City of Saginaw
Tuesday, September 5, 2023, 6:00 PM
1. Call To Order
1.A. Call To Order -- Todd Flippo, Mayor
1.B. Pledges--Pledge of Allegiance to the United States; Pledge of Allegiance to the State of Texas--"Honor the Texas Flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one State under God, one and indivisible"
1.C. Invocation--Pastor Joe Rangel, SOBA Church
1.D. Audience Participation--Anyone wishing to speak during the discussion of an item listed on the agenda must complete an audience participation form. These forms are located by the Police Chief. After completing the form, give it to the City Secretary. She will give it to the Mayor. The Mayor will call on you when that item is discussed. You will have three (3) minutes to make your comments.
2. Consent Agenda
2.A. Action regarding Minutes, August 8, 2023--Janice England, City Secretary
2.B. Action regarding Interlocal Agreement with Fort Worth Transportation Authority ("Trinity Metro") for Tarrant County Transportation Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities for the Period of October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024--Keith Rinehart, Director of Community & Economic Development
2.C. Action Regarding Renewal of an Interlocal Agreement to Provide Animal Control Services to the City of Blue Mound--Lee Howell, Asst. City Manager
2.D. Action regarding Service Vehicle Replacement for Building and Code Compliance Department--Doug Spears, Fire Chief
3. Proclamations-Presentations
3.A. Proclamation for the Small Business Administration Recognizing their 70th Anniversary--Keith Rinehart, Director of Community & Economic Development
3.B. Discussion of Safety Concerns regarding School Related Traffic--Russell Ragsdale, Police Chief
4. Public Hearings
5. Business
5.A. Consideration and Action regarding Employee Survey--Melanie McManus, Director of Human Resources
5.B. Consideration and Action regarding First Amendment to Fort Worth City Secretary Contract No. 49683, An Interlocal Agreement between City of Fort Worth and Saginaw for Participation in the Environmental Collection Center Household Hazardous Waste Program--Matt Regan, Environmental/Drainage Manager
5.C. Consideration and Action regarding requirement of Multi-pet permit, and permit for Fostering of dogs and cats--Joe Stout, Chairman of the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee
5.D. Consideration and Action regarding Ground Lease with Triton Saginaw, LLC for Property at 400 S. Saginaw Blvd. and 405 S. Belmont St.--Bryn Meredith, City Attorney
5.E. Consideration and Action regarding Chapter 380 Agreement with Triton Saginaw, LLC--Bryn Meredith, City Attorney
5.F. Consideration and Action regarding the use of Parks Donations Fund for 2023 Holiday Drone Show--Pedro Zambrano, Communications Manager
5.G. Consideration and Action regarding an Employee Retention Incentive--Doug Spears, Fire Chief & Kim Quin, Finance Director
5.H. Consideration and Action regarding Employee Incentive Program--Melanie McManus, Director of Human Resources
6. Executive Session
6.A. 551.071. Texas Government Code. Consultation with Attorney. The City Council may convene in executive session to conduct a private consultation with its attorney on any legally posted agenda item, when the City Council seeks the advice of its attorney about pending or contemplated litigation, a settlement offer, or on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with the provisions of Chapter 551, including the following items:
6.B. Any Posted Item
6.C. 551.087 Texas Government Code. Deliberation regarding Economic Development Negotiations. The City Council may convene in executive session to discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the City has received from a business prospect that the City seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the City and with which the City is conducting economic development negotiations; or to deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect described above, including:
6.D. 400 S. Saginaw Blvd. and 405 S. Belmont St.
7. Adjournment
Meeting and/or Executive Session Agenda
Tuesday, September 5, 2023, 6:00 PM
Council Chamber
333 West McLeroy Boulevard, Saginaw,Texas 76179
In accordance with Section 551.043 of the Texas Government Code, this agenda has been posted at Saginaw City Hall, and distributed to the appropriate news media within the required time frame. All meetings of the Saginaw City Council are open to the public. Public participation and written comments are invited on all open session business items.
The Mayor and City Council request that all cell phones and pagers be turned off or set to vibrate. Members of the audience are requested to step outside to respond to a page or to conduct a phone conversation. The City Hall is wheelchair accessible and special parking is available on the east side of the building. If special accommodations are required please contact the City Secretary a minimum of 72 hours in advance at 817-232-4640.
1. Call To Order
Call To Order -- Todd Flippo, Mayor
Pledges--Pledge of Allegiance to the United States; Pledge of Allegiance to the State of Texas--"Honor the Texas Flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one State under God, one and indivisible"
Invocation--Pastor Joe Rangel, SOBA Church
Audience Participation--Anyone wishing to speak during the discussion of an item listed on the agenda must complete an audience participation form. These forms are located by the Police Chief. After completing the form, give it to the City Secretary. She will give it to the Mayor. The Mayor will call on you when that item is discussed. You will have three (3) minutes to make your comments.
2. Consent Agenda
All items listed are part of the Consent Agenda. Public hearing and review are held collectively unless opposition is presented, in which case the contested item will be heard separately.
Action regarding Minutes, August 8, 2023--Janice England, City Secretary
Action regarding Interlocal Agreement with Fort Worth Transportation Authority ("Trinity Metro") for Tarrant County Transportation Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities for the Period of October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024--Keith Rinehart, Director of Community & Economic Development
Action Regarding Renewal of an Interlocal Agreement to Provide Animal Control Services to the City of Blue Mound--Lee Howell, Asst. City Manager
Action regarding Service Vehicle Replacement for Building and Code Compliance Department--Doug Spears, Fire Chief
3. Proclamations-Presentations
Proclamation for the Small Business Administration Recognizing their 70th Anniversary--Keith Rinehart, Director of Community & Economic Development
Discussion of Safety Concerns regarding School Related Traffic--Russell Ragsdale, Police Chief
4. Public Hearings
5. Business
Consideration and Action regarding Employee Survey--Melanie McManus, Director of Human Resources
Consideration and Action regarding First Amendment to Fort Worth City Secretary Contract No. 49683, An Interlocal Agreement between City of Fort Worth and Saginaw for Participation in the Environmental Collection Center Household Hazardous Waste Program--Matt Regan, Environmental/Drainage Manager
Consideration and Action regarding requirement of Multi-pet permit, and permit for Fostering of dogs and cats--Joe Stout, Chairman of the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee
Consideration and Action regarding Ground Lease with Triton Saginaw, LLC for Property at 400 S. Saginaw Blvd. and 405 S. Belmont St.--Bryn Meredith, City Attorney
Consideration and Action regarding Chapter 380 Agreement with Triton Saginaw, LLC--Bryn Meredith, City Attorney
Consideration and Action regarding the use of Parks Donations Fund for 2023 Holiday Drone Show--Pedro Zambrano, Communications Manager
Consideration and Action regarding an Employee Retention Incentive--Doug Spears, Fire Chief & Kim Quin, Finance Director
Consideration and Action regarding Employee Incentive Program--Melanie McManus, Director of Human Resources
6. Executive Session
The City Council may take action on any Executive Session item posted.
551.071. Texas Government Code. Consultation with Attorney. The City Council may convene in executive session to conduct a private consultation with its attorney on any legally posted agenda item, when the City Council seeks the advice of its attorney about pending or contemplated litigation, a settlement offer, or on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with the provisions of Chapter 551, including the following items:
Any Posted Item
551.087 Texas Government Code. Deliberation regarding Economic Development Negotiations. The City Council may convene in executive session to discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the City has received from a business prospect that the City seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the City and with which the City is conducting economic development negotiations; or to deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect described above, including:
400 S. Saginaw Blvd. and 405 S. Belmont St.
7. Adjournment
Date Posted: August 31, 2023 12:04 pm
City of Saginaw
City Council
Tuesday, September 5, 2023, 6:00 PM
1. Call To Order
1.A. Call To Order -- Todd Flippo, Mayor
1.B. Pledges--Pledge of Allegiance to the United States; Pledge of Allegiance to the State of Texas--"Honor the Texas Flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one State under God, one and indivisible"
1.C. Invocation--Pastor Joe Rangel, SOBA Church
1.D. Audience Participation--Anyone wishing to speak during the discussion of an item listed on the agenda must complete an audience participation form. These forms are located by the Police Chief. After completing the form, give it to the City Secretary. She will give it to the Mayor. The Mayor will call on you when that item is discussed. You will have three (3) minutes to make your comments.
2. Consent Agenda
2.A. Action regarding Minutes, August 8, 2023--Janice England, City Secretary
2.B. Action regarding Interlocal Agreement with Fort Worth Transportation Authority ("Trinity Metro") for Tarrant County Transportation Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities for the Period of October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024--Keith Rinehart, Director of Community & Economic Development
2.C. Action Regarding Renewal of an Interlocal Agreement to Provide Animal Control Services to the City of Blue Mound--Lee Howell, Asst. City Manager
2.D. Action regarding Service Vehicle Replacement for Building and Code Compliance Department--Doug Spears, Fire Chief
3. Proclamations-Presentations
3.A. Proclamation for the Small Business Administration Recognizing their 70th Anniversary--Keith Rinehart, Director of Community & Economic Development
3.B. Discussion of Safety Concerns regarding School Related Traffic--Russell Ragsdale, Police Chief
4. Public Hearings
5. Business
5.A. Consideration and Action regarding Employee Survey--Melanie McManus, Director of Human Resources
5.B. Consideration and Action regarding First Amendment to Fort Worth City Secretary Contract No. 49683, An Interlocal Agreement between City of Fort Worth and Saginaw for Participation in the Environmental Collection Center Household Hazardous Waste Program--Matt Regan, Environmental/Drainage Manager
5.C. Consideration and Action regarding requirement of Multi-pet permit, and permit for Fostering of dogs and cats--Joe Stout, Chairman of the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee
5.D. Consideration and Action regarding Ground Lease with Triton Saginaw, LLC for Property at 400 S. Saginaw Blvd. and 405 S. Belmont St.--Bryn Meredith, City Attorney
5.E. Consideration and Action regarding Chapter 380 Agreement with Triton Saginaw, LLC--Bryn Meredith, City Attorney
5.F. Consideration and Action regarding the use of Parks Donations Fund for 2023 Holiday Drone Show--Pedro Zambrano, Communications Manager
5.G. Consideration and Action regarding an Employee Retention Incentive--Doug Spears, Fire Chief & Kim Quin, Finance Director
5.H. Consideration and Action regarding Employee Incentive Program--Melanie McManus, Director of Human Resources
6. Executive Session
6.A. 551.071. Texas Government Code. Consultation with Attorney. The City Council may convene in executive session to conduct a private consultation with its attorney on any legally posted agenda item, when the City Council seeks the advice of its attorney about pending or contemplated litigation, a settlement offer, or on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with the provisions of Chapter 551, including the following items:
6.B. Any Posted Item
6.C. 551.087 Texas Government Code. Deliberation regarding Economic Development Negotiations. The City Council may convene in executive session to discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the City has received from a business prospect that the City seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the City and with which the City is conducting economic development negotiations; or to deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect described above, including:
6.D. 400 S. Saginaw Blvd. and 405 S. Belmont St.
7. Adjournment