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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

TO:	THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE WOODLANDS TOWNSHIP AND TO ALL OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS:

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Directors will hold a Regular Board Meeting on Thursday, November 13, 2014, at 9:00AM, at the office of The Woodlands Township, Board Chambers, 2801 Technology Forest Blvd, The Woodlands, Texas, within the boundaries of The Woodlands Township, for the following purposes:

STANDARD ITEMS

Pledge of Allegiance;

Call meeting to order;

Receive, consider and act upon adoption of the meeting agenda;

Recognize public officials;

Public comment;

CONSENT AGENDA

Receive, consider and act upon the Consent Agenda;
(This agenda consists of non-controversial or "housekeeping" items required by law. One motion with modifications, if applicable, approves for action, all items contained within the Consent Agenda. Items may be moved from the Consent Agenda to the Regular Agenda by any Board Member making such request prior to a motion and vote.)

Receive, consider and act upon approval of the October 16, 2014, Regular Board Meeting, October 16, 2014 Special Transit Study Meeting and October 22, 2014 Regular Board Meeting minutes for the Board of Directors of The Woodlands Township; Click to View

Receive, consider and act upon the conveyance of Restricted Open Space Reserves in: Village of Creekside Park Section 37, ROSR's A, D, & E; Village of Sterling Ridge Section 74 ROSR's A, B, C, D, & E; and the Alleys of Village of Sterling Ridge Section 74. Click to View

Receive, consider and act upon award of bid for 2015 pool chemicals; Click to View

REGULAR AGENDA

Receive, consider and act upon a briefing on the Board officer nomination process; Click to View

Receive, consider and act upon Submission of Comments to the Federal Railway Administration for inclusion in the Environmental Impact Statement regarding the Texas Central Railway High-Speed Rail Project; Click to View

CLOSED MEETING (if applicable)

Recess to Executive Session to discuss matters relating to real property pursuant to §551.072, Texas Government Code; deliberation of economic development negotiations pursuant to §551.087, Texas Government Code; discuss personnel matters pursuant to §551.074, Texas Government Code; and to consult with The Woodlands Township's attorney pursuant to §551.071, Texas Government Code;

10.

Reconvene in public session;

11.

Receive, consider and act upon approval and acceptance of an assignment and amendment to the ground lease agreement for Lake Woodlands between the Lake Woodlands Property Owners Association and The Woodlands Land Development Company, L.P. and authorize extension of service agreement;

12.

Receive, consider and act upon a 2nd amendment to the Regional Participation Agreement (RPA) with the City of Houston;

13.

Receive, consider and act upon the annual performance review of the Township President/General Manager and consider an amendment to the Employment Agreement in connection therewith;

14.

Receive, consider and act upon canvassing the returns and declaring the results of the Directors Election held within The Woodlands Township on November 4, 2014, and the adoption of an Order in connection therewith (Refer to Supplemental Agenda for Adoption of Order); Click to View

NOVEMBER 19, 2014 BOARD MEETING
The following items may be considered at the November 19, 2014 Board of Directors Meeting (Materials may be included in this packet):

15.

Information Only - Proposed Consent Agenda Items for November 19, 2014 Board of Directors meeting:

Receive, consider and act upon Administrative Reports;
Receive, consider and act upon an encroachment agreement with Kinder Morgan for Gosling Sportsfield complex;
Receive, consider and act upon a proclamation concerning The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion;
Receive, consider and act upon an award of bid for Wi-Fi/security camera consulting services;
Receive, consider and act upon conveyance of Village of Sterling Ridge Section 91, ROSRs A, B, & C;

16.

Information Only - Proposed Regular Agenda Items for November 19, 2014 Board of Directors Meeting:

Receive, consider and act upon approving the forms of the Oaths of Office, Official Bonds and Statements of Elected/Appointed Officers for the newly elected Directors of The Woodlands Township;
Administration of the Oath of Office to newly elected Directors of The Woodlands Township;
Receive, consider and act upon election of Officers for the Board of Directors for The Woodlands Township;
Receive, consider and act upon the appointment of newly elected Directors to The Woodlands Township Economic Development Zone Board of Directors;
Receive, consider and act upon a briefing on the process for Board and committee appointments at the December Board meeting;
Receive, consider and act upon potential changes to the Board Policy on Meeting Time and Format, and adoption of a 2015 Board meeting schedule in connection therewith;
Receive, consider and act upon an update on The Woodlands Township Transit Plan and South Montgomery County Mobility Study;
Receive, consider and act upon an update regarding traffic impacts to The Woodlands Township as a result of the San Jacinto River Authority construction plans for the Groundwater Reduction Plan;
Receive, consider and act upon the Financial Report;
Receive, consider and act upon award of bid for Phase II of Gosling Road Sportsfields Complex development and all-weather turf discussion;
Receive, consider and act upon general guidelines for purchasing and procurement, including the RFP process;
Receive, consider and act upon a selection of professional design services for The Woodlands Transportation Center/Parking Garage;
Receive, consider and act upon renewal of the Service Agreement with The Woodlands Convention and Visitors Bureau;

DISCUSS FUTURE AGENDA /ANNOUNCEMENTS

17.

Consideration of items to be placed on the agenda for next month's meeting;

18.

Board announcements; and

19.

Adjournment.

President/General Manager for the Woodlands Township