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| Glenn Heights, TX |
Monday - Friday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Phone 972-223-1690 |
| Fax 972-223-9307 |
| 1938 S. Hampton |
| Glenn Heights, TX 75154 |
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OF THE CITY OF GLENN HEIGHTS, TEXAS
October 6, 2008
STATE OF TEXAS *
COUNTIES OF DALLAS AND ELLIS *
CITY OF GLENN HEIGHTS *
On this the 6th day of October 2008 the City Council of the City of Glenn Heights met in a regular meeting at the Glenn Heights City Hall in Glenn Heights, Texas located at 1938 S. Hampton Road with the following members present:
CITY COUNCIL:
Clark Choate * Mayor
Dan Freeman * Council Member
Kathy Dixon * Mayor Pro Tem
Mary Ann Chancellor * Council Member
Chance Harvey * Council Member
Victor Pereira * Council Member
STAFF: Phillip Prasifka * Interim City Manager
Othel Murphree * City Secretary
Patrick Harvey * Director of Finance
Jacqueline Lee * Director of Human Resources
Drew Roberts * Director of Public Works
Chris Shook * Fire Chief
Connie Hearne * Assistant to the City Manager
Monte Akers * City Attorney
Frank Rasor * City Engineer
ABSENT: Malinda Holley * Council Member
Mayor Choate called the meeting to order at 7:34 p.m.
INVOCATION: Bruce Anderson gave the invocation.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Consider and approve the Minutes of the September 15, 2008 regular meeting and September 27, 2008 special meeting.
Councilwoman Chancellor moved to table the minutes of the September 15, 2008. Mayor Pro Tem Dixon made the second. The motion carried with the following vote:
VOTE: 6 Ayes - Freeman, Dixon, Choate, Chancellor, Harvey, and Pereira
Councilwoman Chancellor moved to approve the minutes of the September 27, 2008. Mayor Pro Tem Dixon made the second. The motion carried with the following vote:
VOTE: 6 Ayes - Freeman, Dixon, Choate, Chancellor, Harvey, and Pereira
NEW AND OLD BUSINESS:
2. Consider and discuss the Bear Creek Road and Hampton Road Intersection Project.
Ali Malekouti, Dallas County Projects Manager addressed the City Council on the proposed alignment and the estimated cost of the Project being $4,796,394.00.
Councilwoman Chancellor moved to approve the proposed alignment (see attached) utilizing 90 feet of the 120 foot Right-of-Way approved in the Comprehensive Plan on Hampton Road north of Bear Creek. Councilman Freeman made the second. The motion carried with the following vote:
VOTE: 5 Ayes - Freeman, Dixon, Choate, Chancellor, and Harvey
1 Abstain - Pereira
3. Consider and implement a recycling pilot program in Partnership with Waste Management.
Mayor Pro Tem Dixon moved to approve a 90 day recycling pilot program in Partnership with Waste Management at no cost to the City for the Pilot Program. Councilman Freeman made the second. The motion carried with the following vote:
VOTE: 6 Ayes - Freeman, Dixon, Choate, Chancellor, Harvey, and Pereira
RESOLUTIONS:
4. Consider and approve Resolution R-39-08 amending the Capital Projects Plan that was ratified by approval of Resolution R-500-07.
Councilman Freeman moved to approve Resolution R-39-08 amending the 2008 Capital Projects Plan by adding Courtney Lane Park. Councilwoman Chancellor made the second. The motion carried with the following vote:
VOTE: 6 Ayes - Freeman, Dixon, Choate, Chancellor, Harvey, and Pereira
5. Consider and approve Resolution R-33-08 authorizing the City Manager to contract with J.D.C. Construction for Courtney Lane Park Improvements.
Councilman Freeman moved to approve Resolution R-33-08 authorizing the City Manager to contract with J.D.C. Construction for Courtney Lane Park Improvements (Base Bid, Alt #1 excluding the chain link fence and Alt #3. Mayor Pro Tem Dixon made the second. The motion carried with the following vote:
VOTE: 6 Ayes - Freeman, Dixon, Clark, Chancellor, Harvey, and Pereira
At the request of staff Item 9 was moved.
9. Consider and approve Resolution R-38-08 authorizing the City Manager to execute an Agreement with Air Canopy Services to provide Off-Site Backup Service and Secondary High-Speed Wireless Internet Service to the City of Glenn Heights' municipal buildings.
Mayor Pro Tem Dixon moved to approve Resolution R-38-08 authorizing the City Manager to execute an Agreement with Air Canopy Services to provide Off-Site Backup Service and Secondary High-Speed Wireless Internet Service to the City of Glenn Heights' municipal buildings. Councilwoman Chancellor made the second. The motion carried with the following vote:
VOTE: 6 Ayes - Freeman, Dixon, Choate, Chancellor, Harvey, and Pereira
6. Consider and approve Resolution R-35-08 finding that ONCOR Electric Company's requested increases to its Electric Transmission and Distribution Rates and Charges within the City of Glenn Heights should be denied; finding that the City's reasonable Rate Case Expenses shall be reimbursed by ONCOR Electric; finding that the meeting at which this Resolution is passed is open to the public as required by Law, requiring notice of this Resolution to the Company and Legal Counsel.
Councilman Freeman moved to approve Resolution R-35-08 finding that ONCOR Electric Company's requested increases to its Electric Transmission and Distribution Rates and Charges within the City of Glenn Heights should be denied; finding that the City's reasonable Rate Case Expenses shall be reimbursed by ONCOR Electric. Councilwoman Chancellor made the second. The motion carried with the following vote:
VOTE: 6 Ayes - Freeman, Dixon, Choate, Chancellor, Harvey, and Pereira
7. Consider and approve Resolution R-36-08 authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract for Technical Services with Trinity River Authority of Texas.
Councilman Harvey moved to approve Resolution R-36-08 authorizing the City Manager to execute a 5 year contract for Technical Services with Trinity River Authority of Texas. Councilman Freeman made the second. The motion carried with the following vote:
VOTE: 6 Ayes - Freeman, Dixon, Choate, Chancellor, Harvey, and Pereira
8. Consider and approve Resolution R-37-08 authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement for Food Establishment Inspection and Environmental Health Services with Dallas County fiscal year 2009.
Mayor Pro Tem Dixon moved to approve R-37-08 authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement for Food Establishment Inspection and Environmental Health Services with Dallas County fiscal year 2009. Councilwoman Chancellor made the second. The motion carried with the following vote:
VOTE: 6 Ayes - Freeman, Dixon, Choate, Chancellor, Harvey, and Pereira
ORDINANCES:
10. Consider and Approve Ordinance O-31-08 an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Glenn Heights, Texas repealing Article 7.01 of the Code of Ordinances in its entirety amending Article 7.01 of the Code of Ordinances relative to Municipal Court by establishing the Glenn Heights Municipal Court as a Municipal Court of Record, adopting provisions of the Government Code; establishing the jurisdiction of the court; providing for the appointment of a Municipal Judge and Court Clerk and the employment of court personnel; providing for appeals; providing a severability clause; repealer; and providing an effective date. Second Reading
Councilman Freeman moved to approve Ordinance O-31-08 an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Glenn Heights, Texas repealing Article 7.01 of the Code of Ordinances in its entirety; amending Article 7.01 of the Code of Ordinances relative to Municipal Court by establishing the Glenn Heights Municipal Court as a Municipal Court of Record, adopting provisions of the Government Code; establishing the jurisdiction of the court; providing for the appointment of a Municipal Judge and Court Clerk and the employment of court personnel; providing for appeals; providing a severability clause; repealer; and providing an effective date. Councilwoman Chancellor made the second. The motion carried with the following vote:
VOTE: 5 Ayes - Freeman, Dixon, Chancellor, Choate, and Harvey
1 Nays - Pereira
11. Consider and Approve Ordinance O-33-08 adopting a Clean Fleet Vehicle Policy. First Reading
Mayor Pro Tem Dixon moved to approve Ordinance O-33-08 adopting a Clean Fleet Vehicle Policy. Councilman Freeman made the second. The motion carried with the following vote:
VOTE: 6 Ayes - Freeman, Dixon, Choate, Chancellor, Harvey, and Pereira
12. EXECUTIVE SESSION
CLOSED MEETING PURSUANT TO CHAPTER §551. TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE V.T.C.S. (OPEN MEETINGS LAW), IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AUTHORITY CONTAINED IN SECTION §551.071 LEGAL, SECTION §551.072 REAL ESTATE AND SECTION §551.074 PERSONNEL.
A. Pursuant to Sec. §551.071, Government Code, regarding Consultation with City Attorney regarding compliance with the mutual non-disparagement clause of Separation Agreement between the City and Joseph Portugal.
B. Pursuant to Sec. §551.074, Government Code, regarding Personnel - to discuss the employment, duties, evaluation, discipline and termination of the City Attorney.
C. Pursuant to Sec. §551.074, Government Code, regarding Personnel - City Manager search.
Councilman Freeman moved to go into closed meeting pursuant to Section 551.074, Personnel. Councilman Harvey made the second. The motion carried with the following vote:
VOTE: 6 Ayes - Freeman, Dixon, Choate, Chancellor, Harvey, and Pereira
The City Council convened into Closed Session at 9:35 p.m.
Councilman Freeman left the Executive Session at 10:30 p.m.
Councilwoman Chancellor moved to come out of Closed Session. Councilman Harvey made the second. The motion carried with the following vote:
VOTE: 5 Ayes - Dixon, Choate, Chancellor, Harvey, and Pereira
Mayor Choate called the meeting back to order at 11:05 p.m.
13. Consider any Official Action as a result of the Executive Session.
No Action Taken.
14. Announcements of the City Manager.
Chief Prasifka briefed the Council on the following:
* Revised Trevino project
* Waste Management CPI increase request on a future agenda
* DART overflow parking solutions
* Bank reconciliations
* National Night Out moved to Red Oak Intermediate School
15. Request/Comments from the Mayor and/or Council Members.
· The Council asked about any plans for a Christmas Party
· Mayor Pro Tem Dixon recognized previous council members and city staff members for their efforts regarding the Hampton Road and Bear Creek Intersection Project.
· Mayor Clark asked about the fire on Westmoreland.
16. ADJOURNMENT.
Councilwoman Chancellor moved to adjourn. Councilman Pereira made the second. The motion carried with the following vote:
VOTE: 5 Ayes - Dixon, Choate, Chancellor, Harvey, and Pereira
Mayor Choate adjourned the meeting at 11:18 p.m.
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Clark Choate, Mayor
Attest:
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Othel Murphree, City Secretary
Passed and Approved 20th day of October, 2008.
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