CIYOF OURDANTON  NOTICE OF A SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JOURDANTON, TEXAS AT THE JOURDANTON MUNICIPAL COMPLEX CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT 1604 HIGHWAY971 E, JOURDANTON, TEXAS, 78026, Any disruptive behavior, including shouting or derogatory: statements ord comments, willl ber ruled out oforder by the Presiding Officer. Continuation of this type of behavior could result in a request by the Presiding Officer that thei individual leavet the meeting, and if refused, an order ofr removal. (City Ordinance #505) The Mayor reserves the rightt to change the order ofi items on the agenda at his/her discretion and int the CALL TO ORDER, INVOCATION, AND PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE  ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2024, AT 6:00 P.M.  interest oft the public concern. (Mayor Robert. A. Williams) HEARING OF RESIDENTS  1.1 The City Council may present anyf factual response toi items broughtup! by citizens. (Attorney General Opinion = JC-0169) (Limit of three minutes each). The City Council welcomes citizen participation and comments at all regular council meetings. As a courtesy to your fellow citizens and out of respect to our elected officials, we request that if you wish to speak that you follow these guidelines. Failure to follow these guidelines may result in a forfeiture of your remaining time a. Limit your discussion to one or two issues that you wish to address rather b. Show the City Council, the City Manager, and staff the same respect and  tos speak and removali from the meeting: than a generalized statement; and courtesy you expect to be shown to you.  CONSENT AGENDA  2.1 Action to approve the minutes for the meetings for January 2, 2024, January 16, 2024, January 25, 2024, January 26, 2024 and February 5, 2024. (Mayor Robert  Williams and Samantha Nicholson, City Secretary)  PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITIONS ITEMS CONSIDERATIONIDISCUSSION  3.1 NIA  4.1 Discussion and possible action to approve al Resolution authorizing the submission ofa a Community Development Block Grant- - Mitigation Resilient Communities Program Project application toi the general land office; and authorizing the Mayor to act as the city's executive officer and authorized representative in all matters pertaining tot the city's participation in the community development & revitalization program.(Interim City Manager Debbie Molina and Jeri Corado Jerri Conrado-Planning: from Langford Community  Management Services)    4.2 Discussion and possible action to conduct al Water and' Wastewater Rate Study and authorize the city manager to sign an agreement fort the rate study with Capex Resources. (Interim City Manager Debbie Molina) 4.3 Update: Jourdanton Police Department resuming the K-9 Program. (Interim City 4.4 Discussion and possible action to have the City contribute funding to the Independence Weekend Celebration on July 6, 2024. (Council Member Karen 4.5 Discussion and possiblé action to set a date for a' "Community Volunteer Day" to clean and make ready the. Jourdanton sports complex for Little League Baseball 4.6 Discussion and possible action on update on thej job posting, evaluating, and selecting and/or Hiring Process for the City Manager Position. Mayor Robert  Manager and Sergent Walker)  Pesek)  season. (Mayor Pro Tem Chester Gonzales) Williams standing item until position filled) 5.1 Interim City Manager monthly report. (no action)  STAFF/BOARD REPORTS  5.2 MONTHLY REPORTS (Information available in City Council Packets. No  Discussion or action to occur) a. Police Department b.N Municipal Court C. Permits d. Utility Department  e. January 2024 Financial and Accounts Payable Report. (unaudited)  EXECUTIVE SESSION  6.1 Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.074 Personnel Matters and 551.07 Consultation with. Attorney. the city of. Jourdanton City Council will convene 1. Discuss and consider additional information requested and received regarding the remaining candidates for City Manager.  ine executive session on following items:  RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION.  7.1 Following the closed session, the City Council will convene into open session to 1. Discussion and possible action to make a conditional offer to a candidate for  take action on items discussed in executive session.  City Manager.  MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MESSAGES  8.1 Discussion and possible action of social calendar of events and council general  ammoumcementsintomaton (Mayor Robert A. Williams)  ADJOURN 9.1 Adjourn.    I, the undersigned dol hereby certify that thel Notice ofN Meeting oft the City Council oft the City of Jourdanton is a true and correct copy of said Notice and thatl posted a true and correct copy ofs said Notice on the bulletin board att the. Jourdanton Municipal Complex in. Jourdanton, Texas, ap place convenient and readily accessible tot the general public andi individuals with disabilities ata allt times ands said Notice was posted at 5:30p p.m. on February 15, 2024 and will remain sop posted continuously fora atl least 721 hours preceding the  scheduled time ofs said meeting. dp Nah  SAMANTHA NICHOLSON, INTERIM CITY SECRETARY  NOTICE  The City Councilreserves: the rightt to adjourn into executive. session ata any timet to discuss any of the matters listed on the agenda as authorized by the TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE $551.071, (Consultation with Attorney), $551.072, (Deliberations about Real Property), $551.074, Personnel Matters), $551.076, (Deliberations about Security Devices) or any other exception authorized by Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.  NOTICE OF ASSISTANCE AT PUBLIC MEETINGS (48) hours prior to the meeting time at 830-769-3589.  The City of Jourdanton City Council Meetings are available to all persons regardless of disability. 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