EXECUTIVE SESSION: 1. City Council to recess to the City Council Conference Room to conduct a closed session relative to: A. Real property relative to deliberation to the purchase, exchange, lease, sale or value of City facilities pursuant to Section 551.072, Texas Government Code. B. Conference with City Manager and Staff to discuss and deliberate commercial and financial information received from business prospects the City seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in the City; deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive; with which businesses the City is conducting economic development negotiations pursuant to Section 551.087, Texas Government Code. City Council to reconvene in open session in the City Council Chambers and take any necessary action relative to items discussed in Executive Session.
REGULAR MEETING: 6:00 p.m. - City Council Chambers 2. Invocation: Mayor Pro Tem Darlene Freed 3. Posting the Colors and Pledge of Allegiance: Boy Scout Troop 562
CITIZEN COMMENTS Any person who is not scheduled on the agenda may address the City Council under Citizen Comments by completing a Citizen Appearance Request form with the City Secretary. In accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the City Council is restricted in discussing or taking action during Citizen Comments.
PRESENTATIONS 5. Mayor Tate to present National Night Out Proclamation. 6. Parks and Recreation Capital Improvement Projects Manager Kathy Nelson to present an update on the Connector Landscape Project.
CONSENT AGENDA Consent items are deemed to need little Council deliberation and will be acted upon as one business item. Any member of the City Council or member of the audience may request that an item be withdrawn from the consent agenda and placed before the City Council for full discussion. Approval of the consent agenda authorizes the City Manager, or his designee, to implement each item in accordance with Staff recommendations. 7. Consider renewal of an Interlocal Agreement with the cities of Colleyville, Southlake and Keller for the Metroport Teen Court Program. Chief Financial Officer recommends approval. 8. Consider renewal of an annual contract for TimeClock Plus with Data Management, Inc. for timekeeping software. Chief Financial Officer recommends approval. 9. Consider renewal of an annual contract for bunker gear (protective clothing) with Casco Industries, Inc. through an Interlocal Participation Agreement with The Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard). Fire Chief recommends approval. 10. Consider renewal of annual contracts for trees and large shrubs with Fannin Tree Farm, Southwest Wholesale Nursery, and Unique Landscaping Design and Construction. Parks and Recreation Director recommends approval. 11. Consider the minutes of the September 20, 2016 Regular City Council meeting. City Secretary recommends approval. Pursuant to the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551.001 et seq, one or more of the above items may be considered in Executive Session closed to the public. Any decision held on such matter will be taken or conducted in open session following conclusion of the executive session. ADJOURNMENT
EXECUTIVE SESSION: 1. City Council to recess to the City Council Conference Room to conduct a closed session relative to: A. Real property relative to deliberation to the purchase, exchange, lease, sale or value of City facilities pursuant to Section 551.072, Texas Government Code. B. Conference with City Manager and Staff to discuss and deliberate commercial and financial information received from business prospects the City seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in the City; deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive; with which businesses the City is conducting economic development negotiations pursuant to Section 551.087, Texas Government Code. City Council to reconvene in open session in the City Council Chambers and take any necessary action relative to items discussed in Executive Session.
REGULAR MEETING: 6:00 p.m. - City Council Chambers 2. Invocation: Mayor Pro Tem Darlene Freed 3. Posting the Colors and Pledge of Allegiance: Boy Scout Troop 562
CITIZEN COMMENTS Any person who is not scheduled on the agenda may address the City Council under Citizen Comments by completing a Citizen Appearance Request form with the City Secretary. In accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the City Council is restricted in discussing or taking action during Citizen Comments.
PRESENTATIONS 5. Mayor Tate to present National Night Out Proclamation. 6. Parks and Recreation Capital Improvement Projects Manager Kathy Nelson to present an update on the Connector Landscape Project.
CONSENT AGENDA Consent items are deemed to need little Council deliberation and will be acted upon as one business item. Any member of the City Council or member of the audience may request that an item be withdrawn from the consent agenda and placed before the City Council for full discussion. Approval of the consent agenda authorizes the City Manager, or his designee, to implement each item in accordance with Staff recommendations. 7. Consider renewal of an Interlocal Agreement with the cities of Colleyville, Southlake and Keller for the Metroport Teen Court Program. Chief Financial Officer recommends approval. 8. Consider renewal of an annual contract for TimeClock Plus with Data Management, Inc. for timekeeping software. Chief Financial Officer recommends approval. 9. Consider renewal of an annual contract for bunker gear (protective clothing) with Casco Industries, Inc. through an Interlocal Participation Agreement with The Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard). Fire Chief recommends approval. 10. Consider renewal of annual contracts for trees and large shrubs with Fannin Tree Farm, Southwest Wholesale Nursery, and Unique Landscaping Design and Construction. Parks and Recreation Director recommends approval. 11. Consider the minutes of the September 20, 2016 Regular City Council meeting. City Secretary recommends approval. Pursuant to the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551.001 et seq, one or more of the above items may be considered in Executive Session closed to the public. Any decision held on such matter will be taken or conducted in open session following conclusion of the executive session. ADJOURNMENT