Min - City Council - 2008 - 09/09 - RegularALLEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 9, 2008
Present:
Stephen Terrell, Mayor
Councilmembers:
With a quorum of the Councilmembers present, the Workshop Session of the Allen City Council was called to
order by Mayor Terrell at 6:21 p.m. on Tuesday, September 9, 2008, in the Council Conference Room of the
Allen City Hall, 305 Century Parkway, Allen, Texas:
• Introduction of Kurt Kizer, President of the Allen Economic Development Corporation
• Preview of Oncor Electric Delivery's CitySman Program
With no further discussion, the Workshop Session of the Allen City Council was adjourned at 6:58 p.m. on
Tuesday, September 9, 2008.
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 7:05 p.m. on Tuesday, September 9, 2008, in the Council Chambers of the Allen
City Hall, 305 Century Parkway, Allen, Texas.
Pledee of Alleziance
Members of Boy Scout Troop 1299 lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
Public Recoimition
Citizens' Comments.
Debbie Stout, Mayor Pro Tem
Ross Oberneyer
Joey Herald
Robin L. Sedlacek
Gary L. Caplinger
Jeff McGregor
City StafB
Peter H. Vargas, City Manager
Shelli Siemer, Assistant City Manager
Shelley B. George, City Secretary
Pete Smith, City 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 6:21 p.m. on Tuesday, September 9, 2008, in the Council Conference Room of the
Allen City Hall, 305 Century Parkway, Allen, Texas:
• Introduction of Kurt Kizer, President of the Allen Economic Development Corporation
• Preview of Oncor Electric Delivery's CitySman Program
With no further discussion, the Workshop Session of the Allen City Council was adjourned at 6:58 p.m. on
Tuesday, September 9, 2008.
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 7:05 p.m. on Tuesday, September 9, 2008, in the Council Chambers of the Allen
City Hall, 305 Century Parkway, Allen, Texas.
Pledee of Alleziance
Members of Boy Scout Troop 1299 lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
Public Recoimition
Citizens' Comments.
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Nancy Naigel, 2616 Clublake Trail, McKinney, Texas, representing the Assistance League of Greater
Collin County, provided an overview of the services her agency provides to the citizens of Collin
County.
2. Presentation of a Blue Star Flag to the Family of an Allen Servicewoman Currently Deployed
by the U.S. Armed Forces.
• Kathy and Dennis Ford, parents of Specialist Rachel Clare Deck of the United States Army
3. Presentation of a Proclamation by the Office of the Mayor:
• Presentation of a Proclamation to Regent Mae Shaw of the General Benedict dela Galvez Chapter
of the National Daughters of the American Revolution Chapter, Proclaiming September 17-23,
2008, as "Constitution Week "
4. Kurt Kizer, President Provided the Presentation of the Allen Economic Development
Corporation Annual Report.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Counctlmember Caplinger and a second by Mayor Pro Tem Stout,
the Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed to adopt the items on the Consent
Agenda as follows:
S. Approve Minutes of the August 26, 2008, Regular Meeting.
6. Adopt an Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances Regarding the Police Department for
the Purpose of 'Rest Practices' Accreditation.
ORDINANCE NO. 2761-9-08: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ALLEN, COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ACHIEVING BEST PRACTICES
RECOGNITION STATUS FROM THE TEXAS POLICE CHIEF ASSOCIATION'S LAW
ENFORCEMENT BEST PRACTICES RECOGNITION PROGRAM BY CODIFYING PRIOR
POLICE DEPARTMENT REGULATIONS INTO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES AS DIVISION 1
OF CHAPTER 2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES; BY REDESIGNATING THE POLICE
RESERVE AS DIVISION 2 OF CHAPTER 2; PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE;
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Adopt a Resolution to Authorize Execution of an Interlocal Agreement with Collin County for
Funding of Library Services for an Amount of $34,088.28.
RESOLUTION NO. 2762-9-08 (R): A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ALLEN, COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS, APPROVING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF
AN INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF ALLEN
AND COUNTY OF COLLIN, TEXAS, FOR THE FUNDING OF LIBRARY SERVICES;
AUTHORIZING ITS EXECUTION BY THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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8. Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Economic Development Agreement with Piedmont
Stacy Partners, L.P. to Contribute Funds to Defray a Portion of the Cost to Bury Overhead
Utilities along Stacy Road for an Amount not to Exceed $150,000.
9. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Facilities Agreement with Blue Star Allen Land, L.P.
for the Design and Construction of Portions of Watters Road and Ridgeview Drive.
10. Accept Required Certifications from Tax Assessor/Collector's Once.
The motion carred.
Regular Agenda
11. Adopt an Ordinance Approving the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Budget, Amending the Fiscal Year
2007-2008 Budget, and Approving the 2009-2013 Capital Improvement Program.
ORDINANCE NO. 2763-9-08: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ALLEN, COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS, APPROVING AND ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2008, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2009;
PROVIDING THAT EXPENDITURES FOR SAID FISCAL YEAR SHALL BE MADE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH SAID BUDGET, APPROPRIATING AND SETTING ASIDE THE
NECESSARY FUNDS OUT OF THE GENERAL AND OTHER REVENUES FOR SAID FISCAL
YEAR FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF THE VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS
AND FOR VARIOUS ACTIVITIES AND IMPROVEMENTS OF THE CITY; APPROPRIATING
THE VARIOUS AMOUNTS REQUIRED FOR SUCH BUDGET; PROVIDING FOR RECORDING
OF THE ORDINANCE, PROVIDING FOR A REPEALING CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Obermeyer and a second by Councilmember
McGregor, the Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed to adopt Ordinance No.
2763-9-08, as previously captioned, approving the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 budget, amending
the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 budget, and approving the 2009-2013 Capital Improvement
Program. The motion carried.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Obermeyer and a second by Mayor Pro Tem Stout,
the Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed to ratify the increase in property tax
revenues reflected in the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 budget. The motion carried.
12. Adopt an Ordinance Setting the Tax Rate of 55.6 Cents per $100 Valuation of Property for the
2008-2009 Fiscal Year.
ORDINANCE NO. 27649-08: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ALLEN, COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS, LEVYING THE AD VALOREM TAXES FOR THE TAX
YEAR 2008 (FISCAL YEAR 2008-2009) AT A RATE OF $0.55600 PER ONE HUNDRED
DOLLARS ($100) ASSESSED VALUATION ON ALL TAXABLE PROPERTY WITHIN THE
CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF ALLEN AS OF JANUARY 1, 2008, TO PROVIDE
REVENUE FOR THE PAYMENT OF CURRENT EXPENSES; PROVIDING FOR AN INTEREST
AND SINKING FUND FOR ALL OUTSTANDING DEBT OF THE CITY OF ALLEN;
PROVIDING FOR DUE AND DELINQUENT DATES TOGETHER WITH PENALTIES AND
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INTEREST, PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Stout and a second by Councilmember McGregor,
the Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed that property taxes be increased by the
adoption of a tax rate of 55.6 cents per $100 valuation of property, and adopt Ordinance No.
2764-9-08, as previously captioned, setting that tax rale for the 2008-2009 Fiscal Year. The
motion carried.
Other Business
14. Items of Interest.
The Council recwgnlzed Boy Scouts from Troop 1299 in attendance as a requirement for eaming their
citizenship of community merit badge and a Boy Scout from Troop 79 in attendance as a requirement
for earning his communications merit badge.
15. Calendar.
• September 20 Allen Library Endowment Board Reception
• September 29 — 7th Annual Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association Golf Tournament -
Canceled
• October 3 — Chamber of Commerce Golf Classic
The Regular Meeting recessed at 7'41 p.m.
Executive Session
In accordance with the Texas Government Code, the Allen City Council reconvened into Executive Session at
7:55 p.m. on Tuesday, September 9, 2008, in the Council Conference Room, 305 Century Parkway, Allen,
Texas, in order to continue discussing matters pertaining to:
Personnel - Pursuant to Section 551 074 of the Texas Government Code
Discuss Appointments to the Following:
• Board of Adjustment / Building and Standards Commission
• Planning and Zoning Commission
• Community Development Corporation
• Economic Development Corporation
• Arts of Collin County Commission - The Arts of Collin County Commission appointment was
not discussed in Executive Session.
The Executive Session adjourned at 9:18 p.m. on Tuesday, September 9, 2008.
14. Reconvene and Consider Action on Items Discussed during Executive Session.
The Allen City Council reconvened into Regular Meeting at 9:23 p.m. on Tuesday, September 9,
2008. The following action was taken on Agenda Item 13:
13. Motion to Consider Appointments to Fill Expiring Terms and Vacancies on AB City Boards,
Commissions and Corporations.
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Councilmember Sedlacek presented the slate of nominations as follows
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Animal Shelter Advisory Committee
Expiration Date
Place No. 2
Joey Allette
September 30, 2010
Place No. 4
Bill Ameser
September 30, 2010
Board of Adiustment/Buildmg
& Standards Com /Sign Board
Expiration Date
Place No. 2
Alex Kirk
September 30, 2010
Place No. 4
Frank Brown
September 30, 2010
Alternate Place No. I
Deborah Angell Smith
September 30, 2009
Central Business District Design
Review Committee
Exultation Date
Place No. 2
Steve Shaffer
September 30, 2010
Community Development Cororation
Expiration Date
Place No. 2
George Chrisman
September 30, 2010
Place No. 4
Lori Stitt
September 30, 2010
Place No. 6
Cheryl Lawson
September 30, 2010
Economic Development Corporation
Expiration Date
Place No. 3
Kurt Kizer
September 30, 2011
Keep Allen Beautiful
Expiration Date
Place No. 2
Trent Armstrong
September 30, 2010
Place No. 4
Jason Shepard
September 30, 2010
Place No. 6
Kerry Craven
September 30, 2010
Place No. 7
David Buchanan
September 30, 2009
Library Board
Expiration Date
Place No. 1
Tanya Gould
September 30, 2009
Place No. 2
Donna Drews Various
September 30, 2010
Place No. 4
Geoffrey Smith
September 30, 2010
Place No. 6
Mark Carpenter
September 30, 2010
Parks and Recreation Board
Expiration Date
Place No. I
Tony Airhart
September 30, 2009
Place No. 2
Libby Jones
September 30, 2010
Place No. 4
Todd McIntosh
September 30, 2010
Place No. 6
Robert Burgess
September 30, 2010
Place No. 7
Ron Alexander
September 30, 2009
Planning and Zoning Commission
Expiration Date
Place No. 2
lames Rushing
September 30, 2010
Place No. 4
Jeff Cocking
September 30, 2010
Place No. 6
Robert Wendland
September 30, 2010
Public Art Committee
Expiration Date
Place No. 2
David Baldwin
September 30, 2010
Place No. 4
Jane Bennett
September 30, 2010
Place No. 6
Sharon Lakes
September 30, 2010
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Health Officer Expiration Date
Dr. John Connolly September 30, 2010
MOTION: Upon a motion by Councilmember Obermeyer and a second by Councdmember Herald, the
Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed that nominations cease and that the slate of
individuals previously nominated be appointed by acclamation to the designated places on the
Allen Animal Shelter Advisory Committee, Board of Adjustment/Building and Standards
Commission/Sign Control Board, Central Business District Design Review Committee, Allen
Community Development Corporation Board, Allen Economic Development Corporation
Board, Keep Allen Beautiful Board, Library Board, Parks and Recreation Board, Planning
and Zoning Commission, Public Art Committee, and Health Officer, respectively. The
motion carried.
Adioum
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Herald and a second by Councilmember
Obermeyer, the Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed to adjourn the Regular
Meeting of the Allen City Council at 9:25 p.m. on Tuesday, August 26, 2008. The motion
carried.
These minutes approved on the 23'a day of September, 2008.
APPROVED:
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Stephefi Terrell, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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Shelley B. Geo TRMC, CI SECRETARY