Monday, April 18, 2022

City Council Meeting

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

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, April 18, 2022.

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 REGULAR MEETING

Subject: 1. Call to Order: The City Council of the City of Sachse will hold a Regular Meeting on Monday, April 18, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. to consider the following items of business:

Meeting: Apr 18, 2022 - City Council 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 REGULAR MEETING

Subject: 2. Invocation and Pledges of Allegiance.

Meeting: Apr 18, 2022 - City Council Meeting

Type: Procedural

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B. Special Announcements

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

Meeting: Apr 18, 2022 - City Council Meeting

Type: Information

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B. Special Announcements

Subject: 2. Recognize the 2022 Recycled Art Contest Winners.

Meeting: Apr 18, 2022 - City Council Meeting

Type: Recognition

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

BACKGROUND

In honor of Arbor Day, students at Armstrong Elementary were challenged to design art pieces using recycled materials. Rules were not set for this contest other than all artwork should be made from recycled old magazines, boxes, scrap paper, etc. All the students did an excellent job creating masterpieces from recycled materials.

OVERVIEW

The City will recognize one student contest winner from each grade who was selected for having the best recycled art project. The winning projects will be on display in the rotunda of City Hall, then moved to be displayed in the Michael J. Felix Community Center until April 23, 2022.

RECOMMENDATION

Recognize winners from the 2022 Recycled Art Contest.

The Principal of Armstrong Elementary, Brandy Schneider, will be present for this recognition.

Kindergarten Winner: Cara Anderson

1st Grade Winner: Amelia Brown

2nd Grade Winner: Ellena Quan

3rd Grade Winner: Shayla Trott

4th Grade Winner: Kimberly Argueta

5th Grade Winner: Corvan Brandenburg

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B. Special Announcements

Subject: 3. Proclamation recognizing April 23, 2022, as Arbor Day in the City of Sachse.

Meeting: Apr 18, 2022 - City Council Meeting

Type: Recognition

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

BACKGROUND

This year marks the 13th celebration of Arbor Day within the City of Sachse and the 14th year the city has received the designation as a “Tree City USA”. Sachse is proud to be an active community that recognizes the importance of having healthy trees and understands the long-term benefits of tree conservation.

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Arbor Day Proclamation_2022.pdf (11 KB)

B. Special Announcements

Subject: 4. Proclamation recognizing April 23, 2022, as Keep America Beautiful - Great American Cleanup Day in the City of Sachse.

Meeting: Apr 18, 2022 - City Council Meeting

Type: Recognition

BACKGROUND

The Keep America Beautiful - Great American Cleanup is the nation's largest annual community improvement program that the City of Sachse has participated in for the past 11 years. This is an outstanding community program where citizens of all ages can participate. In 2021, 3,150 pounds of trash was collected throughout the city as a part of the event. More than 170 individuals participated in the cleanup and put in over 340 volunteer hours collectively on beautification and cleanup projects at 13 sites across the City of Sachse. This year's event will be hosted on Saturday, April 23, 2022.

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Great American Cleanup Proclamation_2022.pdf (13 KB)

C. 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. 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. The 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 comments under advisement. Issues raised may be referred to City Staff for research and possible future action.

Meeting: Apr 18, 2022 - City Council Meeting

Type: Information

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

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D. 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 April 4, 2022, combined meeting minutes.

Meeting: Apr 18, 2022 - City Council Meeting

Type: Action (Consent), Minutes

Recommended Action: Approve the minutes as presented.

Minutes: View Minutes for Apr 4, 2022 - City Council Combined Meeting

BACKGROUND

Minutes of the April 4, 2022, combined meeting.

POLICY CONSIDERATIONS

There are no policy considerations affiliated with this item.

RECOMMENDATION

Approve the minutes as presented.

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04.04.22 City Council Minutes.pdf (92 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 Jeff Bickerstaff, second by Cullen King.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

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

Subject: 2. Approve the Consent Agenda Items as presented.

Meeting: Apr 18, 2022 - City Council 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 Jeff Bickerstaff, second by Cullen King.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

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

E. Regular Agenda Items

Subject: 1. Receive an update from the City's Neighborhood Services division.

Meeting: Apr 18, 2022 - City Council Meeting

Type: Discussion

Goals: Provide excellent government services to Sachse citizens.

BACKGROUND

In November 2019, the City's Neighborhood Services division provided an update to the City Council regarding a change in philosophy, shifting away from reactive enforcement to a more proactive enforcement model. In addition, the division would begin engaging in more neighborhood vitality efforts. In August 2020, the division launched the SeeClickFix platform as a way for residents to report and monitor code complaints submitted to the City. The purpose of this presentation is to provide the City Council with an update on division activities and an overview of plans for 2022.

POLICY CONSIDERATIONS

There are no policy considerations affiliated with this item.

RECOMMENDATION

Receive an update from the City's Neighborhood Services division.

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Neighborhood Services Update 4.18.22.pdf (247 KB)

E. Regular Agenda Items

Subject: 2. Adjournment.

Meeting: Apr 18, 2022 - City Council Meeting

Type: Procedural

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