(a) Discussion of authorization of purchase of two pumper fire trucks and a brush fire fighting vehicle together with financing agreement and impacts on Stafford Fire Department equipment requirements and firefighting capabilities, including the following: (i) Discussion of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Stafford, Texas, authorizing the Mayor to execute a lease purchase agreement by and between the City and Government Capital Corporation for the procurement of fire trucks and equipment, in the amount of $1,292,190.48, and designating said agreement as a “Qualified Tax-Exempt Obligation” of the City. (ii) Discussion of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Stafford, Texas, authorizing the Mayor to execute a purchase agreement by and between the City, Pierce Manufacturing, Inc., and Martin Apparatus, Inc., for the purchase of two (2) Pierce Impel pumpers, one (1) brush truck, and loose equipment, less trade-ins of one (1) 2000 F550 E-1 Squad, two (2) 1996 Spartan pumpers, and the lease of fire equipment, in the amount of $1,175,671.00. (b) Consideration of appropriate action on Items 2(a), 2(a-i) and 2(a-ii).
(a) Discussion of a variance from the minimum 60 feet of frontage along a public street at 1413 Staffordshire Road. (b) Consideration of appropriate action on Item 3.(a).
(a) Discussion of the preliminary plat of Estates at Promenade North, Replat of Promenade at Stafford Run, Res B1. (b) Public Hearing on plat as described in Item 4.(a). (c) Discussion of comments received during the Public Hearing. (d) Consideration of appropriate action on Items 4.(a) – 4.(c).
(a) Discussion of the preliminary plat of Estates at Promenade South, Replat of Promenade at Stafford Run, Res E-2. (b) Public Hearing on plat as described in Item 5.(a). (c) Discussion of comments received during the Public Hearing. (d) Consideration of appropriate action on Items 5.(a) – 5.(c).
City Engineer’s and Public Works Department’s report and discussion of engineering matters including: (a) Progress of Stafford/Staffordshire Roads Project addressing construction and attaining state funding for extension from 5th Street to Scanlin Road; (b) Status of all aspects of the US 90A Improvement Project as it nears completion; (c) Status of Mobility Projects addressing Dulles Avenue and Brand Lane improvement projects; (d) Local street and drainage improvements; (e) Proposal of Union Pacific Railroad to add second track in Stafford; and (f) Consideration of appropriate action on Items 6.(a) – 6.(e).
(a) Discussion of City’s 2012 dues to the Houston-Galveston Area Council with transmittal letter pertaining to the impact of an added second freight rail track through the City, and thus, the preclusion of commuter rail services to Stafford along US 90A. (b) Consideration of appropriate action on Item 7.(a).
(a) Discussion of request by Chief of Police to purchase four vehicles approved in the 2011-2012 budget at a cost of $112,282.52. (b) Consideration of appropriate action on Item 8.(a).
Consent Agenda (any item tagged will be considered at the next Regular City Council Meeting: any item approved will include payment of expenses). (a) Approval for Police Department employee to take an online course in computer forensics in the amount of $3,040.00. (b) Request by Building Permit Director to enter into an agreement with PT Technical Group at a cost of $900.00 for a term of six months for technical support for PTWIN software in the Permit Department.
10. Consideration of minutes. 11. The City Council may go into Executive Session to discuss any item on the agenda as authorized by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code. To hold an Executive Session as authorized by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Section 551.071, consultation with attorney on appropriate matters on items on agenda; Section 551.071 (1) (A) contemplated litigation; Sec. 551.071 (2) an attorney clientprivilege/relationship; Sec. 551.074, the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of an officer or employee including removal of Sergeant in the Police Department from six month probation and promotion of Telecommunications Officer to Assistant Communications Supervisor position in the Police Department; Sec. 551.072, the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property including the Stafford/Staffordshire Road, Dulles Avenue and Brand Lane Projects; Sec. 551.076, deliberation regarding security personnel and devices; and Sec. 551.078 (2) to discuss the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect that the City seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the City of Stafford. 12. Consideration of appropriate action on matters discussed in executive session, including removal of Sergeant in the Police Department from six month probation and promotion of Telecommunications Officer to Assistant Communications Supervisor position in the Police Department. 13. Adjournment.
(a) Discussion of authorization of purchase of two pumper fire trucks and a brush fire fighting vehicle together with financing agreement and impacts on Stafford Fire Department equipment requirements and firefighting capabilities, including the following: (i) Discussion of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Stafford, Texas, authorizing the Mayor to execute a lease purchase agreement by and between the City and Government Capital Corporation for the procurement of fire trucks and equipment, in the amount of $1,292,190.48, and designating said agreement as a “Qualified Tax-Exempt Obligation” of the City. (ii) Discussion of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Stafford, Texas, authorizing the Mayor to execute a purchase agreement by and between the City, Pierce Manufacturing, Inc., and Martin Apparatus, Inc., for the purchase of two (2) Pierce Impel pumpers, one (1) brush truck, and loose equipment, less trade-ins of one (1) 2000 F550 E-1 Squad, two (2) 1996 Spartan pumpers, and the lease of fire equipment, in the amount of $1,175,671.00. (b) Consideration of appropriate action on Items 2(a), 2(a-i) and 2(a-ii).
(a) Discussion of a variance from the minimum 60 feet of frontage along a public street at 1413 Staffordshire Road. (b) Consideration of appropriate action on Item 3.(a).
(a) Discussion of the preliminary plat of Estates at Promenade North, Replat of Promenade at Stafford Run, Res B1. (b) Public Hearing on plat as described in Item 4.(a). (c) Discussion of comments received during the Public Hearing. (d) Consideration of appropriate action on Items 4.(a) – 4.(c).
(a) Discussion of the preliminary plat of Estates at Promenade South, Replat of Promenade at Stafford Run, Res E-2. (b) Public Hearing on plat as described in Item 5.(a). (c) Discussion of comments received during the Public Hearing. (d) Consideration of appropriate action on Items 5.(a) – 5.(c).
City Engineer’s and Public Works Department’s report and discussion of engineering matters including: (a) Progress of Stafford/Staffordshire Roads Project addressing construction and attaining state funding for extension from 5th Street to Scanlin Road; (b) Status of all aspects of the US 90A Improvement Project as it nears completion; (c) Status of Mobility Projects addressing Dulles Avenue and Brand Lane improvement projects; (d) Local street and drainage improvements; (e) Proposal of Union Pacific Railroad to add second track in Stafford; and (f) Consideration of appropriate action on Items 6.(a) – 6.(e).
(a) Discussion of City’s 2012 dues to the Houston-Galveston Area Council with transmittal letter pertaining to the impact of an added second freight rail track through the City, and thus, the preclusion of commuter rail services to Stafford along US 90A. (b) Consideration of appropriate action on Item 7.(a).
(a) Discussion of request by Chief of Police to purchase four vehicles approved in the 2011-2012 budget at a cost of $112,282.52. (b) Consideration of appropriate action on Item 8.(a).
Consent Agenda (any item tagged will be considered at the next Regular City Council Meeting: any item approved will include payment of expenses). (a) Approval for Police Department employee to take an online course in computer forensics in the amount of $3,040.00. (b) Request by Building Permit Director to enter into an agreement with PT Technical Group at a cost of $900.00 for a term of six months for technical support for PTWIN software in the Permit Department.
10. Consideration of minutes. 11. The City Council may go into Executive Session to discuss any item on the agenda as authorized by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code. To hold an Executive Session as authorized by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Section 551.071, consultation with attorney on appropriate matters on items on agenda; Section 551.071 (1) (A) contemplated litigation; Sec. 551.071 (2) an attorney clientprivilege/relationship; Sec. 551.074, the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of an officer or employee including removal of Sergeant in the Police Department from six month probation and promotion of Telecommunications Officer to Assistant Communications Supervisor position in the Police Department; Sec. 551.072, the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property including the Stafford/Staffordshire Road, Dulles Avenue and Brand Lane Projects; Sec. 551.076, deliberation regarding security personnel and devices; and Sec. 551.078 (2) to discuss the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect that the City seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the City of Stafford. 12. Consideration of appropriate action on matters discussed in executive session, including removal of Sergeant in the Police Department from six month probation and promotion of Telecommunications Officer to Assistant Communications Supervisor position in the Police Department. 13. Adjournment.