Written Briefings: 1. School Related Traffic Control The Transportation Department periodically reviews school-related traffic control. A recent review reveals that changes are needed on Hayman Drive for Lakeview Centennial High School. Unless otherwise directed by Council, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the July 5, 2016 Regular Meeting. 2. Use of Escrow Accounts to Manage TMPA Debt Service On July 12, 2012, the Texas Municipal Power Agency (TMPA) Board of Directors passed a resolution providing TMPA Member Cities an option for the administration of funds received from Member Cities for the purpose of refunding or prepaying a portion of TMPA's outstanding revenue refunding bonds, Series 1993. On May 19, 2016, the TMPA Board of Directors passed a resolution expanding the refunding or prepayment option to its Series 2008 and Series 2013 outstanding revenue refunding bonds. Garland Power & Light is seeking Council approval to authorize the City Manager, or his representative, to approve the TMPA agreement allowing the use of escrow accounts to manage TMPA debt services associated with TMPA's Series 2008 and Series 2013 revenue refunding bonds. Unless otherwise directed by Council, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the June 21, 2016 Regular Meeting.
Library Board Annual Report The Library Board will present an overview and status report on the Library Department (Nicholson Memorial Library System).
Citizens Environmental Neighborhood Advisory Committee Annual Report The Citizens Environmental Neighborhood Advisory Committee (CENAC) will present their annual report to Council.
July 4th Star Spangled Spectacular Council will be updated on the July 4th Star Spangled Spectacular by Simon Properties.
Interview for Appointment to the Dallas Area Rapid Transit Board The Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) notified the City that Michael T. Cheney and Mark C. Enoch's term of office as a DART Board Member expires on June 30, 2016. Information was posted on the City's website for 14 days regarding the qualifications of the DART Board Member in order to provide an opportunity for citizens to apply for the position. A letter of interest was received from Michael. T. Cheney, Patrick Spreng, Mark C. Enoch, and Jonathan R. Kelley. Council is scheduled to formally appoint a representative to the DART Board of Directors at the June 21, 2016 Regular Meeting.
Transportation Update Staff will provide an update of transportation activity regarding major transportation initiatives.
Discuss Appointments to Boards and Commissions Council Member Scott LeMay David Parrish - Parks and Recreation Board
Announce Future Agenda Items A member of the City Council, with a second by another member, or the Mayor alone, may ask that an item be placed on a future agenda of the City Council or a committee of the City Council. No substantive discussion of that item will take place at this time.
NOTICE: The City Council may recess from the open session and convene in a closed executive session if the discussion of any of the listed agenda items concerns one or more of the following matters: 1. Personnel matters involving the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee or to hear a complaint against an officer or employee. Sec. 551.074, Tex. Gov't Code. a. Discussion of City Manager's Fire Chief Candidate Selection(s) 6. Adjourn
Jun 20, 2016 Work Session
Written Briefings: 1. School Related Traffic Control The Transportation Department periodically reviews school-related traffic control. A recent review reveals that changes are needed on Hayman Drive for Lakeview Centennial High School. Unless otherwise directed by Council, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the July 5, 2016 Regular Meeting. 2. Use of Escrow Accounts to Manage TMPA Debt Service On July 12, 2012, the Texas Municipal Power Agency (TMPA) Board of Directors passed a resolution providing TMPA Member Cities an option for the administration of funds received from Member Cities for the purpose of refunding or prepaying a portion of TMPA's outstanding revenue refunding bonds, Series 1993. On May 19, 2016, the TMPA Board of Directors passed a resolution expanding the refunding or prepayment option to its Series 2008 and Series 2013 outstanding revenue refunding bonds. Garland Power & Light is seeking Council approval to authorize the City Manager, or his representative, to approve the TMPA agreement allowing the use of escrow accounts to manage TMPA debt services associated with TMPA's Series 2008 and Series 2013 revenue refunding bonds. Unless otherwise directed by Council, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the June 21, 2016 Regular Meeting.
Library Board Annual Report The Library Board will present an overview and status report on the Library Department (Nicholson Memorial Library System).
Citizens Environmental Neighborhood Advisory Committee Annual Report The Citizens Environmental Neighborhood Advisory Committee (CENAC) will present their annual report to Council.
July 4th Star Spangled Spectacular Council will be updated on the July 4th Star Spangled Spectacular by Simon Properties.
Interview for Appointment to the Dallas Area Rapid Transit Board The Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) notified the City that Michael T. Cheney and Mark C. Enoch's term of office as a DART Board Member expires on June 30, 2016. Information was posted on the City's website for 14 days regarding the qualifications of the DART Board Member in order to provide an opportunity for citizens to apply for the position. A letter of interest was received from Michael. T. Cheney, Patrick Spreng, Mark C. Enoch, and Jonathan R. Kelley. Council is scheduled to formally appoint a representative to the DART Board of Directors at the June 21, 2016 Regular Meeting.
Transportation Update Staff will provide an update of transportation activity regarding major transportation initiatives.
Discuss Appointments to Boards and Commissions Council Member Scott LeMay David Parrish - Parks and Recreation Board
Announce Future Agenda Items A member of the City Council, with a second by another member, or the Mayor alone, may ask that an item be placed on a future agenda of the City Council or a committee of the City Council. No substantive discussion of that item will take place at this time.
NOTICE: The City Council may recess from the open session and convene in a closed executive session if the discussion of any of the listed agenda items concerns one or more of the following matters: 1. Personnel matters involving the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee or to hear a complaint against an officer or employee. Sec. 551.074, Tex. Gov't Code. a. Discussion of City Manager's Fire Chief Candidate Selection(s) 6. Adjourn