CITY OF MARSHALL, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING COMMISSION CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 401 SOUTH ALAMO THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2014, 6:00 P.M.
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CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
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PRESENTATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
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ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
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CONSENT AGENDA The items on the Consent Agenda require little or no deliberation by the Commission. Approval of the Consent Agenda authorizes the City Manager or his designee to proceed with conclusion of each in accordance with staff recommendations, a copy of which is filed with the minutes of the meeting. A Commissioner may remove items from the Consent Agenda by making such request prior to a motion and vote on the Consent Agenda. A. Consider approval of the minutes from the October 7, 2014 Special-Called meeting; October 13, 2014 Special-Called meeting; October 21, 2014 Special-Called meeting; October 23, 2014 Regular meeting; October 24, 2014 Special-Called meeting (8:45 a.m.); October 24, 2014 Special-Called meeting (5:30 p.m.); October 24, 2014 Special-Called meeting (7:00 p.m.); October 28, 2014 Special-Called meeting; and the October 30, 2014 SpecialCalled meeting.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION A. Pursuant to the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 – Consultation with Attorney to discuss matters related to pending or contemplated litigation or settlement offer; and Consultation with Attorney on a matter in which the duty of the Attorney to the governmental Body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with this chapter. 1. Discussion of matters related to the previous architectural design contract for Memorial City Hall.
2. Discussion of matters related to storm water drainage issues.
B. An Executive Session pursuant to the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code under Section 551.087: Deliberate the offer of financial and other incentives to a business prospect.
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ACTION ITEMS FOLLOWING EXECUTIVE SESSION A. Consider taking actions necessary, if the City Commission is ready to do so, as a result of Executive Session discussion related to the previous architectural design contract for Memorial City Hall.
B. Consider approval of the Marshall Economic Development Corporation’s proposed modifications to the Rio Construction-Incentive Project as detailed in the proposed documents titled: Addendum No. 1 to Performance Agreement of January 16, 2014; Performance Agreement dated November 16, 2014; Conditional Transfer Agreement of November 16, 2014; Lease Agreement of November 16, 2014; and the Loan Proposal as offered by Bancorp South in the amount $967,965.00.
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PUBLIC HEARING AND ORDINANCE APPROVAL A. Z-14-09: Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending the zoning map from R-3 Single-Family Dwelling District to MH Mobile Home District for 7.24 acres generally located north of Harleton Road, west of Hudson Street and south of Scotts Quarter Road. Location: 2400-2500 Block of Harleton Road Applicant: Victor Whitfield
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CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND REQUESTS FOR CITY COMMISSION CONSIDERATION A. Consider approval an agreement with Habitat for Humanity of the Marshall Area related to the donation of property located at 1505 Elysian Fields Avenue for the purpose of constructing affordable housing for low and moderate income households. (Director of Planning & Development)
B. Consider approval of a proposal from MKP Consulting to prepare the 20152019 HUD Consolidated Plan and Fair Housing Plan. (Director of Planning & Development)
C. Consider approval of a contract for Ambulance/Rescue service with Emergency Services District No. 3. (Acting City Manager)
D. Consider approval of a contract for Ambulance/Rescue service with Emergency Services District No. 4. (Acting City Manager)
E. Consider approval of a contract for Ambulance/Rescue service with Emergency Services District No. 6. (Acting City Manager)
F. Consider authorizing the Acting City Manager to establish a Tourism and Promotions Department for the City of Marshall, and to begin the search for a Director of Tourism and Promotions. (Commissioner Moon)
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G. Consider awarding a bid for the demolition of condemned structures. (Finance Director)
H. Report on the recent bid process for housing rehabilitation projects under the Community Development Block Grant program. (Finance Director)
I. Discussion of and consideration of action regarding storm water drainage issues at 1101 Sallie Sue. (Commissioner Marshall)
J. Report regarding the status of the Buard History Trail project. (Commissioner Marshall)
K. Report regarding the success thus far of the sewer tap fee waiver program. (Commissioner Marshall)
L. Report regarding the results of the recent warrant sweep by the Marshall Police Department. (Commissioner Marshall)
M. Discussion regarding the needs of the Marshall Public Library building. (Mayor Smith)
N. Report regarding the emergency preparedness plan for disaster readiness in the City of Marshall. (Mayor Smith)
O. Recommendations for appointments to various City boards, commissions, and committees. (Acting City Manager)
P. Discussion regarding reporting procedures from the meetings of City boards, commissions, and committees. (Mayor Pro-Tem Boersma)
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Q. Discussion regarding the City’s take-home vehicle policy. (Commissioner Moon)
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CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
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REQUESTS FROM COMMISSIONERS FOR ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON FUTURE AGENDAS
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ADJOURNMENT
Posted:
November 10, 2014 5:30 p.m. L. Thompson
This meeting will be conducted in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The facility is wheelchair accessible and disabled parking is available. Requests for sign interpretive services will be available with at least 48 hour notice prior to the meeting. To make arrangements for these services, please call Lisa Agnor at 903-935-4526.
