EST 1951  NEWARK  TEXAS  Regular Meeting Agenda September 15, 2022 7:00 p.m. Multipurpose Room 209 Hudson St.  1. Call to order and announce quorum is present. 2. Pledge of allegiance and invocation.  3. Mayor Update.  4. Public Comments This portion of the agenda is the public's opportunity to address the Council about any item listed on the agenda, except public hearings. Comments related to public hearings will be heard when the specific hearing begins. Individuals wishing to make public comment. shall sign up to speak before the start of the meeting. Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker, unless otherwise required by law. Per the Texas Open Meetings Act, the Council is not permitted toi take action on or discuss any item not listed on the agenda. Items suggested for action  may be placed on aj future agenda, at the Council's sole discretion.  CONSENT AGENDA  (Items listed on the consent agenda allow the Council to approve all items together without discussion or individual motions. Items may be removedj from the consent agenda on the request of any one memberc of the Council. Removed. items will be discussed and action taken immediately after the consent agenda.)  5. Considerand act on thei following items: B. Accounts Payables for August 2022. C. Financial Statements for August 2022.  A. Council Meeting Minutes for August 18, 2022 and August 23, 2022.  D. Staff Reports- Municipal Court, Building Permits, Code Enforcement and Public Works for  August 2022.  REGULAR AGENDA NON-CONSENT)  6. Resolution authorizing Newark Higher Education Finance Corporation Education Revenue Bonds (The Hughen Center, Inc.) series 2022a and Newark Higher Education Finance Corporation Education Revenue Bonds (The Hughen Center, Inc.) taxable series 2022b; loan agreement; trust indenture; a public hearing; and other matters in connection  therewith.  1    7. Discuss, consider, and act on Segura Encarnation request for assistance for her August 2022 City of 8. Discussion, consideration and action on Resolution No. 360, a resolution approving the negotiated  Newark utility bill at516 Pettit Dr.  settlement between the Atmos! Steering Committee. and Atmos Energy. 9. Presentation from Amy Pegues regarding the Meals on Wheels program.  10. Discuss, consider and act on a request from the Newark Volunteer Fire Department Ladies  Auxiliary to close certain streets for Cruisin Days.  11. Discuss, consider and act Interlocal Agreement No. 3036 between Wise County and the City of 12. Consider and act on Ordinance A-537, an ordinance amending the Newark Code of Ordinances, Appendix. A-Fee! Schedule, article A7.004 Utility Fees, by providing for the rate increase in the water 13. EXECUTIVE SESSION - In accordance with the Texas Government Code, Section! 551.001, et.seq., the City Council will recess into Executive Session (closed meeting) pursuant to the following a. 551.074 (Personnel): Deliberation regarding the appointment ofa public officer, re: b. 551.071 (Attorney Consult): Consultation with Attorney on a matter in which the duty oft the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the! State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with this chapter re:  Newark for street repairs.  and sewer base rates for residential customers.  sections:  Vacant City Council Seat 2  Ordinance No. A-533 creating a Parks and Recreation Committee fori the City of  Newark and adopting Committee Bylaws.  14. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION - In accordance with the Texas Government Code Chapter 551, the City Council will reconvene into Regular Session to consider action, ifany, on matters  discussed in Executive: Session.  15. Meeting Adjourn. September 12, 2022.  CERTIFICATION - I certify that the attached agenda was posted on or before 7:00 pm on Monday,  Jennil  City Secretary  SEAL j  Qpu  2    NOTE: Pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, the Council reserves the right to convene in Executive: Session(s), from time toi time as deemedi necessary during this meeting toreceive legal advice from its attorney on anyposted agenda item as permitted by! law or to discuss thej following: A. Consult with attorney on a matter in which the attorney's duty to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct conflicts with this chapter and/or consult with attorney about pending or contemplated litigation or contemplated settlement of the same. Section 551.071. B. Discuss the possible purchase, exchange, lease or sell of value of real property and public discussion ofsuch would not be in the best interests of the City's bargaining position. Section. 551.072. C. Discuss negotiated gifts or donations to the City and public discussion at this stage would have a detrimental effect on the City's bargaining position. Section 551.073. D. Discuss the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment of duties, discipline, or dismissal of or to hear a complaint against a public officer or employee. Section 551.074. E. Discuss the commercial or financial information received from an existing business or business prospect with which the City is negotiating. for the location or retention of aj facility, orj fori incentives the City is willing to extend, or financial information submitted by the same. Section 551.087.F. Discuss the deployment or specific occasions for implementation of security personnel or devices. Section 551.076. G. Deliberations regarding economic development negotiations pursuant to Section 551.087.FOllowing the closed Executive Session, the Council will reconvene in open and public session and take any such action as may be desirable or necessary asa  result of the closed deliberations.  3