Powlett 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, May 2, 2023  5:30 P.M.  Municipal Building - 4000 Main  Present: Mayor Margolis, Mayor Pro Tem Winget, Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Shinder,  Councilmember Galuardi, Councilmember Britton and Councilmember Bell  Absent: Councilmember Grubisich CALL TO ORDER  1.  Mayor Margolis called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.  2.  EXECUTIVE SESSION (5:30P.M.)  2A. The City Council shall convene into Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074 (Personnel) to deliberate on the appointment, employment, evaluation, and duties of the City Manager and Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney) to discuss and receive legal advice from the City Attorney on the City Manager Employment Agreement. (15  minutes)  Inat5:31 p.m. Out at 5:40 p.m.  3.  WORK SESSION (5:45 P.M.) *Times listed are approximate. City Council may receive public input on the following items:  3A. Presentation on the status of the Capital Improvement Program. (60 minutes)  Jeff Cohen - Interim Director of Engineering, Beena Jacob = CIP Manager, and Tim Engle = Graduate Engineer, reviewed the remaining 2015, 2018 and 2021 bond projects as well as ongoing capital improvement projects. Discussion regarding Industrial Street and overhead  utility lines.  3B. Provide an update to City Council on the Four-Day Workweek for all open range City of Rowlett  employees. (45minutes)  Brian Funderburk, City Manager, provided background to the implementation of the 4-day work week - salary surveys, public safety and open range, modification of work schedules for open range in lieu of salary increases; employee survey - six-month follow up; and potential options should Council wish to make adjustments. Discussion regarding other options available to maintain 4-day work week with operations being open Monday - Friday. Staffv will review options  and follow up with Council at ai future date.  City of Rowlett  11402    4.  DISCUSS CONSENT AGENDAITEMS Items pulled for Individual Consideration: 7B and 7D  Short break at 7:28 p.m.  INVOCATION - Rabbi Moishy Kalmenson, Chabad of Rockwall County  PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE  CONVENE REGULAR SESSION (7:30 P.M.) *Times listed are approximate.  Council reconvened at 7:40 p.m. PRESENTATIONS  5.  5A. Presentation of Proclamation recognizing the month of May as Building Safety Month.  Presented by Mayor Pro Tem Winget to Dale Jackson - Building Official, Larry King - Building Inspector, Patrick Baugh - Plans Examiner, Noah Huddleston - Building Inspector, Tammi Diedrich - Development Services Technician, Amanda Jones = Development Services Technician, Jacki Lozada - Community Services Specialist, Thomas Cooper = Fire Marshal,  John Garvin - Deputy Fire Marshal and Matt Scotch - Fire Inspector. and a request to light the downtown water tower in blue and white.  5B. Presentation of Proclamation recognizing the month ofl May as Jewish. American Heritage Month  Presented by Mayor Margolis to Tara Bradley - Neighborhood Planning Supervisor, members of the RDEIC: Susan Urrutia, Diana Moore, Chance Jobe, Jacquelyn Vitosh, Myranda Congi,  former member Katie Babin and Rabbi Kalmenson.  5C. Presentation of Proclamation recognizing the week of May 7-13, 2023, as Rowlett Detention  Officers Week.  Presented by Councimember Britton to Chief Michael Denning, Assistant Chief Dan Miller, Lieutenant Steve Ferrie, and Detention Officers Rahil Jorai, Jacob Ocanas, Robert Savva and  Gabriel Morales. Week.  5D. Presentation of Proclamation recognizing the week of May 15-21, 2023, as National Police  Presented by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Shinder to Chief Michael Denning, Assistant Chief Dan Miller, Lieutenant Steve Ferrie, Tim Paxton, Chad Caldwell, Rahil Jorai, Jacob Ocanas, Robert  Savva and Gabriel Morales.  City of Rowlett  11403    5E. Presentation of Proclamation recognizing the month of May as National Motorcycle Awareness  Month. Tim Paxton.  Presented by Councilmember Galuardi to Chief Michael Denning, Lieutenant Steve Ferrie and  5F. Update from the City Council and Management: Financial Position, Major Projects, Operational  Issues, Upcoming Dates of Interest and Items of Community Interest. Mayor Margolis made the following announcements:  The Farmers and Craft Market is back! Experience Rowiett's weekly Farmers Market to get you ready for the weekend. Visit with local vendors every Thursday, Downtown, from 5:30 to 8:30 Ready, set, read with 1KBK! Just one book a day for 3 years can drastically change the early literacy development for your child. Join the Library's "1,000 Books Before Kindergarten" Program by visiting the library in person or the Library page on the City's website.  p.m. through June 29th.  This Friday is May 5th - cinco de mayo.  The businesses in Downtown Rowlett will be offering special menus and drink specials to celebrate. The retail businesses will be celebrating as well, with special sales, vendor booths, Today was the last day for early voting and Election Day is this Saturday. Voting runs from 7 a.m. to7p.m. Residents will vote in their respective counties. On the ballot are: 3 Councilmember positions, 3 bond propositions and 6 charter amendment propositions. All election information can be found on the City's website. Please take advantage of this opportunity to participate in Attention all dog lovers! If you enjoy hanging out with your dogs and having a beer or two, then Barks, Brews, and Brats is just for you. Not only will we have delicious food and drinks for you to enjoy, but we also have an awesome concert featuring Lasting Effects. Grab your furry BFF and head out to Scentral Bark dog park Saturday, May 13h from 61 to 9 p.m. for a fun evening of live music, playful pups, cold brews, and food trucks. Iti is ai free event, but you'll need to provide Fori more information on these and all other City-related information, please visit Rowlett.com or  and extended hours.  your local govemment - VOTE Rowlett!  proof of rabies vaccination ahead of time for your 4-legged guests.  call the Action Center at 972-412-6100.  Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Shinder made the following announcements:  Tonight's feature from the Animal Shelter.  Meet beautiful. Jade. She is a 2-year-old, spayed American Pitbull Terrier. This smart girl is potty trained, crate trained, and knows basic commands. Miss Jade is very affectionate and is currently lookingf forh hert forever home! Remember- all adoptions include spay/neuter, microchip  City of Rowlett  11404    and up-to-date vaccinations. For more information on Jade or any of the other adoptable animals, please contact Animal Services at 972-412-6219 or come by the shelter at 4402 Industrial Street. They're open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Our animal shelter is still in CODE RED. This means that all the kennels are full. Ity would be SO great toi find International Firefighter's Day- May 4th Not formally recognized by the U.S. federal government, throughout the world this is a special time to stop and reflect on the sacrifices made by firefighters is held ont thet first Sunday in May. The Texas legislature established May 4 as Texas Firefighters Day. This is a time to honor all the firefighters who lost their lives in the line of duty and to say thank you to those who are working in or retired from fire services. The red and blue National Animal Disaster Preparedness Dayi is observed every year on! May 81 by FEMA. Be sure your pets and livestock are included when you make your disaster and emergency plans. Your pets are dependent on you in case of a disaster sO be sure you know how to keep your furry,  homes for all of these amazing animals.  lapel ribbon is the symbol of this day.  feathered, or scaly friends safe. CITIZENS' INPUT  6.  1. Dave Holl, Rowlett; park restroom 2. Catherin Proia, Rockwall; Paddle Point Park  7.  CONSENT AGENDA  7A. Consider action approving the minutes.  Consider action to approve minutes from the following City Council meeting(s): April 18, 2023  Regular Meeting.  This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  7B. Consider action to modify the composition of the Economic Development Advisory  Board.  Consider action to approve an ordinance modifying the composition of the Economic  Development Advisory Board (EDAB).  This item was pulled for individual Consideration.  Libbey Tucker, Director of Economic Development, presented the information for this item. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Winget, seconded by Councilmember Britton, to approve the item as presented. The motion passed with a unanimous vote of those  members present. This item was approved as ORD-014-23.  7C. Consider action to exercise the first one-year standby contract renewal options for  disaster debris removal services.  City of Rowlett  11405    Consider action to approve a resolution exercising the first of four one-year standby contract renewal options for disaster debris removal services with CrowderGulf, LLC., as the primary service provider; Ceres Environmental Services, Inc., as the secondary service provider; and DRC Emergency Services, as the tertiary service provider in an amount not to exceed  $6,000,000.  This item was approved on the Consent. Agenda as RES-051-23.  7D. Consider action approving an Advance Funding Agreement for the construction of the  Merritt Road Interconnector.  Consider action to approve a resolution approving the terms and conditions of an Advance Funding Agreement (AFA) by and between the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and the City of Rowlett, Texas for the construction of the Merritt Road Interconnector, and authorizing the Mayor to execute the necessary documents for said services.  This item was pulled for Individual Consideration. Mr. Cohen presented the information for this item.  Ar motion was made by Councilmember Galuardi, seconded by Councilmember Bell, to approve the item as presented. The motion passed with a unanimous vote of those  members present. This item was approved as RES-052-23.  7E. Consider action approving the execution of an Encroachment on Easement Agreement  with Oncor.  Consider action to approve a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Encroachment on Easement Agreement with Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC (Oncor) for the construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of one 8-inch PVC wastewater main across an Oncor  easement on First Baptist Church Rowlett property near Main Street. This item was approved on the Consent Agenda as RES-053-23.  7F. Consider action approving a task authorization for engineering design work.  Consider action to approve a resolution executing Task Authorization FY23-WPM-01 in the amount of $77,900 to Walter P. Moore, Inc. (WPM) for the engineering design work needed to develop an updated drainage criteria manual for the City and authorizing the Mayor to execute  the necessary documents for said services.  This item was approved on the Consent Agenda as RES-054-23.  7G. Consider action approving a supplemental contract for concrete sidewalk connectivity  work.  City of Rowlett  11406    Consider action to approve a resolution authorizing a supplemental contract with Texas Civil Construction for Concrete Sidewalk Connectivity work in an estimated amount of $280,000 utilizing unit prices per Bid 2023-17 Miscellaneous Drainage Improvements: Concrete Curb, Gutter, Flumes on Sidewalk, Street, or Alley (awarded 4/18/2023, RES-048-23). This item was approved on the Consent Agenda as RES-055-23.  7H. Consider action approving a contract for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning Consider action to approve a resolution awarding a contract to Spire Mechanical, LLC for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Maintenance and Repair in the estimated annual amount of $109,000 per RFP; #2023-07 unit pricing and authorizing the City Manager to  maintenance and repair.  execute all necessary documents.  This item was approved on the Consent Agenda as RES-056-23.  71. Consider action approving a contract for crack sealing.  Consider action to approve a resolution accepting a bid from and awarding a contract to Supersealing USA for crack sealing in an estimated annual amount of $150,000 through an Interlocal Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Ellis County (Bid No. RFB-2022-021) and authorizing the Mayor to execute the necessary documents for said services. This item was approved on the Consent Agenda as RES-057-23.  7J. Consider action approving the submission of a grant application for an award under the  Rifle-Resistant Body Armor Grant FY2024.  Consider action to approve a resolution authorizing the City Manager to officially submit the application from the City of Rowlett to the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office, for consideration of an award under the Rifle-Resistant Body Armor Grant FY2024. This item was approved on the Consent Agenda as RES-058-23.  Passed the Consent Agenda  A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Winget, seconded by Councilmember Galuardi, 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.  8.  INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION  8A. Consider action to approve a resolution accepting a bid from and awarding a contract to Road Master Striping, LLC for pavement striping at eighteen (18) locations in the total amount of $566,349.76 through an Interlocal Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with the City of Allen and authorizing the Mayor to execute the necessary documents for said services. Ronnie O'Brien, Director of Public Works, presented the information for this item.  L.  City of Rowlett  11407    A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Winget, seconded by Councilmember Bell, to approve the item as presented. The motion passed with a unanimous vote of those  members present. This item was approved as RES-059-23.  8B. Consider action to approve a resolution appointing a City Manager for the City of Rowlett, accepting and approving an Employment Agreement for a new City Manager, and authorizing Richard Jones, Director of Human Resources, presented the information for this item. Ar motion was made by Councilmember Bell, seconded by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Shinder, to approve a resolution appointing David Hall as City Manager for the City of Rowlett, accepting and approving an Employment Agreement for a new City Manager, and authorizing the Mayor to sign on the City's behalf. The motion passed with a unanimous vote of those members present. This item was approved as RES-060-23. MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY REQUEST TOPICS TO BE PLACED ON AN AGENDA FOR A SUBSEQUENT MEETING. ANY DELIBERATION OR DECISION SHALL BE LIMITED TO AI PROPOSALTOPLACETOPIC ON THE AGENDA FOR A SUBSEQUENT Shinder - reminder to discuss revision to the Boards and Commissions Handbook. Date to be TAKE ANY NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE ACTION ON CLOSEDIEXECUTIVE SESSION  the Mayor to sign on the City's behalf.  9.  MEETING. determined. MATTERS  There was no action taken.  10. ADJOURNMENT  The meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m.  dhucasadOmark Laura Hallmark, City Secretary  Blake  ampbr  Approved on: May 16,2023  City of Rowlett  11408