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DUNCANVILLE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL The City Council held a workshop on Monday, August 16, 2010 at 6:05 p.m. with a quorum present, to wit: David Green Mayor Dorothy Burton Councilwoman Ken Weaver Mayor Pro Tem Scott Cannon Councilman Paul Ford Councilman Grady Smithey Councilman Johnette Jameson Councilwoman A workshop was held for the purpose of interviewing applicants for the Planning and Zoning Commission, Board of Adjustment, Park and Recreation Advisory Board, Library Advisory Board, Sign Control Board, Keep Duncanville Beautiful Board and Certified Retirement Community Oversight Committee. Twelve (12) applicants were interviewed. The following applicants were interviewed: Anthony Thomas; Alice Dickerson; D’Andre Miles; Rachael Stanford; Jeff Burton; Walter Rowe; Lois Williams; April Hall; David Toney; Teresa Apperson; Jo An Summers; and James Fitzgerald. The meeting adjourned at 8:13 p.m. APPROVED: _______________________________ MAYOR
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_________________________________ CITY SECRETARY CITY COUNCIL A briefing session of the City Council was held on Tuesday, August 17, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. with a quorum present, to wit: David Green Mayor Dorothy Burton Councilwoman Ken Weaver Mayor Pro Tem Scott Cannon Councilman Anthony Skinner Councilman Grady Smithey Councilman Johnette Jameson Councilwoman ITEM 1. SCHEDULING. Mayor Green reminded the City Council of the following upcoming calendar items: August 19 th – BSW Transportation Committee luncheon at 11:30 a.m. at Papadeaux’s Seafood Kitchen; August 20th – T.G.I.F. Legislative Breakfast at 7:30 a.m. at Methodist Charlton Medical Center; August 27 th – T.G.I.F. Legislative Breakfast at 7:30 a.m. at Methodist Charlton Medical Center; September 3 rd - T.G.I.F. Legislative Breakfast at 7:30 a.m. at Methodist Charlton Medical Center; September 10 th - T.G.I.F. Legislative Breakfast at 7:30 a.m. at Methodist Charlton Medical Center; and September 22 nd – BSW Quarterly luncheon at 11:30 a.m. at MCM Grande Hotel in DeSoto. Following a discussion, the following dates were proposed for a joint meeting with the Duncanville Independent School Board of Trustees: September 24 th, September 23 rd, or September 22 nd at 7:00 a.m. at either the Duncanville Library meeting rooms or the Duncanville ISD Technology Center . ITEM 2. REVIEW AND DISCUSS ALL AGENDA ITEMS. ITEM 1C. Councilman Cannon requested the July 27 th Public Forum minutes to be corrected to read as follows: Joe Kyle, 422 Morning Dove Drive, …how much a 6 cent tax increase would cost a homeowner with a home valued at $100,000… ITEM 6C. Mayor Pro Tem Weaver requested this item be pulled from the consent agenda. Discussion included: how Chamber derived at revenue stream; cost of insurance; city’s current budget; conflict of interest of certain 4B board members (Chamber board members); visibility and location concerns; definition of substantial interest; who is eligible to use the sign; rate schedule; and Chamber board vote followed the 4B discussion and approval. ITEM 11 & 13. Discussion included: additional public hearing being held on September 7 th; no action necessary tonight; public does not distinguish between tax rate and the budget; allow time to digest information received from the public; two (2) recent police officer resignations; retaining the recreation specialist position; maintaining 60 day fund balance; and changes to fund summaries since August 5 th workshop. The briefing session adjourned at 6:57 p.m. APPROVED: _______________________________ MAYOR ATTEST: _________________________________ CITY SECRETARY
CITY COUNCIL A regular meeting of the City Council was held on Tuesday, August 17, 2010 at 7:04 p.m. with a quorum present, to wit: David Green Mayor Dorothy Burton Councilwoman Ken Weaver Mayor Pro Tem Scott Cannon Councilman Anthony Skinner Councilman Grady Smithey Councilman Johnette Jameson Councilwoman The Invocation was provided by Pastor Richard Terry. The Pledge of Allegiance and Texas Pledge was led by City Secretary Dara Crabtree . Mayor Green presented a proclamation recognizing September 17-23, 2010 as Constitution Week Mayor Green asked Assistant City Manager Jeanne Fralicks -Heard to provide an update on the solar photovoltaic system. CITIZENS PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD [No one spoke.] CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Green stated Item 6C had been pulled from the consent agenda and would be considered separately. Councilman Cannon made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Weaver, to approve consent items 1C through 5C and 7C. The vote was cast 7 for, 0 against. 1C. Approve minutes for meetings held on July 27, 2010 as amended, August 3, 2010 , August 5, 2010 and August 6, 2010 . 2C. Approve an expenditure in the amount of $78,390 (General Fund - $54,000; Utility Fund - $24,390) for annual purchase of ready mix concrete from Lattimore Materials Company through the City of Grand Prairie Cooperative . 3C. Reject bids received June 24, 2010 for the purchase of three (3) electrocardiogram/monitor defibrillators. 4C. Approve an expenditure in the amount of $83,217.62 (General Fund - $11,311.62; FEMA grant funds - $71,906) for the purchase of three (3) electrocardiogram/monitor defibrillators from Physio-Control, Inc. through the City of Richardson Cooperative. 5C. Approve a 4B expenditure in the amount of $4,963.27 for a sign grant for property located at 630 Oriole Blvd. 7C. Approve a 4B expenditure in the amount of $33,500 to assist with infrastructure associated with the expansion of Laurenwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center at 330 W. Camp Wisdom Road . ITEM 6C. Councilman Skinner made a motion, seconded by Councilman Smithey, to approve a 4B expenditure in the amount of $10,000 to participate in the purchase of an LED sign to be located at 300 E. Wheatland Road . Discussion followed. The vote was cast 4 for, 3 against (Weaver, Burton , Jameson). ITEM 8. City Manager Cagle provided a PowerPoint presentation on the proposed FY 2010-2011 budget including: Charter and State law requirements; effective tax rate and rollback tax rate; General Fund revenues by source; assessed valuation history; proposed Best Southwest cities tax rates; sales tax revenue for past ten years; number of employees per thousand population compared to other survey cities; compensation and benefits; budget issues; budget reductions; tax history for past ten years of current council, past council, and city manager; utility fund revenue assumptions; proposed increase (2.5% increase over all rate structure); annual pumpage; Dallas Water Utilities water rate history; solid waste expenditures and revenue assumptions; and brush chipping on demand. Questions and answers followed. ITEM 9. Mayor Green opened the public hearing to receive input on the proposed FY 2010-2011 budget for all City funds. Mike Ryan , 502 Rita Lane – commented on times being tough; Duncanville fire department vs. other BSW cities; previous budget cuts; 4-man crew vs. 3-man crew; asked for public support on tax increase; and retirement is not as extravagant as being portrayed by the media. Allan Mangan, 522 Roundtop Boulevard – commented on tough economic times; recent Suburban newspaper articles; does not support cuts to fire and police; everyone hurting; does not support tax increase; citizens losing their homes and jobs; Main Street redevelopment; and encouraged council to vote with interests of citizens. Billy Glazier, 411 Thrush Avenue – commented on being a member of the recreation center; does not feel the recreation center is overstaffed; encouraged council to visit the recreation center; importance of the recreation center to the community; youth attendance and learning experience for them; and would hate to see the recreation center lose any employees. Cindy Jones, 226 Hummingbird Lane – commented on the recreation center and personal reasons the recreation center is important to her and her family; not many after school opportunities available to elementary school aged children; tremendous programs offered at the recreation center; tough economy; possible grants available; cutting programs hurts the children; it is not just about the money; if we lose amenities, why continue to live here; and thanked staff for Bob Knight’s Fieldhouse and the use of solar energy. Councilman Smithey made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Burton, to close the public hearing. The vote was cast 7 for, 0 against. ITEM 11. The City Council agreed to postpone directing staff on the proposed FY 2010-2011 budget for all City funds until the September 7, 2010 regular meeting. ITEM 10. Mayor Green opened the public hearing to receive input on the proposal to increase tax revenues from properties on the tax roll in the proceeding tax year by 2.35 percent. Patricia Ebert, 115 S. Greenstone Lane , inquired if the 2.35 percent increase would balance the budget. Comments followed. Councilman Smithey made a motion, seconded by Councilman Skinner, to close the public hearing. The vote was cast 7 for, 0 against. ITEM 12. Mayor Green opened the public hearing to receive input on the proposed FY 2010-2011 hotel/motel tax budget. Amy Jackson , 106 S. Main Street , presented a formal presentation requesting funds for the Duncanville Community Theatre including: season overview; productions and number of attendees; leadership and membership; operations overview; proposed budget; and upcoming season. Councilman Smithey made a motion, seconded by Councilman Cannon, to close the public hearing. The vote was cast 7 for, 0 against. ITEM 13. Councilman Smithey made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Weaver, directing staff to prepare an ordinance adopting a budget for the distribution of hotel/motel tax receipts for the fiscal year October 01, 2010 through September 30, 2011 . The vote was cast 7 for, 0 against. ITEM 14. Councilman Smithey made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Burton, to approve Resolution No. 2010-081714 expressing support of the North Main Street – Phase I sustainable development project. The vote was cast 7 for, 0 against. ITEM 15. A public safety report was presented by Police Chief Robert Brown . Police Chief Brown’s PowerPoint presentation included: Part 1 Crimes; animal control activity; calls for service; personnel staffing; professional development; update on Cory Caldwell; and Citizens Police Academy . ITEM 16. COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS. Ken Weaver – commented on letter received from neighbor - thankful for missing child/elderly alert system, husband’s diagnosis of Alzheimer, progressing slowly, common problem wandering away, grateful for neighbors and city who care; and congratulated resident Paula Lee for being named Ms. Texas Senior America 2010 (Ms. Duncanville Senior 2009). ITEM 17. Mayor Green announced the City Council would be recessing into Executive Session pursuant to G.C. Section 551.074, Personnel, to discuss appointments to the Planning & Zoning Commission, Board of Adjustment, Sign Control Board, and 4B Board. [City Council recessed into Executive Session at 9:55 p.m. and reconvened into open session at 10:17 p.m. ] ITEM 17. Recessed into workshop to discuss appointments to the Park & Recreation Advisory Board, Library Advisory Board, Keep Duncanville Beautiful Board, Tri-City Animal Shelter Board, and Certified Retirement Community Oversight Committee. Discussion followed. ITEM 18. Councilman Smithey made a motion, seconded by Councilman Cannon, to accept the following appointments to the designated board for the stated terms. The vote was cast 7 for, 0 against. Planning & Zoning Commission Bill Crumpton - 2 year term Garrett Lee - 2 year term Anthony Thomas - 2 year term Dennis Schwartz - 2 year term Jeff Burton – unexpired term, 1 year
Board of Adjustment Phyllis Edelen – 2 year term Don Freeman – 2 year term Bob Lydia – 2 year term Claudia Zakutney – 2 year term Alternate #4 -Walter Rowe – 2 year term
Park and Recreation Advisory Board Fred Ciarochi – 2 year term Teresa Apperson – 2 year term April Hall – 2 year term
Library Advisory Board Jimmie Strain – 2 year term Alice Dickerson – 2 year term James Fitzgerald – 2 year term
Sign Control Board Tammi Abney – 2 year term Gerald Hill – 2 year term Cassandra Todd-Kyler – 2 year term
Duncanville Community & Economic Development Corporation (4B Board) Ray Dorton – 2 year term Reginald Schwoch – 2 year term Stan Smith – 2 year term Ex-Officio – Steve Martin – 1 year term
Tri-City Animal Shelter Board Robert Brown – 3 year term
Keep Duncanville Beautiful Bobby Cutler-Hill – 2 year term Barbara McComb – 2 year term Pamela Murray – 2 year term Dotti Pennebaker – 2 year term Rachael Stanford – 2 year term
Certified Retirement Community Oversight Committee Gemma McGuire – 2 year term Jo An Summers – 2 year term David Toney – 2 year term
The meeting adjourned at 10:34 p.m. APPROVED: ________________________ MAYOR ATTEST: _________________________ CITY SECRETARY
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