WORK SESSION – 6:00 PM Executive Session: Pursuant to the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sec. 551.071, Sec. 551.072, Sec. 551.073, Sec. 551.074, Sec. 551.076, Sec. 551.087 and Sec. 418.0183 (f) and 418.106 (d) & (e) of the Texas Government Code (Texas Disaster Act). Refer to posted list attached hereto and incorporated herein. Reconvene into open session for possible action resulting from any items posted and legally discussed in Executive Session. Discussion of Items listed on tonight’s City Council Agenda
1. PRESENTATIONS AND APPEARANCES A. Recognition of 30 Years of Service by Barbara Childress, Police Chief by State Representative Stephanie Klick's Office 1A - Resolution signed by Governor Perry B. Citizen Appearances/Public Comments (Citizens who have signed a card to speak to the City Council will be heard at this time. In compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, unless the subject matter of the presentation is on the agenda, the city staff and City Council members are prevented from discussion of the subject and may respond only with statements of factual information or existing city policy. Public comment will not be taken on items that the Council has previously considered in a public hearing.)
CONSENT AGENDA All items listed below are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted with one motion. There will be no separate discussion of the consent agenda items, unless a Councilmember or citizen so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in its normal sequence. Approval of the consent agenda authorizes the City Manager to implement each item in accordance with staff recommendations. A. Approval of minutes of December 3, 2013 Special Work Session, December 3, 2013 Special Joint City Council - P&Z ?Meeting, December 3, 2013 Regular City Council Meeting, December 19, 2013 Special Work Session, and December 19, 2013 Special City Council Meeting. 2A(1) - Consider approval of December 3, 2013 City Council Minutes 2A(2) - Consider approval of December 19, 2013 City Council Minutes B. Approval of Contract Extension with Freese Nichols for On Call Planning 2B - Contract Extension C. Approval of purchase of new Sewer Camera 2C - CLS Sewer Equip. Co. price quote and CUES confirmation letter of authorized dealership D. Approval of Northeast Fire Department Association (NEFDA) Interlocal Agreement 2D - Northeast Fire Dept. Association (NEFDA) Interlocal Agreement
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND OTHER RELATED ITEMS A. CDBG – call public hearing for wastewater lines 3A - CDBG 40th Year Application 4. ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS AND OTHER RELATED ITEMS A. None at this time.
5. CONTRACTS, AGREEMENTS, BID AWARDS AND OTHER RELATED ITEMS A. Consider contract with Code Red for Emergency Calling System 5A - Code Red Services Agreement and Code Red Proposal
6. OTHER ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION A. Consider appointments to Boards, Committees, and Commissions 6A - Memo B. Consider City Council Adoption of new City Logo. 6B - Memo
7. REPORTS & DISCUSSION A. Update on Park Planning RFQ & Community Center RFQ 7A - Proposals B. Pending Economic Development Incentive Agreements 7B - Memo C. Comprehensive Information Technology Status and Project Update 7C - Memo D. Discuss amendments to Chapter 10, Boards, Committees, Commissions, of Richland Hills Code of Ordinances, including Article VI, Keep Richland Hills Beautiful 7D - Memo
8. COMMUNITY INTEREST ITEMS This is a standing item on the agenda of every regular meeting of the City Council. (The Texas Open Meetings Act effective September 1, 2009, provides that “a quorum of the city council may receive from municipal staff, and a member of the governing body may make, a report regarding items of community interest during a council meeting without having given notice of the subject of the report, provided no action is taken or discussed.” The Open Meetings Act does not allow Council to discuss an item concerning pending City Council business unless it is specifically, appropriately posted on the agenda.) An “item of community interest” includes the following: information regarding holiday schedules; honorary recognitions of city officials, employees, or other citizens;reminders about upcoming events sponsored by the city or other entity that is scheduled to be attended by a city official or city employee; and announcements involving imminent public health and safety threats to the city. 9. EXECUTIVE SESSION A. Executive Session: Pursuant to the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sec. 551.071, Sec. 551.072, Sec. 551.073, Sec. 551.074, Sec. 551.076, Sec. 551.087 and Sec. 418.0183 (f) and 418.106 (d) & (e) of the Texas Government Code (Texas Disaster Act). Refer to posted list attached hereto and incorporated herein. Executive Session may be held, under these exceptions, at any time during the meeting that a need arises for the City Council to seek advice from the City Attorney as to the posted subject matter of this City Council meeting. Reconvene into open session for possible action resulting from any items posted and legally discussed in Executive Session. 10. ADJOURNMENT This facility is wheelchair accessible. If you plan to attend this meeting and you have a disability that requires special arrangements at the meeting, please notify the City 72 hours in advance of the meeting so that reasonable accommodations can be made. For sign interpretive services, please call also 72 hours in advance. City of Richland Hills (817) 616-3810.
Jan 07, 2014 City Council
WORK SESSION – 6:00 PM Executive Session: Pursuant to the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sec. 551.071, Sec. 551.072, Sec. 551.073, Sec. 551.074, Sec. 551.076, Sec. 551.087 and Sec. 418.0183 (f) and 418.106 (d) & (e) of the Texas Government Code (Texas Disaster Act). Refer to posted list attached hereto and incorporated herein. Reconvene into open session for possible action resulting from any items posted and legally discussed in Executive Session. Discussion of Items listed on tonight’s City Council Agenda
1. PRESENTATIONS AND APPEARANCES A. Recognition of 30 Years of Service by Barbara Childress, Police Chief by State Representative Stephanie Klick's Office 1A - Resolution signed by Governor Perry B. Citizen Appearances/Public Comments (Citizens who have signed a card to speak to the City Council will be heard at this time. In compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, unless the subject matter of the presentation is on the agenda, the city staff and City Council members are prevented from discussion of the subject and may respond only with statements of factual information or existing city policy. Public comment will not be taken on items that the Council has previously considered in a public hearing.)
CONSENT AGENDA All items listed below are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted with one motion. There will be no separate discussion of the consent agenda items, unless a Councilmember or citizen so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in its normal sequence. Approval of the consent agenda authorizes the City Manager to implement each item in accordance with staff recommendations. A. Approval of minutes of December 3, 2013 Special Work Session, December 3, 2013 Special Joint City Council - P&Z ?Meeting, December 3, 2013 Regular City Council Meeting, December 19, 2013 Special Work Session, and December 19, 2013 Special City Council Meeting. 2A(1) - Consider approval of December 3, 2013 City Council Minutes 2A(2) - Consider approval of December 19, 2013 City Council Minutes B. Approval of Contract Extension with Freese Nichols for On Call Planning 2B - Contract Extension C. Approval of purchase of new Sewer Camera 2C - CLS Sewer Equip. Co. price quote and CUES confirmation letter of authorized dealership D. Approval of Northeast Fire Department Association (NEFDA) Interlocal Agreement 2D - Northeast Fire Dept. Association (NEFDA) Interlocal Agreement
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND OTHER RELATED ITEMS A. CDBG – call public hearing for wastewater lines 3A - CDBG 40th Year Application 4. ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS AND OTHER RELATED ITEMS A. None at this time.
5. CONTRACTS, AGREEMENTS, BID AWARDS AND OTHER RELATED ITEMS A. Consider contract with Code Red for Emergency Calling System 5A - Code Red Services Agreement and Code Red Proposal
6. OTHER ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION A. Consider appointments to Boards, Committees, and Commissions 6A - Memo B. Consider City Council Adoption of new City Logo. 6B - Memo
7. REPORTS & DISCUSSION A. Update on Park Planning RFQ & Community Center RFQ 7A - Proposals B. Pending Economic Development Incentive Agreements 7B - Memo C. Comprehensive Information Technology Status and Project Update 7C - Memo D. Discuss amendments to Chapter 10, Boards, Committees, Commissions, of Richland Hills Code of Ordinances, including Article VI, Keep Richland Hills Beautiful 7D - Memo
8. COMMUNITY INTEREST ITEMS This is a standing item on the agenda of every regular meeting of the City Council. (The Texas Open Meetings Act effective September 1, 2009, provides that “a quorum of the city council may receive from municipal staff, and a member of the governing body may make, a report regarding items of community interest during a council meeting without having given notice of the subject of the report, provided no action is taken or discussed.” The Open Meetings Act does not allow Council to discuss an item concerning pending City Council business unless it is specifically, appropriately posted on the agenda.) An “item of community interest” includes the following: information regarding holiday schedules; honorary recognitions of city officials, employees, or other citizens;reminders about upcoming events sponsored by the city or other entity that is scheduled to be attended by a city official or city employee; and announcements involving imminent public health and safety threats to the city. 9. EXECUTIVE SESSION A. Executive Session: Pursuant to the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sec. 551.071, Sec. 551.072, Sec. 551.073, Sec. 551.074, Sec. 551.076, Sec. 551.087 and Sec. 418.0183 (f) and 418.106 (d) & (e) of the Texas Government Code (Texas Disaster Act). Refer to posted list attached hereto and incorporated herein. Executive Session may be held, under these exceptions, at any time during the meeting that a need arises for the City Council to seek advice from the City Attorney as to the posted subject matter of this City Council meeting. Reconvene into open session for possible action resulting from any items posted and legally discussed in Executive Session. 10. ADJOURNMENT This facility is wheelchair accessible. If you plan to attend this meeting and you have a disability that requires special arrangements at the meeting, please notify the City 72 hours in advance of the meeting so that reasonable accommodations can be made. For sign interpretive services, please call also 72 hours in advance. City of Richland Hills (817) 616-3810.