Call to Order - 6:30 p.m.
Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance
Items to be continued or withdrawn
Items to be withdrawn from the consent agenda for separate discussion
Consent Agenda
All items under this section are recommended for approval for the "Consent Agenda". These items are of a routine nature and require only brief deliberation by the Council. The City Staff has briefed the Council on these items. Approval of the consent agenda authorizes the City Manager to implement each item in accordance with staff recommendation.
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Financial Transactions. |
Ordinances |
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Ordinance C-629-07, appointing the interim Municipal Court Judge and interim Associate Municipal Court Judges of the Municipal Court of Record in the City of Burleson, terms commencing September 6, 2007 and terminating December 31, 2007. (Final Reading) |
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Ordinance C-630-07, establishing rates to be charged for solid waste collections by city forces. (Final Reading) |
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Ordinance C-631-07, appointing interim Associate Municipal Court Judge of the Municipal Court of Record in the City of Burleson, term commencing September 13, 2007 and terminating December 31, 2007. (First Reading) |
Contract and Agreements |
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Approve 2007-2008 Interlocal agreement between City of Burleson and Burleson Independent School District for Police/School Liaison Officers and authorize the Mayor to sign. |
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Approve 2007-2008 Interlocal agreement between City of Burleson and Burleson Independent School District for a DARE Officer and authorize the Mayor to sign. |
Public Hearings
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Public Hearing on the Proposed FY 2007-2008 Operating Budget. |
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Public Hearing on the 2007 tax rate and announce the dates for the vote on the 2007 tax rate. |
Other Items for Consideration
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Action necessary to initiate 2007 Annexation Procedures and set Annexation Calendar. |
Reports
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Proposed Budget 2007-2008 FY. |
Executive Session
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Executive Session: Pursuant to the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sec. 551.071, Sec. 551.072, 551.073, 551.074, 551.076, 551.087, and Section 418.183(f) of the Texas Government Code (Texas Disaster Act). Refer to posted list attached hereto and incorporated here in. Executive Session may be held, under these exceptions, at any time during the meeting that a need arises for the City Council to seek advice from the City Attorney as to the posted subject matter of this City Council meeting. |
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Reconvene into open session for possible action resulting from any items posted and legally discussed in Executive Session. |
CERTIFICATE
I hereby certify that the above agenda was posted on this the _________ day of____________, 2007, by 5:00 P.M., on the official bulletin board at the Burleson City Hall, 141 W. Renfro, Burleson, Texas.
___________________________ (City Seal)
Amanda J. McDowell,
City Secretary
ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT
The Burleson City Hall is wheelchair accessible. The entry ramp is located in the front of the building. Accessible parking spaces are also available in that area. Sign interpretative services for meetings must be made 48 hours in advance of the meeting. Call the A.D.A Coordinator at 817-447-5400
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Pursuant to Sec. 551.071 of the Texas Government Code, the City Council reserves the right to convene in Executive Session(s), from time to time as deemed necessary during this meeting for any posted agenda item on this Agenda to receive advice from its attorney as permitted by law. In addition, the Council will convene in executive session to discuss the following: |
- (A) Pursuant to Sec. 551.071, pending or contemplated litigation including but not limited to the following:
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(1) Floyd Bartula, et al. V. City of Burleson, Texas. |
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(2) AT&T Fiber Optic Cable Litigation, US District Court, Southern District of Indiana. |
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(3) Andrea Conzoneri-Kyle vs. City of Burleson, Texas. |
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(4) Nashville vs. City of Burleson, Rovin Inc. and Paradigms for Success, Inc. |
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(5) Kevin Schronk, Individually and as Representative of the Estate of Helen Schronk, Deceased, and Dustin Schronk vs. City of Burleson and Laerdale Medical Corp. Cause No. C200600118 – In the 413th District Court for Johnson County, Texas. |
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(6) John David McShan, Sr. et al vs. City of Burleson, Texas |
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(B) Pursuant to Sec. 551.071, a settlement offer; |
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(C) Pursuant to Sec. 551.071, 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 the chapter. |
(1) Consultation with attorney to receive advice regarding legal representation in boundary agreement. |
- Pursuant to Sec. 551.072, deliberation regarding the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property for future expansion of certain programs and services.
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- Pursuant to Sec. 551.074, personnel matters related to the appointment, employment, evaluation, and duties of the Municipal Court Judge and the City Manager.
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- Pursuant to Sec. 551.076, deliberation regarding security devices.
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- Pursuant to Sec. 551.087, deliberation regarding Economic Development Negotiations including (1) discussion or deliberation regarding commercial or financial information that the governmental body has received from a business prospect that the governmental body seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the territory of the governmental body and with which the governmental body is conducting economic development negotiations; OR (2) deliberation of the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect described in (1) above.
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- Pursuant to Section 418.183(f) of the Texas Government Code (Texas Disaster Act) regarding critical infrastructure.
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