August 14, 2014 City Council Meeting
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Call to Order - I. Call to Order
II. Invocation
III. Pledge of Allegiance
Call to Order
I. Call to OrderII. Invocation
III. Pledge of Allegiance
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Citizen Comment - Citizen Comment
Citizen Comment
Citizen Comment
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Item VIII - Action Item
Consider a Resolution accepting a donation of $12,500.00 from Mr. Ray Shelby for the purchase of one police canine for the Longview Police Department – Don Dingler, Chief of Police. Pages 85 - 87
Item VIII
Action ItemConsider a Resolution accepting a donation of $12,500.00 from Mr. Ray Shelby for the purchase of one police canine for the Longview Police Department – Don Dingler, Chief of Police. Pages 85 - 87
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Item V - Presentation Item
A. Presentation to Steve Burnette, Longview Police Department, for 30 years of service - Don Dingler, Chief of Police.
B. Presentation to Terry Davis, Longview Police Department, for 30 years of service – Don Dingler, Chief of Police.
C. Presentation to Mike Bishop, Longview Police Department, for 25 years of service – Don Dingler, Chief of Police.
D. Presentation to Gary Shirley, Longview Police Department for 25 years of service – Don Dingler, Chief of Police.
Item V
Presentation ItemA. Presentation to Steve Burnette, Longview Police Department, for 30 years of service - Don Dingler, Chief of Police.
B. Presentation to Terry Davis, Longview Police Department, for 30 years of service – Don Dingler, Chief of Police.
C. Presentation to Mike Bishop, Longview Police Department, for 25 years of service – Don Dingler, Chief of Police.
D. Presentation to Gary Shirley, Longview Police Department for 25 years of service – Don Dingler, Chief of Police.
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Consent Agenda - VI. Consent Agenda
A. Consider a Resolution authorizing and directing the City Manager or the City Manager’s designee to execute any necessary documents for an interlocal agreement with the City of The Colony for cooperative purchasing – Jaye Latch, Purchasing Manager. Pages 5 - 8
B. Consider a Resolution allowing the City of Longview to enter into a mutual aid radio frequency access agreement with the White Oak Volunteer Fire Department – J.P. Steelman, Fire Chief. Pages 9 - 20
C. Consider a Resolution authorizing and directing the City Manager or the City Manager’s designee to execute any necessary documents for the application, receipt and expenditure of grant funding from the Community Grant Program from Sam's Club for the purchase of materials for women's safety programs – Don Dingler, Chief of Police. Pages 21 - 24
D. Consider an Ordinance to amend Article III of Chapter 103 of the Longview City Code by adding Section 103-38, authorizing the Chief of Police to appoint a designee to investigate and process applications for a transportation service driver's license – Don Dingler, Chief of Police. Pages 25 - 28
E. Consider a Resolution awarding a contract to and authorizing and directing the City Manager or the City Manager’s designee to execute any documents with Longview Bridge and Road, Ltd. of Longview, Texas, in the amount of $5,432,080.20 for the construction of the Green Street Reconstruction Project – Rolin McPhee, P.E., Director of Public Works. Pages 29 - 32
F. Consider a Resolution awarding a contract to and authorizing and directing the City Manager or the City Manager’s designee to execute any documents with East Texas Bridge, Inc., of Longview, Texas, in the amount of $3,527,246.55 for the construction of the Fourth Street Extension Project and authorizing amendments to the existing developer participation agreement with Gary VanDusen to allow the sharing of costs in excess of the original estimate for said project – Rolin McPhee, P.E., Director of Public Works. Pages 33 - 38
G. Consider a Resolution authorizing participation as part of the Cities Advocating Reasonable Deregulation (“CARD”) in proceedings related to Southwestern Electric Power Company’s application to reconcile fuel costs – Jim Finley, City Attorney. Pages 39 - 43
H. Consider a Resolution authorizing participation in coalitions of similarly situated cities in proceedings before the Railroad Commission of Texas and the Texas Legislature related to the City’s authority to effectively review utility rates – Jim Finley, City Attorney. Pages 44 - 49
I. Consider a Resolution awarding a contract to and authorizing and directing the City Manager or the City Manager’s designee to execute any documents with W. M. Miller Construction, Inc. of Longview, Texas, in the amount of $138,506.45 for the construction of the 12-Inch Water Line Extension at Eastman Road Project – Rolin McPhee, P.E., Director of Public Works. Pages 50 - 53
J. Consider a Resolution accepting the Hollybrook Drive Improvements Project and authorizing final payment in the amount of $153,873.21 to East Texas Bridge, Inc., of Longview, Texas – Rolin McPhee, P.E., Director of Public Works. Pages 54 - 57
K. Consider a Resolution accepting the Replacement of Pedestrian Bridges at Akin Park Project and authorizing final payment in the amount of $16,600.70 to C. E. Marler Construction, Inc. of Kilgore, Texas – Rolin McPhee, P.E., Director of Public Works. Pages 58 - 61
L. Consider acceptance of the June 30, 2014 Quarterly Investment Report
– Angela Coen, Director of Finance. Pages 62 - 63
M. Consider a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the Cherokee Water Company that will allow the City to enter into an agreement with the U.S. Corps of Engineers to conduct a hydrographic study of Lake Cherokee – Keith Bonds, P.E., Assistant City Manager. Pages 64 - 67
N. Consider a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the U.S. Corps of Engineers to conduct a hydrographic study of Lake Cherokee – Keith Bonds, P.E., Assistant City Manager. Pages 68 - 71
O. Consider an Ordinance amending Articles I, II, III, IV, V, and VI of Chapter 43 (said articles relating to flood damage prevention) of the Longview City Code as required to continue eligibility in the National Flood Insurance Program and making other changes intended to clarify said articles – Rolin McPhee, Director of Public Works. Page 72
P. Consider approval of the following minutes: July 17, 2014 – Shelly Ballenger, City Secretary. Page 73
Consent Agenda
VI. Consent AgendaA. Consider a Resolution authorizing and directing the City Manager or the City Manager’s designee to execute any necessary documents for an interlocal agreement with the City of The Colony for cooperative purchasing – Jaye Latch, Purchasing Manager. Pages 5 - 8
B. Consider a Resolution allowing the City of Longview to enter into a mutual aid radio frequency access agreement with the White Oak Volunteer Fire Department – J.P. Steelman, Fire Chief. Pages 9 - 20
C. Consider a Resolution authorizing and directing the City Manager or the City Manager’s designee to execute any necessary documents for the application, receipt and expenditure of grant funding from the Community Grant Program from Sam's Club for the purchase of materials for women's safety programs – Don Dingler, Chief of Police. Pages 21 - 24
D. Consider an Ordinance to amend Article III of Chapter 103 of the Longview City Code by adding Section 103-38, authorizing the Chief of Police to appoint a designee to investigate and process applications for a transportation service driver's license – Don Dingler, Chief of Police. Pages 25 - 28
E. Consider a Resolution awarding a contract to and authorizing and directing the City Manager or the City Manager’s designee to execute any documents with Longview Bridge and Road, Ltd. of Longview, Texas, in the amount of $5,432,080.20 for the construction of the Green Street Reconstruction Project – Rolin McPhee, P.E., Director of Public Works. Pages 29 - 32
F. Consider a Resolution awarding a contract to and authorizing and directing the City Manager or the City Manager’s designee to execute any documents with East Texas Bridge, Inc., of Longview, Texas, in the amount of $3,527,246.55 for the construction of the Fourth Street Extension Project and authorizing amendments to the existing developer participation agreement with Gary VanDusen to allow the sharing of costs in excess of the original estimate for said project – Rolin McPhee, P.E., Director of Public Works. Pages 33 - 38
G. Consider a Resolution authorizing participation as part of the Cities Advocating Reasonable Deregulation (“CARD”) in proceedings related to Southwestern Electric Power Company’s application to reconcile fuel costs – Jim Finley, City Attorney. Pages 39 - 43
H. Consider a Resolution authorizing participation in coalitions of similarly situated cities in proceedings before the Railroad Commission of Texas and the Texas Legislature related to the City’s authority to effectively review utility rates – Jim Finley, City Attorney. Pages 44 - 49
I. Consider a Resolution awarding a contract to and authorizing and directing the City Manager or the City Manager’s designee to execute any documents with W. M. Miller Construction, Inc. of Longview, Texas, in the amount of $138,506.45 for the construction of the 12-Inch Water Line Extension at Eastman Road Project – Rolin McPhee, P.E., Director of Public Works. Pages 50 - 53
J. Consider a Resolution accepting the Hollybrook Drive Improvements Project and authorizing final payment in the amount of $153,873.21 to East Texas Bridge, Inc., of Longview, Texas – Rolin McPhee, P.E., Director of Public Works. Pages 54 - 57
K. Consider a Resolution accepting the Replacement of Pedestrian Bridges at Akin Park Project and authorizing final payment in the amount of $16,600.70 to C. E. Marler Construction, Inc. of Kilgore, Texas – Rolin McPhee, P.E., Director of Public Works. Pages 58 - 61
L. Consider acceptance of the June 30, 2014 Quarterly Investment Report
– Angela Coen, Director of Finance. Pages 62 - 63
M. Consider a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the Cherokee Water Company that will allow the City to enter into an agreement with the U.S. Corps of Engineers to conduct a hydrographic study of Lake Cherokee – Keith Bonds, P.E., Assistant City Manager. Pages 64 - 67
N. Consider a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the U.S. Corps of Engineers to conduct a hydrographic study of Lake Cherokee – Keith Bonds, P.E., Assistant City Manager. Pages 68 - 71
O. Consider an Ordinance amending Articles I, II, III, IV, V, and VI of Chapter 43 (said articles relating to flood damage prevention) of the Longview City Code as required to continue eligibility in the National Flood Insurance Program and making other changes intended to clarify said articles – Rolin McPhee, Director of Public Works. Page 72
P. Consider approval of the following minutes: July 17, 2014 – Shelly Ballenger, City Secretary. Page 73
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Item VII - A PUBLIC HEARING will be held to consider application #Z14-07 filed by East Texas Building and Properties LLC requesting a rezone from Single Family (SF-4) to Parking (P) to allow for expansion of a parking lot for approximately 0.670 acres of the proposed Lot 5, Block 2 Church Point No. 2 located on the north side of Church Street, east of Airline Road – Michael Shirley, AICP, City Planner. THIS ITEM REQUIRES A PUBLIC HEARING. Pages 74 - 84
Item VII
A PUBLIC HEARING will be held to consider application #Z14-07 filed by East Texas Building and Properties LLC requesting a rezone from Single Family (SF-4) to Parking (P) to allow for expansion of a parking lot for approximately 0.670 acres of the proposed Lot 5, Block 2 Church Point No. 2 located on the north side of Church Street, east of Airline Road – Michael Shirley, AICP, City Planner. THIS ITEM REQUIRES A PUBLIC HEARING. Pages 74 - 84
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Item IX - Budget Items
A. Discussion of the proposed 2014-2015 budget for the City of Longview – David Willard, City Manager.
B. Discussion of the proposed fee resolution – David Willard, City Manager.
C. Consider a Resolution proposing a tax rate for 2014 and scheduling two public hearings on the proposed tax rate – Angela Coen, Director of Finance. Pages 88 - 90
Item IX
Budget ItemsA. Discussion of the proposed 2014-2015 budget for the City of Longview – David Willard, City Manager.
B. Discussion of the proposed fee resolution – David Willard, City Manager.
C. Consider a Resolution proposing a tax rate for 2014 and scheduling two public hearings on the proposed tax rate – Angela Coen, Director of Finance. Pages 88 - 90
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Items X - XII - X. Items of Community Interest
XI. Executive Session Items
A. Personnel Matters – Under Texas Government Code Section 551.074
Consider and discuss candidates and selection processes for Director of Development Services search.
B. Consultation with the City’s Attorney(s)---Under TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE Section 551.071.
Receive legal advice from the City’s attorney(s) concerning legal issues regarding the development of a water contract with the City of Kilgore and the relinquishment of extraterritorial jurisdiction.
XII. Adjourn
Items X - XII
X. Items of Community InterestXI. Executive Session Items
A. Personnel Matters – Under Texas Government Code Section 551.074
Consider and discuss candidates and selection processes for Director of Development Services search.
B. Consultation with the City’s Attorney(s)---Under TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE Section 551.071.
Receive legal advice from the City’s attorney(s) concerning legal issues regarding the development of a water contract with the City of Kilgore and the relinquishment of extraterritorial jurisdiction.
XII. Adjourn
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