Pre-Council Work Session of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Abilene, Texas, to be held in the Basement Conference Room of City Hall on Thursday, August 13, 1998, at 8:30 a.m. to consider the following:
Discuss consent and/or regular agenda items.
Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Abilene, Texas to be held in the Council Chambers of the City Hall on Thursday, August 13, 1998 at 9:00 a.m.
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1.0 |
ROUTINE ANNOUNCEMENTS, RECOGNITIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
Call To Order Invocation Pledge of Allegiance Employee Service Awards 35 Years, Aubrey K. Heatley, Utility System Supervisor, Water Dist. 30 Years, Charles E. Nowlinm, Equip. Operator II, Refuse Collection 25 Years, Gary D. Hudson, Registered Surveyor, Engineering 20 Years, David L. Dockter, Firefighter, Fire Department 20 Years, Jim R. Fleming, Fire Captain, Fire Department 20 Years, John S. Fullerton, Fire Captain, Fire Department 20 Years, Robert W. Putnam, Fire Chief, Fire Department 20 Years, Anita Chapman, Administrative Clerk III, Municipal Court 20 Years, Jessie Sarabia, Equip. Mechanic II, Equipment Services Proclamations |
McCaleb Alexander Tipler McCaleb
McCaleb
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2.0 |
DISPOSITION OF MINUTES Approval of July 14 & 15, 1998, budget Worksession Minutes and July 23, 1998, Pre-Council and Council Minutes. |
Moore |
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3.0
3.1 |
CONSENT AGENDA All items listed below are considered routine by the City Council and will be enacted with one motion. There will be no separate discussion of an item unless a citizen or Councilmember requests, at which time it will be, removed from the consent agenda and considered separately.
Resolutions Oral Resolution authorizing City Manager to enter into agreement with Abilene Motor Sports, Inc. to conduct auto drag races on October 3 & 4, 1998 at Abilene Regional Airport.
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Condry |
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3.2 |
Oral Resolution authorizing City Manager to execute architectural / engineering contract for G. V. Daniels Recreation Center gym. |
Wright |
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3.3 |
Resolution appointing hearing officer and authorizing Mayor to execute Approval of Elected Official for issuance of bonds by Stamford Higher Education Facilities Corporation for Abilene Christian University. |
Wright |
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3.4 |
Oral Resolution authorizing City Manager to sign Interlocal Agreement with Abilene Regional MH/MR Center.
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Morrison |
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3.5 |
Oral Resolution approving Sewer Effluent Irrigation Contract.
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Hargesheimer |
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3.6 |
Oral resolution adopting Downtown Streetscape Master Plan. |
Grindstaff |
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3.7 |
Oral Resolution approving funds in the amount of $34,000 to Abilene Cultural Affairs Council for Cultural Incentive Grants Program for 1998/99.
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Grindstaff |
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3.8 |
Ordinances Ordinance amending Section 23-343, Mixed Use (MX) Overlay Zone, of the Zoning Ordinance to allow Outdoor Practice and Recreational Facilities, and set a public hearing for August 27, 1998 at 9:00 a.m.
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Armstrong |
First Reading |
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3.9 |
Z-03598 - Add MX (Mixed Use Overlay) to underlying RS-6 & RS-6/PH (Residential Single Family & Residential Single Family/Patio Home Overlay) district located in the 1200 block of Marshall Street, and set a public hearing for August 27, 1998 at 9:00 a.m.
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Armstrong |
First Reading |
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3.10 |
Z-03698 - Rezone from HC (Heavy Commercial) to MH (Mobile Home) district located in the 3000 block of E. N. 10th Street, and set a public hearing for August 27, 1998 at 9:00 a.m.
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Armstrong |
First Reading |
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3.11 |
Ordinance amending various sections of the Zoning Ordinance, and set a public hearing for August 27, 1998 at 9:00 a.m.
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Armstrong |
First Reading |
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3.12 |
Ordinance changing City's 1999 contribution rate to Texas Municipal Retirement System. |
Wright |
Final Reading |
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3.13 |
Ordinance approving additional extension of TCI Cable franchise, and set a public hearing for August 27, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. |
Cullen |
First Reading |
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3.14 |
Ordinance approving continuation and modification of WTU pilot program for select time of use tariff, and set a public hearing for August 27, 1998 |
Hicks |
First Reading |
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4.0 |
REGULAR AGENDA
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4.1 |
Ordinances Public Hearing: Ordinance to annex land in the south Lake Fort Phantom area. |
Armstrong |
Final Reading |
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4.2 |
Remove from Table: Ordinance amending Zoning Ordinance Sections 23-306.4, 23-306.5.B and 23-306.5.J.6 concerning Antennas and Antenna Towers. |
Armstrong |
Final Reading |
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Resolutions |
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4.3 |
Oral Resolution considering appeal by Curtis Harwell of Patty Baker & Co. of the Mechanical, Plumbing & Electrical Board decision. |
Hughes |
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4.4 |
Oral Resolution adopting Downtown Special Events permit policy and process. |
Grindstaff
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4.5 |
Public Hearing: Proposed FY 1998-99 Tax Levy. |
Wright |
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5.0 5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4 |
OTHER BUSINESS Appointment and evaluation of Public Officials, Executive Session (See Personnel Section notice); possible action. Pending & Contemplated Litigation, Executive Session (see Litigation Section notice); possible action. Deliberation regarding real property, Executive Session (see Real Property Section notice); possible action. Oral Resolution to consider land purchase in Downtown Abilene. |
McDaniel
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If personnel or litigation issues arise as to the posted subject matter of this City Council Meeting, an executive session will be held.
(Litigation)
The City Council may consider pending and contemplated litigation subjects. The following subjects may be discussed:
Parks v. City Childress v. City, et al
Castillo v. City Drew v. Wilson & City
Stephens/King v. City Demery v. LaFrance, et al
Bowen v. City Hernandez v. Abilene Police Department, et al
Isler, et al v. City
Litigation is, by its nature, an on-going process, and questions may arise as to trial tactics, which need to be explained to the City Council. Upon occasion, the City Council may need information from the City Attorney as to the status of the pending or contemplated litigation subjects set out above. After discussion of the pending and contemplated litigation subjects, in executive session, any final action, or vote taken, will be in public.
(Personnel)
City Council may consider appointment, employment, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of public officers or employees, City Manager, City Attorney, Municipal Court Judge, City Secretary, and City Board and Commission Members. A complete list of City Boards and Commissions are on file in the City Secretary's Office. After discussion of appointment and evaluation of Council Appointees and Board and Commission members in executive session, any final action or vote taken will be in public.
(Real Property)
City Council may consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property in a closed meeting when deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with a third person, pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.072. Any final action or vote will be taken in public.
SH 7/1/98
NOTICE
Persons with disabilities who would like special assistance or need special accommodations to participate in this meeting should contact Jo Moore, City Secretary, 676-6202 at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance of this meeting. Telecommunication device for the deaf is 676-6360.
CERTIFICATE
I hereby certify that the above notice of meeting was posted on the bulletin board at the City Hall of the City of Abilene, Texas, on the 7th day of August, 1998, at 5:00 p.m.
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Jo Moore, CMC, City Secretary