INVOCATION Charlie Brown, Pastor, The Crossing, Mesquite, Texas. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Recreation After School Participants from Thompson Gym.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS This time is reserved for special announcements and recognition of individuals or groups.
CITIZENS FORUM 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.
CONSENT AGENDA (All items on the Consent Agenda are routine items and may be approved with one motion ; however, should any member of the City Council or any individual wish to discuss any item, said item may be removed from the Consent Agenda by motion of the City Council.) 1 Minutes of the regular City Council meeting held October 7, 2013. An ordinance amending Chapter 9 of the City Code designating a portion of Ridge Ranch Road as a one-way street, effective October 28, 2013. 2 An ordinance, on second and final reading, amending Chapter 11 of the City Code amending the municipal drainage utility system rates, effective November 1, 2013. 3 An ordinance, on second and final reading, approving a negotiated resolution with Atmos Energy Corporation, Mid-Tex Division, regarding its 2013 Annual Rate Review Mechanism filing and adopting new rate tariffs consistent with the negotiated settlement, effective November 1, 2013. 4 A resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute the 2013 Homeland Security Grant Sub-Recipient Agreements with the Texas Department of Public Safety, Texas Homeland Security State Administrative Agency in the amount of $147,798.01. 5 A resolution authorizing the donation to Eastfield College of three surplus computer laptops for use in Eastfield College’s Criminal Justice Police Academy Program. 6 RFP No. 2014-006 - Insurance Consultant/Consulting Service for Group Health Benefits. (Authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents with IPS Advisors to provide consulting services for benefit plans and online enrollment administration , effective January 1, 2014.) 7 Bid No. 2014-024 - Annual Maintenance for Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD)/Records Management Systems (RMS) and Premier Mobile Data Computer (PMDC). (Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with sole source provider Motorola Solutions, Inc., in the amount of $280,427.00.) 8 Bid No. 2014-025 - Annual Supply of Personal Computers and Software. (Staff recommends award to Dell, Inc., for personal computers in the amount of $98,810.45 and to Software House International for software and software licenses in the amount of $45,329.20 through the Texas Department of Information Resources, for a total amount of $144,139.65.) 10 Bid No. 2014-027 - Purchase of 12 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit Vehicles. (Staff recommends award to Caldwell Country Chevrolet, in Caldwell, Texas, through the Houston-Galveston Area Council of Governments Cooperative Purchasing Program in the amount of $316,164.00.) 11 Bid No. 2014-028 - Purchase of a Four Cubic Yard Rubber Tire Wheel Loader. (Staff recommends award to Associated Supply Company, Inc., in Euless, Texas, through the Houston-Galveston Area Council of Governments Cooperative Purchasing Program in the amount of $156,429.00.) 12 Bid No. 2014-029 - Purchase of Three 14-Foot Extendable Backhoe and Loaders. (Staff recommends award to RDO Equipment Company, in Irving, Texas, through the Houston-Galveston Area Council of Governments Cooperative Purchasing Program in the amount of $231,679.00.) 13 Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to a contract with Brown & Gay Engineers, Inc., for additional engineering and surveying services in conjunction with the Thomasson Square Project - Paving, Utility & Drainage Improvements in the amount of $33,391.00. 14 Postpone a public hearing and consideration of an ordinance for Application No. 974-10-2013, submitted by Jason Acord for QuikTrip Corporation, for a zoning change on property identified as Tract 1 on the northeast corner of Military Parkway and Interstate Highway 635 from Commercial with Military Parkway-Scyene Corridor (MPSC) Overlay to Planned Development - Gateway with MPSC Overlay and on property identified as Tract 2 on the west side on Honorary Road between Military Parkway and Scyene Road from Commercial with MPSC Overlay to Planned Development - Commercial with MPSC Overlay to allow a convenience store with up to 24 fueling positions and modifications from certain standards of the MPSC Overlay District to the November 18, 2013, City Council meeting. (One letter in opposition to the proposed amendment has been received. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends denial of the application. This item was postponed at the September 16, 2013, and October 7, 2013, City Council meetings.)
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Consider appointment of one member to the Personnel/Trial Board for a term to expire November 7, 2016, who will also serve on the Civil Service Commission. ADJOURNMENT
INVOCATION Charlie Brown, Pastor, The Crossing, Mesquite, Texas. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Recreation After School Participants from Thompson Gym.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS This time is reserved for special announcements and recognition of individuals or groups.
CITIZENS FORUM 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.
CONSENT AGENDA (All items on the Consent Agenda are routine items and may be approved with one motion ; however, should any member of the City Council or any individual wish to discuss any item, said item may be removed from the Consent Agenda by motion of the City Council.) 1 Minutes of the regular City Council meeting held October 7, 2013. An ordinance amending Chapter 9 of the City Code designating a portion of Ridge Ranch Road as a one-way street, effective October 28, 2013. 2 An ordinance, on second and final reading, amending Chapter 11 of the City Code amending the municipal drainage utility system rates, effective November 1, 2013. 3 An ordinance, on second and final reading, approving a negotiated resolution with Atmos Energy Corporation, Mid-Tex Division, regarding its 2013 Annual Rate Review Mechanism filing and adopting new rate tariffs consistent with the negotiated settlement, effective November 1, 2013. 4 A resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute the 2013 Homeland Security Grant Sub-Recipient Agreements with the Texas Department of Public Safety, Texas Homeland Security State Administrative Agency in the amount of $147,798.01. 5 A resolution authorizing the donation to Eastfield College of three surplus computer laptops for use in Eastfield College’s Criminal Justice Police Academy Program. 6 RFP No. 2014-006 - Insurance Consultant/Consulting Service for Group Health Benefits. (Authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents with IPS Advisors to provide consulting services for benefit plans and online enrollment administration , effective January 1, 2014.) 7 Bid No. 2014-024 - Annual Maintenance for Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD)/Records Management Systems (RMS) and Premier Mobile Data Computer (PMDC). (Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with sole source provider Motorola Solutions, Inc., in the amount of $280,427.00.) 8 Bid No. 2014-025 - Annual Supply of Personal Computers and Software. (Staff recommends award to Dell, Inc., for personal computers in the amount of $98,810.45 and to Software House International for software and software licenses in the amount of $45,329.20 through the Texas Department of Information Resources, for a total amount of $144,139.65.) 10 Bid No. 2014-027 - Purchase of 12 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit Vehicles. (Staff recommends award to Caldwell Country Chevrolet, in Caldwell, Texas, through the Houston-Galveston Area Council of Governments Cooperative Purchasing Program in the amount of $316,164.00.) 11 Bid No. 2014-028 - Purchase of a Four Cubic Yard Rubber Tire Wheel Loader. (Staff recommends award to Associated Supply Company, Inc., in Euless, Texas, through the Houston-Galveston Area Council of Governments Cooperative Purchasing Program in the amount of $156,429.00.) 12 Bid No. 2014-029 - Purchase of Three 14-Foot Extendable Backhoe and Loaders. (Staff recommends award to RDO Equipment Company, in Irving, Texas, through the Houston-Galveston Area Council of Governments Cooperative Purchasing Program in the amount of $231,679.00.) 13 Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to a contract with Brown & Gay Engineers, Inc., for additional engineering and surveying services in conjunction with the Thomasson Square Project - Paving, Utility & Drainage Improvements in the amount of $33,391.00. 14 Postpone a public hearing and consideration of an ordinance for Application No. 974-10-2013, submitted by Jason Acord for QuikTrip Corporation, for a zoning change on property identified as Tract 1 on the northeast corner of Military Parkway and Interstate Highway 635 from Commercial with Military Parkway-Scyene Corridor (MPSC) Overlay to Planned Development - Gateway with MPSC Overlay and on property identified as Tract 2 on the west side on Honorary Road between Military Parkway and Scyene Road from Commercial with MPSC Overlay to Planned Development - Commercial with MPSC Overlay to allow a convenience store with up to 24 fueling positions and modifications from certain standards of the MPSC Overlay District to the November 18, 2013, City Council meeting. (One letter in opposition to the proposed amendment has been received. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends denial of the application. This item was postponed at the September 16, 2013, and October 7, 2013, City Council meetings.)
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Consider appointment of one member to the Personnel/Trial Board for a term to expire November 7, 2016, who will also serve on the Civil Service Commission. ADJOURNMENT