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City Council Regular Meeting Tuesday, November 15, 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. 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.Discussion and possible action on the following items:

  1. A.Canvas of the votes from the November 8, 2022 General Election 305-City, City Council Members and Mayor.

  2. B.Presentation of Certificates of Election to the newly elected City Council Members, and Mayor. 

  3. C.Swearing in of newly elected City Council Members, and Mayor. 

  4. D.Consideration and discussion on a process to fill the vacancy on City Council. 

  5. E.Discussion and possible action on residential versus commercial utility rates for short-term rental properties. 

  6. F.Discussion and possible action on a request from Tyler Hunt with Envolve Communities, LLC for a letter of support from the City to be included with their application to the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation for a substantial rehabilitation of property located at 451 Old San Antonio Hwy, The Oaks of Bandera. 

  7. G.Discussion and possible action on forming a committee to begin planning for the upcoming Solar Events.

  8. H.Update on traffic and safety concerns in the 1100 block of Mulberry Street. 

5.Closed Session.

The City Council will meet in closed session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074, personnel, to

  1. A.The City Council will meet in closed session pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.071, consultation with attorney, to seek the advice of legal counsel 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 clearly conflicts with this chapter; to wit: performance audit and investigation of the Marshal’s Department and any ancillary legal matters associated therewith.

  2. B.The City Council will meet in closed session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074, personnel, to deliberate the employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee; to wit: City Marshal Randolph William Dietrich. [The City Council will not meet in closed session for deliberation if Marshal Dietrich requests a public hearing.]

6.Action following Closed Session.

7.Requests and Announcements.

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

  2. B.Announcements by Council. 

8.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 November 10, 2022.