This time is reserved for special announcements and recognition of individuals or groups.
At this time a number of citizens not to exceed (10) shall be allowed to speak on any matter other than personnel matters, matters under litigation or matters concerning the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property for a length of time not to exceed three (3) minutes on a first-come, first-served basis. No Council action or discussion is to be taken until such matter is placed on the Agenda and posted in accordance with law.
Consider an ordinance decreasing the number of positions in the Mesquite Fire Department in the classification of Captain from 29 to 28, effective as of 3:00 p.m., Central Standard Time, on September 26, 2013.
Consider an ordinance providing funds for the fiscal year 2013-14 by adopting and approving the budget for said period and appropriating and setting aside the necessary funds out of the General and other revenues of the City of Mesquite for said fiscal year for the maintenance and operation of various departments and for various activities and improvements.
Consider an ordinance ratifying the increase of property tax revenue reflected in the fiscal year 2013-14 budget.
18. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to finalize and execute an amendment to the International City Management Association Retirement Corporation (ICMA-RC) Retirement Health Savings Plan (ICMA-RC RHS Plan) thereby providing for mandatory contributions from retiring employees to the ICMA-RC RHS Plan Retirement Health Savings Plan, effective October 1, 2013. 19. Consider an ordinance adopting a 2013-14 Pay Plan for General Government personnel, effective October 1, 2013, and revised pay plans for commissioned Police and Fire personnel, effective January 1, 2014. 20 A. Consider an ordinance amending Chapter 16 of the City Code regarding water rates, effective October 1, 2013. B. Consider an ordinance amending Chapter 16 of the City Code regarding sewer rates, effective October 1, 2013.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance for Zoning Text Amendment No . 2013-03 amending the regulations of the Military Parkway-Scyene Corridor Overlay District, codified as Section 4-900, to specify frontage types by building use, conform design standards to the Community Appearance Manual, clarify requirements for minimum building height, and revise terminology to conform to other form-based districts in the City. (The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zoning text amendment.)
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance for Zoning Text Amendment No . 2013-04 amending the regulations of the Military Parkway-Scyene Corridor Overlay District, codified as Section 4-900, to permit convenience stores with fuel pumps and to specify design and locational standards for fuel pumps and related canopies. (The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zoning text amendment.)
Conduct a public hearing for Application No. 974-10-2013, submitted by Jason Acord for QuikTrip Corporation, for a zoning change from Commercial with Military Parkway-Scyene Corridor (MPSC) Overlay to Planned Development - Commercial with MPSC Overlay to allow a convenience store with up to 24 fueling positions and modifying or waiving requirements of the MPSC Overlay District. (No letters in opposition to the proposed amendment have been received. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends denial of the application.)
Conduct a public hearing for Application No. 974-10-2013, submitted by Jason Acord for QuikTrip Corporation, for a zoning change from Commercial with Military Parkway-Scyene Corridor (MPSC) Overlay to Planned Development - Commercial with MPSC Overlay to allow a convenience store with up to 24 fueling positions and modifying or waiving requirements of the MPSC Overlay District. (No letters in opposition to the proposed amendment have been received. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends denial of the application.)
Receive resignation from Joshua Kidd as a member of the Historic Mesquite, Inc., Board of Directors.
Consider appointment of four regular members to the Planning and Zoning Commission/Capital Improvements Advisory Committee for terms to expire September 30, 2015, and one alternate member for a term to expire September 16, 2015.
This time is reserved for special announcements and recognition of individuals or groups.
At this time a number of citizens not to exceed (10) shall be allowed to speak on any matter other than personnel matters, matters under litigation or matters concerning the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property for a length of time not to exceed three (3) minutes on a first-come, first-served basis. No Council action or discussion is to be taken until such matter is placed on the Agenda and posted in accordance with law.
Consider an ordinance decreasing the number of positions in the Mesquite Fire Department in the classification of Captain from 29 to 28, effective as of 3:00 p.m., Central Standard Time, on September 26, 2013.
Consider an ordinance providing funds for the fiscal year 2013-14 by adopting and approving the budget for said period and appropriating and setting aside the necessary funds out of the General and other revenues of the City of Mesquite for said fiscal year for the maintenance and operation of various departments and for various activities and improvements.
Consider an ordinance ratifying the increase of property tax revenue reflected in the fiscal year 2013-14 budget.
18. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to finalize and execute an amendment to the International City Management Association Retirement Corporation (ICMA-RC) Retirement Health Savings Plan (ICMA-RC RHS Plan) thereby providing for mandatory contributions from retiring employees to the ICMA-RC RHS Plan Retirement Health Savings Plan, effective October 1, 2013. 19. Consider an ordinance adopting a 2013-14 Pay Plan for General Government personnel, effective October 1, 2013, and revised pay plans for commissioned Police and Fire personnel, effective January 1, 2014. 20 A. Consider an ordinance amending Chapter 16 of the City Code regarding water rates, effective October 1, 2013. B. Consider an ordinance amending Chapter 16 of the City Code regarding sewer rates, effective October 1, 2013.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance for Zoning Text Amendment No . 2013-03 amending the regulations of the Military Parkway-Scyene Corridor Overlay District, codified as Section 4-900, to specify frontage types by building use, conform design standards to the Community Appearance Manual, clarify requirements for minimum building height, and revise terminology to conform to other form-based districts in the City. (The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zoning text amendment.)
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance for Zoning Text Amendment No . 2013-04 amending the regulations of the Military Parkway-Scyene Corridor Overlay District, codified as Section 4-900, to permit convenience stores with fuel pumps and to specify design and locational standards for fuel pumps and related canopies. (The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zoning text amendment.)
Conduct a public hearing for Application No. 974-10-2013, submitted by Jason Acord for QuikTrip Corporation, for a zoning change from Commercial with Military Parkway-Scyene Corridor (MPSC) Overlay to Planned Development - Commercial with MPSC Overlay to allow a convenience store with up to 24 fueling positions and modifying or waiving requirements of the MPSC Overlay District. (No letters in opposition to the proposed amendment have been received. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends denial of the application.)
Conduct a public hearing for Application No. 974-10-2013, submitted by Jason Acord for QuikTrip Corporation, for a zoning change from Commercial with Military Parkway-Scyene Corridor (MPSC) Overlay to Planned Development - Commercial with MPSC Overlay to allow a convenience store with up to 24 fueling positions and modifying or waiving requirements of the MPSC Overlay District. (No letters in opposition to the proposed amendment have been received. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends denial of the application.)
Receive resignation from Joshua Kidd as a member of the Historic Mesquite, Inc., Board of Directors.
Consider appointment of four regular members to the Planning and Zoning Commission/Capital Improvements Advisory Committee for terms to expire September 30, 2015, and one alternate member for a term to expire September 16, 2015.