June 16, 2023 - Notice is hereby given of a Regular Meeting of Joaquin City Council to be held on June 20, 2023 in the City Council Chambers of City Hall, 124 N. Preston Street, Joaquin, Texas, beginning at 6:00 p.m. for the purpose of considering the following agenda items.
The following items are on the agenda for appropriate action:
1. Call to Order:
2. Roll Call: To establish a quorum.
3. Invocation:
4. Pledge: United States Pledge, Texas Pledge
5. OPEN FORUM. Open Forum is an opportunity for citizens to speak about items not listed on the agenda. in order to address the City Council, please complete the Open Forum form and submit it to the City Secretary Prior to the start of the meeting. In accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the City Council shall not discuss, deliberate, or make any decisions on items discussed during the Open Forum. Comments are limited to 3 minutes per person.
6. Department Head Reports:
a. Public Works Report
b. City Secretary Report
7. Discuss and take possible action on approving the previous month's minutes.
8. Discuss and take possible action on approving the financials.
9. Discuss and take possible action on approval of Bills for the month of June 2023.
10. Discuss and take possible action on Jackson/Paxton Contract.
11. Discuss and take possible action on work orders/locates.
12. Discuss and take possible action on amending City of Joaquin Personnel Policies.
13. Discuss and take possible action on approving Ordinance 2306-A- Annexation.
14. Discuss and take possible action on amending Ordinance 2304 — City of Joaquin Rates and Fees.
15. Discuss and take possible action on purchasing policy.
16. Discuss and take possible action on Community Center decor and possibly extending hours of use on Friday evenings.
17. Executive Session: Consider entering executive session personnel Matters with possible action related thereto upon reconvening in open session in accordance with Government Code Section 551.074.
1. Personnel Matters (551.074)
A. Gary Stanley - 90 Day Evaluation.
B. Texas Government Code, Section 551.074: Personnel Matters. Executive session pursuant to Section 551.074, Texas Government Code for the purpose of discussion and deliberation of the appointment, employment, evaluation and/or duties of the position of Utility Billing Clerk/Manager.
C. Texas Government Code, Section 551.071: Consultation with Attorney. Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.071, Texas Government Code, for the purpose of consultation with legal counsel regarding legal matters involving the former Utility Billing Manager.
18. Council reconvenes & possible action: Possible actions on matters discussed in executive session.
19. Council Items: Reports by the members of the City Council on matters not on the agenda will be made at this time.
20. Adjourn.
The Council reserves the right to retire into executive session concerning any of the items on this agenda whenever it is considered necessary and is legally justified under the Open Meetings Act.
The agenda is posted as required under Government Code Section 551.041. For more information or for a copy of the Open Meetings Act, please contact the Attorney General of Texas at 1-800-252-A011 or the City Secretary at 936-269-3021.
Posted by Casey Anderson on June 16, 2023 at 11am.
