CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION DECEMBER 5, 2016 quorum present, to wit:  The City Council held a work session on Monday, December 5, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. with a  Dennis Childress Jose Hernandez Rick Howard Harold Magill Mike Fruin Jon Epps  Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember  The following staff members were also present: Library Director Liz Gant, Police Chief Ray Calverley, City Attorney Alexis Allen and City Secretary Dara Crabtree.  ITEMI 1. STAFF UPDATES.  Following an inquiry, Councilmember Howard and Magill advised they would be attending the Chamber Employee Appreciation luncheon on Thursday, December g. Following a discussion, the consensus oft the City Council was to hold the. January regular meeting on Monday, January gth due to the New Year's Day holiday on Monday, January  2"d and MLK Day on January 164h.  ITEM 2. DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS.  ITEM: 2. Following a City Council inquiry, Police ChiefCalverley confirmed there was a State law that prohibits texting in school zones as well as a City ordinance while  operating ai motor vehicle within the City limits. ITEM 3. PRESENTATIONS.  a. Robyn Mota with Republic Services explained the recycle and trash collection  holiday schedule.  The work session was adjourned at 6:44 p.m.  APPROVED MAYOR  1Page    bllen  th CITY SECRETARY  A5  CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 5, 2016 aquorum present, to wit:  The City Council held ai regular meeting on Monday, December 5, 2016 at' 7:00 p.m. with  Dennis Childress Jose Hernandez Rick Howard Harold Magill Mikel Fruin Jon Epps  Mayor Mayor Pro. Tem Councilmember Councimember Councimember Councilmember  Councilmember Magill provided the invocation and Mayor Childress led the Pledge of MAYOR'S REPORT. Mayor Childress wished everyone a safe Christmas and advised [Mayor Childress advised that Items 6 and 7 were being moved and will be considered CITIZENS PUBLICCOMMENT PERIOD (items on the agenda). No one spoke.  Allegiance.  thej proçlamation for Mr. Massey will be moved tol December 19th.  immediately following Item 2.]  CONSENT AGENDA.  Councilmember Howard made a1 motion, seconded by Councilmember Magill, to approve  Consent Agenda Item 1C. A vote was cast 5 in favor, 0 against. ITEM 1C. Approve minutes for meetings held on November 14, 2016.  ITEM 2. Following a discussion, Councilmember Fruin made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Magill, to table considering the use of an Electronic Hand-Held Mobile Communication Device while operating a moving vehicle until following the 2017 Legislative Session to see what happens with proposed legislation for the above  mentioned. A vote was cast 5 for, 0 against.  2Page    ITEM 6. Recessed into Executive Session at 7:05 p.m. in compliance with Texas Government Code Section 551.074, Personnel, to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer ore employee, to wit: Interim City Secretary. Reconvenedinto open session at' 7:24 p.m. ITEM 7. No action was taken as a result of the Executive Session in compliance with Texas Government Code Section 551.074, Personnel, to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer  or employee, to wit: Interim City Secretary.  ITEM3. COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS. No reports. Councilmember Fruin left the meeting at 7:25p.m.) ITEM 4. CITIZEN COMMENTS.  Phil Greenawalt, Seagoville Chamber of Commerce - remarked what a great year it had been; the Chamber appreciated the City Council attending their recent banquet; he felt this year's Christmas tree lighting event had the biggest turnout yet; and personally invited the City Council to the upcoming Employee Appreciation Luncheon hosted by the J.C.Cannon, 1075 Oak Ridge Drive, Seagoville - commented on aj personal matter. [Mayor Pro Tem Hernandez and Councilmember Magill briefly left the dais briefly then  Chamber on. December gth.  returned.]  ITEM5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS.  Jose Hernandez - inquired as to procedure to suspend Citizen Comment Period prior tos a  meeting.  ITEM 8. The meeting adjourned at 7:291 p.m.  APPROVED:  MAYOR  ATTEST:  Phhalhlin  CITY SECRETARY  3Page