AGENDA
WATAUGA CITY COUNCIL
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2010
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER, 7105 WHITLEY ROAD
6:30 P.M.
1. Monthly Financial Report, Scott Neils, Director of Finance – Expenses and revenues for all funds from January 1 through January 31, 2010
2. Minutes from various Boards and Commissions
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.
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.
PUBLIC COMMENT BY 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.
COUNCIL MEETING
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”
1. Presentation by CWD on Solid Waste Collection Service for the Past Year
Greg Roemer, CWD
2. Presentation of the 2008-2009 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
Weaver and Tidwell, LLP
All of the items on the consent agenda are considered to be self-explanatory by the Council and will be enacted with one motion, one second, and one vote. There will be no separate discussion of these items.
1. Approval of City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of January 25, 2010
2. Approval of City Council Special Meeting Minutes of February 15, 2010
Lana Ewell, Library Director
4. Approval of a Resolution adopting written Investment Policies and Standards and amending the authorized Broker/Dealer List for the City of Watauga [CAPTION]
Sandra Morgan, Assistant Finance Director
Scott Neils, Director of Finance
Kerry Lacy, City Manager
5. Approval of a Resolution amending Section 200.18 of the Watauga Police Department Procedures and Policies Manual in relation to Collection and Disbursement of Cash [CAPTION]
Bill Sink, Police Lieutenant
Rande Benjamin, Chief of Police
Kerry Lacy, City Manager
6. Approval of a Resolution amending Section 200.19 of the Watauga Police Department Procedures and Policies Manual in relation to Purchase and Requisition Procedures [CAPTION]
Bill Sink, Police Lieutenant
Rande Benjamin, Chief of Police
Kerry Lacy, City Manager
7. Approval of a Resolution amending Section 200.24 of the Watauga Police Department Procedures and Policies Manual in relation to Department Owned Property [CAPTION]
Bill Sink, Police Lieutenant
Rande Benjamin, Chief of Police
Kerry Lacy, City Manager
8. Approval of a Resolution amending Section 200.50 of the Watauga Police Department Procedures and Policies Manual in relation to Fees Collected for Documents Maintained by the Records Section [CAPTION]
Bill Sink, Police Lieutenant
Rande Benjamin, Chief of Police
Kerry Lacy, City Manager
9. Approval of a Resolution amending Section 200.65 (B)(1)(d) of the Watauga Police Department Procedures and Policies Manual in relation to Personnel Responsibilities in Victim/Witness Assistance [CAPTION]
Bill Sink, Police Lieutenant
Rande Benjamin, Chief of Police
Kerry Lacy, City Manager
10. Approval of a Resolution amending Section 200.65 (G)(1) and (2) of the Watauga Police Department Procedures and Policies Manual in relation to Detention Officers [CAPTION]
Bill Sink, Police Lieutenant
Rande Benjamin, Chief of Police
Kerry Lacy, City Manager
11. Approval of a Resolution amending Section 300.12 by adding (B)(1), (2), (3) and (C) to the Watauga Police Department Procedures and Policies Manual in relation to Use of Equipment and Ride Along Program [CAPTION]
Bill Sink, Police Lieutenant
Rande Benjamin, Chief of Police
Kerry Lacy, City Manager
12. Approval of a Resolution amending Section 300.14 (C)(1) by adding (f), (g) and (h) to the Watauga Police Department Procedures and Policies Manual in relation to Dress Code of Uniformed Personnel [CAPTION]
Bill Sink, Police Lieutenant
Rande Benjamin, Chief of Police
Kerry Lacy, City
Manager
13. Approval of a Resolution amending Section 400.05 (I)(2), (3) and (6) of the Watauga Police Department Procedures and Policies Manual in relation to Court Security [CAPTION]
Bill Sink, Police Lieutenant
Rande Benjamin, Chief of Police
Kerry Lacy, City Manager
14. Approval of a Resolution amending Section 400.06 (E) of the Watauga Police Department Procedures and Policies Manual in relation to Foreign Nationals [CAPTION]
Bill Sink, Police Lieutenant
Rande Benjamin, Chief of Police
Kerry Lacy, City Manager
15. Approval of a Resolution amending Section 401.38 of the Watauga Police Department Procedures and Policies Manual in relation to Mobile Digital Video Recorder Equipment [CAPTION]
Bill Sink, Police Lieutenant
Rande Benjamin, Chief of Police
Kerry Lacy, City Manager
16. Approval of a Resolution amending Section 600.06 of the Watauga Police Department Procedures and Policies Manual in relation to Detainee Processing [CAPTION]
Bill Sink, Police Lieutenant
Rande Benjamin, Chief of Police
Kerry Lacy, City Manager
DeeAnna Looney, City Secretary
Kerry Lacy, City Manager
DeeAnna Looney, City Secretary
Kerry Lacy, City Manager
1. Public Hearing on Planning and Zoning Case 10-01 to request the approval of a Site Plan and Specific Use Permit on an existing General Business District (GB) located on the west side of Rufe Snow Drive known as Block 12, Lot B4 of the Watauga Heights East Addition, also known as 6743 Rufe Snow Drive. This request is to allow an auto repair shop. The property owner and applicant is Scott Zivley with Kirkwood Properties, Inc.
Johnnie Reagan, Director of Public Works
NEW BUSINESS
1. City Council acceptance of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the Fiscal Year ending September 30, 2009
Scott Neils, Director of Finance
2. Discussion and action to accept the resignation of Seth Thomas, City Council Member Place 5 pursuant to Section 3.05 of the City of Watauga Home Rule Charter
DeeAnna Looney, City Secretary
Kerry Lacy, City Manager
3. Discussion and action on a Resolution calling for a Special Election to be held May 8, 2010 to elect City Council Member Place 5, and continuing joint election services through Tarrant County Elections Administration [CAPTION]
DeeAnna Looney, City Secretary
Kerry Lacy, City Manager
4. Discussion and action on the first reading of a proposed Ordinance approving a Site Plan and Specific Use Permit on an existing General Business District (GB) located on the west side of Rufe Snow Drive known as Block 12, Lot B4 of the Watauga Heights East Addition, also known as 6743 Rufe Snow Drive, also known as Planning and Zoning Case 10-01 [CAPTION]
Johnnie Reagan, Director of Public Works
5. Discussion and action on a proposed Ordinance repealing Article 9.800, Section 9.803(A), Article 9.900, Section 9.903(A) of Chapter 9 of the Watauga Code of Ordinances, and Article 14.600, Sections 14.603(C)(1) and 14.604(A)(2) of Chapter 14 of the Watauga Code of Ordinances in connection with an Interview Committee to review vacancies for the Library Board, Charter Review Commission, Planning and Zoning Commission, and Zoning Board of Adjustment [CAPTION]
Ernie Koontz, Council Member Place 1
6. Discussion and action on approval of Addendum #5 to the Consolidation Contract between the City of Watauga and Community Waste Disposal, L.P. for the purpose of providing a penalty fee for excessive weights on roll-off containers for commercial pickups
Scott Neils, Director of Finance
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The City Council for the City of Watauga reserves the right to adjourn into Executive Session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters posted and listed on the above agenda, as authorized by the Texas Government Code Sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.073, 551.074, 551.076, 551.077, 551.084, 551.086, 551.087 and 551.088. Should any final action, final decision or final vote be required in the opinion of the City Council with regard to any matter considered and deliberated in such Closed or Executive Meeting or Session, then such action, final decision or final vote shall be at either: 1) the Open Meeting covered by this notice upon reconvening of this public meeting; or, 2) at a subsequent public meeting of the City Council upon notice thereof, as the City Council shall determine.
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, (817) 514-5825 OR FAX (817) 281-1991.