Min - City Council - 2004 - 11/23 - RegularALLEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 23, 2004
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 (absent)
Shelley B. George, City Secretary
Peter G. Smith, Citv 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 6:17 p.m. on Tuesday, November 23, 2004, in the Council Conference Room of the
Allen City Hall, Allen Civic Plaza, 305 Century Parkway, Allen, Texas Items discussed in the preceding
workshop included:
Presentation Regarding Property Tax Freeze and Exemption Information
Other Items
o Update on Stadium Discussions with Allen Independent School District
With no further discussion, the Workshop Session of the Allen City Council was adjourned at 7'08 p.m. on
Tuesday, November 23, 2004.
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 7,12 p.m. on Tuesday, November 23, 2004, in the Council Chambers of the Allen
City Hall, Allen Civic Plaza, 305 Century Parkway, Allen, Texas
Pledge of Allegiance
Public Recoanition
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Mayor Terrel I moved to Agenda Item 2.
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Briefing Regarding the `Texas Recycles Day' Event and Recognition of the Winners of the
Student Recycling Art Contest.
Mayor Terrell requested the government students at the meeting to approach the podium to ask one of
the required questions for their class.
One of the students asked "What is sales tax used forT'
Council recognized Cub Scout Drew Hawley from Troop 225 in attendance as part of the
requirements for earning citizenship and community merit badges.
Kindergarten
1" place
Alexis Hall, Kerr Elementary
2nd place —
Caden Bonds, Boyd Elementary
3'd place —
Jordan Perry, Boyd Elementary
l" ¢rade
1" place —
Evan Masingill, Vaughan Elementary
2"d place—Olivia
Padilla, Kerr Elementary
3`d place —
Rachel Moretti, Kerr Elementary
°"a grade
I" place —
Ricardo Santiago, Boyd Elementary
2"a place —
Garrett Cole, Vaughan Elementary
3`d place —
Grace Kim, Kerr Elementary
3`d grade
1" place—
''"a place —
Ashley Ruiz, Boyd Elementary
Rachel Fletcher, Boyd Elementary
3' place —
Brittany Aldridge, Boyd Elementary
4'" grade
I" place —
Sarah Massey, Boyd Elementary
°"a place —
Marissa Almenarez, Boyd Elementary
5'" grade
I" place—
Wesley Webre, Vaughan Elementary
2"d place
Hayley Bond, Kerr Elementary
3`d place tie
— Caitlin Chandler, Kerr Elementary
3`d place tie
— Anthony Albanese, Kerr Elementary
6'" grade
1" place —
Krista Steinbeiser, Vaughan Elementary
2"d place —
Ally Batista, Vaughan Elementary
1. Citizens'Comments.
Mayor Terrell requested the government students at the meeting to approach the podium to ask one of
the required questions for their class.
One of the students asked "What is sales tax used forT'
Council recognized Cub Scout Drew Hawley from Troop 225 in attendance as part of the
requirements for earning citizenship and community merit badges.
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Consent Aeenda
Councilmember Pacheco removed Item 4 from the Consent Agenda.
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 approve and adopt all
remaining items on the consent agenda as follows:
3. Approve Minutes of the November 9, 2004, Regular Meeting.
5. Award Bid and Authorize Execution of a Contract with McMahon Contracting, L.P. for
Construction of the Expansion of the Parking Lot for the Allen Police Station for an Amount
not to exceed $204,534.50 and to Amend the Project Budget to $250,000.
Council authorized the City Manager to execute the contract.
6. Award Bid and Authorize Execution of One -Year Contracts with the Option to Renew for Two
One -Year Periods for Medical Supplies with Emergency Medical Supplies of Shepherdsville,
KY; Bound Tree Medical LLC of Dublin, OH; Moore Medical Corporation of New Britain,
CT; and Tri-Anim Health Services, Inc., of Sylmar, CA.
Council authorized the City Manager to execute the contracts.
7. Authorize Execution of a Two -Year Contract with Sprint PCS to Provide Cellular Airtime
Services and Equipment for the City of Allen, Subject to Annual Appropriations by the City
Council.
Council authorized the City Manager to execute the contract.
8. Authorize the City Manager to Expend Funds in an Amount not to exceed $555,524.81 with the
Understanding that these Funds will be Reimbursed through the 2003 and 2004 Urban Area
Security Initiative Grants; the 2004 State Homeland Security Program Grant; and the 2004
Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Program Grant.
Council authorized the City Manager to expend the funds.
9. Authorize Execution of an Agreement with the Allen Parks Foundation and the City of Allen to
Establish the Obligations of each Entity for the Purpose of Supporting the Activities, Programs
and Facilities of the Parks and Recreation Department.
Council authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement.
10. Authorize the Purchase of Vehicles for Various Departments through the Houston -Galveston
�+ Area Council of Governments' Contractors with Philpott Motors for Ten Vehicles in the
f■`IIS Amount of $226,990.54 and with Lawrence Marshall Chevrolet for Four Vehicles in the
Amount of $92,245 for a Total Amount not to exceed $319,235.54.
Council authorized the City Manager to purchase the vehicles.
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11. Receive the Summary of Property Tax Collections as of October 2004.
12. Receive the CIP (Capital Improvement Program) Status Report.
The motion carried
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Adopt an Ordinance Approving a Request for Abandonment of Right -of -Way on Ferris Drive.
Council requested staff provide an approximate value of the property to be abandoned along with a
document from the adjoining property owner agreeing to accept the western portion of the right-of-
way being requested to be abandoned and to replat their property upon approval of the abandonment
by Council
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Fulk and a second by Councilmember Obermeyer,
the Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed to table consideration of this item. The
motion carried.
Reeular Aeenda
13. Conduct a Public Hearing Regarding the Annexation of Properly Located within the City of
Allen's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) Located Generally in the 800 Block of Chaparral
El Road, West of Cottonwood Creek
Mr. Hoover informed Council that the City of Plano had withdrawn its request for de -annexation of
this property, therefore no further action would be required.
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. Consider Approval of a Detailed Site Plan for Angel Field East, 163 Acres Located South of
West Bethany Drive and East of Bel Air Drive.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Full, and a second by Councilmember Stout, the
Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed to approve the Detailed Site Plan for Angel
Field East, including the Wellness Center and the Townhomes. The motion carried.
Other Business
15. Calendar
November 25 and 26 —City Facilities Closed/Thanksgiving Holiday
December 3 — Holiday Tree Lighting/Allen Civic Plata
December 4 – Rudolph Run, Kiwanis Breakfast, and Craft Fair
December 10 —Boards and Commissions Dinner/Hilton Garden Inn/6:30 p.m.
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16. Items of Interest.
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Councilmember Pacheco commented favorably on the new website feature of video streaming.
Executive Session
The Executive Session was not held.
17. Reconvene and Consider Action on Items Discussed during Executive Session.
Adiourn
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 8:20 p.m. on Tuesday, November 23, 2004. The motion carried.
These minutes approved on the 14" day of December 2004.
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ATTEST:
APPROVED:
Stephen Ilerrell, MAYOR
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Shelley B. George, C, CITY SECRktARY
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