PUBLIC NOTICE

City Council

Regular Meeting

May 1, 2008, 7:00 p.m.

City Annex - 185 Country Club Road

Notice is hereby given that a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Lucas will be held on Thursday, May 1, 2008, at 7:00 PM at the Lucas City Annex, 185 Country Club Road, Lucas, Texas, at which time the following Agenda will be discussed.

 

Agenda

 

Call to Order

Call to Order

Roll Call

Determination of Quorum

Reminder to turn off or silence cell phones and pagers

Pledge of Allegiance

 

Citizen Input

The Mayor and City Council invites citizens to speak on any City business item. In accordance with the Open Meetings Act, comments of public interest will be heard, but no action may be taken by the City Council other than to refer the item to a future agenda. Please complete and submit to the City Secretary a “Request to Speak” sheet prior to the meeting.

 

1) Citizen’s Comments.

 

Public Hearings

The Public Hearing agenda is provided for the purpose of allowing citizens to ask specific questions regarding only the subject posted for the Public Hearing. Generally the Public Hearing is required by State Law and a record of those attending the Public Hearing is maintained as part of the official record of the proceedings.

 

2) Public Hearing/Discuss and Consider an application filed by Grover L. Herrera and Marsha Herrera requesting the City annex of the property hereinafter described as Lot 6, Block A of Claremont Springs Addition an addition to the City of Lucas, Collin County, Texas, according to the plat thereof recorded in Volume 2006, Page 418, Map Records, Collin County, Texas. [Commonly known as 1805 De Soto Court, Lucas, TX]

 

3) Public Hearing/Discuss and Consider an application filed by Steve Marion and

Debi Marion requesting the City annex of the property hereinafter described as Lot 7, Block A of Claremont Springs Addition an addition to the City of Lucas, Collin County, Texas, according to the plat thereof recorded in Volume 2006, Page 418, Map Records, Collin County, Texas. [Commonly known as 1809 De Soto Court, Lucas, TX]

 

4) Public Hearing/Discuss and Consider an application filed by David Brown and

Gladys Brown requesting the City annex of the property hereinafter described as

Lot 13, Block A of Claremont Springs Addition an addition to the City of Lucas,

Collin County, Texas, according to the plat thereof recorded in Volume 2006, Page 418, Map Records, Collin County, Texas. [Commonly known as 1806 Marchmont Drive, Lucas, TX]

 

Consent Agenda

Items placed on the Consent Agenda are considered routine in nature and are considered non-controversial. The Consent Agenda can be acted upon in one motion. A majority vote of the Council is required to remove any item for discussion and separate action. Council members may vote on any single item without comment and may submit written comments as part of the official record.

 

5) Consent Agenda:

 

a) Approve the minutes from the April 3rd Regular, April 8th Special, April

17th Workshop, and April 25th Special Meetings. [Wingo]

 

b) Discuss and Consider the approval of an ordinance of the City of Lucas,

Texas, amending the code of ordinances of the City of Lucas by

amending Chapter 8, “Offenses and Nuisances” by adding a new Article

8.05 titled “Noise”; by amending Chapter 2 “Animal Control” by amending

Sec. 2.01.004(2) to amend the regulations for disturbing the peace;

providing a repealing clause; providing a savings clause; providing a

severability clause; providing for a penalty; and providing an effective

date.

 

Regular Agenda

6) Discussions and questions from citizens regarding the proposed Home Rule

Charter.

 

7) Discuss and Consider the approval of the site plan for Grace Evangelical Free

Church.

 

8) Discuss and Consider authorizing the termination of the contract with First Call

Network, Inc.

 

9) Discuss and Consider the approval and authorize Staff to solicit bids on the

Pavement Maintenance for Ingram Road, Blondy Jhune, Lakeview/Long, Holyoak Lane, Graham Lane, Holly Lane, Stinson Road, and Estates Road. [Caudell]

 

10) Discuss the petition for annexation into the Seis Lagos Utility District (SLUD)

submitted by RCC Brockdale Park Estates, LTD to Texas Commission on

Environmental Quality. Discussion only, no action required.

 

Public Hearings

The Public Hearing agenda is provided for the purpose of allowing citizens to ask specific questions regarding only the subject posted for the Public Hearing. Generally the Public Hearing is required by State Law and a record of those attending the Public Hearing is maintained as part of the official record of the proceedings.

 

11) Public Hearing/Discuss and Consider an application filed by Grover L. Herrera and Marsha Herrera requesting the City annex of the property hereinafter described as Lot 6, Block A of Claremont Springs Addition an addition to the City of Lucas, Collin County, Texas, according to the plat thereof recorded in Volume 2006, Page 418, Map Records, Collin County, Texas. [Commonly known as 1805 De Soto Court, Lucas, TX]

 

12) Public Hearing/Discuss and Consider an application filed by Steve Marion and Debi Marion requesting the City annex of the property hereinafter described as Lot 7, Block A of Claremont Springs Addition an addition to the City of Lucas,

Collin County, Texas, according to the plat thereof recorded in Volume 2006,

Page 418, Map Records, Collin County, Texas. [Commonly known as 1809 De

Soto Court, Lucas, TX]

 

13) Public Hearing/Discuss and Consider an application filed by David Brown and Gladys Brown requesting the City annex of the property hereinafter described as Lot 13, Block A of Claremont Springs Addition an addition to the City of Lucas, Collin County, Texas, according to the plat thereof recorded in Volume 2006, Page 418, Map Records, Collin County, Texas. [Commonly known as 1806 Marchmont Drive, Lucas, TX]

 

14) Adjournment.

 

As authorized by Section 551.071 (2) of the Texas Government Code, the City Council may

convene into closed Executive Session for the purpose of seeking confidential legal advice from the City Attorney regarding any item on the agenda at any time during the meeting.

 

Approval

Approved by Mayor Bill Carmickle, April 25, 2008.

 

Certification

I hereby certify that the above notice of meeting was posted on the bulletin board at Lucas City Hall by 5:00 p.m. on or before Friday, April 25, 2008, as required in

accordance with Government Code §551.041.

__________________________________

Kathy Wingo, TRMC, City Secretary

This building is wheelchair accessible. Any requests for sign interpretive services or other special requests for assistance of the hearing impaired must be made 48 hours in advance of the meeting. To make such arrangements, please call 972-727-8999 or send email to secretary@lucastexas.us.

 

PUBLIC NOTICE

City Council

Regular Meeting

May 1, 2008, 7:00 p.m.

City Annex - 185 Country Club Road

Notice is hereby given that a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Lucas will be held on Thursday, May 1, 2008, at 7:00 PM at the Lucas City Annex, 185 Country Club Road, Lucas, Texas, at which time the following Agenda will be discussed.

 

Supplemental Agenda

Executive Session

The City Council may convene in Executive Session in accordance with the Texas Government Code. All decisions regarding the discussion of the Executive Session must be made in Open Session.

 

1) City Council pursuant to §551.071(2) of the Texas Government Code may

convene into Executive Session to seek legal advice from the City Attorney

regarding the legal issues raised related to the city’s ability to annex property

located within the City’s extra territorial jurisdiction.

 

Regular Agenda

2) Take any action as necessary from the Executive Session.

 

As authorized by Section 551.071 (2) of the Texas Government Code, the City Council may

convene into closed Executive Session for the purpose of seeking confidential legal advice from the City Attorney regarding any item on the agenda at any time during the meeting.

 

Approval

Approved by Mayor Bill Carmickle, April 28, 2008.

 

Certification

I hereby certify that the above notice of meeting was posted on the bulletin board at Lucas City Hall by 5:00 p.m. on or before Monday, April 28, 2008, as required in accordance with Government Code §551.041.

__________________________________

Kathy Wingo, TRMC, City Secretary

This building is wheelchair accessible. Any requests for sign interpretive services or other special requests for assistance of the hearing impaired must be made 48 hours in advance of the meeting. To make such arrangements, please call 972-727-8999 or send email to secretary@lucastexas.us.