CONSIDER RECOGNIZING YOUTH WHO PARTICIPATED IN CITY FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION AND PRESENT CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION -- Consider and discuss recognizing youth who participated in Richland Hills Fourth of July Celebration and present certificates of appreciation for their efforts. This item was added to the agenda by Mayor Ragan.
5. CALL PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING APPROVAL OF FISCAL YEAR 2011-12 CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT BUDGET – Consider discussing and calling a public hearing for 7:00 PM, Tuesday, August 9, 2011 regarding the approval of the Fiscal Year 2011-12 Crime Control and Prevention District Budget as recommended by the Board of Directors. 6. SCHEDULE TOWN HALL MEETING REGARDING FISCAL YEAR 2011- 12 PROPOSED BUDGET -- Consider discussing and scheduling a Town Hall Meeting regarding the Fiscal Year 2011-12 Proposed Budget for 7:00 P. M., Thursday, August 4, 2011.
APPROVE ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 11, THE "UTILITIES" CHAPTER OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, CLARIFYING THAT THE FIRST USE OF THE $8.17 CHARGE ON THE WATER BILL SHALL FIRST BE USED TO PAY THE COMBINATION TAX AND WATER AND SEWER REVENUE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION, SERIES 1998-- Consider discussing and approving an ordinance amending Chapter 11, the “UTILITIES” Chapter of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Richland Hills, Texas, by the addition of a sentence clarifying that the first use of the monthly charge mandated by an EPA Administrative Order of $8.17 upon all wastewater customers shall first be used to pay the Combination Tax and Water and Sewer Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 1998, as long as said certificates are outstanding.
DISCUSS OPTIONS REGARDING FINANCING WASTEWATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS – Consider discussing options for financing wastewater system capital improvements and authorizing Southwest Securities to proceed with a plan of finance.
DISCUSS CITY ATTORNEY ATTENDANCE AT BOARD MEETINGS --Consider discussing City Attorney attendance at advisory board and commission meetings and determine criteria when attendance of the City Attorney will not be required.
APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR DEMOLITION OF STRUCTURE AT 7064 DOVER LANE -- Consider discussing and approving an award of contract for Base Bid ($21,855), Alternate 1 ($5,800) and Alternate 2 ($6,509) to Garrett Demolition to demolish and dispose of a structure at 7064 Dover Lane, remove and dispose of live and dead trees and install wood and chain link fencing.
CONSIDER DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY’S PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED OFFICIAL CORRESPONDENCE POLICY -- Consider and discuss amending Section 2-131 of the City Code regarding previously adopted Official Correspondence Policy which was developed by a source outside the City Attorney’s Office and directing the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance amendment for approval at the next City Council Meeting. This item was placed on the agenda by Mayor Ragan.
CONSIDER AND DISCUSS DEVELOPMENT OF A PROPOSED ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A VACANT PROPERTY REGISTRATION REQUIREMENT FOR VACANT RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERICAL STRUCTURES -- Consider and discuss developing a proposed ordinance establishing a requirement for vacant property registration, possibly including establishing standards for insurance, security and maintenance, and providing for inspections and appropriate fees. This item was placed on the agenda by Council Member Goveas.
CONSIDER AND DISCUSS ESTABLISHING AN AD HOC COMMITTEE TO EVALUATE TECHNOLOGY OPTIONS FOR THE CITY -- Consider and discuss establishing an ad hoc committee to evaluate technology options for the City and advertising for applicants on the City website. This item was placed on the agenda by Council Member Head.
CONSIDER DIRECTING STAFF TO EVALUATE CABLE TELEVISION FORMAT INCLUDING SOUND AND PRESENTATION -- Consider and discuss directing staff to evaluate cable television format and presentation as to enable addition of photographs and video capability to promote the City. This item was added to the agenda by Council Member DeSoto.
CONSIDER INVESTIGATING OPTIONS TO RENOVATE AND REPAIR CITY-OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3280 DIANA DRIVE -- Consider and discuss directing staff to investigate options to renovate, rehabilitate and repair city-owned property located at 3280 Diana Drive. This item was added to the agenda by Council Member Goveas.
CONSIDER DISCUSSING TEEN COURT ADVISORY BOARD BYLAWS AND FUTURE GOALS FOR YOUTH OF RICHLAND HILLS -- Consider and discuss Teen Court Advisory Board Bylaws and future goals for city youth. This item was added to the agenda by Council Member Lopez.
CONSIDER REVIEWING ETHICS ORDINANCE IN CONTRAST WITH CITY CHARTER AND AMEND ORDINANCE IF REQUIRED -- Consider and discuss Ethics Ordinance in contrast with City Charter and amend subject ordinance if required. This item was added to the agenda by Council Member Lopez.
CONSIDER REVIEWING TRAVEL POLICY 363-10 IN COMPARISON WITH CITY CHARTER REQUIREMENTS -- Consider and discuss reviewing Travel Policy 363-10 in comparison with City Charter requirements and amend subject policy if required. This item was added to the agenda by Council Member Lopez.
CONSIDER REVIEWING POLICY 1140-09 REGARDING CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF EXPENSE FOR LEGAL OPINION -- Consider and discuss reviewing Policy 1140-09 regarding requiring City Manager to obtain prior approval from the City Council before incurring certain City Attorney expenses for legal opinions. This item was added to the agenda by Council Member Lopez.
CONSIDER CEASING FUTURE FUNDING OF LEGAL EXPENSES FOR FORMER COUNCIL MEMBER MARRS -- Consider and discuss ceasing future funding of legal expenses for former Council Member Larry Marrs regarding State Ethics Commission complaint. This item was added to the agenda by Council Member Lopez.
23. REMOVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS -- Any Council Member may remove any item from the Consent Agenda for separate discussion and action at this time. 24. CONSENT AGENDA -- A) Approval of Tuesday, July 12, 2011 Regular Meeting Minutes.
COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS/COMMENTS -- A) Mayor Ragan to report on progress being made regarding city drainage improvements.
Jul 26, 2011 City Council
CONSIDER RECOGNIZING YOUTH WHO PARTICIPATED IN CITY FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION AND PRESENT CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION -- Consider and discuss recognizing youth who participated in Richland Hills Fourth of July Celebration and present certificates of appreciation for their efforts. This item was added to the agenda by Mayor Ragan.
5. CALL PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING APPROVAL OF FISCAL YEAR 2011-12 CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT BUDGET – Consider discussing and calling a public hearing for 7:00 PM, Tuesday, August 9, 2011 regarding the approval of the Fiscal Year 2011-12 Crime Control and Prevention District Budget as recommended by the Board of Directors. 6. SCHEDULE TOWN HALL MEETING REGARDING FISCAL YEAR 2011- 12 PROPOSED BUDGET -- Consider discussing and scheduling a Town Hall Meeting regarding the Fiscal Year 2011-12 Proposed Budget for 7:00 P. M., Thursday, August 4, 2011.
APPROVE ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 11, THE "UTILITIES" CHAPTER OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, CLARIFYING THAT THE FIRST USE OF THE $8.17 CHARGE ON THE WATER BILL SHALL FIRST BE USED TO PAY THE COMBINATION TAX AND WATER AND SEWER REVENUE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION, SERIES 1998-- Consider discussing and approving an ordinance amending Chapter 11, the “UTILITIES” Chapter of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Richland Hills, Texas, by the addition of a sentence clarifying that the first use of the monthly charge mandated by an EPA Administrative Order of $8.17 upon all wastewater customers shall first be used to pay the Combination Tax and Water and Sewer Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 1998, as long as said certificates are outstanding.
DISCUSS OPTIONS REGARDING FINANCING WASTEWATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS – Consider discussing options for financing wastewater system capital improvements and authorizing Southwest Securities to proceed with a plan of finance.
DISCUSS CITY ATTORNEY ATTENDANCE AT BOARD MEETINGS --Consider discussing City Attorney attendance at advisory board and commission meetings and determine criteria when attendance of the City Attorney will not be required.
APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR DEMOLITION OF STRUCTURE AT 7064 DOVER LANE -- Consider discussing and approving an award of contract for Base Bid ($21,855), Alternate 1 ($5,800) and Alternate 2 ($6,509) to Garrett Demolition to demolish and dispose of a structure at 7064 Dover Lane, remove and dispose of live and dead trees and install wood and chain link fencing.
CONSIDER DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY’S PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED OFFICIAL CORRESPONDENCE POLICY -- Consider and discuss amending Section 2-131 of the City Code regarding previously adopted Official Correspondence Policy which was developed by a source outside the City Attorney’s Office and directing the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance amendment for approval at the next City Council Meeting. This item was placed on the agenda by Mayor Ragan.
CONSIDER AND DISCUSS DEVELOPMENT OF A PROPOSED ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A VACANT PROPERTY REGISTRATION REQUIREMENT FOR VACANT RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERICAL STRUCTURES -- Consider and discuss developing a proposed ordinance establishing a requirement for vacant property registration, possibly including establishing standards for insurance, security and maintenance, and providing for inspections and appropriate fees. This item was placed on the agenda by Council Member Goveas.
CONSIDER AND DISCUSS ESTABLISHING AN AD HOC COMMITTEE TO EVALUATE TECHNOLOGY OPTIONS FOR THE CITY -- Consider and discuss establishing an ad hoc committee to evaluate technology options for the City and advertising for applicants on the City website. This item was placed on the agenda by Council Member Head.
CONSIDER DIRECTING STAFF TO EVALUATE CABLE TELEVISION FORMAT INCLUDING SOUND AND PRESENTATION -- Consider and discuss directing staff to evaluate cable television format and presentation as to enable addition of photographs and video capability to promote the City. This item was added to the agenda by Council Member DeSoto.
CONSIDER INVESTIGATING OPTIONS TO RENOVATE AND REPAIR CITY-OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3280 DIANA DRIVE -- Consider and discuss directing staff to investigate options to renovate, rehabilitate and repair city-owned property located at 3280 Diana Drive. This item was added to the agenda by Council Member Goveas.
CONSIDER DISCUSSING TEEN COURT ADVISORY BOARD BYLAWS AND FUTURE GOALS FOR YOUTH OF RICHLAND HILLS -- Consider and discuss Teen Court Advisory Board Bylaws and future goals for city youth. This item was added to the agenda by Council Member Lopez.
CONSIDER REVIEWING ETHICS ORDINANCE IN CONTRAST WITH CITY CHARTER AND AMEND ORDINANCE IF REQUIRED -- Consider and discuss Ethics Ordinance in contrast with City Charter and amend subject ordinance if required. This item was added to the agenda by Council Member Lopez.
CONSIDER REVIEWING TRAVEL POLICY 363-10 IN COMPARISON WITH CITY CHARTER REQUIREMENTS -- Consider and discuss reviewing Travel Policy 363-10 in comparison with City Charter requirements and amend subject policy if required. This item was added to the agenda by Council Member Lopez.
CONSIDER REVIEWING POLICY 1140-09 REGARDING CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF EXPENSE FOR LEGAL OPINION -- Consider and discuss reviewing Policy 1140-09 regarding requiring City Manager to obtain prior approval from the City Council before incurring certain City Attorney expenses for legal opinions. This item was added to the agenda by Council Member Lopez.
CONSIDER CEASING FUTURE FUNDING OF LEGAL EXPENSES FOR FORMER COUNCIL MEMBER MARRS -- Consider and discuss ceasing future funding of legal expenses for former Council Member Larry Marrs regarding State Ethics Commission complaint. This item was added to the agenda by Council Member Lopez.
23. REMOVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS -- Any Council Member may remove any item from the Consent Agenda for separate discussion and action at this time. 24. CONSENT AGENDA -- A) Approval of Tuesday, July 12, 2011 Regular Meeting Minutes.
COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS/COMMENTS -- A) Mayor Ragan to report on progress being made regarding city drainage improvements.