Min - 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:
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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
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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.
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• 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.
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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
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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.
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18.
Items
of Interest.
Executive Session
The Executive Session was not held.
19. Reconvene and Consider Action on Items Discussed during Executive Session.
Adjourn
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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:
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Stephen Terrell, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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dud orris , CMC/MMCA, CITY SECRETARY
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