2.
Employee Service Awards:
Brent Irby
20
Police Department
Ismael Jaimes
20
Police Department
Cody Josselet
20
Police Department
David "Lynn" Beard
20
Police Department
Thomas "Jody" Peavy III
20
Police Department
Craig Jordan
20
Police Department
John "Jeff" Hogue
20
Police Department
3. Proclamations:
Physical Therapy Month
White Cane Day
Physician Assistant Week
Fire Prevention Week
4. Minutes: Approving minutes from the Regular Meeting held September 27, 2018 (Rosa Rios)
5. Resolution: Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute an Interlocal Agreement between Abilene, Midland and San Angelo to Work Together to Address Water Management Strategies to Meet Future Water Needs for Each City (Tommy O'Brien)
6. Resolution: Authorizing a professional services contract with Alan Plummer Associates, Inc. for the Water Treatment Plant Master Plan (Rodney Taylor)
7. Resolution: Approving the Purchase of Various IT Network Gear, Servers, and associated Software (Howdy Wayne Lisenbee).
8. Resolution: Awarding Bid No. CB-1865 - Sale of Property - 140 Mulberry (AKA Old Central Fire Station #1) to TPC Productions, LLC (Howdy Wayne Lisenbee)
9. Ordinance: (First Reading) OAM-2017-03 Repealing Chapter 23, Subpart C, "Signs and Billboards," of the Code of Ordinances, and Amending Chapter 4, Article 2, Division 8, "Sign Regulations," of the Local Development Code, providing a severability clause, declaring a penalty, and setting a public hearing for October 25, 2018 (Zack Rainbow)
19. The City Council of the City of Abilene reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed below, as authorized by the noted Texas Government Code Sections:
A. 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney)
City of Abilene, Texas v. Aurora Bumgarner; 104th Judicial District Court,Taylor County, Texas; filed November 17, 2011
Chad Carter v. City of Abilene, Texas; Cause No. 10138-D, In the 350th Judicial District Court, Taylor County, Texas, filed June 17, 2014
Susan Lewis King & Austin King MD vs Ken Paxton, Attorney General of Texas and the City of Abilene, Cause No. D-1-GN-16-001160, filed March 16, 2016
Ruby Flores and Cory Almanza v. Jesus Verastegui, Alfredo Verastegui, Rosalva Verastegui, and City of Abilene, Cause No. 49368-A, 42nd District Court, Abilene, Taylor County, Texas, filed April 13, 2016
Robert Steven Reitz v. City of Abilene, Texas, et al., Case No. 1:16-cv-00181-BL; In the U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas, Abilene Division, filed October 10, 2016
City of Abilene and Development Corporation of Abilene v. Texas Municipal League Governmental Risk Pool, Cause No. 11018-D In the 350th Judicial District Court, Taylor County, Texas, filed January 9, 2017
Progressive County Mutual Insurance Company v. Gallegos Mario Pequeno and City of Abilene; Cause No. DC18-47480J11; In the Justice Court, Precinct 1, Place 1, Taylor County, Texas, filed May 16, 2018
Blanca Cortez v. Board of Building Standards of the City of Abilene; Cause No. 27331-B; In the 104th Judicial District Court, Taylor County, Texas; filed April 6, 2018
Brad McGary v. Stan Standridge, Chief of Police, and the City of Abilene; Cause No. 50115-A, In the 42nd Judicial District Court, Taylor County, Texas, filed June 22, 2018
Officer Patrick Sumrall and City of Abilene, Case No. 01-18-0000-8650; Appeal of Temporary Suspension to Arbitration; Case No. ___________; Appeal of Indefinite Suspension to Arbitration, filed January 31, 2018
T.M. (Tracy) Gates v. City of Abilene; Case No. 1:18-cv-00095-C; In the United States District Court, Northern District of Texas, Abilene Division; filed July 3, 2018
B. 551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property)
The Cotton Warehouse
C. 551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts and Donations)
D. 551.074 (Personnel Matters)
City Council may consider appointment, employment, compensation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of public officers or employees, City Manager, City Attorney, Municipal Court Judge, City Secretary, and City Board and Commission Members
The following Boards and Commissions may be discussed:
9-1-1 Emergency Communications District Board of Managers
Abilene Health Facilities Development Corp.
Abilene Higher Education Facilities Corporation
Abilene Housing Authority
Abilene Metropolitan Planning Organization Board
Abilene-Taylor County Child Advocacy Center Board
Abilene-Taylor County Events Venue District
Abilene-Taylor County Public Health District Advisory Board
Airport Development Board
Animal Services Advisory Board
Board of Adjustments
Board of Building Standards
Citizen's Advisory Board for People with Disabilities
CityLink ADA Advisory Board
Civic Abilene, Inc.
Civil Service Commission
Development Corporation of Abilene, Inc.
Fireman's Retirement and Relief Fund Board
Frontier Texas! Board of Directors
Keep Abilene Beautiful, Inc.
Landmarks Commission
Library Advisory Board
Mechanical/Plumbing/Electrical & Swimming Pool Board of Appeals
Mental Health-Mental Retardation Board of Trustees
Office of Neighborhood Services Advisory Board
Parks & Recreation Board
Planning and Zoning Commission
Senior Citizens Advisory Board
Street Maintenance Advisory and Appeals Board
Taylor County Appraisal District
Visual Arts Jury
West Central Texas Council of Governments
West Central Texas Municipal Water District
Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Board
E. 551.076 (Deliberations about Security Devices)
F. 551.087 (Business Prospect/Economic Development)
Hotel Proposals
2.
Employee Service Awards:
Brent Irby
20
Police Department
Ismael Jaimes
20
Police Department
Cody Josselet
20
Police Department
David "Lynn" Beard
20
Police Department
Thomas "Jody" Peavy III
20
Police Department
Craig Jordan
20
Police Department
John "Jeff" Hogue
20
Police Department
3. Proclamations:
Physical Therapy Month
White Cane Day
Physician Assistant Week
Fire Prevention Week
4. Minutes: Approving minutes from the Regular Meeting held September 27, 2018 (Rosa Rios)
5. Resolution: Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute an Interlocal Agreement between Abilene, Midland and San Angelo to Work Together to Address Water Management Strategies to Meet Future Water Needs for Each City (Tommy O'Brien)
6. Resolution: Authorizing a professional services contract with Alan Plummer Associates, Inc. for the Water Treatment Plant Master Plan (Rodney Taylor)
7. Resolution: Approving the Purchase of Various IT Network Gear, Servers, and associated Software (Howdy Wayne Lisenbee).
8. Resolution: Awarding Bid No. CB-1865 - Sale of Property - 140 Mulberry (AKA Old Central Fire Station #1) to TPC Productions, LLC (Howdy Wayne Lisenbee)
9. Ordinance: (First Reading) OAM-2017-03 Repealing Chapter 23, Subpart C, "Signs and Billboards," of the Code of Ordinances, and Amending Chapter 4, Article 2, Division 8, "Sign Regulations," of the Local Development Code, providing a severability clause, declaring a penalty, and setting a public hearing for October 25, 2018 (Zack Rainbow)
19. The City Council of the City of Abilene reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed below, as authorized by the noted Texas Government Code Sections:
A. 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney)
City of Abilene, Texas v. Aurora Bumgarner; 104th Judicial District Court,Taylor County, Texas; filed November 17, 2011
Chad Carter v. City of Abilene, Texas; Cause No. 10138-D, In the 350th Judicial District Court, Taylor County, Texas, filed June 17, 2014
Susan Lewis King & Austin King MD vs Ken Paxton, Attorney General of Texas and the City of Abilene, Cause No. D-1-GN-16-001160, filed March 16, 2016
Ruby Flores and Cory Almanza v. Jesus Verastegui, Alfredo Verastegui, Rosalva Verastegui, and City of Abilene, Cause No. 49368-A, 42nd District Court, Abilene, Taylor County, Texas, filed April 13, 2016
Robert Steven Reitz v. City of Abilene, Texas, et al., Case No. 1:16-cv-00181-BL; In the U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas, Abilene Division, filed October 10, 2016
City of Abilene and Development Corporation of Abilene v. Texas Municipal League Governmental Risk Pool, Cause No. 11018-D In the 350th Judicial District Court, Taylor County, Texas, filed January 9, 2017
Progressive County Mutual Insurance Company v. Gallegos Mario Pequeno and City of Abilene; Cause No. DC18-47480J11; In the Justice Court, Precinct 1, Place 1, Taylor County, Texas, filed May 16, 2018
Blanca Cortez v. Board of Building Standards of the City of Abilene; Cause No. 27331-B; In the 104th Judicial District Court, Taylor County, Texas; filed April 6, 2018
Brad McGary v. Stan Standridge, Chief of Police, and the City of Abilene; Cause No. 50115-A, In the 42nd Judicial District Court, Taylor County, Texas, filed June 22, 2018
Officer Patrick Sumrall and City of Abilene, Case No. 01-18-0000-8650; Appeal of Temporary Suspension to Arbitration; Case No. ___________; Appeal of Indefinite Suspension to Arbitration, filed January 31, 2018
T.M. (Tracy) Gates v. City of Abilene; Case No. 1:18-cv-00095-C; In the United States District Court, Northern District of Texas, Abilene Division; filed July 3, 2018
B. 551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property)
The Cotton Warehouse
C. 551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts and Donations)
D. 551.074 (Personnel Matters)
City Council may consider appointment, employment, compensation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of public officers or employees, City Manager, City Attorney, Municipal Court Judge, City Secretary, and City Board and Commission Members
The following Boards and Commissions may be discussed:
9-1-1 Emergency Communications District Board of Managers
Abilene Health Facilities Development Corp.
Abilene Higher Education Facilities Corporation
Abilene Housing Authority
Abilene Metropolitan Planning Organization Board
Abilene-Taylor County Child Advocacy Center Board
Abilene-Taylor County Events Venue District
Abilene-Taylor County Public Health District Advisory Board
Airport Development Board
Animal Services Advisory Board
Board of Adjustments
Board of Building Standards
Citizen's Advisory Board for People with Disabilities
CityLink ADA Advisory Board
Civic Abilene, Inc.
Civil Service Commission
Development Corporation of Abilene, Inc.
Fireman's Retirement and Relief Fund Board
Frontier Texas! Board of Directors
Keep Abilene Beautiful, Inc.
Landmarks Commission
Library Advisory Board
Mechanical/Plumbing/Electrical & Swimming Pool Board of Appeals
Mental Health-Mental Retardation Board of Trustees
Office of Neighborhood Services Advisory Board
Parks & Recreation Board
Planning and Zoning Commission
Senior Citizens Advisory Board
Street Maintenance Advisory and Appeals Board
Taylor County Appraisal District
Visual Arts Jury
West Central Texas Council of Governments
West Central Texas Municipal Water District
Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Board
E. 551.076 (Deliberations about Security Devices)
F. 551.087 (Business Prospect/Economic Development)
Hotel Proposals