Gegof NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA GRANGE, TEXAS La 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 of the City of La Grange, Texas, will be held on the 27th day ofJanuary. 2025 at 6:00 P.M. in 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 ofthe United States ofAmerica and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with Liberty and. Justice for all. 1 "Honor the Texas flag; Ipledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state, under God, one and indivisible. 3 III. INVOCATION IV. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS 1. Issue a Proclamation declaring February 3-7, 2025, as School Counselor Week and recognizing the contributions that LGISD school counselors make to the school district and the community of La Grange. V. PUBLIC HEARINGS SUBJECTS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR ADOPTION, APPROVAL, AMENDMENT, RATIFICATION OR OTHER ACTION AT SUCH MEETING INCLUDE: 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 ofthe Regular agenda.) 1. Discuss and/or Consider approval of December 17, 2024 minutes. VII. REGULAR AGENDA 1. Report on Code Enforcement, Building Permits and Inspections by Gabe Huelsebusch, Code Official. 2. Discuss and/or Consider proposed street closures for La Grange Uncorked on February 22, 2025. 3. Discuss and/or Consider new employee hours for City staff. 4. Discuss and/or Consider approving Staff to negotiate an agreement with Freese and Nichols to conduct a Parks, Open Spaces and Trails Master Plan VIII. CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE/BOARDS/ADVISORY REPORTS 1. Airport Board 2. La Grange Economic Development Corporation 3. Library Board 4. Main Street Board 5. Tax Appraisal Board IX. STAFF UPDATES Review of Current issues and projects Sales Tax Collection Reports Cash/Investment Balances per Statements - as ofNovember 30, 2024 - Brett Wolff, Finance Director Cash/Investment Balances per Statements - as of December 31, 2024 - Brett Wolff, Finance Director Utility Usage Reports La Grange Police Department Monthly Report - December 2024 La Grange Community Development & Tourism- December 2024 Visitors Bureau Report Library Report - Museum/Archives Director': S Report for December 2024 Fayette Public Library - Calendar of Events for January Randolph Rec Center/VFW Hall/Baseball, Softball, Soccer Fields Activity Report - December 2024 Monthly Building Report(s) - December 2024 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 6:00 p.m. The Citv Council will receive the information, ask staff to look into the matter, or place the issue on a future agenda. Topics of 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 holiday schedules; honorary recognitions of city 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 amouncements involving imminent threats to the public health and safety. XII. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Council will meet in closed Executive Session as authorized by the listed section(s) of The Open Meetings Act, Section 551, Texas Government Code, to discuss the following matters. The Council may take final action on any oft 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 arrangements can be made. More information on the above listed matters is available from the City ofLa Grange - Office ofthe City Manager at 979/968-5805. Posted at 4:00 P.M. on this the 23rd day of. January, 2025. 908 Mary Goerig, Assistant City Secretary