Call to order: City Hall Council Chamber Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance. (Reverend Jason Martin, Calvary Baptist Church, Rosenberg)
Presentation of Certificates of Appreciation to Departing Members of City of Rosenberg Boards, Committees and Commissions. (Cynthia A. McConathy, Mayor) Presentation of Certificates of Appointment to Newly Appointed Members of City of Rosenberg Boards, Committees and Commissions. (Cynthia A. McConathy, Mayor) Presentation of Rosenberg Image Committee Beautification and Renovation Awards. (William Benton, Councilor, At Large Position One) GENERAL COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE. Citizens who desire to address the City Council with comments of a general nature will be received at this time. Each speaker is limited to three (3) minutes. In accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the City Council is restricted from discussing or taking action on items not listed on the agenda. It is our policy to have all speakers identify themselves by providing their name and residential address when making comments. COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE FOR CONSENT AND REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS. Citizens who desire to address the City Council with regard to matters on the Consent Agenda or Regular Agenda will be received at the time the item is considered. Each speaker is limited to three (3) minutes. Comments or discussion by the City Council Members will only be made at the time the agenda item is scheduled for consideration. It is our policy to have all speakers identify themselves by providing their name and residential address when making comments.
Review of Consent Agenda. All Consent Agenda items listed are considered to be routine by the City Council and may be enacted by one (1) motion. There will be no separate discussion of Consent Agenda items unless a City Council Member has requested that the item be discussed, in which case the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the Regular Agenda. A. Consideration of and action on Regular Meeting Minutes for July 21, 2015. (Linda Cernosek, City Secretary) B. Consideration of and action on Resolution No. R-2020, a Resolution authorizing the acceptance of a Deed Without Warranty being a 2.35 acre tract of land in the Henry Scott League, Abstract 83, City of Rosenberg, Texas, being out of and a part of a called 600-foot railroad reservation as shown on the plat of the original townsite of the City of Rosenberg, recorded in Volume P, Page 146, Deed Records, Fort Bend County, by and between the City of Rosenberg and BNSF Railway Company. (Randall Malik, Economic Development Director) C. Consideration of and action on Resolution No. R-2022, a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute and accept, for and on behalf of the City, a Utility Conveyance and Security Reservation between the City of Rosenberg, Texas, and Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 144 for certain water distribution, sanitary sewer collection, drainage, and paving facilities for The Reserve at Waterford Park. (Charles A. Kalkomey, City Engineer) D. Consideration of and action on a Final Plat of Fort Bend County MUD No. 184 Lift Station Site, a subdivision of 0.15 acres of land out of the Wiley Martin Survey, A-56, Fort Bend County, Texas; 1 block, 1 reserve. (Travis Tanner, Executive Director of Community Development) E. Consideration of and action on a Final Plat of Fort Bend County MUD No. 184 Wastewater Treatment Plant Site, a subdivision of 4.13 acres of land out of the Wiley Martin Survey, A-56, Fort Bend County, Texas; 1 block, 1 reserve. (Travis Tanner, Executive Director of Community Development) G. Consideration of and action on the 10/20 Year Write Off per Texas Property Tax Code Section 33.05 “Limitation on Collection of Taxes”. (Joyce Vasut, Executive Director of Administrative Services)
Consideration of and action on Resolution No. R-2024, a Resolution providing for the amendment of the City Council Rules of Procedure (Ninth Edition), namely Article V., entitled Agenda Order, by revising the order of Announcements by moving Announcements to appear after the Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance on Regular City Council Meeting Agendas. (Scott M. Tschirhart, City Attorney)
Review and discuss a presentation regarding a proposed Eagle Scout Project by Ethan Rafei of Troop 1000 to refurbish the north fishing dock in Seabourne Creek Nature Park. (Darren McCarthy, Parks and Recreation Director)
Review and discuss a presentation regarding a proposed Eagle Scout Project by Chase Gay of Troop 1000 to refurbish a bleacher set in Travis Park. (Darren McCarthy, Parks and Recreation Director)
Consideration of and action on Resolution No. R-1972, a Resolution adopting the City of Rosenberg Facilities Master Plan. (Jeff Trinker, Executive Director of Support Services)
Consideration of and action on Resolution No. R-1995, a Resolution providing for acceptance of a Classification and Compensation Plan. (Joyce Vasut, Executive Director of Administrative Services)
Review and discuss funding for the West Fort Bend Management District, and take action as necessary. (Cynthia A. McConathy, Mayor)
Review and discuss a presentation regarding the Rosenberg Development Corporation FY2016 Budget, and take action as necessary. (Randall Malik, Economic Development Director)
Consideration of and action on Ordinance No. 2015-24, an Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances by adding to Chapter 28, Article II, Division 4, Section 28-72 (c) thereof, establishing the lawful school zone speed limit along that portion of August Green Drive from FM 2977 (Minonite Road) to a point one-thousand four-hundred (1,400) feet northwest of FM 2977 (Minonite Road); making certain findings that the prima facie speed limit is unreasonable and unsafe during said school zone times; authorizing the placement of school zone speed limit signs along such street; providing a penalty for violation of any provision hereof; providing an effective date; and providing for severability. (John Maresh, Assistant City Manager of Public Services)
Consideration of and action on Resolution No. R-2019, a Resolution awarding Bid No. 2015-10 for Concrete Sidewalk Construction and Repair, waiving informalities in bidding; and, authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute, for and on behalf of the City, appropriate documents and/or agreements regarding same. (John Maresh, Assistant City Manager of Public Services)
Consideration of and action on Resolution No. R-1907, a Resolution providing authorization for the City Manager to execute a request for grant closure regarding EPA Project ID Number XP-96663401, Richmond/Rosenberg West Fort Bend County Regional Water System; and/or appropriate documents regarding same. (John Maresh, Assistant City Manager of Public Services)
Call to order: City Hall Council Chamber Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance. (Reverend Jason Martin, Calvary Baptist Church, Rosenberg)
Presentation of Certificates of Appreciation to Departing Members of City of Rosenberg Boards, Committees and Commissions. (Cynthia A. McConathy, Mayor) Presentation of Certificates of Appointment to Newly Appointed Members of City of Rosenberg Boards, Committees and Commissions. (Cynthia A. McConathy, Mayor) Presentation of Rosenberg Image Committee Beautification and Renovation Awards. (William Benton, Councilor, At Large Position One) GENERAL COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE. Citizens who desire to address the City Council with comments of a general nature will be received at this time. Each speaker is limited to three (3) minutes. In accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the City Council is restricted from discussing or taking action on items not listed on the agenda. It is our policy to have all speakers identify themselves by providing their name and residential address when making comments. COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE FOR CONSENT AND REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS. Citizens who desire to address the City Council with regard to matters on the Consent Agenda or Regular Agenda will be received at the time the item is considered. Each speaker is limited to three (3) minutes. Comments or discussion by the City Council Members will only be made at the time the agenda item is scheduled for consideration. It is our policy to have all speakers identify themselves by providing their name and residential address when making comments.
Review of Consent Agenda. All Consent Agenda items listed are considered to be routine by the City Council and may be enacted by one (1) motion. There will be no separate discussion of Consent Agenda items unless a City Council Member has requested that the item be discussed, in which case the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the Regular Agenda. A. Consideration of and action on Regular Meeting Minutes for July 21, 2015. (Linda Cernosek, City Secretary) B. Consideration of and action on Resolution No. R-2020, a Resolution authorizing the acceptance of a Deed Without Warranty being a 2.35 acre tract of land in the Henry Scott League, Abstract 83, City of Rosenberg, Texas, being out of and a part of a called 600-foot railroad reservation as shown on the plat of the original townsite of the City of Rosenberg, recorded in Volume P, Page 146, Deed Records, Fort Bend County, by and between the City of Rosenberg and BNSF Railway Company. (Randall Malik, Economic Development Director) C. Consideration of and action on Resolution No. R-2022, a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute and accept, for and on behalf of the City, a Utility Conveyance and Security Reservation between the City of Rosenberg, Texas, and Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 144 for certain water distribution, sanitary sewer collection, drainage, and paving facilities for The Reserve at Waterford Park. (Charles A. Kalkomey, City Engineer) D. Consideration of and action on a Final Plat of Fort Bend County MUD No. 184 Lift Station Site, a subdivision of 0.15 acres of land out of the Wiley Martin Survey, A-56, Fort Bend County, Texas; 1 block, 1 reserve. (Travis Tanner, Executive Director of Community Development) E. Consideration of and action on a Final Plat of Fort Bend County MUD No. 184 Wastewater Treatment Plant Site, a subdivision of 4.13 acres of land out of the Wiley Martin Survey, A-56, Fort Bend County, Texas; 1 block, 1 reserve. (Travis Tanner, Executive Director of Community Development) G. Consideration of and action on the 10/20 Year Write Off per Texas Property Tax Code Section 33.05 “Limitation on Collection of Taxes”. (Joyce Vasut, Executive Director of Administrative Services)
Consideration of and action on Resolution No. R-2024, a Resolution providing for the amendment of the City Council Rules of Procedure (Ninth Edition), namely Article V., entitled Agenda Order, by revising the order of Announcements by moving Announcements to appear after the Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance on Regular City Council Meeting Agendas. (Scott M. Tschirhart, City Attorney)
Review and discuss a presentation regarding a proposed Eagle Scout Project by Ethan Rafei of Troop 1000 to refurbish the north fishing dock in Seabourne Creek Nature Park. (Darren McCarthy, Parks and Recreation Director)
Review and discuss a presentation regarding a proposed Eagle Scout Project by Chase Gay of Troop 1000 to refurbish a bleacher set in Travis Park. (Darren McCarthy, Parks and Recreation Director)
Consideration of and action on Resolution No. R-1972, a Resolution adopting the City of Rosenberg Facilities Master Plan. (Jeff Trinker, Executive Director of Support Services)
Consideration of and action on Resolution No. R-1995, a Resolution providing for acceptance of a Classification and Compensation Plan. (Joyce Vasut, Executive Director of Administrative Services)
Review and discuss funding for the West Fort Bend Management District, and take action as necessary. (Cynthia A. McConathy, Mayor)
Review and discuss a presentation regarding the Rosenberg Development Corporation FY2016 Budget, and take action as necessary. (Randall Malik, Economic Development Director)
Consideration of and action on Ordinance No. 2015-24, an Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances by adding to Chapter 28, Article II, Division 4, Section 28-72 (c) thereof, establishing the lawful school zone speed limit along that portion of August Green Drive from FM 2977 (Minonite Road) to a point one-thousand four-hundred (1,400) feet northwest of FM 2977 (Minonite Road); making certain findings that the prima facie speed limit is unreasonable and unsafe during said school zone times; authorizing the placement of school zone speed limit signs along such street; providing a penalty for violation of any provision hereof; providing an effective date; and providing for severability. (John Maresh, Assistant City Manager of Public Services)
Consideration of and action on Resolution No. R-2019, a Resolution awarding Bid No. 2015-10 for Concrete Sidewalk Construction and Repair, waiving informalities in bidding; and, authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute, for and on behalf of the City, appropriate documents and/or agreements regarding same. (John Maresh, Assistant City Manager of Public Services)
Consideration of and action on Resolution No. R-1907, a Resolution providing authorization for the City Manager to execute a request for grant closure regarding EPA Project ID Number XP-96663401, Richmond/Rosenberg West Fort Bend County Regional Water System; and/or appropriate documents regarding same. (John Maresh, Assistant City Manager of Public Services)