09.24.2024 Town Council Minutes■
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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 Marcus E. Ray
Deputy Mayor Pro-Tem Amy Bartley
Councilmember Craig Andres
Councilmember Chris Kern
Councilmember Jeff Hodges
Councilmember Cameron Reeves
MINUTES
Prosper Town Council Meeting
Prosper Town Hall, Council Chambers
250 W. First Street, Prosper, Texas
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Staff Members Present:
Terry Welch, Town Attorney
Michelle Lewis Sirianni, Town Secretary
Bob Scott, Deputy Town Manager
Chuck Ewings, Assistant Town Manager
Chris Landrum, Finance Director
Whitney Rehm, Budget Officer & Grants Administrator
David Hoover, Development Services Director
Suzanne Porter, Planning Manager
Hulon Webb, Engineering Director
Pete Anaya, Assistant Engineering Director — Capital Projects
Skyler Sparks, Help Desk Technician I
Carrie Jones, Public Works Director
Todd Rice, Communications Director
Doug Kowalski, Police Chief
Scott Brewer, Assistant Police Chief
Stuart Blasingame, Fire Chief
Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance and Pledge to the Texas Flag.
Jeremy Meister with Gateway Church led the invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance and the Pledge
to the Texas Flag were recited.
Announcements of recent and upcoming events.
Councilmember Reeves made the following announcements:
National Night Out will be held on Tuesday, October 1 from 6 pm to 9 pm. Prosper PD, Prosper
ISD PD, Prosper Fire Rescue, and First Responder Volunteers will be driving to neighborhoods
that want to participate. Visit prospertx.gov for more information on registering your neighborhood
to host a block party.
Join us for "Celebrate Prosper" on Saturday, October 5 at Frontier Park from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. This
free family event is jam-packed with live entertainment, food, refreshments, exhibits, vendors, and
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a Kid Zone that spans the lawn. New Prosper residents are invited to the New Resident Mixer tent
from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. to get acquainted with Town staff and departments and to pick up a
Prosper swag bag! For more information, visit the Special Events page under the Parks and
Recreation Department.
Join the Town in collaboration with the North Texas Food Bank in the annual peanut butter drive.
Residents may drop off jars in the donation bin located in the lobby of Town Hall or visit the Town's
website to donate virtually. Donations are being accepted through September 30.
Registration is now open for the annual Prosper Veterans Day Honor Run. This event will be held
on Saturday, November 9, and is a salute to the men and women who have served in our nation's
military. This year the event has been extended to include a 5K, a 10K, and a fun run. Events are
open to runners and walkers of all ages. All proceeds benefit the Prosper Veterans Memorial at
Frontier Park. Register today by visiting prospertx.govlveteransday5k.
Presentations.
1. Recognition to Officer Hubbard of the Prosper Police Department for receiving
an award for their work on Mental Health. (DK)
Chief Kowalski presented Officer Hubbard with the 2024 Crisis Mental Team Officer of
the Year award.
2. Proclamation to members of the Prosper Police and Fire Departments declaring
October 1, 2024, as National Night Out. (MLS)
Mayor Bristol read and presented a Proclamation to members of the Prosper Police
and Fire and Rescue Department for National Night Out.
3. Proclamation to members of the Prosper Fire and Rescue Department declaring
the month of October 2024 as Fire Prevention Month. (MLS)
Mayor Bristol read and presented a Proclamation to members of the Prosper Fire and
Rescue Department for Fire Prevention Month.
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.
4. Consider and act upon the minutes from the September 10, 2024, Town Council
Work Session meeting. (MLS)
5. Consider and act upon the minutes from the September 10, 2024, Town Council
Regular meeting. (MLS)
6. Consider and act upon the minutes from the September 17, 2024, Town Council
and Planning and Zoning Commission Joint Work Session. (MLS)
7. Consider acceptance of the August 2024 monthly financial report. (CL)
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8. Consider and act upon authorizing the Town Manager to execute an agreement
with Flock Inc. for the lease of additional equipment, cameras, software, and
services for $153,184. (DK)
9. Consider and act upon authorizing the Town Manager to execute a contract with
Groves Electrical Service, Inc., in the amount of $98,700 for the installation of
lighted bollards and pole lights between Town Hall and W. Broadway St. (CE)
10. Consider and act upon awarding Bid No. 2024-26-A to Wopac Construction, Inc.
as the primary vendor, and Cam -Crete Contracting, Inc., as the secondary
vendor, at the unit prices bid, to establish an annual contract for Miscellaneous
Concrete Replacement Services; and authorizing the Town Manager to execute
the same. (CJ)
11. Consider and act upon approving Change Order No. 04 for CSP 2022-48-B to
Mario Sinacola & Sons Excavating, Inc., related to construction services for the
First Street (Colt Road — Custer ) 4 Lane project; and authorizing the Town
Manager to execute Change Order No. 4 for $122,820. (PA)
12. Consider and act upon authorizing the Town Manager to approve the purchase
of traffic control -related items for Pedestrian Hybrid Beacons (PHB) at
First/Copper Canyon, First/Chaucer, Gee/Lockwood, and traffic signal equipment
at other project locations, from Consolidated Traffic Controls, Inc., utilizing the
Houston -Galveston Area Council (HGAC) Cooperative Purchasing Program for
$350,805. (PA)
13. Consider and act upon authorizing the Town Manager to enter into an agreement
with Mels Electric, LLC, related to relocating existing traffic signal conduits and
span wire poles at DNT / Frontier Parkway Intersection project; and authorizing
the Town Manager to execute documents for $155,999.45. (PA)
Councilmember Reeves made a motion to approve consent agenda items 4 through 13
as presented. Councilmember Andres seconded the motion. Motion carried
unanimously.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Fred Costa, 260 Burnett Court, expressed concerns regarding temporary outdoor lighting from
neighboring residents and is seeking a resolution based on the current zoning standards and
exemptions permitted.
Items for Individual Consideration:
14. Discuss and consider Town Council Subcommittee reports. (DFB)
Downtown Advisory Committee: Mayor Pro-Tem Ray noted the committee reviewed
costs associated with the construction and design of the monumentation that will be
presented to the Council at an upcoming meeting along with discussions on updates to
historical markers in town.
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Possibly direct Town staff to schedule topic(s) for discussion at a future meetin
No comments were made.
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 the 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 551.071 - To receive legal advice from the Town Attorney regarding various
planned development legal issues and all matters incident and related thereto.
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, and the Downtown Advisory Committee, and all matters
incident and related thereto.
The Town Council recessed into Executive Session at 6:38 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 8:03 p.m.
Mayor Pro -Tern Ray made a motion to appoint the following individuals to the Town's Board and
Commissions.
Board of Adjustments/Construction
Board of Appeals
Brian Linden, Place 2
Chibuzor Okeke, Place 4 (Alternate)
CJ Alexander, Place 6
Economic Development Corporation
Chad Gilliand, Place 5
Term Expires
09/30/2026
09/30/2026
09/30/2026
09/30/2027
Jeff Yates, Place 6 1 09/30/2027
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Don Perry, Place 7
Grant Mendeljian, Place 1
Community Engagement Committee
09/30/2027
09/30/2028
Jai Muthu, Place 2
09/30/2026
Kari Willis, Place 4
09/30/2026
09/30/2026
09/30/2026
09/30/2026
09/30/2027
Andy Franco, Place 6
Kimberly Smith, Place 8
Soprina Reeves, Place 10
Annie Bunger, Place 7
Darlene Morton, Place 11
09/30/2027
Library Board
Jennifer Lawler, Place 2 09/30/2026
Mary Beth Randecker, Place 4 09/30/2026
Jennifer Wattenbarger, Place 6 09/30/2026
Daniel Knox, Place 2
Bob Benson, Place 4
Kyle LaFerney, Place 6
Planning and Zoning Commission
John Hamilton, Place 2
Josh Carson, Place 4
Damon Jackson, Place 6
Matthew Furay, Place 3
09/30/2026
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09/30/2026
09/30/2027
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Downtown Advisory Committee: Mike Pettis, Megan Brandon, Chris Wardlaw, Melissa Randle,
Mike Lopez, Matt Nohr, Iris Meneley, Don Perry, and Gavin Hernandez. Councilmember Reeves,
Kern, and Mayor Pro-Tem Ray will serve as Council liaisons.
Bond Committee 2025: Kevin Greene, Chair, Brett Butler, Shane Funk, Bob Benson, Yvettee
Leslie, Rory Conley, Thomas Crystal, Jason Browning, Valerie Rodriquez, and Leigh Gressett.
Councilmember Kern, Reeves, and Deputy Mayor Pro-Tem Bartley will serve as Council liaisons.
In addition, a representative from PYSA will be determined at a later date.
Deputy Mayor Pro-Tem Bartley seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
Adiourn.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:06 p.m.
These minutes were approved on the 811 day of October 2024.
APPROVED:
David F. Bristol, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Michelle Lewis Sirianni, Town Secretary
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