Call to Order »

Item 1
Pledge of Allegiance

Item 2
Call meeting to order;

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

Item 4
Recognize public officials;

Item 5
Public comment;

Consent Agenda »

Item 6.
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.)

Item 6.a.
Receive, consider and act upon approval of the minutes of the September 19, 2013 Regular Board Meeting and September 25, 2013 Regular Board Meeting for the Board of Directors of The Woodlands Township;

Item 6.b.
Receive, consider and act upon a proclamation in support of America Recycles Day;

Item 6.c
Receive, consider and act upon a proclamation in support of Veterans Day;

Item 6.d.
Receive, consider and act upon approval of the 2014 boat rental fees and operating schedule for Riva Row Boat House and rental fees and operation schedule for the Recreation Center;

Item 6.e.
Receive, consider and act upon renewal of the Service Agreement with The Center for Houston's Future;

Item 6.f.
Receive, consider and act upon renewal of the Service Agreement with Leadership Montgomery County;

Item 6.g.
Receive, consider and act upon renewal of the Service Agreement with South Montgomery County YMCA;

Item 6.h.
Receive, consider and act upon renewal of the Service Agreement with the Greater Houston Partnership;

Item 6.i.
Receive, consider and act upon renewal of the Service Agreement with The Woodlands Convention and Visitors Bureau;

Item 6.j.
Receive, consider and act upon renewal of the Service Agreement with Interfaith of The Woodlands for transportation services;

Item 6.k.
Receive, consider and act upon the Interlocal Agreement with Montgomery County for the funding of Justice of the Peace and Constable, Precinct 3;

Item 6.l.
Receive, consider and act upon renewal of the Public Safety Service Agreement with Harris County Precinct 4 Constable;

Item 6.m.
Receive, consider and act upon renewal of the Public Safety Service Agreement with Montgomery County Sheriff's Office;

Item 6.n. Award of Bid for Sound Engineering Services
Receive, consider and act upon award of bid for sound engineering services;

Item 6.o.
Receive, consider and act upon award of bid for tree and vine removal services;

Item 6.p.
Receive, consider and act upon award of bid for 2014 pool chemical supply;

Item 6.q.
Receive, consider and act upon award of bid for bulk fuel supply;

Item 6.r.
Receive, consider and act upon approval of the Title VI policy statements;

Item 6.s.
Receive, consider and act upon approval of DBE policy statements;

Item 6.t.
Receive, consider and act upon a waterline easement with San Jacinto River Authority;

Item 6.n.

Item 8

Receive, consider and act upon a Woodlands Convention Center update;

Item 9

Receive, consider and act upon a briefing on selection of a government relations consultant, including introduction of consultants who submitted letters of interest;

Item 10

Receive, consider and act upon a quarterly update from The Woodlands Convention and Visitors Bureau;

Item 11

Receive, consider and act upon Texas Open Meetings Act requirements in regards to Board committees;

Item 12

Receive, consider and act upon the approval of records management software;

Item 13

Receive, consider and act upon workers compensation benefits for firefighters;

Item 14

Receive, consider and act upon development of an RFP for compensation/benefits analysis;

Item 17

Receive, consider and act upon a proposal for the City of Conroe to serve as the Designated Recipient for the FY 2014 FTA Sec. 5310 funds granted to the UZA;

Executive Session »

Item 18. Recess
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;

Item 19. Reconvene in Public Session
Reconvene in Public Session

Items 21 - 32 »

Item 21
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 22
Receive, consider and act upon Fire Station #2 renovations;

Item 23
Receive, consider and act upon selection of a government relations consultant and authorize an agreement in connection therewith;

Item 24
Receive, consider and act upon an update on the Lake and Pond Management Report regarding fountains and aerators;

Item 25
Receiv, consider and act upon the Integrated Forestry Management Plan regarding firebreaks;

Item 26
Receive, consider and act upon creation of a transportation fund;

Item 27
Receive, consider and act upon a grant application to H-GAC for the purchase of Park and Ride buses;

Item 28
Receive, consider and act upon changes to the investment policy as recommended by the Investment Committee;

Item 29
Receive, consider and act upon a recommendation by the Ad Hoc Transportation Committee to extend the term for the Committee;

Item 30
Receive, consider and act upon reimbursement of Board Directors for public officials insurance coverage deductibles;

Item 31
Receive, consider and act upon the annual performance review of the Township President/General Manager and take any actions in connection therewith;

Item 32
Receive, consider and act uon an analysis of teh Hotel Occupancy Tax growth and its impact on the Township contribution to CVB funding;