CITYOFMERKEL  NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MERKEL, TEXAS This noticei isp posted pursuant tot thel Texas Open Meetings Act, (Vernon's Texas Code Annotated, Government Code, Chapter 551) The City Council of the City of Merkel, Texas will hold a Regular City Council Meeting at 7:00 PM, June 17, 2024, at Heritage Hall, which is located at 111 Taylor Street, Merkel, Texas 79536 at which  time thet following items will be considered:  OPEN MEETING  1. Callmeeting to orderand announce a quorum is present. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE and TEXAS PLEDGE.  3. Citizens Comments and Receipt of Petitions (Att thist time, anyone may speak ona any matter other thanp personnel matters or matters under litigation for al length of time not to exceed three (3) minutes. (No Council/Board discussion or action can take place on any matter untils such matter has been placed on an agenda and posted in accordance with  thel law).  AdministerOath of Office to Rode McElreath, City Council Place 2.  Consider approval of the minutes of the May 20, 2024, Regular City Council Meeting.  Staff Reports.  7. Dscus/Considerisond reading of Resolution No. 05202024-1/ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MERKEL, TEXAS AUTHORIZING THE MERKEL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO UNDERTAKE AI PROJECTTO PROMOTE NEW OR EXPANDED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES BY PROVIDING Discuss/Consider Resolution No. 05202024 Al RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MERKEL, TEXAS AUTHORIZING THE MERKEL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO UNDERTAKE Al PROJECT TO PROMOTE NEW OR EXPANDED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES BY PROVIDING Al PARTIALLY FORGIVABLE LOW-INTEREST LOAN AND CONVEYING PROPERTYTO BRANDON AND LINDSEY Discuss/Consider approving moving forward with an Investment Grade. Audit (IGA) with Performance Service, Inc (PSI) in accordance with Texas Government Code 302. 10. Dbscus/Consicerasgtg First Financial Bank as the depository for the City's funds.  AGRANTTOJODy CORY.  FEAGAN.    11. Presentation of Merkel Fire Department 2024 Bond Election.  12. Dscusy/Consider-moune Merkel Fire Department 2024 Bond Election.  ADJOURNMENT  Alli items ont the agenda arej for discussion and possible action.  The Merkel City Council reserves the right to adjourn into Executive. Session at any time concerning any matters listed above, wheneverit isc considered necessary by the Council and is legally) justified under the Texas Open Meetings Act (Texas Government Code Chapter 551, Subchapter D), as authorized. by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations about Reall Property), 551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts and Donations), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 Deliberations about Security The Cityo of Merkeli is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities. Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation ande equal access to communications will be provided tot those whop provide notice tot the City Secretary, 325-928-4911, at least 48 hoursi in advance.  Devices), and! 551.086 (Economic Development).  CERTIFICATION  Icertify thatt the above notice of meeting was posted oni the City Posting Board at City Hall, 100 Kent Street, Merkel, Texas,  on the1 14th day ofJ June 2024. Evelyn Te Morge,  City Secretary