CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION – 5:00 PM 1. Budget Worksession regarding FY 2015-2016 Budget 2. 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.
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.)
A. Approval of minutes of March 17, 2015 Regular City Council Meeting. B. Accept 2014 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report C. Consider Joint Election Agreement and Contract for Election Services for the May 9, 2015 General Election D. Consider approval of sewer main repair/replacement in the 3600 block of Ruth Road. E. Approval of Interlocal Agreement with NCTCOG for participation in the North Central Texas Public Works Mutual Aid Agreement 6B. Consider authorizing the City Manager to begin negotiations for the selection of an architect for the Proposed Community Activity Center.
Proposed Richland Hills legislation as it relates to the Ft. Worth Transportation Authority and Chapter 452 of the Transportation Code.
REPORTS & DISCUSSIONS Discussion regarding implementation of Phase A1 of Parks Improvements plan.
Discussion regarding Chapter 66, Solid Waste Collection, of the Richland Hills Code of Ordinances.
8. 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. Adjournment
Apr 07, 2015 Work Session & City Council
CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION – 5:00 PM 1. Budget Worksession regarding FY 2015-2016 Budget 2. 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.
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.)
A. Approval of minutes of March 17, 2015 Regular City Council Meeting. B. Accept 2014 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report C. Consider Joint Election Agreement and Contract for Election Services for the May 9, 2015 General Election D. Consider approval of sewer main repair/replacement in the 3600 block of Ruth Road. E. Approval of Interlocal Agreement with NCTCOG for participation in the North Central Texas Public Works Mutual Aid Agreement 6B. Consider authorizing the City Manager to begin negotiations for the selection of an architect for the Proposed Community Activity Center.
Proposed Richland Hills legislation as it relates to the Ft. Worth Transportation Authority and Chapter 452 of the Transportation Code.
REPORTS & DISCUSSIONS Discussion regarding implementation of Phase A1 of Parks Improvements plan.
Discussion regarding Chapter 66, Solid Waste Collection, of the Richland Hills Code of Ordinances.
8. 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. Adjournment