AGENDA CUMBY,TEXAS  NOTICE OFI MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF  This notice is posted pursuant to the' Texas Open Meetings Act. Notice hereby given that the City Council of the city ofCumby,Texas will conductal Regular Meeting on March 11, 2021 6:30 p.m., at 100 East Main Street, SUPPLEMENTAL NOTICE OF MEETING BY LIVESTREAMITELEPHONE THIS MEETING WILL BE LIMITED TO APPROXIMATELY 10 IN-PERSON ATTENDEES IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN SOCIAL DISTANCING. ALL ATTENDEES MUST HAVE THEIR TEMPERATURE TAKEN, WEAR APPROVED FACIAL COVERINGS PROPERLY (OVER' THEIR NOSE AND MOUTHATALLTIMES. IFAN ATTENDEE DOES NOT FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES THE MAYOR OR HIS/HER DESIGNEE WILL. ASK' THEM TO EXCUSE' THEMSELVES FROM THE MEETING. Ina accordance with Order of the Office of the Governor issued March 16",2020, the governor has suspended various provisions of the Open Meetings Act pursuant tol his state disaster authority, which now: authorize the participation ofa meeting by live-video: stream or telephone. The City ofCumby will conduct the Regular Meeting on Thursday, March 11, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. at 1001 East) Main Street, Cumby, Texas, City Council Chambers inj part by Livestreami in order toa advancei thep public! health goal oflimiting face-to-face meetings (also called' "social distancing") Livestream Participation. The livestream available via the Zoom website from your computer, tablet or  Cumby, Texas, City Council Chambers.  CONFERENCE:  ands slow down thes spread oft the Coronavirus (COVID-19). smartphone at: Meeting ID:8 83254793344 KGASTP.8234P.A US (Houston) 2525572.32549342 US (Tacoma) +1 346248 7799 US (Houston) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 929: 205 6099 US (New York) +13 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1312 626 6799 US (Chicago) Meeting ID: 83254793344  One tap mobile  Dial by your location  The public will be permitted to offer comments telephonically as provided by the agenda during Presentation by Citizens. Citizens who want to speak during this period, should: sign upt tos speak prior tot the beginning oft the meeting bys stating their intent and provide Name, Address, and Topic to be addressed. Follow the guidelines under agenda item 3. If unable to participate in the meeting, you may submit public comments by email to Ifthep public desires to speak during as specific agenda item, they must email sectncipofumbv.som by 4:00 pm on the day ofthe meeting. The email must contain thej person's name, address, phone number, and the agendai item(s) for which comments willl bei made. You may also communicate ands send your comments to the City Councilmembers directly by emailing emanlectbolumiy.som: ammacbpatumivsom: emmasbocumeyson: The meeting agenda and agenda packet are posted online at] tps/www.ciyolumyysom/indexahtm.  srtn@ciporsumty.om.  emmigcipocumiysom: mams@cbefumhv.son.  Page113    1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER 3. PRESENTATION BY CITIZENS  2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION  The City Council welcomes Presentation by Citizens." Ify you wish tos speak, you must follow these guidelines. Asa courtesy to your fellow citizens and out ofr respect to our fellow citizens, we request thati ifyous wisht tos speak that you follow these guidelines. Thel Mayor will recognizet those citizens who have signed up priort tot thes start ofther meeting. Pursuant tol Resolution No. 2020-12 Citizens are givent three minutes (3:00)t tos speak during" "Presentation by Citizens." Members oft the public may onlys speak once: and cannot pass thei individual"' st time allotment tos someone else. Direct your comments tot the entire Council, not to ani individual member. Showt the Councilr members thes same respect and courtesy that you expect tob bes shown toy you.  Thel Mayor will rule any disruptive behavior, including shouting or derogatory statements or comments, out oforder. Continuation ofthis type of behavior couldi resulti ina ar request! byt the Mayort that thei individual leave ther meeting, andi ifrefused, and order ofr removal. In compliance withi the Texas Openl Meetings Act, nor membero ofCity Council may deliberate ond citizen comments fori items not ont the: agenda. (Attomey General Pursuant to TEX. GOV'T CODE 551.0415(b), the Mayor and each City Council member may announce city cvents/community interests and  -J JC0169)  Opinion  4. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS  request thati items bep placed on future City Council agendas. "Items ofc Community Interest" include:  Expressions oft thanks, congratulations, or condolences; Information regarding holiday schedules;  An honorary ors salutary recognition ofap public official, public employee, or other citizen, except that a discussion regarding a change ins status ofap person'sp public office or public employment is not honorary ors salutary recognition for purposes oft this subdivision; Information regarding asocial, ceremonial, or community event organized or sponsored by an entity other than the governing body or Announcements involving ani imminent threat tot thej public health ands safety ofpeoplei int the municipality or county that has arisen after All matters listed under this item are considered routine by the city Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will not be separate discussion oft thesei items. Ifdiscussion is desired by any Alderman on any item, that item willl be removed from the consent  Ar reminder abouta an upcoming event organized ors sponsored by the governing! body; and official ore employee oft the municipality or county; and  posting oft the agenda. 5. CONSENT AGENDA  agenda and willl bec considered: separately.  5.1. Approval - February 9, 2021 Meeting Minutes 5.2. Approval - February 22, 2021 Special Meeting Minutes 5.3. Approval -1 March 5, 2021 Special Meeting Minutes  5.4. Approval - February Financials 6. DEPARTMENT REPORTS Coincident with eachl listedi item, discussion will generally occur. 6.1. Public Works Department Activity Report 6.2. Police Department Activity Report 6.3. Municipal Court Activity Report 6.4. Building Permit Activity Report (ifany) 6.5. Fire Department Activity Report  All matters listed under thisi item are considered: routinel byt the City Council and will only! be considered: att the request ofc one or more Aldermen.  7. OLD BUSINESS  7.1. Discuss/Action - New Facebook Page and retention of old Facebook Page. 7.2. Discuss/Action - Presentation of Proposed New Employee Handbook. (Handbook  (Alderman Horne) Committee)  Page213    8. NEW BUSINESS  8.1. Discuss/Action - Proposed Resolution. Regarding Reduction in Elected Official 8.2. Discussion/Action Creating a separate fund for Republic Services. (Mayor 8.3. Discuss/Action - Reimbursement of Comp time or Vacation time employees used 8.4. Discuss/Action-M Meetings moving forward with the Mask Mandate lifted i.e., Zoom, 8.5. Discuss/Action - Appointment of City Attorney, Expiration of 90 day period.  Salary. (Alderman Hardy) Simmerman)  during the winter storm. (Alderman Hardy) YouTube. (Mayor Pro Tem Lackey)  9. EXECUTIVE SESSION  9.1. Discuss possible action - 11282 Black. Jack Road - Proposal from Owner Regarding  Water Line and State. Permitting  10. ADJOURNMENT  Executive Sessions Authorized: This agenda has been reviewed and approved by the City'sl legal counsel and the presence of any subject in any Executive Session portion of the agenda constitutes a written interpretation of TEX. GOV'T CODE CHAPTER 551 by legal counsel for the governmental body and constitutes an opinion by the attorney that the items discussed therein may be legally discussed in the closed portion of the meeting considering available opinions of a court of record and opinions of the Texas Attorney General known to the attorney. This provision has been added to this agenda with thei intent to meet all elements necessary to satisfy TEX. GOV'T CODE: 551.144(c) and the meeting is conductedl by all participants inr reliance on this opinion. The Council may vote and/or act upon each oft thei items set out in this agenda. In addition, the city Council for the City of Cumby has the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course oft this meeting to discuss any matter authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney); 51.072(Delberations relatedi tol Reall opysluDalhamims related toj prospective gifts or donations); Section 551.074 (Personnel Matter); 551.076 (Deliberations: regarding the deployment ofs security devices ort the implementation of security policy); and 551.087 (Deliberations regarding Economic! Development negotiations). Attendance by Other Elected or Appointed Officials- - NOTICE OF POTENTIAL QUORUM: It isa anticipated that members of City Council or other city board, commissions and/or committees may attend the meeting ini numbers thatr may constitute a quorum ofthe other city boards, commission and/or committees. Notice ish hereby given that the meeting, to the extent required by law, is also notices as a meeting of the other boards, commissions and/or committees oft the City, whose members may bei in attendance. The members oft the boards, commissions and/or committees may participate in discussions on the same items listed on the agenda, which occur at the meeting, buti no action willl bei taken by suchi in attendance unless suchi item and action is specifically provided for on an agenda for that board, commission or committee subject to the Texas Open Meetings Act. Ihereby certify that the above Notice of Meeting was posted on the City Hall bulletin board on March 8, 2021, by5 5p p.m. ataplace convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all times, andt to the city'swebsite, poabpofumlyson. in compliance with Chapter 551, eyas Government Code.  CERTIFICATE:  onpckuy Sheryl Lackey, Mayor Pro Tem, Inerim Secretary  Page313