City of Plano City Council met Jan. 10.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
The regular meeting of the Plano City Council was called to order by the City Clerk in the Council Room at City Hall. The Clerk 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 Mark Swoboda Present
There was a quorum.
A motion was made by Alderman Eaton, seconded by Alderman DeBolt, to appoint Alderman Mulliner as Mayor pro-tem to conduct this evening’s meetings.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Eaton, Debolt, Fawver, Johns, Nadeau, Swoboda, Williams
Voting “Nay”:
Voting “Abstain”: Mulliner
Motion passed
MINUTES:
A motion was made by Alderman Eaton, seconded by Alderman Nadeau, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting on December 13, 2021. A unanimous “Aye” voice vote was heard. The motion passed. AGENDA:
A motion was made by Alderman Eaton, seconded by Alderman Fawver, to approve the agenda for the regular meeting of January 10, 2022 as amended. The amendment to the agenda was to move the review of closed session minutes to the next agenda. A unanimous “Aye” voice vote was heard. The motion passed. WARRANTS:
A motion was made by Alderman Swoboda, 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 December 29, 2021 in the amount of $ 118,662.50.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Nadeau, Johns, Mulliner, Swoboda, Williams, Fawver, DeBolt, Eaton
Voting “Nay”:
Absent:
Motion passed.
A motion was made by Alderman Swoboda, 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 January 10, 2022 in the amount of $ 428,660.47.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Nadeau, Johns, Mulliner, Swoboda, Williams, Fawver, DeBolt, Eaton
Voting “Nay”:
Absent:
Motion passed.
WAGE REPORT:
A motion was made by Alderman Swoboda, seconded by Alderman Fawver, to approve the November 2021 wage report in the amount of $ 347,932.06.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Nadeau, Johns, Mulliner, Swoboda, Williams, Fawver, DeBolt, Eaton
Voting “Nay”:
Absent:
Motion passed.
INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS:
Guests and members of the press were welcomed by Mayor pro-tem Mulliner.
CITIZEN’S COMMENTS: NONE
MAYOR’S REPORT: Michael Rennels
Mayor Pro-tem Mulliner informed the Council and guests of a membership drive at the Plano American Legion to be held on January 15, 2022.
CITY ATTORNEY: William Thomas – Nothing to report
CITY CLERK: Kathleen Miller
The Clerk informed the Aldermen that their laptops need to have a new driver installed and asked them to leave their laptops with her by the end of next week so that can be taken care of.
CITY TREASURER: Zoila Gomez – Nothing to report
POLICE CHIEF’S REPORT: Chief Whowell – Absent – Lt. Allison present – Nothing to report
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEER: D. Boyer, J. Beyer, K. Tisberger – Nothing to report
BUILDING, PLANNING & ZONING: Jeff Sobotka
Jeff provided the Council with a year-end report summarizing the Building Department activities and an asset transfer of a 2019 Ford pick-up truck.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
ADMINISTRATIVE/HEALTH & SAFETY: Alderman Mulliner
Alderman Mulliner had a meeting on January 6, 2022 at 6:00 PM to discuss the EAP, IT issues and the purchase of an investigation/command vehicle. A meeting was called for January 19, 2022 at 6:00 to further discuss the EOP and Covid testing sites.
BUILDINGS, GROUNDS AND ZONING: Alderman DeBolt
Alderman DeBolt had a meeting December 21, 2021 at 7:00 PM to discuss issues at 2925 Hoffman, 3600 Cotter and 4149 Osbron. They also discussed storage trailers in M1 and fines for not following the re zoning procedure/no permit.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: Alderman Fawver
Alderman Fawver has a meeting on January 11, 2022 at 6:30 PM. Alderman Fawver informed the Council that the survey deadline for the rebranding survey has been extended to January 31, 2022.
FINANCE: Alderman Swoboda
Alderman Swoboda called a meeting for January 24, 2022 at 5:15 PM.
PARKS: Alderman Johns
Alderman Johns will get with the Clerk to adjust the insurance coverage at the updated Parks.
PERSONNEL & INSURANCE: Alderman Williams
Alderman Williams called a meeting for January 19, 2022 at 5:30 pm to discuss insurance renewals and a city administrator.
SPECIAL EVENTS: Alderman Nadeau
Alderman Nadeau thanked everybody that participated in the Holiday Lights events and reminded them to remove their decorations. Alderman Nadeau also thanked the city crews for their hard work.
STREETS & UTILITIES: Alderman Eaton
Alderman Eaton has a meeting on January 12, 2022 at 7:00 pm. There will be another meeting on January 19, 2022 at 7:00 PM.
CITIZEN’S COMMENTS:
Becky Nelson commented about concerns she has with the Covid testing sites in town.
CLOSED SESSION: NONE
ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Alderman Eaton, seconded by Alderman DeBolt, to adjourn. A unanimous “Aye” voice vote was heard. The motion passed. The meeting adjourned at 6:36 pm.
https://www.cityofplanoil.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01102022-1619
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