2010-09-21 CC Minutes
City of Farmers Branch
City Council Meeting Agenda
City Council Chambers
13000 William Dodson Parkway
Farmers Branch, Texas
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Study Session 4:00 P.M. Study Session Room
Regular Meeting 6:00 P.M. City Council Chambers
The following members of the Council were present:
Mayor Tim O'Hare
Mayor Pro Tem Harold Froehlich
Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Michelle Holmes
Council members Tim Scott
Ben Robinson
David Koch
The following members of the Administration were present:
City Manager Gary Greer
Assistant City Manager Shanna Sims-Bradish
Assistant City Manager Matt Benoit
City Attorney Pete Smith
City Secretary Cindee Peters
Finance Director Charles Cox
Director of Parks and Rec. Jeff Fuller
City Engineer Jerry Murawski
Library Director Danita Barber
Director of Community Services Michael Spicer
Director of Public Works Mark Pavageaux
Human Resources Director Kathy Shields
Police Chief Sid Fuller
Fire Chief Kyle King
Director of Equipment Services Kevin Muenchow
B.I INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
City Manager Gary Greer gave the invocation and Mayor Pro Tem. Froehlich led the
Pledge of Allegiance.
B.2 PRESENTATION OF SERVICE AWARD - TIM WEBB - FINANCE DEPARTMENT -
5 YEARS.
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Mayor O'Hare presented Tim Webb of the Finance Department with five-year employee
service award.
B.3 CONSIDER BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS AND TAKE
APPROPRIATE ACTION.
This item gives applicants an opportunity to present board applications to the City
Council and the City Council to make appointments to vacancies on boards and
commissions.
A motion by Councilwoman Holmes, a second by Councilman Koch, all voting "aye",
appointed Erik Radle to the Business Community Relations Board.
A motion by Mayor Pro Tern Froehlich, a second by Councilman Robinson, all voting
"aye", appointed Brent Webb to the Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD District
Improvement Council.
B.4 REPORT ON STUDY SESSION ITEMS.
The City Council gave a brief overview of items discussed in Study Session.
B.5 REPORT ON ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST. PURSUANT TO SECTION
551.0415 OF THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE THE CITY COUNCIL MAY
REPORT ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: 1.) EXPRESSION OF THANKS,
CONGRATULATIONS OR CONDOLENCES, 2.) INFORMATION ABOUT
HOLIDAY SCHEDULES, 3.) RECOGNITION OF INDIVIDUALS, 4.) REMINDERS
ABOUT UPCOMING CITY EVENTS, 5.) INFORMATION ABOUT COMMUNITY
EVENTS AND 6.) ANNOUNCEMENTS INVOLVING AN IMMINENT THREAT TO
PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY.
Mayor O'Hare reminded everyone that the next Council meeting would be on Monday,
October 4, 2010, because National Night Out is on October 5, 2010.
City Manager Gary Greer gave the City Manager's Report.
Police Chief Sid Fuller reminded everyone of the blood drive on Thursday, September
23rd, between the Police Department and Fire Department.
Mayor O'Hare stated consent items are items that are to be considered that may not need
discussion individually. Any member of the City Council or the audience may request to
withdraw any item from the consent items and place the item before the Council for full
discussion. The concept for consent items is to speed up discussion for those items that
need more time for discussion.
A motion by Councilwoman Holmes, a second by Councilman Koch, all voting "aye",
approved the consent agenda as submitted.
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C.1 APPROVED MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 7,
2010 AND THE SENIOR TOWN HALL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 9, 2010.
C.2 ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 3101 APPROVING A NEGOTIATED
RESOLUTION BETWEEN THE ATMOS CITIES STEERING COMMITTEE
AND ATMOS ENERGY CORP., MID-TEX DIVISION, THAT ADOPTS NEW
NATURAL GAS RATES FOR THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH.
ORDINANCE NO. 3101
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS ("CITY") APPROVING A
NEGOTIATED RESOLUTION BETWEEN THE ATMOS CITIES
STEERING COMMITTEE ("ACSC" OR "STEERING COMMITTEE")
AND ATMOS ENERGY CORP., MID-TEX DIVISION ("ATMOS MID-
TEX" OR "COMPANY") REGARDING THE COMPANY'S THIRD
RATE REVIEW MECHANISM ("RRM") FILING IN ALL CITIES
EXERCISING ORIGINAL JURISDICTION; DECLARING EXISTING
RATES TO BE UNREASONABLE; REQUIRING THE COMPANY TO
REIMBURSE CITIES' REASONABLE RATEMAKING EXPENSES;
ADOPTING TARIFFS THAT REFLECT RATE ADJUSTMENTS
CONSISTENT WITH THE NEGOTIATED SETTLEMENT AND
FINDING THE RATES TO BE SET BY THE ATTACHED TARIFFS
TO BE JUST AND REASONABLE; APPROVING ATMOS MID-
TEX'S PROOF OF REVENUES; EXTENDING THE RRM PROCESS
FOR TWO CYCLES AND ADOPTING A NEW RRM TARIFF;
RATIFYING THE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT, INCLUDING COST
RECOVERY FOR A STEEL SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT
PROGRAM; REQUIRING DELIVERY OF THIS ORDINANCE TO
THE COMPANY AND THE STEERING COMMITTEE'S LEGAL
COUNSEL; PROVIDING FOR A REPEALING CLAUSE; PROVIDING
FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR an
EFFECTIVE DATE.
C.3 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2010-062 APPROVING AN INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF DALLAS THAT PROVIDES A LICENSE
TO DALLAS TO INSTALL A 72" WATER LINE WITHIN MERCER
PARKWAY AND A LICENSE TO FARMERS BRANCH TO CONSTRUCT
MERCER PARKWAY ACROSS THE BURLINGTON NORTHERN
RAILROAD.
CA ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 3087 RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT
AND COMPENSATION OF THE MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE AND
ALTERNATE MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGES.
ORDINANCE NO. 3087
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS,
RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT AND COMPENSATION OF
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THE MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE AND ALTERNATE MUNICIPAL
COURT JUDGES FOR THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS.
C.5 ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 3099 AMENDING THE CITY OF FARMERS
BRANCH CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 82, TRAFFIC AND
VEHICLES, ARTICLE II, DIVISION 6, SECTION 82-95, AMENDING NO
PARKING ZONES ON PORTIONS OF SPRING VALLEY LANE, DIPLOMAT
DRIVE, RICHLAND AVENUE AND KERR TRAIL.
ORDINANCE NO. 3099
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS,
AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 82 "TRAFFIC
AND VEHICLES", ARTICLE II "OPERATION OF VEHICLES",
DIVISION 6 "PARKING", SECTION 82-95 "NO PARKING ZONES",
BY ESTABLISHING NEW NO PARKING ZONES ON PORTIONS OF
DIPLOMAT DRIVE, KERR TRAIL, RICHLAND AVENUE, AND
SPRING VALLEY LANE; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE;
CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; REPEALING ALL
CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY OF
FINE NOT TO EXCEED $200; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
D.1 PUBLIC HEARING: 2010-2011 OPERATING AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM BUDGET.
Mr. Charles Cox, Director of Finance, explained a public hearing is being held to
consider the 2010-11 operating and capital improvement program budget. The proposed
budget was filed with the City Secretary on July 30, 2010 and copies of the proposed
budget were made available for public inspection at the Farmers Branch Manske Library,
the Farmers Branch Police Department and on the City's website.
Mayor O'Hare opened the public hearing on the proposed budget.
Mr. Erik Radle, 3162 Spur, stated he was for privatization of Library and was in favor of
looking at ways to cut the budget.
Mr. Marshall Ashby, Bonham, Texas, had several questions concerning employee
benefits that may possible change with the adoption of this budget.
Mr. J. J. Long, 12212 Ridgefair Place, stated he was in favor of the City Council raising
taxes and charging for garbage pickup rather than changing any employee benefits.
Ms. Renee Junkin-Luck, 3839 Ridgeoak, stated she would also like to see no changes in
the employee benefits.
Mr. Don Smith, expressed his vote in favor of the employees because of the wonderful
job they do for the citizens of Farmers Branch.
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Ms. Lib Grimmett, 3225 Damascus, stated she would like to see employee benefits
reduced like the private sector has had to endure.
Mr. Clay Russell, 2976 Marsann, stated he was also in favor of reducing employee
benefits.
Mr. Sam Aceves, 14106 Birchlawn, stated he loves the Council but Farmers Branch
needs to make more cuts in the budget.
A motion by Councilman Koch, a second by Councilman Robinson, all voting "aye",
closed the public hearing.
E.l CONSIDER ADOPTING ORDINANCE NO. 3093 AMENDING THE CITY'S
OPERATING AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET FOR THE
2009-10 FISCAL YEAR AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Charles Cox, Director of Finance, explained Ordinance No. 3093 amends the 2009-10
fiscal year operating and capital budget to a level that is consistent with the City's most
current estimate of revenues and expenditures.
A motion by Mayor Pro Tern Froehlich, a second by Councilman Scott, all voting "aye"
adopted the following captioned Ordinance No. 3093 amending the 2009-10 fiscal year
budget.
ORDINANCE NO. 3093
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS,
AMENDING THE CITY'S 2009-10 FISCAL YEAR OPERATING AND
CAPITAL BUDGET AND DIRECTING THAT CITY EXPENDITURES BE
MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BUDGET AS AMENDED.
E.2 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 2010-060 TO ADOPT THE CITY'S
INVESTMENT POLICY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Charles Cox, Director of Finance, explained The Texas Public Funds Investment Act and
the City's Investment Policy require an annual review by the City Council of the
investment strategies and policies of the City. The City's existing policy has provided
excellent guidance to staff and has been used as a model policy for other government
entities. Additionally, the Investment Policy has been recognized with a Certification of
Excellence Award by the Municipal Treasurers' Association of the United States and
Canada.
A motion by Councilman Scott, a second by Councilwoman Holmes, all voting "aye",
adopted Resolution No. 2010-060 adopting the City's investment policy.
E.3 CONSIDER ADOPTING ORDINANCE NO. 3094 APPROVING THE 2010 TAX
ROLL CERTIFIED BY THE DALLAS CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT AND
TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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Charles Cox, Director of Finance, explained proposed Ordinance No. 3094 approves the
2010 tax roll certified by the Dallas Central Appraisal District. The certified tax roll sets
forth the taxable value, after qualified exemptions for residential and commercial real
property and business personal property in the City of Farmers Branch at $3,769,497,341
(three billion, seven hundred sixty-nine million, four hundred ninety-seven thousand,
three hundred forty-one dollars). This amount includes new construction, but excludes
properties still under protest. This represents a $358,777,995 decrease (approximately an
8.69% decrease) in taxable value from the July 22, 2009 certified tax roll.
A motion by Councilman Robinson, a second by Councilman Koch, all voting "aye",
adopted the following captioned Ordinance No. 3094 approving the tax roll.
ORDINANCE NO. 3094
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS, TO
APPROVE THE 2010 TAX ROLL CERTIFIED BY THE DALLAS CENTRAL
APPRAISAL DISTRICT.
EA CONSIDER ADOPTING ORDINANCE NO. 3103 AMENDING THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES BY ADDING SECTION 2-438 "DR PEPPER STARCENTER VIEW
POINT USE FEES" SETTING USE FEES FOR VIEW POINT ROOM AT THE DR
PEPPER STARCENTER, ADDING SECTION 44-41 "DAMAGED AND LOST
LIBRARY MATERIALS AND OTHER CHARGES" AUTHORIZING FEES FOR
DAMAGED OR LOST LIBRARY MATERIALS AND OTHER LIBRARY SERVICES,
AND AMENDING APPENDIX A "FEE SCHEDULE" BY ADOPTING AND/OR
AMENDING VARIOUS LIBRARY FEES AND PARK AND RECREATION
FACILITY USE AND PROGRAM FEES AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Shanna Sims-Bradish, Assistant City Manager, stated in order for the current schedule of
Library, Parks and Recreation Department and Economic Development and Tourism fees
to be included or amended in the Farmers Branch Code of Ordinances, it is necessary that
Council adopt these fees by ordinance.
A motion by Councilman Koch, a second by Mayor Pro Tem Froehlich, all voting "aye",
adopted the following captioned Ordinance No. 3103 amending Appendix A, "Fee
Schedule," of the Farmers Branch Code of Ordinances as recommended by City
Administration.
ORDINANCE NO. 3103
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS,
AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF FARMERS
BRANCH, TEXAS, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 2 "ADMINISTRATION,"
ARTICLE V "FINANCE," DIVISION 2 "MISCELLANEOUS FEES" BY
ADDING A NEW SECTION 2-438 "DR PEPPER STARCENTER VIEW
POINT USE FEES" WITH RESPECT TO CERTAIN FEES FOR USE OF THE
STARCENTER; BY AMENDING CHAPTER 44 "LIBRARY," ARTICLE II
"PUBLIC LIBRARY," BY ADDING A NEW SECTION 44-41 "DAMAGED
OR LOST LIBRARY MATERIALS AND OTHER CHARGES"
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AUTHORIZING ESTABLISHMENT OF FEES AND CHARGES FOR
DAMAGED OR LOST LIBRARY MATERIALS AND OTHER LIBRARY
SERVICES; BY AMENDING APPENDIX A "FEE SCHEDULE" WITH
RESPECT TO CERTAIN FEES AUTHORIZED PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 44
"LIBRARY" AND SECTION 50-41 "PARKS AND RECREATION USER
FEES"; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; CONTAINING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; CONTAINING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND
ORDERING PUBLICATION
E.5 CONSIDER ADOPTING ORDINANCE NO. 3095 APPROVING THE OPERATING
AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET FOR THE 2010-11 FISCAL
YEAR AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Charles Cox, Director of Finance, explained on July 30, 2010, the proposed 2010-11
fiscal year operating and capital budget was delivered to the City Council and copies
were delivered to the Farmers Branch Manske Library and the Farmers Branch Police
Department. A copy of the budget was also placed on the City's Website for review. The
proposed budget was discussed with City Council during the August council meetings
and citizen comments were requested at a public hearing held earlier this evening.
The City Council spoke at length on the proposed budget.
Councilwoman Holmes made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 3095 approving the 2010-
11 budget. The motion died for a lack of a second.
A motion by Councilman Scott, a second by Mayor Pro Tem Froehlich, to approve the
proposed budget with an amendment to reduce from the general fund the personal
services and benefits section by $379,000. Councilman Scott and Froehlich voting
"aye", and Robinson, Holmes, and Koch voting "nay". The motion failed with a 2 to 3
vote.
Councilman Robinson made a motion to reduce the proposed budget from the general
fund $680,000 from personal services and benefits and reduce activities by $100,000 and
the total balance be allocated to the City's legal expense fund, The motion died for lack
of a second.
A motion by Mayor O'Hare, a second by Mayor Pro Tern Froehlich, to adopt the
proposed budget with the following amendments, reduce the personal services budget by
$680,000 and $300,000 of that be redirected to the legal expense fund, and the remaining
$380,000 directed toward keeping this tax rate the same with no increase, with Harold
and Scott, voting "aye", and Koch, Robinson and Holmes voting "nay". The motion
failed with a 2 to 3 vote.
A motion by Councilman Koch, a second by Councilman Robinson, to adopt the
proposed budget with the following amendments, reduce the personal services budget by
$340,000 and the special events budget by $150,000, which would keep the proposed tax
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increase with Koch, Robinson and Holmes voting "aye", with Froehlich and Scott voting
"nay". The motion passed with a 3 to 2 vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 3095
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS,
APPROVING AND ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2010 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30,2011;
PROVIDING THAT EXPENDITURES FOR SAID FISCAL YEAR SHALL BE
MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SAID BUDGET; APPROPRIATING AND
SETTING ASIDE THE NECESSARY FUNDS OUT OF THE GENERAL AND
OTHER REVENUES OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH FOR SAID
FISCAL YEAR FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF VARIOUS
DEPARTMENTS AND FOR VARIOUS ACTIVITIES AND IMPROVEMENT
OF THE CITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
E.6 CONSIDER ADOPTING ORDINANCE NO. 3096 TO LEVY THE TAX RATE FOR
2010-11 AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Charles Cox, Director of Finance, stated Ordinance No. 3096 sets the tax rate for the
2010 tax year at $0.5295 per $100 of assessed value on residential and commercial real
property and business personal property within the city. This represents a one cent
increase from the previous tax year. This increase is entirely due to the debt service
associated with newly issued general obligations related to the relocation of Fire Station
No. 1. The City of Farmers Branch has one of the lowest tax rates in Dallas County.
A motion by Councilman Robinson, a second by Councilman Koch to adopt Ordinance
No. 3096, with Robinson, Koch and Holmes voting "aye", and Froehlich and Scott voting
"nay". The motion carried by a 3 to 2 vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 3096
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH LEVYING THE
AD VALOREM TAXES FOR THE YEAR 2010 (Fiscal Year 2010-2011) AT A
RATE OF $0.5295 PER ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100) ASSESSED
VALUATION ON ALL TAXABLE PROPERTY WITHIN THE CORPORATE
LIMITS OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH AS OF JANUARY 1, 2010;
TO PROVIDE REVENUE FOR THE PAYMENT OF CURRENT EXPENSES;
PROVIDING FOR AN INTEREST AND SINKING FUND FOR ALL
OUTSTANDING DEBT OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH;
PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
E.7 CONSIDER BAND SELECTION FOR THE 2011 LIBERTY FEST AND TAKE
APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Jeff Fuller, Director of Parks & Recreation, explained selection of concert entertainment
for Liberty Fest 2011 is needed in order to secure sponsorships and begin marketing and
promotional activities. A listing of artists is included for City Council review. The
Liberty Fest budget for entertainment is $110,000.
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Also for consideration are the dates for Liberty Fest 2011. Three options are available:
1) hold the event on Saturday, May 28, 2011; 2) hold the event on Friday, May 27 and
Saturday, May 28, 2011; or 3) hold the event on Saturday, May 28 and Sunday, May 29,
2011.
Councilman Robinson made a motion to have only a one day event on Saturday, May
27th. The motion failed due to lack of a second.
A motion by Councilman Scott, a second by Mayor Pro Tem Froehlich, all voting "aye"
to hold a two day event on Friday, May 27t and Saturday, May 28th.
A motion by Councilman Scott, a second by Mayor Pro Tern Froehlich, to pursue .38
Special on Friday Night and Bowling for Soup and Rick Springfield on Saturday night,
with Scott, Froehlich, Koch, and Robinson voting "aye", and Holmes voting "nay". The
motion passed by a 4 to 1 vote.
E.8 CONSIDER ADOPTING ORDINANCE NO. 3090, ESTABLISHING A BUILDING
AND STANDARDS COMMISSION FOR THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH AND
TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Michael Spicer, Director of Community Services, in August 2009 the City Council
adopted Ordinance No. 3038 establishing a rating system that assigns a numerical
"Habitability Score" to apartment complexes based on the results of its annual or semi-
annual inspection. Should a Habitability Score exceed 300, the entire apartment complex
is deemed substandard and subjected to an order for repair or demolition. All twenty
apartment complexes in the city have since been inspected and although multiple
apartment complexes have continued to exhibit declining physical conditions, none has
been declared substandard. Although Ordinance No. 3038 provided the means to compel
repair or demolition of substandard apartment complexes, it did not provide for the
assessment of civil penalties or "fines" that might provide stronger incentives for better
compliance with life, health and safety codes
Proposed Ordinance No. 3090 has been prepared to supplement Ordinance No. 3038 by
providing for the creation of a Building and Standards Commission that would possess
broad authority to order correction or removal of any substandard conditions, as well as
the power to impose civil penalties. Owners of apartment complexes achieving a
Habitability Score exceeding 100, but less than 300, would be required to appear before
the Building Standards Commission at a public hearing where the Commission would
have the latitude to determine whether repairs should be made or civil penalties be
assessed or both.
Councilman Robinson made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 3090 establishing a
Building and Standards Commission with the condition that criteria be brought back for
Council to approve regarding single family homes under this ordinance. The motion
failed for lack of a second.
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A motion by Councilman Koch, a second by Councilwoman Holmes, to approve the
following captioned Ordinance No. 3090 as submitted, with Koch, Holmes, Scott, and
Froehlich voting "aye", and Robinson voting "nay". The motion passed with a 4 to 1
vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 3090
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS,
AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING CHAPTER 22
"BUILDING AND BUILDING STANDARDS," ARTICLE IX "MINIMUM
HOUSING STANDARDS" BY ADDING DIVISION 5 "BUILDING AND
STANDARDS COMMISSION" ESTABLISHING A BUILDING AND
STANDARDS COMMISSION FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF HEALTH AND
SAFETY ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR A SAVINGS CLAUSE;
PROVIDING FOR INJUNCTIVE RELIEF; PROVIDING FOR A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
MAYOR O'HARE ANNOUNCED THAT THE ITEMS ON THE AGENDA FOR THE
EXECUTIVE SESSION WERE DISCUSSED AFTER THE 4:00 P.M. WORK SESSION.
MAYOR O'HARE EXPLAINED THE CITY COUNCIL CONVENED INTO EXECUTIVE
SESSION AT 5:31 P.M. AND THEN RECESSED AT 5:55 P.M. FOR THE GENERAL
SESSION AND THEN RECONVENED AT 8:26 P.M. AND CONCLUDED AT 10:33 P.M.
TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE CHAPTER 551 OF THE OPEN MEETING LAW PROVIDES
THAT SUCH ITEMS AS PERSONNEL MATTERS, LAND ACQUISITION AND PENDING
AND CONTEMPLATED LITIGATION MAY BE DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION.
F.1 Discuss personnel matters - Texas Government Code Section 551.074.
Conduct City Manager annual review.
Mayor O'Hare explained the City Council conducted the City Manager's annual review.
G.l CONSIDER NECESSARY ACTION ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN THE EXECUTIVE
SESSION.
Mayor O'Hare called for necessary action on the item discussed in Executive Session.
A motion by Mayor O'Hare, a second by Councilman Scott, with Holmes, Scott, Koch,
and Robinson voting "aye", and Froehlich voting "nay", added two years to the City
Manager's contract, and corrected a typographical error in Section IV(B) of the
agreement (change "the" to "no") and change 2015 to 2013 in Section IV (A) on the Stn
year. The motion carried with a 4 to 1 vote.
G.2 ADJOURNMENT.
A motion by Councilman Scott, a second by Councilman Koch, all voting "aye",
adjourned the City Council meeting of September 21, 2010 at 10:35 p.m.
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Tim O'Hare, Mayor Cindee Peters, City Secretary
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