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Home My WebLink About2016.04.05 City Council Meeting Minutes239 City of University Park City Hall 3800 UniversityBlvd. UniversityPark,TX 75205 Meeting Minutes City Council Tuesday,April 5,2016 5:00 PM Council Chamber EXECUTIVE SESSION 3:00 -4:00 P.M.Pursuant to TGC§551.071,the City Council met in closed session to receive confidential legal advice from the City Attorney regarding:(1)contract with the City of Oallas for wastewater treatment;and (2)pending litigation (Sherrill v.City of University Park). Pursuant to TGC§551.072,the City Council met in closed session to discuss development agreements for 6517 Hillcrest.No action was taken.Executive Conference Room,1st Floor, City Hall. PRE-MEETING WORK SESSION(S) 4:00 -5:00 P.M.The City Council met in open work session to receive agenda item briefings from staff.No action was taken.Council Conference Room,2nd floor,City Hall. I.CALL TO ORDER Present:5 -Mayor Olin Lane,Councilmember Taylor Armstrong,Councilmember Bob Begert,Councilmember Dawn Moore and Mayor Pro Tem Tommy Stewart A.INVOCATION:Fire Chief Randy Howell B.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Fire Chief Randy Howell/Boy Scouts Boy Scouts john David McClain of Troop 82 and Kalder Korte of Troop 518 were present as part of earning their Citizenship in the Community merit badge.They assisted Fire Chief Howell and the City Council in leading the Pledge of Allegiance. C.INTRODUCTION OF COUNCIL:Mayor Olin Lane,Jr. City of University Park Page 1 240 City Council Meeting Minutes April 5,2016 D.INTRODUCTION OF STAFF:City Manager Robbie Corder Staff in attendance included Community Information Officer Steve Mace, Director of Information Services Dale Harwell,Chief of Police Greg Spradlin, Communications Specialist /Deputy City Secretary Amanda Hartwick,City Secretary Christine Green,Director of Parks Gerry Bradley,Director of Public Works Jacob Speer,Community Development Director Patrick Baugh,Director of Finance Tom Tvardzik,Purchasing Manager Elizabeth Anderson,Fire Chief Randy Howell,Sanitation Supervisor David Vartian, Battalion Chief Brandon Ferguson,and Director of Human Resources Luanne Hanford. II.AWARDS AND RECOGNITION 16-039 Luis Nunez Retirement,Sanitation Department Driver 1 Director of Public Works Jacob Speer introduced Luis Nunez and praised him for 26 years of excellent service to the City in the Sanitation Division. Mayor Pro Tem Tommy Stewart presented a plaque to Luis,and Mayor Lane presented Luis with a retirement check. III.CONSENT AGENDA 16-040 Consider approval of a revised agreement for services between Canine Country Club &Wellness Center (CCC)and the City of University Park for animal impound services City Manager Corder said that this agenda item will revise the City's animal control services agreement with Canine Country Club.Since the agreement was approved on February 16,Canine Country Club requested to increase daily animal boarding fees by $5 to $42 per day and change the Saturday hours to 8 a.m.to 4 p.m. This agreement was approved. 16-041 Consider approval of settlement amount for Sherrill v.City of University Park and authorize City Manager to enter into a settlement agreement City Manager Corder said that The City of University Park and the Texas Municipal League Inter-Governmental Risk Pool (TML-IRP)have reached an agreement in the lawsuit Sherrill v.City of University Park.The City's portion of the settlement agreement in the amount of $65,000 requires City Council authorization. This settlement was approved. 16-042 Consider approval of the minutes of the March 15,2016 City Council meeting The minutes were approved. City of University Park Page 2 241 City Council Meeting Minutes April 5,2016 16-045 Consider approval of first amendment to professional services contract with Kenneth R.Irvin City Manager Corder said that this agenda item amends the professional services agreement with former employee Ken Irvin to provide IT consulting services to the City.The amendment will extend the contract an additional 30 days until June 30,reduce Ken's onsite support from three days per week to one day per week,and reduce Ken's monthly rate to $6,750 for the month of April 2016.For the months of May and June 2016,Ken will be paid $100 per hour for services as needed. This agreement was approved. Approval of the Consent Agenda A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Stewart,seconded by Councilmember Begert,to approve the Consent Agenda.The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:5 -Mayor Lane,Councilmember Armstrong,Councilmember Begert, Councilmember Moore,and Mayor Pro Tem Stewart IV.MAIN AGENDA City of University Park Page 3 242 City Council Meeting Minutes April 5,2016 16-043 Discussion of Holmes Aquatic Center Enhancements Director of Parks Gerry Bradley gave a presentation about the proposed Holmes Aquatic Center project.He said that the pool master plan was developed over the past year with input from the City Council,various committees,residents and architects.The master plan centers on improving existing buildings,studying facility use,and expanding recreation programs. A major component of the study involves improvements to the facility's two existing support buildings.Both buildings are deteriorating and in need of replacement.Modifications to the 50-meter pool and parking are not part of the master plan.Due to the scope of the project,the facility renovations will be divided in two separate phases.On March 22,a community forum was held at City Hall to gain input from residents regarding the proposed renovation design of the Holmes Aquatic Center.Residents suggestions included adding additional shade structures,upgraded food service,hours of operation and area lighting. Gerry hopes to begin Phase 1 of the project to construct a building on the northeast side of the facility in late September or early October after the pool is closed for the season. Mayor Pro Tem Stewart asked how many people attended the community forum.Gerry said that only 5 or 6 people attended,but one attendee represented several of her neighbors and she brought a list of their questions to the meeting. Gerry said that he will present an agenda item for the Council's approval on May 3 after the Capital Projects Committee reviews the project. 16-044 Consider approval of Mosquito Testing IFogging Contract Director of Parks Gerry Bradley said that mosquito season has begun,and the Parks Department would like to have a contract with Municipal Mosquito to provide quicker testing of the mosquitoes found in the traps.Testing is currently provided by Dallas County but can take several days to receive results.The contract will include mosquito testing for West Nile,Zika, Dengue and Chickugunya viruses and supplemental truck fogging for mosquito adulticiding.The contract term is May 2016 through October 2016 in an amount not to exceed $35,000. Councilmember Begert asked what type of insecticide will be used.Gerry said that Municipal Mosquito will use pyrethrin,the same insecticide used by the Parks Department. A motion was made by Councilmember Begert,seconded by Councilmember Moore,that this contract be approved.The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:5 -Mayor Lane,Councilmember Armstrong,Councilmember Begert, Councilmember Moore,and Mayor Pro Tem Stewart City of University Park Page 4 243 City Council Meeting Minutes April 5,2016 16-046 Consider approval of purchase of ladder and pumper trucks for Fire Department Fire Chief Howell gave a presentation about this purchase.The Fire Department needs to replace two vehicles as follows: Truck #1 -2016 HPS105 E-One Ladder Truck •Planned replacement of 1996 Spartan Fire Truck •Purchase price of new truck is $1,196,489.00 •1996 vehicle will be retained by the City and used for training purposes •Price includes $7,425.00 in travel expenses by City employees for pre-and post-build meetings Truck #2 -2016 Cyclone /I E-One Pumper Truck •Early replacement of a 2011 Pierce Pumper Truck due to reliability and ongoing mechanical concerns •Purchase price of new truck is $566,399.86 •2011 truck was sold to Command Fire Apparatus in the amount of $285,000 upon October 2015 approval from Council •Price includes $7,425.00 in travel expenses by City employees for pre-and post-build meetings Both new trucks are available from vendor E-One via HGAC contract # FS12-15.The vehicle prices reflect $291,762.14 in discounts for the multi-truck purchase and for 100%pre-payment. The total purchase price for both trucks,including travel expenses and discounts,is $1,762,888.86.All state purchasing guidelines have been satisfied. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Stewart,seconded by Council member Armstrong,to approve this purchase.The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:5 -Mayor Lane,Councilmember Armstrong,Councilmember 8egert, Councilmember Moore,and Mayor Pro Tem Stewart City of University Park Page 5 244 City Council Meeting Minutes April 5,2016 16-047 Consider approval of Atmos Energy Corporation Franchise Agreement Director of Information Services Dale Harwell gave a presentation.The previous gas franchise agreement began in 1994 with Lone Star Gas Company for a term of fifteen (15)years with a one (1)year extension.The agreement was subsequently assigned to Atmos Energy Corporation upon the acquisition of Lone Star Gas.In 2008,the agreement was amended to increase the franchise fee from 4%to 5%of gross revenues.However, there was no extension of the term of the agreement in the amendment. The franchise agreement with Atmos expired in January 2010.Staff began discussions with the Atmos Manager of Public Affairs in January 2015 to create a new franchise agreement.The City and Atmos Energy Corporation have negotiated this new franchise agreement that will expire on December 31,2031. The Public Utilities Advisory Committee reviewed this agreement and recommends approval. A motion was made by Councilmember Armstrong,seconded by Councilmember Dawn Moore,to approve this ordinance.The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:5 -Mayor Lane,Councilmember Armstrong,Councilmember Begert, Councilmember Moore,and Mayor Pro Tem Stewart Enactment No:ORO No.16-007 V.PUBLIC COMMENTS None VI.ADJOURNMENT As there was no further business,Mayor Lane adjourned the meeting. ATTEST: \~~~ Christine Green,City Secretary City of University Park Page 6