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Stephanie Boardingham, Mayor Sonja Coleman, Mayor Pro Tem Anthony Cook, Deputy Mayor Pro-Tem Quincy Wallace, Place 1 Albert Harris, Place 3 Janet Carpenter, Place 4 Keith R. Smith, Place 5 Demond Spraberry, Interim City Manager Amy Anderson, City Secretary Matthew Butler, City Attorney Agenda Special Called City Council Meeting July 24, 2026 - 1:00 PM Notice is hereby given that on July 24, 2026, the City Council of the City of Forest Hill will hold a Special Called Meeting at 1:00 PM, in the City of Forest Hill Council Chambers, 3219 California Parkway, Forest Hill, Texas, 76119, for the purpose of considering the following items: Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sec. 551.127, on a regular, non-emergency basis, members may attend and participate in the meeting remotely by video conference. Should that occur, a quorum of the members, including the presiding officer, will be physically present at the location noted above on this agenda. 1. Call to Order Invocation Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. Flag and the Texas Flag 2. Citizen Testimony At this time, any person who desires to speak on any item posted on the agenda or any person with business before the City Council not scheduled on the agenda may speak to the City Council provided that a “Speaker’s Request Form” has been completed and provided to the City Secretary no later than the posted start time of the City Council meeting. Speakers are limited to a maximum of three (3) minutes. The Council cannot respond to matters not listed on the agenda until scheduled at a future meeting. Please direct all comments to the full Council. Citizens are to refrain from personal attacks and the use of profane language. 3. Executive Session a) Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071, Consultation with the City Attorney to discuss actions taken by Mayor Boardingham in removing Venus Wehle, former City Manager, as registered agent of the Forest Hill Community Development Corporation, and designating City Secretary Amy Anderson as the new registered agent, by Certificate of Amendment (Form 424) filed with the Texas Secretary of State on June 10, 2026 without a vote or approval of the City Council or the CDC Board of Directors. 4. Reconvene into Open Session a) The City Council will reconvene in Open Session to take any action necessary on matters discussed in the Executive Session. 5. Next Regular Meeting a) August 4, 2026 July 24, 2026 City Council Agenda Page 1 6. Adjournment Right to Convene Into Executive Session: *If during the course of the meeting and discussion of any items covered by this notice, City Council determines that a Closed or Executive session of the Council is required, then such closed meeting will be held as authorized by Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Sections 551.071 – consultation with an attorney; 551.072 – deliberation regarding purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property; 551.073 – deliberation regarding a prospective gift; 551.074 – personnel matters regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; 551.076 – implementation of security personnel or devices; 551.087 – deliberation regarding economic development negotiation; 551.089 – deliberation regarding security devices or security audits; and/or other matters as authorized under the Texas Government Code. If a Closed or Executive session is held in accordance with the Texas Government Code as set out above, the City Council will reconvene in Open Session to take action, if necessary, on the items addressed in the Closed or Executive session. Certificate I, Amy L. Anderson, City Secretary, do hereby certify that a copy of the July 24, 2026 City Council agenda was posted on the City Hall bulletin board, a place convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all times, and to the City’s website, in compliance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code. DATE OF POSTING: July 20, 2026 TIME OF POSTING: 4: 35 p.m. Amy L. Anderson, TRMC, CMC City Secretary The Forest Hill City Hall and Council Chamber are wheelchair accessible. Access to the building and special parking is available at the Main Entrance at the north end of the building. Spanish language interpreters, deaf interpreters, Braille copies, or any other special needs will be provided to any person requesting a special service with at least 48 hours’ notice. Please call the City Secretary’s office at 817-568-3040. July 24, 2026 City Council Agenda Page 2