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University Park,TX 75205
Meeting Minutes
City Council
Tuesday,January 17,2017 5:00PM Council Chamber
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
Rollcall
Present:5-MayorOlin Lane,CouncilmemberTaylorArmstrong,Mayor ProTem
DawnMoore,CouncilmemberRandyBiddleand CouncilmemberGage
Prichard
A.INVOCATION:Councilmember Gage Prichard
B.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Councilmember Gage Prichard /Boy Scouts
C.INTRODUCTION OF COUNCIL:Mayor Olin Lane,Jr.
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 SpecialisUDeputy City Secretary Amanda Hartwick,City
Secretary Christine Green,Director of Public Works Jacob Speer,Director of
Community Development Patrick Baugh,Fire Chief Randy Howell,Director
of Finance Tom Tvardzik,Comptroller Civic Yip,Purchasing Manager
Elizabeth Anderson,Director of Organizational Development Lea Dunn,
Director of Human Resources Luanne Hanford,Human Resources Assistant
Belinda Aldrete,Public Works Administrative Secretary Adriana Aldrete,
Police Administrative Assistant Dawn Kossmann,and Director of Parks and
Recreation Gerry Bradley.
II.AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
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16-244 Recognize the Retirement of Ronnie Boyce and Luanne Hanford
Director of Public Works Jacob Speer introduced Ronnie Boyce,retiring after
31 years of service in the Streets Department.Jacob praised Ronnie for his
dedication to his job and for taking new employees under his wing.
Specifically,Ronnie helped lead and mentor the next generation of
employees.Jacob said he continued to be engaged and dedicated
throughout his employment.Mayor Pro Tem Dawn Moore presented a
plaque to Ronnie,and Mayor Lane presented him a check.
City Manager Corder said that Director of Human Resources Luanne
Resources is retiring after 29 years.Former City Manager Bob Livingston
spoke about working with Luanne.He said that Luanne truly cared about the
employees and wanted this organization to be like family.He praised her
efforts for setting up the self-insurance program and saving the City a lot of
money.Luanne thanked the City Council for their support over the years
and for making her job easy.Mayor Pro Tem Dawn Moore presented a
plaque to Luanne,and Mayor Lane presented her a check.
III.CONSENT AGENDA
16-267 Consider approval of the purchase of pick up trucks for the Public
Works Department.
City Manager Corder said that this is a planned replacement of two pickup
trucks for the Streets and Utilities Divisions.
Both are 2017 Ford F350 trucks with a crew cab and ladder rack.These
trucks are used to deploy three-and-four man crews to projects throughout
the City.
•Crews in the Streets Department work on curb,gutter,and concrete
repair and may need to haul rebar or steel forms to the work site.
•Crews in the Utilities Department are deployed to repair sewage
systems and water main breaks that may require pipe installation.
Both trucks are available from Chastang Ford via an HGAC contract in the
amount of $73,290.HGAC contract purchases fulfill statutory bid
requirements.
This purchase was approved.
16-269 Consider approval of a resolution authorizing bank signatories.
City Manager Corder said that this resolution updates the City's signature
authority for bank deposits and withdrawals.The main signatories are City
Manager Robbie Corder,Director of Finance Tom Tvardzik,and Chief of
Police Greg Spradlin.
This resolution was approved.
Enactment No:RES No.17/001
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16-268 Consider approval of the minutes of the December 20,2016 City
Council Meeting,with or without correction.
The minutes were approved.
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Approval of the Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Councilmember Armstrong,seconded by
Councilmember Biddle,to approve the Consent Agenda.The motion carried
by the following vote:
Aye:5 -Mayor Lane,Councilmember Armstrong,Mayor Pro Tem Moore,
Councilmember Biddle,and Councilmember Prichard
IV.MAIN AGENDA
16-265 Consider an Interlocal Agreement with the NCTCOG for continued
participation in the Regional Stormwater Management Program
City Manager Corder said that this is an agreement with the North Central
Texas Council of Governments for continued participation in the Regional
Storm Water Management Program.Participation in the program provides
municipalities resources for staff and developer training,public education,
and guidance with TCEQ mandated annual reporting concerning compliance
with the City's Storm Water Management Program (SWMP).
Annual dues are assessed to each cooperating municipality based on
population.The 2017 cost-share for the City is $3,190.
A motion was made by Councilmember Biddle,seconded by Council member
Prichard,that this interlocal agreement be approved.The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye:5 -Mayor Lane,Councilmember Armstrong,Mayor Pro Tem Moore,
Councilmember Biddle,and Councilmember Prichard
16-266 Consider approval of an ordinance granting sanitation franchise
agreements.
Director of Public Works Jacob Speer said that this ordinance will grant
franchises to five sanitation companies (private contractors)engaged in the
business of collecting,transporting,and disposing of solid waste using
stationary compactors,discarded tire containers,portable toilets,and/or
construction roll-off containers from commercial and industrial premises and
development projects to operate in the City of University Park.The fee (7%
of gross receipts)helps cover the cost of wear and tear on City streets.
A motion was made by Councilmember Prichard,seconded by Councilmember
Armstrong,that this ordinance be approved.The motion carried by the
following vote:
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Aye:5 -Mayor Lane,Councilmember Armstrong,Mayor Pro Tem Moore,
Council member Biddle,and Councilmember Prichard
16-270 Consider purchase of property on the 3400 block of Haynie for
additional parking in the Snider Plaza Retail Area.
City Manager Corder said that at the direction of Council at its December 20
meeting,City staff negotiated a contract for the purchase of property on the
3400 block of Haynie.The purchase of this property would allow the City to
explore the feasibility of providing underground parking.The available
property for purchase represents a total area of 22,500 square feet spread
over the following addresses:
1.3424 Hanie (half lot)
2.3428 Haynie
3.3432 Haynie
The purchase price for these properties is $3,250,000,matching the square
foot cost ($144.44 per square foot)of the alley that was recently sold as part
of the Park Plaza development.
The contract allows for a 50-day inspection period from the effective date of
the contract.During the inspection period,staff recommends the City
Council refer the feasibility of underground parking to the Commercial Retail
Advisory Committee for feedback on potential merchant use of the parking.
Staff also recommends the City Council refer the purchase of this property to
the SMU Land Sale committee,which represents a potential funding source
for this purchase.
Robbie said that the proposed parking garage would be for use by Snider
Plaza employees with the idea of freeing up parking for customers.The
properties would have to be replatted.
Council member Armstrong asked if there would be any contingencies on this
sale.Robbie said no contingency is included with this contract because of
the extended inspection period.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Moore,seconded by Councilmember
Biddle,to approve this contract.The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye:5 -Mayor Lane,Councilmember Armstrong,Mayor Pro Tem Moore,
Councilmember Biddle,and Councilmember Prichard
V.PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
VI.ADJOURNMENT As there was no further business,Mayor Lane adjourned the meeting.Considered and approved this
7th day of February,2017:
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Christine Green,City Secretary
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