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City Council Regular Meeting Tuesday, January 09, 2024 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.Public Hearing

  1. A.The City of Bandera will hold a public hearing on January 09, 2024, at 6:00 P.M. at the City of Bandera City Hall, located at 511 Main Street in Bandera, Texas to inform the general public of the proposed project to purchase new Marshal vehicles. This meeting is being held at the request of the funding program, the USDA Rural Development Community Facilities Direct Loan & Grant Program, to acquaint all interested parties on economic and environmental impact, service area, and alternatives.

  2. B.The Bandera City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a recommendation to the City Council for the 2023 update of the Bandera Comprehensive Plan and Code of Ordinances, including Appendix 1, Transportation Master Plan, Appendix 2 Subdivision Ordinance & Appendix 3, Place Type Zoning Ordinance. The 2023 update includes administrative changes and text amendments, including legislative amendments, to remain compliant with state law.

5.Consent Agenda.

  1. A.Discussion and approval on the 2024 holiday calendar. 

6.Staff Reports.

  1. A.City Administrator update:

    Public Works Street Maintenance Update; Treasurer’s FY2024 Budget Update; Community Newsletter proposal and Code Enforcement Report.

7.Discussion and possible action on the following items:

  1. A.Discuss and possible action on Resolution 2024-001, authorizing the submission of an application for financial assistance from the Texas Water Development Board for the State Fiscal Year 2024 Clean Water State Revolving Fund.

  2. B.Discuss and possible action on Resolution 2024-002, selecting Professional Bond Counsel Services to as required for the preparation and submission of the 2024 Texas Water Development Board Clean Water State Revolving Fund grant application.

  3. C.Discuss and possible action on Resolution 2024-003, selecting Professional Engineering Services as required for the preparation and submission of the 2024 Texas Water Development Board Clean Water State Revolving Fund grant application.

  4. D.Discuss and possible action on Resolution 2024-004, selecting Professional Financial Advising Services as required for the preparation and submission of the 2024 Texas Water Development Board Clean Water State Revolving Fund grant application.

  5. E.Discussion and possible action on Resolution 2024-005, amending Resolution 2023-008, correcting the agency title of the United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development Community Facilities Direct Loan & Grant Program. 

  6. F.Discussion and possible action on Resolution 2024-006, authorizing the application for grant financial assistance from the Office of the Governor Public Safety Office Criminal Justice Division, FY 2024 Body-Worn Camera Grant Program.

  7. G.Discussion and possible action on Resolution 2024-007, authorizing the application for grant financial assistance from the Bureau of Justice Assistance and Justice & Securities Strategies Micro-Grant Program for the purchase of body-worn cameras.

  8. H.Discussion and possible action on Resolution 2023-008 declaring a pressure tank as surplus property that is abandoned and selling to Medina water system for $2,500.00.

  9. I.Discussion and possible action for an extension of the City water and wastewater lines on 3240 to the TXDOT office. 

  10. J.Discussion and possible action on a resolution 2024-009 authorizing HOT  fund reimbursement agreement with Social Hill Music, LLC dba 11th Street Cowboy Bar for music events and projects throughout the year.

  11. K.Discussion and possible action on appointing board members to the Planning and Zoning commission. 

  12. L.Discussion and possible action on approving Resolution 2024-010 declaring surplus property for the Bandera Marshal's office.

  13. M.Discussion and possible action on the 2024 update of the Bandera Comprehensive Plan and Code of Ordinances, including Appendix 1, Transportation Master Plan, Appendix 2 Subdivision Ordinance & Appendix 3, Place Type Zoning Ordinance.

8.Closed Session.

  1. A.The City Council will meet in closed session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.072 to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property necessary for locating future municipal utility infrastructure and improvements.

9.Action following closed session. 

10.Requests and Announcements.

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

  2. B.Announcements by Council. 

11.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 December 29, 2023.