CITY OF BUNKER HILL VILLAGE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A REGULAR meeting OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BUNKER HILL VILLAGE, TEXAS, WILL BE HELD at 5:00 P.M., on Tuesday, april 15, 2008, IN THE CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT 11977 MEMORIAL DRIVE, FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSION, AND IF DEEMED ADVISABLE BY THE CITY COUNCIL, ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:

“The Mayor, City Council and Staff of Bunker Hill Village are committed to governing with integrity and fiscal responsibility.  We are dedicated to creating a sense of community, ensuring the safety and well-being of our citizens, and preserving our unique character and quality of life so that we can pass on a greater and more beautiful city to future generations.”

I.                    CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

II.                  GREET GUESTS, MAYOR’S REPORT

A.      COMMENTS REGARDING APPOINTMENTS TO POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENT BOARDS

B.      LOT IN FRONT OF MEMORIAL VILLAGES POLICE DEPARTMENT IS LISTED FOR SALE

III.               CONSENT AGENDA:

“ALL MATTERS LISTED UNDER CONSENT AGENDA, ARE CONSIDERED TO BE ROUTINE BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND WILL BE ENACTED BY ONE MOTION.  THERE WILL NOT BE SEPARATE DISCUSSION OF THESE ITEMS.  IF DISCUSSION IS DESIRED, THAT ITEM WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND WILL BE CONSIDERED SEPARATELY.”

A.      MINUTES OF THE MARCH 11, 2008 SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING

B.      FINANCIAL REPORTS FOR FEBRUARY 2008

C.      FINANCIAL REPORTS FOR MARCH 2008

D.      QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT

E.       CALCO CONTRACTING, INC., INVOICE NO. 11 W, IN THE AMOUNT OF $97,415.38 FOR WILLIAMSBURG LANE IMPROVEMENTS

F.       CALCO CONTRACTING, INC., INVOICE NO. 12 & FINAL IN THE  AMOUNT OF $166,476.13

G.      KLOTZ ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES RENDERED IN CONNECTION WITH THE FOLLOWING PROJECTS:

IV.                CITIZENS’ COMMENTS

V.                 DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING CERTIFICATION OF UNOPPOSED CANDIDATES PURSUANT TO SECTION 2.052, TEXAS ELECTION CODE.

VI.              DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BUNKER HILL VILLAGE, TEXAS, DECLARING THE UNOPPOSED CANDIDATES FOR MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS, POSITIONS 1, 2, 3 AND 4 ELECTED; PROVIDING THAT THE MAY 10, 2008 GENERAL AND SPECIAL MUNICIPAL OFFICERS ELECTION SHALL NOT BE HELD; CONTAINING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT OR IN CONFLICT HEREWITH

VII.           DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE IV OF CHAPTER 4 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BUNKER HILL VILLAGE, TEXAS, BY ADDING TO SECTION 4-76 NEW PARAGRAPHS (2) AND (3) PROHIBITING OF THE USE OF ANY WOOD SHAKES, SHINGLES, OR NON-CLASSIFIED OR UNLABELED MATERIALS FOR  ROOF OR EXTERIOR COVERING  AS A SIDING FOR RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES; PROVIDING A PENALTY OF AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $2,000 FOR EACH DAY OF VIOLATION OF ANY PROVISION HEREOF; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY

VIII.        CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

A.      CITY OF HOUSTON SURFACE WATER RATE ADJUSTMENT EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 2008

B.      NOTICE THE W151 GOVERNMENT ENTITY MEETING SCHEDULED FOR APRIL 30, 2008 FROM 9:00 A.M. TO 11:00 A.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL.

C.      NOTICE OF CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S COMPLETION OF REQUIRED COURSES TO BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE (NIMS) NATIONAL INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

D.      INCODE SOFTWARE INSTALLATION FOR MUNICIPAL COURT COMPLETED

IX.              DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING  PAVING AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS TO RIP VAN WINKLE

X.                 FIRE COMMISSIONER’S REPORT

A.     FIRE DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES

XI.              POLICE COMMISSIONER’S REPORT

A.        POLICE DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES

XII.           CITY ENGINEER’S REPORT

A.      DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING APPROVAL OF BIDDING PROCEDURES AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR INSTALLATION OF THE LEFT TURN LANE ON GESSNER AND OVERLAY OF MEMORIAL DRIVE

B.      DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING AUTHORIZATION TO CONTRACT WITH AN ENGINEERING FIRM TO REVIEW THE GREYTON PLACE DRAINAGE PLAN

XIII.        DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING RESIGNATION SUBMITTED BY MAYOR ESSARY AS COMMISSIONER OF THE VILLAGE FIRE DEPARTMENT, EFFECTIVE MARCH 25, 2008

XIV.        DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BUNKER HILLVILLAGE, TEXAS, NAMING SAID CITY’S COMMISSIONER AND ALTERNATE COMMISSIONER ON THE BOARD OF THE COMMISSIONERS OF THE VILLAGE FIRE DEPARTMENT

XV.           DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE FEE PAID TO CITY BUILDING INSPECTORS.  RICHARD NORTON IS STATE LICENSED ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR AND CHARLIE EHRLUND IS STATE LICENSED PLUMBING.  THE PROPOSED INCREASE IS FROM $35.00 PER INSPECTION TO $45.00

XVI.        ADJOURN.

Posted this 11th day of April 2008 in accordance with the Open Meetings Law. 

ATTEST:         

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Kelly Johnson, City Secretary

NOTE:       IN THE EVENT A QUORUM OF THE CITY COUNCIL IS NOT PRESENT, THE CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS WHO ARE PRESENT WILL MEET AS A CITY COUNCIL SUB-COMMITTEE, FOR DISCUSSION PURPOSES ONLY, REGARDING THE ABOVE AGENDA ITEM(S).

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