Council is requested to consider abandoning an unused drainage easement as requested by the owner, D. C. Land Partners, Ltd. The easement is not needed as originally anticipated. If Council concurs,this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the July 1,2008 Regular Meeting.
Council will conduct interviews for all interested candidates for appointment to the DART Board of Directors
The Public Safety Committee is recommending that Council consider a draft ordinance and other initiatives in the continued effort to combat the ongoing problem of regulated metal thefts in Garland and in the area.
At the request of Mayor Ronald Jones, Council is requested to discuss the use of cell phones in school zones. This item is also scheduled for a public hearing at the June 17, 2008 Regular Meeting.
At the request of Mayor Ronald Jones, Council is requested to consider the election of a Mayor Pro Tem and Deputy Mayor Pro Tem. In accordance with City Council Policy OPNS-30, “Who Shall Act as Mayor,” Council may elect a Deputy Mayor Pro Tem at its discretion.
At the request of Council Members Larry Jeffus and Preston Edwards, Council is requested to consider a request from Bank of America for the waiver of impact fees in the amount of $52,952.31. Bank of America is constructing a 4,527 square foot facility at the northeast corner of Rowlett Road and Broadway Boulevard.
At the request of Mayor Ronald Jones, Council is requested to discuss the City of Garland becoming a sister city/friendship city with Luzhu Township located in Taiwan.
On March 17, 2008, Council gave direction to advertise the sale of three parcels of property located at 311, 313, and 315 Parker Drive that the City acquired in 1999. An offer from Sims Chapel Missionary Baptist Church was the only bid received, offering a total of $30,000 for the three parcels and requesting relief of back taxes owed from 1992-1998.
Board members are selected for two-year terms by the City Council in August.Terms are usually staggered whereby at least half of the membership has board experience. Board members are appointed based on qualifications.
Discuss Future Agenda Items Council and Adjourn
Jun 16, 2008 City Council
Council is requested to consider abandoning an unused drainage easement as requested by the owner, D. C. Land Partners, Ltd. The easement is not needed as originally anticipated. If Council concurs,this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the July 1,2008 Regular Meeting.
Council will conduct interviews for all interested candidates for appointment to the DART Board of Directors
The Public Safety Committee is recommending that Council consider a draft ordinance and other initiatives in the continued effort to combat the ongoing problem of regulated metal thefts in Garland and in the area.
At the request of Mayor Ronald Jones, Council is requested to discuss the use of cell phones in school zones. This item is also scheduled for a public hearing at the June 17, 2008 Regular Meeting.
At the request of Mayor Ronald Jones, Council is requested to consider the election of a Mayor Pro Tem and Deputy Mayor Pro Tem. In accordance with City Council Policy OPNS-30, “Who Shall Act as Mayor,” Council may elect a Deputy Mayor Pro Tem at its discretion.
At the request of Council Members Larry Jeffus and Preston Edwards, Council is requested to consider a request from Bank of America for the waiver of impact fees in the amount of $52,952.31. Bank of America is constructing a 4,527 square foot facility at the northeast corner of Rowlett Road and Broadway Boulevard.
At the request of Mayor Ronald Jones, Council is requested to discuss the City of Garland becoming a sister city/friendship city with Luzhu Township located in Taiwan.
On March 17, 2008, Council gave direction to advertise the sale of three parcels of property located at 311, 313, and 315 Parker Drive that the City acquired in 1999. An offer from Sims Chapel Missionary Baptist Church was the only bid received, offering a total of $30,000 for the three parcels and requesting relief of back taxes owed from 1992-1998.
Board members are selected for two-year terms by the City Council in August.Terms are usually staggered whereby at least half of the membership has board experience. Board members are appointed based on qualifications.
Discuss Future Agenda Items Council and Adjourn