(a) Discussion of request by the Stafford Municipal School District Education Foundation for support for the Foundations’ 3rd Annual Gobble Hobble 5K Fun Walk to be held on Saturday, October 30, 2010, including provision of police, street and EMS support. (b) Consideration of appropriate action on Item 2.(a).
(a) Discussion of matters pertaining to the International Festival of Fort Bend including program and request for authorization to place directional signs in rights-of-way. (b) Consideration of appropriate action on Item 3.(a).
(a) Discussion of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Stafford, Texas, authorizing the Mayor to execute an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Meadows Place for the City of Stafford to provide fire fighting, fire protection and fire marshal services for the three year period beginning on October 6, 2010 and ending September 30, 2013. (b) Consideration of appropriate action on Item 4.(a).
(a) Discussion of request from Fire Chief for use of a room at the Stafford Centre to host a fire and arson investigation course on vehicle fires presented by the Public Agency Training Council on October 11 – 13, 2010. (b) Consideration of appropriate action on Item 5.(a).
(a). Discussion of progress of negotiations with City of Missouri City on Sta-Mo Park and animal shelter. (b) Consideration of appropriate action on Item 6.(a).
(a) Discussion of request to have Special Council Meeting on November 10, 2010 with recess to host Fort Bend Mayor and Council Association Meeting at Stafford Centre and then return to City Hall for conclusion of Special and Regular Meeting. (b) Consideration of appropriate action on Item 7.(a).
(a) Discussion of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Stafford, Texas, approving the Administrative Services Agreement with the Stafford Economic Development Corporation for the fiscal year 2010-2011. (b) Consideration of appropriate action on Item 8.(a).
(a) Discussion of matters pertaining to the US 90A Project including Addendum No. 1 to the contract with HL Enterprises of Texas, Inc. for the US 90A Landscape, Phase I Project, extending maintenance for three months through December 31, 2010, at a cost of $18,142.70. (b) Discussion of continuing of abuses of freight rail carriers of Quiet Zone. (c) Consideration of appropriate action on Item 9.(a) – 9.(b).
10. 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 Director of Emergency Services and Chief of Police for certain Police Department personnel to attend training as specified in memo dated September 28, 2010. (b) Approval of 2011 holiday schedule. (c) Request for Marcia Fouts to attend a continuing education class provided by the Texas Environmental Health Association on October 19 – 22, 2010 in Austin, Texas. (d) Approval of businesses to receive the Beautification Award. (e) Request by Court Director for Judge Debra Champagne to attend a judicial education seminar sponsored by the Texas Municipal Courts Education Center on January 10 – 12, 2011 in San Antonio, Texas. (f) Request by Stafford Historical Society to use the Stafford Centre for the Holiday Tree Lighting on Tuesday, November 30, 2010.
13. 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; 551.074, the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of an officer or employee including employment of an Operator I position in the Street Department; Sec. 551.072, the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property including the Stafford/Staffordshire Road 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. 14. Consideration of appropriate action on matters discussed in Executive Session including Operator I position in the Street Department. 15. Adjournment.
(a) Discussion of request by the Stafford Municipal School District Education Foundation for support for the Foundations’ 3rd Annual Gobble Hobble 5K Fun Walk to be held on Saturday, October 30, 2010, including provision of police, street and EMS support. (b) Consideration of appropriate action on Item 2.(a).
(a) Discussion of matters pertaining to the International Festival of Fort Bend including program and request for authorization to place directional signs in rights-of-way. (b) Consideration of appropriate action on Item 3.(a).
(a) Discussion of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Stafford, Texas, authorizing the Mayor to execute an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Meadows Place for the City of Stafford to provide fire fighting, fire protection and fire marshal services for the three year period beginning on October 6, 2010 and ending September 30, 2013. (b) Consideration of appropriate action on Item 4.(a).
(a) Discussion of request from Fire Chief for use of a room at the Stafford Centre to host a fire and arson investigation course on vehicle fires presented by the Public Agency Training Council on October 11 – 13, 2010. (b) Consideration of appropriate action on Item 5.(a).
(a). Discussion of progress of negotiations with City of Missouri City on Sta-Mo Park and animal shelter. (b) Consideration of appropriate action on Item 6.(a).
(a) Discussion of request to have Special Council Meeting on November 10, 2010 with recess to host Fort Bend Mayor and Council Association Meeting at Stafford Centre and then return to City Hall for conclusion of Special and Regular Meeting. (b) Consideration of appropriate action on Item 7.(a).
(a) Discussion of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Stafford, Texas, approving the Administrative Services Agreement with the Stafford Economic Development Corporation for the fiscal year 2010-2011. (b) Consideration of appropriate action on Item 8.(a).
(a) Discussion of matters pertaining to the US 90A Project including Addendum No. 1 to the contract with HL Enterprises of Texas, Inc. for the US 90A Landscape, Phase I Project, extending maintenance for three months through December 31, 2010, at a cost of $18,142.70. (b) Discussion of continuing of abuses of freight rail carriers of Quiet Zone. (c) Consideration of appropriate action on Item 9.(a) – 9.(b).
10. 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 Director of Emergency Services and Chief of Police for certain Police Department personnel to attend training as specified in memo dated September 28, 2010. (b) Approval of 2011 holiday schedule. (c) Request for Marcia Fouts to attend a continuing education class provided by the Texas Environmental Health Association on October 19 – 22, 2010 in Austin, Texas. (d) Approval of businesses to receive the Beautification Award. (e) Request by Court Director for Judge Debra Champagne to attend a judicial education seminar sponsored by the Texas Municipal Courts Education Center on January 10 – 12, 2011 in San Antonio, Texas. (f) Request by Stafford Historical Society to use the Stafford Centre for the Holiday Tree Lighting on Tuesday, November 30, 2010.
13. 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; 551.074, the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of an officer or employee including employment of an Operator I position in the Street Department; Sec. 551.072, the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property including the Stafford/Staffordshire Road 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. 14. Consideration of appropriate action on matters discussed in Executive Session including Operator I position in the Street Department. 15. Adjournment.