08.11.2015 Town Council Agenda
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1. Call to Order/Roll Call.
2. Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance and Pledge to the Texas Flag.
3. Announcements of recent and upcoming events.
4. CONSENT AGENDA:
(Items placed on the Consent Agenda are considered routine in nature and non-
controversial. The Consent Agenda can be acted upon in one motion. Items may be
removed from the Consent Agenda by the request of Council Members or staff.)
4a. Consider and act upon minutes from the following Town Council meeting. (RB)
Regular Meeting – July 28, 2015
4b. Receive the June 2015 Financial Report. (CD)
4c. Receive the Quarterly Investment Report. (CD)
4d. Consider accepting the submission of the certified collection rate of 100 percent
for FY 2015-2016. (HJ)
4e. Consider and act upon an ordinance establishing the 2015 certified appraisal roll.
(HJ)
4f. Consider accepting submission of the 2015 effective tax rate of $0.480591 per
$100 taxable value and the rollback tax rate of $0.524487 per $100 taxable
value.
4g. Consider and act upon a recommendation by the Prosper Economic
Development Corporation for adoption of Tax Abatement Policy 2015. (RW)
4h. Consider and act upon an ordinance amending Section 12.09.004 "School Traffic
Zones" of Chapter 12 "Traffic and Vehicles" of the Town's Code of Ordinances by
modifying the limits and hours of operation of such zones. (MR)
4i. Consider and act upon whether to direct staff to submit a written notice of appeal
on behalf of the Town Council to the Development Services Department,
pursuant to Chapter 4, Section 1.5(C)(7) and 1.6(B)(7) of the Town’s Zoning
Ordinance, regarding action taken by the Planning & Zoning Commission on any
site plan or preliminary site plan. (AG)
AGENDA
Meeting of the Prosper Town Council
Prosper Municipal Chambers
108 W. Broadway, Prosper, Texas
Tuesday, August 11, 2015
6:00 p.m.
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5. CITIZEN COMMENTS:
(The public is invited to address the Council on any topic. However, the Council is
unable to discuss or take action on any topic not listed on this agenda. Please complete
a “Public Meeting Appearance Card” and present it to the Town Secretary prior to the
meeting.)
Other Comments by the Public:
REGULAR AGENDA:
(If you wish to address the Council during the regular agenda portion of the meeting,
please fill out a “Public Meeting Appearance Card” and present it to the Town Secretary
prior to the meeting. Citizens wishing to address the Council for items listed as public
hearings will be recognized by the Mayor. Those wishing to speak on a non-public
hearing related item will be recognized on a case-by-case basis, at the discretion of the
Mayor and Town Council.)
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
6. Conduct a Public Hearing, and consider and act upon an ordinance rezoning 5.1± acres,
from Single Family-10 (SF-10) to Planned Development-40 (PD-40), located on the
southeast and southwest corners of Fishtrap Road and Windsong Parkway. (Z15-0010).
(JW)
7. Conduct a Public Hearing, and consider and act upon an ordinance for a Specific Use
Permit for a Utility Distribution/Transmission Facility, on 0.2± acres, located on the south
side of First Street, 500± feet west of the BNSF Railroad. The property is zoned
Planned Development-67 (PD-67). (S15-0004). (JW)
DEPARTMENT ITEMS:
8. Submission of the FY 2015-2016 Proposed Budget and Budget Message by the Town
Manager. (HJ)
9. Consider and act upon a proposed FY 2015-2016 property tax rate. (HJ)
10. Consider and act upon scheduling Public Hearings on the FY 2015-2016 Proposed
Budget. (HJ)
11. Consider and act upon scheduling Public Hearings for the FY 2015-2016 proposed tax
rate. (HJ)
12. Consider and act upon authorizing the Town Manager to execute a Facility Utilization
Agreement between the Town of Prosper, Texas, and Prosper Youth Sports
Commission (PYSC), related to use of the Town’s facilities and services. (MF)
13. Consider and act upon awarding Bid No. 2015-42-B to Starlite Sign, LP, related to
construction services for the Decorative Monument Signs project; and authorizing the
Town Manager to execute a construction agreement for same. (MR)
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14. Discussion on proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance regarding permitted land
uses. (JW)
15. Discussion on proposed amendments to the Fence Ordinance. (JW)
16. EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Recess into Closed Session in compliance with Section 551.001 et seq. Texas
Government Code, as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, to deliberate
regarding:
16a. Section 551.087 – To discuss and consider economic development incentives.
16b. Section 551.072 – To discuss and consider purchase, exchange, lease or value
of real property for municipal purposes and all matters incident and related
thereto.
16c. Section 551.071 – Consultation with Town Attorney regarding legal issues
associated with Article 1.10 of Chapter 1 of the Code of Ordinances, and all
matters incident and related thereto.
16d. Section 551.071 – Consultation with Town Attorney regarding legal issues
associated with proposed extraterritorial jurisdiction release, and all matters
incident and related thereto.
17. Reconvene in Regular Session and take any action necessary as a result of the Closed
Session.
18. Possibly direct Town staff to schedule topic(s) for discussion at a future meeting.
CIP Projects (HW)
Town Hall/Multi-Purpose Facility
Coleman Road Reconstruction Project
West Prosper Road Improvements
SH 289 Median Lighting and Landscaping
Discussion on the Lower Pressure Plane Ground Storage Tank and Pump Station
Project. (HW)
Scheduling of work sessions. (HJ)
19. Adjourn.
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CERTIFICATION
I, the undersigned authority, do hereby certify that this Notice of Meeting was posted at Prosper Town
Hall, located at 121 W. Broadway Street, Prosper, Texas 75078, a place convenient and readily
accessible to the general public at all times, and said Notice was posted on August 7, 2015, at 5:00 p.m.
and remained so posted at least 72 hours before said meeting was convened.
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Robyn Battle, Town Secretary Date Noticed Removed
Pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code, the Town Council reserves the right to
consult in closed session with its attorney and to receive legal advice regarding any item listed on this
agenda.
NOTICE
Pursuant to Town of Prosper Ordinance No. 13-63, all speakers other than Town of Prosper staff are
limited to three (3) minutes per person, per item, which may be extended for an additional two (2) minutes
with approval of a majority vote of the Town Council.
NOTICE OF ASSISTANCE AT PUBLIC MEETINGS: The Prosper Town Council meetings are
wheelchair accessible. For special services or assistance, please contact the Town Secretary’s Office at
(972) 569-1011 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting time.