Call to Order Invocation – Rusty Gilliam, Cross Timber Baptist Church Pledge of Allegiance
1. Presentations A. Proclamations B. Presentations C. Community Interest Items This is a standing item on the agenda of every regular meeting of the City Council. (The Texas Open Meetings Act effective September 1, 2009, provides that "a quorum of the city council may receive from municipal staff, and a member of the governing body may make, a report regarding items of community interest during a council meeting without having given notice of the subject of the report, provided no action is taken or discussed." The Open Meetings Act does not allow Council to discuss an item concerning pending City Council business unless it is specifically, appropriately posted on the agenda). An "item of community interest" includes the following: expressions of thanks, congratulations, or condolence; information regarding holiday schedules; honorary recognitions of city officials, employees, or other citizens; reminders about upcoming events sponsored by the city or other entity that is scheduled to be attended by city official or city employee; and announcements involving imminent public health and safety threats to the city. D. Citizen Appearances (Citizens who have signed a card to speak to the City Council will be heard at this time. In compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, unless the subject matter of the presentation is on the agenda, the city staff and City Council members are prevented from discussion of the subject and may respond only with statements of factual information or existing city policy. Public comment will not be taken on items that the Council has previously considered in a public hearing
Consent Agenda All items listed below are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted with one motion. There will be no separate discussion of the items unless a Councilmember or citizen so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in its normal sequence. Approval of the consent agenda authorizes the City Manager to implement each item in accordance with staff recommendations. General A. Minutes from the March 2, 2015 regular Council Meeting. (Amanda McCrory) B. Financial Transactions Ordinances & Resolutions and Other Related Items C. Ordinance Amending the City Code by providing a general provision relating to culpable mental states for certain offenses (First Reading) (Matt Ribitzki) D. Resolution Authorizing Eminent Domain proceedings related to the construction of Stone Road. (Laura Melton) E. Appropriation Ordinance and Bond Reimbursement Resolution for Old Town Street Improvements (Final Reading) (Laura Melton) Contracts & Agreements and Other Related Items F. Contract with NU-WAY Construction, LLC for the construction of Stampede Drive. (Laura Melton) G. Letter of Consent between Old Town Restaurant and Brewery, LLC and Baker Foundation of Burleson, Inc. (Bradley Ford) H. 2015 Concrete Repairs and Installation Contract (Aaron Russell) Other Items for Consideration I. Ratify Burleson 4A EDC Resolution 4A031615JPCONTRACT for Acquisition of Real Property (Bradley Ford) J. Final Plat for Lot 1R2, Block 6R, Reed Parke Addition, Phase Two at 1275 SW Wilshire. (Case 15-013) (Bradley Ford) K. Revised Conveyance Plat for Lots 1R1 and 1R2, Block 6R, Reed Parke Addition at 1275 SW Wilshire. (Case 15-012) (Bradley Ford)
Resolution Authorizing Eminent Domain proceedings related to the construction of Stone Road. (Laura Melton)
Public Hearings and Other Related Items Public Hearing for the voluntary annexation of approximately 68.257 acres out of the H. Lewis Survey, Abstract No. 517, Johnson County, Texas. (Bradley Ford)
Revision to the Shopping Center Sign Plan for the Burleson Commons Development located southwest of John Jones Dr and Wilshire Blvd. (Case 15-027) (Bradley Ford)
Commercial Site Plan for Jiffy Lube facility at 1275 SW Wilshire. (Case 15-011)(Bradley Ford)
Commercial Site Plan for a 22,700 sq. ft. building addition to Burleson Church of Christ at 1150 NW John Jones Dr. (Case 15-010) (Bradley Ford)
Reports & Discussion Items A. Update on Congress for New Urbanism and Old Town planning activities. (Bradley Ford) B. City Council Committees This is a standing item on the agenda of every regular meeting of the Council so that the Staff and Council Committee Members may make a report to the full body of the City Council. (The City Council has established committees of the Council that meet from time-to-time to consider recommendations to forward to the full body of the City Council regarding business of the City. The committees are as follows: Appointments & Council Policies Committee;
EXECUTIVE SESSION The City Council reserves the right to convene in Executive Session(s) during this meeting pursuant to the following Sections of the Government Code of the State of Texas: Pursuant to Sec. 551.071(1)a, (1)b, and (2), consultation with its Attorney: The City Council may conduct private consultations with its attorneys when the City Council seeks the advice of its attorney concerning any item on this agenda, about pending and contemplated litigation, or a settlement offer; or a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the City Council under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Government Code. This consultation includes, but is not limited to, the following: 1. Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, et al v. City of Burleson, Cause No. C-2012-00205. Joseph Van Velzor vs. City of Burleson, Civil Action No. 3:12-cv-2508. Claims against the City Seek advice of city attorney on legal issues related to: Recent Legislative Enactments Relating to Subdivision, Zoning, Development and Annexation Issues. 1. The evaluation of existing non-conforming property uses to determine whether they are legal non-conforming or illegal non-conforming uses and to determine what legal options the city council might consider in determining whether or not to request the Zoning Board of Adjustment to determine the status of such uses and consider alternatives for bringing them into compliance with the current requirement of the Zoning Ordinance. 2. 3. Chisenhall Fields Facility Use Agreement Pursuant to Sec. 551.072, deliberation regarding the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property. • Right of way acquisition for roadway, trails and utility line extension. • Purchase or lease of property for municipal and/or park use. • Purchase, lease, exchange or value of municipal property. 2. Pursuant to Sec. 551.073, deliberation regarding a negotiated contract for a prospective gift or donation to the state or the governmental body. 3. Pursuant to Sec. 551.074, personnel matters related to the appointment, employment, evaluation, contract and duties of a public officer or employee. 4. 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. 5. Pursuant to Sec. 551.087, to discuss or deliberate 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 to deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to said business prospect. 6. Pursuant to Sec. 418.0183(f), deliberation of information related to managing emergencies and disasters including those caused by terroristic acts (must be tape recorded).
Mar 16, 2015 Council Meetings
Call to Order Invocation – Rusty Gilliam, Cross Timber Baptist Church Pledge of Allegiance
1. Presentations A. Proclamations B. Presentations C. Community Interest Items This is a standing item on the agenda of every regular meeting of the City Council. (The Texas Open Meetings Act effective September 1, 2009, provides that "a quorum of the city council may receive from municipal staff, and a member of the governing body may make, a report regarding items of community interest during a council meeting without having given notice of the subject of the report, provided no action is taken or discussed." The Open Meetings Act does not allow Council to discuss an item concerning pending City Council business unless it is specifically, appropriately posted on the agenda). An "item of community interest" includes the following: expressions of thanks, congratulations, or condolence; information regarding holiday schedules; honorary recognitions of city officials, employees, or other citizens; reminders about upcoming events sponsored by the city or other entity that is scheduled to be attended by city official or city employee; and announcements involving imminent public health and safety threats to the city. D. Citizen Appearances (Citizens who have signed a card to speak to the City Council will be heard at this time. In compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, unless the subject matter of the presentation is on the agenda, the city staff and City Council members are prevented from discussion of the subject and may respond only with statements of factual information or existing city policy. Public comment will not be taken on items that the Council has previously considered in a public hearing
Consent Agenda All items listed below are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted with one motion. There will be no separate discussion of the items unless a Councilmember or citizen so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in its normal sequence. Approval of the consent agenda authorizes the City Manager to implement each item in accordance with staff recommendations. General A. Minutes from the March 2, 2015 regular Council Meeting. (Amanda McCrory) B. Financial Transactions Ordinances & Resolutions and Other Related Items C. Ordinance Amending the City Code by providing a general provision relating to culpable mental states for certain offenses (First Reading) (Matt Ribitzki) D. Resolution Authorizing Eminent Domain proceedings related to the construction of Stone Road. (Laura Melton) E. Appropriation Ordinance and Bond Reimbursement Resolution for Old Town Street Improvements (Final Reading) (Laura Melton) Contracts & Agreements and Other Related Items F. Contract with NU-WAY Construction, LLC for the construction of Stampede Drive. (Laura Melton) G. Letter of Consent between Old Town Restaurant and Brewery, LLC and Baker Foundation of Burleson, Inc. (Bradley Ford) H. 2015 Concrete Repairs and Installation Contract (Aaron Russell) Other Items for Consideration I. Ratify Burleson 4A EDC Resolution 4A031615JPCONTRACT for Acquisition of Real Property (Bradley Ford) J. Final Plat for Lot 1R2, Block 6R, Reed Parke Addition, Phase Two at 1275 SW Wilshire. (Case 15-013) (Bradley Ford) K. Revised Conveyance Plat for Lots 1R1 and 1R2, Block 6R, Reed Parke Addition at 1275 SW Wilshire. (Case 15-012) (Bradley Ford)
Resolution Authorizing Eminent Domain proceedings related to the construction of Stone Road. (Laura Melton)
Public Hearings and Other Related Items Public Hearing for the voluntary annexation of approximately 68.257 acres out of the H. Lewis Survey, Abstract No. 517, Johnson County, Texas. (Bradley Ford)
Revision to the Shopping Center Sign Plan for the Burleson Commons Development located southwest of John Jones Dr and Wilshire Blvd. (Case 15-027) (Bradley Ford)
Commercial Site Plan for Jiffy Lube facility at 1275 SW Wilshire. (Case 15-011)(Bradley Ford)
Commercial Site Plan for a 22,700 sq. ft. building addition to Burleson Church of Christ at 1150 NW John Jones Dr. (Case 15-010) (Bradley Ford)
Reports & Discussion Items A. Update on Congress for New Urbanism and Old Town planning activities. (Bradley Ford) B. City Council Committees This is a standing item on the agenda of every regular meeting of the Council so that the Staff and Council Committee Members may make a report to the full body of the City Council. (The City Council has established committees of the Council that meet from time-to-time to consider recommendations to forward to the full body of the City Council regarding business of the City. The committees are as follows: Appointments & Council Policies Committee;
EXECUTIVE SESSION The City Council reserves the right to convene in Executive Session(s) during this meeting pursuant to the following Sections of the Government Code of the State of Texas: Pursuant to Sec. 551.071(1)a, (1)b, and (2), consultation with its Attorney: The City Council may conduct private consultations with its attorneys when the City Council seeks the advice of its attorney concerning any item on this agenda, about pending and contemplated litigation, or a settlement offer; or a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the City Council under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Government Code. This consultation includes, but is not limited to, the following: 1. Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, et al v. City of Burleson, Cause No. C-2012-00205. Joseph Van Velzor vs. City of Burleson, Civil Action No. 3:12-cv-2508. Claims against the City Seek advice of city attorney on legal issues related to: Recent Legislative Enactments Relating to Subdivision, Zoning, Development and Annexation Issues. 1. The evaluation of existing non-conforming property uses to determine whether they are legal non-conforming or illegal non-conforming uses and to determine what legal options the city council might consider in determining whether or not to request the Zoning Board of Adjustment to determine the status of such uses and consider alternatives for bringing them into compliance with the current requirement of the Zoning Ordinance. 2. 3. Chisenhall Fields Facility Use Agreement Pursuant to Sec. 551.072, deliberation regarding the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property. • Right of way acquisition for roadway, trails and utility line extension. • Purchase or lease of property for municipal and/or park use. • Purchase, lease, exchange or value of municipal property. 2. Pursuant to Sec. 551.073, deliberation regarding a negotiated contract for a prospective gift or donation to the state or the governmental body. 3. Pursuant to Sec. 551.074, personnel matters related to the appointment, employment, evaluation, contract and duties of a public officer or employee. 4. 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. 5. Pursuant to Sec. 551.087, to discuss or deliberate 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 to deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to said business prospect. 6. Pursuant to Sec. 418.0183(f), deliberation of information related to managing emergencies and disasters including those caused by terroristic acts (must be tape recorded).