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Home My WebLink About2020-03-10 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, March 10, 2020 A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Linda Martin at 4:32 p.m. on Tuesday, March 10, 2020, 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 the King George: A Rock Around the Park concert held Friday, March 6, 2020, at Texas Star Golf Course and had a wonderful time. City Manager Loretta Getchell announced that Chris Barker has been promoted to Deputy City Manager effective March 1, 2020, following the retirement of former Deputy City Manager Bob Freeman. Council Member Perry Bynum expressed his appreciation to Mayor Martin and City staff for the bouquet sent to his daughter's father-in-law's funeral. His family appreciated the gesture. • City Manager Getchell reviewed the regular agenda. • Assistant to the City Manager Betsy Deck introduced Duane Buuck, Executive Director, Mid-Cities Care Corps Mr. Buuck introduced Elizabeth Grace who will be transitioning to the role of Executive Director as he enters retirement. Mr. Buuck provided a brief overview of the mission of Mid-Cities Care Corp including transportation and social outreach for senior citizens in Northeast Tarrant County. Director of Public Works and Engineering Hal Cranor introduced Clay Snider, Geoscientist, W+M Environmental Group. Mr. Snider presented information regarding a Municipal Setting Designation (MSD) request by Grapevine Business Park. He provided a brief background detailing the proposed resolution of support and the requirements for an MSD. • Finance Director Janina Jewell presented the Financial update and advised that car rental tax collections are up 11 percent over the same period last year (January) and overall collections are up six percent year to date. Council Minutes Page 2 of 5 March 10, 2020 City Attorney Wayne Olson provided an update regarding a proposed Tarrant County Interlocal Agreement related to the regulation of game rooms and amusement machines. CLOSED SESSION The City Council convened into closed session at 6:19 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: • Fearn v. Graham, et al (City of Euless) • 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 Mayor Martin recessed closed session at 6:39 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 Chris Barker City Attorney Wayne Olson City Secretary Kim Sutter Human Resources-Risk Director Donny Beasley Police Chief Mike Brown Director of Public Works and Engineering Hal Cranor Finance Director Janina Jewell Library Director Sherry Knight Fleet and Facilities Director Kyle McAdams Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald Fire Chief Wes Rhodes Director of Information Services Scott Joyce Assistant to the City Manager Betsy Deck Municipal Courts Manager Claudia Quintero Texas Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell-Shelton VISITORS James Hamilton Gene Shawl Anniece McKanna Barney Snitz INVOCATION City Manager Loretta Getchell gave the invocation. PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member Harry Zimmer led the pledges of allegiance to the flags of the United States and Texas. ITEM NO. 1. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE PINS Police Chief Mike Brown introduced Police Officer George Paongo. George was accompanied by his wife, Ruby, mother, Sophia, son, Zion, daughters, Meleana, Emmaline, and Limisesi, and members of the Police Department. Mayor Martin presented George with a service pin commemorating his 5 years of service with the City. Senior Police Officer Justin Coffee was due to receive a service pin commemorating his 15 years of service with the City but was unable to attend the meeting. Finance Director Janina Jewell introduced Purchasing Manager Mike Lowry. Mike was accompanied by his wife, Darla, and daughter, Amber. Mayor Martin presented Mike with a service pin commemorating his 15 years of service with the City. ITEM NO. 2. PRESENTATION OF AWARD Mayor Martin presented Library Administrator Sherry Knight with the 2019 Achievement of Library Excellence Award presented to the Mary Lib Saleh Euless Public Library. Ms. Knight explained the requirements for the award as well as detailed accomplishments of the library including that the library has received this award for 15 years in a row. She expressed her appreciation to library staff and specifically Senior Librarian Kelsea Ciavaglia for her efforts in preparing the award materials for consideration. Ms. Knight was accompanied by Kelsea and Library Board members Barney Snitz and Jim Hamilton. REGULAR AGENDA ITEM NO. 3. AUTHORIZED CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN ENGINEERING SERVICES CONTRACT Deputy City Manager Barker advised that residential sanitary sewer mains located along El Camino Real between Sotogrande Boulevard and Woodvine Drive are in need of replacement due to their existing deteriorating condition. Staff recommends the City Manager negotiate and execute an Engineering Services Contract with Wier & Associates, 2201 East Lamar Boulevard #200c, Arlington, Texas, to provide design plans and bid documents to be used in securing competitive bids for the construction of the sanitary sewer replacements. The estimated expenditure is $55,000. Council Minutes Page 4 of 5 March 10, 2020 Council Member Stinneford motioned to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an Engineering Services Contract with Wier & Associates, Inc. for design of the El Camino Real sanitary sewer rehabilitation project. Council Member Bynum 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. 4. AUTHORIZED PURCHASE OF BULK GASOLINE AND DIESEL FUELS Deputy City Manager Barker advised that the City of Euless is one of 38 government entities that currently purchase fuel through an Interlocal Agreement with Tarrant County. Martin-Eagle Oil Company, 2700 James Street, Denton, Texas, will be the primary supplier of gasoline and diesel. Douglass Distributing, 325 East Forest Avenue, Sherman, Texas, will be the secondary supplier. The original contract approved March 27, 2018, allowed for three one-year renewals. This represents the second of those renewals. The estimated expenditure for unleaded fuel is $235,000. The estimated expenditure for diesel is $75,500. Council Member Bhojani motioned to authorize the purchase of bulk gasoline and diesel fuels through an Interlocal Agreement with Tarrant County. Mayor Pro Tem 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. 5. APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Council Member Stinneford motioned to approve the City Council minutes of the regular meeting of February 25, 2020. Council Member Bhojani seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tern Tompkins, Council Members Stinneford, Price, Bynum, Zimmer, and Bhojani Council Minutes Page 5 of 5 March 10, 2020 Nays: None Mayor Martin declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS No public comments. ITEM NO. 7. REPORTS City Manager City Manager Getchell announced that Chris Barker has been promoted to Deputy City Manager effective March 1, 2020, following the retirement of former Deputy City Manager Bob Freeman. Mr. Barker introduced his family in attendance, including his wife, Lissa, daughter, Anna, and her boyfriend, Matthew, and son, Alex. City Attorney No report given. City Council No report given. ITEM NO. 8. ADJOURN Mayor Martin adjourned the meeting at 7:21 p.m. APPROVED: ATTEST: Linda Martin, Mayor Kti Sutter, TRMC, CMC, City Secretary