AGENDA
CITY OF ALLEN
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 9, 2010  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.]
 
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.]
 
  2.
Approve Minutes of the October 26, 2010, Regular Meeting.
 
  3.

Motion to Approve the Revised Concept Plan for Planned Development PD No. 104 [Bethany Worship Center] Located at the Northeast Corner of Greenville Avenue and Rivercrest Boulevard.

 
  4.
Adopt an Ordinance Amending the Allen Code of Ordinances Chapter 7 Library Regulations and Provide that Fees Be Set by Resolution.
 
  5.
Adopt a Resolution Amending the Library Board's By-Laws to Change the Scheduled Times of the Regular Bi-Monthly Meetings as Recommended by the Library Board.
 
  6.
Award Bid and Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract with Facility Solutions Group to Furnish and Install Energy Efficient Lighting Fixtures and Lamps in the Joe Farmer Recreation Center for $97,850 and establish a project budget of $107,850.
 
  7.

Award Bid and Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract with McMahon Contracting, L.P., in the Amount of $625,801.31 for 2011 Street and Alley Repair Project (Various Locations) and Establish a Project Budget in the Amount of $836,762.

 
  8.

Award Bid and Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract with Durable Specialties, Inc., for the Purchase and Installation of Streetlights on Greenville Avenue from Exchange Parkway to Stacy Road in the Amount of $137,000 and Establish a Project Budget in the Amount of $240,096.
 
Regular Agenda.
 
  9.

Consider All Matters Incident and Related to the Issuance and Sale of “City of Allen, Texas, General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2010A,” Dated November 1, 2010, Including the Adoption of an Ordinance Authorizing the Issuance of Such Bonds and Providing for the Redemption of Certain Outstanding Bonds of the City Being Refunded.

 
  10.
Adopt a Resolution Establishing and Amending Fees at the Allen Public Library.
 
  11.

Consider Appointments to Fill Expiring Terms on the Allen Community Development Corporation Board and Allen Economic Development Corporation Board.
 
Other Business.
 
  12. Calendar.
  • November 11-13 – Western Heritage Festival
  • November 12-13 – Texas Stampede at the Allen Event Center
  • November 18 – Town Hall Meeting for the Parks Master Plan, Allen Event Center, 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.
Personnel Pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code — 
Interview Applicants and Discuss Appointments to the Allen Community Development Corporation and Allen Economic Development Corporation.
 
  15.
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, November 5, 2010, 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.