I. ROLL CALL AND CALL TO ORDER BY MAYOR @ City Council: Scott Cain, Mayor Dr. Bob Kelly, Mayor Pro Tem Gayle White, SMD 2 Dale Sturgeon, SMD 3 John Warren, SMD 4 Division Directors: Burton Barr, Community Services Courtney Coates, Public Works Marcie Freelen, Finance Clint Ishmael, Fire Services Amy Knoll, Police Services Debra Powledge, Human Resources Administration: Dan O’Leary, Interim City Manager Rob Severance, Deputy City Manager Shelly Doty, City Secretary Ivy Peterson, Deputy City Secretary Fritz Quast, City Attorney Department Heads: Jessica James, Economic Development Willie Resto, Information Technology Media: Matt Smith, Times-Review3 II. COMMUNITY INTEREST MATTERS, ANNOUNCEMENTS & PRESENTATIONS COUNCIL SWEARING IN CEREMONY Police Color Guard Pledge of Allegiance Opening Prayer Administration of Statements of Elected Officer Present Certificates of Election
CITIZENS COMMENTS An opportunity for the public to make comments or address concerns not posted on the agenda. The City Council may take no action during this portion of the agenda. The Council may only ask clarifying questions or direct staff to take appropriate action. Each person will be allowed five minutes to comment on any particular subject. No more than two persons will be allowed to comment on any particular subject, one in favor and one against. All persons desiring to make comments under this section must sign a card prior to the council meeting identifying themselves and the topic they desire to address. 1) Barbara Bullard – Discuss drainage and flooding concerns
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A TEXAS WATER CODE ENVIRONMENTAL ENFORCEMENT CIVIL SUIT. Person presenting this item: Courtney Coates, Director of Public Works BRIEF: Chapter 26, Section 7.352 of the Texas Water Code requires that a local government desiring to exercise power pertaining to violations of the Texas Water Code must adopt a resolution authorizing the exercise of such power. This resolution will assist in protection of the City’s drinking water supplies from unauthorized discharges from a dairy or dairies that have the potential to affect the City’s drinking water.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF ABILENE TO TEMPORARILY ASSIGN ALL OR PART OUR WATER RIGHTS IN THE BRAZOS RIVER AUTHORITY SYSTEM ACQUIRED IN 1997 AND 2008 CONTRACTS WITH CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS AND TERMS. Person presenting this item: Courtney Coates, Director of Public Works BRIEF: Abilene is in need of additional water supplies to meet its immediate water supply needs. Abilene and Cleburne wish to enter into an agreement whereby Cleburne temporarily assigns its rights under the 1997 Contract and 2008 Contract to Abilene for Abilene’s diversion and use from BRA’s water supply system (“BRA System”) under certain specified terms and conditions and for a period of years as agreed upon by the contract.
*PUBLIC HEARING* A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOR A TEXAS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM GRANT BENEFITTING PAREX USA, INC. Person presenting this item: Jessica James, Economic Development Manager BRIEF: Funds from the grant will be used to construct public infrastructure necessary for a new July 26, 2011, Regular Council Meeting
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2014-2015 ANNUAL BUDGET (#9), BY REALLOCATING $20,000 FROM LEASED EQUIPMENT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FUND (03), ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT (0372-8950) TO ENTERPRISE WATER-WASTEWATER FUND (60), WASTEWATER TREATMENT DEPARTMENT, CAPITAL VEHICLES (6097-8950). Person presenting this item: Marcie Freelen, Interim Director of Finance BRIEF: This change will provide funding for a 2015 Chevrolet Truck for the Waste Water Treatment Department.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE III: ADMINISTRATION, CHAPTER 33: POLICE PROTECTION, SECTION 33.03 POLICE RESERVE FORCE. Person presenting this item: Amy Knoll, Acting Chief of Police BRIEF: The proposed revision changes the language to conform with legislative changes.
CREATE AND APPOINT ADMINISTRATION/BUSINESS REGULATIONS CODE REVIEW COMMITTEE. Person presenting this item: Shelly Doty, City Secretary BRIEF: In preparation for the future growth, resulting from the completion of the Chisholm Trail Parkway, several committees have been created to review and, if necessary, update the City's Code of Ordinances (Land Use and Development, Police and Fire – Code Enforcement). There is a need to create a committee that would be responsible for ten (10) chapters that do not fall under a larger department’s/division’s responsibility, such as Chapter 31 - Boards, Commissions & Public Bodies and Chapter 117 – Taxis and Buses. Staff requests the creation of this committee and the appointment of the following members to this committee: Robert Warren, Janelle Parker and Councilwoman Gayle White. City Staff members will include representatives from the City Secretary’s office, Human Resources and Finance.
WORKSHOP CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE ON MUNICIPAL BUSINESS A. Mid-year medical benefits review and 2015-2016 benefit options presented by Brent Weegar, IPS Advisors – Debra Powledge E. Discuss contract with Childress Engineers for the Sparks Drive connection – Courtney Coates F. Mosaic – sign ordinance review – Courtney Coates C. Discuss Panther Aviation Inc selling hangars to another party and approval of lease assignment – Sharlette Wright D. Discuss ordinance amending maximum period for land leases at the Airport; and amending all name references in the chapter as per Council Resolution #RS06-2010-42 – Sharlette Wright B. Discussion and direction regarding the Railroad Museum and bank building – Dan O’Leary/Courtney Coates
WORKSHOP CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE ON MUNICIPAL BUSINESS A. Mid-year medical benefits review and 2015-2016 benefit options presented by Brent Weegar, IPS Advisors – Debra Powledge E. Discuss contract with Childress Engineers for the Sparks Drive connection – Courtney Coates F. Mosaic – sign ordinance review – Courtney Coates C. Discuss Panther Aviation Inc selling hangars to another party and approval of lease assignment – Sharlette Wright D. Discuss ordinance amending maximum period for land leases at the Airport; and amending all name references in the chapter as per Council Resolution #RS06-2010-42 – Sharlette Wright B. Discussion and direction regarding the Railroad Museum and bank building – Dan O’Leary/Courtney Coates
WORKSHOP CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE ON MUNICIPAL BUSINESS A. Mid-year medical benefits review and 2015-2016 benefit options presented by Brent Weegar, IPS Advisors – Debra Powledge E. Discuss contract with Childress Engineers for the Sparks Drive connection – Courtney Coates F. Mosaic – sign ordinance review – Courtney Coates C. Discuss Panther Aviation Inc selling hangars to another party and approval of lease assignment – Sharlette Wright D. Discuss ordinance amending maximum period for land leases at the Airport; and amending all name references in the chapter as per Council Resolution #RS06-2010-42 – Sharlette Wright B. Discussion and direction regarding the Railroad Museum and bank building – Dan O’Leary/Courtney Coates Adjournment
I. ROLL CALL AND CALL TO ORDER BY MAYOR @ City Council: Scott Cain, Mayor Dr. Bob Kelly, Mayor Pro Tem Gayle White, SMD 2 Dale Sturgeon, SMD 3 John Warren, SMD 4 Division Directors: Burton Barr, Community Services Courtney Coates, Public Works Marcie Freelen, Finance Clint Ishmael, Fire Services Amy Knoll, Police Services Debra Powledge, Human Resources Administration: Dan O’Leary, Interim City Manager Rob Severance, Deputy City Manager Shelly Doty, City Secretary Ivy Peterson, Deputy City Secretary Fritz Quast, City Attorney Department Heads: Jessica James, Economic Development Willie Resto, Information Technology Media: Matt Smith, Times-Review3 II. COMMUNITY INTEREST MATTERS, ANNOUNCEMENTS & PRESENTATIONS COUNCIL SWEARING IN CEREMONY Police Color Guard Pledge of Allegiance Opening Prayer Administration of Statements of Elected Officer Present Certificates of Election
CITIZENS COMMENTS An opportunity for the public to make comments or address concerns not posted on the agenda. The City Council may take no action during this portion of the agenda. The Council may only ask clarifying questions or direct staff to take appropriate action. Each person will be allowed five minutes to comment on any particular subject. No more than two persons will be allowed to comment on any particular subject, one in favor and one against. All persons desiring to make comments under this section must sign a card prior to the council meeting identifying themselves and the topic they desire to address. 1) Barbara Bullard – Discuss drainage and flooding concerns
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A TEXAS WATER CODE ENVIRONMENTAL ENFORCEMENT CIVIL SUIT. Person presenting this item: Courtney Coates, Director of Public Works BRIEF: Chapter 26, Section 7.352 of the Texas Water Code requires that a local government desiring to exercise power pertaining to violations of the Texas Water Code must adopt a resolution authorizing the exercise of such power. This resolution will assist in protection of the City’s drinking water supplies from unauthorized discharges from a dairy or dairies that have the potential to affect the City’s drinking water.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF ABILENE TO TEMPORARILY ASSIGN ALL OR PART OUR WATER RIGHTS IN THE BRAZOS RIVER AUTHORITY SYSTEM ACQUIRED IN 1997 AND 2008 CONTRACTS WITH CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS AND TERMS. Person presenting this item: Courtney Coates, Director of Public Works BRIEF: Abilene is in need of additional water supplies to meet its immediate water supply needs. Abilene and Cleburne wish to enter into an agreement whereby Cleburne temporarily assigns its rights under the 1997 Contract and 2008 Contract to Abilene for Abilene’s diversion and use from BRA’s water supply system (“BRA System”) under certain specified terms and conditions and for a period of years as agreed upon by the contract.
*PUBLIC HEARING* A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOR A TEXAS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM GRANT BENEFITTING PAREX USA, INC. Person presenting this item: Jessica James, Economic Development Manager BRIEF: Funds from the grant will be used to construct public infrastructure necessary for a new July 26, 2011, Regular Council Meeting
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2014-2015 ANNUAL BUDGET (#9), BY REALLOCATING $20,000 FROM LEASED EQUIPMENT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FUND (03), ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT (0372-8950) TO ENTERPRISE WATER-WASTEWATER FUND (60), WASTEWATER TREATMENT DEPARTMENT, CAPITAL VEHICLES (6097-8950). Person presenting this item: Marcie Freelen, Interim Director of Finance BRIEF: This change will provide funding for a 2015 Chevrolet Truck for the Waste Water Treatment Department.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE III: ADMINISTRATION, CHAPTER 33: POLICE PROTECTION, SECTION 33.03 POLICE RESERVE FORCE. Person presenting this item: Amy Knoll, Acting Chief of Police BRIEF: The proposed revision changes the language to conform with legislative changes.
CREATE AND APPOINT ADMINISTRATION/BUSINESS REGULATIONS CODE REVIEW COMMITTEE. Person presenting this item: Shelly Doty, City Secretary BRIEF: In preparation for the future growth, resulting from the completion of the Chisholm Trail Parkway, several committees have been created to review and, if necessary, update the City's Code of Ordinances (Land Use and Development, Police and Fire – Code Enforcement). There is a need to create a committee that would be responsible for ten (10) chapters that do not fall under a larger department’s/division’s responsibility, such as Chapter 31 - Boards, Commissions & Public Bodies and Chapter 117 – Taxis and Buses. Staff requests the creation of this committee and the appointment of the following members to this committee: Robert Warren, Janelle Parker and Councilwoman Gayle White. City Staff members will include representatives from the City Secretary’s office, Human Resources and Finance.
WORKSHOP CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE ON MUNICIPAL BUSINESS A. Mid-year medical benefits review and 2015-2016 benefit options presented by Brent Weegar, IPS Advisors – Debra Powledge E. Discuss contract with Childress Engineers for the Sparks Drive connection – Courtney Coates F. Mosaic – sign ordinance review – Courtney Coates C. Discuss Panther Aviation Inc selling hangars to another party and approval of lease assignment – Sharlette Wright D. Discuss ordinance amending maximum period for land leases at the Airport; and amending all name references in the chapter as per Council Resolution #RS06-2010-42 – Sharlette Wright B. Discussion and direction regarding the Railroad Museum and bank building – Dan O’Leary/Courtney Coates
WORKSHOP CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE ON MUNICIPAL BUSINESS A. Mid-year medical benefits review and 2015-2016 benefit options presented by Brent Weegar, IPS Advisors – Debra Powledge E. Discuss contract with Childress Engineers for the Sparks Drive connection – Courtney Coates F. Mosaic – sign ordinance review – Courtney Coates C. Discuss Panther Aviation Inc selling hangars to another party and approval of lease assignment – Sharlette Wright D. Discuss ordinance amending maximum period for land leases at the Airport; and amending all name references in the chapter as per Council Resolution #RS06-2010-42 – Sharlette Wright B. Discussion and direction regarding the Railroad Museum and bank building – Dan O’Leary/Courtney Coates
WORKSHOP CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE ON MUNICIPAL BUSINESS A. Mid-year medical benefits review and 2015-2016 benefit options presented by Brent Weegar, IPS Advisors – Debra Powledge E. Discuss contract with Childress Engineers for the Sparks Drive connection – Courtney Coates F. Mosaic – sign ordinance review – Courtney Coates C. Discuss Panther Aviation Inc selling hangars to another party and approval of lease assignment – Sharlette Wright D. Discuss ordinance amending maximum period for land leases at the Airport; and amending all name references in the chapter as per Council Resolution #RS06-2010-42 – Sharlette Wright B. Discussion and direction regarding the Railroad Museum and bank building – Dan O’Leary/Courtney Coates Adjournment