(a) Discussion of an ordinance of the City of Stafford, amending Chapter 102 of the Code of Ordinances of the City, the same being the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, by granting a Specific Use Permit to SMVE Investments, LLC for Assembly Group A-3 Occupancy, specifically, "Pump It Up" Children's Birthday and Entertainment Center. (b) Questions from Mayor and City Council. (c) Public comments on items (a). (d) Questions or comments from Mayor and City Council. (e) Consideration of appropriate action on item (a).
(a) Discussion of an ordinance amending Article II "Alarm Systems" in Chapter 34 of the City's Code of Ordinances regarding fire and burglar alarm fees; providing for sever ability; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing a savings clause; and providing an effective date. (b) Questions from Mayor and City Council. (c) Public comments on items (a). (d) Questions or comments from Mayor and City Council. (e) Consideration of appropriate action on item (a).
(a) Presentation by Fire Chief, Larry DiCamillo on the progress of the Fire Station Complex. (b) Questions from Mayor and City Council. (c) Public comments on items (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. K. Milton Rahman to award Dannenbaum Engineering Corporation, an engineering firm for the Sugar Creek Drainage Study for an amount not to exceed $100,000. (b) Questions from Mayor and City Council. (c) Public comments on items (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. K. Milton Rahman to retain H20 Partners for infrastructure data collection and condition assessment services using H-GACBuy for the amount of $49,680. (b) Questions from Mayor and City Council. (c) Public comments on items (a). (d) Questions or comments from Mayor and City Council. (e) Consideration of appropriate action on item (a).
(a) Discussion of an Ordinance amending City of Stafford Personnel Policies and Procedures to modify Fire Department part-time personnel pay periods to 2-weeks to mirror other city employees. (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 City Secretary, Tomika R. Lewis to approve the training requests and all related expenses for Tomika R. Lewis, Step By Step: For Cities Who Hold Their Own Elections (Frisco, TX) in the amount of $145; Richelle Worthington, The Outstanding Receptionist (Houston, TX) in the amount of $79; Nicola Browe, Great Grammar and Painless Proofreading (Online) in the amount of $99; and Nicola Browe and Tomika R. Lewis, 2017 H-GAC Election Law Workshop (Houston, TX) in the amount of $125 each. January 18, 2017 City Council Meeting Agenda 2 (b) Approval of Director of Recreation, Susan Ricks request to hire Sharyn Lueders as a Civic Center/Recreation Administrative Assistant with a starting salary of $40,000, plus all applicable benefits with a cost of $30,694.97 for a total of $70,694.97. (c) Approval of Fire Chief, Larry DiCamillo to approve training requests and all related expenses for Matthew Ricks, NFPA 1041 Fire Instructor I (Spring, TX) in the amount of $400; Mark VanBerschot, FDIC 2017 (Indianapolis, IN) in the amount of $1,853.87; Matt Cyrus, FDIC 2017 (Indianapolis, IN) in the amount of $1,838.87; and Mathew Rick, FDIC 2017 (Indianapolis, IN) in the amount of $1,803.87. (d) Approval of Director of Recreation, Susan Ricks request for repairs to the A/C at the Stafford Civic Center for the amount of $9,042.51. (e) Approval of Director of Recreation, Susan Ricks request to accept the bid from Rice and Gardner Consultants, Inc. for the HVAC Controls Upgrade to the Stafford Civic Center in the amount of $13,300. (f) Approval of Police Chief, Richard Ramirez request to replace the Liebert Unit for the server room in the amount of $13,528. (g) Approval of Police Chief, Richard Ramirez request to remove the following employees from probation and each receive a salary increase of $50 per month, effective February 22, 2017: Rafael Guzman, Aurora Love, Mark Puente, and William Renner. (h) Approval of Police Chief, Richard Ramirez request to hire Steve Andrew Sills as a Telecommunications Officer with a starting salary of $38,000, plus all applicable benefits with a cost of $30,694.97 for a total of $68,694.97. (i) Approval of Police Chief, Richard Ramirez request to hire Dale Anzalone as a Police Officer with a starting salary of $51,000, plus January 18, 2017 City Council Meeting Agenda 3 all applicable benefits with a cost of $ 36,000.00 for a total of $87,000.00 (j) Approval of Police Chief, Richard Ramirez request to suction a surplus vehicle, 2003 Honda Odyssey. (k) Approval of Police Chief, Richard Ramirez to approve the training requests and all related expenses for employees as assigned to attend the Olson & Olson, Local Government Seminar at the Stafford Centre at no cost; and Patrick Herman to attend the FBI-LEEDA Executive Leadership Institute (Texas City, TX) in the amount of $650.
10. (a) Discussion of request by Councilmembers for future agenda items. (b) Consideration of appropriate action on item (a). 11. 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. 12. 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. January 18, 2017 City Council Meeting Agenda 4 13. Adjournment
(a) Discussion of an ordinance of the City of Stafford, amending Chapter 102 of the Code of Ordinances of the City, the same being the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, by granting a Specific Use Permit to SMVE Investments, LLC for Assembly Group A-3 Occupancy, specifically, "Pump It Up" Children's Birthday and Entertainment Center. (b) Questions from Mayor and City Council. (c) Public comments on items (a). (d) Questions or comments from Mayor and City Council. (e) Consideration of appropriate action on item (a).
(a) Discussion of an ordinance amending Article II "Alarm Systems" in Chapter 34 of the City's Code of Ordinances regarding fire and burglar alarm fees; providing for sever ability; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing a savings clause; and providing an effective date. (b) Questions from Mayor and City Council. (c) Public comments on items (a). (d) Questions or comments from Mayor and City Council. (e) Consideration of appropriate action on item (a).
(a) Presentation by Fire Chief, Larry DiCamillo on the progress of the Fire Station Complex. (b) Questions from Mayor and City Council. (c) Public comments on items (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. K. Milton Rahman to award Dannenbaum Engineering Corporation, an engineering firm for the Sugar Creek Drainage Study for an amount not to exceed $100,000. (b) Questions from Mayor and City Council. (c) Public comments on items (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. K. Milton Rahman to retain H20 Partners for infrastructure data collection and condition assessment services using H-GACBuy for the amount of $49,680. (b) Questions from Mayor and City Council. (c) Public comments on items (a). (d) Questions or comments from Mayor and City Council. (e) Consideration of appropriate action on item (a).
(a) Discussion of an Ordinance amending City of Stafford Personnel Policies and Procedures to modify Fire Department part-time personnel pay periods to 2-weeks to mirror other city employees. (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 City Secretary, Tomika R. Lewis to approve the training requests and all related expenses for Tomika R. Lewis, Step By Step: For Cities Who Hold Their Own Elections (Frisco, TX) in the amount of $145; Richelle Worthington, The Outstanding Receptionist (Houston, TX) in the amount of $79; Nicola Browe, Great Grammar and Painless Proofreading (Online) in the amount of $99; and Nicola Browe and Tomika R. Lewis, 2017 H-GAC Election Law Workshop (Houston, TX) in the amount of $125 each. January 18, 2017 City Council Meeting Agenda 2 (b) Approval of Director of Recreation, Susan Ricks request to hire Sharyn Lueders as a Civic Center/Recreation Administrative Assistant with a starting salary of $40,000, plus all applicable benefits with a cost of $30,694.97 for a total of $70,694.97. (c) Approval of Fire Chief, Larry DiCamillo to approve training requests and all related expenses for Matthew Ricks, NFPA 1041 Fire Instructor I (Spring, TX) in the amount of $400; Mark VanBerschot, FDIC 2017 (Indianapolis, IN) in the amount of $1,853.87; Matt Cyrus, FDIC 2017 (Indianapolis, IN) in the amount of $1,838.87; and Mathew Rick, FDIC 2017 (Indianapolis, IN) in the amount of $1,803.87. (d) Approval of Director of Recreation, Susan Ricks request for repairs to the A/C at the Stafford Civic Center for the amount of $9,042.51. (e) Approval of Director of Recreation, Susan Ricks request to accept the bid from Rice and Gardner Consultants, Inc. for the HVAC Controls Upgrade to the Stafford Civic Center in the amount of $13,300. (f) Approval of Police Chief, Richard Ramirez request to replace the Liebert Unit for the server room in the amount of $13,528. (g) Approval of Police Chief, Richard Ramirez request to remove the following employees from probation and each receive a salary increase of $50 per month, effective February 22, 2017: Rafael Guzman, Aurora Love, Mark Puente, and William Renner. (h) Approval of Police Chief, Richard Ramirez request to hire Steve Andrew Sills as a Telecommunications Officer with a starting salary of $38,000, plus all applicable benefits with a cost of $30,694.97 for a total of $68,694.97. (i) Approval of Police Chief, Richard Ramirez request to hire Dale Anzalone as a Police Officer with a starting salary of $51,000, plus January 18, 2017 City Council Meeting Agenda 3 all applicable benefits with a cost of $ 36,000.00 for a total of $87,000.00 (j) Approval of Police Chief, Richard Ramirez request to suction a surplus vehicle, 2003 Honda Odyssey. (k) Approval of Police Chief, Richard Ramirez to approve the training requests and all related expenses for employees as assigned to attend the Olson & Olson, Local Government Seminar at the Stafford Centre at no cost; and Patrick Herman to attend the FBI-LEEDA Executive Leadership Institute (Texas City, TX) in the amount of $650.
10. (a) Discussion of request by Councilmembers for future agenda items. (b) Consideration of appropriate action on item (a). 11. 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. 12. 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. January 18, 2017 City Council Meeting Agenda 4 13. Adjournment