Min - City Council - 2010 - 09/14 - RegularALLEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 14, 2010
Present:
Stephen Terrell, Mayor
Councilmembers:
Debbie Stout, Mae or Pro Tem
Ross Obermeyer
Joev Herald
Robin L Sedlacek
Gary L. Caplinger
Jeff McGregor
City Staff:
Peter H. Vargas, City Manager
Shelley B. George, City Secretary
Pete Smith, City Attorney (absent)
Joe Gorfida, Attorney
Workshop Session
With a quomm 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, September 14, 2010, in the Council Conference Room of the
Allen City Hall, 305 Century Parkways Allen, Texas. The following items were discussed:
• Briefing Regarding a Negotiated Settlement between the Atmos Cities Steering Committee and
Atmos Energy Corporation Related to the Company's Rate Review Mechanism
• Briefing Regarding the City of Allen's Tax Abatement Policy
• Update on Meeting with Chase Oaks Homeowners Association
• Committee Updates from Citv Council Liaisons
With no further discussion, the Workshop Session of the Allen City Council was adjourned at 6:59 p.m. on
Tuesday, September 14, 2010.
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, September 14, 2010, in the Council Chambers of the Allen
City Hall, 305 Century Parkway, Allen, Texas.
Public Recognition
1. Citizens' Comments.
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2. Presentation of a Blue Star Flag to a Family of Allen Service Personnel Currently Deployed by
the U.S. Armed Forces.
• Mardy and Lisa Brown, parents of Staff Sergeant Michael Brown, United States Marine Corps;
Lance Corporal Caitlin Brown, United States Marine Corps; and Seaman Apprentice Mardy
Brown II, United States Navy
3. Presentation of a Proclamation by the Office of the Mayor:
• Presentation of a Proclamation to Representatives of the General Bernardo de Galvez Chapter of
Daughters of the American Revolution Proclaiming September 12-18, 2010, as "Constitution
Week."
4. Recognition of a Certificate of Appreciation Presented to the City of Allen from the U.S. Census
Bureau.
5. Recognition of the City of Allen Planning and Development Department as a Recipient of the
Certificate of Achievement in Planning Excellence Award from the Texas Chapter of the
American Planning Association.
Consent Agenda
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Stout and a second by Councilmember Obermeyer,
the Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed to adopt the items on the Consent
Agenda as follows:
6. Approve Minutes of the August 24, 2010, Regular Meeting.
7. Adopt a Resolution Designating The Allen American as the Official Newspaper of the City of
Allen for Fiscal Year 2010-2011.
RESOLUTION NO. 2944-9-10(R): A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ALLEN, COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS, DESIGNATING THE ALLEN AMERICAN AS THE
OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF THE CITY OF ALLEN, COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS, FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2010-2011; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO CONTRACT WITH THE ALLEN
AMERICAN; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
S. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Interlocal Agreements between the Cities of Allen and Plano
with the Cities of Parker and Lucas, Plano ISD, and Texas Health Center for Diagnostics and
Surgery Radio Systems to be Users on the Allen and Plano Jointly Owned Radio
Communications System.
RESOLUTION NO. 2945-9-IO(Rl: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ALLEN, COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS, APPROVING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF
INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENTS BY AND BETWEEN THE CITIES OF ALLEN
AND PLANO, AND THE CITIES OF PARKER AND LUCAS, PLANO INDEPENDENT
SCHOOL DISTRICT, AND TEXAS HEALTH CENTER FOR DIAGNOSTICS AND SURGERY
RADIO SYSTEMS FOR THE USE OF THE RADIO SYSTEM THAT IS JOINTLY OWNED BY
THE CITY OF ALLEN AND THE CITY OF PLANO; AUTHORIZING ITS EXECUTION BY THE
CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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9. Adopt a Resolution Renewing and Adopting the Amended Policy Statement for Tax Abatement
Guidelines for the City of Allen.
RESOLUTION NO. 2946-9-]0(R): A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THIS CITY
OF ALLEN, COLLIN COUNTY. TEXAS, ADOPTING AN AMENDED POLICY STATEMENT
FOR TAX ABATEMENT GUIDELEdES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
10. Approve a Resolution Supporting Redistricting Efforts of the Texas Legislature Related to the
2010 Census which Results in Congruent Congressional, Legislative, and State Board of
Education Districts for All of Collin County.
RESOLUTION NO. 2947-9-101R1: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ALLEN, COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS, SUPPORTING REDISTRICTING EFFORTS OF THE
TEXAS LEGISLATURE RELATED TO THE 2010 CENSUS WHICH RESULTS IN
CONGRUENT CONGRESSIONAL, LEGISLATIVE, AND STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
DISTRICTS FOR ALL OF COLLIN COUNTY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
it. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with Cynthia Porter
Gore as Alternate Municipal Court Judge.
12. Award Bid and Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract with Pursuit Safety, Inc. for
the Purchase of Vehicle Equipment and Installation Services in the Estimated Amount of
$60,000 Annually with Four One-year Options to Renew under the Same Terms and
Conditions.
13. Authorize the City Manager to Approve the Purchase and Installation of the FuelMaster AIM2
Fuel Control and Accounting System from Syn -Tech Systems, Inc. for the Municipal Fleet in
the Amount of $91,220.50.
14, Accept the Resignation of John Kelley and Declare a Vacancy in Place No. 1 on the Planning
and Zoning Commission.
15. Accept Required Certifications from the Tax Assessor/Collector's Office.
The motion carried
16. Adopt an Ordinance Approving the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Budget, Amending the Fiscal Year
2009-2010 Budget, and Approving the 2011-2015 Capital Improvement Program.
ORDINANCE NO. 2948-9-10: 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, 2010, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2011,
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
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i 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 EFFEC"FIVE DATE.
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 adopt Ordinance No. 2948-9-10, as
previously captioned, approving the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 budget, amending the Fiscal Year
2009-2010 budget, and approving the 2011-2015 Capital Improvement Program. The motion
carried.
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 ratify the increase in
property tae revenues reflected in the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 budget The motion carried.
17. Adopt an Ordinance Setting the Tax Rate for the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Budget.
ORDINANCE NO. 2949-9-10: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ALLEN, COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS, LEVYING THE AD VALOREM TAXES FOR THE TAX
YEAR 2010 (FISCAL YEAR 2010-2011) AT A RATE OF $0.55400 PER ONE HUNDRED
DOLLARS ($100) ASSESSED VALUATION ON ALL TAXABLE PROPERTY WITHIN THE
CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF ALLEN AS OF JANUARY 1, 2010, 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
INTEREST; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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 adopt Ordinance No.
2949-9-10, as previously captioned, setting the tax rate of 55.4 cents per $100 valuation of
property for the 2010-2011 Fiscal Year. The motion carried.
18. Calendar.
19. Items of Interest.
Council recognized Boy Scouts in attendance from Troop Nos 624 and 837 as a requirement for
earning the citizenship in the community and communication merit badges.
The Allen Community Outreach will host its Annual Golf Tournament on September 20, 2010.
Executive Session
20, Personnel Pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code —
Discuss Appointments to the Allen Community Development Corporation, Allen Economic
Development Corporation, Arts of Collin County Commission, Board of Adjustment, Budding and
Standards Commission, and Planning and Zoning Commission
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The Executive Session was not held.
21. Reconvene and Consider Action on Items Discusses during Executive Session.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Stout and a second by Councilmember Herald, the
Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed to adjourn the Regular Meeting of the
Allen City Council at 7:31 p to on Tuesday, September 14, 2010 The motion carried.
These minutes approved on the 28" day of September, 2010.
ATTEST:
Shelley B. Geo CITY SECRE RY
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APPROVED:
Stephefi Terrell, MAYOR