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STANDARD ITEMS

1. Pledge of Allegiance;
Pledge of Allegiance;

2. Call meeting to order;
Call meeting to order;

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

4. Recognize public officials;
Recognize public officials;

5. Public comment;
Public comment;

6. Receive and consider a presentation by the Montgomery County Hospital District;
Receive and consider a presentation by the Montgomery County Hospital District;

Consent Agenda »

CONSENT AGENDA

7. 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 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.)

a. Receive, consider and act upon approval of the July 17, 2014 Regular Board Meeting, July 22, 2014 Board Budget Workshop, July 23, 2014 Regular Board Meeting, July 24, 2014 Board Budget Workshop, July 25, 2014 Board Budget Workshop and August 5, 2014 Board Budget Workshop minutes for the Board of Directors of The Woodlands Township;
Receive, consider and act upon approval of the July 17, 2014 Regular Board Meeting, July 22, 2014 Board Budget Workshop, July 23, 2014 Regular Board Meeting, July 24, 2014 Board Budget Workshop, July 25, 2014 Board Budget Workshop and August 5, 2014 Board Budget Workshop minutes for the Board of Directors of The Woodlands Township;

b. Receive, consider and act upon Administrative Reports for Law Enforcement and Community Policing for August 2014;
Receive, consider and act upon Administrative Reports for Law Enforcement and Community Policing for August 2014;

c. Receive, consider and act upon Administrative Reports for Community Services for August 2014;
Receive, consider and act upon Administrative Reports for Community Services for August 2014;

d. Receive, consider and act upon Administrative Reports for The Woodlands Fire Department for August 2014;
Receive, consider and act upon Administrative Reports for The Woodlands Fire Department for August 2014;

e. Receive, consider and act upon two easements to Entergy Texas, Inc.;
Receive, consider and act upon two easements to Entergy Texas, Inc.;

f. Receive, consider and act upon a Special Event Permit Application for the GE Run Thru the Woods;
Receive, consider and act upon a Special Event Permit Application for the GE Run Thru the Woods;

k. Receive, consider and act upon a Debt Service Excess Tax Collections Report for the period July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014, as certified by the Montgomery County Tax Assessor and Collector;
Receive, consider and act upon a Debt Service Excess Tax Collections Report for the period July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014, as certified by the Montgomery County Tax Assessor and Collector;

l. Receive, consider and act upon a 2014 - 2015 Debt Service Collection Rate Report as certified by the Montgomery County Tax Assessor and Collector;
Receive, consider and act upon a 2014 - 2015 Debt Service Collection Rate Report as certified by the Montgomery County Tax Assessor and Collector;

President/General Manager for the Woodlands Township
President/General Manager for the Woodlands Township

Item 8

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;

Item 9

Receive, consider and act upon an update on The Woodlands Township Transit Plan and South Montgomery County Mobility Study;

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10. Recess the regular meeting of the Board of Directors;

11. Convene and conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed 2015 Consolidated Budget and proposed 2014 ad valorem tax rate for The Woodlands Township;
Convene and conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed 2015 Consolidated Budget and proposed 2014 ad valorem tax rate for The Woodlands Township;

12. Reconvene the regular meeting of the Board of Directors;
Reconvene the regular meeting of the Board of Directors;

13. Receive, consider and act upon adoption of The Woodlands Township 2015 Consolidated Budget;
Receive, consider and act upon adoption of The Woodlands Township 2015 Consolidated Budget;

Item 14

Receive, consider, adopt and set by Order The Woodlands Township 2014 ad valorem tax rate for maintenance and operations and the 2014 ad valorem tax rate for debt service;

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Receive, consider and act upon a Special Event Permit Application for Step Out Walk to Stop Diabetes;

h. Receive, consider and act upon a Special Event Permit Application for Team RWB Veterans Day Run;
Receive, consider and act upon a Special Event Permit Application for Team RWB Veterans Day Run;

i. Receive, consider and act upon a Special Event Permit Application for Jingle Bell Run/Walk;
Receive, consider and act upon a Special Event Permit Application for Jingle Bell Run/Walk;

j. Receive, consider and act upon a Special Event Permit Application for Disco Fever 5K;
Receive, consider and act upon a Special Event Permit Application for Disco Fever 5K;

Item 16

Receive, consider and act upon a recommendation from the Ad Hoc Transportation Committee regarding Proposition 1;

Item 17

Receive, consider and act upon an update on the September 2014 Board Retreat;

Item 18

Receive, consider and act upon authorizing the Township's Tax Assessor/Collector and legal counsel to meet with representatives of Harris County Appraisal District relative to timing of receipt of preliminary and certified tax rolls;

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19. 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;

20. Reconvene in public session;
Reconvene in public session;

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AUGUST 27, 2014 BOARD MEETING The following items may be considered at the August 27, 2014 Board of Directors Meeting (Materials may be included in this packet):

21. Receive, consider and act upon Village Association reports;
Receive, consider and act upon Village Association reports;

22. Receive, consider and act upon the financial report;
Receive, consider and act upon the financial report;

23. Receive, consider and act upon a presentation from County representatives regarding the Lone Star Airport Customs Facility;
Receive, consider and act upon a presentation from County representatives regarding the Lone Star Airport Customs Facility;

24. Receive, consider and act upon a request to provide Township funding in support for the Veterans Memorial "The Way Home Project";
Receive, consider and act upon a request to provide Township funding in support for the Veterans Memorial "The Way Home Project";

25. Receive, consider and act upon award of bid for clearing and grubbing the Gosling Sportsfields;
Receive, consider and act upon award of bid for clearing and grubbing the Gosling Sportsfields;

26. Receive, consider and act upon approval of an agreement by and between The Woodlands Township and The Friendship Center for the provision of limited eligibility demand-response transportation services for 2015 and sharing of the local match portion of grant funding sought for new vehicles;
Receive, consider and act upon approval of an agreement by and between The Woodlands Township and The Friendship Center for the provision of limited eligibility demand-response transportation services for 2015 and sharing of the local match portion of grant funding sought for new vehicles;

27. Receive, consider and act upon a presentation on the Waterway Square/Pedestrian Bridge project;
Receive, consider and act upon a presentation on the Waterway Square/Pedestrian Bridge project;

28. Receive, consider and act upon approval of an agreement with The Woodlands Land Development Company for the Waterway Square/Pedestrian Bridge project;
Receive, consider and act upon approval of an agreement with The Woodlands Land Development Company for the Waterway Square/Pedestrian Bridge project;

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DISCUSS FUTURE AGENDA /ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

30. Board announcements; and
Board announcements; and

31. Adjournment.
Adjournment.