05.23.2023 Town Council MinutesMINUTES
1 W N � } I Prosper Town Council Meeting
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Prosper Town Hall, Council Chambers
250 W. First Street, Prosper, Texas
A Place Where Everyone Matters Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Call to Order/ Roll Call.
The meeting was called to order at 6:15 p.m.
Council Members Present:
Mayor David F. Bristol
Mayor Pro -Tern Jeff Hodges
Deputy Mayor Pro-Tem Craig Andres
Councilmember Marcus E. Ray
Councilmember Amy Bartley
Councilmember Chris Kern
Council Members Absent:
Councilmember Charles Cotten
Staff Members Present:
Mario Canizares, Town Manager
Michelle Lewis Sirianni, Town Secretary
Terry Welch, Town Attorney
Robyn Battle, Executive Director of Community Services
Chuck Ewings, Executive Director of Development and Infrastructure Services
David Hoover, Development Services Director
Hulon Webb, Director of Engineering
Chris Landrum, Finance Director
Dan Baker, Parks and Recreation Director
Todd Rice, Communications Manager
David Soto, Planning Manager
Jessika Hotchkin, Help Desk Technician
Kellen Land, Help Desk Technician
Doug Kowalski, Police Chief
Scott Brewer, Assistant Police Chief
Stuart Blasingame, Fire Chief
Invocation Pledge of Allegiance and Pied a to the Texas Flag.
John Fowler with First Presbyterian Church led the invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance and the
Pledge to the Texas Flag were recited.
Announcements of recent and upcominq events.
Councilmember Kern made the following announcements:
Residents are invited to attend a Broadband Public Input meeting on Thursday, May 25 from
5:30 to 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Town Hall. This meeting aims to gather input from
Prosper residents regarding the available internet services in their community. More information
is available on the homepage of the Town's website under the News & Updates section.
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The Library's Summer Reading Program kicks off on Wednesday, May 30. Children may sign
up anytime in June for the reading challenge. Additional information can be found by visiting the
Library page through the Town's website and clicking on the 2023 Summer Program icon.
Come join the excitement as Prosper gears up for the second annual P-Town Throwdown. This
fun -filled family -oriented pickleball tournament will be held at Reynolds Middle School tennis
courts on June 3. Visit prospertx.gov/parksandrec to register by Wednesday, May 31.
Registration is open for the Citizens Fire Academy. Classes will run for 10 weeks and will take
place every Thursday evening from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. starting Thursday, August 3. Residents
may register by visiting the Fire Department page through the Town's website and viewing the
Citizens Fire Academy page. Deadline to register is July 13 with limited space available.
Residents are encouraged to take a survey regarding the Town's ADA Transition Plan as the
Town is reviewing accessibility, safety, and suggestions for improvements in the Town. The
survey may be taken by visiting prospertx.gov/adasurvey.
Mayor Bristol read a Proclamation issued by the Collin County Judge recognizing Public Works
Week in Collin County.
Presentations.
1. Administer Oaths of Office to re-elected Councilmembers and present Certificates
of Election. (MLS)
Ms. Lewis Sirianni administered the Oaths of Office to re-elected Councilmembers Amy
Bartley and Jeff Hodges. Mayor Bristol presented their Certificates of Election.
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 at the request of Council Members or staff.
3. Consider and act upon the minutes from the May 9, 2023, Town Council
Regular meeting. (MLS)
4. Consider and act upon the minutes from the May 16, 2023, Town Council
Special meeting. (MLS)
5. Consider and act upon approving a contract with Weatherproofing Services
utilizing the Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) for the renovation of the
Town Hall water feature; and authorizing the Town Manager to execute
documents for the same. (CE)
6. Consider and act upon Ordinance 2023-37 to amend 168± acres Planned
Development-40 (PD-40) for Residential Use (Phases 7F and 7G) regarding
building materials, located on the northside of First Street and west of
Windsong Parkway. (ZONE-23-0006) (DS)
7. Consider and act upon authorizing the Town Manager to execute a Third
Amendment to Development Agreement between VP Windsong Operations
LLP, VP Windsong Investments LLP and the Town of Prosper relative to
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Windsong Ranch, as described in Planned Development 40 (PD-40)
(DEVAGREE-23-0004) (DS)
8. Consider and act upon Ordinance 2023-38 to rezone 13.3± acres from Single
Family-15 (SF-15)to Planned Development -Retail (PD-R), generally to allow for
an office/retail development, located on the east side of Preston Road, north of
St. Peter Lane. (Z21-0003). (DS)
9. Consider and act upon authorizing the Town Manager to execute a
Development Agreement between MQ Development Partners and the Town of
Prosper, related to the MQ Prosper North Development, located on the east
side of Preston Road, north of St. Peter Lane. (DEVAGRE-23-0007) (DS)
Councilmember Ray requested to pull item 5.
Mayor Pro-Tem Hodges made a motion to approve items 2 through 4 and 6 through
9. Deputy Mayor Pro-Tem Andres seconded that motion, and the motion was
unanimously approved.
Councilmember Ray expressed his concerns with the costs associated with item 5
and requested for the consideration of staff to revisit the item.
Mr. Ewings described the work associated with the renovation and reasoning for
associated costs.
The Town Council discussed the history of the project leading up to the proposed
contract for consideration.
Councilmember Ray made a motion to deny a contract with Weatherproofing
Services utilizing the Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) for the renovation of the
Town Hall water feature.
Further discussion was had by Council. Motion dies due to lack of second.
Councilmember Ray amended his motion to table a contract with Weatherproofing
Services utilizing the Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) for the renovation of the
Town Hall water feature. Councilmember Bartley seconded the motion. Motion
carried with a 6-0 vote.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
No comments were made.
Items for Individual Consideration:
10. Discuss and consider making appointments to the Council Subcommittees.
(MLS)
Ms. Lewis Sirianni presented a list of the current Town Council's Subcommittees with
an opportunity for the Town Council to make any changes to each subcommittee.
No changes were made.
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11. Discuss and consider Town Council Subcommittee reports. (DB)
Mayor Bristol provided an overview of the recent Finance Subcommittee meeting
that included a budget update and discussion regarding the Town's Fleet
Management contract.
12. Discussion regarding a review of activities and services of Town Council and
staff from May 2022 to May 2023. (DB/MC)
Mayor Bristol provided highlights from the Town Council over the last year since
taking office as a recap of some key accomplishments.
Possibly direct Town staff to schedule topic(s) for discussion at a future meeting.
Councilmember Bartley requested staff to examine the intersection at Star Trail and Star
Meadow Drive due to numerous reports of safety concerns and if a barrier of some kind could
be installed.
Councilmember Kern requested an update regarding the road construction project on First
Street, east of Coit Road until August.
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:
Section 551.087 — To discuss and consider economic development incentives and all
matters incident and related thereto.
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.
Section 551.074 — To discuss and consider personnel matters and all matters
incident and related thereto.
Section 551.074 - To deliberate the appointment of Mayor Pro-Tem and Deputy
Mayor Pro-Tem.
Section 551.074 - To discuss appointments to the Board of Adjustment/Construction
Board of Appeals, Parks & Recreation Board, Library Board, Prosper Economic
Development Corporation Board, Planning & Zoning Commission, Community
Engagement Committee, the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee, and all
matters incident and related thereto.
Section 551.076 — To deliberate the deployment or specific occasions for
implementation of security personnel or devices at Town Hall.
The Town Council recessed into Executive Session at 7:01 p.m.
Reconvene in Regular Session and take any action necessary as a result of the Closed
Session.
The Town Council reconvened into Regular Session at 8:49 p.m.
Mayor Pro-Tem Hodges made a motion to appoint Glen Blanscet to the Planning and Zoning
Commission. Councilmember Bartley seconded the motion. Motion carried with a 6-0 vote.
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Mayor Pro-Tem Hodges made a motion to nominate Craig Andres as Mayor Pro -Tern and
Marcus Ray as Deputy Mayor Pro-Tem. Councilmember Kern seconded the motion. Motion
carried with a 6-0 vote.
Adjourn.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:51 p.m.
These minutes were approved on the 13th day of June 2023.
ATTEST:
Michelle Lewis Sirianni, Town Secretary
APPROVED:
David F. Bristol, Mayor
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