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It has been another busy week. It seems I always
start out my agenda's with that statement. I am coming up on my last full
meeting on May 1st, unless, of course, there is a run-off election. It has
been a pleasure being your civil servant and I will talk more about that in my
next newsletter.
Also, just a reminder, the Community Calendar is now fully operational! You can view it on my web site or directly at the calendar web site. You can also make your own additions (subject to review), so if you know of any community events, feel free to add them! The newsletter is below, but first..
Some traffic issues to be aware of. Tonight (Saturday) is the Jimmy Buffett concert at Pizza Hut Park. Yes, it is sold out and has been for some time. I think I am one of the few that is not going. If you can avoid the DNT, especially around Main Street, it would probably be a good idea. Please remember, many out-of-town guests are attending this concert, so please show them our hospitality.
I have also received numerous e-mails about the new proposed Recreation Fees. Many of the e-mails that are being circulated contain old information. The proposed fees have been reduced and a new structure is being proposed. The final decision has NOT been made yet. It is on the agenda (item #10 below). We would love to hear from you if you have additional comments on this issue. Please feel free to e-mail me or, better yet, attend the meeting.
Since these won't go out in my newsletter on time, let me add them here: Today (Saturday) at 4PM to 9:30PM at Frisco Commons Park at 8000 McKinney Road, The Frisco Parks and Recreation Department has joined forces with Collin County Songwriters Association to offer the 3rd Annual Rockin' the Park. Stop by the Amphitheater to enjoy free, family friendly, live origin music. Bring a picnic and stay for a while! While the concert is free, consider bringing a canned good benefiting Frisco Family Services.
Also, today (Saturday), Bring the kids out to showcase their skills in Major League Baseball's annual "Pitch, Hit & Run" event. This FREE event is offered by the Parks & Recreation Department in conjunction with Major League Baseball. The event is for boys and girls ages 7-14 (age as of July 17, 2007) and will take place at Frisco's Youth Center Park, located at 7775 Camellia Lane, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Pitch, Hit & Run is designed to encourage youth participation in baseball by allowing youngsters to showcase their pitching, hitting and running abilities. Participants will be required to throw pitches at a designated "strike zone" target, hit from a stationary tee for accuracy and distance, and run from second base to home plate for time.
Boys and girls will compete together in four age groups: 7-8, 9-10, 11-12 and 13-14. All participants competing at the local level will receive a participation prize and a chance to advance to the regional competition and then on to the national competition. National finalists receive an all expenses paid trip to San Francisco for the 2007 All-Star Game courtesy of Major League Baseball. For more information about this event, please contact Scot McCollum at 972-292-6509 or by email at smccollum@friscotexas.gov. In case of inclement weather on the day of the event, please call the Parks & Recreation rainout line at 972-292-6520.
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If you plan on attending a City Council meeting and you are not sure what to expect, you can view the ON-LINE FAQ that I created that explains many of the things that happen during a City Council meeting.
For archived versions of agendas and newsletters, visit www.friscofirst.com. Please note, this agenda is NOT the official agenda of the City of Frisco. I created this interactive agenda to help our citizens navigate through the issues that the Frisco City Council is addressing. This interactive agenda allows you to find the background information on any issue by simply clicking on it. If you have any suggestions or questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Maher Maso
Mayor Pro Tem
City of Frisco
GEORGE A. PUREFOY MUNICIPAL CENTER
5:30 p.m.
1. Call to Order.
2. Recess into Closed Session in compliance with Section 551.001 et. seq. Texas Government Code, to wit;
a. Section 551.071. Meeting with City Attorney regarding a matter(s) in which the duty of the City Attorney under the Texas Disciplinary rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas conflicts with the Open Meetings Act regarding:
i. Update and legal issues regarding the Tolling of State Highway 121;
ii. Update on Municipal Judge;
iii. Legal issues regarding Eldorado Pump Station; and
iv. Cause 2004-401640362; The City of The Colony vs. North Texas Municipal Water District and the City of Frisco.
b. Section 551.072. To deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property located:
i. South of US 380, North of Lebanon Road, East of FM 423, and West of Hillcrest Road.
c. Section 551.087. Deliberation regarding commercial or financial information that the City has received from a business prospect and to deliberate the offer or other incentives to a business prospect.
d. Section 551.074. Personnel Matter. To deliberate the appointment and/or employment of the Municipal Judge of the Municipal Court.
3. Reconvene into Regular Session and take any action necessary as a result of the Closed Session.
4. Invocation.
5. Pledge of Allegiance.
6. Reports
A.) Mayor’s Youth Council Presentation
B.) Presentation by Volunteer Center of North Texas
C.) Drought Update (Public Works)
D.) Engineering Services Monthly Report
E.) Parks and Recreation Monthly Report
F.) Convention and Visitors Bureau Monthly Report
7. Citizen Input. (To begin approximately at 7:30 p.m.)
8. Consent Agenda:
(Items placed on the Consent are considered routine in nature and are considered non-controversial. The Consent Agenda can be acted upon in one motion. A majority vote of the Council is required to remove any item for discussion and separate action. Council members may vote nay on any single item without comment and may submit written comments as part of the official record.)
A.) Consider and act upon approval of the Minutes from the April 17, 2007 Regular City Council Meeting. (City Secretary)
B.) Consider and act upon adoption of a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the Development Agreement by and between the City of Frisco and NEC Preston/Panther Creek, Ltd., for property located on the north side of Panther Creek Parkway, 1,000+ feet east of Preston Road. Neighborhood #4. (Planning & Development Services)
C.) Consider and act upon adoption of a Resolution regarding support for Super Bowl XLV. (CMO/HJH)
D.) Consider and act upon approval of a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an Amendment to the Agreement by and between the City of Frisco and Carter and Burgess, Inc. for the preparation of Construction Documents for Southwest Community Park – Phase 1 (B.F. Phillips Park). (Parks and Recreation)
E.) Consider and act upon the approval of a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an Amendment to the Agreement by and between the City of Frisco and Carter and Burgess, Inc. for the preparation of Construction Documents for Southeast Community Park – Phase 2 (Harold Bacchus Park). (Parks and Recreation)
F.) Consider and act upon approval of a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an Agreement by and between the City of Frisco and Carter and Burgess, Inc. for engineering work associated with the Lakes in the Grand Park. (Parks and Recreation)
G.) Consider and act upon accepting a bid and approval of a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a construction contract with Irricon for the improvements to Coyote Crossing Park and J.C. Grant Park. (Parks and Recreation)
H.) Consider and act upon accepting a bid and approval of a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a construction contract with JDC Construction for the improvements to Vivian Stark McCallum Park. (Parks and Recreation)
I.) Consider and act upon a Resolution approving the terms and condition of a grant application to the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG), Criminal Justice Division for the funding of a Juvenile Intervention Specialist and authorizing the submission of the grant application by the City Manager. (Police)
J.) Consider and act upon a Resolution approving the terms and condition of a grant application to the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) and the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division for the funding of a Family Violence Detective and authorizing the submission of the grant application by the City Manager. (Police)
K.) Consider and act upon a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement by and between the City of Frisco and HNTB Corporation, for engineering design of Panther Creek Parkway (Teel to DNT) and Legacy Drive (to 3000’ south of Panther Creek). (Engineering)
L.) Consider and act upon approval of a purchase order to Sanz for a Data Domain disk based backup device. (IT)
M.) Consider and act upon approval of an agreement with the United States Postal Service to Operate a Contract Postal Unit at the George A. Purefoy Municipal Center and Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Agreement. (Administrative Services)
N.) Consider and Act Upon Approval of an Agreement with the North Texas Tollway Authority to Distribute Toll Tags at the George A. Purefoy Municipal Center and Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Agreement. (Administrative Services)
O.) Review and Accept the Quarterly Investment Report for the Period Ending March 31, 2007. (Administrative Services)
P.) Consider and Act Upon Authorization for the City Manager to Execute Change Order Number One to the Construction Manager At-Risk Agreement by and Between the City of Frisco and Lee Lewis Construction, Inc. for Additional Services Relating to the Construction of the Heritage Museum, Site Infrastructure and Senior Center, Phase II. (CMO/PH)
i. Consider and act upon approval of an Amendment to Frisco Square Agreement by and between the City of Frisco and Frisco Square B1-6F1-11, Ltd., and adoption of a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the Agreement. (Administrative Services)
ii. Sale of land (Administrative Services)
iii. Exchange of land (Administrative Services)
Regular Agenda:
a. Approval of a recommendation from PROS Consulting regarding a fee structure for the Recreation and Aquatic Center. Tabled 04/17/07
22. Consider and act upon the appointment and/or employment of the Municipal Judge of the Municipal Court. (Administrative Services)
CERTIFICATION
I, the undersigned authority, do hereby certify that this Notice of Meeting was posted on the outside bulletin board, at the City Hall of the City of Frisco, Texas, a place convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all times, and said Notice was posted on the following date and time:
By Friday, April 27, 2007 at 5:30 p.m. and remained so posted at least 72 hours before said meeting was convened.
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Henry J. Hill, Deputy City Manager
If during the course of the meeting covered by this notice, the City Council should determine that a closed or executive meeting or session of the City Council or a consultation with the attorney for the City should be held or is required, then such closed or executive meeting or session or consultation with attorney as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code § 551.001 et seq., will be held by the City Council at the date, hour and place given in this notice or as soon after the commencement of the meeting covered by this notice as the City Council may conveniently meet in such closed or executive meeting or session or consult with the attorney for the City concerning any and all subjects and for any and all purposes permitted by the Act, including, but not limited to, the following sanctions and purposes:
Texas Government Code Section:
§551.071 - Private consultation with the attorney for the City.
§551.072 - Discussing purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property.
§551.074 - Discussing personnel or to hear complaints against personnel.
NOTICE
Pursuant to City of Frisco Ordinance Number 01-04-29 all speakers other than City of Frisco Staff are limited to five (5) minutes per item except by prior consent of the City Council.
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