1. CALL TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION/PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE 3. PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITIONS -- Consider recognizing and presenting awards to the following: A) Mayor Ragan to present ten-year service award to Mr. Richard Berkobien, Firefighter/Paramedic, Fire Department. 8/10/2010 Biography of Firefighter/Paramedic Berkobien. 4. COUNCIL APPOINTED BOARDS -- Appointments and resignations.
CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING APPROVAL OF FISCAL YEAR 2010-11 CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT BUDGET -- Consider the following: A) Conducting a public hearing regarding the Fiscal Year 2010-11 Crime Control and Prevention District Budget as recommended by the Board of Directors and B) Approving the Fiscal Year 2010-11 Crime Control and Prevention District Budget as recommended by the Board of Directors.
APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD TO STEPHEN PORIO TO ABATE SUBSTANDARD BUILDING AT 3721 LONDON LANE AND PLACE LIEN TO RECOUP COSTS -- Consider discussing and approving a contract award to contractor Stephen Porio for the amount of $16,440 for services to abate a substandard building at 3721 London Lane and to place a lien on the subject property to recover the abatement costs.
APPROVE EMPLOYEE HEALTH PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010-11 -- Consider discussion and approving health plan, accidental death and disability and long-term disability insurance for Fiscal Year 2010-11.
DISCUSS FISCAL YEAR 2010-11 PROPOSED TAX RATE AND SCHEDULE PUBLIC HEARINGS -- Consider discussing Fiscal Year 2010-11 proposed tax rate, taking a record vote if the proposed tax rate will raise more revenue than preceding year’s revenue, and scheduling public hearings for 7:00 P. M. Tuesday, August 24, 2010 and 7:00 P. M., Thursday, September 2, 2010.
APPROVE EMPLOYEE HEALTH PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010-11 -- Consider discussion and approving health plan, accidental death and disability and long-term disability insurance for Fiscal Year 2010-11.
APPROVE FUNDING OPTIONS FOR PROPOSED CONVERSION OF ROSEBUD PARK WALKING PATH -- Consider discussing and approving funding options to support the conversion of the Rosebud Park walking path from gravel to concrete.
APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH ATMOS ENERGY REGARDING FRANCHISE FEE REVENUE COLLECTION METHODOLGY AND RECOUPING PAST REVENUES -- Consider discussing and approving agreement with Atmos Energy regarding City’s intention that amounts billed to and collected from customers for franchise fees be added to revenue amount Atmos uses to calculate City’s franchise payment and election to receive additional payment for the period of time franchise fees were not included in the calculation of the City’s franchise fee payment. This item was tabled at Council’s Tuesday, July 27, 2010 Regular Meeting.
HEAR REPORT REGARDING FY 2010-11 BUDGET CONCERNING FUNDED AND UNFUNDED ITEMS AND RELATED REVENUE ISSUES - - Consider discussing and hearing staff report regarding funded and unfunded items in the FY 2010-11 Budget; particularly, lack of sales tax revenue, diversion of oil and gas revenue to partially offset water and sewer rates, probable increase in ad valorem property tax to support city services, and increase in water and sewer charges to residents. This item was tabled at Council’s Tuesday, July 27, 2010 Regular Meeting.
APPROVE LIBRARY DEPARTMENT LONG RANGE PLAN FOR THE PERIOD 2010-2013 AS RECOMMENDED BY THE LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD -- Consider discussing and approving the Library Departmenn Long Range Plan for the period 2010-2013 with Strategic Priorities I-V as recommended by the Library Advisory Board
APPROVE PARTNERSHIP WITH TARRANT COUNTY AND AREA CITIES TO COMPETE FOR FEDERAL GRANT REGARDING STATEGIC PLANNING -- Consider discussing and approving partnership with Tarrant County and other cities within Tarrant County to compete for a $1 million federal grant to create a regional strategic plan that analyzes transportation, affordable housing, and economic development potential for the region.
HEAR STATUS REPORT REGARDING ABATEMENT OF SUBSTANDARD PROPERTIES -- Consider discussing and hearing a status report regarding the abatement of substandard properties located at 7560 Glenview Drive and 7200 Richland Road. This item was placed on the agenda by Council Member Head.
CONSIDER CALLING TWO TOWN HALL MEETINGS, ONE FOR SEPTEMBER 16, 2010 AND ANOTHER FOR OCTOBER 14, 2010 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PRESENTING INFORMATION TO OUR CITIZENS REGARDING: A) FACTUAL INFORMATION ON THE CITY’S EXISTING TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM AND B) FACTUAL INFORMATION ON THE PROPOSED TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM THAT COULD BE ACTIVATED SHOULD CITIZENS VOTE NOT TO CONTINUE THE FORT WORTH TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY IN RICHLAND HILLS -- Consider calling two town hall meetings (one on 9-19-2010 and another on 10-14-2010) to inform citizens of factual information regarding the existing transportation system and the alternate transportation system that would or could be provided by the winning bidder(s) should a majority of citizens vote No to the question on the November 2nd ballot of whether the Fort Worth Transportation Authority should be continued in Richland Hills. This item was placed on the agenda by Council Member Marrs.
16. CONSIDER DISCUSSING THE FORMAT, RULES AND CONTENT FOR THE TWO TOWN HALL MEETINGS ON THE CITY’S CURRENT AND ALTERNATE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS -- Consider discussing the format, rules and content for the two town hall meetings on the city’s current and alternate transportation systems. Review the rules of the LWV and the format and rules of the last town hall meetings conducted on the city’s transportation system. Discuss the content of the presentations to be given and who the presenters will be. This item was placed on the agenda by Council Member Marrs. 17. CONSIDER AUTHORIZING STAFF TO PLACE A NOTICE IN THE NEXT APPROPRIATE OFFICIAL CITY NEWSLETTER REGARDING THE TIME, DATE AND LOCATION OF THE TOWN HALL MEETINGS. ALSO CONSIDER PLACING A NOTICE ON THE CITY’S WEB SITE AND ON ANY AVAILABLE SIGNS AROUND THE CITY, INCLUDING THE ONE LOCATED AT THE ANIMAL SHELTER. CONSIDER USING THE CITY’S AUTOMATED TELEPHONIC NOTIFICATION SYSTEM AND EMAIL NOTIFICATION SYSTEM TO ALERT CITIZENS TO THE MEETINGS -- Consider authorizing staff to use the city newsletters, web site, animal shelter sign, other available signs, the city’s email notification system and the city’s automated calling system to inform citizens regarding the upcoming town hall meetings. This item was placed on the agenda by Council Member Marrs. 18. HEAR STATUS REPORT REGARDING ABATEMENT OF SUBSTANDARD PROPERTIES -- Consider discussing and hearing a status report regarding the abatement of substandard properties located at 7560 Glenview Drive and 7200 Richland Road. This item was placed on the agenda by Council Member Head.
19. REMOVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS -- Any Council Member may remove any item from the Consent Agenda for separate discussion and action at this time. 20. CONSENT AGENDA -- A) Approval of Tuesday, July 13, 2010 Regular Meeting Minutes.
Aug 10, 2010 City Council
1. CALL TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION/PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE 3. PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITIONS -- Consider recognizing and presenting awards to the following: A) Mayor Ragan to present ten-year service award to Mr. Richard Berkobien, Firefighter/Paramedic, Fire Department. 8/10/2010 Biography of Firefighter/Paramedic Berkobien. 4. COUNCIL APPOINTED BOARDS -- Appointments and resignations.
CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING APPROVAL OF FISCAL YEAR 2010-11 CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT BUDGET -- Consider the following: A) Conducting a public hearing regarding the Fiscal Year 2010-11 Crime Control and Prevention District Budget as recommended by the Board of Directors and B) Approving the Fiscal Year 2010-11 Crime Control and Prevention District Budget as recommended by the Board of Directors.
APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD TO STEPHEN PORIO TO ABATE SUBSTANDARD BUILDING AT 3721 LONDON LANE AND PLACE LIEN TO RECOUP COSTS -- Consider discussing and approving a contract award to contractor Stephen Porio for the amount of $16,440 for services to abate a substandard building at 3721 London Lane and to place a lien on the subject property to recover the abatement costs.
APPROVE EMPLOYEE HEALTH PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010-11 -- Consider discussion and approving health plan, accidental death and disability and long-term disability insurance for Fiscal Year 2010-11.
DISCUSS FISCAL YEAR 2010-11 PROPOSED TAX RATE AND SCHEDULE PUBLIC HEARINGS -- Consider discussing Fiscal Year 2010-11 proposed tax rate, taking a record vote if the proposed tax rate will raise more revenue than preceding year’s revenue, and scheduling public hearings for 7:00 P. M. Tuesday, August 24, 2010 and 7:00 P. M., Thursday, September 2, 2010.
APPROVE EMPLOYEE HEALTH PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010-11 -- Consider discussion and approving health plan, accidental death and disability and long-term disability insurance for Fiscal Year 2010-11.
APPROVE FUNDING OPTIONS FOR PROPOSED CONVERSION OF ROSEBUD PARK WALKING PATH -- Consider discussing and approving funding options to support the conversion of the Rosebud Park walking path from gravel to concrete.
APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH ATMOS ENERGY REGARDING FRANCHISE FEE REVENUE COLLECTION METHODOLGY AND RECOUPING PAST REVENUES -- Consider discussing and approving agreement with Atmos Energy regarding City’s intention that amounts billed to and collected from customers for franchise fees be added to revenue amount Atmos uses to calculate City’s franchise payment and election to receive additional payment for the period of time franchise fees were not included in the calculation of the City’s franchise fee payment. This item was tabled at Council’s Tuesday, July 27, 2010 Regular Meeting.
HEAR REPORT REGARDING FY 2010-11 BUDGET CONCERNING FUNDED AND UNFUNDED ITEMS AND RELATED REVENUE ISSUES - - Consider discussing and hearing staff report regarding funded and unfunded items in the FY 2010-11 Budget; particularly, lack of sales tax revenue, diversion of oil and gas revenue to partially offset water and sewer rates, probable increase in ad valorem property tax to support city services, and increase in water and sewer charges to residents. This item was tabled at Council’s Tuesday, July 27, 2010 Regular Meeting.
APPROVE LIBRARY DEPARTMENT LONG RANGE PLAN FOR THE PERIOD 2010-2013 AS RECOMMENDED BY THE LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD -- Consider discussing and approving the Library Departmenn Long Range Plan for the period 2010-2013 with Strategic Priorities I-V as recommended by the Library Advisory Board
APPROVE PARTNERSHIP WITH TARRANT COUNTY AND AREA CITIES TO COMPETE FOR FEDERAL GRANT REGARDING STATEGIC PLANNING -- Consider discussing and approving partnership with Tarrant County and other cities within Tarrant County to compete for a $1 million federal grant to create a regional strategic plan that analyzes transportation, affordable housing, and economic development potential for the region.
HEAR STATUS REPORT REGARDING ABATEMENT OF SUBSTANDARD PROPERTIES -- Consider discussing and hearing a status report regarding the abatement of substandard properties located at 7560 Glenview Drive and 7200 Richland Road. This item was placed on the agenda by Council Member Head.
CONSIDER CALLING TWO TOWN HALL MEETINGS, ONE FOR SEPTEMBER 16, 2010 AND ANOTHER FOR OCTOBER 14, 2010 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PRESENTING INFORMATION TO OUR CITIZENS REGARDING: A) FACTUAL INFORMATION ON THE CITY’S EXISTING TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM AND B) FACTUAL INFORMATION ON THE PROPOSED TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM THAT COULD BE ACTIVATED SHOULD CITIZENS VOTE NOT TO CONTINUE THE FORT WORTH TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY IN RICHLAND HILLS -- Consider calling two town hall meetings (one on 9-19-2010 and another on 10-14-2010) to inform citizens of factual information regarding the existing transportation system and the alternate transportation system that would or could be provided by the winning bidder(s) should a majority of citizens vote No to the question on the November 2nd ballot of whether the Fort Worth Transportation Authority should be continued in Richland Hills. This item was placed on the agenda by Council Member Marrs.
16. CONSIDER DISCUSSING THE FORMAT, RULES AND CONTENT FOR THE TWO TOWN HALL MEETINGS ON THE CITY’S CURRENT AND ALTERNATE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS -- Consider discussing the format, rules and content for the two town hall meetings on the city’s current and alternate transportation systems. Review the rules of the LWV and the format and rules of the last town hall meetings conducted on the city’s transportation system. Discuss the content of the presentations to be given and who the presenters will be. This item was placed on the agenda by Council Member Marrs. 17. CONSIDER AUTHORIZING STAFF TO PLACE A NOTICE IN THE NEXT APPROPRIATE OFFICIAL CITY NEWSLETTER REGARDING THE TIME, DATE AND LOCATION OF THE TOWN HALL MEETINGS. ALSO CONSIDER PLACING A NOTICE ON THE CITY’S WEB SITE AND ON ANY AVAILABLE SIGNS AROUND THE CITY, INCLUDING THE ONE LOCATED AT THE ANIMAL SHELTER. CONSIDER USING THE CITY’S AUTOMATED TELEPHONIC NOTIFICATION SYSTEM AND EMAIL NOTIFICATION SYSTEM TO ALERT CITIZENS TO THE MEETINGS -- Consider authorizing staff to use the city newsletters, web site, animal shelter sign, other available signs, the city’s email notification system and the city’s automated calling system to inform citizens regarding the upcoming town hall meetings. This item was placed on the agenda by Council Member Marrs. 18. HEAR STATUS REPORT REGARDING ABATEMENT OF SUBSTANDARD PROPERTIES -- Consider discussing and hearing a status report regarding the abatement of substandard properties located at 7560 Glenview Drive and 7200 Richland Road. This item was placed on the agenda by Council Member Head.
19. REMOVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS -- Any Council Member may remove any item from the Consent Agenda for separate discussion and action at this time. 20. CONSENT AGENDA -- A) Approval of Tuesday, July 13, 2010 Regular Meeting Minutes.