11/16/15 ~ City of Blue Mound Regular Council Meeting

The City Council of the City of Blue Mound will hold a Regular City Council Meeting Monday, November 16, 2015 in the City Hall Council Chambers at 301 Blue Mound Road at 7:00 P.M. for the following agenda:

1.     Call to Order / Invocation

2.       Citizens Participation (Limit to 3 Minutes – Complete Speakers request form and Submit to City Secretary prior to the start of meeting)

3.       Personal Appearance – Kent Sharp, CPA to Present Audit Report for Fiscal Year 2014-15.

4.       Discuss and Consider the Cancellation of the December 21, 2015 Council Meeting

5.       Discuss and Consider Officer Re-Organization and Change of Pay Scale

Presentation by Chief Hinkle

6.       Discuss and Consider the Amount the City is willing to help a Citizen of the City of Blue Mound whom is disabled and on Supplemental Income. Due to the condition of the Patient, the Patient Cannot Afford to Pay the Water Bills which are Necessary for Daily Treatments. If the Patient does not Receive Treatment, the Patient will not live. This Patient is protected by HIPPA Laws, Therefore the Identity and Medical Condition of this patient are being held in confidentiality

7.       Discuss and Consider Debt Collection for Monarch Utility

8.       Discuss and Consider Resolution 15-14 and Place Votes to Elect Members to the Board of Directors For the Tarrant Appraisal District

9.   Discuss and Consider Departmental Monthly Reports for October, 2015

A.  Police calls, arrests, and warrants totals

B.  Fire local and mutual aid calls and training totals

C.  Library visitors, books and materials loaned totals

D.  Community center, visitors, events, and activities totals

E.  Public Works

10.   Discuses and Consider Approval of October, 2015 Accounts Payable

11.   Discuss and Consider Approval of October 19, 2015 Meeting Minutes

12.   Adjourn

  

Note: The City Council reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed above, as authorized by the Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts and Donations), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations about Security Devices) and 551.087 (Economic Development).

CERTIFICATION

  

I hereby certify that the above agenda was posted on City Hall Bulletin Board by Friday, November 13, 2015 at 5:00 P.M.

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Kathryn Sanchez, TRMC – City Secretary

  

This facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking space is available. Request for accommodations or interpretive services must be made 48 hours prior to this meeting.  Please contact the City Secretary’s Office 817-232-0663 for further assistance.

10/19/15 ~ City of Blue Mound Regular Council Meeting

The City Council of the City of Blue Mound will hold a Regular City Council Meeting Monday, October 19, 2015 in the City Hall Council Chambers at 301 Blue Mound Road at 7:00 P.M. for the following agenda:

1.  Call to Order / Invocation

2.       Citizens Participation (Limit to 3 Minutes – Complete Speakers request form and Submit to City Secretary prior to the start of meeting)

3.       Discuss and Consider Employee Vacation Time to Roll Over if they are not able to use it, but place a cap of 6 weeks which amounts to 240 hours. 

4.       Discuss and Consider Officer Re-Organization and Change of Pay Scale

Presentation by Chief Hinkle

5.   Discuss and Consider Departmental Monthly Reports for September, 2015

A.  Police calls, arrests, and warrants totals

B.  Fire local and mutual aid calls and training totals

C.  Library visitors, books and materials loaned totals

D.  Community center, visitors, events, and activities totals

E.  Public Works

6.       Discuses and Consider Approval of September, 2015 Accounts Payable

7.       Discuss and Consider Approval of September 21, 2015 and October 5, 2015 Meeting Minutes

8.       Adjourn

Note: The City Council reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed above, as authorized by the Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts and Donations), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations about Security Devices) and 551.087 (Economic Development).

  

CERTIFICATION

  

I hereby certify that the above agenda was posted on City Hall Bulletin Board by Friday, October 16, 2015 at 5:00 P.M.

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Kathryn Sanchez, TRMC – City Secretary

  

This facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking space is available. Request for accommodations or interpretive services must be made 48 hours prior to this meeting.  Please contact the City Secretary’s Office 817-232-0663 for further assistance.

10/05/15 ~ City of Blue Mound Special Council Meeting

The City Council of the City of Blue Mound will hold a   Special City Council Meeting Monday, October 05, 2015 in the City Hall Council Chambers at 301 Blue Mound Road at 7:00 P.M. for the following agenda:

1.  Call to Order / Invocation / Mayor Hooks Update on Local Water & Sewer Utility System

2.       Citizens Participation (Limit to 3 Minutes – Complete Speakers request form and Submit to City Secretary prior to the start of meeting)

3.       Executive Session:

Executive Session Open:

A.    Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074, to discuss Personnel Matters ( Chief of Police )

B.     Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074, to discuss Personnel Matters ( City Secretary )

Executive Session Closed:

4.       Discuss & Take any Action Needed Pursuant to Executive Session

5.       Adjourn

  

Note: The City Council reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed above, as authorized by the Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts and Donations), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations about Security Devices) and 551.087 (Economic Development).

CERTIFICATION

I hereby certify that the above agenda was posted on City Hall Bulletin Board by Friday, October 2nd, 2015 at 5:00 P.M.

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Kathryn Sanchez, TRMC – City Secretary

  

This facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking space is available. Request for accommodations or interpretive services must be made 48 hours prior to this meeting.  Please contact the City Secretary’s Office 817-232-0663 for further assistance.

09/21/15 ~ City of Blue Mound Regular Council Meeting

The City Council of the City of Blue Mound will hold a Regular City Council Meeting Monday, September 21, 2015 in the City Hall Council Chambers at 301 Blue Mound Road at 7:00 P.M. for the following agenda:

1.  Call to Order / Invocation / Mayor Hooks Update on Local Water & Sewer Utility System

2.       Citizens Participation (Limit to 3 Minutes – Complete Speakers request form and Submit to City Secretary prior to the start of meeting)

3.       Executive Session:

Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074, to discuss Personnel Matters ( Chief of Police / City Secretary)

Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071, to receive legal advice from the City Attorney concerning proposed employee medical insurance contract

Executive Session Open:

Executive Session Closed:

4.       Discuss & Take any Action Needed Pursuant to Executive Session

5.       Discuss and Consider Warrant Redemption Program. Personal Appearance Rusty Steele

6.      Discuss and Consider Resolution 15-12 Approving the Deposit of $ 35,800.00 Per Month into the Utility Note Bank Account from the Water Department Account, and The Funds in the Utility Note Account “Aside From Interest” May Not Be Used For any Purpose Other than to Pay the Utility Note.

7.        Discuss and Consider Resolution 15-13 Regarding the Month of October Being Recognized as Stormwater Month; To Provide Education About Various Stormwater Issues Including Trash, Pet Waste, Landscape Practices, Fats, Oils and Grease.

8.       Discuss and Consider Bids for Employee Medical Insurance

9.   Discuss and Consider Departmental Monthly Reports for August, 2015

A.  Police calls, arrests, and warrants totals

B.  Fire local and mutual aid calls and training totals

C.  Library visitors, books and materials loaned totals

D.  Community center, visitors, events, and activities totals

E.  Public Works

10.   Discuses and Consider Approval of August, 2015 Accounts Payable

11.   Discuss and Consider Approval of August 17, 2015, August 24, 2015 and August 31, 2015 Meeting Minutes

12.   Adjourn

Note: The City Council reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed above, as authorized by the Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts and Donations), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations about Security Devices) and 551.087 (Economic Development).

CERTIFICATION

I hereby certify that the above agenda was posted on City Hall Bulletin Board by Friday, September 18, 2015 at 5:00 P.M.

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Kathryn Sanchez, TRMC – City Secretary

This facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking space is available. Request for accommodations or interpretive services must be made 48 hours prior to this meeting.  Please contact the City Secretary’s Office 817-232-0663 for further assistance.

09/11/15 ~ City of Blue Mound Celebration in the Park

The City Council of the City of Blue Mound will hold a Celebration at the Community Center Friday, September 11, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. located at 1824 Fagan Dr, Blue Mound, TX 76131

1.  The City Council will hold a Gathering at the Blue Mound Community Center to Celebrate the purchase of the Water Utility

  

CERTIFICATION

I hereby certify that the above agenda was posted on City Hall Bulletin Board by Tuesday, September 8, 2015 by 5:00 P.M.

____________________________________              

Kathryn Sanchez, TRMC – City Secretary

08/31/15 ~ City of Blue Mound Budget for Fiscal Year 2015-2016

08/31/15 ~ City of Blue Mound Special Called Council Meeting

The City Council of the City of Blue Mound will hold a Special Called Meeting Monday, August 31, 2015 in the City Hall Council Chambers, 301 Blue Mound Road at 7:00 p.m. for the following agenda:


1. Call to Order/Invocation, Mayor Hooks

2. Discuss and Consider Ordinance No. 504 Adopting 2015 – 2016 Fiscal Year Budget for the City of Blue Mound
 
3. Discuss and Consider Ordinance No. 505 Setting and Adopting the Tax Rate for the City of Blue Mound for 2015 – 2016 Tax Year

4. Discuss and Consider Medical Insurance Options
                  

                    A. Personal Appearance: Carliss Dykes – US Health Group

5. Adjourn


                                                                  CERTIFICATION

I hereby certify the above agenda was posted on City Hall Bulletin Board by 5:00 P.M., Friday, August 28, 2015  

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Kathryn Sanchez, City Secretary



This facility is wheel chair accessible and accessible parking space is Available. Request for accommodations or interpretive services must be made 48 hours prior to this meeting. Please contact the City Secretary’s Office 817-232-0663 for further assistance.

08/24/15 ~ City of Blue Mound Special Called Council Meeting & Public Hearing

The City of Blue Mound will hold a Special Called City Council Meeting and Public Hearing Monday, August 24, 2015 in the City Hall Council Chambers at 7:00 P.M. for the following agenda:

1.      Call to Order/Invocation

2.      Citizens Participation (Limit to 3 Minutes – Complete Speakers request form and Submit to City Secretary prior to the start of meeting)

3.      2^nd Public Hearing on Proposed City of Blue Mound Budget and Proposed Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2015 – 2016

Public Hearing Open

Receive public comments regarding proposed budget and proposed Ad Valorem

Property Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2015 - 2016

  Public Hearing Closed

4.      Announcement: There will be a meeting held on August 31, 2015 to Adopt the Budget and the Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2015 – 2016.

5.      Discuss and Consider Medical Insurance Options

A.    Personal Appearance: Erik Clark – Wellspring Insurance

B.     Personal Appearance: Carliss Dykes – US Health Group

6.      Discuss and Consider Resolution 15-11 Approving the Adoption of the Tarrant County Mitigation Plan

7.      Discuss and Consider Alamo Termite & Pest Control Options

8.      Discuss and Consider Naming the New Blue Mound Water Department After Mayor Alan Hooks

9.      Adjourn

CERTIFICATION

I hereby certify that the above agenda was posted on the City Hall Bulletin Board Friday, August 21, 2015 by 5:00 P.M.

_________________________________________

Kathryn Sanchez, City Secretary

This facility is wheel chair accessible and accessible parking space is Available.  Request for accommodations or interpretive services must be made 48 hours prior to this meeting.  Please contact the City Secretary’s Office 817-232-0663 for further assistance.

08/17/15 ~ City of Blue Mound Regular Council Meeting & Public Hearing

The City Council of the City of Blue Mound will hold a Regular City Council Meeting & Public Hearing on Monday, August 17, 2015 in the City Hall Council Chambers at 301 Blue Mound Road at 7:00 P.M. for the following agenda:

1.  Call to Order / Invocation / Mayor Hooks Update on Local Water & Sewer Utility System

2.   1st Public Hearing on Proposed City of Blue Mound Budget and Proposed Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2015-2016

Public Hearing Open

Receive public comments regarding proposed budget and proposed Ad Valorem

Property Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2015-2016

  Public Hearing Closed

3.       Announcement: There will be an additional Public Hearing on Monday, August 24, 2015

4.       Announcement: There will be a meeting held on August 31, 2015 to Adopt the Budget and the Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2015 – 2016

5.       Discuss and Consider Adoption of Ordinance 501 Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of City of Blue Mound, Texas, Combination Tax and Surplus Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2015; Levying an Annual Ad Valorem Tax and Providing for the Security for and Payment of Said Certificates; Approving the Official Statement; Providing an Effective Date; and Enacting Other Provisions Relating to the Subject

6.       Discuss and Consider Ordinance 503 Establishing Solid Waste Rates for all Users; Providing that this Ordinance Shall be Cumulative of all Ordinances; Providing a Severability Clause; Providing a Savings Clause; and Providing an Effective Date

7.       Discuss and Consider Employee Medical Insurance Options

8.       Discuss and Consider Cable TV Options for the Police Department

9.       Discuss and Consider Moving Citizens Participation From the End of the Agenda, to the Beginning of the Agenda

10.    Discuss and Consider Alamo Termite & Pest Control Services Treatment and Options

11.   Discuss and Consider Resolution 15-11 Approving the Adoption of the Tarrant County Hazard Mitigation Action Plan

12.    Discuss and consider approving funds returned back to the City of Blue Mound General Fund Account in the Amount of $295,000.00 to be used to pay off Debt for the Municipal Buildings and the Police Department Tahoes.

13.    Discuss and Consider Departmental Monthly Reports for July, 2015

A.  Police calls, arrests, and warrants totals

B.  Fire local and mutual aid calls and training totals

C.  Library visitors, books and materials loaned totals

D.  Community center, visitors, events, and activities totals

E.  Public Works

14.   Discuss and Consider Approval of July, 2015 Accounts Payable

15.   Discuss and Consider Approval of July 21, 2015 and August 10, 2015 Meeting Minutes

16.   Citizens Participation (Limit to 3 Minutes – Complete Speakers request form and Submit to City Secretary before start of meeting)

17.   Adjourn

08/10/15 ~ City of Blue Mound Special Council Meeting & Budget Workshop

The City Council of the City of Blue Mound will hold a Special Called City Council Meeting and Budget Workshop Monday, August 10, 2015 in the City Hall Council Chambers, 301 Blue Mound Road at 7:00 P.M. for the following agenda:

1.      Call to Order/Invocation, Mayor Hooks

   2.      Discuss and Review Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2015-2016

3.      Discuss and Review Proposed Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2015-2016 

4.      Take a Record Vote on the City of Blue Mound Proposed Tax Increase of $0.806250 and schedule 2 Public Hearings for Monday, August 17, 2015 and Monday, August 24, 2015, as well as scheduling a meeting to be held on Monday, August 31, 2015 to Adopt the Budget and the Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2015-2016. 

5.      Announcement: There will be two Public Hearings with the first to be held on Monday, August 17, 2015 and the second to be held on Monday, August 24, 2015.

6.       Announcement: There will be a meeting held on August 31, 2015 to Adopt the Budget and the Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2015-2016. 

7.      Adjourn

CERTIFICATION

I hereby certify that the above agenda was posted on City Hall Bulletin Board Friday, August 7, 2015 by 5:00 p.m.

____________________________

Kathryn Sanchez, City Secretary

This facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking space is available. Request for accommodations or interpretive services must be made 48 hours prior to this meeting.  Please contact the City Secretary’s Office 817-232-0663 for further assistance.

07/21/15 ~ City of Blue Mound Council Meeting & Budget Workshop

The City Council of the City of Blue Mound will hold a Regular City Council Meeting & Budget Workshop Tuesday, July 21, 2015 in the City Hall Council Chambers at 301 Blue Mound Road at 7:00 P.M. for the following agenda:

1.  Call to Order / Invocation / Mayor Hooks Update on Local Water & Sewer Utility System

2.   Discuss & Review Fiscal Year 2015- 2016 Budget

3.   Discuss and Consider Adoption of Ordinance 501 Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of City of Blue Mound, Texas, Combination Tax and Surplus Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2015; Levying an Annual Ad Valorem Tax and Providing for the Security for and Payment of Said Certificates; Approving the Official Statement; Providing an Effective Date; and Enacting Other Provisions Relating to the Subject.

4.   Discuss and Consider Adoption of Ordinance 502 Establishing Water and Sewer Rates for All Categories of Users; Providing that this Ordinance shall be cumulative of all Ordinances; Providing a Severability Clause; Providing a Savings Clause; Providing for Publication in Pamphlet Form; And Providing an Effective Date.

5.   Discuss and Consider Setting the Following Regulations for the use of the Dumpster

·        Charge $15.00 per dump, with one dump per quarter, per resident.

·        Residence must have a payment receipt at the time of dump, otherwise subject to citation

·        No hazardous materials, construction materials, or brush allowed

·        Brush may be placed down at the City park by the creek, and as needed (using collected dumpster fees) rent a chipper to make mulch for residence

6.   Discuss and Consider Community Center Options

7.   Discuss and Consider Departmental Monthly Reports for June, 2015

A.  Police calls, arrests, and warrants totals

B.  Fire local and mutual aid calls and training totals

C.  Library visitors, books and materials loaned totals

D.  Community center, visitors, events, and activities totals

E.  Public Works

8.       Discuss and Consider Approval of June, 2015 Accounts Payable

  

9.       Discuss and Consider Approval of June 16, 2015, June 23, 2015 & July 7, 2015  Meeting Minutes

10.   Citizens Participation (Limit to 3 Minutes – Complete Speakers request form and Submit to City Secretary before start of meeting)

11.   Adjourn

Note: The City Council reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed above, as authorized by the Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts and Donations), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations about Security Devices) and 551.087 (Economic Development).

  

CERTIFICATION

  

I hereby certify that the above agenda was posted on City Hall Bulletin Board by Friday, July 17, 2015 at 5:00 P.M.

  

____________________________________              

Kathryn Sanchez, TRMC – City Secretary

This facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking space is available. Request for accommodations or interpretive services must be made 48 hours prior to this meeting.  Please contact the City Secretary’s Office 817-232-0663 for further assistance.

07/07/15 ~ City of Blue Mound Budget Workshop Meeting

CITY OF BLUE MOUND

BUDGET WORKSHOP MEETING

TUESDAY, JULY 7, 2015

CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS

301 BLUE MOUND ROAD

7:00 P.M.

The City Council of the City of Blue Mound will hold a Special Called Budget Workshop Meeting Tuesday, July 7, 2015 in the City Hall Council Chambers at 301 Blue Mound Road at 7:00 P.M. for the following agenda:

 1.    Call to Order/Invocation 

 2.      Discuss and Review Fiscal Year 2015 – 2016 Budget

 3.       Adjourn 

Note: The City Council reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed above, as authorized by the Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts and Donations), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations about Security Devices) and 551.087 (Economic Development).

CERTIFICATION

I hereby certify that the above agenda was posted on City Hall Bulletin Board by Friday, July 3, 2015 at 5:00 P.M.

  

____________________________________              

Kathryn Sanchez, TRMC – City Secretary

This facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking space is available. Request for accommodations or interpretive services must be made 48 hours prior to this meeting.  Please contact the City Secretary’s Office 817-232-0663 for further assistance.