City Council Regular Meeting Tuesday, January 18, 2022 06:00 PM Bandera City Hall, 511 Main Street, Bandera, Texas

1.Call to order.

2.Invocation and Pledge.

3.Visitors to be heard (shall not exceed 30 minutes total).

Citizens wishing to be heard may do so on all matters except personnel matters, matters listed on the agenda as a public hearing, and matters under litigation. Citizens who prefer to speak at the time the agenda item is called may do so with the Mayor's approval. Each person addressing the council must provide his/her legal name and current address for city records and meeting minute preparation. Each person will only be allowed to speak on matters on the agenda during citizen's forum/public comment. No rebuttals will be permitted. Each person addressing the governing body shall not exceed three (3) minutes. Section 551.042, Government Code, V.T.C.A. (i.e. Texas Open Meetings Act) permits a member of the public or a member of the governmental body to raise a subject that has not been included in the notice for the meeting, but any discussion of the subject must be limited to a proposal to place the subject on the agenda for a future meeting.  All remarks shall be addressed to the council as a body, and not to any individual member thereof. Any person making personal, impertinent, or slanderous remarks while addressing the council may be requested to leave the meeting.

4.Consent Agenda.

1. A.Approval of the minutes from the January 11, 2022 meeting. 

5.Closed Session.

1. A.The City of Bandera will meet in closed session as authorized by Texas Government Code §551.071, Personnel Matters and Section 551.071, Consultation with Attorney, to hear and deliberate regarding a complaint or charge against an officer of the City; to wit: Councilmember Darcy Hasty's alleged conduct that could be in violation of the City Code Section 1.03.255 Conduct of city officials and employees which states that "the professional and personal conduct of city officials and employees shall refrain from abusive conduct, personal charges or verbal attacks upon the character or motives of other city officials and employees, board, commission, and committee members and the public."

   Councilmember Hasty may request that such matter be discussed in open session other than the time necessary for the Council to receive advice from legal counsel on this matter where the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with the Texas Open Meetings Act.

2. B.The City of Bandera will meet in closed session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.072, deliberations about real property, to wit: an update from Rob Brown of Texas Land and Right-of-Way on land acquisition for the wastewater treatment plant location.

6.Action following Closed Session.

1. A.Action that may be taken by City Council following the closed or open deliberation by City Council on closed session item 5 A are as follows:

   i.    The City Council may determine that no further action is merited. 

   ii.    The City Council may determine that further consideration or investigation is needed to postpone the matter for consideration at a later date.

   iii.    The City Council, pursuant to City Code Section 1.03.271 Compliance and Enforcement, impose sanctions, such as reprimand, formal censure, or loss of committee assignment, if it is determined that Councilmember Hasty has violated the City Council Code of Ethics. 

2. B.Any action required from closed session item 5 B.

7.Discussion and possible action on the following items:

1. A.Discussion and possible action on the approval of a request from Bandera Fire and Rescue for the use of City Park beginning Friday, September 23, 2022 through the morning of Sunday, September 25, 2022 for the annual BBQ and Fireman's Challenge fundraising event.

2. B.Discussion and possible action on appointment of a Bandera Economic Development Corporation nominee to fill a vacancy.

3. C.Discussion and possible action on a resolution appointing Christie Watkins-Prunty as city treasurer. 

4. D.Discussion and possible action on requesting $42,500.00 from the Bandera Economic Development Corporation for one half of the principal payment for the Texas Water Development Board loan for the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund. 

5. E.Discussion and possible action on an ordinance amending Chapter 3, Article 3.02 Technical and Construction Codes and Standards of the Bandera Code of Ordinance, adopting updated codes and local amendments. 

6. F.Discussion and direction regarding amending the personnel policy of the City of Bandera to include a policy for the use of city resources by off-duty employees. 

7. G.Discussion and direction on regulation of short-term rentals as a land use and the implementation of residential versus commercial utility rates for short-term rentals. 

8. H.Discussion and possible action on a resolution amending the 380 Economic Incentive Agreement with Best Western.

9. I.Discussion and possible action on a resolution authorizing the City Administrator to execute an interlocal agreement with TML Health Benefits Pool.

8.Requests and Announcements.

1. A.Requests by Council to place items on an agenda.

2. B.Announcements by Council. 

9.Adjourn.

_/s/ Jill Shelton________

Jill Shelton, City Secretary

The City Council for the City of Bandera reserves the right to adjourn into Executive Session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matter listed above, as authorized by Texas Government Code §551.071 (Consultations with Attorney), §551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property), §551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts and Donations), §551.074 (Personnel Matters), §551.076 (Deliberations about Security Devices) and §551.086 (Economic Development). There may be a quorum of Economic Development Corporation/Planning and Zoning member at any regularly scheduled City Council Meeting. This facility is wheelchair accessible and handicapped parking is available. Requests for accommodations or interpretive services must be made 48 hours prior to the meeting. Please contact the City Secretary at (830) 796-3765. This agenda is posted in accordance with the Texas Government Code, Chapter 551 on January 14, 2022.