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, 555 Walnut, on Thursday, October 11, 2001 at 8:30 a.m.
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ROUTINE ANNOUNCEMENTS, RECOGNITIONS,PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONSCall to Order Invocation Pledge of Allegiance – Austin Elementary Employee Service Awards 30 Years Roston I. Dunman Police Officer, Police 25 Years Bobby R. Baugus Fire Fighter, Fire 25 Years Jerry A. Dennis Fire Fighter, Fire 20 Years Josue Flores Body & Fender Repairer II, Equipment Services 20 Years Michael D. Hardesty Equipment Operator, Street Division 20 Years Thomas M. Valdez Police Officer, Police Proclamations DCOA Presentation |
Barr |
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DISPOSITION OF MINUTESApproval of September 27, 2001 City Council Minutes |
Moore |
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3.1 3.2
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CONSENT AGENDAAll 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: Resolution appointing election officials for November 6, 2001 Special Election, and fixing rate of compensation. Oral Resolution approving an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Abilene and Taylor County. Oral Resolution authorizing $15,000.00 of TIF funds to the Abilene Improvement Corporation to fund a finder’s fee for the marketing of the T&P Warehouse. Oral Resolution authorizing payment to Starks Construction Co. for alley repair between N. 2nd and N. 3rd Streets. Bid Awards:Restrooms at Southwest Drive Park and Mann Athletic Complex, Bid #CB-1077. Tennis and Play courts at Vaughn-Camp and Lee Parks, Bid #CB-1079. Frontloader Refuse Trucks, Bid #CB-1064. Abilene Fire Department diesel exhaust systems, Bid #CB-1078. Pumps and motors for the High Level Pump Station, Bid #CB-1075. Ordinances:Z-03701 – Rezone from LI (Light Industrial) to HC (Heavy Commercial) zoning district property located at 150 Locust, and set a public hearing for October 25, 2001 at 8:30 a.m. Appealed Item: Z-03801 – Rezone from AO (Agricultural Open Space) to MH (Mobile Home) zoning district property located at 8150 Hwy. 80 West, and set a public hearing for October 25, 2001 at 8:30 a.m. Z-03901 – Rezone from to LI (Light Industrial) to CB (Central Business) zoning district property located between N. 1st & N. 2nd Streets and Walnut & N. Treadaway, and set a public hearing for October 25, 2001 at 8:30 a.m. Z-04001 – Rezone from AO (Agricultural Open Space) to PDD (Planned Development) zoning district property located at F.M. 707 and F.M. 89, southeast corner, and set a public hearing for October 25, 2001 at 8:30 a.m. |
Moore/Hicks D. Santee L. Hughes Hargesheimer Hall Hall Wright Plumlee Hargesheimer Armstrong Armstrong Armstrong Armstrong |
First Reading First Reading First Reading First Reading |
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REGULAR AGENDAPublic Appearance: Presentation by URS/BRW Consultant on Comprehensive Plan Process. Ordinances: Public Hearing: Ordinance amending 1999 National Electrical Code, Article 336-5. Public Hearing: Ordinance adopting 2000 International Building, Residential, Mechanical, Plumbing, and Fuel Gas Codes, with local amendments to each. |
Gertson/ J. Maguire C. Hughes C. Hughes |
Final Reading Final Reading |
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OTHER BUSINESSAppointment 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. Nominations to the Board of Directors of the Central Appraisal District of Taylor County for 2002-2003. |
McDaniel |
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:
City v. Christian Academy of Abilene
Castillo v. City
City v. Davis/Landers
City v. Bonilla
City v. Collier
Gonzales v. City
Duke v. Housing Authority/City (8/23/01)
Shelley Denys v. City of Abilene (8/23/01)
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.
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.
SH 10/04/01
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.