Regular City Council Meeting 08/05/2024 06:00 PM 401 Market Street, Tomball, Texas 77375

The public toll-free dial-in numbers to participate in the telephonic meeting are any one of the following (dial by your location):   +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago); +1 646 876 9923 US (New York); +1 301 715 8592 US; +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston); +1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose); +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose); or +1 253 215 8782 US (Tahoma) - Meeting ID: 829 8364 3476 Passcode:553336 . The public will be permitted to offer public comments telephonically, as provided by the agenda and as permitted by the presiding officer during the meeting.

A.       Call to Order

B.       Invocation - Led by Pastor Greg Jenkins with Tomball Assembly of God 

C.       Pledges to U.S. and Texas Flags

D.       Public Comments and Receipt of Petitions; [At this time, anyone will be allowed to speak
           on any matter other than personnel matters or matters under litigation, for length of time
           not to exceed three minutes. No Council/Board discussion or action may take place on a
           matter until such matter has been placed on an agenda and posted in accordance with law
           - GC, 551.042.]

E.       Reports and Announcements

1.        Announcements

• I.Upcoming Events:

  August 8, 2024 – Mayor’s Kaffeeklatsch 8:30 a.m. – 10 a.m. @ Community Center

  August 8, 2024 - Ribbon Cutting Matheson Park Splash Pad 10:30 a.m.

  2024 Swim Season (Jerry Matheson Park Pool)

  REGULAR SEASON HOURS (Tuesday, May 28 to Sunday, August 11)

  Monday – Closed

  Tuesday through Friday – 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

  Saturday and Sunday – Noon to 8 p.m.

  END OF SEASON HOURS (Weekends only)

  August 17 and 18 – Noon to 8 p.m.

  August 24 and 25 – Noon to 8 p.m.

  August 31 and September 1 – Noon to 8 p.m.

  September 2 – 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

  September 2 – 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

  September 11, 2024 – 9/11 Remembrance 8:30 am – 9:30 am @ Depot

  September 14, 2024 – Second Saturday 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. @ the Depot

2.        Reports by City staff and members of council about items of community
           interest on which no action will be taken:

F.        Presentation

• 1.Presentation of the solid waste transition communication plan.

G.       New Business

• 1.Approve Minutes of July 15, 2024, Special and Regular City Council meetings and the July 22, 2024, Special Joint City Council and TEDC meeting.

• 2.Discussion and possible action to schedule City Council Orientation and future Council availability. 

• 3.Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the Centenarian Program.

• 4.Appoint City Council Members as Liaisons to City-Appointed Boards, Commissions and Committees

• 5.Approve Resolution No. 2024-27, A Resolution of the City of Tomball, Texas, Acknowledging Receipt of the 2024 Certified Estimated Taxable Value, the 2024 Certification of Estimated Collection Rate from the Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector, and the 2024 Tax Rate Calculation Worksheet as Calculated by the Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector Based on the Certified Estimated Taxable Value and Related Information; and Containing Related Provisions.

• 6.Approve a service agreement with Canon Financial Services for lease and support of the citywide copiers through Contract No. DIR-CPO-4437 for a total amount of $275,000, authorize the expenditure of funds therefor, and authorize the City Manager to execute any and all documents related to the expenditure. This amount is included in the FY 2023-2024 budget and will be included in annual budget request during the term of the contract.

• 7.Executive Session: The City Council will meet in Executive Session as Authorized by Title 5, Chapter 551, Government Code, the Texas Open Meetings Act, for the Following Purpose(s):

  Sec. 551.071 - Consultation with the City Attorney regarding a Matter that the Attorney’s Duty Requires to be Discussed in Closed Session

  Sec. 551.074 – Personnel Matters; Deliberation of the Appointment, Employment, and Duties of a Public Officer or Employee-Director of Finance

H.      Adjournment

C E R T I F I C A T I O N

I hereby certify that the above notice of meeting was posted on the bulletin board of City Hall, City of Tomball, Texas, a place readily accessible to the general public at all times, on the 1st day of August 2024 by 6:00 PM, and remained posted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.