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. Discussion of items and presentations listed on tonight’s City Council Agenda
CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION AND PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE 1. 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.
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 from the August 28, 2017 City Council Meeting B. Approval of grant submittal to the Texas Governor’s Office, Criminal Justice Division, for the acquisition of (23) rifle resistant body armor external plates & carriers to provide an enhanced level of protection for our police officers. C. Approval of rerate notice from TMLIEBP for group health insurance for 2018. D. Approval of interlocal agreement with the cities of Richland Hills, Haltom City, North Richland Hills and Watauga establishing the terms of the Northeast Tarrant Teen Court.
PUBLIC HEARINGS, MEETINGS, AND OTHER RELATED ITEMS Public Hearing regarding FY 2018 Tax Rate
4. ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS AND OTHER RELATED ITEMS A. Consideration of Ordinance updating the fee schedule to eliminate late fees at the Library. 5. CONTRACTS, AGREEMENTS, BID AWARDS AND OTHER RELATED ITEMS A. None at this time. 6. OTHER ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION A. None at this time.
REPORTS & DISCUSSIONS A. Update on the FWTA and Exit Obligation B. Discussion of appointments to Boards and Committees
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
Sep 11, 2017 Work Session & 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. Discussion of items and presentations listed on tonight’s City Council Agenda
CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION AND PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE 1. 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.
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 from the August 28, 2017 City Council Meeting B. Approval of grant submittal to the Texas Governor’s Office, Criminal Justice Division, for the acquisition of (23) rifle resistant body armor external plates & carriers to provide an enhanced level of protection for our police officers. C. Approval of rerate notice from TMLIEBP for group health insurance for 2018. D. Approval of interlocal agreement with the cities of Richland Hills, Haltom City, North Richland Hills and Watauga establishing the terms of the Northeast Tarrant Teen Court.
PUBLIC HEARINGS, MEETINGS, AND OTHER RELATED ITEMS Public Hearing regarding FY 2018 Tax Rate
4. ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS AND OTHER RELATED ITEMS A. Consideration of Ordinance updating the fee schedule to eliminate late fees at the Library. 5. CONTRACTS, AGREEMENTS, BID AWARDS AND OTHER RELATED ITEMS A. None at this time. 6. OTHER ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION A. None at this time.
REPORTS & DISCUSSIONS A. Update on the FWTA and Exit Obligation B. Discussion of appointments to Boards and Committees
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