(a) Presentation by Attorney, Art Pertile of a resolution of the City Council suspending the December 21, 2016 effective date of the statement of intent of CenterPoint Energy to increase rates within the Houston and Texas Coast Divisions and consolidate the Houston and Texas Coast Divisions to permit the city time to study the request and to establish reasonable rates; finding that the city's reasonable rate case expenses shall be reimbursed by the company; authorizing participation with the Gulf Coast Coalition of Cities; hiring legal and consulting services to negotiate with the company and direct any necessary litigation and appeals; finding that the meeting at which this resolution is passed is open to the public as required by law; requiring notice of this resolution to the company and legal counsel. (b) Questions from Mayor and City Council. (c) Public comments on item (a). (d) Questions or comments from Mayor and City Council. (e) Consideration of appropriate action on item (a).
(a) Proposal by Building Director/ Zoning Administrator, Chris Riggs to enter into a contract agreement with Mitchell Planning Group, LLC to provide professional services to amend its current zoning ordinance and land use regulations to comply with its newly adopted Comprehensive Land Use Plan. (b) Questions from Mayor and City Council. (c) Public comments on item (a). (d) Questions or comments from Mayor and City Council. (e) Consideration of appropriate action on item (a).
(a) Presentation by Public Works Director, Dr. Milton Rahman of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Stafford, Texas approving as a project of the Stafford Economic Development Corporation the installation of street lights from Craven Rd. to Scanlin Rd. on Staffordshire/Stafford Rd., to create or retain primary jobs; develop and maintain infrastructure necessary to promote new or expanded business enterprises; promote new or expanded business enterprises that create or retain primary jobs; promote new or expanded business development; and provide for community facilities. (b) Questions from Mayor and City Council. (c) Public comments on item (a). (d) Questions or comments from Mayor and City Council. (e) Consideration of appropriate action on item (a).
(a) Presentation by Public Works Director, Dr. Milton Rahman recommending approval of the final plat for ACT Pipe & Supply-Stafford Branch with conditions. (b) Questions from Mayor and City Council. (c) Public comments on item (a). (d) Questions or comments from Mayor and City Council. (e) Consideration of appropriate action on item (a).
(a) Presentation by Public Works Director, Dr. Milton Rahman of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Stafford, Texas approving as a project of the Stafford Economic Development Corporation pavement widening & signal modification for S. Kirkwood Rd. at U.S. 59/Interstate 69 Frontage Rd. and installation of a new signal at Kirkwood and Greenbriar Rd. to create or retain primary jobs; develop and maintain infrastructure necessary to promote new or expanded business enterprises; promote new or expanded business enterprises that create or retain primary jobs; and promote new or expanded business development. (b) Questions from Mayor and City Council. (c) Public comments on item (a). (d) Questions or comments from Mayor and City Council. - (e) Consideration of appropriate action on item (a).
(a) Presentation by Public Works Director, Dr. Milton Rahman of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Stafford, Texas approving as a project of the Stafford Economic Development Corporation the redevelopment of the area along and adjacent to FM 1092 from Interstate 69 to Dove Country Dr.; to create or retain primary jobs; develop and maintain infrastructure necessary to promote new or expanded business enterprises; develop and maintain recreational or community facilities; development of water supply facilities and water conservation programs; promote new or expanded business enterprises that create or retain primary jobs; and promote new or expanded business development along F.M. 1092 from Interstate 69 to Dove Country Dr. (b) Questions from Mayor and City Council. (c) Public comments on item (a). (d) Questions or comments from Mayor and City Council. (e) Consideration of appropriate action on item (a).
(a) Request by Public Works Director, Dr. Milton Rahman to execute a contract agreement between Harris County and the City of Stafford for the administration and implementation of a regional watershed protection education program. (b) Questions from Mayor and City Council. (c) Public comments on item (a). (d) Questions or comments from Mayor and City Council. (e) Consideration of appropriate action on item (a).
(a) Presentation by Public Works Director, Dr. Milton Rahman of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Stafford, Texas approving as a project of the Stafford Economic Development Corporation the construction of sidewalks along Staffordshire Rd. from U.S. 90A to Scanlin Rd.; to create or retain primary jobs; develop and maintain infrastructure necessary to promote new or expanded business enterprises; promote new or expanded business enterprises that create or retain primary jobs; promote new or expanded business development; and provide for community facilities. (b) Questions from Mayor and City Council. (c) Public comments on item (a). (d) Questions or comments from Mayor and City Council. (e) Consideration of appropriate action on item (a).
(a) Discussion of a factors involved in locating a Police Substation in the Fountains Corridor. (b) Questions from Mayor and City Council. (c) Public comments on item (a). (d) Questions or comments from Mayor and City Council. (e) Consideration of appropriate action on item (a).
(a) Presentation by City Attorney, Art Pertile on Ethics. (b) Questions from Mayor and City Council. (c) Public comments on item (a). (d) Questions or comments from Mayor and City Council. (e) Consideration of appropriate action on item (a).
Consent Agenda (any item tagged will be discussed and considered at the conclusion of this item or at the next Regular City Council Meeting: any item approved will include payment of expenses). (a) Approval of payment to Houston-Galveston Area Council for membership dues for January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017 in the amount of $707.72. (b) Approval of payment to the Texas Municipal Clerk's Association, Inc. for membership dues for January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017 in the amount of $100. (c) Approval of Municipal Court Director, Nicole Nguyen's request for the removal of Debra Adams from probation and receive $50 per month salary increase, effective December 27, 2016. (d) Approval of Police Chief, Richard Ramirez request for the removal of Mary Kirkley from probation and receive $50 per month salary increase, effective December 27, 2016. (e) Approval of Police Chief, Richard Ramirez request to promote Carey Pardue to Sergeant with a new salary of $65,100 and promote Leslie Claunch to Detective with a new salary of $56,220. (f) Approval of Police Chief, Richard Ramirez request for Peter Alvarado to receive incentive pay of $75 for a Master Peace Officer certificate and $75 for a Master's Degree, totaling $150 per month. (g) Approval of Police Chief, Richard Ramirez to ratify and approve training requests and all related expenses for Mike Fulton, Crime Scene Investigation (College Station, TX) at no cost; Richard Brasuell, New Supervisor-First Line (Online) in the amount of $90; Gerald Cartwright and Joe Williams, R.A.D. Systems of Self Defense (Galveston, TX) in the amount of $450 each; Whitnee Bohrn, TCIC/NCIC Less Than Full Access Class (Missouri City, TX) at no cost; Mike Fulton, Blood Pattern Analysis (College Station, TX) at no cost; and Joe Williams, FBI LEEDA- Supervisor Leadership Institute (Texas City, TX) in the amount of $650. (h) Approval of Police Chief, Richard Ramirez to hire Erin Spence for the Telecommunications Officer position with a starting salary of $38,000, plus all applicable benefits. (i) Approval of Police Chief, Richard Ramirez to hire Brittany Jones for the part-time Telecommunications Officer position with a starting pay of $15.00 per hour, not to exceed 999 hours per year with a part-time salary cap of $14,985. (j) Approval of Public Works Director, Dr. Milton Rahman to hire Byron J. Acevedo for the Project Administrator position with a starting salary of $75,000, $400 per month vehicle allowance, and $40 per month cell phone allowance, plus all applicable benefits. (k) Approval of Fire Chief, Larry DiCamillo to approve training requests and all related expenses for Jon Lopez, Gus George Law Enforcement Academy/ Firearms Instructors Class (Richmond, TX) in the amount of $370.28. (1) Approval of a resolution of the City of Stafford, Texas authorizing the application for a $15,602.22 grant from the National Rifle Association Foundation. (m) Approval of a resolution authorizing certain persons to sign checks on behalf of the City of Stafford.
15. The City Council will go into Executive Session as authorized by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code: Section 551.074, a complaint, the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of an officer or employee including Councilmembers; Section 551.071, consultation with attorney on appropriate matters on items on the agenda; Section 551.071(1) (A) contemplated litigation; Section 551.071(2), as authorized under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas; Section 551.072, deliberation regarding the purchase of property located in the Island and property near Staffordshire Road. 16. Consideration of appropriate action on items discussed in Executive Session including Section 551.074, a complaint, the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of an officer or employee including Councilmembers; and Section 551.072, deliberation regarding the purchase of property located in the Island and property near Staffordshire Road. 17. Adjournment.
(a) Presentation by Attorney, Art Pertile of a resolution of the City Council suspending the December 21, 2016 effective date of the statement of intent of CenterPoint Energy to increase rates within the Houston and Texas Coast Divisions and consolidate the Houston and Texas Coast Divisions to permit the city time to study the request and to establish reasonable rates; finding that the city's reasonable rate case expenses shall be reimbursed by the company; authorizing participation with the Gulf Coast Coalition of Cities; hiring legal and consulting services to negotiate with the company and direct any necessary litigation and appeals; finding that the meeting at which this resolution is passed is open to the public as required by law; requiring notice of this resolution to the company and legal counsel. (b) Questions from Mayor and City Council. (c) Public comments on item (a). (d) Questions or comments from Mayor and City Council. (e) Consideration of appropriate action on item (a).
(a) Proposal by Building Director/ Zoning Administrator, Chris Riggs to enter into a contract agreement with Mitchell Planning Group, LLC to provide professional services to amend its current zoning ordinance and land use regulations to comply with its newly adopted Comprehensive Land Use Plan. (b) Questions from Mayor and City Council. (c) Public comments on item (a). (d) Questions or comments from Mayor and City Council. (e) Consideration of appropriate action on item (a).
(a) Presentation by Public Works Director, Dr. Milton Rahman of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Stafford, Texas approving as a project of the Stafford Economic Development Corporation the installation of street lights from Craven Rd. to Scanlin Rd. on Staffordshire/Stafford Rd., to create or retain primary jobs; develop and maintain infrastructure necessary to promote new or expanded business enterprises; promote new or expanded business enterprises that create or retain primary jobs; promote new or expanded business development; and provide for community facilities. (b) Questions from Mayor and City Council. (c) Public comments on item (a). (d) Questions or comments from Mayor and City Council. (e) Consideration of appropriate action on item (a).
(a) Presentation by Public Works Director, Dr. Milton Rahman recommending approval of the final plat for ACT Pipe & Supply-Stafford Branch with conditions. (b) Questions from Mayor and City Council. (c) Public comments on item (a). (d) Questions or comments from Mayor and City Council. (e) Consideration of appropriate action on item (a).
(a) Presentation by Public Works Director, Dr. Milton Rahman of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Stafford, Texas approving as a project of the Stafford Economic Development Corporation pavement widening & signal modification for S. Kirkwood Rd. at U.S. 59/Interstate 69 Frontage Rd. and installation of a new signal at Kirkwood and Greenbriar Rd. to create or retain primary jobs; develop and maintain infrastructure necessary to promote new or expanded business enterprises; promote new or expanded business enterprises that create or retain primary jobs; and promote new or expanded business development. (b) Questions from Mayor and City Council. (c) Public comments on item (a). (d) Questions or comments from Mayor and City Council. - (e) Consideration of appropriate action on item (a).
(a) Presentation by Public Works Director, Dr. Milton Rahman of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Stafford, Texas approving as a project of the Stafford Economic Development Corporation the redevelopment of the area along and adjacent to FM 1092 from Interstate 69 to Dove Country Dr.; to create or retain primary jobs; develop and maintain infrastructure necessary to promote new or expanded business enterprises; develop and maintain recreational or community facilities; development of water supply facilities and water conservation programs; promote new or expanded business enterprises that create or retain primary jobs; and promote new or expanded business development along F.M. 1092 from Interstate 69 to Dove Country Dr. (b) Questions from Mayor and City Council. (c) Public comments on item (a). (d) Questions or comments from Mayor and City Council. (e) Consideration of appropriate action on item (a).
(a) Request by Public Works Director, Dr. Milton Rahman to execute a contract agreement between Harris County and the City of Stafford for the administration and implementation of a regional watershed protection education program. (b) Questions from Mayor and City Council. (c) Public comments on item (a). (d) Questions or comments from Mayor and City Council. (e) Consideration of appropriate action on item (a).
(a) Presentation by Public Works Director, Dr. Milton Rahman of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Stafford, Texas approving as a project of the Stafford Economic Development Corporation the construction of sidewalks along Staffordshire Rd. from U.S. 90A to Scanlin Rd.; to create or retain primary jobs; develop and maintain infrastructure necessary to promote new or expanded business enterprises; promote new or expanded business enterprises that create or retain primary jobs; promote new or expanded business development; and provide for community facilities. (b) Questions from Mayor and City Council. (c) Public comments on item (a). (d) Questions or comments from Mayor and City Council. (e) Consideration of appropriate action on item (a).
(a) Discussion of a factors involved in locating a Police Substation in the Fountains Corridor. (b) Questions from Mayor and City Council. (c) Public comments on item (a). (d) Questions or comments from Mayor and City Council. (e) Consideration of appropriate action on item (a).
(a) Presentation by City Attorney, Art Pertile on Ethics. (b) Questions from Mayor and City Council. (c) Public comments on item (a). (d) Questions or comments from Mayor and City Council. (e) Consideration of appropriate action on item (a).
Consent Agenda (any item tagged will be discussed and considered at the conclusion of this item or at the next Regular City Council Meeting: any item approved will include payment of expenses). (a) Approval of payment to Houston-Galveston Area Council for membership dues for January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017 in the amount of $707.72. (b) Approval of payment to the Texas Municipal Clerk's Association, Inc. for membership dues for January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017 in the amount of $100. (c) Approval of Municipal Court Director, Nicole Nguyen's request for the removal of Debra Adams from probation and receive $50 per month salary increase, effective December 27, 2016. (d) Approval of Police Chief, Richard Ramirez request for the removal of Mary Kirkley from probation and receive $50 per month salary increase, effective December 27, 2016. (e) Approval of Police Chief, Richard Ramirez request to promote Carey Pardue to Sergeant with a new salary of $65,100 and promote Leslie Claunch to Detective with a new salary of $56,220. (f) Approval of Police Chief, Richard Ramirez request for Peter Alvarado to receive incentive pay of $75 for a Master Peace Officer certificate and $75 for a Master's Degree, totaling $150 per month. (g) Approval of Police Chief, Richard Ramirez to ratify and approve training requests and all related expenses for Mike Fulton, Crime Scene Investigation (College Station, TX) at no cost; Richard Brasuell, New Supervisor-First Line (Online) in the amount of $90; Gerald Cartwright and Joe Williams, R.A.D. Systems of Self Defense (Galveston, TX) in the amount of $450 each; Whitnee Bohrn, TCIC/NCIC Less Than Full Access Class (Missouri City, TX) at no cost; Mike Fulton, Blood Pattern Analysis (College Station, TX) at no cost; and Joe Williams, FBI LEEDA- Supervisor Leadership Institute (Texas City, TX) in the amount of $650. (h) Approval of Police Chief, Richard Ramirez to hire Erin Spence for the Telecommunications Officer position with a starting salary of $38,000, plus all applicable benefits. (i) Approval of Police Chief, Richard Ramirez to hire Brittany Jones for the part-time Telecommunications Officer position with a starting pay of $15.00 per hour, not to exceed 999 hours per year with a part-time salary cap of $14,985. (j) Approval of Public Works Director, Dr. Milton Rahman to hire Byron J. Acevedo for the Project Administrator position with a starting salary of $75,000, $400 per month vehicle allowance, and $40 per month cell phone allowance, plus all applicable benefits. (k) Approval of Fire Chief, Larry DiCamillo to approve training requests and all related expenses for Jon Lopez, Gus George Law Enforcement Academy/ Firearms Instructors Class (Richmond, TX) in the amount of $370.28. (1) Approval of a resolution of the City of Stafford, Texas authorizing the application for a $15,602.22 grant from the National Rifle Association Foundation. (m) Approval of a resolution authorizing certain persons to sign checks on behalf of the City of Stafford.
15. The City Council will go into Executive Session as authorized by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code: Section 551.074, a complaint, the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of an officer or employee including Councilmembers; Section 551.071, consultation with attorney on appropriate matters on items on the agenda; Section 551.071(1) (A) contemplated litigation; Section 551.071(2), as authorized under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas; Section 551.072, deliberation regarding the purchase of property located in the Island and property near Staffordshire Road. 16. Consideration of appropriate action on items discussed in Executive Session including Section 551.074, a complaint, the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of an officer or employee including Councilmembers; and Section 551.072, deliberation regarding the purchase of property located in the Island and property near Staffordshire Road. 17. Adjournment.