| A. | City Council will discuss or receive reports on the following current matters or projects. |
(1) Review agenda items for regular meeting and attachments;
(2) Consider appointments to Boards and Commissions:
Amarillo Hospital District Board of Managers
Board of Review-Landmarks & Historic District
Community Development Advisory Committee
(3) Economic Development Model; and
(4) Consider future Agenda items and request reports from City Manager.
| B. | City Council may convene in Executive Session to receive reports on or discuss any of the following pending projects or matters: |
(1) Discussion regarding appointments to vacant Board positions; and discussion regarding qualifications, rights, duties and responsibilities of Board members and appointees, in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Section 551.074; and
(2) Consult with Attorney regarding Meet and Confer, in accordance with Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 142 (Fire Department);
(3) Consult with Attorney about pending or contemplated litigation or settlement of same or, to consult with the attorney on a matter in which the attorney’s duty to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct conflicts with this chapter, in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Section 551.071. _______________________________________________________________
| 1. | MINUTES: Approval of the City Council minutes of the regular meeting held on February 2, 2016. |
| 2. | ORDINANCE NO. 7581: This is the second and final reading of an ordinance rezoning Lots 11 and 12, Edgefield Addition, in Section 171, Block 3, AB&M Survey, Randall County, to change from Residential District 3 to Office District 1, in the vicinity of 34th Avenue and South Polk Street. |
| 3. | ORDINANCE NO. 7582: This is the second and final reading of an ordinance rezoning a 7.97 acre tract of land out of Section 62, Block 9, BS&F Survey, Randall County, to change from Planned Development District 260 to General Retail District, in the vicinity of Bent Tree Drive and Soncy Road. |
| 4. | ORDINANCE NO. 7583: This is the second and final reading of an ordinance rezoning three tracts of land. Tract 1 consists of 9.04 acres of land to change from Agricultural District to Residential District 1; Tract 2 consists of 13.75 acres of land to change from Agricultural District and Residential District 1 to Residential District 3; and Tract 3 is a 1.70 acre of land to change from Agricultural District to a Residential District 3, all in Section 39, Block 9, BS&F Survey, Randall County, in the vicinity of Kingsgate Drive and Glenwood Drive. |
| 5. | RESOLUTION - PUBLIC HEARING: This resolution conducts a public hearing on and considers ordering the removal of a substandard structure located at 402 South Tennessee Street. |
| 6. | PRESENTATION: This item is a presentation and discussion of the Airport Master Plan. |
| 7. | APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS: Appointments are needed for the following boards: Advisory Committee for People with Disabilities (3-year terms) 03/24/2009 Hilda Easley 03/01/2016 03/01/2007 Myrtle Hodge 03/01/2016 Center City Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #1 Board of Directors (3-year terms) 03/20/2007 Richard Brown 03/20/2016 02/15/2011 Scott Bentley 03/20/2016 Construction Advisory and Appeals Board (3-year terms) 05/21/2002 Shannon Brooks 12/31/2015 - Insurance 01/04/2005 Bill Chudej 12/31/2015 - Citizen 01/02/2013 Daniel Henke 12/31/2015 - Engineer 12/11/2012 Nolan Huckabay 12/31/2015 - Electrical 08/12/2008 Gary Strickland 12/31/2015 - Commercial Builder 09/13/2005 Gary Ward 12/31/2015 - Heating and Air Downtown Urban Design Review Board (3-year terms) 12/11/2012 Steve Gosselin 08/17/2015 - (alternate member) 08/17/2010 Melissa Henderson 08/17/2015 - Planner 08/13/2010 Charles Lynch 08/17/2015 - (alternate member) 08/17/2010 Kevin Nelson 08/17/2015 - Property Owner 08/17/2010 Bob Rathburn 08/17/2015 - Resident 08/17/2010 Howard Smith 08/17/2015 - Realtor (resigned) |
| 8. | CONSENT AGENDA: It is recommended that the following items be approved and that the City Manager be authorized to execute all documents necessary for each transaction: |
A. Purchase - Heavy Equipment:
Award to low bidders meeting specifications below:
Warren Cat - Lines 1,10 $ 96,701.33
Associated Supply Co. Case (350467) - Line 3 $ 36,875.00
Associated Supply Co. (116139) - Lines 4,5,6,7,8,11 $915,008.00
Yellowhouse Machinery - Line 9 $233,160.00
Total Award $1,281,762.33
This item is for scheduled replacement of Heavy Equipment that have reached or exceeded usable life and additional equipment approved in the 2015-2016 budget. The award consists of heavy equipment that will be used by the following departments: Park Maintenance, Street Department, Water Distribution, Waste Water Collection, and Drainage Utility. This bid represents an overall 3% increase from the last purchase. Funding for this award is available in the approved FY 2015-2016 Municipal Garage Machinery General Budget.
B. Award - Water Distribution Improvements:
Amarillo Utility Contractors -- $840,385.40
This item awards a contract to Amarillo Utility Contractors for the replacement of a 12' water main with a 16" water main in Southwest 45th Avenue form Western Street to Interstate-27.
| 1. | Boards and Commissions - appointments as listed on attached. Amarillo City Hall is accessible to individuals with disabilities through its main entry on the south side (Southeast 7th Avenue) of the building. An access ramp leading to the main entry is located at the southwest corner of the building. Parking spaces for individuals with disabilities are available in the south parking lot. City Hall is equipped with restroom facilities, communications equipment and elevators that are accessible. Individuals with disabilities who require special accommodations or a sign language interpreter must contact the City Secretary’s Office 48 hours prior to meeting time by telephoning 378-3013 or the City TDD number at 378-4229. Posted this 5th day of February 2016. |