Review and discuss items on the regular agenda and consider placing items for approval by consent.
Per the request of Council to receive information, the Arts Council Northeast will present their request to extend their current lease at the Trinity Arts building.
Receive update on Economic Development. ***Item requested by Councilmember Patricia Nolan
Executive Session
CALL TO ORDER/GENERAL COMMENTS INVOCATION (Senior Pastor Marty Akins, First Baptist Church of Bedford) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE OPEN FORUM
Consider Approval of Items by Consent
Items 4, 9 - 16
Employee service recognition.
Proclamation recognizing October 23-21, 2012, as National Red Ribbon Week.
PERSONS TO BE HEARD The following individuals have requested to speak to the Council tonight under Persons to be Heard. a) Teresa LaMacchia, 1912 Highland Drive, Bedford, TX – Requested to speak to the Council regarding a fence permit that was approved then revoked for the StoneCourt Homeowner’s Association. b) Alex Calo, 3160 Harwood Road, Bedford, TX – Requested to speak to the Council regarding the City Sign Ordinance, specifically “Prohibited Signs”.
Consider a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bedford, Texas amending an Economic Development Program Agreement, pursuant to Chapter 380 of the Texas Local Government Code and the City’s Economic Development Incentive Policy and Program, with Denali Properties, Inc.
Consider an ordinance amending Chapter 22. “Building and Building Regulations”, Article XIII. “Fences”, Section 22-554. “Definitions”, Section 22-558. “Maintenance”, and Section 22-559. “Construction Prohibited”, of the City of Bedford Code of Ordinances; providing a savings clause; providing a severability clause; and providing an effective date.
Consider an ordinance amending Chapter 54. “Environment”, Article III-Nuisances, Section 54-68 (16) “Declaration of Nuisance”, Section 54-70 (3) “Disposal, Trash and Debris”, Section 54-73 (3) “Notice to Abate Violation; Failure to Comply; Correction by City”, of the City of Bedford Code of Ordinances; providing a savings clause; providing a severability clause; and providing an effective date.
Consider an ordinance amending Chapter 6. “Advertising”, Article III-Signs, Section 6 of the Code of Ordinances as amended, amending Section 6-67. “Definitions”, amending Section 6-70 “Special Sign Types”, of the City of Bedford Code of Ordinances; providing for an Exhibit “A” being amendments to the City of Bedford Sign Regulations; providing a savings clause; providing a severability clause; and providing an effective date.
17. Report on most recent meeting of the following Boards and Commissions: -Animal Control Board – Councilmember Olsen -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 18. Council member reports
19. City Manager/Staff Reports 20. Take any action necessary as a result of the Executive Session ADJOURNMENT
Review and discuss items on the regular agenda and consider placing items for approval by consent.
Per the request of Council to receive information, the Arts Council Northeast will present their request to extend their current lease at the Trinity Arts building.
Receive update on Economic Development. ***Item requested by Councilmember Patricia Nolan
Executive Session
CALL TO ORDER/GENERAL COMMENTS INVOCATION (Senior Pastor Marty Akins, First Baptist Church of Bedford) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE OPEN FORUM
Consider Approval of Items by Consent
Items 4, 9 - 16
Employee service recognition.
Proclamation recognizing October 23-21, 2012, as National Red Ribbon Week.
PERSONS TO BE HEARD The following individuals have requested to speak to the Council tonight under Persons to be Heard. a) Teresa LaMacchia, 1912 Highland Drive, Bedford, TX – Requested to speak to the Council regarding a fence permit that was approved then revoked for the StoneCourt Homeowner’s Association. b) Alex Calo, 3160 Harwood Road, Bedford, TX – Requested to speak to the Council regarding the City Sign Ordinance, specifically “Prohibited Signs”.
Consider a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bedford, Texas amending an Economic Development Program Agreement, pursuant to Chapter 380 of the Texas Local Government Code and the City’s Economic Development Incentive Policy and Program, with Denali Properties, Inc.
Consider an ordinance amending Chapter 22. “Building and Building Regulations”, Article XIII. “Fences”, Section 22-554. “Definitions”, Section 22-558. “Maintenance”, and Section 22-559. “Construction Prohibited”, of the City of Bedford Code of Ordinances; providing a savings clause; providing a severability clause; and providing an effective date.
Consider an ordinance amending Chapter 54. “Environment”, Article III-Nuisances, Section 54-68 (16) “Declaration of Nuisance”, Section 54-70 (3) “Disposal, Trash and Debris”, Section 54-73 (3) “Notice to Abate Violation; Failure to Comply; Correction by City”, of the City of Bedford Code of Ordinances; providing a savings clause; providing a severability clause; and providing an effective date.
Consider an ordinance amending Chapter 6. “Advertising”, Article III-Signs, Section 6 of the Code of Ordinances as amended, amending Section 6-67. “Definitions”, amending Section 6-70 “Special Sign Types”, of the City of Bedford Code of Ordinances; providing for an Exhibit “A” being amendments to the City of Bedford Sign Regulations; providing a savings clause; providing a severability clause; and providing an effective date.
17. Report on most recent meeting of the following Boards and Commissions: -Animal Control Board – Councilmember Olsen -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 18. Council member reports
19. City Manager/Staff Reports 20. Take any action necessary as a result of the Executive Session ADJOURNMENT