Min - City Council - 2021 - 07/13 - Regular ALLEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
JULY 13,2021
Present:
Kenneth Fulk,Mayor
Councilmembers:
Baine Brooks,Mayor Pro Tern
Daren Meis
Carl Clemencich
Dave Cornette
Chris Schulmeister
Dave Shafer
City Staff:
Eric Ellwanger,City Manager
Eric Strong,Deputy City Manager
Tim Dentler,Assistant City Manager
Rebecca Vice,Assistant City Manager
Shelley B. George, City Secretary
Teresa Warren,Director,Public and Media Relations
Rocio Gonzalez,Deputy City Secretary
Pete Smith,Attorney
Workshop Session
With a quorum of the Councilmembers present, the Workshop Session of the Allen City Council was called to
order by Mayor Fulk at 6:01 p.m. on Tuesday, July 13, 2021, in the Basement Meeting Rooms of Allen City
Hall, 305 Century Parkway,Allen,Texas.
1. Introduction of Geoben Johnson III, Chair of the Parks and Recreation Board.
2. Introduction of Sandy Wittsche,Chair of the Public Art Committee.
3. Overview of the Allen Economic Development Corporation Proposed FY 21-22 Annual Budget
and Update on the State of Allen Office Market.
4. Committee Updates from City Council Liaisons.
5. Questions on Current Agenda.
With no further discussion, the Workshop Session of the Allen City Council was adjourned at 6:59 p.m. on
Tuesday,July 13,2021.
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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 Fulk at 7:06 p.m.on Tuesday,July 13,2021,in the City Council Chambers of Allen City Hall,
305 Century Parkway,Allen,Texas.
Pledge of Allegiance
Public Recognition
1. Presentation of Shining Star Awards to Parks and Recreation Staff Members, Jamie Gross and
Stacy Adams,for their Lifesaving Heroic Efforts in Saving the Lives of Two Children.
2. Presentation of a Blue.Star Flag to Family Members of Allen Service Personnel Currently Serving
in the U.S.Armed Forces.
• Michelle Bishop Parent of Hunter Bishop
• Carol Guffey—Parent of Justin Guffey
• Carlan Haydu—Parent of Avery Haydu
• Frank Hanfland—Parent of Daniel,Alexander,and Maximillian Hanfland
3. Present Plaques-of-Appreciation to Former Members of the Various Boards and Commissions.
• Dwight Bums—Central Business District Design Review Committee
• Alex Evans—Board of Adjustment/Building and Standards Commission/Sign Control Board
• Tod Raines—Public Art Committee
4. Presentation of a Proclamation by the Office of the Mayor:
• Presentation of a Proclamation to the City of Allen Parks and Recreation Department,Proclaiming
July 2021 as Parks and Recreation Month.
5. Presentation of the Parks and Recreation Board's Annual Report by Chair Geoben Johnson IH.
6. Presentation of the Public Art Committee's Annual Report by Chair Sandy Wittsche.
7. Citizen's Comments.
Consent Agenda
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Corneae and a second by Councilmember Meis,the
Council voted seven(7)for and none(0)opposed to adopt all items on the Consent Agenda as
follows:
8. Approve Minutes of the June 22,2021,Regular City Council Meeting.
9. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Sponsorship Agreement with Credit Union of Texas
Including Arena Naming Rights at Allen Event Center through October 14,2028,in the Amount
of$2,275,000.
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10. Accept the Resignation of Tod Raines and Declare a Vacancy in Place No. 1 on the Public Art
Committee.
The motion carried.
Council expressed its appreciation to Credit Union of Texas for their level of commitment and community
partnership with the City of Allen.
Regular Agenda
11. Appointment to Fill a Vacancy in Place No. 1 on the Public Art Committee.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Mayor Pro Tern Brooks and a second by,Councilmember Clemencich,
the Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed to appoint Cindy Wheeler, as
recommended by the Council Nominating Committee,to fill the unexpired term in Place No. 1
on the Public Art Committee and set an expiration of September 30,2023. The motion carried.
12. Confirm Appointments of Councilmembers as Liaisons to City Board and Commissions as
Nominated by Mayor Fulk.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Mayor Fulk and a second by Mayor Pro Tem Brooks, the Council
voted seven(7) for and none (0) opposed to confirm the appointments of Councilmembers as
Board Liaisons to City Boards and Commissions, as nominated by Mayor Fulk. The motion
carried.
Mayor Fulk
• Mayor's Committee
• Dallas Regional Mobility Coalition
• North Texas Commission
• NCTCOG Designated Voting Representative
• Collin County Transit Study Committee
Councilmember Meis
• Council Finance/Audit Committee
• Council Nominating Committee
• Convention and Visitors Bureau Advisory Board
• Board of Adjustment/Building and Standards Commission/Sign Control Board
Councilmember Clemencich
• Council Finance/Audit Committee
• Council Nominating Committee
• Parks and Recreation Board
• Economic Development Corporation
• Planning and Zoning Commission
Councilmember Cornette
• CBD Design Review Committee
• Downtown Steering Committee
• Public Art Committee
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• ACO Advisory Council
Councilmember Shafer
• Animal Shelter Advisory Committee
• Keep Allen Beautiful
• Library Board
Councilmember Schulmeister
• Council Finance/Audit Committee
• Community Development Corporation
• Downtown Steering Committee
• Collin County Transit Study Committee
• NCT 9-1-1 Board of Managers
Mayor Pro Tern Brooks
• Mayor's Committee
• Council Nominating Committee
• Allen USA Advisory Committee
• North Texas Municipal Water District
Other Business
13. Calendar.
• July 17—Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Stephen G. Terrell Recreation Center and Park, 9:00
a.m.
14. Items of Interest.
• As the Commander of VFW Post 2195, Councilmember Corneae invited veterans to the monthly
meeting of the VFW Post 2195 held the second Wednesday of each month at Allen Heritage Center
and invited non-veterans to join the auxiliary which meets on the second Thursday of each month.
• Mayor Pro Tem Brooks invited everyone to attend the Dallas Card Show being held at the Delta
Hotel by Marriott Dallas I Allen on July 15-18.
• Mayor Pro Tern Brooks and the Council thanked the Parks and Recreation Department for a great
Market Street Allen USA Celebration in light of having to scale back zones due to COVID-19
precautions.
• Council wished happy birthday to Mayor Fulk.
• Councilmember Schulmeister acknowledged Allen City Television(ACTV)for their work and the
YouTube Channel ranking 7th in the nation in Engaging Local Government Leaders.
Executive Session
The Executive Session was not held.
15. Reconvene and Consider Action on Items Resulting from Executive Session.
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Adjournment
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Mayor Pro Tern Brooks and a second by Councilmember Cornette,the
Council voted seven(7)for and none(0)opposed to adjourn the Regular Meeting of the Allen
City Council at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday,July 13,2021. The motion carried.
These minutes approved on the 27th day of July 2021.
APPROVED:
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: -- _ Kenneth M.Fulk,MAYOR
ATTEST:„
S e ey B.George, C,CITY SECRETARY