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City of Colleyville
City Council
Special Meeting
Agenda
City Hall
100 Main Street
Colleyville, Texas 76034
817.503.1000
www.colleyville.com
Thursday, February 25, 2021
2:00 PM
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
THIRD FLOOR
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
1. RESOLUTION(S): READING AND PUBLIC HEARING
1a Resolution R-21-4590
A resolution continuing the Emergency Declaration of Disaster issued by
Mayor Richard Newton on February 18, 2021
2.ADJOURNMENT
I hereby certify this agenda was posted on City Hall bulletin boards Monday,
February 22, 2021 by 2:00 p.m.
Christine Loven, TRMC
City Secretary
A quorum of any Colleyville board, commission, or committee may be present at
this meeting.
Any matter on this agenda may, at the discretion of the governing body, be opened
for public comment and discussion.
If you plan to attend this public meeting and have a disability that requires special
accommodations, please advise the City Secretary at least 48 hours in advance at
817.503.1133, and reasonable accommodations will be made to assist you.
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City of Colleyville
City Council Special
Meeting Minutes
City Hall
100 Main Street
Colleyville, Texas 76034
817. 503.1000
www.colleyville.com
Thursday, February 25, 2021
Mayor Richard Newton called the Colleyville City Council Special Meeting to order
on Thursday, February 25, 2021, at 2:01 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Mayor Richard Newton, Mayor Pro Tem Bobby Lindamood, and
Councilmembers Tammy Nakamura, *Kathy Wheat, George Dodson, Chuck Kelley
and Callie Rigney.
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Jerry Ducay, Assistant City Manager Mark Wood,
Assistant City Manager Adrienne Lothery, Development Director Ben Bryner,
Communications Specialist Ronni Orr, Assistant City Secretary Angela Larson,
*City Attorney Whitt Wyatt, and City Secretary Christine Loven. * = Present
virtually
1. RESOLUTION(S) READING AND PUBLIC HEARING
1a RESOLUTION R-21-4590
A resolution continuing the Emergency Declaration of Disaster issued by
Mayor Richard Newton on February 18, 2021
Mayor Newton read Resolution R-21-4590 in its entirety.
Mayor Newton explained he issued a Declaration of Disaster on February 18, 2021,
due to the winter storm which began on February 12, 2021, to provide an avenue
for additional assistance to be available to the citizens and City of Colleyville. This
resolution will allow the declaration to continue until cancelled or expired. Mayor
Newton stated the City incurred losses at the three fire stations and the Colleyville
Center.
Councilmember Nakamura asked if the information on other possible assistance
programs was available on the City’s website. Assistant City Manager Mark Wood
stated the information has been sent out via Facebook and information for the
website is being finalized.
Mayor Pro Tem Lindamood noted he understands many residents are stressed
worrying about receiving a high utility bill and advised them to contact the
company and arrange to pay over time.
Councilmember Dodson reminded everyone Colleyville is not under a boil order,
the water is safe, and everyone can return to normal usage. Mayor Newton
explained the City’s water provider had lost a pump station but did recover, and
noted water usage has been high because everyone kept faucets dripping.
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Councilmember Kelley stated he wanted to emphasize how many staff members
worked throughout the entire time, how he saw businesses being generous and
providing for citizens at the warming station and staff, and how everyone worked
together and some departments ran 24-hour shifts.
Councilmember Rigney stated she received a lot of positive feedback and noted
blood banks are in need.
Mayor Newton stated City services never closed, and the City has a plan in place
to eliminate February from the sewer rate calculation, adjust water bills for those
that had high water use due to pipe breaks, and eliminate permit fees for home
repairs.
Councilmember Kelley stated he is impressed with City staff having the foresight
to apply for grants which allowed for a backup generator and having a response
plan in place.
Mayor Newton opened the public hearing at 2:14 p.m.
Amyn Gilani, 603 Green Meadow N., stated he felt the City did a great job
responding to the event. He asked if a damage assessment has been conducted
and if the City was prepared for human created disaster such as cyber hacking.
Mayor Newton stated there was damage to three fire stations and Colleyville
Center, however, an overall assessment has not been completed. City Manager
Jerry Ducay added the City will file an insurance claim, but may also seek
assistance from FEMA.
Regarding cyber security, Mayor Pro Tem Lindamood stated the City takes this
very seriously and Chris Pena, Information Services Manager, has stringent
security in place. Mayor Newton stated he has an IT background as does
Councilmember Dodson and the City’s IT department is following normal cyber
security procedures.
Sayeda Syed, 6705 Sapphire Circle N., thanked the City for having the doors open
for everyone and thanked Councilmember Kelley for the assistance he provided
her and her family.
Mayor Newton closed the public hearing at 2:25 p.m.
Mayor Newton stated he and the staff are having a lot of communication with
ONCOR officials, and he feels they are engaged and we are able to offer input.
Councilmember Rigney made a motion to approve Resolution R-21-4590,
seconded by Councilmember Kelley.
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The motion to approve passed with the following vote:
Ayes – 7 – Mayor Newton, Mayor Pro Tem Lindamood, Councilmembers
Nakamura, Wheat, Dodson, Kelley, and Rigney.
Nays – 0
2.ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the City Council, Mayor Newton adjourned
the meeting without objection by the City Council at 2:28 p.m.
APPROVED BY A VOTE OF 7 AYES, 0 NAYS, ON THIS THE 2ND DAY OF MARCH
2021.
Minutes taken and prepared by:
Christine Loven, TRMC
City Secretary