Min - City Council - 2002 - 04/18 - RegularALLEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 18, 2002
Present:
Stephen Terrell, Mayor
Councilmembers:
Melissa Owen, Mayor Pro Tem
Debbie Stout (absent)
Richard Buchanan
Bill Petty
Susan Bartlemay
Kenneth Fulk
City Staff:
Peter H. Vargas, City Manager
7udy Morrison, City Secretary
1 Peter G. Smith, Attorney
i Call to Order and Announce a Ouorum 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 7:01 p.m. on Thursday, April 18, 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:
• Briefing Regarding the Bond Sale of Approximately $13,000,000 in General Obligation Bonds
• Update Regarding the Citizen Survey for the 2002-2022 Comprehensive Plan
Pledge of Allegiance
Public Recognition
1. Citizens' Comments.
• Firefighter Robert Richards spoke on behalf of the Allen Professional Firefighters Association.
He stated that he felt the Municipal Messenger was political and misleading to the public.
• Firefighter W B. Bowland spoke on behalf of the Public Safety for Civil Service, a specific
purpose committee. He stated that a majority of both police officers and firefighters support the
civil service proposition and had jointly pursued the issue He expressed concern over issues
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addressed in the Municipal Messenger and felt that it was a misuse of public funds He also
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stated that the civil service issue was not related to AFL-CIO as mentioned in the Municipal
Messenger.
• Mr. Kurt Kizer, President of the Leadership Allen Class XIII provided an update regarding the
Citizen Survey for Comprehensive Plan Update
2. Administer Oath -of -Office and Present Certificate -of -Appointment to Ms. Maxine Sweet,
Newly Appointed Member of the Allen Economic Development Corporation Board.
3. Presentation of a Proclamation from the Office of the Mayor.
• Presentation of a Proclamation to Barbara Buehler, Library Director, on behalf of the Allen
Public Library, Proclaiming April 14-20, 2002, as National Library Week
Consent Agenda
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Buchanan and a second by Councilmember Petty,
the Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed to approve and adopt the consent agenda
as follows
4. Approve Minutes of the April 4, 2002, Regular Meeting.
5. Award Bid and Authorize Execution of Contracts to the Lowest and Best Bidders Comprised
of True Green Lawn Care for $27,974.90; VMC Inc. for $3,556; and American Landscape
Systems for $1,190 for a Total not to Exceed an Amount of $32,720.90 for Mowing Services of
the City of Allen Medians, Greenbelts and Municipal Properties.
Council authorized the City Manager to execute contracts for mowing maintenance services for
medians, greenbelts, and municipal properties, for a total not to exceed an amount of $32,720.90, to
the lowest and best bidders, True Green Lawn Care for $27,974.90, VMC Inc. for $3,556; and
American Landscape Systems for $1,190.
6. Award Bid and Authorize Execution of a Contract with D&A Irrigation, the Lowest and Best
Bidder, for an Amount not to Exceed $315,551.80 and Re-establish a Total Project Budget for
Stacy Road between Chelsea Boulevard and SH 121 at $9,832,085.
Council authorized the City Manager to execute a contract with D&A Irrigation to install landscaping
and irrigation along Stacy Road between Chelsea Boulevard and SH 121 for an amount not to exceed
$315,551.80 and re-establish a total project budget for Stacy Road at $9,832,085
7. Rejection of Bids for the Alma Drive Widening Construction Project.
8. Authorize Execution of an Agreement with Collin County Identifying the Jurisdiction with
Authority to Regulate Subdivisions of Land and Approve Related Permits within the
Extraterritorial Jurisdiction of a Municipality.
Council authorized the City Manager to execute an Agreement with Collin County granting exclusive
jurisdiction to the City of Allen to regulate subdivisions of land and approve related permits within
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its extraterritorial ,jurisdiction and to accept applications for plats, fee payments and provide
responses
9. Authorize Execution of a Contract with Purelyonline Communications, Inc. for a Five -Year
Term Contract with an Option for Five Additional Five -Year Terms at $15,000 per Year with
a Rate Increase of 15% each Term for Cellular Antennae to be Placed on the Bethany Water
Tower.
Council authorized the City Manager to execute a contract with Purelyonlme Communications, Inc.
for a five-year term contract with an option for five additional five-year terms at $15,000 per year
with a rate increase of 15% each term for cellular antennae to be placed on the Bethany Water
Tower.
10. Accept Resignations from Ms. Debra Sielert, Place No. 1 on the Allen Arts Alliance and from
Mr. Jeff Gough, Place No. 5 on the Community Development Corporation Board.
11. Receive the CIP (Capital Improvement Program) Status Report.
The motion earned.
Reeular Aeenda
12. Conduct a Public Hearing and Adopt an Ordinance Granting a Change in Zoning from
Planned Development District No. 3 -Light Industrial to "LR" Local Retail on 4± Acres of
Land Located at the Northeast Corner of Prestige Circle and Bethany Drive.
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.
ORDINANCE NO. 2040-4-02: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ALLEN, COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS, AMENDING THE ALLEN LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE
ZONING REGULATIONS AND ZONING MAP, AS PREVIOUSLY AMENDED, BY GRANTING
A CHANGE IN ZONING FROM PD -3 PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NO. 3 TO "LR"
LOCAL RETAIL ON 4 587± ACRES IN THE WILLIAM PERRIN SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO.
708, 2 518± ACRES BEING TRACT Al, REPLAT OF ALLEN BUSINESS CENTRE, AND 2.069±
ACRES BEING TRACT A2R, REPLAT OF ALLEN BUSINESS CENTRE TRACT A2, CITY OF
ALLEN, COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS, FURTHER DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A" ATTACHED
HERETO; PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE,
PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE, PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY OF FINE NOT TO
EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000) FOR EACH OFFENSE; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Owen and a second by Councilmember Bartlemay,
the Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed to approve and adopt Ordinance No.
20404-02 as previously captioned The motion tamed.
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E13. Presentation Regarding the Teen Court and First Offenders Program.
Municipal Court Judge Linda Hopper provided an update on the Allen Teen Court and First
Offenders Program.
14. Consider All Matters Incident and Related to the Issuance and Sale of $13,000,000 General
Obligation Bonds, Series 2002, Including the Receipt of Bids Therefor, and the Adoption of an
Ordinance Authorizing the Issuance of Such Bonds for the Library, Streets and Parks and
Recreation Projects.
ORDINANCE NO. 20414-02: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF "CITY
OF ALLEN, TEXAS, GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2002" SPECIFYING THE
TERMS AND FEATURES OF SAID BONDS, LEVYING A CONTINUING DIRECT ANNUAL
AD VALOREM TAX FOR THE PAYMENT OF SAID BONDS, PROVIDING FOR THE
REDEMPTION OF CERTAIN OUTSTANDING BONDS OF THE CITY, AND RESOLVING
OTHER MATTERS INCIDENT AND RELATED TO THE ISSUANCE, SALE, PAYMENT AND
DELIVERY OF SAID BONDS, INCLUDING THE APPROVAL AND EXECUTION OF A
PAYING AGENT/REGISTRAR AGREEMENT AND THE APPROVAL AND DISTRIBUTION
OF AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Bartlemay and a second by Councilmember Fulk,
the Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed to accept the bid of UBS Pamewebber,
Inc. for the purchase of General Obligation Bonds, Series 200 at a true interest cost rate of
4.910273% and approve and adopt Ordinance No 20414-02 as previously captioned. The
motion carred.
15. Appoint a Member to the North Texas Municipal Water District Board for a Two -Year Term
Effective June 1, 2002, through May 31, 2004.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Petty and a second by Councilmember Fulk, the
Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed to reappoint Dr. Joe Farmer to the North
Texas Municipal Water District Board as a representative for the City of Allen for a two-year
term effective June 1, 2002, through May 31, 2004. The motion carried.
Other Business
16. Calendar.
• April 17 -April 30—Early Voting for May 4 Election
• April 20—Great American Trash-Off/8:00 a m.-1:00 p.m./Watters Road at Ramtree Circle
• April 26—Dedication of Allen's Historic Stone Dam Site/3:00 p.m
• April 27 --Grand Opening of new Central Fire Station and Retirement Party for Chief Gentry/10
a.m. - Noon
• May 4—Election Day
• May %--Official Canvass of Election Returns
• May 9—Community Planning Workshop/Community Facilities Services
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E• May 13 —TRIAD Meeting/6:00 p.m./Allen Public Library Meeting Room
17. Items of Interest.
The regular session recessed at 7:59 p.m.
Executive Session
In accordance with The Texas Local Government Code, Legal, Section 551.071; Property, Section 551.072;
Personnel, Section 551.074; Staff Presentations, Section 551.075; the Allen City Council convened into
Executive Session at 8.15 p.m. on Thursday, April 18, 2002, in the Council Conference Room, Allen Civic
Plaza, 305 Century Parkway, Allen, Texas, in order to continue discussing matters pertaining to:
• Property, Section 551.072—Purchase of Paxton Property
• Property, Section 551.072 Purchase of Espinosa Tract for Central Library and Civic Auditorium
The Executive Session adjourned at 8:26 p.m. on Thursday, April 18, 2002.
18. Reconvene and Consider Action on Items Discussed during Executive Session.
The Allen City Council reconvened into regular session at 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 18, 2002, in
[he Council Chambers of the Allen City Hall. The following action was taken on items discussed
fits dung Executive Session:
• Property, Section 551.072—Purchase of Paxton Property
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Fulk and a second by Councilmember Buchanan,
the Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed to authonze the City Manager to execute
a contract with Mr. Ward Paxton to purchase the Paxton Property for an amount not to
exceed $588,343.14, and to execute a contract with the Allen Parks Foundation to hold the
title in Trust for said property. The motion carred.
• Property, Section 551.072Purchase of Espinosa Tract for Central Library and Civic Auditorium
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Bartlemay and a second by Mayor Pro Tem Owen,
the Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed to authorize the City Manager to execute
a contract with Mrs. Lillie Espinosa for the purchase of the property located on Austin Street
(approximately 2/3 acre) in the amount of $106,757 plus closing costs for the location of the
new central library and civic auditorium. The motion carred
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Owen and a second by Councilmember Bartlemay,
the Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed to adjourn the regular session of the Allen
City Council at 8.32 p.m. on Thursday, April 18, 2002. The motion carred
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These minutes approved on the 2'a day of May, 2002.
ATTEST:
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J y Mo .son, CMC/AAE, CITY SECRETARY
APPROVED:
tephen Ir 111, MAYOR
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