City of Plano City Council met Jan. 27.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
The regular meeting of the Plano City Council was called to order on Monday, January 27, 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 Williams, seconded by Alderman Nadeau, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting on January 13, 2020. A unanimous “Aye” voice vote was heard. The motion passed.
AGENDA:
A motion was made by Alderman Fawver, seconded by Alderman Eaton, to approve the agenda for the regular meeting of January 27, 2020 as amended. The agenda was amended by removing the water loss report and changing the vendor run total to $ 131,416.07. 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 January 27, 2020 in the amount of $ 131,416.07.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Fawver, Johns, Mulliner, Nadeau, DeBolt, Eaton, Williams
Voting “Nay”:
Absent: Rennels
Motion passed.
WAGE REPORT:
A motion was made by Alderman Fawver, seconded by Alderman Eaton, to approve the FY ’20 December wage report in the amount of $ 279,067.67.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Fawver, Johns, Mulliner, Nadeau, DeBolt, Williams, Eaton
Voting “Nay”:
Absent: Rennels
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
The Mayor will be checking the ice condition at Foli Park tomorrow and posting on Facebook if the event will be rescheduled.
The Mayor distributed an IML training calendar. If there are any sessions that anybody wants to attend, they should let the Mayor or Kathy know so they can be scheduled.
PLANO AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE:
CITY ATTORNEY: Tom Grant
Ordinance 2020-1 an ordinance for the sale/scrapping of surplus vehicles
A motion was made by Alderman Eaton, seconded by Alderman Williams, to approve an ordinance authorizing the sale/scrapping of surplus.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Fawver, Johns, Mulliner, Nadeau, DeBolt, Eaton, Williams
Voting “Nay”:
Absent: Rennels
Motion passed.
Ordinance 2020-2 Amend 3-2-7
A motion was made by Alderman Mulliner, seconded by Alderman DeBolt, to approve an ordinance amending section 3-2-7 of the Plano City Code decreasing the number of authorized Class A liquor licenses from five (5) to four (4).
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Fawver, Johns, Mulliner, Nadeau, DeBolt, Eaton, Williams
Voting “Nay”:
Absent: Rennels
Motion passed.
CITY CLERK: Kathleen Miller – Nothing to report
CITY TREASURER: Zoila Gomez
A memo was distributed with original budget meeting dates for Fiscal Year 2021.
POLICE CHIEF’S REPORT: Jonathan Whowell
The Chief has 2 topics to discuss at the COW meeting this evening. A BNSF Grant for $10,000.00 was applied for and will be used for squad car equipment if awarded.
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEER: Nate Bullard - Absent
A motion was made by Alderman Eaton, seconded by Alderman DeBolt to approve the addendum for the Lew St. Phase I and II engineering services by HR Green in an amount not to exceed $ 42,625.00. Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Fawver, Johns, Mulliner, Nadeau, DeBolt, Eaton, Williams
Voting “Nay”:
Absent: Rennels
Motion passed.
A motion was made by Alderman Eaton, seconded by Alderman Johns to approve the purchase of an Aerzen blower motor in the amount of $ 8,687.42. Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Fawver, Johns, Mulliner, Nadeau, DeBolt, Eaton, Williams
Voting “Nay”:
Absent: Rennels
Motion passed.
BUILDING, PLANNING & ZONING: Tom Karpus
A motion was made by Alderman DeBolt, seconded by Alderman Fawver, to approve moving a Lakewood sign from the West right of way at Mitchell & Rt. 34 to the center median.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Fawver, Johns, Mulliner, Nadeau, DeBolt, Eaton, Williams
Voting “Nay”:
Absent: Rennels
Motion passed.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
ADMINISTRATIVE/HEALTH & SAFETY: Alderman Mulliner
The committee had a meeting on January 23, 2020 to discuss transient business, PD future plans, outdoor illumination. A meeting was called for February 5, 2020 at 6:00 pm and February 12, 2020 at 7:00 pm.
BUILDINGS, GROUNDS AND ZONING: Alderman DeBolt
A meeting was held January 23, 2020 at 7:00 pm, dumpsters, salt building roof, the Plano/Yorkville boundary line and IT were discussed.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: Alderman Rennels - Absent
Alderman Mulliner called a meeting for February 5, 2020 at 6:30 pm.
FINANCE: Alderman Fawver
The Finance Committee met this evening, the vendor run was amended to the amount of $ 131,416.07. Alderman Fawver called a meeting for February 10, 2020 at 5:15 pm.
PARKS: Alderman Johns
A meeting was called for February 12, 2020 at 5:30 pm.
PERSONNEL & INSURANCE: Alderman Williams
A motion was made by Alderman Williams, seconded by Alderman Nadeau, to approve the proposal from Infinity Insurance for insurance rates. Medical will increase 2.82%, the Dental will not change since we are in the middle of a 2 year plan, the Vision will increase 4% for a 4 year plan and the Life insurance benefits and AD&D benefits will not change.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Fawver, Johns, Mulliner, Nadeau, DeBolt, Eaton, Williams
Voting “Nay”:
Absent: Rennels
Motion passed.
The committee had a meeting January 15, 2020 at 6:00 pm. A meeting was called for January 30, 2020 at 6:00 pm.
SPECIAL EVENTS: Alderman Nadeau
A meeting was called for February 12, 2020 at 6:00 pm.
STREETS & UTILITIES: Alderman Eaton
Alderman Eaton called a meeting for February 6, 2020 at 6:00 pm. Lamppost bases will be painted in Lakewood Springs this summer.
CITIZEN’S COMMENTS:
Jenny Jackson thanked the Council for approving the Lakewood sign move and the lamppost painting. She also informed the Council that Chief Whowell will be attending their HOA meeting.
Bob Bryce, Infinity Insurance, thanked the Council for approving the insurance proposal renewals.
Alderman Fawver commented that the 2 payments that were withheld from the last vendor run were released.
CLOSED SESSION:
A motion was made by Alderman Mulliner, seconded by Alderman DeBolt to go into closed session under C11 pending litigation and probable or imminent litigation.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Fawver, Johns, Mulliner, Nadeau, DeBolt, Eaton, Williams
Voting “Nay”:
Absent: Rennels
Motion passed.
A motion was made by Alderman DeBolt, seconded by Alderman Nadeau, to return to open session.
A unanimous “Aye” voice vote was heard. Motion passed.
Attorney Grant explained that we went into closed session for pending, probable or imminent litigation. No final action was taken.
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 6:55 p.m.
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