WATAUGA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2007
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER, 7105 WHITLEY ROAD
6:30 P.M.
1. Financial Report, Janina Jewell, Director of Finance
2. Annual EMS Financial Report, Janina Jewell, Director of Finance
3. Minutes of various boards and commissions
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
CITIZENS 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
CALL TO ORDER:
INVOCATION:
PLEDGE TO THE FLAG:
PLEDGE TO THE TEXAS FLAG: Honor the Texas Flag: I pledge allegiance to Thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible”
APPROVAL OF AGENDA AS CONSTITUTED IN PRE-COUNCIL MEETING:
CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes of October 22, 2007
2. Approval of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 2, Animal Control Article 2.1400, Section 2.1404 and Section 2.1205 providing for additional Requirements for owners of dangerous dogs and Section 2.1412 reflecting changes and amendments to the Texas Health and Safety Code [CAPTION]
3. Approval of a Resolution authorization bid proposal for Phase III of the CDBG Dream Lane Construction Project [CAPTION]
4. Approval of an Ordinance amending Chapter 10, Subdivision Regulations, to amend Article 10.200, adding Section 10.205 requiring operators of large or small construction sites to apply for general permit TXR150000 in accordance with section 26.040 of the Texas Water Code [CAPTION]
Johnnie Reagan, Director of Public Works
5. Approval of Watauga Public Library Internet Acceptable Use Policy
Kerry Lacy, City Manager
6. Approval of an Ordinance amending Chapter 10 of the Watauga Code of Ordinances specifically 10.200, Section 10.202 (a) (12) requiring a developer of a subdivision to post a Maintenance Bond for construction of water, wastewater, storm drains and sidewalks. [CAPTION]
Johnnie Reagan, Director of Public Works
7. Approval and authorization to purchase from the primary vendor Redi-Mix Concrete of Euless and the Secondary Vendor Oldcastle APG Texas Various Types of Concrete Including 5 sack and 227 for an amount not to exceed $250,000.00
8. Approval to purchase two Dodge Charger Police Pursuit Vehicles from McKinney Dodge in the amount of $45,100.00
Kerry Lacy, City Manager
9. Approval to expend budgeted funds in the amount of $57,400.00 to remount and refurbish Ambulance Medic 318 onto a new Ford F-350 Diesel DRW Chassis with Frazer Ltd. through Freeway Ford of Houston, Texas providing the installation
Kerry Lacy, City Manager
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1. Discussion and action on the second and final reading on Planning and Zoning Case 07-11 approving a Site Plan and Specific Use Permit approval located on the north side of Chapman Road, west of the Circle K convenient Store on Rufe Snow Drive. The property is known as Block 1, Lot 3 of the Pippin Addition. This request is for a proposed box truck rental business. The property owner and applicant is Mr. James (Jim) Pippin [CAPTION]
Johnnie Reagan, Director of Public Works
NEW BUSINESS
1. Discussion and action on approval of an Interlocal Agreement by and between the City of Keller and the City of Watauga for the design, construction, operation and maintenance for the traffic signal located at North Texas Parkway and Whitley Road
Johnnie Reagan, Director of Public Works
2. Discussion and action on approval of a Resolution and ballot to cast 12 votes, as allowed for voting for the Tarrant Appraisal District Board of Directors [CAPTION]
Kerry Lacy, City Manager
3. Discussion and action on canvass of the votes of the November 6, 2007 Special Charter Amendment election, to include approval of a Resolution to approve the canvass of the votes and declare the results [CAPTION]
Henry Jeffries, Mayor
4. Discussion and action on approval of an Ordinance adopting certain amendments to the Home Rule Charter for the City of Watauga, Texas, which were approved by the majority of the qualified voters voting at the Special Charter Amendment Election be incorporated into the Home Rule Charter [CAPTION]
Henry Jeffries, Mayor
EXECUTIVE SESSION (IF NECESSARY)
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 817.514.5812 OR FAX 817.281.1991