Regular Meeting 05/15/2023 05:30 PM City Hall Council Chambers, 141 W. Renfro

1.CALL TO ORDER

Invocation - Bob Massey, Secretary Treasurer, Burleson Christian Ministerial Alliance

Pledge of Allegiance to the US Flag

Texas Pledge:
Honor the Texas Flag, I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God; one and indivisible

1. A.Consider approval of a resolution canvassing the May 6, 2023 General Election. (Staff Presenter: Amanda Campos, City Secretary)

   Administer Oath of Office to Mayor Chris Fletcher, Council Place 2 Phil Anderson and Council Place 4 Larry Scott. (Amanda Campos, City Secretary)

   Presentation for Councilmember Place 2 Rick Green, Councilmember Place 4 Tamara Payne, and Councilmember Place 6 Ronnie Johnson. (Amanda Campos, City Secretary)

2.PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS

1. A.Proclamations

   -A Proclamation recognizing May 21-May 27, 2023 as "National Public Works Week" in the City of Burleson. (Recipient: Eric Oscarson, Director of Public Works)

2. B.Presentations

   - Burleson Professional Firefighters Association presentation of donation to Burleson Center for ASD. 

3. C.Community Interest Items
   
   This is a standing item on the agenda of every regular meeting of the City Council. An “item of community interest” includes the following:

   -Expression of thanks, congratulations, or condolence;
   -Information regarding holiday schedules;
   -Honorary recognitions of city officials, employees, or other citizens;
   -Reminders about upcoming events sponsored by the city or other entity that is scheduled
    to be attended by city official or city employee; and
   -Announcements involving imminent public health and safety threats to the city. 

3.REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS

1. A.Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction on a new enhancement for CPR response with automated external defibrillator (AED) deployed in police vehicles.  (Staff Contact: K.T. Freeman, Fire Chief)

4.CHANGES TO POSTED AGENDA

1. A.Items to be continued or withdrawn.

2. B.Items to be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda for separate discussion by the City Council, staff, or members of the public in attendance. Items to be added to the Consent Agenda require an official vote by the City Council.

5.CITIZENS APPEARANCES

Each person in attendance who desires to speak to the City Council on an item NOT posted on the agenda, shall speak during this section. 

A speaker card must be filled out and turned in to the City Secretary prior to addressing the City Council. Each speaker will be allowed three (3) minutes.

Please note that City Council may only take action on items posted on the agenda. The Texas Open Meetings Act prohibits the City Council from deliberating or taking action on an item not listed on the agenda. City Council may, however, receive your comments on the unlisted item, ask clarifying questions, respond with facts, and explain policy.

Each person in attendance who desires to speak to the City Council on an item posted on the agenda, shall speak when the item is called forward for consideration.

6.CONSENT AGENDA

All items listed below are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted with one motion. There will be no separate discussion of the items. Approval of the consent agenda authorizes the City Manager to implement each item in accordance with staff recommendations.

1. A.Consider approval of the minutes from the April 27, 2023 special council meeting and May 1, 2023 regular council meeting. (Staff contact:  Amanda Campos, City Secretary).

2. B.Consider approval of a minute order excusing councilmember place 3 Jimmy Stanford’s absence from absence. the May 15, 2023 regular council meeting. (Staff Contact: Amanda Campos, City Secretary)

3. C.Consider approval of an ordinance appointing an Associate Court Judge of the Municipal Court of Record, City of Burleson for a term of two years, expiring on May 15, 2025. (Final Reading). (Staff contact:  Amanda Campos, City Secretary)

4. D.Consider approval of a service contract with Reliable Paving, Inc. through Inter-local Purchasing Agreement with Tarrant County for Concrete Repair Services in the amount of $225,000. (Staff Presenter: Errick Thompson, Deputy Director of Public Works - Engineering)

5. E.Consider approval of a resolution authorizing an agreement between the Texas Department of Transportation and the City of Burleson for contributions of right-of-way funds for FM 917 road and bridge improvements not to exceed $106,900. (Staff Presenter: Eric Oscarson, Director of Public Works)

6. F.Consider approval of a minute order appointing newly-elected City Council members to council appointed positions on boards and committees. (Staff Contact: Amanda Campos, City Secretary)

7. G.Consider approval of a minute order for the purchase and replacement of uniforms, duty gear, tactical clothing and gear, and body armor, with M-Pak through a cooperative purchase agreement with General Service Administration in an amount not to exceed $75,000.00. (Staff Presenter: Tim Mabry, Lieutenant)

7.GENERAL

1. A.Hold a public hearing and consider approval of an ordinance amending the Reinvestment Zone Number Two, City of Burleson, Texas, Project and Financing Plan by adopting as new district projects the Pedestrian Improvements Project for sidewalk and mobility improvements along Renfro St and Johnson Ave and the Parking Improvements Project for additional public parking. (First Reading) (Staff Presenter: Martin Avila, Finance Director)

2. B.Consider approval of an ordinance amending the City's budget for fiscal year 2022-20233 by increasing the appropriations in the TIF2 Fund in the amount of $874,393 for the Renfro and Johnson Ave Pedestrian Improvements, purchase of a real estate tract for a future parking lot, and the FY23 debt service payment for the 2022 CO bonds, and finding that this ordinance may be considered and approved at only one meeting because time is of essence. (First and Final Reading) (Staff Presenter: Martin Avila, Director of Finance)

3. C.Consider approval of a resolution authorizing a contract for the acquisition of approximately .264 acres of real property in Burleson, Johnson County, Texas and authorizing the expenditure of funds. (Staff Presenter: Alex Philips, Economic Development Director)

4. D.Consider approval of a construction contract with Texas Materials Group, Inc., dba Texas Bit for the Neighborhood Street Rebuilds FY22 project in the amount of $1,775,979.91. (Staff Presenter: Errick Thompson, Deputy Director of Public Works - Engineering) 

5. E.Discuss and consider taking possible action supporting or opposing filed legislation that would positively or negatively affect the City of Burleson in the 88th Texas Legislative Session. (Staff Presenter: Matt Ribitzki, Deputy City Attorney) 

8.CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS AND REPORTS

9.RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION

In accordance with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, the City Council may convene in Executive Session in the City Council Workroom in City Hall to conduct a closed meeting to discuss any item listed on this Agenda.

1. Pending or contemplated litigation or to seek the advice of the City Attorney pursuant to Section 551.071, Texas Government Code
2. Discussion regarding possible purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property pursuant to Section 551.072, Texas Government Code

-5500 Vantage Drive, Burleson, Johnson County, Texas

-Discuss and receive direction on a certain parcel of real property in the district boundary of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Two, City of Burleson, Johnson County, Texas for municipal purposes where deliberation in open session would have a detrimental effect on the position of negotiations with third parties.

3. Deliberation regarding a negotiated contract for a prospective gift or donation to the state or the governmental body Pursuant to Section 551.073, Texas Government Code
4. Personnel matters pursuant to Section 551.074, Texas Government Code
5. Deliberation regarding (1) the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation of security personnel or devices; or (2) a security audit Pursuant to Sec. 551.076, Texas Government Code 
6. Deliberation regarding commercial or financial information received from or the offer of a financial or other incentive made to a business prospect seeking to locate, stay or expand in or near the territory of the City and with which the City is conducting economic development negotiations pursuant to Section 551.087, Texas Government Code

-Project Workforce

-Project Farmer’s Mind

7. Pursuant to Sec. 418.183(f), Texas Government Code, deliberation of information related to managing emergencies and disasters including those caused by terroristic acts (must be tape recorded)

CERTIFICATE

I hereby certify that the above agenda was posted on this the 10th of May 2023, by 5:00 p.m., on the official bulletin board at the Burleson City Hall, 141 W. Renfro, Burleson, Texas.

Amanda Campos

City Secretary

ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT
The Burleson City Hall is wheelchair accessible. The entry ramp is located in the front of the building, accessible from Warren St. Accessible parking spaces are also available in the Warren St. parking lot. Sign interpretative services for meetings must be made 48 hours in advance of the meeting. Call the A.D.A. Coordinator at 817-426-9600, or TDD 1-800-735-2989.