Ranger city meeting
Notice is hereby given that a Regular Meeting of the Governing Body of the City of Ranger, Texas will be held on Monday, May 23, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. in City Hall, 400 West Main Street, Ranger, Texas. The following subjects will be discussed, to wit:
Agenda Item 01: Call to Order- Mayor Pilgrim
Roll Call-City Secretary
Prayer
Pledge of Allegiance to United States Flag
Pledge of Allegiance to Texas Flag
Agenda Item 02: Citizen’s Presentation-At this time, anyone on the list will be allowed to speak on any matter other than personnel matters or matters under litigation, for a length of time not to exceed THREE minutes. No Council/Board discussion or action may take place on a matter until such matter has been placed on an agenda and posted in accordance with law.
Agenda Item 03: Announcements from City Council-Comments may be made by council or staff, BUT NO ACTION TAKEN on the following topics without specific notice. Those items include: Expressions of Thanks, Congratulations or Condolence; Information on Holiday schedules; Recognition of public officials, employees or citizens other than employees or officials whose status may be affected by the council through action; Reminders of community events or announcements involving an imminent threat to the public health and safety of the people of the municipality.
Agenda Item 04: Discuss/Consider approval of RESOLUTION NO. 05-23-2016-F: A RESOLUTON BY THE CITY OF RANGER, TEXAS(“CITY”), APPROVIING A CHANGE IN THE RATES OF ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION, MID-TEX DIVISION (“ATMOS”) AS A RESULT OF A SETTLEMENT BETWEEN ATMOS AND THE ATMOS TEXAS MUNICIPALITIES (“ATM”) UNDER THE RATE REVIEW MICHANISM; FINDING THE RATES SET BY THE ATTACHED TARIFFS TO BE JUST AND REASONABLE; FIND THAT THE MEETING COMPLIED WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS ACT; DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND REQUIRING DELIVERY OF THE RESOLUTION TO THE COMPANY AND LEGAL COUNSEL - City Administrator
Agenda Item 05: Discuss/Consider approval of RESOLUTION NO. 05-23-2016-G: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTINUED PARTICIPATION WITH THE STEERING COMMITTEE OF CITIES SERVED BY ONCOR; AND AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF 11 CENTS PER CAPITA TO THE STEERING COMMITTEE TO FUND REGULATORY AND LEGAL PROCEEDINGS AND ACTIVITIES RELATED TO ONCOR ELECTRIC DELIVERY COMPANY, LLC – City Administrator
Agenda Item 06: Discuss/Consider with possible approval of liability coverage for K9 2 yr old Dutch Shepard Dual Certified Dog, named Zeek – Chief Watson
Agenda Item 07: Discuss/Consider approval of request from Ronnie Ruthledge to go out for bids on real property owned by the City of Ranger and being 3.5 acres, Abstract 156, Mark Haley Survey located behind Pine Street that is joining Bob & Margaret Green’s apartment complex - Barbara and Buzzy Ruthledge
Agenda Item 08: Discuss/Consider problems with Lee mobile home at 910 Wayland Rd- Commissioner Casey
Agenda Item 09: Discuss/Consider approval of signage for the Ranger Skate Park –4-B REDC President Steve Gerdes
Agenda Item 10: Discuss/Consider approval of bid for new fence for Ranger skate Park – 4-B President Steve Gerdes
Agenda Item 11: Convene in Executive Session in accordance with Texas Government Code Section §551.072 to deliberate real property: 4-A REDC President Ricky Hughes
§51.072 Discuss/consider potential REDC Real Estate Acquisitions and/or
Sales
- Discuss/Consider approval of the purchase of five acres, more or less, out of the William Frells Survey, Abstract 120, Eastland County, Texas.
Agenda Item 12: Reconvene in Open Session to take action on items discussed in Executive Session- Mayor Pilgrim
Agenda Item 13: Convene in Executive Session in Accordance with Texas Government Code Section §551.074 to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties or dismissal of a public officer or employee:
- Human Resource Director
- Finance Director
Agenda Item 14: Reconvene in Open Session to take action on Items discussed in Executive session – Mayor Pilgrim
Agenda Item 15 : Adjournment
I, the undersigned authority, do hereby certify that the above notice of meeting of the Governing Body of the City of Ranger is a true and correct copy of said notice on the bulletin board at the City Hall of the City of Ranger, a place
Convenient and readily available to the general public at all times, and notice was posted by 5:30 p.m., May 20, 2016 and remained posted for 72 hours preceding the scheduled time of the meeting.
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Mary Wells, Ranger City Secretary
The City council reserves the right to convene into Executive Session concerning any of the items listed on this agenda under the authority of the Mayor, whenever it is considered necessary and legally justified under the Open Meetings Act.
NOTICE OF ASSISTANCE
The Ranger City Hall and Commissioner Chambers are wheelchair assessable and assessable parking spaces are available. Request for accommodations or interpretive services must be made 48 hours prior to this meeting. Please contact the City Secretary’s office at (254)647-3522 for information or assistance.
This notice was removed from the outside bulletin board on ______________ by____________________.
Section 551.071 – Consultations with Attorney
Section 551.072 – Deliberations about Real Property
Section 551.0725 - Deliberation by Certain Commissioners Courts about Contract Being Negotiated
Section 551.073 – Deliberation Regarding Gifts and Donations
Section 551.074 – Personnel Matters
Section 551.0745 - Deliberations by Commissioners Court about County Advisory Body
Section 551.076 – Deliberations Regarding Security Devices or Security Audits: Closed Meeting
Section 551.087 - Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations