City of Plano City Council met March 8.
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. 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 Mulline Present Mike Rennels 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 February 22, 2021.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Nadeau, Johns, Mulliner, Rennels, DeBolt, Eaton, Williams, Fawver
Voting “Nay”:
Absent:
Motion passed.
AGENDA:
A motion was made by Alderman Nadeau, seconded by Alderman Eaton, to approve the agenda for the regular meeting of March 8, 2021.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Nadeau, Johns, Mulliner, Rennels, DeBolt, Eaton, Williams, Fawver
Voting “Nay”:
Absent:
Motion passed.
WARRANTS:
A motion was made by Alderman Fawver, seconded by Alderman Williams, to accept the report of the Finance Committee and that orders are drawn on the Treasury to pay per warrant list dated February 25, 2021 in the amount of $ 113,394.85
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Nadeau, Johns, Mulliner, Rennels, DeBolt, Eaton, Williams, Fawver
Voting “Nay”:
Absent:
Motion passed.
A motion was made by Alderman Fawver, seconded by Alderman Eaton, to approve the report of the finance Committee and that orders are drawn on the Treasury to pay per warrant list dated March 8, 2021 in the amount of $ 240,689.71.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Nadeau, Johns, Mulliner, Rennels, DeBolt, Eaton, Williams, Fawver
Voting “Nay”:
Absent:
Motion passed.
WAGE REPORT:
A motion was made by Alderman Fawver, seconded by Alderman Nadeau to approve the FY ’21 January wage report in the amount of $ 313,988.45.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Nadeau, Johns, Mulliner, Rennels, DeBolt, Eaton, Williams, Fawver
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
The Mayor informed the Council of the COVID-19 relief fund. The bill has been passed through the Senate and is now in the House. If the bill passes this will help municipalities. The City of Plano could receive $ 1,441,185.00.
The Mayor informed the Council of a virtual open house meeting regarding Metra in Kendall County.
Mayor Hausler applied for a mini grant, Project Wing Span, he received free seeds to plant at Foli Park Mr. Kurt Dreisilker will be assisting with the planting.
PLANO AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Deana Lanham - Absent
CITY ATTORNEY: Tom Grant
Ordinance 2021-1 Amend Transient Business Licenses
A motion was made by Alderman Mulliner, seconded by Alderman Rennels, to approve an ordinance amending Chapter 3 of title 3 of the Plano city Code entitled “Transient Business Licenses”
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Nadeau, Johns, Mulliner, Rennels, DeBolt, Eaton, Williams, Fawver
Voting “Nay”:
Absent:
Motion passed.
Resolution R2021-4 – Release of closed session minutes
A motion was made by Alderman Mulliner, seconded by Alderman Fawver, to approve a resolution authorizing the release of certain closed session minutes that were reviewed at the February 22, 2021 closed session meeting.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Nadeau, Johns, Mulliner, Rennels, DeBolt, Eaton, Williams, Fawver
Voting “Nay”:
Absent:
Motion passed.
CITY CLERK: Kathleen Miller
Sales and related taxes for December 2020 were in the amount of $ 158,732.76; this is up $ 4,427.60 from the same time last year.
MFT allotment and transactions for January, 2021; current unobligated balance $ 1,322,526.26.
CITY TREASURER: Zoila Gomez - Absent
The City Clerk reported that the amount of the January 31, 2021 Treasurer’s report for all funds was in the amount of $ 7,661,801.60 and the total disbursements for January 2021 were in the amount of $ 827,067.68
POLICE CHIEF’S REPORT: Chief Whowell
A motion was made by Alderman Williams, seconded by Alderman Rennels to approve the purchase of two in car replacement cameras from Watchguard with a video storage device in an amount not to exceed $ 23,000.00.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Nadeau, Johns, Mulliner, Rennels, DeBolt, Eaton, Williams, Fawver
Voting “Nay”:
Absent:
Motion passed.
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEER: Nate Bullard
A motion was made by Alderman Eaton, seconded by Alderman Williams to approve the purchase of a Toshiba copier for the Water Department. Attorney Grant commented that we did not have a lease at this time due to the fact that KKC did not know which option we would be going with. The motion and seconded were withdrawn. This will be placed on the next agenda for approval.
A motion was made by Alderman Eaton, seconded by Alderman Williams, to approve the purchase of a Solitax hs-line sc Turbidity and Suspended Solids immersion probe with Wiper, including SC200 Controller, Stainless steel and a SC200 Weather and Sun Shield with UV Protection scree, Standard lead time 10 days from Hach in the amount of $ 7,115.00.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Nadeau, Johns, Mulliner, Rennels, DeBolt, Eaton, Williams, Fawver
Voting “Nay”:
Absent:
Motion passed.
Nate informed the council that Hale St. has been reopened.
BUILDING, PLANNING & ZONING: Tom Karpus
A motion was made by Alderman Eaton, seconded by Alderman Nadeau, to approve waiving permit fees for the Library’s HVAC project. The normal amount of the fees would be about $140.00.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Nadeau, Johns, Mulliner, Rennels, DeBolt, Eaton, Williams, Fawver
Voting “Nay”:
Absent:
Motion passed.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
ADMINISTRATIVE/HEALTH & SAFETY: Alderman Mulliner
Alderman Mulliner had a meeting on March 3, 2021 at 6:00 PM and discussed the transient business ordinance, laptops and the PD budget.
A motion was made by Alderman Mulliner, seconded by Alderman Eaton, to approve a City of Plano IT Policy.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Nadeau, Johns, Mulliner, Rennels, DeBolt, Eaton, Williams, Fawver
Voting “Nay”:
Absent:
Motion passed.
BUILDINGS, GROUNDS AND ZONING: Alderman DeBolt
Alderman DeBolt had a meeting March 2, 2021 at 6:00 pm to discuss the budget, an amendment to administrative adjudication and the fence issue at 719 S. Ben St. The committee has another meeting March 16, 2021 at 6:00 PM.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: Alderman Rennels
Alderman Rennels has a meeting March 10, 2021 at 6:00 PM and discussed PEDCO updates, banner program and the budget.
FINANCE: Alderman Fawver
Alderman Fawver called a meeting for March 22, 2021 at 5:30 pm.
PARKS: Alderman Johns
Alderman Johns had a meeting February 24, 2021 at 5:30 pm to discuss disc golf, transient business license application involving the Parks, summer help and the budget.
PERSONNEL & INSURANCE: Alderman Williams
Alderman Williams called a meeting for March 16, 2021 at 5:00 PM to discuss non-union wage increases, merit evaluations and Martin Luther King Day.
SPECIAL EVENTS: Alderman Nadeau
Alderman Nadeau had a meeting on February 24, 2021 and discussed the budget.
STREETS & UTILITIES: Alderman Eaton
Alderman Eaton had a meeting on February 24, 2021 at 6:30 PM to discuss the water rate study, budgets, monthly utility billing and signage on Hugh St. Alderman Eaton called a meeting for March 23, 2021 at 6:00 PM.
CITIZEN’S COMMENTS: None
ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Alderman Eaton, seconded by Alderman DeBolt, to adjourn.
A unanimous “Aye” voice vote was heard. Motion passed.
The meeting adjourned at 6:33 pm.
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