July 15, 2024 - Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the governing body of the above-named City will be held on the 16th day of July, 2024 at 4pm at Timpson Volunteer Fire Dept, 305 Jacob Street, Timpson, Texas, for Public Works interviews and 5:30 pm for the Regular Meeting at which time the following subjects will be considered, to-wit:
1. Call to Order
2. Invocation
3. Pledge: United States Pledge, Texas Pledge
4. Council Items: Reports by the members of the City Council on matters not on the agenda will be made at this time. A total, not to exceed 10 minutes will be devoted to these reports.
5. Presentations and Recognitions
6. Citizens Input: This time is provided for members of the public to address the city Council on items that appear within the Consent and Action Items or a matter not listed on the agenda. Each speaker is limited to 3 minutes. A Citizens Input Form may be filled out and filed with the City Secretary prior to the meeting.
7. Department Reports
- Public Works
- City Secretary
- Fire Dept
8. Consent Agenda: Items included under the Consent Agenda require little or no deliberation by the Council. Approval of the Consent Agenda authorizes the City Secretary to proceed with the conclusion of each item as reflected in the Minutes of this meeting.
A. Consider approval of Minutes from Regular Council Meeting, June 18, 2024
B. Consider approval of Minutes from Emergency Council Meeting, July 12, 2024
C. Consider approval of Financial Statement for the month of June, 2024
D. Consider approval of Accounts Payable for the month of July, 2024
E. Consider approval of the purchase of 6 new tires for the digger truck in the amount of $2,468.00
Regular Agenda Items (9-16)
9. Discuss and take action: Discuss and consider approval of Resolution 20240716-2, ordering a local option election to be held November 5, 2024, to legalize the legal sale of all alcoholic beverages including mixed beverages.
10. Discuss and take action: Discuss and possibly take action to approve the Engagement Letter for legal services to the city from Bovey & Cochran, PLLC, indicating their rate increase effective 10/1/2024.
11. Discuss and take action: Discuss and possibly take action on the possible demolition of the building that housed the Police Dept, the storage room, and equipment bays with the agreement to accept ACV from TML.
12. Discuss and take action: Discuss and possibly take action on the purchase of a new set of bunker gear from Ricochet from the City allocated budget.
13. Discuss and take action: Discuss and possibly approve the sale of Truck 2 and Truck 4 with the money going towards the future purchase of a newer tanker truck.
14. Discuss and take action: Discuss and possibly approve the decision to hire an applicant for Public Works Dept and possibly determine effective date and pay rate. If position is not filled, a motion to extend period for and continue advertising for the position.
15. Discuss and take action: Discuss and possibly approve emergency debris removal issues/business.
16. Discuss and take action: Any other emergency items.
17. Adjourn.
The Council reserves the right to retire into executive session concerning any of the items listed on this agenda whenever it is considered necessary and is legally justified under the Open Meetings Act.
This facility is wheelchair accessible and wheelchair parking is available. Requests for accommodations or interpretive services must be made 48 hours prior to this meeting. Please contact the City Secretary at 254-2421 for further information or needed assistance.
This 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 1-800-252-8011 or the City Secretary at 936-254-2421.
