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Home My WebLink AboutMin - City Council - 2002 - 08/27 - RegularPresent: Stephen Terrell, Mayor Councilmembers: Kenneth Folk, Mayor Pro Tem Debbie Stout Ross Obermeyer Bill Petty Susan Bartlemay Jeff McGregor City Staff: ALLEN CITY COUNCIL E REGULAR MEETING Call to Order and Announce a Quorum is Present AUGUST 27, 2002 Present: Stephen Terrell, Mayor Councilmembers: Kenneth Folk, Mayor Pro Tem Debbie Stout Ross Obermeyer Bill Petty Susan Bartlemay Jeff McGregor City Staff: With a quorum of the Councilmembers present, the Regular Meeting of the Allen City Council was called to order by Mayor Terrell at 7:13 p.m. on Tuesday, August 27, 2002, in the Council Chambers of the Allen City Hall, Allen Civic Plaza, 305 Century Parkway, Allen, Texas. Items discussed in the preceding workshop included: • Update Regarding the 2002 Citizen Survey for use in the Development of the 2002-2022 Comprehensive Plan Pledee of Alleeiance Citizens' Comments. • Mr Doug Gallagher, 204 Glenw ck Place, Allen, Texas, spoke regarding the Comprehensive Plan, political and garage sale sign restrictions, and meeting with the Community Development Corporation and Economic Development Corporation Boards on future projects. He requested the Council separate the Senior Center and the Arts Project issues and expressed support for an election to be held on November 5, 2002, to bring the issues before the citizens. t» • Mr Don Jacoby, 800 Livingston, Allen, Texas, requested Council consider projects that can be ■L utilized by the majority of the citizens. He also spoke regarding the current sign ordinance. Peter H. Vargas, City Manager E Judy Momson, City Secretary Peter G. Smith, Attorney 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 7:13 p.m. on Tuesday, August 27, 2002, in the Council Chambers of the Allen City Hall, Allen Civic Plaza, 305 Century Parkway, Allen, Texas. Items discussed in the preceding workshop included: • Update Regarding the 2002 Citizen Survey for use in the Development of the 2002-2022 Comprehensive Plan Pledee of Alleeiance Citizens' Comments. • Mr Doug Gallagher, 204 Glenw ck Place, Allen, Texas, spoke regarding the Comprehensive Plan, political and garage sale sign restrictions, and meeting with the Community Development Corporation and Economic Development Corporation Boards on future projects. He requested the Council separate the Senior Center and the Arts Project issues and expressed support for an election to be held on November 5, 2002, to bring the issues before the citizens. t» • Mr Don Jacoby, 800 Livingston, Allen, Texas, requested Council consider projects that can be ■L utilized by the majority of the citizens. He also spoke regarding the current sign ordinance. ALLEN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 27, 2002 PAGE • Mr. Stuart Anderson, 1108 Collin, Allen, Texas, spoke against the tax increase and requested the rate be reduced by 6%. • Ms. Melissa Owen, 552 Guadalupe, Allen, Texas, spoke in opposition to placing the Senor Center and Arts Project issues on the November ballot due to the number of issues already on the ballot and the cost of conducting the election jointly with Collin County in November. • Council recognized Boy Scout Troup 1299 from Suncreek Methodist Church for working on merit badges in citizenship Presentation of the Dallas County Corporate Recycling Council Environmental Vision Award to the City of Allen by Mr. Robert Medigovitch of Community Waste Disposal on behalf of the Dallas County Corporate Recycling Council. 3. Present Plaques -of -Appreciation to Ms. Lauri Blake, Former Member of the Planning and Zoning Commission and Ms. Dee Hennigan, Former Member of the Allen Arts Alliance. Consent Agenda MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Stout and a second by Councilmember Bartlemay, the Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed to approve and adopt the consent agenda as follows: 4. Approve Minutes of the August 13, 2002, Regular Meeting. 5. Approve Minutes of the August 16, 17, and 18, 2002, FY 2002-2003 Budget Workshop. 6. Authorize Execution of Real Estate Contracts for the Acquisition of Right -of -Way for the Future Widening of Exchange Parkway for a Total of $103,901 for Four Parcels of Land. Council authorized the City Manager to execute real estate sales contracts for the acquisition of right- of-way for the widening of Exchange Parkway for a total of $103,901 for parcels 2, 3, 6, and 7 7. Award Bid and Authorize Execution of a Contract with J&J Sprinkle and Landscape, Inc. for an Amount not to Exceed $172,709.50 for the Construction of Landscape Improvements along Allen Heights Drive between East Main Street and Exchange Parkway. Council authorized the City Manager to execute a contract with J&J Sprinkle and Landscape, Inc. for the construction of landscape improvements along Allen Heights Drive, between East Main Street and Exchange Parkway, for an amount not to exceed $172,709.50. S. Award Bid and Authorize Execution of a Contract with Blue Ridge Construction Co., LTD for an Amount not to Exceed $98,640 for the Construction of the Bethany Ridge Estates Phase IV Lift Station and Establish a Total Project Budget of $124,640. A ALLEN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 27, 2002 PAGE Council authorized the City Manager to execute a contract with Blue Ridge Construction Co., LTD for the construction of the Bethany Ridge Estates Phase IV Lift Station for an amount not to exceed $98,640 and establish a total project budget of $124,640. Reject Ali Bids Received for an Annual Contract for Pavement and Drainage Improvements at Various Locations. 10. Award Re -bid and Authorize Execution of a Contract with Rycon, Inc. Establishing Unit Prices for Curb, Gutter, Sidewalk and Other Concrete Repairs for a Two Year Time Period. Council authorized the City Manager to execute an annual contract with Rycon, Inc for pavement and drainage improvements at various locations, considering the bid price as a representative of unit prices, which will be used when funding is available. 11. Receive the Summary of Property Tax Collections as of June 2002. 12. Receive the CIP (Capital Improvement Program) Status Report. The motion carried. Reaular Aaenda 13. Conduct a Public Hearing on the Budget as Required by Article IV, Section 4.04 of the Allen City Charter. Mayor Terrell opened the public hearing and asked for anyone speaking either for or against the request to do so. With no one speaking, Mayor Terrell closed the public hearing. 14. Conduct a Public Hearing on the Tax Rate as Required by the Texas Truth -in -Taxation Law. Mayor Terrell opened the public hearing and asked for anyone speaking either for or against the request to do so. Mr. David Laurel, 605 Pilot Point, Allen, Texas, questioned both the date the tax rate becomes effective and the average home price as advertised in the newspaper. Mr Doug Gallagher, 204 Glenwick Place, Allen, Texas, requested the Council consider reducing the tax rate so the taxpayers do not pay additional taxes if their appraised values rise. He also requested the City take steps to insure it does not become too dependent on sales tax revenues. With no one else speaking, Mayor Terrell closed the public hearing council set September 10, 2002, at 7:00 p.m. at the Allen City Hall as the date, time and location for the Council's vote on the tax rate ALLEN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 27, 2002 PAGE 4 15. Adopt a Resolution Supporting a Proposal by the Arts of Collin County for a Performing Arts Complex to be Owned and Operated by the Cities of Allen, Plano, McKinney, and Frisco. RESOLUTION NO. 2081-8-02(R): A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN, COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCEPTING A PROPOSAL BY THE ARTS OF COLLIN COUNTY FOR A PERFORMING ARTS COMPLEX TO BE OWNED AND OPERATED BY THE CITIES OF ALLEN, FRISCO, McKINNEY AND PLANO; PROVIDING GUIDELINES FOR THE BUILDING AND OPERATION OF THE ARTS COMPLEX; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Bartlemay and a second by Councilmember Obermeyer, the Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed to adopt Resolution No. 2081-8-02(R) as previously captioned, with the change of the word "support" to "accept" in the Resolution. The motion carred 16. Adopt a Resolution Ordering a City Bond Election for the Issuance of $19,500,000 General Obligation Bonds for a Performing Arts Center and $4,000,000 General Obligation Bonds for a Senior Citizens Recreation Facility and Approve the Election Calendar. RESOLUTION NO. 2082-8-02(R): A RESOLUTION ORDERING A BOND ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE CITY OF ALLEN, TEXAS, MAKING PROVISION FOR THE CONDUCT OF THE ELECTION AND RESOLVING OTHER MATTERS INCIDENT AND RELATED TO SUCH ELECTION. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Petty and a second by Councilmember McGregor, the Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed to adopt Resolution No. 2082-8-02(R) as previously captioned, ordering a City Bond Election to be held on November 5, 2002, and setting November 11, 2002, as the official canvass of the election returns. The motion carried. Council directed the City Secretary to negotiate the Collin County Elections Commission's joint election contract. 17. Calendar. • September 2—City Offices Closed in Observance of Labor Day • September 5—TRIAD Meeting/Ronald E. Gentry Training Facilities/Training Room/6.00 p.m. • September 7—Ford Park Fall Flea Market/Ford Park and Pool/7 a.m. to 1 p.m. • September 11—We Will Never Forget, In Remembrance of 9-11-01/Centend Fire Station/8:45 a.m. • December 12—Board Dinner/Hilton Hotel/6:00 p.m. I ALLEN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 27, 2002 1 18. Items of Interest. Executive Session The Executive Session was not held. 19. Reconvene and Consider Action on Items Discussed during Executive Session. Adjourn PAGE MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Stout and a second by Councilmember Obermeyer, the Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed to adjourn the regular session of the Allen City Council at 9'55 p.m. on Tuesday, August 27, 2002. The motion carred. These minutes approved on the 101h day of September, 2002. APPROVED: "X Stephen Terrell, MAYOR ATTEST: 62 dud orris , CMC/MMCA, CITY SECRETARY 0