Min - 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.
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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
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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.
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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:
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Stephen Terrell, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Shelley B. Georg C, CITY ECRETARY