AGENDA
CITY OF ALLEN
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
MAY 24, 2011  7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Allen City Hall
305 Century Parkway
Allen, Texas 75013

       
Call to Order and Announce a Quorum is Present.
 
Pledge of Allegiance.
 
Public Recognition.
 
  1. Citizens' Comments.  [The City Council invites citizens to speak to the Council on any topic not on the agenda or not already scheduled for Public Hearing. Prior to the meeting, please complete a "Public Meeting Appearance Card" and present it to the City Secretary. The time limit is three minutes per speaker, not to exceed a total of fifteen minutes for all speakers.]
 
  2.

Administration of Oaths-of-Office and Presentation of Certificates-of-Election.
 
  3. Recognition of the Election Clerks from the May 14, 2011, City of Allen General Election.
 
  4. Recognition of Reuse-a-Shoe Contest Winners.
 
Consent Agenda.  [Routine Council business. Consent Agenda is approved by a single majority vote. Items may be removed for open discussion by a request from a Councilmember or member of staff.]
 
  5.
Approve Minutes of the May 10, 2011, Regular Meeting.
 
  6.

Adopt an Ordinance Approving a Settlement Agreement between the Oncor Cities Steering Committee and Oncor Electric Delivery Company Regarding the Company's Statement of Intent to Increase Electric Utility Rates.

 
  7.

Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Apply for, Accept, Reject, Alter, or Terminate a Three-year Grant from the United States Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, to Add Five Sworn Police Officer Positions. 

 
  8.

Receive the Summary of Property Tax Collections as of April 2011.
 
  9. Receive the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Status Reports. 
 
Regular Agenda.
 
  10.
Conduct a Public Hearing and Adopt an Ordinance for the 2009 International Building Codes and 2011 National Electric Code with North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) Amendments to the Allen Land Development Code, Article III "Building Regulations." 
 
  11.
Adopt a Resolution Establishing Rates and Fees for Commercial and Residential Solid Waste, Recycling and Household Hazardous Waste Services.
 
Other Business.
 
  12.
Calendar.

·         May 31, June 7 – Summer Sounds Concert, JFRC Amphitheater, 7 p.m.
 
  13.
Items of Interest.  [Council announcements regarding local civic and charitable events, meetings, fundraisers, and awards.]
 
Executive Session. (As needed)
 
  Legal, Section 551.071.
As authorized by Section 551.071(2) of the Texas Government Code, the Workshop Meeting and/or the Regular Agenda may be Convened into Closed Executive Session for the Purpose of Seeking Confidential Legal Advice from the City Attorney on any Agenda Item Listed Herein.
  (Closed to Public as Provided in the Texas Government Code.)
 
  14.

Reconvene and Consider Action on Items Discussed during Executive Session.
 
Adjournment.
 
This notice was posted at Allen City Hall, 305 Century Parkway, Allen, Texas, at a place convenient and readily accessible to the public at all times. Said notice was posted on Friday, May 20, 2011, at 5:00 p.m.
 
  ____________________________  
  Shelley B. George, City Secretary  
 
Allen City Hall is wheelchair accessible. Access to the building and special parking are available at the entrance facing Century Parkway. Requests for sign interpreters or special services must be received forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting time by calling the City Secretary at 214.509.4105.