Call to Order Work Shop at 6:00 p.m. A. Invocation: B. Items to be withdrawn from Consent Agenda. C. Emergency Items if posted. D. Request by the Town Council for items to be placed on a future agenda for discussion, and recognition of excused absences. E. Revisit: Hands-free communication device ordinance regarding possible modification at traffic signals. (Police Chief Rodney Harrison) F. Continued discussion on revisions to Zoning Ordinance. (Town Planner Lisa Reich). G. Discussion on proposed Ordinance regarding Utilization of Parks & Athletic Facilities and Regulations Regarding Athletic Organizations. (Parks Director Chad Hyde) H. Presentation of monthly updates from department heads concerning law enforcement activities, municipal court, customer service, emergency medical services, fire department response, fire prevention activities, emergency management, ongoing economic development projects, building permits, code enforcement activities, library activities, human resources updates, information technology report, revenue and expenditure report, street construction status, sanitation services, highway construction status, utility operations, parks and recreation activities, as well as facility and fleet updates. I. Council to highlight items on the agenda needing further discussion or comments prior to the regular session.
2. Roll Call/Call to Order Regular Town Council Immediately Following Council Workshop. 3. Pledge to the Flags: A. United States Flag B. Texas Flag: Honor the Texas Flag I pledge allegiance to thee Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible. 4. Public Comments: Persons may address the Town Council on any issue. This is the appropriate time for citizens to address the Council on any concern whether on this agenda or not. In accordance with the State of Texas Open Meeting Act, the council may not comment or deliberate such statements during this period, except as authorized by Section 551.072, Texas Government Code.
Consent Agenda: All matters listed under the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine by the Town Council and require little or no deliberation. There will not be a separate discussion of these items and the agenda will be enacted by one vote. If the Council expresses a desire to discuss a matter listed, that item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered separately: A. Minutes of the February 2, 2016 Workshop, Public Hearing and Regular Meeting. (Town Secretary Kathy Phillips) B. Draft Joint Election Agreement and Contract for Election Services between the Town of Little Elm and Denton County Election Administration. (Town Secretary Kathy Phillips) C. Accept 2015 Racial Profiling/Contact Report. (Chief of Police Rodney Harrison) D. Resolution No. 02161602 a Resolution setting a date, time, and place, for two public hearings on the proposed annexation of certain property by the Town of Little Elm,Texas, authorizing and directing the Town Planner to publish notices of such public hearings and direct staff to develop a service plan. (Town Planner Lisa Reich) E. Final Acceptance of water, sewer, drainage and street improvements for Cottonwood Creek Subdivision. (Director of Development Services - Jason Laumer)
Discussion and Action to approve Memorandum of Understanding providing for a Facility Use Agreement and Automatic Assistance between The Little Elm and Prosper Fire Departments and authorize the Town Manager to execute MOU for the same. (Fire Chief Brian Roach)
Discussion and Action to approve the general Lakefront Logo in black and white format so that various color schemes can be used to promote different events and seasonal activities occurring in the Lakefront. (Town Manager Matt Mueller and Executive Director of EDC Jennette Killingsworth)
Discussion and Action to adopt Resolution No. 02161601 a Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Little Elm, Texas, releasing, relinquishing and allocating certain designated extraterritorial jurisdiction to the City of Aubrey, Texas. (Director of Development Services Jason Laumer)
Discussion and Action to approve an Architectural Services Agreement for Consulting Services for Fire Station #3 between the Town of Little Elm and Brown Reynolds Watford (BRW) for the amount of $457,000.00 and authorize the Town Manager to execute a contract for the same. (Director of Development Services Jason Laumer)
Discussion and Action to adopt Resolution No. 02161604 a Resolution of the Town of Little Elm, Texas approving the Third Amendment to the Valencia on the Lake Pre-Annexation Agreement, Development Agreement, Public Improvement District Agreement and Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Agreement. (Director of Development Services Jason Laumer)
Discussion and Action to approve Amendment #2 to Development Agreement between the Town of Little Elm and H4 Little Elm, L.P. and authorize the Town Manager to execute amendment for the same. (Director of Development Service Jason Laumer)
Discussion and Action to adopt Resolution No. 02161603 a Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Little Elm, Texas, (1) expressing support for those Denton County General Law Cities that have enacted Sexual Offender Residence Restriction Ordinances, and that have been sued by an organization devoted to protect and defend the identities of registered sexual offenders; and (2) requesting that the Texas Legislature enact laws to provide General Law Cities with express statutory authority to adopt Sexual Offender Residence Restriction Ordinances. (Mayor David Hillock)
Discussion and Action to adopt Ordinance No. 1313 an Ordinance of the Town Council of the Town of Little Elm, Texas, ordering a General Election to be held on Saturday May 7, 2016, for the following purposes: elect one (1) Town Council Member from Place 2 for a three (3) year term, and elect one (1) Town Council Member from Place 4 for a three (3) year term; providing for the appointment of election officers; providing for designation of the places and manner of holding said election; providing for the designation of the early voting polling places; providing for the designation of the early voting clerk; providing for the posting and publication of notice; providing for a severability and conflicts clause; and providing for an immediate effective date. (Town Secretary Kathy Phillips)
8. Council will convene in Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code: A. Section 551.071 for private consultation with the Town Attorney to seek legal advice with respect to pending and contemplated litigation and including all matters on this agenda to which the Town Attorney has a duty under the Texas Rules of Discipline and Professional conduct regarding confidential communication with the Town Council B. Section 551.072 to discuss certain matters regarding real property. C. Section 551.076 to discuss security matters. D. Section 551.087 to discuss Economic Development. 9. Reconvene into Open Session: Discussion and consideration to take any action necessary as the result of the Executive Session. A. Section 551.071 for private consultation with the Town Attorney to seek legal advice with respect to pending and contemplated litigation and including all matters on this agenda to which the Town Attorney has a duty under the Texas Rules of Discipline and Professional conduct regarding confidential communication with the Town Council. B. Section 551.072 to discuss certain matters regarding real property. C. Section 551.076 to discuss security matters. D. Section 551.087 to discuss Economic Development. 10. Adjourn Regular Meeting.
Call to Order Work Shop at 6:00 p.m. A. Invocation: B. Items to be withdrawn from Consent Agenda. C. Emergency Items if posted. D. Request by the Town Council for items to be placed on a future agenda for discussion, and recognition of excused absences. E. Revisit: Hands-free communication device ordinance regarding possible modification at traffic signals. (Police Chief Rodney Harrison) F. Continued discussion on revisions to Zoning Ordinance. (Town Planner Lisa Reich). G. Discussion on proposed Ordinance regarding Utilization of Parks & Athletic Facilities and Regulations Regarding Athletic Organizations. (Parks Director Chad Hyde) H. Presentation of monthly updates from department heads concerning law enforcement activities, municipal court, customer service, emergency medical services, fire department response, fire prevention activities, emergency management, ongoing economic development projects, building permits, code enforcement activities, library activities, human resources updates, information technology report, revenue and expenditure report, street construction status, sanitation services, highway construction status, utility operations, parks and recreation activities, as well as facility and fleet updates. I. Council to highlight items on the agenda needing further discussion or comments prior to the regular session.
2. Roll Call/Call to Order Regular Town Council Immediately Following Council Workshop. 3. Pledge to the Flags: A. United States Flag B. Texas Flag: Honor the Texas Flag I pledge allegiance to thee Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible. 4. Public Comments: Persons may address the Town Council on any issue. This is the appropriate time for citizens to address the Council on any concern whether on this agenda or not. In accordance with the State of Texas Open Meeting Act, the council may not comment or deliberate such statements during this period, except as authorized by Section 551.072, Texas Government Code.
Consent Agenda: All matters listed under the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine by the Town Council and require little or no deliberation. There will not be a separate discussion of these items and the agenda will be enacted by one vote. If the Council expresses a desire to discuss a matter listed, that item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered separately: A. Minutes of the February 2, 2016 Workshop, Public Hearing and Regular Meeting. (Town Secretary Kathy Phillips) B. Draft Joint Election Agreement and Contract for Election Services between the Town of Little Elm and Denton County Election Administration. (Town Secretary Kathy Phillips) C. Accept 2015 Racial Profiling/Contact Report. (Chief of Police Rodney Harrison) D. Resolution No. 02161602 a Resolution setting a date, time, and place, for two public hearings on the proposed annexation of certain property by the Town of Little Elm,Texas, authorizing and directing the Town Planner to publish notices of such public hearings and direct staff to develop a service plan. (Town Planner Lisa Reich) E. Final Acceptance of water, sewer, drainage and street improvements for Cottonwood Creek Subdivision. (Director of Development Services - Jason Laumer)
Discussion and Action to approve Memorandum of Understanding providing for a Facility Use Agreement and Automatic Assistance between The Little Elm and Prosper Fire Departments and authorize the Town Manager to execute MOU for the same. (Fire Chief Brian Roach)
Discussion and Action to approve the general Lakefront Logo in black and white format so that various color schemes can be used to promote different events and seasonal activities occurring in the Lakefront. (Town Manager Matt Mueller and Executive Director of EDC Jennette Killingsworth)
Discussion and Action to adopt Resolution No. 02161601 a Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Little Elm, Texas, releasing, relinquishing and allocating certain designated extraterritorial jurisdiction to the City of Aubrey, Texas. (Director of Development Services Jason Laumer)
Discussion and Action to approve an Architectural Services Agreement for Consulting Services for Fire Station #3 between the Town of Little Elm and Brown Reynolds Watford (BRW) for the amount of $457,000.00 and authorize the Town Manager to execute a contract for the same. (Director of Development Services Jason Laumer)
Discussion and Action to adopt Resolution No. 02161604 a Resolution of the Town of Little Elm, Texas approving the Third Amendment to the Valencia on the Lake Pre-Annexation Agreement, Development Agreement, Public Improvement District Agreement and Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Agreement. (Director of Development Services Jason Laumer)
Discussion and Action to approve Amendment #2 to Development Agreement between the Town of Little Elm and H4 Little Elm, L.P. and authorize the Town Manager to execute amendment for the same. (Director of Development Service Jason Laumer)
Discussion and Action to adopt Resolution No. 02161603 a Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Little Elm, Texas, (1) expressing support for those Denton County General Law Cities that have enacted Sexual Offender Residence Restriction Ordinances, and that have been sued by an organization devoted to protect and defend the identities of registered sexual offenders; and (2) requesting that the Texas Legislature enact laws to provide General Law Cities with express statutory authority to adopt Sexual Offender Residence Restriction Ordinances. (Mayor David Hillock)
Discussion and Action to adopt Ordinance No. 1313 an Ordinance of the Town Council of the Town of Little Elm, Texas, ordering a General Election to be held on Saturday May 7, 2016, for the following purposes: elect one (1) Town Council Member from Place 2 for a three (3) year term, and elect one (1) Town Council Member from Place 4 for a three (3) year term; providing for the appointment of election officers; providing for designation of the places and manner of holding said election; providing for the designation of the early voting polling places; providing for the designation of the early voting clerk; providing for the posting and publication of notice; providing for a severability and conflicts clause; and providing for an immediate effective date. (Town Secretary Kathy Phillips)
8. Council will convene in Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code: A. Section 551.071 for private consultation with the Town Attorney to seek legal advice with respect to pending and contemplated litigation and including all matters on this agenda to which the Town Attorney has a duty under the Texas Rules of Discipline and Professional conduct regarding confidential communication with the Town Council B. Section 551.072 to discuss certain matters regarding real property. C. Section 551.076 to discuss security matters. D. Section 551.087 to discuss Economic Development. 9. Reconvene into Open Session: Discussion and consideration to take any action necessary as the result of the Executive Session. A. Section 551.071 for private consultation with the Town Attorney to seek legal advice with respect to pending and contemplated litigation and including all matters on this agenda to which the Town Attorney has a duty under the Texas Rules of Discipline and Professional conduct regarding confidential communication with the Town Council. B. Section 551.072 to discuss certain matters regarding real property. C. Section 551.076 to discuss security matters. D. Section 551.087 to discuss Economic Development. 10. Adjourn Regular Meeting.