City Council Regular Meeting 04/17/2023 05:30 PM City Hall Council Chambers, 141 W. Renfro

1.CALL TO ORDER

Invocation - Shevoyd Hamilton, Pastor, Straightway Christian Church

Pledge of Allegiance to the US Flag

Texas Pledge:
Honor the Texas Flag, I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God; one and indivisible

2.PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS

1. A.Proclamations

   - A Proclamation recognizing April 16-April 22, 2023 as "National Volunteer Week" in the City of Burleson. (Recipient: Parks and Recreation Department and Volunteers)

   - A Proclamation recognizing April 28, 2023 as "National Arbor Day" in the City of Burleson. (Recipient: Parks and Recreation Department)

2. B.Presentations

3. C.Community Interest Items
   This is a standing item on the agenda of every regular meeting of the City Council. An “item of community interest” includes the following:

   -Expression of thanks, congratulations, or condolence;
   -Information regarding holiday schedules;
   -Honorary recognitions of city officials, employees, or other citizens;
   -Reminders about upcoming events sponsored by the city or other entity that is scheduled
    to be attended by city official or city employee; and
   -Announcements involving imminent public health and safety threats to the city. 

3.CHANGES TO POSTED AGENDA

1. A.Items to be continued or withdrawn.

2. B.Items to be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda for separate discussion by the City Council, staff, or members of the public in attendance. Items to be added to the Consent Agenda require an official vote by the City Council.

4.CITIZENS APPEARANCES

Each person in attendance who desires to speak to the City Council on an item NOT posted on the agenda, shall speak during this section. 

A speaker card must be filled out and turned in to the City Secretary prior to addressing the City Council. Each speaker will be allowed three (3) minutes.

Please note that City Council may only take action on items posted on the agenda. The Texas Open Meetings Act prohibits the City Council from deliberating or taking action on an item not listed on the agenda. City Council may, however, receive your comments on the unlisted item, ask clarifying questions, respond with facts, and explain policy.

Each person in attendance who desires to speak to the City Council on an item posted on the agenda, shall speak when the item is called forward for consideration.

5.CONSENT AGENDA

All items listed below are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted with one motion. There will be no separate discussion of the items. Approval of the consent agenda authorizes the City Manager to implement each item in accordance with staff recommendations.

1. A.Consider approval of the minutes from the April 3, 2023 regular council meeting. (Staff Contact:  Amanda Campos, City Secretary)

2. B.Consider approval of a professional services agreement with Plummer Associates, Inc. for the design of the 12-inch Willow Creek Water Line project in the amount of $110,675.00. (Staff Presenter: Errick Thompson, Deputy Director of Public Works - Engineering)

3. C.Consider approval of a resolution authorizing the reimbursement of R.A. Development, Ltd., for sewer design costs pursuant to CSO#1878-09-2021, an existing Chapter 380 and Economic Development and Performance Agreement in the amount of $162,000. (Staff Presenter: Errick Thompson, Deputy Director of Public Works)

4. D.Consider approval of an interlocal agreement with the City of Waxahachie for cooperative purchasing between the cities that will allow among other cooperative purchases, utilization of an existing City of Burleson agreement with Hoots Lawn Care. (Staff Contact: Justin Scharnhorst, Assistant to the City Manager)

5. E.Consider approval of a contract for the purchase of four outdoor warning sirens from Joe Goddard, LLC. through a cooperative purchasing agreement with the City of Denton in the amount not to exceed $150,000. (Staff Contact: Joe Laster, Emergency Operations Manager)

6. F.Consider approval of a resolution authorizing a change to the color of the flooring at Ellison on the Plaza. (Staff Presenter: Eric Oscarson, Director of Public Works)

7. G.Consider approval of a professional services agreement with Mycoskie & Associates, Inc. dba MMA, Inc. for storm sewer design services in the amount of $50,000. (Staff Presenter - Eric Oscarson, Director of Public Works)

8. H.Consider approval of a resolution authorizing a $5,000 sponsorship expense for the Hill College Boots & Suits Annual Student Scholarship Fundraiser. (Staff Contact: DeAnna Phillips, Director of Community Services)

9. I.Consider approval of a contract with Metro Fire Apparatus Specialist, Inc. for the purchase of eighteen self-contained breathing apparatuses (SCBA) and applicable accessories through a cooperative purchasing agreement with BuyBoard in the amount not to exceed $57,597. (Staff Contact: K.T. Freeman, Fire Chief)

10. J.Consider approval of an amendment to CSO#002-04-2014, the communication’s system agreement with Johnson County, setting the annual subscriber fee at $18.52 per radio, per month, not to exceed an annual cost of $69,783.36 effective October 1, 2022. (Staff Contact: Joe Laster, Emergency Operations Manager)

6.GENERAL

1. A.Consider the use of eminent domain to condemn property and consider Resolution No. CSO#5066-04-2023 authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings for the purpose of obtaining the necessary real property for construction and maintenance of roadway and public utility improvements along Lakewood Drive to serve existing and new development in the City. (Staff Presenter: Matt Ribitzki, Deputy City Attorney/Compliance Manager)

2. B.Consider approval of a construction contract with Northstar Construction LLC for the construction of additional parking areas for Bailey Lake and Chisenhall Fields in the amount not to exceed $1,792,594.23. (Staff Presenter: Jen Basham, Parks and Recreation Director)

3. C.Consider approval of a resolution adopting an emergency medical and ambulance services billing policy. (Staff Presenter: K.T. Freeman, Fire Chief)

4. D.Consider approval of an ordinance amending Chapter 14, “Businesses” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Burleson, Texas (2005), as amended, by adding article XII, entitled “Registration of Short Term Rentals” and establishing general standards and a registration process for short-term rentals, establishing fees, and providing definitions. (First Reading)(Staff Presenter: Tony McIlwain, Development Services Director)

5. E.Consider approval of an ordinance amending Ordinance CSO#3069-09-2022 the City’s fee schedule by adding fees associated with the registration of short term rental properties; finding that the meeting at which this ordinance is passed was open to the public and that the recitals are true; containing a severability clause, cumulative clause, and effective date. (First Reading) (Staff Presenter: Tony McIlwain, Development Services Director)

6. F.Consider approval of a five-year contract with CentralSquare Technologies for the purchase of a public safety software suite (Computer-Aided Dispatch, Mobile Data System, Law Enforcement Records Management System) in the amount of $2,612,275.73, including a five-percent contingency. (Staff Presenter: Paul Bradley, Director of Public Safety Communications)

7. G.Consider approval of a five-year contract with AT&T for two Dedicated Ethernet Private Line (EPL) through a cooperative purchasing agreement with the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) in the amount not to exceed $163,102.87 and authorize the City Manager upon acceptance and approval of the City Attorney to execute both subsequent agreements. (Staff Contact: James Grommersch, Chief Technology Officer, IT)

8. H.Consider approval of a five year contract with Solid Border for the purchase of Firewall Licensing through a cooperative purchasing agreement with the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) in the amount not to exceed $162,979.63 (Staff Contact: James Grommersch, Chief Technology Officer, IT)

9. I.Consider approval of a five-year contract with SHI International Corp for Cohesity Backup, and additional Artic Wolf Sensor through a cooperative purchasing agreement with the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) in the amount not to exceed $166,561.13 (Staff Contact: James Grommersch, Chief Technology Officer, IT)

10. J.Consider approval of a five-year contract with CDW-G, LLC for the purchase of an Aruba Switch, Rack Environmental Sensor and support through a cooperative purchasing agreement with the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) in the amount not exceed $50,272.24 (Staff Contact: James Grommersch, Chief Technology Officer, IT)

11. K.Consider approval of a five year contract with GTS Technology Solutions for Dell Servers, networking equipment, Microsoft licensing and support through a cooperative purchasing agreement with the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) in the amount not to exceed $897,049.57. (Staff Contact: James Grommersch, Chief Technology Officer, IT)

7.CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS AND REPORTS

8.RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION

In accordance with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, the City Council may convene in Executive Session in the City Council Workroom in City Hall to conduct a closed meeting to discuss any item listed on this Agenda.

Pending or contemplated litigation or to seek the advice of the City Attorney pursuant to Section 551.071, Texas Government Code

-Negotiations and potential eminent domain action for the acquisition of real property for the construction and maintenance of roadway and public utility improvements along Lakewood Drive to serve existing and new development in the City and for other public purposes permitted by law.

-Exclusive franchise agreement for the collection, hauling, and disposal of municipal solid waste in the City of Burleson with Waste Connections Lone Star, Inc. dated June 1, 2019

-Article III “Solid Waste Collection” of Chapter 82 “Utilities” of the City of Burleson Code of Ordinances (2005)

Discussion regarding possible purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property pursuant to Section 551.072, Texas Government Code

-Deliberation regarding the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property to be acquired for the construction and maintenance of roadway and public utility improvements along Lakewood Drive to serve existing and new development in the City.

Deliberation regarding commercial or financial information received from or the offer of a financial or other incentive made to a business prospect seeking to locate, stay or expand in or near the territory of the City and with which the City is conducting economic development negotiations pursuant to Section 551.087, Texas Government Code

-Project Workforce

CERTIFICATE

I hereby certify that the above agenda was posted on the 12th of April 2023, by 5:00 p.m., on the official bulletin board at the Burleson City Hall, 141 W. Renfro, Burleson, Texas.

Amanda Campos

City Secretary

ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT
The Burleson City Hall is wheelchair accessible. The entry ramp is located in the front of the building, accessible from Warren St. Accessible parking spaces are also available in the Warren St. parking lot. Sign interpretative services for meetings must be made 48 hours in advance of the meeting. Call the A.D.A. Coordinator at 817-426-9600, or TDD 1-800-735-2989.