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Home My WebLink AboutMin - City Council - 1991 - 08/15 - RegularALLEN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 15, 1991 Present: Joe Farmer, Mayor Councilmembers: Kevin Lilly (absent) Mickey Christakos David Bishop (arrived at 7:03 p.m.) Mike Nichols Steve Terrell Gary Edstrom, Mayor Pro Tem City Staff: Jon McCarty, City Manager Judy Morrison, City Secretary WORKSHOP SESSION - 6:45 P.M. With a quorum of the Councilmembers present, the workshop session of the Allen City Council was called to order by Mayor Farmer at 6:50 p.m. on Thursday, August 15, 1991, in the Conference Room of the Allen Municipal Annex, One Butler Circle, Allen, Texas. Discussion of Consent Agenda and Regular Agenda Items (Agenda Item II) Mayor Farmer began the review of the Consent Agenda items. Discussion was held regarding the public hearing to remove the specific use permit on restaurant/private club from 604 N. Federal. A church will be occupying this space and therefore, the specific use permit will need to be rescinded. Linda Engle, Tax Assessor -Collector for the City of Allen and the AISD, was present to answer questions regarding the ordinance certifying and approving the 1991 Appraisal Roll and the resolution approving certification of the anticipated tax collection rates for 1991-92. She discussed with the Council certain requirements set out in Section 2604 of the State Property Tax Code. Ms. Engle also answered questions regarding the regular tax report. This report will be reviewed by the Finance/Administration Committee in an effort to clarify it for the Council. Mayor Farmer reviewed Agenda Item VI, Citizen's Comments. No one was aware of any citizens that would be present to speak before the Council. I I ALLEN CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP SESSION AUGUST 15, 1991 PAGE 2 Mayor Farmer reviewed Agenda Item V II, Present Plaque -of -Appreciation to Outgoing Member of Parks and Recreation Board. Judy Morrison, City Secretary, indicated that Richard Saunders would be present for the meeting to receive his plaque -of -appreciation. Mayor Farmer reviewed Agenda Item VIII, Legislative Update. Michael Stanger will present a legislative update to the Council during the regular meeting. Mayor Farmer reviewed Agenda Item IX, Other Business. A workshop will be scheduled immediately after the public hearing on the budget on August 22. This meeting will be held in the Library, if available, and will cover the 1/2 cent sales tax information. The Services Subcommittee distributed information for Council review regarding the 1/2 cent sales tax to support business development and information that other cities have used in their attempt to pass this 1/2 cent sales tax. The Services Subcommittee will be discussing the agenda prior to its posting so that this item may be reviewed in a very organized fashion. With no further discussion on the agenda, the workshop session of the Allen City Council was adjourned at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 15, 1991. REGULAR SESSION - 7:30 P.M. With a quorum of the Councilmembers present, the regular session of the Allen City Council was called to order by Mayor Farmer at 7:38 p.m. on Thursday, August 15, 1991, in the Council Chambers of the Allen Municipal Annex, One Butler Circle, Allen, Texas. CONSENT AGENDA (Agenda Item V) MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Edstrom and seconded by Councilmember Christakos, the Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed to approve and adopt all items on the Consent Agenda as recommended and as follows: A. Approval of City Council Minutes of August 1, 1991 - Regular Session. Authorize city staff to pay bills associated with the 1985 Capital Improvement Program as follows: J & H Truck Service $ 1,456.00 For: Hauling 1986 Bond Funds Period: July 17 to July 25, 1991 Gohmann Asphalt $ 453.34 For: Purchase Asphalt for Greenvalley 1986 Bond Funds Period: July 30, 1991 I I 1 ALLEN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION AUGUST 15, 1991 PAGE 3 3. Gohmann Asphalt $ 4,573.11 For: Purchase Asphalt 1985 Street Bond Funds Period: July 25, 1991 4. Burk Asphalt Repair & Paving $ 540.00 For: Lay Down Machine and Operator 1986 Bond Funds Period: July 6, 1991 5. A. T. Austin, Inc. $ 810.00 For: Purchase of Transmitter 1985 Water & Sewer Bond Funds Period: June 26, 1991 6. Joe Hix Co., Inc. $ 6,080.00 For: Labor, Truck & Tractor 1986 Bond Funds Period: August 5, 1991 7. Moody -Day, Inc. $ 1,350.00 For: Rental of Roller 1986 Bond Funds Period: July 1 - 12, 1991 8. Malcolite Corporation $ 99.88 For: Light Covers 1985 Interest Earned Funds Period: July 18, 1991 9. Burk Asphalt Repair & Paving $ 780.00 For: Lay Down Machine and Operators 1986 Bond Funds Period: July 24 - 25, 1991 10. Lattimore Materials $ 529.08 For: Two Loads of Asphalt for Alley 1986 Street Bond Funds Period: August 2, 1991 11. Dustrol, Inc. $ 13,020.50 For: Equipment Rental & Operator for Various Streets and alleys 1986 Street Bond Funds Period: June 27, 1991 ALLEN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION AUGUST 15, 1991 PAGE 4 12. Gohmann Asphalt $ 3,004.28 For: Asphalt for Rivercrest Alleys and Anna & Boyd 1986 Street Bond Funds Period: Aug. 6 - 7, 1991 C. Set September 5, 1991, as Public Hearing Date on a Request to Remove the Specific Use Permit on Restaurant/Private Club from 604 N. Federal, Suite D, as Requested by William F. Chester. D. Tax Report. Adopt an Ordinance Certifying and Approving the 1991 Appraisal Roll as Approved by Collin County Appraisal Review Board. Ordinance No. 1043-9-91: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Allen, Collin County, Texas, Certifying and Approving the 1991 Appraisal Roll as Approved by the Collin County Appraisal Review Board. F. Approve Resolution Approving Certification of the Anticipated Tax Collection Rate for 1991-1992 Tax Year. Resolution No. 1044-9-91 (R): A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Allen, Collin County, Texas, Approving Certification of Anticipated Tax Collection Rate for the City of Allen, Collin County, Texas, for the 1991-1992 Taxable Year. G. Approve Certification of Debt Service Payment and Fund Balances as of September 30, 1991. H. Approve the Certification Declaring that There Were no Excess Debt Services Taxes Collected in the 1990-91 Tax Year. The motion carried. End of Consent Agenda Citizen's Comments There were no citizen's comments. (Agenda Item VI) I 0 ALLEN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION AUGUST 15, 1991 PAGE 5 Present Plaque -of -Appreciation to Outgnino Member of Parks and Recreation Board (Agenda Item VII) Mayor Farmer presented a plaque -of -appreciation to Richard Saunders, Parks and Recreation Board, June 1965 - June 1991, and extended the gratitude of the Council for his service in this capacity. Mr. Saunders graciously accepted the plaque -of -appreciation and indicated that it was a pleasure to serve in this capacity. He has seen Allen grow throughout the years and feels it is an excellent place to serve the community. Legislative Update (Agenda Item VIII) Michael Stanger, Assistant to the City Manager, provided a legislative update to the Council. During the first special session the legislature passed the Budget and the Tax and Fee Bill. Certain items that will affect municipalities in the area include: • One cent cigarette tax no longer devoted to park fund. • Bank franchise tax will be cut by the state. • Contractor exemptions have been cut. The second special session may include the following items of interest to municipalities: • Food and beverage ratios as delineated by municipalities. • Raise competitive bidding to $15,000 rather than $5,000. • Congressional redistricting. • Prison overcrowding. Discussion was held regarding the affect that these items may have on the City of Allen. Other Business: Calendar August 22 August 29 7:30 p.m. - 1/2 Cent Sales Tax Workshop Library Meeting Room Delete Public Hearing on the Budget (Agenda Item IX -A) I it ALLEN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION AUGUST 15, 1991 Committee Reports Finance/Administration Subcommittee None. Development Subcommittee None. Services Subcommittee PAGE 6 (Agenda Item IX -B) Solid waste contract is being researched and extended emergency services to Fairview will be discussed. Economic Development Subcommittee Workshop has been scheduled to discuss the 1/2 cent sales tax. Mayor Subcommittee Communications plan has been developed and will be distributed during the Executive Session. Items of Interest (Agenda Item IX -C) There will be a Lone Star Gas groundbreaking to be attended by certain city officials. Executive Session (Agenda Item X) In accordance with Article 6252-17, V.A.T.C.S. (Open Meetings Law), Section2(g), the Allen City Council convened into Executive Session at 8:10 p.m. in the Conference Room of the Allen Municipal Annex, One Butler Circle, Allen, Texas in order to discuss matters pertaining to council appointed personnel. The Executive Session was adjourned at 10:15 p.m. Reconvene (Agenda Item XI) The Allen City -Council reconvened into regular session at 10:15 p.m. on Thursday, August 15, 1991, in the Council Chambers of the Allen Municipal Annex. There was no action taken on items during the Executive Session. Adieu PAGE 7 (Agenda Item XII) MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Christakos and seconded by Councilmember Nichols, the Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed to adjourn the regular session of the Allen City Council at 10:16 p.m., on Thursday, August 15, 1991. The motion carried. These minutes approved on the 5th day of September, 1991. ATTEST: •� . t.. 'i.10 i I APPROVED: ce Farmer, MAYOR ALLEN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION AUGUST 15, 1991 Adieu PAGE 7 (Agenda Item XII) MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Christakos and seconded by Councilmember Nichols, the Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed to adjourn the regular session of the Allen City Council at 10:16 p.m., on Thursday, August 15, 1991. The motion carried. These minutes approved on the 5th day of September, 1991. ATTEST: •� . t.. 'i.10 i I APPROVED: ce Farmer, MAYOR