Presentations and Proclamations
Invocation, Pledge, Presentations and Proclamations.
(1.) Consider approval of the minutes of the July 17, 2007 Regular Meeting. (2.) Consider a resolution awarding bids. (3a.) Zoning File No. 07-18, City of Garland. (3b.) Zoning File No. 07-29, Atkinson & Associates Builders. (3c.) Zoning File No. 07-35, Masterplan. (4.) Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed. (5.) Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute two deeds without warranty to Habitat for Humanity for Greater Garland.
Item 6 - At the request of Mayor Ronald Jones, Council is requested to select a Mayor Pro Tem from among its members.
Selection of a Deputy Mayor Pro Tem
Item 7 - At the request of Mayor Ronald Jones, Council is requested to select a Deputy Mayor Pro Tem from among its members.
Presentation of the 2007-08 Proposed Budget
In accordance with the City Charter, the City Manager shall submit to the Item 8 - Council a Proposed Budget for the coming fiscal year prior to August 15. Following the presentation to Council, copies of the Proposed Budget will be placed at each City library, the Office of the City Secretary, and on the City?s website for public review and inspection.
Proposal to Vote on Proposed Tax Rate for 2007-08
Item 9 - In accordance with Chapter 26 of the State Property Tax Code, Council must vote to place on the agenda of a future meeting an action item calling for the adoption of the ad valorem tax rate. This vote must be recorded and must specify the desired rate. Council must then schedule two public hearings on the proposed rate. This action is required as part of the ?Truth in Taxation? legislation surrounding setting ad valorem tax rates and does not commit Council to adopting the proposed ad valorem tax rate. Following the vote and call for a public hearing, a notice will be placed on the City?s website and a quarter-page ad placed in the local newspaper publicizing the vote and public hearings.
Consider the application of Standard Pacific Homes
Item 10a - Consider the application of Standard Pacific Homes, requesting approval of 1) change in zoning from Agriculture (AG) District to Planned Development (PD) District for Single-Family Uses, and 2) Concept Plan. The property is located at 1606 and 1608 Ben Davis Road.
Consider the application of T-Mobile USA, Inc.
Item 10b - Consider the application of T-Mobile USA, Inc., requesting approval of a Specific Use Permit for an Antenna, Commercial Type 2 on property zoned Freeway (FW) District. The property is located at 1529 East Interstate Highway 30, north of East Interstate Highway 30 and west of Bass Pro Drive.
Consider the application of Ladell J. Haggerty
Item 10c - Consider the application of Ladell J. Haggerty, requesting approval of a Specific Use Permit for a Child Care Center on property zoned Central Area-2(CA-2) District. The property is located at 100 North Eleventh Street and 1001 Main Street.
Consider the application of Sergio's Paint & Body
Item 10d - Consider the application of Sergio?s Paint & Body, requesting approval of a Specific Use Permit for an Automobile and Motorcycle Sales, Leasing, Service and Repair (used) on property zoned Industrial-1 District. The property is located at 701-705 Lavon Drive.
Application of Firewheel Land Investors, Ltd.
Item 10e - Consider the application of Firewheel Land Investors, Ltd., requesting approval of 1) a Specific Use Permit for a Hotel/Motel, Limited Service on property zoned Planned Development (PD) District 06-79 for Freeway Uses, 2) a Detail Plan, and 3) an amendment to Planned Development (PD) District 06-79 to allow an additional monument sign. The property is located on the south side of President George Bush Turnpike, west of Elliot Avenue.
Consider appointments to Boards and Commissions
Item 11 - 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 12: Citizen comments, and Item 13: Adjourn.
Aug 07, 2007 City Council
Presentations and Proclamations
Invocation, Pledge, Presentations and Proclamations.
(1.) Consider approval of the minutes of the July 17, 2007 Regular Meeting. (2.) Consider a resolution awarding bids. (3a.) Zoning File No. 07-18, City of Garland. (3b.) Zoning File No. 07-29, Atkinson & Associates Builders. (3c.) Zoning File No. 07-35, Masterplan. (4.) Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed. (5.) Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute two deeds without warranty to Habitat for Humanity for Greater Garland.
Item 6 - At the request of Mayor Ronald Jones, Council is requested to select a Mayor Pro Tem from among its members.
Selection of a Deputy Mayor Pro Tem
Item 7 - At the request of Mayor Ronald Jones, Council is requested to select a Deputy Mayor Pro Tem from among its members.
Presentation of the 2007-08 Proposed Budget
In accordance with the City Charter, the City Manager shall submit to the Item 8 - Council a Proposed Budget for the coming fiscal year prior to August 15. Following the presentation to Council, copies of the Proposed Budget will be placed at each City library, the Office of the City Secretary, and on the City?s website for public review and inspection.
Proposal to Vote on Proposed Tax Rate for 2007-08
Item 9 - In accordance with Chapter 26 of the State Property Tax Code, Council must vote to place on the agenda of a future meeting an action item calling for the adoption of the ad valorem tax rate. This vote must be recorded and must specify the desired rate. Council must then schedule two public hearings on the proposed rate. This action is required as part of the ?Truth in Taxation? legislation surrounding setting ad valorem tax rates and does not commit Council to adopting the proposed ad valorem tax rate. Following the vote and call for a public hearing, a notice will be placed on the City?s website and a quarter-page ad placed in the local newspaper publicizing the vote and public hearings.
Consider the application of Standard Pacific Homes
Item 10a - Consider the application of Standard Pacific Homes, requesting approval of 1) change in zoning from Agriculture (AG) District to Planned Development (PD) District for Single-Family Uses, and 2) Concept Plan. The property is located at 1606 and 1608 Ben Davis Road.
Consider the application of T-Mobile USA, Inc.
Item 10b - Consider the application of T-Mobile USA, Inc., requesting approval of a Specific Use Permit for an Antenna, Commercial Type 2 on property zoned Freeway (FW) District. The property is located at 1529 East Interstate Highway 30, north of East Interstate Highway 30 and west of Bass Pro Drive.
Consider the application of Ladell J. Haggerty
Item 10c - Consider the application of Ladell J. Haggerty, requesting approval of a Specific Use Permit for a Child Care Center on property zoned Central Area-2(CA-2) District. The property is located at 100 North Eleventh Street and 1001 Main Street.
Consider the application of Sergio's Paint & Body
Item 10d - Consider the application of Sergio?s Paint & Body, requesting approval of a Specific Use Permit for an Automobile and Motorcycle Sales, Leasing, Service and Repair (used) on property zoned Industrial-1 District. The property is located at 701-705 Lavon Drive.
Application of Firewheel Land Investors, Ltd.
Item 10e - Consider the application of Firewheel Land Investors, Ltd., requesting approval of 1) a Specific Use Permit for a Hotel/Motel, Limited Service on property zoned Planned Development (PD) District 06-79 for Freeway Uses, 2) a Detail Plan, and 3) an amendment to Planned Development (PD) District 06-79 to allow an additional monument sign. The property is located on the south side of President George Bush Turnpike, west of Elliot Avenue.
Consider appointments to Boards and Commissions
Item 11 - 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 12: Citizen comments, and Item 13: Adjourn.