A. CALL BRIEFING SESSION TO ORDER B. BRIEFING SESSION 1. Town Council Boards and Commissions Liaison Reports. Discuss Consent and Regular Items. Discuss Future Agenda Items. Discuss Council Communications. C. ADJOURN BRIEFING SESSION D. CALL REGULAR 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.”
Presentation and Public Participation
Presentation and 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.
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.
Consent Items 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. 1. Consider approval of minutes from a regular meeting of the Town Council held on November 16, 2009. 2. Consider approval of minutes from a work session of the Town Council held on November 19, 2009. 3. Consider approval of a contract with Highmark Life Insurance Company in the amount of $405,627 for reinsurance coverage for the Town’s Group Health Plan, and authorization for the Mayor to execute same on behalf of the Town. 4. Consider approval of the 2009 Annual Report for the Flower Mound Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #1 (TIRZ #1) in accordance with Chapter 311 of the Texas Tax Code. 5. Consider approval of an agreement for hardware and software to upgrade the Town's telephone network with Black Box Network Services Corporation, a sole source provider, in the amount of $228,347, and authorization for the Mayor to execute same on behalf of the Town. 6. Consider approval of a resolution adopting the Town of Flower Mound’s Program Year 2008 Consolidated Annual Performance & Evaluation Report, which is required under the Town’s Community Development Block Grant; and authorization for the Mayor to execute same on behalf of the Town. 7. Consider approval of the award of Bid No. 2-10-B Aerial Bucket Truck to Sam Pack’s Five Star Ford, in the amount of $74,037. 8. Consider approval of an interlocal agreement between the Town of Flower Mound and the City of Southlake, for the purchase of various goods and services, and authorization for the Mayor to execute same on behalf of the Town. 9. Consider approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Denton County for the provision of fire protection services for the benefit of the citizens of Denton County, and authorization for the Mayor to execute same on behalf of the Town. 10. Consider approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Denton County for the provision of Emergency Medical Services for the benefit of the citizens of Flower Mound and Denton County, and authorization for the Mayor to execute same on behalf of the Town. 11. Consider approval of an ordinance amending Chapter 54, Parks and Recreation, of the Town’s Code of Ordinances by adding Article V, Public Tree Care. (The Parks, Arts and Library Services (PALS) Board recommended approval by a vote of 6 to 0 at its November 12, 2009, meeting.) 12. Consider approval of an agreement with the Texas State Library and Archives Commission for a Loan Star Libraries Grant, and authorization for the Mayor to execute same on behalf of the Town. 13. Consider approval of Change Order No. 3 and final acceptance of the STEP Grant – Entry and Medians project, authorization for final payment to Legends Landscapes, LLC, in the amount of $8,531.61, and authorization for the Mayor to execute same on behalf of the Town. 14. Consider approval of Change Order No. 4 for construction of Spinks Road Phase IV, amending the contract with Ed Bell Construction Company, for an increase in the amount of $211,025.02, and authorization for the Mayor to execute same on behalf of the Town.
Consider approval of a resolution casting the vote of the Town of Flower Mound, Texas, for the election of the Board of Directors of the Tarrant Appraisal District. (This item was postponed from the November 16, 2009 meeting.)
Receive presentations by candidates for the Board of Directors of the Denton Central Appraisal District, and consider approval of a resolution casting the votes of the Town of Flower Mound, Texas, for the election of the Board of Directors of the Denton Central Appraisal District. (This item was postponed from the November 16, 2009 meeting.)
17. Public Hearing to consider a request for a Specific Use Permit (SUP 388-09 - Continuum Rehabilitation Hospital) to permit a rehabilitation hospital and to consider adopting an ordinance providing for said amendment. The property is located at 3100 Peters Colony Road. (The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 5 to 0 at its November 9, 2009, meeting.) 18. Public Hearing to consider approval of a Chapter 380 Partnership Agreement with Continuum Health Services, L.L.C., to provide for incentives for the economic development of Flower Mound, and authorization for the Mayor to execute same on behalf of the Town
Public Hearing to consider a request to amend the Land Development Regulations (LDR 03-09 – Mixed Use Analysis) by amending Section 98-904 regarding the analysis of Mixed Use development applications to be performed by a Town designated planning firm as part of the application and development review process for rezoning to a Mixed Use zoning development, and to consider adopting an ordinance providing for said amendment. (The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial by a vote of 4 to 2 at its November 9, 2009, meeting.)
Public Hearing to consider Town options relative to seismic testing on Town property or rights-of-way, including but not limited to (1) adoption of an ordinance amending Article VII, “Oil and Gas Well Drilling and Operations,” of Chapter 34, “Environment,” of the Town’s Code of Ordinances, prohibiting seismic testing operations on Town property or rights-of-way; or, (2) authorization to permit seismic testing operations on Town property or rights-of-way, subject to the terms of a model seismic testing agreement and/or subject to various seismic testing analysis; and provide direction to Town staff regarding the foregoing.
Public Hearing to consider Town options relative to seismic testing on Town property or rights-of-way, including but not limited to (1) adoption of an ordinance amending Article VII, “Oil and Gas Well Drilling and Operations,” of Chapter 34, “Environment,” of the Town’s Code of Ordinances, prohibiting seismic testing operations on Town property or rights-of-way; or, (2) authorization to permit seismic testing operations on Town property or rights-of-way, subject to the terms of a model seismic testing agreement and/or subject to various seismic testing analysis; and provide direction to Town staff regarding the foregoing.
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. Consultation with Town Attorney regarding legal issues associated with the regulation of natural gas well produced water pipeline systems, centralized tank facilities, and centralized gas compression facilities, and all matters incident and related thereto. d. Discuss and consider appointments to the Animal Services Board, Board of Adjustment and Environmental Conservation Commission. e. Discuss and consider annual review of Town Secretary.
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. Consultation with Town Attorney regarding legal issues associated with the regulation of natural gas well produced water pipeline systems, centralized tank facilities, and centralized gas compression facilities, and all matters incident and related thereto. d. Discuss and consider appointments to the Animal Services Board, Board of Adjustment and Environmental Conservation Commission. e. Discuss and consider annual review of Town Secretary.
A. CALL BRIEFING SESSION TO ORDER B. BRIEFING SESSION 1. Town Council Boards and Commissions Liaison Reports. Discuss Consent and Regular Items. Discuss Future Agenda Items. Discuss Council Communications. C. ADJOURN BRIEFING SESSION D. CALL REGULAR 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.”
Presentation and Public Participation
Presentation and 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.
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.
Consent Items 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. 1. Consider approval of minutes from a regular meeting of the Town Council held on November 16, 2009. 2. Consider approval of minutes from a work session of the Town Council held on November 19, 2009. 3. Consider approval of a contract with Highmark Life Insurance Company in the amount of $405,627 for reinsurance coverage for the Town’s Group Health Plan, and authorization for the Mayor to execute same on behalf of the Town. 4. Consider approval of the 2009 Annual Report for the Flower Mound Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #1 (TIRZ #1) in accordance with Chapter 311 of the Texas Tax Code. 5. Consider approval of an agreement for hardware and software to upgrade the Town's telephone network with Black Box Network Services Corporation, a sole source provider, in the amount of $228,347, and authorization for the Mayor to execute same on behalf of the Town. 6. Consider approval of a resolution adopting the Town of Flower Mound’s Program Year 2008 Consolidated Annual Performance & Evaluation Report, which is required under the Town’s Community Development Block Grant; and authorization for the Mayor to execute same on behalf of the Town. 7. Consider approval of the award of Bid No. 2-10-B Aerial Bucket Truck to Sam Pack’s Five Star Ford, in the amount of $74,037. 8. Consider approval of an interlocal agreement between the Town of Flower Mound and the City of Southlake, for the purchase of various goods and services, and authorization for the Mayor to execute same on behalf of the Town. 9. Consider approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Denton County for the provision of fire protection services for the benefit of the citizens of Denton County, and authorization for the Mayor to execute same on behalf of the Town. 10. Consider approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Denton County for the provision of Emergency Medical Services for the benefit of the citizens of Flower Mound and Denton County, and authorization for the Mayor to execute same on behalf of the Town. 11. Consider approval of an ordinance amending Chapter 54, Parks and Recreation, of the Town’s Code of Ordinances by adding Article V, Public Tree Care. (The Parks, Arts and Library Services (PALS) Board recommended approval by a vote of 6 to 0 at its November 12, 2009, meeting.) 12. Consider approval of an agreement with the Texas State Library and Archives Commission for a Loan Star Libraries Grant, and authorization for the Mayor to execute same on behalf of the Town. 13. Consider approval of Change Order No. 3 and final acceptance of the STEP Grant – Entry and Medians project, authorization for final payment to Legends Landscapes, LLC, in the amount of $8,531.61, and authorization for the Mayor to execute same on behalf of the Town. 14. Consider approval of Change Order No. 4 for construction of Spinks Road Phase IV, amending the contract with Ed Bell Construction Company, for an increase in the amount of $211,025.02, and authorization for the Mayor to execute same on behalf of the Town.
Consider approval of a resolution casting the vote of the Town of Flower Mound, Texas, for the election of the Board of Directors of the Tarrant Appraisal District. (This item was postponed from the November 16, 2009 meeting.)
Receive presentations by candidates for the Board of Directors of the Denton Central Appraisal District, and consider approval of a resolution casting the votes of the Town of Flower Mound, Texas, for the election of the Board of Directors of the Denton Central Appraisal District. (This item was postponed from the November 16, 2009 meeting.)
17. Public Hearing to consider a request for a Specific Use Permit (SUP 388-09 - Continuum Rehabilitation Hospital) to permit a rehabilitation hospital and to consider adopting an ordinance providing for said amendment. The property is located at 3100 Peters Colony Road. (The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 5 to 0 at its November 9, 2009, meeting.) 18. Public Hearing to consider approval of a Chapter 380 Partnership Agreement with Continuum Health Services, L.L.C., to provide for incentives for the economic development of Flower Mound, and authorization for the Mayor to execute same on behalf of the Town
Public Hearing to consider a request to amend the Land Development Regulations (LDR 03-09 – Mixed Use Analysis) by amending Section 98-904 regarding the analysis of Mixed Use development applications to be performed by a Town designated planning firm as part of the application and development review process for rezoning to a Mixed Use zoning development, and to consider adopting an ordinance providing for said amendment. (The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial by a vote of 4 to 2 at its November 9, 2009, meeting.)
Public Hearing to consider Town options relative to seismic testing on Town property or rights-of-way, including but not limited to (1) adoption of an ordinance amending Article VII, “Oil and Gas Well Drilling and Operations,” of Chapter 34, “Environment,” of the Town’s Code of Ordinances, prohibiting seismic testing operations on Town property or rights-of-way; or, (2) authorization to permit seismic testing operations on Town property or rights-of-way, subject to the terms of a model seismic testing agreement and/or subject to various seismic testing analysis; and provide direction to Town staff regarding the foregoing.
Public Hearing to consider Town options relative to seismic testing on Town property or rights-of-way, including but not limited to (1) adoption of an ordinance amending Article VII, “Oil and Gas Well Drilling and Operations,” of Chapter 34, “Environment,” of the Town’s Code of Ordinances, prohibiting seismic testing operations on Town property or rights-of-way; or, (2) authorization to permit seismic testing operations on Town property or rights-of-way, subject to the terms of a model seismic testing agreement and/or subject to various seismic testing analysis; and provide direction to Town staff regarding the foregoing.
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. Consultation with Town Attorney regarding legal issues associated with the regulation of natural gas well produced water pipeline systems, centralized tank facilities, and centralized gas compression facilities, and all matters incident and related thereto. d. Discuss and consider appointments to the Animal Services Board, Board of Adjustment and Environmental Conservation Commission. e. Discuss and consider annual review of Town Secretary.
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. Consultation with Town Attorney regarding legal issues associated with the regulation of natural gas well produced water pipeline systems, centralized tank facilities, and centralized gas compression facilities, and all matters incident and related thereto. d. Discuss and consider appointments to the Animal Services Board, Board of Adjustment and Environmental Conservation Commission. e. Discuss and consider annual review of Town Secretary.