LA MARQUE CITY COUNCILLA MARQUE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS1109-B BAYOU ROADLA MARQUE, TEXAS 77568REGULAR MEETINGNOVEMBER 13, 20066:00 P.M. (1) ROLL CALL -(2) APPROVAL OF MINUTES - a. Regular Meeting of October 23, 2006 (Pages 1-3) (3) CITIZEN’S REQUEST FOR HEARING –(4) REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER – (Pages 4-26) (5) FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES –a. Consider Approval of Ordinance Number 972 – Amending Chapter 17, Article III, Section 17-60, the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Marque, Texas by Adding Exemptions to the Rules and Regulations Governing Coin-Operated Machines within the City (Page 27)b. Consider Approval of Ordinance Number 973 – Amending Chapter 44, Miscellaneous Offenses and Provisions, Article I, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Marque, Texas by Adding a New Section 44-23 Regulation of Sex Offender Residency, Making it Unlawful for Certain Sex Offenders to Reside within 1,000 Feet of Premises Where Children Gather; Providing Exceptions; Prohibiting Property Owners from Renting Real Property to Certain Sex Offenders; Providing for a Penalty; Providing Findings of Fact and other Matters Related Thereto (Pages 28-31)c. Consider Approval of Ordinance Number 974 – Amending Chapter 8, Article I, Section 8.10 – 8.15, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Marque, Texas; by Adding New Sections 8.10 – 8.15 Regulating Dogs and Cats Running at Large; the Number of Dogs and Cats Allowed; the Regulations of Disposing of Dogs and Cats Defecation; Declaring Conditions for a Public Nuisance; Establishing the Enforcement Agency and Penalties for Violation of this Chapter (Pages 32-34)d. Consider Approval of Ordinance Number 975 – Amending Chapter 62, Article V, Section 62-140(a), of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Marque, Texas by Adding a New Paragraph (12), Prohibiting Parking on the South Side of Fannin Street at it’s Intersection with a Drainage Right-of-Way; Making Other Findings and Provisions Related to the Subject (Page 35) (6) SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES (A Public Hearing will be Held) -a. Consider Approval of Ordinance Number 971 – Amending the Number of Certain Classifications within the Police Department for Fiscal Years 2006-07 and 2007-08; Amending the Authorized Number and Effective Dates of Such Positions for Each Classification; Amending the Classification and Salary Plan for the Police Department for Fiscal Years 2006-07 and 2007-08; and Providing an Effective Date (Pages 36-37) (7) NEW BUSINESS -a. Consider Approval of Appointment to Fill the Vacant Position on the Planning and Zoning Commission (Pages 38-39)b. Consider Approval of Resolution Number 1051 – Enter into a BuyBoard Purchasing Agreement with Texas Association of School Boards, Inc. for the Purpose of Facilitating the Purchasing Functions for the City of La Marque by Identifying Qualified Vendors (Pages 40-60)c. Consider, Discuss and Approve Cancellation of the November 27, 2006 Regular City Council Meeting (8) ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMENTS AND REQUESTS FROM COUNCIL -(9) ADJOURNMENT -CERTIFICATION:I hereby certify that the above notice of meeting was posted on the bulletin board outside Council Chambers, 1109-B Bayou Road, La Marque, Texas before 5:00 p.m. on this the 9th day of November, 2006. ____________________________________Susan K. Welch, City Clerk
