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AUGUST 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, August 13, 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 – Red Oak Police Explorers, Daniel Bernheimer, Wedsel Groom, Nanette Paghi, Citizens National Bank and Andy Anderson, Brookshire Grocery Store.
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 July 9, 2007, Regular City Council Meeting and the July 26, 2007, City Council Budget Workshop.
B. Consideration of approving an agreement with CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates of Ellis County) for funding of child advocacy services not to exceed $2,500.
C. Consideration of approving an Ordinance for a water tower/land lease agreement with Tier One Converged Networks, Inc.
D. Consideration of approving an Ordinance for Flood Damage Prevention subject as to final approval as to form by the City Attorney.
E. Consideration of approving a right-of-way water line easement and purchase for the Dallas Water Line project and right-of-ways for the Red Oak Road project.
V. COUNCIL BUSINESS – OPEN SESSION
F. Conduct a Public Hearing and consideration of approving an Ordinance amending the Development Plan for Lot 1, Block 1, Josey Acres, City of Red Oak, Ellis County, Texas, located south of Highway 2377, and west of Lowrance Road, requested by Steve Skipper.
G. Conduct a Public Hearing and consideration of approving a waiver from the standard subdivision requirements, permitting a 3-inch water line without fire hydrants instead of the required 8-inch water line with fire hydrants, for approximately 19 acres in the Robert Crow Survey, Abstract 199, City of Red Oak, Ellis County, Texas, located south of Stainback Road and east of Batchler Road, requested by Leland and Pan Abbott.
H. Consideration of approving an agreement for annual audit services for the 2007 fiscal year.
I. Consideration of approving a resignation and an appointment to the Planning & Zoning Commission for a term expiring June 2008.
J. Consideration of approving the sale of a portion of land located on north east Red Oak Road originally obtained through an easement purchase for the Red Oak Road project.
K. Consideration of declaring a vacancy in the office of Mayor and approving a Resolution ordering a Special Election to be held on November 6, 2007, to fill the vacancy.
L. Discussion and consideration of approving the Interim City Manager’s appointment of a Police Chief and approving an employment agreement.
M. Consideration of approving a Resolution approving the terms and conditions of an Indigent Care Affiliation Agreement between the City of Red Oak and East Texas Medical Center.
N. Discussion and consideration of approving the Public Hearing dates, times, and place to consider a proposed tax rate of up to .667 cents per $100 of assessed valuation and an increase in tax revenues, for the proposed Fiscal Year 2008 Budget.
O. Consideration of approving a Fiscal Year 2008 Salary Plan for the City of Red Oak.
P. Consideration of approving an Ordinance authorizing and allowing “Updated Service Credits” and for increased prior and current service annuities for city retirees.
Q. Consideration of approving the Mayor Pro Tem’s appointment of a Deputy Mayor Pro Tem.
R. Discussion and possible consideration of approving a Resolution adopting an official City newspaper, effective October 1, 2007.
S. Discussion and consideration of approving recommendations from the Fire Department concerning construction issues at the new fire/police substation.
T. Discussion concerning the preliminary FY 2008 Budget.
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.
B. The City Council shall convene into closed Executive Session pursuant to Section §551.071 (2) of the Texas Government Code to seek advice from the City Attorney concerning state and federal law regarding compensation of city employees.
VII. OPEN SESSION
U. Consideration of approving any action as a result of discussion in Executive Session A.
V. Consideration of approving any action as a result of discussion in Executive Session B.
VIII. REPORTS
Asst. Finance Director Report – Current year finance update
City Engineer Report - Major Project Schedule
HR Director Report – Update on City Manager selection
Interim City Manager Report – Update on zoning issues
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 10th day of August, 2007, 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 a Regular Meeting of the Red Oak City Council will be held on Monday, August 13, 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 – Red Oak Police Explorers, Daniel Bernheimer, Wedsel Groom, Nanette Paghi, Citizens National Bank and Andy Anderson, Brookshire Grocery Store.
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 July 9, 2007, Regular City Council Meeting and the July 26, 2007, City Council Budget Workshop.
B. Consideration of approving an agreement with CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates of Ellis County) for funding of child advocacy services not to exceed $2,500.
C. Consideration of approving an Ordinance for a water tower/land lease agreement with Tier One Converged Networks, Inc.
D. Consideration of approving an Ordinance for Flood Damage Prevention subject as to final approval as to form by the City Attorney.
E. Consideration of approving a right-of-way water line easement and purchase for the Dallas Water Line project and right-of-ways for the Red Oak Road project.
V. COUNCIL BUSINESS – OPEN SESSION
F. Conduct a Public Hearing and consideration of approving an Ordinance amending the Development Plan for Lot 1, Block 1, Josey Acres, City of Red Oak, Ellis County, Texas, located south of Highway 2377, and west of Lowrance Road, requested by Steve Skipper.
G. Conduct a Public Hearing and consideration of approving a waiver from the standard subdivision requirements, permitting a 3-inch water line without fire hydrants instead of the required 8-inch water line with fire hydrants, for approximately 19 acres in the Robert Crow Survey, Abstract 199, City of Red Oak, Ellis County, Texas, located south of Stainback Road and east of Batchler Road, requested by Leland and Pan Abbott.
H. Consideration of approving an agreement for annual audit services for the 2007 fiscal year.
I. Consideration of approving a resignation and an appointment to the Planning & Zoning Commission for a term expiring June 2008.
J. Consideration of approving the sale of a portion of land located on north east Red Oak Road originally obtained through an easement purchase for the Red Oak Road project.
K. Consideration of declaring a vacancy in the office of Mayor and approving a Resolution ordering a Special Election to be held on November 6, 2007, to fill the vacancy.
L. Discussion and consideration of approving the Interim City Manager’s appointment of a Police Chief and approving an employment agreement.
M. Consideration of approving a Resolution approving the terms and conditions of an Indigent Care Affiliation Agreement between the City of Red Oak and East Texas Medical Center.
N. Discussion and consideration of approving the Public Hearing dates, times, and place to consider a proposed tax rate of up to .667 cents per $100 of assessed valuation and an increase in tax revenues, for the proposed Fiscal Year 2008 Budget.
O. Consideration of approving a Fiscal Year 2008 Salary Plan for the City of Red Oak.
P. Consideration of approving an Ordinance authorizing and allowing “Updated Service Credits” and for increased prior and current service annuities for city retirees.
Q. Consideration of approving the Mayor Pro Tem’s appointment of a Deputy Mayor Pro Tem.
R. Discussion and possible consideration of approving a Resolution adopting an official City newspaper, effective October 1, 2007.
S. Discussion and consideration of approving recommendations from the Fire Department concerning construction issues at the new fire/police substation.
T. Discussion concerning the preliminary FY 2008 Budget.
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.
B. The City Council shall convene into closed Executive Session pursuant to Section §551.071 (2) of the Texas Government Code to seek advice from the City Attorney concerning state and federal law regarding compensation of city employees.
VII. OPEN SESSION
U. Consideration of approving any action as a result of discussion in Executive Session A.
V. Consideration of approving any action as a result of discussion in Executive Session B.
VIII. REPORTS
Asst. Finance Director Report – Current year finance update
City Engineer Report - Major Project Schedule
HR Director Report – Update on City Manager selection
Interim City Manager Report – Update on zoning issues
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 10th day of August, 2007, 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.
