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Home My WebLink AboutMin - City Council - 2008 - 01/08 - RegularALLEN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 8, 2008 present: Stephen Terrell, Mayor Councilmembers: With a quorum of the Councilmembers present, the Workshop Session of the Allen City Council was called to order by Mayor Terrell at 6:15 p in. on Tuesday, January 8, 2008, in the Council Conference Room of the Allen City Hall, 305 Century Parkway, Allen, Texas Items discussed in the workshop included. • Briefing Regarding the Event Center • Questions on Current Agenda o Agenda Item No. 16 With no further discussion, the Workshop Session of the Allen City Council was adjourned at 6:55 p.m. on Tuesday, January 8, 2008. Call to Order and Announce a Quorum is Present With a quorum of the Councilmembers present, the Regular Meeting of the Allen City Council was called to order by Mayor Terrell at 7:05 p.m. on Tuesday, January 8, 2008, in the Council Chambers of the Allen City Hall, 305 Century Parkway, Allen, Texas. Pledge of Allegiance Public Recognition Citizens' Comments. Jodi Cook, 302 Lynge Drive, Allen, Texas, expressed concern over the proposed removal of the median currently located along Allen Drive at the frontage road along US 75. Debbie Stout, Mayor Pro Tem Ross Obermeyer Mark Pacheco Robin L. Sedlacek Gary L. Caplinger Jeff McGregor (absent) City Staff: Peter h. Vasas, 6iy M.a.wger Shelli Siemer, Assistant City Manager Shelley B. George, City Secretary Joe Gorfida, City Attorney Workshop Session With a quorum of the Councilmembers present, the Workshop Session of the Allen City Council was called to order by Mayor Terrell at 6:15 p in. on Tuesday, January 8, 2008, in the Council Conference Room of the Allen City Hall, 305 Century Parkway, Allen, Texas Items discussed in the workshop included. • Briefing Regarding the Event Center • Questions on Current Agenda o Agenda Item No. 16 With no further discussion, the Workshop Session of the Allen City Council was adjourned at 6:55 p.m. on Tuesday, January 8, 2008. Call to Order and Announce a Quorum is Present With a quorum of the Councilmembers present, the Regular Meeting of the Allen City Council was called to order by Mayor Terrell at 7:05 p.m. on Tuesday, January 8, 2008, in the Council Chambers of the Allen City Hall, 305 Century Parkway, Allen, Texas. Pledge of Allegiance Public Recognition Citizens' Comments. Jodi Cook, 302 Lynge Drive, Allen, Texas, expressed concern over the proposed removal of the median currently located along Allen Drive at the frontage road along US 75. i ALLEN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 8, 2008 PAGE Boy Scout Troop #334 was in attendance as a requirement for earning their citizenship and community merit badge. Consent Agenda MOTION: Upon a motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Stout and a second by Councdmember Sedlacek, Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed to adopt the consent agenda as follows: 2. Approve Minutes of the December 11, 2007, Regular Meeting. 3. Adopt an Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 9, Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Establishing the Maximum Prima Facie Speed Limit on Specific Sections of Ridgeview Drive and Chaparral Road within the Corporate Limits of the City of Allen. ORDINANCE NO. 2688-1-08: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN, COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, BY AMENDING THE TABLE IN CHAPTER 9, "MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC," ARTICLE V, 'OPERATION OF VEHICLES,' DIVISION 2, "SPEED ::Ei. t'L,=ii:�.ii.J, oEciION 9-i35(a), TO AMEND THE MAXIMUM PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMIT FOR CERTAIN PORTIONS OF RIDGEVIEW DRIVE AND CHAPARRAL ROAD WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF ALLEN; PROVIDING FOR A REPEALING CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY OF FINE NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($200) FOR EACH OFFENSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 4. Adopt a Resolution Approving the Alternate Design Concept for the SH 121 and US 75 Interchange as it Relates to the Construction of the SH 121. RESOLUTION NO. 2689 -I -08(R): A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN, COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS, APPROVING A NORTH TEXAS TOLLWAY AUTHORITY SCHEMATIC FOR THE SH 121 AND US 75 INTERCHANGE 5. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Apply for Grant Funding to Purchase a Robotic Mascot and Supplies Including a Vehicle Wrap through the North Central Texas Council of Governments Implementation of the Regional Solid Waste Management Plan for North Central Texas. RESOLUTION NO. 2690-1RESOLUTION NO. 2690-1-08 1: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN, COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A PROJECT APPLICATION WITH THE NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (NCTCOG) FOR A REGIONAL SOLID WASTE PROGRAM LOCAL PROJECT, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF ALLEN, COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS, IN ALL MATTERS RELATED TO THE APPLICATION, PLEDGING THAT IF A PROJECT IS RECEIVED THE CITY OF ALLEN, COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS, WILL COMPLY WITH THE PROJECT REQUIREMENTS OF THE NCTCOG, THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (TCEQ) AND THE STATE OF TEXAS, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 6. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Apply for Grant Funding to Purchase ALLEN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 8, 2008 PAGE Written Educational Materials Plus Recycling Containers for Multi -Family Complexes Located in Allen through the North Central Texas Council of Governments Implementation of the Regional Solid Waste Management Plan for North Central Texas. RESOLUTION NO. 2691-1-08(R): A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN, COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A PROJECT APPLICATION WITH THE NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (NCTCOG) FOR A REGIONAL SOLID WASTE PROGRAM LOCAL PROJECT, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF ALLEN, COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS, IN ALL MATTERS RELATED TO THE APPLICATION; PLEDGING THAT IF A PROJECT IS RECEIVED THE CITY OF ALLEN, COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS, WILL COMPLY WITH THE PROJECT REQUIREMENTS OF THE NCTCOG, THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (TCEQ) AND THE STATE OF TEXAS, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 7. Motion to Authorize the City Manager to Execute a One -Year Annual Contract, with Two One -Year Options to Renew, with Greensmith's, Inc. for the Delivery of Fertilizer, Mound Clay and Quick Dry in an Amount not to Exceed $102,250 and a One -Year Annual contract, with Two One -Year Options to Renew, %nI, Jasiin 3;_d C,mp.ay for the Delivery of Fertilizer in an Amount not to Exceed $13,143. 8. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract to Purchase One Variable Speed Grinder for $29,881, One Bed Knife Grinder for $13,417.60 and One Deep Tine Aerator for $32514.40 from Austin Turf Products for a Total of $75,813. 9. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for the Purchase and Installation of Shade Structures, at Allen Station Park, with USA Shade & Fabric Structures, Inc. in the amount of $215,302. 10. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract with Texas Aquatic Supply, Inc. in the amount of $60,650 for the Purchase and Installation of Ultraviolet Light Disinfection Systems at the Don Rodenbaugh Natatorium and Increase the Project Budget to $61,000. 11. Authorize the City Manger to Execute a Contract with Prettyman & Associates, to Perform an Audit of our AT&T Telephone Bills for an Amount Equal to 45% of the Total Reimbursement Received from AT&T. 12. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract with Kleinfelder Central, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $51,000, for Construction Materials Observation and Testing, as it relates to the Exchange Parkway Phase 11 Project. 13. Set August 8-10, 2008, as the Dates for the City Council Budget Work Session with City Council and Executive Staff. 14. Accept Resignation and Declare a Vacancy on the Keep Allen Beautiful Board. The motion carried. ALLEN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 8, 2008 PAGE 4 15. Adopt a Resolution Implementing the 2008 Water and Sewer Rate Increases Recommended by the Water and Sewer Rate Study. RESOLUTION NO.2692-I-OS(R): A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN, COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS, ESTABLISHING SANITARY SEWER CHARGES AND WATER SERVICE CHARGES, PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Sedlacek and a second by Councilmember Caplinger, the Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed to adopt Resolution No. 2692- 1-08(R), as previously captioned, implementing the 2008 water and sewer rate increases recommended by the water and sewer rate study effective February 1, 2008. The motion carried. 16. Consider Making an Appointment to Fill a Vacancy in Place No. 4 on the Keep Allen Beautiful Board. No action was taken on this item. 17. Calendar January 19 —City Council Strategic Planning Session The Executive Session was not held. Adiourn MOTION: Upon a motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Stout and a second by Councilmember Pacheco, the Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed to adjourn the Regular Meeting of the Allen City Council at 7:29 p.m. on Tuesday, January 8, 2008. The motion carried. These minutes approved on the 22" day of January, 2008, APPROVED: AC Z� Stephen Terrell, MAYOR ATTEST: Shelley B. Georg C, CITY ECRETARY