AGENDA
CITY OF ALLEN
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 8, 2011  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 the Annual Report by George Chrisman, Vice-President of the Community Development Corporation.
 
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.]
 
  3.
Approve Minutes of the January 25, 2011, Regular Meeting.
 
  4.
Approve Minutes of the January 29, 2011, Special Called Workshop for Strategic Planning.
 
  5. Motion to Cancel the March 8, 2011, City Council Meeting.
 
  6.

Adopt a Resolution Supporting a Constitutional Amendment Restricting the Power of the Texas State Legislature to Mandate Requirements Upon Local Governments without First Appropriating or Otherwise Providing Payment or Reimbursement to a Local Government for Costs Incurred as a Result of Such a Mandate.



 
  7.

Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Allen and the City of Plano Relating to the Modification of the City Limit Boundary Line between the Two Municipalities along Chaparral Road.

 
  8.

Adopt a Resolution Supporting the Texas Department of Transportation Plan to Reconstruct Stacy Road from Greenville Avenue to FM 1378 as a Four-Lane Divided Arterial.
 
 
  9.

Adopt a Resolution Supporting the Authorization, Financing, and Related Approvals to Complete the Enhancement, Improvements and Reconstruction of the IH-35E Corridor.

 
  10.
Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Annual Contract with Casco Industries for the Purchase of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Fire Department Personnel for an Amount not to Exceed $68,000 with Two One-year Options to Renew. 
 
Regular Agenda.
 
  11.

Conduct a Public Hearing and Adopt an Ordinance Amending the Sign Plan for Planned Development PD No.103 for Cabela’s Located on 14.0± Acres Described as Lot 1, Block 1, Allen Station Business Park, Phase II, at the Southwest Corner of Allen Station Parkway and Cabela Drive.  (Cabela’s)

 
Other Business.
 
  12.
Calendar.
 
  13.

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.)
 
  14.

       Pursuant to Legal, Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code –
            Consultation with City Attorney Regarding Global Management Agreement and the Allen Event Center

      Pursuant to Personnel, Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code –  
           Annual Performance Review of the City Manager        
 
  15. 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, February 4, 2011, 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.