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>> can we do a head count. >> good evening, everybody.

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good to see everybody. 7:00.

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we will be opening this meeting of the city council on

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may fifth, 2026. For those of you noticing that the mayor is not here in his stead, he had a medical

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emergency last night and he was treated last night, he is at home resting, he is a fine. But it did sort of knock him off

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his pins a little bit so I will be filling in tonight.

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we have a quorum present and the first item of business will be

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our invocation. Giving the invocation will be

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pastor alton mckinley from rowlett french baptist church.

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>> let a spray, gracious god, we thank you for...

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with such great use... Grant us this opportunity to...

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we thank them for what they do. We pray for their family...

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understanding love, one community.

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there is a lot of stuff going on around us or we are thankful for how you have watched over our people.

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work because you've got a plan ...

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we are leaders to those who you have around you...

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all men -- amen. >> now the pledge of allegiance.

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>> I pledge allegiance to the flag of the united states of america, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

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texas flag, I pledge allegiance to thee, one state, under god,

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indivisible. >> we have a lot going on

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tonight and we have a lot of presentations this evening to begin with. And also some arts and

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humanities awards. We are over limit for what this rope -- room can hold. It cannot hold 106 people.

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so if you are here for public comment, whatever the topic is

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if you would not mind may be weighed in the lobby so we can

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finish the presentations and get them done. Those people can than lead -- leave and everybody can come

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back in. I think we will be okay as far as the fire marshal is concerned.

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so if you can do that that would be helpful.

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if you are here for public comment may be if you could just wait in the lobby for a few minutes so we can get the

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numbers down here in the room. Okay.

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I'm sorry. Yes.

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okay. That is a good idea.

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yes. So we would change the order just a little bit here so that we can get some of the larger

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groups out of here. So we will go ahead and do we

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will do the number 2b a proclamation recognizing city of

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well-lit employees for the week of may 3 e-9, 2026 as public

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service recognition week. And making that presentation will be councilmember lisa bowers.

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>> hello. There we go. I figured we had a number of city employees here so thank you all you guys thank you for showing up and then clearing out

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that will free up some of the space. I am delighted to be here to recognize and thank all of our

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public employees. I have worked, let me think. With at least three quarters of these people and I can tell you

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it was always a joy and pleasure to work with them.

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so, here is the proclamation. Here we go. Were asked congress, and the president of the united states,

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have designated may third through ninth as public service

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recognition week, and whereas the city of rowlett is strengthened and sustained by the dedication, professionalism,

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and service of its municipal employees. And were as these individuals work diligently across all

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departments to support residents and local businesses and local visitors ensuring the continued growth, safety, and vitality of

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the community. Whereas the contributions of the

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city of rowlett employees reflect a commitment to excellence, integrity, in public service, that enhances the

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quality of all who live here and work here and play here and visit in the city. Whereas public service

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recognition week 2026 provides an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the hard work, collaboration, and impact of

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municipal employees who helped drive the city of rowlett

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forward and whereas it is fitting and proper to honor

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these employees for their ongoing dedication and invaluable service to the public and the community as a whole.

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on be hot -- behalf of jeff winget and the city council we proclaim this week of may third through ninth as public service

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recognition week. [applause]

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>> take a photo. Come on, get in.

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>> thank you thank you. >> all right.

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thank you. Now we will kind of get on track here and we make the presentation of the rowlett

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federal recognition -- veteran recognition program certificate

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to veteran, master sergeant john francis massad jr. Of the

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united states air force. I will be making this presentation along with chris khazar,'s granddaughter,and the

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family. [applause]

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all right. This is always a great win. The city instituted this program in 2017 in order to show

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appreciation to those members of our community who have dedicated their time in service to our nation.

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assisting with the selection of the recognitions of the honors peace is a veteran's,, and outreach center.

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the rowlett veteran at center recognition program also brings awareness to issues in our community, what is being done,

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what is still being. Mayor winget and city council is

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honored to continue formerly recognizing all branches of the armed services at city meetings. I will turn it over to chris.

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>> all right. This is one of the largest

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groups we have probably ever had at one time. We are excited about this welcome and thank you for coming

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out today to obviously recognize and draw some attention to this month's honorary in. This one is an air force master

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sergeant. A lot of work for us at the

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veteran resource outreach center. So thanks to michelle, she is the master of arms over there

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for those of you who know, there has been a handful of times that my granddaughter has come up here and on a handful of these

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and I do not think she was quite ready for quite so many today. So a little bit of warm fuzzy make her feel good about coming

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up here. Usually we have ford e-50 and today it was about 150. So we will read this bio and get

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>> good evening. My name is alexis cole tucker. Before I get started, can we have the veterans stand up so we

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can all give them a round of applause, please?

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service. Okay. The city of rowlett, alongside the veterans resource and

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outreach center, probably honours retired u.s. Air force retired master sergeant john francis massad jr. Of the

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united states air force as her 39th veteran for his dedicated commitment to his community. John and listed in the

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united states air force in 1992 at the age of 25 as a heavy

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equipment operator. With the 89 civil engineer squadron andrews air force base in maryland.

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what began as a practical decision to secure employment quickly evolved into a distinguished 22 year career

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military career defined by hard work, resilience, and leadership. In 1996 john was stationed in korea at pilsen? Sorry, guys.

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arranged for a 12 month tour and experience that challenged him both personally and professionally and prepared them

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for the demands of future deployments. In 1997 he was assigned to fort walton beach florida where he

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joined in the 823rd red horse squadron.

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during this time he deployed multiple times in support of operations in iraq, afghanistan, and quite -- ultimately

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deploying to iraq 14 times over the course of his career. Over the course of his career john and his family were

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transferred to... I know it is there.

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yes? Okay germany. We're they spent four memorable years experiencing new cultures

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and building lasting memories. And 2006 they relocated to

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spokane, washington, wear john served with the 92nd civil

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engineer squadron for seven years. Continuing to deploy while balancing the responsibilities

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of a military service and family life. He honorably retired from the united states air force in 2014.

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in april 2000 john married his wife, talley, beginning a beautiful partnership built on love, faith, and shared purpose.

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their story began in 1998 through an online connection

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that grew into a lifelong commitment. Together they built a large and loving family raising and

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adopting seven children. John adopted her three children

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from her previous marriage and together they went on to adopt four more children. Today their children range in

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age from 14 up to 36 and they are proud grandparents to 13

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grandchildren. Good for you guys.

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following his retirement from the air force john continued serving his community as a construction inspector for the

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city of rowlett from 2014 until 2024. Due to health challenges he transitioned to permanent

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disability but his commitment to service has never wavered. Dolly has dedicated her life to serving others from being a

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foster parent to abused and neglected children, to running a licensed home day care, to serving as a crossing guard with

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the rowlett police department since 2017. Her heart for community mirrors john's own.

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together john and dolly have remained deeply involved in both

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their local and veteran communities. John coached youth baseball for eight seasons leading teams to

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multiple championships. Their family has been active in martial arts, youth sports, and community outreach efforts

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including collecting food and toys for the rowlett needy children's fund. They are active members of the

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church community where they have served in children's ministry, recovery programs, in leadership roles and a want.

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they also support federal -- fellow veterans through participation in ptsd support groups and danny willett wounded

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warrior support camps. They volunteer their time at the veterans resource outreach center.

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today they enjoy camping, fishing, gardening, and spending time with their children and grandchildren, while continuing

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to get back to the community they love. Like many veterans, they found their way to the veterans

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resource and outreach center drink a time when support in connection it mattered most. What they discovered was more

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than just resources, they found a place where they felt scene, heard, and genuinely cared for. They have shared that the

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outreach programs and the consistent support offered

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through the center have made a meaningful difference in their

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lives. They also expressed deep appreciation for the leadership and heart behind veterans

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resource and outreach center noting the work being done requires an extraordinary level of dedication and compassion and

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personal sacrifice. They've witnessed first-hand the

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time and effort that goes into ensuring the veterans and their families receive the support they need often beyond regular

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hours and expectations. To tim -- to them the vroc is not just a resource it is a lifeline.

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it is a lifeline. The work being done there is both essential. His life is a reflection of

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service not only to his family but his community periods

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dedication, sacrifice, and continued commitment to others embodies the very best of what it means to serve.

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drink is 22 years of service he received more than 20 metals and

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accommodations. Plase stand and help me welcome our 49th veteran's recognition program master sergeant john

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francis massad jr. >> I will go ahead now and read

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the proclamation and then we will turn it over to our friends. So certificate of recognition

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master sergeant john francis massad jr., the freedom and security of the united states enjoyed it today our direct

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result of the bloodshed and continued vigilance given by the united states armed forces over the history of our great nation.

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defending the constitution, protecting the blessings of liberty, and paying the price of freedom for us all.

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we are eternally grateful for those who have seen the horrors of war and the rest of society yet continue to serve and ensure

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the best of what humanity can do [applause]

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I want to go to our next segment which is very important for us. We invite teresa. Sorry, we cannot forget amber.

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>> my name is teresa jones and I am very glad you all showed up

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tonight to help me present this quote to master sergeant john

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francis massad jr. Very proud to be here to present this quote to him. I have a little bit of a story

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to tell you tonight so it will just take me a few minutes if you will bear with me. I am here today as a volunteer

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to join the community and on the rink one of our distinguished

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veterans. I also want to take a moment to tell you about quilts of valor. This is an international

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organization whose mission is to provide quotes of comfort and healing to those who have been touched by war.

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the organization started in 2003 by a blue star mom, katherine

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roberts. And has awarded over 430,000 quilts as of this month. So I guess it is a 430,001.

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the idea for quotes of valor came to miss roberts literally in a dream. At the time her son was deployed

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in iraq and in her dream she saw another young soldier sitting at

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the side of his bed in the middle of the night hunched over. She saw him being dragged down

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into an emotional gutter. Then, as if viewing the movie, she saw in the next scene him wrapped in a quote periods holy

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demeanor changed from one of the spirit of one hope and well-being. Made a very dramatic change.

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the message of her dream was that quilts equal healing. Miss roberts developed a model where volunteers would donate

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their time and materials to make a quote. Perhaps one person in the group would peace the top and the

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other would quilted. And then others would present it all these steps ould be done by the same person or group.

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she saw th name of the special quotes group as a quilt of

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valor. This would unequivocally say

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thank you for your service, your sacrifice, your valor in serving our nation. The first quilt of valor was

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awarded in november 2003 at walter reed medical center to a

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young soldier in minnesota who lost his leg and arm in iraq.

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since 2003 quilts of valor has spread across the nation and beyond. Today in conjunction with our

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veterans resource outreach the efforts of quilts of valor and

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our particular group witches for patriots, we are very honored to be awarding this group to mr. John francis massad jr. I

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believe. Through quotes of a valor you will become part of our quote family.

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each time a quilt of valor is formed by loving hands joining

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bits of fabric together one piece at a time we believe that as we construct these quotes at the love, the key ring, the

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gratitude flows through our hearts and into our hands into the quote. We all as volunteers want you to

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know that through our quilts you will forever be in our hearts.

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amber, let's hold that. [applause]

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[applause] >> on behalf of quilts of valor

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foundation and a grateful nation, with our deepest appreciation, we thank you for our service to our country and

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with this quote of valor award we welcome you home.

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each quote that has a personalized label and it is on

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here somewhere. It is right here. It says his name and to who put the quote together for him.

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we also have a recognition for you on behalf of the quilts of

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valor foundation. It is a privilege to serve, on

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her, and comfort you through the award of this quilt of valor.

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that we may never know the death of your sacrifice to protect and defend the united states of america.

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as a gesture of gratitude from a grateful nation we award this

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quilt of valor to you. >> thank you very much.

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and for this quilt. It is my pleasure to serve when

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I served and for all of the other veterans out here I just

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want to say thank you. [applause]

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picture time. >> okay.

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>> very quickly it one more thing so tomorrow we have recognition aspects of our own veteran groups.

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>> it is called sister heard in service it is a women's veterans group so if you a route women veteran come on by.

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we will go ahead and move another one of the presentations just in the interest of making this go more smoothly.

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we will be having the presentations of the winners of the annual writing contest sponsored by the humanities

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>> I see you standing out in the lobby. Or you okay? I see I need to turn.

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>> all right. So thank you for coming tonight. I am here to present the winners of the 2026 writing contest

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sponsored by the arts and humanities commission.

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I am here with estella hunter and michelle stoped right.

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you should have received your awarded check if not after this presentation and the artist presentation see me in the

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entryway if you do not have your check and I will get that for you. Each year the arts and

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humanities commission sponsors I'm writing contest dallas and

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rocco county. Entries are accepted in the

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divisions of adult, youth, and youth spanish with categories of

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poetry, short stories of fiction and short stories of nonfiction.

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this theme was shared stories shared spaces and the commission

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received 118 entries. This evening our first place winners will be awarded 150th place winners will be awarded

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$50. The winning entries can be viewed at rowlett.com/arts. When we call your name please

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come down here stay here for a group of photo and then you are free to go. In the adult poetry division of

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first place it goes to stephanie hawkins for this could have been

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an email. [applause]

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second place goes to alexandria for everything is not up home

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and in the youth poetry division first place goes to...

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for foreign in childhood and a second place goes to lily for

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what we all share. And the youth spanish poetry

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division first place goes to alien for.

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for we are all different. For the adult short stories

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division first place goes to patrick for stories shared in a waiting room, second place goes to alan for at the kitchen table

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youth short story division first place goes to kaylee for some

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nightmares and never end. [applause]

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second place goes to lucy for the victoria and albert museum.

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for the youth spanish story division first place goes to cash a choir for.

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[applause] second place goes to kevin for

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the time travel machine adult short work division first place

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goes to stephanie hawkins for built different.

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[applause] second place goes to amber lee for the room. Youth short work division first

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place goes to sadie for our church. [applause] second place goes to lucy for is

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of this fame? Youth short work spanish

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division first place goes to... For be yourself second place

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goes to allison sanchez for my dog big.

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congratulations to all of the winners and to their teachers.

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thank you so much for helping guide them through this and like

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I said if you did not get your awarded check we would do one other award presentation and then I will be able to give

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checks in the entryway if you cannot wait we can also mail your check. [applause]

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[applause] >> just stay there.

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>> just wait out there. >> all right.

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and continuing with the winners of the 2026 and he will young

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artist exhibit contest sponsored by arts and humanities commission and laura will again be making those presentations.

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there we go. Got it.

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>> okay. Now we are on to present the

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winners of the 2026 young artist exhibit each year the arts and humanities commission hosts an art competition for students in

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the rock wall garden districts in kindergarten through 12th grade enrolled in private and homeschool.

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the commission's goal is to recognize talented young local artists and their young -- and there are teachers.

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the commission received 99 entries in the 2d and 3d divisions. First place winners in grades

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e-two and k3, and then a first place winners in grade nine

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through 12 with a few hundred dollars. Grades non122nd place winners receive 100th place winners

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receive $50. All at first, second, third, and

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honorable mention winners receive prize ribbons. This evening we will be presenting checks to individuals

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who have one prize money. You can visit our website to see

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all of these exhibits. First place in the 2d division

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kindergarten through second grade, a very cold winter. [applause] first place in the 2d division 3

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through five, a place called home.

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first place it division 2d, division 6-8, marianna,

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unwrapping. [applause]

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first place in the 2d division at 98 through 12.

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hernandez, portrait with white sheets.

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first place 3d division k to kingsley with living waters.

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first place in the 3d division 3 through five river with animal decline and extinction preventer stilt walker.

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first a place 3d division six through eight ferris with sushi.

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[applause] first place 3d division at nine

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through 12, max a with three faces. [applause] second place 2d division nine it

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through 12, swan, t with the letter and.

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sorry if I mispronounce that. Second-place division nine through 12 bound by time got to pick it up, remember.

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there to place 2d division nine through 12. Angel s with behind nature. [applause]

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and lastly third place 3d division nine through 12. The intertwined giraffes so again if you have an awarded

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check coming to you and you have not received it meet me in the

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entryway and we will disperse those. And lets we also have some art teachers in the audience could

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we have the art teacher stand up so we can recognize you because

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you guys are just as responsible as the kids. Can we have the art teachers rise so we can give them a round

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of applause? [applause]

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thanks so much to all of you for entering and supporting the arts and all of these great kids. Let's get a group photo.

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>> come together a little closer.

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[applause] >> good job.

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>> all right. We will now move onto item 2c

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recognizing the week of may 3rd through 2026 as rowlett

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detention officer week. Councilmember gibbs will make

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that presentation do you want to bring it on down?

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>> I'm sorry. >> I've got it here.

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>> I know. >> instead of doing all the

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speech do you want to do this part and I will do.

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>> just rating like. >> okay want to do that? Okay. So that you do that first.

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>> all right. Typically the mayor it gets to do this so I have the honor to do it today.

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chief denning I will let him go first I will let him tell you about these detention officers and the great job they do and

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then we will get to the proclamation. >> thank you. Good evening everyone.

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so it is my honor this week to be here to stand before you to

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recognize may third through ninth as national detention

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officer week. We take this opportunity to recognize these dedicated professionals who serve one of

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the most demanding rolls in all of public safety.

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are detention officers are truly the unsung backbone of law enforcement. They work behind the scenes

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every day to maintain safety security and order within our facility. Their role extends far beyond

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custody and control. They are responsible for entering every person in our care is treated with dignity and

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kindness and respect regardless of the circumstances. That requires patience, restraint, and a steady

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commitment to doing things the right way even in the most

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difficult moments. Detention officers play a critical role in our overall public safety commission. Simply put we would not be able to do our jobs as police

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officers without them. Their work ensures that individuals are securely and appropriately managed after an

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arrest allowing our officers on the street to focus on responding to calls, protecting the community and preventing

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crime. As chief I could not be more proud of the work this team performs.

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we were previously recognized by the chief magistrate judge of

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dallas county who stated that the rowlett jail it stands out as one of the finest if not the called and get the gold standard

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of detention facilities. That recognition speaks volumes about these folks behind me and about the caliber have these

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individuals who make this excellence possible. We also routinely hear end of it -- feedback from individuals who

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take the time to return back to us to the jail that they were

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once incarcerated in to express their appreciation. Not just for the situation they were in but for the way they

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were treated while they were here. So that kind of feedback speaks directly to the character of our

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detention officers. Their work strengthens accountability, supports every division of our department, and

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ensures that we operate effectively as a whole. They truly embody our mission of providing exceptional service to

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all, and reflect the values that we stand for as an organization.

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so to our rowlett detention officers thank you for your professionalism, your commitment, and the way you

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represent this department and our community. Into our community I invite you to join me in recognizing and

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thinking these outstanding professionals not just this week but throughout the year. Thank you.

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[applause] now for the proclamation.

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whereas no group of americans has some more difficult or less publicly visible job than the brave men and women who work in

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our detention facilities these officers are entrusted with a difficult and often dangerous assignment of ensuring they

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custody, safety, and well-being of the inmates and minutes to pull jail. Their positions are essential to

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the day-to-day operations of the police department and without

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them it would be impossible to achieve the foremost institutional goals and security and where as -- whereas must

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protect inmates from other inmates and protecting the

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safety and security of the community and in recent years the duties of these officers have become increasingly more

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complex and demanding as they are called upon to fill

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simultaneously custodial supervisory and accommodating grows. The professionalism and encouragement exhibited by these officers throughout these

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demanding and often conflicting rolls is deserving of our utmost respect. Where as the important work of

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detention officers often does not receive the recognition it deserves it is important that the public know and appreciate

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the capable handling and the physical and emotional demands

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made upon them daily. Their profession requires careful and constant vigilance and the threat of violence is

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always present. And whereas it is appropriate we

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honored the detention officers for their invaluable contributions, they're consistent and dedicated

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commitment to society, and from any contribution and accomplishments made by these men and women who are vital

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components of law enforcement. Now therefore councilman gibbs on behalf of mayor winget on behalf of city council do

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proclaim may third through 29th 2026 as rowlett detention

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officers week. And I encourage our residents to join the city council in recognizing not only the

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outstanding detention officers of rowlett, the detention and correctional officers throughout the nation who dedicate their

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professional lives to the security for their communities thank you. [applause]

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>> want to do a photo real quick?

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all right. Now.

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>> this will be for national police week chief do you want to come out and do this? >> any other rowlett officers

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please come on down all right. So once again it is my honor to

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be here as well of this week to recognize may tenth through 16th

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as national police week. This week is not just a date on the calendar every year it is a time we set aside for reflection

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for gratitude and for solemn remembrance. National police week matters because it calls us to do four

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things. To honor those who have given their lives in the line of duty, to remember the families who

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carry that loss every day, to support those who continue to serve, and to reaffirm as a community hour shared commitment

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to public safety. As of the most recent 2026

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year-to-date dated the fbi preliminary reports show that 21 a line of duty deaths have occurred between january first

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and march 31st in the first three months of the year.

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looking back in 202511 officers died serving their communities

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eight of which were here in texas. And 2024 bid lost 148 with 18 in texas which was among the

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highest in the nation and unfortunately that is a trend. In 2023 we lost 118 and 102-02-2224.

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in 2020 when we experience the most devastating care in modern

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history with 586 officers lost in one year many during the pandemic and at a time of national unrest.

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these numbers matter because behind everyone a person behind every badge is a person. A name, a family, and a

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sacrifice that will never be forgotten. So here in the city we are extremely fortunate.

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we serve our community that stands with its police department. Your support, the city council,

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our city leadership, and our residents matters more than you know. It strengthens our resolve and

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reminds all of us out here that are officers and their hard work is valued. Policing demands courage in the

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face of uncertainty and commitment to serve others even at great personal risk. The men and women of the rowlett

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police department are officers, dispatchers, detention officers and professional staff and to the family to stand beside them

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who sacrifice and support mixer service even possible thank you. Your work matters, your service makes a difference in this

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community and it stands up firmly behind you. This week remember the following we honor those who serve, and we

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commit ourselves to supporting you every step of the way thank you very much. [applause]

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>> a good job. [applause]

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>> just to be clear, chief, I like your font better than mine.

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all right, proclamation, whereas the president and the congress of united states have designated may 15th for the week of which

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may 15th falls as national police week and whereas the members of the police department of the city of rowlett play an

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essential role in safeguarding the rights and freedoms of rowlett and where as it is important that all citizens know

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and understand the duties and responsibilities, hazards, and sacrifices of their police department, and that members of

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our police department recognize their duty to serve the people by safeguarding life and property by protecting them

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against violence and disorder, and by protecting the innocent

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against deception and the weak against oppression, and whereas the men and women of the city of rowlett police department

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unceasingly provide a vital public service and, whereas we

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honor the law enforcement officers who through their courageous deeds have made the ultimate sacrifice in service of

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their community and, have become disabled and/or have become disabled and the performance of duty and let us recognize and

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pay respect for the survivors of our fallen heroes.

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now therefore councilman marvin gibbs on behalf of mayor jeff

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winget and city council call upon all citizens of rowlett and

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dull patriotic civic and educational organizations to observe the week of may 10th through 16th of 2026 as national

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police week. With appropriate ceremonies and observances in which all other people may join in the commander

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rating -- commemorating law enforcement officers passed

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and present to have loyal devotion to their responsibilities have it rendered and dedicated service

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to their communities and in so doing have established for themselves and injuring reputation for preserving the

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rights and security of all citizens. I further call upon this incident -- citizens of rowlett

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to honor the day of may 15th as national peace officers

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memorial day. And the city of rowlett texas encourage the police officers a further to have law enforcement

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officers and the communities across this nation thank you very much. [applause]

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[applause] [applause]

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>> we will now move on to item to e the presentation of

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proclamation recognizing the month of may 2026 as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or als awareness month.

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making that presentation will be councilmember john bowers the third. >> thank you, schupp, for

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allowing me to come up here. To we have anybody in the audience who deals with als or has a family member who deals

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with als? The one reason I'm happy to do this is as a citizen and a resident a neighbor of ours

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brought this year and said als was something he dealt with his daughter deals with it and it is commonly unrecognized.

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so they proclamation it reads and as well thank you guys fort wearing a red because that is als awareness month color so I

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appreciate you guys wearing that. [applause] so, whereas amyotrophic lateral

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sclerosis, commonly known as als, also known as lou gehrig's disease is a progressive and fatal neurodegenerative disease

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in which the brain loses the ability to control voluntary muscle movement, gradually impairing a person's ability to

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walk, talk, eat, and ultimately breathe. And whereas thousands of individuals are diagnosed with

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als each year it is estimated every 90 minutes somebody is

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diagnosed with als another person loses their life to the disease and whereas the average life expectancy following

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diagnosis as 2-5 years, underscoring the urgent need for

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effective treatments under care. And whereas the exact cause of als remains unknown and there is currently no cure.

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and whereas military veterans are disproportionately affected

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by als and more likely to develop and die from the disease than those of no history of military service.

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and whereas the als association is the largest philanthropic

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funder of als research worldwide haven't committed more than $154 million to support more than 550 research projects

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across the united states and in 18 countries. And whereas amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, als awareness month

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provides an important opportunity to raise public awareness, recognize then individuals, and their families.

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and encourage continued investment in research to eradicate this disease. Therefore I john bowers the

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third on behalf of jeff winget, mayor of the city of rowlett, in the city council, do hereby proclaim the month of may 2026

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as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis awareness month.

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and the city of rowlett encourage our residents to support efforts to support research and advocate for

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increased funding and stand in solidarity with those affected by this disease. Thank you. [applause] >> now we will move on to item

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two h. Update city council financial

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operations projects, upcoming dates of interest, and upcoming items of community interest. We have a lot of them so we will

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break them up into two. First we will let councilmember bowers go and then he will be followed by councilmember

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reeves. >> perfect thank you for bringing that back to meet so shortly.

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so from the city secretary's office the unofficial election results of the general election held on saturday may second

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20262 alex city council place as one, three, and five are in. Congratulations to chris, vibrant, and carter place five.

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city council will canvass the final election results on wednesday may 13th 2026 and the duly elected council members

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will be sworn in at that time. Join us on may 13th as we have a

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reception for outgoing and incoming council members. From community engagement, outcome and community events,

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join us in downtown rowlett for our live on a mainstream series.

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happening friday night on may eighth and 15th from six until 9:00 p.m. Enjoy a lively evening with a

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free concert shot from a variety of local craft vendors and be

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sure to visit our wonderful downtown restaurants and shops while you are here. It is the perfect way to spend

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the spring evening. See you on a main.

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rowlett writes is rolling into downtown rowlett for the city's

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first-ever car, truck, and a motorcycle show. Putting together an impressive lineup of vehicles, live music,

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food trucks, and family fund, participants can register from 8:00 a.m. Until 11:00 a.m. For $25 and compete across 30 judged

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classes with multiple awards including eight best of show awards and the fan favorite people's choice award.

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with the award ceremony at 1:00 p.m. Spectators can exploit

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roads of classic and custom rides and enjoy a high energy performance from jukebox heroes and soak up a full festival

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atmosphere so the burning cars a culture and community. Joined the city of rowlett on monday may 25th at 10:00 a.m. At

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rowlett vitamins a park for a heartfelt memorial ceremony featuring this keynote speaker. May rate will share her powerful

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journey as a mother and advocate for wounded veterans offering a unique perspective on the tragedy and triumph of service.

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we invite the entire community to come together for this meaningful morning of remembrance and gratitude to

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honor those who gave their lives for our country. They rowlett community survey, we invite every community

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resident to take part in the 2026 city of rowlett community survey, and independently conducted assessment to ensure

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your voice directly shapes the future of our community.

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your participation provides meaningful insight that guards are planning and priorities and commitment to enhancing the

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quality of life for all who call rowlett on. For more information please visit rowlett.com.

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the 2026 greatest american cleanup and texas trash off. The city of rowlett in partnership with...

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is proud to announce the greatest american cleanup on saturday may 16th from 9:00 a.m. Until 11:00 p.m.

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the signature event is part of the nation's largest community improvement program and serves as a vital initiative to remove

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letter from our local roadways, parks, and sewer line. This year's event also features the fifa world cup fifa

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world cup mayors challenge encouraging residents to join forces where there is high-impact spring cleaning of

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our city. Volunteers of all ages are invited to participate in this collective effort to protect our

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local wildlife habitats and enhance rowlett's natural

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beauty. If you need more information visit keep rowlett beautiful.org.

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>> good evening everyone here is the rest of the announcements from the library. Summer is almost here so looking

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for something fund to do? Register in person for the library summer reading program starting monday may 26.

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this year's theme on earth the story invites readers of all ages to take into exciting adventures activities and

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challenges. Next, give your craft supplies a second life and refresh the creative stash on saturday

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may 16th. That's come and go that will last from 10:00 p.m. Until 2:00 p.. Bring what you do not need and take what you love.

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also, did you know you can read and listen to e-books from rowlett library from the cloud library app in addition to the

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libby app? For more details call the libra at 972 for 126161 or visit rowlett.com/library.

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for the arts and humanities commission they invite you to

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shine which stands for supporting humanities integration neurodiversity and expression geared towards the

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developmental disorder community this program features calming sounds and movement with yoga creations following the right

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pizza and a movie. Shien is at rowlett library on

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saturday may 16th starting at 3:00 p.m. Please preregister at rowlett.com forwards a charts.

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the police department dog walker watch is a crime prevention program that trains residents walking their dogs to act as

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extra eyes and ears for law enforcement. It helps neighbors identify and report suspicious activity while

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on daily walks. The next dog walker watch meeting will be on may 28th from 6:00 p.m. Until 7:00 p.m. At the

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rowlett police department at 40 for one rowlett road.

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please email... To rsvp in an application.

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no pets will be allowed at the meeting. From the fire department it is coming into grilling season.

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I'm very excited about that personally so here are some guerrilla safety tips. Real estate outdoors at least

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3 feet away. Never leave a grill unattended, keep children and pets at a safe distance, clean it grease build

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up frequently to avoid fires, I had that personally so learned that the hard way. Always look before lighting a

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gas grill. From parks and recreation summer captains will lessen registrations have begun you can

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register by going to www.rowlett.com or give us a call at 972 for one to 6170. And also we have a pet supply

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drive the rowlett pet supply council is collecting pet

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supplies to benefit the animal shelter. Food, toys, beds, collars, leashes, will be graciously

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accepted. Donation box can be found at the rowlett community center also at the rowlett library and that

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bankhead brewery. The last date to donate will be may 11th. Lastly we also have it would be

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amazing and great if before the next council meeting we could find a river a new home. So see she sold herself.

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a lamb mix who is heartwarming negative. She is friendly with other people and other dogs but she

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has not been, tested it yet but who knows maybe she will be a,

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best friend as well. She is crate trained she enjoys going on walks and would make an excellent hiking companion.

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she seems to have some prior training. River is ready for a patient and loving home where she can settl%

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and continue learning and share her infectious personality. So if you are interested in meeting river please contact

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animal services at 972 for one to 6219 or come by the shelter

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at 4402 industrial street from 10:00 a.m. Until 5:00 p.m. Tuesday through saturday. Lastly we have a happy story

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here. Since november 21st, maverick has been patiently waiting for his forever family.

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last week as dream finally came true. He found his home and two boys to call his very own.

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maverick, you hit the jackpot. Thank you to everybody who shared the story, offered support, and believed he

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deserved a second chance. And please do not forget to spay and neuter your pets [applause] >> very good.

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okay. So we are coming to the item three, citizens and put. Likely just a couple comments.

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one, we have about half a dozen folks here who are talking about

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something other than the fire department so I will go ahead and let them go first because I know we have a lot of people

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wanting to talk about the layer department so we will let them

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make their comments and then we will move onto that part of. Also, I would ask that we all maintain a sense of decorum.

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I know that passions are running high tonight and I certainly appreciate that, but if we could refrain from clapping, cheering,

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having outbursts that would be much appreciated. Having said that, our first speaker is paschal pain.

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and if you will come up and give your name and city of residence and to hear it would followed by jackpot off.

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-- jack. >> good evening.

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mayor and council members, my name is pascal pain I live at

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3306 wayne's way. My husband and I have been proud rowlett residents for 30 years. I am here to speak in opposition

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of agenda item 5e regarding the short-term rental.

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we raise our family here this community is our home. I want to be clear we are not out of town investors or tiktok

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influencers. As was suggested in the january 6th meeting. We live on the property where

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our short-term rental is located. We are present, we are attentive, and we are mindful of

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every guest because this is our home. Not an investment property. We began using an accessory

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building on our property as a short term rental.

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simply to help offset the ever increasing property taxes that the city levies it based on unrealized market value.

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like many longtime homeowners we are trying to keep up.

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at first we did not expect many guests. Rowlett is not is not a tourist destination.

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but we quickly learned that our guests were not tourists at all.

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they were people connected to rowlett families. Many came to welcome a new grandchild, or to care for an

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aging parent going through medical procedures.

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others as stated during the holidays because their family home was full. Some were interviewing for jobs

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or shopping for a home because they wanted to make rowlett their home as well. We have posted traveling nurses

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who may very well have cared for the loved one of somebody in this town. These guests were not here to

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party or cause problems. They stayed with us because they wanted a safe, clean, and compliant and secure place.

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and because we live on site that is exactly what we provide.

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we have worked hard to maintain the highest standards.

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we are proud super hosts of airbnb with a 4.97 out of 5 star rating. That level of quality requires

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consistency, safety, and accountability. We believe this is the kind of s tr the city should want to

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encourage. One that supports families,

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supports our economy, and strengthens neighborhood livability. But instead of support the city

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has quadrupled are permitting a fee from $500 a year to 2000.

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essentially taking two months of revenue on top of the 7% hotel tax and our rising property taxes.

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and now the city wants us to hang an exterior sign on our

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home, my home, announcing to anybody that drives by that our property may be unoccupied. >> thank you.

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that is time that is your time. >> okay.

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>> our next speaker will be jack and t will be followed by

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denise. >> and I want to build on what

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my wife has shared. By shift to go a way from who we

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are to the issues with the ordinances that have been proposed. The city council has already

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been advised by the city attorney's office that any

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short-term rental ordinance should be narrowly tailored to support and be supported by evidence and.

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yet, to date, no such evidence has been presented. The committee has produced no analysis whether the current

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ordinances are effective, no data showing that additional restrictions are necessary, and no engagement with the

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short-term rental owners who as you can see are clearly directly impacted. They committee produced

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recommendations that no findings or supporting materials should accompany these ordinances. So I want to address each

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ordinance and turn. First, the proposed density restriction, the ordinance would restrict a property owner's

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rights based on an arbitrary distance between short-term rentls, there has been no data showing that sdr density is a

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problem. Nor that spacing short-term

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rentals apart would solve anything in a fair and equitable way. The distance between these has

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very little to do with the actual experience of rowlett residents, what matters most is whether an str is operated

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safely, responsibly, and compliant. And policy should encourage good-quality, highly rated

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operators, not punish them because of somebody that lives

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999 feet away. Second, the exterior signage requirement, this ordinance creates a real safety risk for

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our home and family. We live on the property, we are

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present. And the hosting platform that we use intentionally hides our address until a booking is confirmed for safety reasons. This ordinance bypasses those

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safety guards. And it ignores the fact that

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neighbors already have an annual notice in writing as required by

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permitting restrictions. And str registrations can be a made available to any of the staff and emergency responders

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anytime. The convenience of law enforcement and of neighbors should not justify a

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transference of risk and burden to the homeowner. The larger issue is this. The subcommittee has produced no

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supporting data, no analysis, and no plans to justify these%

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ordinances. Which is directly contrary to the legal guidance the city attorney has provided.

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moving forward without that evidence is not just unwise, it is a responsible governance. We respectfully request that

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these ordinances be rejected until full diligence can be completed including data analysis.

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>> thank you. Next will be denise followed by

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a sod. >> can you hear me?

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okay. I want to start by addressing the interim city manager's office recently requested a

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written administrative and legal determination regarding the application of city code in ordinance 1025 for the

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noncompliant structure on warwick drive. I showed this to the interim city manager and the only

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response I received was a dismissive email from the interim city manager state think I am not going to revisit the

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past with you. And claiming the city has no

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legal authority to address my concerns. Before I continue I want to said that the structure stood

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for seven months it had been in that state for a year and a half without a demolition permit. The city clearly has the

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authority to rewrite section 77908 for one address but suddenly hits a jurisdiction law how convenient.

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I did not realize my neighbors concrete dam came with the primitive trespass on my yard every time it rains.

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then the final inspection, I would be interested to see it because it is hard to imagine how any professional could sign

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up on a firewall with inflammable plastic. This is not just... The fence as they said my family

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includes a firefighter who was alarmed there's 226 square foot addition of violate csr 2280, is that correct, 1405 and fpa 285

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without astm e1 and nine at test. My property line is a fuse. It is a tragedy to lose...

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for leadership he actually cared about the residents.

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we fully support interim fire chef chris and to trust him to prioritize safety. It seems the city finds

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authority when it wants to help one person but finds a limitations when it is time to protect a taxpaying neighbor.

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I'm not asking for a favor, I'm asking for the equal application of the law. Has anybody ever laid eyes on

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this a final inspection? I have not and I am not the only one asking. When the city grants of zero

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setback it assumes the legal duty to ensure structures meet the strictest fire and drainage are coded.

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our safety net was priority and they june seventh 2022

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city council meeting item 8b. With a selective enforcement, if

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you look at this right here this heart has a chris ainslie in it,

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our fire department, and our police department. Thank you. >> we will not have...

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to please maintain the quorum within the council chambers thank you. Speaking that will be...

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followed by patrick. >> good evening, first of all I

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want to put all my support for that fire department and they

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police department we support them 100%. In the city council meeting june seventh 2022 item eight to

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be, mr. Jeff winget acting as mayor brought...

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stated that permit was so important to keep neighbors

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safe. But today that safety net is gone. It was not for the...

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complement structure at 6602 were record drive.

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and the city council session 11182024 mr. Blake...

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warned the council that making ...

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a legal building was not legal. Mr. Blake was a leader who truly

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cared about the resident it is a real loss for our city that he

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was recently let go. You know the history of that

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shanty shack. Blake scott building official

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and chief building official issues in notice because of both

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structure had no setback and... Fire hazard along with unwanted

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water drainage trespass. The owner knew that this was a

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no-no but he extended the building 2016 and even larger

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building without permit anyways. They even built a roof and

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brought... To offer the property line.

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they just cut it off. With no demolition permit and

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left it in the building for eight and a half.

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it is really strange that the mayor and the interim city manager pushed so hard to ignore the...

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from the planning and zoning commission that is does not is in no way normal. Please watch planning and zoning

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committee being january 2825 letter for e -- number 4e and

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fire chief chris ainslie. He is a man of integrity who

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understands. >> thank you, sir.

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>> our next speaker will be patrick followed by dave holt.

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>> patrick, rowlett. City council members, we

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recently received a reply from the city stating that lake bend estate screening well project is still on schedule and that if

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anything changes and update will be provided. We truly hope that remains the case and more importantly that

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the city continues to uphold the transparency that we as

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residents have consistently asked for. We were also told that if the project stays on track the

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city council will see this item at the second meeting on june 16th. That gives our neighborhood

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something to look forward to and we are holding onto that

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timeline with cautious optimism. However, we were also informed by something there is an important questions.

617
01:19:54,005 --> 01:19:57,509
we understand that property owners where the existing wall sits on private property without easements.

618
01:19:59,477 --> 01:20:02,848
we were told the city will be contacting contacting these property owners directly. So tonight we are asking who

619
01:20:06,485 --> 01:20:08,920
exactly is having those conversations with the property owners, and to have already begun?

620
01:20:14,526 --> 01:20:17,595
d.c. Ccm was allowed on their properties without signatures as one of those property owners is currently here tonight.

621
01:20:20,265 --> 01:20:20,265
so what changed? And beyond that we need clarity

622
01:20:25,437 --> 01:20:28,339
on something that simply does not add. The city has maintained their wall on those same four corners

623
01:20:31,810 --> 01:20:34,312
four years. Since the wall was originally built over 35 years ago. Repairs and upkeep have always

624
01:20:39,484 --> 01:20:39,484
been done in the past without this issue being raised, so why

625
01:20:43,855 --> 01:20:47,059
now are at the easements and signatures suddenly required for the rebuild when maintenance and reconstruction have always been

626
01:20:50,629 --> 01:20:53,331
handled before? From a residence perspective this raises concern about consistency and process.

627
01:20:56,901 --> 01:21:00,672
if something has changed than we deserve a clear explanation. These details matter. They directly impact whether

628
01:21:02,874 --> 01:21:02,874
this project truly stays on schedule or faces delays.

629
01:21:07,879 --> 01:21:07,879
and as residents have been patient and engaged and hopeful

630
01:21:11,983 --> 01:21:14,019
throughout this process we believe we deserve straightforward answers. Another concern is the fact that

631
01:21:16,154 --> 01:21:16,154
the legal team who has this issue with the easements is the

632
01:21:20,258 --> 01:21:21,860
same legal team who said that the residence owned the wall and that even though it is separated by an alley.

633
01:21:28,667 --> 01:21:31,803
and continued to try to manipulate the law for several months until we had shawn rabbit come and do a news report to

634
01:21:34,339 --> 01:21:38,109
bring this to the attention of everybody in the city. A serious question is is there time for my wife to reach out to

635
01:21:40,679 --> 01:21:40,679
him and do a follow-up? As always we do appreciate the

636
01:21:45,450 --> 01:21:45,450
hard work each of you has put into this project moving

637
01:21:50,055 --> 01:21:51,089
forward. We will continue to ask for transparency not just in words but an action.

638
01:21:55,327 --> 01:21:59,231
we are ready to see progress we are ready to see movement and we are very much looking forward to the day construction begins on

639
01:22:02,266 --> 01:22:05,703
this long-awaited wall thank you. >> our next speaker will be dave hall.

640
01:22:11,642 --> 01:22:11,642
>> dave hall, rowlett. Redshirt day at the, crossing

641
01:22:15,914 --> 01:22:17,516
outpost you will see these redshirts the overwhelming majority of young ladies wearing these will, r, and have earned

642
01:22:23,555 --> 01:22:23,555
stem degrees, graduate stem degrees, a couple mds, and a few

643
01:22:27,959 --> 01:22:27,959
phds. They have earned them at tcu,

644
01:22:32,998 --> 01:22:35,400
smu, ut austin, college station, and several hbcus. The man wearing these you should become firefighters or joined

645
01:22:41,673 --> 01:22:42,674
the military. Redshirt logic. Of always found it easier to manage people when they have

646
01:22:46,478 --> 01:22:49,881
supported me in my programs and vice versa. Next, abandoned ski boat is tied up at the paddle point park

647
01:22:54,586 --> 01:22:58,223
shoreline. It was supposed to be removed yesterday but we have boats, tires, washing machines all

648
01:23:01,927 --> 01:23:01,927
dumped into the lake. It reminds me of junk yard on

649
01:23:06,765 --> 01:23:07,833
the gorge class three in west virginia. That is where you dump your trash into the river over the

650
01:23:13,071 --> 01:23:13,071
cliff we call it erosion control in the guidebook it reads junk

651
01:23:17,543 --> 01:23:21,045
yard rapid class three. Not too difficult but watch out for a link washing machines and cars tossed off the cliff by

652
01:23:25,250 --> 01:23:26,051
locals. Maybe we can generate some interest in our waterfront parks by rebranding them to lakeside

653
01:23:31,690 --> 01:23:32,691
park. How about junk yard? The abandoned lakes by north. How about junk yard north?

654
01:23:37,762 --> 01:23:37,762
paddle point park in the middle. We will call it metal junk yard

655
01:23:43,435 --> 01:23:43,435
that is the one with the broken 88 doc.

656
01:23:48,273 --> 01:23:50,809
may fifth redshirt day to recognize outstanding firefighters and outstanding staff at the, crossing outpost.

657
01:23:55,480 --> 01:23:57,449
thank you for the opportunity to address the council and residents. >> thank you.

658
01:24:03,188 --> 01:24:03,188
we will now start our citizens input from the dealing with the

659
01:24:10,729 --> 01:24:13,264
firefighters. I'm going to call up first josh brock and josh has will be bringing four or five other

660
01:24:23,275 --> 01:24:27,246
people with him or for other people who will be ceding their time to him and for that reason he will be speaking for

661
01:24:32,517 --> 01:24:34,553
15 minutes. Those that have yielded time are norman, todd higgins, jeremy myers, and justin ritchie did I

662
01:24:40,859 --> 01:24:40,859
get everybody? >> yes, sir,.

663
01:24:45,698 --> 01:24:45,698
>> point of order can we get the time on the screen to reflect.

664
01:24:51,569 --> 01:24:53,939
>> let it stand. >> let it set up for 15 and we will get it going. >> yes, sir,.

665
01:25:31,977 --> 01:25:34,280
>> you want to go ahead and keep resetting? We will be doing it in 53 minute increment so somebody keep

666
01:25:39,418 --> 01:25:43,221
count. >> thank you. >> you bet. >> josh brock president of the rowlett firefighters association iff local 3358.

667
01:25:46,057 --> 01:25:46,057
we would like to give a statement.

668
01:25:50,829 --> 01:25:53,999
we would give our lives for you. You won't even give us your time. That is why I stand here tonight

669
01:25:57,235 --> 01:25:58,905
because every other door has been closed. Tonight I speak of 100% of the firefighters in this department

670
01:26:06,812 --> 01:26:10,316
I speak of their behalf. Of those numbers sinking 100%. 105 men and women. There is no division there is a

671
01:26:17,490 --> 01:26:19,458
attire fire department speaking with one unified voice. And we are telling this counsel something is wrong.

672
01:26:23,661 --> 01:26:23,661
this is not a labor dispute. This is not a personality

673
01:26:28,033 --> 01:26:30,669
conflict. This is 100% of your fire department standing in this chamber on the record telling

674
01:26:34,206 --> 01:26:36,341
its elected officials that the hiring process for the next fire chief is broken. And city management has lost our

675
01:26:41,380 --> 01:26:41,380
trust. Consider the numbers are

676
01:26:45,650 --> 01:26:45,650
attrition rate is 7%. Below the national average.

677
01:26:53,293 --> 01:26:53,293
we do not leave we do not quit we do not stay this is not a

678
01:26:58,263 --> 01:27:02,200
job, it is our family, it is our home, it is her life. 100% of a department that does not leave that should mean

679
01:27:10,208 --> 01:27:10,208
something to the people elected to govern the city.

680
01:27:15,014 --> 01:27:15,014
the city launched a nationwide a search of more than 50 people

681
01:27:19,819 --> 01:27:20,619
applied. A process was established. Candidates were evaluated, but final four were selected.

682
01:27:25,657 --> 01:27:29,494
the city manager who it is she did that process was terminated. And interim city manager was installed and from that point

683
01:27:30,830 --> 01:27:30,830
forward that was authorized to stop functioning as designed.

684
01:27:37,569 --> 01:27:37,569
3 of 4 finalists withdrew on their own.

685
01:27:43,375 --> 01:27:46,112
rather than resorting to search with integrity the interim city manager restructure the process midstride pulling candidates

686
01:27:49,648 --> 01:27:52,118
from the original applicant pool and inserting at least one individual who never applied during the open posting period.

687
01:27:56,422 --> 01:27:56,422
the roles changed. The candidate pool changed.

688
01:28:01,560 --> 01:28:05,197
the standards changed. A qualified internal candidate, when the city had already evaluated, already advanced, and

689
01:28:08,034 --> 01:28:10,435
already entrusted with operational command of the department was told he would not be considered.

690
01:28:13,538 --> 01:28:17,443
the stated reason was the lack of a master's degree. But this city's own a job posting listed a master's degree

691
01:28:20,179 --> 01:28:20,179
as preferred not required. That distinction it matters.

692
01:28:28,287 --> 01:28:30,856
weather preferred qualification when it is applied as a disqualify or to one person while the processs

693
01:28:33,926 --> 01:28:35,461
simultaneously open to individuals who never went through it at all of that is not a merit-based selection, that is

694
01:28:40,465 --> 01:28:42,934
the appearance of a predetermined outcome. And the optics have only gotten worse.

695
01:28:47,773 --> 01:28:49,642
every remaining candidate subsequently withdrew. The city then remove the sitting interim chief and replaced him

696
01:28:52,678 --> 01:28:52,678
with an outside interim who by the city's own public statement

697
01:28:58,049 --> 01:29:00,219
will not be considered for permanent appointment. Ask yourselves what that message it sends to our department, to

698
01:29:03,322 --> 01:29:03,322
future applicants, and to the citizens of the city.

699
01:29:07,459 --> 01:29:07,459
we want to be clear about something, the city accused of

700
01:29:12,031 --> 01:29:14,901
this association of contacting candidates to discourage them from pursuing the position. That accusation was made in an

701
01:29:17,369 --> 01:29:17,369
official statement that for each of your names and the weight of

702
01:29:21,507 --> 01:29:25,311
this council's authority. It is not true. No member of this association contacted any candidate.

703
01:29:28,283 --> 01:29:32,117
we have said so publicly and we say so again tonight. We ask for the acknowledgement, we ask for an apology, we

704
01:29:36,989 --> 01:29:40,326
received a silence, deafening silence. Your own a charter that document the says the city manager shall

705
01:29:46,399 --> 01:29:49,401
make appointments upon merit and fitness alone. That is not our standard that is yours.

706
01:29:51,637 --> 01:29:51,637
and when the process by which those appointments are made

707
01:29:57,243 --> 01:29:58,811
changes repeatedly, when standards shift between candidates, when the stated reasons do not match the stated

708
01:30:02,215 --> 01:30:05,384
requirements, the question is no longer whether the best person was chosen, the question is whether the process itself can

709
01:30:09,421 --> 01:30:09,421
be trusted. We made ourselves available for

710
01:30:14,459 --> 01:30:15,228
dialog. Leadership questioned our motives explicitly and in writing.

711
01:30:19,398 --> 01:30:21,700
we came to the table they moved the table. So tonight we have made our choice.

712
01:30:26,272 --> 01:30:29,642
we will not be silent. Regardless of what is decided here our people will still answer the call the exact same

713
01:30:33,713 --> 01:30:36,882
way we always have. Doing what is best for the citizens of rowlett. We will give our lives for this

714
01:30:40,420 --> 01:30:43,189
community. That has never been in question that will never be in question. What is in question is whether

715
01:30:47,327 --> 01:30:50,630
this counsel has the courage to do its job. You hired this leadership, you can hold them accountable.

716
01:30:54,901 --> 01:30:57,937
you can choose tonight to be the council that listened or the council that did not. History does not record silence

717
01:31:01,574 --> 01:31:03,643
kindly. And the people in this department and the citizens watching will remember which one

718
01:31:11,584 --> 01:31:15,054
we would give our lives for each one of you. We are asking you to give us your time and listen.

719
01:31:16,923 --> 01:31:16,923
thank you. [applause]

720
01:31:24,730 --> 01:31:24,730
>> thank you. >> all right.

721
01:31:33,773 --> 01:31:33,773
if we could if we could maintain the quorum, please please sit

722
01:31:39,078 --> 01:31:43,048
down and we will continue to listen to our other speakers who have asked to speak. [appluse]

723
01:31:50,256 --> 01:31:50,256
our next speaker christine robinette and she will be

724
01:31:54,961 --> 01:31:54,961
followed by shell be coleman. >> christine, rowlett texas.

725
01:32:12,211 --> 01:32:12,211
that is tough to follow, right? Pretty hard to do guys pay

726
01:32:17,783 --> 01:32:20,085
attention? Because josh is a good guy. Every one of them are good guys. My husband has been a

727
01:32:24,123 --> 01:32:24,123
firefighter for 40 plus years here in rowlett.

728
01:32:29,228 --> 01:32:29,228
most of them have been as well. They are not here to mess with

729
01:32:33,332 --> 01:32:34,768
the city. They are not here to be mad at you guys. They are asking what is fair.

730
01:32:42,141 --> 01:32:44,544
they want what is fair. Would each one of you look at me for a minute. Would you do what is right

731
01:32:48,548 --> 01:32:49,115
tonight? How about you? And you? Will you do what is right?

732
01:32:55,188 --> 01:32:57,624
that you were elected to do? I am asking you. Will you fire him? Will you fire him tonight?

733
01:33:04,697 --> 01:33:08,534
will you end of this? Will you respect to the citizens and the firefighters of this that you guys were elected to

734
01:33:14,707 --> 01:33:17,377
protect! And do what we asked to do. What is fair! I'm not sure that you will.

735
01:33:22,414 --> 01:33:22,414
so I'm going to ask you mr. Bauer, will you do what is

736
01:33:27,286 --> 01:33:28,421
right? Will you stand. >> please direct your comments to the council and not to an

737
01:33:33,859 --> 01:33:36,429
individual, please. >> will you step down and do what is right. I'm asking you all please do

738
01:33:38,865 --> 01:33:40,433
what is right you know what it is. Thank you. >> please maintain the quorum.

739
01:33:47,040 --> 01:33:49,909
if we continued to have outbursts I will ask officer to have people removed. So just be respectful.

740
01:33:55,047 --> 01:33:58,385
thank you. Speaking now shall be followed by allison hopp. >> shall be coleman, rowlett.

741
01:34:09,028 --> 01:34:12,365
before I read my statement I want to mention while staff under management had a massive turn over, almost 300 staff

742
01:34:16,936 --> 01:34:19,806
members turned over. Fire remained below the national average winter city was in crisis the entire time.

743
01:34:24,077 --> 01:34:24,077
I really need you guys to have them to consult you will.

744
01:34:29,615 --> 01:34:30,683
I think that is super important to note. As we close out this I want to congratulate those who are in

745
01:34:35,521 --> 01:34:35,521
the votes of this community. I want to see how you represent

746
01:34:40,393 --> 01:34:41,861
us. With new leadership we have an opportunity to define what kind of city we want to be.

747
01:34:45,598 --> 01:34:49,235
we all have heard rowlett does not know what it wants to be. I don't believe that is true. Our community has been very

748
01:34:51,737 --> 01:34:55,141
clear we want to be heard, collaborated with, and represented well. We want to trust that when we

749
01:34:58,477 --> 01:35:01,113
show up our voices actually matter. It is city of 70,000 people we have a small fraction

750
01:35:04,851 --> 01:35:08,454
participating in the civic process. I do not believe people do not care. I believe they do not believe their voice will make a

751
01:35:12,259 --> 01:35:13,960
difference because historically in most issues it has not. This culture was built or broken by patterns.

752
01:35:20,133 --> 01:35:22,668
we have seen patterns where concerns are raised and take years to address. Where staff turnover concerns

753
01:35:25,171 --> 01:35:28,174
are brought forward and citizens are called malicious and spreading misinformation. Now we are seeing it again when

754
01:35:32,945 --> 01:35:36,149
104 firefighter speak with one voice and it becomes a point of tension instead of a moment to listen.

755
01:35:39,752 --> 01:35:40,722
these are not isolated situations. I believe that believe that if the community was listened to

756
01:35:43,791 --> 01:35:47,194
the high cost of staff turnover would have been addressed well over a year ago saving us millions of dollars and allowing

757
01:35:52,165 --> 01:35:54,701
us to attract great talent. The miller bridge would have been a planet not a reaction. Council would not hae wasted

758
01:35:59,138 --> 01:36:02,675
two years of planning amid a supple complex prior to a public hearing. Now at the fire department to a

759
01:36:04,811 --> 01:36:08,014
very long running list of symptoms of our culture issue. It is time to ask what action we can take.

760
01:36:14,587 --> 01:36:14,587
because we will not accidentally become a city with a strong

761
01:36:19,192 --> 01:36:22,162
culture. A culture reset starts with a clear public statement from our mayor.

762
01:36:24,031 --> 01:36:24,031
setting the tone of what the city stands for and how we move

763
01:36:28,635 --> 01:36:30,771
forward. I understand that addressing challenges like this can feel costly but I believe the cost of

764
01:36:34,474 --> 01:36:37,877
not addressing them is much greater. Intentionality looks like ownership.

765
01:36:40,480 --> 01:36:43,449
acknowledging when trust has been strained and apologizing rather than defending. It looks like collaboration

766
01:36:46,620 --> 01:36:49,522
bringing people into the process earlier not after the decisions have already been made. And it looks like valuing the

767
01:36:53,459 --> 01:36:53,459
people who serve the city every day including the experience of

768
01:36:58,498 --> 01:37:00,600
institutional knowledge and the trust over decades. Thank you. [applause]

769
01:37:07,807 --> 01:37:09,376
>> thank you. Our next speaker is allison followed by michelle. >> good evening mayor and

770
01:37:15,848 --> 01:37:17,417
council members. My grandfather served at 39 years with the fire department and retired as a captain.

771
01:37:21,588 --> 01:37:24,324
because of his service my family knows firsthand the sacrifices that these brave men and women make every single day for our

772
01:37:27,961 --> 01:37:29,229
community. There were many years growing up we did not have him at home for christmas or thanksgiving.

773
01:37:33,099 --> 01:37:35,935
he was often on duty serving others while we celebrated without him but I will always say that those years actually

774
01:37:40,006 --> 01:37:42,909
gave us something special. We were invited to visit the fire station on holidays and those visits became some of my

775
01:37:46,412 --> 01:37:46,412
favorite holiday memories. I remember the sense of pride

776
01:37:50,651 --> 01:37:54,120
the laughter and the bond between families and firefighters. Those men and women that my grandfather served with were some of the kindest, most

777
01:37:58,358 --> 01:38:00,160
selfless, and funniest people I have ever met. But they are also some of the most serious when it mattered.

778
01:38:05,365 --> 01:38:08,234
they took their responsibility to the community seriously every single day. One of those firefighters quite

779
01:38:09,736 --> 01:38:09,736
literally saved my life when I was a small child choking on a

780
01:38:14,040 --> 01:38:17,444
heart of county in downtown garland. That moment has stayed with me my entire life. It is a reminder these are not just employees or positions on

781
01:38:20,247 --> 01:38:23,617
the roster they are the people who show up when our lives are on the line. The firefighter brotherhood

782
01:38:25,786 --> 01:38:28,288
means more than citizens and you all understand. It is an unbreakable sacred bond of forged through shared danger.

783
01:38:32,259 --> 01:38:35,796
my point is simple, these men and women are deeply respected and trusted by this community so it is hard to understand when

784
01:38:38,265 --> 01:38:38,265
decisions are being made that feel like they disregard that

785
01:38:43,503 --> 01:38:46,472
their voice. Former interim chief ainsley is somebody who my family has known for many years.

786
01:38:49,442 --> 01:38:52,078
is respected personally professionally and buy 104 firefighters who served under him.

787
01:38:53,614 --> 01:38:56,449
there is real concerned the recent appointment of a new interim fire chief made it just days after his city council

788
01:38:59,919 --> 01:39:01,387
election undermines stability and morale in a department that should have been supported and not being disrupted.

789
01:39:05,392 --> 01:39:09,162
we just had that election the new council was chosen by the voters who will take off his soon.

790
01:39:11,231 --> 01:39:13,100
that council will have a responsibility of selecting the next city manager of the city manager serves that the

791
01:39:15,335 --> 01:39:17,705
direction of council not the other way around. When major leadership changes are made in a transition period

792
01:39:20,874 --> 01:39:22,709
like this it raises serious questions about judgement timing and respect for the incoming collected body and the employees

793
01:39:27,447 --> 01:39:30,050
who are affected. I believe we owe our firefighters better. We owe them stability, respect,

794
01:39:32,619 --> 01:39:32,619
and a voice in a decision that directly impacts their ability

795
01:39:36,856 --> 01:39:39,025
to serve their community. It is our responsibility to hold her interim city manager accountable to those principles.

796
01:39:42,629 --> 01:39:44,697
leadership is not just about making decisions it is about knowing when those decisions build trust and when they

797
01:39:47,834 --> 01:39:49,135
damage. You firefighters have always shown up for us we need to show up for them and we support you

798
01:39:52,473 --> 01:39:55,808
are fpd and petey and I hope nothing else crazy happens before next council meeting so I don't have to make it at the

799
01:39:58,478 --> 01:40:01,014
t-shirt. I would like to at the wife who spoke her husband has served 40 years.

800
01:40:02,482 --> 01:40:02,482
that is over 13 years that she has not had with her husband

801
01:40:08,556 --> 01:40:11,991
because they work every 1 out o% that. She has lost 13 years with her family okay?

802
01:40:21,133 --> 01:40:23,036
>> please hold the a plus thank you. Our next speaker is michelle of followed by elaine richard.

803
01:40:39,753 --> 01:40:41,922
>> I 100% agree with all the speakers before me. Going get a slightly different direction what is happening in

804
01:40:45,993 --> 01:40:49,397
the city is not just concerning3 it is unacceptable. The pattern of poor judgement and lack of accountability and

805
01:40:52,666 --> 01:40:52,666
repeated missteps has reached a point where it can no longer be

806
01:40:57,037 --> 01:41:00,406
dismissed as isolated incidents. These are systematic failures and are being made in plain view of the taxpayers.

807
01:41:03,676 --> 01:41:03,676
I understand that the city may again be utilizing the same

808
01:41:09,383 --> 01:41:12,452
recruiting firm to fill up both vacant city manager position and the firm -- per minute fire chief role at the same firm that

809
01:41:16,857 --> 01:41:20,460
previously presented a finalist slate including david. Of accurate this decision warrants immediate scrutiny,

810
01:41:21,562 --> 01:41:25,098
reengaging a firm associated with prior unsatisfactory outcomes suggests a lack of institutional accountability and

811
01:41:31,671 --> 01:41:31,671
raises concern about the effectiveness of current human

812
01:41:36,109 --> 01:41:37,144
resources leadership. The termination of emergency management coordinator blake is especially troubling good.

813
01:41:43,183 --> 01:41:47,020
if he was fired over a private off-duty text messages sent from his personal phone, then the city has stepped into dangerous

814
01:41:52,659 --> 01:41:55,828
territory. Legally and constitutionally. That kind of action suggests either a fundamental

815
01:41:58,799 --> 01:42:02,135
misunderstanding of employee rights, or a willingness to ignore them. Both expose the city to

816
01:42:04,305 --> 01:42:04,305
significantly ability. The public deserves a clear

817
01:42:10,477 --> 01:42:14,447
answer under what a policy or legal authority does the city believe it can monitor, judge, and terminate employees for

818
01:42:21,488 --> 01:42:24,158
private communications. Is there anything provided in writing to employees that state their personal text messages and

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01:42:28,261 --> 01:42:31,431
emails could subject them to immediate termination? More broadly, these decisions point directly to the conduct of

820
01:42:36,937 --> 01:42:38,038
the interim city manager. Interim leadership is not a blank check to make sweeping high-impact decisions that shape

821
01:42:44,177 --> 01:42:48,115
the future of the city. It is cemented to stabilize operations, not to execute controversial...

822
01:42:50,851 --> 01:42:50,851
engage questionable vendors and lock and decisions just before a

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01:42:59,092 --> 01:43:01,395
newly elected council member takes office. That timing alone is a problem. It undermines the voters and

824
01:43:05,499 --> 01:43:07,968
raises serious questions about intent. The pattern here is clear. Rushed decisions, a poor

825
01:43:13,173 --> 01:43:16,043
judgement, no transparency and no accountability. And the consequences are being borne by the residents of this

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01:43:21,615 --> 01:43:24,451
city through embarrassment, wasted tax dollars and declining trust in leadership if that is even more possible.

827
01:43:28,856 --> 01:43:28,856
this needs to stop immediately. All major personnel and

828
01:43:33,461 --> 01:43:37,398
contractual decisions should be paused. The recent actions particularly the determination I am out of time. >> thank you let us please hold

829
01:43:44,972 --> 01:43:45,940
applause. Our next speaker is elaine ritchie followed by terry I believe.

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01:43:57,485 --> 01:43:57,485
>> you were good at? Okay.

831
01:44:04,025 --> 01:44:06,093
elayna, rowlett council stuff. Thank you for your time I'm here to advocate for the rowlett fire department and request the city

832
01:44:11,899 --> 01:44:14,869
but to support our city. My husband dustin has been a firefighter paramedic for 16 years in the state of texas and

833
01:44:18,839 --> 01:44:21,175
in 2022 despite being a driver in his existing department dustin left to join rowlett after he did this because he was

834
01:44:25,479 --> 01:44:28,082
hungry for a department that matched his energy. Passionate in its pursuit of excellence in a culture that

835
01:44:30,117 --> 01:44:33,353
promoted to growth. For those who do not know firefighters cannot transfer they have to start at the bottom

836
01:44:34,755 --> 01:44:38,191
of a new department so he took a pay cut to be here. He is one of the oldest rookies in the history of the

837
01:44:40,928 --> 01:44:43,164
department. But for our family it was worth it because of the long game. He saw a place where he could

838
01:44:46,366 --> 01:44:48,069
reach his full potential surrounded by those who wanted the same. Of the three cities he has

839
01:44:50,804 --> 01:44:53,374
worked in over his 16 year career rowlett is by far the least supported city I have seen and here are a few reasons why.

840
01:44:57,211 --> 01:45:00,881
of the past four years the department has experienced significant staffing issues in key leadership positions that

841
01:45:02,283 --> 01:45:06,187
includes fire chief to be the fire marshal, complete fire instructor and emergency management director.

842
01:45:07,655 --> 01:45:09,323
the compensation has fallen behind comparables comparable cities. Four years ago rowlett was

843
01:45:12,159 --> 01:45:13,894
around mid point in the competition pay range and we have since dropped to near the bottom when compared to 19 of

844
01:45:17,665 --> 01:45:19,834
those comparable cities. Their mental health budget has gone away and then there is the seemingly little things.

845
01:45:22,536 --> 01:45:26,307
I cannot tell you how many times I have talked to him drink a 40 8-hour shift when the fridge or the ac is broken or there is a

846
01:45:29,477 --> 01:45:31,579
gas league and they cannot even use the oven to cook. These men and women do not need psychological fatigue when they

847
01:45:37,618 --> 01:45:39,520
are at the station. When they are out there serving you and me doing god knows what it is imperative they have the

848
01:45:43,024 --> 01:45:46,894
ability to fully focus on the task. Their mental distraction is a risk for us all plain and simple. This should sound familiar I was

849
01:45:52,199 --> 01:45:54,969
here a few weeks ago saying the exact same thing. It felt necessary to repeat myself because it has been

850
01:45:57,004 --> 01:45:57,004
anything but support over the past 14 days.

851
01:46:01,809 --> 01:46:03,611
the most bizarre circus rode into town and I am employing this governing body to get more visibly involved.

852
01:46:07,281 --> 01:46:10,918
that I -- guide collaborative solution include constructive debate. There is common ground here.

853
01:46:19,794 --> 01:46:22,463
it is my community behind me find that sure footing on that common ground place. >> if we could please hold

854
01:46:32,106 --> 01:46:32,106
applause link to your comments. >> cherry, the citizens and our

855
01:46:48,889 --> 01:46:51,359
firefighters once again have been blindsided by the actions and audacity of our city management.

856
01:46:53,060 --> 01:46:53,060
the decision by the interim city manager to fire the emergency

857
01:46:57,432 --> 01:46:57,432
manager coordinator and replace the interim chief with a

858
01:47:03,204 --> 01:47:05,773
different a different interim chief presumably with support of changing city council just after an election is an appropriate --

859
01:47:11,945 --> 01:47:13,448
inappropriate and extremely ill-timed. With our city government and flux why are important personnel

860
01:47:17,017 --> 01:47:19,086
decisions being implemented to? When the entirety of the firefighters and their association stand behind their

861
01:47:25,393 --> 01:47:25,393
current interim fire chief, allowed ing is a unifying

862
01:47:29,563 --> 01:47:31,999
leadership including endorsing kim to officially be promoted to fire chief only to be slapped in the face is disgraceful.

863
01:47:39,074 --> 01:47:40,775
a nice move on international firefighters day. They wfh a headline read city of rowlett appoints new interim

864
01:47:45,980 --> 01:47:45,980
fire chief with -- amidst spot with rowlett firefighters

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01:47:52,853 --> 01:47:54,989
association. Basically this implies that the interim city manager had a beef with the rowlett firefighters

866
01:47:58,593 --> 01:48:01,929
association and its endorsement. So he had a tantrum and replaced a strong leader serving the city for years with the different

867
01:48:08,970 --> 01:48:12,039
interim serving city chief. To what end. What did the fire department gain by replacing respected and

868
01:48:15,743 --> 01:48:18,980
admired interim chief that was not a problem with a complete unknown that is not even in the running to be named chief?

869
01:48:23,985 --> 01:48:26,754
city manager or interim city manager bowers said the appointment was to quote, ensure uninterrupted services while the

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01:48:30,324 --> 01:48:33,662
city retools its hiring process." this makes no sense. What services were being

871
01:48:35,496 --> 01:48:35,496
interrupted under chief ainsley? How embarrassing that this is

872
01:48:41,368 --> 01:48:43,303
how rowlett was portrayed on the local evening news and its website. The dismissal of our emergency

873
01:48:47,175 --> 01:48:47,175
management coordinator blake for a personal text from a personal

874
01:48:55,582 --> 01:48:58,619
devices suggested that suggest that the appearance of preferential treatment in the hiring process by city

875
01:49:01,456 --> 01:49:04,158
management process was also labeled a disruption. This alleged disruption apparently happened after the

876
01:49:06,794 --> 01:49:06,794
hiring process was put on pause. Furthering the perceived

877
01:49:11,131 --> 01:49:13,435
coverups by city management in this entire process. What a waste of time, money, and resources.

878
01:49:16,604 --> 01:49:16,604
if there is an exodus and our fire department everybody will

879
01:49:21,475 --> 01:49:21,475
wonder what the problem is. You are the problem.

880
01:49:26,180 --> 01:49:28,917
your actions cannot be willy-nilly just because you want to waive the big stick and proof that you are in control

881
01:49:32,887 --> 01:49:32,887
against a unified consensus of the entire fire department.

882
01:49:36,992 --> 01:49:36,992
the city manager and council os an honest explanation.

883
01:49:41,195 --> 01:49:43,264
I stand with our firefighters and first responders and a call for the resignation and firing of christophe bauer.

884
01:49:49,503 --> 01:49:51,673
>> again please hold the applause. Our next speaker will be... Followed by brooke allen.

885
01:50:11,192 --> 01:50:13,461
>> rowlett texas. I'm not one much for public speaking but I wanted to make a point is somebody who works in

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01:50:17,232 --> 01:50:17,232
health care and has worked closely with the ems team in

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01:50:21,369 --> 01:50:22,570
durham, north carolina, and austin, texas in their emergency departments. These people see other people on

888
01:50:27,175 --> 01:50:27,175
the worst day of their lives. The disrespect shown to the

889
01:50:33,181 --> 01:50:34,816
rior interim city managercs absolutely disgusts me. The removal of interim fire chief ainsley who was trusted

890
01:50:41,389 --> 01:50:45,327
and respected by the very people who laid their lives down for our citizens in favor of somebody who retired from the

891
01:50:49,497 --> 01:50:53,234
temple fire department a? That makes zero sense. This new interim fire chief retired on january fifth 2026.

892
01:51:00,842 --> 01:51:03,878
awfully interesting kathy came out of retirement less than six months later. Even more interesting because

893
01:51:06,314 --> 01:51:09,083
retirement came before a vote of no confidence from its membership that served under him as communicated by the rowlett

894
01:51:15,056 --> 01:51:16,925
fire association. Something the city manager failed to mention in his statement while enlisting his

895
01:51:19,995 --> 01:51:22,463
accolades. And that is who was chosen over chief ainsley. Let it be known that I am

896
01:51:26,567 --> 01:51:30,272
particularly disgusted by the interim city manager. How dare you treat the people who go out and save lives and

897
01:51:35,177 --> 01:51:38,947
run into fires and stabilize people in a rush to the hospital like their opinions do not matter.

898
01:51:41,483 --> 01:51:43,651
all because of what? You were throwing a tantrum about your petty spat with the rowlett fire association?

899
01:51:48,356 --> 01:51:51,193
because he does not have a master's degree. I would be so embarrassed honestly.

900
01:51:53,428 --> 01:51:53,428
[applause] >> again, please hold the

901
01:52:00,002 --> 01:52:01,136
applause. Next speaker brooke allen will be followed by kendra main. >> I am from rowlett good to see

902
01:52:10,512 --> 01:52:13,581
you all again. I obviously want to address the public mistreatment of our firefighters association and a

903
01:52:17,385 --> 01:52:21,056
rowlett. There is a difference between transparency and defensiveness. Transparency is proactive,

904
01:52:24,659 --> 01:52:24,659
direct, respectful, and focused on accomplishing common goals

905
01:52:30,064 --> 01:52:31,299
together. Defensiveness is reactive dismissive and divides rather than unites.

906
01:52:34,335 --> 01:52:37,472
treating our firefighters the way they have been treated these past weeks is a serious breach of trust with employees to make

907
01:52:41,409 --> 01:52:43,511
significant risks to protect us. When staff members offer feedback it is a sign of investment and dedication.

908
01:52:49,484 --> 01:52:51,052
by disempowering first responders with public statements that have been made over the past few weeks the city

909
01:52:54,756 --> 01:52:57,325
is creating a work environment of suspicion adverse and complacency at best. Many of us have worked for

910
01:53:01,396 --> 01:53:04,932
organizations were upper management is out of touch with workers on the ground. When this dynamic exists in a

911
01:53:07,602 --> 01:53:07,602
place like the fire department that puts all of us at risk.

912
01:53:11,706 --> 01:53:13,342
our firefighters are the experts to know what knowledge and experience is needed from the person supporting them to go out

913
01:53:19,381 --> 01:53:19,381
there and support us through the scariest moments of our lives.

914
01:53:23,417 --> 01:53:26,688
I admire the courage it takes for our firefighters association to speak up for our leaders. There is a pattern in the city

915
01:53:30,758 --> 01:53:30,758
of accusing residents of spreading misinformation when

916
01:53:35,497 --> 01:53:35,497
they are simply providing input. Any city that considers the good

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01:53:39,901 --> 01:53:39,901
faith feedback and involvement of its citizens an employee's a

918
01:53:44,039 --> 01:53:47,575
threat rather than an asset is facing serious leadership issues. Our mayor and city council

919
01:53:49,410 --> 01:53:52,580
showed great courage recently when they listen to the call of citizens to terminate our city manager who is also engaging in

920
01:53:57,119 --> 01:54:00,755
this kind of disrespectful treatment of employees and citizens. It is now clear that a major cultural shift is needed it that goes beyond one person.

921
01:54:04,492 --> 01:54:04,492
the city's own letter disclosing the large amounts of candidates

922
01:54:08,630 --> 01:54:08,630
in this process to have rejected our offers, or drawn their names

923
01:54:13,202 --> 01:54:15,169
from consideration for fire chief is alarming. And was clearly a problem long before the firefighters

924
01:54:19,874 --> 01:54:21,376
association made their statement a couple weeks ago. Mayor and city council, if you are watching, mayor, you have

925
01:54:25,947 --> 01:54:27,815
the power to make decisions regarding important city position such as interim city manager, city manager, city

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01:54:31,720 --> 01:54:33,789
attorney, a few others I do not remember. Please use this power to make sure we retain and recruit

927
01:54:38,126 --> 01:54:40,195
professional and respectful city officials. And begin to repair the reputation of our city that we

928
01:54:42,363 --> 01:54:42,363
all we all love so dearly. And if you are watching, mirror,

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I hope you feel better soon thank you.

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01:54:51,373 --> 01:54:53,808
>> thank you our next speaker will be ken tremaine. >> yes 3000 lane resident since the early 90s.

931
01:55:04,552 --> 01:55:04,552
city... Adjustments, charter review,

932
01:55:10,558 --> 01:55:10,558
caribbean, et cetera. There's absolutely flabbergasted

933
01:55:15,810 --> 01:55:18,979
me when I was chair of the board of adjustments we had three hearings and voted three times this structure at 6602 to be

934
01:55:27,889 --> 01:55:29,290
removed. I am flabbergasted that that issue is stil going on in our city.

935
01:55:34,027 --> 01:55:37,097
so sorry people I mean three times we were asked to review it three times we voted it had to be taken down.

936
01:55:43,637 --> 01:55:43,637
now I came tonight you know I started working at the city

937
01:55:48,709 --> 01:55:51,044
mayor asked me to get involved. Mr. Harper self-destructed and in this chamber the largest group that he had seen here I

938
01:55:54,282 --> 01:55:54,282
think mayor harper events and... Events a few years later the

939
01:56:00,989 --> 01:56:00,989
call may have been larger glad to be elected for you.

940
01:56:07,194 --> 01:56:07,194
but again I am ashamed of I am I am a gm director so I'm working

941
01:56:14,067 --> 01:56:16,003
with... Got to talk to mr. Pro several times. High school vocational

942
01:56:21,141 --> 01:56:22,977
education. My customers cared and I delivered the product, are citizens, do I do it on budget?

943
01:56:27,681 --> 01:56:27,681
and are my employees happy. When I finally got that message

944
01:56:31,919 --> 01:56:31,919
to my vp that I reported to the fact that I did not have a

945
01:56:37,958 --> 01:56:40,895
degree sort of one away. Because I was on budget, my customers were happy, and my employees were happy.

946
01:56:44,565 --> 01:56:44,565
I do not know our past fire chief interim you know I have

947
01:56:50,738 --> 01:56:54,508
seen this I do not know him personally but that man has been able to keep 100% of his employees happy, serve the city,

948
01:56:58,445 --> 01:57:01,783
I've had the fire department to my house my wife three times in less than a year for diabetes issues.

949
01:57:03,584 --> 01:57:03,584
now they were there in minutes every time.

950
01:57:08,989 --> 01:57:12,292
they serve our city, right? They did their job. We should promote from within. Unless there is no other way to

951
01:57:18,065 --> 01:57:18,065
do. A good manager a good manager

952
01:57:23,104 --> 01:57:26,807
builds staff and people to promote from within. In order to lose motivation and morale of people you start

953
01:57:29,643 --> 01:57:32,480
yanking people from outside in with no while it defined a clear reason you bring the people up from within that is how you

954
01:57:37,818 --> 01:57:41,122
build a community that is how you build the business, all right a? The last thing, after 25 years

955
01:57:44,393 --> 01:57:44,393
as a volunteer, when I did not- reup this last december you know

956
01:57:49,097 --> 01:57:49,097
what I heard from the city? Goose eggs.

957
01:57:53,501 --> 01:57:53,501
you would think I would get a note of thank you for 25 years.

958
01:58:02,677 --> 01:58:05,312
>> thank you for your comments. That will go ahead and concluded city input it is 9:00 we will take a recess for 5 minutes, we

959
01:58:09,817 --> 01:58:09,817
have items of five and 5b has some legal time requirements

960
01:58:15,790 --> 01:58:18,626
that we have to complete by 10:00 tonight. So as soon as we return we will tackle five a and 5b, and then

961
01:58:24,866 --> 01:58:27,301
we will get back on schedule. Five-minute break we will be back here at 8:00 >> everybody.

962
01:58:42,921 --> 01:58:42,921
okay, it is 9:06 we are back in session.

963
01:58:48,292 --> 01:58:48,292
we will go ahead and move to item five a and 5b.

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01:58:53,231 --> 01:58:56,100
item 580 will be conduct a public hearing and consider asked to adopt a public ordinance accepting and

965
01:58:58,369 --> 01:58:58,369
approving a service assessment plan and assessment roles for

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01:59:03,107 --> 01:59:07,045
the trails at cottonwood creek public improvement district, levying special assessments against certain property in neighborhood improvement area number 2 and neighborhood

967
01:59:10,014 --> 01:59:10,014
improvement area number 3 of the district, and making certain

968
01:59:14,919 --> 01:59:14,919
findings and determinations relating to the district.

969
01:59:19,423 --> 01:59:19,423
michael will be giving that presentation.

970
01:59:38,609 --> 01:59:38,609
>> good evening council. Tonight we have two relevant

971
01:59:45,183 --> 01:59:47,385
agenda items both considering the trails at cottonwood creek item improvement district. Adopted assessment ordinances

972
01:59:51,689 --> 01:59:51,689
for neighborhood assessment areas.

973
01:59:55,860 --> 01:59:55,860
item 5b is the bottom ordinance authoring serving the issuance

974
01:59:59,931 --> 01:59:59,931
and sale of 2026 special assessment levying.

975
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as discussed on the prior slide council has been asked to take reactions tonight versus convene and close the public hearing on

976
02:00:13,845 --> 02:00:14,946
proposed levy special assessments against property and neighborhood area number 2 and number 3.

977
02:00:20,718 --> 02:00:22,020
is required under texas general code. Second adopt item 58, the ordinance accepting and

978
02:00:25,723 --> 02:00:28,593
approving the service assessment plan and it levying assessment. And third adopt item 5b, authorizing the issuance of

979
02:00:34,165 --> 02:00:37,869
6.4 million series 2026 special revenue assessment bonds and approving all their related transaction documents.

980
02:00:42,540 --> 02:00:42,540
so to revisit this project, development was a master plan

981
02:00:46,712 --> 02:00:49,313
signal and residential development located at the northeast corner of vincent and stonewall road on the left you see the concept plan for the community and on the right the

982
02:00:53,485 --> 02:00:55,853
improvement area showing how the district is broken apart. Improvement area number 1 was funded with the 2021 a bonds

983
02:01:01,359 --> 02:01:04,428
improvement areas number 2 and number 3 are underway. And is contemplated to be funded with this bond issuance.

984
02:01:11,969 --> 02:01:13,572
this slide shows the plan to build out of the district and the full completion. Improvement coming online and in

985
02:01:19,411 --> 02:01:21,546
connection with public infrastructure water and sewage and drainage on skate. Improvement number 1 is already

986
02:01:24,249 --> 02:01:24,249
built out. Contemplates 194.

987
02:01:28,253 --> 02:01:28,253
neighborhood improvement area number 2 and number 3.

988
02:01:32,423 --> 02:01:32,423
consisted of 10293 broken up and 40, 50, 60-foot lots.

989
02:01:47,105 --> 02:01:47,105
>> number 3 is estimated to be completed by june 2026.

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02:01:51,709 --> 02:01:53,644
favorite improvement area numbe. Estimated to be completed by december of 2026. In october 19 the adoption of

991
02:02:06,291 --> 02:02:07,192
ordinance for 65 lack of a limited. And again in october council approved a million other

992
02:02:11,597 --> 02:02:15,133
facilities agreement for offside wastewater improvement. Created the council make -- creek pit council improvement.

993
02:02:24,543 --> 02:02:27,679
and that established the next pit frantic assessment eligible improvement special adopted findings along with the

994
02:02:30,148 --> 02:02:33,852
home buyer requirements. In april of 2021, counsel except at the assessment plan and assessment roles and inmate 18,

995
02:02:40,224 --> 02:02:40,224
2021 council adopted the service assessment plan and authorized

996
02:02:44,763 --> 02:02:47,632
the sale of the neighborhood improvement area number 1. Last year in march of 2025 the development agreement was

997
02:02:50,502 --> 02:02:50,502
amended to remove some duplications on trails and

998
02:02:54,806 --> 02:02:54,806
sidewalks. Just with hoa ownership and

999
02:03:01,413 --> 02:03:02,447
certain amenities. Increase the pit authorizations from 11 million to 20 million. Without increasing the max

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02:03:07,519 --> 02:03:09,788
assessment rate and fire station contribution developed to the city. Last month in april council

1001
02:03:13,325 --> 02:03:16,261
adopted a resolution accepting and approving a preliminary service assessment plan at assessment roles and called for

1002
02:03:17,495 --> 02:03:17,495
a public hearing current today for the special assessments

1003
02:03:21,866 --> 02:03:23,001
against the property and approved a second assessment to the allowing for extension of maturity of the bonds a lot for

1004
02:03:31,944 --> 02:03:31,944
30-year maximum maturity as well as clarified the timing of the

1005
02:03:36,514 --> 02:03:36,514
development contribution for the project.

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so to recoup everything tonight, we are here to hold a public hearing, and settle -- consider approval of the assessments and

1007
02:03:51,663 --> 02:03:53,598
consider approval of serious 2026 bonds. I would like to know that the bonds sold today underwriter did

1008
02:03:58,603 --> 02:04:01,306
a great job. The par amount dropped slightly which is what is shown in the preliminary service assessment

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plan. It was sized at 6.395 million.

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and that must have caused the tax improvement wait to equal

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02:04:12,918 --> 02:04:14,053
3.24 as required under the development agreement. And the tic which is the interest cost came in at 5.83%.

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if there are any questions about the development, the service and

1013
02:04:28,500 --> 02:04:28,500
assessment plan, the pricing, we have the developer, the pit

1014
02:04:33,038 --> 02:04:34,406
administrator, bond council as well as our financial advisor here to answer any questions. The next two slides have they

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suggested language for adoption of ordinances as provided by council. >> thank you.

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we will open the public hearing at 9:12. To be have anybody from the public that wishes to speak?

1017
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>> a mr. Mayor, do you need a card for me or can I introduce myself. Okay.

1018
02:05:00,933 --> 02:05:00,933
preston, 4040 north central dallas, texas, master developer

1019
02:05:05,570 --> 02:05:09,041
for the project and I just want to say thank you. Today was wildly successful from everybody that served on this

1020
02:05:10,542 --> 02:05:10,542
team. This may be the last time I see

1021
02:05:15,080 --> 02:05:18,850
someone you at the site if I want to say thank you for working with us on this project we started in 2018 and here we are and we still have a long-term partner with the city

1022
02:05:26,991 --> 02:05:30,028
and we really appreciate the help of council with the help of staff and the help of all the consultants who have made this

1023
02:05:34,165 --> 02:05:35,668
entire process possible. So formally we would like to request the approval and the levy issuance of the bonds that

1024
02:05:39,871 --> 02:05:39,871
were priced today. Thank you.

1025
02:05:44,876 --> 02:05:44,876
>> thank you, sir. All right.

1026
02:05:52,484 --> 02:05:52,484
so I will go ahead and close this public hearing at 9:13 p.m.

1027
02:06:00,291 --> 02:06:00,291
and a discussion from council. If not I will entertain a

1028
02:06:04,963 --> 02:06:04,963
motion. >> I'm sorry.

1029
02:06:19,844 --> 02:06:19,844
I'm reading this year. Okay.

1030
02:06:26,118 --> 02:06:26,118
>> if somebody wants to make the motion and it is on the screen

1031
02:06:32,925 --> 02:06:32,925
do you see. >> I moved to adopt an ordinance

1032
02:06:39,565 --> 02:06:43,034
except ticket approving the service and assessment plan and assessment roles are for the trails of cottonwood creek

1033
02:06:46,104 --> 02:06:47,873
public improvement assessment levying special assessments against certain property and a bright improvement area number 2

1034
02:06:50,508 --> 02:06:53,078
and neighborhood improvement area number 3 of the district and approving all of the matters related thereto.

1035
02:07:00,419 --> 02:07:01,020
>> second. >> second. >> let's call the boat. >> that item passes unanimously.

1036
02:07:19,738 --> 02:07:19,738
we will now move onto item 5b. Consider action to adopt an

1037
02:07:34,119 --> 02:07:37,956
ordinance approving the issuance and sale of "city of rowlett, texas special assessment revenue% bonds, series 2026 (trails at cottonwood creek public improvement district neighborhood improvement areas #2-3 projects)" and approving various

1038
02:07:39,091 --> 02:07:39,091
documents related to such bonds.

1039
02:07:43,095 --> 02:07:43,095
michael will be presenting this item.

1040
02:07:50,104 --> 02:07:50,104
>> holdback at the powerpoint. >> we have the suggested motion

1041
02:08:00,311 --> 02:08:00,311
language presented here. >> okay this item was combined

1042
02:08:06,819 --> 02:08:10,055
with the last presentation does anybody have any questions. I will entertain a motion. We have a motion by

1043
02:08:15,328 --> 02:08:15,328
councilmember britton. >> I moved to adopt an ordinance

1044
02:08:22,868 --> 02:08:22,868
approving the issuance and city of sale of rowlett texas trails

1045
02:08:30,342 --> 02:08:31,343
of cottonwood creek, public improvement district neighborhood improvement areas two through three and approving

1046
02:08:38,617 --> 02:08:40,786
various documents related to such bonds. >> second by councilmember bowers.

1047
02:08:48,494 --> 02:08:48,494
>> let's call the vote. That passes unanimously.

1048
02:09:01,006 --> 02:09:03,809
>> so now we will do we want to go to number 4? We will go to the consent agenda now.

1049
02:09:09,782 --> 02:09:09,782
let me get my notes here. Okay.

1050
02:09:17,122 --> 02:09:17,122
does anybody wish to remove any items from individual or I'm

1051
02:09:24,196 --> 02:09:28,135
sorry, there's anybody wish to remove any items for individual consideration? There has been a request to remove item number 4c from the agenda.

1052
02:09:33,638 --> 02:09:34,941
city secretary would you please read those items into the record. >> consider action approving the

1053
02:09:44,350 --> 02:09:47,653
minutes. 4b, consider action approving a one-year contract renewal period for standby disaster debris removal services. Item number 4d consider action

1054
02:09:52,091 --> 02:09:54,760
approving and abetment to section 2-132 of the code of ordinance. Item for e, consider action

1055
02:10:02,935 --> 02:10:06,005
approving an appointment of an ex officio position to the economic the filament advisory board.

1056
02:10:09,575 --> 02:10:10,809
item number 4f, consider action correcting a scrivener's error in ordinance number oh rd26-04- 07.

1057
02:10:23,855 --> 02:10:23,855
>> I will consider motion. Reeves seconded by councilmember

1058
02:10:28,427 --> 02:10:30,596
gibb. >> I make a motion to approve the consent agenda items -- agenda items as read.

1059
02:10:35,636 --> 02:10:35,636
>> let's call the vote. >> okay and that passes

1060
02:10:43,042 --> 02:10:43,042
unanimously with one absent. All right.

1061
02:10:52,552 --> 02:10:54,387
so now we will move back in to our individual consideration. Item 5c, consider action to adopt a resolution establishing

1062
02:11:02,061 --> 02:11:03,628
a public art policy. Presenting this item will be laura. >> good evening counsel, mayor,

1063
02:11:14,506 --> 02:11:14,506
citizens, I am laura turner, staff liaison for the arts and

1064
02:11:19,244 --> 02:11:19,244
humanities discussion, I spoke with you at the april 20th work

1065
02:11:29,555 --> 02:11:30,422
session. And we presented the public art policy draft. I apologize in your original

1066
02:11:38,498 --> 02:11:38,498
packet the public art a policy you may have had in their did

1067
02:11:45,705 --> 02:11:47,473
not have some of the final legal wording but we worked with the city attorney to get some of the small nuances in there for

1068
02:11:54,614 --> 02:11:54,614
example as we get to that in the slide I will point out just

1069
02:12:02,721 --> 02:12:02,721
three places where we added some things.

1070
02:12:07,727 --> 02:12:09,795
I need for policy the arts and humanities commission would like to involve the public art program from a collection of

1071
02:12:14,233 --> 02:12:14,233
projects to a unified and strategic vision with the

1072
02:12:18,337 --> 02:12:18,337
planning and foresight. The policy that we have drafted

1073
02:12:26,378 --> 02:12:26,378
it defines things like the public art policy's vision, the

1074
02:12:30,750 --> 02:12:30,750
purpose of it, the scope, when it covers, what it does not

1075
02:12:34,754 --> 02:12:38,491
cover. This policy also goes into the different project types and where they would go and what

1076
02:12:41,594 --> 02:12:41,594
type of projects that would be pursued.

1077
02:12:49,635 --> 02:12:52,972
each public art project would have a project manager attached to. And each public art project

1078
02:12:57,710 --> 02:12:57,710
would start with a or it would have a project proposal.

1079
02:13:02,582 --> 02:13:05,585
that project proposal would identify the location, the setting, the goals, the budgeting for that.

1080
02:13:10,556 --> 02:13:14,493
along with a schedule of stakeholders and maintenance for that. Each public art project would

1081
02:13:17,029 --> 02:13:17,029
also have an artist selection panel, it would be community

1082
02:13:22,602 --> 02:13:26,206
members outside of the arts and humanities commission and the public art policy defines their responsibilities and these

1083
02:13:33,112 --> 02:13:33,112
individuals would be responsible for going through proposals and

1084
02:13:37,816 --> 02:13:37,816
selecting art. The public art work flow,

1085
02:13:47,327 --> 02:13:50,630
initially there would be the project generation. And the project proposal submission, a project proposal

1086
02:13:52,932 --> 02:13:52,932
could be generated from city administration, or it could be

1087
02:14:00,941 --> 02:14:03,676
the arts and humanities commission. Citizens could also approach the commission with these projects.

1088
02:14:09,715 --> 02:14:09,715
each once the proposal is submitted and the commission

1089
02:14:14,621 --> 02:14:14,621
then decides to go ahead with that there is an artist

1090
02:14:22,128 --> 02:14:24,764
selection panel. The project manager is assigned. They create a selection panel. Then there is a call for artists

1091
02:14:30,936 --> 02:14:30,936
to get the entries, the artist selection panel will help review

1092
02:14:36,510 --> 02:14:38,111
the submissions, select and recommend a finalist, a contract would be administered, this is one of the sections where we did

1093
02:14:43,449 --> 02:14:43,449
add something to the wording to just stay think that, of course,

1094
02:14:48,622 --> 02:14:48,622
go with purchasing guidelines, qualifications require risk of

1095
02:14:55,061 --> 02:14:58,297
loss insurance and indemnification and waiver of claims to make sure we are all in legal compliance with

1096
02:15:00,601 --> 02:15:00,601
contracts issued. The art would be created then

1097
02:15:07,641 --> 02:15:07,641
and then it would just be maintained.

1098
02:15:12,979 --> 02:15:12,979
the policy has of course selection criteria.

1099
02:15:17,917 --> 02:15:21,554
excellence it has to be appropriate it has to be maintained easily. If it is something that requires

1100
02:15:26,159 --> 02:15:28,527
just costly maintenance than that perhaps is something that we would not want to select. The design also has to be safe.

1101
02:15:34,533 --> 02:15:37,436
we need to make sure since it will be in the public does not create any kind of hazards. The selection criteria also

1102
02:15:43,410 --> 02:15:43,410
requests artistic diversity and that is saying the variety of

1103
02:15:50,549 --> 02:15:50,549
different kinds of art, not just sculptures, not just murals, not

1104
02:15:55,221 --> 02:15:55,221
just abstract art, but a variety the public art policy it defines

1105
02:16:03,663 --> 02:16:05,631
selected approaches that can be used such as open competitions where everyoe can apply to submit their art.

1106
02:16:10,570 --> 02:16:10,570
unlimited or invitation competition direct selection or

1107
02:16:18,645 --> 02:16:18,645
direct purchase and then as this process goes as the arts and

1108
02:16:24,884 --> 02:16:27,720
humanities commission acquires a more art, works more with this process, they will encounter more artists and they will build

1109
02:16:32,425 --> 02:16:32,425
a sort of a registry of artists so that way if there ever is a

1110
02:16:39,666 --> 02:16:41,434
limited or an invitation they have a list of people to go from. There are exemptions for this

1111
02:16:50,610 --> 02:16:50,610
policy. Repairs to existing public art

1112
02:16:56,550 --> 02:16:58,351
would not have to go through this process. Also temporary engagement projects, decoration projects

1113
02:17:04,891 --> 02:17:04,891
scarecrows on main. The christmas trees on main

1114
02:17:09,562 --> 02:17:09,562
would not have to go through the public policy process.

1115
02:17:14,868 --> 02:17:14,868
other things like banners or way finding signs, decoration

1116
02:17:20,807 --> 02:17:20,807
kind of the reps on the traffic boxes.

1117
02:17:26,546 --> 02:17:29,182
those are temporary in nature so they would not have to go through the long process established in this policy.

1118
02:17:33,753 --> 02:17:33,753
existing artwork in the property so will have to go back make

1119
02:17:39,059 --> 02:17:39,059
sure the art goes through the process.

1120
02:17:43,563 --> 02:17:43,563
the process would be it would be maintained by the city.

1121
02:17:54,474 --> 02:17:57,711
>> the policy also it currently there is a donation policy in place for public art. This new policy would replace

1122
02:18:03,383 --> 02:18:04,117
that. The reason why there is a donation policy first is some of the first pieces of public art

1123
02:18:10,023 --> 02:18:10,023
that the arts and humanities commission worked with were

1124
02:18:14,728 --> 02:18:14,728
donations. And so the city wanted to get

1125
02:18:19,098 --> 02:18:21,701
that and place to make sure those donations were being handled correctly. And that the policy also reviews

1126
02:18:29,343 --> 02:18:29,343
the deaccessioning process. Not that anybody wants to get

1127
02:18:34,748 --> 02:18:34,748
rid of art and city assets but there are times if something

1128
02:18:41,221 --> 02:18:41,221
gets damaged beyond repair or if something falls out of favor

1129
02:18:46,626 --> 02:18:46,626
heavily. A lot of places are seeing this

1130
02:18:53,233 --> 02:18:54,301
now. Places that had maybe sculptures or some kind of marrow to commemorate says our chavez

1131
02:18:59,172 --> 02:18:59,172
people are now kind of pulling those back because it is no

1132
02:19:03,277 --> 02:19:03,277
longer favorable to favor somebody like that.

1133
02:19:08,549 --> 02:19:08,549
do you have any questions about the public art policy?

1134
02:19:14,554 --> 02:19:14,554
or what we are wanting to finalize this evening?

1135
02:19:20,293 --> 02:19:20,293
>> council have any questions. >> quick question thank you I

1136
02:19:25,832 --> 02:19:27,033
appreciate that presentation I fully support the public art policy I just want to ensure all of these kind of community

1137
02:19:32,705 --> 02:19:36,042
council acquisition cost, maintenance costs, from the art and humanities commission comes for approval to council before

1138
02:19:40,547 --> 02:19:40,547
the artist purchased and all that.

1139
02:19:47,587 --> 02:19:47,587
>> that is correct thank you for asking that.

1140
02:19:53,526 --> 02:19:56,296
>> so they cannot make these decisions they would make that recommendation to council and it would also show you how much the

1141
02:20:02,735 --> 02:20:02,735
art will cost how much it will be with the maintenance is of it

1142
02:20:09,109 --> 02:20:12,546
so that council can make those decisions and council can decide this is too expensive or this really is not driving with the

1143
02:20:15,082 --> 02:20:15,082
feel of the city where you know it will ultimately be counsel's

1144
02:20:19,319 --> 02:20:19,319
decision to give a thumbs-up or thumbs down.

1145
02:20:23,757 --> 02:20:26,360
>> I'm fully in favor of this I think it provides governance a framework for this personally I think public art is a fantastic

1146
02:20:29,596 --> 02:20:29,596
thing it gives a real sense of character and space and so you

1147
02:20:33,700 --> 02:20:37,204
know I hope that by adopting this we actually put some effort in getting more public art because I think a lot of people

1148
02:20:41,308 --> 02:20:41,308
enjoy that so thank you for this and I will be voting for this.

1149
02:20:48,114 --> 02:20:48,114
>> if nobody has anything else I will entertain a motion.

1150
02:21:01,395 --> 02:21:04,464
>> I make a motion to approve to adopt a resolution establishing the public art policy. >> I second.

1151
02:21:08,401 --> 02:21:08,401
>> let's call the vote. >> there it is.

1152
02:21:21,581 --> 02:21:21,581
so six of voting and affirmative with one absent tatian.

1153
02:21:28,588 --> 02:21:28,588
we will now move onto our next item which will be item 5d.

1154
02:21:32,859 --> 02:21:36,329
consider action to adopt an ordinance in chapter 10 the businesses by adding a new article eight.

1155
02:21:42,803 --> 02:21:42,803
article 13. [laughter]

1156
02:22:02,155 --> 02:22:05,526
“donation bins” to define donation bins, establish permit and applications requirements, provide for location restrictions, create revocation and appeal process, and provide for requirements for maintenance of donation bins;

1157
02:22:06,760 --> 02:22:09,997
for providing for a repelling clause; providing for a severability clause; providing for a savings clause; and for a penalty not to exceed two thousand dollars ($2,000.00); and for providing for an effective date.

1158
02:22:15,202 --> 02:22:15,202
and giving this presentation will be andrew.

1159
02:22:21,742 --> 02:22:25,412
>> good evening council members thank you for having us this evening. We have a brief presentation to go over the newly proposed ordinance for donation bins.

1160
02:22:32,119 --> 02:22:35,322
so what we are asking the council to do is take action on approving an ordinance that will help us address letter,

1161
02:22:40,093 --> 02:22:41,728
graffiti, illegal dumping, things that typically are associated with donation bins. Also with the maintenance of the

1162
02:22:47,434 --> 02:22:47,434
events, clinic up around them, and then also making sure we

1163
02:22:53,440 --> 02:22:53,440
hold the individuals that place the bins on property to be

1164
02:22:57,945 --> 02:23:01,182
accountable. These are typically placed by mp ellis, nonprofit organizations and they collect clothing items,

1165
02:23:02,616 --> 02:23:02,616
shoes which is a good thing but sometimes it leads to property

1166
02:23:08,556 --> 02:23:08,556
maintenance issues. Currently there is no ordinance

1167
02:23:13,627 --> 02:23:17,030
or rules or regulations within the city of rowlett to address these issues. And so some of the things that

1168
02:23:19,833 --> 02:23:19,833
we want to address and proactively focus on is the

1169
02:23:25,105 --> 02:23:25,105
illegal dumping once again. There's no ordinance will

1170
02:23:31,945 --> 02:23:34,348
include some definitions, "click ability, permitting, the application process, location. We're can you put them.

1171
02:23:41,054 --> 02:23:44,958
impoundment fees, revocation of permit and also an appeals process and enforcement mechanism.

1172
02:23:48,596 --> 02:23:50,431
>> let's talk a little bit about the applicability. It applies to all bins whether today or replaced there six

1173
02:23:55,136 --> 02:23:55,136
months ago they need to comply with the ordinance.

1174
02:24:00,674 --> 02:24:00,674
we would host a 30 day outreach to folks that do have bins so

1175
02:24:07,881 --> 02:24:09,917
they can come into compliance and partner with them and really educate them so they can understand and be given the

1176
02:24:12,353 --> 02:24:12,353
opportunity to ask questions. On the permitting and

1177
02:24:17,392 --> 02:24:19,026
application requirements it would be an anti-will permit, they would have to play to kyle on events so it could be edified

1178
02:24:23,130 --> 02:24:23,130
by court off -- officers and they would have to have

1179
02:24:28,135 --> 02:24:29,737
authorization from the property owner sometimes the property owner does not know so we want to make sure they are working

1180
02:24:33,507 --> 02:24:33,507
together as a team. The location and maintenance.

1181
02:24:38,045 --> 02:24:41,415
so where can they put them? Strictly on nonresidential commercial zones and parking lots only.

1182
02:24:42,650 --> 02:24:42,650
minimum 200 feet from any residential zone so they do not

1183
02:24:47,221 --> 02:24:49,155
cause any disturbance. And interfere with those communities. The responsible went once a week

1184
02:24:55,763 --> 02:24:58,131
so they have to be actively maintaining. And then one banned per lot. Impoundment.

1185
02:25:03,971 --> 02:25:03,971
the city will be allowed to impound nonpermitted bins or if

1186
02:25:11,045 --> 02:25:11,045
they did not have the cal or if they are issued to notices of

1187
02:25:15,349 --> 02:25:16,584
violations in the last 12 months and there would be 200 other impoundment fee and 200 other per day charge.

1188
02:25:20,354 --> 02:25:20,354
revocation if the application provides false information if

1189
02:25:25,526 --> 02:25:25,526
there's any other violations of the city can revoke that permit.

1190
02:25:30,430 --> 02:25:32,934
of course an appeal process because we want to give individuals the opportunity that due process.

1191
02:25:37,204 --> 02:25:40,741
and then the penalties for each of them. So our next step would be proactive outreach with these

1192
02:25:46,346 --> 02:25:46,346
particular business partners periods we would launch our

1193
02:25:51,285 --> 02:25:51,285
online permit application process so customers can work

1194
02:25:55,722 --> 02:25:55,722
this entire process online. Not have to come visit us.

1195
02:26:01,128 --> 02:26:05,032
and then implement and modify the master fee schedule to include the fees that have been recommended.

1196
02:26:09,937 --> 02:26:13,307
so what we are asking is for approval, approval with conditions, or a denial of the ordinance and so we are open to

1197
02:26:18,012 --> 02:26:18,012
any feedback or any questions at this time.

1198
02:26:22,617 --> 02:26:26,354
>> thank you. Counsel, does anybody have any questions? >> quick question thank you for

1199
02:26:28,156 --> 02:26:30,157
the presentation I appreciate steph putting this together. In the presentation you mentioned nonprofits but

1200
02:26:32,660 --> 02:26:32,660
donation bin is either for the nonprofit organizations or the

1201
02:26:40,034 --> 02:26:43,704
for-profit organizations it is just the donation bin box itself is a clarification, correct? >> that is my understanding,

1202
02:26:47,408 --> 02:26:50,177
yes. >> again, I would just ask for this, you know I really appreciate staff bringing this.

1203
02:26:54,181 --> 02:26:56,017
this I think was part and parcel came about because of resident reached out that a donation bin 48 for-profit was put on their

1204
02:26:59,820 --> 02:26:59,820
property. There commercial property.

1205
02:27:04,893 --> 02:27:06,693
and there was no way for the city do anything about it it became a simple matter. The donation bin showed up on

1206
02:27:14,502 --> 02:27:16,070
the property owner was not asked that they called the number there was no response and so they were left in the lurch.

1207
02:27:21,609 --> 02:27:24,279
I really appreciate steph jumping on this. And be given out property owners on this.

1208
02:27:30,017 --> 02:27:33,521
>> I have some comments as well. Thank you guys and staff for taking the time to talk about this ordinance.

1209
02:27:38,392 --> 02:27:38,392
>> we have enforcement now. >> you don't know if they are

1210
02:27:44,665 --> 02:27:48,168
manned or unmanned you don't know if they are bringing clutter. So happy we are keeping our

1211
02:27:49,703 --> 02:27:50,805
streets clean and helping nonprofit organizations and for-profit keep their cause together but also make sure that

1212
02:27:54,442 --> 02:27:54,442
rwlett is taken care of appreciate you.

1213
02:28:01,482 --> 02:28:01,482
>> permit for each then. >> yes that is correct.

1214
02:28:13,160 --> 02:28:15,029
>> make sure they do that research before reremoved. >> thank you. >> just one question.

1215
02:28:20,769 --> 02:28:23,704
we had discussions about this before and I cannot remember. Do you know approximately how many bins are in the city right

1216
02:28:28,342 --> 02:28:30,845
now that will fall under this new ordinance? >> I do not know. Education run, so to speak, then

1217
02:28:42,256 --> 02:28:42,256
we will also have an idea of how many we have in the community.

1218
02:28:46,960 --> 02:28:48,496
>> for some reason I thought maybe I had seen that number and I guess I did not all the right. >> a long lakeview parkway they

1219
02:28:53,434 --> 02:28:53,434
did assess you are correct we did provide some approximate

1220
02:28:57,872 --> 02:28:59,307
number but. >> okay. Very good. Thank you very much.

1221
02:29:05,079 --> 02:29:05,079
if there are no more questions I want to maintain a motion.

1222
02:29:15,223 --> 02:29:18,960
>> I will make a motion to approve action to adopt an ordinance amending chapter ten businesses by adding new article

1223
02:29:22,330 --> 02:29:22,330
13 donation bins defined as donation bins establish permit

1224
02:29:27,802 --> 02:29:31,306
requirements, rate revocation and provide for requirements for maintenance of donation bins. For providing a repelling

1225
02:29:34,509 --> 02:29:36,144
clause, clause, providing a severability clause, providing a savings clause, I did not know this was as long or I would not

1226
02:29:41,682 --> 02:29:41,682
make the motion. Or a penalty not to exceed $2000

1227
02:29:45,820 --> 02:29:45,820
and for providing an effective. That is my motion.

1228
02:29:50,425 --> 02:29:50,425
>> I second that motion. >> we have a motion in a second

1229
02:29:54,731 --> 02:29:54,731
that is what I call the vote. And the vote is 6-0 with one

1230
02:30:06,608 --> 02:30:06,608
abstention. Thank you.

1231
02:30:17,685 --> 02:30:18,786
>> right ahead of you are still in, okay. So next is considered an action to adopt an ordinance of the

1232
02:30:25,326 --> 02:30:28,863
city council the city of rowlett amending the ordinance chapter 10 businesses article 11 “rental housing”, division 7

1233
02:30:41,876 --> 02:30:45,680
“short term rentals” by adding a new section 10.458a “density regulations; exceptions”, and by amending section 10—459 to require an exterior sign; providing a severability clause; providing a conflict clause; and providing an

1234
02:30:46,648 --> 02:30:46,648
effective date. Giving this presentation.

1235
02:30:57,825 --> 02:30:57,825
>> I would like to call a point of order I think.

1236
02:31:04,099 --> 02:31:06,501
I'm not sure when they do this. Can I would like to postpone this section on the st are. -- str's I think there has been

1237
02:31:20,514 --> 02:31:23,752
quite a bit of citizen input that it should go to the next council. So I would like to make a motion

1238
02:31:26,488 --> 02:31:26,488
to table these ordinances. >> I will second that motion and

1239
02:31:30,825 --> 02:31:30,825
if I could make a couple comments.

1240
02:31:34,996 --> 02:31:37,332
>> saving you the trouble of going to the presentation. I appreciate the residence that have a short-term rental that

1241
02:31:42,504 --> 02:31:45,273
came in and talked. I was the chair of the short-term subcommittee. And I realize I am not the

1242
02:31:51,812 --> 02:31:54,082
smartest person in the room I'm smart enough to realize I do not know it all and when you learn something new you have not

1243
02:31:56,451 --> 02:31:58,052
thought about before I think you should take the time to get it right. And so I think the intention was

1244
02:32:03,692 --> 02:32:03,692
we do have some resident complaints around short-term

1245
02:32:09,930 --> 02:32:09,930
rentals. And the subcommittee we admit

1246
02:32:15,303 --> 02:32:18,706
and attempted to address the concerns that we heard from some of these challenges that some of the residents have.

1247
02:32:23,278 --> 02:32:26,648
however, in light of some information we receive via email and public comments tonight, I appreciate you all coming out.

1248
02:32:28,783 --> 02:32:28,783
I do think that it would make sense for the city to take a

1249
02:32:34,556 --> 02:32:34,556
little bit more time and really may be get a little bit more

1250
02:32:39,994 --> 02:32:43,165
information and get this right. I am sad to say that. From the standpoint this is my last council meetings are not

1251
02:32:45,633 --> 02:32:47,936
able to finish the job there and I was the nature of the subcommittee so I feel like I'm a little bit at fault here.

1252
02:32:50,838 --> 02:32:50,838
but I think it is important to get it right.

1253
02:32:55,143 --> 02:32:57,445
so what I would suggest, as a basis of this being tabled for the next council, is the if the mayor other council members that

1254
02:33:02,650 --> 02:33:02,650
will still be present would take this up and maybe include some

1255
02:33:07,889 --> 02:33:11,092
of the property owners they short-term rentals to really figure this out. We do not want to be be onerous

1256
02:33:15,930 --> 02:33:19,334
on good property owners. Certainly know there have been some challenges. As an airbnb customer myself you

1257
02:33:23,638 --> 02:33:23,638
know I like staying in airbnb's. I just think we should get a

1258
02:33:31,713 --> 02:33:31,713
little bit more data to get this right.

1259
02:33:36,684 --> 02:33:36,684
>> I would like to wait on that and I think that is a good idea.

1260
02:33:41,590 --> 02:33:43,191
that it will carry on into the next one I think that is a good thing. Just step back and pause and

1261
02:33:47,628 --> 02:33:49,364
look at that again. I know when we talked about this before I do not know that it was said maybe it was just an

1262
02:33:53,634 --> 02:33:53,634
assumption that I made what I kind of thought most of the

1263
02:33:58,172 --> 02:33:58,172
short-term rental owners probably lived in another state

1264
02:34:03,011 --> 02:34:04,145
a thousand miles away or whatever. And I don't know that we even really gave much thought and I

1265
02:34:07,548 --> 02:34:07,548
apologize for that, for any short-term rental owners that

1266
02:34:13,355 --> 02:34:15,791
actually live on the property. So I think it is a good idea to specifically address the signage issue as well as maybe taking a

1267
02:34:21,196 --> 02:34:21,196
look at the permitting cost may be there are two scales that we

1268
02:34:28,837 --> 02:34:32,707
look at. You know a little bit more favorable to the ones who live here.

1269
02:34:38,813 --> 02:34:42,417
>> thank you guys I appreciate that support. And I'm sorry that I'm not going to get this done but I do

1270
02:34:49,291 --> 02:34:50,325
believe our incoming council members are wise and will be able to adjudicate this effectively.

1271
02:34:55,097 --> 02:34:55,097
>> and last thing, do not beat yourself up for not getting it

1272
02:35:00,969 --> 02:35:04,172
done drink your turn -- term I'm glad to be here in welcoming citizens and put so we can get better good governance and very

1273
02:35:09,777 --> 02:35:09,777
last one to speak. >> so I as well when I saw the

1274
02:35:16,051 --> 02:35:19,554
input and some of the stuff I started trying to work on some stuff because it is true all we heard was negative negative

1275
02:35:23,859 --> 02:35:26,494
negative. And so we focused on the negative. And so our apologies and we will

1276
02:35:30,064 --> 02:35:30,064
try to make it right and see what we can do.

1277
02:35:35,003 --> 02:35:35,938
>> all right. >> all right so can I have a motion and a second to table this item?

1278
02:35:44,213 --> 02:35:45,647
>> okay there it is. Okay let's go ahead then and call the vote and the vote is 6-0 with one abstention.

1279
02:35:54,622 --> 02:35:54,622
all right. We will have mr....

1280
02:36:00,662 --> 02:36:00,662
up again I believe here. Yes.

1281
02:36:04,866 --> 02:36:04,866
so we will consider and make sure I have the right one.

1282
02:36:09,805 --> 02:36:09,805
okay. Consider action to adopt an

1283
02:36:16,445 --> 02:36:19,848
ordinance of the city of rowlett, texas, amending the code of ordinances city of rowlett, texas article iv (“regulation of sex offender residency”) of chapter 34 (“miscellaneous offenses”) by amending section

1284
02:36:20,916 --> 02:36:24,152
34—71 to provide for an additional offense, prohibiting property owners from renting certain real property to registered sex offenders; providing a repealing clause; providing a savings clause; providing a

1285
02:36:25,154 --> 02:36:26,354
serviceability clause; providing for a penalty of fine not to exceed the sum of $500 for each offense; and,

1286
02:36:33,795 --> 02:36:33,795
providing an effective date. >> I would like to move to table

1287
02:36:47,209 --> 02:36:47,209
this agenda. >> I second that.

1288
02:36:55,183 --> 02:36:59,087
>> we have a motion and a second. I guess we will. >> yes thank you.

1289
02:37:04,359 --> 02:37:04,359
>> we have a motion we need a second-tier okay there we go.

1290
02:37:09,564 --> 02:37:09,564
so let's call a vote. All right.

1291
02:37:17,807 --> 02:37:17,807
>> I have a comment. >> I'm sorry.

1292
02:37:24,780 --> 02:37:28,017
>> so I think it is a good idea you know we make sure that we are protecting especially our small kids that may live next to

1293
02:37:33,155 --> 02:37:33,155
somebody who is a sex offender. I think it is a good approach I

1294
02:37:39,862 --> 02:37:42,031
do not have a problem tabling get to give it more thought in relation to short-term rentals. >> I completely agree with you

1295
02:37:46,869 --> 02:37:50,506
it is a good idea I just think in the spirit of tabling for the short-term rental owners that we should postpone it at this time.

1296
02:37:56,611 --> 02:37:56,611
>> all right I think we need the vote and so it passes to table

1297
02:38:02,318 --> 02:38:02,318
the item 6-0 with one abstention all right, moving on, we move

1298
02:38:07,523 --> 02:38:07,523
onto item five g. Conduct a public hearing and

1299
02:38:22,204 --> 02:38:25,340
consider action to adopt an ordinance to amend the zoning for an approximately 2.85 acre tract described as a portion of lot 6ra, block a of the amending replat of lukes landing lots 5ara and 6ra, block

1300
02:38:26,341 --> 02:38:28,243
a, in the city of rowlett, dallas county, texas and being more commonly known as 5408 kenwood drive in the city of rowlett, texas by amending the zoning for

1301
02:38:33,882 --> 02:38:36,318
the property from general commercial/retail with an existing special use permit

1302
02:38:42,525 --> 02:38:45,328
(c-2-sup) approved through ordinance (ord. 018-25) to commercial/retail with a new special use permit which will

1303
02:38:49,532 --> 02:38:50,432
allow expansion of the currently allowed unmanned aircraft systems hub use (c-2-sup2).

1304
02:39:02,211 --> 02:39:02,211
making this presentation will be michael king .

1305
02:39:08,416 --> 02:39:09,151
>> good evening, council members. Michael king, community lead development department.

1306
02:39:18,527 --> 02:39:21,130
thankyou. It gives me a chance to take a breath. We are here tonight to look at

1307
02:39:25,768 --> 02:39:26,802
5408 kenwood their sep application. Some people know this as a zip line.

1308
02:39:30,209 --> 02:39:30,209
the request is for approval of special use permit to expand and

1309
02:39:35,310 --> 02:39:37,747
operate unmanned aerial assistance hub within existing unmanned aerial assistant hub site located in commercial

1310
02:39:41,751 --> 02:39:41,751
retail district I will shorten up unmanned aerial systems to

1311
02:39:50,225 --> 02:39:52,360
uas going forward. So when we look at the site plan they have 2.85-acre site but they will only use about a third

1312
02:39:57,833 --> 02:40:01,770
of an acre maye a half acre of. But what we are shown is the existing site and the new area just north of.

1313
02:40:07,777 --> 02:40:07,777
all surrounded and blue that will be the extent of the sep --

1314
02:40:14,483 --> 02:40:18,020
sup area. The conditions are itemized below. We have paving, city council

1315
02:40:20,622 --> 02:40:20,622
permitted gravel of paving up to 12 months used in lieu of

1316
02:40:25,394 --> 02:40:27,262
concrete paving as an alternative paving material from the date of the issuance which was back on november 19th of

1317
02:40:30,199 --> 02:40:30,199
2025. So that extension that temporary

1318
02:40:36,472 --> 02:40:36,472
extension expires on november 19th of this year.

1319
02:40:41,276 --> 02:40:44,513
when we talk about landscaping city council waive the perimeter landscaping requirements for up to 18 months from the date of

1320
02:40:46,048 --> 02:40:46,048
the issuance expiring on 719-2027.

1321
02:40:51,854 --> 02:40:51,854
so july 19th. Other proposed conditions

1322
02:40:58,728 --> 02:40:58,728
include fencing, so masonry perimeter fences required but

1323
02:41:07,336 --> 02:41:08,504
city council waived the perimeter screening requirements for up to 12 months expiring on 1119-2026.

1324
02:41:14,010 --> 02:41:14,010
applicants requesting 8-foot chain link fence for 18 months

1325
02:41:19,682 --> 02:41:20,883
after which they will replace the chain link fence with the wrought iron fence. We also have a request for

1326
02:41:25,621 --> 02:41:25,621
temporary they have a temporary container structure.

1327
02:41:30,059 --> 02:41:32,161
so no temporary structures are allowed. Nope shipping consider on-site. So basically using technology

1328
02:41:39,835 --> 02:41:39,835
and computers. What runs they systems?

1329
02:41:51,814 --> 02:41:53,082
>> keep that temporary structure and then we will replace it with more permanent structure of the applicants requested that

1330
02:41:58,688 --> 02:42:00,123
temporary container be replaced with permanent structure approved by the city within 18 months planning and zoning staff

1331
02:42:04,327 --> 02:42:04,327
allowing it to break with permanent structure approved by

1332
02:42:10,700 --> 02:42:14,371
the city with 12 months. A bit of a faster turnaround for that structure. So notification would out on

1333
02:42:21,210 --> 02:42:22,145
march 27th 2026. We have just one response in favor from 500 feet. They have been a good neighbor.

1334
02:42:28,685 --> 02:42:30,653
planning and zoning commission had a public hearing on april 14th 2026. They voted 5-2 to recommend

1335
02:42:34,924 --> 02:42:34,924
approval of the proposed sup with the condition they meet our

1336
02:42:41,531 --> 02:42:44,868
requirements. So they want that 11-19-2026 date to stand. Staff recommends approval

1337
02:42:51,774 --> 02:42:54,643
consistent with the recommendation with the following conditions these are very similar if you go back and

1338
02:42:57,080 --> 02:42:57,080
read the ordinance the property shall not be required to comply

1339
02:43:02,952 --> 02:43:05,221
with the requirement for concrete paving but may use gravel paving for a period of 12 months commencing on the date of

1340
02:43:07,289 --> 02:43:07,289
the issuance of the original certificate of occupancy for the

1341
02:43:13,863 --> 02:43:17,066
help. The property she'll be screened by installation of 8 feet tall chain-link fence for a period of 12 months commencing on the date of issuance for the help the

1342
02:43:25,141 --> 02:43:25,141
expiration of which property must comply with the requirement

1343
02:43:29,445 --> 02:43:31,914
for 8 feet tall wrought iron fence. And a temporary container placed on the property she'll be

1344
02:43:34,484 --> 02:43:36,786
replaced with a permanent structure and associated landscaping complete within 18 months.

1345
02:43:40,456 --> 02:43:42,424
number four the property she'll be developed substantially in accordance with the site plan a uas help on the property shall

1346
02:43:49,131 --> 02:43:49,131
not exceed 15,000 square feet and she'll be composed of no

1347
02:43:54,070 --> 02:43:54,070
more than 11 double dot towers with kiosk floating that is a

1348
02:43:59,843 --> 02:44:02,578
long name for what the equipment does. The help shall be located at least a 500 feet from adjacent

1349
02:44:06,382 --> 02:44:06,382
existing residential structures to the north and northeast.

1350
02:44:12,822 --> 02:44:16,492
the governing body may take the following action approval, approval with conditions, or denial.

1351
02:44:17,960 --> 02:44:17,960
it would be happy to answer any questions that you may have.

1352
02:44:22,765 --> 02:44:26,502
>> council any questions? >> thank you for the presentation. I am assuming the owners can

1353
02:44:28,571 --> 02:44:31,707
comply with the new timelines that are specified. >> after the meeting I talked with them and there is no

1354
02:44:37,080 --> 02:44:38,347
problem. >> okay thank you. >> quick question thank you for this for the presentation.

1355
02:44:42,485 --> 02:44:46,022
was there an operational reason they wanted an extended period of time? >> more than anything it was

1356
02:44:49,525 --> 02:44:52,028
just to get the improvements and get them approved, also get the equipment shipped in. Just allowing some leniency in

1357
02:44:57,833 --> 02:44:57,833
the timeline to have everything manufactured and broaden.

1358
02:45:05,008 --> 02:45:06,909
>> I think also there was a question about whether the model would be successful and so they want the trial period to prove

1359
02:45:11,180 --> 02:45:11,180
the success of the project before they have additional

1360
02:45:16,286 --> 02:45:18,488
expense and place. >> so the 12 months will be an operational hazard for them. >> I'm seeing them around I'm

1361
02:45:21,257 --> 02:45:24,994
seeing them delivered. >> they expanded their service area. >> right.

1362
02:45:30,433 --> 02:45:32,802
>> the applicants would you like to speak? >> I have one more question for staff before the applicants

1363
02:45:36,673 --> 02:45:37,640
speak. Have there been any enforcement or complaints registered to the city around any of this?

1364
02:45:44,314 --> 02:45:47,583
>> when I was writing a report I called the police department I asked them had no complaints about them as of about late

1365
02:45:50,253 --> 02:45:53,556
february. >> right. >> I have used them personally zip line, thank you.

1366
02:45:58,061 --> 02:46:01,263
with a nice chipotle delivered from 300 feet up it is the coolest thing I've ever had think what are you doing what is

1367
02:46:03,132 --> 02:46:06,469
going on it as it was kind of the top of the town for my neighborhood for the evening. And I started getting text

1368
02:46:10,941 --> 02:46:12,608
messages it was great. Anyways I approve of this I appreciate the supplied investing in the coming to

1369
02:46:18,915 --> 02:46:22,552
rowlett. >> anybody else would like to speak? The applicant would you like to say anything? >> thank you so much for your

1370
02:46:26,589 --> 02:46:26,589
time we've been working on this. >> all right thank you.

1371
02:46:35,232 --> 02:46:35,232
>> so if there is no more questions I will open the public

1372
02:46:39,368 --> 02:46:39,368
hearing at 9:53 p.m. Do we have anybody from the

1373
02:46:44,607 --> 02:46:44,607
public that wishes to speak? >> all right if we have nobody I

1374
02:46:52,849 --> 02:46:56,486
will close this public hearing at 9:54 p.m., is there any discussion? If not I will entertain a motion

1375
02:47:03,927 --> 02:47:03,927
we have a motion and a second make the motion.

1376
02:47:13,469 --> 02:47:16,439
>> yes thank you so hopefully this suffices without reading on this I move that we approve as presented.

1377
02:47:21,711 --> 02:47:21,711
>> all right and we will take the vote.

1378
02:47:25,715 --> 02:47:25,715
if it comes up there. All right.

1379
02:47:35,058 --> 02:47:35,058
>> coming up. >> there it is.

1380
02:47:41,898 --> 02:47:41,898
>> so that passes 6-0 with one abstention.

1381
02:47:46,235 --> 02:47:46,235
and so we will move onto our next item.

1382
02:48:12,732 --> 02:48:16,069
conduct a public hearing and consider action to adopt an ordinance regarding a request to amend the zoning ordinance and map of the city of rowlett, as previously amended, by amending the zoning from

1383
02:48:16,870 --> 02:48:20,207
limited commercial/retail (c-1) district to a planned development district with a base zoning of single family residential-5/15 (pd-sf5) for an approximately 1.8 acre tract commonly known as 2345 fuqua

1384
02:48:20,974 --> 02:48:23,009
road, and being more particularly described as block 1, tract 1 of la costa addition, in the city of rowlett, dallas county, texas. >> good evening council members.

1385
02:48:34,020 --> 02:48:34,020
happy to be back. We will be talking about summit

1386
02:48:40,861 --> 02:48:40,861
estates planned development at 2345 fuqua.

1387
02:48:49,903 --> 02:48:52,706
this request is to amend the zoning ordinance in the city of rowlett from limited commercial c-1 district to pd -- cell five

1388
02:49:04,584 --> 02:49:04,584
-- pdness f5 -- pd-sf%. This is on fuqua road.

1389
02:49:23,469 --> 02:49:23,469
the property has remained undeveloped for over 40 years.

1390
02:49:28,275 --> 02:49:31,245
public land use pattern shows to the north there is a vacant lot. Religious use zone sf number 8 and sf number 20.

1391
02:49:41,788 --> 02:49:41,788
you can see it is commonly used with sf8 is owning.

1392
02:49:47,494 --> 02:49:51,197
to the south and the west you have the subdivision which is pd for residential r2 uses when we go back to the old coat and you

1393
02:49:56,870 --> 02:49:56,870
can see there are townhouses mixed in closer to the lake.

1394
02:50:04,712 --> 02:50:04,712
so a comprehensive plan. This is interesting because we

1395
02:50:09,749 --> 02:50:12,552
do not have the comprehensive plan future land use map because it is already showing the right thing, what we want.

1396
02:50:15,355 --> 02:50:15,355
the proposed rezoning is consistent with planning.

1397
02:50:19,659 --> 02:50:19,659
this designates the property is median density residential under

1398
02:50:24,598 --> 02:50:25,531
7000 square feet. The proposed base zoning district aligns with the future land use plan.

1399
02:50:29,503 --> 02:50:29,503
the proposed concept plan reflects, my next slide I will

1400
02:50:33,841 --> 02:50:36,209
have a bigger view of this so you can see it better. Total of 12 lots. They want to meet the r5 zoning

1401
02:50:45,586 --> 02:50:49,189
district of eight dwelling units per acre with minimum dwelling unit acre area of 1500 square feet.

1402
02:50:52,793 --> 02:50:55,295
minimum lot area 5000 square feet. And where we, what we have here on these 12 lots, we have four

1403
02:51:00,067 --> 02:51:01,901
of the lots which exceeded 7000 square feet. We have eight of the lots which range from 500 square feet to

1404
02:51:08,642 --> 02:51:09,843
389 square feet. So striked -- trying to stay within the sf5. In the neighborhoods kind of

1405
02:51:16,783 --> 02:51:16,783
blending in with the r2 uses and the sf8 nearby.

1406
02:51:25,792 --> 02:51:25,792
so shows the houses. Dolphin drive and fuqua road.

1407
02:51:30,397 --> 02:51:30,397
out of those 12 lots we even had the three that are actually to

1408
02:51:35,335 --> 02:51:35,335
the north. They will be a larger lots, 9000

1409
02:51:39,873 --> 02:51:42,075
square feet or more. They will stretch the whole length of that area. The reason we are going forward

1410
02:51:44,044 --> 02:51:44,044
to ask for a 94-foot lot depth is just because of the physical

1411
02:51:50,651 --> 02:51:50,651
constraints of this 1.8-acre lot you will see that in this table

1412
02:51:58,392 --> 02:51:59,260
coming. Following development standards proposed that do not comply with sf5 and they are asking before

1413
02:52:06,867 --> 02:52:08,434
these standards. The production of minimum lot depth from 100 feet to 94 feet. Reduction of minimum rear

1414
02:52:13,174 --> 02:52:13,174
setback from 25 feet 10 feet. Alleyway waiver and street front

1415
02:52:20,914 --> 02:52:23,717
entry weight garages, some front entryway, and screening wells around the development will not be required.

1416
02:52:25,019 --> 02:52:25,019
so we have to codify that. The reason we want to have, I

1417
02:52:30,691 --> 02:52:30,691
told you about the site constraints for the lot depth.

1418
02:52:35,128 --> 02:52:37,531
we also have production of minimum rear setback from 25 feet down to 10 feet. The reason they want to do that

1419
02:52:40,867 --> 02:52:44,137
is because they want to increase the front setback 25 feet instead of 15 feet. So let me see.

1420
02:52:55,482 --> 02:52:57,084
the alleyway and straight front entry garage just as just being a minimal to the site. If you put the alley they are

1421
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the lot will be even smaller. Subdivision entryway with

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screening walls. Would not really have much of a screening wall would be about 7s backyards.

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these are the kind of building front facade said that they would have. Showing it rises to the front,

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different rooflines considerations.

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this requires that the recommendations and decisions on rezoning be based on consideration of the ten criteria items outlined in section 77 data 805c I will not

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read those out but I will tell you how they comply.

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02:53:45,332 --> 02:53:45,332
so they beat the challenge of some change in condition turned

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to a fact. This proposal is consistent with the comprehensive plan and the purposes.

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there is no negative impact the health, safety, morals, or

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general welfare. They meet all the transportation facilities services there is no adverse impacts on the natural

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02:54:06,453 --> 02:54:06,453
environment. No significant adverse impacts

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and other property in the vicinity. Standards are suitable for the subject property due to

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compatibility with surrounding land uses. Staff anticipates there will be no excessive proliferation of

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the use or similar uses. Aligns with the medium density

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residential designation and proposed rezoning established

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residential zoned lots as shown on the comprehensive plan.

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and the got notification on march 27th 2026 we received two

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of them in opposition from 500 feet, two of them in favor, within 500 feet. We also received three responses

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outside f the 500-foot buffer. They had a public hearing

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april 14th 2026. They voted 6-1 recommended approval of the proposed request.

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staff recommends approval of the proposed rezoning plan to development and concept plan. The governing body make the

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following action. May approve approved with conditions, or deny I'm here to answer any questions and I

1443
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believe the applicant might still be.

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02:55:25,099 --> 02:55:27,201
>> council do you have any questions before we provide the applicant? >> no questions?

1445
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>> the applicant would like to come up and speak.

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>> all right thank you. Okay then if there is no more

1447
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questions or input I will open the public hearing at 10:03 p.m.

1448
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do we have anybody from the public that wishes to speak?

1449
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okay, if not I will close this public hearing at 10:03 p.m.

1450
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any additional discussion? If not then I will entertain a motion we have a motion if you would like.

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>> I would like to make a motion as written.

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>> approved. >> to improve. >> trying to use councilman. >> that is valid.

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>> yes, I second that motion. >> okay, we have a motion to

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second let's call the vote. >> and that passes 6-0 on

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abstention. All right.

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and that concludes at least that part of the meeting. Members of city council may request topics to be placed on

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the agenda for the subsequent subsequent meeting. Any deliberation or decision she'll be limited to a proposal

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that places the topic on the agenda for a subsequent meeting. Does anybody have anything to add?

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if we have anything than we are