City Council

City of Belton, Texas City Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, November 14, 2023 - 5:30 p.m. Wright Room at the Harris Community Center 401 N. Alexander, Belton, Texas Pledge of Allegiance. The Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. Flag will be led by Councilmember Stephanie O’Banion. Texas Pledge. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Texas Flag will be led by Director of Communications Paul Romer. “Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible.” Invocation. The Invocation will be given by Mayor David K. Leigh. 1. Call to order. 2. Public Comments. Citizens who desire to address the Council on any matter may register to do so prior to this meeting and speak during this item. Forms are located on the table outside of the south side entry to the meeting room. Please state your name and address for the record and limit your comments to three minutes. Also, please understand that while the Council appreciates hearing your comments, State law (Texas Gov’t Code §551.042) prohibits them from: (1) engaging in discussion other than providing a statement of specific factual information or reciting existing City policy, and (2) taking action other than directing Staff to place the matter on a future agenda. Consent Agenda Items 3-7 under this section are considered to be routine by the City Council and may be enacted by one motion. If discussion is desired by the Council, any item may be removed from the Consent Agenda prior to voting, at the request of any Councilmember, and it will be considered separately. 3. Consider minutes of the October 24, 2023, City Council meeting. City Council Meeting Agenda November 14, 2023 Page 1 of 2 4. Consider an ordinance adopting Budget Amendment #2 to the City of Belton FY2023 Annual Budget. 5. Consider an ordinance adopting Budget Amendment #1 to the City of Belton FY2024 Annual Budget. 6. Consider authorizing the City Manager to extend an agreement for Visitor Center support with the Belton Area Chamber of Commerce for FY2024. 7. Consider authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement for Transit Services with Hill Country Transit District for FY2024. Regular Agenda 8. P-23-24 – Consider a final plat for Cedar Crest Amending Plat, comprised of 38.25 acres, located at 3500 S. IH 35. Work Session 9. Receive a presentation on the utility rate setting process and consider various policy issues in the development of a utility rate structure for FY2024 – FY2028. 10. Receive a presentation on the recommendations of the City’s Beautification Committee. Executive Session 11. Executive Session pursuant to the provisions of the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Govt. Code, Vernon's Texas Codes Annotated, in accordance with the authority contained in Section 551.074, Personnel Matters. A. Municipal Court. B. City Clerk’s performance evaluation. C. City Manager's performance evaluation. 12. Executive Session pursuant to the provisions of the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Govt. Code, Vernon's Texas Codes Annotated, in accordance with the authority contained in Section 551.072, Deliberation Regarding Real Property. The City Council reserves the right to adjourn into Executive Session at any time regarding any issue on this agenda for which it is legally permissible. If interpreter services for the deaf or hearing impaired are required, please contact the City Clerk at (254) 933-5817 at least 48 hours in advance. City Council Meeting Agenda November 14, 2023 Page 2 of 2