Min - City Council - 1989 - 06/15 - RegularALLEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR SESSION
NNE 15, 1989
Present:
Joe Farmer, Mayor
Council Members
Rex Womack
Jerry Wilson, Mayor Pro Tem (left at 9.40 p.m.)
Bobby Glass
Jim Wolfe
Alan Fyke
Gary Edstrom
City Staff•
Jon McCarty, City Manager
Judy Morrison, City Secretary
WORKSHOP SESSION - 6:45 P.
With a quorum of the Council Members present, the workshop session of the
Allen City Council was called to order by Mayor Farmer at 6.50 p.m. on Thursday,
June 15, 1989, in the Conference Room of the Allen Municipal Annex, One Butler
Circle, Allen, Texas. Other city staff member present was Bill Petty
Discussion of Consent Agenda
and Regular Agenda Items
(Agenda Item II)
Mayor Farmer began the review of the Consent Agenda items. There was no
discussion on the Consent Agenda Items.
Mayor Farmer reviewed Agenda Item VI, Present Employee Service Awards.
Discussion was held regarding the attendance of all those receiving their awards
certificates and tenure pins. There was no further discussion on this item.
Mayor Farmer reviewed Agenda Item VII, Public Hearing on a Request for
a Specific Use Permit and Site Plan Approval from Car Wash Systems of Texas for
an Auto Laundry Facility Located on F.M. 2170 East of Cedar Drive and West of
Dogwood and Consider an Ordinance Approving the Specific Use Permit and Site
Plan.
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Discussion of Consent Agenda
and Regular Agenda Items (cont'd) (Agenda Item II)
Bill Petty, Director of Community Development, indicated discussions were
being held and some concern was expressed regarding the driveway cut. The
drive will be moved to 7' rather than 10' from the east property line. One tree will
be affected and discussion indicated the tree should be moved to another location.
No light poles will be affected by the curb cut.
Mayor Farmer indicated there may be some audience participation during the
public hearing There was no further discussion on this item.
Mayor Farmer stated that a number of residents have experienced objectional
circumstances in regard to sewage backups due to the recent heavy rains A plan
has been laid out to alleviate this situation. The plan was to begin this week but
additional rains delayed action at the present time. The Mayor indicated he would
be allowing anyone in the audience to speak to anything they would desire prior
to Executive Session.
Jon McCarty, City Manager, discussed the plan to monitor the sewer
situation. I£ it reaches a threathening level, pumping will take place from one
sewer line to another There does not seem to be any blockage The problem
seems to be the clay pipes with loose joints. Therefore a TV camera will show
the real cause of the backup and will be used for an exact solution. There was
no further discussion on this item.
Mayor Farmer reviewed Agenda Item VIII, Consider Awarding Bid to
Purchase Pick-up Truck. Tom Glab, Director of Public Works, distributed
additional information regarding bids received for the pick-up truck. There was
no further discussion on this item.
Mayor Farmer reviewed Agenda Item IX, Consider a Resolution Urging the
State Commission of Highways and Public Transportation to Designate State
Highway 121 as a Freeway Jon McCarty, City Manager, discussed the effort of
Collin County and cities in the county to designate S H. 121 between U S. 75 and
F.M. 423 as a freeway The resolution is in support of that effort. There was
no further discussion on this item.
Mayor Farmer reviewed Agenda Item X, Executive Session. Appointments
to Boards and Commission. Judy Morrison, City Secretary, distributed one
additional data sheet which was received from Don Nugent, Place No. 7 of the
Library Board. The Interview Committee interviewed Don as a contender for
reappointment to that place There was no further discussion on this item.
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Discussion of Consent Agenda
and Regular Agenda Items (cent'd) (Agenda Item II)
Mayor Farmer reviewed Agenda Item XI, Reconvene and Consider Action on
Items Related to Boards and Commission. There was no discussion on this item.
Mayor Farmer reviewed Agenda Item XII, Consider Selection of an
Engineering Firm for the F.M. 2170 East Right -of -Way Alignment and Engineering
Design, and Authorize the City Manager to Enter into a Contract. Bill Petty,
Director of Community Development, suggested that a report on the selection and
evaluation process be presented to the Council. There was no further discussion
on this item.
Mayor Farmer reviewed Agenda Item XIII, Consider an Ordinance Repealing
the Telecommunications Services Exemption on Local Sales and Use Taxes.
Discussion was held regarding the timeframe involved. Jon McCarty, City
Manager, has had recent discussions with J B King of Southwestern Bell
regarding the present franchise agreement. It will be necessary to prepare a
new franchise ordinance and that is now being pursued. This will be done to
correspond with the sales and use tax exemption repeal. There was no further
discussion on this item.
Mayor Farmer reviewed Agenda Item XIV, Consider Modifications to the
City's Franchise Agreement with Southwestern Bell Telephone. There was no
discussion on this item.
Mayor Farmer reviewed Agenda Item XV, Other Business. Subcommittee
Reports. Finance/ Administration will be presenting an update on several items.
Discussion took place regarding the Council authorizing July 3 as a City Holiday
in conjunction with July 4. Discussion was also held regarding the hours for the
new library building and the two events celebrating the opening of the new library
building There was no further discussion on this item.
Mayor Farmer reviewed Agenda Item XV, Other Business. Items of Interest
to the Council. Judy Morrison, City Secretary, informed the Council preliminary
plans have been made for the annual Council photograph to be taken prior to the
Council Meeting of July 20. Final plans will be made if there is no conflict with
any Council member's schedule. There was no further discussion on this item.
Council Committee Reports:
Finance/Administration
(Agenda Item III -A)
This agenda item was passed over There was no discussion on this agenda
r^ item.
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Council Committee Reports:
Development
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(Agenda Item III -B)
This agenda item was passed over There was no discussion on this agenda
item.
Council Committee Reports.
Services
(Agenda Item III -C)
This agenda item was passed over There was no discussion on this agenda.
Items of Interest to the Council (Agenda Item IV)
This agenda item was passed over There was no discussion on this agenda
item.
With no further discussion, the workshop session of the Allen City Council
was adjourned at 7 22 p.m. on Thursday, June 15, 1989
REGULAR SESSION - 7:30 P.M.
With a quorum of the Council Members present, the regular session of the
Allen City Council was called to order by Mayor Farmer at 7 32 p.m. on Thursday,
June 15, 1989, 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 Councilman Fyke and seconded by Councilman
Glass, the Council voted seven (7) 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 June 1, 1989 - Regular
Session.
B Authorization to city staff to pay bills associated with the 1985
Capital Improvement Program as follows.
1 Special Commissioners $500.00
CIP Project No. 75-002-5
Condemnation Hearing on Gafney
Property - Jones $250.00, Bolin.
$250.00
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CONSENT AGENDA (cont'd)
2.
Dixie Door & Repair
CIP Project No. 40-001-6
Police & Courts Building - Installation
of door
Period. Thru May 31, 1989
3.
Bartex, Inc.
CIP Project No. 55-001-1
Construction of Library - #12
Period. Thru May 26, 1989
4.
Bartex, Inc.
CIP Project No. 55-001-1
Construction of Library - #13
Period. Thru June 1, 1989
5
Marlin Blake & Associates
CIP Project No. 75-002-5
Reappraisal for condemnation on City
of Allen vs. Joe B Young
Period. June 13, 1989
6.
Black & Veatch
CIP Project No. 90-003-2
Engineering Services - Design of
Water System Supervisory Control &
Telemetry
Period. Oct. 1988 - Jan. 1989
7
Southern Mechanical
CIP Project No. 90-005-1
Main Street Phases I1 & III -
Relocation of Utilities
Period. May 25, 1989
The motion
carried.
End ofConsent Agenda
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(Agenda Item V)
$829 12
$187,548 00
$34,776.00
$3,800.00
$1,322.25
$25,136 99
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Present Employee Service Awards (Agenda Item VI)
Mayor Farmer presented certificates of service and City Manager, Jon
McCarty, presented tenure pins to the following city employees for their five years
of service to the City of Allen.
Danny Ewton
Parks and Recreation Department
Richard Fairbanks
Public Works Department
Tom Keener
Community Development Department
Mayor Farmer presented a certificate of service and City Secretary, Judy
Morrison, presented a tenure pin to the following employee for his ten years of
service to the City of Allen.
Jon McCarty
City Administration Department
Kyle Box, Police Department, and Sue Witkowski, Parks and Recreation
Department, were not present to receive their pin and certificate at this time.
Mayor Farmer also presented a City of Allen pin to the newly appointed
Council member, Alan Fyke
Public Hearin ¢:
Mike Stiles
Fire Department
Sharon Tollenaar
Fire Department
Mark Watts
Location:
Fire Department
Mayor Farmer presented a certificate of service and City Secretary, Judy
Morrison, presented a tenure pin to the following employee for his ten years of
service to the City of Allen.
Jon McCarty
City Administration Department
Kyle Box, Police Department, and Sue Witkowski, Parks and Recreation
Department, were not present to receive their pin and certificate at this time.
Mayor Farmer also presented a City of Allen pin to the newly appointed
Council member, Alan Fyke
Public Hearin ¢:
Request for a Specific
Use Permit and Site
Plan Approval from Car
Wash Systems of Texas
for an Auto Laundry
Location:
Block J, portions of
Lots 3, 4, 5 and 6 in
Old Donation Addition.
�+ Zoning:
Central Business DIB -
!L
trict (CBD)
Requested by:
Jim Duke (Agenda Item VII)
and
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"Public Hearing on a Request for a Specific Use Permit and Site Plan
Approval from Car Wash Systems of Texas for an Auto Laundry Facility
Located on F.M. 2170 East of Cedar Drive and West of Dogwood and Consider
an Ordinance Approving the Specific Use Permit and Site Plan."
Bill Petty, Director of Community Development, presented a summary of the
specific use permit request. The proposed development is adjacent to and east of
the Dairy Queen on the south side of Main Street. Mr Petty presented information
regarding the curb cut and number of stacking spaces available for this facility
Staff has requested that the tree which will be removed due to the curb cut be
handled in such as manner as to be transplanted somewhere else in the City
Mr Bill Apperson, 5908 Waterview Drive, Arlington, Texas, president of
Car Wash Systems of Texas, discussed sale transactions, landscaping of the
proposed site plan, and the construction of the building Mr Apperson pointed
out that several businesses in Allen will benefit by the construction of this project
and the citizens will benefit by the state of the arc construction and design of this
new car wash.
Mr Apperson distributed additional information to the Council for their
review which included a letter from TU Electric indicating a six month delay for
a pad transformer to supply electrical service to this project. Discussion was held
Ordinance No. 926-6-89: An Ordinance of
the City of Allen, Collin County, Texas,
Amending Comprehensive Zoning
Ordinance No. 829-11-87 of the City of
Allen, as Heretofore Amended, so as to
Attach a Specific Use Permit for an Auto
Laundry with Site Plan Approval, There-
fore Restricting Block d, Portions of Lots
3, 4 5 and 6, Old Donation Addition to the
City of Allen, Collin County, Texas,
Further Described as Being Located South
of F.M. 2170, East of Cedar, and West of
Dogwood, Allen, Texas; Subject to the
Stipulations Attached Herein and the Site
Plan Presented; Presently Delineated on
the Official Zoning Map as Central Busi-
ness District (CBD); Providing for
Exhibit "A" Site Plan; Providing for a
Penalty; Providing for an Effective Date;
and Providing for Publication of the
Caption. (Agenda Item VII)
Mayor Farmer read the into the follows
request record as
"Public Hearing on a Request for a Specific Use Permit and Site Plan
Approval from Car Wash Systems of Texas for an Auto Laundry Facility
Located on F.M. 2170 East of Cedar Drive and West of Dogwood and Consider
an Ordinance Approving the Specific Use Permit and Site Plan."
Bill Petty, Director of Community Development, presented a summary of the
specific use permit request. The proposed development is adjacent to and east of
the Dairy Queen on the south side of Main Street. Mr Petty presented information
regarding the curb cut and number of stacking spaces available for this facility
Staff has requested that the tree which will be removed due to the curb cut be
handled in such as manner as to be transplanted somewhere else in the City
Mr Bill Apperson, 5908 Waterview Drive, Arlington, Texas, president of
Car Wash Systems of Texas, discussed sale transactions, landscaping of the
proposed site plan, and the construction of the building Mr Apperson pointed
out that several businesses in Allen will benefit by the construction of this project
and the citizens will benefit by the state of the arc construction and design of this
new car wash.
Mr Apperson distributed additional information to the Council for their
review which included a letter from TU Electric indicating a six month delay for
a pad transformer to supply electrical service to this project. Discussion was held
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regarding the delay of the project opening because of the delivery date. Mr
Apperson requested the use of an overhead pole for electrical service. He also
indicated a 6' fence will be installed along the back property abutting Mr Lewis'
property
Mr Petty spoke to the question of the transformer pad under discussion.
He indicated the transformer pad is a requirement of the subdivision ordinance and
would require a variance to be handled by a request to the Planning & Zoning
Commission.
Mayor Farmer opened the public hearing and asked for anyone speaking
either for or against the request to do so at this time.
Mr W W Circle, 105 South Cedar, Allen, Texas, who lives at the property
abutting the Car Wash project spoke for himself and for Mr Lewis, owner of the
property, and indicated that they did not have any objections to the installation
of this project.
Other discussion was held regarding the landscaping of the subject property
and where that landscaping was located. Discussion was also held regarding the
process for the variance in regard to the electrical service.
Clarification was made in regard to the request of the transformer pad.
Temporary service will be granted to the property in question until such time that
the transformer pad is available from TU Electric at which time it will be installed
on a permanent basis.
Mr Jim Duke from Magnolia, Arkansas, introduced himself as the applicant
on this request.
MOTION Upon a motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Wilson and seconded by
Councilman Edstrom, the Council voted seven (7) for and none (0)
opposed to approve the request for a specific use permit and site plan
from Car Wash Systems of Texas for an Auto Laundry in accordance
with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning commission and
in accordance with staff recommendation that temporary electrical
service be granted until such time the permanent electrical pad is
available, and to adopt Ordinance No. 925-6-89, as previously
captioned. The motion carried.
Consider Awarding Bid to Purchase
Pick-up Truck (Agenda Item VIII)
Mr Tom Gish, Director of Public Works, stated the need to replace a pick-
up presently in Public Works. Discussion was held regarding the bid responses.
It is the recommendation of staff to include the extended warranty of 72 months
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Consider Awarding Bid to Purchase
Pick-up Truck (mut'd) (Agenda Item VIII)
or 100,000 miles and accept the lowest alternate bid of $9,072 submitted by
Courtesy Nissan of Richardson.
MOTION Upon a motion made by Councilman Wolfe and seconded by Councilman
Glass, the Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed to
approve the staff recommendation to purchase a pick-up truck from
Courtesy Nissan of Richardson, Texas for $9,072 which includes the
extended warranty of 72 months or 100,000 miles. The motion carried.
Resolution No. 926-6-89(R): A Resolu-
tion
City Coundl of the City of
Allen, Collin County, Texas, Urging
the State Commission of Highways and
Public Transportation to Designate that
16.1 Mlle Section of State Highway 121
From U.S. 75 to Near F.M. 423 as a
Freeway. (Agenda Item IX)
Mayor Farmer reviewed the resolution supporting pursuit of securing
freeway designation from the State Highway Commission for S H. 121 from U S. 75
to S.H. 289
MOTION Upon a motion made by Councilman Womack and seconded by
Councilman Glass, the Council voted seven (7) for and none (0)
opposed to adopt Resolution No. 926-6-89(R) urging the State
Commission of Highways and Public Transportation to designate that
16.1 mile section of State Highway 121 from U S 75 to near F.M. 423
be designated as freeway The motion carried.
Prior to recessing into Executive Session, Mayor Farmer modified the agenda
to invite any citizens in the audience to speak before the Council regarding any
topic. No one came forward to speak before the Council.
Executive Session (Agenda Item X)
In accordance with Article 6252-17, V.A.T C.S (Open Meetings Law),
Section 2(g), the Allen City Council convened into Executive Session at 8:34 p.m.
in the Conference Room of the Allen Municipal Annex, One Butler Circle, Allen,
Texas in order to discuss matters pertaining to Personnel.
The Executive Session was adjourned at 9.20 p.m.
Reconvene (Agenda Item XI)
The Allen City Council reconvened into regular session at 9.21 p.m. on
Thursday, June 15, 1989, in the Council Chambers of the Allen Municipal Annex.
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Mayor Farmer presented a certificate of service and City Manager, Jon
McCarty, presented a tenure pin to the following city employee for his five years
of service to the City of Allen and who was not present earlier for this award.
Kyle Box
Police Department
Consider Appointments to Places 2, 4 and 6
of the Planning and Zoning Commission
Mayor Farmer advised everyone present of the appointment process to the
city's boards and commissions and extended the Council's appreciation to all of the
individuals who had expressed an interest in being appointed to a city board or
commission.
Mayor Farmer opened the floor for nominations to Places 2, 4 and 6 on the
Planning and Zoning Commission.
Councilman Jim Wolfe nominated the following individuals to the following
places.
Place No. 2 - John Garcia
Place No. 4 - Eileen Karlsruher
Place No. 6 - Douglas Gallagher
MOTION Upon a motion made by Councilman Glass and seconded by Councilman
Womack, the Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed that
the nominations cease and that the following individuals be appointed
by acclamation to the designated places on the Planning and Zoning
Commission.
Place No. 2 - John Garcia
Place No. 4 - Eileen Karlsruher
Place No. 6 - Douglas Gallagher
and, for two year terms of office to expire on June 30, 1991 The
motion carried.
Consider Appointments to Places 1, 2, 3,
5 and 7 of the Library Board
Mayor Farmer opened the floor for nominations to Places No. 1, 2, 3, 5 and
7 on the Library Board.
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Consider Appointments to Places 1, 2, 3,
5 and 7 of the Library Board (cont'd)
Councilman Bobby Glass nominated the following individuals to the following
places.
Place No.
1
- Rhonda Palmer
Place No.
2
- Sharon Hamner
Place No.
3
- Mary Walker
Place No.
5
- Don Wilson
Place No.
7 -
Donald Nugent, Jr
MOTION Upon a motion made by Councilman Womack and seconded by
Councilman Edstrom, the Council voted seven (7) for and none (0)
opposed that the nominations cease and that the following individuals
be appointed by acclamation to the designated places on the Library
Board.
and that Places No. 1, 3, 5 and 7 terms of office will expire on June
30, 1991 and Place No. 2 , an unexpired term, will expire on June 30,
1990 The motion carried.
Consider Appointment to Place 1
of the Parke and Recreation
Mayor Farmer opened the floor for nominations to Place No. 1 on the Parks
and Recreation Board.
Councilman Gary Edstrom nominated the following individual to the following
place:
Place No. 1 - Ray Galloway
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilman Wolfe and seconded by Mayor Pro
Tem Wilson, the Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed
that the nominations cease and that the following individual be
appointed by acclamation to the designated place on the Parks and
Recreation Board.
Place No. 1 - Ray Galloway
and that the unexpired term of office for Place No. 1 will expire on
June 30, 1990 The motion carried.
Place No.
1
- Rhonda Palmer
Place No.
2
- Sharon Hamner
Place No.
Place No.
3
5
- Mary Walker
- Don Wilson
Place No.
7
- Donald Nugent, Jr
and that Places No. 1, 3, 5 and 7 terms of office will expire on June
30, 1991 and Place No. 2 , an unexpired term, will expire on June 30,
1990 The motion carried.
Consider Appointment to Place 1
of the Parke and Recreation
Mayor Farmer opened the floor for nominations to Place No. 1 on the Parks
and Recreation Board.
Councilman Gary Edstrom nominated the following individual to the following
place:
Place No. 1 - Ray Galloway
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilman Wolfe and seconded by Mayor Pro
Tem Wilson, the Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed
that the nominations cease and that the following individual be
appointed by acclamation to the designated place on the Parks and
Recreation Board.
Place No. 1 - Ray Galloway
and that the unexpired term of office for Place No. 1 will expire on
June 30, 1990 The motion carried.
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Consider Selection of an Engineering Firm
for the F.M. 2170 East Right -of -Nay Alignment
and Engineering Design, and Authorize the
City Manager to Enter into a Contract (Agenda Item XII)
Bill Petty, Director of Community Development, discussed the process used
in the selection of an engineering firm for the F.M. 2170 east right-of-way
alignment and engineering design. Twenty-six responses were received.
Mr Petty indicated staff looked at the firms' resources, capabilities,
expertise and cost. Other items considered were possible conflicts within the City
of Allen, experience and reputation. The ten top proposals were selected and
those cut down to six finalists. Staff then interviewed those six firms The final
two were virtually tied for the top spot.
Subcommittee support reviewed the entire process and feels the very best
firm to do the project at this time is Graham and Associates.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilman Womack and seconded by
Councilman Edstrom, the Council voted six (6) for and none (0)
opposed (Mayor Pro Tem Wilson left the meeting at 9 40) to approve
the Development Subcommittee and staff recommendation to select
Graham and Associates as the engineering firm for the F. M. 2170 east
right-of-way alignment and engineering design and to authorize the
City Manager to enter into a contract. The motion carried.
Ordinance No. 927-6-89: An Ordinance
of the City of Allen, Texas, Relating to
Taxation of Telecommunications Ser-
vices by Repealing the Application of
the Exemption as Provided in Section
321.210(a), Tax Code, V T C.A.;
Providing for Notification to the Comp-
troller of the State of Texas; Providing
for Cumulation; Providing for Severa-
bility; Providing for Governmental
Immunity; Providing for Injunctions;
Providing for Publication of the
Caption; and Providing for an Effective
Date. (Agenda Item XIII)
Michael Stanger, Assistant to the City Manager, advised that an exemption
for telecommunications has been allowed by state law Two years ago, however,
that exemption was able to be repealed. The FinancelAdministration Subcommittee
has considered this issue and feels it would be in the best interest of the City to
repeal this telecommunication exemption.
MOTION Upon a motion made by Councilman Womack and seconded by
Councilman Edstrom, the Council voted six (6) for and none (0)
opposed to adopt Ordinance No. 927-6-89, as previously captioned.
The motion carried.
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Consider Modifications to the City's Franchise
Agreement with Southwestern Bell Telephone (Agenda Item XIV)
Jon McCarty, City Manager, advised that the existing franchise ordinance
has certain items not well specified. The franchise ordinance is to be amended so
as to clarify the amount of the fees to be charged to the telephone company
Southwestern Bell has indicated the changes can be implemented with their
company within 60 days and therefore would make the changes coincide with the
tax exemption ordinance.
MOTION Upon a motion made by Councilman Fyke and seconded by Councilman
Wolfe, the Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed to table the
item to consider modifications to the City's Franchise Agreement with
Southwestern Bell Telephone Telephone Company until such time as
appropriate changes can be made to the present franchise ordinance.
The motion carried.
Council Subcommittee Reports (Agenda Item XV -A)
Development Subcommittee
There was no report from the Development Subcommittee.
Services Subcommittee
There was no report from the Services Subcommittee.
Finance/Administration Subcommittee
It was reported that the committee reviewed the new library service hours,
set in motion procedures for the budget retreat, finalized the Council budget,
reviewed the City's investment policy, reworked status report items and discussed
the audit firm engagement letter
Items of Interest to the Council (Agenda XV -B)
• Jon McCarty, City Manager, commented on the Flag Ceremony held in
participation of Flag Day and complimented the Mayor and Councilman Fyke
for a very appropriate program.
• Richard Carroll, Police Chief, reported on the Special Event Celebration to
be held in Allen in conjunction with several City of Allen events
• Mayor Farmer commented on the well planned Flag Day event that recently
took place
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Items of Interest to the Council (Agenda XV -B)
• Mayor Farmer reported that Father Tom Cloherty of St. Judes Catholic
Church will be leaving the City of Allen to serve in Duncanville and that we
will miss him and wish him the best.
• Mayor Farmer reported that the Allen High School math and science classes
conducted a full study presented to the Parks Board regarding the Toxins
Rod and Gun Club. The content of the report is certainly quality and
usable. The Mayor distributed a copy to each council member
Adjourn (Agenda Item XVI)
MOTION Upon a motion made by Councilman Edstrom and seconded by
Councilman Glass, the Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed
to adjourn the regular session of the Allen City Council at 10:08 p. m. ,
on Thursday, June 15, 1989 The motion carried.
These minutes approved on the 6th day of July, 1989
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