1. Welcome. 2. Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. Flag and to the Texas Flag. 3. Invocation.
Presentation of Proclamation in honor of the 2017 San Benito Greyhounds 11 -U Bronco League Baseball World Series Contenders.
Consideration and possible action on approval of the Minutes of the Regular City Commission Meeting of August 1, 2017, and the Special City Commission Budget Workshop #2 Meeting of August 8, 2017.
Discussion and update from Megamorphosis, Inc. on the construction of the San Benito Cultural Heritage Museum.
Consideration and possible action on approval of payment request #5 from Jones Construction for construction of the San Benito Cultural Heritage Museum in the amount of $153, 729.54.
Consideration and possible action on second and final 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 nonenclosed 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 and possible action on approving the Sub-Award Agreement No. 07S170714 for Wetland Project Phase three with Texas A&M University Sponsored Research Services.
Discussion and update on Planning and Zoning Director's proposal to the Harlingen San Benito Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) requesting funds and/or project approvals in order to renovate or install additional sidewalks, bicycle lanes, and trails within the city.
Consideration and possible action to approve the updated Law Enforcement Application for participation between the San Benito Police Department and State Plan of Operation State of Texas agreement.
Consideration and possible action to approve the hiring of Kolene Dean, a Property/Evidence Consultant, to assist in the management and control of the evidence in the police department and to help organize the destruction of outdated evidence properly.
Consideration and possible action on the approval of the Contracts for Municipal Court Judges for the City of San Benito.
Presentation of the City of San Benito Financial Statements for the period ended July 31,2017.
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 551.071: Consultation with City Attorney contractual obligations associated with Jones Construction and the San Benito Cultural Heritage Museum. e. Under Texas Government Code, Section 551.087: To deliberate on information received from a business prospect, Project 2017-07. f. Under Texas Government Code, Section 551.074, Personnel: to discuss the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, or duties of: Fire Chief Raul Zuniga.
Consideration and possible action on approval of payment request #5 from Jones Construction for construction of the San Benito Cultural Heritage Museum in the amount of $153, 729.54.
Consideration and possible action on approval of Resolution 2017-21: authorizing the City to join in a lawsuit challenging SB 1004, authorizing the payment of costs and execution of an engagement letter, and providing for related matters.
22. Consideration and possible action to approve a Rights-Of-Way and Pole Attachment Agreement between the City of San Benito and Mobilitie, LLC. 23. Adjournment.
1. Welcome. 2. Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. Flag and to the Texas Flag. 3. Invocation.
Presentation of Proclamation in honor of the 2017 San Benito Greyhounds 11 -U Bronco League Baseball World Series Contenders.
Consideration and possible action on approval of the Minutes of the Regular City Commission Meeting of August 1, 2017, and the Special City Commission Budget Workshop #2 Meeting of August 8, 2017.
Discussion and update from Megamorphosis, Inc. on the construction of the San Benito Cultural Heritage Museum.
Consideration and possible action on approval of payment request #5 from Jones Construction for construction of the San Benito Cultural Heritage Museum in the amount of $153, 729.54.
Consideration and possible action on second and final 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 nonenclosed 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 and possible action on approving the Sub-Award Agreement No. 07S170714 for Wetland Project Phase three with Texas A&M University Sponsored Research Services.
Discussion and update on Planning and Zoning Director's proposal to the Harlingen San Benito Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) requesting funds and/or project approvals in order to renovate or install additional sidewalks, bicycle lanes, and trails within the city.
Consideration and possible action to approve the updated Law Enforcement Application for participation between the San Benito Police Department and State Plan of Operation State of Texas agreement.
Consideration and possible action to approve the hiring of Kolene Dean, a Property/Evidence Consultant, to assist in the management and control of the evidence in the police department and to help organize the destruction of outdated evidence properly.
Consideration and possible action on the approval of the Contracts for Municipal Court Judges for the City of San Benito.
Presentation of the City of San Benito Financial Statements for the period ended July 31,2017.
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 551.071: Consultation with City Attorney contractual obligations associated with Jones Construction and the San Benito Cultural Heritage Museum. e. Under Texas Government Code, Section 551.087: To deliberate on information received from a business prospect, Project 2017-07. f. Under Texas Government Code, Section 551.074, Personnel: to discuss the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, or duties of: Fire Chief Raul Zuniga.
Consideration and possible action on approval of payment request #5 from Jones Construction for construction of the San Benito Cultural Heritage Museum in the amount of $153, 729.54.
Consideration and possible action on approval of Resolution 2017-21: authorizing the City to join in a lawsuit challenging SB 1004, authorizing the payment of costs and execution of an engagement letter, and providing for related matters.
22. Consideration and possible action to approve a Rights-Of-Way and Pole Attachment Agreement between the City of San Benito and Mobilitie, LLC. 23. Adjournment.