Video index

I. Special Session - 6:00 PM

A. Call to Order and Announcement of a Quorum - Dr. Philip L. Nauert, Mayor

B. Municipal Facilities Design

1. Presentation and possible action regarding the results of the Municipal Building Planning Studies prepared by Pierce Goodwin Alexander and Linville and presented by Mr. Jeff Gerber, Chief Executive Officer.

2. Presentation of and possible action on a recommendation from the Department of Facilities Management that will outline the procurement process for the selection of Architectural and Engineering services and construction methodology options for the new municipal facilities to include: City Hall, Police Station, Municipal Courts, and Bellaire Civic Center.

1. Presentation and possible action regarding the results of the Municipal Building Planning Studies prepared by Pierce Goodwin Alexander and Linville and presented by Mr. Jeff Gerber, Chief Executive Officer.

2. Presentation of and possible action on a recommendation from the Department of Facilities Management that will outline the procurement process for the selection of Architectural and Engineering services and construction methodology options for the new municipal facilities to include: City Hall, Police Station, Municipal Courts, and Bellaire Civic Center.

C. Adjournment

A. Call to Order and Announcement of a Quorum - Dr. Philip L. Nauert, Mayor

B. Municipal Facilities Design

1. Presentation and possible action regarding the results of the Municipal Building Planning Studies prepared by Pierce Goodwin Alexander and Linville and presented by Mr. Jeff Gerber, Chief Executive Officer.

2. Presentation of and possible action on a recommendation from the Department of Facilities Management that will outline the procurement process for the selection of Architectural and Engineering services and construction methodology options for the new municipal facilities to include: City Hall, Police Station, Municipal Courts, and Bellaire Civic Center.

1. Presentation and possible action regarding the results of the Municipal Building Planning Studies prepared by Pierce Goodwin Alexander and Linville and presented by Mr. Jeff Gerber, Chief Executive Officer.

2. Presentation of and possible action on a recommendation from the Department of Facilities Management that will outline the procurement process for the selection of Architectural and Engineering services and construction methodology options for the new municipal facilities to include: City Hall, Police Station, Municipal Courts, and Bellaire Civic Center.

C. Adjournment

II. Regular Session - 7:00 PM

A. Call to Order and Announcement of a Quorum - Dr. Philip L. Nauert, Mayor

B. Inspirational Reading and/or Invocation - Roman F. Reed, Councilman - Position No. 1

C. Pledges to the Flag - Roman F. Reed, Councilman - Position No. 1

D. Proclamations

1. Issuance of a proclamation by Dr. Philip L. Nauert, Mayor, proclaiming the month of May 2014 as "Older Americans Month" in the City of Bellaire, Texas, in recognition of older adults for their many contributions to the community.

2. Issuance of a proclamation by Dr. Philip L. Nauert, Mayor, proclaiming the week of May 11-17, 2014, as "National Police Week" in the City of Bellaire, Texas, in recognition and appreciation of all law enforcement officers for the vital services they perform, their exemplary service to their communities, and in honor of those that have made the ultimate sacrifice.

3. Issuance of a proclamation by Dr. Philip L. Nauert, Mayor, proclaiming the week of May 18-24, 2014, as "Emergency Medical Services Week" in the City of Bellaire, Texas, in recognition of the dedication, value, accomplishments, and tremendous efforts our emergency medical services teams make to improve the health in our community.

4. Issuance of a proclamation by Dr. Philip L. Nauert, Mayor, proclaiming the week of May 18-24, 2014, as "National Public Works Week," and encouraging our residents to join in paying tribute to our public works professionals, engineers, managers, and employees and to recognize the substantial contributions they have made to our health, safety, welfare, and quality of life.

5. Issuance of a proclamation by Dr. Philip L. Nauert, Mayor, proclaiming May 21, 2014, as "Bellaire Special Olympics Day" in the City of Bellaire, Texas, in recognition and appreciation of the partnership between law enforcement and Special Olympics to provide sports competition opportunities to those with physical and mental challenges.

1. Issuance of a proclamation by Dr. Philip L. Nauert, Mayor, proclaiming the month of May 2014 as "Older Americans Month" in the City of Bellaire, Texas, in recognition of older adults for their many contributions to the community.

2. Issuance of a proclamation by Dr. Philip L. Nauert, Mayor, proclaiming the week of May 11-17, 2014, as "National Police Week" in the City of Bellaire, Texas, in recognition and appreciation of all law enforcement officers for the vital services they perform, their exemplary service to their communities, and in honor of those that have made the ultimate sacrifice.

3. Issuance of a proclamation by Dr. Philip L. Nauert, Mayor, proclaiming the week of May 18-24, 2014, as "Emergency Medical Services Week" in the City of Bellaire, Texas, in recognition of the dedication, value, accomplishments, and tremendous efforts our emergency medical services teams make to improve the health in our community.

4. Issuance of a proclamation by Dr. Philip L. Nauert, Mayor, proclaiming the week of May 18-24, 2014, as "National Public Works Week," and encouraging our residents to join in paying tribute to our public works professionals, engineers, managers, and employees and to recognize the substantial contributions they have made to our health, safety, welfare, and quality of life.

5. Issuance of a proclamation by Dr. Philip L. Nauert, Mayor, proclaiming May 21, 2014, as "Bellaire Special Olympics Day" in the City of Bellaire, Texas, in recognition and appreciation of the partnership between law enforcement and Special Olympics to provide sports competition opportunities to those with physical and mental challenges.

E. Approval or Correction of Minutes

1. Minutes of Apr 21, 2014 7:00 PM

F. Personal/Audience Comments

G. Report(s)

1. City Manager's Report

1. City Manager's Report dated May 5, 2014, regarding projects update and Public Works Department transition.

1. City Manager's Report

1. City Manager's Report dated May 5, 2014, regarding projects update and Public Works Department transition.

H. New Business

1. Consent Agenda

2. Item for Individual Consideration

a. Consideration of and possible action on a request for City Council authorization for the City Manager of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a transmittal letter to CenterPoint Energy's Director of Regulatory Affairs affirmatively approving a request from CenterPoint Energy to suspend the operation of an interim rate adjustment for changes in investment for a period of one (1) year.

3. Adoption of Ordinance(s)/Resolution(s)

a. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Finance Department to award a contract for meter reading services to the lowest responsive bidder, Alexander's Contract Services, Inc., and on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute and attest, respectively, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a Standard Form of Agreement with Alexander's Contract Services, Inc., for the provision of sufficient personnel and meter-reading handheld devices to complete monthly water meter reads within a seven (7) day work cycle to the Finance Department, Utility Billing, of the City of Bellaire, Texas 77401, on a contract basis for three (3) years, commencing on June 1, 2014, and expiring on May 31, 2017, with an automatic renewal for two (2) consecutive one (1) year periods upon mutual agreement of both parties.

b. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending Ordinance No. 13-041, which authorized the execution of a Standard Form of Agreement with Total Contracting Ltd. for the "Rebuild Bellaire, Phase Four Paving and Drainage Improvement Project," for the purpose of removing the proposed sidewalk and curb ramp on the west and north sides of the 800 Block of Jaquet Drive, said removal of which would decrease said Agreement by $17,400.00, and authorizing The City Manager of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute a Change Order (No. 1) with Total Contracting Ltd. for said decrease. (Item requested by Councilman Roman F. Reed).

a. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Finance Department to award a contract for meter reading services to the lowest responsive bidder, Alexander's Contract Services, Inc., and on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute and attest, respectively, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a Standard Form of Agreement with Alexander's Contract Services, Inc., for the provision of sufficient personnel and meter-reading handheld devices to complete monthly water meter reads within a seven (7) day work cycle to the Finance Department, Utility Billing, of the City of Bellaire, Texas 77401, on a contract basis for three (3) years, commencing on June 1, 2014, and expiring on May 31, 2017, with an automatic renewal for two (2) consecutive one (1) year periods upon mutual agreement of both parties.

b. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending Ordinance No. 13-041, which authorized the execution of a Standard Form of Agreement with Total Contracting Ltd. for the "Rebuild Bellaire, Phase Four Paving and Drainage Improvement Project," for the purpose of removing the proposed sidewalk and curb ramp on the west and north sides of the 800 Block of Jaquet Drive, said removal of which would decrease said Agreement by $17,400.00, and authorizing The City Manager of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute a Change Order (No. 1) with Total Contracting Ltd. for said decrease. (Item requested by Councilman Roman F. Reed).

1. Consent Agenda

2. Item for Individual Consideration

a. Consideration of and possible action on a request for City Council authorization for the City Manager of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a transmittal letter to CenterPoint Energy's Director of Regulatory Affairs affirmatively approving a request from CenterPoint Energy to suspend the operation of an interim rate adjustment for changes in investment for a period of one (1) year.

3. Adoption of Ordinance(s)/Resolution(s)

a. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Finance Department to award a contract for meter reading services to the lowest responsive bidder, Alexander's Contract Services, Inc., and on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute and attest, respectively, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a Standard Form of Agreement with Alexander's Contract Services, Inc., for the provision of sufficient personnel and meter-reading handheld devices to complete monthly water meter reads within a seven (7) day work cycle to the Finance Department, Utility Billing, of the City of Bellaire, Texas 77401, on a contract basis for three (3) years, commencing on June 1, 2014, and expiring on May 31, 2017, with an automatic renewal for two (2) consecutive one (1) year periods upon mutual agreement of both parties.

b. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending Ordinance No. 13-041, which authorized the execution of a Standard Form of Agreement with Total Contracting Ltd. for the "Rebuild Bellaire, Phase Four Paving and Drainage Improvement Project," for the purpose of removing the proposed sidewalk and curb ramp on the west and north sides of the 800 Block of Jaquet Drive, said removal of which would decrease said Agreement by $17,400.00, and authorizing The City Manager of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute a Change Order (No. 1) with Total Contracting Ltd. for said decrease. (Item requested by Councilman Roman F. Reed).

a. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Finance Department to award a contract for meter reading services to the lowest responsive bidder, Alexander's Contract Services, Inc., and on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute and attest, respectively, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a Standard Form of Agreement with Alexander's Contract Services, Inc., for the provision of sufficient personnel and meter-reading handheld devices to complete monthly water meter reads within a seven (7) day work cycle to the Finance Department, Utility Billing, of the City of Bellaire, Texas 77401, on a contract basis for three (3) years, commencing on June 1, 2014, and expiring on May 31, 2017, with an automatic renewal for two (2) consecutive one (1) year periods upon mutual agreement of both parties.

b. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending Ordinance No. 13-041, which authorized the execution of a Standard Form of Agreement with Total Contracting Ltd. for the "Rebuild Bellaire, Phase Four Paving and Drainage Improvement Project," for the purpose of removing the proposed sidewalk and curb ramp on the west and north sides of the 800 Block of Jaquet Drive, said removal of which would decrease said Agreement by $17,400.00, and authorizing The City Manager of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute a Change Order (No. 1) with Total Contracting Ltd. for said decrease. (Item requested by Councilman Roman F. Reed).

I. Items for Future Agendas; Community Interest Items from the Mayor and City Council

J. Adjournment

A. Call to Order and Announcement of a Quorum - Dr. Philip L. Nauert, Mayor

B. Inspirational Reading and/or Invocation - Roman F. Reed, Councilman - Position No. 1

C. Pledges to the Flag - Roman F. Reed, Councilman - Position No. 1

D. Proclamations

1. Issuance of a proclamation by Dr. Philip L. Nauert, Mayor, proclaiming the month of May 2014 as "Older Americans Month" in the City of Bellaire, Texas, in recognition of older adults for their many contributions to the community.

2. Issuance of a proclamation by Dr. Philip L. Nauert, Mayor, proclaiming the week of May 11-17, 2014, as "National Police Week" in the City of Bellaire, Texas, in recognition and appreciation of all law enforcement officers for the vital services they perform, their exemplary service to their communities, and in honor of those that have made the ultimate sacrifice.

3. Issuance of a proclamation by Dr. Philip L. Nauert, Mayor, proclaiming the week of May 18-24, 2014, as "Emergency Medical Services Week" in the City of Bellaire, Texas, in recognition of the dedication, value, accomplishments, and tremendous efforts our emergency medical services teams make to improve the health in our community.

4. Issuance of a proclamation by Dr. Philip L. Nauert, Mayor, proclaiming the week of May 18-24, 2014, as "National Public Works Week," and encouraging our residents to join in paying tribute to our public works professionals, engineers, managers, and employees and to recognize the substantial contributions they have made to our health, safety, welfare, and quality of life.

5. Issuance of a proclamation by Dr. Philip L. Nauert, Mayor, proclaiming May 21, 2014, as "Bellaire Special Olympics Day" in the City of Bellaire, Texas, in recognition and appreciation of the partnership between law enforcement and Special Olympics to provide sports competition opportunities to those with physical and mental challenges.

1. Issuance of a proclamation by Dr. Philip L. Nauert, Mayor, proclaiming the month of May 2014 as "Older Americans Month" in the City of Bellaire, Texas, in recognition of older adults for their many contributions to the community.

2. Issuance of a proclamation by Dr. Philip L. Nauert, Mayor, proclaiming the week of May 11-17, 2014, as "National Police Week" in the City of Bellaire, Texas, in recognition and appreciation of all law enforcement officers for the vital services they perform, their exemplary service to their communities, and in honor of those that have made the ultimate sacrifice.

3. Issuance of a proclamation by Dr. Philip L. Nauert, Mayor, proclaiming the week of May 18-24, 2014, as "Emergency Medical Services Week" in the City of Bellaire, Texas, in recognition of the dedication, value, accomplishments, and tremendous efforts our emergency medical services teams make to improve the health in our community.

4. Issuance of a proclamation by Dr. Philip L. Nauert, Mayor, proclaiming the week of May 18-24, 2014, as "National Public Works Week," and encouraging our residents to join in paying tribute to our public works professionals, engineers, managers, and employees and to recognize the substantial contributions they have made to our health, safety, welfare, and quality of life.

5. Issuance of a proclamation by Dr. Philip L. Nauert, Mayor, proclaiming May 21, 2014, as "Bellaire Special Olympics Day" in the City of Bellaire, Texas, in recognition and appreciation of the partnership between law enforcement and Special Olympics to provide sports competition opportunities to those with physical and mental challenges.

E. Approval or Correction of Minutes

1. Minutes of Apr 21, 2014 7:00 PM

F. Personal/Audience Comments

G. Report(s)

1. City Manager's Report

1. City Manager's Report dated May 5, 2014, regarding projects update and Public Works Department transition.

1. City Manager's Report

1. City Manager's Report dated May 5, 2014, regarding projects update and Public Works Department transition.

H. New Business

1. Consent Agenda

2. Item for Individual Consideration

a. Consideration of and possible action on a request for City Council authorization for the City Manager of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a transmittal letter to CenterPoint Energy's Director of Regulatory Affairs affirmatively approving a request from CenterPoint Energy to suspend the operation of an interim rate adjustment for changes in investment for a period of one (1) year.

3. Adoption of Ordinance(s)/Resolution(s)

a. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Finance Department to award a contract for meter reading services to the lowest responsive bidder, Alexander's Contract Services, Inc., and on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute and attest, respectively, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a Standard Form of Agreement with Alexander's Contract Services, Inc., for the provision of sufficient personnel and meter-reading handheld devices to complete monthly water meter reads within a seven (7) day work cycle to the Finance Department, Utility Billing, of the City of Bellaire, Texas 77401, on a contract basis for three (3) years, commencing on June 1, 2014, and expiring on May 31, 2017, with an automatic renewal for two (2) consecutive one (1) year periods upon mutual agreement of both parties.

b. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending Ordinance No. 13-041, which authorized the execution of a Standard Form of Agreement with Total Contracting Ltd. for the "Rebuild Bellaire, Phase Four Paving and Drainage Improvement Project," for the purpose of removing the proposed sidewalk and curb ramp on the west and north sides of the 800 Block of Jaquet Drive, said removal of which would decrease said Agreement by $17,400.00, and authorizing The City Manager of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute a Change Order (No. 1) with Total Contracting Ltd. for said decrease. (Item requested by Councilman Roman F. Reed).

a. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Finance Department to award a contract for meter reading services to the lowest responsive bidder, Alexander's Contract Services, Inc., and on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute and attest, respectively, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a Standard Form of Agreement with Alexander's Contract Services, Inc., for the provision of sufficient personnel and meter-reading handheld devices to complete monthly water meter reads within a seven (7) day work cycle to the Finance Department, Utility Billing, of the City of Bellaire, Texas 77401, on a contract basis for three (3) years, commencing on June 1, 2014, and expiring on May 31, 2017, with an automatic renewal for two (2) consecutive one (1) year periods upon mutual agreement of both parties.

b. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending Ordinance No. 13-041, which authorized the execution of a Standard Form of Agreement with Total Contracting Ltd. for the "Rebuild Bellaire, Phase Four Paving and Drainage Improvement Project," for the purpose of removing the proposed sidewalk and curb ramp on the west and north sides of the 800 Block of Jaquet Drive, said removal of which would decrease said Agreement by $17,400.00, and authorizing The City Manager of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute a Change Order (No. 1) with Total Contracting Ltd. for said decrease. (Item requested by Councilman Roman F. Reed).

1. Consent Agenda

2. Item for Individual Consideration

a. Consideration of and possible action on a request for City Council authorization for the City Manager of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a transmittal letter to CenterPoint Energy's Director of Regulatory Affairs affirmatively approving a request from CenterPoint Energy to suspend the operation of an interim rate adjustment for changes in investment for a period of one (1) year.

3. Adoption of Ordinance(s)/Resolution(s)

a. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Finance Department to award a contract for meter reading services to the lowest responsive bidder, Alexander's Contract Services, Inc., and on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute and attest, respectively, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a Standard Form of Agreement with Alexander's Contract Services, Inc., for the provision of sufficient personnel and meter-reading handheld devices to complete monthly water meter reads within a seven (7) day work cycle to the Finance Department, Utility Billing, of the City of Bellaire, Texas 77401, on a contract basis for three (3) years, commencing on June 1, 2014, and expiring on May 31, 2017, with an automatic renewal for two (2) consecutive one (1) year periods upon mutual agreement of both parties.

b. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending Ordinance No. 13-041, which authorized the execution of a Standard Form of Agreement with Total Contracting Ltd. for the "Rebuild Bellaire, Phase Four Paving and Drainage Improvement Project," for the purpose of removing the proposed sidewalk and curb ramp on the west and north sides of the 800 Block of Jaquet Drive, said removal of which would decrease said Agreement by $17,400.00, and authorizing The City Manager of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute a Change Order (No. 1) with Total Contracting Ltd. for said decrease. (Item requested by Councilman Roman F. Reed).

a. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Finance Department to award a contract for meter reading services to the lowest responsive bidder, Alexander's Contract Services, Inc., and on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute and attest, respectively, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a Standard Form of Agreement with Alexander's Contract Services, Inc., for the provision of sufficient personnel and meter-reading handheld devices to complete monthly water meter reads within a seven (7) day work cycle to the Finance Department, Utility Billing, of the City of Bellaire, Texas 77401, on a contract basis for three (3) years, commencing on June 1, 2014, and expiring on May 31, 2017, with an automatic renewal for two (2) consecutive one (1) year periods upon mutual agreement of both parties.

b. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending Ordinance No. 13-041, which authorized the execution of a Standard Form of Agreement with Total Contracting Ltd. for the "Rebuild Bellaire, Phase Four Paving and Drainage Improvement Project," for the purpose of removing the proposed sidewalk and curb ramp on the west and north sides of the 800 Block of Jaquet Drive, said removal of which would decrease said Agreement by $17,400.00, and authorizing The City Manager of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute a Change Order (No. 1) with Total Contracting Ltd. for said decrease. (Item requested by Councilman Roman F. Reed).

I. Items for Future Agendas; Community Interest Items from the Mayor and City Council

J. Adjournment

III. Special Session (Executive Session) - Immediately Following Regular Session)

A. Call to Order and Announcement of a Quorum - Dr. Philip L. Nauert, Mayor

B. Convene in Executive Session:

C. Reconvene:

A. Call to Order and Announcement of a Quorum - Dr. Philip L. Nauert, Mayor

B. Convene in Executive Session:

C. Reconvene:

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I. Special Session - 6:00 PM

A. Call to Order and Announcement of a Quorum - Dr. Philip L. Nauert, Mayor

B. Municipal Facilities Design

1. Presentation and possible action regarding the results of the Municipal Building Planning Studies prepared by Pierce Goodwin Alexander and Linville and presented by Mr. Jeff Gerber, Chief Executive Officer.

2. Presentation of and possible action on a recommendation from the Department of Facilities Management that will outline the procurement process for the selection of Architectural and Engineering services and construction methodology options for the new municipal facilities to include: City Hall, Police Station, Municipal Courts, and Bellaire Civic Center.

1. Presentation and possible action regarding the results of the Municipal Building Planning Studies prepared by Pierce Goodwin Alexander and Linville and presented by Mr. Jeff Gerber, Chief Executive Officer.

2. Presentation of and possible action on a recommendation from the Department of Facilities Management that will outline the procurement process for the selection of Architectural and Engineering services and construction methodology options for the new municipal facilities to include: City Hall, Police Station, Municipal Courts, and Bellaire Civic Center.

C. Adjournment

A. Call to Order and Announcement of a Quorum - Dr. Philip L. Nauert, Mayor

B. Municipal Facilities Design

1. Presentation and possible action regarding the results of the Municipal Building Planning Studies prepared by Pierce Goodwin Alexander and Linville and presented by Mr. Jeff Gerber, Chief Executive Officer.

2. Presentation of and possible action on a recommendation from the Department of Facilities Management that will outline the procurement process for the selection of Architectural and Engineering services and construction methodology options for the new municipal facilities to include: City Hall, Police Station, Municipal Courts, and Bellaire Civic Center.

1. Presentation and possible action regarding the results of the Municipal Building Planning Studies prepared by Pierce Goodwin Alexander and Linville and presented by Mr. Jeff Gerber, Chief Executive Officer.

2. Presentation of and possible action on a recommendation from the Department of Facilities Management that will outline the procurement process for the selection of Architectural and Engineering services and construction methodology options for the new municipal facilities to include: City Hall, Police Station, Municipal Courts, and Bellaire Civic Center.

C. Adjournment

II. Regular Session - 7:00 PM

A. Call to Order and Announcement of a Quorum - Dr. Philip L. Nauert, Mayor

B. Inspirational Reading and/or Invocation - Roman F. Reed, Councilman - Position No. 1

C. Pledges to the Flag - Roman F. Reed, Councilman - Position No. 1

D. Proclamations

1. Issuance of a proclamation by Dr. Philip L. Nauert, Mayor, proclaiming the month of May 2014 as "Older Americans Month" in the City of Bellaire, Texas, in recognition of older adults for their many contributions to the community.

2. Issuance of a proclamation by Dr. Philip L. Nauert, Mayor, proclaiming the week of May 11-17, 2014, as "National Police Week" in the City of Bellaire, Texas, in recognition and appreciation of all law enforcement officers for the vital services they perform, their exemplary service to their communities, and in honor of those that have made the ultimate sacrifice.

3. Issuance of a proclamation by Dr. Philip L. Nauert, Mayor, proclaiming the week of May 18-24, 2014, as "Emergency Medical Services Week" in the City of Bellaire, Texas, in recognition of the dedication, value, accomplishments, and tremendous efforts our emergency medical services teams make to improve the health in our community.

4. Issuance of a proclamation by Dr. Philip L. Nauert, Mayor, proclaiming the week of May 18-24, 2014, as "National Public Works Week," and encouraging our residents to join in paying tribute to our public works professionals, engineers, managers, and employees and to recognize the substantial contributions they have made to our health, safety, welfare, and quality of life.

5. Issuance of a proclamation by Dr. Philip L. Nauert, Mayor, proclaiming May 21, 2014, as "Bellaire Special Olympics Day" in the City of Bellaire, Texas, in recognition and appreciation of the partnership between law enforcement and Special Olympics to provide sports competition opportunities to those with physical and mental challenges.

1. Issuance of a proclamation by Dr. Philip L. Nauert, Mayor, proclaiming the month of May 2014 as "Older Americans Month" in the City of Bellaire, Texas, in recognition of older adults for their many contributions to the community.

2. Issuance of a proclamation by Dr. Philip L. Nauert, Mayor, proclaiming the week of May 11-17, 2014, as "National Police Week" in the City of Bellaire, Texas, in recognition and appreciation of all law enforcement officers for the vital services they perform, their exemplary service to their communities, and in honor of those that have made the ultimate sacrifice.

3. Issuance of a proclamation by Dr. Philip L. Nauert, Mayor, proclaiming the week of May 18-24, 2014, as "Emergency Medical Services Week" in the City of Bellaire, Texas, in recognition of the dedication, value, accomplishments, and tremendous efforts our emergency medical services teams make to improve the health in our community.

4. Issuance of a proclamation by Dr. Philip L. Nauert, Mayor, proclaiming the week of May 18-24, 2014, as "National Public Works Week," and encouraging our residents to join in paying tribute to our public works professionals, engineers, managers, and employees and to recognize the substantial contributions they have made to our health, safety, welfare, and quality of life.

5. Issuance of a proclamation by Dr. Philip L. Nauert, Mayor, proclaiming May 21, 2014, as "Bellaire Special Olympics Day" in the City of Bellaire, Texas, in recognition and appreciation of the partnership between law enforcement and Special Olympics to provide sports competition opportunities to those with physical and mental challenges.

E. Approval or Correction of Minutes

1. Minutes of Apr 21, 2014 7:00 PM

F. Personal/Audience Comments

G. Report(s)

1. City Manager's Report

1. City Manager's Report dated May 5, 2014, regarding projects update and Public Works Department transition.

1. City Manager's Report

1. City Manager's Report dated May 5, 2014, regarding projects update and Public Works Department transition.

H. New Business

1. Consent Agenda

2. Item for Individual Consideration

a. Consideration of and possible action on a request for City Council authorization for the City Manager of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a transmittal letter to CenterPoint Energy's Director of Regulatory Affairs affirmatively approving a request from CenterPoint Energy to suspend the operation of an interim rate adjustment for changes in investment for a period of one (1) year.

3. Adoption of Ordinance(s)/Resolution(s)

a. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Finance Department to award a contract for meter reading services to the lowest responsive bidder, Alexander's Contract Services, Inc., and on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute and attest, respectively, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a Standard Form of Agreement with Alexander's Contract Services, Inc., for the provision of sufficient personnel and meter-reading handheld devices to complete monthly water meter reads within a seven (7) day work cycle to the Finance Department, Utility Billing, of the City of Bellaire, Texas 77401, on a contract basis for three (3) years, commencing on June 1, 2014, and expiring on May 31, 2017, with an automatic renewal for two (2) consecutive one (1) year periods upon mutual agreement of both parties.

b. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending Ordinance No. 13-041, which authorized the execution of a Standard Form of Agreement with Total Contracting Ltd. for the "Rebuild Bellaire, Phase Four Paving and Drainage Improvement Project," for the purpose of removing the proposed sidewalk and curb ramp on the west and north sides of the 800 Block of Jaquet Drive, said removal of which would decrease said Agreement by $17,400.00, and authorizing The City Manager of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute a Change Order (No. 1) with Total Contracting Ltd. for said decrease. (Item requested by Councilman Roman F. Reed).

a. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Finance Department to award a contract for meter reading services to the lowest responsive bidder, Alexander's Contract Services, Inc., and on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute and attest, respectively, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a Standard Form of Agreement with Alexander's Contract Services, Inc., for the provision of sufficient personnel and meter-reading handheld devices to complete monthly water meter reads within a seven (7) day work cycle to the Finance Department, Utility Billing, of the City of Bellaire, Texas 77401, on a contract basis for three (3) years, commencing on June 1, 2014, and expiring on May 31, 2017, with an automatic renewal for two (2) consecutive one (1) year periods upon mutual agreement of both parties.

b. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending Ordinance No. 13-041, which authorized the execution of a Standard Form of Agreement with Total Contracting Ltd. for the "Rebuild Bellaire, Phase Four Paving and Drainage Improvement Project," for the purpose of removing the proposed sidewalk and curb ramp on the west and north sides of the 800 Block of Jaquet Drive, said removal of which would decrease said Agreement by $17,400.00, and authorizing The City Manager of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute a Change Order (No. 1) with Total Contracting Ltd. for said decrease. (Item requested by Councilman Roman F. Reed).

1. Consent Agenda

2. Item for Individual Consideration

a. Consideration of and possible action on a request for City Council authorization for the City Manager of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a transmittal letter to CenterPoint Energy's Director of Regulatory Affairs affirmatively approving a request from CenterPoint Energy to suspend the operation of an interim rate adjustment for changes in investment for a period of one (1) year.

3. Adoption of Ordinance(s)/Resolution(s)

a. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Finance Department to award a contract for meter reading services to the lowest responsive bidder, Alexander's Contract Services, Inc., and on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute and attest, respectively, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a Standard Form of Agreement with Alexander's Contract Services, Inc., for the provision of sufficient personnel and meter-reading handheld devices to complete monthly water meter reads within a seven (7) day work cycle to the Finance Department, Utility Billing, of the City of Bellaire, Texas 77401, on a contract basis for three (3) years, commencing on June 1, 2014, and expiring on May 31, 2017, with an automatic renewal for two (2) consecutive one (1) year periods upon mutual agreement of both parties.

b. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending Ordinance No. 13-041, which authorized the execution of a Standard Form of Agreement with Total Contracting Ltd. for the "Rebuild Bellaire, Phase Four Paving and Drainage Improvement Project," for the purpose of removing the proposed sidewalk and curb ramp on the west and north sides of the 800 Block of Jaquet Drive, said removal of which would decrease said Agreement by $17,400.00, and authorizing The City Manager of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute a Change Order (No. 1) with Total Contracting Ltd. for said decrease. (Item requested by Councilman Roman F. Reed).

a. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Finance Department to award a contract for meter reading services to the lowest responsive bidder, Alexander's Contract Services, Inc., and on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute and attest, respectively, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a Standard Form of Agreement with Alexander's Contract Services, Inc., for the provision of sufficient personnel and meter-reading handheld devices to complete monthly water meter reads within a seven (7) day work cycle to the Finance Department, Utility Billing, of the City of Bellaire, Texas 77401, on a contract basis for three (3) years, commencing on June 1, 2014, and expiring on May 31, 2017, with an automatic renewal for two (2) consecutive one (1) year periods upon mutual agreement of both parties.

b. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending Ordinance No. 13-041, which authorized the execution of a Standard Form of Agreement with Total Contracting Ltd. for the "Rebuild Bellaire, Phase Four Paving and Drainage Improvement Project," for the purpose of removing the proposed sidewalk and curb ramp on the west and north sides of the 800 Block of Jaquet Drive, said removal of which would decrease said Agreement by $17,400.00, and authorizing The City Manager of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute a Change Order (No. 1) with Total Contracting Ltd. for said decrease. (Item requested by Councilman Roman F. Reed).

I. Items for Future Agendas; Community Interest Items from the Mayor and City Council

J. Adjournment

A. Call to Order and Announcement of a Quorum - Dr. Philip L. Nauert, Mayor

B. Inspirational Reading and/or Invocation - Roman F. Reed, Councilman - Position No. 1

C. Pledges to the Flag - Roman F. Reed, Councilman - Position No. 1

D. Proclamations

1. Issuance of a proclamation by Dr. Philip L. Nauert, Mayor, proclaiming the month of May 2014 as "Older Americans Month" in the City of Bellaire, Texas, in recognition of older adults for their many contributions to the community.

2. Issuance of a proclamation by Dr. Philip L. Nauert, Mayor, proclaiming the week of May 11-17, 2014, as "National Police Week" in the City of Bellaire, Texas, in recognition and appreciation of all law enforcement officers for the vital services they perform, their exemplary service to their communities, and in honor of those that have made the ultimate sacrifice.

3. Issuance of a proclamation by Dr. Philip L. Nauert, Mayor, proclaiming the week of May 18-24, 2014, as "Emergency Medical Services Week" in the City of Bellaire, Texas, in recognition of the dedication, value, accomplishments, and tremendous efforts our emergency medical services teams make to improve the health in our community.

4. Issuance of a proclamation by Dr. Philip L. Nauert, Mayor, proclaiming the week of May 18-24, 2014, as "National Public Works Week," and encouraging our residents to join in paying tribute to our public works professionals, engineers, managers, and employees and to recognize the substantial contributions they have made to our health, safety, welfare, and quality of life.

5. Issuance of a proclamation by Dr. Philip L. Nauert, Mayor, proclaiming May 21, 2014, as "Bellaire Special Olympics Day" in the City of Bellaire, Texas, in recognition and appreciation of the partnership between law enforcement and Special Olympics to provide sports competition opportunities to those with physical and mental challenges.

1. Issuance of a proclamation by Dr. Philip L. Nauert, Mayor, proclaiming the month of May 2014 as "Older Americans Month" in the City of Bellaire, Texas, in recognition of older adults for their many contributions to the community.

2. Issuance of a proclamation by Dr. Philip L. Nauert, Mayor, proclaiming the week of May 11-17, 2014, as "National Police Week" in the City of Bellaire, Texas, in recognition and appreciation of all law enforcement officers for the vital services they perform, their exemplary service to their communities, and in honor of those that have made the ultimate sacrifice.

3. Issuance of a proclamation by Dr. Philip L. Nauert, Mayor, proclaiming the week of May 18-24, 2014, as "Emergency Medical Services Week" in the City of Bellaire, Texas, in recognition of the dedication, value, accomplishments, and tremendous efforts our emergency medical services teams make to improve the health in our community.

4. Issuance of a proclamation by Dr. Philip L. Nauert, Mayor, proclaiming the week of May 18-24, 2014, as "National Public Works Week," and encouraging our residents to join in paying tribute to our public works professionals, engineers, managers, and employees and to recognize the substantial contributions they have made to our health, safety, welfare, and quality of life.

5. Issuance of a proclamation by Dr. Philip L. Nauert, Mayor, proclaiming May 21, 2014, as "Bellaire Special Olympics Day" in the City of Bellaire, Texas, in recognition and appreciation of the partnership between law enforcement and Special Olympics to provide sports competition opportunities to those with physical and mental challenges.

E. Approval or Correction of Minutes

1. Minutes of Apr 21, 2014 7:00 PM

F. Personal/Audience Comments

G. Report(s)

1. City Manager's Report

1. City Manager's Report dated May 5, 2014, regarding projects update and Public Works Department transition.

1. City Manager's Report

1. City Manager's Report dated May 5, 2014, regarding projects update and Public Works Department transition.

H. New Business

1. Consent Agenda

2. Item for Individual Consideration

a. Consideration of and possible action on a request for City Council authorization for the City Manager of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a transmittal letter to CenterPoint Energy's Director of Regulatory Affairs affirmatively approving a request from CenterPoint Energy to suspend the operation of an interim rate adjustment for changes in investment for a period of one (1) year.

3. Adoption of Ordinance(s)/Resolution(s)

a. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Finance Department to award a contract for meter reading services to the lowest responsive bidder, Alexander's Contract Services, Inc., and on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute and attest, respectively, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a Standard Form of Agreement with Alexander's Contract Services, Inc., for the provision of sufficient personnel and meter-reading handheld devices to complete monthly water meter reads within a seven (7) day work cycle to the Finance Department, Utility Billing, of the City of Bellaire, Texas 77401, on a contract basis for three (3) years, commencing on June 1, 2014, and expiring on May 31, 2017, with an automatic renewal for two (2) consecutive one (1) year periods upon mutual agreement of both parties.

b. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending Ordinance No. 13-041, which authorized the execution of a Standard Form of Agreement with Total Contracting Ltd. for the "Rebuild Bellaire, Phase Four Paving and Drainage Improvement Project," for the purpose of removing the proposed sidewalk and curb ramp on the west and north sides of the 800 Block of Jaquet Drive, said removal of which would decrease said Agreement by $17,400.00, and authorizing The City Manager of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute a Change Order (No. 1) with Total Contracting Ltd. for said decrease. (Item requested by Councilman Roman F. Reed).

a. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Finance Department to award a contract for meter reading services to the lowest responsive bidder, Alexander's Contract Services, Inc., and on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute and attest, respectively, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a Standard Form of Agreement with Alexander's Contract Services, Inc., for the provision of sufficient personnel and meter-reading handheld devices to complete monthly water meter reads within a seven (7) day work cycle to the Finance Department, Utility Billing, of the City of Bellaire, Texas 77401, on a contract basis for three (3) years, commencing on June 1, 2014, and expiring on May 31, 2017, with an automatic renewal for two (2) consecutive one (1) year periods upon mutual agreement of both parties.

b. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending Ordinance No. 13-041, which authorized the execution of a Standard Form of Agreement with Total Contracting Ltd. for the "Rebuild Bellaire, Phase Four Paving and Drainage Improvement Project," for the purpose of removing the proposed sidewalk and curb ramp on the west and north sides of the 800 Block of Jaquet Drive, said removal of which would decrease said Agreement by $17,400.00, and authorizing The City Manager of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute a Change Order (No. 1) with Total Contracting Ltd. for said decrease. (Item requested by Councilman Roman F. Reed).

1. Consent Agenda

2. Item for Individual Consideration

a. Consideration of and possible action on a request for City Council authorization for the City Manager of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a transmittal letter to CenterPoint Energy's Director of Regulatory Affairs affirmatively approving a request from CenterPoint Energy to suspend the operation of an interim rate adjustment for changes in investment for a period of one (1) year.

3. Adoption of Ordinance(s)/Resolution(s)

a. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Finance Department to award a contract for meter reading services to the lowest responsive bidder, Alexander's Contract Services, Inc., and on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute and attest, respectively, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a Standard Form of Agreement with Alexander's Contract Services, Inc., for the provision of sufficient personnel and meter-reading handheld devices to complete monthly water meter reads within a seven (7) day work cycle to the Finance Department, Utility Billing, of the City of Bellaire, Texas 77401, on a contract basis for three (3) years, commencing on June 1, 2014, and expiring on May 31, 2017, with an automatic renewal for two (2) consecutive one (1) year periods upon mutual agreement of both parties.

b. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending Ordinance No. 13-041, which authorized the execution of a Standard Form of Agreement with Total Contracting Ltd. for the "Rebuild Bellaire, Phase Four Paving and Drainage Improvement Project," for the purpose of removing the proposed sidewalk and curb ramp on the west and north sides of the 800 Block of Jaquet Drive, said removal of which would decrease said Agreement by $17,400.00, and authorizing The City Manager of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute a Change Order (No. 1) with Total Contracting Ltd. for said decrease. (Item requested by Councilman Roman F. Reed).

a. Consideration of and possible action on a recommendation from the Bellaire Finance Department to award a contract for meter reading services to the lowest responsive bidder, Alexander's Contract Services, Inc., and on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute and attest, respectively, for and on behalf of the City of Bellaire, Texas, a Standard Form of Agreement with Alexander's Contract Services, Inc., for the provision of sufficient personnel and meter-reading handheld devices to complete monthly water meter reads within a seven (7) day work cycle to the Finance Department, Utility Billing, of the City of Bellaire, Texas 77401, on a contract basis for three (3) years, commencing on June 1, 2014, and expiring on May 31, 2017, with an automatic renewal for two (2) consecutive one (1) year periods upon mutual agreement of both parties.

b. Consideration of and possible action on the adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, amending Ordinance No. 13-041, which authorized the execution of a Standard Form of Agreement with Total Contracting Ltd. for the "Rebuild Bellaire, Phase Four Paving and Drainage Improvement Project," for the purpose of removing the proposed sidewalk and curb ramp on the west and north sides of the 800 Block of Jaquet Drive, said removal of which would decrease said Agreement by $17,400.00, and authorizing The City Manager of the City of Bellaire, Texas, to execute a Change Order (No. 1) with Total Contracting Ltd. for said decrease. (Item requested by Councilman Roman F. Reed).

I. Items for Future Agendas; Community Interest Items from the Mayor and City Council

J. Adjournment

III. Special Session (Executive Session) - Immediately Following Regular Session)