A. CALL MEETING TO ORDER B. INVOCATION C. 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.”
PRESENTATIONS 1. Proclamation for Arbor Day & Tree Recognition Program 2. ‘National Night Out’ neighborhood winner award presentation 3. Proclamation designating November as Flower Mound Arts Month
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 Theresa Scott. 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.
TOWN MANAGER’S REPORT 1. Update and status report related to capital improvement projects. 2. Update and discussion on Economic Development projects. 3. Introduction of new Town of Flower Mound Police Chief, Andy Kancel.
CONSENT AGENDA - Consent Items: H1-H9 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. Minutes 9/16 - Consider approval of the minutes from a regular meeting of the Town Council; Town of Flower Mound Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency Medical Services District Special meeting; and Crime Control and Prevention District Special meeting held on September 16, 2013. 2. Minutes 10/7 - Consider approval of the minutes from a regular meeting of the Town Council; Town of Flower Mound Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency Medical Services District Special meeting; and Crime Control and Prevention District Special meeting held on October 7, 2013. 3. Atmos Rate Tariffs - Consider approval of an ordinance adopting Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Division's rate tariffs that reflect the negotiated rate change pursuant to the Rate Review Mechanism process. 4. Reimburse Expenditures - Consider approval of a resolution declaring expectation to reimburse expenditures with proceeds of future debt and authorizing the preparation of the documents associated with the issuance, sale, and delivery of the debt obligations; and providing an effective date. 5. Mobile App Project Grant - Consider acceptance of grant funds from the Texas State Library and Archives Commission to provide a mobile app for the Library and execution of an agreement with vendor to provide same; and authorization for the Mayor to execute said agreement on behalf of the Town. 6. Vacate Water Line Easements - Consider approval of vacating and abandoning three blanket water line easements that were dedicated to the Town of Flower Mound by T. M. Dye (Exhibit A) and Edward S. Marcus/Betty B. Marcus (Exhibit B & C) on August 23, 1965, and August 30, 1965, respectively, and authorizing the Mayor to execute on behalf of the Town. The said easements are situated within and about the development identified as The River Walk at Central Park in the Town of Flower Mound. The River Walk at Central Park is generally located in a stretch of land that is bounded by College Parkway to the North, Morriss Road to the East, Cross Timbers Road to the South, and Long Prairie Road to the West. 7. Pro-Rata Agreement - Consider approval of a Pro-Rata Agreement with Mr. and Mrs. Joel Hutton, for the construction of 210 linear feet of an eight-inch sanitary sewer line and 206 linear feet of a six-inch water line and associated appurtenances on Dogwood Street in the Pecan Acres Addition and authorization for the Mayor to execute on behalf of the Town. 8. Timber Creek Reconstruction Project - Consider approval of Change Order No. 2 for the Timber Creek Reconstruction project, amending the contract with Jet Underground Utilities, Inc., for an increase of $20,000.00, and authorization for the Mayor to execute same on behalf of the Town. 9. Furnishings for O&M - Consider approval of the purchase of furnishings for the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Facility project, from Texas Furniture Source, through a Texas Multiple Award Schedule contract, in the amount of $107,506.45.
10. Wellington North Tree Removal Public Hearing Public Hearing to consider an application for a tree removal permit for the removal of one (1) specimen tree on property proposed for development as Wellington North. The property is generally located east of Auburn Drive and north of Peters Colony Road. (The Environmental Conservation Commission recommended approval by a vote of 6 – 0 at its October 1, 2013, meeting). (This item was postponed at the October 7, 2013, Town Council meeting.) 11. DP 13-0006 – Wellington North - Consider a request for a Development Plan (DP13-0006 – Wellington North) to develop a residential subdivision, with an exception to the access management policy and criteria regarding driveway spacing contained in the Town's Engineering Design Criteria and Construction Standards adopted through Chapter 32 of the Code of Ordinances. The property is generally located east of Auburn Drive and north of Peters Colony Road. (Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 6-0 at its September 9, 2013, meeting.) (This item was postponed at the October 7, 2013, Town Council meeting.)
12. Edgewood Tree Removal Public Hearing Public Hearing to consider an application for a tree removal permit for the removal of seven (7) specimen trees on property proposed for development as Edgewood. The property is generally located south of FM 3040 (Flower Mound Road) and east of Gerault Road. (The Environmental Conservation Commission recommended approval by a vote of 4 - 0 at its September 4, 2013, meeting). (This item was postponed at the October 7, 2013, Town Council meeting.) 13. DP 13-0005 - Edgewood - Consider a request for a Development Plan (DP 13- 0005 - Edgewood) to develop a residential subdivision. The property is generally located south of FM 3040 (Flower Mound Road) and east of Gerault Road. (The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 3 to 2 at its September 23, 2013, meeting.) (This item was postponed at the October 7, 2013, Town Council meeting.)
14. Tax Abatement Reinvestment Zone Public Hearing Public Hearing to consider approval of an ordinance establishing a Tax Abatement Reinvestment Zone for commercial-warehouse tax abatement generally located north of Lakeside Parkway, south of Spinks Road, and west of Gerault Road. 15. Tax Abatement Agreement Public Hearing Public Hearing to consider approval of a Tax Abatement Agreement with Amstar HIP TX II, LLC for the economic development of Flower Mound, and authorization for the Mayor to execute same on behalf of the Town.
Terracina Tree Removal Public Hearing Public Hearing to consider an application for a tree removal permit for the removal of two (2) specimen trees on property proposed for development as Terracina, Phase II. The property is generally located along the east side of Jernigan Road and north of Justin Road (F.M. 407). (The Environmental Conservation Commission recommended approval by a vote of 6 - 0 at its October 1, 2013, meeting).
Land Development Regulations Public Hearing Public Hearing to consider an amendment to the Land Development Regulations (LDR13-0001) by amending Section 90-31 (Purpose and applicability of article provisions) to eliminate the requirement of obtaining an approved development plan prior to the submission of a record plat for non-residential development in those instances where the non-residential development is being platted in conformity to a previously approved concept plan, and to consider adopting an ordinance providing for said amendment. (The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 6 to 0 at its October 14, 2013, meeting.)
Discuss, consider, and provide direction to Town staff regarding the use of 4B sales tax funds and overall park priorities.
J. COORDINATION OF CALENDARS AND FUTURE AGENDAS/MEETINGS 1. Discuss and consider cancelation of Thursday, December 19, 2013, Work Session. K. CLOSED MEETING The Town Council to convene into a closed meeting pursuant to Texas Government Code Chapter 551, including, but not limited to, Sections 551.087, 551.072, 551.074, and 551.071 to discuss matters relating to consultation with Town Attorney, pending litigation, real property, personnel, and economic development negotiations as follows: a. Discuss and consider economic development incentives. b. Discuss and consider purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property for municipal purposes and all matters incident and related thereto. L. OPEN MEETING The Town Council to convene into an open meeting pursuant to Texas Government Code Chapter 551, including, but not limited to, Sections 551.087, 551.072, 551.074, and 551.071 to discuss matters relating to consultation with Town Attorney, pending litigation, real property, personnel, and economic development negotiations as follows: a. Discuss and consider economic development incentives. b. Discuss and consider purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property for municipal purposes and all matters incident and related thereto. M. ADJOURN MEETING
A. CALL MEETING TO ORDER B. INVOCATION C. 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.”
PRESENTATIONS 1. Proclamation for Arbor Day & Tree Recognition Program 2. ‘National Night Out’ neighborhood winner award presentation 3. Proclamation designating November as Flower Mound Arts Month
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 Theresa Scott. 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.
TOWN MANAGER’S REPORT 1. Update and status report related to capital improvement projects. 2. Update and discussion on Economic Development projects. 3. Introduction of new Town of Flower Mound Police Chief, Andy Kancel.
CONSENT AGENDA - Consent Items: H1-H9 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. Minutes 9/16 - Consider approval of the minutes from a regular meeting of the Town Council; Town of Flower Mound Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency Medical Services District Special meeting; and Crime Control and Prevention District Special meeting held on September 16, 2013. 2. Minutes 10/7 - Consider approval of the minutes from a regular meeting of the Town Council; Town of Flower Mound Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency Medical Services District Special meeting; and Crime Control and Prevention District Special meeting held on October 7, 2013. 3. Atmos Rate Tariffs - Consider approval of an ordinance adopting Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Division's rate tariffs that reflect the negotiated rate change pursuant to the Rate Review Mechanism process. 4. Reimburse Expenditures - Consider approval of a resolution declaring expectation to reimburse expenditures with proceeds of future debt and authorizing the preparation of the documents associated with the issuance, sale, and delivery of the debt obligations; and providing an effective date. 5. Mobile App Project Grant - Consider acceptance of grant funds from the Texas State Library and Archives Commission to provide a mobile app for the Library and execution of an agreement with vendor to provide same; and authorization for the Mayor to execute said agreement on behalf of the Town. 6. Vacate Water Line Easements - Consider approval of vacating and abandoning three blanket water line easements that were dedicated to the Town of Flower Mound by T. M. Dye (Exhibit A) and Edward S. Marcus/Betty B. Marcus (Exhibit B & C) on August 23, 1965, and August 30, 1965, respectively, and authorizing the Mayor to execute on behalf of the Town. The said easements are situated within and about the development identified as The River Walk at Central Park in the Town of Flower Mound. The River Walk at Central Park is generally located in a stretch of land that is bounded by College Parkway to the North, Morriss Road to the East, Cross Timbers Road to the South, and Long Prairie Road to the West. 7. Pro-Rata Agreement - Consider approval of a Pro-Rata Agreement with Mr. and Mrs. Joel Hutton, for the construction of 210 linear feet of an eight-inch sanitary sewer line and 206 linear feet of a six-inch water line and associated appurtenances on Dogwood Street in the Pecan Acres Addition and authorization for the Mayor to execute on behalf of the Town. 8. Timber Creek Reconstruction Project - Consider approval of Change Order No. 2 for the Timber Creek Reconstruction project, amending the contract with Jet Underground Utilities, Inc., for an increase of $20,000.00, and authorization for the Mayor to execute same on behalf of the Town. 9. Furnishings for O&M - Consider approval of the purchase of furnishings for the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Facility project, from Texas Furniture Source, through a Texas Multiple Award Schedule contract, in the amount of $107,506.45.
10. Wellington North Tree Removal Public Hearing Public Hearing to consider an application for a tree removal permit for the removal of one (1) specimen tree on property proposed for development as Wellington North. The property is generally located east of Auburn Drive and north of Peters Colony Road. (The Environmental Conservation Commission recommended approval by a vote of 6 – 0 at its October 1, 2013, meeting). (This item was postponed at the October 7, 2013, Town Council meeting.) 11. DP 13-0006 – Wellington North - Consider a request for a Development Plan (DP13-0006 – Wellington North) to develop a residential subdivision, with an exception to the access management policy and criteria regarding driveway spacing contained in the Town's Engineering Design Criteria and Construction Standards adopted through Chapter 32 of the Code of Ordinances. The property is generally located east of Auburn Drive and north of Peters Colony Road. (Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 6-0 at its September 9, 2013, meeting.) (This item was postponed at the October 7, 2013, Town Council meeting.)
12. Edgewood Tree Removal Public Hearing Public Hearing to consider an application for a tree removal permit for the removal of seven (7) specimen trees on property proposed for development as Edgewood. The property is generally located south of FM 3040 (Flower Mound Road) and east of Gerault Road. (The Environmental Conservation Commission recommended approval by a vote of 4 - 0 at its September 4, 2013, meeting). (This item was postponed at the October 7, 2013, Town Council meeting.) 13. DP 13-0005 - Edgewood - Consider a request for a Development Plan (DP 13- 0005 - Edgewood) to develop a residential subdivision. The property is generally located south of FM 3040 (Flower Mound Road) and east of Gerault Road. (The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 3 to 2 at its September 23, 2013, meeting.) (This item was postponed at the October 7, 2013, Town Council meeting.)
14. Tax Abatement Reinvestment Zone Public Hearing Public Hearing to consider approval of an ordinance establishing a Tax Abatement Reinvestment Zone for commercial-warehouse tax abatement generally located north of Lakeside Parkway, south of Spinks Road, and west of Gerault Road. 15. Tax Abatement Agreement Public Hearing Public Hearing to consider approval of a Tax Abatement Agreement with Amstar HIP TX II, LLC for the economic development of Flower Mound, and authorization for the Mayor to execute same on behalf of the Town.
Terracina Tree Removal Public Hearing Public Hearing to consider an application for a tree removal permit for the removal of two (2) specimen trees on property proposed for development as Terracina, Phase II. The property is generally located along the east side of Jernigan Road and north of Justin Road (F.M. 407). (The Environmental Conservation Commission recommended approval by a vote of 6 - 0 at its October 1, 2013, meeting).
Land Development Regulations Public Hearing Public Hearing to consider an amendment to the Land Development Regulations (LDR13-0001) by amending Section 90-31 (Purpose and applicability of article provisions) to eliminate the requirement of obtaining an approved development plan prior to the submission of a record plat for non-residential development in those instances where the non-residential development is being platted in conformity to a previously approved concept plan, and to consider adopting an ordinance providing for said amendment. (The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 6 to 0 at its October 14, 2013, meeting.)
Discuss, consider, and provide direction to Town staff regarding the use of 4B sales tax funds and overall park priorities.
J. COORDINATION OF CALENDARS AND FUTURE AGENDAS/MEETINGS 1. Discuss and consider cancelation of Thursday, December 19, 2013, Work Session. K. CLOSED MEETING The Town Council to convene into a closed meeting pursuant to Texas Government Code Chapter 551, including, but not limited to, Sections 551.087, 551.072, 551.074, and 551.071 to discuss matters relating to consultation with Town Attorney, pending litigation, real property, personnel, and economic development negotiations as follows: a. Discuss and consider economic development incentives. b. Discuss and consider purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property for municipal purposes and all matters incident and related thereto. L. OPEN MEETING The Town Council to convene into an open meeting pursuant to Texas Government Code Chapter 551, including, but not limited to, Sections 551.087, 551.072, 551.074, and 551.071 to discuss matters relating to consultation with Town Attorney, pending litigation, real property, personnel, and economic development negotiations as follows: a. Discuss and consider economic development incentives. b. Discuss and consider purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property for municipal purposes and all matters incident and related thereto. M. ADJOURN MEETING