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Home My WebLink About2019-11-12 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, November 12, 2019 A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Linda Martin at 4:32 p.m. on Tuesday, November 12, 2019, in the Precouncil Conference Room of City Hall, 201 North Ector Drive. Those present included Mayor Linda Martin, Mayor Pro Tem Jeremy Tompkins, Council Members Tim Stinneford, Eddie Price, Harry Zimmer, and Salman Bhojani. Council Member Perry Bynum arrived at 4:51 p.m. During the Precouncil meeting: Mayor Pro Tem Jeremy Tompkins advised that he attended the Household Hazardous Waste Collection (Crud) Day event held Saturday, November 2, 2019, and it was well attended and efficient. He expressed his appreciation to Assistant to the City Manager Betsy Deck for her efforts in organizing and overseeing the event. Council Member Salman Bhojani advised that he and Assistant to the City Manager Deck toured the Trinity River Authority (TRA) wastewater treatment plant earlier today and he was impressed with the facility. y City Secretary Kim Sutter advised that she has tickets available for the Taste of Northeast event that will be held Thursday, November 14, 2019, at the Hurst Conference Center. :- Texas Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell-Shelton referenced the November 2019 edition of Avid Golfer magazine which ranked Texas Star Golf Course as the number one luxury public course on the west side of the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex and number two in the entire area behind the Dallas Cowboys Golf Club. City Manager Loretta Getchell advised of upcoming events, including: • Thursday, November 14, 2019, Hurst Euless Bedford (HEB) Chamber of Commerce State of the Cities luncheon, Texas Star, 11:00 a.m.; and • Saturday, November 23, 2019, Euless Tongan Committee Diabetes Awareness 5K/1K Fun Run and Walk, Bob Eden Park, 9:00 a.m. City Manager Getchell reviewed the regular agenda. Finance Director Janina Jewell introduced Jason Hughes of Hilltop Securities, and Paul Braden from Norton Rose Fulbright in relation to Agenda Item #10. Mr. Hughes provided a brief overview of the bond sale and advised that the City will receive a 2.667 percent rate on the bond issuance for a 20 year term. Fire Chief Wes Rhodes provided the Fire Department update, including total response times, annual dollar loss, total runs over a five-year period, call volume, Fire Marshall Council Minutes Page 2 of 10 November 12. 2019 Office activities, live fire and vehicle extrication training, and the Fire Prevention Week Clown Show. Finance Director Janina Jewell presented the Financial update and advised that sales tax was up 10 percent and car rental tax collections were down 13 percent over the same period last year (September 2019). Assistant City Manager Chris Barker provided the Capital Projects update and advised that two budget adjustments will be presented to the City Council for consideration at the November 26, 2019 meeting. Those adjustments will address the structural integrity of the library atrium glass wall as previously reported during the October 26, 2019 Precouncil meeting as well as the purchase and installation of a new pumps and appurtenances for the Far North and Fuller Wells. Additionally, he advised of a road reconstruction project along Bear Creek Parkway which will be restricted to one lane, southbound only. between Mid-Cities Boulevard and Ash Lane. The northern portion of Ash Lane will be closed and two way traffic will be maintained in the southern portion. This phase of the project is estimated to take approximately four to five months. Assistant City Manager Barker provided the Transportation update and advised that the State Highway (SH) 121 exit ramp to Industrial Boulevard (FM 157) closed beginning Monday, November 11, 2019, for approximately six weeks, however: the exit is scheduled to be open the weeks of Thanksgiving and Christmas. Director of Public Works and Engineering Hal Cranor advised that bidding for the signal light installation at the intersection of Heritage Avenue and Cheek-Sparger Road is currently open and the bid results are scheduled to be presented for City Council consideration at the December 10, 2019 City Council meeting. CLOSED SESSION The City Council convened into closed session at 5:35 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: • 1451 West Euless Boulevard The purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property as authorized by Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code related to: • Cresthaven Addition RECESS FOR EULESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION MEETING Mayor Martin recessed the closed session for a Euless Development Corporation meeting at 5:56 p.m. Council Minutes Page 3 of 10 November 12, 2019 CLOSED SESSION The City Council reconvened into closed session at 6:23 p.m. for additional deliberation regarding the posted items. Mayor Martin recessed closed session at 6:55 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 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 Human Resources/Risk Director Donny Beasley Assistant to the City Manager Betsy Deck Municipal Courts Manager Claudia Quintero Texas Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell-Shelton VISITORS Suzy McCormick Katrina Reeves Peggy Vandiver Anniece McKanna Gene Shawl Helen Voss Jose Palus Barney Snitz Mavy Wright May Palus Faye Stinneford Betty Priddy Lori Tompkins INVOCATION Council Member Eddie Price gave the invocation. Council Minutes Page 4 of 10 November 12. 2019 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 SERVICE PINS Fire Chief Wes Rhodes introduced Fire Inspector II Drew Washington. Drew was accompanied by members of the Fire Department. Mayor Martin presented Drew with a service pin commemorating his 5 years of service with the City. Texas Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell-Shelton introduced PGA Head Golf Professional Dan Walden. Dan was accompanied by his wife, Lindsay, sons, Caleb and Parker, and members of the Texas Star Golf Course. Mayor Martin presented Dan with a service pin commemorating his 10 years of service with the City. Director of Public Works and Engineering Hal Cranor introduced Foreman Ruben Cardenas. Ruben was accompanied by wife, Magdalena, son, Cruz, daughters, Bianca and Jazlin, and members of the Public Works Department. Mayor Martin presented Ruben with a service pin commemorating his 20 years of service with the City. Police Chief Mike Brown introduced Public Service Officer Alisha Johnson. Alisha was accompanied by her husband, Casey, daughters, Destiny and Angela, and members of the Police Department. Mayor Martin presented Alisha with a service pin commemorating her 20 years of service with the City. Police Chief Mike Brown introduced Senior Police Officer David M. Chaney. David was accompanied by his wife, Amanda, and members of the Police Department. Mayor Martin presented David with a service pin and clock commemorating his 25 years of service with the City. ITEM NO. 2. PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES TO FIRE PREVENTION POSTER WINNERS Fire Marshall Paul Smith gave a brief history of the Fire Safety Poster Contest and introduced the grand prize winners for each grade level: First Grade: Kenzie Brookshire, (Wilshire Elementary) Second Grade: Cathy Pham, (North Euless Elementary) Third Grade: Emma Thapa, (Bear Creek Elementary) Fourth Grade: Camryn Parker, (Bear Creek Elementary) Fifth Grade: Ysabel Shannon, (Lakewood Elementary) Sixth Grade: Jayla Thomas, (Oakwood Terrace Elementary) Mayor Martin and Fire Chief Rhodes presented each grand prize winner with a certificate, their poster, and a goody bag. Council Minutes Page 5 of 10 November 12, 2019 CONSENT AGENDA (items 3 through 8) Mayor Martin asked Assistant City Manager Chris Barker to read each item into the record. Council Member Stinneford motioned to approve the consent agenda items number 3 through 8. 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. AUTHORIZED PURCHASE OF FOUR (4), HALF-TON TRUCKS Authorized the purchase of four, half-ton trucks from Silsbee Ford, 1211 Hwy 96 North, Silsbee, Texas, through the BuyBoard Cooperative Purchase Program Contract No. 521- 16. This purchase is for the replacement of three Public Works pickups, and one new pickup for the Police Department Code Enforcement. The estimated expenditure is $103,002. ITEM NO. 4. AUTHORIZED PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF FLOORING FOR THE NATATORIUM DECK AT THE EULESS FAMILY LIFE CENTER Authorized the purchase and installation of approximately 4,980 square feet of rubber flooring for the natatorium deck at the Euless Family Life Center from Whirlix Design, LLC, 1761 International Parkway, Suite 125, Richardson, Texas, through the BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing Program. The estimated expenditure is $53,186. ITEM NO. 5. AUTHORIZED PURCHASE OF POLICE DATA STORAGE Authorized the purchase of police data storage through CDW-Government, LLC, Vernon Hills, Illinois, an authorized Texas Department of Information Resources vendor. This purchase is for the replacement of the data storage area network in the Police Department. The new storage device will allow current operations to continue and provide for future growth of the data for the department. The estimated expenditure is $54,535. ITEM NO. 6. AUTHORIZED PURCHASE OF A DISPATCH RECORDER Authorized purchase of a dispatch recorder through Motorola Solutions, Inc., Chicago, Illinois, an authorized Texas Department of Information Resources vendor. The request Council Minutes Page 6 of 10 November 12, 2019 is for replacement of the analog dispatch recorder. This recorder was purchased in 2013 and the hardware will no longer be supported as of January 2020. The estimated expenditure is $88,200. ITEM NO. 7. APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 19-1560 Approved Resolution No. 19-1560, authorizing the application for the submission of a Solid Waste Pass-Through Grant Program from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality through the North Central Texas Council of Governments for funding to develop a Disaster Debris Management Plan for the cities of Bedford, Colleyville, Euless, Grapevine, and Hurst. ITEM NO. 8. APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Approved City Council minutes of the regular meeting of October 22, 2019. REGULAR AGENDA ITEM NO. 9. 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 3, Lot 9 at 913 Highland Drive, Euless, Texas. 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. 10. APPROVED ALL MATTERS INCIDENT AND RELATED TO THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF "EULESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION SALES TAX REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2019", INCLUDING THE ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 19-1559 Finance Director Janina Jewell advised that Resolution No. 19-1559, authorizes the issuance and sale of "Euless Development Corporation Sales Tax Revenue Bonds. Series 2019," to fund authorized improvements at the Texas Star Sport Complex. Phase VII of this project includes renovating the existing infields with synthetic turf, renovating the existing concession/restroom building, building new offices for staff and upgrading the existing lighting from metal-halide to LED. This action approves the action taken by the Euless Development Corporation during the earlier recess from the City Council meeting. Council Minutes Page 7 of 10 November 12, 2019 Council Member Bynum motioned to approve Resolution No. 19-1559, approving all matters incident and related to the issuance and sale of"Euless Development Corporation Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2019." Council Member Bhojani 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. 11. APPROVED A REQUEST FOR A TEMPORARY USE PERMIT Assistant City Manager Barker presented the item to the City Council and advised that McMahon Contracting, L.P., 3019 Roy Orr Boulevard, Grand Prairie, Texas, received an initial approval of a temporary use permit to construct and operate a concrete batch plant for a period of approximately one year. Temporary use permits may be issued for a maximum of 90 days and this represents the first of the subsequent permit requests. The site is visited several times a day by City staff to review the site conditions. The batch plant will only run during specific days when material is needed for the street construction. Additionally, the City has retained an environmental consultant to make periodic spot checks to ensure environmental safety and compliance. Council Member Stinneford motioned to approve a request for a Temporary Use Permit for McMahon Contracting, Inc. for a Portable Concrete Batch Plant located at the Villages of Bear Creek Park, on the east side of Bear Creek Parkway just south of Little Bear Creek, for an additional period of ninety (90) days beginning after November 12, 2019. Council Member Price 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. 12. APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2234 Council Member Price motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No. 2234. appointing Lacy Britten to serve as the Judge of the Municipal Court in the City of Euless for a two-year term, expiring December 31, 2021. Mayor Pro Tem Tompkins seconded the motion. Council Minutes Page 8 of 10 November 12, 2019 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 EXTENSION OF CONTRACT FOR MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE Council Member Bhojani motioned to approve the extension of the contract for Municipal Court Judge Lacy Britten for a one-year term to expire December 31, 2020. Council Member Price 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. 14. APPROVED BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS Council Member Bhojani motioned to approve the following appointments: BOARD/COMM NAME PLACE TERM EXPIRES Library Board Mavy Wright Alt. 1 12/31/2020 Rochelle Ragas Alt. 2 12/31/2020 HEB Teen Court Advisory Board David Lawwill Alt. 1 12/31/2021 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. Council Minutes Page 9 of 10 November 12, 2019 ITEM NO. 15. APPROVED APPOINTMENT OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR TAX INCREMENT REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER FOUR Mayor Pro Tem Tompkins motioned to approve the following appointments to the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Four with a term ending January 1, 2022, Rebecca Barksdale Representing Tarrant County JR Labbe Representing the JPS Health Network Susan Alanis Representing the Tarrant County College District Mayor Linda Martin Council Member Tim Stinneford Council Member Salman Bhojani Council Member Eddie Price 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. 16. PUBLIC COMMENTS No public comments. ITEM NO. 17. REPORTS City Manager No report given. City Attorney No report given. City Council Mayor Martin expressed her hope that everyone stay warm and asked that they drive home safe. Council Minutes Page 10 of 10 November 12, 2019 ITEM NO. 18. ADJOURN ......„ Mayor Martin adjourned the meeting at 7:43 p.m. APPROVED: ATTEST: , —.:E ,.., , 1 ,14:..t. l a actin, Mayor / i Sutter, RMC, CMC, City Secretary