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.

08/13/18 ~ City of Blue Mound Special Meeting & Public Hearing

The City Council of the City of Blue Mound will hold a Special Called Council Meeting & Public Hearing, August 13, 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

2.   1st 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

3.       Announcement: There will be an additional Public Hearing on Monday, August 20^th, 2018

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

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, August 10, 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.

08/06/18 ~ Special Council Meeting

The City Council of the City of Blue Mound will hold a Special Called City Council Meeting Monday, August 06, 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, Mayor Hooks

2.      Discuss and Review Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2018-2019

3.      Discuss and Review Proposed Tax Rate of $0.696800 for Fiscal Year 2018-2019

4.      Take a Record Vote for or against the City of Blue Mound Proposed Tax Rate of $0.696800, which is higher than the Effective Tax Rate of $0.645247

Record Vote:

·         Alan Hooks – Mayor (Not Voting)

·         Margie Hooks – (Yay/Nay)

·         Linda Copeland – (Yay/Nay)

·         Mary Smith –  (Yay/Nay)

·         Thomas Crotzer –  (Yay/Nay)

·         Dean Batie – (Yay/Nay)

5.       Discuss and Consider 2 Public Hearings to be held on Monday, August 13^th & Monday, August 20^th, 2018

6.       Discuss and Consider Meeting to adopt the Budget and the Tax Rate for the Fiscal Year 2018-2019 to be held on Tuesday, September 4^th, 2018

7.      Announcement: There will be two Public Hearings with the first to be held on Monday, August 13^th, 2018 and the second to be held on Monday, August 20^th, 2018

8.       Announcement: There will be a meeting on Tuesday, September 4^th, 2018 to adopt the Budget and the Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2018-2019.

9.      Adjourn

CERTIFICATION

I hereby certify that the above agenda was posted on City Hall Bulletin Board Friday, August 3^rd, 2017 by 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.

07/16/18 ~ 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 on Monday, July 16th, 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.      Budget Workshop

4.      Review Yearly Records Management Compliance Report

5.      Discuss and Consider Resolution 18-10 Establishing an Inter-Jurisdictional Emergency Management Program

6.      Discuss and Consider Placing a Blessing Box in the City of Blue Mound

7.   Discuss and Consider Ordinance 526 Amending Section 12.03.041 (a)(3) of the Code of Ordinances, City of Blue Mound, Texas, Determining the Prima Facie Maximum Reasonable and Prudent Speed on Watauga Smithfield Road Shall be 30 Miles Per Hour; Authorizing the Mayor to Erect Signs Giving Notice of Such Speed Limit

8.      Discuss and Consider Ordinance 527 Amending the Code of Ordinances, City of Blue Mound, Texas, Amending the Definition of “Junked Vehicle” to Conform to State Statute

9.      Discuss and Consider Ordinance 528 Amending Water and Sewer Rates of the City for Categories of Users

10.  Discuss and Consider Departmental Monthly Reports for June, 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 June, 2018 Accounts Payable

12.  Discuss and Consider Approval of June 18th, 2018 Meeting Minutes

13.  Adjourn

CERTIFICATION

I hereby certify the above agenda was posted on City Hall Bulletin Board by 5:00 P.M., Friday, July 13th, 2018 

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Kathryn Nour - 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.

06/18/18 ~ City of Blue Mound Council Meeting & Budget Workshop

The City Council of the City of Blue Mound will hold a Regular City Council Meeting Monday, June 18, 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.      Budget Workshop

4.      Discuss and Consider Agreement for Mutual Aid in Fire Protection and Emergency Medical  Services

5.      Discuss and Consider Resolution 18-09 Purchase of New Vehicle for the Utility Department

6.      Discuss and Consider Departmental Monthly Reports for May, 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 May, 2018 Accounts Payable

8.      Discuss and Consider Approval of May 21st, 2018 Meeting Minutes

9.      Adjourn

CERTIFICATION

I hereby certify the above agenda was posted on City Hall Bulletin Board by 5:00 P.M., Friday, June 15th, 2018 

 __________________________________                                                                                                       

Kathryn Nour - 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.

05/21/18 ~ City of Blue Mound Council Meeting

The City Council of the City of Blue Mound will hold a Regular City Council Meeting Monday, May 21, 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.      Discuss and Consider the City Attorney looking into the stipulations concerning Operations of BJ’s Cajun Kitchen within the City of Blue Mound

4.      Discuss and Consider Amendment of Bookkeeping Agreement

5.      Discuss Texas-21 Transportation Excellence

6.      Discuss and Consider Departmental Monthly Reports for April, 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 April, 2018 Accounts Payable

8.      Discuss and Consider Approval of April 16th, 2018 Meeting Minutes

9.      Adjourn

  

CERTIFICATION

I hereby certify the above agenda was posted on City Hall Bulletin Board by 5:00 P.M., Friday, May 18th, 2018 

  __________________________________

Kathryn Nour - 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.

04/16/18 ~ City of Blue Mound Council Meeting

The City Council of the City of Blue Mound will hold a Regular City Council Meeting Monday, April 16, 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.      Discuss and Consider Adoption of Ordinance 523 Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of City of Blue Mound, Texas, Combination Tax and Surplus Revenue Certificate of Obligation, Series 2018: Levying an Annual Ad Valorem Tax and Providing for the Security for and Payment of Said Certificate; Providing an Effective Date; and Enacting Other Provisions Relating to the Subject

4.      Discuss and Consider Resolution 18-06 Regarding Funds to be Deposited into the Water Utility Note Account from the Water Utility Revenues: Increasing the amount voted on with Resolution 15-12 on September 21^st, 2015 from $35,800.00 Per Month to $43,800.00 Per Month to Compensate for the Additional Debt Amount; and Agreement that the Utility Note Account “Aside from Interest” May Not be Used for any Purpose Other than to Pay the Utility Notes

5.      Discuss and Consider

A.    Open Services Agreement with New Gen Strategies and Solutions for Reviewing and Updating Storm Water Fees

B.     Agreement with HALFF Capital Associates, Inc. for Professional Engineering Services on a Defined Scope of Services Basis, for Capital Improvement Plans (Appearance by Benjamin Pylant with HALFF Associates, Inc. - Engineers, Architects, Scientists, Planners & Surveyors

6.      MedStar Update given by Doug Hooten with Matt Zavadsky in attendance

7.      Discuss and Consider Resolution 18-07 Concerning Intent of the City of Blue Mound to Join and Participate in the PACE Purchasing Cooperative agreement; and Giving Authority to the Mayor to Execute said Agreement 

8.      Discuss and Consider Ordinance 524 Amending Chapter 2, Article 2.04 of the Code of Ordinances, City of Blue Mound, Texas; Amending the Procedures to be Followed for Impoundment of Certain Animals; Providing that this Ordinance Shall be Cumulative of all Ordinances; Providing a Severability Clause; Providing a Penalty for Violation; Providing for Publication; and Providing an Effective Date

9.      Discuss and Consider Monthly Employee Medical/Dental Insurance Allowance to be Distributed Towards Medical and/or Dental, Including Spouse and/or Children, if the Employee Chooses a Lesser amount of Insurance than the Allocated Allowance

10.  Discuss and Consider Ordinance 525 Amending the Period of Time that Solicitor’s Licenses Shall be Valid; Providing that the City Shall Issue Such Licenses; and Providing that the Required Bond Shall be made Payable to the City of Blue Mound. Texas; Providing that this Ordinance Shall be Cumulative of All Ordinances; Providing a Severability Clause; Providing a Penalty for Violation; Providing for Publication; and Providing an Effective Date

11.  Discuss and Consider Purchase of Police Vehicles

12.  Discuss and Consider “Trial” - Optional 4-day, 10 Hour Work Schedule for Departments and Employees that Choose to Implement Such, Provided that all Normal Shifts are Covered in a Professional Manner Throughout the Work Week, to be Moved out of Trial Era and Into Permanent Within 3 Months, Provided the Trial Era is Successful. If the Trial Era is Unsuccessful, The Optional 4-day, 10 Hour Work Schedule Shall Revert to the 5-day 8 Hour Work Schedule. Success will be Determined by Complaints from the Mayor, Council Members, Citizens and Co-Workers of a Lack of Answering the Phones and/or Keeping up with Job Performance in a Timely Manner

13.  Discuss and Consider Departmental Monthly Reports for March, 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

14.  Discuss and Consider Approval of March, 2018 Accounts Payable

15.  Discuss and Consider Approval of March 19th, 2018 Meeting Minutes

16.  Adjourn

CERTIFICATION

  

I hereby certify the above agenda was posted on City Hall Bulletin Board by 5:00 P.M., Friday, April 13th, 2018 

  

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Kathryn Nour - 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.