DOCSLIB.ORG

CITY of LUBBOCK REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 9, 2005 7:30 A

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
CITY of LUBBOCK REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 9, 2005 7:30 A CITY OF LUBBOCK REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 9, 2005 7:30 A. M. The City Council of the City of Lubbock, Texas met in regular session on the 9th day of June, 2005, in the City Council Chambers, first floor, City Hall, 1625 13th Street, Lubbock, Texas at 7:30 A. M. 7:34 A. M. CITY COUNCIL CONVENED City Council Chambers, 1625 13th Street, Lubbock, Texas Present: Mayor Marc McDougal, Mayor Pro Tem Tom Martin, Council Member Gary O. Boren, Council Member Linda DeLeon, Council Member Jim Gilbreath, Council Member Phyllis Jones, Council Member Floyd Price Absent: No one CITIZEN COMMENTS Two citizens expressed comments to the Council. They were: Myrtle McDonald gave comments to Council regarding Item 44 on today’s agenda by requesting it be moved from Consent Agenda to Regular Agenda and considered separately. Council informed her that Item 44 was not part of Consent Agenda and would be considered separately. Johnnie Jones gave comments to Council regarding Item 32A on today’s agenda by requesting it be moved from Consent Agenda to Regular Agenda and considered separately. She is the spouse of a City of Lubbock employee and is concerned about the proposed changes to the City’s insurance plan. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor McDougal stated: “City Council will hold an Executive Session today for the purpose of consulting with the City Staff with respect to pending or contemplated litigation; the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property; personnel; and competitive matters of the public power utility as provided by Subchapter D of Chapter 551 of the Government Code, the Open Meetings Law.” 7:40 A. M. CITY COUNCIL RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION City Council/City Manager’s Conference Room Regular City Council Meeting June 9, 2005 All council members were present. ( 1.) Hold an executive session in accordance with V.T.C.A. Government Code, Section 551.071(1)(A), to discuss pending or contemplated litigation (Health Department; Planning & Transportation; Water Utilities). ( 2.) Hold an executive session in accordance with V.T.C.A. Government Code, Section 551.072, to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property ( Parks and Recreation). ( 3.) Hold an executive session in accordance with V.T.C.A. Government Code, Section 551.074(a)(1), to discuss personnel matters (City Attorney; City Manager; City Secretary) and take appropriate action. ( 4.) Hold an executive session in accordance with V.T.C.A. Government Code, Section 551.086, on the following competitive matters (Electric Utilities): to deliberate, vote and take final action on electric rates of Lubbock Power and Light; to deliberate, vote and take final action on a competitive matter regarding operation, financial and capital statements and budgets, revenue and expense projections, strategic and business plans and studies of Lubbock Power and Light; to discuss and deliberate a competitive matter regarding the strategies, goals, funding and strategic purpose of the City of Lubbock's relationship with and membership in the West Texas Municipal Power Agency. 9:34 A. M. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED City Council Chambers Present: Mayor Marc McDougal; Council Member Gary O. Boren; Council Member Linda DeLeon; Council Member Phyllis Jones; Council Member Floyd Price; Quincy White, Assistant City Manager; Linda Chamales, Supervising Attorney; and Rebecca Garza, City Secretary Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Tom Martin; Council Member Jim Gilbreath; Lou Fox, City Manager; Anita Burgess, City Attorney Mayor McDougal called the meeting to order at 9:34 A. M. Invocation by Pastor Merle Fulmer, Lakeridge Baptist Church. 2 Regular City Council Meeting June 9, 2005 Pledge of Allegiance was given in unison by those in the City Council Chambers to both the United States flag and the Texas flag. BOARD APPOINTMENTS RECOGNITION Appointments Advisory Board Receiving: Carla Moran Building Board of Appeals Receiving: Phil Kerr Kelby Sue (Unable to attend) Citizens Traffic Commission Receiving: Ronnie Sowell (Unable to attend) Libraries Board Receiving: Ralph Shelton Neighborhood Redevelopment Commission Receiving: Stewart Townsen Park & Recreation Board Receiving: Sandy Baker Randy Carman Permit & License Appeal Board Receiving: John Hart CITIZEN APPEARANCES ( 5.) Presentation of a Special Recognition to Sydney Webster for winning the title 2005 Intermediate Miss Majorette of the Southwest. This item was deleted. ( 6.) Presentation of a Proclamation naming the month of June, National Safety Month. Council Member DeLeon read a proclamation from the Mayor declaring the month of June as National Safety Awareness Month to promote on- the-job and off-the-job safety and health. The South Plains Chapter of the American Society of Safety Engineers is urging businesses of all sizes to set high standards of safety within their organization. This year’s National Safety Month theme is “safety where we live, work, and play”. The Mayor encouraged all citizens of Lubbock to join in helping assure the Lubbock citizens take preventive measures against disabling injuries. Those accepting the presentation were Renee Witherspoon, Environmental 3 Regular City Council Meeting June 9, 2005 Compliance Specialist with the City of Lubbock; Nick Mills, Occupational Safety Manager at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and also President of the South Plains Chapter of the American Society of Safety Engineers; and, Paul Cotter, Unit Manager of Environmental Health and Safety at Texas Tech University. Ms. Witherspoon gave comments. ( 7.) Presentation of a Special Recognition to Estacado High School students who built the rocket that broke the sound barrier. Council Member Price joined Council Member DeLeon as she read a special recognition from the Mayor and Council Members to honor the Estacado High School students who built the rocket that broke the sound barrier. On May 22, 2005, the MACH rocket crew and the CanSat crew, comprised of Estacado High School students launched Matador-I, a 10-foot solid propellant rocket that was designed and created by the students with a goal of breaking the sound barrier. The instrumentation payload on Matador-I confirmed that the sound barrier was broken as the rocket traveled more than 13,500 feet into the sky and reached a speed of nearly 760 miles-per-hour in less than 30 seconds. The students were the first High School team in the United States. Along with the students, those present from Estacado High School accepting the recognition were Greg Burnham, Engineer Teacher; Lynn Bryant, Teaching Assistant in the Engineering Department; Stacy Watson, Magnet Specialist; and, John Gatica, Assistant Principal. Representing the Texas Tech University Engineering Department was Dean Fontenot, Senior Director of the Engineering Outreach and Literacy Program, and John Chandler, Director of the Center for Engineering Outreach. CONSENT AGENDA (Items 8, 10-15, 20-22, 25, 27-30, 33-36) Motion was made by Council Member Boren, seconded by Council Member Price to approve Items 8, 10-15, 20-22, 25, 27-30, 33-36 on consent agenda as recommended by staff. Motion carried: 5 Yeas, 0 Nays. Mayor Pro Tem Martin and Council Member Gilbreath were away from the dais. ( 8.) Approval of Minutes: May 26, 2005 Regular City Council Meeting ( 9.) Deleted. 4 Regular City Council Meeting June 9, 2005 (10.) ORDINANCE NO. 2005-O0055 - ZONE CASE NO. 3036 (southeast corner of Glenna Goodacre Boulevard and University Avenue): Consider the request of Hugo Reed and Associates, Inc. (for Malouf Interests) for a zoning change from C-3 and R-3 to CB-2 Specific Use on a 1 acre tract of land out of Section 2, Block O (including Lots 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12, Block 129 Overton Addition) (Planning) (second and final reading) . (11.) ORDINANCE NO. 2005-O0056 - ZONE CASE NO. 3037 (7440 19th Street): Consider the request of Celeste Patterson for a zoning change from R-1 to IHI for a plumbing, heating, refrigeration, or air- conditioning business on Lot 1, Block 2, Brown Crest Addition (Planning) (second and final reading). (12.) ORDINANCE NO. 2005-O0057 - ZONE CASE NO. 1758-F (west of Slide Road, south of 54th Street): Consider the request of Gerald Long (for Buslon, Inc.) for a zoning change from C-2 and C-3 to C-3 for a shopping center on Lots 109-115, Buster Long Addition (Planning) (second and final reading). (13.) ORDINANCE NO. 2005-O0058 - ZONE CASE NO. 2126-E (5402 54th Street): Consider the request of CMS Property for a zoning change from A-2 to C-A on 14.357 acres of unplatted land out of Section 28, Block E-2 (Planning) (second and final reading). (14.) ORDINANCE NO. 2005-O0059 - ZONE CASE NO. 2573-H (west of North Winston Avenue, north of North Loop 289): Consider the request of Ken Flagg and Sid Shavor (for I & S Investment Group LLP) for a zoning change from C-3 to A-M Specific for a hotel on 1.849 acres of unplatted land out of Section 22, Block A (Planning) (second and final reading). (15.) ORDINANCE NO. 2005-O0060 - ZONE CASE NO. 3038 (7902 Oak Ridge Avenue): Consider the request of John David Nelson (for Lubbock Heating & Air Conditioning) for a zoning change from T to IHI limited to plumbing, heating, refrigeration, or air conditioning business (including manufacturing of duct insulation applicator) and all unconditionally permitted IHC uses on Tract 2A, Southwest Acres Addition (not recorded) (Planning) (second and final reading). (16.) Deleted. (17.) Deleted. 5 Regular City Council Meeting June 9, 2005 (18.) Consider an ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of Lubbock, Texas General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2005 in an amount not to exceed $95,000,000; Providing for the award and sale thereof in accordance with specified parameters; Levying a tax in payment thereof; Prescribing the form of said bonds; Approving execution and delivery of an escrow agreement and a bond purchase agreement; Approving the official statement; Enacting other provisions relating to the subject; And Declaring an effective date (Finance) (first and only reading) .
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Policy Report Texas Fact Book 2010
    Texas Fact Book 2010 Legislative Budget Board LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD EIGHTY-FIRST TEXAS LEGISLATURE 2009 – 2010 DAVID DEWHURST, JOINT CHAIR Lieutenant Governor JOE STRAUS, JOINT CHAIR Representative District 121, San Antonio Speaker of the House of Representatives STEVE OGDEN Senatorial District 5, Bryan Chair, Senate Committee on Finance ROBERT DUNCAN Senatorial District 28, Lubbock JOHN WHITMIRE Senatorial District 15, Houston JUDITH ZAFFIRINI Senatorial District 21, Laredo JIM PITTS Representative District 10, Waxahachie Chair, House Committee on Appropriations RENE OLIVEIRA Representative District 37, Brownsville Chair, House Committee on Ways and Means DAN BRANCH Representative District 108, Dallas SYLVESTER TURNER Representative District 139, Houston JOHN O’Brien, Director COVER PHOTO COURTESY OF HOUSE PHOTOGRAPHY CONTENTS STATE GOVERNMENT STATEWIDE ELECTED OFFICIALS . 1 MEMBERS OF THE EIGHTY-FIRST TEXAS LEGISLATURE . 3 The Senate . 3 The House of Representatives . 4 SENATE STANDING COMMITTEES . 8 HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES STANDING COMMITTEES . 10 BASIC STEPS IN THE TEXAS LEGISLATIVE PROCESS . 14 TEXAS AT A GLANCE GOVERNORS OF TEXAS . 15 HOW TEXAS RANKS Agriculture . 17 Crime and Law Enforcement . 17 Defense . 18 Economy . 18 Education . 18 Employment and Labor . 19 Environment and Energy . 19 Federal Government Finance . 20 Geography . 20 Health . 20 Housing . 21 Population . 21 Science and Technology . 22 Social Welfare . 22 State and Local Government Finance . 22 Transportation . 23 Border Facts . 24 STATE HOLIDAYS, 2010 . 25 STATE SYMBOLS . 25 POPULATION Texas Population Compared with the U .s . 26 Texas and the U .s . Annual Population Growth Rates . 27 Resident Population, 15 Most Populous States . 28 Percentage Change in Population, 15 Most Populous States . 28 Texas Resident Population, by Age Group .
    [Show full text]
  • Annual Board Meeting
    Annual Board Meeting Thursday, September 10, 2020 10:30 AM VIA ZOOM CONFERENCE Zoom Link Dial-In: #346-248-7799 or #669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 811 1438 5147 Passcode: 859725 Annual Board Meeting Thursday, September 10, 2020 10:30 AM VIA ZOOM CONFERENCE Zoom Link Dial-In Either Number #346-248-7799 or #669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 811 1438 5147 | Passcode: 859725 AGENDA I. Call to Order Leslie Ward, Board Chair II. Approval of Minutes ACTION Tania Schwartz, Vice Chair III. Confirmation of the New Board of Directors for 2021 ACTION John Beckworth, Nominations and Governance Chair IV. Welcome and Updates Leslie Ward, Board Chair a. New Board and Staff Introductions b. Partner Updates i. Texas Commission on the Arts, Gary Gibbs, Executive Director ii. Texans for the Arts, Ann Graham, Executive Director V. Finance Report Marvin Blum, Finance Chair Jesse Dominguez, CFO a. Investment Report Update, Luther King Capital Management, Craig Hester & Jeremy Blackman b. Approval of the FY 2020-2021 Budget ACTION VI. Executive Director Report Heidi Marquez Smith, Executive Director VII. Development Report Guillermo Nicolas, Development Chair VIII. Advocacy Report Mindy Ellmer, Advocacy Chair Lisa Kaufman, Davis Kaufman PLLC IX. Texas Medal of Arts Awards Linda LaMantia and Judy Robison, TMAA Chairs X. Trust Programs Report Jenny Parry, Director of Programs XI. Texas Women for the Arts Report Tania Schwartz, TWA Board Liaison XII. Communications Report Gay Gaddis, Communications Chair Kenneth Franco, Communications Manager XIII. Final Comments and Adjourn Leslie Ward, Board Chair To be the leading voice for the arts in education, advocacy, and economic impact in Texas, spotlighting the artistic excellence of our state.
    [Show full text]
  • At the Museum
    The Magazine of the Museum Mof Texas Tech University SEEING AT THE MUSEUM In This Issue | Fall-Winter 2018 Bringing an Preserving Material Objects The Museum Exhibit to Life Railroad History in a Virtual World as a Family Connection The Magazine of The Texas Tech University Museum M The Magazine of the Museum of Texas Tech University Prepare to Party Fall/Winter 2018 Staff Publisher and Executive Editor The Museum of Texas Tech University celebrates its 90th Watch for more information about exhibitions and events Gary Morgan, Ph.D. anniversary in 2019. on our website at museum.ttu.edu and in the spring/summer Editor 2019 issue of M. Sally Logue Post Editorial Committee The idea for a museum took form only four years after Texas Daniel Tyler, Jill Hoffman, Ph.D., Technological College opened. On March 27, 1929, a group of *Information drawn from the book “West Texas Museum Lisa Bradley citizens interested in forming a museum met, as reported in Association 1929-1979.” Design the Daily Toreador, to “form a society to help make collections Armando Godinez Jr. and further the movement (of the Museum) in general.” This issue of M the Magazine of the Moody Planetarium Museum of Texas Tech University is From that meeting grew the Plains Museum Society, which made possible by the generous evolved into the Museum of Texas Tech University Association. Tuesday Saturday Sunday support of the CH Foundation. 1:30 p.m. 11:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. M is a biannual publication of the The first museum, the West Texas Museum, opened in 1937 in Museum of Texas Tech University.
    [Show full text]
  • Policy Report Texas Fact Book 2006
    Te x a s F a c t Book 2006 LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD SEVENTY-NINTH TEXAS LEGISLATURE 2005 – 2006 DAVID DEWHURST, CO-CHAIR Lieutenant Governor, Austin TOM CRADDICK, CO-CHAIR Representative District 82, Midland Speaker of the House of Representatives STEVE OGDEN Senatorial District 5, Bryan Chair, Senate Committee on Finance ROBERT DUNCAN Senatorial District 28, Lubbock JOHN WHITMIRE Senatorial District 15, Houston JUDITH ZAFFIRINI Senatorial District 21, Laredo JIM PITTS Representative District 10, Waxahachie Chair, House Committee on Appropriations JAMES KEFFER Representative District 60, Eastland Chair, House Committee on Ways and Means FRED HILL Representative District 112, Richardson VILMA LUNA Representative District 33, Corpus Christi JOHN O’BRIEN, Deputy Director CONTENTS STATE GOVERNMENT STATEWIDE ELECTED OFFICIALS . 1 MEMBERS OF THE SEVENTY-NINTH TEXAS LEGISLATURE . 3 The Senate . 3 The House of Representatives . 4 SENATE STANDING COMMITTEES . 8 HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES STANDING COMMITTEES . 10 BASIC STEPS IN THE TEXAS LEGISLATIVE PROCESS . 14 TEXAS AT A GLANCE GOVERNORS OF TEXAS . 15 HOW TEXAS RANKS Agriculture . 17 Crime and Law Enforcement . 17 Defense . 18 Economy . 18 Education . 18 Employment and Labor . 19 Environment and Energy . 19 Federal Government Finance . 20 Geography . 20 Health . 20 Housing. 21 Population . 21 Social Welfare . 22 State and Local Government Finance . 22 Technology . 23 Transportation . 23 Border Facts . 24 STATE HOLIDAYS, 2006 . 25 STATE SYMBOLS . 25 POPULATION Texas Population Compared with the U.S. 26 Texas and the U.S. Annual Population Growth Rates . 27 Resident Population, 15 Most Populous States . 28 Percentage Change in Population, 15 Most Populous States . 28 Texas Resident Population, by Age Group .
    [Show full text]
  • Welcome to the Texas Women's HALL of FAME 2014 PROGRAM
    GCW_HOF_program_042514.indd 1 4/28/14 9:20 AM TEXAS Women’s hall of fAME Welcome to The Texas Women’s HALL OF FAME 2014 PROGRAM Welcome Carmen Pagan, Governor’s Commission for Women Chair Invocation Reverend Coby Shorter Presentation The Anita Thigpen Perry School of Nursing at Texas Tech University Keynote Address Governor Rick Perry Induction 2014 Texas Women’s Hall of Fame Honorees Closing 3 Texas Governor‘s Commission for Women GCW_HOF_program_042514.indd 2-3 4/28/14 9:20 AM TEXAS Women’s hall of fAME TEXAS Women’s hall of fAME The Texas Women’s HALL OF FAME AWARDS The Governor’s Commission for Women established the Texas Women’s Hall of Fame in 1984 to honor the remarkable achievements of Texas women while sharing their stories of great determination and innovation. The biennial awards highlight Texas women who have made significant contributions, often despite great odds. Nominations are submitted from across the state and reviewed by a panel of judges. Past honorees include first ladies, Olympic athletes and astronauts. The Texas Women’s HALL OF FAME 2014 Inductees The History of Our HALL OF FAME EXHIBIT In 2003, the Governor’s Commission for Women established a permanent exhibit for the Texas Women’s Hall of Fame on the campus of Texas Woman’s University in Denton, Texas. The exhibit features the biographies, photographs and video interviews of more than 100 notable women who have been chosen to represent the very best from our state. The exhibit is free of charge, and it is open to the public Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m.
    [Show full text]
  • Interim Report to the 82Nd Texas Legislature
    InterIm report to the 82nd texas LegisLature House Select Committee on Special purpoSe DiStrictS January 2011 HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICTS TEXAS HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES INTERIM REPORT 2010 A REPORT TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 82ND TEXAS LEGISLATURE HARVEY HILDERBRAN CHAIRMAN COMMITTEE CLERK ISAAC ALBARADO COMMITTEE ASSISTANTS DUSTIN COX RAUL ESPINOZA Select Committee On Special Purpose Districts January 7, 2011 Harvey Hilderbran P.O. Box 2910 Chairman Austin, Texas 78768-2910 The Honorable Joe Straus Speaker, Texas House of Representatives Members of the Texas House of Representatives Texas State Capitol, Rm. 2W.13 Austin, Texas 78701 Dear Mr. Speaker and Fellow Members: The Select Committee on Special Purpose Districts of the Eighty-first Legislature hereby submits its interim report including recommendations and drafted legislation for consideration by the Eighty-second Legislature. Respectfully submitted, _______________________ Harvey Hilderbran _______________________ ________________________ Rep. Jose Menendez, Vice Chair Rep. Carol Alvarado _______________________ _______________________ Rep. Valinda Bolton Rep. Harold Dutton _______________________ _______________________ Rep. Charlie Geren Rep. Mike Hamilton _______________________ _______________________ Rep. Bryan Hughes Rep. Delwin Jones _______________________ _______________________ Rep. Tracy King Rep. Jodie Laubenberg _______________________ _______________________ Rep. Armando "Mando" Martinez Rep. Allan Ritter _______________________ _______________________
    [Show full text]
  • Texas Tech University College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources Program
    Texas Tech University College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources Program WELCOME Kaylynn Kiker, President INVOCATION Ivie Kate Mynatt, Treasurer REMARKS FROM THE DEAN Dr. Steve Fraze, Interim-Dean RECOGNITION OF SCHOLARSHIP DONORS AND RECIPIENTS Jane Piercy, Director of Development and External Relations Matt Williams, Assistant Director of Development RECOGNITION OF NEW FUNDS Jane Piercy, Director of Development and External Relations RECOGNITION OF OUTSTANDING AGRICULTURALISTS Student Agricultural Council Madalynn Thamm, Secretary Landee Kieschnick, Vice President Morgan Havelka, Scribe CLOSING REMARKS Kaylynn Kiker, President COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES AND NATURAL RESOURCES TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY The Student Agricultural Council The Student Agricultural Council is composed of two representatives from each of the departmental clubs and the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources’ Student Senators. A representative from the Office of the Dean of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources serves as a sponsor. The purpose of the Student Agricultural Council is to establish a working relationship between students, faculty, administration and the agricultural community for the betterment of the students and the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources. The goals of the Agricultural Council are: 1. To establish sound relations among agricultural students. 2. To establish a common bond among agricultural organizations at Texas Tech. 3. To foster better relations with the faculty. 4. To establish better communications within the university system. 5. To strive to maintain and improve relations within the agricultural community. The annual Pig Roast is only one of the functions sponsored by the Agricultural Council to attain these goals. STUDENT AGRICULTURAL COUNCIL OFFICERS 2017-2018 PRESIDENT Kaylynn Kiker VICE PRESIDENT Landee Kieschnick SECRETARY Madalynn Thamm TREASURER Ivie Kate Mynatt SCRIBE Morgan Havelka Thank You to Our Sponsors The J.
    [Show full text]
  • Notes Concerning This Collection: the Cds & Zip Drives Were Donated By
    Communications and Marketing Image and Video Discs, 1997-2016 and undated U 324.1 Notes concerning this collection: The CDs & Zip Drives were donated by the Department of Communications and Marketing, whose photographic unit was formerly known as Photographic Services. The inventory below was typed up to describe the contents of each disc, many of which had directories and subfolders. The dates given are based on the dates attached to the images. If there were more than three dates then only the year is listed. Several of the dates may be the dates of when the CDs were burned rather than the dates of when the images were actually taken. Also, some of the names and descriptions were either expanded up or revised to make the inventory easier to read and search. The spelling of some names were corrected or elaborated upon. Names were arranged as first name followed by last name for easier reading of this inventory. Several of the image file formats are listed as "unidentified." Most likely these were Mac image file formats. Also, the bulk of the JPGs (and even some of the TIFs) are saved at 300 dpi. 1 | Page Communications and Marketing Image and Video Discs, 1997-2016 and undated U 324.1 C&M image disc #1 – James Sowell, 2000 Regent Jim Sowell (2 TIF files, 1 JPG file), August 10, 2000 C&M image disc #2 – TTU B&W Artistic Views, 1991-2003 and undated Stephanie photos – Corinthian column (1 JPG file), undated Stephanie photos – Corinthian column base, Doak Hall exterior, Administration Building west doorway, and Agriculture building window
    [Show full text]
  • Gearing up for the 79Th Legislative Session
    TexasAdvocateAdvocate State Teachers Association/National Education Association WINTER 2004 Gearing up for the 79th Legislative Session Legislature Convenes January 11 he countdown to the 79th an anti-tax activist who is The legislature should ad- TLegislative Session began a fond of calling the NEA a dress these working condi- notes few months ago and the pre- bunch of Bolsheviks! It is also tions that are burning out al- quel may be a predictor of the agenda of the Texas Pub- most all school professionals. ominous days ahead. Pre-filing lic Policy Foundation, a right Let’s not forget, also, that of bills so far has given us wing think tank, and the education support profes- reason for concern. The first agenda for the voucher pro- sionals are still fighting just voucher bill has reared its ugly ponents who had the Gover- for due process rights and a head and other repeat bills nor’s ear while sailing in the living wage. from last session will follow Bahamas with him last year. Now, you all know that I without doubt. Last session I We stopped most of their am no political neophyte. nicknamed my notebook of agenda last year with an ag- Having been around the president’s president’s bill summaries, “The Little gressive grassroots campaign block a few times, I know this Shop of Horrors,” and this because thousands of phone will not be the easiest time to upcoming session may prove calls were sent by our mem- try to advance a pro-public to be even more daunting.
    [Show full text]
  • First Reading ORDINANCE NO. 2010-00053 Second Reading an ORDINANCE REVIEWING CLASSIFICATIONS for the METHODS of ASSESSING SPECIA
    First Reading Second Reading June 24, 2010 July 8, 2010 Item No. 6.5 Item No. 5.19 ORDINANCE NO. 2010-00053 AN ORDINANCE REVIEWING CLASSIFICATIONS FOR THE METHODS OF ASSESSING SPECIAL BENEFITS FOR THE SERVICES AND IMPROVEMENTS OF PROPERTY IN THE NORTH OVERTON PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ("DISTRICT"); APPROVING, ADOPTING AND FILING WITH THE CITY SECRETARY THE ASSESSMENT ROLL; CLOSING THE HEARING AND LEVYING 2010 ASSESSMENTS FOR THE COST OF CERTAIN SERVICES AND/OR IMPROVEMENTS TO BE PROVIDED IN THE DISTRICT DURING FY 2010-11; FIXING CHARGES AND LIENS AGAINST THE PROPERTY IN THE DISTRICT AND AGAINST THE OWNERS THEREOF; AND PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF THE ASSESSMENT. WHEREAS, Chapter 372 of the Texas Local Government Code (the "Act") allows for the creation of public improvement districts; and WHEREAS, On October 9, 2003 the City Council passed Resolution No.2003- R0468 which made certain findings concerning the advisability of creating the North Overton Public Improvement District, authorized and created the District as a public improvement district under Chapter 372 of the Texas Local Government Code (map attached as Exhibit A), and designated the Lubbock City Council as the entity responsible for the management of and provision of services and improvements to the District; and WHEREAS, On October 23, 2003, the City Council passed Resolution No. 2003-R0492, approving the Service and Assessment Plan, which has been reviewed and revised each year when necessary. Exhibit B, attached hereto, contains a Revised 2010 Service and Assessment
    [Show full text]
  • Vol. 22, No. 3 March 2018 You Can’T Buy It
    ABSOLUTELY FREE Vol. 22, No. 3 March 2018 You Can’t Buy It In The Thicket oil 36 x 24 inches Dusk Again oil 36 x 18 inches Artwork is by Susan Colwell and is part of her exhibit on view at Fine Art at Baxters in New Bern, NC, March 9 - April 30, 2018. See the article on page 29. Quietude II oil 36 x 24 inches ARTICLE INDEX Advertising Directory This index has active links, just click on the Page number and it will take you to that page. Listed in order in which they appear in the paper. Ella Walton Richardson Fine Art Page 1 - Cover - Fine Art at Baxter’s - Susan Colwell Page 3 - Ella Walton Richardson Fine Art Page 2 - Article Index, Advertising Directory, Contact Info, Links to blogs, and Carolina Arts site Page 4 - Halsey-McCallum Studios & Nance Lee Sneddon New Exhibition of Paintings and Sculpture March 2 -31, 2018 Page 4 - Editorial Commentary Page 5 - The Wells Gallery at the Sanctuary & Karen Burnette Garner Page 5 - Corrigan Gallery & Redux Contemporary Art Center Page 6 - Whimsy Joy by Roz and Folly Beach Arts & Crafts Guild / 2018 Tides of March Glenna Goodacre & William Berra Page 6 - Ella Walton Richardson Fine Art Page 7 - Call for Lowcountry Ceramic Artists, Rhett Thurman, Anglin Smith Fine Art, Page 8 - Ella Walton Richardson Fine Art cont., Anglin Smith Fine Art, Helena Fox Fine Art, Art Reception March 2, 5 - 8 pm ~ Bill Berra will be in Attendance Helena Fox Fine Art, Spencer Art Galleries, The Wells Gallery at the Sanctuary, Meyer Vogl Gallery, City of North Charleston & Charleston Artist Guild Corrigan Gallery & Saul
    [Show full text]
  • East Campus Naming Release
    For Immediate Release Contact: Leslie Weddell (719) 389-6038 [email protected] COLORADO COLLEGE TO NAME NEW RESIDENCES AFTER EIGHT DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI Naming dedication to be held during Family and Friends Weekend COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Feb. 8, 2017 – Colorado College will honor eight distinguished former students by bestowing their names on residential buildings in the new East Campus housing community. These individuals — ranging from figure skater Peggy Fleming, to Nobel Laureate James Heckman, to Frederick Roberts, the first African American elected to the California State Legislature — represent a broad array of fields, including academic, art, government, military, and mountaineering. The East Campus housing community, which will house 154 students in eight residential buildings, is scheduled for completion this summer. The new campus housing development, located on the southeast corner of Nevada Avenue and Uintah Street, will include a community center and a combination of cottages, small houses, and apartments. These residences will face an outdoor common area, helping to promote a sense of neighborhood and community. The naming dedication will be held during CC’s Family and Friends Weekend, Oct. 6-8, 2017. “Naming the buildings of this new student housing community for distinguished former students highlights the college’s rich history and connects today’s students to the generations of accomplished alumni who have lived and studied on the Colorado College campus,” says Colorado College President Jill Tiefenthaler. The Colorado College honorees are, in alphabetical order: Marcellus H. Chiles Marcellus Chiles is Colorado College’s only Medal of Honor recipient. Born in Arkansas and raised in Denver, Marcellus Chiles was a student at Colorado College when World War I began.
    [Show full text]