CITY OF CONVERSE

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

July 17, 2007

7:00 PM

 

 

Be It Known That The City Council Of The City Of Converse Will Meet For A Regular Meeting At The City Council Chambers at 402 South Seguin Street On Tuesday, July 17, 2007 At 7:00 PM To Discuss The Following:

 

  1. Call City Council Meeting to Order.

 

  1. Invocation by Chaplain Howie Marbach, Converse Lions Club.

 

  1. Pledge of Allegiance.

 

  1. Roll Call and Recognition of Visitors.

 

  1. Consent Agenda. All of the Following Items May Be Acted Upon By One Motion. No Separate Discussion Or Action On Any Of The Items Is Necessary Unless Desired By A Council Member.

 

A.     Approval of City Council Minutes - City Council Meeting July 3, 2007.

 

B.     Receive Park and Recreation Commission Minutes for Meeting Conducted on June 11, 2007.

 

C.     Receive Economic Development Corporation Minutes for Meeting Conducted on June 12, 2007.

 

D.     Action to Appoint Mr. Mark Kay, 9906 Indian Mound, as an Alternate Member of the Planning Commission. (Councilman Uballe)

 

E.      Action to Approve the Election Order Setting November 6, 2007 as the Date for the Special Election City Council Place #2. (City Secretary)

 

F.      Action to Approve Investment Report as of June 30, 2007

 

 

6.   Citizens To Be Heard.  This time is provided for Citizens to address City Council on any issues and concerns.  No City Council discussion or action can be taken if the item is not on the Agenda.  Please limit your remarks to three (3) minutes and state your name and address for the record.

 

7.   Special Consideration Items.

 

  1. Discussion and Appropriate Action on a Request To Approve City Of Converse Proclamation #237; A Proclamation Supporting 2007 Participation In National Night Out. (Chief Jamison)

 

  1. Recognition of Lieutenant Jesse Jones for more than 5 Years Service to the City of Converse. (Mayor Suarez)

 

  1. Recognition of Corporal Hale Paloa for more than 5 Years Service to the City of Converse. (Mayor Suarez)

 

  1. Recognition of Officer Robert Osio for more than 5 Years Service to the City of Converse. (Mayor Suarez)

 

  1. Recognition of Officer Phillip Steinberg for more than 5 Years Service to the City of Converse. (Mayor Suarez)

 

  1. Recognition of Ms. Jackie Gaines for more than 5 Years Service to the City of Converse. (Mayor Suarez)

 

 

8.   Public Hearings.

 

A.     Public Hearing on the Proposal to Change the Zoning of the Newly Annexed Property located on Brucks Lane From Temporary R-1 to R-1 Single Family Residential on the Lots Listed Below:

 

·        Tract 1 – 8595 Brucks Drive

·        Tract 2 – 8591 Brucks Drive

·        Tract 3 – 8525 Brucks Drive

·        Tract 4 – 8515 Brucks Drive

·        Tract 5 – 8487 Brucks Drive

 

B.   Public Hearing on a Proposal to Continue to Tax Goods-In-Transit Located within the City Limits of the City of Converse. (City Manager)

 

 

9.   Old Business.

 

A.     None.

 

 

10. New Business.

 

A.     Discussion and Appropriate Action on a Request for a 100 Day Extension to the Letter of Intent that was Approved on February 20, 2007 for the Purchase of Property in Converse, Bexar County, Texas Commonly Known as the Converse Lakes. (City Manager)

 

B.     Discussion and Appropriate Action on a Request to Approve a Contract with Bexar County to Conduct the November 6, 2007 Special Election for City Council Place #2. (City Secretary)

 

C.     Discussion and Appropriate Action on a Request to Approve City of Converse Ordinance #873; An Ordinance Annexing Into The City Limits Of Converse An Irregular Shaped Piece Of Land Of 59.876 Acres, More Or Less, Located Along The East Side Of FM 1516 And Adjacent To The South City Limit Of City Of Converse. (First Reading) (City Manager)

 

D.     Discussion and Appropriate Action on a Request to Approve City of Converse Ordinance #874; An Ordinance Annexing Into The City Limits Of Converse An Irregular Shaped Piece Of Land Of 45.5 Acres, More Or Less, Located Along The East Side Of FM 1516 And Adjacent To The South City Limit Of City Of Converse. (First reading) (City Manager)

 

E.      Discussion and Appropriate Action on a Request to Approve City of Converse Ordinance #875; An Ordinance Annexing Into The City Limits Of Converse A Rectangular Shaped Piece Of Land Of 14.876 Acres, More Or Less, Located East Of FM 1516 And Adjacent To The South City Limit Of City Of Converse. (First Reading) (City Manager)

 

F.      Discussion and Appropriate Action on a Request to Approve a Change in Zoning for the Newly Annexed Property located on Brucks Lane From Temporary R-1 to R-1 Single Family Residential on the Lots Listed Below: (Assistant city Manager)

 

·        Tract 1 – 8595 Brucks Drive

·        Tract 2 – 8591 Brucks Drive

·        Tract 3 – 8525 Brucks Drive

·        Tract 4 – 8515 Brucks Drive

·        Tract 5 – 8487 Brucks Drive

 

G.     Discussion and Appropriate Action on a Request to Approve City of Converse Ordinance #632; An Ordinance to Establish a Beautification and Environmental Commission for the City of Converse. (First Reading) (Mayor Suarez)

 

H.     Discussion and Appropriate Action on a Request to approve City of Converse Ordinance #330; An Ordinance Authorizing The Use Of Parks And Recreation Areas Owned And Controlled By The City Of Converse, Naming The Tracts Of Land Designated As City Parks, Stating The Policies And Regulating Possession And Consumption Of Alcoholic Beverages In Such Parks, Stating The Policies And Regulating The Use Of The Lake And Area Surrounding The Lake At North Park; Regulating The Use Of Other Park Facilities And Equipment; Establishing A Curfew Time For Park Usage And Providing A Penalty For Violations Of This Ordinance. (First Reading) (City Manager)

 

 

 

11. Reports.

 

A.     City Council Reports.

 

(1)   Report and Discussion of the Park and Recreation Commission Meeting.

(2)   Report and Discussion of the Zoning Commission Meeting.

(3)   Report and Discussion of the Economic Development Corporation Meeting.

(4)   Report and Discussion of Items of Interest to City Council Members.

 

B.     Staff Reports.

 

(1)  Report and Discussion of Significant Fire and EMS Events.

(2)  Report and Discussion of Significant Police Events.

(3)  Report and Discussion of Significant Economic Development Activity.

(4)  Report and Discussion of Future Agenda Items.

 

 

12. Adjournment.

 

 

 

I Hereby Certify That The Above Notice Was Posted At The Converse Municipal Complex On July 13, 2007.

 

 

 

                                                                                    _____________________________

Adriana I. Hieronymus

City Secretary

 

 

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