CITY OF RENO

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

6:00 P.M. DECEMBER 14, 2009

160 BLACKBURN STREET

RENO CITY HALL

 

AGENDA

 

I.                          Call to Order.

 

II.                       Invocation.

 

III.                     Pledge of Allegiance to United States and Texas Flags.

 

IV.                    Roll Call.

 

V.                       THE ITEMS IN THIS AGENDA MAY BE DISCUSSED AND VOTED ON IN ANY ORDER THE PRESIDING OFFICER MAY PREFER.

 

VI.                    Citizens may issue comments for topics that do not appear on this agenda.  In accordance with existing law, the City Council cannot discuss, deliberate or take action on any item or topic that is not so scheduled on this agenda. Public comments requiring action or deliberation of the council may be scheduled on following regular agendas. Comments limited to three (3) minutes.

 

VII.                  New Business: Discussion:

 

a.            Monthly report from the Fire Department.

b.            Financial Update/Statement of Position: Checking Accounts, Saving Accounts, Investments and Statement of Revenue and Expenditures.

c.            Refinancing of the 1997 and 1999 certificates of obligation.

 

VIII.   New Business: Discussion and Action on.

 

a.      Approval of monthly bills and purchase orders.

b.            Approval of the November 9th regular and 16th special City Council meeting.

c.      Request for street repairs for Haning Drive as requested by Mrs. Rodgers.

d.      Allowing the Mayor to appoint the following committees:

         1. Committee to make suggestions for improvements to the city web site.

         2. Committee to make recommendations concerning the Red Flag rules.

         3. Committee to make recommendations for changes and improvements to our Employee Policy Manual.

e.      Policy and procedure manual-Possibly set date for next workshop and also how to proceed with manual.

f.        Rate increase by Lamar County Water Supply.

g.      Agenda items-Agenda items as submitted by Council, Mayor, City Attorney, or Department Heads/Supervisor.

h.      Water rates or water discounts for members of the VFD, and others servicing the City of Reno.

i.        Water discounts resolution 1007 amendment.

j.        Public notification system such as one offered by Code Red and Blackboard Connect CTY.

k.      City Administrator job position.

l.        Clarifying titles and terms used in the Employee Manual by changing the title of City Secretary to City Administrator/Secretary.

m.    Clarify City Council action or wishes on department heads/supervisor on who they report and who has authority to reprimand, terminate, or direct their activity.

n.      Contract with Hayter Engineering for design of trail extension to be funded with grant from Texas Parks & Wildlife.

o.      Entering into contract with UTA to perform an economic development survey for the city of Reno.

p.      Resignation of Fire Chief.

q.      Consider replacement of Fire Chief.

 

IX.       Old Business: Discuss take action on.

 

a.            Mayor to appoint person to fill vacancy on the Economic Development Committee left by Brad Osborne’s resignation.

b.            Awarding bid for Town East to repair curb and gutter from priority one on the street priority list, as recommended by the Street Commission.

 

X.                 EXECUTIVE SESSION-The council may enter into closed or executive session to discuss the following:

 

a.            Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with attorney).

1.      Pending litigation cause #75652 Stephens and Sons.

                        2.         Lamar County Water supply contract.

3.                  Encroachment of water line at 5370 Briana Drive.

4.      Texas AG litigation cause #78636.

 

IX.                    Return to Open Session: Discussion and Action on.

 

a.            Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with attorney).

1.      Pending litigation cause #75652 Stephens and Sons.

2.                  Lamar County Water supply contract.

3.                  Encroachment of water line at 5370 Briana Drive.

4.                  Texas AG litigation cause #78636.

 

 

X.                 Adjourn.

 

 

“The City Council for the City of Reno reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed above, as authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with attorney); 551.072 (Deliberations regarding Real Property); 551.073 (Deliberations regarding Gifts and Donation); 551.074 (Personnel Matters); 551.076 (Deliberations regarding Security Devices); 551.087 (Deliberations regarding Economic Development negotiations); and 321.3022 (Confidential Sales Tax Information).”  

  

This facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are available. Individuals who require auxiliary aids or serviced for this meeting should contact the City Secretary’s office at (903) 785-6581 or FAX (903) 785-0453 at least two (2) days before the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

  

I hereby I certify that the above notice of meeting was posted at City Hall, 160 Blackburn Street, Reno, Texas on the 11th day of December, 2009 at 5:00 p.m. I hereby certify that the local News Media was properly notified on this meeting as stated above.

 

 

 

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   Cara Hubbard, City Secretary