Plano City Council met Feb. 12.
Here is the minutes provided by the Council:
A motion was made by Alderman Rennels, seconded by Alderman Nadeau to open the public hearings. Attorney Grant read the public hearing notices regarding the renewing and extending of two Ordinances for recapture fees that will expire on February 23, 2018. There were no comments or questions from the public.
The public hearings are continued until February 15, 2018 at 6:00 PM. The regular meeting of the Plano City Council was called to order on Monday, February 12, 2018 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 Williams, seconded by Alderman Eaton, to approve
the minutes of the regular meeting on January 22, 2018. A unanimous “Aye” voice vote was heard. The motion passed.
Agenda:
A motion was made by Alderman Williams, seconded by Alderman DeBolt, to approve the agenda for the regular meeting of February 12, 2018. A unanimous “Aye” voice vote was heard. The motion passed.
Warrants:
A motion was made by Alderman Williams, seconded by Alderman Nadeau, that orders are drawn on the Treasury to pay per warrant list dated February 12, 2018 in the amount of $ 202,939.69.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Rennels, Nadeau, Johns, Jones, Mulliner, Williams, DeBolt, Eaton
Voting “Nay”:
Absent:
Motion passed.
Wage Report: None
Introduction Of Guests:
Guests and members of the press were welcomed by Mayor Hausler.
Citizen’s Comments: None
Mayor’s Report: Bob Hausler
The Mayor thanked the city crews for their work during the snow storm.
A motion was made by Alderman Jones, seconded by Alderman Eaton, to authorize the Mayor to sign a certificate to hire a new replacement Police Officer.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Rennels, Nadeau, Johns, Jones, Mulliner, Williams, DeBolt, Eaton
Voting “Nay”:
Absent:
Motion passed.
The Mayor explained that the Ice Fishing was rescheduled for February 17, 2018 due to the weather.
Plano Area Chamber Of Commerce: Rich Healy
Coffee & Connections will be February 15, 2018 at 8:00 am. The Economic Development luncheon will be February 20, 2018 at 11:30 am. Chicago Steel Hockey event will be on February 23, 2018 and the March Madness bowling on March 24, 2018,
City Attorney: Tom Grant
Ordinance 2018-8 amend Chapter 4, Title 4
A motion was made by Alderman Mulliner, seconded by Alderman Nadeau, to approve an Ordinance amending Chapter 4 of Title 4 of the Plano City Code entitled “Residential Code” by amending section 4-4-2-B-1.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Rennels, Nadeau, Johns, Jones, Mulliner, DeBolt
Voting “Nay”: Eaton, Williams
Absent:
Motion passed.
Ordinance 2018-amend Chapter 3, Title 5
A motion was made by Alderman Mulliner, seconded by Alderman DeBolt, to approve
an Ordinance amending Chapter 3 of title 5 of the Plano City Code entitled “Zoning” by amending section 5-3-6-B-1. After much discussion the motion and second were withdrawn.
This will go back to committee for further discussion.
Resolution R2018-3 Banking
A motion was made by Alderman Williams, seconded by Alderman Eaton, to approve a resolution for banking. Robert A. Hausler, Janet E. Goehst, Thomas A. Johns and Scott Mulliner are designated as those person authorized to withdraw funds from the City of Plano accounts.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Rennels, Nadeau, Johns, Jones, Mulliner, Williams, DeBolt, Eaton
Voting “Nay”:
Absent:
Motion passed.
City Clerk: Kathleen Miller
A Thank You card was read from the family of Richard Miech. The annual Spring cleanup was announced. The dates will be April 16-19, 2018 on your regular garbage day. Sales and related taxes for November 2017 collections were $133,298.67 which was down $2,909.18 from the same time last year. MFT allotment and transactions for December, 2017; beginning unobligated balance $839,166.76, MFT allotment $23,987.94, current unobligated balance is $863,154.70. Raffle licenses were issued to Abate and the Ice Fishing event.
City Treasurer: Janet Goehst
Revenue reports were distributed February 5, 2018.
A motion was made by Alderman Mulliner, seconded by Alderman Eaton, to approve the December 31, 2017 Treasurer’s report in the amount of $ 6,892,135.65.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Rennels, Nadeau, Johns, Jones, Mulliner, Williams, DeBolt, Eaton
Voting “Nay”:
Absent:
Motion passed.
Police Chief’s Report: Chief Jonathan Whowell
Officer Christensen will be leaving the City of Plano on March 8, 2018. The Chief thanked the City crews and residents in dealing with the snow storm. The PD will be doing in house training through our insurance company.
Director Of Public Works & Water Reclamation Report: Darrin Boyer
A motion was made by Alderman Eaton, seconded by Alderman Mulliner to approve the repair of the bar screen, compactor/washer at the WWTP from R.J. O’Neil in the amount of $5,950.00.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Rennels, Nadeau, Johns, Jones, Mulliner, Williams, DeBolt, Eaton
Voting “Nay”:
Absent:
Motion passed.
A motion was made by Alderman Eaton, seconded by Alderman Williams, to approve an agreement between the City of Plano and Walter E. Deuchler Associates Inc. for engineering services related to the construction of WAS thickener replacement.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Rennels, Nadeau, Johns, Jones, Mulliner, Williams, DeBolt, Eaton
Voting “Nay”:
Absent:
Motion passed.
A motion was made by Alderman Williams, seconded by Alderman Jones, to approve going out for bid for Lakewood Unit 3B public improvements.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Rennels, Nadeau, Johns, Jones, Mulliner, Williams, DeBolt, Eaton
Voting “Nay”:
Absent:
Motion passed.
A motion was made by Alderman Nadeau, seconded by Alderman Rennels, to approve going out for bid for Prairie St water main improvements.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Rennels, Nadeau, Johns, Jones, Mulliner, Williams, DeBolt, Eaton
Voting “Nay”:
Absent:
Motion passed.
Water Superintendent: Josh Beyer – Absent – Nothing to report
Building, Planning & Zoning: Tom Karpus
A motion was made by Alderman Williams, seconded by Alderman Rennels, to approve advertising for a part time code enforcement employee.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Rennels, Nadeau, Johns, Jones, Mulliner, Williams, DeBolt, Eaton
Voting “Nay”:
Absent:
Motion passed.
Committee Reports:
All of the Aldermen thanked the City crews for their work during the snow storm and water main break.
Administrative/Health & Safety: Alderman Mulliner
Alderman Mulliner called a meeting March 6, 2018 at 6:00 to discuss transient business.
The cable consortium board is discussing the possibility of reducing fees; Alderman Mulliner will keep the Council updated. The pass through ordinance needs to be looked at.
Buildings, Grounds And Zoning: Alderman DeBolt
Alderman DeBolt had a meeting on February 7, 2018 and discussed Monarch property, solar energy, a phone system and improvements at Kingsfield and Deer Run apartments.
Community Development: Alderman Rennels
Alderman Rennels has a meeting February 13, 2018 at 6:00 PM.
Finance: Alderman Williams
Alderman Williams called a meeting for February 26, 2018 at 5:30 p.m.
PARKS: Alderman Johns
Alderman Johns called a meeting for March 6, 2018 at 5:00 PM to discuss the budget.
Personnel & Insurance: Alderman Jones
A motion was made by Alderman Jones, seconded by Alderman Rennels, to approve a wage adjustment of $0.50 for Mike Kerr effective February 12, 2018.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Rennels, Nadeau, Johns, Jones, Mulliner, Williams, DeBolt, Eaton
Voting “Nay”:
Absent:
Motion passed.
Alderman Jones called a meeting for February 21, 2018 at 6:00 pm to discuss section 508 of the personnel manual.
Special Events: Alderman Nadeau
Alderman Nadeau had a meeting for February 5, 2018 and discussed the special events policy. A meeting was called for February 15, 2018 at 6:30 PM to further discuss the special events policy.
Streets & Utilities: Alderman Eaton
Alderman Eaton called a meeting for February 21, 2018 at 7:00 PM.
Citizen’s Comments: None
Closed Session:
A motion was made by Alderman Eaton, seconded by Alderman Mulliner, to go into closed session to review closed session minutes.
A motion was made by Alderman Williams, seconded by Alderman Rennels, to return to open session.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Rennels, Nadeau, Johns, Jones, Mulliner, Williams, DeBolt, Eaton
Voting “Nay”:
Absent:
Motion passed.
Attorney Grant stated that we went into closed session to review closed session minutes. A resolution will be presented at the next Council meeting to release minutes.
A motion was made by Alderman Mulliner, seconded by Alderman Eaton, to continue the Council meeting until February 15, 2018 at 6:00 pm.
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