AGENDA
CITY OF ALLEN
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 11, 2014  7:00 P.M.
Council Chambers
Allen City Hall
305 Century Parkway
Allen, Texas 75013

       
Call to Order and Announce a Quorum is Present.
 
Pledge of Allegiance.
 
Public Recognition.
 
  1. Citizens' Comments.  [The City Council invites citizens to speak to the Council on any topic not on the agenda or not already scheduled for Public Hearing. Prior to the meeting, please complete a "Public Meeting Appearance Card" and present it to the City Secretary. The time limit is three minutes per speaker, not to exceed a total of fifteen minutes for all speakers.]
 
  2.
Presentation of Proclamations by the Office of the Mayor:
  • Presentation of a Proclamation to VFW Post 2195 and Veterans Proclaiming November 11, 2014, as Veterans Day.
  • Presentation of a Proclamation to Stacy Brown, Chair of the Collin County Homeless Coalition, Proclaiming November 14-22, 2014, as Homelessness Awareness Days.
 
  3.
Recognition of the Parks and Recreation Department as Recipient of Various Texas Recreation and Park Society (TRAPS) and International Festivals and Events Association (IFEA) Awards.
 
  4.
Recognition of Allen City Television (ACTV) for a Series of Awards from the National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors (NATOA).
 
Consent Agenda.   [Routine Council business. Consent Agenda is approved by a single majority vote. Items may be removed for open discussion by a request from a Councilmember or member of staff.]
 
  5.
Approve Minutes of the October 28, 2014, Regular Meeting.
 
  6.
Motion to Cancel the December 23, 2014, City Council Meeting.
 
  7.
Accept the Resignation of Stacy Polk and Declare a Vacancy in Place No. 2 on the Convention and Visitors Bureau Advisory Board.
 
  8.
Accept the Resignation of Cindy Briggs and Declare a Vacancy in Place No. 1 on the Library Board.
 
  9.
Adopt a Resolution Amending the Previously Adopted Personnel Policies Manual by Updating the Drug Free Workplace Policy.
 
  10.
Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Economic Development Incentive Agreement Between the City of Allen and Pulte Homes of Texas, L.P.
 
  11.
Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Economic Development Incentive Agreement with the Allen Economic Development Corporation.
 
  12.
Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Economic Development Incentive Agreement with the Allen Community Development Corporation.
 
  13.
Receive the Investment Report for the Period Ending September 30, 2014.
 
Regular Agenda.
 
  14.
Consider Appointments to Fill Vacancies on the Convention and Visitors Bureau Advisory Board and Library Board.
 
Other Business.
 
  15. Calendar.
 
  16.
Items of Interest. [Council announcements regarding local civic and charitable events, meetings, fundraisers, and awards.]
 
Executive Session. (As needed)
 
  Legal, Section 551.071.
As authorized by Section 551.071(2) of the Texas Government Code, the Workshop Meeting and/or the Regular Agenda may be Convened into Closed Executive Session for the Purpose of Seeking Confidential Legal Advice from the City Attorney on any Agenda Item Listed Herein.
  (Closed to Public as Provided in the Texas Government Code.)
 
  17.
Reconvene and Consider Action on Items Discussed During Executive Session.
 
Adjournment.
 
This notice was posted at Allen City Hall, 305 Century Parkway, Allen, Texas, at a place convenient and readily accessible to the public at all times. Said notice was posted on Friday, November 7, 2014, at 5:00 p.m.
 
  ____________________________  
  Shelley B. George, City Secretary  
 
Allen City Hall is wheelchair accessible. Access to the building and special parking are available at the entrance facing Century Parkway. Requests for sign interpreters or special services must be received forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting time by calling the City Secretary at 214.509.4105.
Minutes have not been generated.