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NOVEMBER 2005 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING
RED OAK CITY COUNCIL
Notice is hereby given that the Regular Meeting of the Red Oak City Council will be held on Monday, November 14, 2005 at 7:00 P.M., in the Council Chambers of the Red Oak Municipal Center, 200 Lakeview Parkway, Red Oak, Texas, at which time the following will be discussed and considered to wit:
Mayor:
Todd B. Little
City Manager:
Ken Pfeifer
Mayor Pro Tem:
Gary Autrey
City Secretary:
Judy Grant
Councilmembers:
Eric Smith
Ben Goodwyn
Scott Lindsey
Casey Hargrove
City Attorney:
Betsy Elam
CALL TO ORDER – The Mayor will call the meeting to order, declare quorum if present, and declare notices legally posted pursuant to Open Meetings Act.
INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRESENTATIONS – City Secretary, City Engineer-In-Training and the Director of Economic Development.
CONSENT AGENDA – Consent Items
”All matters listed under Item IV. Consent Agenda, are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will not be a separate discussion of these items. If discussion is desired, that item will be removed from the consent agenda and will be considered separately.”
A. Consideration of approving the minutes of the October 6, 2005 Special City Council Workshop and the October 11, 2005 Regular City Council Meeting.
B. Consideration of approving a Texas Forestry Grant in the amount of $2,100.00 for rope rescue training for the Red Oak Fire Department.
C. Consideration of approving a bid in the amount of $150 from Blackstone Development for a .009 acre tract of land west of Highway 342 and south of Main Street at the railroad tracks, an Ordinance authorizing the sale of the parcel and authorizing the City Manager to execute a deed without warranty.
D. Consideration of approving a Resolution to form a Regional Law Enforcement Mutual Aid Task Force Agreement with other area law enforcement agencies for the purpose of providing and receiving law enforcement assistance.
E. Consideration of approving an Ordinance vacating and abandoning street right-of-way on Houston School Road.
V. COUNCIL BUSINESS – OPEN SESSION
F. Conduct a Public Hearing and consideration of approving an Ordinance for an amended Development Plan for Main Street Plaza, 205 S. Main, being Lot 2R, Block B, Red Oak Business Park No. 1, City of Red Oak, Ellis County, Texas, west of Highway 342 and south of Red Oak Road, requested by Randy Shelly.
G. Conduct a Public Hearing and consideration of approving an Ordinance for a zoning change from Agriculture (AG) to Mixed Use Center Planned Development (PD) and approving a Development Plan for approximately one acre, William B. Haynes Survey, A-486, City of Red Oak, Ellis County, Texas, also known as 3708 N. Hwy. 77, requested by Deborah Green.
H. Conduct a Public Hearing and consideration of approving an Ordinance for a Specific Use Permit for commercial amusement (Billiards establishment) in a Commercial-1 (C-1) zoning, located at the Ovilla Road Plaza Shopping Center, 132 E. Ovilla Road, Suite 12, City of Red Oak, Ellis County, Texas, requested by Mike Johnson.
I. Discussion and presentation concerning Ellis County facilities.
J. Consideration of approving a Resolution authorizing the City Attorney to bring a condemnation action for the purpose of obtaining a permanent utility easement for use by the city for a water line extension.
K. Introduction and interview of potential board, commission and committee applicants.
L. Discussion and presentation of marketing video.
M. Consideration of approving the design of a City of Red Oak Flag.
N. Discussion and consideration of approving a Resolution to cast votes to elect Directors for the Ellis Central Appraisal District for the years 2006 – 2007.
VI. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
Comments, questions, or presentations for non-agenda items from citizens, but no action may be taken by City Council.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
Posted in accordance with the Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, on the ____day of November, 2005 at ______.
Attested: ____________________________
Judy Grant, City Secretary
ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT
The City Hall is wheelchair accessible. The entry ramp is located in front of the building. Accessible parking spaces are also available in that area. If you have a disability and need more information, call (972) 617-3638.
NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING
RED OAK CITY COUNCIL
Notice is hereby given that the Regular Meeting of the Red Oak City Council will be held on Monday, November 14, 2005 at 7:00 P.M., in the Council Chambers of the Red Oak Municipal Center, 200 Lakeview Parkway, Red Oak, Texas, at which time the following will be discussed and considered to wit:
| Mayor: Todd B. Little |
City Manager: Ken Pfeifer |
| Mayor Pro Tem: Gary Autrey |
City Secretary: Judy Grant |
| Councilmembers: Eric Smith Ben Goodwyn Scott Lindsey Casey Hargrove |
City Attorney: Betsy Elam |
CALL TO ORDER – The Mayor will call the meeting to order, declare quorum if present, and declare notices legally posted pursuant to Open Meetings Act.
INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRESENTATIONS – City Secretary, City Engineer-In-Training and the Director of Economic Development.
CONSENT AGENDA – Consent Items
”All matters listed under Item IV. Consent Agenda, are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will not be a separate discussion of these items. If discussion is desired, that item will be removed from the consent agenda and will be considered separately.”
A. Consideration of approving the minutes of the October 6, 2005 Special City Council Workshop and the October 11, 2005 Regular City Council Meeting.
B. Consideration of approving a Texas Forestry Grant in the amount of $2,100.00 for rope rescue training for the Red Oak Fire Department.
C. Consideration of approving a bid in the amount of $150 from Blackstone Development for a .009 acre tract of land west of Highway 342 and south of Main Street at the railroad tracks, an Ordinance authorizing the sale of the parcel and authorizing the City Manager to execute a deed without warranty.
D. Consideration of approving a Resolution to form a Regional Law Enforcement Mutual Aid Task Force Agreement with other area law enforcement agencies for the purpose of providing and receiving law enforcement assistance.
E. Consideration of approving an Ordinance vacating and abandoning street right-of-way on Houston School Road.
V. COUNCIL BUSINESS – OPEN SESSION
F. Conduct a Public Hearing and consideration of approving an Ordinance for an amended Development Plan for Main Street Plaza, 205 S. Main, being Lot 2R, Block B, Red Oak Business Park No. 1, City of Red Oak, Ellis County, Texas, west of Highway 342 and south of Red Oak Road, requested by Randy Shelly.
G. Conduct a Public Hearing and consideration of approving an Ordinance for a zoning change from Agriculture (AG) to Mixed Use Center Planned Development (PD) and approving a Development Plan for approximately one acre, William B. Haynes Survey, A-486, City of Red Oak, Ellis County, Texas, also known as 3708 N. Hwy. 77, requested by Deborah Green.
H. Conduct a Public Hearing and consideration of approving an Ordinance for a Specific Use Permit for commercial amusement (Billiards establishment) in a Commercial-1 (C-1) zoning, located at the Ovilla Road Plaza Shopping Center, 132 E. Ovilla Road, Suite 12, City of Red Oak, Ellis County, Texas, requested by Mike Johnson.
I. Discussion and presentation concerning Ellis County facilities.
J. Consideration of approving a Resolution authorizing the City Attorney to bring a condemnation action for the purpose of obtaining a permanent utility easement for use by the city for a water line extension.
K. Introduction and interview of potential board, commission and committee applicants.
L. Discussion and presentation of marketing video.
M. Consideration of approving the design of a City of Red Oak Flag.
N. Discussion and consideration of approving a Resolution to cast votes to elect Directors for the Ellis Central Appraisal District for the years 2006 – 2007.
VI. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
Comments, questions, or presentations for non-agenda items from citizens, but no action may be taken by City Council.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
Posted in accordance with the Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, on the ____day of November, 2005 at ______.
Attested: ____________________________
Judy Grant, City Secretary
ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT
The City Hall is wheelchair accessible. The entry ramp is located in front of the building. Accessible parking spaces are also available in that area. If you have a disability and need more information, call (972) 617-3638.
