City of Plano City Council met Jan. 13.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
The regular meeting of the Plano City Council was called to order on Monday, January 13, 2020 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 John Fawver Present
Ben Eaton Present Jamal Williams Present
Tommy Johns Present Barb Nadeau Present
Scott Mulliner Present Mike Rennels Present
There was a quorum.
MINUTES:
A motion was made by Alderman Williams, seconded by Alderman Rennels, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting on December 9, 2019 and special meeting on December 16, 2019. A unanimous “Aye” voice vote was heard. The motion passed.
AGENDA:
A motion was made by Alderman Eaton, seconded by Alderman Nadeau, to approve the agenda for the regular meeting of January 13, 2020 as amended. The agenda was amended by adding waiving competitive bidding for the Well 4 project. A unanimous “Aye” voice vote was heard. The motion passed.
WARRANTS:
A motion was made by Alderman Fawver, 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 January 13, 2020 in the amount of $ 360,345.48. Two invoices totaling $ 4,702.46 will not be sent until more information is provided.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Fawver, Johns, Mulliner, Nadeau, DeBolt, Rennels, Eaton
Voting “Nay”: Williams
Absent:
Motion passed.
Alderman Rennels excused himself from the meeting
A motion was made by Alderman Fawver, 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 January 14, 2020 in the amount of $ 10,037.54.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Fawver, Johns, Mulliner, Nadeau, DeBolt, Williams, Eaton
Voting “Nay”:
Absent: Rennels
Motion passed.
Alderman Rennels returned to the meeting.
WAGE REPORT:
A motion was made by Alderman Fawver, seconded by Alderman Williams, to approve the FY ’20 November wage report in the amount of $ 331,394.94.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Fawver, Johns, Mulliner, Nadeau, DeBolt, Rennels, Williams, Eaton
Voting “Nay”:
Absent:
Motion passed.
INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS:
Guests and members of the press were welcomed by Mayor Hausler.
CITIZEN’S COMMENTS: None
MAYOR’S REPORT: Bob Hausler
Mr. Al Diaz from Enbridge presented a check to Mayor Hausler for $ 5,000.00 for a Safe Community Grant that he had applied for. These dollars will be used for warning sirens.
There will be a Coffee with the Mayor on January 25, 2020 at 10:15 am at the Plano Community Library.
The Ice Fishing event has been rescheduled to February 1, 2020 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.
A motion was made by Alderman Williams, seconded by Alderman Eaton, to approve the Mayor to sign an acknowledgement and consent to assignment of benefits for the Gjovik Economic Agreement.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Fawver, Johns, Mulliner, Nadeau, DeBolt, Rennels, Williams, Eaton
Voting “Nay”:
Absent:
Motion passed.
On January 7, 2020 the Mayor and Mr. Karpus had a conference call for a Brownsfield Redevelopment Rodeo.
PLANO AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE:
CITY ATTORNEY: Tom Grant – Nothing to report
CITY CLERK: Kathleen Miller
Sales and related taxes for October 2019 were $ 155,709.38, up $ 15,475.30 from the same time last year. MFT allotment and transactions for November, 2019, current unobligated balance $ 988,783.89.
CITY TREASURER: Zoila Gomez
The November 30, 2019 Treasurer’s report was distributed in the amount of $ 6,739,115.46. Total disbursements for November 2019 were $ 622,314.34. The revenue and expense reports for December 2019, tax revenue and the new Federal mileage rate were distributed.
POLICE CHIEF’S REPORT: Jonathan Whowell – Absent – Lt. Allison present.
Lt. Allison informed the Council that the new hire is doing well, he will be shadowing for one more week, then he will be on his own.
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEER: Nate Bullard - Absent
A motion was made by Alderman Eaton, seconded by Alderman DeBolt to approve the purchase of a variable frequency drive for Well 9 from Energenecs in the amount of $ 7,900.00.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Fawver, Johns, Mulliner, Nadeau, DeBolt, Rennels, Williams, Eaton
Voting “Nay”:
Absent:
Motion passed.
A motion was made by Alderman Eaton, seconded by Alderman DeBolt, to waive competitive bidding for the Well 4 project.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Fawver, Johns, Mulliner, Nadeau, DeBolt, Rennels, Williams, Eaton
Voting “Nay”:
Absent:
Motion passed.
A motion was made by Alderman Eaton, seconded by Alderman DeBolt, to approve Well 4 being pulled and rehabbed by Layne Christensen Co. with an estimated cost of $ 54,200.00.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Fawver, Johns, Mulliner, Nadeau, DeBolt, Rennels, Williams, Eaton
Voting “Nay”:
Absent:
Motion passed.
BUILDING, PLANNING & ZONING: Tom Karpus
Mr. Karpus reported that the 2019 ending report showed that there were about 700 permits issued with 75 for solar power. The School District inquired about putting up the signs for Kindergarten sign-up, the Council is good with that.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
ADMINISTRATIVE/HEALTH & SAFETY: Alderman Mulliner
The committee had a meeting on December 11, 2019 to discuss laptops, record retention and transient business. A meeting was called for January 23, 2020 at 6:00 pm.
BUILDINGS, GROUNDS AND ZONING: Alderman DeBolt
A meeting was called for January 23, 2020 at 7:00 pm.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: Alderman Rennels - Nothing to report
FINANCE: Alderman Fawver
The Finance Committee met and approved the vendor run. Alderman Fawver called a meeting for January 27, 2020 at 5:15 p.m.
PARKS: Alderman Johns – Nothing to report
PERSONNEL & INSURANCE: Alderman Williams
The committee has a meeting January 15, 2020 at 6:00 pm.
SPECIAL EVENTS: Alderman Nadeau - Nothing to report
STREETS & UTILITIES: Alderman Eaton
Alderman Eaton called a meeting for January 20, 2020 at 6:00 pm.
CITIZEN’S COMMENTS: None
CLOSED SESSION: None
ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Alderman Eaton, seconded by Alderman Rennels, to adjourn. A unanimous “Aye” voice vote was heard. The motion passed. The meeting adjourned at 6:26 p.m.
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