City of Plano City Council met May 11.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
The regular meeting of the Plano City Council was called to order by Mayor Robert A. Hausler, this was a WebEx meeting. 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 Eaton, seconded by Alderman Nadeau, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting on April 27, 2020. A unanimous “Aye” voice vote was heard. The motion passed.
AGENDA:
A motion was made by Alderman Eaton, seconded by Alderman Mulliner, to approve the agenda for the regular meeting of May 11, 2020 as amended. The amendment was to add approving the waiving of competitive bidding for the UV rebuild project at the WWTP. 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 May 11, 2020 in the amount of $ 328,358.62.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Fawver, Johns, Mulliner, Nadeau, Williams, Rennels, Eaton, DeBolt
Voting “Nay”:
Absent:
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 May 1, 2020 in the amount of $ 123,488.13. This vendor run is for all of the employee benefits; this used to be paid by auto draft; we will no longer be paying these invoices that way so you will see a vendor run for these invoices every month.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Fawver, Johns, Mulliner, Nadeau, Williams, Rennels, Eaton, DeBolt
Voting “Nay”:
Absent:
Motion passed.
WAGE REPORT: NONE INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS:
Guests and members of the press were welcomed by Mayor Hausler. Jenny Jackson, Deana Lanham, and WSPY.
CITIZEN’S COMMENTS:
Guests included Matt and
Matt Jackson commented on not being a fan of waiving competitive bidding.
MAYOR’S REPORT: Bob Hausler
A motion was made by Alderman Rennels, seconded by Alderman Eaton, to authorize the Mayor to sign a certificate of completion for the Lakewood Springs SSA No. 5. Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Johns, Nadeau, Rennels, Fawver, Williams, Mulliner, Eaton, DeBolt
Voting “Nay”:
Absent:
Motion passed.
The Mayor expressed his thoughts and prayers to the family of Marty Lincoln. The Mayor will be making re-appointments to Boards at the next meeting.
PLANO AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Deana Lanham
Deana, Chamber of Commerce Board member spoke about the ribbon cutting they are trying to put together after the Stay at Home order is lifted.
CITY ATTORNEY: Tom Grant
Ordinance #2020-9 adopt 2018 Fire and Life Safety Code
A motion was made by Alderman DeBolt, seconded by Alderman Mulliner, to approve an Ordinance adopting the 2018 edition of the International Fire Code and the 2018 edition of the Life Safety Code, regulating and governing the safeguarding of life and property from fire and explosion hazards arising from the storage, handling, and use of hazardous substances, materials, and devices, and from conditions hazardous to life or property in the occupancy of buildings and premises in the City of Plano; providing for the issuance of permits for hazardous uses or operations; and repealing, effective upon the effective date of this ordinance, sections 4-6-1 through 4-6-5 of the Plano City Code and all other ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict therewith.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Fawver, Johns, Mulliner, Nadeau, Williams, Rennels, Eaton, DeBolt, Mayor
Voting “Nay”:
Absent:
Motion passed.
CITY CLERK: Kathleen Miller
Sales and related taxes for February 2020 - $ 126,846.83; which is up $ 6,663.45 from the same time last year.
MFT allotment and transactions for March 2020; current unobligated balance $ 1,011,140.05. Groot will begin picking up 1 bulk item as of May 11, 2020. The Spring clean-up is still scheduled for
June 22-25, 2020.
CITY TREASURER: Zoila Gomez
The annual report by the Treasurer of monies collected and expended by the Plano Police Pension fund
during FY ’20 was given.
Preliminary FY ’21 revenue forecasts from IML were discussed and distributed.
The auditors will be conducting the preliminary testing on May 19th for the FY ’20 audit. It will all be
conducted by transmitting files through our electronic portal.
POLICE CHIEF’S REPORT: Jonathan Whowell
The Chief thanked LRFFD and citizens for their participation in the birthday parades. The Chief
announced that there will be a parade for PHS graduates on May 24, 2020. Chief Whowell met the new Kendall County Director of Emergency Management, Roger Bunuchi. The PD has been running pretty normal, they will be looking to hire for Records in the near future. Chief Whowell echoed the sentiment of the Mayor regarding the family of Marty Lincoln.
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEER: Nate Bullard
A motion was made by Alderman Johns, seconded by Alderman DeBolt, to approve hiring National SoftWash Inc. to wash the Cummins St. water tower in an amount not to exceed $ 4,850.00. Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Fawver, Johns, Mulliner, Nadeau, Williams, Rennels, Eaton, DeBolt
Voting “Nay”:
Absent:
Motion passed.
A motion was made by Alderman Eaton, seconded by Alderman Nadeau, to waive competitive
bidding for the UV rebuild project at the WWTP. Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Fawver, Johns, Mulliner, Nadeau, Williams, Rennels, Eaton, DeBolt
Voting “Nay”:
Absent:
Motion passed.
A motion was made by Alderman Eaton, seconded by Alderman Nadeau, to approve the purchase of
equipment from Xylem for the purpose of rebuilding the existing UV system at the WWTP in an amount not to exceed $ 45,502.20.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Fawver, Johns, Mulliner, Nadeau, Williams, Rennels, Eaton, DeBolt
Voting “Nay”:
Absent:
Motion passed.
A motion was made by Alderman Rennels, seconded by Alderman Eaton, to approve hiring R.J.
O’Neil to upgrade the existing 1 1⁄4” galvanized piping inside the Walmart lift station to 2” stainless steel in an amount not to exceed $ 6,458.00.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Fawver, Johns, Mulliner, Nadeau, Williams, Rennels, Eaton, DeBolt
Voting “Nay”:
Absent:
Motion passed.
A motion was made by Alderman Williams, seconded by Alderman Fawver, to approve the hiring of
Jeff Johnson for the temporary part time position in Parks. This position will have a maximum of 960 hours and regular pay will be $ 15.00 per hour. The start date is scheduled for May 12, 2020.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Fawver, Johns, Mulliner, Nadeau, Williams, Rennels, Eaton, DeBolt
Voting “Nay”:
Absent:
Motion passed.
Nate informed the Council that brush pick up started today; mowing is going well; spray patching
should start next week; hydrant flushing should begin in a couple weeks and the WWTP project expanding the sand bed is going well.
BUILDING, PLANNING & ZONING: Tom Karpus
A motion was made by Alderman Eaton, seconded by Alderman DeBolt, to approve the bid from Fulton Sirens Service for sirens and installation in the amount of $ 22,500.00.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Fawver, Johns, Mulliner, Nadeau, Williams, Rennels, Eaton, DeBolt
Voting “Nay”:
Absent:
Motion passed.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
ADMINISTRATIVE/HEALTH & SAFETY: Alderman Mulliner – Nothing to report
BUILDINGS, GROUNDS AND ZONING: Alderman DeBolt – Nothing to report
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: Alderman Rennels
A meeting will be held May 12, 2020 at 6:00 pm. They will be discussing the job description for the PEDCO Director and the downstate small business stabilization program.
FINANCE: Alderman Fawver
The Finance Committee met this evening, the vendor run dated May 1 and May 15, 2020 will be brought to the Council this evening for a vote. Alderman Fawver called a meeting for May 26, 2020 at 5:15 pm.
PARKS: Alderman Johns
A meeting was held May 5, 2020 at 5:30 pm. The dog park at Foli Park was discussed, update on interviews for the temporary part time position, installing a decorative fence, the Kayak event and the cross country meet were discussed.
PERSONNEL & INSURANCE: Alderman Williams
A meeting was held May 1, 2020 at Noon. They discussed the Collector pay, opening procedures, Union negotiations and the employee manual. A meeting was called for Friday, May 15, 2020 at noon. Agenda items will be Collector pay, Union negotiations and old/new business.
SPECIAL EVENTS: Alderman Nadeau
A meeting will be held May 13, 2020 at 4:30 pm. Heritage Fest will be discussed.
STREETS & UTILITIES: Alderman Eaton
A meeting will be held May 13, 2020 at 6:00 pm. A new meeting will be called at a later date. Alderman Eaton has been contacted by one person interested in the 50/50 program.
CITIZEN’S COMMENTS:
Jenny Jackson asked about light posts being painted and street work in Lakewood Springs.
CLOSED SESSION: None
ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Alderman Eaton, seconded by Alderman Fawver to adjourn. A unanimous “Aye” voice vote was heard. The motion passed. The meeting adjourned at 6:58 p.m.
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