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A quorum was certified with all Councilmembers present at the August 2, 2010 Murphy City Council meeting. Cheryl Collins, representing the Exchange Club, presented a donation of CPR mannequins to the Fire Department. City Staff Kristen Roberts and Keri Kirkwood updated Council about the annual Murphy Maize Days Festival. Councilmember Halbert moved to approve the City Manager to enter into a professional services contract with the HOK Planning Group for phase one programming, research, public meetings, schematic design, master planning, and budget services of the 2008 Bond Project for Bunny Run/City Park/Trail Project and for Liberty Ridge Park Project. Councilmember Richmond seconded the motion. A vote was taken and passed, 7-0. Councilmember Daugherty moved to approve the issuance of a special permit to allow a fireworks display during the Murphy Maize Days celebration on September 25, 2010 with an alternate date of September 26, 2010 in the event of inclement weather. Councilmember Halbert seconded the motion. A vote was taken and passed, 7-0. No action was taken regarding ballot language for a Charter Amendment Election to be held in November 2010. It will be discussed at the August 9 Special Council Meeting. Councilmember Daugherty moved to continue the designation of Mayor Bret Baldwin as the voting representative to the North Central Texas Council of Governments. Councilmember Bradley seconded the motion. A vote was taken and passed, 7-0. Councilmember Bradley moved to approve the resolution approving the 2010 appraisal roll with a taxable value of $1,468,140,104 as certified by Bo Daffin, Chief Appraiser of the Collin Central Appraisal District, and a protested taxable property value of $3,786,377 under review by the Appraisal Review Board. Councilmember Daniel seconded the motion. A vote was taken and passed, 7-0. Councilmember Daugherty moved to approve a resolution establishing two dates, August 16, 2010 and September 7, 2010, at 6 p.m. to conduct a Public Hearing on the City of Murphy proposed tax rate of $0.5817 per $100 valuation and establishing two dates, August 16, 2010 and September 7, 2010 for a Public Hearing on the proposed 2010-2011 municipal budget. Councilmember Richmond seconded the motion. A vote was taken and passed, 7-0. There was no action taken to add landscaping material to Phase I of North Hill Park. Questions were raised regarding additional landscaping around the northeast pavilion, irrigation, and the type of trees provided. Staff will bring this item back in September. City Manager Fisher reported on the following: Board & Commission Orientation, August 14; N2N (Neighbor to Neighbor), August 14; August 16 and September 7, Budget/Tax Public Hearings. Councilmember Brandon inquired on the status of the Opticom Pre-emptive Traffic Devices. Mr. Fisher stated that these are now being handled through TXDOT. Council convened into Executive Session at 6:56 p.m. with City Attorney regarding pending litigation or contemplated litigation or settlement offer involving Michael Cantrell v. City of Murphy, et al,; pending litigation or contemplated litigation regarding notice of claim from Johnny Boles; deliberation regarding real property; to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property and Personnel Matters – Evaluation of the City Manager.
Council reconvened into Regular Session at 8:05 p.m. There was no action or votes taken in Executive Session and no action as a result of the Executive Session. City Manager Fisher reviewed the highlights from each department of the proposed FY2011 budget.
There was some discussion regarding the School Resource Officer and Councilmember Halbert requested to give consideration to splitting this cost with the City of Richardson. Mr. Fisher stated that staff would be providing Council with a breakdown of Municipal Court Fees.
Councilmember Brandon inquired if the entire budget would be provided to Council on Monday. Mr. Fisher stated that the budget would be provided on Monday and the detail is available upon request. Councilmember Brandon inquired if the City had requested Telecommunication Exemption. Mr. Fisher stated that staff would check on this item. Taken from the “Draft” minutes on the City Website: www.murphytx.org
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The Plano East Senior High School Marching Band kicks off the year with its first event, the 5th Annual East Cluster Band March-a-Thon, Saturday, August 28th at 8:00 a.m. at Kimbrough Stadium. 
“Where did it go?” This is what many have asked about the historical designation-worthy house that recently rolled its way from the corner of North Murphy Road and McWhirter via a house-moving carrier. 
of Parker Road and Kerilan Lane in Wylie. 
The Murphy Messenger is looking for a people-person(s) who would enjoy working with the business community in Murphy and surrounding areas. As an advertising sales professional, you would be responsible for maintaining existing accounts and acquiring new accounts through in-person visits to store owners/managers.
The inaugural Hook ‘em for Heroes Kids Fishing Tournament will be Saturday, August 14, 2010 at Breckenridge Park in Richardson, 8 a.m. to 12 noon. Hook ‘em for Heroes is a community event that offers fun for kids of all ages! The lake will be stocked, so kids will have an easy time and have lots of fun fishing! Each age group will participate in the tournament with prizes for Biggest Fish and Most Fish Caught! There will also be lots of other fun with bounce houses, face painting, crafts, and other fun activities. Murphy kids are welcome to join in the FUN! 
6th Annual Vacation Photo Contest 
and the Messenger in those surroundings. CASH PRIZE for the most unusual or unique surroundings the Murphy Messenger was photographed in: $50 
HOW TO SUBMIT PHOTO ENTRIES: The preferred way of receiving your photo entry is electronically. You must include your full name, address, telephone number and email address along with your photo entry. Include a brief description of the photo you are submitting i.e. where you were, who is pictured, etc. If you are entering the “farthest distance” category – be sure to include how many miles your destination was from Murphy. 
DALLAS (June 3, 2010) – As Texas temperatures begin to reach the triple digits, Oncor customers should take extra care to keep their electric costs under control. Each degree a thermostat is lowered increases customers’ residential electric bills – on average 7 percent per degree. Since air conditioning accounts for about 1/3 of residential electric use during the summer, raising thermostats to at least 78 degrees to reduce electric use while at work or on vacation is just one way homeowners can better control their energy costs.