Public Hearing to discuss items being considered for recommendation to Town Council as follows: 1. Code of Ethics. Discuss and consider the Town’s Code of Ethics, Chapter 171 of the Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 171 of the Texas Local Government Code, and Section 11.03 of the Town Charter (Personal Interest) as it relates to conflict of interest, including but not limited to, definitions associated with development agreements or contracts. 2. Municipal Utility, Public Improvement, or Private Partnerships. Discuss and consider Section 7.16 (Election Required for Municipal Utility or Public Improvement) and Section 7.17 (Election Required for Certain Public-Private Partnerships).
Town Hall Designation Powers. Discussion and consider adding language in the Charter that gives the power to the Council to designate where the administrative offices, including Town Hall, should be.
Single Member Districts. Discuss and consider single member district seats for the purpose of promoting representation on Town Council from far west and far east of Flower Mound.
Three-Year Terms for Town Council. Discuss and consider the possibility of three-year Town Council terms.
Term Limit Changes for Mayor. Discuss and consider the possibility of a change to term limits that would allow a Council member to run for Mayor, and if elected, would reset the term limit clock.
Enlarge the Size of Town Council. Discuss and consider the possibility of enlarging the size of the Town Council.
Term Limits for Board or Commission Members. Discuss and consider the possibility of board and commission members adhering to the same term limits as required of the Town Council. In addition, discuss members serving on duplicate boards, commissions, or committees.
Whether or Not the Mayor Should Be Able to Vote. Section 3.05 of the Town of Flower Mound Charter: Discuss and consider whether the Mayor should have a casting vote for all matters coming before the Council, and not just in case of a tie vote.
$15,000 Not to Exceed Amount for the Town Manager. Section 3.05 of the Town of Flower Mound Charter: Discuss and consider whether the Council and public review process associated with the not to exceed amount of $15,000 as authorized by the Mayor to the Town Manager to sign all contracts is sufficient. In addition, whether the amount of $15,000 is sufficient.
Separation of Arts from the PALS Board. Discuss and consider whether the Arts should be separated from the Parks and Library Services Board (Sec. 8.04 of the Town Charter).
E. COORDINATION OF CALENDARS 1. Next meeting: Friday, January 17, 2014, 6:30 p.m. (public hearing), Town Hall, 2121 Cross Timbers F. CLOSED SESSION 1. Consultation with the Town Attorney regarding legal advice relative to any of the above agenda items in accordance with Section 551.071 of the Texas Open Meetings Act. G. ADJOURN MEETING
Public Hearing to discuss items being considered for recommendation to Town Council as follows: 1. Code of Ethics. Discuss and consider the Town’s Code of Ethics, Chapter 171 of the Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 171 of the Texas Local Government Code, and Section 11.03 of the Town Charter (Personal Interest) as it relates to conflict of interest, including but not limited to, definitions associated with development agreements or contracts. 2. Municipal Utility, Public Improvement, or Private Partnerships. Discuss and consider Section 7.16 (Election Required for Municipal Utility or Public Improvement) and Section 7.17 (Election Required for Certain Public-Private Partnerships).
Town Hall Designation Powers. Discussion and consider adding language in the Charter that gives the power to the Council to designate where the administrative offices, including Town Hall, should be.
Single Member Districts. Discuss and consider single member district seats for the purpose of promoting representation on Town Council from far west and far east of Flower Mound.
Three-Year Terms for Town Council. Discuss and consider the possibility of three-year Town Council terms.
Term Limit Changes for Mayor. Discuss and consider the possibility of a change to term limits that would allow a Council member to run for Mayor, and if elected, would reset the term limit clock.
Enlarge the Size of Town Council. Discuss and consider the possibility of enlarging the size of the Town Council.
Term Limits for Board or Commission Members. Discuss and consider the possibility of board and commission members adhering to the same term limits as required of the Town Council. In addition, discuss members serving on duplicate boards, commissions, or committees.
Whether or Not the Mayor Should Be Able to Vote. Section 3.05 of the Town of Flower Mound Charter: Discuss and consider whether the Mayor should have a casting vote for all matters coming before the Council, and not just in case of a tie vote.
$15,000 Not to Exceed Amount for the Town Manager. Section 3.05 of the Town of Flower Mound Charter: Discuss and consider whether the Council and public review process associated with the not to exceed amount of $15,000 as authorized by the Mayor to the Town Manager to sign all contracts is sufficient. In addition, whether the amount of $15,000 is sufficient.
Separation of Arts from the PALS Board. Discuss and consider whether the Arts should be separated from the Parks and Library Services Board (Sec. 8.04 of the Town Charter).
E. COORDINATION OF CALENDARS 1. Next meeting: Friday, January 17, 2014, 6:30 p.m. (public hearing), Town Hall, 2121 Cross Timbers F. CLOSED SESSION 1. Consultation with the Town Attorney regarding legal advice relative to any of the above agenda items in accordance with Section 551.071 of the Texas Open Meetings Act. G. ADJOURN MEETING