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Carrollton City Council Regular Worksession & Meeting - May 14, 2024

City Council — Tuesday, May 14, 2024
BodyCarrollton, Texas
SessionCity Council
DateTuesday, May 14, 2024
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Speaker 1

4:46

Okay, council.

4:48

Uh to our work session.

5:04

Um item number six uh approve the April 16th, 2024 regular meeting minutes.

5:13

Any exception for the minutes move on to number seven consider approval of the purchase and installation of cardio equipment and weight equipment from uh comfit for the Rosemad Rec Center through an interlocal uh agreement with by board in an amount not to exceed 77,612 and 87 cents.

5:38

Any questions on this particular item?

5:44

Our next item is to uh consider authorizing the city manager to reject the proposal received for bid number 24019 outdoor fitness equipment.

Unassigned speaker

5:57

Okay,

Speaker 1

5:58

number uh nine consider ordinance canvassing the returns and declaring the results of the special elect the charter election held May 4th, 2024 to consider charter propositions A through C.

6:11

You should have a uh at your place a breakdown of those.

6:15

Uh that was as tabulated by our election authorities.

Speaker 2

6:20

Um and then just so you know both nine and ten, we have updated um versions in front of

Unassigned speaker

6:28

you.

Speaker 2

6:29

The results are slightly off from what you saw um previously due to the county's ballot boards just meeting yesterday and verifying the results on their end, and then we're not able to canvas our results until they verify their it on their end.

6:44

Um so these results are updated, and both ordinances uh nine and ten will actually need to

Unassigned speaker

6:51

be

Speaker 2

6:51

passed as amended tonight.

Unassigned speaker

6:54

Okay,

Speaker 1

6:54

so we make the motion, it'll be as amended on these two items.

6:59

Um course we hold this meeting, which is the very earliest we possibly can after the uh election authorities meet.

7:06

So that's not uncommon that the numbers will be slightly different.

7:10

Uh number 10 is uh also premising the results for um places one, three, five, and seven.

7:16

Uh also the amended version is in front of you with the final numbers.

7:23

Questions on any of the uh consent agenda items.

7:28

Okay, um, we have uh

Unassigned speaker

7:31

we

Speaker 1

7:31

have no other work session items other than uh our information sharing.

7:36

So um with that, I will um I will start with Mayor Pro Tem Flying.

7:44

Any information to share with the group.

Speaker 3

7:46

I know I enjoyed the restaurant association moving at us today, which was interesting, and I think I can see it growing in the future, and thank you for your leadership.

7:54

It's awesome.

Speaker 4

7:56

Russ.

7:57

Uh just attended the graduation for class 33 of Metropest Leadership, which is nice, nice luncheon.

8:04

Or

Speaker 3

8:04

my class 13 shirt, nobody really cared.

8:09

It was the best class.

Unassigned speaker

8:14

Okay,

Speaker 4

8:14

moving on, Richard.

Speaker 5

8:17

Well, um, see two weekends ago on Saturday.

8:20

I met with the local Jack and Jill Club of North America, and these talked a little bit about the importance of voting.

8:28

And so uh great uh topic.

8:31

And then last Friday, 2 a.m.

8:34

We lost Miss Shirley Demis Toppley.

8:37

She passed away.

8:38

Um funeral should be here the next uh next week or

Unassigned speaker

8:42

so.

Speaker 5

8:43

Um a lot of you guys know a little bit about Ms.

8:46

Topley, and I'll talk a little bit more about it

Unassigned speaker

8:48

out

Speaker 5

8:49

on the dice.

Speaker 1

8:50

Very good.

8:51

Uh definitely be sorely missed.

8:54

Uh she's like you said, many of us know her uh for many years.

8:57

Uh not as many as yourself.

8:59

Uh well

Speaker 5

9:00

she was a spark plug, that's for sure.

Speaker 1

9:02

Yep.

9:03

Councilman Carpenter.

Speaker 6

9:05

Thank you, Mr.

9:05

Mayor.

9:06

Uh, not too much, just uh I really enjoyed the uh May the 4th event that uh parks put on.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Community Engagement█████████████████████████████████████████41%
Personnel Matters████████████████████████████28%
Procedural██████████████████18%
Public Safety█████5%
Community Development Block Grant████4%
Economic Development███3%
Parks and Recreation█1%
Summary of Proceedings

Carrollton City Council Regular Worksession & Meeting - May 14, 2024

The Carrollton City Council convened for a Worksession at 6:30 PM followed by a Regular Meeting at 7:00 PM on May 14, 2024, at City Hall. The meeting focused on canvassing the official results of the May 4, 2024 elections, approving routine business on the consent agenda, honoring outgoing Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Rusty Pendleton for his service, and swearing in returning and newly elected councilmembers.

Consent Calendar

  • Minutes: Approved the April 16, 2024 Regular Meeting minutes.
  • Rosemeade Recreation Center Equipment: Approved the purchase and installation of cardio and weight equipment from Comm-Fit for the new wing, not to exceed $77,612.87, funded by bond capital.
  • Outdoor Fitness Equipment: Authorized the City Manager to reject the single proposal for Bid #24-019 for an outdoor circuit training system, as the proposal was incomplete (equipment only, lacking installation and amenities).
  • Special Charter Election Canvass (Item 9, as amended): Approved the ordinance canvassing the May 4, 2024 Special Charter Election. Voters approved all three propositions. The City Secretary noted final numbers were slightly updated from the printed agenda due to final certification by county ballot boards, requiring passage as amended.
    • Proposition A (candidate residency requirement): 4,824 votes in favor (97.23% in agenda text), 464 against.
    • Proposition B (resign-to-run provision): 4,452 votes in favor (85.58%), 750 against.
    • Proposition C (review of council place districts): 4,077 votes in favor (79.82%), 1,031 against.
  • General Election Canvass (Item 10, as amended): Approved the ordinance canvassing the May 4, 2024 General Election. The following candidates were declared duly elected:
    • Place 1: Christopher Axberg (2,565 votes, 50.50%)
    • Place 3: Richard Fleming (3,893 votes, 100%)
    • Place 5: Nancy Cline (3,460 votes, 67.55%)
    • Place 7: Rowena Watters (2,905 votes, 57.59%)

Public Comments & Testimony

  • No members of the public approached the podium to speak on the consent agenda items (Items 6-10).

Worksession / Council Reports & Information Sharing

  • Councilmembers shared updates on community events, including the Parks Department's "May the 4th" event, a creek cleanup day, a Texas Restaurant Association roundtable, and various civic engagements.
  • Mayor Babick congratulated the city's finance team on achieving a triple-A bond rating from Fitch and S&P ratings agencies.

Presentations, Recognitions & Oath of Office

  • Recognition of City Attorney: Meredith Ladd was recognized and awarded a tenure coin for 10 years of continuous service to the City of Carrollton.
  • Recognition of Outgoing Councilmember: Deputy Mayor Pro Tem H.A. "Rusty" Pendleton was honored for his three years of service on the council. Mayor Babick detailed his contributions to DART transit initiatives, redevelopment, and community service. Pendleton delivered farewell remarks thanking staff, colleagues, and family.
  • Swearing-In Ceremony: The oath of office was administered to returning Councilmembers Christopher Axberg (Place 1), Richard Fleming (Place 3), and Nancy Cline (Place 5), and newly elected Councilmember Rowena Watters (Place 7).
  • Councilmember Remarks: Following the swearing-in, each councilmember provided remarks. Councilmember Axberg outlined goals for redevelopment and public safety. Councilmember Fleming delivered an extended tribute to the late Shirley Demas Tarpley, a former councilmember and educator who was a trailblazer in the community. Mayor Pro Tem Cline reaffirmed her priorities of public safety, infrastructure, and economic development. Councilmember Watters spoke on the theme of community unity and promised to serve with dedication.

Key Outcomes

  • The council unanimously approved the consent agenda (Items 6-10, with Items 9 and 10 passed as amended to reflect final certified election counts).
  • The May 4, 2024 election results (Charter Propositions A-C and Council Places 1, 3, 5, 7) were officially canvassed and declared by the city council.
  • Outgoing Councilmember Rusty Pendleton's term concluded with a formal recognition ceremony.
  • Four councilmembers were sworn into office for new terms.
  • The meeting adjourned at 8:10 PM.

Meeting Transcript

Okay, council. Uh to our work session. Um item number six uh approve the April 16th, 2024 regular meeting minutes. Any exception for the minutes move on to number seven consider approval of the purchase and installation of cardio equipment and weight equipment from uh comfit for the Rosemad Rec Center through an interlocal uh agreement with by board in an amount not to exceed 77,612 and 87 cents. Any questions on this particular item? Our next item is to uh consider authorizing the city manager to reject the proposal received for bid number 24019 outdoor fitness equipment. Okay, number uh nine consider ordinance canvassing the returns and declaring the results of the special elect the charter election held May 4th, 2024 to consider charter propositions A through C. You should have a uh at your place a breakdown of those. Uh that was as tabulated by our election authorities. Um and then just so you know both nine and ten, we have updated um versions in front of you. The results are slightly off from what you saw um previously due to the county's ballot boards just meeting yesterday and verifying the results on their end, and then we're not able to canvas our results until they verify their it on their end. Um so these results are updated, and both ordinances uh nine and ten will actually need to be passed as amended tonight. Okay, so we make the motion, it'll be as amended on these two items. Um course we hold this meeting, which is the very earliest we possibly can after the uh election authorities meet. So that's not uncommon that the numbers will be slightly different. Uh number 10 is uh also premising the results for um places one, three, five, and seven. Uh also the amended version is in front of you with the final numbers. Questions on any of the uh consent agenda items. Okay, um, we have uh we have no other work session items other than uh our information sharing. So um with that, I will um I will start with Mayor Pro Tem Flying. Any information to share with the group. I know I enjoyed the restaurant association moving at us today, which was interesting, and I think I can see it growing in the future, and thank you for your leadership. It's awesome. Russ. Uh just attended the graduation for class 33 of Metropest Leadership, which is nice, nice luncheon. Or my class 13 shirt, nobody really cared. It was the best class. Okay, moving on, Richard. Well, um, see two weekends ago on Saturday. I met with the local Jack and Jill Club of North America, and these talked a little bit about the importance of voting. And so uh great uh topic. And then last Friday, 2 a.m. We lost Miss Shirley Demis Toppley. She passed away. Um funeral should be here the next uh next week or so. Um a lot of you guys know a little bit about Ms. Topley, and I'll talk a little bit more about it out on the dice. Very good.

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