1. Executive Session: Pursuant to the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sec. 551.071, Sec. 551.072, Sec. 551.073, Sec. 551.074, Sec. 551.076, Sec. 551.087 and Sec. 418.0183 (f) and 418.106 (d) & (e) of the Texas Government Code (Texas Disaster Act). Refer to posted list attached hereto and incorporated herein. 2. Reconvene into open session for possible action resulting from any items posted and legally discussed in Executive Session.
Citizen Appearances/Public Comments. (Citizens who have signed a card to speak to the City Council will be heard at this time. In compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, unless the subject matter of the presentation is on the agenda, the city staff and City Council members are prevented from discussion of the subject and may respond only with statements of factual information or existing city policy. Public comment will not be taken on items that the Council has previously considered in a public hearing.)
3A - Public Hearing on Proposed FY 2013-14 Annual Budget. 3B - Conduct public hearing to consider setting a 2013 tax rate of $0.528094 that will raise more revenue in FY 2013-14 than in FY 2012-13.
OTHER ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION. A. Pending Economic Development Incentive Agreements. B. Consider appointments to various boards, commissions and committees.
A. Update on Amendments to Chapter 10, “Boards, Committee, and Commissions,” Richland Hills Code of Ordinances. B. Discussion of Committees of the Council
COMMUNITY INTEREST ITEMS This is a standing item on the agenda of every regular meeting of the City Council. (The Texas Open Meetings Act effective September 1, 2009, provides that “a quorum of the city council may receive from municipal staff, and a member of the governing body may make, a report regarding items of community interest during a council meeting without having given notice of the subject of the report, provided no action is taken or discussed.” The Open Meetings Act does not allow Council to discuss an item concerning pending City Council business unless it is specifically, appropriately posted on the agenda.) An “item of community interest” includes the following: • information regarding holiday schedules; • honorary recognitions of city officials, employees, or other citizens; • reminders about upcoming events sponsored by the city or other entity that is scheduled to be attended by a city official or city employee; and • announcements involving imminent public health and safety threats to the city.
1A. Presentation of Service Awards – Five Year Service Award to Firefighter/Paramedic Jason Paramore. 10. Adjourn.
Sep 03, 2013 City Council
1. Executive Session: Pursuant to the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sec. 551.071, Sec. 551.072, Sec. 551.073, Sec. 551.074, Sec. 551.076, Sec. 551.087 and Sec. 418.0183 (f) and 418.106 (d) & (e) of the Texas Government Code (Texas Disaster Act). Refer to posted list attached hereto and incorporated herein. 2. Reconvene into open session for possible action resulting from any items posted and legally discussed in Executive Session.
Citizen Appearances/Public Comments. (Citizens who have signed a card to speak to the City Council will be heard at this time. In compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, unless the subject matter of the presentation is on the agenda, the city staff and City Council members are prevented from discussion of the subject and may respond only with statements of factual information or existing city policy. Public comment will not be taken on items that the Council has previously considered in a public hearing.)
3A - Public Hearing on Proposed FY 2013-14 Annual Budget. 3B - Conduct public hearing to consider setting a 2013 tax rate of $0.528094 that will raise more revenue in FY 2013-14 than in FY 2012-13.
OTHER ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION. A. Pending Economic Development Incentive Agreements. B. Consider appointments to various boards, commissions and committees.
A. Update on Amendments to Chapter 10, “Boards, Committee, and Commissions,” Richland Hills Code of Ordinances. B. Discussion of Committees of the Council
COMMUNITY INTEREST ITEMS This is a standing item on the agenda of every regular meeting of the City Council. (The Texas Open Meetings Act effective September 1, 2009, provides that “a quorum of the city council may receive from municipal staff, and a member of the governing body may make, a report regarding items of community interest during a council meeting without having given notice of the subject of the report, provided no action is taken or discussed.” The Open Meetings Act does not allow Council to discuss an item concerning pending City Council business unless it is specifically, appropriately posted on the agenda.) An “item of community interest” includes the following: • information regarding holiday schedules; • honorary recognitions of city officials, employees, or other citizens; • reminders about upcoming events sponsored by the city or other entity that is scheduled to be attended by a city official or city employee; and • announcements involving imminent public health and safety threats to the city.
1A. Presentation of Service Awards – Five Year Service Award to Firefighter/Paramedic Jason Paramore. 10. Adjourn.