1. Call Meeting to Order.

2. Invocation.

3. Pledge of Allegiance.

4. Hear Statements from Persons Wishing to Address the Council.

Consent Agenda

5. Deliberate and Act on the Approval of the Minutes for the Regular Meeting on May 7, 2013.

6. Act on the Approval of Bills.

Regular Agenda

7. Presentation of the Certification of Unopposed Candidates to Council by the City Secretary for the May 11, 2013 City Officials Election.

8. Deliberate and Act to Approve a Resolution Canvassing the Returns and Declaring the Results of the City Officials Election Held on May 11, 2013; Accepting the Certification of Unopposed Candidates and Declaring the City Officials Elected for the Terms Established by City Charter.

9. Presentation to Administer the Oaths of Office and to Issue Certificates of Election.

10. Hold a Public Hearing, Second Reading, Deliberate and Act on a Proposed Ordinance Amending Certain Ordinances Relating to Historic Preservation to Make Non-Substantive Revisions by Changing Reference From the “Hillsboro Preservation Commission” to “Hillsboro Historic Preservation Commission.”

11. Deliberate and Act to Approve a Resolution Supporting the Interconnectivity of High-Speed Rail Into the Operational Terminal Areas of the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.

12. Deliberate and Act to Approve a Resolution Recognizing the 160th Anniversary of the Creation of Hill County and the Establishment of Hillsboro as County Seat.

13. Hear and Deliberate on City Manager’s Report.

a. Street Improvements

14. Adjourn

1. Call Meeting to Order.

2. Invocation.

3. Pledge of Allegiance.

4. Hear Statements From Persons Wishing to Address the Council.

Consent Agenda

5. Deliberate and Act on the Approval of the Minutes for the Regular Meeting on April 16, 2013.

6. Act on the Approval of Bills.

Regular Agenda

7. Deliberate and Act on a Resolution Accepting the Recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission Authorizing the Issuance of a Specific Use Permit to Deanne Stokes, DBA Happy Paws Dog Grooming and Authorizing the Appropriate City Official to Execute All Necessary Documents. The Specific Use Permit Issuance is for an Animal Grooming Facility Building (Formerly The News Stand) , Located at 117-B East Franklin Street.

8. Deliberate and Act on a Resolution Accepting Recommendations by the Historic Preservation Commission’s Designation of Historic Landmarks and Historic Districts, Supporting Commission’s Actions Whereby Adopting Purposes and Procedures of the City’s Designated Historic Districts.

9. Hold a Public Hearing, First Reading, and Deliberate on a Proposed Ordinance Amending Certain Ordinances Relating to Historic Preservation to Make Non-Substantive Revisions by Changing Reference From the “Hillsboro Preservation Commission” to “Hillsboro Historic Preservation Commission.”

10. Deliberate and Act on a Resolution Authorizing Solicitation for Competitive Bids From Contractors for Construction of Concrete Curb, Gutter, and Drive Approaches for Newly Reconstructed Streets and Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute all Necessary Documents.

11. Deliberate and Act on a Resolution Adopting the Section 3 Plan in Accordance with Texas Community Development Block Grant Program, Designating the City Manager As the Equal Rights Officer.

12. Hear and Deliberate on City Manager’s Report.

a. Street Improvements

b. Update on City-Wide Cleanup Date on Saturday, April 20, 2013.

c. Acknowledgement of Appreciation and Gratitude to the Fire Departments that Assisted Hillsboro Fire/Rescue with Staffing and Fire Apparatus Support to the City of Hillsboro While Assisting in Area Funerals of Fire Fighters Related to the West Disaster. (Exhibit A)

13. Hold a Closed Session Under the Provisions of Section 551.072 of Government Code (Deliberations About Real Property.)

14. Reconvene in Open Session.

15. Deliberate and Act on a Resolution Awarding Bid for the Sale of Surplus City Property, 1320 Corsicana Highway, and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute and Negotiate All Necessary Documents.

16. Adjourn

1. Call Meeting to Order.
2. Invocation.
3. Pledge of Allegiance.
4. Hear Statements from Persons Wishing to Address the Council.

Consent Agenda

5. Deliberate and Act on the Approval of the Minutes for the Special and Regular Meetings on April 2, 2013.
6. Act on the Approval of Bills.

Regular Agenda

7. Deliberate and Act on a Resolution Accepting the Recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission Authorizing the Issuance of a Specific Use Permit to William Griffith, DBA Griffith Automotive and Authorizing the Appropriate City Official to Execute All Necessary Documents. The Specific Use Permit Issuance is for an Auto Repair Facility (Former Seriade Auto Service) Standefer Building, Located at 1717 Old Brandon Road.
8. Hear and Deliberate on City Manager’s Report.
a. Street Improvements
9. Adjourn

SPECIAL MEETING

1. Call Meeting to Order.
2. Hold a Closed Session Under the Provisions of Section 551.072 of Government Code (Deliberations About Real Property)
3. Reconvene in Open Session.
4. Deliberate and Act on Matters Discussed in Executive Session, If Any.
5. Adjourn Special Meeting.

REGULAR MEETING

1. Call Meeting to Order.
2. Invocation.
3. Pledge of Allegiance.
4. Hear Statements From Persons Wishing to Address the Council.

Consent Agenda

5. Deliberate and Act on the Approval of the Minutes for the Regular Meeting on March 19, 2013.
6. Act on the Approval of Bills.

Regular Agenda

7. Hear and Deliberate on a Presentation of the 2011-2012 Fiscal Year Audit by Pattillo, Brown & Hill, L.L.P.
8. Hear and Deliberate on City Manager’s Report.
a. Street Improvements
b. City-Wide Cleanup Date Moved to Saturday, April 20, 2013.
9. Adjourn

The current council includes:
Mayor Edith Turner Omberg
Mayor Pro Tem Jim Riggins, Place 1
Councilmember Andy Smith, Place 2
Councilmember Dana Robinson, Place 3
Councilmember Frances Zarate, Place 4
Councilmember John Versluis, Place 5
Councilmember Betty Birdwell, Place 6

The last day to file an application for the position of Mayor, and Councilmember for Places 1, 3 and 5 with the City Secretary was March 1, 2013. Place 1, Place 3 and Place 5 were unopposed.  However, the Mayor position was opposed so, there will be an election on May 11, 2013 for Mayor.

Early voting by personal appearance will be conducted each weekday at: Historic City Hall, 127 E. Franklin Street, Hillsboro, Texas between the hours:

April 29 – May 1 (Mon.-Wed.) 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
May 2 (Thursday) 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
May 3 (Friday) 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
May 6 (Monday) 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
May 7 (Tuesday) 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Election Day Central Polling Place location:

Hillsboro Junior High School Gym, 210 E. Walnut Street, Hillsboro, Texas between the hours: 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Read the Resolution Authorizing a Municipal Election to be held on May 11, 2013.

View a sample ballot here.

1. Call Meeting to Order.

2. Invocation.

3. Pledge of Allegiance.

4. Hear Statements from Persons Wishing to Address the Council.

Consent Agenda

5. Deliberate and Act on the Approval of the Minutes for the Special and Regular Meetings on March 5, 2013.

6. Act on the Approval of Bills.

Regular Agenda

7. Deliberate and Act on a Resolution Appointing Election Judges and Alternate Judges, Setting an Hourly Rate of Compensation for Officials Conducting the City Officers Election, and Designating the Central Polling Place for the Election to be Held May 11, 2013.

8. Deliberate and Act on a Resolution Approving a Services Agreement By and Between the City of Hillsboro and Hill County for Use of Electronic Election Equipment and Programming of the Equipment for the May 11, 2013 Election and Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute All Necessary Documents.

9. Hear and Deliberate on City Manager’s Report.

a. Street Improvements

10. Adjourn

SPECIAL MEETING

1. Call Meeting to Order.

2. Hold a Closed Session Under the Provisions of Section 551.071 of Government Code (Consultation With Attorney)

3. Reconvene in Open Session.

4. Deliberate and Act on Matters Discussed in Executive Session, If Any.

5. Adjourn Special Meeting.

REGULAR MEETING

1. Call Meeting to Order.

2. Invocation.

3. Pledge of Allegiance.

4. Hear Statements From Persons Wishing to Address the Council.

Consent Agenda

5. Deliberate and Act on the Approval of the Minutes for the Special and Regular Meetings on February 19, 2013.

6. Act on the Approval of Bills.

Regular Agenda

7. Hear a Presentation From David Pruitt of Hillsboro Fire Rescue.

8. Hear and Deliberate on City Manager’s Report.

a. Street Improvements

b. City-Wide Cleanup Date Moved to Saturday, April 13, 2013.

9. Adjourn

SPECIAL MEETING

1. Call Meeting to Order.

2. Hold a Closed Session Under the Provisions of Section 551.087 of Government Code (Economic Development) and 551.071 of Government Code (Consultation With Attorney)

3. Reconvene in Open Session.

4. Deliberate and Act on Matters Discussed in Executive Session, If Any.

5. Adjourn Special Meeting.

REGULAR MEETING

1. Call Meeting to Order.

2. Invocation.

3. Pledge of Allegiance.

4. Hear Statements From Persons Wishing to Address the Council.

Consent Agenda

5. Deliberate and Act on the Approval of the Minutes for the Regular Meeting on February 5, 2013.

6. Act on the Approval of Bills.

Regular Agenda

7. Deliberate and Act on a Resolution Appointing Martha McGregor to the Historic Preservation Commission For a Term to Expire December 2013.

8. Deliberate and Act on a Resolution Supporting the Zimmerman Properties, LLC Efforts in the Eagle Crossing Apartments Project; Replacing R2013-01-03. Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute All Necessary Documents.

9. Deliberate and Act on a Resolution Authorizing Economic Development Inducements to Commitment of Qualifying Funding to Provide Stimulus for Economic Activities Associated with the Eagle Crossing Apartments Project and Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute All Necessary Documents.

10. Deliberate and Act on a Resolution Approving Entering Into a Contract By and Between the City of Hillsboro and BSP Engineers, Inc. for Services Related to the Renewal of the Permit for the Wastewater Treatment Plant and Authorizing the City Manager To Negotiate and Execute All Necessary Documents.

11. Hear and Deliberate on City Manager’s Report.

a. Street Improvements

1. Call Meeting to Order.

2. Invocation.

3. Pledge of Allegiance.

4. Hear Statements from Persons Wishing to Address the Council.

Consent Agenda

5. Deliberate and Act on the Approval of the Minutes for the Workshop and Regular Meeting on January 22, 2013.

6. Act on the Approval of Bills.

Regular Agenda

7. Hear a Presentation From Bryan Chamberlain, Street Superintendent.

8. Hear a Presentation From Mike McKibben, Hill County Appraisal District.

9. Deliberate and Act on a Resolution Calling for a Municipal Election to be Held on May 11, 2013 for the Purpose of Electing the Mayor, Elected at Large, Three City Councilmembers; Place 1, Precinct #1; Place 3, Precinct #3; Place 5, Precinct #5; Establishing the Location, Days and Times Where Early Voting by Personal Appearance Will Be Conducted and Establishing the Location, Day and Time Where Election Day Will Be Conducted; Designating Where Applications for Ballot by Mail Should Be Mailed; and Naming the City Secretary as the Early Voting Clerk.

Deliberar y actuar en una resolución llamado para una elección municipal que se llevara a cabo el 11 de Mayo 2013 con el propósito de elegir al alcalde, elegido al libertad, tres miembros del concilio de la ciudad; lugar 1, municipio #1, lugar 3, municipio #3, lugar 5, municipio #5, establecer la ubicación, dias y tiempos donde se llevara a cabo la votación adelantado en persona, se llevaran a cabo estableciendo la ubicación, dia y tiempo donde la elección sera conducida, donde las aplicaciones para boletas de votacion se deberan mandar por correo; y nombrando la secretaria de ciudad como secretaria de voto por adelantado.

10. Hear and Deliberate on City Manager’s Report.

a. Street Improvements

11. Adjourn

WALLACE PARK 2nd WORKSHOP

1. Call Meeting to Order.

2. Hear a Presentation and Deliberate on a Report by the City Manager and Supt. Of Cemetery/Parks/Shop Concerning Wallace Park.

3. Adjourn Workshop.

REGULAR MEETING

1. Call Meeting to Order.

2. Invocation.

3. Pledge of Allegiance.

4. Hear Statements from Persons Wishing to Address the Council.

Consent Agenda

5. Deliberate and Act on the Approval of the Minutes for the Regular Meeting on January 8, 2013.

6. Act on the Approval of Bills.

Regular Agenda

7. Deliberate and act on a Resolution Supporting the Zimmerman Properties Development, LLC Efforts in the Eagle Crossing Apartments Project Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute All Necessary Documents.

8. Deliberate and Act on a resolution to Extend Contractual Services with Allied Waste Systems, Inc. for an Additional Five Years for Sanitation Services and Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute All Necessary Documents.

9. Deliberate and Act on a Resolution Accepting the Recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission by Approving a Preliminary and Final Plat “Lot 1, Block 1, Hughes Addition” to the City of Hillsboro, Texas. Being All that Certain Parcel of Land Situated in the Haywood Weatherby Survey, Abstract 972, Recorded in Volume 1108, Page 91 and 0.019 Acre Tract Recorded in Volume 1735, Page 329 of the Official Public Records of Hill County, Texas.

10. Deliberate and Act on a Resolution Authorizing a Renewal of an Interlocal Agreement by and Between the City and Hillsboro Independent School District Regarding Building Regulations and Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute All Necessary Documents.

11. Hear and Deliberate on City Manager’s Report.

a. Street Improvements

12. Adjourn