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March 1, 2014 Retreat
MINUTES OF COUNCIL RETREAT
HELD ON
MARCH 1, 2014
The Retreat of the City Council of the City of The Colony, Texas, was called to order at 8:10
a.m. on the 1st day of March, 2014, at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center,
Palomino 3 Meeting Room, 1501 Gaylord Trail, Grapevine, Texas 75061, with the following
roll call:
Joe McCourry Mayor Present
Kirk Mikulec Councilmember Present
Richard Boyer Councilmember Present
Jeff Connelly Councilmember Present
David Terre Mayor Pro-Tem Present
Perry Schrag Councilmember Present
Joel Marks Councilmember Present
Staff in Attendance: Troy Powell, Tim Miller, Brant Shallenburger, Joe Perez, and Christie Wilson.
And with seven council members present a quorum was established and the following items were
addressed:
1. Call to Order
2. City Council to meet with city staff to discuss the following:
a. Presentation of preliminary list of Council goals
b. Discussion on list including explanations of goals
c. New goals to be added to the list
d. Prioritization of council goals list
C. Discuss and establish measurable action items for each goal
f. Finalize plan to implement and set date for next retreat
The goals list [(is determined in the previous session] was discussed and finalized. The final
list includes the following subjects:
Tax Rate [Reduction]
Strengthen Relationship While Providing Leadership to School Districts
Expand Strategic Economic Development Efforts (excluding NFNI)
New City I-Icdl [Options & Plan]
Establish a Beautification Vision for the City
Right Size Public Safety
Fire Stations 4 & S
Increase Focus on Street and Utility Improvement Program
Ensure Original NFM Vision
March 1, 2014 Retreat
Measureable actions for each of the above were established, including timelines and
responsibility. The council directed that a written report on the progress of the list should be
provided to them monthly, as well as a quarterly work session discussion.
3. Adjourn- 10:25 a.m.
APPROVED:
Joe IMcCourry, Mayor
'ity of The Colony
ATTEST:,,
istie Wilson, TRMC
City Secretary;'
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