2024-08-06 CC Minutes CITY OF
SOUTH LAKE
TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 6, 2024
LOCATION: 1400 Main Street, Southlake, Texas 76092
Council Chambers in Town Hall
CITY COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Shawn McCaskill, Mayor Pro Tern Randy Williamson,
Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Kathy Talley, and Councilmembers Randy Robbins, Frances
Scharli, Ronell Smith.
CITY COUNCIL ABSENT: Councilmember Amy Torres-Lepp.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Alison Ortowski, Assistant City Manager/Senior
Director of Human Resources Stacey Black, Assistant City Manager James Brandon,
Assistant to the City Manager Bora Sulollari, Operations Manager Customer Relations,
Melody Anderson, Director of Communications Pilar Schank, Chief Financial Officer
Sharen Jackson, Deputy Finance Director Nicole Bradshaw, Police Chief Ashleigh Casey,
Deputy Fire Chief Jeremy Wilson, Director of Community Services David Miller, Director
of Economic Development and Tourism Daniel Cortez, Director of Planning and
Development Services Dennis Killough, Director of Public Works Rob Cohen, Deputy
Director of Public Works Administration Lauren LaNeave, City Attorney Cara White, and
City Secretary Amy Shelley.
WORK SESSION:
1. CALL TO ORDER.
Work Session was called to order by Mayor Shawn McCaskill at 5:32pm.
2. INVOCATION: CLAYTON REED
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Mr. Clayton Reed provided the invocation. Mayor McCaskill led the pledges of allegiance
to the United States and Texas Flags.
3. HONORS & RECOGNITION: RECOGNIZE DAVID CARPENTER'S SERVICE
ON BUILDING BOARD OF APPEALS
Chief Building Official Mike White recognized the 30 years of service from David
Carpenter on the Building Board of Appeals with a service plaque.
4. BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: ACTIVATE SOUTHLAKE, 2717 E. SOUTHLAKE
BLVD., SUITE 180
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Director of Economic Development and Tourism Daniel Cortez introduced a video
showcasing Activate Southlake, a local Southlake business.
5. TRASH AND RECYCLING CONTRACT UPDATE
Deputy Director of Public Works Administration Lauren LaNeave and CWD
representatives Jason Roemer, Vice President of CWD, and Greg Roemer, President of
CWD, provided an update regarding the trash and recycling contract transition, key
metrics, and customer insights.
6. DISCUSS ALL ITEMS ON TONIGHT'S AGENDA. NO ACTION WILL BE TAKEN
AND EACH ITEM WILL BE CONSIDERED DURING THE REGULAR SESSION.
Deputy Mayor Pro Tern Kathy Talley 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 McCaskill at 6:18pm.
2A. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor McCaskill 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. City Council adjourned for Executive Session at 6:18pm.
Executive Session began at 6:30pm and concluded at 7:32pm.
2B. RECONVENE
Mayor McCaskill reconvened the meeting at 7:36pm.
3. REPORTS:
3A. MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor McCaskill stated there was going to be a watch party early Thursday morning for
Southlake's Sam Watson's Olympic climbing event at The Marq. He also stated that the
Veterans Memorial Focus Group has met and provided valuable input with more meetings
to come.
3B. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
3B1. LIBRARY SUMMER PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
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City Manager Alison Ortowski introduced Deputy Director of Library Services Cynthia
Pfeldderer and Youth Services Librarian Stacy Wells to highlight the Library Summer
Program.
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 JUNE 18, 2024, REGULAR CITY COUNCIL
MEETING AND SUMMER WORKSHOP.
4B. RESOLUTION NO. 24-022, AMENDING THE SOUTHLAKE PARKS
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BYLAWS.
4C. RESOLUTION NO. 24-024, AMENDING THE ALLIANCE FOR COMMUNITY
ENGAGEMENT BYLAWS.
4D. APPROVE A CONTRACT RENEWAL WITH CIGNA FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH,
DENTAL, AND VISION INSURANCE BENEFITS FOR THE PLAN YEAR
OCTOBER 1, 2024, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2025.
4E. APPROVE A CONTRACT RENEWAL WITH STANDARD INSURANCE
COMPANY TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AND
EMPLOYEE LONG-TERM DISABILITY, LIFE, AND ACCIDENTAL DEATH AND
DISMEMBERMENT INSURANCE FOR THE PLAN YEAR OCTOBER 1, 2024,
TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2025.
4F. APPROVE A CONTRACT WITH GRAIL, INC. FOR CANCER SCREENINGS
FOR THE POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $62,000.
4G. APPROVE THE RATIFICATION OF THE FY 2024 FUNDING AUTHORIZATION
FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL WELLNESS PHYSICALS WITH
FRONT LINE MOBILE HEALTH, PLLC;TO INCLUDE AN ADDITIONAL $45,050
FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL WELLNESS PHYSICALS IN A
TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $97,050.
4H. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC.
FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING AND DESIGN SERVICES RELATED TO
PHASE 2 OF THE GREEN RIBBON PROJECT ALONG THE STATE HIGHWAY
114 CORRIDOR IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $76,000.
41. TABLE: ORDINANCE NO. 1269-C, CP24-0002, 2ND READING, AMENDMENT
TO THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE CONSOLIDATED FUTURE LAND USE PLAN,
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AN ELEMENT OF THE SOUTHLAKE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR
BRUMLOW EAST, FOR PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS A PORTION OF TRACT
1A, HARRISON DECKER SURVEY ABSTRACT 438, AND PORTIONS OF
TRACTS 2E04, 2E06, AND 2E07A, JOHN N. GIBSON SURVEY ABSTRACT
591, CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS AND LOCATED AT
1719 E. CONTINENTAL BLVD. AND 1451 - 1537 BRUMLOW AVE.,
SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS. CURRENT ZONING: "AG"AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT.
CURRENT LAND USE DESIGNATION: INDUSTRIAL AND FLOOD PLAIN.
REQUEST: CHANGE THE INDUSTRIAL LAND USE DESIGNATION TO MIXED
USE. SPIN NEIGHBORHOOD #8. PUBLIC HEARING (THE APPLICANT HAS
REQUESTED TO TABLE THIS ITEM TO 'THE AUGUST 20, 2024, CITY
COUNCIL MEETING.)
4J. TABLE: ORDINANCE NO. 480-813, ZA24-0007, 2ND READING, ZONING
CHANGE AND DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR BRUMLOW EAST, ON PROPERTY
DESCRIBED AS A PORTION OF TRACT 1A, HARRISON DECKER SURVEY
ABSTRACT 438, AND TRACTS 2E04, 2E06 AND A PORTION OF TRACT
2E07A, JOHN N. GIBSON SURVEY ABSTRACT 591, CITY OF SOUTHLAKE,
TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS AND LOCATED AT 1719 E. CONTINENTAL
BLVD. AND 1451 — 1537 BRUMLOW AVE., SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS. CURRENT
ZONING: "AG" AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT. REQUESTED ZONING: "TZD"
TRANSITION ZONING DISTRICT. SPIN NEIGHBORHOOD #8. PUBLIC
HEARING (THE APPLICANT HAS REQUESTED TO TABLE THIS ITEM TO THE
AUGUST 20, 2024, CITY COUNCIL MEETING.)
4K. EXCUSE THE ABSENCE OF PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSIONER VICE
CHAIR MICHAEL FORMAN FROM THE REGULAR PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION MEETINGS ON AUGUST 8 AND AUGUST 22, 2024.
APPROVED
Motion was made to approve Consent Items 4A-4K, as written, and moving Item 8A and
from the Regular Agenda to the Consent Agenda, noting the following:
- Item 8A: Resolution No. 24-023, appointing member(s) to fill a vacancy and/or
vacancies on the Library Board
o Appointing David Treichler to Place 3 for a Term of October 2025.
Motion: Talley
Second: Williamson
Ayes: Talley, Robbins, Scharli, McCaskill, Smith, Williamson
Nays: None
Absent: Torres-Lepp
Approved: 6-0
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REGULAR AGENDA:
5. PUBLIC FORUM
Mayor McCaskill opened the public forum at 7:47pm.
Tara Eddins, 3131 Briar Ln., spoke about concerns about the management of the tennis
center.
There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor McCaskill closed the public forum at
7:51pm.
6. ORDINANCES, SECOND READINGS, PUBLIC HEARINGS, AND RELATED
ITEMS:
6A. ORDINANCE NO. 1285, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF TAX AND
WATERWORKS AND SEWER SYSTEM REVENUE CERTIFICATES OF
OBLIGATION, SERIES 2024 PUBLIC HEARING
APPROVED
Mr. Jorge Delgado with Hilltop Securities presented Item 6A and answered questions
from the Council.
Mayor McCaskill opened the public hearing at 7:57pm.
There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor McCaskill closed the public hearing at
7:57pm.
Motion was made to approve Item 6A, Ordinance No. 1285, authorizing the issuance of
Tax and Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2024
Motion: Williamson
Second: Talley
Ayes: Talley, Robbins, Scharli, McCaskill, Smith, Williamson
Nays: None
Absent: Torres-Lepp
Approved: 6-0
ORDINANCE NO. 1285
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF "CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS,
TAX AND WATERWORKS AND SEWER SYSTEM (LIMITED PLEDGE) REVENUE
CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION, SERIES 2024"; SPECIFYING THE TERMS AND
FEATURES OF SAID CERTIFICATES; PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF SAID
CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION BY THE LEVY OF AN AD VALOREM TAX UPON ALL
TAXABLE PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY AND A LIMITED PLEDGE OF THE NET
REVENUES FROM THE OPERATION OF THE CITY'S WATERWORKS AND SEWER
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SYSTEM; AND RESOLVING OTHER MATTERS INCIDENT AND RELATING TO THE
ISSUANCE, PAYMENT, SECURITY, SALE AND DELIVERY OF SAID CERTIFICATES
OF OBLIGATION, INCLUDING THE APPROVAL AND EXECUTION OF A PAYING
AGENT/REGISTRAR AGREEMENT AND THE APPROVAL AND DISTRIBUTION OF
AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
7. ORDINANCES, FIRST READINGS, AND RELATED ITEMS: (THERE ARE NO
ITEMS ON THIS AGENDA.)
8. RESOLUTIONS:
8A. RESOLUTION NO. 24-023, APPOINTING MEMBER(S) TO FILL A VACANCY
AND/OR VACANCIES ON THE LIBRARY BOARD.
APPROVED UNDER CONSENT
9. OTHER ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION: (THERE ARE NO ITEMS ON THIS
AGENDA.)
10. OTHER ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:
10A. CONSIDER A PROPOSAL TO ADOPT A TAX INCREASE AND SET A PUBLIC
HEARING ON THE TAX RATE FOR AUGUST 20, 2024, AND SEPTEMBER 3,
2024, REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS.
Chief Financial Officer Sharen Jackson presented Item 10A and answered questions from
the Council. No action was taken on Item 10A.
11. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor McCaskill adjourned the meeting at 8:30pm.
*An audio recording of this meeting will be permanently retained in the City Secretary's
Office.
MINUTES APPROVED ON THIS, THE 20TH OF AUGUST 2024.
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