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Meets: 1st Wednesday of each month
Jay F. Feibelman – Mayor, Place 6
Russ Sanders – Mayor Protem, Place 5
John McCaw – Place 1
Bobby Roberts – Place 2
Jim Young – Place 3
Joe Britan, Place 4
AGENDA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
May 5, 2010 at 7:00 pm
The Garden Ridge City Council will meet in a regular session on Wednesday, May 5, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 9400 Municipal Parkway, Garden Ridge, Texas. This is an open meeting, open to the public, subject to the Open Meeting Law of the State of Texas, and as required by law, notice is hereby posted on April 30, 2010 before 5:00 p.m., providing time, place, date and agenda thereof. The meeting facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are provided. Requests for accommodations or interpretative services must be made 48 hours prior to this meeting.
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Citizen Comments - 3 minute limit per citizen
5. Minutes
The City Council may discuss, consider and/or take possible action on the following items:
April 7, 2010 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes6. Special Presentations
a) Presentation of a Proclamation proclaiming May 2 – 8, 2010 as Municipal Clerks Weekb) Presentation of a Proclamation proclaiming the week of May 9 – 15, 2010 as National Police Week and May 15, 2010 as Peace Officers Memorial Day
7. Business Items
The City Council may discuss, consider and/or take possible action on the following items:a) Granting of easement by the City of Garden Ridge for underground and aerial facilities to Southwestern Bell Telephone Company on Lot 1, Garden Ridge City Hall Subdivision
b) Ordinance 19-052010, by adopting the International Code Council Standard Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, Fuel Gas, Private Sewage Disposal, Fire, and Residential Codes, 2009 Edition; repealing Ordinance 19, Amendment #6 approved November 1, 2006; providing for severability; providing for publication and an effective date
c) Employment of Wilbert Lenz as contract Building Inspector for the City of Garden Ridge effective May 5, 2010
d) Promotion of Garden Ridge Police Officer Lupe Navarro to Patrol Corporal at a rate of pay as set in the 2010 Budget for said position and said promotion effective May 9, 2010
e) Presentation of Fiscal Year 2010 Budget Amendment #1 for City of Garden Ridge General Fund, Water Fund, Interest and Sinking Fund and Capital Improvement Fund
f) Resolution 220-052010 approving Fiscal Year 2010 Budget Amendment #1 for the City of Garden Ridge General Fund for the period of October 1, 2009 through September 30, 2010
g) Resolution 221-052010 approving Fiscal Year 2010 Budget Amendment #1 for the City of Garden Ridge Water Fund for the period of October 1, 2009 through September 30, 2010
h) Resolution 222-052010 approving Fiscal Year 2010 Budget Amendment #1 for the City of Garden Ridge Interest and Sinking Fund for the period of October 1, 2009 through September 30, 2010
i) Resolution 223-052010 approving Fiscal Year 2010 Budget Amendment #1 for the City of Garden Ridge Capital Improvement Fund for the period of October 1, 2009 through September 30, 2010
j) Change time of Garden Ridge Regular City Council meeting from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
k) Report on status of CISD elementary school project in the City of Garden Ridge
8. State of the City
The City Council may discuss, consider and/or take possible action on the following items:a) Financial Statement and Investment Report April 30, 2010
b) City Administrator Monthly Activity
Sign approvals since prior Council meeting
Community Center usage and financial report
Building Permits issued to date for residential, commercial and minor building projectsc) Public Works/Water Department Monthly Activity
Water pumping/usage from city wells
Water system infrastructure maintenance, repairs and/or projects
Public Works projects
Animal Control apprehensions, nuisance/complaints, animal bitesd) Police Department Monthly Activity
Citations issued
Warnings issued
Criminal activity within city
Code Compliance:
Citations issued
Warnings issued
Compliance achievede) Recognition of employees and/or city events
f) Observations and activities of wildlife within the city
g) Water and/or Drought Management
h) Update on FM 3009 Construction Project
9. Citizen Comments – 3 minute limit per citizen
10. Reports and Comments from Mayor and City Councilmembers:
The Mayor and/or City Councilmembers may comment, make general announcements and/or provide progress reports on events, activities and/or committees/board meetings concerning the following:Northeast Partnership
City Water Commission
City Quarry Commission
Garden Ridge Police Academy Alumni Association
Cellular on Patrol
Garden Ridge Lion’s Club11. Adjournment
AGENDA NOTICES:
The City Council may vote and/or act upon each of the items within this Agenda. The Council reserves the right to retire into executive session concerning any of the items listed on this Agenda, pursuant to and in accordance with Texas Government Code Section 551.071, to seek the advice of its attorney about pending or contemplated litigation, settlement offer or on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas conflict with the Open Meetings Act and may invoke this right where the City Attorney, the Mayor or a majority of the Governing Body deems an executive session is necessary to allow privileged consultation between the City Attorney and the governing body, if considered necessary and legally justified under the Open Meetings Act. The City Attorney may appear in person, or appear in executive session by conference call in accordance with applicable state law.
This agenda has been reviewed and approved by the City’s legal counsel and the presence of any subject in any Executive Session portion of the agenda constitutes a written interpretation of Texas Government Code Chapter 551 by legal counsel for the governmental body and constitutes an opinion by the attorney that the items discussed therein may be legally discussed in the closed portion of the meeting considering available opinions of a court of record and opinions of the Texas Attorney General known to the attorney. This provision has been added to this agenda with the intent to meet all elements necessary to satisfy Texas Government Code Chapter 551.144(c) and the meeting is conducted by all participants in reliance on this opinion.Yolanda C. Benitez, TRMC
City Secretary
AGENDA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
April 7, 2010 at 7:00pm
The Garden Ridge City Council will meet in a regular session on Wednesday, April 7, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 9400 Municipal Parkway, Garden Ridge, Texas. This is an open meeting, open to the public, subject to the Open Meeting Law of the State of Texas, and as required by law, notice is hereby posted on April 2, 2010 before 5:00 p.m., providing time, place, date and agenda thereof. The meeting facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are provided. Requests for accommodations or interpretative services must be made 48 hours prior to this meeting.
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Citizen Comments - 3 minute limit per citizen
5. Minutes
The City Council may discuss, consider and/or take possible action on the following items:
March 3, 2010 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes6. Special Presentation
Proclamation naming the month of April as “Sexual Assault Awareness Month” in the City of Garden Ridge7. Business Items
The City Council may discuss, consider and/or take possible action on the following items:a) City Water Commission recommendation on a request by L.W. Svendsen, 9015 Sumac Cove, for a variance to Ordinance 54-022010, Section 35.03, Hot Water on Demand System Rebates, to allow a rebate on a Hot Water on Demand System not listed in the rebate program
b) City Water Commission recommendation on a request by Dan Fordiani, 8824 Garden Ridge Dr., for a variance to Ordinance 54-022010, Section 35.03, Hot Water on Demand System Rebates, to allow a rebate on a Hot Water on Demand System not listed in the rebate program
c) City Water Commission recommendation on a request by Don Hewitt for the lease of 2 acre feet of Edwards water rights from the City of Garden Ridge to support commercial property at 18414 5th Street in Bracken, Texas. The commercial location is further known as Bracken Collision
d) Certification of Unopposed Candidates in the City of Garden Ridge General Election of May 8, 2010
e) Ordinance 158-042010 declaring unopposed candidates in the May 8, 2010 General Election, elected to office; canceling the election; providing a severability clause; and providing an effective date
f) Employment of William Spiller as Police Officer with the City of Garden Ridge Police Department effective April 8, 2010, at salary set for said position in the 2010 General Fund Budget
g) Acceptance of resignation of Don Sweet as Contract Building Inspector for the City of Garden Ridge effective April 1, 2010
h) Report on status of CISD elementary school project in the City of Garden Ridge
8. State of the City
The City Council may discuss, consider and/or take possible action on the following items:a) Financial Statement and Investment Report March 31, 2010
b) City Administrator Monthly Activity
Sign approvals since prior Council meeting
Community Center usage and financial report
Building Permits issued to date for residential, commercial and minor building projectsc) Public Works/Water Department Monthly Activity
Water pumping/usage from city wells
Water system infrastructure maintenance, repairs and/or projects
Public Works projects
Animal Control apprehensions, nuisance/complaints, animal bitesd) Police Department Monthly Activity
Citations issued
Warnings issued
Criminal activity within city
Code Compliance:
Citations issued
Warnings issued
Compliance achievede) Recognition of employees and/or city events
f) Observations and activities of wildlife within the city
g) Water and/or Drought Management
h) Update on FM 3009 Construction Project
9. Citizen Comments – 3 minute limit per citizen
10. Reports and Comments from Mayor and City Councilmembers
The Mayor and/or City Councilmembers may comment, make general announcements and/or provide progress reports on events, activities and/or committees/board meetings concerning the following:Northeast Partnership
City Water Commission
City Quarry Commission
Garden Ridge Police Academy Alumni Association
Cellular on Patrol
Garden Ridge Lion’s Club11. Adjournment
AGENDA NOTICES:
The City Council may vote and/or act upon each of the items within this Agenda. The Council reserves the right to retire into executive session concerning any of the items listed on this Agenda, pursuant to and in accordance with Texas Government Code Section 551.071, to seek the advice of its attorney about pending or contemplated litigation, settlement offer or on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas conflict with the Open Meetings Act and may invoke this right where the City Attorney, the Mayor or a majority of the Governing Body deems an executive session is necessary to allow privileged consultation between the City Attorney and the governing body, if considered necessary and legally justified under the Open Meetings Act. The City Attorney may appear in person, or appear in executive session by conference call in accordance with applicable state law.
This agenda has been reviewed and approved by the City’s legal counsel and the presence of any subject in any Executive Session portion of the agenda constitutes a written interpretation of Texas Government Code Chapter 551 by legal counsel for the governmental body and constitutes an opinion by the attorney that the items discussed therein may be legally discussed in the closed portion of the meeting considering available opinions of a court of record and opinions of the Texas Attorney General known to the attorney. This provision has been added to this agenda with the intent to meet all elements necessary to satisfy Texas Government Code Chapter 551.144(c) and the meeting is conducted by all participants in reliance on this opinion.Yolanda C. Benitez, TRMC
City Secretary
AGENDA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
March 3, 2010 at 7:00 pmThe Garden Ridge City Council will meet in a regular session on Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 9400 Municipal Parkway, Garden Ridge, Texas. This is an open meeting, open to the public, subject to the Open Meeting Law of the State of Texas, and as required by law, notice is hereby posted on February 26, 2010 before 5:00 p.m., providing time, place, date and agenda thereof. The meeting facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are provided. Requests for accommodations or interpretative services must be made 48 hours prior to this meeting.
1. Call to Order2. Roll Call
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Citizen Comments - 3 minute limit per citizen
5. Minutes
The City Council may discuss, consider and/or take possible action on the following items:
February 3, 2010 Regular City Council Meeting6. Special Presentation
Recognition of the Canyon High School Theater Arts Class students and instructor for participation in the City of Garden Ridge 2009 Halloween event7. Business Items
The City Council may discuss, consider and/or take possible action on the following items:a) City Water Commission recommendation on a request by Kevin and Nancy Vaille, 8830 Cherokee Path, for a leak adjustment to their February 2010 water bill
b) City Water Commission recommendation on a request by Max and Katherine Schuebel, 9618 Meadow Rue, for a leak adjustment to their February 2010 water bill
c) City Water Commission recommendation on a request by Ron and Hazel Riffel, 9335 Gloxinia Dr., for a leak adjustment to their January 2010 water bill
d) Financial Advisory Agreement with RBC Capital Markets as Financial Advisor for the City of Garden Ridge
e) City Quarry Commission report and update to the City Council
f) Release of Lucas Hutchison as Public Works Service Representative II from 90 day probation effective March 3, 2010 with 5% salary increase
g) Change of meeting time for regular city council meeting from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
h) Report on status of CISD elementary school project in the City of Garden Ridge
8. State of the City
The City Council may discuss, consider and/or take possible action on the following items:a) Financial Statement and Investment Report - February 28, 2010
b) City Administrator Monthly Activity
Sign approvals since prior Council meeting
Community Center usage and financial report
Building Permits issued to date for residential, commercial and minor building projectsc) Public Works/Water Department Monthly Activity
Water pumping/usage from city wells
Water system infrastructure maintenance, repairs and/or projects
Public Works projects
Animal Control apprehensions, nuisance/complaints, animal bitesd) Police Department Monthly Activity
Citations issued
Warnings issued
Criminal activity within city
Code Compliance:
Citations issued
Warnings issued
Compliance achievede) Recognition of employees and/or city events
f) Observations and activities of wildlife within the city
g) Water and/or Drought Management
h) Update on FM 3009 Construction Project
9. Citizen Comments – 3 minute limit per citizen
10. Reports and Comments from Mayor and City Councilmembers
The Mayor and/or City Councilmembers may comment, make general announcements and/or provide progress reports on events, activities and/or committees/board meetings concerning the following:Northeast Partnership
City Water Commission
City Quarry Commission
Garden Ridge Police Academy Alumni Association
Cellular on Patrol
Garden Ridge Lion’s Club11. Executive Session
The City Council shall recess its regular meeting and reconvene in Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.071(2) of the Texas Government Code to seek the advice of its attorneys regarding the legal options available to regulate quarry operations related to draft ordinances prepared through the Quarry Commission of the City of Garden Ridge, Texas.
The City Council shall reconvene in Regular Session upon conclusion of the Executive Session.12. Adjournment
AGENDA NOTICES:
The City Council may vote and/or act upon each of the items within this Agenda. The Council reserves the right to retire into executive session concerning any of the items listed on this Agenda, pursuant to and in accordance with Texas Government Code Section 551.071, to seek the advice of its attorney about pending or contemplated litigation, settlement offer or on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas conflict with the Open Meetings Act and may invoke this right where the City Attorney, the Mayor or a majority of the Governing Body deems an executive session is necessary to allow privileged consultation between the City Attorney and the governing body, if considered necessary and legally justified under the Open Meetings Act. The City Attorney may appear in person, or appear in executive session by conference call in accordance with applicable state law.
This agenda has been reviewed and approved by the City’s legal counsel and the presence of any subject in any Executive Session portion of the agenda constitutes a written interpretation of Texas Government Code Chapter 551 by legal counsel for the governmental body and constitutes an opinion by the attorney that the items discussed therein may be legally discussed in the closed portion of the meeting considering available opinions of a court of record and opinions of the Texas Attorney General known to the attorney. This provision has been added to this agenda with the intent to meet all elements necessary to satisfy Texas Government Code Chapter 551.144(c) and the meeting is conducted by all participants in reliance on this opinion.Yolanda C. Benitez
City Secretary
AGENDA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
February 3, 2010 at 7:00 pm
The Garden Ridge City Council will meet in a regular session on Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 9400 Municipal Parkway, Garden Ridge, Texas. This is an open meeting, open to the public, subject to the Open Meeting Law of the State of Texas, and as required by law, notice is hereby posted on January 29, 2010 before 5:00 p.m., providing time, place, date and agenda thereof. The meeting facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are provided. Requests for accommodations or interpretative services must be made 48 hours prior to this meeting.
1. Call to Order2. Roll Call
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Citizen Comments - 3 minute limit per citizen
5. Minutes
The City Council may discuss, consider and/or take possible action on the following items:
January 6, 2010 Regular City Council Meeting6. Special Presentation
Recognition of the Samuel Clemens High School Criminal Justice Program students and instructor for participation in the City of Garden Ridge 2009 Halloween event7. Business Items
The City Council may discuss, consider and/or take possible action on the following items:a) City Water Commission recommendation to amend Section 35, of the Comprehensive Water Ordinance 54-012010 to update allowable rebates on washing machines and toilets in the rebate programs offered by the City of Garden Ridge
b) Adopting comprehensive water Ordinance 54-022010 for the City of Garden Ridge, Texas and repealing Ordinance 54-012010 adopted January 6, 2010; providing definitions; statement of organization; general policies; regulations and rules; rates and billing cycles; and providing for a penalty
c) resentation of the Tier 1 Racial Profiling Compliance Report for the City of Garden Ridge
d) Ordinance 157-022010 ordering a General Election on May 8, 2010 for the City of Garden Ridge for the purpose of electing Aldermen to City Council Places One, Four and Five; such election shall be a joint election between the City of Garden Ridge and the Comal Independent School District; making provisions for the conduct of such election and resolving other matters related to the conduct of such election*
* (SPANISH TRANSLATION OF THE AFOREMENTIONED ORDINANCE IS ALSO A PART OF THIS AGENDA ITEM)e) Report on status of CISD elementary school project in the City of Garden Ridge
8. State of the City
The City Council may discuss, consider and/or take possible action on the following items:a) Financial Statement and Investment Report - January 31, 2010
b) City Administrator Monthly Activity
Sign approvals since prior Council meeting
Community Center usage and financial report
Building Permits issued to date for residential, commercial and minor building projectsc) Public Works/Water Department Monthly Activity
Water pumping/usage from city wells
Water system infrastructure maintenance, repairs and/or projects
Public Works projects
Animal Control apprehensions, nuisance/complaints, animal bitesd) Police Department Monthly Activity
Citations issued
Warnings issued
Criminal activity within city
Code Compliance:Citations issued
Warnings issued
Compliance achievede)Recognition of employees and/or city events
f) Observations and activities of wildlife within the city
g) Water and/or Drought Management - Drought Management Stages
h) Update on FM 3009 Construction Project
9. Citizen Comments – 3 minute limit per citizen
10. Reports and Comments from Mayor and City Council members
The Mayor and/or City Councilmembers may comment, make general announcements and/or provide progress reports on events, activities and/orcommittees/board meetings concerning the following:Northeast Partnership
City Water Commission
City Quarry Commission
Garden Ridge Police Academy Alumni Association
Cellular on Patrol
Garden Ridge Lion’s Club11. Adjournment
AGENDA NOTICES:
The City Council may vote and/or act upon each of the items within this Agenda. The Council reserves the right to retire into executive session concerning any of the items listed on this Agenda, pursuant to and in accordance with Texas Government Code Section 551.071, to seek the advice of its attorney about pending or contemplated litigation, settlement offer or on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas conflict with the Open Meetings Act and may invoke this right where the City Attorney, the Mayor or a majority of the Governing Body deems an executive session is necessary to allow privileged consultation between the City Attorney and the governing body, if considered necessary and legally justified under the Open Meetings Act. The City Attorney may appear in person, or appear in executive session by conference call in accordance with applicable state law. This agenda has been reviewed and approved by the City’s legal counsel and the presence of any subject in any Executive Session portion of the agenda constitutes a written interpretation of Texas Government Code Chapter 551 by legal counsel for the governmental body and constitutes an opinion by the attorney that the items discussed therein may be legally discussed in the closed portion of the meeting considering available opinions of a court of record and opinions of the Texas Attorney General known to the attorney. This provision has been added to this agenda with the intent to meet all elements necessary to satisfy Texas Government Code Chapter 551.144(c) and the meeting is conducted by all participants in reliance on this opinion.Yolanda C. Benitez
City Secretary
AGENDA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
January 6, 2010 at 6:00 pm
The Garden Ridge City Council will meet in a regular session on Wednesday, January 6, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 9400 Municipal Parkway, Garden Ridge, Texas. This is an open meeting, open to the public, subject to the Open Meetings Law of the State of Texas, and as required by law, notice is hereby posted on December 30, 2009 before 5:00 p.m., providing time, place, date and agenda thereof. The meeting facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are provided. Requests for accommodations or interpretative services must be made 48 hours prior to this meeting.
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Citizen Comments - 3 minute limit per citizen
5. Minutes
The City Council may discuss, consider and/or take possible action on the following items:
December 2, 2009 Regular City Council Meeting6. Business Items
The City Council may discuss, consider and/or take possible action on the following items:a) Annual Audit Report for the City of Garden Ridge for the period ending September 30, 2009.
b) Award of the City of Garden Ridge 2010 FM 2252 Plant Improvements bid.
c) Award of the City of Garden Ridge 2010 Trinity Well Construction bid.
d) Authorize the services of an independent inspection company as Welding and Coating Inspector for the City of Garden Ridge 2009 Elevated Storage Tank Project.
e) Authorize the City Administrator to negotiate and enter into a towing contractor contract, in a form approved by the City Attorney, considering bids received and staff recommendation.
f) City Water Commission recommendation to amend Section 35, of the Comprehensive Water Ordinance 54-072009 for the inclusion of Hot Water on Demand Systems in the rebate programs offered by the City of Garden Ridge.
g) Adopting comprehensive water Ordinance 54-012010 for the City of Garden Ridge, Texas and repealing Ordinance 54-072009 adopted July 1, 2009; providing definitions; statement of organization; general policies; regulations and rules; rates and billing cycles; and providing for a penalty.
h) Resolution 219-012010 of the City of Garden Ridge for participation in the Texas Water Development Board’s Flood Protection Planning Program Grant.
i) Report on the December 15, 2009 Public Workshop held concerning Storm Water Master Plan.
j) Report on status of CISD elementary school project in the City of Garden Ridge.
7. State of the City
The City Council may discuss, consider and/or take possible action on the following items:a) Financial Statement and Investment Report - December 31, 2009
b) City Administrator Monthly Activity
Sign approvals since prior Council meeting
Community Center usage and financial report
Building Permits issued to date for residential, commercial and minor
building projectsc) Public Works/Water Department Monthly Activity
Water pumping/usage from city wells
Water system infrastructure maintenance, repairs and/or projects
Public Works projects
Animal Control apprehensions, nuisance/complaints, animal bitesd) Police Department Monthly Activity
Citations issued
Warnings issued
Criminal activity within city
Code Compliance:
Citations issued
Warnings issued
Compliance achievede) Recognition of employees and/or city events
f) Observations and activities of wildlife within the city
g) Water and/or Drought Management - Drought Management Stages
h) Update on FM 3009 Construction Project
8. Citizen Comments – 3 minute limit per citizen
9. Reports and Comments from Mayor and City Councilmembers
The Mayor and/or City Councilmembers may comment, make general announcements and/or provide progress reports on events, activities and/or committees/board meetings concerning the following:Northeast Partnership
City Water Commission
City Quarry Commission
Garden Ridge Police Academy Alumni Association
Cellular on Patrol
Garden Ridge Lion’s Club
City Employee Christmas Party10. Adjournment
AGENDA NOTICES:
The City Council may vote and/or act upon each of the items within this Agenda. The Council reserves the right to retire into executive session concerning any of the items listed on this Agenda, pursuant to and in accordance with Texas Government Code Section 551.071, to seek the advice of its attorney about pending or contemplated litigation, settlement offer or on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas conflict with the Open Meetings Act and may invoke this right where the City Attorney, the Mayor or a majority of the Governing Body deems an executive session is necessary to allow privileged consultation between the City Attorney and the governing body, if considered necessary and legally justified under the Open Meetings Act. The City Attorney may appear in person, or appear in executive session by conference call in accordance with applicable state law.
This agenda has been reviewed and approved by the City’s legal counsel and the presence of any subject in any Executive Session portion of the agenda constitutes a written interpretation of Texas Government Code Chapter 551 by legal counsel for the governmental body and constitutes an opinion by the attorney that the items discussed therein may be legally discussed in the closed portion of the meeting considering available opinions of a court of record and opinions of the Texas Attorney General known to the attorney. This provision has been added to this agenda with the intent to meet all elements necessary to satisfy Texas Government Code Chapter 551.144(c) and the meeting is conducted by all participants in reliance on this opinion.Yolanda C. Benitez, TRMC
City Secretary
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