CITY OF SMITHVILLE JANUARY 08, 2024  COUNCIL MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING  NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN PURSUANT TO THE TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT, VERNON'SANN.CIV.ST. art 6252-17THATTHE CITY OF SMITHVILLE WILL CONDUCT A COUNCIL MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING ON JANUARY 08, 2024 AT 6:001 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL, 317 MAIN STREET, SMITHVILLE, TEXAS.  Open Meeting: 1. Call to order 2. Invocation 3. Pledge of Allegiance  4. Recognition/AwardsPoclmatonAmoumemmemtsPesemtation: a) Proclamation for "Its Time Texas" b) Proclamation for "Martin Luther King. Jr. Day"  c) Proclamation for "Certificate of Appreciation for Dickens on Main" d) Presentation on Camera Upgrades with Doug Zelkowski at H&H Doors  Closed Meeting:  5. Executive Meeting pursuant tot the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Govt. Code, Vernon's Texas Code Annotated, in accordance with the authority contained in Section 551.071  Consultation with Attorney.  Open Meeting:  Citizen Comments: Citizen Comments:  6. Discussion and Action as ai result oft the Executive Meeting.  7. Approval of the minutes from the December 11,2 2023 Council Meeting and Public Hearing. 8. Public Comment (15 minutes max): At this time, members oft the public may speak regarding subjects that are not on the on the agenda. Those wishing to speak must complete a comment form and present it tot the City Secretary prior tot thei meeting. Speakers are limited to 31 minutes and should conduct themselves in a civil manner. In accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the City Council cannot take action on items not specifically listed on the meeting agenda and discussion is limited to statements of factual information, statements of existing policy,  and aj proposal toj place the subject on the agenda for a future meeting.  9. Hear recommendations from Planning and Zoning:  a) onac change in zoning class from CF- Community Facilities District to SF-2 Single Family /I Duplex District for property ID 20574, 306 Walker Street, Smithville City  Block 81 Lot 9, property owner Janet Smith.    Public Hearing: 10. Call to order 11. Hear Citizen's Comments:  a) ona a change in zoning class from CF - Community Facilities District to SF-2 Single Family/Duplexi District for property ID 20574, 306 Walker Street, Smithville City  Block 81 Lot 9, property owner Janet Smith.  12. Adjourn Open Meeting:  13. Discussion and Action on an Ordinance fora a change in: zoning class from CF- Community Facilities District to SF-2 Single Family / Duplex District for property ID 20574, 306 Walker Street, Smithville City Block 81 Lot 9, property owner Janet Smith.  Citizen Comments:  14. Discussion and Action on an Appointment(s) to the Bastrop County Public Health Task  Force, one (1) Elected Official and one (1) Community Leader.  Citizen Comments: Citizen Comments:  15. Discussion and Action on Cemetery Software Contract with All Funeral Services.  16. Discussion and Action on a Resolution Authorizing the City of Smithville, Texas to be the lead applicant and file a Grant Application with the Capital Area Council ofGovernments (CAPCOG) for al FY2024-2025 Solid Waste Grant; Authorizing The City Manager to Act onl Behalfofthe City ofSmithville in All Matters Related tot the. Application; and Pledging That if a Grant is Received the City of Smithville Will Comply with the Grant Requirements of CAPCOG, The Texas Commission On Environmental Quality (TCEQ),  And The State OfTexas. Citizen Comments:  17. Discussion and Action on a Resolution Supporting the Rehabilitation of the Willow Apartment's located at 324 Webb Street and financial support of $250.00.  Citizen Comments: Citizen Comments: Election.  18. Discussion and Action on entering into a Contract with Roy Wood for Cemetery Sexton. 19. Discussion and Action on a Resolution Calling for the May 4, 2024, Municipal General    Citizen Comments: Election. Citizen Comments: Tax Assessment and Collection. Citizen Comments:  20. Discussion and Action on Entering into a Joint Elections Contract with the Elections Administrator of Bastrop County to conduct the City of Smithville's May 4, 2024, General  21. Discussion and Action on entering into a contract with Bastrop County for Ad Valorem  22. Discussion and Action on1 the use oft the Rec Center commercial kitchen to support Sunday Market and/or other local vendors toi increase capacity and inventory offerings.  Citizen Comments: Housing Authority Board. Citizen Comments:  23. Discussion and. Action on an. Appemme/Re-appointment ofMembers oft the Smithville  24. Discussion and Action on the approval ofthe Financial Report.  Closed Meeting:  25. The City Council will hold an Executive Session pursuant to the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Govt. Code, Vernon's Texas Code Annotated, in accordance with the authority contained in Section 551.074, to discuss personnel (Quarterly evaluation of the  City Manager). Open Meeting:  26. Discussion and Action as ai result ofthe Executive Meeting.  27. Adjourn  The City Council reserves the right to retire into Executive Session concerning any of the items listed on this agenda, whenever it is considered necessary and legally justified under the Open  Meetings Act.  Icertify this agenda was posted by 6:00 p.m., January 5, 2024, according to the Texas Open  Meetings Act.  Lynch, Secretary  January Character Word "Loyally"establish  P  personal and career relationships and select  causes based on positive ethical principles that can remain true.