CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION NOVEMBER 17,2014 quorum present, to wit:  The City Council held a work session on Monday, November 17, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. with a  Dennis Childress Tommy Lemond Rick Howard Terri Ashmore Bill Chambliss Jon Epps  Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember  The following staff members were also present: City Manager Larry Graves, Finance Director Patrick Harvey, Public Works Director Steve Miller, Library Director Liz Gant, HR Director  Cindy Brown and City Secretary Dara Crabtree. ITEM 1. STAFF UPDATES. A. Dates to remember.  City Manager Graves briefed the City Council on the followingi items: B. Code Enforcement update on 305 W. Simonds Road. ITEM2. DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS.  ITEM3C. Discussion included: Acadian Ambulance purchasing the assets from Texas Lifeline Corporation (TLC)including contract with City of Seagoville; new owner Fortune 500 Company; new ownership effective November 10, 2014; TLC employees will remain with Acadian Ambulance; only change citizens will notice is new ambulance and employee uniforms. Following the discussion, City Manager Graves shared Acadian Ambulance is featured inside the front cover of this month'si issue oft the TML publication Texas Town and City (TTC). Library Director Gant provided an update on the library including: policy and procedures; statistical data; and the addition of EBooks, EAudio books and streaming videos now available  through consortium.  The work session was adjourned at 6:45 p.m.  APPROVED: I MAYOR  ATTEST:  dua Crablwv CITY SECRETARY    CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 17,2014 quorum present, to wit:  The City Council held a regular meeting on Monday, November 17, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. with a  Dennis Childress Tommy Lemond Rick Howard Terri Ashmore Bill Chambliss Jon Epps  Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember  The Invocation was provided by Councilmember Chambliss. Mayor Childress led the Pledge of MAYOR'S REPORT. Mayor Childress thanked everyone for attending and reported on recent Veteran's Day events he attended; Central Elementary being nominated as a Healthy Zone; and CITIZENS PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD (items on the agenda). No one spoke.  Allegiance.  wished everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving Holiday.  CONSENT AGENDA.  Councilmember Ashmore made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Chambliss, to approve Consent Agenda Items IC through 5C. A vote was cast 5 in favor, 0 against. 1C. Approve minutes for meetings held on October 20, 2014 and October 25,2 2014. 2C. Approve Resolution No. 57-R-14 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Supplemental Master Road & Bridge Interlocal Agreement between the City of Seagoville and Dallas County regarding roadway striping in an amount not to exceed Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) perr request; and providing for an effective date. 3C. Approve Resolution No. 58-R-14 approving the terms and conditions oft the Professional Service Agreement for provision of mobile intensive care ambulance service by and between the City of Seagoville and Texas Lifeline Corporation, a Texas Corporation acquired by Acadian Ambulance Service of Texas, L.L.C., al Louisiana Limited Company for the purpose of ambulance services as provided in the agreement; providing the City 4C. Approve Resolution No. 59-R-14 authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Seagoville and STAR' Transit in the amount not to exceed Sixty-Four Thousand Eight Hundred Twenty Dollars ($64,820.00) for transportation services for senior citizens, disabled persons and the general public in the Seagoville area for Fiscal Year 2015; providing for repeal of any and all resolutions in conflict; providing  Manager to execute the same; and providing an effective date.  foras severability clause; and providing for an effective date.    5C. Approve Resolution No. 60-R-14 authorizing Dallas County to resell tax foreclosed properties located at 108 Ball Street and 902 Netherland Drive by public or private sale, to the highest qualified purchaser, as provided by Section 34.05 of the Texas Property ITEM 6. Following a discussion, Councilmember Ashmore made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Chambliss, to approve Resolution No. 61-R-14 authorizing publication ofNotice of Intention to issue Certificates of Obligation, in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $4,000,000.00; authorizing distribution ofa a preliminary official statement relating to such Series of Certificates; and authorizing certain other matters relating thereto. A vote was cast 4 for, 1 ITEM 7. Mayor Childress opened the public hearing at 7:09 p.m. to consider the request of Terry Wilson to rezone approximately 2.33 t acres from Residential - 2 (R-2) zoning to Light Manufacturing (LM) zoning and amend the Comprehensive Land Use Plan on Lot 2, Block 10 of the Cornerstone Addition, more commonly known as 610 W. Simonds Road, Seagoville, Texas. Terry Wilson, 610 W. Simonds Road spoke in favor of the request. No one spoke in opposition. ITEM 8. Councilmember Chambliss made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lemond, to direct stafft to prepare an ordinance to rezone approximately 2.33 t acres from Residential-2(R- 2) zoning to Light Manufacturing (LM) zoning and amend the Comprehensive Land Use Plan on Lot 2, Block 1 of the Cornerstone Addition, more commonly known as 610 W. Simonds Road, ITEM9. Mayor Childress opened thej public hearing at 7:13 p.m. to consider amending the Code of Ordinances to provide for regulating the exterior façade colors on all structures within all zoning districts. Speaking in favor of the request was Sandy Sauder, 1326 Riverview Lane and Jerry Yearout, 710 W. Simonds Road. Speaking in opposition was Jose Hernandez, 737 Fairview Avenue and James Sudduth, 2402 Cloverhill Drive. Providing comments regarding both sides of the issue was Linda Vineyard, 497 Thomas Trail and Sidney Sexton, Jr.. 709 Jack Street. The ITEM 10. Following a discussion, Councilmember Ashmore made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Howard, to deny the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission toa adopt an ordinance similar to the City of Mesquite's ordinance in earth tones and have the Planning and Zoning Commission revisit the topic. A vote was cast 4 for, 1 against (Epps).  Tax Code.  against. (Epps)  Thej public hearing closed at 7:11 p.m.  Seagoville, Texas. A vote was cast 5 for, 0 against.  public hearing closed at 7:21 p.m.  ITEMI 11. COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS.  Jon Epps - commented excited about Treel Lighting Ceremony on December 4", hope more lights go up around town; making Seagoville our own; moving forward; and lighting up the City for Bill Chambliss - commented was looking forward to meeting a live reindeer at the Tree Lighting Terri Ashmore commented on the Festival of Lights in the Park; a school fundraiser will be held in the Park on Saturday, December 6"; invited everyone to attend and participate; and upcoming Open Mic on November 20" at the high school regarding Destination 2020.  Christmas. Ceremony.    ITEM 12. CITIZEN COMMENTS.  Jerry Yearout, 710 E. Simonds Road - commented on recent road projects; E. Simonds Road already cracking; semi-truck traffic on the road; enforcing no truck traffic on road; need to spend funds wisely; and do not allow semi-trucks to use Simonds Road as shortcut. Jennifer Benker. 1326 Riverview Lane - commented on road condition; dips tearing up car; roads inr need of repair behind stadium and Central Elementary; and patching not helping. Sandy Sauder, 1326 Riverview Lane - commented on concerns with vehicle break-in and thefts; the community needs to come together; volunteer at Bread Basket serving families and need volunteers; possible fundraisers; residents in need; and thankful to Brookshire'sa and Walmart. Sidney Sexton, Jr., 709 Jack Street - commented Bread Basket serves three zip codes; food James Sudduth, 2402 Cloverhill Drive - commented good decision on façade; and Planning and Zoning Commission will do better job with more time under impression desired immediate Maria Soto, 107 Colonial Circle commented lived in Seagoville short time; keep residential and commercial separate when considering colors; clean up trash and debris around city; when clean the color of buildings will not matter; past volunteer work performed and recognition received;  needed and will accept cash donation.  recommendation.  and need to address concerns up front. ITEM 13. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS.  Terri Ashmore update Community Service Worker program and setting up guidelines to ITEM: 14. Recess into Executive Session at 7:48 p.m. pursuant to G.C. Section 551.074, Personnel, to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal ofaj public officer or employee to wit: Municipal Court. Judges. ITEM 15. Councilmember Ashmore made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Epps, to direct staff to prepare a two year contract appointing Cathy Penn as Presiding Judge anda a two year contract appointing Kim Lafferty as an Alternate Associate Judge. A vote was cast  provide to boards and commissions regarding long term plans.  Reconvened back into open session at 8:12 p.m.  5 for, 0 against.  ITEM 16. The meeting adjourned at 8:13 p.m.  APPROVED: MAYOR  LMBE    ATTEST:  Doua Crabbuu CITY SECRETARY