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Home My WebLink AboutMin - City Council - 1996 - 12/05 - RegularI ALLEN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 5, 1996 Kevin L Lilly, Mayor Lonnie Thomas (absent) David Kerr, Mayor Pro Tem (absent) Doug Gallagher Dave Powyszynski Steve Terrell Melissa Owen city Jon McCarty, City Manager Judy Morrison, City Secretary Due to lack of a quorum of the Councihnembers, the workshop session of the Allen City Council was not called to order by Mayor Lilly until 6:47 p.m. on Thursday, December 5, 1996, in the Council Chambers of the Allen Public Library, Two Allen Civic Plaza, Allen, Texas. Open Council Discussion (Agenda Item D) Council was reminded of the joint meeting with the Allen Independent School District (AISD) on December 17 beginning at 5:00 p.m. at the Recreation Center. Collin County Community College has discussed a proposed fire training facility It will also be discussed with then Board of Directors this month It could be used by all the fire fighter entities in Collin County There may also be interest from other cities within our region The cost may be partially off -set by the state since it does include training facilities. At the present time, the budget for this facility is approximately $5'h million which may be comprised of revenue bonds. However, if revenue bonds may not be used for this project, a bond issue will need to be presented to the voters. The Economic Development Coalition is becoming a very large project. The City Manager will keep the Council informed on pertinent issues. 11 I ALLEN CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP SESSION DECEMBER 5, 1996 Discussion of Consent Agenda and RegWar Agenda Items PAGE 2 (Agenda Item III) The Council discussed consent agenda and regular agenda items. Discussion was held regarding Item VI, Consent Agenda, Item C, Adopt By -Laws for the Allen Community Development Corporation. Minor changes were presented to the Council including all places where specific individuals are listed in the by-laws, Council requested to change that information to "Staff support" allowing the City Manager to solicit help as needed for this board. Also, a minor change regarding the terms of the individuals had been suggested to include "consecutive full terms." With no further discussion on the agenda, the workshop session of the Allen City Council was recessed at 6.52 p.m. on Thursday, December 5, 1996. Executive Session (Agenda Item IV) In accordance with The Texas Local Government Code, Legal, Section 551.071, Property, Section 551.072, Personnel, Section 551.074, Staff Presentations, Section 551075, the Allen City Council convened into Executive Session at 6:55 p.m. in the Conference Room of the Allen Public Library, Two Allen Civic Plaza, Allen, Texas in order to discuss matters pertaining to: Attorney's Report on Litigation Consider Council Appointment of Municipal Judge and Alternate Staff Report on Economic Development Prospect Council Employee Evaluation Follow-up. The Executive Session was recessed at 7:34 p.m. REGULAR SESSION - 7:30 P.M. With a quorum of the Councilmembers present, the regular session of the Allen City Council was reconvened by Mayor Lilly at 7:39 p.m. on Thursday, December 5, 1996 in the Council Chambers of the Allen Public Library, Two Allen Civic Plaza, Allen, Texas, CONSENT AGENDA (Agenda Item VI) MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Gallagher and a second by Councilmember Powyszymki, the Council voted six (5) for and none (0) opposed to approve and adopt all items on the Consent Agenda as recommended and as follows: A. Approve Minutes of the November 21, 1996, Regular Meeting B. Approve Specifications and Authorize Purchase from HGAC for new Fire Track and Purchase of Equipment. ALLEN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION DECEMBER 5, 1996 PAGE 3 Council authorized Staff to purchase a fire truck for Fire Station #4 through Houston - Galveston Area Council (HGAC). By pre -paying for the chassis and the aerial device 90- 120 days prior to delivery, the City will save $6,134 with the total amount for the truck being $418,233. The bonds for the track were sold in July of 1996 and totaled $450,000. With the additional monies, Staff will purchase loose goods such as nozzles, fire extinguishers, fire hose, rescue tools, paramedic equipment and self-contained breathing apparatuses from various vendors but not to exceed $31,777 C Adopt By -Laws for the Allen Community Development Corporation. D Authorize City Staff to pay bills associated with the 1985 and 1994 Capital Improvement Program as follows: 1 Anchor Companies $25,105.50 For: Continuing Construction of the Animal Shelter Animal Shelter Construction Funds Period: November 25, 1996 2. Alpha Testing, Inc. $1,658.50 For: Concrete and Materials Testing for Animal Shelter Animal Shelter Construction Funds Period: September 12-15, September 17, October 4, 17, and 25, 1996 3. JRJ Paving, Inc. $2,340.00 For. Construction on Anna and Boyd Paving Project 1994 Street Bond Funds Period: September 25, 1996 4 JRJ Paving, Inc. $46,513.44 For: Alley Reconstruction 1994 Street Bonds Period: October 31, 1996 5. Huiu-Zollars $23,056.97 For: Prep. of Bridge Plans and Special Services 1994 Park Bonds Period. through November 19, 1996 The motion carried. End of Consent Agenda 1 ALLEN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION DECEMBER 5, 1996 PAGE 4 Council Committee RepQ (Agenda Item VII) Services: No report. Finance/Administration: No report. Development: Allen Station Park update Architectural candidates for Fire Station N4 Mayor's: Current Council agenda Meeting with Bill Lovil regarding various roadway issues Board Appreciation Dinner Watters Crossing meeting 4A/4B Coalition update Citizen's Comments (Agenda Item VDI) There were no citizen's comments (Agenda Item Dq Michael Stanger, Assistant City Manager, reviewed the legislative program for 1997 Specifically, the City will direct its lobbying efforts toward home -rule authority, local government revenues and unfunded mandates. Other priorities include civil service, public officials' immunity, highway funding and utilities and franchising. Resolution No. 1476-12-%(R): A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Allen, Collin County, Texas, Adopting a Program of Legislation Policy and Priorities for the Seventy-fifth Texas Legislature, 1997 Regular Session, and Directing Lobbying Activities of Councilmembers and Staff. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councihnember Powyszymki and a second by Councilmember Owen, the Council voted five (5) for and none (0) opposed to approve Resolution No. 1476-12-96(R) as �"" previously captioned. The motion carried. I 0 C ALLEN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION DECEMBER 5,19% PAGE 5 Appoint Municipal Judge for a Term of Two Years Consistent with Section 2.14 of the City Charter and Authorize the Mayor to Execute an Employment Contract and Appoint an Alternate Judge (Agenda Item X) According to Section 2.14 of the Allen City Charter, the Allen City Council is to appoint a judge and an alternate judge for the Municipal Court Their terms of office will be expiring January 1997 MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Gallagher and a second by Councilmember Terrell, the Council voted five (5) for and none (0) opposed to appoint Linda Christiansen as Municipal Court Judge for the City of Allen for a two-year tern beginning January 1997 through January 1999 in accordance with Section 2.14 of the Allen City Charter and authorize the Mayor to sign an employment contract under existing terms and conditions for the Municipal Court Judge. The motion carried. NOTE: The appointment of an alternate judge will be handled during the December 19, 1996 Council meeting. Other Business (Agenda Item XI) CCED Update (Agenda Item XI -A) Mayor Lilly reported that approximately 40 members are now a part of the coalition throughout the state Mayor Lilly has been elected Chair of the committee and Tommy Brown from North Richland Hills is Vice Chair. The committee has established two standing committees — the Legislative Committee with Peggy Wilson from Cedar Hill as Chau and Wayne Winger from Hereford as Vice Chair; and the Public Relations Standing Committee with Kelly Davis of McKinney as Chair and Carson Joines from Carthage as Vice Chau. The next meeting of the committee will be held in Austin on December 12. Calendar (Agenda Item XI -B) December 7 "Home for the Holidays" December 10 7.00 p.m. Board Appreciation Dinner - Omni Hotel in Richardson Items of Interest (Agenda Item XI -C) There were no items of interest. The regular Council meeting was recessed at 8:20 p.m. and Council reconvened into Executive Session at 8.30 p.m. on Thursday, December 5, 1996 in the Conference Room of the Allen Public Library Reconvene and Consider Action on Items Discussed ed DurLm� Executive Session (Agenda Item V) The Allen City Council reconvened into regular session at 10:14 p.m on Thursday, December 5, 1996, in the Council Chambers of the Allen Public Library There was no action taken on items discussed during Executive Session. ALLEN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION DECEMBER 5, 1996 Adiourn PAGE 6 (Agenda Item XII) MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Owen and a second by Councihnember Powyszynski, the Council voted five (5) for and none (0) opposed to adjourn the regular session of the Allen City Council at 10:15 p.m. on Thursday, December 5, 1996. The motion carried. These minutes approved on the 19th day of December , 1996. ATTEST: dyMo n, CMC, CITY SECRETARY C APPROVED: