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PFiSPERProsper,
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Meeting of the Prosper Town Council
OWN OF Prosper Municipal Chambers
108 W. Broadway Street
TX 75078
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
Prosper is a place where everyone matters.
Call to Order/Roll Call.
The meeting was called to order 6:01 p.m.
Council Members Present:
Mayor Ray Smith
Mayor Pro -Tem Curry Vogelsang, Jr.
Deputy Mayor Pro -Tem Jason Dixon
Councilmember Michael Korbuly
Councilmember Kenneth Dugger (arrived at 6:10 p.m
Councilmember Meigs Miller (arrived at 6:16 p.m.)
Councilmember Jeff Hodges
Staff Members Present:
Harlan Jefferson, Town Manager
Robyn Battle, Town Secretary/Public Information Officer
Terrence Welch, Town Attorney
Hulon Webb, Executive Director of Development and Community Services
John Webb, Development Services Director
Alex Glushko, Planning Manager
Dudley Raymond, Parks and Recreation Director
Chuck Springer, Executive Director of Administrative Services
Kelly Neal, Finance Director
Stuart Blasingame, Fire Chief
Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance and Pledge to the Texas Flag.
Pastor Mel Pugh of Prestonwood Baptist Church led the invocation. The Pledge of
Allegiance and the Pledge to the Texas Flag were recited.
Announcements of recent and upcoming events.
Councilmember Hodges read the following announcements:
The results are in! Prosper has successfully earned a "three -peat" in the It's Time Texas
Community Challenge. Prosper's participation in the challenge was one of the highest in
the state, outpacing even the large metro areas of Austin, Dallas, and Fort Worth. Mayor
Smith and the Town Council would like to thank everyone who helped bring home the title
of Healthiest Small Community for the third year in a row.
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The 7th Annual Prosper Spring Clean Up was held this past Saturday, March 24, and it
was a huge success. A total of 556 vehicles passed through the collection points to
discard unwanted household items, electronics, cardboard, and yard debris, and
eyeglasses. Thanks to everyone who participated and volunteered at this event.
The traffic signal at the intersection of Prosper Trail and Coit Road is being installed, and
should be operational by the end of this week, weather permitting.
Prosper residents age 50 and over are invited to the annual Mayor's Coffee on
Wednesday, April 18, at Prosper Fire Station No. 2. Please RSVP to Julie Shivers in the
Parks and Recreation Department by April 13.
Registration is now open for Prosper's Spring and Summer recreation programs, including
tennis, soccer, and archery. Sign up at www.ProsoerParksandRec.orq.
4. Presentations.
• Presentation of a street sign recognizing the Prosper High School Volleyball
Team as the 2017 UIL State Champions. (RB)
Coach Erin Kauffman and members of the Lady Eagle Volleyball team and coaching
staff were presented with a street sign recognizing the team as the 2017 UIL State
Champions.
• Presentation of a TRAPS Promotes Quality of Life Initiative award to members
of the Parks and Recreation Division by the Texas Recreation and Park Society.
(PN)
Landscape Architect Paul Naughton introduced Mark Macey with the Texas
Recreation and Parks Society, who presented the Town with the award for efforts to
incorporate natural elements into the Lakewood Preserve Neighborhood Park.
5. CONSENT AGENDA:
(Items placed on the Consent Agenda are considered routine in nature and non-
controversial. The Consent Agenda can be acted upon in one motion. Items may
be removed from the Consent Agenda by the request of Council Members or staff.)
5a. Consider and act upon minutes from the following Town Council meeting.
(RB)
Regular Meeting — March 13, 2018
5b. Receive the January Financial Report. (KN)
5f. Consider and act upon authorizing the Town Manager to execute a Property
Exchange Agreement between Prosper Villages at Legacy LLC, and the
Town of Prosper, Texas, related to an exchange of property at the Parks at
Legacy subdivision. (DR)
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5g. Consider and act upon Ordinance No. 18-22 rezoning a portion of Planned
Development -65 -Single Family Residential/Commercial (PD-65-SF/C), to
facilitate the development of an Automobile Dealership (Chrysler, Dodge,
Jeep, Ram), on 16.6± acres, located on the north side of US 380, 875± feet
east of Legacy Drive. (Z17-0016). (AG)
5h. Consider and act upon Ordinance 18-23 amending Chapter 3 of the Zoning
Ordinance regarding Definitions. (Z17-0020). (JW)
Councilmember Dugger arrived at 6:10 p.m. and took his place at the Council
bench.
Councilmember Dugger removed Items 5c, 5d, and 5i from the Consent Agenda.
Councilmember Korbuly removed Item 5e from the Consent Agenda.
Councilmember Dugger made a motion and Councilmember Hodges seconded
the motion to approve all remaining items on the Consent Agenda. The motion
was approved by a vote of 6-0.
5c. Consider and act upon an ordinance adopting the provisions of Article
103.0031 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, imposing a collection fee
of thirty percent (30%) to defray the costs of collections on delinquent fines,
fees, and costs imposed by the Prosper Municipal Court. (KN)
Responding to a question from the Town Council, Finance Director Kelly Neal
confirmed that the 30% collection fee is the only fee to be remitted to the collection
company. The contract for collection services was approved in February 2018.
Councilmember Dugger made a motion and Councilmember Korbuly seconded
the motion to approve Ordinance No. 18-19 adopting imposing a collection fee of
thirty percent (30%) to defray the costs of collection of delinquent fines, fees, and
costs imposed by the Prosper Municipal Court. The motion was approved by a
vote of 6-0.
5d. Consider and act upon an ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 01-34 relating
to the ad valorem taxation of leased motor vehicles not used for the
production of income, as defined in Section 11.252 of the Texas Tax Code.
(CS)
Responding to a question from the Town Council, Chuck Springer, Executive
Director of Administrative Services, confirmed that the proposed ordinance would
exempt the property taxation for leased vehicles for personal use. The tax would
remain in place for vehicles used for business purposes. The revenue generated
by property taxation of leased vehicles totaled approximately $170,000 in FY 2016-
2017, or about 1 % of the Town's total tax base.
Councilmember Dugger made a motion and Councilmember Hodges seconded
the motion to adopt Ordinance No. 18-20 repealing Ordinance No. 01-34 relating
to the ad valorem taxation of leased motor vehicles not used for the production of
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income, as defined in Section 11.252 of the Texas Tax Code. The motion was
approved by a vote of 6-0.
5e. Consider and act upon an ordinance repealing Section 1.05.034 of the Town
of Prosper "Interjurisdictional Program" of Article 1.05, "Emergency
Management," of Chapter 1, "General Provisions," of the Code of
Ordinances, removing Prosper from the Collin County Emergency
Management Program. (KB)
Councilmember Miller arrived at 6:16 p.m. and took his place at the Council bench.
Responding to a question from the Town Council, Emergency Management
Coordinator Kent Bauer explained that the purpose of removing Prosper from the
Collin County Emergency Management Program is to allow Prosper to enact its
own Emergency Management Program. The establishment of a Town Emergency
Management Program will not add any additional costs to the Town. Mr. Bauer
also explained that by creating it's own Emergency Management Program, the
Town will qualify for additional grant opportunities.
Councilmember Korbuly made a motion and Councilmember Dugger seconded
the motion to approve Ordinance No. 18-21 repealing Section 1.05.034 of the
Town of Prosper "Interjurisdictional Program" of Article 1.05, "Emergency
Management," of Chapter 1, "General Provisions," of the Code of Ordinances,
removing Prosper from the Collin County Emergency Management Program. The
motion was approved by a vote of 7-0.
5i. Consider and act upon whether to direct staff to submit a written notice of
appeal on behalf of the Town Council to the Development Services
Department, pursuant to Chapter 4, Section 1.5(C)(7) and 1.6(B)(7) of the
Town's Zoning Ordinance, regarding action taken by the Planning & Zoning
Commission on any Site Plan or Preliminary Site Plan. (AG)
Responding to a question from the Town Council, Planning Manager Alex Glushko
confirmed that construction of the fuel station would begin in late summer 2018,
and construction should be complete by the end of the year.
Councilmember Dugger made a motion and Councilmember Korbuly seconded
the motion to approve Item 5i on the Consent Agenda. The motion was approved
by a vote of 7-0.
6. CITIZEN COMMENTS:
The public is invited to address the Council on any topic. However, the Council is
unable to discuss or take action on any topic not listed on this agenda. Please
complete a "Public Meeting Appearance Card" and present it to the Town Secretary
prior to the meeting.
There were no Citizen Comments.
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REGULAR AGENDA:
If you wish to address the Council during the regular agenda portion of the meeting,
please fill out a "Public Meeting Appearance Card" and present it to the Town
Secretary prior to the meeting. Citizens wishing to address the Council for items
listed as public hearings will be recognized by the Mayor. Those wishing to speak
on a non-public hearing related item will be recognized on a case-by-case basis, at
the discretion of the Mayor and Town Council.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
7, Conduct a Public Hearing, and consider and act upon an ordinance for a Specific
Use Permit (SUP) for a Utility Distribution/Transmission Facility (Brazos Electric),
on 8.9± acres, located on the east side of FM 1385,2,700± feet south of Parvin Road.
The property is zoned Agricultural (A). (S17-0004). (AG)
Planning Manager Alex Glushko presented this item before the Town Council. The
purpose of this request is to permit a Utility Distribution/Transmission Facility (Brazos
Electric Substation). Exhibit B shows the proposed layout, which includes multiple 60 -foot
tall static poles, an unmanned control station, and a 120 -foot tall communication tower
that will only be for use by Brazos Electric.
Jeffrey Dolian with Kimley-Horn, representing the applicant, Brazos Electric, addressed
the concerns brought forward by the Planning & Zoning Commission. Brazos Electric has
agreed to the removal of the perimeter fencing in conjunction with adjacent development;
and to ensure a connection to Town water once available, if temporary irrigation is
provided. Brazos Electric also agreed to raise the height of the screening wall to 10 feet.
Responding to a question from the Town Council, Mr. Dolian confirmed that the substation
would serve CoServ.
Mayor Smith opened the Public Hearing.
With no one speaking, Mayor Smith closed the Public Hearing.
Mr. Dolian confirmed that the Public Utilities Commission identified the location of the
proposed substation, and the land was acquired through condemnation.
Town Attorney Terry Welch confirmed the terms of the removal of the barbless wire
fencing. Town staff received one Public Hearing Reply Form in opposition to the request
from an adjacent property owner. Town staff has not contacted the property owner, and
the property owner was not in attendance.
After discussion, Mayor Pro -Tem Vogelsang made a motion and Councilmember Dugger
seconded the motion to approve Ordinance No. 18-24 for a Specific Use Permit for a Utility
Distribution/Transmission Facility (Brazos Electric), on 8.9± acres located on the east side
of FM 1385, 2,700± feet south of Parvin Road. The motion was approved by a vote of 7-
0.
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8. Conduct a Public Hearing, and consider and act upon a request for a Variance to
the Sign Ordinance, regarding a wall sign for Texas Health Resources located at
1970 W. University Drive. (V18-0003). (AG)
Councilmember Hodges stepped away from the Council bench at 6:28 p.m. due to a
conflict of interest on Item 8.
Planning Manager Alex Glushko presented this item before the Town Council. The
applicant is proposing to allow for a wall sign that is oriented in an east facing direction
and exceeds the currently permitted maximum sign height. The requested increase in
wall sign height is intended to assist west -bound drivers in identifying the Texas Health
Resources facility from a distance in order to promote safer turning movements along US
380, specifically given the current construction activity.
Amanda Thrash, representing Texas Health Resources, addressed the Town Council and
reiterated the terms of the request.
Mayor Smith opened the Public Hearing.
With no one speaking, Mayor Smith closed the Public Hearing.
Councilmember Dugger made a motion and Councilmember Korbuly seconded the motion
to approve a Variance to the Sign Ordinance, regarding a wall sign for Texas Health
Resources located at 1970 W. University Drive. The motion was approved by a vote of 6-
0.
Councilmember Hodges returned to the meeting and took his place at the Council bench
at 6:34 p.m.
DEPARTMENT ITEMS:
9. Consider and act upon a resolution accepting the Independent Audit Report and
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the Fiscal Year Ended
September 30, 2017, as presented by a representative of McConnell & Jones, LLP.,
Certified Public Accountants. (KN)
Finance Director Kelly Neal introduced Marlon Williams of McConnell & Jones, LLP, who
presented information on the CAFR for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2017. Mr.
Williams reviewed the audit process, and reported that the audit resulted in no
management comments, and no disagreements with management during the course of
the audit. The auditors did not find any areas of deficiencies; therefore, there is no
management letter accompanying this year's audit.
Councilmember Korbuly made a motion and Councilmember Hodges seconded the
motion to approve Resolution 18-25 accepting the Independent Audit Report and
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2017.
The motion was approved by a vote of 7-0.
10. Consider and act upon awarding Bid No. 2018-57-B to Archer Western Construction,
LLC, related to construction services for the Custer Road Pump Station Expansion
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Project; and authorizing the Town Manager to execute a construction agreement for
same. (HW)
Hulon Webb, Executive Director of Development and Community Services, presented this
item before the Town Council. The scope of this contract includes the addition of a new
4,750 GPM pump to the Custer Road Pump Station, increasing the pumping capacity from
18 MGD firm pumping capacity to 25 MGD firm pumping capacity. This is one of three
projects designed to provide additional capacity and reliability to the lower pressure plane
system. Work in this contract is scheduled to be complete by Summer 2019.
After discussion, Councilmember Dugger made a motion and Councilmember Korbuly
seconded the motion to award Bid No. 2018-57-B to Archer Western Construction, LLC,
related to construction services for the Custer Road Pump Station Expansion Project; and
authorize the Town Manager to execute a construction agreement for same. The motion
was approved by a vote of 7-0.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Recess into Closed Session in compliance with Section 551.001 et seq. Texas
Government Code, as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, to deliberate
regarding:
11a. Section 551.087 — To discuss and consider economic development
incentives.
11b. Section 551.072 — To discuss and consider purchase, exchange, lease or
value of real property for municipal purposes and all matters incident and
related thereto.
11c. Section 551.074 —To discuss and review the Town Manager's performance
evaluation.
The Town Council recessed into Executive Session at 6:45 p.m.
Reconvene in Regular Session and take any action necessary as a result of the
Closed Session.
The Town Council reconvened the Regular Session at 8:00 p.m.
Councilmember Dugger made a motion and Councilmember Miller seconded the motion
to authorize the Town Manager to execute Chapter 380 Partnership Agreements with (1)
BG-GBT Second & Coleman Prosper, LLC; (2) BG-GBT Church & First Prosper, LLC; and
(3) TLS Investments, Inc. The motion was approved by a vote of 7-0.
Councilmember Dugger made a motion and Mayor Pro -Tem Vogelsang seconded the
motion to authorize the Mayor to execute an agreement for Town Manager services
pursuant to the terms addressed in Executive Session. The motion was approved by a
vote of 7-0.
Possibly direct Town staff to schedule topic(s) for discussion at a future meeting.
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No action was taken on this item.
14. Adjourn.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:08 p.m., on Tuesday, March 27, 2018.
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