City of Plano City Council met July 26.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
The regular meeting of the Plano City Council was called to order by Mayor Michael Rennels 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 Absent Barb Nadeau Present
Scott Mulliner Present Mark Swoboda Absent
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 July 12, 2021. A unanimous “Aye” voice vote was heard. The motion passed.
AGENDA:
A motion was made by Alderman Eaton, seconded by Alderman DeBolt, to approve the agenda for the regular meeting of July 26, 2021. A unanimous “Aye” voice vote was heard. The 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 July 26, 2021 in the amount of $ 143,735.06.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Williams, Mulliner, DeBolt, Eaton, Nadeau, Fawver
Voting “Nay”:
Absent: Swoboda, Johns
Motion passed.
WAGE REPORT:
A motion was made by Alderman Fawver, seconded by Alderman Williams, to approve the FY ’22 June report in the amount of $ 268,342.78.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Williams, Mulliner, DeBolt, Eaton, Nadeau, Fawver
Voting “Nay”:
Absent: Swoboda, Johns
Motion passed.
INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS:
Guests and members of the press were welcomed by Mayor Rennels.
CITIZEN’S COMMENTS:
Sylvia Walton, owner of the Friendly Tap, informed the Council that the 13th Annual Rookie Run will be held on August 22nd. Proceeds will benefit the SaveAVet foundation.
PLANO AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE:
Laurel Mateyka informed the Council that The Friendly Tap had recently joined the Chamber. They have 17 new members. The Chamber was involved with the 4th of July parade and the window decorating contest. Both events were very well attended and a lot of fun. Mugshots was the winner of the best decorated windows. The Back to School Bash and Color run will be held on August 14, 2021 at the Mont Clare hotel, the Rotary Club is working on a scavenger hunt and the Chamber is working on a Mexican Independence Day celebration. The Scarecrow scramble will be held on October 7th.
MAYOR’S REPORT: Michael Rennels – Nothing to report
CITY ATTORNEY: William Thomas
Ordinance 2021-14 Staton rezoning
Alderman Fawver made a motion to send this back to committee. Eaton seconded the motion. Ordinance 2021-14 – Increase Class E
A motion was made by Alderman Mulliner, seconded by Alderman Nadeau, to approve an ordinance amending Title 3, Chapter 2, section 3-2-7 to increase the number of Class E liquor licenses from 5 to 6.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Williams, Mulliner, DeBolt, Eaton, Nadeau, Fawver
Voting “Nay”:
Absent: Swoboda, Johns
Motion passed.
Ordinance 2021-15 – Decrease Class G-1
A motion was made by Alderman Mulliner, seconded by Alderman Eaton, to approve an ordinance amending Title 3, Chapter 2, section 3-2-7 to decrease the number of Class G-1 liquor licenses from 6 to 5.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Williams, Mulliner, DeBolt, Eaton, Nadeau, Fawver
Voting “Nay”:
Absent: Swoboda, Johns
Motion passed.
Resolution #R2021-14 Public comment
A motion was made by Alderman Williams, seconded by Alderman Fawver, to approve a resolution adopting a policy pertaining to public comment at public meetings.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Williams, Mulliner, Nadeau, Fawver
Voting “Nay”: DeBolt, Eaton
Absent: Swoboda, Johns
Motion passed.
Resolution #R2021-15 – agreement with Xylem
A motion was made by Alderman DeBolt, seconded by Alderman Eaton, to approve a resolution approving and authorizing the execution of an agreement by and between the City of Plano and Xylem Water Solutions USA, Inc. for Flygt equipment.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Williams, Mulliner, DeBolt, Eaton, Nadeau, Fawver
Voting “Nay”:
Absent: Swoboda, Johns
Motion passed.
Resolution #R2021-16 – agreement with Layne Christensen Co.
A motion was made by Alderman DeBolt, seconded by Alderman Eaton, to approve a resolution approving and authorizing the execution of an agreement by and between the City of Plano and Layne Christensen Company.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Williams, Mulliner, DeBolt, Eaton, Nadeau, Fawver
Voting “Nay”:
Absent: Swoboda, Johns
Motion passed.
CITY CLERK: Kathleen Miller
Sales and related taxes for April 2021 were $ 211,244.42; which is up $ 65,836.78 from the same time last year.
MFT allotment and transactions for May, 2021; Current unobligated balance $ 1,473,675.07.
CITY TREASURER: Zoila Gomez
The June Revenue and Expenditure report and a Tax Revenue report were distributed on July 23, 2021. The city auditor’s Lauterbach & Amen were in-house July 12th thru July 15th conducting the Annual Fiscal Year 2021 Audit. There is much behind the scenes work yet to be completed by our Senior Accountant Ron Vander Band. I just wanted to make you aware they have completed the in-house portion of the audit. I would also like to congratulate Ron Vander Band for his one-year term appointment to the Board of Directors of the Association of Public Treasurers of the United State & Canada. It is a great honor to have the City of Plano represented in the United States.
Zoila also gave an update on closing out the small business grants.
POLICE CHIEF’S REPORT: Chief Whowell – Absent - Presented by Lt. Allison
A motion was made by Alderman Mulliner, seconded by Alderman Eaton, to approve the purchase of 2 Watch Guard squad cameras in the amount of $ 10,430.00; a grant of $ 9,990.00 will be applied to this purchase. The out of pocket cost for the city will be $ 440.00.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Williams, Mulliner, DeBolt, Eaton, Nadeau, Fawver
Voting “Nay”:
Absent: Swoboda, Johns
Motion passed.
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEER: D. Boyer, J. Beyer, K. Tisberger
A motion was made by Alderman Eaton, seconded by Alderman DeBolt, to approve salt dome roof replacement by AAA Roofing in an amount not to exceed $ 25,000.00.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Williams, Mulliner, DeBolt, Eaton, Nadeau, Fawver
Voting “Nay”:
Absent: Swoboda, Johns
Motion passed.
A motion was made by Alderman Mulliner, seconded by Alderman Eaton, to approve well #5 roof and siding replacement by EFI Solution in an amount not to exceed $ 25,000.00.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Williams, Mulliner, DeBolt, Eaton, Nadeau, Fawver
Voting “Nay”:
Absent: Swoboda, Johns
Motion passed.
A motion was made by Alderman Eaton, seconded by Alderman DeBolt, to approve SCADA for Foli lift station by Energenecs in the amount of $ 13,600.00.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Williams, Mulliner, DeBolt, Eaton, Nadeau, Fawver
Voting “Nay”:
Absent: Swoboda, Johns
Motion passed.
BUILDING, PLANNING & ZONING: Tom Karpus
A motion was made by Alderman Eaton, seconded by Alderman DeBolt, to rescind the previous award of contract to Gatza Electric in the amount of $ 2,500.00 from June 14, 2021 and award the contract to CJ Power Inc. in the amount of $ 3,787.00 for the electrical work on the siren at Churchill Farms. Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Williams, DeBolt, Eaton, Nadeau, Fawver
Voting “Nay”: Mulliner
Absent: Swoboda, Johns
Motion passed.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
ADMINISTRATIVE/HEALTH & SAFETY: Alderman Mulliner
A motion was made by Alderman Mulliner, seconded by Alderman Williams, to approve the employee suggestion for solar panels in the amount of $ 2,357.88 to be paid in equal parts of $ 589.47 to Darrin Boyer, Don Haggard, Jamie Klein and Logan Atkinson.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Williams, Mulliner, DeBolt, Eaton, Nadeau, Fawver
Voting “Nay”:
Absent: Swoboda, Johns
Motion passed.
A meeting was called for August 10, 2021 at 6:00 pm.
BUILDINGS, GROUNDS AND ZONING: Alderman DeBolt
Alderman DeBolt, called a meeting for August 10, 2021 at 7:00 pm to discuss the petition for rezoning at 819 W. Rt. 34, parked cars at Cotter Ct. and Rt. 34 outside storage rezoning to M1.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: Alderman Fawver – Nothing to report
FINANCE: Alderman Swoboda – Absent – Alderman Fawver presented
Alderman Fawver called the next meeting for August 9, 2021 at 5:15 pm.
PARKS: Alderman Johns - Absent – Alderman Nadeau presented
The Parks committee met on July 21, 2021 and discussed Lathrop Park equipment, disc golf signage and installation of baskets, the Park’s survey list was discussed and the committee informed the Council that we were not awarded a grant for the Dog Park.
PERSONNEL & INSURANCE: Alderman Williams
A motion was made by Alderman Williams, seconded by Alderman Nadeau to approve advertising to hire a new crossing guard.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Williams, Mulliner, DeBolt, Eaton, Nadeau, Fawver
Voting “Nay”:
Absent: Swoboda, Johns
Motion passed.
A motion was made by Alderman Williams, seconded by Alderman Nadeau, to approve advertising to hire a WWTP employee.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Williams, Mulliner, DeBolt, Eaton, Nadeau, Fawver
Voting “Nay”:
Absent: Swoboda, Johns
Motion passed.
A motion was made by Alderman Williams, seconded by Alderman Nadeau, to approve hiring Ryan Bedford at $20.00 per hour and Noah Miller at $ 18.14 per hour with a start date of August 9, 2021.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Williams, Mulliner, DeBolt, Eaton, Nadeau, Fawver
Voting “Nay”:
Absent: Swoboda, Johns
Motion passed.
Alderman Williams reported that the committee met on July 22, 2021; the agenda items for discussion were approved at this evening’s meeting.
SPECIAL EVENTS: Alderman Nadeau
The committee met on July 19, 2021 and discussed the Smallville 10 year reunion, fireworks, the Back to School Bash, electricity at the empty lot and giving in kind donations due to budget restrictions. There will be another Special Events committee meeting on August 4, 2021 at 7:00 pm.
STREETS & UTILITIES: Alderman Eaton
Alderman Eaton had a meeting on July 21, 2021 at 6:00 pm. Most of the items discussed at that meeting were moved forward to tonight’s meeting. Alderman Eaton discussed flooding issues at James and Steward. The committee also discussed traffic speed control boxes. A new meeting was called for August 11, 2021 at 6:00 pm.
CITIZEN’S COMMENTS:
Keith Riddle was curious about the speed control devices that Alderman Eaton had discussed. He was curious about what data would be collected. Alderman Eaton explained that the data collected would consist of speed, times, and traffic count. No personal information would be collected. Mr. Riddle asked about the stop sign that had been previously requested for Ben & Corri. He was told to talk to the County since they have jurisdiction over Ben St.
Joe Salsbery commented on the results of a FOIA request that he had submitted.
CLOSED SESSION: NONE
ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Alderman Nadeau, seconded by Alderman Eaton, to adjourn. A unanimous “Aye” voice vote was heard. The motion passed. The meeting adjourned at 7:17 pm.
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