8:00 AM
JULY 2007 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING
RED OAK CITY COUNCIL
Notice is hereby given that a Regular Meeting of the Red Oak City Council will be held on Monday, July 9, 2007 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:
Mayor Pro Tem:
Council Members:
Ben Goodwyn
Eric Smith
Interim City Manager:
Scott Lindsey
Todd Fuller
Casey Hargrove
City Secretary:
Andy Bell
Judy Grant
I. CALL TO ORDER – The Mayor Pro Tem will call the meeting to order, declare a quorum if present, and declare notices legally posted pursuant to Open Meetings Act.
II. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. Recognitions – Barry Maners and the Red Oak Police Department
IV. 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 June 11, 2007, Regular City Council Meeting, the June 12, 2007, Special City Council Meeting, the June 19, 2007, Special City Council Meeting and the June 25, 2007, Special City Council Meeting.
B. Consideration of approving right-of-way/easement purchases for the Red Oak Road project.
C. Consideration of approving an Ordinance amending the FY 2008 Budget by transferring $676,226 from the Sewer Construction Fund (Deer Creek) to the Dallas Water Line Project Fund.
D. Consideration of approving an Ordinance amending the Subdivision Ordinance 07-06 by amending rules and regulations relating to the subdivision and development of land, approval of plats, and land dedications.
E. Consideration of approving a Resolution suspending the July 30, 2007 effective date of the proposal by ATMOS Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Division to implement interim grip rate adjustments for gas utility investment in 2006.
F. Consideration of approving an Economic Development Agreement between the Red Oak Economic Development Corporation and Anthony Properties for the relocation of the southbound I-35 exit ramp for FM 664.
G. Consideration of approving a contract with TXDOT for the relocation of the southbound I-35 exit ramp for FM 664.
H. Consideration of approving the Interim City Manager’s appointment of an Acting Interim City Manager in his absence or disability.
V. COUNCIL BUSINESS – OPEN SESSION
I. Consideration of approving an Ordinance authorizing the issuance of “City of Red Oak, Texas, General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2007,” in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $6,300,000; levying a tax in payment thereof; specifying the terms and features of said bonds; approving a purchase contract; approving the official statement; and enacting other provisions relating thereto.
J. Conduct a Public Hearing and consideration of approving an Ordinance amending portions of Ordinance No. 07-05, the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance for the City of Red Oak, Texas.
K. Conduct a Public Hearing and consideration of approving an Ordinance for a zoning change from Agriculture (AG) to Commercial-1 (C-1) for approximately 0.997 acres in the George C. Parks Survey, City of Red Oak, Ellis County, Texas, located east of Interstate 35 and south of Ovilla Road, requested by Bach A. Diep.
L. Conduct a Public Hearing and consideration of approving an Ordinance for a Development Plan and zoning change from Agriculture (AG) to Planned Development (PD) zoning for Lots 3,4, and 8, Turner Estates, and from Residential-2 (R-2) to Planned Development (PD) zoning for Lot 9, Turner Estates, City of Red Oak, Ellis County, Texas, requested by Scott Green.
M. Conduct a Public Hearing concerning the 2006 Drinking Water Quality Report for the City of Red Oak
N. Discussion and consideration of approving the appointment of a City Attorney and approving a contract.
VI. EXECUTIVE SESSION - Pursuant to the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, the City Council for the City of Red Oak reserves the right to adjourn into Executive Session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed above, as authorized by Texas Government Code Sections §551.071 (Consultation with Attorney).
In addition, the City Council will convene in Executive Session under Section §551.071 (consultation with attorney) of the Act for the following:
A. To deliberate pending or contemplated litigation concerning the Palmer Community Action Group; ET AL vs. City of Red Oak, County of Ellis Cause No. 69600; and the Ferris annexation east of the City of Red Oak city limits, southeast of Stainback Road, northwest of FM 664 and west of Ferris Road.
VII. OPEN SESSION
O. Consideration of approving any action as a result of discussion in Executive Session A.
P. Discussion and consideration of approving an Ordinance amending the FY 2007 Budget by increasing General Fund revenues and reducing Parks & Recreation fund revenues.
Q. Consideration of approving an infrastructure acceptance agreement for Phase II of Harmony Estates.
R. Consideration of issuing a letter of support for the early acquisition of properties from Hillwood properties by TXDOT for proposed Loop 9 project.
S. Consideration of approving the termination of the Zyterra WiFi contract.
T. Consideration of approving a Resolution supporting Alternate #1 alignment for the proposed Loop 9 project.
U. Consideration of approving speed bumps or traffic control devices along Clear Creek Drive.
V. Consideration of approving a Resolution supporting the elimination of access to the Red Oak Municipal Center from Clear Creek Drive upon the completion of Lakeview Parkway extending to Red Oak Road.
W. Introduction and consideration of approving appointments to the Economic Development Board to fill four terms expiring June 2009 and one term expiring June 2008.
X. Introduction and consideration of approving an appointment to the Planning and Zoning Commission to fill a regular member term expiring June 2009, a possible alternate position expiring June 2008 and approving an appointment to the ZBOA to fill a regular member term expiring June 2009.
Y. Consideration of approving a resignation of an alternate member and approving an appointment to the Parks & Recreation Commission to fill an alternate member term expiring June 2009.
Z. Introduction and consideration of approving an appointment to the Library Advisory Board to fill a regular member term expiring October 2008.
AA. Discussion and consideration of approving the compensation of the Interim City Manager.
BB. Discussion concerning the FY 2007 Budget and consideration of approving the hiring of an outside audit firm to audit the City of Red Oak FY 2007 Budget.
CC. Discussion concerning the preliminary FY 2008 Budget.
DD. Consideration of approving of approving overhead utility re-locations for the Red Oak Road project.
VIII. REPORTS
City Engineer Report - Major Project Schedule
HR Director Report – Update on Chief of Police and City Manager selection
Interim City Manager Report – Update on meeting and opportunities with the YMCA
IX. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
Comments, questions, or presentations for non-agenda items from citizens, but no action may be taken by City Council.
X. ADJOURNMENT
CERTIFICATION
I certify that a copy of this Agenda to be considered by the Red Oak City Council was posted in accordance with the Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, on the 6th day of July, 2007, at ____ P.M.
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 a Regular Meeting of the Red Oak City Council will be held on Monday, July 9, 2007 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:
| Mayor Pro Tem: | Council Members: |
| Ben Goodwyn | Eric Smith |
| Interim City Manager: | Scott Lindsey |
| Todd Fuller | Casey Hargrove |
| City Secretary: | Andy Bell |
| Judy Grant |
I. CALL TO ORDER – The Mayor Pro Tem will call the meeting to order, declare a quorum if present, and declare notices legally posted pursuant to Open Meetings Act.
II. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. Recognitions – Barry Maners and the Red Oak Police Department
IV. 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 June 11, 2007, Regular City Council Meeting, the June 12, 2007, Special City Council Meeting, the June 19, 2007, Special City Council Meeting and the June 25, 2007, Special City Council Meeting.
B. Consideration of approving right-of-way/easement purchases for the Red Oak Road project.
C. Consideration of approving an Ordinance amending the FY 2008 Budget by transferring $676,226 from the Sewer Construction Fund (Deer Creek) to the Dallas Water Line Project Fund.
D. Consideration of approving an Ordinance amending the Subdivision Ordinance 07-06 by amending rules and regulations relating to the subdivision and development of land, approval of plats, and land dedications.
E. Consideration of approving a Resolution suspending the July 30, 2007 effective date of the proposal by ATMOS Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Division to implement interim grip rate adjustments for gas utility investment in 2006.
F. Consideration of approving an Economic Development Agreement between the Red Oak Economic Development Corporation and Anthony Properties for the relocation of the southbound I-35 exit ramp for FM 664.
G. Consideration of approving a contract with TXDOT for the relocation of the southbound I-35 exit ramp for FM 664.
H. Consideration of approving the Interim City Manager’s appointment of an Acting Interim City Manager in his absence or disability.
V. COUNCIL BUSINESS – OPEN SESSION
I. Consideration of approving an Ordinance authorizing the issuance of “City of Red Oak, Texas, General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2007,” in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $6,300,000; levying a tax in payment thereof; specifying the terms and features of said bonds; approving a purchase contract; approving the official statement; and enacting other provisions relating thereto.
J. Conduct a Public Hearing and consideration of approving an Ordinance amending portions of Ordinance No. 07-05, the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance for the City of Red Oak, Texas.
K. Conduct a Public Hearing and consideration of approving an Ordinance for a zoning change from Agriculture (AG) to Commercial-1 (C-1) for approximately 0.997 acres in the George C. Parks Survey, City of Red Oak, Ellis County, Texas, located east of Interstate 35 and south of Ovilla Road, requested by Bach A. Diep.
L. Conduct a Public Hearing and consideration of approving an Ordinance for a Development Plan and zoning change from Agriculture (AG) to Planned Development (PD) zoning for Lots 3,4, and 8, Turner Estates, and from Residential-2 (R-2) to Planned Development (PD) zoning for Lot 9, Turner Estates, City of Red Oak, Ellis County, Texas, requested by Scott Green.
M. Conduct a Public Hearing concerning the 2006 Drinking Water Quality Report for the City of Red Oak
N. Discussion and consideration of approving the appointment of a City Attorney and approving a contract.
VI. EXECUTIVE SESSION - Pursuant to the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, the City Council for the City of Red Oak reserves the right to adjourn into Executive Session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed above, as authorized by Texas Government Code Sections §551.071 (Consultation with Attorney).
In addition, the City Council will convene in Executive Session under Section §551.071 (consultation with attorney) of the Act for the following:
A. To deliberate pending or contemplated litigation concerning the Palmer Community Action Group; ET AL vs. City of Red Oak, County of Ellis Cause No. 69600; and the Ferris annexation east of the City of Red Oak city limits, southeast of Stainback Road, northwest of FM 664 and west of Ferris Road.
VII. OPEN SESSION
O. Consideration of approving any action as a result of discussion in Executive Session A.
P. Discussion and consideration of approving an Ordinance amending the FY 2007 Budget by increasing General Fund revenues and reducing Parks & Recreation fund revenues.
Q. Consideration of approving an infrastructure acceptance agreement for Phase II of Harmony Estates.
R. Consideration of issuing a letter of support for the early acquisition of properties from Hillwood properties by TXDOT for proposed Loop 9 project.
S. Consideration of approving the termination of the Zyterra WiFi contract.
T. Consideration of approving a Resolution supporting Alternate #1 alignment for the proposed Loop 9 project.
U. Consideration of approving speed bumps or traffic control devices along Clear Creek Drive.
V. Consideration of approving a Resolution supporting the elimination of access to the Red Oak Municipal Center from Clear Creek Drive upon the completion of Lakeview Parkway extending to Red Oak Road.
W. Introduction and consideration of approving appointments to the Economic Development Board to fill four terms expiring June 2009 and one term expiring June 2008.
X. Introduction and consideration of approving an appointment to the Planning and Zoning Commission to fill a regular member term expiring June 2009, a possible alternate position expiring June 2008 and approving an appointment to the ZBOA to fill a regular member term expiring June 2009.
Y. Consideration of approving a resignation of an alternate member and approving an appointment to the Parks & Recreation Commission to fill an alternate member term expiring June 2009.
Z. Introduction and consideration of approving an appointment to the Library Advisory Board to fill a regular member term expiring October 2008.
AA. Discussion and consideration of approving the compensation of the Interim City Manager.
BB. Discussion concerning the FY 2007 Budget and consideration of approving the hiring of an outside audit firm to audit the City of Red Oak FY 2007 Budget.
CC. Discussion concerning the preliminary FY 2008 Budget.
DD. Consideration of approving of approving overhead utility re-locations for the Red Oak Road project.
VIII. REPORTS
City Engineer Report - Major Project Schedule
HR Director Report – Update on Chief of Police and City Manager selection
Interim City Manager Report – Update on meeting and opportunities with the YMCA
IX. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
Comments, questions, or presentations for non-agenda items from citizens, but no action may be taken by City Council.
X. ADJOURNMENT
CERTIFICATION
I certify that a copy of this Agenda to be considered by the Red Oak City Council was posted in accordance with the Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, on the 6th day of July, 2007, at ____ P.M.
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.
