Review and discuss items on the regular agenda and consider placing items for approval by consent.
Discussion regarding proposed changes to Section 5.5 B. “Fences Abutting Incompatible Districts” of the City of Bedford Zoning Ordinance.
Discussion regarding the Park Donation Fund and possible alternatives for funding.
CALL TO ORDER/GENERAL COMMENTS INVOCATION (Pastor Dan Mendoza, Oasis Community Worship Center) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
(The public is invited to address the Council on any topic that is posted on this agenda. Citizens desiring to speak on Public Hearing(s) must do so at the time the Public Hearing(s) are opened. In order to speak during Open Forum a person must first sign in with the City Secretary prior to the Regular Session being called to order. Speakers will be called upon in the order in which they sign in. Any person not signing in prior to the commencement of the Regular Session shall not be allowed to speak under Open Forum. Further, Open Forum is limited to a maximum of 30 minutes. Should speakers not use the entire 30 minutes Council will proceed with the agenda. At the majority vote of the Council the Mayor may extend the time allotted for Open Forum.)
Consider Approval of Items by Consent
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF ITEMS BY CONSENT ITEMS 3, 5-9, 11, & 12
Proclamation declaring March 2013 as American Red Cross Month.
Present the awards for the City Expo.
The following individuals have requested to speak to the Council tonight under Persons to be Heard. a) James Trigg, 1316 Wade Drive, Bedford, Texas – Requested to speak to the Council regarding zoning violations at 604 Donna. b) Steve Grubbs, 1105 Clear View Drive, Bedford, Texas – Requested to speak to the Council regarding the Community Affairs Commission Outreach Meeting held on January 29th, plus the City Expo held on March 2.
Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to purchase a trail wellness system in the amount of $36,057.64 through the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Program.
13. Report on most recent meeting of the following Boards and Commissions: Animal Shelter Advisory Board - Councilmember Olsen Beautification Commission – Councilmember Turner Community Affairs Commission - Councilmember Boyter Cultural Commission - Councilmember Nolan Library Board – Councilmember Brown Parks & Recreation Board - Councilmember Davisson Senior Citizen Advisory Board - Councilmember Turner Teen Court Advisory Board - Councilmember Olsen 14. Council member reports 15. City Manager/Staff Reports
16. Take any action necessary as a result of the Executive Session (Any item on this posted agenda may be discussed in executive session provided it is within one of the permitted categories under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.) ADJOURNMENT
Review and discuss items on the regular agenda and consider placing items for approval by consent.
Discussion regarding proposed changes to Section 5.5 B. “Fences Abutting Incompatible Districts” of the City of Bedford Zoning Ordinance.
Discussion regarding the Park Donation Fund and possible alternatives for funding.
CALL TO ORDER/GENERAL COMMENTS INVOCATION (Pastor Dan Mendoza, Oasis Community Worship Center) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
(The public is invited to address the Council on any topic that is posted on this agenda. Citizens desiring to speak on Public Hearing(s) must do so at the time the Public Hearing(s) are opened. In order to speak during Open Forum a person must first sign in with the City Secretary prior to the Regular Session being called to order. Speakers will be called upon in the order in which they sign in. Any person not signing in prior to the commencement of the Regular Session shall not be allowed to speak under Open Forum. Further, Open Forum is limited to a maximum of 30 minutes. Should speakers not use the entire 30 minutes Council will proceed with the agenda. At the majority vote of the Council the Mayor may extend the time allotted for Open Forum.)
Consider Approval of Items by Consent
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF ITEMS BY CONSENT ITEMS 3, 5-9, 11, & 12
Proclamation declaring March 2013 as American Red Cross Month.
Present the awards for the City Expo.
The following individuals have requested to speak to the Council tonight under Persons to be Heard. a) James Trigg, 1316 Wade Drive, Bedford, Texas – Requested to speak to the Council regarding zoning violations at 604 Donna. b) Steve Grubbs, 1105 Clear View Drive, Bedford, Texas – Requested to speak to the Council regarding the Community Affairs Commission Outreach Meeting held on January 29th, plus the City Expo held on March 2.
Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to purchase a trail wellness system in the amount of $36,057.64 through the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Program.
13. Report on most recent meeting of the following Boards and Commissions: Animal Shelter Advisory Board - Councilmember Olsen Beautification Commission – Councilmember Turner Community Affairs Commission - Councilmember Boyter Cultural Commission - Councilmember Nolan Library Board – Councilmember Brown Parks & Recreation Board - Councilmember Davisson Senior Citizen Advisory Board - Councilmember Turner Teen Court Advisory Board - Councilmember Olsen 14. Council member reports 15. City Manager/Staff Reports
16. Take any action necessary as a result of the Executive Session (Any item on this posted agenda may be discussed in executive session provided it is within one of the permitted categories under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.) ADJOURNMENT