5. Ordinance: (First Reading) Z-2018-13 A request from Bontke Brothers Construction Company, Inc., agent Kenneth Bontke, to rezone property from Agricultural Open Space (AO) to Heavy Industrial (HI) located on 4900-5000 Blocks (south side) of FM 18; and setting a public hearing for July 26, 2018 (Ken Flynn)
7. Resolution: Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Contract with United States Geological Survey for Streamflow Monitoring Stations (Rodney Taylor)
13. 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
Case No. 1:17-cv-00121-BL, Ken David Scott, Individually and as Representative of the Estate of Amanda Nicole Scott v. Taylor County, Texas, Sheriff Ricky Bishop, Taylor County Sheriff's Dept., City of Abilene, Texas, John Doe 1-10; In the United States District Court, Northern District of Texas, Abilene Division, filed August 15, 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)
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 Municipal Water District
Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Board
E. 551.076 (Deliberations about Security Devices)
F. 551.087 (Business Prospect/Economic Development
Hotel Proposals
202 Pine Street
Parramore Square Development
DCOA’s purchase of properties in West Abilene
5. Ordinance: (First Reading) Z-2018-13 A request from Bontke Brothers Construction Company, Inc., agent Kenneth Bontke, to rezone property from Agricultural Open Space (AO) to Heavy Industrial (HI) located on 4900-5000 Blocks (south side) of FM 18; and setting a public hearing for July 26, 2018 (Ken Flynn)
7. Resolution: Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Contract with United States Geological Survey for Streamflow Monitoring Stations (Rodney Taylor)
13. 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
Case No. 1:17-cv-00121-BL, Ken David Scott, Individually and as Representative of the Estate of Amanda Nicole Scott v. Taylor County, Texas, Sheriff Ricky Bishop, Taylor County Sheriff's Dept., City of Abilene, Texas, John Doe 1-10; In the United States District Court, Northern District of Texas, Abilene Division, filed August 15, 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)
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 Municipal Water District
Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Board
E. 551.076 (Deliberations about Security Devices)
F. 551.087 (Business Prospect/Economic Development
Hotel Proposals
202 Pine Street
Parramore Square Development
DCOA’s purchase of properties in West Abilene