TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2008

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

1:00 O’CLOCK P.M.

CANE ROOM NUMBER 161

I.

PLANNING SESSION

A.

City council will hold a Planning session to discuss the City of Sugar Land Strategic Plan:

• Projects in Progress
• Short and Long Term Challenges
• Goals, Objectives and Priorities

CONVENE WORKSHOP

5:30 O’CLOCK P.M.

CANE ROOM NUMBER 161

II.

PUBLIC COMMENT

Citizens who desire to address the City Council with regard to matters on the agenda will be received at this time.  The number of speakers will be limited to the first ten (10) speakers and each speaker is limited to three (3) minutes.

Comments or discussion by council members will only be made at the time the subject is scheduled for consideration.

III.

WORKSHOPS

A.

Review of and discussion on short and long term solutions for S.H. 6 and U.S. 59 improved traffic capacity.  Mr. David C. Worley, Assistant Public Works Director and Mr. Christopher Steubing, City Engineer.

B.

Review of and discussion on options for renewal of mowing reimbursement contracts with Sugar Creek Homes Association and Associations of First Colony.  Mr. Michael Leech, Assistant Public Works Director.

C.

Review of and discussion on resolution for Non-Potable Water Use Policy.  Mr. Justin Bower, Water Resources Manager.

D.

Review of and discussion on design of proposed two million gallon elevated storage tank.  Mr. Christopher L. Steubing, City Engineer and Mr. Richard Mancilla, Engineer II.

IV.

CITY COUNCIL CITY MANAGER REPORTS

A.

Council Members/Council Committee Reports

• Finance/Audit Committee
• Intergovernmental Relations Committee

B.

City Manager Report

• Calendar of Events
• Governmental Meetings and Events
• Economic Development Activities

V.

CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION

A.

Closed Executive Session as authorized by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, in accordance with Section 551.074 Personnel Matters:

a)

For the purpose of discussion with respect to City Manager annual performance evaluation.  Mayor James A. Thompson.

VI.

CITY MANAGER

A.

Consideration of and action on authorizing execution of a contract with Allen Bogard, City Manager for the period October 01, 2008 through September 30, 2009.  Mayor James A. Thompson.

VII.

MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE

a.

Consideration of and action on setting the annual salary for Sugar Land Municipal Court Judge for the period October 01, 2008 through September 30, 2009.  Mayor James A. Thompson.

The Mayor and City Council reserve the right, upon motion, to suspend the rules to consider business out of the posted order. 

In addition to any executive session listed above, the City Council reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during this meeting for the purpose of Consultation With the Attorney as authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071.  to discuss any of the matters listed above.

If you plan to attend this public meeting and you have a disability that requires special arrangements at the meeting, please contact the City Secretary, (281) 275-2730.  Requests for special services must be received forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting time.  Reasonable accommodations will be made to assist your needs.  City Hall is wheel chair accessible and a sloped curb entry is available at the main entrance, with specially marked parking spaces nearby.  The council chamber is wheelchair accessible and special seating is provided.  Hearing assistance is available and the facility is equipped with a hearing assistance system.

The agenda and supporting documentation is located on the City Website (www.sugarlandtx.gov) under meeting agendas.

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Approved For Posting:

Allen Bogard, City Manager

Posted this 24th day of October at 4:00 O’clock P.M.