Min - City Council - 2002 - 11/12 - RegularKenneth Fulk, Mayor Pro Tem
Debbie Stout
Ross Oberrneyer
Bill Petty (absent)
Susan Bartlemay
Jeff McGregor
City Staff:
ALLEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 12, 2002
Peter H. Vargas, City Manager
Present:
Stephen Terrell, Mayor
Councilmembers:
Kenneth Fulk, Mayor Pro Tem
Debbie Stout
Ross Oberrneyer
Bill Petty (absent)
Susan Bartlemay
Jeff McGregor
City Staff:
ALLEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 12, 2002
With a quorum of the Councilmembers present, the Regular Meeting of the Allen City Council was called to
order by Mayor Terrell at 7:10 p.m. on Tuesday, November 12, 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 Proposed "Cancer Wall of Hope"
• Briefing from the External Affairs Director of the Southwestern Bell Corporation
Pledee of Alleeiance
Citizens' Comments.
• Louise Hedgcoxe, 503 Coats Street, Allen, Texas, expressed her appreciation for the passage
of the last bond election propositions.
2. Briefing by Representatives of the Allen Arts Alliance Regarding their Strategic Plan.
3. Administer Oath -of -Office and Present Certificate -of -Appointment to the Newly Appointed
Member of the Keep Allen Beautiful Board.
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 7:10 p.m. on Tuesday, November 12, 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 Proposed "Cancer Wall of Hope"
• Briefing from the External Affairs Director of the Southwestern Bell Corporation
Pledee of Alleeiance
Citizens' Comments.
• Louise Hedgcoxe, 503 Coats Street, Allen, Texas, expressed her appreciation for the passage
of the last bond election propositions.
2. Briefing by Representatives of the Allen Arts Alliance Regarding their Strategic Plan.
3. Administer Oath -of -Office and Present Certificate -of -Appointment to the Newly Appointed
Member of the Keep Allen Beautiful Board.
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Keep Allen Beautiful Expiration Date
Place No. 2 - Ron Wheless September 30, 2004
4. Presentation of a Proclamation by the Office of the Mayor.
• Presentation of a Proclamation to Marina Sukup, Director of Planning and Development,
on behalf of the Planning Department, Recognizing November 20, 2002, as GIS Day.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Obermeyer and a second by Councdmember
McGregor, the Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed to approve and adopt the
consent agenda as follows:
5. Approve Minutes of the October 22, 2002, Regular Meeting.
6. Adopt a Resolution Amending Authorized City Representative to Conduct Transactions with
Texas Local Government Investment Pool (TexPool).
RESOLUTION NO. 2110-11-02(R): RESOLUTION AMENDING AUTHORIZED
REPRESENTATIVES TO PERFORM TEXPOOL TRANSACTIONS.
7. Adopt a Resolution Supporting Scenic Economic Development Legislation.
RESOLUTION NO. 2111-11RESOLUTION NO. 2111-11-02�): A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ALLEN, COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS, SUPPORTING SCENIC ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
LEGISLATION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
S. Award Bid and Authorize Execution of a Purchase Order through the Houston -Galveston Area
Council of Governments for the Purchase of a Pierce Fire Engine.
Council authorized the City Manager to purchase one Pierce 1500 gpm Fire Engine with the
Houston -Galveston Area Council of Governments for an amount not to exceed $354,900.
9. Award Bid and Authorize Execution of a Contract with Frazer, Inc. for the Complete Remount
of a Type I Generator Powered Ambulance.
The Council authorized the City Manager to approve the purchase and complete remount of one
Type I Generator Powered Ambulance from Frazier, Inc., Houston, Texas, for a total amount of
$54,650
10. Authorize the City Manager to Accept the Award of Special Commissioners for a Parcel of
Property for Right -of -Way for the Exchange Parkway Widening Project.
■■LL11. Authorize the City Manager to Execute and Amend the Agreements with the Texas
Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for TEA21 Funded Projects Located within the City
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Limits which include the Advanced Traffic Management System and Widening of SH 5
between Exchange Parkway and Stacy Road.
12. Set Saturday, March 1, 2003, as the Date for the Strategic Planning Session with Council and
Certain Directors.
13. Receive and Accept the Quarterly Investment Report for Period Ending September 30, 2002.
The motion carred
Regular Aeenda
14. Presentation of the Cumulative Cost/Benefit Impact of Projects of the Allen Economic
Development Corporation as Prepared by Insight Research.
Other Business
15. Calendar.
• November 28-29—City Offices Closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday
E 16. Items of Interest.
Executive Session
The Executive Session was not held
17. Reconvene and Consider Action on Items Discussed during Executive Session.
Adjourn
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Stout 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 7'46 p.m. on Tuesday, November 12, 2002. The motion carred.
These minutes approved on the 26' day of November, 2002.
APPROVED:
Stephen Terrell, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Ju Morr on, CMC/MMCA, CITY SECRETARY