12/10/18 ~ City of Blue Mound Special Called Council Meeting

The City Council of the City of Blue Mound will hold a Special Called City Council Meeting Monday, December 10, 2018 in the City Hall Council Chambers, 301 Blue Mound Road at 7:15 p.m. or immediately following the adjournment of the Crime Control and Prevention District Board of Directors’ meeting for the following agenda:

1.      Call to Order/Invocation/Announcement - Mayor Hooks

2.      Personal Appearance made by Kent Sharp, CPA to Present Audit Report for Fiscal Year 2017-2018

3.      Executive Session:

Executive Session Open:

a)    Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071, to receive legal advice from the City Attorney on the following matters in which the duty of the City Attorney to the City's governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code:

·        Appointment of Councilmember to fill vacant position

·        Personnel matters involving the Chief of Police

b) Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074, to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee – the Chief of Police.

Executive Session Closed:

4.      Discuss and take action concerning the position of Chief of Police

·               Hearing pursuant to Section 22.077 of the Texas Local Government Code

5.      Discuss and consider appointment of an individual to City Council Place 4 to serve until the next regular municipal election

  

6.      Discuss and consider an ordinance amending the FY 2018-2019 budget to reflect changes to the FY 2018-2019 Crime Control District Budget

7.      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 the above agenda was posted on City Hall Bulletin Board by 5:00 P.M., Friday, December 7, 2018 

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Kathryn Nour, TRMC - 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.

12/10/18 ~ Crime Control & Prevention District Board of Directors Special Called Meeting & Public Hearing

The Blue Mound Crime Control and Prevention District Board of Directors will hold a Special Called Meeting and Public Hearing Monday, December 10th, 2018 in the City Hall Council Chambers, 301 S Blue Mound Road at 7:00 p.m. for the following agenda:

1.      Call to Order/Invocation/ - President Mayor Hooks

2.      Crime Control and Prevention District Board of Directors Special Called Public Hearing

Concerning the Ratification and Amendment of the FY 2018-2019 Crime Control District Budget

PUBLIC HEARING OPEN

Open for Public Commentary

      PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED

3.      Discuss and Consider Ratification and Amendment of the FY 2018-2019 Crime Control District Budget

4.      Discuss and Consider adopting procedures for adopting the annual budget of the Blue Mound Crime Control District in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 363.204(f)

5.      Adjourn

11/19/18 ~ 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 19^th, 2018 in the City Hall Council Chambers, 301 Blue Mound Road at 7:00 p.m. for the following agenda:

1.      Call to Order/Invocation/Announcement - Mayor Hooks

2.      Citizen’s Participation

3.      Consider acceptance and approval of written resignation of Thomas Crotzer, City Council Place 4.

4.      Executive Session:

Executive Session Open:

a)      Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071, to receive legal advice from the City Attorney on the following matters in which the duty of the City Attorney to the City's governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code:

·         Complaint against Mayor Alan Hooks

·         Complaint against Water Superintendent, Dee Brewer

·         Complaint against City Secretary, Kat Nour

·         Complaint related to management of Crime Control District

·         Appointment of Councilmember to fill vacant position

Executive Session Closed:

5.      Discuss and Consider Ordinance No. 533 amending Chapter 1 of the Code of Ordinances, City of Blue Mound to add a new section prescribing the duties and powers of the Mayor of the City and authorizing the Mayor to discipline any employee of the City in accordance with the City of Blue Mound Employee Handbook

6.      Discuss and consider amending the City of Blue Mound Employee Handbook to provide that the Mayor is authorized to discipline any employee of the City in accordance with the Employee Handbook and to modify the provisions of the Employee Handbook consistent with the Mayor’s authorization

7.      Public Hearing Concerning the Establishment of a Municipal Drainage Utility System

Public Hearing Open:

            Public Comments

Public Hearing Closed:

8.      Discuss and Consider Ordinance No. 534, Amending the City of Blue Mound Code of Ordinances Chapter 13 , to add Article 13.07 Titled Municipal Drainage Utility System, Providing for the Establishment of a Municipal Drainage Utility System; Establishing the Billing and Payment of Stormwater (Drainage) Fees; Providing Penalties and Remedies for Failure to Pay Fees; Providing Exemptions from and Adjustment of Fees; Establishing Program Responsibilities; Providing Procedures for Appeals; Providing that this Ordinance Shall be Cumulative of All Ordinances; Providing a Severability Clause; and Providing an Effective Date

9.      Discuss and Consider Departmental Monthly Reports for October, 2018

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

F.  Grant Report

10.  Discuss and Consider Approval of October, 2018 Accounts Payable

11.  Discuss and Consider Approval of October 15^th 2018 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 the above agenda was posted on City Hall Bulletin Board by 5:00 P.M., Friday, November 16^th, 2018  

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Kathryn Nour, TRMC - 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.

10-15-18 ~ 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 15^th, 2018 in the City Hall Council Chambers, 301 Blue Mound Road at 7:00 p.m. for the following agenda:

1.      Call to Order/Invocation/Announcement - Mayor Hooks

2.      Citizen’s Participation

3.      Discuss and Consider Moving the December Council Meeting Time and Place to 5:45 p.m. at the Radisson at 2540 Meacham Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76106, which will Coincide with the City of Blue Mound Employee Appreciation Christmas Dinner

4.      Discuss and Consider Inter-local Communications System Agreement with the City of Fort Worth

5.      Discuss and Consider Ordinance 532 Amending Chapter 3, “Building Regulations,” Article 3.05, “Flood Damage Prevention,” Section 3.05.003, “General Provisions” of the Code of Ordinances, City of Blue Mound, Texas, To Identify the Basis for Establishing the Areas of Special Flood Hazard to Conform with the Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Revision to the Countywide Flood Insurance Study Report and Flood Insurance Rate Map for Tarrant County, Texas and Incorporate Areas Dated March 21, 2019

6.      Discuss and Consider Increasing the Salary of the Mayor’s Position for the City of Blue Mound beginning after the May 2019 General Election to $2000.00 per month

7.      Discuss and Consider Increasing Permit Inspection Rates to $90.00 per Inspection

8.      Discuss and Consider Departmental Monthly Reports for September, 2018

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

F.  Grant Report

9.      Discuss and Consider Approval of September, 2018 Accounts Payable

10.  Discuss and Consider Approval of September 17^th 2018 Meeting Minutes

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 the above agenda was posted on City Hall Bulletin Board by 5:00 P.M., Friday, October 12^th, 2018 

  

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Kathryn Nour, TRMC - City Secretary

10/01/18 ~ 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 1^st, 2018 in the City Hall Council Chambers, 301 Blue Mound Road at 7:00 p.m. for the following agenda:

1.      Call to Order/Invocation/Announcement - Mayor Hooks

2.      Executive Session

Executive Session Open:

A.                 Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071, to receive legal advice from the City Attorney on matters related to City personnel in which the duty of the City Attorney to the City’s governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.

Executive Session Closed:

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 the above agenda was posted on City Hall Bulletin Board by 5:00 P.M., Friday, September 28^th, 2018 

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Kathryn Nour, TRMC - 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.

09/17/18 ~ City of Blue Mound Council Meeting

The City Council of the City of Blue Mound will hold a Regular City Council Meeting Monday, September 17^th, 2018 in the City Hall Council Chambers, 301 Blue Mound Road at 7:00 p.m. for the following agenda:

1.      Call to Order/Invocation/Announcement - Mayor Hooks

2.      Citizen’s Participation

3.      Discuss and Consider Republic Services Annual Rate Modification – Jeri Harwell to attend

4.      Executive Session:

Executive Session Open:

A.)         Pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code the City Council will convene into Executive Session to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee.

Executive Session Closed:

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

6.      Discuss and Consider Departmental Monthly Reports for August, 2018

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

7.      Discuss and Consider Approval of August, 2018 Accounts Payable

8.      Discuss and Consider Approval of August 20, 2018, and September 04, 2018 Meeting Minutes

9.      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 the above agenda was posted on City Hall Bulletin Board by 5:00 P.M., Monday, September 14^th, 2018 

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Kathryn Nour, TRMC - 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.

09/04/18 ~ City of Blue Mound Special Council Meeting - Budget & Tax Rate

The City Council of the City of Blue Mound will hold a Special Called City Council Meeting Tuesday, September 4^th, 2018 in the City Hall Council Chambers, 301 Blue Mound Road at 7:00 p.m. for the following agenda:

1.      Call to Order/Invocation/Announcement - Mayor Hooks

2.      Citizens Participation

3.      Consider and accept the written resignation of Councilmember Linda Phillip’s provided to the City Council on August 22, 2018.

4.      Consider appointment of an individual to serve the remaining period of Linda Phillip’s term ending in May of 2019.

5.      Executive Session:

Executive Session Open:

A.)         Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071, to receive legal advice from the City Attorney on matters related to City personnel in which the duty of the City Attorney to the City's governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.

B.)          Pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code the City Council will convene into Executive Session to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee - the Mayor.

C.)         Pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code the City Council will convene into Executive Session to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee - the City Secretary.

D.)         Pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code the City Council will convene into Executive Session to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee - the Chief of Police.

Executive Session Closed:

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

7.      Discuss and Consider Kristyn Rochester Invoice & Position With the City of Blue Mound

8.      Discuss and Consider Hiring Dusty Steele Full Time

9.      Discuss and Consider Ordinance No. 530 Adopting 2018 – 2019 Fiscal Year Budget for the City of Blue Mound

Record Vote:

Alan Hooks – Mayor (Not Voting)               Margie Hooks – (Yay/Nay)

_______________ – (Yay/Nay)                     Mary Smith –  (Yay/Nay)

Thomas Crotzer –  (Yay/Nay)                       Dean Batie – (Yay/Nay)

10.  Discuss and Consider Ordinance No. 531 Setting and Adopting the Tax Rate of $0.696800 for the City of Blue Mound for 2018 – 2019 Tax Year

Record Vote:

Alan Hooks – Mayor (Not Voting)                 Margie Hooks – (Yay/Nay)

_________________ – (Yay/Nay)                    Mary Smith –  (Yay/Nay)

Thomas Crotzer –  (Yay/Nay)                         Dean Batie – (Yay/Nay)

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 the above agenda was posted on City Hall Bulletin Board by 5:00 P.M., Friday, August 31^st, 2018 

  

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Kathryn Nour, TRMC - 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.

08/20/18 ~ City of Blue Mound Regular Meeting & Public Hearing

The City Council of the City of Blue Mound will hold a Regular City Council Meeting and Public Hearings on Monday, August 20, 2018 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 / Announcements – Mayor Hooks

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

3.       Pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code the City Council will Convene into Executive Session to Deliberate the Appointment, Employment, Evaluation, Reassignment, Duties, Discipline or Dismissal of a Public Officer or Employee – The City Secretary

4.       Discuss and Consider Action to be Taken Regarding Agenda Item #3.

5.       2^nd Public Hearing on Proposed City of Blue Mound Budget and Proposed Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2018 – 2019

Public Hearing Open

Receive public comments regarding proposed budget and proposed Ad Valorem

Property Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2018 - 2019

Public Hearing Closed

6.       Announcement: Meeting to be held on Tuesday, September 4^th, 2018 to Adopt the Budget and the Tax Rate for the Fiscal Year 2018 – 2019

7.       Public Hearing – Comprehensive Zoning

Public Hearing Open

Receive public comments regarding Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance Amendments

Public Hearing Closed

8.    Discuss and Consider Ordinance 529 Amending the Text of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance by Amending Appendix A to Chapter 14, “Zoning” of the Blue Mound Code of Ordinances; By Amending the Definition for Amusement Machines; By Authorizing Amusement Machine Establishments Only in the “E,” “E-1,” “H,” and “F” Zoning Districts at Least 300 Feet from any “B,” “C,” or “D” Zoning District; By Amending the Procedure for Amending the Zoning Regulations or the Boundaries of a Zoning District. 

9.       Discuss and Consider Community Halloween Party to be held at the Community Center on October 26^th, 2018 from 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.

10.  Discuss and Consider Departmental Monthly Reports for July, 2018

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

11.   Discuss and Consider Approval of July, 2018 Accounts Payable

12.   Discuss and Consider Approval of July 16th, 2018, August 6^th, 2018 & August 13^th, 2018 Meeting Minutes

13.   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, August 17, 2018 at 5:00 P.M.

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Kathryn Nour, 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.