City of Plano City Council met June 27.
Here are 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 Absent 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 Williams, seconded by Alderman DeBolt, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting on June 13, 2022. A unanimous “Aye” voice vote was heard. The motion passed.
AGENDA:
A motion was made by Alderman Mulliner, seconded by Alderman Nadeau, to approve the agenda for the regular meeting of June 27, 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 June 27, 2022 in the amount of $131,486.27.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Williams, DeBolt, Johns, Mulliner, Nadeau, Fawver, Swoboda
Voting “Nay”:
Absent: Eaton
Motion passed.
WAGE REPORT: None
INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS:
Guests and members of the press were welcomed by Mayor Rennels.
CITIZEN’S COMMENTS: None
PLANO AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Nobody present
MAYOR’S REPORT: Michael Rennels
Service awards were given as follows:
5 years to Theresa Cole & Samuel Root
10 years to John Beery
15 years to Zoila Gomez, Barbara Duffy and Roberto Hernandez
20 years to Christopher Baxa
30 years to Darrin Boyer
Mayor Rennels informed the Council of many activities:
Midweek music will be held on June 29, 2022
Fireworks on July 1, 2022
Parade on July 3, 2022
CITY ATTORNEY: William Thomas
Ordinance 2022-10 Class G-1 liquor license
A motion was made by Alderman Mulliner, seconded by Alderman Nadeau, to approve an ordinance amending Title 3 Chapter 2 section 3-2-7 of the code of ordinance of the City of Plano to increase the number of Class G-1 liquor licenses from 4 to 5.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: DeBolt, Johns, Mulliner, Nadeau, Fawver, Swoboda
Voting “Nay”: Williams
Absent: Eaton
Motion passed.
Resolution #R2022-16 Final Plat for Greco Reggi at Eldamain Rd. & Rt. 34
A motion was made by Alderman Williams, seconded by Alderman DeBolt, to approve a resolution approving a final plat for the Greco Reggi Plano subdivision.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Williams, DeBolt, Johns, Mulliner, Nadeau, Fawver, Swoboda
Voting “Nay”:
Absent: Eaton
Motion passed.
Resolution #R2022-17 Site plan Eldamain Rd. & Rt. 34
A motion was made by Alderman Williams, seconded by Alderman DeBolt, to approve a resolution approving a site plan for the southwest corner of Rt. 34 & Eldamain Rd. for a Gas N Wash. This resolution approves the site plan, landscape plan, lighting and signage plan.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Williams, DeBolt, Johns, Mulliner, Nadeau, Fawver, Swoboda
Voting “Nay”:
Absent: Eaton
Motion passed.
CITY CLERK: Kathleen Miller – Nothing to report
CITY TREASURER: Zoila Gomez – Absent – 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 - absent, K. Tisberger A motion was made by Alderman Fawver, seconded by Alderman Nadeau, to approve blasting and re coating 3 light poles on Lakeside Dr. and 55 bases in the Lakewood Subdivision in an amount not to exceed $ 10,000.00.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Williams, DeBolt, Johns, Mulliner, Nadeau, Fawver, Swoboda
Voting “Nay”:
Absent: Eaton
Motion passed.
A motion was made by Alderman Williams, seconded by Alderman DeBolt, to award the 2022 sidewalk bid to D’Land Construction in the amount of $ 234,625.00.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Williams, DeBolt, Johns, Mulliner, Nadeau, Fawver, Swoboda
Voting “Nay”:
Absent: Eaton
Motion passed.
A motion was made by Alderman DeBolt, seconded by Alderman Swoboda, to award the 2022 Non MFT road project to D Construction in an amount not to exceed $ 438,000.00.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Williams, DeBolt, Johns, Mulliner, Nadeau, Fawver, Swoboda
Voting “Nay”:
Absent:
Motion passed.
Non potable system removal was tabled.
BUILDING, PLANNING & ZONING: Jeff Sobotka – Nothing to report
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
ADMINISTRATIVE/HEALTH & SAFETY: Alderman Mulliner
Alderman Mulliner called a meeting for July 28, 2022 at 6:00 pm.
BUILDINGS, GROUNDS AND ZONING: Alderman DeBolt
The committee has a meeting on June 12, 2022 at 6:00 PM.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: Alderman Fawver
Copies of information on a new logo were passed out, this will be discussed at the July 11, 2022 COW meeting. Alderman Fawver has a meeting on July 12, 2022 at 6:30 PM.
FINANCE: Alderman Swoboda
Alderman Swoboda called the next meeting for July 11, 2022 at 5:15 pm.
PARKS: Alderman Johns
Alderman Johns had a meeting on June 21, 2022 but there was not a quorum. Alderman Johns gave an update on the Eagle Scout project for the pavilion, and the Dog Park. The Fishing event was a huge success.
PERSONNEL & INSURANCE: Alderman Williams
A motion was made by Alderman Williams, seconded by Alderman Johns, to approve a 6% wage increase for non-union employees’ retro to May 1, 2022. Gary Jacobs started on May 10, 2022 so he does not qualify. The Chief and Lt. Allison were given a 14% increase previously (May 1, 2022) so they will be excluded from this 6% increase.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Williams, DeBolt, Johns, Nadeau, Fawver, Swoboda
Voting “Nay”:
Voting “Abstain”: Mulliner
Absent: Eaton
Motion passed.
SPECIAL EVENTS: Alderman Nadeau
Alderman Nadeau had a meeting on June 15, 2022 at 5:30 PM. Owners of BatCave were present to discuss the ComicCon event. They will submit a revised map. They are requesting City services of a stage if it is available, port-a-potties and toters. The committee viewed the stage, there are issues with licensing, set up, storage and preparing a resolution.
STREETS & UTILITIES: Alderman Eaton – Absent Alderman Johns reported
Alderman Eaton had a meeting on June 15, 2022. There is another meeting on June 29, 2022 at 6:00 PM.
CITIZEN’S COMMENTS:
Nicole Diaz congratulated Alderman Williams on the Juneteenth event. She commented on her thoughts about a proposed solar field. She is not in favor of this being in her back yard. She is concerned about the effects on her property value, wildlife and water flow issues.
Becky Nelson also commented on the solar field. She hopes the Council will consider the residents that live in the area. She also asked about the benefits for the City.
Keith Riddle echoed the comments of Becky Nelson, he does not want to give up farmland for a solar field. He also commented that the batteries that are used in a solar field are very dangerous. There is a public meeting on June 30, 2022 at The Venue for discussion on the solar field. The City has not been approached by this project as of this time.
CLOSED SESSION: NONE
ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Alderman Nadeau, seconded by Alderman Swoboda to adjourn. A unanimous “Aye” voice vote was heard. The motion passed. The meeting adjourned at 6:41 p.m.
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