Min - City Council - 2021 - 09/14 - Regular ALLEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 14,2021
Present:
Kenneth M.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, 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 Fulk at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 14,2021, in the Basement Meeting Rooms of Allen
City Hall,305 Century Parkway,Allen,Texas.
1. Committee Updates from City Council Liaisons.
2. Questions on Current Agenda.
Mayor Fulk recessed the Workshop Session at 6:11 p.m. and announced the Executive Session.
Executive Session
In accordance with the Texas Government Code, the Allen City Council convened into Executive Session at
6:11 p.m.on Tuesday,September 14,2021,in the Basement Meeting Rooms of the Allen City Hall,305 Century
Parkway,Allen,Texas, in order to discuss matters pertaining to:
3. Personnel Pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code—
Discuss Appointments to the Board of Adjustment,Building and Standards Commission, Community
Development Corporation, Economic Development Corporation, and Planning and Zoning
Commission.
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Legal pursuant to Chapter 551.071 of the Texas Government Code,to receive confidential legal advice
from the City Attorney regarding any item on this agenda. The following Regular Meeting agenda
items were discussed in Executive Session.
12. Conduct a Public Hearing on the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget as Required by Article IV,
Section 4.04 of the Allen City Charter and Adopt an Ordinance Approving the Fiscal Year 2021-
2022 Budget,Amending the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Budget,and Approving the 2022-2026 Capital
Improvement Program.
13. Conduct a Public Hearing Regarding the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 City Tax Rate and Adopt an
Ordinance Setting the Tax Rate for the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget.
The Executive Session adjourned at 6:35 p.m. on Tuesday, September 14,2021.
4. Reconvene and Consider Action on Items Resulting from Executive Session.
The Allen City Council reconvened into the Workshop Session at 6:35 p.m. on Tuesday, September
14,2021. No action was taken on items discussed during Executive Session.
With no further discussion, the Workshop Session of the Allen City Council was adjourned at 6:36 p.m. on
Tuesday, September 14,2021.
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 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 14,2021,in the City Council Chambers of Allen City
-Hall, 305 Century Parkway,Allen,Texas.
Pledge of Allegiance
1. Members of VFW Post 2195 will Post the Colors and Lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
Public Recognition
2. Citizen's Comments.
- Carol Hohmann, 902 Ashley Lane,Allen,Texas, spoke regarding leadership on the Council.
Elle Holland, 1516 Yorkshire Drive,Allen,Texas, spoke regarding AISD in person learning.
3. Presentation of Proclamations by the Office of the Mayor.
• Presentation of a Proclamation to the VFW Post 2195 Proclaiming September 17, 2021, as
POW/MIA Recognition Day.
Consent Agenda
Councilmember Shafer removed Agenda Item 5 from the Consent Agenda.
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IIMOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Cornette and a second by Mayor Pro Tern Brooks,the
Council voted seven(7)for and none(0)opposed to adopt the remaining items on the Consent
Agenda as follows:
4. Approve Minutes of the August 24,2021,Regular City Council Meeting.
6. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Participation with the State of Texas,Through the Office of the
Attorney General, in the Global Opioid Settlement and Approving the Texas Term Sheet;
Authorizing the City Manager to Execute All Necessary Documents in Connection with the Above
on Behalf of the City of Allen.
RESOLUTION NO.3854-9-21(R): A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ALLEN, COLLIN COUNTY,TEXAS,AUTHORIZINIG PARTICIPATION WITH THE STATE OF
TEXAS, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, IN THE GLOBAL OPIOID
SETTLEMENT AND APPROVING THE TERM SHEET; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY RELATED DOCUMENTS; AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
7. Accept Required Certification from the Collin Central Appraisal District Office of the 2021 Tax
Year Appraisal Roll.
8. Award Bid and Authorize the City Manager to Execute Contracts with Amundson Plumbing for
Plumbing Services in the Amount of$100,000 and Dynamic Systems,Inc.,for Backflow Testing
Services in the Amount of$25,000,for One Year with Two Optional One-Year Renewal Terms
for a Total Annual Amount of$125,000.
9. Accept the Resignation of Jeff Burkhardt and Declare a Vacancy in Place No.4 on the Planning
and Zoning Commission.
The motion carried.
Mayor Fulk moved to Agenda Item 5.
5. Approve an Ordinance Amending Section 4 of Ordinance No. 3816-4-21 Ordering a Special
Election on Proposed Amendments to the Home Rule Charter of the City of Allen to be Held on
November 2,2021,to Correct a Scrivener Error.
ORDINANCE NO. 3853-9-21: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ALLEN, COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS,AMENDING SECTION 4 OF ORDINANCE NO. 3816-4-21
ORDERING A SPECIAL ELECTION ON A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE HOME RULE
CITY CHARTER OF THE CITY OF ALLEN TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 2, 2021, TO
CORRECT A SCRIVERNER ERROR;PROVIDING A SEVERANCE CLAUSE;AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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 approve Ordinance No. 3853-9-21,as
previously captioned, amending Ordinance No. 3816-4-21 to correct a scrivener error. The
motion carried.
Regular Agenda
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10. Conduct a Public Hearing and Adopt an Ordinance to Amend Section 2 of the Development
Regulations of Planned Development No.54 with a Base Zoning of Corridor Commercial and to
Amend Exhibit Q "Building Elevations" for Lot 1,Block A,Wal-Mart Super Center Addition,
Generally Located at the Northwestern Corner of Exchange Parkway and U.S. Highway 75.
(Walmart-Building Elevations)
Mayor Fulk opened the public hearing and asked anyone wishing to speak for or against this item to do
so at this time.
With no one speaking,Mayor Fulk closed the Public Hearing.
ORDINANCE NO. 3855-9-21: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ALLEN, COLLIN COUNTY,TEXAS,AMENDING THE ALLEN LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE
AND ZONING MAP, AS PREVIOUSLY AMENDED, BY AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1747-
7-99 ADOPTING DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS FOR A PORTION OF TRACT 1 OF
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PD NO. 54 WITH A BASE ZONING OF CORRIDOR
COMMERCIAL "CC," RELATING TO THE DEVELOPMENT AND USE OF LOT 1, BLOCK,
WAL-MART SUPERCENTER ADDITION; PROVIDING FOR A CONFLICTS RESOLUTION
CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE;
PROVIDING A PENALTY OF FINE NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO THOUSAND
DOLLARS ($2,000)FOR EACH OFFENSE;AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Shafer and a second by Councilmember Cornette,'the
Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed to approve Ordinance No. 3855-9-21, as
previously captioned, to amend the development regulations of Planned Development No. 54
with a base zoning of Corridor Commercial and to adopt Building Elevations for Lot 1,Block
A,Wal-Mart Supercenter Addition, as presented. The motion carried.
11. Conduct a Public Hearing and Adopt an Ordinance to Change the Zoning of Lot 1C, Block 1,
Enterprises Addition No. 2 from Light Industrial "LI" to Heavy Industrial "HI", Generally
Located East of Enterprise Boulevard and South of Bethany Drive, and Commonly Known as
915 Enterprise Boulevard. [Link Logistics]
Mayor Fulk opened the public hearing and asked anyone wishing to speak for or against this item to do
so at this time.
With no one speaking,Mayor Fulk closed the Public Hearing.
ORDINANCE NO. 3856-9-21: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ALLEN, COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS,AMENDING THE ALLEN LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE
AND ZONING MAP,AS PREVIOUSLY AMENDED,BY CHANGING THE ZONING OF LOT 1C,
BLOCK 1, ENTERPRISES ADDITION NO. 2 FROM LIGHT INDUSTRIAL "LI" TO HEAVY
INDUSTRIAL"HI"; PROVIDING FOR A CONFLICTS RESOLUTION CLAUSE; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY OF
FINE NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000) FOR EACH
OFFENSE;AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Clemencich a second by Councilmember Meis, the
Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed to approve Ordinance No. 3856-9-21,, as
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previously captioned, to rezone Lot 1 C, Block 1, Enterprises Addition No. 2 from Light
Industrial to Heavy Industrial, as presented. The motion carried.
Mayor Fulk announced Agenda Items 12 and 13.
12. Conduct a Public Hearing on the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget as Required by Article IV,
Section 4.04 of the Allen City Charter and Adopt an Ordinance Approving the Fiscal Year 2021-
2022 Budget,Amending the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Budget,and Approving the 2022-2026 Capital
Improvement Program.
13. Conduct a Public Hearing Regarding the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 City Tax Rate and Adopt an
Ordinance Setting the Tax Rate for the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget.
Mayor Fulk opened the public hearings for Agenda Item 12 and 13 and asked anyone wishing to speak
for or against these items to do so at this time.
The following individuals spoke against these Agenda Items:
David Hicks,401 Woodlake Drive,Allen,Texas;
Kurt Kizer, 925 Southfork Drive,Allen, Texas;
Victoria Sublette, 1227 Palo Duro,Allen, Texas;
Carol Hohmann, 902 Ashley Lane,Allen,Texas;
Jim Kerr,406 Watson Drive,Allen,Texas.
The following individuals spoke in support of these Agenda Items:
Nathan Polsky, 1108 Timberline Ln,Allen,Texas;
Paula Cheek,903 Glen Rose Drive,Allen Texas;
Rolly Abiog, 1905 San Jacinto Drive,Allen, Texas;
Chrissy Vorderbruggen, 813 Fairlawn St,Allen,Texas;
Srini Raghavan, 1041 Hot Springs Drive,Allen,Texas;
Tim Voss, 964 Beverly Lane,Allen,Texas;
Ann Mellon Campbell,205 Whisenant,Allen,Texas;
Jason Vorderbruggen, 813 Fairlawn St,Allen,Texas; ,
Mary L.Martin, 906 Clear Water Drive,Allen,Texas.
The following individuals did not speak but wished to record their support for these Agenda Items:
Michelle Bishop, 757 Davids Way,Allen, Texas;
Melissa Spence,2030 Londonderry Drive,Allen,Texas;
Elle Latkin, 818 Rushmore Drive,Allen, Texas;
Michelle Andelman, 322 Canyon Springs Drive,Allen,Texas;
Jeff Lytle, 107 Windsbng Way,Allen,Texas;
Jan Baldwin,2344 Wingsong Lane,Allen, Texas;
Connie Hardy, 1626, Gladewater Drive,Allen,Texas;
Kyle,Baker,No address provided;
Connie Ede, 522 Mefford Lane,Allen,Texas;
Angie Scott, 852 Emporio Drive,Allen,Texas;
Dave Scott, 852 Emporio Drive,Allen,Texas;
Robert Cubbage, 804 Fawn Valley Dr,Allen,Texas;
Joyce Voss, 964 Beverly Lane,Allen,Texas;
Heather Hale, 814 Soapberry Dr,Allen, Texas;
Heather Garrett, 1103 Lamplight Way,Allen,Texas;
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Erin Hufstetler, 909 Pelican Dr.,Allen,Texas;
Tyler Hufstetler, 909 Pelican Dr. Allen,Texas;
Stephanie Griffith,2354 Wingsong Lane,Allen,Texas;
Brian Martin,2363 Palazzo Lane,Allen,Texas;
Jerrel Martin, 906 Clear Water Drive,Allen,Texas;
Jayanta Chowdhury,965 Conga Drive,Allen,Texas;
Michele Black, 1423 Comanche Drive,Allen, Texas;
Sam Abiog, 1905 San Jacinto Drive,Allen, Texas;
Elle Holland, 1516 Yorkshire Drive,Allen,Texas.
With no one else speaking,Mayor Fulk closed the Public Hearings.
ORDINANCE NO. 3857-9-21: 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, 2021, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2022;
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 Shafer and a second by Councilmember Cornette,the
Council voted seven(7) for with Mayor Fulk, Mayor Pro Tern Brooks, and Councilmembers
Meis, Clemencich, Cornette, Schulmeister and Shafer voting in favor and none(0)opposed to
approve Ordinance No. 3857-9-21, as previously captioned, approving the Fiscal Year 2021-
2022 budget, amending the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 budget, and approving the 2022-2026
Capital Improvement Program. The motion carried.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Meis and a second by Councilmember Cornette,the
Council voted seven (7) for with Mayor Fulk, Mayor Pro Tern Brooks, and Councilmembers
Meis, Clemencich, Cornette, Schulmeister and Shafer voting in favor and none(0) opposed to
ratify the increase in property tax revenues reflected in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget. The
motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 3858-9-21: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ALLEN, COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS, LEVYING THE AD VALOREM TAXES FOR THE TAX
YEAR 2021 (FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022) AT A RATE OF $0.470000 PER ONE HUNDRED
DOLLARS ($100) ASSESSED VALUATION ON ALL TAXABLE PROPERTY WITHIN THE
CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF ALLEN AS OF JANUARY 1, 2021, 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 Meis and a second by Councilmember Shafer, the
Council voted seven (7) for with Mayor Fulk, Mayor Pro Tern Brooks, and Councilmembers
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Meis, Clemencich, Cornette, Schulmeister and Shafer voting in favor and none(0)opposed to
adopt a tax rate of$0.470000, and adopt Ordinance No. 3858-9-21, as previously captioned,
setting that tax rate for the Fiscal Year 2021-2022. The motion carried.
14. Appoint to Fill Expiring Terms and Vacancies on the Following Boards, Commissions,
Committees and Corporations: Animal Shelter Advisory Committee, Board of
Adjustment/Building and Standards Commission/Sign Control Board,Central Business District
Design Review Committee, Community Development Corporation Board, Convention and
Visitors Bureau Advisory Board, Economic Development Corporation Board, Keep Allen
Beautiful Board, Library Board, Parks and Recreation Board, Planning and Zoning
Commission,and Public Art Committee.
MOTION: Upon a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Brooks and a second by Councilmember Clemencich, the
Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed to nominate the following individuals as
recommended by the Council Nominating Committee to the designated places on the respective
Boards, Commissions,and Corporations:
Animal Shelter Advisory Committee Expiration Date
Place No. 1 Dr.Alan Coffman September 30,2023
Place No. 3 (Staff Seat) Deborah Michnick September 30,2023
Place No. 5 Jessica Lockhart September 30,2023
Board of Adjustment/Building& Standards Commission/
Sign Board Expiration Date
Place No. 1 Isaac Williams September 30,2023
Place No. 3 Srini Raghaven September 30,2023
Place No. 5 Sandeep Kathuria September 30,2023
Alt. Place No. 1 Joe Moon September 30,2023
Central Business District Design Review Committee Expiration Date
Place No. 1 - Jill Kelley September 30,2023
Community Development Corporation Expiration Date
Place No. 1 Shahmeen Khan September 30,2023
Place No. 3 Antoinette Vincent September 30,2023
Place No. 5 Stacy Gonzales September 30,2023
Convention and Visitors Bureau Advisory Board Expiration Date
Place No. 1 Kirk Arnold September 30,2023
Place No. 5 Kira Boone September 30,2023
Place No. 1 Karen Musa September 30,2023
Economic Development Corporation Expiration Date
Place No. 2 Michael Schaeffer September 30,2024
Keep Allen Beautiful Expiration Date
Place No. 1 Susan Ponder September 30,2023
Place No. 3 Nasima Chowdhury September 30,2023
Place No. 5 Debbie Walters September 30,2023
Place No. 7 Eusty Hermida September 30,2023
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Library Board Expiration Date
Place No. 1 Bryce Farlow September 30,2023
Place No. 3 Laura Wooten September 30,2023
Place No. 5 Kimberly Hinton September 30,2023
Place No. 7 Rekha Mathai September 30,2023
Parks and Recreation Board Expiration Date
Place No. 1 Karen Simpson September 30,2023
Place No. 3 Terrance Thomas September 30,2023
Place No. 5 Philip Brewer September 30,2023
Place No. 7 Luke Hollingsworth September 30,2023
Planning and Zoning Commission Expiration Date
Place No. 1 Ben Trahan September 30,2023
Place No. 3 Kenneth Cook September 30,2023
Place No.4 Brent Berg September 30,2022
Place No. 5 Dan Metevier September 30,2023
Place No. 7 Jason Wright September 30,2023
Public Art Committee Expiration Date
Place No. 3 Doug Galletti September 30,2023
Place No. 5 Saundra Midkiff September 30,2023
Place No. 7 Stephanie Ward September 30,2023
The motion carried.
Other Business
10. Calendar.
11. Items of Interest.
• Mayor Pro Tern Brooks welcomed the new sports card shop,We Buy Cards,to Allen.
• Councilmember Cornette invited the public to attend the VFW Post 2195 Missing Man Table
Ceremony at the Allen Public Library at 10 a.m. on September 17.
Executive Session
The Executive Session was not held.
12. Reconvene and Consider Action on Items Resulting from Executive Session.
Adjournment
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Mayor Pro Tern Brooks and a second by Councilmember Shafer, the
Council voted seven(7) for and none(0)opposed to adjourn the Regular Meeting of the Allen
City Council at 9:34 p.m. on Tuesday, September 14,2021. The motion carried.
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These minutes approved on the 28th day of September 2021.
APPROVED:ai •e neth M.Fulk,MAYOR
ATTEST: ----
Shelley B.Geor C,CITY S TARY