Call to Order 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.
PRESENTATIONS A. 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.) B. Presentation of 10 year Service Award to Jerry Rampy.
CONSENT AGENDA All items listed below are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted with one motion. There will be no separate discussion of the consent agenda items, unless a Councilmember or citizen so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in its normal sequence. Approval of the consent agenda authorizes the City Manager to implement each item in accordance with staff recommendations. A. Approval of minutes of April 6, 2014 Regular City Council and Joint meeting with Planning & Zoning Commission
ELECTION AND RELATED ITEMS A. Consider Ordinance to Canvass votes and declare the results of the City of Richland Hills General Election held on May 10, 2014. B. Recognition of Outgoing Council Member Toya Norton C. Presentation of Election Certificates to elected Mayor and Council Members and administer Oaths of Office D. Election of Mayor Pro Tem
ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS AND OTHER RELATED ITEMS A.Consider Resolution denying the rate increase requested by Atmos Energy Corp.
ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS AND OTHER RELATED ITEMS B. Consider Ordinance approving fee schedule for Emergency Medical Services
Consideration of Fire Department Equipment, including options for selling and replacing the primary Engine (Quint)
Consideration of Appointments to Boards and Committees, including Zoning Board of Adjustments and Planning and Zoning Commission.
9. 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. 10. EXECUTIVE SESSION A. 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. Executive Session may be held, under these exceptions, at any time during the meeting that a need arises for the City Council to seek advice from the City Attorney as to the posted subject matter of this City Council meeting. 11. Adjournment
May 20, 2014 City Council
Call to Order 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.
PRESENTATIONS A. 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.) B. Presentation of 10 year Service Award to Jerry Rampy.
CONSENT AGENDA All items listed below are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted with one motion. There will be no separate discussion of the consent agenda items, unless a Councilmember or citizen so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in its normal sequence. Approval of the consent agenda authorizes the City Manager to implement each item in accordance with staff recommendations. A. Approval of minutes of April 6, 2014 Regular City Council and Joint meeting with Planning & Zoning Commission
ELECTION AND RELATED ITEMS A. Consider Ordinance to Canvass votes and declare the results of the City of Richland Hills General Election held on May 10, 2014. B. Recognition of Outgoing Council Member Toya Norton C. Presentation of Election Certificates to elected Mayor and Council Members and administer Oaths of Office D. Election of Mayor Pro Tem
ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS AND OTHER RELATED ITEMS A.Consider Resolution denying the rate increase requested by Atmos Energy Corp.
ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS AND OTHER RELATED ITEMS B. Consider Ordinance approving fee schedule for Emergency Medical Services
Consideration of Fire Department Equipment, including options for selling and replacing the primary Engine (Quint)
Consideration of Appointments to Boards and Committees, including Zoning Board of Adjustments and Planning and Zoning Commission.
9. 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. 10. EXECUTIVE SESSION A. 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. Executive Session may be held, under these exceptions, at any time during the meeting that a need arises for the City Council to seek advice from the City Attorney as to the posted subject matter of this City Council meeting. 11. Adjournment