fiasandle  MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION MARCH5, 2018  The Regular Session of the City Council of the City of Seagoville, Texas was called to order at' 7:00 p.m. on Monday, March 5, 2018, at City Hall, 702 N. Hwy 175, Seagoville, Texas with  a quorum present, to wit:  Dennis Childress Jon Epps Jose Hernandez Rick Howard Harold Magill Mike Fruin  Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember  The following staff members were also present: City Manager Patrick Stallings, Police Chief Ray Calverley, Library Director Liz Gant, Community Development Director Ladis Barr, City Attorney Alexis Allen, WaterUtilities Director Phil DeChant, Director of Administrative Services  Cindy Brown, and City Secretary Kandi Jackson.  Invocation - Invocation was led by Councilmember Magill. Pledge of Allegiance Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Childress.  Recognition - Water Utilities Department - Mayor Childress presented the Water Utilities Mayor's Report - Mayor Childress stated he appreciates all the hard work from the Water Citizens Public Comment Period- This portion of the meeting is to allow each speaker up to. six (6) minutes t0 address the council oni items not! postedon the current agenda. Council may not discuss these items but may respond with factual data or policy information, or place the item on aj future agenda. Citizens wishing to speak on posted agenda items will be called upon at that time. Anyone wishing to: speak shall submit a Speaker Request Form to the Cheryl Fowler at 217 E. Bluff Rd. stated her mother' 's home flooded due to a sewer back up. She stated the clean-up has been very expensive and they are seeking assistance from the City, if Mary Runnells at 217E. Bluff Rd: stated. she is the homeowner and has lived in the home for) forty  Department with certificates. Utilities Department.  City Secretary.  possible.  (40) years with no issues. She also stated any assistance would be appreciated.    Seagoville City Council Regular Session  March 5, 2018  CONSENT. AGENDA- The Consent Agenda contains items which are routine in nature and will 1. Consider approving City Council Meeting minutes for February 5, 2018 and Joint Meeting with Seagoville Economic Development Corporation for February 12, 2018 2. Consider approving a Resolution ordering cancellation of the General Election on May 5, 2018, and declaring the Election of unopposed Candidates for Place 1, Place 3, and Place 5 of the City Council of the City of Seagoville, Texas; providing for the posting of this Resolution at each polling place on Election Day; and providing an Considerar aprovar la Resolucion ordendando la cancelacion de las Elecciones Gernerales el dia 5 de Mayo del 2018, y declarando la Eleccion de Candidatos sin oposicion para el Lugar 1,1 Lugar 3y Lugar 5 del Consejo Municipal de la Cuidad de Seagoville, Texas; proporcionando para la publication de esta Resolucion en cada centro electoral el dia del las eleccion; y proporcionando unai fecha efectiva (Secretaria 3. Discuss and consider an Ordinance approving a tariff authorizing an annual rate review mechanism ("RRM")asas substitution for the annual interim rate adjustment process defined by Section 104.301 of the Texas Utilities Code, and as negotiated between Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Division ("Atmos Mid-Tex" or "Company") and the Steering Committee of Cities served by Atmos; requiring the company to reimburse cities' reasonable ratemaking expenses, adopting a savings clause; determining that this Ordinance was passed in accordance with the requirements of the Open Meetings Act; declaring an effective date; and requiring delivery of this Ordinance to the company and legal counsel for the steering committee (Director of Motion to approve Consent Agenda as read. Magill, seconded. by Epps; motion passedwith  be acted upon in one motion.  (City Secretary)  effective date (City Secretary)  del la Cuidad)  Administrative Services) all ayes. 5/0  2    Seagoville City Council Regular Session  March 5, 2018  REGULAR AGENDA-  4. Discuss with Republic Services changes to the waste collection schedule that were not Robyn Mota introduced Randy. Holcomb the Operations Manager for Republic Services. Operations Manager Holcomb stated there were changes made to the solid waste and recycle collection schedule that were not communicated with City Staff He stated the changes were made on. February 1, 2018 and went into effect on March 1, 2018. He stated Republic Service will run the old route and the new route for a month to avoid disruption to residents. He stated a supervisor from Republic Services will be in the Cityof fSeagoville each day to ensure collection is not missed. He also stated this is not the smooth transition promised by Republic Services but they are committed to making it right from this point. Councilmember Hernandez asked when the new routes were determined by Republic Services. Operations Manager Holcomb stated. Republic Services has been working on the Councilmember Hernandez asked if City Staff was aware of those changes. Operations Manager Holcomb stated City Staff was aware of day changes to the recycle schedule but Councilmember Hernandez clarified the changes went into effect on March 1, 2018 and stated he received his flyer announcing the changes afier the efective date. He also stated Republic Services had poor communication concerning the route changes. Councilmember Magill asked if there will be any. further attempt to make the new route changes more understandable to the citizens. Operations Manager Holcomb stated yes, Councilmember Fruin clarified the solid waste and recycle schedule for his area. Councilmember Fruin asked what is the purpose ofmaking changes to the solid waste and recycle schedule. Operations Manager Holcomb stated the main reason. for the changes was to have solid waste and recycle collection on the same day. Councilmember Fruin Mayor Pro Tem Epps stated he has sareal issue with the lack ofcommunication to City Siaff Councilmember Hernandez asked if. future communications will be taped to the trash receptacle or by mail. Operations Manager Holcomb stated further communication this week be will be taped to the trash receptacle for faster communication. He also stated Republic Services is working on another communication that will be mailed. Councilmember Hernandez stated any communications that can be put on the website or  communicated to City Staff(Robyn Mota)  new routes for the past six (6) to eight (8) weeks.  not the solid waste schedule.  customers will be receiving a mailer with detailed information.  stated the lack ofcommunication left him unaware of the changes.  social media needs to be shared with. Mrs. Gant.  3    Seagoville City Council Regular Session  March 5, 2018  Mayor Childress stated Republic Services needs to have communication with the City Manager. He also thankedOperations. Manager. Holcomb for his work but stated. Republic Services needs to understand. communication with the City is imperative. City Manager Stallings stated he originally asked for Republic Services to supply the City with a Republic Services staff member for four (4) weeks to help with phone calls from the citizens. He would like an additional four (4) weeks equaling a total of eight (8) weeks. Operations Manager. Holcomb stated. Republic Services will get back to the City. Manager Mayor Childress stated the City Manager made a request and if Republic Services is 5. Discuss and consider declaring vacancies on Planning & Zoning Commissions and Park & Recreation Commissions, and consider new applications (City Secretary) City Secretary Jackson stated. Aaron Cade informed the City Secretary 's Office that he is no longer a resident of the City of Seagoville and wishes to withdraw his name from the Park & Recreation Commission. Also, Brian Williams and Ritha Edwards. submittedletters She also stated at this time Place three (3) on Keep Seagoville Beautiful is vacant. Scott Englert submitted an application toj fill that vacancy. In addition, the Planning & Zoning Commission has two vacancies. An application has been submitted by David Grimes toj fill one ofthose vacancies. DavidGrimes is currently. serving on the Animal Shelter Oversight Committee. The City Charter allows Council to appoint Mr. Grimes to serve on more than Mayor Childress asked. Mr. Grimes ifl he considered the amount of time that is required to serve and if he is able to commit that amount of time. Applicant David Grimes statedy yes, he has considered the amount of time and he is committed to serving on both boards. Councilmember Hernandez asked. Mr. Grimes what type of company he owns. Mr. Grimes Mayor Childress asked Scott Englert ifhe) has considered the amount oftime that is needed and if he is able to commit that amount of time. Applicant Scott Englert stated yes, has considered the amount of time and is committed to serving. He also stated his original application was submitted to serve on Keep Seagoville Beautiful but he would also like to After discussion with the City Attorney, motion to allow David Grimes to serve on two boards - Hernandez, seconded. by Magill; motion passed. 4/1 (For: Howard, Hernandez,  too confirm the extra time request of their staff member. unable to provide the staffmember the City needs to know.  ofresignation, from the Planning & Zoning Commission.  one board or commission as referenced: in the agenda packet.  stated he owns a lawn company.  be considered; for the Planning & Zoning Commission.  Magill, and Epps; Opposition: Fruin)  4    Seagoville City Council Regular Session  March 5, 2018  Motion to approve Mr. Grimes for Place five (5) on the Planning & Zoning Commission Hernandez, seconded by Howard; motion passed 4/1. (For: Howard, Hernandez, Motion to approve Mr. Englert for Place three (3) on Keep Seagoville Beautiful- Hernandez, seconded by Howard; motion passed with all ayes. 5/0  Magill, and Epps; Opposition: Fruin)  Motion to approve Mr. Englert to. serve on multiple boards - Hernandez, seconded by Motion approve Mr. Englert for Place six (6) on the Planning & Zoning Commission - 6. Conductal Public Hearing to discuss and consider approving an Ordinance oft the City ofs Seagoville, Dallas County,Texas, readopting, ratifying, republishing: and extending Ordinance No. 12-06, codified as Chapter 13, "Offenses and Nuisances", Article 13.06, "Minors", Division 2, "Curfew", for a period of three (3) years; providing a repealing clause; providing a severability clause; and providing for an effective date  Howard; motion passed with all ayes. 5/0  Hernandez, seconded. by Magill; motion passed with all ayes. 5/0  (Police Chief)  Mayor Childress opened the public hearing at 7:32 p.m.  No one for or against.  Mayor Childress closed the public hearing at 7:32 p.m.  Motion to approve an Ordinance of the City of Seagoville, Dallas County, Texas, readopting, ratifying, republishing and extending Ordinance No. 12-06, codified as Chapter 13, "Offenses and Nuisances", Article 13.06, "Minors", Division 2, "Curfew", for a period of three (3). years; providing a repealing clause; providing a severability clause; and providing for an effective date - Magill, seconded. by Howard; motion passed  with all ayes. 5/0  5    Seagoville City Council Regular Session  March 5, 2018  7. Approval of an Ordinance amending Chapter 5, Animal Control, of the Code of Ordinances by amending Article 5.01, "General Provisions", Article 5.02, "Dangerous Dogs", Article 5.03, "Impoundment", and Article 5.04, "Animal Care", to provide new and revised regulations concerning the keeping of animals within the City; providing a severability clause; providing a savings clause; providing for a penalty ofa fine not to exceed $2,000 for each offense; and providing an effective date Motion to approve an Ordinance amending Chapter 5, Animal Control, of the Code of Ordinances by amending Article 5.01, "General Provisions", Article 5.02, "Dangerous Dogs", Article 5.03, "Impoundment", and Article 5.04, "Animal Care", to provide new and revised regulations concerning the keeping of animals within the City; providing a severability clause; providing a savings clause; providing. for aj penalty ofafine not to exceed $2,000) for each offense; and providing an effective date - Hernandez, seconded 8. Discuss and consider directing staff on the selection of the movie to view at the annual "Movie in the Park" event in September (Community Development Director) After some discussion Mayor Childress asked for a vote on A Wrinkle in Time; one vote Mayor Childress asked for a vote for Coco; two votes were received - Hernandez and Mayor Childress asked for a vote for Despicable Me 3; one vote was received - Epps.  (Police Chief)  by Howard; motion passed with all ayes. 5/0  was received - Howard.  Magill.  Mayor Childress stated Coco wins with two votes received.  9. Discuss and consider approval of a Resolution adopting the City of Seagoville Comprehensive Statement on Local Economic Development, Tax Abatement and Business Incentives, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit A; and providing that the City continues to elect to be eligible to participate in tax abatement; providing for a repealing clause; providing for a severability clause; and providing an effective date (Director of Administrative Services) Motion to approve a Resolution adopting the City of Seagoville Comprehensive Statement on Local Economic Development, Tax Abatement and Business Incentives, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit A; and providing that the City continues to elect to be eligible toj participate in tax abatement; providing fora repealing clause; providing for a severability clause; and providing an effective date -  Hernandez, seconded by Magill; motion passed with all ayes. 5/0  6    Seagoville City Council Regular Session  March 5, 2018  10. Receive Councilmember Reports/Items of Community Interest - as authorized by  Section 551.0415 of the Texas Government Code.  Mayor Pro Tem Epps stated he would like to keep things moving ini the City.  Councilmember Hernandez statedCity Hall will be open tomorrow. from 7:00a.m. to 7:00 11. Future Agenda Items Council to provide direction to staff regarding future agenda items. These items will not be discussed and no action will be taken at this meeting.  p.m.for voting.  None  12. Recessed into Executive Session at 7:43 p.m.  (A)551.087: Discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the City has received from al business prospect that the City seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the City and with which the City is conducting economic development negotiations, and to deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive  to a business prospect, to wit: "Project Cake." 13. Reconvene Into Regular Session at 7:50 p.m.  Council will reconvene into open session, and take action, ifany, on matters discussed  in Executive Session. No action taken. Adjourned at 7:50 p.m.  APPROVED:  Mayor Dennis K. Childress -  ATTEST:  SEAG  handilndkn Kandi Jackson, Cily Secretary  7