Rowlett TEX A S  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, September 5, 2023  6:00 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 6:00 p.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION (6:00 P.M.) *Times listed are approximate.  2.  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, and duties of the City Secretary and take any necessary action related thereto. (25 Convened into Executive Session at 6:00 p.m.; reconvened into open session at 6:27 p.m.  minutes)  3.  WORK SESSION (6:30 P.M.)*  3A. Discuss amending the Fiscal Year 2023 Adopted Budget. (30 minutes)  3B. Discussion on the 4-day work week. (30 minutes) DISCUSS CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS Short break taken at 6:51 p.m.  4.  INVOCATION  Councimember Britton provided the invocation.  PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE  The City Council led the Pledges of Allegiance.  CONVENE REGULAR SESSION (7:30 P.M.) *Times listed are approximate.  Convened into the Regular Session at 7:32 p.m.  City of Rowlett  11467    PRESENTATIONS  5A. Presentation of Proclamation in recognition of National Food Safety Education Month.  Councilmember Winget presented Janet Tucker, Neighborhood Services Manager, Cody Robertson, Environmental Health Specialist and Jack Scott Andrews, Grease Trap Inspector with  ap proclamation recognizing National Food Safety Education Month.  5B. Presentation of a Proclamation recognizing September 15th through October 15th as Hispanic  Heritage Month and ai request to light the downtown water tower in blue and red.  Mayor Margolis presented Tara Bradley, Neighborhood Planning Supervisor, Liliana Morejon, Neighborhood Planner and Rowlett Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission members Diana Moore, Kellie McKee, Susan Urrutia and Chance Jobe with a proclamation recognizing Hispanic  Heritage Month.  5C. Presentation of proclamation recognizing September as Library Card Sign-Up Month.  Councilmember Bowers presented Laura Tschoerner, Library Director, Phil Barott, Library Services Manager, members of the Library Advisory Board and Friends of Rowlett Library with a proclamation recognizing September as Library Card Sign-Up Month. Friends oft the Rowlett Library Vice President Betty Engen, Cathy Hammond, Mark Engen, and Stanley Pollard were in attendance along with Library Advisory Board Chair Vicky Stallcup-Causey and Linda Morgan. 5D. Presentation of Comprehensive Monthly Financial Report (CMFR) for the period ending June 30,  2023.  Wendy Badgett, Director of Finance, presented the report.  5E. Update from the City Council and Management: Financial Position, Major Projects, Operational  Issues, Upcoming Dates of Interest and Items of Community Interest. Mayor Pro Tem Shinder made the following announcements.  This is adorable Hogan! He is a one-year-old neutered Siberian Husky. This gorgeous boy is a sweetheart and is quickly becoming a staff/volunteer favorite! He loves his walks and does well on a leash. Hogan also likes the pool in his outdoor kennel! He is up to date on vaccines and is heartworm negative. Hogan is dog friendly and good with kids, we are unsure about cats. If you would like to meet. Hogan or any oft the other adoptable animals, please contact Animal Services at 972-412-6219 or come by the Shelter at 4402 Industrial Rowlett Citizens Corp Council will host a National Night Out event at Old Glory Station at 5100 Dalrock Rd. from 6 to 9pm. Come join in the fun and enjoy the food. Rowlett Fire Explorers will host an open house showcasing what they do at their weekly : meetings. Anyone from the ages of 14-21 interested in exploring a career in emergency  St., from 10am to 5pm, Tuesday- Saturday.  City of Rowlett  11468    management or a related field is encouraged to come by between 7 to 9pm at the Rowlett  Fire Admin building located at 4701 Rowlett Rd.  Deputy Mayor Tem Winget made the following announcements.  The filing deadline for Councilmember Place 1 is tomorrow, Wednesday, September 6. Friday Grooves will be every Friday night in the month of October in the downtown area. The 9-11 sculpture unveiling and ceremony will take place at Fire Station 2, located at 8602 The Town Hall meeting is scheduled for September 13 at the Rowlett Community Centre The Taste of Fall Farmers & Craft Market will begin on September 21 at 5:30pm and run National Night Out is October 3, join your neighbors, Police, and first responders as they  Schrade Road, beginning at 10:30am.  beginning at 7pm. Everyone is encouraged to attend.  every Thursday through October 26. make the rounds through the town.  Councilmember Bowers made the following announcements.  The Senior Resource Fair will be held at the Rowlett Community Centre on September 12 Dalrock Road/Lakeview Parkway (SH66) intersection will be experiencing partial lane  beginning at 9am.  closures; keep apprised of what will be closed.  5.  CITIZENS' INPUT  1. Myron Watkins, Jr., Rowlett = spoke on the topic of speeding vehicles on Dexham  2. Dave Holl, Rowlett = spoke on the topic of 6917 E. Miller Road Council did not receive any Public Input Forms for this meeting.  3. Rachel Britton, Rowlett = spoke on the topic oft the proposed increase in fees for Seniors at RCC  6.  CONSENT AGENDA  Item 7K was removed from the Consent Agenda. 7A. Consider action approving the minutes.  Consider action to approve minutes from the following City Council meeting(s): August 15, 2023 Regular City Council meeting and the August 26, 2023 Special City Council meeting.  This item was approved on the Consent Agenda. 7B. Consider action to appoint an Interim City Secretary.  City of Rowlett  11469    Consider action to approve a resolution appointing an Interim City Secretary for the City of Rowlett, accepting and approving an employment agreement for an Interim City Secretary, and authorizing  the Mayor to sign on the City's behalf.  This item was approved on the Consent Agenda as RES-095-23.  7C. Consideractionapproving jana agreement with Dallas County for household hazardous waste  services.  Consider action to approve a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with Dallas County to provide Household Hazardous Waste Services for Fiscal  Year 2024.  This item was approved on the Consent Agenda as RES-096-23.  7D. Consider action approving a resolution imposing fees and setting rates to recover the cost of Fire Department response to motor vehicle accidents, car fires, and other incidents. Consider action to approve a resolution authorizing the imposition of fees and rates to reçover the cost of responding to MVA, car fires, and other incidents metpengynonemepene, fire responses, amending the Master Fee Schedule providing for fees, and approving an addendum to  the contract with Emergifire, LLC for billing and collection services. This item was approved on the Consent Agenda as RES-097-23.  7E. Consider action approving a consulting firm to provide upgrade assistance for software  support and security patches.  Consider action to approve a resolution approving an agreement with Berry Dunn in an amount not to exceed $182,580.00 for professional consulting services for the implementation of soflware upgrades, support and security patches for ERP, Payroll and Human Resources software suites.  This item was approved on the Consent Agenda as RES-098-23.  7F. Consider action approving an agreement with the City of Garland for public health services.  Consider action to approve a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a two-year Professional Service. Agreement with the City of Garlandi for the purposes of providing Public Health  Services for Rowlett residents.  This item was approved on the Consent Agenda as RES-099-23.  7G. Hear third quarter investment report.  Presentation on the third quarter investment report for June 30, 2023.  This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  City of Rowlett  11470    7H. Consider action approving the adoption of the City's Investment Policy.  Consider action to approve a resolution amending and adopting the City's Investment Policy, including the investment policies, investment strategies, and approved broker/dealers list for Fiscal  Year 2024.  This item was approved on the Consent Agenda as RES-100-23.  71. Consider action approving a purchase order for FY2024 payment processing fees.  Consider action to approve a resolution authorizing a purchase order for payment in the amount of$126,000 to Paymentus for fiscal year 2024 for fee and payment processing services.  This item was approved on the Consent Agenda as RES-101-23.  7J. Consider action approving the RRM recommendation from Atmos Cities Steering  Committee.  Consider action to approve a resolution approving a negotiated settlement agreement between the Atmos Cities Steering Committee (ACSC) and Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Division regarding the Company's 2023 annual Rate Review Mechanism (RRM) filing as recommended by the Atmos  Cities Steering Committee.  This item was approved on the Consent Agenda as RES-102-23. voting location and times for the November 7 Special Election.  7K. Consider action approving an amendment to Ordinance Number ORD-023-23 updating early  Consider action to approve an ordinance amending Ordinance Number ORD-023-23 updating and amending the early voting hours for both Dallas County Elections and Rockwall County Elections Item 7K was pulled from the Consent Agenda and discussed during the Individual Consideration portion of the meeting. ORD-023-23 was amended to change the Early' Voting location to the City Hall Annex Conference Room located at 4004 Main Street. Ar motion was made by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Winget, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Shinder toa approve the item. The motion carried with a unanimous vote of those members present.  for the November 7, 2023 special election.  This item was approved as ORD-026-23.  Passed the Consent Agenda  Amotion was made by! Mayor Pro Tem Shinder, seconded by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem' Winget, 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.  7.  INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION  8A. Allow public comments on the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2024.  City ofRowlett  11471    Wendy Badgett, Director of Finance, presented the proposed budget.  Rachel Britton, Rowlett - spoke regarding the Rowlett Community Centre membership feei increase  for senior citizens.  8B. Consider action approving a resolution amending the Master Fee Schedule for rate and fee changes to the following sections: Miscellaneous, Parks and Recreation, Solid Waste, and Utilities. Wendy Badget, Director of Finance, presented this item. She spoke regarding the changes to the rates and fees. Aaron Cleaver, Director of Parks and Recreation, spoke about the proposed fee Council discussed the various changes for the Youth Resident, Youth Non-Resident and Seniors Resident proposed increases. This section was tabled and staff will bring back in the future after Amotion was made by Deputy Mayor Pro' Tem' Winget, seconded by Councilmember Britton, to approve a resolution amending the Master Fee Schedule for rate and fee changes to Miscellaneous, Solid Waste and Utilities sections excluding the Parks and Recreation section and removing the Parks and Recreation recommendation from the Exhibit A included in the Resolution. The motion passed with a unanimous vote of those  increases for Parks and Recreation.  more research has been done and data has been gathered.  members present. This item was approved as RES-103-23.  8C. Consider and take action to adopt an ordinance amending Articles I through VIII of Chapter 6 of  the Code of Ordinances regarding Animal Regulations.  Interim Community Development Director Dale Jackson presented this item. He gave a brief Amotion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Shinder, seconded by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem' Winget, to approve the item as presented. The motion passed with a unanimous vote of those  background of this item and spoke regarding the proposed changes.  members present. This item was approved as ORD-027-23.  8D. Consider action to approve an ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances and the City's Boards and Commissions Handbook to modify provisions relating to the Economic Development Advisory Mayor Margolis presented this item. He spoke regarding the proposed modifications toi the Board. 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 unanimous vote of MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAYI REQUEST TOPICS1 TO BE PLACED ON AN AGENDA FOR A SUBSEQUENT MEETING. ANY DELIBERATION OR DECISION SHALL BE LIMITED TOAE PROPOSAL TO PLACE TOPIC ON THE AGENDA FOR A SUBSEQUENT MEETING.  Board (EDAB).  those members present. This item was approved as ORD-028-23.  8.  City of Rowlett  11472    Mayor Pro Tem Shinder requested the revised Board and Commissions Handbook to be placed on TAKE ANY NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE ACTION ON CLOSEDIEXECUTIVE SESSION  a future agenda. MATTERS  No action was taken for item 2A. ADJOURNMENT  9.  Mayor Margolis adjourned the meeting at 9:18 p.m.  Bck Mopby Blake Margolis, Mayor Approved on: October 10. 2023  Bctto hhthad Evette Whitehead, Interim City Secretary  City of Rowlett  11473