Giasaale  MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION MARCH 20, 2017  Thel Regular Session oft the City Council of the City of Seagoville, Texas was called to order at 7:33 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 (absent)  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, and ROUTINE ANNOUNCEMENIS. RECOGNITIONS. and PROCLAMATIONS  Interim City Secretary Christie Wilson.  Call to Order Invocation - Mayor Childress Pledge of Allegiance  Mayor's Report- Mayor Childress acknowledged that Councilmember Fruin should be congratulated for being unopposed in the election and that he will serve another term. Citizens Public Comment Period for Posted Agenda Items- No speakers.  CONSENT AGENDA- The Consent Agenda contains items which are routine in nature and 1. Consider approving City Council meeting minutes for March 6, 2017 (City 2. Consider approving a resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign an Interlocal Cooperation/Mutual Aid Agreement with the Southern Regional Response Group for Specialized Emergency Response Services and Resources and authorize the expense of $7,500 to participate, as budgeted in the FY 2016-17 municipal budget 3. Consider approving a resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign an Interlocal Cooperative contract with the Texas Department of Public Safety for the purchase  will be acted upon in one motion.  Secretary)  (Police)  of certain supplies (Police)    Seagoville City Council  March 20, 2017  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'szoning ordinance (Council) Motion to approve above Consent Agenda items- Magill; second by Hernandez; motion passed  with all ayes. REGULAR AGENDA-  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 Representatives: from Seagoville High School came to explain the P-Tech Program and how it addresses the needs of students in Seagoville. The components of the program were provided as well as statistics. Mayor Childress read a resolution in support of the  Manager)  program.  Motion to approve- Hernandez; second by Howard; motion passed with all ayes.  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 Community Development Director Ladis Barr reviewed the scope of this roadway  Woodhaven Addition (Community Development) replacement project. There were no questions from council.  Motion to approve- Hernandez; second by Howard; motion passed with all ayes except. for 7. Discuss, consider and take action on Seagoville Economic Development Board recommendation of Kaufman Street area change orders related to utility Director Kirk Clennan reviewed the requested changed orders. It was noted that #7 should not have been included in this request. Councilmember Fruin requested the item be tabled until the corrections to the information could be made. Councilmember Hernandez, who is also an SEDC board member, explained the funding source is the EDC reserve fund. Councilmember Fruin further expressed that with spending the amount of money on the buildings as requested, it would take a long time to realize a  Magill who voted no; Epps was absent).  infrastructure improvements (SEDC)  return on the investment.  Motion to approve $50,000 for six (6) change orders (not #7)- Hernandez; second by Magill; motion passed with all ayes exceptfor Fruin who voted no. [Epps was absent).  2    Seagoville City Council  March 20, 2017  8. Discuss and consider approving an ordinance amending the FY 2015-2016 Finance Director Patrick Harvey explained that moving funds from revenue accounts will help to correct an imbalance that occurred due to overages in Sanitation and Non-  municipal budget (Finance)  Departmental accounts.  Motion to approve- Hernandez; second by. Howard; motion passed with all ayes.  9. Discuss and consider approving a resolution authorizing the City Manager to purchase electricity by negotiating the lowest possible price, and entering into an Director Harvey requested the city take advantage of an opportunity to secure electric rates for the city beginning 2018 that are similar to the current contract rates. The rate is locked in for 5 years with the exception of added "congestion" rates that might occur during peak usage time. The consultant retained by the city to aid in searching for a new contract, Mark Boyd with Victory Power Solutions, was present and answered questions  agreement with a retail electricity provider (Finance)  from the council.  Motion to approve with a change to the venue. for disputes being changed to Dallas County- Fruin; second by Howard; motion passed with all ayes exceptfor Hernandez who voted no; 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 Councilmember Magill requested a change to the definition for decorative fence in areas zone Agricultural sO those property owners could install a fence in the front of residences taller than 42". It was requested the change be applied to residential properties one (1) acre or larger. Director Barr also advised of another change staff is recommending to  [Epps was absent]  Development)  Section 21.08.010 (5) to allow replacement with 4x4 wood posts.  Motion to approve as discussed (re: 1 acre or more) and include the recommended change to 11. Receive Councilmember Reports/Items of Community Interest- Councilmember Hernandez announced the Small Farm & Ranch Roundup on March 23, 2017 and the  21.08.010 (5)- Hernandez; second by Fruin; motion passed with all ayes.  Inaugural North Texas Poultry Showcase on April 8, 2017.  12. Receive Citizen Comments - No speakers.  13. Future Agenda Items - Councilmember Magill requested crack seal on Prescott Lane.  3    Seagoville City Council Adjourned at 8:50 p.m.  March: 20, 2017  APPROVED:  Dennis Mayor  -  K. Childress  ATTEST:  Chhilw Christie Wilson, Interim City Secretary  4