Powlett TEXAS  CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES  Our Vision: A well-planned lakeside community of quality neighborhoods, distinctive amenities, diverse  employment, and cultural charm. Rowlett: THE place to live, work and play.  Tuesday, July 2, 2024  7:00 P.M.  Municipal Building - 4000 Main  Present: Mayor Margolis, Mayor Pro Tem Shinder, Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Winget, Councilmember Reaves, Councilmember Bowers, and Councilmember Schupp  Absent: Councilmember Britton  1.  CALL TO ORDER  Mayor Margolis called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.  2.  EXECUTIVE SESSION  2A. The City Council shall convene into Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code, $551.074 (Personnel Matters) to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of the City Secretary and take any necessary action  related thereto. (20 minutes) To be held after Regular meeting.  Entered into Executive Session at 8:35 p.m.  3.  RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION AND TAKE ANY NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE  ACTION ON CLOSEDIEXECUTIVE SESSION MATTERS Reconvened into Open Session at 9:07 p.m.  A motion was made by Councilmember Bowers, seconded by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Shinder, to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an amendment to the City Secretary's Employment Agreement whereby the City Secretary desires to provide for a retirement date of July 17, 2024 and the City would agree to a payout at retirement of the value of all the Employee's accrued, unused vacation leave as of. July 17, 2024. The motion  passed with a unanimous vote of those members present.  INVOCATION  The invocation was given by Pastor Kason Huddleston of Freedom Place Church.  PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE  The Pledges of Allegiance were led by the Councilmembers.  4. City of Rowlett  PRESENTATIONS  10611    4A. Presentation of Rowlett Veterans Recognition Program certificate to Veteran Leon Johnson.  Councimember Bowers presented this item along with Chris Kizziar of the Veterans Resource &  Outreach Center of Rowlett. Veteran Leon Johnson was the 33rd Rowlett Veteran to be honored in  this program.  4B. Presentation of al Life Saving Award to Officer Alejandre and Officer Williams.  Mayor Margolis presented this item along with Assistant Chief Anthony Castiglione. Officers Alejandre and Williams were instrumental in saving a young person's life in February 2024. The Meritorious Conduct Board unanimously agreed and recommended the officers receive the department's Life Saving Award for their actions. Council thanked the officers and honored them  for a job well done.  4C. Presentation of Proclamation recognizing July as National Park and Recreation Month.  Councilmember Schupp presented this item. Members of the Parks Advisory Board and Parks staff were present also. July 2024 marks 39 years of Park and Recreation Month and the enduring importance of parks and recreation for the world. Each year, the National Recreation and Park Association designates a theme for the month. "Where You Belong" is the theme for July 2024. 4D. Update from the City Council and Management Financial Position, Major Projects, Operational  Issues, Upcoming Dates of Interest and Items of Community Interest. Councimember Schupp made the following announcements:  City Manager's Office - City Offices and facilities willl be closed on Thursday, July 4th. Thisi includes City Hall, Utility Customer Service Center, Community Centre, Library, Municipal Court and Animal Shelter. FCC will not conduct trash/recycle/bulk collection, services will be postponed by one day City Secretary's Office - The recently updated Boards and Commissions Handbook includes a change to the timeframe for annual Board/Commission appointments. Applications will open on September 1 with a deadline of November 14; appointments will be made by the City Council in December with the term beginning on January 1. More information can be found at www.rowlett.com on the City Secretary's Office page. Any applications received in June will be held Economic & Community Engagement - Join us on Thursday, July 4th at Pecan Grove Park from 5 - 10 p.m. for a night of dazzling fireworks, live music, kid's activities, and tons of great food. The Opening Band, Turnpike Tributedours, will perform from 6-7pm. The headlining act, The Emerald City Band, will play from 8 - 9:30pm. Then it's a can't miss Fireworks finale set to music! For more Finance The City Manager's FY2025 Proposed Budget will be presented to Council at thel Monday,  for the rest of the week due to the holiday.  until September.  info and details, visit Rowiett.com  August 5, 2024, Council Work Session.  City of Rowlett  10612    Library- Stay cool with a good book and enjoy the Library's Summer Reading Program. Earn entries for the grand prize drawings by reading and attending the Library's many programs. Families can make fairy gardens on Monday at 11 and explore STEAM stations with the Perot Museum on Saturday, July 13hat11.1 This Saturday, July 6th, relax at 11 with The Super Police- - It is illegal to possess or use fireworks in Rowlett. Please don't call 911 if someone is shooting off fireworks in your neighborhood help us keep those lines open for emergencies - call Public Works - Storm Debris Update - The City of Rowlett is opening an emergency storm brush Residents can bring brush to 4732 Industrial Street beginning today, July 2 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. This location will remain open 7a.m. through 8p.m. daily, including Independence Day, until further notice. Proof ofr residency required - please present either a driver license or water bill. The second pass of FCC storm debris bulk collection throughout Rowlett will begin the week of July 8th FCC will once again be moving through each area until that areal is completed (Monday's route will be serviced until it is cleared, then Tuesday's route, etc.). Once again, thank you for your  Mario Bros. Movie.  the non-emergency number, 972-412-6200, option 1 for dispatch.  drop off location for residents who need to dispose of any brush immediately.  patience as FCC continues this process.  Councilmember Reaves presented the Featured Animal - a cute little tuxedo kitten.  Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Shinderannouncedi the classes Rowlett Citizen Corps Council (RCCC) will be offering for the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). They will be held on consecutive Saturdays, August 3 and 10, 2024 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Both days are required. Log onto wwwowetotzencomsog to register and pay the $25 fee. RCCC will offer classes for the Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) on Saturdays, September 7 and 14, 2024 from 8 a.m.  to 5p p.m. Email no@rowettares.com for registration and questions.  5.  CITIZENS' INPUT  There were no Online Input emails received for this meeting. Eight individuals spoke during Citizens' Input: 1. Dave Holl, Rowlett, Paddle Point Park 2. Andrew Massey, Rowlett, 7B- DART 3. Ramiro Luna, Dallas, Non-profit, DEI Disbandment 4. Maleahla McKinney, Rolwett, DEI 5. Mandi Delossantos, Rowlett, DEI Commission 6. Susan Urrutia, Rowlett, DEI 7. Missy Tidwell, Rowlett, Pride DEI 8. Amand McLaughlin, Garland, DEI CONSENT AGENDA  6.  6A. Consider action approving the minutes.  Cityo of Rowlett  10613    Consider action to approve minutes from the following City Council meeting(s): June 17, 2024 Council Strategy and Planning Session and June 18, 2024 City Council Meeting.  This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  6B. Consider action to approve a resolution for continued annual maintenance payments to  Tyler Technologies, Inc.  Consider action to approve a resolution for continued annual maintenance payments to Tyler Technologies, Inc in a total amount not to exceed $178,900 for Enterprise Resource Planning and Municipal Court software suites, as provided in the annual budget, and authorizing the City  Manager to execute the necessary documents to continue said services.  This item was approved as RES-041-24. desktop and laptop computers.  6C. Consider action to approve a resolution authorizing a purchase order to replace existing  Consider action to approve a resolution authorizing a purchase order to Dell Technologies, Inc in the amount of $101,091.70 to replace 40 existing desktop computers and 38 existing laptop computers through the interlocal cooperative purchasing agreement with the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts and the Department of Information Resources (DIR) and authorizing the City  Manager to execute the necessary documents for said purchase. This item was moved to Individual Consideration.  The amount of this item decreased from $101,091.70 to $79,564.06.  A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Winget, seconded by Councilmember Reaves, to approve the item. The motion passed with a unanimous vote of those members present.  This item was approved as RES-042-24.  Passed the Consent Agenda  A motion was made by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Shinder, seconded by Councilmember Bowers, including all the proceeding item(s) marked as having been approved on the Consent. Agenda. The motion carried with a unanimous vote of those members present.  7.  INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION  7A. Consider action to approve a resolution directing publication of Notice of Intent to issue Certificates  of Obligation.  Assistant City Manager Kristoff Bauer presented this item. At the February 14, 2024, City Council Special Work Session and at the June 17, 2024, City Council Strategy & Planning Session, the City proposes to fund certain capital improvement projects and equipment utilizing certificates of 3 obligation and/or tax notes. These projects will be funded alongside the voter approved 2023 and 2024 Bond Election projects. The City proposes to issue up to 20-year Certificates of Obligation  City of Rowlett  10614    (CO's) in an amount of $12 million. As a requirement under State law, Notice of Intent to issue Certificates of Obligation must be published twice in the City's paper of record, once in each of successive weeks, with the first publication to occur at least 46 days prior to Council potentially authorizing the issuance of the CO's on August 20, 2024. Adoption of this resolution will direct the A motion was made by Councilmember Schupp, seconded by Councilmember Bowers, to approve the item. The motion passed with a unanimous vote of those members present.  publication oft the required notice.  This item was approved as RES-043-24.  7B. Consider action to approve a resolution supporting the reduction in allocation of sales and use tax revenues fori the Dallas Area Rapid Transit Authority; and providing an effective date. Mayor Margolis presented this item. All the Dallas Area Rapid Transit Authority member cities currently contribute one cent ($0.01) of the sales and use tax to the Authority as approved by the voters (Addison, Carrollton, Cockrell Hill, Dallas, Farmers Branch, Garland, Glenn Heights, DART has experienced a significant drop in ridership by roughly 30%, and many of our residents have expressed concerns about the cleanliness, safety, and overall condition ofthe DART services. Despite the challenges faced by DART, sales and use tax revenue has continued to grow, surpassing $200 million over the last five years, a roughly 35% increase. In contrast, ridership has On June 24th, the Plano City Council approved a resolution supporting a cap on the sales and use tax revenues allocated to DART. Other DART member cities are considering adopting similar resolutions. The resolution that is proposed aims to support reducing our sales and use tax allocations to DART, ensuring our taxpayer dollars are being spent equitably and effectively. An motion was made by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Shinder, seconded by Councilmember Reaves, to approve the item. The motion passed with a unanimous vote of those members  Highland Park, Irving, Richardson, Rowlett, Plano, and University Park).  remained well below pre-pandemic levels.  present.  This item was approved as RES-044-24.  8.  MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAYREQUESTTOPICSTO: BEI PLACED ON AN AGENDA FOR A SUBSEQUENT MEETING. ANY DELIBERATION OR DECISION SHALL BE LIMITED TO AI PROPOSAL TO PLACE TOPIC ON THE AGENDA FOR. A SUBSEQUENT MEETING. Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Shinder requested staff to bring toi the second Work Session in August the Council Rules of Procedures fori review and revising along with a discussion item about developing  as social media policy. Councimember Reaves seconded.  Recess called at 8:26 p.m. and reconvene in Executive Session at 8:35 p.m.  9. ADJOURNMENT  Mayor Margolis adjourned the meeting at 9:08 p.m.  City of Rowlett  10615    Betkilul Evette Whitehead,  Blake  R2Dpbs Margolis, Mayor Approved on: July.16.2024  City Secretary  City of Rowlett  10616