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Minutes TC 09/12/2017 TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION MINUTES TUESDAY,SEPTEMBER 12,2017,7:00 P.M. LOCATION:100 MUNICIPAL DRIVE,TROPHY CLUB,TEXAS SVORE MUNICIPAL BUILDING BOARDROOM The Town Council of the Town of Trophy Club,Texas, met in a Regular Session on Tuesday, September 12, 2017. The meeting was held within the boundaries of the Town and was open to the public. STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF DENTON § TOWN COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: C.Nick Sanders Mayor Rhylan Rowe Mayor Pro Tern, Place 3 Alicia Fleury Council Member,Place 1 Eric Jensen Council Member,Place 2 Tim Kurtz Council Member,Place 4 Greg Lamont Council Member,Place 5 Philip Shoffner Council Member,Place 6 STAFF PRESENT: Tom Class Town Manager Amber Karkauskas Director of Finance David Dodd Town Attorney Sherri Lewis PIO/Communications Manager Holly Fimbres Town Secretary/RMO Mike Pastor Information Technology Manager Patrick Arata Police Chief Jonathan Phillips Director of Administrative Services Wade Carroll Fire Chief John Zagurski Budget Manager Mayor Sanders announced the date of Tuesday, September 12, 2017, called the Town Council to order and announced a quorum at 7:00 p.m. The Invocation was offered by Budget Manager Zagurski. The Pledges to the American Flag and Texas Flag were led by Council Member Fleury. (Town Secretary Note: The agenda items were presented in the following order: Citizen Presentations; Announcements and Reports; Consent Agenda;Agenda Item No. 7;Public Hearings;Agenda Items No. 10 and 11; Agenda Item No. 15;Agenda Items No. 12 through 14;Agenda Item No. 16;Executive Session;and Agenda Items No. 18 and 19) CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS This is an opportunity for citizens to address the Council on any matter whether or not it is posted on the agenda. The Council is not permitted to take action on or discuss any presentations made to the Council at this time concerning an item not listed on the agenda. The Council will hear presentations on specific agenda items prior to the Council addressing those items. You may speak up to four (4) minutes or the time limit determined by the Mayor or presiding officer. To speak during this item you must complete the Speaker's form that includes the topic(s)of your statement. Topics of presentation should be limited to matters over which the Council has authority. There were no citizen presentations. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS 1. Receive Town Manager Class' update regarding the following,discussion and provide input regarding same (Staff): • Emergency Deployment—The Fire Department was demobilized on September 11,2017 in support of the Hurricane Harvey relief effort. Over the course of 14 days,two(2)teams changed out and served in three (3) cities in the Houston area: League City; an unincorporated area of Harris County; and Port Arthur. They averaged about seven (7) calls per day with a total of 93 calls. Fire Chief Patrick Ship, with the Webster Fire Department,commended the Trophy Club Fire Department for their professionalism. • Town Hall—Staff successfully moved into the new facility over the past weekend;the phone system was operational; the Information Technology was functioning at approximately 90 percent; and the landscaping would be installed at a later date. He recognized the current Council and prior Council for their vision and commitment for producing a quality facility, and he thanked the residents for their support. Additionally, he advised that the Building Dedication Ceremony was tentatively scheduled for October 21,2017. 2. Receive an update from the Council Subcommittee that was tasked with the review of Council Chambers, Public Art and Decorations/Furnishings for the Foyer and/or Council Chambers; and provide guidance (Mayor Sanders). Council Member Fleury provided three (3) mockup examples of brushed aluminum lettering to be placed on the wall behind the Council dais, along with a couple of cost estimates. There were two(2) choices for mounting the lettering;the first option was to mount the letters on the wall with brackets leaving a small space between the wall and letters, and the other option would be for the letters to be adhered directly to the wall. The letters would be approximately 18 inches in height and the span would be about 16 feet. Her preference was to use the lettering that adhered to the wall. She added that the Town seal would be installed in the back portion of the Council Chambers along with the flags to allow for a photography area. Council Member Kurtz recommended the post mounting option since the wall was rounded and there would be potential that the adhesive letters would fall off over the long term. Mayor Sanders received consensus from the Council to proceed with the following lettering style "TOWN of TROPHY CLUB"to be used on the wall behind the Council dais. Mayor Sanders advised that the Council Subcommittee was in the process of retrieving photographs of the past Mayors to be displayed in an 8"x10"frame and a photograph of the first Council was reproduced to be displayed in an 8"x10" frame. They began searching for photographs of all prior Council's since 1985, but were unsuccessful. He requested guidance if the Council would like to display photographs of prior Councils since 2007 or to move forward with the display of only the first Council and the current Council. Mayor Sanders received consensus from the Council to proceed with only displaying a photograph of the first Council and the current Council. Mayor Sanders remarked that an enlarged aerial photo would be displayed in the Community Conference Room, EOC Training Room,and the Administration Conference Room. They intended to have historical items exhibited in the lobby area by the Permitting Department. Council Member Shoffner recommended taking action for furnishings and decorations through Agenda Item No. 13,regarding furnishings for the new Trophy Club Town Hall facility,for a not to exceed amount of$10,000. Mayor Sanders commented that the Council Subcommittee discussed placing benches in the foyer area and in the lobby area by the Permitting Department, as well as having a piece of furniture in the center of the rotunda area for the public to sit. Additionally,there was the ability to install sound baffling material that would appear to be artwork in the rotunda area in order to absorb some of the echo. Town Council Minutes September 12,2017 Page 2 of 10 Council Member Jensen believed that the Council should set a budget for furnishings in the rotunda area and allow the Town Manager to decide on furnishings. CONSENT AGENDA All matters listed as Consent Agenda are considered to be routine by the Town Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will not be a separate discussion of these items. If discussion is desired, that item will be removed from the consent agenda and will be considered separately. 3. Consider and take appropriate action regarding the Town Council Regular Session Minutes dated August 8, 2017(Staff). (Town Secretary Note:Approved as presented in the Town Council agenda packet) 4. Consider and take appropriate action regarding the financial and variance report dated July 2017(Staff). 5. Consider and take appropriate action regarding an Agreement between the Town of Trophy Club and Valley View Consulting, LLC for Investment Advisory Services; and authorizing the Mayor or his designee to execute all necessary documents(Staff). 6. Consider and take appropriate action regarding a Resolution repealing Resolution No.2017-06,authorizing participation in various cooperative purchasing programs, and adopting a new resolution authorizing participation in various cooperative purchasing programs in accordance with the Town's Procurement Policies and Procedures;authorizing execution of any and all necessary agreements for participation in the cooperative programs by the Mayor or his designee; approving related contracts and the payment of related fees in accordance with the budget;and providing an effective date(Staff). 7. Consider and take appropriate action regarding a Requisition Request for procurement of a replacement Storage Area Network (SAN) between the Town of Trophy Club and the EST Group for operations in the Information Services Department; and authorizing the Mayor or his designee to execute all necessary documents(Staff). Council Member Shoffner requested to remove Agenda Item No.7 from the Consent Agenda. Motion: Motion made by Council Member Kurtz, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Rowe,to approve Consent Agenda Items 3 through 6. Motion passed unanimously 7-0-0. REGULAR SESSION 7. Consider and take appropriate action regarding a Requisition Request for procurement of a replacement Storage Area Network (SAN) between the Town of Trophy Club and the EST Group for operations in the Information Services Department; and authorizing the Mayor or his designee to execute all necessary documents(Staff). Council Member Shoffner believed that there should be a plan to migrate to the Cloud for storage, such as Laserfiche,instead of purchasing additional storage. Discussion took place that fundamentally there were advantages to establishing a plan to use the Cloud for storage. Information Technology Manager Pastor remarked that currently three(3)host servers housed 30 virtual servers. Council Member Shoffner inquired if this size of storage would be needed if a plan was established to have certain items stored in the Cloud and have the remaining items stored locally. Information Technology Manager Pastor responded that the current SAN was at the end of its life and that there would need to be a detailed plan involved Town Council Minutes September 12,2017 Page 3 of 10 redesigning items to be stored in the Cloud; there could be additional cost associated with either increased bandwidth or technical issues with the remote route. Additional conversation took place regarding the current storage capability and maintenance issues,the proposed SAN being double the amount of storage than what was currently used,and reviewing a plan to be established for possibly moving some items to the Cloud. No action was taken on this item. PUBLIC HEARING 8. Conduct a Public Hearing regarding the proposed fiscal year October 1,2017 to September 30,2018 budget pursuant to Section 9.05 of the Town Charter;making appropriations and providing for expenditures(Staff). Mayor Sanders convened into a Public Hearing at 7:36 p.m. and announced that the Budget would be considered at the September 26,2017 Council meeting. There were no individuals present that wished to speak regarding the item. 9. Conduct the Second Public Hearing regarding the proposed tax rate for fiscal year October 1, 2017 to September 30,2018,and Mayor to announce the date,time and place of the vote on the tax rate(Staff). Mayor Sanders announced that the vote for the proposed tax rate of$0.457124 per$100 valuation would be held on September 26,2017,at 7:00 p.m.at 100 Municipal Drive,Trophy Club,Texas 76262. There were no individuals present that wished to speak regarding the item. Mayor Sanders reconvened into Regular Session at 7:38 p.m. REGULAR SESSION 10. Consider and take appropriate action regarding a Proclamation of the Town Council recognizing September 2017 as Suicide Awareness Month in Trophy Club; and providing an effective date (Mayor Sanders and Council Member Fleury). Mayor Sanders advised that representatives were unable to attend the Council meeting to accept the Proclamation;therefore the Proclamation would be presented at the September 26,2017 Council meeting. No action was taken on this item. 11. Receive an update from Dr. Ryder Warren, Superintendent with Northwest Independent School District, regarding an annual District overview;discussion of same(Mayor Sanders). Dr. Ryder Warren, Superintendent with Northwest Independent School District(NISD), provided their State of the District update, which included the following: NISD Board of Trustees; Vision; Priority Goals; Geographic School District Map; NISD Statistics;Student Enrollment;Annual Closing Distribution 2017;Ten-Year Enrollment Forecast; Projected and Actual Enrollment; Growth/Infrastructure Concerns; Managing Growth; Leo Adams Middle School; Elementary No. 18; Upcoming Projects for Trophy Club Area; Samuel Beck Elementary Addition; Anticipated Schedule for Upcoming Projects;85th Legislative Session;and Legislative Changes Impacting Education. Council Member Shoffner inquired about the future capacity for Beck Elementary. Dr. Warren responded that the District intended to have Beck Elementary at a capacity of 850 and Lakeview Elementary at a capacity of 650. No action was taken on this item. Town Council Minutes September 12,2017 Page 4 of 10 12. Provide direction to Town Staff regarding the Grand Opening event for the new Trophy Club Town Hall facility(Mayor Sanders). Mayor Sanders advised that the Grand Opening event was tentatively scheduled for October 21, 2017. Additionally,he commented that the dais in the Council Chambers was in the process of being reinstalled. Town Manager Class advised that the current balance of the Contingency Fund was $52,075.59. He received a change order in the amount of$12,237.86 for the dais revision,going from eleven (11) panels to seven (7) panels, the installation of the chair rail,and the installation of a new Americans with Disabilities Act(ADA)enclosure panel at the podium. Mayor Sanders remarked that the dais revision would not be completed by the anticipated Grand Opening date because it would take approximately eight(8)weeks to complete the work. Mayor Pro Tern Rowe was not in favor of the Town spending additional funds for a design and workmanship issue. Council Member Fleury agreed with Mayor Pro Tern Rowe and stated that the architect did not rescale the dais when the size of the Council Chambers was reduced. She commented that the millwork was poor and that the corner miters did not line up together. Town Manager Class advised that the millwork subcontractor's opinion was that the revision of an eleven (11) panel dais to a seven(7)panel dais was a redesign requiring a deconstruction of the entire dais. Mayor Sanders was not in favor of spending additional funds for the dais and he believed that the subcontractor should correct the poor workmanship. Council Member Shoffner believed that the podium being noncompliant with ADA requirements was an error of the architect, and Mayor Sanders believed that it was the architect's responsibility to remove the handrails that were installed because they were not required. Council Member Jensen suggested moving the Grand Opening date to November 14, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. to allow efficient time to plan the event. Council Member Shoffner believed that the Grand Opening should be consistent with the date that would be placed on the Building Dedication Plaque,which was October 21,2017. Council Member Lamont was in favor of having the Grand Opening once the Council Chambers was completed and Council Member Fleury commented that most likely the furniture would not be received by October 21,2017. Mayor Sanders directed Staff to plan for the event to be held later in the year. Additionally,he requested guidance if the Council was in favor of providing handouts at the event, such as stemless wine glasses or tumblers with the Town logo. Mayor Pro Tern Rowe commented that if the consensus was to move forward with providing handouts, then it would be appropriate to set a modest budget for the items. No action was taken on this item. 13. Consider and take appropriate action regarding furnishings for the new Trophy Club Town Hall facility and review of the construction contingency fund(Mayor Sanders). Main Motion: Main Motion made by Council Member Shoffner, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Rowe,to approve a not to exceed amount of $10,000 from the Fiscal Year 2017 Facility Maintenance Budget for furniture and decorations for the rotunda area,public areas,and Council Chambers. Town Council Minutes September 12,2017 Page 5 of 10 Discussion took place regarding items that would be included with the motion,which was the lettering behind the dais,the framed photographs of past Mayors,and furniture in the foyer. Call the Question: Call the Question made by Mayor Pro Tern Rowe, seconded by Council Member Shoffner,to close the debate and move for the vote on the Main Motion. Call the Question carried 4-3-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Rowe and Council Members Jensen, Lamont and Shoffner voting for,and Mayor Sanders and Council Members Fleury and Kurtz voting against. The vote for the Main Motion was taken,to approve a not to exceed amount of$10,000 from the Fiscal Year 2017 Facility Maintenance Budget for furniture and decorations for the rotunda area, public areas, and Council Chambers. Main Motion failed for lack of majority 2-5-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Rowe and Council Member Shoffner voting for,and Mayor Sanders and Council Members Fleury,Jensen,Kurtz and Lamont voting against. Mayor Sanders discussed funding options to use towards furniture and decorations for the new Town Hall facility. Motion: Motion made by Council Member Jensen, seconded by Council Member Lamont, to approve a not to exceed amount of$10,000 from the Fiscal Year 2017 Facility Maintenance Budget for furniture in the rotunda area. Council Member Fleury inquired if the cost was known for the reception desk. Director of Administrative Services Phillips responded that Staff would be seeking bids from a vendor listed in the Town's Cooperative Purchasing Program for the desk and benches in the rotunda area,which would not be custom milled pieces of furniture. Council Member Jensen clarified that the motion was to allow the Town Manager to decide on the furniture in the rotunda area and it did not include the common areas. The vote was taken. Motion passed unanimously 7-0-0. Town Manager Class requested clarification regarding how to proceed with the contractor, GSBS, and Steele & Freeman,Inc.regarding the dais. Mayor Pro Tern Rowe preferred to move forward with the contractor completing the workmanship issues but not address the design changes. Council Member Fleury believed that the issues should not merit a change order when the contractor had to correct the paneling and miter issues anyways. Town Manager Class responded that their stance was that the paneling was a design change. Council Members Jensen and Kurtz agreed that the contractor should correct the workmanship issues at no additional cost and that the Town be responsible for the installation of a new ADA enclosure panel at the podium in order to be compliant. RECESSED AT 8:47 P.M.FOR A BREAK RECONVENED AT 8:57 P.M.INTO REGULAR SESSION 14. Discussion of and take appropriate action regarding the Fiscal Year 2018 Budget(Mayor Sanders). Budget Manager Zagurski advised that the main items that were changed since the last review of the Budget were the decrease in the tax rate and the financing for the purchase of the ambulance. Town Council Minutes September 12,2017 Page 6 of 10 Council Member Shoffner discussed his recommended changes to the Fiscal Year 2017-2018 Budget that would reflect a reduction of$71,563 from the Budget from the following line items: Manager's Office-cut$27,660 • 62100-Elections-$8,000(cut$7,000) • 63551-Schools and Training-$1,440(cut$740) • 68100-Dues and Memberships-$16,495(cut$200) • 68200-Travel and Per Diem-$4,185(cut$310) • 68600-Meetings-$2,809(cut$115) • 70600-Mayor and Council-$23,344(cut$4,295) • 79900-Contingency-$122,083(cut$15,000) Police-cut$3,000 • 63200-Advertising-$5,000(cut$3,000) Streets-cut$1,228 • 68200-Travel and Per Diem-$0.00(cut$1,228) Recreation-cut$3,058 • 60800-Software and Support-$2,582(cut$358) • 63200-Advertising-$2,999(cut$200) • 63250-Printing-$1,500(cut$1,500) • 70300-Postage-$1,000(cut$1,000) Community Events-cut$700 • 63200-Advertising-$600(cut$700) Finance-cut$22,000 • 60100-Professional Outside Services-$29,400(cut$16,900) • 63250-Printing-$1,000(cut$4,000) • 70300-Postage-$1,000(cut$1,100) Administrative Services-cut$12,475 • 60100-Professional Outside Services-Cut Staff Photos$31,100(cut$500) • 63200-Advertising-$4,350(cut$4,400) • 68200-Travel and Per Diem-$2,500(cut$2,775) • 78500-Furniture/Equipment<$5,000-$1,200(cut$4,800) • Information Services-cut$1,442 • 68200-Travel and Per Diem-$3,363(cut$1,442) Budget Manager Zagurski advised that Line Item 60100,Professional Outside Services,was for the services of Eddie Peacock to assist with end of year processes and the transition of banking services. Director of Finance Karkauskas remarked that the Town's auditor would prepare the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report(CAFR). Mayor Pro Tem Rowe asked how much would be reduced, with the recommended cut of $16,900, for services from Mr. Peacock to assist with the end of year processes. Director of Finance Karkauskas responded that approximately$15,000 was budgeted for Mr.Peacock's services. The EZTransparency was a supplemental item for approximately$4,000,which was an online portal that provided an easy to understand budget for residents. Council Member Shoffner commented that he left$2,100 for Mr. Peacock's services,which was the same amount for prior years,and he remarked that Line Item 60100 had ballooned for outgoing years. Town Council Minutes September 12,2017 Page 7 of 10 Mayor Pro Tern Rowe supported removing the EZTransparency because it was introduced as a supplemental item and not a recurring cost and it had not benefited the residents for lack of publicity of it going live last year. Mayor Sanders and Council Members Lamont and Jensen recommended that the Council Budget Subcommittee meet with the Town Manager and Staff to review the proposed changes and present a Subcommittee proposed budget. Council Member Jensen commented that he was in favor of implementing a homestead exemption next year for the Town, which would be of benefit for homeowners since they would receive a larger tax break rather than an overall tax break for everyone. Mayor Pro Tern Rowe suggested that the Council Budget Subcommittee review the unspent funds in the current Fiscal Year for the Information Technology Department vulnerability security evaluation item, in the amount of $15,000, and recommended rolling the item into the 2017-2018 Fiscal Year, as opposed to taxing the residents again for it. Council Member Shoffner requested elimination of the Advertising line item, in the amount of$56,500, and Dues and Membership line item,in the amount of$3,300,within the Hotel Occupancy Budget. Mayor Pro Tem Rowe supported removal of the Advertising line item from the Hotel Occupancy Budget. Discussion took place that another option to achieving a reduction to the overall budget was to set the desired tax rate and then allow Staff to make the appropriate reductions to the budget. Motion: Motion made by Mayor Pro Tern Rowe,seconded by Council Member Jensen,to direct the Town Manager to meet with the Council Budget Subcommittee as soon as reasonably possible to review the proposed changes to allow the Subcommittee to present a recommended Fiscal Year 2017-2018 Budget for potential adoption at the September 26,2017 Council meeting. Motion passed unanimously 7-0-0. 15. Consider and take appropriate action regarding a Resolution accepting an Annual Service and Assessment Plan Update for Authorized Services(Emergency Services)for the Trophy Club Public Improvement District No. 1(The Highlands at Trophy Club),and the proposed Assessment Roll;setting a date for Public Hearing; authorizing the publication of notice and directing the mailing of notices as required by law;enacting other provisions relating thereto;and providing an effective date(Staff). Mitch Mosesman, Managing Director with David Taussig & Associates, stated that this item was specific to the Service and Assessment Plan for the Emergency Services component of the Public Improvement District(PID) No. 1. He advised that there were two assessments levied each year for the PID No. 1, one was for the Emergency Services and the other was for Bonds that financed the Infrastructure. Additionally, he noted that the Emergency Services assessment rate per$100 taxable valuation decreased from the prior year. Motion: Motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Rowe, seconded by Council Member Kurtz, to approve Resolution No. 2017-18, accepting an Annual Service and Assessment Plan Update for Authorized Services (Emergency Services) for the Trophy Club Public Improvement District No. 1(The Highlands at Trophy Club),and the proposed Assessment Roll; setting a Public Hearing to be on September 26, 2017, with the assessment rate of $0.06870 per $100 taxable valuation; authorizing the publication of notice and directing the mailing of notices as required by law; enacting other provisions relating thereto;and providing an effective date of September 12,2017. Motion passed unanimously 7-0-0. Town Council Minutes September 12,2017 Page 8 of 10 16. Discussion of items for Future Agendas to include agenda items for consideration on the September 26, 2017 Council agenda and items from the Town Council Future Agenda Items list(Staff). This item allows Council to request the placement of items on upcoming agendas when the topic of discussion requires research and review that cannot be accomplished in the time frame between regular Council meetings. However, a Council Member may request that an item be placed on the next regularly scheduled meeting without first placing that item on the Future Agenda Items list. All requests for agenda items must comply with Charter requirements. A) Item No. 2 - Discussion of Green Ribbon grants for the beautification along the sound wall on State Highway 114. (Sanders 3/8/2016) (1-June 14, 2016) (2-September 13, 2016) (3-December 13, 2016) (4-March 14,2017) (5-September 12,2017) Mayor Sanders advised that the next Metroport Cities Partnership meeting was scheduled for September 21, 2017 and this item was on their agenda to be discussed. Additionally, he requested to have Item No. 3 from the Town Council Future Agenda Items list, regarding common areas maintained by the Town,be delayed for an update from Staff due to budget preparation and the move to the new Town Hall facility. EXECUTIVE SESSION 17. Pursuant to the following designated section of the Texas Government Code, Annotated, Chapter 551 (Texas Open Meetings Act),the Council will convene into executive session to discuss the following: A) Section 551.071 Consultation with Attorney under Subsection(2)to consult with the Town Attorney on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with the Texas Open Meetings Act: Enforcement of Ordinances(Staff) B) Section 551.074 Personnel Matters under Subsection (1) to discuss or deliberate the appointment, employment,evaluation,reassignment,duties,discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee: Denton Central Appraisal District Board of Directors(Staff) CONVENED INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION-START TIME—9:37 P.M. RECONVENED INTO REGULAR SESSION-START TIME—10:28 P.M. RECONVENED INTO REGULAR SESSION 18. Consider and take appropriate action regarding a Resolution of the Town Council nominating one candidate for each of the five positions to be filled on the Denton Central Appraisal District Board of Directors; and providing an effective date(Staff). Motion: Motion made by Council Member Lamont, seconded by Council Member Fleury,to approve Resolution No. 2017- 17,nominating Charles Stafford,Connie Smith,David Terre,Mike Hassett,and Robert Gallagher for each of the five positions to be filled on the Denton Central Appraisal District Board of Directors;and providing an effective date of September 12,2017. Motion passed unanimously 7-0-0. 19. Consider and take appropriate action regarding the Executive Session. No action was taken on this item. Town Council Minutes September 12,2017 Page 9 of 10 ADJOURN Motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Rowe,seconded by Council Member Kurtz,to adjourn the meeting at 10:30 p.m. Motion passed unanimously 7-0-0. C.'41_.Q1)1AfilfirkbiLa . .--,C-. 1:1:4- 0 '174- ;,/iA Holly Fimbres, town Secretary :',.,u '7). C. ick Sanders,Mayor Town of Tro 14y Club,Texas ; 0Town of Trophy Club,Texas 9 r c 1 /if cv Town Council Minutes September 12,2017 Page 10 of 10