Monday, May 17, 2021

City Council Combined Meeting

Council Chambers
3815 Sachse Road, Building B
6:30 p.m.

The City Council meeting will be held in the Council Chambers.

A temporary suspension of the Open Meetings Act to allow telephone or videoconference public meetings has been granted by Governor Greg Abbott and therefore, members of the public are entitled to participate in person or remotely.

Citizens may use the ZOOM link below to participate via chat for any questions/comments. However, to view the meeting live, you may stream online (http://sachsetx.swagit.com/live) or access through the local PEG Channel.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85693089596
Or Telephone: (Toll Free) 877-853-5247
Webinar ID: 856 9308 9596

Members of the public who wish to submit their written comments on a listed agenda item can also submit their comments by filling out the public meeting speaker form at: http://www.cityofsachse.com/328/Agendas-Minutes-Videos or by visiting the Agendas & Minutes button on the homepage of the City’s website.

Comments must be received before 4:00 p.m. on Monday, May 17, 2021.

The City of Sachse reserves the right to reconvene, recess or realign the workshop meeting, regular meeting, called Executive Session or order of business at any time prior to adjournment.

As authorized by Section 551.071(2) of the Texas Government Code, these meetings may be convened into closed Executive Session at any time during the City Council workshop or regular meeting for the purpose of seeking confidential legal advice from the City Attorney on any workshop or regular meeting agenda item listed herein.

A. 6:30 PM WORKSHOP MEETING

Subject: 1. Call to Order: The City Council of the City of Sachse will hold a Workshop Meeting on Monday, May 17, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. to consider the following items of business:

Meeting: May 17, 2021 - City Council Combined Meeting

Type: Procedural

The Mayor and Sachse City Council request that all cell phones be turned off or set to vibrate. Members of the audience are requested to step outside the Council Chambers to respond or to conduct a phone conversation.

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A. 6:30 PM WORKSHOP MEETING

Subject: 2. Discuss and review applications for the 2021 City of Sachse Scholarship.

Meeting: May 17, 2021 - City Council Combined Meeting

Type: Discussion

Goals: Provide a high quality of life environment for families, individuals, businesses, and other organizations in Sachse.

BACKGROUND

The City of Sachse's contract with Community Waste Disposal (CWD) provides for $1,000.00 to be used for a scholarship to a local youth residing in Sachse. This is the 8th year for the City of Sachse scholarship. Staff received 21 applications this year. Staff met and reviewed the applications and narrowed those down to the top four candidates for the City Council to review.

RECOMMENDATION

Staff recommends that the City Council discuss, review, and select a recipient for the 2021 City of Sachse Scholarship.

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Council Scholarship Packet.pdf (3,245 KB)

A. 6:30 PM WORKSHOP MEETING

Subject: 3. Discussion of City Council meeting agenda items.

Meeting: May 17, 2021 - City Council Combined Meeting

Type: Discussion

Please note: These items are for discussion purposes only and no City Council action will be taken. The workshop session is for City Council and staff discussion. Citizen input is not permitted on this agenda.

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A. 6:30 PM WORKSHOP MEETING

Subject: 4. Adjournment.

Meeting: May 17, 2021 - City Council Combined Meeting

Type: Procedural

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B. 7:00 PM REGULAR MEETING

Subject: 1. Call to Order: The City Council of the City of Sachse will hold a Regular Meeting on Monday, May 17, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. to consider the following items of business:

Meeting: May 17, 2021 - City Council Combined Meeting

Type: Procedural

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B. 7:00 PM REGULAR MEETING

Subject: 2. Invocation and Pledges of Allegiance.

Meeting: May 17, 2021 - City Council Combined Meeting

Type: Procedural

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C. Special Announcements

Subject: 1. Mayor and City Council announcements regarding special events, current activities, and local achievements.

Meeting: May 17, 2021 - City Council Combined Meeting

Type: Information

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C. Special Announcements

Subject: 2. Recognize Sachse City Manager Gina Nash for receiving the Mentoring Award in Honor of Gary Gywn from the Texas City Management Association.

Meeting: May 17, 2021 - City Council Combined Meeting

Type: Recognition

BACKGROUND

The Texas City Management Association's annual awards program recognizes and honors outstanding individuals who have made significant contributions to local government in Texas. Ms. Nash was recently announced as the recipient of the Mentoring Award in honor of Gary Gywn. This award recognizes the city management professional who has made significant contributions in the development of new talent and/or who has designed and implemented outstanding career development programs for local government employees.

OVERVIEW

The Texas City Management Association is the statewide association for city management professionals. Jon Fortune, Assistant City Manager for the City of Dallas and President of the North Texas City Management Association will present the award to Ms. Nash.

POLICY CONSIDERATIONS

There are no policy considerations affiliated with this item.

RECOMMENDATION

There are no recommendations affiliated with this item. This is a presentation only.

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C. Special Announcements

Subject: 3. Proclamation recognizing the week of May 16-22, 2021 as National Public Works Week in the City of Sachse.

Meeting: May 17, 2021 - City Council Combined Meeting

Type: Recognition

BACKGROUND

Since 1960, the American Public Works Association (APWA) has sponsored National Public Works Week. Across North America, more than 30,000 APWA members in the U.S. and Canada use this week to energize and educate the public on the importance of public works to their daily lives: planning, building, managing and operating at the heart of their communities to improve everyday quality of life.

POLICY CONSIDERATIONS

There are no policy considerations affiliated with this item.

RECOMMENDATION

Present Proclamation to the Public Works Department.

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Public Works Week 2021.pdf (83 KB)

D. Citizen Input

Subject: 1. Citizen Input: The public is invited at this time to address the Council. Please come to the microphone and state your name and address for the record or citizens wishing to speak may use the chat function to state their name, address, and question for the record. However, if your remarks pertain to a specific agenda item, please hold them until that item, at which time the Mayor may solicit your comments. Time limit is 3 minutes per speaker. The City Council is prohibited by state law from discussing any item not posted on the agenda according to the Texas Open Meetings Act, but may take them under advisement. Issues raised may be referred to City Staff for research and possible future action.

Meeting: May 17, 2021 - City Council Combined Meeting

Type: Information

Citizens who wish to speak may fill out a form or email to the City Secretary prior to the meeting.

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E. Consent Agenda - All items listed on the consent agenda will be considered by the City Council and will be enacted on by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Councilmember or citizen so requests.

Subject: 1. Approve the minutes of the May 3, 2021, combined meeting.

Meeting: May 17, 2021 - City Council Combined Meeting

Type: Action (Consent), Minutes

Recommended Action: Approve as presented.

Minutes: View Minutes for May 3, 2021 - City Council Combined Meeting

BACKGROUND

Minutes of the May 3, 2021, combined meeting.

POLICY CONSIDERATIONS

There are no policy considerations affiliated with this item.

RECOMMENDATION

Approve the minutes of the May 3, 2021, combined meeting.

File Attachments

05.03.21 Minutes.pdf (156 KB)

All items listed on the consent agenda will be considered by the City Council and will be enacted on by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Councilmember or citizen so requests.

Motion & Voting

Approve Consent Agenda Items as presented.

Motion by Cullen King, second by Jeff Bickerstaff.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Yes: Brett Franks, Cullen King, Jeff Bickerstaff, Mike Felix, Michelle Howarth, Chance Lindsey, Frank Millsap

Subject: 2. Approve the minutes of the May 5, 2021, joint workshop meeting.

Meeting: May 17, 2021 - City Council Combined Meeting

Type: Action (Consent), Minutes

Recommended Action: Approve as presented.

Minutes: View Minutes for May 5, 2021 - Joint City Council and SEDC Workshop Meeting

BACKGROUND

Minutes of the May 5, 2021, joint workshop meeting.

POLICY CONSIDERATIONS

There are no policy considerations affiliated with this item.

RECOMMENDATION

Approve the minutes of the May 5, 2021, joint workshop meeting.

File Attachments

05.05.21 Minutes Joint EDC.pdf (32 KB)

Motion & Voting

Approve Consent Agenda Items as presented.

Motion by Cullen King, second by Jeff Bickerstaff.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Yes: Brett Franks, Cullen King, Jeff Bickerstaff, Mike Felix, Michelle Howarth, Chance Lindsey, Frank Millsap

Subject: 3. Approve the minutes of the May 10, 2021, special meeting.

Meeting: May 17, 2021 - City Council Combined Meeting

Type: Action (Consent), Minutes

Recommended Action: Approve as presented.

Minutes: View Minutes for May 10, 2021 - City Council Special Meeting

BACKGROUND

Minutes of the May 10, 2021, special meeting.

POLICY CONSIDERATIONS

There are no policy considerations affiliated with this item.

RECOMMENDATION

Approve the minutes of the May 10, 2021, special meeting.

File Attachments

05.10.21 Minutes Special.pdf (52 KB)

Motion & Voting

Approve Consent Agenda Items as presented.

Motion by Cullen King, second by Jeff Bickerstaff.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Yes: Brett Franks, Cullen King, Jeff Bickerstaff, Mike Felix, Michelle Howarth, Chance Lindsey, Frank Millsap

Subject: 4. Approve the Consent Agenda Items as presented.

Meeting: May 17, 2021 - City Council Combined Meeting

Type: Action (Consent)

Recommended Action: Approve Consent Agenda Items as presented.

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Motion & Voting

Approve Consent Agenda Items as presented.

Motion by Cullen King, second by Jeff Bickerstaff.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Yes: Brett Franks, Cullen King, Jeff Bickerstaff, Mike Felix, Michelle Howarth, Chance Lindsey, Frank Millsap

F. Regular Agenda Items

Subject: 1. Receive an update on the Merritt Road project.

Meeting: May 17, 2021 - City Council Combined Meeting

Type: Discussion, Information

Goals: Strategically invest in the City's existing and future infrastructure.

OVERVIEW

Staff is providing an update of the current progress related to the Merritt Road reconstruction and widening project and future items, information and schedules. Staff will be presenting the City Council with an update regarding these updates.

POLICY CONSIDERATIONS

There are no policy considerations affiliated with this item.

RECOMMENDATION

Discuss the Merritt Road project update.

File Attachments

Merritt Rd May 2021 Update.pdf (285 KB)

G. Executive Session

Subject: 1. The City Council shall convene into Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section §551.087 Economic Development Deliberations: to deliberate the offer or other financial incentive to a business prospect generally located along the President George Bush Turnpike.

Meeting: May 17, 2021 - City Council Combined Meeting

Type: Closed Session

RECOMMENDATION

Conduct Executive Session as appropriate.

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G. Executive Session

Subject: 2. Take any action as a result of Executive Session.

Meeting: May 17, 2021 - City Council Combined Meeting

Type: Action

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Motion & Voting

H. Regular Meeting Closing

Subject: 1. Adjournment.

Meeting: May 17, 2021 - City Council Combined Meeting

Type: Procedural

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