D. CALL MEETING TO ORDER E. INVOCATION F. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE AMERICAN FLAG AND TO THE TEXAS FLAG “Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible.” G. PRESENTATIONS
Public Participation Please fill out an "Appearance Before Town Council" form in order to address the Council, and turn the form in prior to Public Participation, or by 6:10 p.m. to Town Secretary Paula Paschal. Speakers are normally limited to three minutes. Time limits can be adjusted by the Chair as to accommodate more or fewer speakers. The purpose of this item is to allow the public an opportunity to address the Town Council on issues that are not the subject of a public hearing. Any item requiring a Public Hearing will allow the public to speak at the time that item appears on this agenda as indicated as a "Public Hearing". Items that are the subject matter jurisdiction of the Town Council include Town policy and legislative issues. Issues regarding daily operational or administrative matters should first be dealt with at the administrative level by calling Town Hall at 972-874-6000 during business hours.
Update and status report related to operational issues, capital improvement projects, budget projections, grants, legislation and regulatory activities.
This agenda consists of non-controversial or "housekeeping" items required by law. Items may be removed from the Consent Agenda by any Councilmember by making such request prior to a motion and vote on the Consent Agenda.
Items 10, 11, 12 (Part 1 of 2)
10. Consider approval of an ordinance ordering the May 8, 2010 general election for the purpose of electing a Mayor, Councilmember Place 2, and Councilmember Place 4 for two-year terms each. 11. Consider approval of a joint election agreement with other Denton County Political Subdivisions and contract for election services with Denton County for May 8, 2010, and authorization for the Mayor to execute same on behalf of the Town. 12. Public Hearing to consider approval of an ordinance ordering a special election for May 8, 2010, for the purpose of authorizing the sale and conveyance for fair market value of an approximate 15.815-acre tract of land located on the northwest corner of FM 407 and Chinn Chapel Road (known as Chinn Chapel Soccer Complex), and purchase of an approximate 23.374-acre property located on the east side of Chinn Chapel Road between Dixon Lane and Waketon Road.
Items 10, 11, 12 (Part 2 of 2)
10. Consider approval of an ordinance ordering the May 8, 2010 general election for the purpose of electing a Mayor, Councilmember Place 2, and Councilmember Place 4 for two-year terms each. 11. Consider approval of a joint election agreement with other Denton County Political Subdivisions and contract for election services with Denton County for May 8, 2010, and authorization for the Mayor to execute same on behalf of the Town. 12. Public Hearing to consider approval of an ordinance ordering a special election for May 8, 2010, for the purpose of authorizing the sale and conveyance for fair market value of an approximate 15.815-acre tract of land located on the northwest corner of FM 407 and Chinn Chapel Road (known as Chinn Chapel Soccer Complex), and purchase of an approximate 23.374-acre property located on the east side of Chinn Chapel Road between Dixon Lane and Waketon Road.
Items 13, 14, 15 (Part 1 of 2)
13. Public Hearing Public Hearing to consider a tree removal permit for the removal of three specimen trees on property proposed for development as Montalcino Estates. The property is generally located north of FM 1171 and west of the Tour 18 subdivision. (The Environmental Conservation Commission recommended approval by a vote of 5 to 0 at their January 5, 2010, meeting). 14. ZPD 08-08 – Montalcino Estates Public Hearing Public Hearing to consider a request for rezoning (ZPD 08-08 – Montalcino Estates) from Agricultural District to Planned Development District-107 (PD-107) for a conservation development, and an exception to Section 98-147, Topographical slope protection, as authorized by Section 98-147(b); and to consider adopting an ordinance providing for said amendment; subject to the terms and conditions in the attached development agreement; and authorization for the Mayor to execute same on behalf of the Town. The property is located north of Cross Timbers Road and west of Tour 18 Drive. (The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 6 to 0 at its February 8, 2010 meeting.) 15. Consider a request for a Development Plan (DP 01-09 - Montalcino Estates) to develop a residential subdivision. The property is located north of Cross Timbers Road and west of Tour 18 Drive. (The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 6 to 0 at its February 8, 2010 meeting.)
Items 13, 14, 15 (Part 2 of 2)
13. Public Hearing Public Hearing to consider a tree removal permit for the removal of three specimen trees on property proposed for development as Montalcino Estates. The property is generally located north of FM 1171 and west of the Tour 18 subdivision. (The Environmental Conservation Commission recommended approval by a vote of 5 to 0 at their January 5, 2010, meeting). 14. ZPD 08-08 – Montalcino Estates Public Hearing Public Hearing to consider a request for rezoning (ZPD 08-08 – Montalcino Estates) from Agricultural District to Planned Development District-107 (PD-107) for a conservation development, and an exception to Section 98-147, Topographical slope protection, as authorized by Section 98-147(b); and to consider adopting an ordinance providing for said amendment; subject to the terms and conditions in the attached development agreement; and authorization for the Mayor to execute same on behalf of the Town. The property is located north of Cross Timbers Road and west of Tour 18 Drive. (The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 6 to 0 at its February 8, 2010 meeting.) 15. Consider a request for a Development Plan (DP 01-09 - Montalcino Estates) to develop a residential subdivision. The property is located north of Cross Timbers Road and west of Tour 18 Drive. (The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 6 to 0 at its February 8, 2010 meeting.)
The Town Council to convene into a closed meeting pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.074, and 551.087 to discuss matters relating to consultation with Town Attorney, real property, personnel, and economic development negotiations as follows: a. Discuss and consider economic development incentives. b. Discuss and consider acquisition and/or lease of real property for municipal purposes and all matters incident and related thereto. c. Discuss and consider appointments to the Animal Services Board, Board of Adjustment, Community Development Corporation, Environmental Conservation Commission, Parks, Arts and Library Services Board, Planning and Zoning Commission, Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Board and Transportation Commission. d. Discuss and review services rendered by Brown & Hofmeister, L.L.P.
The Town Council to convene into a closed meeting pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.074, and 551.087 to discuss matters relating to consultation with Town Attorney, real property, personnel, and economic development negotiations as follows: a. Discuss and consider economic development incentives. b. Discuss and consider acquisition and/or lease of real property for municipal purposes and all matters incident and related thereto. c. Discuss and consider appointments to the Animal Services Board, Board of Adjustment, Community Development Corporation, Environmental Conservation Commission, Parks, Arts and Library Services Board, Planning and Zoning Commission, Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Board and Transportation Commission. d. Discuss and review services rendered by Brown & Hofmeister, L.L.P.
D. CALL MEETING TO ORDER E. INVOCATION F. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE AMERICAN FLAG AND TO THE TEXAS FLAG “Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible.” G. PRESENTATIONS
Public Participation Please fill out an "Appearance Before Town Council" form in order to address the Council, and turn the form in prior to Public Participation, or by 6:10 p.m. to Town Secretary Paula Paschal. Speakers are normally limited to three minutes. Time limits can be adjusted by the Chair as to accommodate more or fewer speakers. The purpose of this item is to allow the public an opportunity to address the Town Council on issues that are not the subject of a public hearing. Any item requiring a Public Hearing will allow the public to speak at the time that item appears on this agenda as indicated as a "Public Hearing". Items that are the subject matter jurisdiction of the Town Council include Town policy and legislative issues. Issues regarding daily operational or administrative matters should first be dealt with at the administrative level by calling Town Hall at 972-874-6000 during business hours.
Update and status report related to operational issues, capital improvement projects, budget projections, grants, legislation and regulatory activities.
This agenda consists of non-controversial or "housekeeping" items required by law. Items may be removed from the Consent Agenda by any Councilmember by making such request prior to a motion and vote on the Consent Agenda.
Items 10, 11, 12 (Part 1 of 2)
10. Consider approval of an ordinance ordering the May 8, 2010 general election for the purpose of electing a Mayor, Councilmember Place 2, and Councilmember Place 4 for two-year terms each. 11. Consider approval of a joint election agreement with other Denton County Political Subdivisions and contract for election services with Denton County for May 8, 2010, and authorization for the Mayor to execute same on behalf of the Town. 12. Public Hearing to consider approval of an ordinance ordering a special election for May 8, 2010, for the purpose of authorizing the sale and conveyance for fair market value of an approximate 15.815-acre tract of land located on the northwest corner of FM 407 and Chinn Chapel Road (known as Chinn Chapel Soccer Complex), and purchase of an approximate 23.374-acre property located on the east side of Chinn Chapel Road between Dixon Lane and Waketon Road.
Items 10, 11, 12 (Part 2 of 2)
10. Consider approval of an ordinance ordering the May 8, 2010 general election for the purpose of electing a Mayor, Councilmember Place 2, and Councilmember Place 4 for two-year terms each. 11. Consider approval of a joint election agreement with other Denton County Political Subdivisions and contract for election services with Denton County for May 8, 2010, and authorization for the Mayor to execute same on behalf of the Town. 12. Public Hearing to consider approval of an ordinance ordering a special election for May 8, 2010, for the purpose of authorizing the sale and conveyance for fair market value of an approximate 15.815-acre tract of land located on the northwest corner of FM 407 and Chinn Chapel Road (known as Chinn Chapel Soccer Complex), and purchase of an approximate 23.374-acre property located on the east side of Chinn Chapel Road between Dixon Lane and Waketon Road.
Items 13, 14, 15 (Part 1 of 2)
13. Public Hearing Public Hearing to consider a tree removal permit for the removal of three specimen trees on property proposed for development as Montalcino Estates. The property is generally located north of FM 1171 and west of the Tour 18 subdivision. (The Environmental Conservation Commission recommended approval by a vote of 5 to 0 at their January 5, 2010, meeting). 14. ZPD 08-08 – Montalcino Estates Public Hearing Public Hearing to consider a request for rezoning (ZPD 08-08 – Montalcino Estates) from Agricultural District to Planned Development District-107 (PD-107) for a conservation development, and an exception to Section 98-147, Topographical slope protection, as authorized by Section 98-147(b); and to consider adopting an ordinance providing for said amendment; subject to the terms and conditions in the attached development agreement; and authorization for the Mayor to execute same on behalf of the Town. The property is located north of Cross Timbers Road and west of Tour 18 Drive. (The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 6 to 0 at its February 8, 2010 meeting.) 15. Consider a request for a Development Plan (DP 01-09 - Montalcino Estates) to develop a residential subdivision. The property is located north of Cross Timbers Road and west of Tour 18 Drive. (The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 6 to 0 at its February 8, 2010 meeting.)
Items 13, 14, 15 (Part 2 of 2)
13. Public Hearing Public Hearing to consider a tree removal permit for the removal of three specimen trees on property proposed for development as Montalcino Estates. The property is generally located north of FM 1171 and west of the Tour 18 subdivision. (The Environmental Conservation Commission recommended approval by a vote of 5 to 0 at their January 5, 2010, meeting). 14. ZPD 08-08 – Montalcino Estates Public Hearing Public Hearing to consider a request for rezoning (ZPD 08-08 – Montalcino Estates) from Agricultural District to Planned Development District-107 (PD-107) for a conservation development, and an exception to Section 98-147, Topographical slope protection, as authorized by Section 98-147(b); and to consider adopting an ordinance providing for said amendment; subject to the terms and conditions in the attached development agreement; and authorization for the Mayor to execute same on behalf of the Town. The property is located north of Cross Timbers Road and west of Tour 18 Drive. (The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 6 to 0 at its February 8, 2010 meeting.) 15. Consider a request for a Development Plan (DP 01-09 - Montalcino Estates) to develop a residential subdivision. The property is located north of Cross Timbers Road and west of Tour 18 Drive. (The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 6 to 0 at its February 8, 2010 meeting.)
The Town Council to convene into a closed meeting pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.074, and 551.087 to discuss matters relating to consultation with Town Attorney, real property, personnel, and economic development negotiations as follows: a. Discuss and consider economic development incentives. b. Discuss and consider acquisition and/or lease of real property for municipal purposes and all matters incident and related thereto. c. Discuss and consider appointments to the Animal Services Board, Board of Adjustment, Community Development Corporation, Environmental Conservation Commission, Parks, Arts and Library Services Board, Planning and Zoning Commission, Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Board and Transportation Commission. d. Discuss and review services rendered by Brown & Hofmeister, L.L.P.
The Town Council to convene into a closed meeting pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.074, and 551.087 to discuss matters relating to consultation with Town Attorney, real property, personnel, and economic development negotiations as follows: a. Discuss and consider economic development incentives. b. Discuss and consider acquisition and/or lease of real property for municipal purposes and all matters incident and related thereto. c. Discuss and consider appointments to the Animal Services Board, Board of Adjustment, Community Development Corporation, Environmental Conservation Commission, Parks, Arts and Library Services Board, Planning and Zoning Commission, Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Board and Transportation Commission. d. Discuss and review services rendered by Brown & Hofmeister, L.L.P.