Discussion of matters pertaining to Stafford Municipal School District including: (a) Report from Councilman Sorbet and Superintendent Chambers on SMSD’s Vision and Planning process with discussion by Council. (b) Report and discussion of Councilman Sorbet’s attendance at the TASB convention and implications to a municipal school district and reimbursement of SMSD for expenses paid on behalf of Councilman Sorbet. (c) Discussion of manner of proceeding with Cambridge. (d) Discussion of process to securing lobbyists for SMSD and City. (e) Discussion of grant award acceptance from Hazard Mitigation Grant Program for generator for emergency shelter at SMSD cafeteria building. (f) Consideration of appropriate action on Items 2.(a) – 2.(e).
Discussion of matters pertaining to Stafford Municipal School District including: (a) Report from Councilman Sorbet and Superintendent Chambers on SMSD’s Vision and Planning process with discussion by Council. (b) Report and discussion of Councilman Sorbet’s attendance at the TASB convention and implications to a municipal school district and reimbursement of SMSD for expenses paid on behalf of Councilman Sorbet. (c) Discussion of manner of proceeding with Cambridge. (d) Discussion of process to securing lobbyists for SMSD and City. (e) Discussion of grant award acceptance from Hazard Mitigation Grant Program for generator for emergency shelter at SMSD cafeteria building. (f) Consideration of appropriate action on Items 2.(a) – 2.(e).
(a) Discussion of grant award acceptance of emergency operations center equipment through COPS Grant and Congressman Al Green’s office. (b) Consideration of appropriate action on Item 3.(a).
City Engineer’s and Public Works Department’s report and discussion of engineering matters including: (a) Progress of developments on the US 90A Improvement Project and status of completion; (b) Stafford/Staffordshire Roads Project addressing progress of construction; (c) Progress of development of US 59 Enhancement Project addressing the monuments with the “City of Stafford” added on the panels opposite where “City of Stafford” is shown on each of the four monuments; (d) Status of Mobility Projects addressing Dulles Avenue, Brand Lane and Kirkwood Road improvement projects; (e) Local street and drainage improvements; (f) Houston-Galveston Area Council 2011-2014 Transportation Improvement Call for Projects including Staffordshire Road from Fifth Street to Scanlin Road; (g) Renewal of contract with GLM Contracting, LP for concrete pavement repairs; and (h) Consideration of appropriate action on Items 4.(a) – 4.(g).
City Engineer’s and Public Works Department’s report and discussion of engineering matters including: (a) Progress of developments on the US 90A Improvement Project and status of completion; (b) Stafford/Staffordshire Roads Project addressing progress of construction; (c) Progress of development of US 59 Enhancement Project addressing the monuments with the “City of Stafford” added on the panels opposite where “City of Stafford” is shown on each of the four monuments; (d) Status of Mobility Projects addressing Dulles Avenue, Brand Lane and Kirkwood Road improvement projects; (e) Local street and drainage improvements; (f) Houston-Galveston Area Council 2011-2014 Transportation Improvement Call for Projects including Staffordshire Road from Fifth Street to Scanlin Road; (g) Renewal of contract with GLM Contracting, LP for concrete pavement repairs; and (h) Consideration of appropriate action on Items 4.(a) – 4.(g).
(a) Discussion of request by Television Director to purchase content management service from SWAGIT. (b) Consideration of appropriate action on Item 5.(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) Request by Public Works Director for Jo Ann Holloway to attend a seminar on ArcGIS on October 14, 2010, in Houston, Texas. (b) Request by Director of Emergency Services and Chief of Police for certain Police and Fire Department personnel to attend training as specified in memo dated October 6, 2010.
7. 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-client privilege/relationship; Section 551.074, the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of an officer or employee; Sec. 551.072, the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property including the Stafford/Staffordshire Roads Project; 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. 8. Consideration of appropriate action on matters discussed in executive session. 9. Adjournment.
Discussion of matters pertaining to Stafford Municipal School District including: (a) Report from Councilman Sorbet and Superintendent Chambers on SMSD’s Vision and Planning process with discussion by Council. (b) Report and discussion of Councilman Sorbet’s attendance at the TASB convention and implications to a municipal school district and reimbursement of SMSD for expenses paid on behalf of Councilman Sorbet. (c) Discussion of manner of proceeding with Cambridge. (d) Discussion of process to securing lobbyists for SMSD and City. (e) Discussion of grant award acceptance from Hazard Mitigation Grant Program for generator for emergency shelter at SMSD cafeteria building. (f) Consideration of appropriate action on Items 2.(a) – 2.(e).
Discussion of matters pertaining to Stafford Municipal School District including: (a) Report from Councilman Sorbet and Superintendent Chambers on SMSD’s Vision and Planning process with discussion by Council. (b) Report and discussion of Councilman Sorbet’s attendance at the TASB convention and implications to a municipal school district and reimbursement of SMSD for expenses paid on behalf of Councilman Sorbet. (c) Discussion of manner of proceeding with Cambridge. (d) Discussion of process to securing lobbyists for SMSD and City. (e) Discussion of grant award acceptance from Hazard Mitigation Grant Program for generator for emergency shelter at SMSD cafeteria building. (f) Consideration of appropriate action on Items 2.(a) – 2.(e).
(a) Discussion of grant award acceptance of emergency operations center equipment through COPS Grant and Congressman Al Green’s office. (b) Consideration of appropriate action on Item 3.(a).
City Engineer’s and Public Works Department’s report and discussion of engineering matters including: (a) Progress of developments on the US 90A Improvement Project and status of completion; (b) Stafford/Staffordshire Roads Project addressing progress of construction; (c) Progress of development of US 59 Enhancement Project addressing the monuments with the “City of Stafford” added on the panels opposite where “City of Stafford” is shown on each of the four monuments; (d) Status of Mobility Projects addressing Dulles Avenue, Brand Lane and Kirkwood Road improvement projects; (e) Local street and drainage improvements; (f) Houston-Galveston Area Council 2011-2014 Transportation Improvement Call for Projects including Staffordshire Road from Fifth Street to Scanlin Road; (g) Renewal of contract with GLM Contracting, LP for concrete pavement repairs; and (h) Consideration of appropriate action on Items 4.(a) – 4.(g).
City Engineer’s and Public Works Department’s report and discussion of engineering matters including: (a) Progress of developments on the US 90A Improvement Project and status of completion; (b) Stafford/Staffordshire Roads Project addressing progress of construction; (c) Progress of development of US 59 Enhancement Project addressing the monuments with the “City of Stafford” added on the panels opposite where “City of Stafford” is shown on each of the four monuments; (d) Status of Mobility Projects addressing Dulles Avenue, Brand Lane and Kirkwood Road improvement projects; (e) Local street and drainage improvements; (f) Houston-Galveston Area Council 2011-2014 Transportation Improvement Call for Projects including Staffordshire Road from Fifth Street to Scanlin Road; (g) Renewal of contract with GLM Contracting, LP for concrete pavement repairs; and (h) Consideration of appropriate action on Items 4.(a) – 4.(g).
(a) Discussion of request by Television Director to purchase content management service from SWAGIT. (b) Consideration of appropriate action on Item 5.(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) Request by Public Works Director for Jo Ann Holloway to attend a seminar on ArcGIS on October 14, 2010, in Houston, Texas. (b) Request by Director of Emergency Services and Chief of Police for certain Police and Fire Department personnel to attend training as specified in memo dated October 6, 2010.
7. 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-client privilege/relationship; Section 551.074, the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of an officer or employee; Sec. 551.072, the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property including the Stafford/Staffordshire Roads Project; 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. 8. Consideration of appropriate action on matters discussed in executive session. 9. Adjournment.