordinance No. 2225, approving a
negotiated settlement between the Atmos Cities Steering Committee and Atmos Energy
Corporation, Mid-Tex Division regarding the company's 2019 Rate Review Mechanism
(RRM) filings.
Council Member Stinneford seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tern Tompkins, Council Members Stinneford,
Price, Bynum, Zimmer, and Bhojani
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 20. HELD PUBLIC HEARING FOR EULESS DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION BUDGET FOR FY 2019-2020
Mayor Martin opened the public hearing at 8:01 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 12,
2019, and recommended approval of the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2019-2020.
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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 $2,552,899 with proposed sales tax revenues and related interest of
$5,543,964 and proposed operating expenditures of$4,714,162 and includes funding for
parks, library, economic development, debt, and contingencies. The proposed budget
also includes recommended capital requests of $2,448,109. If approved as
recommended, the projected ending fund balance would be $904,592, which exceeds the
recommended reserve level of $774,931. Additionally, she reviewed the allocation of
funds between various City departments and stated that the proposed capital
expenditures include a carryover of$1,045,171 to complete previously approved projects
and $1,402,938 for new projects. The Capital Projects Fund budget includes total
expenditures of $2,448,109. The Debt Reserve Fund proposed budget is $482,091 and
the Debt Service Fund proposed budget is $442,664.
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 8:06 p.m.
Mayor Martin announced that the City Council will consider approval of the budget at the
September 10, 2019 regular meeting.
ITEM NO. 21. HELD PUBLIC HEARING FOR CITY OF EULESS FY 2019-2020
OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGETS
Mayor Martin opened the public hearing at 8:06 p.m.
Finance Director Jewell reviewed the overall budget objectives and presented the
proposed City of Euless Fiscal Year 2019-2020 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, Fire Station
#1 construction, Texas Star Slope Wall Protection Phase I, Texas Star Sports Complex
Phase VII construction, and Wilshire Park upgrades.
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 8:19 p.m.
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ITEM NO. 22. HELD PUBLIC HEARING FOR PROPOSED TAX RATE
Mayor Martin opened the public hearing at 8.20 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 2019. 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 3, 2019, 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 8:24 p.m.
ITEM NO. 23. 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 10, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 201 North
Ector Drive, Euless, Texas.
ITEM NO. 24. APPROVED BOARD APPOINTMENTS
Mayor Pro Tern Tompkins motioned to approve the reappointments to the following
boards and commissions with expiring terms of December 31, 2021, unless otherwise
stated:
BOARD/COMM NAME PLACE TERM EXPIRES
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
John Deithloff 2 12/31/2022
EULESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Sonja Adams 5
Jason Turner 6
Carmen Deithloff 7
Linda Martin 1
Tim Stinneford 2
Jeremy Tompkins 3
Eddie Price 4
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LIBRARY BOARD
Allan Gibbs 1
Mike McGehee 3
Leslie Kane 6
PARKS & LEISURE SERVICES
John Raab 2
Randy Jones 3
Magen Brown 6
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
Eric Owens 1
Curtis Brown 2
LuAnn Portugal 3
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS & HOUSING & STRUCTURE BOARD
Steve Elliott 1
Clarence Moore 2
David Brown Alt. 1
Carol Dufinetz Alt. 2
HEB TEEN COURT
Renu Sloan 2
Council Member Bhojani seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tern Tompkins, Council Members Stinneford,
Price, Bynum, Zimmer, and Bhojani
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 25. PUBLIC COMMENTS
No public comments.
ITEM NO. 26. REPORTS
City Manager
City Manager Getchell advised that the next City Council agenda on Tuesday, September
3, 2019, will begin at 7:00 p.m. There will be no work session earlier in the afternoon.
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Additionally, she expressed her appreciation to the City staff and especially the Finance
Department staff for their efforts during the budget process.
City Attorney
No report given.
City Council
Mayor Pro Tern Tompkins expressed his appreciation to City staff for their hard work
during the budget process. He also thanked the citizens in the audience for attending the
entirety of this long meeting.
Mayor Martin expressed her appreciation to all City employees. Additionally, she
announced that Suzy&the Sissies, a cover band, will perform Friday, September 6, 2019,
at Texas Star Pavilion, at 7:00 p.m.
ITEM NO. 27. ADJOURN
Mayor Martin adjourned the meeting at 8:29 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
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Linda MaIiin, Mayor Kim Su er; TRMC, CMC, City Secretary