City of Plano City Council met Feb. 28.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
The regular meeting of the Plano City Council was called to order by the Mayor in the Council Room at City Hall. The Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Roll Call:
Steve DeBolt Absent 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.
MINUTES:
A motion was made by Alderman Eaton, seconded by Alderman Williams, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting on February 14, 2022. A unanimous “Aye” voice vote was heard. The motion passed.
AGENDA:
A motion was made by Alderman Eaton, seconded by Alderman Williams, to approve the agenda for the regular meeting of February 28, 2022. A unanimous “Aye” voice vote was heard. The motion passed.
WARRANTS:
A motion was made by Alderman Swoboda, seconded by Alderman Fawver, to accept the report of the Finance Committee and that orders are drawn on the Treasury to pay per warrant list dated February 28, 2022 in the amount of $ 92,526.67.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Nadeau, Johns, Mulliner, Swoboda, Williams, Fawver, Eaton
Voting “Nay”:
Absent: DeBolt
Motion passed.
WAGE REPORT:
A motion was made by Alderman Swoboda, seconded by Alderman Eaton, to approve the January 2022 wage report in the amount of $ 310,736.91.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Nadeau, Johns, Mulliner, Swoboda, Williams, Fawver, Eaton
Voting “Nay”:
Absent: DeBolt
Motion passed.
INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS:
Guests and members of the press were welcomed by Mayor Rennels.
CITIZEN’S COMMENTS: None
PLANO AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE:
Danielle Tully and Karylin Clevenger informed the Council of 8 new members. Plano Molding will be hosting a tour of the Sandwich location. The Annual dinner will be on March 11, 2022 from 5 to 9 pm at The Venue. Biz Bunny Hop will return on April 9, 2022 from noon until 2 :00 pm.
MAYOR’S REPORT: Michael Rennels
Mayor Rennels read a letter he received from Virgil Hyte letting the City Employees know what a good job they do. The Mayor also wished Alderman DeBolt well, he just had surgery.
CITY ATTORNEY: William Thomas – Nothing to report
CITY CLERK: Kathleen Miller – Nothing to report
CITY TREASURER: Zoila Gomez
The December 2021 Treasurers report was in the amount of $ 10,458,831.57.
The December 2021 disbursements were in the amount of $ 1,036,644.84.
January 2022 Revenue & Expenditure and tax revenue reports were distributed in mailboxes on February 24, 2022.
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
A motion was made by Alderman Mulliner, seconded by Alderman Nadeau, to approve applying for the STP-L grant for Hale St. reconstruction.
A unanimous “Aye” voice vote was heard. The motion passed.
BUILDING, PLANNING & ZONING: Jeff Sobotka – Nothing to report
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
ADMINISTRATIVE/HEALTH & SAFETY: Alderman Mulliner
Alderman Mulliner called a meeting for March 10, 2022 at 6:00 PM to discuss the PD budget. He will also be having a meeting on March 17, 2022 at 6:00 PM.
BUILDINGS, GROUNDS AND ZONING: Alderman DeBolt – Absent – The Mayor called for approval of an item A motion was made by Alderman Mulliner, seconded by Alderman Eaton, to approve the 2022 outdoor warning siren system annual maintenance contract with Fulton Siren Services in the amount of $ 1,864.10. Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Nadeau, Johns, Mulliner, Swoboda, Williams, Fawver, Eaton
Voting “Nay”:
Absent: DeBolt
Motion passed.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: Alderman Fawver
Alderman Fawver called a meeting for March 8, 2022 at 6:30 PM., OC Creates will be present to give an update and talk about the results of the survey.
FINANCE: Alderman Swoboda
Alderman Swoboda called a meeting for March 14, 2022 at 5:15 PM. They will be discussing the travel policy.
PARKS: Alderman Johns
Alderman Johns called a meeting for March 8, 2022 at 5:00 PM., they will discuss the budget, mowing and the dog park.
PERSONNEL & INSURANCE: Alderman Williams
Alderman Williams called a for March 3, 2022 at 5:30 pm to discuss the job description for property code enforcement personnel and pay increases.
SPECIAL EVENTS: Alderman Nadeau
Alderman Nadeau had a meeting on February 16, 2022 and discussed the budget, electrical upgrades at the City Center, Juneteenth, purchase of a stage and holiday decorations
STREETS & UTILITIES: Alderman Eaton
Alderman Eaton has meetings scheduled for March 9th and 23rd, 2022 at 6:00 PM, to discuss the budget and the rate study.
CITIZEN’S COMMENTS:
Keith Riddle commented that he had a portable stage the city could use. It is 2 feet high and 20 X 8-10 feet; he was not sure.
CLOSED SESSION: None
ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Alderman Eaton, seconded by Alderman Williams, to adjourn. A unanimous “Aye” voice vote was heard. The motion passed. The meeting adjourned at 6:22 pm.
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