Min - City Council - 2001 - 07/19 - RegularALLEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
JULY 19, 2001
Present:
Stephen Terrell, Mayor
Councilmembers:
Melissa Owen, Mayor Pro Tem
Debbie Stout
Richard Buchanan
Bill Petty
Susan Bartlemay (absent)
Kenneth Fulk (absent)
City Staff:
Peter H. Vargas, City Manager
Judy Morrison, 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 7:21 p.m on Thursday, July 19, 2001, in the Council Chambers of the Allen City
Hall, Allen Civic Plaza, 305 Century Parkway, Allen, Texas Items discussed in the preceding workshop
included
• Landscaping Plan and Bid Briefing Regarding Main Street Project from SH 5 to Allen Heights Drive
• Briefing Regarding Open Records and E -Mail Correspondence
Pledge of Allegiance
Public Recognition
Citizens' Comments.
Presentation of Plaques -of -Appreciation to Ms. Amy Smith and Ms. Audrey Smyth, Former
Members of the Keep Allen Beautiful Board.
3. Presentation of a Donation to Chief Ron Gentry and Fire Marshal Craig Gillis, on behalf of the
Allen Fire Department, by Mr. Mike Hagood, President of the Kiwanis Club of Allen, for
Educational Materials for the Allen Fire Department's Fire and Severe Weather Safety House
Project.
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Consent Aeenda
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Buchanan and a second by Councilmember Petty, the
Council voted five (5) for and none (0) opposed to approve and adopt all items on the consent
agenda as follows:
4. Approve Minutes of the July 5, 2001, Regular Meeting.
5. Adopt an Ordinance Changing the Name of CR 146 to Twin Creeks Drive from Exchange
Parkway to Ridgeview, Drive.
ORDINANCE NO. 1962-7-01: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ALLEN, COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS, CHANGING THE NAME OF CR 146 TO TWIN CREEKS
DRIVE FROM EXCHANGE PARKWAY TO RIDGEVIEW DRIVE AS DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT
"A"; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A REPEALING CLAUSE;
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
6. Adopt a Resolution and Authorize Execution of an Interlocal Agreement with Collin County for
the Construction of West Bethany Drive from Watters Road to Alma Drive.
RESOLUTION NO. 1963-7-01(R): A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ALLEN, COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS, APPROVING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF AN
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF ALLEN, TEXAS, AND COLLIN
COUNTY, TEXAS, CONCERNING PARTIAL FUNDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF WEST
BETHANY DRIVE; AUTHORIZING ITS EXECUTION BY THE CITY MANAGER; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
7. Adopt a Resolution and Authorize Execution of an Interlocal Agreement with Collin County for
Expansion of Alma Drive from Bel Air Drive to Tatum Drive.
RESOLUTION NO. 1964-7-01(R): A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ALLEN, COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS, APPROVING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF AN
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CTFY OF ALLEN, TEXAS, AND COLLIN
COUNTY, TEXAS, CONCERNING ADVANCE FUNDING OF THE ALMA DRIVE EXPANSION;
AUTHORIZING ITS EXECUTION BY THE CITY MANAGER, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE
8. Authorize Execution of a Contract with AT&T Wireless Services, Inc„ for a Five-year Contract
in the Amount of $15,000 per year for Placement of Cellular Antennas on the Bethany Water
Tower.
Council authorized the City Manager to execute a five-year term contract with AT&T Wireless
Services, Inc., with an option for five additional five-year terms at $15,000 per year with a rate increase
of 15% each term, for placement of cellular antennas on the Bethany Water Tower.
9. Award Bid and Authorize Execution of a Contract with Sports Facilities Construction Company,
the Lowest and Best Bidder, for the Removal of Existing Carpet and Installation of Marmoleum
Flooring at the Joe Farmer Recreation Center for an Amount of $19,677.
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Council authorized the City Manager to execute a contract with Sports Facilities Construction
Company, the lowest and best bidder, for the removal of existing carpet and installation of marmoleum
flooring at the Joe Farmer Recreation Center in an amount not to exceed $19,677
10. Acknowledge the New Five-year Work Program of the Allen Community Development
Corporation and Approve Projects Contained in Fiscal Years 2000-2001 and 2001-2002.
The motion carried.
Regular Agenda
11. Conduct a Public Hearing and Adopt an Ordinance Granting a Change in Zoning by Granting
Specific Use Permit No. 86 for a Fueling Station and Convenience Store on It Acre of Land
Located at the Southeast Corner of the Intersection of Malone Road and Main Street (FM 2170)
in the Clearview Estates Subdivision.
Mayor Terrell opened the public hearing and asked for anyone speaking either for or against the request
to do so.
Robert Bums, 1609 Haven Place, Allen, Texas, expressed his opposition to this request citing safety
concerns due to the width of the roadway involved and the traffic patterns of tankers, school traffic and
rush hour traffic.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councdmember Petty and a second by Councilmember Buchanan, the
Council voted five (5) for and none (0) opposed to continue the public hearing to the
August 2, 2001, regular meeting and to refer this item to Planning and Zoning Commission for
reconsideration at its July 26, 2001, regular meeting with a recommendation being brought
forward to Council at the August 2, 2001, regular meeting. The motion carred
12. Conduct a Public Hearing and Adopt an Ordinance Granting a Change in Zoning by Granting
Specific Use Permit No. 87 for a Fueling Station on 17t Acres of Land Located at 1212 E.
Bethany Road, as Requested by T&M Allen Development Company.
Mayor Terrell opened the public hearing and asked for anyone speaking either for or against the request
to do so.
Gary Stocker, 1305 Cassandra Lane, Allen, Texas, expressed his opposition to this request, citing
concern that the station would be located too close to the park, lake and playground. He felt that it
would harm the neighborhood due to the high traffic and aesthetics.
Alex Kirk, 1226 Shenandoah Drive, Allen, Texas, expressed opposition to this request due to the
fueling station being located too close to the floodplam and the lake. He also expressed concerns
regarding environmental issues and requested that testing be done.
Heather Stocker, 1305 Cassandra Lane, Allen, Texas, did not speak but wished for her opposition to
this request to be recorded.
Jim Waldbauer, 1014 Hopkins Drive, Allen, Texas, submitted a written statement expressing his
concerns regarding the location, volume of traffic, and possible architectural disharmony with the
existing buildings in the area
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With no one else speaking, Mayor Terrell closed the public hearing.
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Petty to table consideration of this item and to direct
the proponent to make changes to the site plan so that it could be brought back to Council at a
later time for action. The motion died for lack of a second.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Petty and a second by Councilmember Stout, the
Council voted five (5) for and none (0) opposed to table the action until the August 2, 2001,
regular meeting and directed the proponent to submit an amended site plan reflecting the
removal of approximately eight parking spaces on the western side of the fueling property to
allow for better ingress and egress to the property The motion carried.
13. Adopt a Resolution Establishing User Fees for Emergency Ambulance Services.
RESOLUTION NO. 1965-7-O1(R): A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ALLEN, COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS, ESTABLISHING USER FEES FOR EMERGENCY
AMBULANCE SERVICES, PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE: PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Owen and a second by Councilmember Stout, the
Council voted five (5) for and none (0) opposed to adopt Resolution No. 1965-7-01(R) as
previously captioned. The motion carried.
Other Business
14. Calendar.
• July 30—Summer Sounds Concert/7:30 p.m./Joe Farmer Recreation Center
• August 7 -National Night Out/Bethany Lakes Park/6-9 p.m.
• August 10-12—Council Budget Workshop
• August 28—Public Heating on Budget and Public Hearing on Tax Rate (if needed)
• September 17—TRI4LD Meeting
15. Items of Interest.
• Chamber of Commerce Northern Lights Program
Executive Session
The Executive Session was not held.
16. Reconvene and Consider Action on Items Discussed during Executive Session.
Adjourn
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Buchanan and a second by Mayor Pro Tem Owen, the
iiiiii Council voted five (5) for and none (0) opposed to adjourn the regular session of the Allen City
Council at 9, 10 p.m on Thursday, July 19, 2001. The motion carred.
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These minutes approved on the 2nd day of August, 2001
ATTEST:
dy Mo ison, CMC/AAE, CITY SECRETARY
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APPROVED:
Stephen errell, MAYOR
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