Grasandle  MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MARCH 20, 2017  The Work Session of the City Council of the City of Seagoville, Texas was called to order at 6:32 p.m. on Monday, March 20, 2017, at City Hall, 702 N. Hwy 175, Seagoville, Texas  with a quorum present, to wit:  Dennis Childress Jose Hernandez Rick Howard Harold Magill Mike Fruin Jon Epps  Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember  The following staff members were also present: City Manager Patrick Stallings, Police Chief Ray Calverley, Community Development Director Ladis Barr, City Attorney Alexis Allen, Finance Director Patrick Harvey, Seagoville Economic Development Director Kirk Clennan,  Fire ChiefTodd Gilcrease, and Interim City Secretary Christie Wilson. A. MetLoop Weather Notification Presentation (Fire Chief)  Chief Gilcrease introduced Markus Young, Director of Client Relations for MetLoop, which is a privately owned company the city has contracted with to provide more precise weather notifications than the National Weather Service can provide. Mr. Young showed a video featuring WFAA Meteorologist Pete Delkus who explained how MetLoop can pinpoint "focus zones" and be able to provide severe weather information (Outlooks) to subscribers with 95% accuracy. The service is available by subscription to residents as well and the city will pass along the information through water bill and Facebook  notifications.  B. Laserfiche Document Imaging Demonstration (City Secretary)  Interim City Secretary reviewed the newly installed document imaging system with the  council.  .Discuss Regular Session Agenda Items  1. Consider approving City Council meeting minutes for March 6, 2017 (City Secretary) 2. Consider approving a resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign an Interlocal Cooperation/Mutual Aid Agreement with the Southern Regional Response Group for    Seagoville City Council  March 20, 2017  Specialized Emergency Response Services and Resources and authorize the expense of $7,500 to participate, as budgeted in the FY 2016-17 municipal budget (Police) 3. Consider approving a resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign an Interlocal Cooperative contract with the Texas Department of Public Safety for the purchase of certain supplies 4. Consider approving a resolution supporting House Bill 1427 which amends Section 41.005 of the Texas Utilities Code to clarify that a municipality may regulate the operations of an electric cooperative through the city'sz zoning ordinance (Council) 5. Receive presentation on the Dallas Independent School District P-Tech Program and consider approving a resolution in support of the P-Tech Program (City Manager) 6. Discuss and consider approving a resolution awarding a bid and authorizing the city manager to execute a construction services contract for paving of four streets in the Director Ladis Barr reviewed this project. Engineer Andy Martin answered questions relating to the planned construction of the streets. Mr. Martin said there will be a 10" lime subgrade and 2" of asphalt on the surface. Concrete curb and gutters will help stabilized the construction materials. Lifespan of the roads is expected to be 20 years, if they are properly maintained. The benefits of crack sealing were discussed. Water and 7. Discuss, consider and take action on Seagoville Economic Development Board recommendation of Kaufman Street area change orders related to utility infrastructure Director Kirk Clennan told the council that recent renovations to 103 N. Kaufman revealed the need for sewer line replacement for the adjacent addresses due to poor design of the original installation several years ago. Seven change orders were included 8. - Discuss and consider approving an ordinance amending the FY 2015-2016 municipal Director Harvey explained this ordinance will redistribute some revenues to cover 9. Discuss and consider approving a resolution authorizing the City Manager to purchase electricity by negotiating the lowest possible price, and entering into an agreement with a Director Harvey stated that in anticipation offuture cost increases in electricity, he is recommending the city enter into aj five (5). year contract with ENGIE beginning in 2018.  (Police)  Woodhaven Addition (Community Development)  wastewater lines have already been replaced on these streets.  improvements (SEDC)  in the packet however only six (6) are being requested at this time.  budget (Finance)  expenses in other areas, resulting in ai more accurate budget.  retail electricity provider (Finance)  2    Seagoville City Council  March 20, 2017  The rate will be only slightly higher than the city is currently paying. He requested that a provision in the contract regarding location of dispute resolution be changed from Harris County to Dallas County. There was considerable discussion among council members regarding the pass though surcharge, or congestion) fee, that might be added to 10. Discuss and consider approving an ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 21, "Building Regulations" by repealing and replacing Article 21.08, "Fences", in its entirety and replacing with a new Article 21.08, "Fences", Sections 21.08.001 through 21.08.018, adding definitions, permissible types, permissible locations, required maintenance, and required building permits (Community Development) Director Barr told the council the fence ordinance is essentially the one they first saw in June 2016. He told the council he wants to change wording in one section, plus the  the rate in the event ofi peak usage times.  ordinance now includes an appeal process.  Adjourned at 7:24 p.m.  APPROVED:  Dennis Childress K.    Mayor  ATTEST:  SEAGO,  Dhi IUlaon Christie Wilson, Interim City Secretary  3