AGENDA
CITY OF ALLEN
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
MAY 13, 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 David Wuensch with First United Methodist Church-Allen Proclaiming May 16-18, 2014, as "Change the World Weekend."
  • Presentation of a Proclamation to Steve Massey, Director, and Representatives of the Community Services Department Proclaiming May 18-24, 2014, as "Public Works Week."
 
  3. Annual Report by Greg Roemer, President of Community Waste Disposal, Inc. (CWD)
 
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 Minutes of the April 22, 2014, Regular Meeting.
 
  5.
Minutes of the April 24, 2014, Called Workshop with the Planning and Zoning Commission.
 
  6.
Accept the Resignation of Joel Hemphill and Declare a Vacancy in Place No. 3 on the Board of Adjustment.
 
  7. Motion to Approve Ms. Debbie Stout as an Allen Representative to the Arts Center of North Texas Board of Directors.
 
  8. Adopt a Resolution to Deny Atmos Energy Corporation, Mid-Tex Division's Request to Increase Natural Gas Utility Rates.
 
  9.

Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Apply for, Accept, Reject, Alter, or Terminate a Grant Through the Government Transportation Alternative Program, Administered by the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) for the Installation of Accessible Ramps & Walkways for the Beverly Elementary Project.

 
  10.

Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Apply for, Accept, Reject, Alter, or Terminate a Grant Through the Government Transportation Alternative Program, Administered by the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) for the Installation of Accessible Ramps & Walkways for the Ford Middle School and Olsen Elementary Projects.

 
  11.

Adopt a Resolution Approving an Advance Funding Agreement Amendment #1 for FM 2786/Stacy Road Traffic Signals Construction and Establish a Project Budget in the Amount of $130,000.

 
  12.

Award Bid and Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract with Criterion Construction in the Amount of $47,365 for the Fire Station No. 4 Kitchen Remodel Project and Establish a Project Budget in the Amount of $55,000.

 
  13.
Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with BR Architects & Engineers in an Amount Not to Exceed $81,000 for Consulting Services for the Allen Heritage Village.
 
  14.
Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Arena License Between the City of Allen and Steven Brothers Sports Management LLC, a Texas Limited Liability Company to Base a Professional Hockey Team, in the Central Hockey League at the Allen Event Center.
 
  15.
Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement for One Year with the Option to Renew Two Additional One Year Terms with Berry Dunn McNeil & Parker, LLC for Consulting Services on the Implementation of the Administrative Systems Software for an Amount Not to Exceed $147,500.
 
  16.
Receive the Investment Report for the Period Ending March 31, 2014.
 
  17.
Receive the Financial Report for the Period Ending March 31, 2014.
 
Regular Agenda.
 
  18. Adopt a Resolution Amending the Fee Schedule for Animal Control Charges.
 
  19.
Consider all Matters Incident and Related to the Issuance and Sale of "City of Allen, Texas, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2014," Including the Adoption of an Ordinance Authorizing the Issuance of Such Bonds.
 
Other Business.
 
  20.
Calendar.
  • May 20 - Canvass of the Election, 2 p.m.
  • May 26 - Memorial Day, City Facilities Closed
  • May 27 - City Council Reception, 6 p.m.
 
  21.

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.)
 
  22.
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, May 9, 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.
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