CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES  Rowlett TEX A S  Our Vision: A well-plamed lakeside community of quality neighborhoods, distinctive amenities, diverse  employment, and cultural charm. Rowlett: THE place to live, work and play.  Tuesday, October 17, 2023  7:00 P.M.  Municipal Building - 4000 Main  Present: Mayor Margolis, Mayor Pro Tem Shinder, Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Winget, Councilmember Bowers, Councilmember Britton and Councilmember Schupp  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, $551.071 (Consultation with Attorney) to seek legal advice from the City Attorney regarding the Waterview Golf Course and thet terms of the lease agreement between the City and American Golf  Corporation. (45 minutes) INVOCATION  The invocation was led by Councilmember Britton.  PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE  The pledges were led by a member of Boy Scout Troop 646.  3.  PRESENTATIONS  3A. Presentation of Proclamation recognizing November 4th as Texas Arbor Day.  Councilmember Schupp presented the proclamation to members of the Parks and Recreation Department, as well as Rebecca Day, a member of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. Ms. Day announced at tree give away is scheduled for Saturday, October 21, 2023 by the Wet Zone. 3B. Presentation of Proclamation recognizing November 2, 2023 as Light the' World in Teal in support  of Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Day.  Councimember Britton presented the proclamation to members of the Parks and Recreation Department, as well as members of the Senior Advisory Board and a representative from BeeHlive  Homes of Rowlett.  City of Rowlett  11494    3C. Presentation of Proclamation in recognition of National Code Compliance Month.  Councimember Bowers presented the proclamation to members of the Code Enforcement  Department.    3D. Presentation of Proclamation recognizing October as National Arts and Humanities Month.  Deputy Mayor Pro Tem' Winget presentedi the proclamation tol Laura Tschoerner, Director ofl Library Services and members of the Arts and Humanities Commission. Ms. Tschoerner spoke about the upcoming contests and a' Trombone Thanksgiving ont thel Rowlett Greenon) Wednesday, November  22.  3E. Proclamation declaring the week of October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.  Mayor Pro Tem Shinder presented this proclamation. She was joined by Assistant Police Chief  Castiglione and Pastor Kason Huddleston of Freedom Place Church. Issues, Upcoming Dates of Interest and Items of Community Interest. Mayor Margolis made the following announcements:  3F. Update from the City Council and Management Financial Position, Major Projects, Operational  The fence at the Animal Shelter was completed last Saturday and the covers are being installed Dallas County Early Voting starts October 23 and goes through November 3 at the Annex Conference Room, located at 4004 Main Street. Times will vary. Dallas County Election Day' Voting Rockwall County Early Voting will be held at the Rockwall County Library located at 1215 E. Yellowjacket Lane in Rockwall. Times will vary. Rockwall County Election Day Voting will be held at the new Utility Customer Service Center located at 6602 Dalrock Road in Rowlett from 7am to The Library will have a Book Sale on Saturday, November 41 from 10 am to 4 pm. Join the Friends of the Library for early access to the Book Sale on Friday, November 3. If youj join the Friends the week of October 15, youwill be entered into a drawing for a Kindle Fire as part of National Friends Taste of Fall Farmers & Craft Market happens every Thursday through October 26 at thel Downtown Lunch on the Lawn every Monday in the month of October at the Downtown Green from 11a.m. to Celebrate DiversCity will be held on Saturday, October 21 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Downtown  this week.  will also be at the. Annex Conference Room from 7am to 7pm on November 7.  7pm. Additional information can be found on the city's website.  of Libraries Week! Visit owlet.com/lbrary for more details.  Green from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.  2p.m.  Rowlett Green.  Trunk or Treat will happen on October 28 from 51 to 8 p.m. at Pecan Grove Park.  City of Rowlett  11495    The Public Safety & Preparedness Expo will take place on Saturday, November 4 at the Rowlett Mayor Pro Tem Shinder spoke regarding the featured Shelter dog, Bane. He is a lovable mixed The City Council will also have a booth at the Public Safety & Preparedness Expo to answer any Keep Rowlett Beautiful's Electronic Recycling and Shred Day will be held on Saturday, October: 21 Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Winget announced the Chamber of Commerce Candidate Forum will be Councilmember Britton spoke regarding the Annual Purple Conference tol be held on November 18 at Freedom Place Church beginning at 10 a.m. They will provide classes to support those who are  Community Centre from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.  breed and is available for adoption at the Animal Shelter.  questions the residents might have.  at the Rowlett High School parking loti from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.  held on Thursday, October 19 beginning at 7 p.m. at Freedom Place Church.  victims of domeslic abuse. CITIZENS' INPUT  4.  1. Rebecca Day, Rowlett = Night Hike at Pecan Grove Park 2. Richard Pawlowicz, Rowlett - Lake erosion 3. Catherine Proia, Rowlett - ADA dock 4. Dave Holl, Rowlett - Paddle Point Park 5. Cara Nanez, Rowlett - Animal Shelter 6. Kim Smith, Rowlett - Animal Shelter  No online Public! Input forms were received for this meeting.  5.  CONSENT AGENDA  5A. Consider actionapproving the minutes.  Consider action to approve minutes from the following City Council meeting(s): October 9, 2023 City Council Special Work Session and October 10, 2023 City Council Special Meeting.  This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  5B. Consider action approving an interlocal agreement to cooperatively purchase goods and  services.  Consider action to approve a resolution entering into a Master Interlocal Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with North Central EMS Corporation dba Savvik Buying Group (SAVVIK) which will allow the City of Rowlett to cooperatively purchase goods and services under their competitively  bid contracts.  This item was approved on the Consent Agenda as RES-122-23.  City of Rowlett  11496    5C. Consider action awarding a contract for the Country Aire Estates Reconstruction Phase 1  Project.  Consider action to approve a resolution accepting the bid of and awarding a contract to Quality Excavation, LLC, in the amount of $1,330,084 with a ten percent (10%) contingency amount of $133,008.40 and up to $18,000 for an early completion bonus, resulting in a total project budget of $1,481,092.40 for construction of the Country Aire Estates Reconstruction Phase 1 Project, and  authorizing the Mayor to execute the necessary documents for said services. This item was approved on the Consent Agenda as RES-123-23.  Passed the Consent Agenda  A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Shinder, seconded by Councilmember Schupp, including all the preceding item(s) marked as having been approved on the Consent Agenda. The motion carried with a unanimous vote of those members present.  6.  INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION  6A. Consider an ordinance reviewing and approving the Annual Bayside Public Improvement District (PID) Service and Assessment Plan Update and Assessment Roll for the North Improvement Area Michael Kuhn, Treasury and Debt Manager, introduced Josh Arendt, Senior Vice President of Municap, Inc. Mr. Arendt presented the information for this item in conjunction with Items 6B and Amotion was made by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem' Winget, seconded by Mayor Pro' Tem Shinder, to approve the item as presented. The motion passed with a unanimous vote of those  pursuant to the Service and Assessment Plani for the Bayside PID.  6C.  members present. This item was approved as ORD-032-23.  6B. Consider action to approve an ordinance adopting changes to the Bayside Public Improvement District (PID) Service and Assessment Plan including the annual update to the Assessment Roll and levy of assessments on property int the PID pursuant to the Service and Assessment Plan for  the Bayside PID - South Improvement Area. This Item was presented in conjunction with Item 6A.  Discussion was had regarding Table II-C-1. It was noted that the allocations of the assessments and the calculations were not impacted by the incorrect information on the table. Amotion was made by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Winget, seconded by Councilmember Britton, to approve the item as presented with the exception of Table II-C-1 which should reflect the same estimated buildout value and number of units for 2022-2023 as it does in 2023-2024 and therefore reflect no variance. The motion passed with a unanimous vote of those  members present. This item was approved as ORD-033-23.  6C. Consider action to approve an ordinance adopting changes to the Trails at Cottonwood Creek Public Improvement District (PID) Service and Assessment Plan including the annual update tot the  City of Rowlett  11497    Assessment Roll and levy of assessments on property in the PID pursuant to the Service and  Assessment Plan for the District.  This Item was presented in conjunction with Item 6A.  Amotion was made by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Winget, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Shinder, to approve the item as presented. The motion passed with a unanimous vote of those  members present. This item was approved as ORD-034-23.  6D. Consider action to approve a resolution accepting the proposal of and awarding a contract to Olsson Studio int the amount of $ 75,000 for the Downtown Rowlett Strategic Plan.  Melinda Bartram spoke regarding desired outcomes of the strategic plan and introduced Vivian Fung, Project Manager and Ken Boone, Principal in Charge, with Olsson Studio. The Olsson Studio Team discussed the planning process and approach, community engagement, as well as Questions were asked regarding current projects, the firm's experience, community engagement, A motion was made by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Winget, seconded by Councilmember Schupp, to approve the item as presented. The motion passed with a 5-1 1 (Bowers) vote. MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY REQUEST1 TOPICS TO BE 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.  roles and responsibilities.  planning process timeline and the implementation.  This item was approved as RES-124-23.  7.  There were no topics requested to be placed on a future agenda.  The Regular Session ended at 9:17 p.m. and they convened into Executive Session.  TAKE ANY NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE ACTION ON CLOSED/EXEXECUTIVE SESSION  MATTERS  No action followed the Executive Session.  8.  ADJOURNMENT  Mayor Margolis adjourned the meeting at 10:24 p.m.  BMbr Blake Margolis, Mayor Approved on: November 7,2023  Ertti Whtlal Evette Whitehead, Interim City Secretary  City of Rowlett  11498