Consider the Consent Agenda A member of the City Council may ask for discussion or further information on an item posted as a consent agenda item on the next Regular Meeting of the City Council. The Council Member may also ask that an item on the posted consent agenda be pulled from the consent agenda and considered for a vote separate from consent agenda items on the regular agenda. All discussions or deliberations on this portion of the work session agenda are limited to posted agenda items and may not include a new or unposted subject matter.
Consider the abandonment of a utility easement in the RaceTrac Garland Avenue subdivision. Council is requested to approved the abandonment of a 10-ft portion of the existing utility easement as part of the proposed Replat of Lot 2 of Race Trac Garland Avenue subdivision. Unless otherwise directed by Council, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the November 7, 2017 Regular Meeting.
Report on Council Official Travel Council Policy Section 6 (E) A Councilmember shall provide a brief report on any meeting attended at the expense of the City at the next regular meeting of the Council. If multiple Councilmembers attended the same event, a joint report may be made. The City Manager will provide the City Council with an annual written briefing on Council travel and related expenses.
AT&T Infrastructure Asset Management At the request of Council Member B.J. Williams and Council Member Anita Goebel, a representative from AT&T will present and answer questions regarding their infrastructure management in the south Garland service area.
Richland College Council Briefing At the request of Council Members B. J. Williams and Anita Goebel a Richland College representative will present an update on the Garland Campus.
Transportation Update The Transportation Director will provide an update on the strategic transportation initiatives in the City of Garland.
The City Attorney will provide a report on the activities of the Charter Review Committee.
Internal Audit Committee Report Council Member Rich Aubin, chair of the Internal Audit Committee, will provide a committee report on the following items: Weaver Presentation Firewheel Internal Control Audit Court Citation and Warrant Processing Audit Follow-Up Cash Count Audit FY 2018 Annual Audit Plan Customer Service Meter Reading and Billing Audit
Lincoln Financial Group to assist with the implementation of a Retirement Stability Benefit (RSB) for Civil Service Employees. Council is requested to provide staff direction on whether or not to retain Lincoln Financial Group to assist with the implementation of a Retirement Stability Benefit (RSB) for Civil Service Employees.
Sachse Park Pals Request for Use of Bunker Hill Park for an Interim Dog Park Council is requested to provide direction on the request for use of Bunker Hill Park for an interim dog park.
Dog Park/Skate Park Chronology of discussions and decisions and the estimated value of the existing Armory site At the request of Council Members B. J. Williams and Rich Aubin, staff will present a chronology of presentations and/or discussions related to the dog park/skate proposals.
Discuss the establishment of an online message board At the request of Council Members Smith and Aubin, the Council will discuss establishing an online message board for public/council communication
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.
Discuss Appointments to Boards and Commissions Mayor Douglas Athas Bao Vinh - Plan Commission Council Member Vera Hazel Blanton - Senior Citizens Advisory Board Council Member Scott LeMay Karla Pajot - Garland Cultural Arts Commission Moses Uvere - Community Multicultural Commission Charlotte Piercy - Senior Citizens Advisory Commission (reappointment)
Council will move into Executive Session
Consider the Consent Agenda A member of the City Council may ask for discussion or further information on an item posted as a consent agenda item on the next Regular Meeting of the City Council. The Council Member may also ask that an item on the posted consent agenda be pulled from the consent agenda and considered for a vote separate from consent agenda items on the regular agenda. All discussions or deliberations on this portion of the work session agenda are limited to posted agenda items and may not include a new or unposted subject matter.
Consider the abandonment of a utility easement in the RaceTrac Garland Avenue subdivision. Council is requested to approved the abandonment of a 10-ft portion of the existing utility easement as part of the proposed Replat of Lot 2 of Race Trac Garland Avenue subdivision. Unless otherwise directed by Council, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the November 7, 2017 Regular Meeting.
Report on Council Official Travel Council Policy Section 6 (E) A Councilmember shall provide a brief report on any meeting attended at the expense of the City at the next regular meeting of the Council. If multiple Councilmembers attended the same event, a joint report may be made. The City Manager will provide the City Council with an annual written briefing on Council travel and related expenses.
AT&T Infrastructure Asset Management At the request of Council Member B.J. Williams and Council Member Anita Goebel, a representative from AT&T will present and answer questions regarding their infrastructure management in the south Garland service area.
Richland College Council Briefing At the request of Council Members B. J. Williams and Anita Goebel a Richland College representative will present an update on the Garland Campus.
Transportation Update The Transportation Director will provide an update on the strategic transportation initiatives in the City of Garland.
The City Attorney will provide a report on the activities of the Charter Review Committee.
Internal Audit Committee Report Council Member Rich Aubin, chair of the Internal Audit Committee, will provide a committee report on the following items: Weaver Presentation Firewheel Internal Control Audit Court Citation and Warrant Processing Audit Follow-Up Cash Count Audit FY 2018 Annual Audit Plan Customer Service Meter Reading and Billing Audit
Lincoln Financial Group to assist with the implementation of a Retirement Stability Benefit (RSB) for Civil Service Employees. Council is requested to provide staff direction on whether or not to retain Lincoln Financial Group to assist with the implementation of a Retirement Stability Benefit (RSB) for Civil Service Employees.
Sachse Park Pals Request for Use of Bunker Hill Park for an Interim Dog Park Council is requested to provide direction on the request for use of Bunker Hill Park for an interim dog park.
Dog Park/Skate Park Chronology of discussions and decisions and the estimated value of the existing Armory site At the request of Council Members B. J. Williams and Rich Aubin, staff will present a chronology of presentations and/or discussions related to the dog park/skate proposals.
Discuss the establishment of an online message board At the request of Council Members Smith and Aubin, the Council will discuss establishing an online message board for public/council communication
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.
Discuss Appointments to Boards and Commissions Mayor Douglas Athas Bao Vinh - Plan Commission Council Member Vera Hazel Blanton - Senior Citizens Advisory Board Council Member Scott LeMay Karla Pajot - Garland Cultural Arts Commission Moses Uvere - Community Multicultural Commission Charlotte Piercy - Senior Citizens Advisory Commission (reappointment)
Council will move into Executive Session