09.16.2003 Town Council Minutes Specialr' 0 Z � J
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ML -1115 Minutes (approved 10114103)
Special Meeting of the Prosper Town Council
601 South Church Street
Prosper First Baptist Church Children's Building (South Wing)
IF Tuesday, September 16, 2003, 7:00pm
1. Call to Order/Roll Call
Mayor Niswanger called the meeting to order at 7:06 pm. Roil call was taken by the Town
Accounting Clerk.
Council members present: Mayor Charles Niswanger, Mayor Pro -Tem Michael Perry, Russell
Kaker, Kade Dalton, Lisa Dritschler, and Ane Casady
Town Administrator Doug Mouses and Town Accounting Clerk Kelly Reed were also present.
CONSENT AGENDA
2. Approval of Consent Agenda
a. Approve minutes from past Council meetings.
This item was tabled due to a typographical error on the agenda, The agenda listed the minutes of
the August 9 meetings to be approved instead of the September 9 meetings.
b. Approval of financial statements ending July 31, 2003.
Motioned by Russell Kaker, seconded by Lisa Ddtschler to approve items listed on the Consent
Agenda. Motion carried. Vote 5 to 0.
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3. Invitation for citizens to speak to the Council on any topic not on the agenda or not already
scheduled for Public Hearing.
Elizabeth Wolf with the Daughters of the American Revolution was given a proclamation by Mayor
Niswanger naming the week of September 17 through September 23, 2003 Constitution Week.
REGULAR AGENDA
4. Public Hearing: Discuss the Town's proposed 2003-2004 budget, including the 2003.2004
Economic Development Corporation budget.
Motioned by Russell Kaker, seconded by Lisa Ddtschler to open the public hearing to discuss the
Town's proposed 2003-2004 budget. Motion carried, Vote 5 to 0.
Doug Mousel outlined the proposed revenues and expenditures and indicated that the budget was
based on a property tax rate of .3241/$100 of appraised value and on an increase in permit fees.
Janet Phillips asked for a copy of the budget. She stated that she would have some specific
questions. Doug Mousel asked her to email any questions or comments she had to him and he'
would respond. He also stated that copies of the budget are available at Town Hall.
Motioned by Russell Kaker, seconded by Lisa Dritschler to close the public hearing to discuss the
Town's proposed 2003-2004 budget. Motion carried. Vote 5 to 0.
5. Consider and act upon scheduling two regular Council meetings in lieu of one regular
Council meeting and one Council meeting devoted to planning, zoning, and development
issues.
Doug Mousel states that changing to two regular meetings and scheduling Council meetings on the
second and fourth Tuesdays of the month would allow for more flexibility in the scheduling of
agenda topics. Lisa Dritschler suggested making the change for the November meetings.
Motioned by Lisa Dritschler, seconded by Karie Dalton to approve the scheduling of two regular
Council meetings in lieu of one regular Council meeting and one Planning & Zoning meeting and to
schedule Council meetings on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month rather than the
second and third Tuesdays of the month. Motion carried. Vote 5 to 0.
6. Consider and act upon the provision of ambulance service at Prosper Independent School
District football games.
Lisa Dritschler stated her opposition to charging for this service. She also stated that there is an
expected surplus of approximately $17,000 in the proposed budget that could be used to cover that
expense. Michael Perry suggested charging PISD only what it costs the Town to run that
ambulance for the evening, which is $200.
Motioned by Lisa Dritschler, seconded by Ane Casady to provide ambulance service at the Prosper
Independent School District football games for the season at no charge. Michael Perry opposed.
Motion carried, Vote 4 to 1.
Consider and act upon any matters relating to the construction of the fire station.
No discussion or action taken regarding this item.
8. Discuss any actions required by Town Staff as a result of any item on tonight's agenda.
No discussion or action taken regarding this item.
9. Discuss and possibly direct Town Staff to place items on future agendas.
Ane Casady asked if there was any new information on the annual TML conference. Mayor
Niswanger asked that she work to compile information for the Council and report with what she
finds.
Ane Casady inquired about the status of the Go -Crete sales tax revenue, Doug Mousel stated that
there had been some discussion with the State Comptroller's office indicating that the Town will be
receiving those revenues.
Ane Casady asked about the difference in the budgeted expenses associated with the construction
of the new fire station. Mayor Niswanger stated the preliminary cost was above what was
budgeted. He also stated that Chief Tucker was working with the construction manager at risk to'
bring those figures down as close to what was originally budgeted as possible.
10. Adjourn
Mayor Niswanger adjourned the meeting at 7:42 pm.
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