EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE ROOM - 4:00 P.M. In accordance with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, the City Council reserves the right to adjourn into executive session to discuss any of the following: • Pending and/or Contemplated Litigation • Purchase, Exchange, Lease or Value of Real Property • Personnel Matters • Economic Development
STAFF PRESENTATIONS Receive briefing regarding Program Year 2017 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG).
Receive briefing regarding increased enforcement measures for illicit firework and celebratory gunfire incidents for the upcoming July 4th holiday period.
INVOCATION Fred Bacon, Pastor, First Christian Church, Mesquite, Texas. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Members of the Mesquite Historical and Genealogical Society.
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 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.
(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.) 5 Minutes of the regular City Council meeting held June 5, 2017. 6 An ordinance amending Chapter 9 of the City Code regarding the location of school zones by adding a school zone for Florence Elementary School along Ashwood Drive between Oates Drive and Whitson Way. 7 An ordinance providing for the partial abandonments of a 10-foot-wide utility easement and a 30-foot fire lane and utility easement located at the Market East Shopping Center, 1645 and 1649 Town East Boulevard. 9 Bid No. 2017-072 - Annual Supply of Sand and Loam. (Staff recommends award to low bidder Liberty Sand & Gravel, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $176,048.75.) 10 Bid No. 2017-074 - Annual Supply of Heavy-Duty Chevrolet Truck OEM Parts. (Staff recommends award to low bidder Autonation Chevrolet with an 11 percent markup from dealer cost, in the amount of $60,000.00.) 11 Bid No. 2017-094 - Annual Supply of Fire Department Uniforms and Clothing. (Staff recommends award to Galls, LLC, in Lexington, Kentucky, through BuyBoard Contract No. 507-16, in an amount not to exceed $76,340.00.) 12 Bid No. 2017-097 - Integrated Security System for Police and City Hall. (Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute contracts with Convergint Technologies, through the Texas Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract No. R5167, for video management and access control systems in the amount of $294,880.98; Dell, Inc., through Texas Department of Information Resources Contract No. DIR-SDD-1951, for purchase of computers in the amount of $10,500.00; and Watch Guard through BuyBoard Contract No. 524-17, sponsored by the Texas Association of School Boards, for purchase and installation of Watch Guard cameras in the amount of $92,235.00, for a total amount of $397,615.98.) 13 Authorize the Mayor to execute the First Renewal Option (“Contract Amendment”) to the Interlocal Agreement with the Texas Department of Public Safety for hangar rental space at the Mesquite Metro Airport. 16 Authorize the City Manager to execute an extension to the Maintenance and Support Agreement for Premier Computer Aided Dispatch (PremierCAD), Premier Mobile Data Computer (PremierMDC) and Infotrak (LRMS) with Motorola Solutions, Inc., in the amount of $187,747.00. 17 Approve a petition requesting installation of speed bumps in the alley behind Chappell Drive from Gross Road to Embassy Drive. 18 Approve request to receive donated public art for the Mesquite Main Library located at 300 West Grubb Drive.
An ordinance, on second and final reading, approving a negotiated settlement between the Atmos Cities Steering Committee (ACSC) and Atmos Energy Corporation, Mid-Tex Division (Company) regarding the Company’s 2017 Rate Review Mechanism (RRM) filings; declaring existing rates to be unreasonable; adopting tariffs that reflect rate adjustments consistent with the negotiated settlement; finding the rates to be set by the settlement tariffs to be just and reasonable and in the public interest; requiring reconciliation and rate adjustments if federal income tax rates change; terminating the RRM process or 2018 pending renegotiation of RRM terms and conditions; requiring the Company to reimburse ACSC’s reasonable ratemaking expenses; determining that this ordinance was passed in accordance with the requirements of the Texas Open Meetings Act; adopting a savings clause; declaring an effective date; and requiring delivery of this ordinance to the Company and the ACSC’s legal counsels. (This item was postponed at the June 5, 2017, City Council meeting.)
Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute Amendment No. 4 to a contract with Brown & Gay Engineers, Inc., for additional engineering and surveying services in conjunction with the Thomasson Square Road Project - Paving, Utility & Drainage Improvements in an amount not to exceed $300,000.00.
Consider scheduling a special City Council meeting to be held on Thursday, June 29, 2017, at 7:00 p.m., to conduct a public hearing regarding a moratorium on applications and plans for development for permits, plats, verifications, rezonings, site plans and new or revised certificates of occupancy for truck stops and the parking of heavy load vehicles as a principle use or as an accessory use within the corporate City limits of Mesquite and consider an ordinance, on first reading, establishing the moratorium.
A resolution authorizing a temporary moratorium to take effect on applications and plans for development for permits, plats, verifications, rezonings, site plans and new or revised certificates of occupancy for truck stops and other development that includes the parking of heavy load vehicles as a principle use or as an accessory use within the corporate City limits of Mesquite.
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Consider appointment of one alternate member to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board/Tree Board for a term to expire October 21, 2017.
EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE ROOM - 4:00 P.M. In accordance with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, the City Council reserves the right to adjourn into executive session to discuss any of the following: • Pending and/or Contemplated Litigation • Purchase, Exchange, Lease or Value of Real Property • Personnel Matters • Economic Development
STAFF PRESENTATIONS Receive briefing regarding Program Year 2017 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG).
Receive briefing regarding increased enforcement measures for illicit firework and celebratory gunfire incidents for the upcoming July 4th holiday period.
INVOCATION Fred Bacon, Pastor, First Christian Church, Mesquite, Texas. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Members of the Mesquite Historical and Genealogical Society.
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 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.
(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.) 5 Minutes of the regular City Council meeting held June 5, 2017. 6 An ordinance amending Chapter 9 of the City Code regarding the location of school zones by adding a school zone for Florence Elementary School along Ashwood Drive between Oates Drive and Whitson Way. 7 An ordinance providing for the partial abandonments of a 10-foot-wide utility easement and a 30-foot fire lane and utility easement located at the Market East Shopping Center, 1645 and 1649 Town East Boulevard. 9 Bid No. 2017-072 - Annual Supply of Sand and Loam. (Staff recommends award to low bidder Liberty Sand & Gravel, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $176,048.75.) 10 Bid No. 2017-074 - Annual Supply of Heavy-Duty Chevrolet Truck OEM Parts. (Staff recommends award to low bidder Autonation Chevrolet with an 11 percent markup from dealer cost, in the amount of $60,000.00.) 11 Bid No. 2017-094 - Annual Supply of Fire Department Uniforms and Clothing. (Staff recommends award to Galls, LLC, in Lexington, Kentucky, through BuyBoard Contract No. 507-16, in an amount not to exceed $76,340.00.) 12 Bid No. 2017-097 - Integrated Security System for Police and City Hall. (Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute contracts with Convergint Technologies, through the Texas Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract No. R5167, for video management and access control systems in the amount of $294,880.98; Dell, Inc., through Texas Department of Information Resources Contract No. DIR-SDD-1951, for purchase of computers in the amount of $10,500.00; and Watch Guard through BuyBoard Contract No. 524-17, sponsored by the Texas Association of School Boards, for purchase and installation of Watch Guard cameras in the amount of $92,235.00, for a total amount of $397,615.98.) 13 Authorize the Mayor to execute the First Renewal Option (“Contract Amendment”) to the Interlocal Agreement with the Texas Department of Public Safety for hangar rental space at the Mesquite Metro Airport. 16 Authorize the City Manager to execute an extension to the Maintenance and Support Agreement for Premier Computer Aided Dispatch (PremierCAD), Premier Mobile Data Computer (PremierMDC) and Infotrak (LRMS) with Motorola Solutions, Inc., in the amount of $187,747.00. 17 Approve a petition requesting installation of speed bumps in the alley behind Chappell Drive from Gross Road to Embassy Drive. 18 Approve request to receive donated public art for the Mesquite Main Library located at 300 West Grubb Drive.
An ordinance, on second and final reading, approving a negotiated settlement between the Atmos Cities Steering Committee (ACSC) and Atmos Energy Corporation, Mid-Tex Division (Company) regarding the Company’s 2017 Rate Review Mechanism (RRM) filings; declaring existing rates to be unreasonable; adopting tariffs that reflect rate adjustments consistent with the negotiated settlement; finding the rates to be set by the settlement tariffs to be just and reasonable and in the public interest; requiring reconciliation and rate adjustments if federal income tax rates change; terminating the RRM process or 2018 pending renegotiation of RRM terms and conditions; requiring the Company to reimburse ACSC’s reasonable ratemaking expenses; determining that this ordinance was passed in accordance with the requirements of the Texas Open Meetings Act; adopting a savings clause; declaring an effective date; and requiring delivery of this ordinance to the Company and the ACSC’s legal counsels. (This item was postponed at the June 5, 2017, City Council meeting.)
Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute Amendment No. 4 to a contract with Brown & Gay Engineers, Inc., for additional engineering and surveying services in conjunction with the Thomasson Square Road Project - Paving, Utility & Drainage Improvements in an amount not to exceed $300,000.00.
Consider scheduling a special City Council meeting to be held on Thursday, June 29, 2017, at 7:00 p.m., to conduct a public hearing regarding a moratorium on applications and plans for development for permits, plats, verifications, rezonings, site plans and new or revised certificates of occupancy for truck stops and the parking of heavy load vehicles as a principle use or as an accessory use within the corporate City limits of Mesquite and consider an ordinance, on first reading, establishing the moratorium.
A resolution authorizing a temporary moratorium to take effect on applications and plans for development for permits, plats, verifications, rezonings, site plans and new or revised certificates of occupancy for truck stops and other development that includes the parking of heavy load vehicles as a principle use or as an accessory use within the corporate City limits of Mesquite.
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Consider appointment of one alternate member to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board/Tree Board for a term to expire October 21, 2017.