1. Consider Competitive Matters in the Electric Utility; The Texas Open Meetings Act does not require a public power utility governing body to conduct an open meeting to deliberate, vote or take final action on any competitive matter, as that term is defined in Subsection 551.086. “Competitive matter” means a utility-related matter that the public power utility governing body in good faith determines by a vote under this section is related to the public power utility’s competitive activity, including commercial information, and would, if disclosed, give advantage to competitors or prospective competitors. Section 551.086(b)(3), Texas Government Code.
Written Briefings: Items 1a - 1d on January 7, 2008
a. “Who Do I Call?” Staff will brief Council on the new “Who Do I Call?” magnet. This magnet was designed to guide residents to the appropriate City departments that can assist with their specific concerns.
b. Teen Curfew Ordinance At the request of Council Members Darren Lathen and Laura Perkins Cox, Council is requested to discuss the City’s ordinance on teen curfew.
c. Council-appointed Board and Commission Members Speaking at Council Members At the request of Council Members Douglas Athas and Preston Edwards, Council is requested to discuss the issue of Councilappointed board and commission members speaking before Council on matters of which he/she has been engaged or has discussed during a board and commission meeting. This item was postponed at the December 11, 2007 Work Session.
c. Council-appointed Board and Commission Members Speaking at Council Members At the request of Council Members Douglas Athas and Preston Edwards, Council is requested to discuss the issue of Councilappointed board and commission members speaking before Council on matters of which he/she has been engaged or has discussed during a board and commission meeting. This item was postponed at the December 11, 2007 Work Session.
d. Amendment to Chapter 26, “Police – Miscellaneous Provisions and Offenses” At the request of Mayor Ronald Jones, Council is requested to discuss proposed amendments to Chapter 26, “Police–Miscellaneous Provisions and Offenses”, of the Code of Ordinances. The existing Article III is archaic and the subject matter of the existing article is fully regulated by the City’s sexually oriented business ordinance. Article III has been amended to add loitering restrictions for sex offenders.
Discuss Committee Reports/Assignments
Discuss Appointments to Boards and Commissions
Discuss Consent Agenda
Discuss Future Agenda Items
Discuss Future Agenda Items
Jan 07, 2008 City Council
1. Consider Competitive Matters in the Electric Utility; The Texas Open Meetings Act does not require a public power utility governing body to conduct an open meeting to deliberate, vote or take final action on any competitive matter, as that term is defined in Subsection 551.086. “Competitive matter” means a utility-related matter that the public power utility governing body in good faith determines by a vote under this section is related to the public power utility’s competitive activity, including commercial information, and would, if disclosed, give advantage to competitors or prospective competitors. Section 551.086(b)(3), Texas Government Code.
Written Briefings: Items 1a - 1d on January 7, 2008
a. “Who Do I Call?” Staff will brief Council on the new “Who Do I Call?” magnet. This magnet was designed to guide residents to the appropriate City departments that can assist with their specific concerns.
b. Teen Curfew Ordinance At the request of Council Members Darren Lathen and Laura Perkins Cox, Council is requested to discuss the City’s ordinance on teen curfew.
c. Council-appointed Board and Commission Members Speaking at Council Members At the request of Council Members Douglas Athas and Preston Edwards, Council is requested to discuss the issue of Councilappointed board and commission members speaking before Council on matters of which he/she has been engaged or has discussed during a board and commission meeting. This item was postponed at the December 11, 2007 Work Session.
c. Council-appointed Board and Commission Members Speaking at Council Members At the request of Council Members Douglas Athas and Preston Edwards, Council is requested to discuss the issue of Councilappointed board and commission members speaking before Council on matters of which he/she has been engaged or has discussed during a board and commission meeting. This item was postponed at the December 11, 2007 Work Session.
d. Amendment to Chapter 26, “Police – Miscellaneous Provisions and Offenses” At the request of Mayor Ronald Jones, Council is requested to discuss proposed amendments to Chapter 26, “Police–Miscellaneous Provisions and Offenses”, of the Code of Ordinances. The existing Article III is archaic and the subject matter of the existing article is fully regulated by the City’s sexually oriented business ordinance. Article III has been amended to add loitering restrictions for sex offenders.
Discuss Committee Reports/Assignments
Discuss Appointments to Boards and Commissions
Discuss Consent Agenda
Discuss Future Agenda Items
Discuss Future Agenda Items