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. National Library Card Sign-Up Month Proclamation
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Please fill out a speaker form, available in the Town Hall on the night of the meeting, in order to address the Council and turn it in to the Town Secretary prior to Public Participation. Speakers are normally limited to three minutes. Time limits can be adjusted by the Mayor 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.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Please fill out a speaker form, available in the Town Hall on the night of the meeting, in order to address the Council and turn it in to the Town Secretary prior to Public Participation. Speakers are normally limited to three minutes. Time limits can be adjusted by the Mayor 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.
ANNOUNCEMENTS 1. Announce recent and upcoming civic and social events.
TOWN MANAGER’S REPORT 1. Update and status report related to capital improvement projects. 2. Update and discussion on Economic Development projects. 3. Update and discussion on water usage.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS The purpose of this item is to allow the Mayor and members of Council an opportunity to bring forward items they wish to discuss at a future meeting, with the understanding a consensus of Council is needed in order for that item to be placed on a future agenda.
COORDINATION OF CALENDARS 1. The next Town Council meeting is a scheduled for September 17th.
CONSENT AGENDA - 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. 1/4/16 meeting reschedule - Consider approval of rescheduling the Monday, January 4, 2016, regular meeting to Thursday, January 21, 2016 of the Town Council. 2. 1/18/16 meeting cancelation - Consider approval of canceling the January 18, 2016, regular meeting of the Town Council. 3. PSA FM2499 Water Line - Consider approval of the Professional Services Agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., to provide professional engineering services, for section two of the FM 2499 12-inch Water Line Phase III project in the amount of $73,950.00; and authorization for the Mayor to execute same on behalf of the Town. 4. PSA Lakeside, Kimley-Horn - Consider approval of a Professional Service Agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., to provide construction contract administration phase services, associated with the Lakeside Lift Station and Force Main project, in the amount of $76,500.00; and authorization for the Mayor to execute same on behalf of the Town. 5. PSA Lakeside, Kleinfelder Central - Consider approval of a Professional Service Agreement with Kleinfelder Central, Inc., for the construction materials testing, associated with the Lakeside Lift Station and Force Main project, in the amount of $24,368.00; and authorization for the Mayor to execute same on behalf of the Town.
REGULAR ITEMS Investigation - Consider approval and ratification of an investigation of council members pursuant to Section 3.12 of the Town Charter, involving possible violations of local and/or state law, including, but not limited to, the Town Charter, ethics ordinance and state open government laws; defining the scope of the investigation; defining the time parameters of the investigation; ratifying and authorizing the continued engagement of a consultant investigator to conduct the investigation; ratifying any initial expenditure and authorizing the expenditure of funds in excess of $15,000 in relation thereto.
CIP amendment - Consider approval of Amendment No. 6 to the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Capital Improvement Program.
Agenda setting policy - Discuss and consider modifying the Town Council rules of procedure that would establish an agenda setting policy (Discussion item only).
Impact Fees ordinance - Consider the approval of an ordinance adopting updated land use assumptions and updated capital improvements plans, and to update and amend certain provisions of Chapter 42, “Impact Fees,” regarding the imposition of impact fees and amending Appendix A, “Fee Schedule”, accordingly. (The CIAC recommended approval by a vote of 10 to 0 at its August 10, 2015, meeting.)
Tax Rate Public Hearing Public Hearing to consider a tax rate of $0.4390 per $100 assessed valuation.
Highland Court floodplain - Consider a request for an exception to Section 90-403, “Fully developed FEMA floodplain,” and an exception to Section 90-404, “Special flood hazard area (FEMA floodplain),” of the Code of Ordinances (MISC15-0003 – Highland Court) to allow construction-related activity, placement of fill material, and reclamation of the floodplain within the Fully Developed and FEMA floodplain areas. The property is generally located west of Long Prairie Road and north and east of Rippy Road.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS (Bold text represents boards with vacancies) Discuss and consider resignations, appointments, or evaluations for the following boards or commissions: Animal Services Board, Cultural Arts Commission, Environmental Conservation Commission, Parks, Arts and Library Services Board, SMARTGrowth Commission, Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One (TIRZ #1), and the Transportation Commission.
CLOSED MEETING The Town Council to convene into closed meeting pursuant to Texas Government Code Chapter 551, including, but not limited to, Sections 551.074, 551.087, 551.072, and 551.071 to discuss matters relating to personnel matters, economic development negotiations, real property, and consultation with attorney, as follows: a. Discuss and consider resignations, appointments, evaluations, reassignments, discipline, or dismissals for the following boards or commissions: Board of Adjustment/Oil & Gas Board of Appeals, Community Development Corporation, and Planning and Zoning Commission. b. Discuss and consider economic development incentives, including retail centers, corporate relocation/expansion/retention, hospitality projects, and performance related to certain incentive agreements. c. Discuss and consider purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property for parks, public rights of way, and/or other municipal purposes and all matters incident and related thereto. d. Deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of the Municipal Court Judge. e.Consultation with Attorney as follows: 1. Oriental Building Services, Inc. vs Town of Flower Mound Pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code, the Town Council reserves the right to consult in a closed meeting with its attorney and to receive legal advice regarding any item listed on this agenda.
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. National Library Card Sign-Up Month Proclamation
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Please fill out a speaker form, available in the Town Hall on the night of the meeting, in order to address the Council and turn it in to the Town Secretary prior to Public Participation. Speakers are normally limited to three minutes. Time limits can be adjusted by the Mayor 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.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Please fill out a speaker form, available in the Town Hall on the night of the meeting, in order to address the Council and turn it in to the Town Secretary prior to Public Participation. Speakers are normally limited to three minutes. Time limits can be adjusted by the Mayor 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.
ANNOUNCEMENTS 1. Announce recent and upcoming civic and social events.
TOWN MANAGER’S REPORT 1. Update and status report related to capital improvement projects. 2. Update and discussion on Economic Development projects. 3. Update and discussion on water usage.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS The purpose of this item is to allow the Mayor and members of Council an opportunity to bring forward items they wish to discuss at a future meeting, with the understanding a consensus of Council is needed in order for that item to be placed on a future agenda.
COORDINATION OF CALENDARS 1. The next Town Council meeting is a scheduled for September 17th.
CONSENT AGENDA - 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. 1/4/16 meeting reschedule - Consider approval of rescheduling the Monday, January 4, 2016, regular meeting to Thursday, January 21, 2016 of the Town Council. 2. 1/18/16 meeting cancelation - Consider approval of canceling the January 18, 2016, regular meeting of the Town Council. 3. PSA FM2499 Water Line - Consider approval of the Professional Services Agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., to provide professional engineering services, for section two of the FM 2499 12-inch Water Line Phase III project in the amount of $73,950.00; and authorization for the Mayor to execute same on behalf of the Town. 4. PSA Lakeside, Kimley-Horn - Consider approval of a Professional Service Agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., to provide construction contract administration phase services, associated with the Lakeside Lift Station and Force Main project, in the amount of $76,500.00; and authorization for the Mayor to execute same on behalf of the Town. 5. PSA Lakeside, Kleinfelder Central - Consider approval of a Professional Service Agreement with Kleinfelder Central, Inc., for the construction materials testing, associated with the Lakeside Lift Station and Force Main project, in the amount of $24,368.00; and authorization for the Mayor to execute same on behalf of the Town.
REGULAR ITEMS Investigation - Consider approval and ratification of an investigation of council members pursuant to Section 3.12 of the Town Charter, involving possible violations of local and/or state law, including, but not limited to, the Town Charter, ethics ordinance and state open government laws; defining the scope of the investigation; defining the time parameters of the investigation; ratifying and authorizing the continued engagement of a consultant investigator to conduct the investigation; ratifying any initial expenditure and authorizing the expenditure of funds in excess of $15,000 in relation thereto.
CIP amendment - Consider approval of Amendment No. 6 to the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Capital Improvement Program.
Agenda setting policy - Discuss and consider modifying the Town Council rules of procedure that would establish an agenda setting policy (Discussion item only).
Impact Fees ordinance - Consider the approval of an ordinance adopting updated land use assumptions and updated capital improvements plans, and to update and amend certain provisions of Chapter 42, “Impact Fees,” regarding the imposition of impact fees and amending Appendix A, “Fee Schedule”, accordingly. (The CIAC recommended approval by a vote of 10 to 0 at its August 10, 2015, meeting.)
Tax Rate Public Hearing Public Hearing to consider a tax rate of $0.4390 per $100 assessed valuation.
Highland Court floodplain - Consider a request for an exception to Section 90-403, “Fully developed FEMA floodplain,” and an exception to Section 90-404, “Special flood hazard area (FEMA floodplain),” of the Code of Ordinances (MISC15-0003 – Highland Court) to allow construction-related activity, placement of fill material, and reclamation of the floodplain within the Fully Developed and FEMA floodplain areas. The property is generally located west of Long Prairie Road and north and east of Rippy Road.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS (Bold text represents boards with vacancies) Discuss and consider resignations, appointments, or evaluations for the following boards or commissions: Animal Services Board, Cultural Arts Commission, Environmental Conservation Commission, Parks, Arts and Library Services Board, SMARTGrowth Commission, Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One (TIRZ #1), and the Transportation Commission.
CLOSED MEETING The Town Council to convene into closed meeting pursuant to Texas Government Code Chapter 551, including, but not limited to, Sections 551.074, 551.087, 551.072, and 551.071 to discuss matters relating to personnel matters, economic development negotiations, real property, and consultation with attorney, as follows: a. Discuss and consider resignations, appointments, evaluations, reassignments, discipline, or dismissals for the following boards or commissions: Board of Adjustment/Oil & Gas Board of Appeals, Community Development Corporation, and Planning and Zoning Commission. b. Discuss and consider economic development incentives, including retail centers, corporate relocation/expansion/retention, hospitality projects, and performance related to certain incentive agreements. c. Discuss and consider purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property for parks, public rights of way, and/or other municipal purposes and all matters incident and related thereto. d. Deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of the Municipal Court Judge. e.Consultation with Attorney as follows: 1. Oriental Building Services, Inc. vs Town of Flower Mound Pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code, the Town Council reserves the right to consult in a closed meeting with its attorney and to receive legal advice regarding any item listed on this agenda.