AGENDA
CITY OF ALLEN
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
JULY 14, 2009  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.

Recognition of Eagle Scouts for their Efforts Focusing on Beautification or Environmental Awareness Projects Benefiting the City of Allen and Presentation of Certificates of Appreciation by the Keep Allen Beautiful Board.

 
  3.

Recognition of the Keep Texas Beautiful Award Winners from the City of Allen by the City Council and the Keep Allen Beautiful Board.

 
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.]
 
  4. Approve the Minutes of the June 16, 2009, Special Called Meeting.
 
  5. Approve the Minutes of the June 23, 2009, Regular Meeting.



 
Regular Agenda.
 
  6.

Conduct a Public Hearing and Adopt an Ordinance Amending the Allen Land Development Code Zoning Regulations and Subdivsion Regulations by Amending Article VII, Section 7.03.5, Utility Services, and Article VIII, Section 8.10 Extensions of Water and Wastewater Mains, Subsection 4. Underground Utilities.
 
Other Business.
 
  7.
Calendar.
  • July 23 - Exchange Parkway Ribbon Cutting Ceremony / 9 a.m. 
 
  8.

Items of Interest. [Council announcements regarding local civic and charitable events, meetings, fundraisers, and awards.]
 
Executive Session. (As needed)
 
  Legal, Section 551.071; Property, Section 551.072; Personnel, Section 551.074.
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.)
 
  9. Personnel Pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code —
     Discuss Appointments to the Economic Development Corporation.
 
  10. Reconvene and Consider Action 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, July 10, 2009, 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.