1. CALL TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION/PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE 3. COUNCIL APPOINTED BOARDS -- Appointments and resignations.
4. APPROVE AMENDMENT TO SECTION 90-201 OF THE ZONING CODE TO PERMIT AUCTION HOUSE IN C-3 DISTRICT -- Consider the following: A) Conduct public hearing to consider a request to amend Section 90-201 of the Code of Ordinances to permit Auction House use in the Multi-Story General Commercial (C – 3) District and B) Approve ordinance amending Section 90-201 of the Code of Ordinances to permit Auction House use in the Multi-Story General Commercial (C – 3) District.
5. APPROVE ABATEMENT ORDER PURSUANT TO ARTICLE VIII, UNSAFE, SUBSTANDARD DANGEROUS BUILDINGS OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES -- Consider the following: A) Conduct public hearing to determine the necessary course of action, and to develop and vote on a City Council abatement order pursuant to Article VIII, Unsafe, Substandard Dangerous Buildings, of the Code of Ordinances for the following properties: a. 7060 Boulevard 26 (Grapevine Highway), Richland Hills, TX 76118 b. 3721 London Lane, Richland Hills, TX 76118 c. 7560 Glenview Drive, Richland Hills, TX 76118 d. 7200 Richland Road, Richland Hills, TX 76118 B) Approve abatement order pursuant to Article VIII, Unsafe, Substandard Dangerous Buildings, of the Code of Ordinances for the following properties: a. 7060 Boulevard 26 (Grapevine Highway), Richland Hills, TX 76118 b. 3721 London Lane, Richland Hills, TX 76118 c. 7560 Glenview Drive, Richland Hills, TX 76118 d. 7200 Richland Road, Richland Hills, TX 76118
5. APPROVE ABATEMENT ORDER PURSUANT TO ARTICLE VIII, UNSAFE, SUBSTANDARD DANGEROUS BUILDINGS OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES -- Consider the following: A) Conduct public hearing to determine the necessary course of action, and to develop and vote on a City Council abatement order pursuant to Article VIII, Unsafe, Substandard Dangerous Buildings, of the Code of Ordinances for the following properties: a. 7060 Boulevard 26 (Grapevine Highway), Richland Hills, TX 76118 b. 3721 London Lane, Richland Hills, TX 76118 c. 7560 Glenview Drive, Richland Hills, TX 76118 d. 7200 Richland Road, Richland Hills, TX 76118 B) Approve abatement order pursuant to Article VIII, Unsafe, Substandard Dangerous Buildings, of the Code of Ordinances for the following properties: a. 7060 Boulevard 26 (Grapevine Highway), Richland Hills, TX 76118 b. 3721 London Lane, Richland Hills, TX 76118 c. 7560 Glenview Drive, Richland Hills, TX 76118 d. 7200 Richland Road, Richland Hills, TX 76118
6. APPROVE AMENDMENT TO SECTION 90-374(b) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES REGARDING GAS WELL PERMITTING -- Consider the following: A) Conduct public hearing regarding amending Section 90-374(b) of the Code of Ordinances to require separate gas well permits for each gas drilling and gas well production activity and B) Approve ordinance amending Section 90-374(b) of the Code of Ordinances to require separate gas well permits for each gas drilling and gas well production activity. 7. APPROVE AMENDMENT TO DIVISION 12, GAS WELL DRILLING AND PRODUCTION, TO REMOVE FEE AMOUNTS AND PLACE THEM UNDER ADOPTED FEE SCHEDULE -- Consider the following: A) Conduct public hearing regarding amending Division 12, Gas Well Drilling and Production, of the Code of Ordinances to remove fee amounts from the section and include language that defers to the adopted Fee Schedule in Appendix A of the Code of Ordinances and B) Approve ordinance amending Division 12, Gas Well Drilling and Production, of the Code of Ordinances to remove fee amounts from the section and include language that defers to the adopted Fee Schedule in Appendix A of the Code of Ordinances. 8. APPROVE AMENDMENT TO APPENDIX A OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO INCLUDE AMENDED GAS WELL PERMITTING FEES, -- Consider discussing and approving amending Appendix A of the Code of Ordinances to include amended fees for gas well drilling and production permits, site plans, appeals, interpretations, and special use permits.
APPROVE AMENDING OIL AND GAS ORDINANCE TO INCLUDE FUNDING FOR ABATEMENT OF SUBSTANDARD STRUCTURE – Consider discussing and approving an ordinance amending the Oil and Gas Ordinance to permit a one-time expenditure for the abatement of a substandard structure located at 7060 Boulevard 26 (Metroplex Baptist Church).
10. APPROVE FEMA COMMUNITY PARTNER MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT -- Consider discussing and approving Federal Emergency Management Agency Community Partner Memorandum of Agreement regarding the development and production of an updated, digital flood map for the City.
11. CONSIDER DRAFTING A POLICY THAT WOULD REQUIRE THE CITY MANAGER TO OBTAIN PRIOR APPROVAL FROM COUNCIL BEFORE INCURRING CERTAIN CITY ATTORNEY EXPENSES FOR LEGAL OPINIONS -- Consider discussing the need for a policy that would require majority approval by Council prior to the City Manager forwarding requests for legal opinions to the City Attorney or the Attorney General or outside legal counsel for which the cost of such services could reasonably be expected to exceed a predetermined amount, individually or in aggregate, by a member of Council, the Mayor or a citizen or a citizens’ group. Such policy will not be applicable to the City Manager’s own discretionary use of the City Attorney or other outside legal services required in the day-to-day management of the City. The purpose of this policy is not to deter legitimate use of legal services, but rather to prevent abuse and prevent a single individual or group from running up exorbitant and unnecessary Agenda, April 27, 2010 Regular Council Meeting Page 4 legal costs that must be paid by our citizens. Review specific examples of such legal expenses incurred. This item was placed on the agenda by Council Member Marrs.
CONSIDER IMPLEMENTING A POLICY THAT WOULD REQUIRE ELECTED OFFICIALS TO GET PRIOR APPROVAL FROM COUNCIL BEFORE INCURRING REIMBURSABLE TRAVEL EXPENSES -- Consider discussing the need for a policy that would require all members of Council and the Mayor to present travel plans to the Council for approval 60 days in advance of such travel. Also consider: 1) reimbursement limits on official travel expenses; 2) a requirement that transportation be limited to the most economical form of transportation available; 3) establishing maximum amounts that may be reimbursed for lodging, food and other expenses; and, 4) eliminating mileage reimbursements for travel within 150 miles of Richland Hills. Review historical travel expenses paid by the City for travel by elected officials (within the area and outside of the area) and the value to the City and it’s citizens for such expenditures. Review specific examples of such legal expenses incurred. This item was placed on the agenda by Council Member Marrs.
13. REMOVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS -- Any Council Member may remove any item from the Consent Agenda for separate discussion and action at this time. 14. CONSENT AGENDA -- A) Approval of Tuesday, April 13, 2010 Regular Meeting Minutes.
15. REPORTS/COMMENTS -- Public. 16. COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS/COMMENTS – Council Member Acker to encourage citizens to vote in the May 8, 2010 General Election. 17. EXECUTIVE SESSION 18. ADJOURNMENT
Apr 27, 2010 City Council
1. CALL TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION/PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE 3. COUNCIL APPOINTED BOARDS -- Appointments and resignations.
4. APPROVE AMENDMENT TO SECTION 90-201 OF THE ZONING CODE TO PERMIT AUCTION HOUSE IN C-3 DISTRICT -- Consider the following: A) Conduct public hearing to consider a request to amend Section 90-201 of the Code of Ordinances to permit Auction House use in the Multi-Story General Commercial (C – 3) District and B) Approve ordinance amending Section 90-201 of the Code of Ordinances to permit Auction House use in the Multi-Story General Commercial (C – 3) District.
5. APPROVE ABATEMENT ORDER PURSUANT TO ARTICLE VIII, UNSAFE, SUBSTANDARD DANGEROUS BUILDINGS OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES -- Consider the following: A) Conduct public hearing to determine the necessary course of action, and to develop and vote on a City Council abatement order pursuant to Article VIII, Unsafe, Substandard Dangerous Buildings, of the Code of Ordinances for the following properties: a. 7060 Boulevard 26 (Grapevine Highway), Richland Hills, TX 76118 b. 3721 London Lane, Richland Hills, TX 76118 c. 7560 Glenview Drive, Richland Hills, TX 76118 d. 7200 Richland Road, Richland Hills, TX 76118 B) Approve abatement order pursuant to Article VIII, Unsafe, Substandard Dangerous Buildings, of the Code of Ordinances for the following properties: a. 7060 Boulevard 26 (Grapevine Highway), Richland Hills, TX 76118 b. 3721 London Lane, Richland Hills, TX 76118 c. 7560 Glenview Drive, Richland Hills, TX 76118 d. 7200 Richland Road, Richland Hills, TX 76118
5. APPROVE ABATEMENT ORDER PURSUANT TO ARTICLE VIII, UNSAFE, SUBSTANDARD DANGEROUS BUILDINGS OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES -- Consider the following: A) Conduct public hearing to determine the necessary course of action, and to develop and vote on a City Council abatement order pursuant to Article VIII, Unsafe, Substandard Dangerous Buildings, of the Code of Ordinances for the following properties: a. 7060 Boulevard 26 (Grapevine Highway), Richland Hills, TX 76118 b. 3721 London Lane, Richland Hills, TX 76118 c. 7560 Glenview Drive, Richland Hills, TX 76118 d. 7200 Richland Road, Richland Hills, TX 76118 B) Approve abatement order pursuant to Article VIII, Unsafe, Substandard Dangerous Buildings, of the Code of Ordinances for the following properties: a. 7060 Boulevard 26 (Grapevine Highway), Richland Hills, TX 76118 b. 3721 London Lane, Richland Hills, TX 76118 c. 7560 Glenview Drive, Richland Hills, TX 76118 d. 7200 Richland Road, Richland Hills, TX 76118
6. APPROVE AMENDMENT TO SECTION 90-374(b) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES REGARDING GAS WELL PERMITTING -- Consider the following: A) Conduct public hearing regarding amending Section 90-374(b) of the Code of Ordinances to require separate gas well permits for each gas drilling and gas well production activity and B) Approve ordinance amending Section 90-374(b) of the Code of Ordinances to require separate gas well permits for each gas drilling and gas well production activity. 7. APPROVE AMENDMENT TO DIVISION 12, GAS WELL DRILLING AND PRODUCTION, TO REMOVE FEE AMOUNTS AND PLACE THEM UNDER ADOPTED FEE SCHEDULE -- Consider the following: A) Conduct public hearing regarding amending Division 12, Gas Well Drilling and Production, of the Code of Ordinances to remove fee amounts from the section and include language that defers to the adopted Fee Schedule in Appendix A of the Code of Ordinances and B) Approve ordinance amending Division 12, Gas Well Drilling and Production, of the Code of Ordinances to remove fee amounts from the section and include language that defers to the adopted Fee Schedule in Appendix A of the Code of Ordinances. 8. APPROVE AMENDMENT TO APPENDIX A OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO INCLUDE AMENDED GAS WELL PERMITTING FEES, -- Consider discussing and approving amending Appendix A of the Code of Ordinances to include amended fees for gas well drilling and production permits, site plans, appeals, interpretations, and special use permits.
APPROVE AMENDING OIL AND GAS ORDINANCE TO INCLUDE FUNDING FOR ABATEMENT OF SUBSTANDARD STRUCTURE – Consider discussing and approving an ordinance amending the Oil and Gas Ordinance to permit a one-time expenditure for the abatement of a substandard structure located at 7060 Boulevard 26 (Metroplex Baptist Church).
10. APPROVE FEMA COMMUNITY PARTNER MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT -- Consider discussing and approving Federal Emergency Management Agency Community Partner Memorandum of Agreement regarding the development and production of an updated, digital flood map for the City.
11. CONSIDER DRAFTING A POLICY THAT WOULD REQUIRE THE CITY MANAGER TO OBTAIN PRIOR APPROVAL FROM COUNCIL BEFORE INCURRING CERTAIN CITY ATTORNEY EXPENSES FOR LEGAL OPINIONS -- Consider discussing the need for a policy that would require majority approval by Council prior to the City Manager forwarding requests for legal opinions to the City Attorney or the Attorney General or outside legal counsel for which the cost of such services could reasonably be expected to exceed a predetermined amount, individually or in aggregate, by a member of Council, the Mayor or a citizen or a citizens’ group. Such policy will not be applicable to the City Manager’s own discretionary use of the City Attorney or other outside legal services required in the day-to-day management of the City. The purpose of this policy is not to deter legitimate use of legal services, but rather to prevent abuse and prevent a single individual or group from running up exorbitant and unnecessary Agenda, April 27, 2010 Regular Council Meeting Page 4 legal costs that must be paid by our citizens. Review specific examples of such legal expenses incurred. This item was placed on the agenda by Council Member Marrs.
CONSIDER IMPLEMENTING A POLICY THAT WOULD REQUIRE ELECTED OFFICIALS TO GET PRIOR APPROVAL FROM COUNCIL BEFORE INCURRING REIMBURSABLE TRAVEL EXPENSES -- Consider discussing the need for a policy that would require all members of Council and the Mayor to present travel plans to the Council for approval 60 days in advance of such travel. Also consider: 1) reimbursement limits on official travel expenses; 2) a requirement that transportation be limited to the most economical form of transportation available; 3) establishing maximum amounts that may be reimbursed for lodging, food and other expenses; and, 4) eliminating mileage reimbursements for travel within 150 miles of Richland Hills. Review historical travel expenses paid by the City for travel by elected officials (within the area and outside of the area) and the value to the City and it’s citizens for such expenditures. Review specific examples of such legal expenses incurred. This item was placed on the agenda by Council Member Marrs.
13. REMOVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS -- Any Council Member may remove any item from the Consent Agenda for separate discussion and action at this time. 14. CONSENT AGENDA -- A) Approval of Tuesday, April 13, 2010 Regular Meeting Minutes.
15. REPORTS/COMMENTS -- Public. 16. COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS/COMMENTS – Council Member Acker to encourage citizens to vote in the May 8, 2010 General Election. 17. EXECUTIVE SESSION 18. ADJOURNMENT