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REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 10, 2009
Present:
Stephen Terrell, Mayor
Councilmembers:
Debbie Stout, Mayor Pro Tem
Ross Obermeyer
Joey Herald
Robin L. Sedlacek
Gary L. Caplinger
Jeff McGregor
City Staff:
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 15 p.m. on Tuesday, March 10, 2009, in the Council Conference Room of the
Allen City Hall, 305 Century Parkway, Allen, Texas:
• Introduction of Susan McDaniel, Vice -Chair of the Library Board
• Update Regarding the Allen Event Center Programming
• Briefing Regarding the Public Art Committee's Annual Work Plan
• Committee Updates from City Council Liaisons
• Discussion of Regular Agenda Items
With no further discussion, the Workshop Session of the Allen City Council was adjourned at 7:02 p.m on
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
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 7:05 p.m. on Tuesday, March 10, 2009, in the Council Chambers of the Allen City
Hall, 305 Century Parkway, Allen, Texas.
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Pledee of Alleeiance
Public Recoenition
Peter H. Vargas, City Manager
Shelli Siemer, Assistant City Manager
Shelley B. George, City Secretary
Pete Smith, City Attorney (absent)
Joe Gorda, 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 15 p.m. on Tuesday, March 10, 2009, in the Council Conference Room of the
Allen City Hall, 305 Century Parkway, Allen, Texas:
• Introduction of Susan McDaniel, Vice -Chair of the Library Board
• Update Regarding the Allen Event Center Programming
• Briefing Regarding the Public Art Committee's Annual Work Plan
• Committee Updates from City Council Liaisons
• Discussion of Regular Agenda Items
With no further discussion, the Workshop Session of the Allen City Council was adjourned at 7:02 p.m on
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
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 7:05 p.m. on Tuesday, March 10, 2009, in the Council Chambers of the Allen City
Hall, 305 Century Parkway, Allen, Texas.
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Pledee of Alleeiance
Public Recoenition
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ALLEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 10, 2009
1. Citizens' Comments.
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George Truitt, 600 Freestone Drive, Allen, Texas, expressed concern over the lack of screening
between his property and the Wildwood Apartment complex. He requested Council require the
complex to install a fence as screening
2. Presentation of Proclamations by the Office of the Mayor:
Presentation of a Proclamation to Gail Donaldson, Water Conservation Manager,
Proclaiming March 16-20,2009, as, "FixA Leak Week."
Presentation of a Proclamation to Gail Donaldson, Water Conservation Manager,
Proclaiming March 2009, as, "Smartscape Your Landscape Month."
3. Present Plaques -of -Appreciation to Former Members of the Various Boards and Commissions.
• Steve Shaffer, Central Business District Design Review Committee, 2006-2009
• Jason Shepard, Keep Allen Beautiful Board, 2008-2009
4. Presentation of the Library Board's Annual Report by Vice -Chair Susan McDaniel.
Consent Attends
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Obermeyer and a second by Councilmember
Herald, the Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed to adopt the items on the
Consent Agenda as follows,
Approve Minutes of the February 24, 2009, Regular Meeting.
Adopt Resolutions Determining the Public Necessity for Acquisition of 1.5t Acres of Land and
l.lt Acres of Land along Watters Road from Bossy Boots Drive to Star Trail Drive and
Authorizing the City Manager and City Attorney to Initiate Eminent Domain Proceedings, if
Necessary.
RESOLUTION NO. 2806-3-09(R): A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ALLEN, COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS, DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR THE
ACQUISITION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY EASEMENT FOR WATTERS ROAD 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 RIGHT-OF-WAY, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
RESOLUTION NO. 2807-3-09(R): A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ALLEN, COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS, DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR THE
ACQUISITION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY EASEMENT FOR WATTERS ROAD 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 RIGHT-OF-WAY, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
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7. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Deed Dedicating a 0.2t Acre Portion of City of Allen
Property South of Kitty Hawk as Right -of -Way for Watters Road.
8. Motion to Appoint Mr. Steve Matthews as the Second Allen Appointee to the Arts of Collin
County Commission, Inc. Board of Directors.
9. Declare a Vacancy for the At -Large Representative on the Arts of Collin County Commission,
Inc. Board of Directors for a Term to Expire September 30, 2011.
The motion carried.
10. Motion to Accept the 2007-2008 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAER) as Presented
by Weaver and Tidwell L.L.P.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Caplinger and a second by Councilmember
Sedlacek, the Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed to accept the 2007-2008
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. The motion carried.
Other Business
11. Calendar.
• April 7—TRIAD Meeting
12. Items of Interest. [Council announcements regarding local civic and charitable events, meetings, fundmisers, and
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Council recognized members of Boy Scout Troop No. 817 in attendance for the communication merit
badge and citizenship in the community merit badge.
Executive Session
The Executive Session was not held.
13. Reconvene and Consider Action on Items Discussed during Executive Session.
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 to adjourn the Regular Meeting of the
Allen City Council at 7:50 p.m. on Tuesday, March 10, 2009 The motion carried.
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These minutes approved on the 24' day of March, 2009
ATTEST:
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Shelley B. Geo ITY ECWETARY
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Stephen Terrell, MAYOR
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