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ALLEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 17, 2000
Present:
Stephen Terrell, Mayor
Councilmembers:
David Kerr, Mayor Pro Tem
Lonnie Thomas
Doug Gallagher
Susan Bartlemay
Kenneth Fulk
Melissa Owen
City Staff:
Peter H. Vargas, City Manager
Judy Morrison, City Secretary
Peter G. Smith, City Attorney
Call to Order and Announce a Ouoram is Present
With a quorum of the Councihnembers present, the Regular Meeting of the Allen City Council was
called to order by Mayor Terrell at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, Febmary 17, 2000, in the Council Chambers of
the Allen Public Library, Two Allen Civic Plaza, Allen, Texas. Items discussed in the preceding workshop
included:
• Briefing Regarding the 1999 Crime Statistics
• Briefing Regarding the Proposed Boundary Agreement with the City of Plano
Items discussed at the February 10, 2000, Special Joint Workshop of the Council and Planning and Zoning
Commission included:
• Discussion of the structure of the proposed Allen Land Development Code
• Update on the status of projects outlined at the September 23, 1999, Joint Workshop (Staff presentation)
• General discussion of proposed Subdivision Regulations
• General discussion of proposed definitions and zoning districts
Public Recontion
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1. Citizens' Comments.
There were no Citizens' Comments.
• City of Allen Finance Department will be Presented a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in
Financial Reporting
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Gallagher and a second by Councilmember
Banlemay, the Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed to approve and adopt all
items on the consent agenda as follows.
2.
Approve Minutes of the February 3, 2000, Regular Meeting.
3.
Receive the Investment Report for the Period Ending December 31, 1999.
4.
Receive the Quarterly Financial Report for the Period Ending December 31, 1999.
5.
Adopt a Resolution Suspending the Effective Date of TXU Electric's Proposed Tariff Revisions
Until May 30, 2000, to Permit Adequate Time to Review the Proposed Changes.
Resolution No. 1806-2.99(R): A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Allen, Collin County,
Texas, Suspending the Effective Date of TXU Electric's Proposed Tariff Revisions to Permit the Steering
Committee of Cities Served by TXU Electric Time to Study and Make Recommendations Regarding the
Proposed Changes
6.
Authorize Execution of a Contract with Clark Condon & Associates, Inc., for Design Services
for the Allen Athletic Complex in the Amount of $447,500.
Council authorized the City Manager to execute a contract with Clark Condon & Associates, Inc., for
design services for the Allen Athletic Complex in the amount of $447,500
7.
Award Bid and Authorize Execution of Mowing Maintenance Contracts with J&M Lawn
Maintenance in the Amount of $148,031; Estates Lawn and Landscape, Inc., in the Amount of
$30,100; Dyna -Mist Irrigation Company in the Amount of $34,812; and Longhorn Maintenance
in the Amount of $24,120 for the Routine Mowing Maintenance of Medians, Greenbelts,
Municipal Buildings and Pump Stations.
Council authorized the City Manager to execute contracts for mowing maintenance services with the
lowest and best bidders, J&M lawn Maintenance in the amount of $148,031; Estates Lawn and
Landscape, Inc., in the amount of $30,100; Dyna -Mist Irrigation Company in the amount of $34,812;
and Longhorn Maintenance in the amount of $24,120 for the routine mowing maintenance of medians,
greenbelts, municipal buildings and pump stations.
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S. Approve a Variance as Recommended by the Sign Control Board to Chelsea GCA Realty, Inc.,
for Allen Premium Outlets for the Sign Plan to Allow Center and Tenant Identity Signs and
Interior Directional Signs for the Mall.
Council confirmed the recommendation by the Sign Control Board to grant a variance to Chelsea
GCA Realty, Inc., representing Allen Premium Outlets, allowing a sign plan to allow center and
tenant identity signs and interior directional signs for the mall.
9. Receive CEP (Capital Improvement Program) Status Report.
The motion carried.
Regular Agenda
10. Consider City Council Appointments to the Finance/Administration Committee.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Thomas and a second by Councilmember Gallagher,
the Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed to appoint Councilmembers Bartlemay
and Fulk to serve on the Finance/Administration Committee. The motion carried.
it. Consider Approval of the Golf Course Study and Provide Direction to Proceed.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Kerr and a second by Councilmember Owen, the
Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed to authorize the City Manager to continue
with the golf course project, provide applicable information on sites, research joint venture
possibilities, provide a land cost comparison and to report all findings to Council within 60
days. The motion carried.
12. Approve Amendments to the Chelsea Agreement Regarding the Construction of Stacy Road.
The City Manager will appoint a staff committee to provide monthly progress reports on the status of
this project.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Gallagher and a second by Mayor Pro Tem Kerr, the
Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed to approve amendments to the Economic
Development agreement with Chelsea GCA Realty, Inc., regarding the construction of Stacy
Road including the term "force majeure" to be added to the October 1, 2002, dates in Sections
4.1 and 4.4, and to include that the money wire transfers shall be completed within two days
of the 20' day of the month after notification. The motion carried.
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Other Business
13. Calendar
• February 18
—Chamber Banquet/South Fork Ranch
• February 21
—Allen Community Development Corporation Town Hall Meeting
7:00 p.m./Council Chambers
• February 21
—First Day for Council Candidates to File for May 6 Election
• February 26
Strategic Planning Session for City Counci[18:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• March 9 —Joint
Council/Planning and Zoning Commission Workshop/6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
• March 10 to
14—National League of Cities Conference
• March 23
TENTATIVE TRIAD Meeting - Council/Chamber of Commerce/Allen ISD
14. Items of Interest
The Executive Session was not held.
15. Reconvene and Consider Action on Items Discussed during Executive Session.
® No action was taken
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MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Gallagher and a second by Councilmember Owen,
the Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed to adjourn the regular session of the
Allen City Council at 8'05 p.m. on Thursday, February 17, 2000. The motion carried.
These minutes approved on the 2nd day of March, 2000.
APPROVED: ^
Stephen Terrell, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Jiudf Morriso, CMC/AAE, CITY SECRETARY