AGENDA
WATAUGA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2005
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 7101 WHITLEY ROAD
6:30 P.M.
PRE-COUNCIL:
CITIZEN’S OPEN FORUM:
Individuals requesting to speak during citizen’s open forum will be required to fill out a “REQUEST TO SPEAK FORM” and present it to the City Secretary at the beginning of the pre-council meeting. Speakers are limited to three minutes.
The purpose of this item is to allow citizens an opportunity to address the City Council on issues that are not the subject of a public hearing. Items which require a public hearing will allow citizens or visitors to speak at the time that item is introduced on the agenda. No formal action can be taken by the City Council on items that are not posted on the agenda.
If you have a subject that may require City Council action, then please speak to the City Secretary to get a form to request that your item be placed on a future agenda.
PUBLIC COMMENT BY CITY COUNCIL IN RESPONSE TO CITIZEN’S OPEN FORUM:
City Council members may comment publicly on matters brought to their attention during the Citizen’s Open Forum. Such public comments shall be confined to stating a factual matter, reciting existing policy or a request that staff place a matter on a future City Council meeting agenda. Such public comment shall not include any “deliberation” as defined by Chapter 551 of the Government Code, as now or hereafter amended.
DISCUSSION OF CITY COUNCIL AGENDA:
This item is provided for the City Council to make any recommendations to changes on the agenda, such as removing items from the agenda or moving items from one area to another on the agenda.
CALL TO ORDER:
INVOCATION:
PLEDGE TO THE FLAG:
TEXAS PLEDGE: - “Honor the Texas Flag: I pledge allegiance to Thee, Texas, one and indivisible”
APPROVAL OF AGENDA AS CONSTITUTED IN PRE-COUNCIL MEETING:
PRESENTATIONS:
Presentation to Sandy Toney, DPS Administrative Secretary, in recognition of assistance given to the Watauga Criminal Investigations Division
CONSENT AGENDA:
All of the following items on the consent agenda are considered to be self-explanatory by the Council and will be enacted with one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council Member so requests.
1. Minutes of Regular Meeting of August 22, 2005
2. Minutes of Special Meeting of August 29, 2005
3. Approval of Mayor’s appointment of Council Members in Places 6, 7, and 1 as the interview committee to interview applicants for the various boards, commissions and committees of the city, for a one year term, October 1, 2005 through September 30, 2006, pursuant to Ordinance No. 1177
(a) Council Member Place 6
(b) Council Member Place 7
(c) Council Member Place 1
4. Approval of contract/subscription agreement with Trinity Workplace Learning Company, which provides the Watauga Department of Public Safety satellite continuing education for the Police Officers and Fire Fighters for a term of one (1) year in an amount not to exceed $7,200.00
5. Approval of Watauga Parks Development Corporation proposed budget for 2005-2006
6. Approval of award of proposal from ECI Video of Dallas, Texas for purchase and installation of Audio/Video Equipment for new City Hall and Council Chambers, to be expended from account 07-090-8571, in an amount not to exceed $101,500, with installation to be coordinated between the General Contractor, MIS and ECI Video
7. Approval of Mayor’s reappointment of Neysa Thompson in Place 1 on the Citizen’s Advisory Board for a term of two years, ending August 31, 2007
9. Approval of a Resolution to amend Resolution 89-2-27 regarding Foster Village Recreation Center Guidelines in order to be consistent with the fee structure currently offered at the Watauga Community center
10. Approval of Mayor’s appointment of Wesley Charles in Place 5 on the Citizen’s Advisory Board for a term of two years, ending August 31, 2007
PUBLIC HEARING:
1. Purpose of said public hearing is to discuss and review the Park Vista Public Improvement District, established under the authority of Chapter 372 of the Local Government Code.
The Park Vista Public Improvement District is approximately 80.7 acres located within the City of Watauga described more particularly on a legal description posted at City Hall, 7101 Whitley Road, Watauga.
The Park Vista Public Improvement District generally provides landscaping and maintenance, irrigation, and special fencing maintenance.
The improvements provided by Park Vista Public Improvement District are estimated to cost $17,916 for Fiscal Year 2005-2006.
The proposed method of assessment for the Park Vista Public Improvement District is $0.03 assessment rate per $100.00 of assessed value of property located within the District.
Written or oral objections will be considered at the hearing.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Discussion and action on a Resolution approving the tax assessment roll for 2005
Janina Jewell
2. Discussion and action on approval of an Ordinance authorizing the adoption and approval of the City of Watauga Budget for Fiscal Year October 1, 2005 through September 30, 2006
Janina Jewell
3. Discussion and action on approval of an Ordinance authorizing the levying of ad valorem taxes for Fiscal Year October 1, 2005 through September 30, 2006
Janina Jewell
4. Discussion and action on approval of a Resolution to continue the Park Vista Public Improvement District through fiscal year 2005-2006, which establishes a service plan, budget and assessment plan
Janina Jewell
5. Discussion and action on adoption of an Ordinance to levy an assessment rate of $0.03 per $100.00 of assessed value of property located within the Park Vista Public Improvement District for 2005-2006 Fiscal Year
Janina Jewell
6. Discussion and action on approval of continuing the agreement with Arlington Landscape Management for the additional landscaping services required for operation of the Park Vista Public Improvement District for fiscal year 2005-2006
Janina Jewell
7. Discussion and action on an Ordinance amending Chapter 12, Article 12.1000 of the City of Watauga Code of Ordinances to add the north and south curb lines of Bursey Road, between Whitley Road and Indian Springs Road, to the list of no parking zones and to designate the area as a no parking zone
Johnnie Reagan
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
The City Council may announce that they will go into executive session pursuant to chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code to discuss any matter as specifically listed on this agenda and/or as permitted by chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Pursuant to the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, Mayor Jeffries will announce that the City Council will convene in executive session (closed session) in the Conference Room, 7101 Whitley Road, as follows:
1. The City Council will convene in executive session pursuant to the (Open Meetings Act), Chapter 551 of the Government Code, Section 551.071 for consultation with the City Attorney in regards to: Cause No. 4:05-CV-183; Theodore J. Gerardi v. City of Watauga, Texas
The City Council will return to open session in the City Council Chambers for possible discussion and action as a result of the Executive Session as follows:
1. Discussion and action as a result of the executive session in regards to Cause No. 4:05-CV-183-Y; Theodore J. Gerardi v. City of Watauga, Texas
ADJOURNMENT:
THIS FACILITY IS WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE AND ACCESSIBLE PARKING SPACES ARE AVAILABLE. REQUESTS FOR ACCOMMODATIONS OR INTERPRETIVE SERVICES MUST BE MADE 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THIS MEETING. PLEASE CONTACT THE CITY SECRETARY’S OFFICE AT (817) 514-5811, (817) 514-5812 OR FAX (817) 281-1991 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION