CITY OF ALICE, TEXAS  P.O. BOX 3229  ALICE, TEXAS 78333  ALICE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA  CITYHALL SECOND FLOOR CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS  THURSDAY 06:30 P.M. JANUARY 06, 2011  1. 2. 3.  Open Meeting, Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.  Introduction ofnew employees, hearing of visitors and public announcements. Conduct a public hearing and consider and act upon an ordinance of the City of Alice denying the rate increase proposed by CenterPoint Energy Texas Gas; requiring the reimbursement of Municipal Rate Case Expenses; finding that the meeting complies with the Open Meeting Act; making other findings and provisions related to the subject; and declaring an effective date. Consider and act upon joining the "Alliance of Center Point Municipalities" and thereby obtaining legal representation from Herrera & Boyle, PLLC for matters associated with the City's denial of CenterPoint's rate increase as set forth in their  4.  letter ofintent received on or about December 03, 2010.  5.  Consider and act upon adjournment.