Min - City Council - 2003 - 11/11 - RegularALLEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 11, 2003
Present:
Stephen Terrell, Mayor
Councilmembers:
Kenneth Fulk, Mayor Pro Tem
Debbie Stout
Ross Obermeyer
Mark Pacheco
Susan Bartlemay
Jeff McGregor
City Staff:
Peter H. Vargas, City Manager
Shelli Siemer, Assistant City Manager
Shelley B. George, City Secretary
Peter G. Smith, City Attorney
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 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 11, 2003, in the Council Chambers of the Allen
City Hall, Allen Civic Plaza, 305 Century Parkway, Allen, Texas. Items discussed in the preceding workshop
included:
• Taping of Holiday Message
• Viewing of the "New Employee Video"
• Viewing of the "Ask the Mayor" Segment from the October "Access Allen" Broadcast
Pledge of Allegiance
Girl Scout Troop 0069 conducted the Flag Ceremony.
Public Recognition
Veterans' Day Tribute.
Taps was played by Allen High School Senior, Zak Bennett.
3. Citizens' Comments.
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Doug Gallagher, 204 Glenwick Place, Allen, Texas, requested Council consider freezing the taxes for
senior citizens and to consider extending a homestead exemption to all taxpayers in Allen
4. Ben Ferguson, Chair of the Parks and Recreation Board, will review the Parks and Recreation
Board's Annual Report to the City Council.
5. Presentation from the Collin County Constables regarding their partnership with the Keep
Allen Beautiful Board and the City of Allen.
6. Presentation of Plaques -of -Appreciation to individuals for their service with the City of Allen.
The Mayor presented a plaque -of -appreciation to Constable Bob Bell for his efforts to control illegal
dumping, involve youth in environmental and beautification projects, and educating the public in
environmental endeavors in the City of Allen.
7. Presentation of Proclamations by the Office of the Mayor:
• Presentation of a Proclamation to Representatives of the Allen Police Department Proclaiming
the Weeks of November 18 — December 1, 2003, as Click It or Ticket.
• Presentation of a Proclamation to Representatives of the Planning and Development Department
Proclaiming November 18, 2003, as CIS Dav
Consent Agenda
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councdmember Bartlemay and a second by Councilmember
McGregor, the Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed to approve and adopt the
consent agenda as follows:
Approve Minutes of the October 28, 2003, Regular Meeting.
Set Saturday, January 31, 2004, as the Date for the Strategic Planning Session with City
Council and the Executive Staff.
10. Adopt a Resolution Removing East Main Street (FM 2170) between Greenville Avenue and FM
2551 from the Texas Department of Transportation Highway System.
RESOLUTION NO. 2234-11-03(R): A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ALLEN, COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS, REQUESTING THE REMOVAL OF EAST MAIN
STREET (FM 2170) FROM THE TEXAS HIGHWAY SYSTEM; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
it. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Application to the Texas Forest Service for the Urban Forestry
Partnership Grant for the $5,000 "NeighborWoods" Program Funding.
RESOLUTION NO. 2235-11-03(R): A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ALLEN, COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE AGREEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE "URBAN AND COMMUNITY
FORESTRY PROGRAM" GRANT REQUEST COMMITTING SHARED COST OF THE
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PROJECT AS DESCRIBED IN THE GRANT APPLICATION; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
12. Award Bid for the Construction and Development of Stacy Ridge Park to SVA Construction in
the Amount of $516,315.44 and Establish a Project Budget of $638,349.30.
Council authorized the City Manager to execute a contract with SVA Construction in the amount of
$516,315.44 for the construction and development of Stacy Ridge Park and establish a total project
budget of $638,349.30.
13. Accept the Resignation from Ms. Sue Berry, Place No. 5 of the Keep Allen Beautiful Board and
Declare a Vacancy.
The motion carred.
Re¢ular Aeenda.
14. Conduct a Public Hearing Regarding the Arts of Collin County Project.
Mayor Terrell opened the public hearing and asked for anyone speaking either for or against the
request to do so.
Mr. Maher Maso, Councilmember, City of Frisco, provided an overview of the Arts Project
The following individuals did not speak, but wished to express their support of the Arts Project.
Cathryn McGregor, 525 Cameron Lane, Allen, Texas;
Tracy Simone, 1312 Waterdown Drive, Allen, Texas;
Jane Bennett, 1209 Lakewood Drive, Allen, Texas;
Ross Bennett, 1209 Lakewood Drive, Allen, Texas;
Jane Wilson, 1219 Ramforest Lane, Allen, Texas;
Eleanore Turcotte, 109 Suncreek Drive, Allen, Texas;
Rafaela Noble, 804 Squire Court, Allen, Texas;
Betty Jamieson, 301 South Jupiter, Allen, Texas;
David Sterling, 1514 High Country Lane, Allen, Texas;
Judy Morrison, 811 W Concord Lane, Allen, Texas; and
Sally Terrell, 611 Glen Rose, Allen, Texas
Mr Wayne Armand, 600 Spring Willow, Allen, Texas, spoke in opposition of the project. He asked
Council to bring the issue back before the voters.
Mr. Doug Gallagher, 205 Glenwick Place, Allen, Texas, asked several questions regarding the Arts
Project and asked Council to have a workshop discussing the Arts Project.
Mr. Gnff Moore, 1425 Lone Star Court, Allen, Texas, presented a Resolution to the Allen City
�» Council from the Allen Chamber of Commerce in support of the Arts Project
LMs. Kathy Litmas, 306 Corona Drive, Allen, Texas, spoke in support of the project on behalf of the
Allen Philharmonic Symphony
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With no one else speaking, Mayor Terrell closed the public hearing.
15. Consider Making Appointments to Various City Boards.
BOARD NAME
ETFI
XPIRES
APPOINTEE
ANIMAL SHELTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Place No. 1
09-30-05
Dr. Mike Overton
Place No. 2
09-30-04
Joey Allette
Place No. 3
09-30-05
Vikki Francis
Place No. 4
09-30-04
Bill Ameser
Place No. 5
09-30-05
Lon Braselton
KEEPALLENBEAUTIFUL
Place No. 5
09-30-05
Carol Hohmann
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MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Obermeyer and a second by Councilmember Stout,
the Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed for nominations to cease and that the
slate of individuals previously nominated be appointed by acclamation to the designated
places on the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee and Keep Allen Beautiful Board,
respectively. The motion carried.
Other Business.
16. Calendar.
• November 17 — Citizens Police Academy Graduation/6:30 p.m.
• November 19-22 — Texas Municipal League (TML) Annual Conference/San Antonio
• November 27 and 28 — City Facilities Closed in Observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday
17. Items of Interest.
The Allen City Council wished Happy Birthday to Councilmember Jeff McGregor.
The Allen City Council congratulated the Lady Eagle's Volleyball Team and Allen Eagle High School
Football Team on each winning their District Championship and wished them "good luck" as they compete
for their State Championships.
The Executive Session was not held.
18. 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 Bartlemay,
the Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed to adjourn the regular session of the
Allen City Council at 8:55 p in. on Tuesday, November 11, 2003. The motion carved.
These minutes approved on the 25th day of November, 2003.
ATTEST:
Shelley B. George, RMC, CITY RETARY
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Stephen Terrell, MAYOR