NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA GRANGE, TEXAS  Ta  Grange  In accordance with the provisions of the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code notice is hereby given that a Regular Meeting of the governing body oft the City ofLa Grange, Texas, will be held on the 23rd davofSeptember.2024 at 6:001 P.M. ini the City Hall Council Chambers at 155) E. Colorado  St., La Grange, Texas.  I. CALL' TO ORDER/ROLL CALL II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  "Ipledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one "Honor the Texas flag; Ipledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one. state, under God, one and indivisible. "  nation, under God, indivisible, with. Liberty and. Justice for all.' "  III. INVOCATION IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS  1.Public Hearing on Zoning request from SBA Investment Group V. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS  Pg.1  1. Presentation from Teresa Brown, Executive Director, of Gardenia E. Janssen Animal Shelter on their car 2. Report on Electric Department responsibilities and operations by Alfred Torres, Jr., Electric Department SUBJECTS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR ADOPTION, APPROVAL, AMENDMENT, RATIFICATION OR OTHER ACTION AT SUCH MEETING INCLUDE:  show and concert benefit to be held on November 2, 2024.  Pg.5 Pg.8  Supervisor.  VI. CONSENT AGENDA  (The Consent Agenda includes non-controversial and routine items that the Council may act on with one single vote. The Mayor or a Councilmember may pull any item from the Consent Agenda in order that the  Council discuss and act upon it individually as part of the Regular agenda.) 1. Discuss and/or Consider approval of September 9, 2024 minutes.  Pg.9  VII. REGULAR AGENDA  1. Discuss and/or Consider request from SBA Investment Group to rezone from Residential Zone to Commercial Zone on Tract 2 (2.248 acres) located at E. St. Hwy 71 Bypass and N. Von Minden Road. Pg.14 2. Discuss and/or Consider proposed street closures for National Night Out on October 1st, 2024. 3. Discuss and/or Consider proposed street closures for Trick or Treat on the Square on October 31St. Pg.19 4. Discuss and/or Consider proposed street closures for Gardenia E. Janssen Animal Shelter Car Show/Concert 5. Discuss and/or Consider proposed street closures for Schmeckenfest on December 5th, 2024.  Pg.16 Pg.21 Pg.26  benefit on November 2, 2024.    6. Discuss and/or Consider on Second Reading of an Ordinance levying Ad Valorem taxes for use and support of the Municipal Government of the City of La Grange, Texas for the 2024-2025 Fiscal year; providing for apportioning each levy for specific purposes; providing when taxes shall become due and when same shall 7. Discuss and/or Consider adoption on Second Reading of an Ordinance amending the Code ofOrdinances, City ofLa Grange, Texas, by adding an appendix, Appendix C, "Schedule of Rates, Fees, Deposits, Civil Penalties and Charges," thereby establishing a centralized location within the Code of Ordinances for all  become delinquent ifr not paid; providing for the levy and collection of occupation taxes.  Pg.28  Rates, Fees, Deposits, Civil Penalties and Charge for city services and utilities.  Pg.32  VIII. 1. Airport Board 3. Library Board 4. Main Street Board 5. Tax Appraisal Board IX. STAFF UPDATES Review ofCurrent issues and projects Utility Usage Reports Sales Tax Collection Reports  CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE/BOARDS/ADVISORY REPORTS  2. La Grange Economic Development Corporation  Pg. 71 Pg.73  X. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION: (Registration forms are available on table as you enter the City Council Chambers. This form should be completed and delivered to the City Secretary prior to 6:00p.m. TheCity Council will receive the information, ask staff to look into the matter, or place the issue onaf future agenda. Topicsof  operational concerns shall be directed to the City Manager.) XI. ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST  Items of community interest include expressions of thanks, congratulations, or condolence; information regarding holidayschedules; honoraryrecognttons ofcity officials, employees, or citizens; reminders about upcoming events sponsored by the City or other entity that is scheduled to be attended by a city official or  employee; and announcements involving imminent threats to the public health and. safety.  XII. EXECUTIVE SESSION  The Council will meet in closed. Executive Session as authorized by the listedsection(s) ofThe Open Meetings  Act, Section 551, Texas Government Code, to discuss the following matters:  Section (551.074) Personnel Matters 1. City Manager Performance evaluation  The Council may take final action on any of the before mentioned matters while convened in open session pursuant to Chapter 551 ofthe Texas Government Code; it may also take certain action in executive session on competitive electric matters pursuant to Section 551.086. The Council may also meet in closed. Executive Session, pursuant to Section 551.071, to receive advice from legal counsel (consultation with attorney) on  any items listed in this notice. XIII. ADJOURNMENT    Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are requested to contact, Janet Bayer at 979/968-5805 at least two (2) work days prior to the meeting SO that appropriate More information on the above listed matters is available from the City of La Grange Office of the City  arrangements can be made. Manager at 979/968-5805.  Posted at 4:15P.M. on this the 19th day of September, 2024.  - Bayps City Secretary  f