Call to Order Council Work Shop at 6:00 p.m. A. Invocation: Pastor Mark Crawford Friendship Church. B. Items to be withdrawn from Consent Agenda.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. Discussion on Cottonwood Creek Erosion Issues. (Deputy Town Manager Doug Peach and Town Engineer Kimberly Brawner) G. 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.
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.
Presentations: A. Proclamation proclaiming the first full week of September as National Payroll Week. (Mayor Hillock) B. Proclamation proclaiming September 17-23, 2017 as Constitution Week. (Mayor Hillock)
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 August 15, 2017 Workshop, Public Hearings and Regular Meeting. (Town Secretary Kathy Phillips) B. Resolution No. 09051706 a Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Little Elm, Texas, authorizing the Little Elm Public Library to donate surplus books and circulation materials to the Little Elm Friends of the Library, a non-profit organization, that will resell the goods as a fundraiser for the Public Library; and providing for an effective date. (Parks Director Chad Hyde) C. Award bid 2017-99 for the construction and installation of a splash pad to AUI Partners, LLC in an amount not to exceed $1,862,725.82, authorize the use of contingency funds, if needed, and to authorize the Town Manager to execute the agreement. (Purchasing Agent Dawn Berry)
Public Hearing to consider proposed assessment to be levied against property within the Lakeside Estates Public Improvement District No 2 pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 372 of the Texas Local Government Code, as amended. All written or oral objections on the proposed assessment within the District will be considered at the Public Hearing. (Town Engineer Kimberly Brawner) A. Staff Comments: B. Open Public Hearing: C. Receive Public Comments: D. Continue Public Hearing until the November 7, 2017 Council Meeting:
2nd Public Hearing on the Proposed Tax Rate for the Town of Little Elm for Fiscal Year 2018. All interested residents are welcome to attend and express their views and comments. (Chief Financial Officer Karla Stovall) A. Staff Comments: B. Open Public Hearing. C. Receive Public Comments: D. Announcement: "The Little Elm Town Council will consider the Ordinance to adopt the Tax Rate for the Town of Little Elm Fiscal Year 2018 at the September 12, 2017 Council meeting at 6:00 p.m. at the Town Hall located at 100 W. Eldorado Parkway, Little Elm, Texas 75068. Members of the public are encourage to attend hearing and express their views to the Mayor and Council". E. Close 2nd Public Hearing:
Public Hearing on the Proposed 2017-2018 Fiscal Year Budget. This budget will raise more total property taxes than last year's budget by $3,229,821 or 17% and of that amount $1,197,367 is tax revenue to be raised from new property added to the roll this year. All interested residents are welcome to attend and express their views and comments. (Chief Financial Officer Karla Stovall) A. Staff Comments: B. Open Public Hearing. C. Receive Public Comments: D. Close Public Hearing: E. Discussion and Action to postpone the final budget vote until the September 12, 2017 Council Meeting at 6:00 p.m. at the Town Hall at 100 W. Eldorado Parkway, Little Elm, Texas 75068.
Reports and requests for Town Council consideration and appropriate action: Discussion and Action to adopt Resolution No. 09051703 a Resolution of the Town of Little Elm, Texas approving the Fifth Amendment with Valencia on the Lake Pre- Annexation, Development Agreement, Public Improvement District and Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Agreement between the Town of Little Elm and Valencia on the Lake L.P. and authorize the Town Mayor to execute the same. (Town Engineer Kimberly Brawner)
Discussion and Action to adopt Ordinance No. 1408 an Ordinance of the Town of Little Elm, Texas, repealing Ordinance No. 1303 in its entirety, by revising and replacing the Development Services Comprehensive Fee Schedule; providing a savings clause; providing a severability clause; providing a repealer clause; and providing an effective date. (Town Planner Skye Thibodeaux)
Discussion and Action to adopt Ordinance No. 1413 an Ordinance of the Town Council of the Town of Little Elm, Texas, amending Ordinance No. 1175 by amending Section 3 of said Ordinance concerning the membership of the Board of Directors of Reinvestment Zone Number Three, Town of Little Elm, Texas, to authorize the Town Council to serve as the Town's appointees to the Board of Directors; providing a severability clause; providing for an immediate effective date. (Chief Financial Officer Karla Stovall)
Discussion and Action to adopt Ordinance No. 1414 an Ordinance of the Town Council of the Town of Little Elm, Texas, amending Ordinance No. 1385 by amending Section 3 of said Ordinance concerning the membership of the Board of Directors of Reinvestment Zone Number Six, Town of Little Elm, Texas, to authorize the Town Council to serve as the Town's appointees to the Board of Directors; providing a severability clause; providing for an immediate effective date. (Chief Financial Officer Karla Stovall)
Discussion and Action to adopt Ordinance No. 1415 an Ordinance of the Town of Little Elm, Texas, amending Chapter 102, Article III, Entitled "Water Utilities Department;" providing for repeal of Ordinances in conflict; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date. (Chief Financial Officer Karla Stovall)
Discussion and Action to approve Second Amended & Restated Keck Development Agreement and Public Improvement District Agreement between the Town of Little Elm and CADG Lincoln Park and authorize the Town Mayor and Town Manager to execute agreement for the same. (Chief Financial Officer Karla Stovall)
Discussion and Action to adopt Ordinance No. 1418 an Ordinance of the Town Council of the Town of Little Elm, Texas, amending Ordinance No. 1219 by amending Section 2 of said Ordinance concerning the membership of the Board of Directors of Reinvestment Zone Number Four, Town of Little Elm, Texas, to authorize the Town Council to serve as members of the Board of Directors consistent with State Law; providing a severability clause; and providing for an immediate effective date. (Chief Financial Officer Karla Stovall)
11. 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. 12. 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. 13. Adjourn Work Shop and Regular Meeting.
Call to Order Council Work Shop at 6:00 p.m. A. Invocation: Pastor Mark Crawford Friendship Church. 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. Discussion on Cottonwood Creek Erosion Issues. (Deputy Town Manager Doug Peach and Town Engineer Kimberly Brawner) G. 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.
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.
Presentations: A. Proclamation proclaiming the first full week of September as National Payroll Week. (Mayor Hillock) B. Proclamation proclaiming September 17-23, 2017 as Constitution Week. (Mayor Hillock)
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 August 15, 2017 Workshop, Public Hearings and Regular Meeting. (Town Secretary Kathy Phillips) B. Resolution No. 09051706 a Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Little Elm, Texas, authorizing the Little Elm Public Library to donate surplus books and circulation materials to the Little Elm Friends of the Library, a non-profit organization, that will resell the goods as a fundraiser for the Public Library; and providing for an effective date. (Parks Director Chad Hyde) C. Award bid 2017-99 for the construction and installation of a splash pad to AUI Partners, LLC in an amount not to exceed $1,862,725.82, authorize the use of contingency funds, if needed, and to authorize the Town Manager to execute the agreement. (Purchasing Agent Dawn Berry)
Public Hearing to consider proposed assessment to be levied against property within the Lakeside Estates Public Improvement District No 2 pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 372 of the Texas Local Government Code, as amended. All written or oral objections on the proposed assessment within the District will be considered at the Public Hearing. (Town Engineer Kimberly Brawner) A. Staff Comments: B. Open Public Hearing: C. Receive Public Comments: D. Continue Public Hearing until the November 7, 2017 Council Meeting:
2nd Public Hearing on the Proposed Tax Rate for the Town of Little Elm for Fiscal Year 2018. All interested residents are welcome to attend and express their views and comments. (Chief Financial Officer Karla Stovall) A. Staff Comments: B. Open Public Hearing. C. Receive Public Comments: D. Announcement: "The Little Elm Town Council will consider the Ordinance to adopt the Tax Rate for the Town of Little Elm Fiscal Year 2018 at the September 12, 2017 Council meeting at 6:00 p.m. at the Town Hall located at 100 W. Eldorado Parkway, Little Elm, Texas 75068. Members of the public are encourage to attend hearing and express their views to the Mayor and Council". E. Close 2nd Public Hearing:
Public Hearing on the Proposed 2017-2018 Fiscal Year Budget. This budget will raise more total property taxes than last year's budget by $3,229,821 or 17% and of that amount $1,197,367 is tax revenue to be raised from new property added to the roll this year. All interested residents are welcome to attend and express their views and comments. (Chief Financial Officer Karla Stovall) A. Staff Comments: B. Open Public Hearing. C. Receive Public Comments: D. Close Public Hearing: E. Discussion and Action to postpone the final budget vote until the September 12, 2017 Council Meeting at 6:00 p.m. at the Town Hall at 100 W. Eldorado Parkway, Little Elm, Texas 75068.
Reports and requests for Town Council consideration and appropriate action: Discussion and Action to adopt Resolution No. 09051703 a Resolution of the Town of Little Elm, Texas approving the Fifth Amendment with Valencia on the Lake Pre- Annexation, Development Agreement, Public Improvement District and Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Agreement between the Town of Little Elm and Valencia on the Lake L.P. and authorize the Town Mayor to execute the same. (Town Engineer Kimberly Brawner)
Discussion and Action to adopt Ordinance No. 1408 an Ordinance of the Town of Little Elm, Texas, repealing Ordinance No. 1303 in its entirety, by revising and replacing the Development Services Comprehensive Fee Schedule; providing a savings clause; providing a severability clause; providing a repealer clause; and providing an effective date. (Town Planner Skye Thibodeaux)
Discussion and Action to adopt Ordinance No. 1413 an Ordinance of the Town Council of the Town of Little Elm, Texas, amending Ordinance No. 1175 by amending Section 3 of said Ordinance concerning the membership of the Board of Directors of Reinvestment Zone Number Three, Town of Little Elm, Texas, to authorize the Town Council to serve as the Town's appointees to the Board of Directors; providing a severability clause; providing for an immediate effective date. (Chief Financial Officer Karla Stovall)
Discussion and Action to adopt Ordinance No. 1414 an Ordinance of the Town Council of the Town of Little Elm, Texas, amending Ordinance No. 1385 by amending Section 3 of said Ordinance concerning the membership of the Board of Directors of Reinvestment Zone Number Six, Town of Little Elm, Texas, to authorize the Town Council to serve as the Town's appointees to the Board of Directors; providing a severability clause; providing for an immediate effective date. (Chief Financial Officer Karla Stovall)
Discussion and Action to adopt Ordinance No. 1415 an Ordinance of the Town of Little Elm, Texas, amending Chapter 102, Article III, Entitled "Water Utilities Department;" providing for repeal of Ordinances in conflict; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date. (Chief Financial Officer Karla Stovall)
Discussion and Action to approve Second Amended & Restated Keck Development Agreement and Public Improvement District Agreement between the Town of Little Elm and CADG Lincoln Park and authorize the Town Mayor and Town Manager to execute agreement for the same. (Chief Financial Officer Karla Stovall)
Discussion and Action to adopt Ordinance No. 1418 an Ordinance of the Town Council of the Town of Little Elm, Texas, amending Ordinance No. 1219 by amending Section 2 of said Ordinance concerning the membership of the Board of Directors of Reinvestment Zone Number Four, Town of Little Elm, Texas, to authorize the Town Council to serve as members of the Board of Directors consistent with State Law; providing a severability clause; and providing for an immediate effective date. (Chief Financial Officer Karla Stovall)
11. 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. 12. 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. 13. Adjourn Work Shop and Regular Meeting.