Plano City Council met May 30.
Here is the minutes provided by the Council:
The regular meeting of the Plano City Council was called to order on Tuesday, May 30, 2017 by Mayor Robert A. Hausler in the Council Room at City Hall. The Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Roll Call:
Steve DeBolt Present Barb Nadeau Present
Ben Eaton Present Jamal Williams Present
Bob Jones Present Tommy Johns Present
Mike Rennels Present Scott Mulliner Present
There was a quorum.
Minutes:
A motion was made by Alderman Jones, seconded by Alderman Williams, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting on May 8, 2017. A unanimous “Aye” voice vote was heard. The motion passed.
Agenda:
A motion was made by Alderman Jones, seconded by Alderman Eaton, to approve the agenda for the regular meeting of May 30, 2017. A unanimous “Aye” voice vote was heard. The motion passed.
Warrants:
A motion was made by Alderman Williams, seconded by Alderman Eaton, to accept the report of the Finance Committee and that orders are drawn on the Treasury to pay per warrant list dated May 15, 2017 in the amount of $95,287.75.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Nadeau, Williams, Jones, Johns, Rennels, Mulliner, DeBolt, Eaton
Voting “Nay”:
Absent:
Motion passed.
Warrants:
A motion was made by Alderman Williams, seconded by Alderman Eaton, to accept the report of the Finance Committee and that orders are drawn on the Treasury to pay per warrant list dated May 30, 2017 in the amount of $114,425.44. Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Nadeau, Williams, Jones, Johns, Rennels, Mulliner, DeBolt, Eaton
Voting “Nay”:
Absent:
Motion passed.
Wage Report:
A motion was made by Alderman Williams, seconded by Alderman Eaton, to approve the FY ’17 April wage report in the amount of $ 240,881.73.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Nadeau, Williams, Jones, Johns, Rennels, Mulliner, DeBolt, Eaton
Voting “Nay”:
Absent:
Motion passed.
Introduction of Guests:
Guests and members of the press were welcomed by Mayor Hausler.
Citizen’s Comments:
Nikki Diaz thanked everybody that helped with the Spring Fling carnival.
Mayor’s Report: Bob Hausler
A motion was made by Alderman Jones, seconded by Alderman Eaton to approve the following appointments made by the Mayor.
Darrin Boyer, Director of Public Works, Randy Klatt, Superintendent of Streets, Josh Beyer, Superintendent of Water, Janet Goehst, Budget Officer, Kathleen Miller, Collector, Jonathan Whowell, Chief of Police, Tom Karpus, Director of Building, Planning, & Zoning, and Tom Grant, City Attorney.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Nadeau, Williams, Jones, Johns, Rennels, Mulliner, DeBolt, Eaton
Voting “Nay”:
Absent:
Motion passed.
A motion was made by Alderman Rennels, seconded by Alderman Williams, to the following appointments made by the Mayor.
Cliff Oleson, Plan Commission with a 5 year term, Jacklyn Niles to Police & Fire Commission with a 3 year term and Bill Oswald to Police Pension Fund Board with a 2 year term.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Nadeau, Williams, Jones, Johns, Rennels, Mulliner, DeBolt, Eaton
Voting “Nay”:
Absent:
Motion passed.
Plano Area Chamber of Commerce: Rich Healy
Mr. Healy said the golf classic is 06/15/17, with registration at 11:00 a.m., tee time at 1:00 p.m., and dinner after the 18 holes of golf. There will be a ribbon cutting at Ivana’s soon. Mr. Healy reminded the Council to keep Plano Clean.
City Attorney: Tom Grant
Ordinance #2017-22-Increase Class G1 liquor license-
A motion was made by Alderman Jones, seconded by Alderman DeBolt, to approve an ordinance amending section 3-2-7 of the Plano City Code increasing the number of authorized Class G-1 liquor licenses from three (3) to four (4).
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Nadeau, Jones, Johns, Mulliner, DeBolt
Voting “Nay”: Eaton, Rennels, Williams
Absent:
Motion passed.
The ordinance to approve the B3 Special Use for the property at 623 U.S. Rt. 34 was sent back to committee.
The ordinance to increase the Class G-1 liquor licenses from 4 to 5 was tabled.
Ordinance #2017-23 Rezoning-
A motion was made by Alderman Rennels, seconded by Alderman Eaton, to approve an ordinance reclassifying and rezoning real estate owned by Harley Anderson at 702-704 W. South St.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Nadeau, Williams, Jones, Johns, Rennels, Mulliner, DeBolt, Eaton
Voting “Nay”:
Absent:
Motion passed.
The ordinance to authorize an intergovernmental agreement was tabled.
Ordinance #2017-24 Acquisition of real estate-
A motion was made by Alderman Jones, seconded by Alderman DeBolt, to an ordinance authorizing acquisition of real estate for roadway purposes owned by Janet and Keith Harms at 13761 A. East Main St.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Nadeau, Williams, Jones, Johns, Rennels, Mulliner, DeBolt, Eaton
Voting “Nay”:
Absent:
Motion passed.
Resolution R2017-12 IDOT permit for LED light bulbs-
A motion was made by Alderman Nadeau, seconded by Alderman Eaton, to approve a resolution to replace existing street light bulbs with LED light bulbs.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Nadeau, Williams, Jones, Johns, Rennels, Mulliner, DeBolt, Eaton
Voting “Nay”:
Absent:
Motion passed.
The resolution for re-subdivision of Lots 5 and 6 of Sharp Commercial Subdivision was tabled.
The resolution for the appropriation of funds for RS Rt. 34 improvements was tabled.
The resolution for regulating encroachment on public right of way was tabled.
City Clerk: Kathleen Miller
Sales tax for January 2017 collections was $166,084.17; which is up $13,694.51 from the same time last year.
MFT allotment and transaction for February, 2017 were: beginning unobligated balance, $926,167.85, allotment, $23,341.54, current unobligated balance, $937,201.01.
City Treasurer: Janet Goehst
A motion was made by Alderman Nadeau, seconded by Alderman Williams, to approve the April 30, 2017 Treasurer’s report in the amount of $ 7,149,901.69.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Nadeau, Williams, Jones, Johns, Rennels, Mulliner, DeBolt, Eaton
Voting “Nay”:
Absent:
Motion passed.
The auditors will be on site Wednesday, May 31, 2017.
Police Chief’s Report: Chief Jonathan Whowell
The PD received $996.00 in grant money from the Department of Justice for bullet proof vests. The PD participated in Cop on Top and raised $1792.98 for Special Olympics. The PD participated in Domestic Violence Training. The PD has applied for a grant for $2500.00 to help purchase firearms and other safety equipment. The PD has lined up a discrimination and harassment training for all city employees that will be held on August 9, 2017 at 12:30 pm. Recruits, Johnson and Root graduate on June 29, 2017 from the Police Academy. Officer Christenson is scheduled to be released from field training on June 21, 2017. Part time Officers Brown and Funk are both working without a trainer at this time.
Director of Public Works & Water Reclamation Report: Darrin Boyer
The approval of the invoice for Michels for manhole rehabilitation was tabled.
A motion was made by Alderman Mulliner, seconded by Alderman Williams, to approve an invoice from Precision Midwest for GIS equipment in the amount of $6169.34.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Nadeau, Williams, Jones, Johns, Rennels, Mulliner, DeBolt, Eaton
Voting “Nay”:
Absent:
Motion passed.
There are issues with the Foli Park lift station, so there will be some cost for repairs.
Water Superintendent: Josh Beyer
A motion was made by Alderman Eaton, seconded by Alderman Rennels, to approve an invoice from CCRA Professional Services in the amount of $11,000.00 for a two year agreement for surveying water customers and tracking valve testing per contract. Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Nadeau, Williams, Jones, Johns, Rennels, Mulliner, DeBolt, Eaton
Voting “Nay”:
Absent:
Motion passed.
Building, Planning & Zoning: Tom Karpus – Nothing to report
Committee Reports:
Special Events: Alderman Nadeau
A meeting was called for June 7, 2017 at 5:30 pm.
Administrative/Health & Safety: Alderman Mulliner
A meeting was called for June 7, 2017 at 6:00 PM to discuss a proposed amendment to the host agreement. Alderman Mulliner thanked everybody that worked on National Train Days and the Spring Fling Carnival.
Buildings, Grounds and Zoning: Alderman DeBolt
A meeting was called for June 6, 2017 at 6:00 PM to discuss the Special Use application at 623 W. Rt. 34.
A motion was made by Alderman Rennels, seconded by Alderman DeBolt, to approve the purchase of a new phone system for all of the City land lines in an amount not to exceed $1500.00.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Nadeau, Williams, Jones, Johns, Rennels, Mulliner, DeBolt, Eaton
Voting “Nay”:
Absent:
Motion passed.
Finance: Alderman Williams
Alderman Williams called a meeting for June 12, 2017 at 5:30 p.m.
Parks: Alderman Johns
A meeting was called for June 6, 2017 at 6:30 pm.
Personnel & Insurance: Alderman Jones
Alderman Jones thanked Kay Mulliner for her work on National Train Day and Nikki Diaz for the Spring Fling Carnival.
Streets & Utilities: Alderman Eaton
A meeting was called for June 5, 2017 at 6:00 pm.
Economic Developments/Grants: Alderman Rennels
Alderman Rennels had a meeting May 17, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. to discuss a sidewalk sale, TIF District and an economic development update. A meeting was called for June 7, 2017 at 6:45 pm.
Citizen’s Comments: None
Closed Session:
A motion was made by Alderman Eaton, seconded by Alderman Williams, to go into closed session to discuss collective bargaining, review of closed session minutes and a personnel issue.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Nadeau, Williams, Jones, Johns, Rennels, Mulliner, DeBolt, Eaton
Voting “Nay”:
Absent:
Motion passed.
A motion was made by Alderman Eaton, seconded by Alderman DeBolt, to return to open session. A unanimous “Aye” voice vote was heard. Motion passed.
Attorney Grant explained that the Council went into closed session to discuss three matters. No action was taken.
Adjournment:
A motion was made by Alderman Eaton, seconded by Alderman Jones, to adjourn. A unanimous “Aye” voice vote was heard. The motion passed. The meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
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