AGENDA
CITY OF ALLEN
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 28, 2014  7:00 P.M.
Council Chambers
Allen City Hall
305 Century Parkway
Allen, TX 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 the Purchasing Division for Receipt of the 2014 Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award.
 
  3.
Presentation of Proclamation by the Office of the Mayor:
  • Presentation of a Proclamation to Representatives of the Keep Allen Beautiful Board Proclaiming November 8, 2014, as Allen Recycles Day.
 
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 October 14, 2014, Regular Meeting.
 
  5.
Approve Minutes of the October 6, 2014, TRIAD Meeting.
 
  6.
Adopt an Ordinance to Identify the City Contributions to the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) at the Actuarial Determined Rate.
 
  7.
Adopt a Resolution Requesting the Texas Department of Transportation Remove SH 5 (Exchange Parkway through Northern City Limit Line) From the State Highway System.
 
  8.
Award Bid and Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract with Jim Bowman Construction Company, L.P., in the Amount of $1,037,663.25 for 2014 Street, Alley and Sidewalk Improvement Project (Various Locations) and Establish a Project Budget in the Amount of $1,236,932.
 
  9.
Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Execution of an Interlocal Agreement for the City of Allen to Obtain Funding from Collin County for Allen Public Library Services in Fiscal Year 2015 for an Amount of $45,900.77.
 
  10.
Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement Renewal with Golf Resources Management, Inc., for Consulting Services at The Courses at Watters Creek.
 
  11.
Authorize the City Manager to Amend the Contract for the Annual Maintenance and Repair of Fire Department Apparatus with Siddons-Martin Emergency Group on an As-Needed Basis for an Amount Not to Exceed $100,000.
 
  12.
Adopt a Resolution Renewing and Extending the Policy Statement for Tax Abatement Guidelines for the City of Allen.
 
  13.
Receive the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Status Reports.
 
  14.
Receive the Summary of Property Tax Collections as of September 2014.
 
Regular Agenda.
 
  15.
Conduct a Public Hearing and Adopt an Ordinance Amending Planned Development PD No. 58 by Amending the Development Regulations, and Adopting a Concept Plan and Building Elevations to Allow a Daycare Use and Limiting the Uses of Drive-thru Restaurants on 5.8± Acre Property Located at the Northeast Corner of Exchange Parkway and US 75. [Children's Learning Adventure]
 
  16.
Conduct a Public Hearing and Adopt an Ordinance Amending the Development Regulations of Planned Development No. 112 as it Specifically Relates to Section J (Garage Orientation), Section K (Garage Setback), and Exhibit "E" (Lot Detail) for 79.6± Acres of Property Located North of McDermott Drive and East of Custer Road. [Cypress Meadows]
 
Other Business.
 
  17. Calendar.
October 29-31 - Early Voting Period for November 4, 2014, General Election, 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
November 4 - Election Day for General Election, 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
 
  18.
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.)
 
  19.
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, October 24, 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.