Review and discuss items on the regular agenda and consider placing items for approval by consent. Presentation of monument sign options for Central Drive. Presentation on Public Funds Investment Act and Investment Policy.
CALL TO ORDER/GENERAL COMMENTS INVOCATION (Pastor Cory Kuhn, The Mission) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ANNOUNCEMENTS/UPCOMING EVENTS
OPEN FORUM (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 5. Consider an ordinance amending Chapter 118 “UTILITIES,” Article IV “WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT,” Division 2, Section 118-114(b) “Drought Contingency Plan” to adopt the current plan, as attached hereto as Exhibit A and is incorporated herein by reference to the City of Bedford Code of Ordinances, and amending Chapter 118 “UTILITIES,” Article IV “WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT,” Division 3, Section 118-115(b) “Water Conservation Plan” to adopt the current plan, as attached hereto as Exhibit B and is incorporated herein by reference to the City of Bedford Code of Ordinances; providing a severability clause; providing a penalty clause; and declaring an effective date. 6. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into the final year of a four year contract with Scobee Foods, Inc., for the purchase of prisoner meals for the Detention Facility. 7. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Lease Agreement with Planet Kidz for the purpose of holding the Fun Time Live Program at the Boys Ranch Activity Center.
Employee Service Recognition
Public hearing on the annual budget for the City of Bedford, Texas for the fiscal period of October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015; levying taxes for 2014 tax year.
Public hearing to consider the proposed 2014 tax rate.
Report on most recent meeting of the following Boards and Commissions: ? Animal Shelter Advisory Board - Councilmember Fisher ? Beautification Commission - Councilmember Turner ? Community Affairs Commission - Councilmember Boyter ? Cultural Commission – Councilmember Champney ? Library Board - Councilmember Davisson ? Parks & Recreation Board - Councilmember Davisson ? Senior Citizen Advisory Board - Councilmember Turner ? Teen Court Advisory Board - Councilmember Farco
9. Council member Reports 10. City Manager/Staff Reports EXECUTIVE SESSION To convene in the conference room, if time permits, in compliance with Section 551.001 et. Seq. Texas Government Code, to discuss the following: a) Pursuant to Section 551.071, consultation with the City Attorney regarding pending or contemplated litigation regarding 533 Bedford Road. b) Pursuant to Section 551.087, deliberation regarding economic development negotiations regarding active economic development agreements. c) Pursuant to Section 551.071(2), consultation with the City Attorney on matters in which the duty of the City Attorney under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code – Bluebonnet Construction payment. d) Pursuant to Section 551.087, deliberation regarding economic development negotiations relative to “Project Flamingo.” 11. 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. Presentation of monument sign options for Central Drive. Presentation on Public Funds Investment Act and Investment Policy.
CALL TO ORDER/GENERAL COMMENTS INVOCATION (Pastor Cory Kuhn, The Mission) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ANNOUNCEMENTS/UPCOMING EVENTS
OPEN FORUM (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 5. Consider an ordinance amending Chapter 118 “UTILITIES,” Article IV “WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT,” Division 2, Section 118-114(b) “Drought Contingency Plan” to adopt the current plan, as attached hereto as Exhibit A and is incorporated herein by reference to the City of Bedford Code of Ordinances, and amending Chapter 118 “UTILITIES,” Article IV “WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT,” Division 3, Section 118-115(b) “Water Conservation Plan” to adopt the current plan, as attached hereto as Exhibit B and is incorporated herein by reference to the City of Bedford Code of Ordinances; providing a severability clause; providing a penalty clause; and declaring an effective date. 6. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into the final year of a four year contract with Scobee Foods, Inc., for the purchase of prisoner meals for the Detention Facility. 7. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Lease Agreement with Planet Kidz for the purpose of holding the Fun Time Live Program at the Boys Ranch Activity Center.
Employee Service Recognition
Public hearing on the annual budget for the City of Bedford, Texas for the fiscal period of October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015; levying taxes for 2014 tax year.
Public hearing to consider the proposed 2014 tax rate.
Report on most recent meeting of the following Boards and Commissions: ? Animal Shelter Advisory Board - Councilmember Fisher ? Beautification Commission - Councilmember Turner ? Community Affairs Commission - Councilmember Boyter ? Cultural Commission – Councilmember Champney ? Library Board - Councilmember Davisson ? Parks & Recreation Board - Councilmember Davisson ? Senior Citizen Advisory Board - Councilmember Turner ? Teen Court Advisory Board - Councilmember Farco
9. Council member Reports 10. City Manager/Staff Reports EXECUTIVE SESSION To convene in the conference room, if time permits, in compliance with Section 551.001 et. Seq. Texas Government Code, to discuss the following: a) Pursuant to Section 551.071, consultation with the City Attorney regarding pending or contemplated litigation regarding 533 Bedford Road. b) Pursuant to Section 551.087, deliberation regarding economic development negotiations regarding active economic development agreements. c) Pursuant to Section 551.071(2), consultation with the City Attorney on matters in which the duty of the City Attorney under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code – Bluebonnet Construction payment. d) Pursuant to Section 551.087, deliberation regarding economic development negotiations relative to “Project Flamingo.” 11. 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