1. CALL TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL AND CERTIFICATION OF A QUORUM
PRESENTATIONS Presentation of the 5th Annual Recycle Truck Art Contest Awards Ceremony - Bailey Ragsdale, Co-Chair of Keep Murphy Beautiful
CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORTS Update on the 2018 Maize Days tenth (10th) Anniversary - Caitlyn Mullins, CPRP, CFEA, Manager of Recreation Services
Update of the Daddy-Daughter Dance held February 17, 2018, and the Rainbow Trout Event held Saturday, February 24, 2018 - Caitlyn Mullins, CPRP, CFEA, Manager of Recreation Services
CONSENT AGENDA All consent agenda items are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Councilmember so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and voted on separately. A. Consider and/or act to approve the February 20, 2018, Regular Council meeting minutes. Susie Quinn, City Secretary City Council - 20 Feb 2018 - Minutes B. Consider and/or act upon approval of Resolution Number 18-R-869 authorizing the signature authority to sign and endorse checks and drafts of the City of Murphy, Murphy Municipal Development District (MDD) bank account, and authorization for the City Secretary to sign the MDD Government Customer Certification for Wells Fargo Bank. Karen L. Montgomery, CPA, Finance Director Staff Report-(0303) - Pdf D. Consider and/or act on amendments to the Bylaws of the Murphy Planning & Zoning Commission. Jared Mayfield, AICP, Director of Community & Economic Development Staff Report-(0308) - Pdf
Consider and/or act on amendments to the Bylaws of the Murphy Zoning Board of Adjustment Jared Mayfield, AICP, Director of Community & Economic Development Staff Report-(0307) - Pdf
INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION Consider and/or act on the application of the Murphy Historical Society for consideration of a Community Enhancement Grant award to fund design fees associated with the Murphy Veterans Tribute. Jared Mayfield, AICP, Director of Community & Economic Development Staff Report-(0305) - Pdf
Consider and/or act upon Ordinance Number 18-03-1081 approving a tariff authorizing an annual rate review mechanism ("RRM") as a substitution for the annual interim rate adjustment process defined by Section 104.301 of the Texas Utilities Code, and as negotiated between Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Division ("Atmos Mid-Tex" or "Company") and the steering committee of cities served by Atmos; requiring the Company to reimburse cities' reasonable ratemaking expenses; adopting a savings clause; determining that this Ordinance was passed in accordance with the requirements of the open meetings act; declaring an effective date; and requiring delivery of this Ordinance to the Company and legal Counsel for the Steering Committee. Andy Messer, City Attorney Staff Report-(0306) - Pdf
Consider and/or act upon authorizing the City Manager to implement a Facilities Capital Maintenance Program upon the discussion of funding options A through D with an option of a replacement program for capital projects through Tax Notes, General Fund or a combination of the two. Tim Rogers, Public Services Department Staff Report-(0310) - Pdf
EXECUTIVE SESSION In accordance with Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapter D, the City Council will now recess into Executive Session (closed meeting) to discuss the following: A. §551.071(1): Consultation with Attorney regarding pending litigation: City of Murphy v Parker, d/b/a Parker Tree Service Cause No. 199-02937-2012.
10. RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION The City Council will reconvene into Regular Session, pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 551, Subchapter D, Texas Government Code, to take any action necessary regarding: A. §551.071(1): Consultation with Attorney regarding pending litigation: City of Murphy v Parker, d/b/a Parker Tree Service Cause No. 199-02937-2012. 11. ADJOURNMENT
Mar 06, 2018 City Council
1. CALL TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL AND CERTIFICATION OF A QUORUM
PRESENTATIONS Presentation of the 5th Annual Recycle Truck Art Contest Awards Ceremony - Bailey Ragsdale, Co-Chair of Keep Murphy Beautiful
CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORTS Update on the 2018 Maize Days tenth (10th) Anniversary - Caitlyn Mullins, CPRP, CFEA, Manager of Recreation Services
Update of the Daddy-Daughter Dance held February 17, 2018, and the Rainbow Trout Event held Saturday, February 24, 2018 - Caitlyn Mullins, CPRP, CFEA, Manager of Recreation Services
CONSENT AGENDA All consent agenda items are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Councilmember so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and voted on separately. A. Consider and/or act to approve the February 20, 2018, Regular Council meeting minutes. Susie Quinn, City Secretary City Council - 20 Feb 2018 - Minutes B. Consider and/or act upon approval of Resolution Number 18-R-869 authorizing the signature authority to sign and endorse checks and drafts of the City of Murphy, Murphy Municipal Development District (MDD) bank account, and authorization for the City Secretary to sign the MDD Government Customer Certification for Wells Fargo Bank. Karen L. Montgomery, CPA, Finance Director Staff Report-(0303) - Pdf D. Consider and/or act on amendments to the Bylaws of the Murphy Planning & Zoning Commission. Jared Mayfield, AICP, Director of Community & Economic Development Staff Report-(0308) - Pdf
Consider and/or act on amendments to the Bylaws of the Murphy Zoning Board of Adjustment Jared Mayfield, AICP, Director of Community & Economic Development Staff Report-(0307) - Pdf
INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION Consider and/or act on the application of the Murphy Historical Society for consideration of a Community Enhancement Grant award to fund design fees associated with the Murphy Veterans Tribute. Jared Mayfield, AICP, Director of Community & Economic Development Staff Report-(0305) - Pdf
Consider and/or act upon Ordinance Number 18-03-1081 approving a tariff authorizing an annual rate review mechanism ("RRM") as a substitution for the annual interim rate adjustment process defined by Section 104.301 of the Texas Utilities Code, and as negotiated between Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Division ("Atmos Mid-Tex" or "Company") and the steering committee of cities served by Atmos; requiring the Company to reimburse cities' reasonable ratemaking expenses; adopting a savings clause; determining that this Ordinance was passed in accordance with the requirements of the open meetings act; declaring an effective date; and requiring delivery of this Ordinance to the Company and legal Counsel for the Steering Committee. Andy Messer, City Attorney Staff Report-(0306) - Pdf
Consider and/or act upon authorizing the City Manager to implement a Facilities Capital Maintenance Program upon the discussion of funding options A through D with an option of a replacement program for capital projects through Tax Notes, General Fund or a combination of the two. Tim Rogers, Public Services Department Staff Report-(0310) - Pdf
EXECUTIVE SESSION In accordance with Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapter D, the City Council will now recess into Executive Session (closed meeting) to discuss the following: A. §551.071(1): Consultation with Attorney regarding pending litigation: City of Murphy v Parker, d/b/a Parker Tree Service Cause No. 199-02937-2012.
10. RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION The City Council will reconvene into Regular Session, pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 551, Subchapter D, Texas Government Code, to take any action necessary regarding: A. §551.071(1): Consultation with Attorney regarding pending litigation: City of Murphy v Parker, d/b/a Parker Tree Service Cause No. 199-02937-2012. 11. ADJOURNMENT