Plano City Council met September 25.
Here is the minutes provided by the Council:
The regular meeting of the Plano City Council was called to order on Monday, September 25, 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 Absent Scott Mulliner Present
There was a quorum.
Minutes:
A motion was made by Alderman Eaton, seconded by Alderman Williams, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting on September 11, 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 September 25, 2017. A unanimous “Aye” voice vote was heard. The motion passed.
Warrants:
A motion was made by Alderman Williams, seconded by Alderman Eaton, that orders are drawn on the Treasury to pay per warrant list dated September 25, 2017 in the amount of $ 303,916.82.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Williams, Nadeau, Johns, Eaton, DeBolt, Jones, Mulliner
Voting “Nay”:
Absent: Rennels
Motion passed.
Warrants:
A motion was made by Alderman Williams, seconded by Alderman Eaton, that orders are drawn on the Treasury to pay per warrant list dated September 26, 2017 in the amount of $ 11,692.97.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Williams, Johns, Eaton, DeBolt, Jones, Mulliner
Voting “Nay”:
Voting “Present”: Nadeau
Absent: Rennels
Motion passed.
Wage Report: None
Introduction of Guests:
Guests and members of the press were welcomed by Mayor Hausler. A presentation of the City of Plano audit was given by Lauterbach & Amen, LLP
Citizen’s Comments: None
Mayor’s Report: Bob Hausler
The Mayor informed the Council of International Walk to School Day which will be on October 4, 2017. They will meet at Lathrop Park at 7:15 am.
The Mayor thanked all of the members and staff that attended IML. The Mayor informed the Council of his election to be on the Board for IML.
Plano Area Chamber Of Commerce: Rich Healy
Thanked everybody that attended the Coffee and Connections event on Thursday, September 21, 2017. Hurricane Relief Dinner will be held October 11, 2017 at The Harvester Restaurant. Drug collection will take place on Friday, October 6, 2017 at Arts on Fire. Thursday, October 26, 2017 will be the Halloween Treats on the Streets event. A multi chamber event will be held October 11, 2017 at the Sandwich Opera House from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm. Mr. Healy, the Mayor, Aldermen Mulliner & Rennels will attend an ICSC conference Thursday and Friday. The 1st Plano Bologna Sandwich Festival will be held October 24, 2017.
City Attorney: Tom Grant – Nothing to report
City Clerk: Kathleen Miller
A motion was made by Alderman Eaton, seconded by Alderman Williams, to approve the purchase of a Lenovo tower server and software from Reliable Computers in the amount of $ 12,052.35.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: DeBolt, Eaton, Johns, Williams
Voting “Nay”: Jones, Mulliner, Nadeau
Absent: Rennels
Motion passed.
Sales & Related Taxes for June 2017 collections was $ 148,194.30 which is up $ 1,992.18 from the same time last year.
MFT beginning unobligated balance $ 904,871.94; allotment $ 25,093.65; current unobligated balance $ 880,452.61.
City Treasurer: Janet Goehst –
Ms. Goehst thanked the Council for allowing her to attend IML. Ms. Goehst informed the Council that they should begin working on the amended budget.
Police Chief’s Report: Chief Jonathan Whowell
Training was held last Wednesday and Thursday on Mental Health protocol. St. Mary’s will have a blue mass service on October 1, 2017 at 10:00 am. Chief Whowell also mentioned the Walk to School event and the drug collection event.
Director of Public Works & Water Reclamation Report: Darrin Boyer - Absent
A motion was made by Alderman Eaton, seconded by Alderman DeBolt, to approve pavement marking on Miller & Rock Creek Rd by Precision Pavement in the amount of $ 4,728.60.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Williams, Nadeau, Johns, Eaton, DeBolt, Jones, Mulliner
Voting “Nay”:
Absent: Rennels
Motion passed.
A motion was made by Alderman Eaton, seconded by Alderman Mulliner to approve the final payment to D Construction for the Hugh St. Parking Lot project in the amount of $ 92,502.95.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Williams, Nadeau, Johns, Eaton, DeBolt, Jones, Mulliner
Voting “Nay”:
Absent: Rennels
Motion passed.
Water Superintendent: Josh Beyer
A motion was made by Alderman Jones, seconded by Alderman Eaton, to waive competitive bidding for the Prairie St. water main project. Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Williams, Nadeau, Johns, Eaton, DeBolt, Jones, Mulliner Voting “Nay”: Absent: Rennels Motion passed.
A motion was made by Alderman Jones, seconded by Alderman Eaton, to approve hiring John P. McGinnis consulting for the Prairie St. water main project in the amount of $ 14,720.00.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Williams, Nadeau, Johns, Eaton, DeBolt, Jones, Mulliner
Voting “Nay”:
Absent: Rennels
Motion passed.
A motion was made by Alderman Eaton, seconded by Alderman Nadeau, to approve material and miscellaneous expenses for the Prairie St. water main project in an amount not to exceed $ 22,280.00.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Williams, Nadeau, Johns, Eaton, DeBolt, Jones, Mulliner
Voting “Nay”:
Absent: Rennels
Motion passed.
Building, Planning & Zoning: Tom Karpus
A motion was made by Alderman Johns, seconded by Alderman DeBolt, to award a contract to Copenhaver Construction for the splash pad project in the amount of $ 224,770.00. After much discussion due to the bid coming in over budget Alderman DeBolt withdrew his second and Alderman Johns withdrew his motion. This will be on the next COW agenda.
Committee Reports: All of the Alderman who attended IML thanked the City for allowing them to attend and congratulated the Mayor on his election to the IML Board.
Administrative/Health & Safety: Alderman Mulliner
Alderman Mulliner has a meeting October 2, 2017 at 6:00 pm to discuss email, transient business and the PD budget.
Buildings, Grounds and Zoning: Alderman DeBolt
A motion was made by Alderman DeBolt, seconded by Alderman Eaton, to approve doing repairs to an air conditioning unit at the PD in an amount not to exceed $ 10,500.00. Alderman asked for documentation. The second and motion were withdrawn until documentation is provided.
Alderman DeBolt brought up a ventilator purchase for the City Garage. He will get the information and have it on the next agenda.
Economic Developments/Grants: Alderman Rennels – Absent – Nothing to report
Finance: Alderman Williams
Alderman Williams called a meeting for October 9, 2017 at 5:30 p.m.
Parks: Alderman Johns
Alderman Johns had a meeting on August 20 and discussed the Eagle Scout project and updates on Parks. A meeting was called for October 2, 2017 at 5:30 pm.
Personnel & Insurance: Alderman Jones
Alderman Jones called a meeting for October 3, 2017 at 6:00 PM for a presentation by AJG Insurance.
Special Events: Alderman Nadeau
Alderman Nadeau had a meeting on September 12, 2017 and discussed trick or treat events, new festivals and an all Plano event calendar. Alderman Nadeau called a meeting for October 10, 2017 at 6:00 pm.
Streets & Utilities: Alderman Eaton
Alderman Eaton has a meeting September 26, 2017 which will also include a public hearing.
Closed Session:
A motion was made by Alderman Mulliner, seconded by Alderman Nadeau to go into closed session to discuss collective bargaining.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Williams, Nadeau, Johns, Eaton, DeBolt, Jones, Mulliner
Voting “Nay”:
Absent: Rennels
Motion passed.
A motion was made by Alderman Eaton, seconded by Alderman Nadeau, to return to open session. A unanimous “Aye” voice vote was heard. Motion passed. Attorney Grant commented that we went into closed session to discuss the status of collective bargaining. No action was taken.
Citizen’s Comments:
Mr. Josh Wilson, a local artist would like to design a new city Flag and present it to the City. He understands that the City may or may not accept a new flag.
Adjournment:
A motion was made by Alderman DeBolt, seconded by Alderman Eaton, to adjourn. A unanimous “Aye” voice vote was heard. The motion passed. The meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
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