AGENDA
TOWN OF COPPER CANYON
REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY
OCTOBER 14, 2013
The Town Council of the Town of Copper Canyon will meet in regular session on Monday, October 14, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Copper Canyon Town Hall, 400 Woodland Drive, Copper Canyon, Texas, whereupon the following items will be considered:
I. CALL TO ORDER
American Flag – I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
Texas Flag - “Honor the Texas Flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible.”
II. PUBLIC INPUT
Citizens can make comments to the Town Council during this section of the meeting agenda. We ask citizens who wish to speak on agenda items to sign in on the sheet provided on the table at the back of the Council Chambers. There is a 3 minute time limit for each citizen who wishes to make a presentation. Pursuant to State Open Meetings law, the Town Council cannot discuss or take action on items not posted on the Agenda. Therefore, the Council cannot take action on or discuss any issues or items brought up during public input.
III. INTRODUCE HONORED GUESTS
Mayor Tejml to introduce:
1) BridgeWay Church’s Senior Pastor Art McNeese and his wife Holly, Church Elders and their wives: Gerrin and Robin Chenault, Cliff and Ann Darwin, Gary and Gail Drake, Greg and Jodi Gower, David and Ernestine Tillman, and Charles and Ann Turner.
2) Vickery Family: Marjory Vickery, Preston and Beverly Vickery, Kathleen Vickery Bolin, Peter and Rose Marie Vickery
3) Block Captains: Brenda Adams, Bill and Mary Alexander, Matt Baumhardt, Mary Bernhard, Michele Beshore, Bud and Rose Beunier, Suzanne Boltz, Paul Bosco, Roy and Annell Bradford, Patty Campbell, George Campbell, Rudy and Paula Castillo, Kathy Chacon, Jean Chaka, Susan Christy, Gordon and Sylva Cohen, Danny Cooper, Scott Doores, Bud and Judy Fouts, Ann Girasole, Dean Hartley, Lori Heer, Nancy Henry, Ann Horner, Glenn and Cindy Jensen, Al Johnson, Jamie and Nate Langston, Kathy Layman Warren, Butch Mallam, Ace and Gerri Mariano, Dave Mullins, Kevin and Mary Ellen O’Donnell, Kathy Olson, Russell and Jeni Payton, Kristen Pyle, Greg Rains, Denise Remfert, Wendy Robertson, Linda Ruehs, Ken Seale, Neil and Amanda Sharp, Bob Stegmaier, Dale Svatik, Sue Tejml, Matt and Marsha Thompson, Will Travis, Louise Williams, and Sherri Woolston
4) Denton County Emergency Officers: Sheriff Will Travis, Argyle Fire Chief Mac Hohenberger, ESD#1 President Jim Carter, and Vice President Dr. Jay Haynes, M.D.
5) Hostess and Cookbook Committee Members: Chairman Pris Johnson, Kaye Hill, Mary Maddoux
IV. INVOCATION: Art McNeese, Senior Pastor of the Bridgeway Church.
V. RECESS FOR RECEPTION: 1) Welcoming BRIDGEWAY CHURCH to the Town, 2) Honoring the Vickery Family for funding the new wastewater line to the Town Centers, and 3) Honoring Copper Canyon’s Neighborhood Watch Block Captain volunteers.
VI. RESUME THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
VII. EMERGENCY SERVICE DISTRICT (ESD) #1 UPDATE (Power Point presentation estimated to take approximately 10 minutes.)
ESD#1 Commissioners – President Jim Carter and Vice President Dr. Jay Haynes, M.D. will be making the presentation.
VIII. MAYOR’S REMARKS
1) Standard & Poor’s upgrades Copper Canyon’s financial rating two levels, from AA- to AA+.
2) Update Denco 911’s performance.
3) Update on Copper Canyon Road Construction
IX. STAFF REPORTS (review of reports included in the Town Council agenda packet)
Denton County Sheriff Office Report
Fire Chief Report
Town Administrator Report
Town Engineer Report
X. CONSENT AGENDA
Items on the Consent Agenda are routine and administrative in nature. As such, these items are considered for approval by a single motion and vote without discussion. Council Members can remove an item or items from the agenda so it can be considered separately and/or add any item to be considered as part of the Consent Agenda.
1. Approve the September 2013 Financials
2. Approve Bills to be paid
3. Approve updated Budget Pro Forma through September 30, 2013
4. Approve September 9, 2013 Minutes of Council Meeting
5. Approve Final Plat of Lot 1A, Block A Hidden Creek Estates, 4.459 acres being an Amended Plat of Lots 1 & 2, Block A Hidden Creek Estates.
XI. ACTION & DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. Public Hearing regarding proposed amendments to the Town Center portion of the 2004 Master Plan and all matters incident and related thereto.
2. Discuss, consider and take action regarding amendments to the Town Center portion of the 2004 Master Plan and all matters incident and related thereto.
XII. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Town Council shall convene into a closed session pursuant to Texas Government Code Chapter 551, including, but not limited to, Sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.074 and 551.087 to discuss matters relating to consultation with Town Attorney, pending litigation, real property, personnel, and economic development negotiations as follows:
1. Discuss and consider economic development incentives.
2. Discuss and consider purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property for municipal purposes and all matters incident and related thereto.
XIII. CONSIDERATION OF EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEM
The Town Council will reconvene into open session pursuant to Texas Government Code Chapter 551, including, but not limited to, Sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.074 and 551.087 to discuss matters relating to consultation with Town Attorney, pending litigation, real property, personnel, and economic development negotiations as follows:
1. Discuss and consider economic development incentives.
2. Discuss and consider purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property for municipal purposes and all matters incident and related thereto.
XIV. ADJOURN
Certification
I, the undersigned authority, do hereby certify that this Agenda of Meeting for Monday, October 14, 2013, Town Council Meeting was posted on the bulletin board, at the Town Hall of Copper Canyon, Texas, 400 Woodland Drive, Copper Canyon, Texas, a place convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all times, and said Agenda was posted on the following date and time: Friday, October 11, 2013 at 4:00 p.m. and remained so posted at least 72 hours before said meeting was convened.
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Sheila B. Morales
Town Secretary
Town of Copper Canyon
Pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code, the Town Council reserves the right to consult in closed meeting with its attorney and to receive legal advice regarding any item listed on this agenda.
Notice of Assistance at the Public Meetings
The Copper Canyon Town Hall is wheelchair accessible. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services are requested to contact the Town Secretary’s Office within 48 hours of the meeting at (940) 241-2677 or by fax (940) 241-2727.
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