1. Consider Competitive Matters in the Electric Utility; The Texas Open Meetings Act does not require a public power utility governing body to conduct an open meeting to deliberate, vote or take final action on any competitive matter, as that term is defined in Subsection 551.086. “Competitive matter” means a utility-related matter that the public power utility governing body in good faith determines by a vote under this section is related to the public power utility’s competitive activity, including commercial information, and would, if disclosed, give advantage to competitors or prospective competitors. Section 551.086(b)(3), Texas Government Code. a. GP&L Power Supply RFP Process
a. Minority and Women Business Enterprise Program The City of Garland currently has a Minority and Women Business Enterprise Program (MWBE). However, the City recognizes the need to develop a more structured formal program. The City Manager will brief Council on proposed steps for accomplishing this.
b. Council-appointed Boards and Commissions Members Speaking at Council Meetings At the request of Council Members Douglas Athas and Preston Edwards, Council is requested to discuss the issue of Councilappointed boards and commissions members speaking before Council on matters of which he/she has been engaged or has discussed during a board and commission meeting.
Discuss Consent Agenda on December 11, 2007
Discuss Future Agenda Items
Prayer, Pledge, Presentation and Proclamation
Invocation, Pledge, Presentations and Proclamations.
(1.)Consider approval of the minutes of the December 4, 2007 Regular Meeting. (2a.) Bradfield Park Swimming Pool Renovation (2b.) Water Sewer Jet Cleaner Truck (2c.) Enterprise Project Management. (3a.) Zoning File No. 07-56, Greenway Investments. (3b.) Zoning File No. 07-62, Holly Hill Day School. (3c.) Zoning File No. 07-65, Allen and Ridinge. (3d.) Zoning File No. 07-66, Metro PCS. (4.) Consider a resolution accepting a Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Selective Traffic Enforcement Program Grant in the amount of $20,000.
Taxation of Certain Tangible Personal Property
Item 5 - Hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance for the taxation of certain tangible personal property in-transit otherwise exempted under Section 11.253 of the Texas Tax Code, and amending Chapter 40 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Garland, Texas, to reflect that election.
Zoning Public Hearing - Z-07-68 Mahbub Dewan
Item 6a - Consider the application of Mahbub Dewan, requesting approval of a Specific Use Permit for Retail Sales with Gas Pumps on property zoned General Business (GB) District. The property is located at 4201 West Walnut Street.
Zoning Public Hearing - Z-07-70 Garland Eastgate
Item 6b - Consider the application of Garland Eastgate LP, requesting approval of a Detail Plan with conditions on property zoned Planned Development (PD) District 06-37 for Freeway Uses. The property is located north of Marketplace Drive and west of Saturn Road.
Consider Appointments, Citizen comments, Adjourn
Item 7 - 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. Item 8 - Citizen comments. Item 9 - Adjourn.
Dec 11, 2007 City Council
1. Consider Competitive Matters in the Electric Utility; The Texas Open Meetings Act does not require a public power utility governing body to conduct an open meeting to deliberate, vote or take final action on any competitive matter, as that term is defined in Subsection 551.086. “Competitive matter” means a utility-related matter that the public power utility governing body in good faith determines by a vote under this section is related to the public power utility’s competitive activity, including commercial information, and would, if disclosed, give advantage to competitors or prospective competitors. Section 551.086(b)(3), Texas Government Code. a. GP&L Power Supply RFP Process
a. Minority and Women Business Enterprise Program The City of Garland currently has a Minority and Women Business Enterprise Program (MWBE). However, the City recognizes the need to develop a more structured formal program. The City Manager will brief Council on proposed steps for accomplishing this.
b. Council-appointed Boards and Commissions Members Speaking at Council Meetings At the request of Council Members Douglas Athas and Preston Edwards, Council is requested to discuss the issue of Councilappointed boards and commissions members speaking before Council on matters of which he/she has been engaged or has discussed during a board and commission meeting.
Discuss Consent Agenda on December 11, 2007
Discuss Future Agenda Items
Prayer, Pledge, Presentation and Proclamation
Invocation, Pledge, Presentations and Proclamations.
(1.)Consider approval of the minutes of the December 4, 2007 Regular Meeting. (2a.) Bradfield Park Swimming Pool Renovation (2b.) Water Sewer Jet Cleaner Truck (2c.) Enterprise Project Management. (3a.) Zoning File No. 07-56, Greenway Investments. (3b.) Zoning File No. 07-62, Holly Hill Day School. (3c.) Zoning File No. 07-65, Allen and Ridinge. (3d.) Zoning File No. 07-66, Metro PCS. (4.) Consider a resolution accepting a Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Selective Traffic Enforcement Program Grant in the amount of $20,000.
Taxation of Certain Tangible Personal Property
Item 5 - Hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance for the taxation of certain tangible personal property in-transit otherwise exempted under Section 11.253 of the Texas Tax Code, and amending Chapter 40 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Garland, Texas, to reflect that election.
Zoning Public Hearing - Z-07-68 Mahbub Dewan
Item 6a - Consider the application of Mahbub Dewan, requesting approval of a Specific Use Permit for Retail Sales with Gas Pumps on property zoned General Business (GB) District. The property is located at 4201 West Walnut Street.
Zoning Public Hearing - Z-07-70 Garland Eastgate
Item 6b - Consider the application of Garland Eastgate LP, requesting approval of a Detail Plan with conditions on property zoned Planned Development (PD) District 06-37 for Freeway Uses. The property is located north of Marketplace Drive and west of Saturn Road.
Consider Appointments, Citizen comments, Adjourn
Item 7 - 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. Item 8 - Citizen comments. Item 9 - Adjourn.