Call to Order. Invocation.
Mayoral Proclamations, Recognitions and Announcements
The Mayor may present proclamations and recognize attendees or award winners, and may make announcements regarding upcoming City events and matters of interest to citizens. There will be no Council deliberations or votes on these matters.
Approve consent items 1 - 6. 1. Consider approval of the minutes of the January 7, 2013 City Council Regular Meeting. 2. Consider approval of the following bids: a. Water System Improvements Bid No. 4025-14 Tri-Con Services, Inc. $799,999.99 This request is to provide for water system improvements at Greencove Drive, Main Street and West Walnut Street. Construction includes approximately 4,144 linear feet of water line including all service connections and approximately 7,603 square yards of asphalt and street paving. b. Engineering and Design Services for Olinger Substation Line Bid No. 4124-14 R-Delta Engineers $98,500.00 Optional Contingency ___9,900.00 $108,400.00 This request is to provide professional engineering and design services associated with substation improvements including the addition of a new 138kV transmission line terminal and associated new equipment as well as substation modifications necessary for the proposed relocation of the Olinger-Ben Davis Circuit 1 Transmission line substation termination. 3. Consider approving by minute action an employment agreement with William E. Dollar to continue his employment in the position of City Manager. Council is requested to approve an employment agreement with William E. Dollar to continue his employment in the position of City Manager. 4. Consider approving by minute action an employment agreement with Brad Neighbor to continue his employment in the position of City Attorney. Council is requested to approve an employment agreement with Brad Neighbor to continue his employment in the position of City Attorney. 5. Consider approving by minute action an employment agreement with Jedson Johnson in the position of City Auditor. Council is requested to approve an employment agreement with Jedson Johnson in the position of City Auditor. 6. Consider all matters incident and related to the issuance and sale of “City of Garland, Texas, General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2014, including the adoption of an ordinance authorizing the issuance of “City of Garland, Texas General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2014 specifying the terms and features of said bonds; levying a continuing direct annual ad valorem tax for the payment of said bonds; providing for the redemption of certain outstanding obligations of the City; and resolving other matters incident and related to issuance, sale, payment and delivery of said bonds, including the approval and execution of a Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement and the approval and distribution of a Preliminary Official Statement. At the November 4, 2013 Work Session, Council considered authorizing the refund of approximately $14 million General Obligation Bonds and $5.5 million Certificates of Obligation.
Consider the application of Apartment Development Services, requesting approval of 1) a change in zoning from Agriculture (AG) District to Planned Development (PD) District for Multi-Family Uses, 2) a Concept Plan and 3) a variance to Section 34.19(D) of the IH 30 Development Standards regarding building placement. The property is located at the northwest intersection of Bobtown Road and Waterhouse Boulevard. (District 3) (File 13-35) The applicant is requesting further postponement to the February 4, 2014 Council Meeting.
Hold a public hearing to receive citizen input regarding the modifications to Chapter 32 and consider and ordinance amending Chapter 32, “Neighborhood Sanitation and Housing Services”, of the Code of Ordinances. This item was considered at the August 5, 2013 Work Session. The proposal adds minimum standards for lodging room furnishings, toiletries, linens, insect control and employee health. An annual $200 licensing fee is also proposed to support the inspectional efforts.
Hold a public hearing to receive citizen comments regarding the proposed 2014 Capital Improvement Program (CIP). The 2014 Proposed CIP has been available for public inspection in the City’s libraries, the City Secretary’s Office, and on the City’s website since January 9, 2014.
10. Citizen comments. Persons wishing to address issues not on the agenda may have three minutes to address Council at this time. Council is prohibited from discussing any item not posted according to the Texas Open Meetings Act. 11. Adjourn.
Call to Order. Invocation.
Mayoral Proclamations, Recognitions and Announcements
The Mayor may present proclamations and recognize attendees or award winners, and may make announcements regarding upcoming City events and matters of interest to citizens. There will be no Council deliberations or votes on these matters.
Approve consent items 1 - 6. 1. Consider approval of the minutes of the January 7, 2013 City Council Regular Meeting. 2. Consider approval of the following bids: a. Water System Improvements Bid No. 4025-14 Tri-Con Services, Inc. $799,999.99 This request is to provide for water system improvements at Greencove Drive, Main Street and West Walnut Street. Construction includes approximately 4,144 linear feet of water line including all service connections and approximately 7,603 square yards of asphalt and street paving. b. Engineering and Design Services for Olinger Substation Line Bid No. 4124-14 R-Delta Engineers $98,500.00 Optional Contingency ___9,900.00 $108,400.00 This request is to provide professional engineering and design services associated with substation improvements including the addition of a new 138kV transmission line terminal and associated new equipment as well as substation modifications necessary for the proposed relocation of the Olinger-Ben Davis Circuit 1 Transmission line substation termination. 3. Consider approving by minute action an employment agreement with William E. Dollar to continue his employment in the position of City Manager. Council is requested to approve an employment agreement with William E. Dollar to continue his employment in the position of City Manager. 4. Consider approving by minute action an employment agreement with Brad Neighbor to continue his employment in the position of City Attorney. Council is requested to approve an employment agreement with Brad Neighbor to continue his employment in the position of City Attorney. 5. Consider approving by minute action an employment agreement with Jedson Johnson in the position of City Auditor. Council is requested to approve an employment agreement with Jedson Johnson in the position of City Auditor. 6. Consider all matters incident and related to the issuance and sale of “City of Garland, Texas, General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2014, including the adoption of an ordinance authorizing the issuance of “City of Garland, Texas General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2014 specifying the terms and features of said bonds; levying a continuing direct annual ad valorem tax for the payment of said bonds; providing for the redemption of certain outstanding obligations of the City; and resolving other matters incident and related to issuance, sale, payment and delivery of said bonds, including the approval and execution of a Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement and the approval and distribution of a Preliminary Official Statement. At the November 4, 2013 Work Session, Council considered authorizing the refund of approximately $14 million General Obligation Bonds and $5.5 million Certificates of Obligation.
Consider the application of Apartment Development Services, requesting approval of 1) a change in zoning from Agriculture (AG) District to Planned Development (PD) District for Multi-Family Uses, 2) a Concept Plan and 3) a variance to Section 34.19(D) of the IH 30 Development Standards regarding building placement. The property is located at the northwest intersection of Bobtown Road and Waterhouse Boulevard. (District 3) (File 13-35) The applicant is requesting further postponement to the February 4, 2014 Council Meeting.
Hold a public hearing to receive citizen input regarding the modifications to Chapter 32 and consider and ordinance amending Chapter 32, “Neighborhood Sanitation and Housing Services”, of the Code of Ordinances. This item was considered at the August 5, 2013 Work Session. The proposal adds minimum standards for lodging room furnishings, toiletries, linens, insect control and employee health. An annual $200 licensing fee is also proposed to support the inspectional efforts.
Hold a public hearing to receive citizen comments regarding the proposed 2014 Capital Improvement Program (CIP). The 2014 Proposed CIP has been available for public inspection in the City’s libraries, the City Secretary’s Office, and on the City’s website since January 9, 2014.
10. Citizen comments. Persons wishing to address issues not on the agenda may have three minutes to address Council at this time. Council is prohibited from discussing any item not posted according to the Texas Open Meetings Act. 11. Adjourn.