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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MAY 2, 2023
LOCATION: 1400 Main Street, Southlake, Texas 76092
Council Chambers in Town Hall
CITY COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor John Huffman, Mayor Pro Tem Randy Williamson, Deputy
Mayor Pro Tem Shawn McCaskill, and Councilmembers Kathy Talley, Randy Robbins, Ronell
Smith, and Amy Torres-Lepp
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Shana Yelverton, Assistant City Manager Alison Ortowski,
Assistant to the City Manager Major Youngblood, Management Assistant Bora Sulollari,
Deputy Director of Communications Pilar Schank, Chief Financial Officer Sharen Jackson,
Police Chief James Brandon, Fire Chief Mike Starr, Director of Community Services Chris
Tribble, Assistant to the Director of Community Services Milenka Lopez, Operations Manager
of Special Projects Robert Briggs, Operations Manager of Customer Service Melody
Anderson, Director of Economic Development and Tourism Daniel Cortez, Director of
Planning and Development Services Dennis Killough, Director of Public Works Rob Cohen,
City Attorney Allen Taylor, and City Secretary Amy Shelley
WORK SESSION:
1. CALL TO ORDER
Work Session was called to order by Mayor John Huffman at 5:30 p.m.
2. INVOCATION: CLAYTON REED
Mr. Clayton Reed provided the invocation. Mayor John Huffman led the pledges of allegiance
to the United States and Texas Flags.
3. SOUTHLAKE BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: KUNG FU TEA, 2175 E. SOUTHLAKE
BLVD., SUITE 130
Economic Development Specialist Stephanie Bernard introduced a video showcasing the
Southlake Business Spotlight for Kung Fu Tea, located at 2175 E. Southlake Blvd.
4. HONORS & RECOGNITION: PROCLAMATION FOR THE LEUKEMIA AND
LYMPHOMA AWARENESS PROJECT
Mayor Huffman introduced the Southlake Foundation members present and read a
proclamation recognizing their project.
5. PRESENTATION OF VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARDS
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Human Resources Senior Director Stacey Black presented the volunteer service awards to
volunteers with exceptional service hours from April 1, 2022, to March 31, 2023.
6. SOUTHLAKE KIDS INTERESTED IN LEADERSHIP PRESENTATION
Management Assistant Bora Sulollari, joined by Southlake Kids Interested in Leadership
members, highlighted their group activities and accomplishments over the last year.
7. DISCUSS ALL ITEMS ON TONIGHT'S AGENDA. NO ACTION WILL BE TAKEN
AND EACH ITEM WILL BE CONSIDERED DURING THE REGULAR SESSION.
Mayor Huffman reviewed the items on the consent agenda.
REGULAR SESSION: Immediately following the work session
1. CALL TO ORDER
Regular Session was called to order by Mayor Huffman at 6:12 p.m.
2A. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor Huffman announced the City Council would go into Executive Session pursuant to the
Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 consultation
with city attorney; Section 551.072 deliberation regarding real property; Section 551.074
deliberation regarding personnel matters; Section 551.076 deliberation regarding security
devices. City Council adjourned for Executive Session at 6:15 p.m. Executive Session began
at 6:24 p.m., and concluded at 7:42 p.m.
2B. RECONVENE
Mayor Huffman reconvened the meeting at 7:50 p.m.
As a result of Executive Session, a motion was made to authorize the Mayor and City
Manager to enter into negotiations and associated agreements with the Carroll Independent
School District regarding real property discussed during Executive Session.
Motion: Williamson
Second: McCaskill
Ayes: Talley, Robbins, McCaskill, Huffman, Smith, Williamson
Nays: None
Abstain: Torres-Lepp
Approved: 6-0-1
3. REPORTS:
3A. MAYOR’S REPORT
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Mayor Huffman spoke about the appraisal letters received by residents from the Tarrant
Appraisal District and the tax rate.
3B. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
3B1. WATER SAFETY AWARENESS MONTH
Community Services Director Chris Tribble introduced Aquatics Supervisor Jenn Blackstock
who provided highlights about Water Safety Awareness Month.
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 items unless a
Councilmember or citizen so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the
general order of business and considered in its normal sequence.
4. CONSENT:
4A. APPROVE MINUTES FROM THE APRIL 18, 2023, REGULAR CITY COUNCIL
MEETING.
4B. AWARD THE CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE WATER
DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS AT SOUTH PEARSON LANE, UNION
CHURCH ROAD, AND EAST DOVE ROAD TO CANARY CONSTRUCTION, INC.,
IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,800,000.
4C. APPROVE AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT (ILA) WITH TARRANT COUNTY FOR
SHARED COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE REPAVING OF JELLICO CIRCLE IN
AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $150,000.
4D. VARIANCE TO SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE NO. 483, AS AMENDED, SECTION
5.06, REQUIRING A MINIMUM 5-FOOT-WIDE RESIDENTIAL SIDEWALK ALONG
THE STREET FRONTAGE OF LOT 2 , I.G. BELCHER NO. 30 ADDITION, LOCATED
AT 1095 N. WESTPARK CIRCLE, CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, DENTON COUNTY,
TEXAS., LOT 3, I.G. BELCHER NO. 30 ADDITION, LOCATED AT 1086 N.
WESTPARK CIRCLE, CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS, AND
LOT 4, I.G. BELCHER NO. 30 ADDITION, LOCATED AT 1074 N. WESTPARK
CIRCLE, CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS.
4E. TABLE: ZA23-0016, SITE PLAN FOR SITEONE LANDSCAPE SUPPLY, LOCATED
ON PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS TRACTS 2AR AND 2BR, BRUMLOW
INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TARRANT
COUNTY, TEXAS AND LOCATED AT 1635 BRUMLOW AVE., SOUTHLAKE,
TEXAS. CURRENT ZONING: "I-1" LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT. SPIN
NEIGHBORHOOD #8. (THIS ITEM WAS ADMINISTRATIVELY TABLED FROM
THE APRIL 20, 2023, PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING AND IS
SCHEDULED TO BE CONSIDERED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION AT ITS MAY 18, 2023 MEETING. IF THE PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION MAKES A RECOMMENDATION ON THIS ITEM AT ITS MAY 18,
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2023, MEETING, THE ITEM WILL BE PLACED ON THE JUNE 6, 2023 CITY
COUNCIL AGENDA FOR CONSIDERATION AND PUBLIC HEARING.)
4F. THIS ITEM LEFT BLANK INTENTIONALLY.
4G. SV23-0007, SIGN VARIANCE FOR GREATER METROPLEX INTERIORS (GMI)
HEADQUARTERS, LOCATED AT 350 S. NOLEN DR., SOUTHLAKE, TX.
APPROVED
Motion was made to approve Consent Items 4A-4G, as written, including moving Items 8A
and 9A from the Regular Agenda to the Consent Agenda, noting the following:
- Item 8A – appointing Stacy Driscoll to PZ, with term ending June 2023
- Item 9A – Approving the variance as requested.
Motion: Williamson
Second: McCaskill
Ayes: Talley, Robbins, McCaskill, Huffman, Smith, Torres-Lepp, Williamson
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
REGULAR AGENDA:
5. PUBLIC FORUM
Mayor Huffman opened the public forum at 8:04 p.m.
Murray Starkel, 1355 N. Peytonville Ave., spoke about the extension of city sewer on N.
Peytonville Ave.
There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Huffman closed the public forum at 8:08
p.m.
6. ORDINANCES, SECOND READINGS, PUBLIC HEARINGS, AND RELATED
ITEMS:
6A. ORDINANCE NO. 1271, 2ND READING, APPOINTING LINDSAY KINZIE AS AN
ASSOCIATE JUDGE OF THE MUNICIPAL COURT OF RECORD AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
WITH THE ASSOCIATE MUNICIPAL JUDGE. PUBLIC HEARING
APPROVED
Director of Human Resources Stacey Black presented Item 6A and answered questions from
Council.
Mayor Huffman opened the public hearing at 8:09 p.m.
There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Huffman closed the public hearing at 8:09 p.m.
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Motion was made to approve Item 6A, Ordinance No. 2nd Reading, appointing Lindsay Kinzie
as an Associate Judge of the Municipal Court of Record and authorizing the Mayor to execute
an employment agreement with the Associate Municipal Judge.
Motion: Williamson
Second: McCaskill
Ayes: Talley, Robbins, McCaskill, Huffman, Smith, Torres-Lepp, Williamson
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
ORDINANCE NO. 1271
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS APPOINTING LINDSAY KINZIE
AS ASSOCIATE JUDGE OF THE MUNICIPAL COURT OF RECORD IN THE CITY OF
SOUTHLAKE AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN EMPLOYMENT
AGREEMENT WITH THE ASSOCIATE MUNICIPAL JUDGE; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
6B. ORDINANCE NO. 1272, 2ND READING, APPOINTING KARA CARRERAS AS AN
ASSOCIATE JUDGE OF THE MUNICIPAL COURT OF RECORD AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
WITH THE ASSOCIATE MUNICIPAL JUDGE. PUBLIC HEARING
APPROVED
Director of Human Resources Stacey Black presented Item 6B and answered questions from
Council.
Mayor Huffman opened the public hearing at 8:10 p.m.
There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Huffman closed the public hearing at 8:10 p.m.
Motion was made to approve Item 6B, Ordinance No. 1272, 2nd Reading, appointing Kara
Carreras as an Associate Judge of the Municipal Court of Record and authorizing the Mayor
to execute an employment agreement with the Associate Municipal Judge.
Motion: Williamson
Second: McCaskill
Ayes: Talley, Robbins, McCaskill, Huffman, Smith, Torres-Lepp, Williamson
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
ORDINANCE NO. 1272
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS APPOINTING KARA CARRERAS
AS ASSOCIATE JUDGE OF THE MUNICIPAL COURT OF RECORD IN THE CITY OF
SOUTHLAKE AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN EMPLOYMENT
AGREEMENT WITH THE ASSOCIATE MUNICIPAL JUDGE; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
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7. ORDINANCES, FIRST READINGS, AND RELATED ITEMS: (THERE ARE NO
ITEMS ON THIS AGENDA.)
8. RESOLUTIONS:
8A. RESOLUTION NO. 23-009, APPOINTING A MEMBER TO FILL A VACANCY ON
THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION.
APPROVED UNDER CONSENT
9. OTHER ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION:
9A. VARIANCE TO SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE NO. 483, AS AMENDED, SECTION
5.06, REQUIRING A MINIMUM 5-FOOT-WIDE RESIDENTIAL SIDEWALK ALONG
THE STREET FRONTAGE OF LOT 34, T.M. HOOD NO. 706 ADDITION, LOCATED
AT 1029 SHADY OAKS LANE, CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TARRANT COUNTY,
TEXAS.
APPROVED UNDER CONSENT
10. OTHER ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION: (THERE ARE NO ITEMS ON THIS AGENDA.)
11. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Huffman adjourned the meeting at 8:10 p.m.
*An audio recording of this meeting will be permanently retained in the City Secretary’s Office.
MINUTES APPROVED ON THIS, THE 16TH OF MAY 2023.
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John Huffman
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Amy Shelley, TRMC
City Secretary