Powlett  CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES  TEXA S  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, September 17, 2024  7:00 P.M.  Municipal Building = 4000 Main  Present: Mayor Margolis, Mayor Pro Tem Winget, Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Shinder, Counciimember Reaves, Councilmember Bowers, Councimember Britton and  Councimember Schupp CALL TO ORDER  1.  Mayor Margolis called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.  2.  EXECUTIVE SESSION  There were no Executive Session items.  3.  RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION AND TAKE ANY NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE  ACTION ON CLOSEDIEXECUTIVE SESSION MATTERS  INVOCATION  The invocation was led by Pastor Hunter Smith, First Baptist Church.  PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE  The Pledges of Allegiance were led by the City Council.  4.  PRESENTATIONS  4A. Presentation of Rowlett Veterans Recognition Program certificate to Reese Jacob Ellis.  This item followed Item 4C.  Councimember Britton, along with Chris Kizziar of the Veterans Resource & Outreach Center of Rowlett, and Lorie Coates of Quilts of Valor, presented Mr. Ellis with a certificate from the City  Council and a quilt.  4B. Presentation of Proclamation in recognition of National IT Professionals Day.  Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Shinder presented this item to Joey Brock, Director of IT, Trey Switzer,  Susie Sun, Jarred Emanuel and Odie Odell.  City of Rowlett  10664    they will finish up with Friday and Monday routes. Look out for a door hanger attached to your new cart with all the information you need, including how to reach Republic Services with any questions. Please visit www.republcservices.com/rowlet. for more information on the special Chiesa Road Asphalt Rehabilitation Project -S starting September 23rd, Chiesa Road between Miller Road and Dalrock Road will undergo asphalt rehabilitation. The project is anticipated to be completed weather permitting November 4, 2024. During this time there will be various lane Councimember Reaves presented the Featured Animal - Hopscotch. Hei is a charming Anatolian  services offered.  closures including flaggers and portable traffic lights managing traffic flow.  Shepherd mix looking for his forever home.  Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Shinder made thet following announcements.  September is National Preparedness Month and although it may be their official motto, boy scouts aren't the only ones who need to always be prepared - for anything. Specifically, this month is about being ready to act in an emergency to save your own or someone else's life or property. In honord ofNational Preparedness Month, Iwould like to give as shout-out to some oft the organizations and people in our city who make emergency and disaster preparedness a major part of their lives. That includes our City's emergency management personnel, Ed Balderas and Hannah Myers, the members of our Community Organizations Active in Disaster board, the Rowlett Citizens Corps Council and its various branches, and of course our public safety employees and really, all city employees in all departments. If you want to know more about how you, as a citizen, can be prepared for disasters and emergencies, check out www.ready.gov. And don't forget that preparedness includes not only the humans in our family but also your bumegedamlymember: Kayak Crossing - Saturday, Oct 5th - Pet Appreciation Day. Pets receive half price rentals but must bring their humans. Each pet and its human can rent kayaks, standup paddleboards, and personal floatation devices from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. One discount per pet. There will be a low- cost pet vaccine clinic for dogs and cats. Dogs must be on a leash and cats in al hard-sided carrier. For more info see the Kayak Instruction Facebook page or vomAeiafornemon. Finally, you can join a bird and nature guided tour on the lake for $30 per person. That includes rental of a kayak, paddle, and personal floatation device. It begins at 9:30 a.m. and is a 3-hour tour.  5.  CITIZENS' INPUT  There were three Online Input submissions received for this meeting.  Six individuals spoke during Citizens' Input: 1. Clarence Sebastian, Garland - open house signage 2. James Pellinghelli, Rowlett - Item 7H 3. Nate Weymouth, Dallas - housing affordability 4. Stacey Dupree, Rowlett - Item 7H 5. Pam Bell, Rowlett - Item 7H 6. Justin Marston, Rowlett. - Item 7H  Clty of Rowlett  10667    6.  CONSENT AGENDA  6A. Consider action approving the minutes.  Consider action to approve minutes from the following City Council meeting(s): September 3, 2024 City Council Meeting, September 9, 2024 Special Work Session and September 9, 2024 Special  City Council Meeting.  This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  6B. Consider action amending Chapter 2 of the Code of Ordinances.  Consider action to approve an ordinance amending Chapter 2, Administration," Article IV, "Officers and Employees," Division 1, "Generally" of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Rowlett, Texas, by adding a new section 2-453 entitled "Authority of City Manager to Approve and Execute Purchases and Contracts;" providing a repealing clause; providing a severability clause; and  providing an effective date.  This item was approved on the Consent Agenda as ORD-025-24.  6C. Consider action approving delegating authority for the purchase of goods and services.  Consider action to approve a resolution delegating authority to the City Manager to determine the best method of procurement fort the purchase of goods and services; and providing for an effective  date.  This item was approved on the Consent Agenda as RES-073-24.  6D. Consider action approving rules for the electronic receipt of bids or proposals.  Consider action to approve a resolution approving rules for the electronic receipt of bids or  proposals; making findings; and providing for an effective date. This item was approved on the Consent Agenda as RES-074-24.  6E. Consider action approving a first amendment to the agreement for wrecker services.  Consider an action to approve a resolution of the City Council of the City of Rowlett, Texas approving a first amendment to the agreement for wrecker services between the City of Rowlett, Texas and Cathey Towing, LLC to allow a name change for Cathey Towing, LLC to NTX Wrecker Services, LLC. and to provide for a tow and go program; authorizing the City Manager to execute  the first amendment; and providing an effective date  This item was approved on the Consent Agenda as RES-075-24.  6F. Consider action to approve an Interlocal Agreement for Household Hazardous Waste  Disposal Services.  City of Rowlett  10668    Consider an action to approve a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with Dallas County to provide Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Services for  FY25.  This item was approved on the Consent Agenda as RES-076-24.  6G. Consider action to approve an interlocal Cooperation Agreement for jail services.  Consider action approving a resolution authorizing the City of Rowlett to enter into an interlocal cooperation agreement for jail services with Rockwall County and providing for an effective date.  This item was approved on the Consent Agenda as RES-077-24.  6H. Consider action approving equipment rental for an in-house road reconstruction.  Consider action to approve a resolution authorizing equipment rental from Kirby Smith utilizing BuyBoard contract 740-24 in an estimated amount of $95,806.10 for an in-house project to reconstruct Chiesa Road for approximately 5,800 LF from Miller Road to Dalrock Road.  This item was approved on the Consent Agenda as RES-078-24. 61. Consider action approving a purchase order for roadway materials.  Consider action to approve a resolution approving an addition to Purchase Order 22400403 to Texas Materials Group, Inc. dba TexasBit for roadway materials per Ellis County RFB 2022-019  pricing ini the amount of $236,600 per bid amounts.  This item was approved on the Consent Agenda as RES-079-24.  6J. Consider action approving the acquisition of right-of-way for the Chiesa Widening Project. Consider action to approve a resolution approving the acquisition of right-of-way from 7601 Bob White Drive, 1917 Dalrock Road, 1913 Chiesa Road, 1909 Chiesa Road, and 3006 Chiesa Road for the Chiesa Widening (Dalrock to Miller) Project in the amount of $365,832.00, authorizing the Mayor to sign any necessary instruments on the City's behalf, and authorizing the City Manager to  issue appropriate purchase orders in conformance with the resolution. This item was approved on the Consent. Agenda as RES-080-24.  6K. Consider action approving the acquisition of right-of-way for the East Industrial Street  Improvement Project.  Consider action to approve a resolution approving the acquisition of right-of-way easement from 4210, 4206, 4101, 4105, 4109, 4201, 4205, 4209, 4301 and 4305 Industrial Street in the amount of$141,051.00 for the East Industrial Street Improvement Project, authorizing the Mayor to sign any necessary instruments on the City's behalf, and authorizing the City Manager to issue LJ  appropriate purchase orders in conformance with the resolution.  City of Rowlett  10669    This item was approved on the Consent. Agenda as RES-081-24.  Passed the Consent Agenda  A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Winget, seconded by Councilmember Reaves, including all the proceeding item(s) marked as having been approved on the Consent Agenda. The motion carried with a unanimous vote of those members present.  7. INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION  7A. Conduct a public! hearing on the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2025.  Wendy Badgett, Director of Financial Services presented this item (Items 7A, 7B, 7C, and 7D  combined).  The public hearing opened and closed at 8:21 p.m. with no one speaking.  7B. Consider action to postpone the vote to approve the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2025 to September 18, 2024, and announce the date, time, and location of the vote to approve the budget A motion was made by Councilmember Britton, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Winget, to move that the City Council oft the City of Rowlett postpone the vote on adoption of the fiscal year 2025 budget to' Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. int the Council Chambers located at 4000 Main Street, Rowlett, Texas. The motion passed with a unanimous vote of  for Fiscal Year 2025.  those members present.  7C. Conduct a publichearing on the ad valorem tax rate for Fiscal Year 2025. The public hearing opened and closed at 8:23 p.m. with no one speaking.  7D. Announce the date, time, and location of the vote to approve the ad valorem tax for Fiscal Year  2025.  Mayor Margolis announced the City Council of the City of Rowlett will vote on the tax rate on' Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers located at 4000  Main Street, Rowlett Texas 75088. The public is invited to attend.  7E. Consider action to approve a resolution approving a Construction Manager at Risk Agreement between the City of Rowlett and Swinerton Builders for construction manager at risk services related to construction of a municipal complex for total compensation not to exceed Kristoff Bauer, Assistant City Manager, presented this item. Provided an overview of the process for selecting the Construction Manager At Risk (CMAR), outlining the criteria for qualifications, key competitive factors; and the key responsibilties. This includes the various phases of the design process, such as pre-construction, as well as the Guaranteed Maximum Price amendment. Stated the CMAR will offer the City continuous feedback throughout the decision- making process to ensure we deliver the best value to our community. The groundbreaking is  $4,975,806.00.  City off Rowlett  10670    scheduled for April 2025, with the ribbon cutting planned for Fall 2026.  A motion was made by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Shinder, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Winget, to approve the item as presented. The motion passed with a unanimous vote of  those members present. This item was approved as RES-082-24.  7F. Consider action approving a resolution amending the Master Fee Schedule to eliminate the Block  Party Permit Fee.  Brittnay Farr, Director of Economic Development and Community Engagement, presented this item. Thisisaf follow-up from the September: 3, 2024 City Council Meeting asap proposal was made to eliminate the Block Party Permit Fee, but additional information was required prior to final consideration. Provided and overview of the block party trailer's purpose, including the essentials needed to host a successful event, the reservation process, fees charged by other cities and how Members of Council mentioned that the trailer is available for use by neighbornood crime watch associations, inquired how the trailer is advertised, and asked how the trailer was delivered toi the Ar motion was made by Councilmember Bowers, seconded by Councilmember Reaves, to approve the item as presented. The motion passed with a unanimous vote of those  the trailer has been used for block parties.  various locations.  members present. This item was approved as RES-083-24.  7G. Consider a resolution approving affiliates of the Rowlett Housing Finance Corporation ("RHFC") participating in the financing for the acquisition, development and construction of a multifamily residential housing development, Jefferson Merritt Park, in conjunction with Jefferson Merritt. Mayor Pro Tem Winget informed the Council that during the September 16, 2024 RHFC meeting, a vote was taken to dissolve the Memorandum of Understanding with JPI; therefore, there is no  item to consider.  7H. Discuss a park improvement development agreement with Skorburg Retail Corporation related to aresidential subdivision generally located east of President George Bush Turnpike, south of Royal Bay Drive, and north of Carroll Ln, and associated expansion of Columbia Park. Convened into Executive Session at 8:41 p.m. Reconvened into open session at 8:48 p.m. with The applicantrequested tot table the item to allow for further discussions with City staff, with ai future A motion was made by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Shinder, seconded by Councilmember Britton, to postpone this item to a future date to be determined. The motion passed with  no action taken.  date to be determined.  au unanimous vote of those members present.  City of Rowlett  10671    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 TOAF PROPOSAL TO PLACE TOPIC ON THE AGENDA FOR A SUBSEQUENT MEETING. Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Shinder, seconded by Councimember Reaves, requested a work session to consider approval to providing City Attorney office presence at the Planning and Zoning  Commission and Board of Adjustment meetings.  8.  ADJOURNMENT  Mayor Margolis adjourned the meeting at 8:51 p.m.  Balaor Blake Margolis, Mayor Approved on: October 7,2024  SnewyDodul Stacey Chadwick, Interim City Secretary  City of Rowlett  10672