City of Plano City Council met Feb. 10.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
The regular meeting of the Plano City Council was called to order on Monday, February 10, 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 Absent
There was a quorum.
MINUTES:
A motion was made by Alderman Johns, seconded by Alderman Williams, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting on January 27, 2020. A unanimous “Aye” voice vote was heard. The motion passed. AGENDA:
A motion was made by Alderman Nadeau, seconded by Alderman DeBolt, to approve the agenda for the regular meeting of February 10, 2020. A unanimous “Aye” voice vote was heard. The motion passed.
WARRANTS:
A motion was made by Alderman Fawver, seconded by Alderman Nadeau, to accept the report of the Finance Committee and that orders are drawn on the Treasury to pay per warrant list dated February 10, 2020 in the amount of $ 185,864.37.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Fawver, Johns, Mulliner, Nadeau, DeBolt, Eaton, Williams Voting “Nay”:
Absent: Rennels
Motion passed.
A motion was made by Alderman Fawver, seconded by Alderman Nadeau, to accept the report of the Finance Committee and that orders are drawn on the Treasury to pay per warrant list dated February 11, 2020 in the amount of $ 5,238.20.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Johns, Nadeau, DeBolt
Voting “Nay”: Fawver, Eaton, Mulliner, Williams
Absent: Rennels
Motion defeated.
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’s Ice Fishing/Frabill event will be February 15, 2020 from 9 am until 3 pm.
A motion was made by Alderman Williams, seconded by Alderman Eaton, to approve the 2020 annual siren maintenance contract with Fulton Siren Services in the amount of $1,592.54.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Fawver, Johns, Mulliner, Nadeau, DeBolt, Eaton, Williams
Voting “Nay”:
Absent: Rennels
Motion passed.
A motion was made by Alderman Nadeau, seconded by Alderman Williams, to approve the promotion of Gene Morton to Sergeant effective February 10, 2020 with a salary of $78,704.36.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Fawver, Johns, Mulliner, Nadeau, DeBolt, Eaton, Williams
Voting “Nay”:
Absent: Rennels
Motion passed.
Attorney Grant swore in Sgt. Morton.
Alderman DeBolt left the meeting at 6:15 pm.
The Mayor read a statement regarding an investigation by the FBI. One of our City employees was interviewed by the FBI over water billing issues. All City officials and employees cooperated fully with the investigation. After a recent conversation with the FBI investigator we have concluded that the investigation is over and found no wrong doing by any City of Plano employee or City Official. The statement made by Mayor Hausler is attached to these minutes.
PLANO AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: CITY ATTORNEY: Tom Grant
Ordinance 2020-3 jurisdictional boundary line agreement
A motion was made by Alderman Williams, seconded by Alderman Fawver, to approve an ordinance authorizing a jurisdictional boundary line agreement between the City of Plano and the United City of Yorkville.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Fawver, Johns, Mulliner, Nadeau, Eaton, Williams
Voting “Nay”:
Absent: Rennels, DeBolt
Motion passed.
Ordinance 2020-4 reclassifying and rezoning
A motion was made by Alderman Fawver, seconded by Alderman Williams, to approve an ordinance reclassifying and rezoning real estate. Elferno LLC, Series A, owner at 410 E. South St., Plano, Il.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”:
Voting “Nay”: Fawver, Johns, Mulliner, Nadeau, Eaton, Williams
Absent: Rennels, DeBolt
Motion defeated.
CITY CLERK: Kathleen Miller
Sales and related taxes for October 2019 were $ 155,709.38; which is up $ 15,475.30 from the same time last year.
Sales and related taxes for November 2019 were $ 156,565.37; which is up $ 17,043.84 from the same time last year.
MFT allotment and transactions for November, 2019; unobligated balance $ 988,783.89.
MFT allotment and transactions for December, 2019; unobligated balance $ 1,041,706.28.
CITY TREASURER: Zoila Gomez
A motion was made by Alderman Fawver, seconded by Alderman Eaton, to approve hiring Lauterbach & Amen as auditors for the City for FY ’20, 21 and 22 in the amount of $ 80,100.00. The fee includes the complete rotation of both the audit team and partner on this engagement for the three years quoted.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Fawver, Johns, Mulliner, Nadeau, Eaton, Williams
Voting “Nay”:
Absent: Rennels, DeBolt
Motion passed.
The Treasurer’s report dated December 31, 2019 in the amount of $ 6,303,925.83 was distributed in the agenda packets.
Total disbursements for December 2019 were $ 904,105.29. A revenue and expense report and a tax revenue report were distributed on February 7, 2020. Budget worksheets were distributed as well.
POLICE CHIEF’S REPORT: Jonathan Whowell
The Chief thanked the Council for approving the promotion of Gene Morton to Sgt. Lt. Allison
informed the Council that they had secured free Narcan doses for the agency. The Chief and Lt. Allison spoke at the Lakewood Springs HOA meeting on February 5, 2020. The Police Department is working on a financial exploitation of the elderly presentation that will be available shortly. They plan to provide access on the City website and also present training to the retirement homes in Plano.
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEER: Nate Bullard
Nate informed the Council that Well 4 has been pulled and is at the Layne shop for rebuilding.
There was a main break over the weekend, valves are being exercised, the sludge tanks have been connected, the WWTP is working on mapping for the GIS system, the Street Department has been doing a great job plowing the streets and the Main St. bridge project is idol at this time; work will resume when the weather breaks.
BUILDING, PLANNING & ZONING: Tom Karpus – Nothing to report
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
ADMINISTRATIVE/HEALTH & SAFETY: Alderman Mulliner
The committee had a meeting on February 5, 2020, there will be another meeting on February 12, 2020 at 7:00 pm
BUILDINGS, GROUNDS AND ZONING: Alderman DeBolt – Absent – Nothing to report
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: Alderman Rennels - Absent – Nothing to report
FINANCE: Alderman Fawver
The Finance Committee met this evening, the vendor run dated February 10, 2020 and February 11, 2020 will be brought to the Council this evening for a vote. The committee discussed Liska for collective bargaining negotiations. Alderman Fawver called a meeting for February 24, 2020 at 5:15 pm.
PARKS: Alderman Johns
A meeting was called for February 12, 2020 at 5:30 pm and February 19, 2020 at 5:30 pm.
PERSONNEL & INSURANCE: Alderman Williams
Alderman Williams called a meeting for February 19, 2020 at 6:00 pm.
SPECIAL EVENTS: Alderman Nadeau
A meeting will be held February 12, 2020 at 6:00 pm.
STREETS & UTILITIES: Alderman Eaton
Alderman Eaton had a meeting February 6, 2020 at 6:00 pm. A meeting was called for February 20, 2020 at 6:00 pm. Alderman Eaton brought up the fact that he had sent an email to the Mayor and the City Council regarding the duties of standing committees and had asked for certain documents by email and stated that he did not receive those documents. The Mayor stated that he had received the documents. Alderman Eaton stated that the pile of papers that he received were “illegible and un-understandable records that had no information that was discernable”. Alderman Eaton admitted that he was the individual that contacted the FBI regarding billing because he feels that he was not given information he requested. He stated that he took the documents that he had received to the FBI and they felt his complaint was warranted.
CITIZEN’S COMMENTS: None
CLOSED SESSION: None
ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Alderman Nadeau, seconded by Alderman Mulliner, to adjourn. A unanimous “Aye” voice vote was heard. The motion passed. The meeting adjourned at 6:40 p.m.
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