Min - City Council - 2008 - 02/26 - RegularALLEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 26, 2008
Present
Stephen Terrell, Mayor
Councilmembers:
Debbie Stout, Mayor Pro Tem
Ross Obermeyer
Robin L. Sedlacek
Gary L. Caplinger
Jeff McGregor
With a quorum of the Councilmembers present the Workshop Session of the Allen City Council was called to
order by Mayor Terrell at 6:16 p.m. on Tuesday, February 26, 2008, in the Council Conference Room of the
Allen City Hall, 305 Century Parkway, Allen, Texas. Items discussed in the workshop included:
• Presentation and Discussion on Proposed Amendments to the Allen Land Development Code for
Landscaping, Irrigation and Water Conservation
• Briefing Regarding the Proposed Adoption of the 2006 International Codes with North Central Texas
Council of Governments
With no further discussion, the Workshop Session of the Allen City Council was adjourned at 7:09 p.m. on
Tuesday, February 26, 2008.
Call to Order and Announce a Ouorum is Present
With a quomm of the Councilmembers present, the Regular Meeting of the Allen City Council was called to
order by Mavor Terrell at 7 14 p.m. on Tuesday, February 26, 2008, in the Council Chambers of the Allen
City Hall, 305 Century Parkway, Allen, Texas.
Pledge of Allegiance
Public Recognition
1. Citizens' Comments.
City Staff:
Peter H. Vargas, City Manager
Shelli Siemer, Assistant City Manager
Shelley B. George, City Secretary
Pete Smith, City Attorney
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With a quorum of the Councilmembers present the Workshop Session of the Allen City Council was called to
order by Mayor Terrell at 6:16 p.m. on Tuesday, February 26, 2008, in the Council Conference Room of the
Allen City Hall, 305 Century Parkway, Allen, Texas. Items discussed in the workshop included:
• Presentation and Discussion on Proposed Amendments to the Allen Land Development Code for
Landscaping, Irrigation and Water Conservation
• Briefing Regarding the Proposed Adoption of the 2006 International Codes with North Central Texas
Council of Governments
With no further discussion, the Workshop Session of the Allen City Council was adjourned at 7:09 p.m. on
Tuesday, February 26, 2008.
Call to Order and Announce a Ouorum is Present
With a quomm of the Councilmembers present, the Regular Meeting of the Allen City Council was called to
order by Mavor Terrell at 7 14 p.m. on Tuesday, February 26, 2008, in the Council Chambers of the Allen
City Hall, 305 Century Parkway, Allen, Texas.
Pledge of Allegiance
Public Recognition
1. Citizens' Comments.
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2. Presentation of a Check by Collin County Commissioner Joe Jaynes to the City of Allen in the
Amount of $45,611.50 for the Celebration Pass Pedestrian Trail.
3. Presentation of Arbor Day Poster Contest Winners by the Keep Allen Beautiful Board.
First Place, Garrett Cole, Vaughan Elementary
Second Place: Ryan Hicks, Vaughan Elementary
• Third Place: Lauren Henderson, Kerr Elementary
4. Presentation of a Proclamation by the Office of the Mayor.
Presentation of a Proclamation to Representatives of the Keep Allen Beautiful Board and
Parks and Recreation Department, Proclaiming March 1, 2008, as, "Arbor Day."
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Stout and a second by Councilmember Sedlacek,
Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed to adopt the consent agenda as follows,
5. Approve Minutes of the February 12, 2008, Regular Meeting.
6. Adopt an Ordinance Abandoning Right -of -Way Located on the South Side of East Main Street,
East of Allen Heights Drive.
ORDINANCE NO. 2703-2-08: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ALLEN, COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS, ABANDONING STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY KNOWN AS
MAIN STREET AS DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A" AND DEPICTED IN EXHIBIT `B,"
ATTACHED HERETO; RESERVING ALL EXISTING EASEMENT RIGHTS OF OTHERS, IF
ANY, WHETHER APPARENT OR NON -APPARENT, AERIAL, SURFACE, UNDERGROUND
OR OTHERWISE; PROVIDING FOR THE FURNISHING OF A CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS
ORDINANCE FOR RECORDING IN THE REAL PROPERTY RECORDS OF COLLIN COUNTY,
TEXAS, AS A QUITCLAIM DEED, PROVIDING FOR THE INDEMNIFICATION OF THE CITY
OF ALLEN, TEXAS, AGAINST DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE ABANDONMENT,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO
COMPLETE ABANDONMENT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
7. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Interlocal Agreement with the
Cities of Plano and Wylie to Enter into a Contract with RCC Radio Consultants for Consulting
Services Regarding the 700/800 MHz Trunked Radio System.
RESOLUTION NO. 2704-2-OS(R): A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ALLEN, COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS, APPROVING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF
THE ATTACHED INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT BY AND AMONG THE
CITIES OF ALLEN. PLANO AND WYLIE FOR PARTICIPATION IN COMMUNICATIONS
CONSULTING SERVICES FOR A RADIO SYSTEM REPLACEMENT/UPGRADE PROJECT,
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BY THE CITY
MANAGER; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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8. Adopt a Resolution Accepting the Segways for Community Oriented Policing Grant from the
State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, if Awarded.
RESOLUTION NO. 2705-2-08(R): A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ALLEN, COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS, TO ACCEPT A GRANT FROM THE STATE OF
TEXAS, OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, PROVIDING
FUNDING FOR FOUR SEGWAY PERSONAL TRANSPORTERS TO ENHANCE COMMUNITY
ORIENTED POLICING, IF AWARDED.
9. Adopt a Resolution Accepting the Family Violence Investigation and Prevention Officer Grant
from the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, if Awarded.
RESOLUTION NO. 2706-2-08(R): A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ALLEN, COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS, TO APPLY FOR, ACCEPT, REJECT, ALTER, OR
TERMINATE GRANT # SF -20226-01, A GRANT FROM THE STATE OF TEXAS, OFFICE OF
THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, PROVIDING FUNDING FOR A FAMILY
VIOLENCE INVESTIGATION AND PREVENTION OFFICER, IF AWARDED.
10. Adopt a Resolution Accepting the Child Abuse Investigator Grant from the State of Texas,
Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, if Awarded.
RESOLUTION NO. 2707-2-08(R): A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ALLEN, COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS, TO APPLY FOR, ACCEPT, REJECT, ALTER, OR
TERMINATE GRANT # SF -20282-01 FROM THE STATE OF TEXAS, OFFICE OF THE
GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, PROVIDING FUNDING FOR A CHILD ABUSE
INVESTIGATOR POSITION TO BE ASSIGNED TO THE COLLIN COUNTY CHILD ABUSE
TASK FORCE, IF AWARDED.
it. Adopt a Resolution Accepting the Juvenile Intervention Investigator Grant from the State of
Texas, Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, if Awarded.
RESOLUTION NO. 2708-2-08(R): A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ALLEN, COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS, TO APPLY FOR, ACCEPT, REJECT, ALTER, OR
TERMINATE GRANT # SF -20426-01, A GRANT FROM THE STATE OF TEXAS, OFFICE OF
THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, PROVIDING FUNDING FOR A JUVENILE
INTERVENTION INVESTIGATOR, IF AWARDED.
12. Adopt a Resolution Accepting the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program Grant from the State
of Texas, Department of Transportation, if Awarded.
RESOLUTION NO. 2709-2-08(R): A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ALLEN, COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
STATE OF TEXAS, TO ACCEPT THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM (STEP) GRANT, IF AWARDED; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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13. Adopt a Resolution Granting Permission for Condemnation of Waterline and Temporary
Construction Easement for the Construction of a 24 -inch Waterline along Custer Road.
RESOLUTION NO. 2710-2-08(R): A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ALLEN, COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS, DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR THE
ACQUISITION OF WATERLINE EASEMENT AND TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION
EASEMENT FOR CUSTER ROAD WATERLINE AS DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A,'
ATTACHED HERETO, WITHIN THE CITY OF ALLEN, COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO FILE PROCEEDINGS IN EMINENT DOMAIN TO
ACQUIRE THE WATERLINE EASEMENT AND TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT,
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
14. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Public Utility Easement Dedication Across City of
Allen Property Located in Allen Station Business Park.
15. Declare a Vacancy in Place No. 1 on the Parks and Recreation Board.
16. Receive the Capital Improvement Program Status Report.
17. Receive the Financial Report for the Period Ending December 31, 2007.
1 18. Receive the Investment Report for the Period Ending December 31, 2007.
19. Receive the Summary of Property Tax Collections as of January 2008.
The motion carried.
20. Calendar.
March 1— 8's Annual Arbor Day Celebration
March 4—Joint City Council/Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting
21. Items of Interest.
Executive Session
The Executive Session was not held.
22. Reconvene and Consider Action on Items Discussed during Executive Session.
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MOTION: Upon a motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Stout and a second by Councilmember McGregor,
the Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed to adjourn the Regular Meeting of the
Allen City Council at 7^5 p.m. on Tuesdav, February 26, 2008. The motion carried.
These minutes approved on the I1th day of March, 2008.
ATTEST:
Shelley B. Geo TRMC, CIT CRETARY
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APPROVED:
StepheMAYOR