July 21, 2003

 

 

NOTICE OF A MEETING

 

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA

 

MONDAY, JULY 21, 2003

REGULAR SESSION AT 7:00 P.M.

CIVIC CENTER AUDITORIUM

16327 LAKEVIEW DRIVE

JERSEY VILLAGE, TEXAS

 

CALL THE SESSION TO ORDER AND THE ROLL OF ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICERS WILL BE TAKEN.

 

INVOCATION and PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG

 

PUBLIC COMMENTS.  At this time, any person with city-related business may speak to the Council.  In compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the City Council may not deliberate or vote on any matter raised in public comments.

REPORT FROM HARRIS COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT   

REPORTS FROM BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES

A.     The Planning and Zoning Commission will present their final recommendations on proposals to amend the City’s zoning ordinances as follows: 

1.                  Amending the zoning ordinance for district K to provide mini-storage facilities as a specific use.

2.                  Amending Section 14-101(a)(8) to provide as a permitted use in district A churches or other places of worship and related schools.


B.         The Planning and Zoning Commission will present a preliminary report on proposals to amend the City’s zoning ordinances as follows:

1.                  Rezone an approximately 8.36-acre tract of land in Wallace Acres subdivision on the west side of Senate Avenue at US 290 to District G and rezone an approximately 6-acre tract of land in Wallace Acres subdivision along the north side of the proposed Dillard Drive to District F.

2.                  Rezoning of an approximately 7.4-acre tract of land on Jones Road as a portion of Jersey Meadow Golf Course from District F (commercial) to District A (residential).

C.        The Parks and Landscaping Committee will present a report on the condition of the city’s parks playground equipment. 

CITY MANAGER’S REPORT

(1)               Update on substandard structure at 15801 Tahoe 

(2)               Update on revenue projections 

(3)               Golf Course Monthly Report 

(4)               Police Department Monthly Report 

(5)               Public Works Monthly Report 

(6)               Capital Improvement Program Update: 

(a)                Lakeview street and drainage improvements

(b)               Rehabilitation of Elevated Storage Tank at Solomon

(c)                Castlebridge connection

(d)               Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation

(e)                Philippine lift station

(f)                 Jersey Drive paving and drainage improvements

(g)                Fire Station

(7)               Jones Road Extension        

(8)               Water and sewer rates for vacant homes and new construction.

(9)        Street Analysis Program:  Condition Analysis, Classification and Rating, Map

 

CONSENT AGENDA.  The following items are considered routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion.  There will not be a separate discussion on these items unless a Councilmember requests, in which event, the item will be removed from the general order of business and considered in it’s normal sequence on the agenda.

 

A.                 Approval of the Minutes of the June 16, 2003 and July 7, 2003 sessions. 

B.                 Approval of the Rerate Notice from TML Intergovernmental Employee Benefits Pool for employees’ group dental and life insurance coverage. 

C.                 Approval of the assignment of the contract for garbage services from Century Industries to Republic Waste Services of Texas. 

D.                 Approval of the appointment of the following to boards, commissions, and committees:

1.                  Clint Childress to the Building Board of Adjustment to fill a vacancy in Position No. 4;

2.                  Melissa Walker to the Recreation and Events Committee;

3.                  Elyse Ward to the Parks and Landscaping Committee; and

4.                  Ernie English to the Planning and Zoning Commission, Position No. 5.

E.                  Approval of the appointment of Marina Janet Rosalez as a Reserve Police Officer.

F.                  Approval of amendments to the Harris County Appraisal Tax Rolls: 

1.                  Harris County Appraisal District’s 2002 Supplemental Roll #9 with an increase in appraised value of $27,900.00 resulting in a tax increase of $188.33 based on a tax rate of $.675/100.

2.                  Harris County Appraisal District’s 2002 Correction Roll #18 with a decrease in appraised value of $266,830.00 resulting in a tax decrease of $1,801.10 based on a tax rate of $.675/100.

3.                  Harris County Appraisal District’s 2002 Supplemental Roll #10 with an increase in appraised value of $101,970.00 resulting in a tax increase of $688.30 based on a tax rate of $.675/100.

4.                  Harris County Appraisal District’s 2001 Supplemental Roll #13 with an increase in appraised value of $1,700.00 resulting in a tax increase of $11.48 based on a tax rate of $.675/100.

5.                  Harris County Appraisal District’s 2002 Correction Roll #20 with a decrease in appraised value of $25,820.00 resulting in a tax decrease of $174.29 based on a tax rate of $.675/100.

 

REGULAR AGENDA

G.                 Discussion with possible action to consider authorizing the solicitation for requests for proposal for the employees’ group medical insurance coverage. 

H.                 Discussion with possible action to consider an ordinance amending Chapter 62 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Jersey Village, Texas amending Section 62-6 thereto; exempting a portion of the appraised value of a residential homestead from ad valorem taxes, hereafter levied by the city; and providing other matters relating to the subject. 

I.                    Discussion with possible action to consider submitting for requests for proposals for auditing services and the engagement letter proposal from Sanderson Knox & Belt for auditing services. 

J.                   Discussion with possible action to consider an ordinance amending the City’s comprehensive zoning ordinance by amending use regulations applicable in zoning district K to allow for mini-storage facilities as a specific use.

K.                Discussion with possible action to consider an ordinance amending the City’s comprehensive zoning ordinance by amending use regulations applicable in zoning district A to allow church-related schools.

L.                  Discussion with possible action to consider a 457 plan and Roth IRA plan agreement with ICMA for a deferred compensation plan for employees and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.

M.               Discussion with possible action to consider calling for a joint public hearing with the Planning and Zoning Commission on August 18, 2003, to receive public comments for the rezoning of an approximately 8.36-acre tract of land in Wallace Acres subdivision on the west side of Senate Avenue at US 290 to District G, the rezoning of an approximately 6-acre tract of land in Wallace Acres subdivision along the north side of the proposed Dillard Drive to District F, and the rezoning of an approximately 7.4-acre tract of land as a portion of Jersey Meadow Golf Course on Jones Road from District F (commercial) to District A (residential).

N.                Discussion with possible action to consider an ordinance establishing a curfew for persons under the age of 17 years, between 11:00 p.m. of any Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday and 6:00 a.m. of the following day, and between 12:01 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. on any Saturday or Sunday; making it unlawful for any person under the age of 17 years to remain in any public place or on the premises of any establishment within the city during curfew hours; making it unlawful for any parent or guardian of a person under 17 years of age to knowingly permit or, by insufficient control, allow such person under the age of 17 years to remain in any public place or on the premises of any establishment within the city during curfew hours; making it unlawful for any person owning, operating, or in the employment of any establishment in the city to knowingly allow a person under 17 years of age to remain on the premises of such establishment during curfew hours; providing defenses to prosecution for violations hereunder; providing a penalty of an amount not less than $50.00 nor more than $500.00 for each day of violation of any provision hereof; making certain findings; repealing all ordinances or parts of  ordinances inconsistent or in conflict herewith.

 

COUNCIL MEMBERS’ COMMENTS

Review and discuss the current regulations for storm water detention.  (Councilmember Widacki).

 

CLOSED MEETING.  A Closed Meeting may be held if determined to be necessary, pursuant to the provisions of the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Government Code, Vernon's Texas Codes Annotated, in accordance with the authority contained in Section 551.071, to consult with the Attorney for the City; Section 551.072, to discuss real estate transactions; and/or Section 551.074, to discuss personnel matters.

ADJOURN OPEN MEETING

 

CERTIFICATION

 

I, the undersigned authority, do hereby certify that this Notice of a Meeting was posted on the bulletin board at the Municipal Government Center of the City of Jersey Village, Texas, 16327 Lakeview, a place convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all times, and said Notice was posted on the following date and time: FRIDAY, JULY 18, 2003 AT 2:00 P.M. and remained so posted until at least 2 hours before said meeting was convened.

 

 

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Deborah L. Loesch, City Secretary

 

In compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, the City of Jersey Village will provide for reasonable accommodations for persons attending City Council meetings.  Requests for special accommodations or interpretative services must be made 48 hours prior to the meetings.  Agendas are posted on the Internet Website at www.ci.jersey-village.tx.us.  Please contact the City Secretary’s office for further information at 713-466-2102.