Presentation regarding responses to requests for qualification for the Business Park and discussion with The Industrial Group (TIG) on their qualifications and vision for the Burleson Industrial Park.

Discussion of all items on tonight’s meeting.  No action will be taken and each item will be considered during the Regular Session.

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.

Reconvene into open session for possible action resulting from any items posted and legally discussed in Executive Session.

General

1.

 A.

Minutes from the June 19, 2008 special session and the June 26, 2008, regular council session.

B. 

Financial Transactions.

Final Plats

 C.

Final plat of 34 single-family lots, 2 reserved lots, and 1 private park, 11.65 acres of Cooper Valley, Phase 2-B2 located south of FM 917 and east of SH 174 in the ETJ. (Case No 08-058)

D. 

Final plat of Lots 11-14, Block 1, South Towne Crossing Addition located on the southwest side of Elk Drive between Hillside Drive and SW Wilshire Boulevard (SH 174). (Case No 08-070)

Ordinances & Resolutions

 E.

Resolution R-1075-07 (A0708), stating the City Council has reviewed the City’s written investment policy as required by the Public Funds Investment Act.

F. 

Ordinance C-637-07 (A0608), establishing rates to be charged for all residential and commercial customers for solid waste and trash collection and disposal.  (Final Reading)

Agreements

 G.

Award the contract for the Concrete Repairs and New Installation (ITB 2008-026) to the lowest and best bid, Reliable Paving, Inc. in the amount of $37,685.00.

 H.

Ratify the 4A Board Action authorizing the use of 4A funds for construction of the CR 711 Business Park Gas Pipeline and Award the bid for the construction and installation of the same pipeline project to Developers Construction, Inc., and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract and approve change orders not to exceed $5,000.00.

I. 

Capital lease purchase agreement with Textron Financial for the purchase of golf course equipment totaling $88,720.89, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract

2.

A.

Boards, Commissions, and other Advisory groups.

B. 

Silent Hero Award presented to Telecommunication Operator Desire Spruill

C. 

Presentation by Dr. Alex Del Carmen regarding “Strategic Plan for Police Services”

D. 

Citizen Appearances.

3.

A.

Public Hearing and consideration of a request by Williams Production for a gas well drilling permit for two (2) gas wells, known as the Oak Valley Unit 3H and the WMA Unit 4H on the existing Oak Valley pad site located south of Hidden Creek Parkway, east of Hurst Road. (Case No. 08-96)

B.

Public hearing and consideration of Ordinance D-090-08, for the issuance of a  Specific Use Permit (SUP) allowing for a corporate office for Adrenaline Motorsports, to be situated within the Commercial (C) zoning district along I-35W, south of Hidden Creek Parkway on 8.97 acres, also known as Tract 3, Abstract 132, J.M. Cartwright Survey.(Case No 08-075) (First Reading)

C.

Public hearing and consideration of Ordinance B-760-06 (A0708) revising the Sign Ordinance to amend Section 39-145 to allow truck mounted signs for the purpose of advertising social or cultural activities and messages for non-profit entities within the city limits of the City of Burleson.  (Case No.  08-088)(First Reading)

D.

Public hearing regarding a voluntary annexation of approximately 108.6 acres located south of Hidden Creek Parkway west of East Renfro Street. (Case No 08-085) (Second Public Hearing)

E.

Public hearing regarding a voluntary annexation of approximately 14.23 acres located south of Hidden Creek Parkway west of East Renfro Street. (Case No 08-084) (Second Public Hearing)

4.

     A.

No items at this meeting

5.

A. 

No items at this meeting

6.

 A.

Preliminary plat of Lots 1 & 2, Block 1, of Lake Posada located at the end of Pica Drive east of Interstate 35W and south of East FM 917 in the ETJ. (Case No 08-068)

B.

Final plat of Lot 1, Block 1, of Lake Posada located at the end of Pica Drive east of Interstate 35W and south of East FM 917 in the ETJ. (Case No 08-069)

7.

 A.

Economic Development

B.

Land Acquisition for Flood Control, Public Infrastructure, and other Public Improvements

C.

Proposed FY 2008-09 Annual Operating Budget

D.

Various Staff Reports

8.

A.

Non-agenda council and staff comments.

(In compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Council members may comment on routine city matters, may ask questions of staff that require only responses of factual information or statements of existing city policy, or may request that non-routine matters of public concern be placed on a future agenda.  Council members may not discuss non-agenda items among themselves.)  (In compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, city staff members may comment on routine city operations and projects.  Staff members may respond to questions from others only with statements of factual information or existing city policy.)

9.

A.

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.

Reconvene into open session for possible action resulting from any items posted and legally discussed in Executive Session.

1. (A) Pursuant to  Sec. 551.071, pending or contemplated litigation including but not limited to the following:

(1)

Floyd Bartula, et al. vs. City of Burleson, Texas.

(2)

AT&T Fiber Optic Cable Litigation, US District Court, Southern District of Indiana.

(3)

Nashville vs. City of Burleson, Rovin Inc. and Paradigms for Success, Inc.

(4)

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 413PthP District Court for Johnson County, Texas.

(5)

Florence Corbin, Claimant.

(6)

Darren G. Yancy, Sr. and Carol A. Yancy, Individually and as next of friend for et al.  vs. City of Burleson, and Burleson Youth Association

(B) Pursuant to Sec. 551.071, a settlement offer;

(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 boundary agreements with area cities.
(2) Consultation with attorney to receive advice regarding demands for payment for non-executive mineral lease for bonus and delay payments made to City of Burleson.

2. Pursuant to Sec. 551.072, deliberation regarding the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property for future expansion of certain programs and services.

3. Pursuant to Sec. 551.073, deliberation regarding a negotiated contract for a prospective gift or donation to the state or the governmental body.

4. Pursuant to Sec. 551.074, personnel matters related to the appointment, employment, evaluation, and duties of the City Secretary, City Manager, and Municipal Court Judge.

5. Pursuant to Sec. 551.076, deliberation regarding (1) the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation of security personnel or devices; or (2) a security audit.

6. 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.

7. Pursuant to Section 418.183(f) of the Texas Government Code (Texas Disaster Act) regarding critical infrastructure.