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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, December 10, 2015, at 9 a.m., 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;

Receive, consider and act upon reports from Village Association representatives;

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 November 12, 2015 Regular Board Meeting, November 16, 2015 Special Board Meeting, and November 18, 2015 Regular Board Meeting minutes for the Board of Directors of The Woodlands Township; Click to View

Receive, consider and act upon Administrative Reports for Community Services for December 2015; Click to View

Receive, consider and act upon Administrative Reports for Law Enforcement and Community Policing for December 2015; Click to View

Receive, consider and act upon Administrative Reports for Transportation for December 2015; Click to View

Receive, consider and act upon Administrative Reports for The Woodlands Fire Department for December 2015; Click to View

Receive, consider and act upon affirmation of the officers of the Township Board of Directors as authorized signers on the Township's bank accounts; Click to View

Receive, consider and act upon acceptance of a pathway easement in the Village of Grogan's Mill; Click to View

Receive, consider and act upon termination of lease for the recreational vehicle (RV) storage lot; Click to View

Receive, consider and act upon a change order for professional services for a Pathway Connector at Gosling Sportsfields; Click to View

Receive, consider and act upon an appointment to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Council; Click to View

Receive, consider and act upon an appointment to the Law Enforcement Advisory Council; Click to View

Receive, consider and act upon appointments to the Audit Committee; Click to View

Receive, consider and act upon appointments to the Booking and Blocking Committee; Click to View

Receive, consider and act upon approval of January 27, 2016 meeting format; Click to View

Receive, consider and act upon approval of Board's 2016 meeting calendar; Click to View

REGULAR AGENDA

Receive, consider and act upon appointments to the Development Standards Committee; Click to View

Receive, consider and act upon a concept plan for the renovation of Northshore Park; Click to View

10.

Receive and consider a presentation on the Texas Open Meetings Act;

11.

Receive, consider and act upon the financial report; Click to View

12.

Receive, consider and act upon an update on the Wal-Mart store construction adjacent to the Village of Creekside Park (as requested by Director Bunch); Click to View

13.

Receive, consider and act upon an amendment to the Board policy regarding meeting time and format to include an invocation (as requested by Director Robb); Click to View

14.

Receive, consider and act upon a review of the Township Board's Public Comment Policy to include an analysis of the legal framework regarding what constitutes permissible time, place and manner restrictions and to consider modifications to the Board's Public Comment Policy (as requested by Director McMullan); Click to View

15.

Receive, consider and act upon the reconsideration of the proposed clock donation by the Rotary Club (as requested by Director Bass); Click to View

16.

Receive, consider and act upon a review of a draft RFP for a Cultural Arts Center (as requested by Director Bass); Click to View

17.

Receive, consider and act upon selection of a government relations consultant and authorize an agreement in connection therewith; Click to View

18.

Receive, consider and act upon the appointment by election of Directors of The Woodlands Township Board of Directors to The Woodlands Convention and Visitors Bureau in accordance with the Bylaws; Click to View

19.

Receive, consider and act upon a recommendation to the Members of The Woodlands Convention and Visitors Bureau as to the Board of Directors and Officers of The Woodlands Convention and Visitors Bureau; Click to View

20.

Receive, consider and act upon a review of the Board's February Planning Session matters; Click to View

21.

Receive, consider and act upon an extension of the term for the Ad Hoc Economic Development Committee and the related appointments to the Committee; Click to View

22.

Receive, consider and act upon an extension of the term for the Ad Hoc Transportation Committee and the related appointments to the Committee; Click to View

23.

Receive, consider and act upon a Township Public Participation Plan for adopting a Fare Increase/Major Service Reduction Policy; Click to View

24.

Receive, consider and act upon consideration of a Park and Ride fare increase; Click to View

25.

Receive, consider and act upon Harris County Appraisal District Board of Directors Special Districts’ Election ballot and approve a resolution in connection therewith; Click to View

CLOSED MEETING (if applicable)

26.

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;

27.

Reconvene in public session;

DISCUSS FUTURE AGENDA /ANNOUNCEMENTS

28.

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

29.

Board announcements; and

30.

Adjournment.

President/General Manager for The Woodlands Township

This building is wheelchair accessible. Handicap parking spaces are available. To request other accommodations, call 281-210-3800 or email ADA@thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov

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