BOGATA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA FOR MONDAY, April 1, 2024
Bogata Community Center
206 2nd St NW, Bogata, Tx 75417
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. INVOCATION
Ill. ESTABLISH QUORUM
IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS- Members of the public may speak on an agenda item during the public forum section of the meeting or at the time the agenda item is called for discussion by the Mayor. Speakers are allowed three (3) minutes per speaker and the time cannot be saved, transferred, or assigned.
Members of the public wishing to address the Council on non-agenda items may do so with a three
(3) minute per speaker limit. Consistent with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the Council members cannot discuss not respond to non-agenda presentations.
All speakers are expected to maintain a proper decorum when presenting and while in Council chambers. Threats, personal insults, vulgar or profane language is out of order and may result in forfeiture of remaining time and possible removal from the meeting.
Citizens wishing to comment must make the request in writing and deliver the requests to the City Secretary 10 minutes prior to the meeting.
A.) Patty Haney- Lots of Love Market.
V. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS- Pursuant to TEX GOVT CODE 551.041S(b) the Mayor and each City Council member may announce city events/community interest and request that items be placed on future City Council agendas.
VI. CONSENT AGENDA-All matters listed under this item are considered routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will not be separate discussion of these items. If discussion is desired by any council member on any item, that will be removed from the consent agenda and will be considered separately.
A. Department Reports:
1. Fire Department
2. Public Works Report
3. Police Report
4. City Financial
5. Mayors Report
6. Approval of previous meetings minutes.
VII. NEW BUSINESS - DISCUSS TAKE ACTION ON
A. Bogata Police Department 2024 pay scale.
B. Agreement with KSA Engineering for hourly services.
C. "Exposition Texas" Spotlight City, TV, Facebook, and YouTube segment invitation.
D. Eclipse Watch Party at Thomas Park, April 8, 2024, to begin at 12:30 pm and end at 3:15pm. The community and visitors are invited to attend to watch the eclipse and witness a once in a lifetime totality. Bring chairs, snacks, and family and enjoy a community picnic. Song writer and entertainer Gary Patrick will perform starting at 1:00 pm and break at 1:30pm just prior to the
totality, then start a 2nd session around 2:00pm until 3:00pm
IX EXECUTIVE SESSION:
The City does not routinely list Executive Session items. This provision has been added to the agenda with the intent to meet all elements necessary to satisfy TEX GOVT CODE 551.144(c). The council may vote and/or act upon each of the items set out in this agenda. In addition, the City Council of the City of Bogata has the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any matter authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney); 551.072 (Personnel Matters)551.076 (Deliberation regarding the deployment of security devices or the implementation of security policy; 551.087 (Deliberations regarding Economic Development negotiations).
X. ADJOURNMENT-
Attendance by Other Elected or Appointed Officials- NOTICE OF POTENTIAL QUORUM: It is anticipated that members of City Council or other city board, commissions and/or committees may attend the meeting in numbers that may constitute a quorum of the other city boards, commissions and/or committees. Notice is hereby given that the meeting, to the extent required by law, is also notice as meeting of other boards, commissions and/or committees may participate in discussion on the same items listed on the agenda, which occur at the meeting, but no action will be taken by such in attendance unless such item and action is specifically provided for on an agenda for that board, commission or committee subject to the Texas Open Meetings Act.
CERTIFlCATE:
I hereby certify that the above Notice of Meeting was posted on the front door of City Hall on March 29, 2024, at a place convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all times, and to the city's website, https://cityofbogata.com in compliance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code.
Larry Hinsley, Mayor Latisha Miles, City Secretary
BOGATA CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA FOR MONDAY, February 5, 2024
Bogata Community Center-201 NW 2nd Street 7:00 p.m.
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. INVOCATION
Ill. ESTABLISH QUORUM
IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS- Members of the public may speak on an agenda item during the public forum section of the meeting or at the time the agenda item is called for discussion by the Mayor. Speakers are allowed three (3) minutes per speaker and the time cannot be saved, transferred, or assigned. Members of the public wishing to address the Council on non-agenda items may do so with a three (3) minute per speaker limit. Consistent with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the Council members cannot discuss not respond to non-agenda presentations.
All speakers are expected to maintain a proper decorum when presenting and while in Council chambers. Threats, personal insults, vulgar or profane language is out of order and may result in forfeiture of remaining time and possible removal from the meeting.
Citizens wishing to comment must make the request in writing and deliver the requests to the City Secretary 10 minutes prior to the meeting.
V. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS- Pursuant to TEX GOVT CODE 551.041S(b) the Mayor and each City Council member may announce city events/community interest and request that items be placed on future City Council agendas.
VI. CONSENT AGENDA- All matters listed under this item are considered routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will not be separate discussion of these items. If discussion is desired by any council member on any item, that will be removed from the consent agenda and will be considered separately.
A. Department Reports:
1. Fire Department
2. Public Works Report
3. Police Report
4. City Financial
5. Mayors Report
B. Approval of December minutes.
VII. NEW BUSINESS- DISCUSS TAKE ACTION ON
A. Approval of Kimberly Ross to serve at the Appraisal District on the Board of Directors.
B. Appointment of a representative to serve as a Director on the ATCOG board of Directors.
C. Discuss plans for the Total Eclipse Event on April 8, 2024. All business owners, property owners, and citizens are encouraged
to attend. Our area and county will see a huge impact on services and needs for this event.
D. Discussion of Texas Government Code Section 551.127 videoconferencing under the open meetings act.
E. Discussion on accepting bids for repair of the Police Department and removal of animals in the attic.
F. Discuss salary for Municipal Court Judge. (Executive Session)
IX EXECUTIVE SESSION: The City does not routinely list Executive Session items. This provision has been added to the agenda with the intent to meet all elements necessary to satisfy TEX GOVT CODE 551.144(c). The council may vote and/or act upon each of the items set out in this agenda. In addition, the City Council of the City of Bogata has the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any matter authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney); 551.072 (Personnel Matters)551.076 (Deliberation regarding the deployment of security devices or the implementation of security policy; 551.087 (Deliberations regarding Economic Development negotiations).
X. ADJOURNMENT -
Attendance by Other Elected or Appointed Officials- NOTICE OF POTENTIAL QUORUM: It is anticipated that members of City Council or other city board, commissions and/or committees may attend the meeting in numbers that may constitute a quorum of the other city boards, commissions and/or committees. Notice is hereby given that the meeting, to the extent required by law, is also notice as meeting of other boards, commissions and/or committees may participate in discussion on the same items listed on the agenda, which occur at the meeting, but no action will be taken by such in attendance unless such item and action is specifically provided for on an agenda for that board, commission or committee subject to the Texas Open Meetings Act.
CERTIFICATE:
I hereby certify that the above Notice of Meeting was posted on the front door of City Hall on February 2, 2024, at a place convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all times, and to the city's website, https://cityofbogata.com in compliance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code.
Larry Hinsley, Mayor Latisha Miles, City Secretary
BOGATA CITY COUNCIL- CALLED MEETING
AGENDA FOR Thursday, January 25, 2024
Bogata Community Center-201 NW 2nd Street 6:00 p.m.
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. INVOCATION
Ill. ESTABLISH QUORUM
IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS- Members of the public may speak on an agenda item during the public forum section of the meeting or at the time the agenda item is called for discussion by the Mayor. Speakers are allowed three (3) minutes per speaker and the time cannot be saved, transferred, or assigned.
Members of the public wishing to address the Council on non-agenda items may do so with a three (3) minute per speaker limit. Consistent with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the Council members cannot discuss not respond to non-agenda presentations.
All speakers are expected to maintain a proper decorum when presenting and while in Council chambers, threats, personal insults, vulgar or profane language is out of order and may result in forfeiture of remaining time and possible removal from the meeting. Citizens wishing to comment must make the request in writing and deliver the requests to the City Secretary 10 minutes prior to the meeting.
V.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS- Pursuant to TEX GOVT CODE SS1.041S(b) the Mayor and each City Council member may announce city events/community interest and request that items be placed on future City Council agendas.
VI. NEW BUSINESS - DISCUSS TAKE ACTION ON
A. Performance review and discussion of Chief Bruton's contract. (Executive session)
VII. EXECUTIVE SESSION: The City does not routinely list Executive Session items. This provision has been added to the agenda with the intent to meet all elements necessary to satisfy TEX GOVT CODE 551.144(c). The council may vote and/or act upon each of the items set out in this agenda. In addition, the City Council of the City of Bogata has the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any matter authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney); 551.072 (Personnel Matters)551.076 (Deliberation regarding the deployment of security devices or the implementation of security policy; 551.087 (Deliberations regarding Economic Development negotiations).
IX. ADJOURNMENT -
Attendance by Other Elected or Appointed Officials- NOTICE OF POTENTIAL QUORUM: It is anticipated that members of City Council or other city board, commissions and/or committees may attend the meeting in numbers that may constitute a quorum of the other city boards, commissions and/or committees. Notice is hereby given that the meeting, to the extent required by law, is also notice as meeting of other boards, commissions and/or committees may participate in discussion on the same items listed on the agenda, which occur at the meeting, but no action will be taken by such in attendance unless such item and action is specifically provided for on an agenda for that board, commission or committee subject to the Texas Open Meetings Act.
CERTIFICATE:
I hereby certify that the above Notice of Meeting was posted on the front door of City Hall on January 22, 2024, at a place convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all times, and to the city's website, https://cityofbogata.com in compliance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code.
Larry Hinsley, Mayor Latisha Miles, City Secretary
Bogata City Council Workshop Agenda
Thursday, January 18, 2024, 6:00 p.m.
Bogata City Hall ---128 N Main Street
This notice is posted pursuant to the Texas Open Meetings Act. Notice hereby given that the City Council of the City of Bogata, Texas will conduct a Workshop on January 18, 2024, at 6:00 p.m., at 128 N Main Street (Bogata City Hall).
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & INVOCATION
Ill. Discussion:
a. Strategic plan for the Bogata Police Department.
IV. ADJOURNMENT.
Attendance by other Elected or Appointed Officials - NOTICE OF POTENTIAL QUORUM: It is anticipated that members if City Council or other city board, commissions and/or committees may attend the meeting in numbers that may constitute a quorum if the city boards, commission and/or committees. Notice is hereby given that the meeting, to the extent required by law, is also notice of a meeting of the other boards, commissions and/or committees of the City, whose members may be in attendance. The members of the boards, commissions, and/or committees may participate in discussion on the same items listed on the agenda, which occur at the meeting. but no action will be taken by such in attendance unless such item and action is specifically provided for on an agenda for that board, commission, or committee subject to the Texas Open Meetings Act. Public is invited if they want to attend.
CERTIFICATE:
I hereby certify that the above Notice of Meeting was posted on the front door of City Hall on January 12, 2024 at 12:00pm at a place convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all times, and to City's website, https://www.cityofbogata.com, in compliance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code.
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Posted on January 12, 2024
Public Hearing Notice Total Eclipse Planning
The City of Bogata will hold a public hearing at 6:00p.m. on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at the Bogata Community Center regarding planning for the upcoming astrological event. Citizens unable to attend may submit their views to Mayor Larry Hinsley at Bogata City Hall 903-632- 5315.
BOGATA CITY COUNCIL-
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA FOR MONDAY, January 8, 204
Bogata Community Center-201 NW 2nd Street 7:00 p.m.
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. INVOCATION
Ill. ESTABLISH QUORUM
IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS- Members of the public may speak on an agenda item during the public forum section of the meeting or at the time the agenda item is called for discussion by the Mayor. Speakers are allowed three (3) minutes per speaker and the time cannot be saved, transferred, or assigned.
Members of the public wishing to address the Council on non-agenda items may do so with a three
(3) minute per speaker limit. Consistent with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the Council members cannot discuss not respond to non-agenda presentations.
All speakers are expected to maintain a proper decorum when presenting and while in Council chambers. Threats, personal insults, vulgar or profane language is out of order and may result in forfeiture of remaining time and possible removal from the meeting.
Citizens wishing to comment must make the request in writing and deliver the requests to the City Secretary 10 minutes prior to the meeting.
V. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS- Pursuant to TEX GOVT CODE 551.041S(b) the Mayor and each City Council member may announce city events/community interest and request that items be placed on future City Council agendas.
A. Full Eclipse Event expected on April 8, 2024. Scheduling a public meeting for all interested parties to begin planning for the influx of people interested in viewing and experiencing an event of this magnitude.
B. Plans to begin the search for Grant funds to upgrade the Park will begin in January 2024.
C. Application for Grant Funds for street repair on the North side of the city will begin later in the 3rd or 4th quarter of 2024.
D. The truck stop and Sonic is expected to be complete by the end of January, barring any work stoppage events.
VI.
CONSENT AGENDA- All matters listed under this item are considered routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will not be separate discussion of these items. If discussion is desired by any council member on any item, that will be removed from the consent agenda and will be considered separately.
A. Department Reports:
1. Fire Department
2. Public Works Report
3. Police Report
4. City Financial
5. Mayors Report
B. Approval of December minutes.
VII. NEW BUSINESS - DISCUSS TAKE ACTION ON
A. Discussion and Renewal of Chief Br ton's contract- Executive session
B. Scheduling of Workshop to discuss implementation of long-term strategic plan for the Bogata Police Department.
IX EXECUTIVE SESSION: The City does not routinely list Executive Session items. This provision has been added to the agenda with the intent to meet all elements necessary to satisfy TEX GOVT CODE 551.144(c). The council may vote and/or act uppn each of the items set out in this agenda. In addition, the City Council of the City of Bogata has the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any matter authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney); 551.072 (Personnel Matters)551.076 (Deliberation regarding the deployment of security devices or the implementation of security policy; 551.087 (Deliberations regarding Economic Development negotiations).
X. ADJOURNMENT -
Attendance by Other Elected or Appointed Officials- NOTICE OF POTENTIAL QUORUM: It is anticipated that members of City Council or other city board, commissions and/or committees may attend the meeting in numbers that may constitute a quorum of the other city boards, commissions and/or committees. Notice is hereby given that the meeting, to the extent required by law, is also notice as meeting of other boards, commissions and/or committees may participate in discussion on the same items listed on the agenda, which occur at the meeting, but no action will be taken by such in attendance unless such item and action is specifically provided for on an agenda for that board, commission or committee subject to the Texas Open Meetings Act.
CERTIFICATE:
I herby certify that the above Notice of Meeting was posted on the front door of City Hall on January 5, 2024 at a place convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all times, and to the city's website, https://cityofbogata.com in compliance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code.
Larry Hinsley, Mayor Latisha Miles, City Secretary
BOGATA CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING AGENDA FOR MONDAY, December 4, 2023
Bogata Community Center-201 NW 2nd Street 7:00 p.m.
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. INVOCATION
Ill. ESTABLISH QUORUM
IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS- Members of the public may speak on an agenda item during the public forum section of the meeting or at the time the agenda item is called for discussion by the Mayor. Speakers are allowed three (3) minutes per speaker and the time cannot be saved, transferred, or assigned.
Members of the public wishing to address the Council on non-agenda items may do so with a three.
(3) minute per speaker limit. Consistent with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the Council members cannot discuss not respond to non-agenda presentations.
All speakers are expected to maintain a proper decorum when presenting and while in Council chambers. Threats, personal insults, vulgar or profane language is out of order and may result in forfeiture of remaining time and possible removal from the meeting.
Citizens wishing to comment must make the request in writing and deliver the requests to the City Secretary 10 minutes prior to the meeting.
V. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS- Pursuant to TEX GOVT CODE 551.041S(b) the Mayor and each City Council member may announce city events/community interest and request that items be placed on future City Council agendas.
VI. CONSENT AGENDA- All matters listed under this item are considered routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will not be separate discussion of these items. If discussion is desired by any council member on any item, that will be removed from the consent agenda and will be considered separately.
A. Department Reports:
1. Fire Department
2. Public Works Report
3. Police Report
4. City Financial
B. Approval of October and November minutes.
VII. NEW BUSINESS - DISCUSS TAKE ACTION ON
A. Approval of edits to employee handbook.
B. Approval of edits to mayor's job description.
C. Approval of mayor's authority document from the city attorney.
D. Renewal of Chief Bruton's contract
E. Calling of election for May of 2024.
F. Possible annexation of property outside city limits that the city provides services for.
G. Accepting nomination of Tisha Miles to the Crime Control Board.
F. Purchase of patrol unit from Rivercrest ISO P.O. for $3500.00.
G. Discussion and possible implementation of the 2024 – 2026 Bogata Police Department strategic plan.
IX EXECUTIVE SESSION: The city does not routinely list Executive Session items. This provision has been added to the agenda with the intent to meet all elements necessary to satisfy TEX GOVT CODE 551.144(c). The council may vote and/or act upon each of the items set out in this agenda. In addition, the City Council of the City of Bogata has the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any matter authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney); 551.072 (Personnel Matters)551.076 (Deliberation regarding the deployment of security devices or the implementation of security policy; 551.087 (Deliberations regarding Economic Development negotiations).
X. ADJOURNMENT -
Attendance by Other Elected or Appointed Officials- NOTICE OF POTENTIAL QUORUM: It is anticipated that members of City Council or other city board, commissions and/or committees may attend the meeting in numbers that may constitute a quorum of the other city boards, commissions and/or committees. Notice is hereby given that the meeting, to the extent required by law, is also notice as meeting of other boards, commissions and/or committees may participate in discussion on the same items listed on the agenda, which occur at the meeting, but no action will be taken by such in attendance unless such item and action is specifically provided for on an agenda for that board, commission or committee subject to the Texas Open Meetings Act.
CERTIFICATE:
I hereby certify that the above Notice of Meeting was posted on the front door of City Hall on November 27,2023 at a place convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all times, and to the city's website, https://cityofbogata.com in compliance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code.
Larry Hinsley, Mayor Latisha Miles, City Secretary
BOGATA CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
MONDAY, November 6, 2023
Bogata Community Center-201 NW 2nd Street 7:00 p.m.
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. INVOCATION
Ill. ESTABLISH QUORUM
IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS- Members of the public may speak on an agenda item during the public forum section of the meeting or at the time the agenda item is called for discussion by the Mayor. Speakers are allowed three (3) minutes per speaker and the time cannot be saved, transferred, or assigned.
Members of the public wishing to address the Council on non-agenda items may do so with a three (3) minute per speaker limit. Consistent with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the Council members cannot discuss not respond to non-agenda presentations.
All speakers are expected to maintain a proper decorum when presenting and while in Council chambers. Threats, personal insults, vulgar or profane language is out of order and may result in forfeiture of remaining time and possible removal from the meeting.
Citizens wishing to comment must make the request in writing and deliver the requests to the City Secretary 10 minutes prior to the meeting.
V. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS- Pursuant to TEX GOVT CODE 551.041S(b) the Mayor and each City Council member may announce city events/community interest and request that items be placed on future City Council agendas.
VI. CONSENT AGENDA- All matters listed under this item are considered routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will not be separate discussion of these items. If discussion is desired by any council member on any item, that will be removed from the consent agenda and will be considered separately.
A. Department Reports:
1. Fire Department
2. Public Works Report
3. Police Report
4. City Financial
VII. NEW BUSINESS - DISCUSS TAKE ACTION ON
A. City Secretary and Court Clark- Tisha
B. PW Secretary and Code Enforcement- Sheana
C. Discussion of results from workshop on Mayor's authority.
(Meeting 10/12/2023 decision-continue the current level of management.)
Authority levels that need to be defined.
a. Day to day business operation within City Hall.
b. Management of city staff.
I. The council needs to define the authority of the "Chief Executive Officer".
II. Employment interviews and hiring.
ll. Termination-defined by Employee Handbook.
IV. Grievances-defined by Employee Handbook.
V. Discipline-defined by the Employee Handbook
IV. Financial duties/authority. (approved purchasing levels)
c. Can the Mayor negotiate with 3rd party entities?
d. Local Govt. Code 22.0171 defines "subordinate officers", that are approved by Council.
e. What does the phrase "inspect the conduct" mean within item (b) of Sec. 22.042, and Sec. 22.071 (other municipal officers) in the Local Govt. Code?
D. Replace the current siren head with a used head. (bucket truck and 2 men) $4,375.00
E. IRS notification for the receipt of payments and inquiry concerning money owed for interest and Penalty.
G. Compensation for public works when they are called out for less than one hour.
H. Accepting resignation of Angie Burgess from the Crime Control Board.
I. Accepting the nomination of Mychelle Holland to the Crime Control Board.
J. Accepting nomination of Teresa Allison as secretary of Crime Control Board.
IX EXECUTIVE SESSION: The City does not routinely list Executive Session items. This provision has been added to the agenda with the intent to meet all elements necessary to satisfy TEX GOVT CODE 551.144(c). The council may vote and/or act upon each of the items set out in this agenda. In addition, the City Council of the City of Bogata has the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any matter authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney); 551.072 (Personnel Matters)551.076 (Deliberation regarding the deployment of security devices or the implementation of security policy; 551.087 (Deliberations regarding Economic Development negotiations).
X. ADJOURNMENT-
Attendance by Other Elected or Appointed Officials- NOTICE OF POTENTIAL QUORUM: It is anticipated that members of City Council or other city board, commissions and/or committees may attend the meeting in numbers that may constitute a quorum of the other city boards, commissions and/or committees. Notice is hereby given that the meeting, to the extent required by law, is also notice as meeting of other boards, commissions and/or committees may participate in discussion on the same items listed on the agenda, which occur at the meeting, but no action will be taken by such in attendance unless such item and action is specifically provided for on an agenda for that board, commission or committee subject to the Texas Open Meetings Act.
CERTIFICATE:
I hereby certify that the above Notice of Meeting was posted on the front door of City Hall on November 3, 2023, at a place convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all times, and to the city's website, https://cityofbogata.com in compliance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code.
Larry Hinsley, Mayor Latisha Miles, City Secretary