Hutchins City Council Retreat Thursday, May 29, 2025 07:30 AM Atmos Energy Buildng - Bluebonnet Room

This agenda has been prepared for the Hutchins City Council.  All times except the beginning time, are approximations only. Items may be heard earlier or later on the agenda.

Please note: These items are for discussion purposes only and no Council action will be taken. The workshop session is for City Council and staff discussion. No recording will be made of this retreat.

A.WELCOME

1. 1.Welcome and opening remarks by Mayor Vasquez

B.PRESENTATIONS

1. 2.Ethics Training and Legislative Briefing.  Presented by City Attorney Joe Gorfida

2. 3.Discussion of mandatory training for new City Council Members.

3. 4.City Hall Ribbon Cutting Plan Update.  Presented by Cynthia Olguin

4. 5.Recreation and Library Building Concepts.  Presented by Mary Ann Mitchell, Brandstetter Carroll, Inc.

5. 6.Discussion of the placement of a Veteran’s Memorial at the Recreation Center and Library Building site.

6. 7.Discussion of naming a room at the City Hall and Event Center for long-time City Council Member Raymond Elmore.

7. 8.City's Financial Position Update.  Presented by Jim Sabonis, Hilltop Securities and Maria Joyner, Director of Finance

8. 9.FY 25/26 Strategic Plan Initiative.  Presented by James Quin

9. 10.FY 25/26 parks Master Plan Update.  Presented by James Quin

10. 11.FY 26/27 Street Improvement Bond Program.  Presented by Mamun Yusuf

11. 12.Public Works and Park Improvements. Presented by Mamun Yusuf

12. 13.Public Safety Vacant Lot Uses and Costs.  Presented by Mamun Yusuf

13. 14.Traffic Control at Palestine and Main St.  Presented by Mamun Yusuf

14. 15.Placement of Speed Humps on City Streets.  Presented by Chief Perry and Chief Hickson

15. 16.Window Sign Ordinance.  Presented by Tim Rawlings and Chief Perry

16. 17.Economic Development Update.  Presented by Guy Brown

17. 18.Department Personnel and Capital Request.  Presented by all 

C.ADJOURN

CERTIFICATION

I certify that a copy of the May 29, 2025, agenda of items to be considered by the Hutchins City Council was posted on the City Hall bulletin board, a place convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all times, and to the City’s website www.cityofhutchins.org, in accordance with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. Posted on May 23, 2025.

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Cynthia Olguin
City Secretary



ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT

The meeting location is wheelchair accessible from the front door. Request for special services must be received at least 48 hours in advance of scheduled meeting. For assistance, please call the office of the City Secretary at 972-225-6121 or email the City Secretary at colguin@cityofhutchins.org