Review and discuss items on the regular agenda and consider placing items for approval by consent. Presentation by Robert Hinkle and Lara Kohl, NTE, regarding the S.H. 183 expansion. Present report on the 2012 City of Bedford Fourth Fest. Presentation of Design of Phase I of the Boys Ranch Master Plan.
Review and discuss items on the regular agenda and consider placing items for approval by consent. Presentation by Robert Hinkle and Lara Kohl, NTE, regarding the S.H. 183 expansion. Present report on the 2012 City of Bedford Fourth Fest. Presentation of Design of Phase I of the Boys Ranch Master Plan.
Review and discuss items on the regular agenda and consider placing items for approval by consent. Presentation by Robert Hinkle and Lara Kohl, NTE, regarding the S.H. 183 expansion. Present report on the 2012 City of Bedford Fourth Fest. Presentation of Design of Phase I of the Boys Ranch Master Plan.
CALL TO ORDER/GENERAL COMMENTS INVOCATION (Dr. Timothy Pierce, Woodland Heights Baptist Church) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (Cub Scout Pack #0254, Hilory Conchola - Leader)
(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.)
Consent Agenda: Items 3,8, & 10
COUNCIL RECOGNITION Employee Service Recognition
PERSONS TO BE HEARD: The following individuals have requested to speak to the Council tonight under Persons to be Heard. a) Ray Champney, 2300 Marshfield Drive, Bedford, TX – Requested to speak to the Council regarding leveraging the Cultural District, CBDZ and The Mayors Challenge, a national competition designed to inspire cities.
Public hearing and consider an ordinance to rezone a portion of property known as Lot 1RB, Block 1, Bedford Meadows Shopping Center Addition, 2824 Central Drive, #331, from Heavy Commercial to Heavy Commercial/Specific Use Permit/Children’s Daycare Center. The property is generally located south of Harwood Road and east of Central Drive. (Z-224)
Public hearing to receive citizen comments on the City’s application for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Local Park Grant Program.
Consider a resolution of the City of Bedford, Tarrant County, Texas hereinafter referred to as “applicant,” designating certain officials as being responsible for, acting for, and on behalf of the applicant in dealing with the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department, hereinafter referred to as“department,” for the purpose of participating in the Local Park Grant Program, hereinafter referred to as the “program”; certifying that the applicant is eligible to receive program assistance; certifying that the applicant matching share is readily available; dedicating the proposed site for permanent public park and recreational uses; and certifying that the application has been submitted to the appropriate regional council of governments for the Texas Review and Comment System (TRACS) review.
Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contractual agreement for employee health, life and long term disability insurance benefits with CIGNA.
Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contractual agreement for employee health, life and long term disability insurance benefits with CIGNA.
Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Ron Wright, Tarrant County Tax Assessor-Collector, and Tarrant County, for the assessment and collection services of ad valorem taxes levied by the City of Bedford; and providing an effective date.
Consider all matters incident and related to approving and authorizing publication of notice of intention to issue Series 2012 Certificates of Obligation, including the adoption of a resolution pertaining thereto.
Consider all matters incident and related to approving and authorizing publication of notice of intention to issue Series 2012A Certificates of Obligation, including the adoption of a resolution pertaining thereto.
Report from Police Chief Roger Gibson to discuss how staff reports crime stats, regarding D Magazine article.
17. Take any action necessary as a result of the Executive Session 7. Consider a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bedford, Texas approving 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 Legacy Alliance Holdings, LLC. (Legacy)
14. 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 15. Council member reports
Review and discuss items on the regular agenda and consider placing items for approval by consent. Presentation by Robert Hinkle and Lara Kohl, NTE, regarding the S.H. 183 expansion. Present report on the 2012 City of Bedford Fourth Fest. Presentation of Design of Phase I of the Boys Ranch Master Plan.
Review and discuss items on the regular agenda and consider placing items for approval by consent. Presentation by Robert Hinkle and Lara Kohl, NTE, regarding the S.H. 183 expansion. Present report on the 2012 City of Bedford Fourth Fest. Presentation of Design of Phase I of the Boys Ranch Master Plan.
Review and discuss items on the regular agenda and consider placing items for approval by consent. Presentation by Robert Hinkle and Lara Kohl, NTE, regarding the S.H. 183 expansion. Present report on the 2012 City of Bedford Fourth Fest. Presentation of Design of Phase I of the Boys Ranch Master Plan.
CALL TO ORDER/GENERAL COMMENTS INVOCATION (Dr. Timothy Pierce, Woodland Heights Baptist Church) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (Cub Scout Pack #0254, Hilory Conchola - Leader)
(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.)
Consent Agenda: Items 3,8, & 10
COUNCIL RECOGNITION Employee Service Recognition
PERSONS TO BE HEARD: The following individuals have requested to speak to the Council tonight under Persons to be Heard. a) Ray Champney, 2300 Marshfield Drive, Bedford, TX – Requested to speak to the Council regarding leveraging the Cultural District, CBDZ and The Mayors Challenge, a national competition designed to inspire cities.
Public hearing and consider an ordinance to rezone a portion of property known as Lot 1RB, Block 1, Bedford Meadows Shopping Center Addition, 2824 Central Drive, #331, from Heavy Commercial to Heavy Commercial/Specific Use Permit/Children’s Daycare Center. The property is generally located south of Harwood Road and east of Central Drive. (Z-224)
Public hearing to receive citizen comments on the City’s application for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Local Park Grant Program.
Consider a resolution of the City of Bedford, Tarrant County, Texas hereinafter referred to as “applicant,” designating certain officials as being responsible for, acting for, and on behalf of the applicant in dealing with the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department, hereinafter referred to as“department,” for the purpose of participating in the Local Park Grant Program, hereinafter referred to as the “program”; certifying that the applicant is eligible to receive program assistance; certifying that the applicant matching share is readily available; dedicating the proposed site for permanent public park and recreational uses; and certifying that the application has been submitted to the appropriate regional council of governments for the Texas Review and Comment System (TRACS) review.
Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contractual agreement for employee health, life and long term disability insurance benefits with CIGNA.
Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contractual agreement for employee health, life and long term disability insurance benefits with CIGNA.
Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Ron Wright, Tarrant County Tax Assessor-Collector, and Tarrant County, for the assessment and collection services of ad valorem taxes levied by the City of Bedford; and providing an effective date.
Consider all matters incident and related to approving and authorizing publication of notice of intention to issue Series 2012 Certificates of Obligation, including the adoption of a resolution pertaining thereto.
Consider all matters incident and related to approving and authorizing publication of notice of intention to issue Series 2012A Certificates of Obligation, including the adoption of a resolution pertaining thereto.
Report from Police Chief Roger Gibson to discuss how staff reports crime stats, regarding D Magazine article.
17. Take any action necessary as a result of the Executive Session 7. Consider a resolution of the City Council of the City of Bedford, Texas approving 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 Legacy Alliance Holdings, LLC. (Legacy)
14. 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 15. Council member reports