- Review and discuss items on the regular agenda and consider placing items for approval by consent. - Old Bedford School 100 Year Committee wrap-up. 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 551.087, deliberation regarding economic development negotiations relative to Block 1, Lot 1D, Shops at Central Park. b) Pursuant to Section 551.074, personnel matters – performance review of the City Manager.
CALL TO ORDER/GENERAL COMMENTS INVOCATION (Pastor Jeff Baldwin, The Refuge Family Church) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Announcements and Upcoming Events
ANNOUNCEMENTS/UPCOMING EVENTS
OPEN FORUM
2. Consider approval of the following City Council minutes: a) January 26, 2016 regular session 5. Consider an ordinance amending the City of Bedford Code of Ordinances, Chapter 114, Article II, Section 114-39 “Stop intersections” to include the specific locations listed for intersections designated as streets upon which vehicles stop before entering intersections; amending Chapter 114, Article V, Section 114-136 “Presumption that owner of vehicle illegally parked same” to include the specific locations where drivers of vehicles shall not park in areas marked with “No Parking” signs; amending Chapter 114, Article II, Section 114-42 “Prohibited turns at intersections” to include the specific locations where drivers of vehicles shall not make a left turn where an authorized sign clearly indicates that no left turn is permitted; and amending Chapter 114, Article IV, Section 114-106 “Maximum limits on specific streets” whereas established maximum speed limit signs are posted giving maximum speed limit notice for a particular street or portion thereof; providing for a severability clause; providing for a penalty clause; and declaring an effective date. 6. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Elder Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $43,580 for design services related to the rebuild of Bedford Court East from Brown Trail to Dora Street. 8. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Interlocal Agreement with Tarrant County for street improvements on Bedford Road from SH 121 to FM 157 (Industrial Boulevard) and SH 121 to 460 feet west of Martin Drive. 9. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Clay Enterprises Floors & Service to refinish the gym floor at the Boys Ranch Activity Center in the amount of $14,995. 10. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Merit Floors to replace existing flooring and vinyl cove base at City Hall, Building A in the amount of $23,630.88. 11. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with WW Electronics Solutions LLC to replace the current door access system at the Law Enforcement Center in the amount of $15,325.35.
Proclamation declaring February 2016 as Love Your Library Month in the City of Bedford.
The following individual has requested to speak to the Council tonight under Persons to be Heard: a) Joyce Johnson, 1701 Brookhaven Circle, Bedford, Texas 76022 – Requested to speak to the Council about the United States being the third largest gas exporter, drilling, fracking hazards, and effects. b) Carlo Gill, 3221 Timber Grove, Bedford, Texas 76021 – Requested to speak to Council on the same subject he spoke to Council on January 26, 2016: “trash pick-up and parking trailers, boats, and recreational vehicles in residential areas.” c) William McFadden, 1108 Hialeah Path, Bedford, Texas 76022 – Requested to speak to the Council regarding code enforcement, parking, trashcans, lack of fines and citations; and further developments at the Bedford Bark Park including lights, water features, and general maintenance to the Bark Park.
12. Report on most recent meeting of the following Boards and Commissions: 13. Council member Reports 14. City Manager/Staff Reports 15. 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. - Old Bedford School 100 Year Committee wrap-up. 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 551.087, deliberation regarding economic development negotiations relative to Block 1, Lot 1D, Shops at Central Park. b) Pursuant to Section 551.074, personnel matters – performance review of the City Manager.
CALL TO ORDER/GENERAL COMMENTS INVOCATION (Pastor Jeff Baldwin, The Refuge Family Church) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Announcements and Upcoming Events
ANNOUNCEMENTS/UPCOMING EVENTS
OPEN FORUM
2. Consider approval of the following City Council minutes: a) January 26, 2016 regular session 5. Consider an ordinance amending the City of Bedford Code of Ordinances, Chapter 114, Article II, Section 114-39 “Stop intersections” to include the specific locations listed for intersections designated as streets upon which vehicles stop before entering intersections; amending Chapter 114, Article V, Section 114-136 “Presumption that owner of vehicle illegally parked same” to include the specific locations where drivers of vehicles shall not park in areas marked with “No Parking” signs; amending Chapter 114, Article II, Section 114-42 “Prohibited turns at intersections” to include the specific locations where drivers of vehicles shall not make a left turn where an authorized sign clearly indicates that no left turn is permitted; and amending Chapter 114, Article IV, Section 114-106 “Maximum limits on specific streets” whereas established maximum speed limit signs are posted giving maximum speed limit notice for a particular street or portion thereof; providing for a severability clause; providing for a penalty clause; and declaring an effective date. 6. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Elder Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $43,580 for design services related to the rebuild of Bedford Court East from Brown Trail to Dora Street. 8. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Interlocal Agreement with Tarrant County for street improvements on Bedford Road from SH 121 to FM 157 (Industrial Boulevard) and SH 121 to 460 feet west of Martin Drive. 9. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Clay Enterprises Floors & Service to refinish the gym floor at the Boys Ranch Activity Center in the amount of $14,995. 10. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Merit Floors to replace existing flooring and vinyl cove base at City Hall, Building A in the amount of $23,630.88. 11. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with WW Electronics Solutions LLC to replace the current door access system at the Law Enforcement Center in the amount of $15,325.35.
Proclamation declaring February 2016 as Love Your Library Month in the City of Bedford.
The following individual has requested to speak to the Council tonight under Persons to be Heard: a) Joyce Johnson, 1701 Brookhaven Circle, Bedford, Texas 76022 – Requested to speak to the Council about the United States being the third largest gas exporter, drilling, fracking hazards, and effects. b) Carlo Gill, 3221 Timber Grove, Bedford, Texas 76021 – Requested to speak to Council on the same subject he spoke to Council on January 26, 2016: “trash pick-up and parking trailers, boats, and recreational vehicles in residential areas.” c) William McFadden, 1108 Hialeah Path, Bedford, Texas 76022 – Requested to speak to the Council regarding code enforcement, parking, trashcans, lack of fines and citations; and further developments at the Bedford Bark Park including lights, water features, and general maintenance to the Bark Park.
12. Report on most recent meeting of the following Boards and Commissions: 13. Council member Reports 14. City Manager/Staff Reports 15. Take any action necessary as a result of the Executive Session. ADJOURNMENT