City of Plano City Council met Nov. 30.
Here is the minutes provided by the Council:
The regular meeting of the Plano City Council was called to order on Monday, November 13, 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 Absent 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 Eaton, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting on October 23, 2017. A unanimous “Aye” voice vote was heard.
The motion passed.
AGENDA:
A motion was made by Alderman Williams, seconded by Alderman Nadeau, to approve the agenda for the regular meeting of November 13, 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 November 13, 2017 in the amount of $ 250,903.80.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Rennels, Nadeau, Johns, Eaton, Jones, Mulliner, Williams
Voting “Nay”:
Absent: DeBolt
Motion passed.
WAGE REPORT: None
INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS:
Guests and members of the press were welcomed by Mayor Hausler.
CITIZEN’S COMMENTS:
Nikita White-Simmons spoke about needing volunteers for Advocate at home hospice care.
MAYOR’S REPORT: Bob Hausler
The Mayor presented Co-Mayor Ed Schleining with a medallion and read a proclamation regarding the City of Bologna. Attorney Tom Grant swore him into office.
PLANO AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Rich Healy
Mr. Healy estimated 750-800 children participated in the Treats on the Streets event. Forty businesses also participated. The best decorated booth went to Ivanna’s. There was a ribbon cutting held at Ivanna’s last week. Coffee & Connections will be held November 16, 2017 at the Chamber Office. Rockin’ Christmas will be held December 1, 2 & 3, 2017.
CITY ATTORNEY: Tom Grant
Resolution R#2017-23 – A resolution for an ITEP Grant
A motion was made by Alderman Williams, seconded by Alderman Mulliner, to approve a resolution to participate in an ITEP Grant Program for Main St. commuter lot reconstruction.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Rennels, Nadeau, Johns, Eaton, Mulliner, Williams, Jones
Voting “Nay”:
Absent: DeBolt
Motion passed.
CITY CLERK: Kathleen Miller – Nothing to report
CITY TREASURER: Janet Goehst – Absent
A motion was made by Alderman Rennels, seconded by Alderman Eaton, to approve the September 30, 2017 Treasurer’s report in the amount of $ 8,383,348.62.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Rennels, Nadeau, Johns, Eaton, Jones, Mulliner, Williams
Voting “Nay”:
Absent: DeBolt
Motion passed.
POLICE CHIEF’S REPORT: Chief Jonathan Whowell
Chief Whowell informed the Council of training with the Post Office regarding work place safety. He thanked all who attended the Veterans Day celebration. The Police
Department was awarded grant money for bullet proof vests.
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS & WATER RECLAMATION REPORT: Darrin Boyer
A motion was made by Alderman Mulliner, seconded by Alderman Eaton, to approve going out for bid for the drum thickener project.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Nadeau, Johns, Eaton, Jones, Rennels, Williams
Voting “Nay”:
Absent: DeBolt
Motion passed.
Darrin informed the Council that the sidewalk replacement and street overlay projects are complete.
WATER SUPERINTENDENT: Josh Beyer – Absent – Nothing to report
BUILDING, PLANNING & ZONING: Tom Karpus
A motion was made by Alderman Jones, seconded by Alderman Williams to approve payout to Lite Construction for Foli Park general work in the amount of $24,438.00
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Rennels, Nadeau, Eaton, Jones, Mulliner, Williams, Johns
Voting “Nay”:
Absent: DeBolt
Motion passed.
A motion was made by Alderman Williams, seconded by Alderman Jones, to approve payout to Gatza Electric in the amount of $7,100.00 for Foli Park improvements.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Rennels, Nadeau, Eaton, Jones, Mulliner, Williams, Johns
Voting “Nay”:
Absent: DeBolt
Motion passed.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
ADMINISTRATIVE/HEALTH & SAFETY: Alderman Mulliner
Alderman Mulliner had a meeting scheduled for November 14, 2017; that meeting is canceled and rescheduled for November 28, 2017 at 6:00 PM.
BUILDINGS, GROUNDS AND ZONING: Alderman DeBolt – Absent – Nothing to report
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: Alderman Rennels
A meeting was called for November 28, 2017 at 6:30 PM
FINANCE: Alderman Williams
Alderman Williams called a meeting for November 27, 2017 at 5:30 p.m.
PARKS: Alderman Johns
A meeting was called for November 21, 2017 at 6:00 PM.
PERSONNEL & INSURANCE: Alderman Jones
Alderman Jones had a meeting November 7, 2017 at 6:00 PM and discussed the property maintenance/residential building inspector position and merit adjustments.
SPECIAL EVENTS: Alderman Nadeau
Alderman Nadeau has a meeting November 14, 2017 at 5:30 PM.
STREETS & UTILITIES: Alderman Eaton
Alderman Eaton had a meeting November 7, 2017. A new meeting was called for November 21, 2017 at 6:30 PM.
CITIZEN’S COMMENTS: None
CLOSED SESSION:
A motion was made by Alderman Jones, seconded by Alderman Rennels, to go into closed session to discuss collective bargaining and grievance arbitration.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Rennels, Nadeau, Johns, Eaton, Jones, Mulliner, Williams
Voting “Nay”:
Absent: DeBolt
Motion passed.
A motion was made by Alderman Jones, 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 and grievance arbitration. No action was taken.
Engaging Walter Liska for arbitration:
A motion was made by Alderman Jones, seconded by Alderman Eaton, to engage the services of Walter Liska for grievance arbitration.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Rennels, Nadeau, Johns, Eaton, Jones, Mulliner, Williams
Voting “Nay”:
Absent: DeBolt
Motion passed.
ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Alderman Eaton, seconded by Alderman Nadeau, to adjourn. A unanimous “Aye” voice vote was heard. The motion passed. The meeting adjourned at
7:05 p.m.
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