1. Welcome. 2. Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. Flag and to the Texas Flag. 3. Invocation.
Consideration and possible action on approval of the Minutes of the Regular City Commission Meeting of July 18, 2017, and the Special City Commission Budget Workshop #1 Meeting of July 25, 2017.
Public Hearing: a) First Reading of Ordinance No. 2544: An Ordinance of the City of San Benito to provide regulations prohibiting smoking of tobacco products and electronic smoking materials in certain enclosed and non-enclosed areas within the City Limits; prohibiting smoking on city premises and other property; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing a savings clause; providing for effective date and publication; providing a severability clause; providing for a penalty; providing for proper notice and meeting.
Consideration of First Reading of Ordinance No. 2544: An Ordinance of the City of San Benito to provide regulations prohibiting smoking of tobacco products and electronic smoking materials in certain enclosed and non-enclosed areas within the City Limits; prohibiting smoking on city premises and other property; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing a savings clause; providing for effective date and publication; providing a severability clause; providing for a penalty; providing for proper notice and meeting.
Recognition of the 2017 ResacaFest volunteers and presentation of Certificates of Appreciation.
Consideration and possible action to approve Change Order No. 1 from G & T Paving, L.L.C. related to the Oscar Williams Lift Station Improvements Project.
Consideration and possible action on the approval of presentations for the City of San Benito and the City of San Benito Economic Development Corporation Investment Reports for the Third Quarter ended June 30, 2017.
Consideration and possible action on the approval to submit the City of San Benito Pedestrian Enhancement Report to the Texas Department of Transportation for consideration.
Consideration and possible action on the selection of a Group Major Medical Insurance carrier based on the specifications as listed on the 2017 Major Medical Request for Proposals (RFP).
Consideration and possible action to authorize the Mayor to execute the easement and right of way documentation associated with the installation of electricity distribution lines for the San Benito Cultural Heritage Museum.
Consideration and possible action to approve a one (1) year Government Account Service Agreement for voice and internet services with Spectrum for the San Benito Cultural Heritage Museum.
Consideration and possible action to approve an Event Service Agreement with the San Benito Chamber of Commerce for Market Days to be held September 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018.
Consideration and possible action on the approval of the Union Pacific Railroad Company Supplemental Agreement for Lease Audit No. LA29970, covering use of railroad property at San Benito, Texas.
Consideration and possible action to approve the purchase of new cubicles from Gateway Office Furniture for the Criminal Investigations Division which will replace the ones that are currently in need of repairs.
Consideration and possible action of the Wetlands Phase III Project Contract showing City of San Benito as a sub-recipient of a $100,000 Grant initiated by Texas A&M - Kingsville through the Texas General Land Office.
Discussion and update on Planning and Zoning Director's review and assessment of the City Fee Schedule and Ordinances pertaining to business licenses and use of sidewalks in commercial areas.
23. Executive Session: a. Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071, Attorney Consultation: To provide legal advice to the City Commission regarding its' rights, duties, privileges, and obligations in connection with the Collective Bargaining negotiations initiated by the duly recognized police association and related legal issues. b. Under Texas Government Code, Section 551.071: Consultation with legal counsel regarding the settlement of claims in the City of San Benito v. Siemens, et al. c. Under Texas Government Code, Section 551.071: Consultation with City Attorney regarding SB1004. d. Under Texas Government Code, Section 551.087: To deliberate on information received from a business prospect, Project 2017-07. e. Under Texas Government Code, Section 551.074, Personnel: to discuss the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, or duties of: 1. Municipal Court Judges 2. Assistant City Manager 3. Assistant to the City Manager 4. Director of Planning and Zoning 5. Main Street Coordinator 6. Economic Development Coordinator 7. Utilities Engineer 25.Adjournment.
1. Welcome. 2. Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. Flag and to the Texas Flag. 3. Invocation.
Consideration and possible action on approval of the Minutes of the Regular City Commission Meeting of July 18, 2017, and the Special City Commission Budget Workshop #1 Meeting of July 25, 2017.
Public Hearing: a) First Reading of Ordinance No. 2544: An Ordinance of the City of San Benito to provide regulations prohibiting smoking of tobacco products and electronic smoking materials in certain enclosed and non-enclosed areas within the City Limits; prohibiting smoking on city premises and other property; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing a savings clause; providing for effective date and publication; providing a severability clause; providing for a penalty; providing for proper notice and meeting.
Consideration of First Reading of Ordinance No. 2544: An Ordinance of the City of San Benito to provide regulations prohibiting smoking of tobacco products and electronic smoking materials in certain enclosed and non-enclosed areas within the City Limits; prohibiting smoking on city premises and other property; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing a savings clause; providing for effective date and publication; providing a severability clause; providing for a penalty; providing for proper notice and meeting.
Recognition of the 2017 ResacaFest volunteers and presentation of Certificates of Appreciation.
Consideration and possible action to approve Change Order No. 1 from G & T Paving, L.L.C. related to the Oscar Williams Lift Station Improvements Project.
Consideration and possible action on the approval of presentations for the City of San Benito and the City of San Benito Economic Development Corporation Investment Reports for the Third Quarter ended June 30, 2017.
Consideration and possible action on the approval to submit the City of San Benito Pedestrian Enhancement Report to the Texas Department of Transportation for consideration.
Consideration and possible action on the selection of a Group Major Medical Insurance carrier based on the specifications as listed on the 2017 Major Medical Request for Proposals (RFP).
Consideration and possible action to authorize the Mayor to execute the easement and right of way documentation associated with the installation of electricity distribution lines for the San Benito Cultural Heritage Museum.
Consideration and possible action to approve a one (1) year Government Account Service Agreement for voice and internet services with Spectrum for the San Benito Cultural Heritage Museum.
Consideration and possible action to approve an Event Service Agreement with the San Benito Chamber of Commerce for Market Days to be held September 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018.
Consideration and possible action on the approval of the Union Pacific Railroad Company Supplemental Agreement for Lease Audit No. LA29970, covering use of railroad property at San Benito, Texas.
Consideration and possible action to approve the purchase of new cubicles from Gateway Office Furniture for the Criminal Investigations Division which will replace the ones that are currently in need of repairs.
Consideration and possible action of the Wetlands Phase III Project Contract showing City of San Benito as a sub-recipient of a $100,000 Grant initiated by Texas A&M - Kingsville through the Texas General Land Office.
Discussion and update on Planning and Zoning Director's review and assessment of the City Fee Schedule and Ordinances pertaining to business licenses and use of sidewalks in commercial areas.
23. Executive Session: a. Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071, Attorney Consultation: To provide legal advice to the City Commission regarding its' rights, duties, privileges, and obligations in connection with the Collective Bargaining negotiations initiated by the duly recognized police association and related legal issues. b. Under Texas Government Code, Section 551.071: Consultation with legal counsel regarding the settlement of claims in the City of San Benito v. Siemens, et al. c. Under Texas Government Code, Section 551.071: Consultation with City Attorney regarding SB1004. d. Under Texas Government Code, Section 551.087: To deliberate on information received from a business prospect, Project 2017-07. e. Under Texas Government Code, Section 551.074, Personnel: to discuss the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, or duties of: 1. Municipal Court Judges 2. Assistant City Manager 3. Assistant to the City Manager 4. Director of Planning and Zoning 5. Main Street Coordinator 6. Economic Development Coordinator 7. Utilities Engineer 25.Adjournment.