Charter Commission

City of Haslet AGENDA Charter Commission Meeting Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 7:00 PM Haslet Community Center, 105 Main Street Notice is hereby given of a Regular Meeting of the Haslet Charter Commission to be held on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 7:00 PM, at the Haslet Community Center, 105 Main Street. Members of the Public may also join the meeting remotely, by: - Videoconference: https://meet.goto.com/859504061 - Phone: 1-571-317-3116 and entering access code: 859-504-061 Page 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ANNOUNCE A QUORUM PRESENT 2. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. CITIZENS PARTICIPATION AND COMMENTS An opportunity for citizens to address the Charter Commission on matters which are on the agenda or are not scheduled for consideration (non-agenda items). The Texas Open Meetings Act prohibits deliberation by the members of the Charter Commission of any subject which is not on the posted agenda, therefore the Charter Commission will not be able to discuss or take action on items not listed on this agenda, other than to make statements of specific factual information or to recite existing policy in response to the inquiry. NOTE: In order to address the Charter Commission during this time, or later in the meeting for any item that is scheduled on the agenda, please complete, and submit a speaker card to the Meeting Secretary prior to the start of the meeting. The presiding officer may ask the speaker to hold comments on agenda items until that agenda item is reached. Public Comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker unless otherwise required by law. 4. CONSENT AGENDA Consent items are deemed to need little Commission deliberation and will be acted upon as one business item. Any member of the Commission may request that an item be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda and placed before the Commission for full discussion. Approval of the Consent Agenda authorizes the Chair, or his designee, to implement each item in accordance with staff recommendation. 4.A. Approval of April 1, 2026 Charter Commission Meeting Minutes 3-6 Charter Commission - 01 Apr 2026 - Minutes - Pdf 5. DISCUSSION AND REVIEW 5.A. Review all work from sub-committees; 7-9  Elections  Form of Government If you have a disability that requires special arrangements and you plan to attend this public meeting, please contact the City Secretary at (817) 439-5931 within 72 hours of the meeting. Reasonable accommodations will be made to meet your needs at the meeting. Charter Commission Agenda April 22, 2026   Financial Procedures  Initiative, Referendum, Recall of Officers  Community Outreach Charter Commission Community Outreach 22 April 26 CHARLIE 6. ACTION ITEMS 6.A. Discuss, consider and act to adopt content for the Home-Rule Charter document. 6.B. Discuss, consider and act regarding the Home Rule Charter Table of Contents 7. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 8. ADJOURN CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the above notice was posted on the bulletin board at the Haslet Community Center Building at 105 Main Street, Haslet, Texas on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 before 5:00 pm. Katrina White Deputy City Secretary I certify that the attached notice and agenda of items to be considered by the Haslet City Council was removed by me from the designated bulletin board located at the Haslet Community Center, 105 Main Street, Haslet, Texas on the ______ day of ______________________, 2026. __________________________________________, Title: ___________________________________ Charter Commission Agenda April 22, 2026 Page 2 of 9  Agenda Item #4.4.A. MINUTES Haslet Charter Commission Meeting 7:00 PM - Wednesday, April 1, 2026 Haslet Community Center, 105 Main Street GOVERNING BODY PRESENT: Marilyn Broyles, Joel Bullard, Matthew Clark, Benjamin Drury, Matthew Hays, Greg Kadesch, Joette Keen, Martin McCoy, Patricia Parker, Kerry Ricketts, Chuck Tackett, and Ron Tharp GOVERNING BODY ABSENT: Stephanie Grace, Mike Rhodes, and Stewart Shirey STAFF PRESENT: Admin Katrina White 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ANNOUNCE A QUORUM PRESENT Chair Greg Kadesch called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm and announced a quorum present. 2. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chair Greg Kadesch led the Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance. 3. CITIZENS PARTICIPATION AND COMMENTS An opportunity for citizens to address the Charter Commission on matters which are on the agenda or are not scheduled for consideration (non-agenda items). The Texas Open Meetings Act prohibits deliberation by the members of the Charter Commission of any subject which is not on the posted agenda, therefore the Charter Commission will not be able to discuss or take action on items not listed on this agenda, other than to make statements of specific factual information or to recite existing policy in response to the inquiry. NOTE: In order to address the Charter Commission during this time, or later in the meeting for any item that is scheduled on the agenda, please complete, and submit a speaker card to the Meeting Secretary prior to the start of the meeting. The presiding officer may ask the speaker to hold comments on agenda items until that agenda item is reached. Public Comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker unless otherwise required by law. 3.A. All City Offices will be Closed on Friday, April 3, 2026 in Observance of the Good Friday Holiday 3.B. The City of Haslet General Election will be held Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. for the purpose of electing Council Members Place One, Three, and Five. Please visit our Elections page for current information. 4. CONSENT AGENDA Page 3 of 9  Agenda Item #4.4.A. City of Haslet Charter Commission Meeting Minutes April 1, 2026 Page 2 of 4 Consent items are deemed to need little Commission deliberation and will be acted upon as one business item. Any member of the Commission may request that an item be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda and placed before the Commission for full discussion. Approval of the Consent Agenda authorizes the Chair, or his designee, to implement each item in accordance with staff recommendation. 4.A. Approval of the March 4, 2026 Charter Commission Meeting Minutes CC-25-2026 Moved by Marilyn Broyles Seconded by Martin McCoy Motion to approve the consent agenda as presented. Ayes: Marilyn Broyles, Joel Bullard, Matthew Clark, Benjamin Drury, Matthew Hays, Greg Kadesch, Joette Keen, Martin McCoy, Patricia Parker, Kerry Ricketts, Chuck Tackett, and Ron Tharp APPROVED 12-0 5. DISCUSSION AND REVIEW 5.A. Review the final content of the Bylaws Discussion was held. Question regarding the Public Speaker Policy 5.B. Review the draft work from the Elections Committee: Elections Committee - (Committee Members: Joette Keen, Marilyn Broyles, Benjamin Drury) Article VIII Elections Section 7.01 Governing Law Section 7.02 Election Authority Section 7.03 Election Dates Section 7.04 Council Composition and Election Method Section 7.05 Terms of Office and Staggering Section 7.06 Candidate Qualifications Section 7.07 Filing for Candidacy Section 7.08 Ballot Form and Preparation Section 7.09 Voting Procedures Section 7.10 Tabulation and Canvassing Section 7.11 Majority Requirements and Runoff Elections Section 7.12 Oath of Office Section 7.13 Special Elections Section 7.14 Vacancies Section 7.15 Recall of Elected Officials Section 7.16 Initiative and Referendum Section 7.17 Campaign Finance and Ethics Section 7.18 Severability and Compliance Page 4 of 9  Agenda Item #4.4.A. City of Haslet Charter Commission Meeting Minutes April 1, 2026 Page 3 of 4 5.C. Updates and discussion from committees;  Form of Government - (Committee Members: Joel Bullard, Marilyn Broyles, Chuck Tackett) Discussion was held comparing local government structures such as City Manager vs City Administrator and the specific responsibilities. Addition discussion included term limits, number of elected officials and voting districts. Board Members unanimously agreed to hold a Community Outreach Meeting for the purpose of informing and educating the citizens with a date tbd.  Financial Procedures - (Committee Members: Matthew Hays, Mike Rhodes, Stewart Shirey) This committee to include budget and taxation. Written draft to be presented at the next meeting 5.D. Discussion of the Home Rule Charter Table Of Contents Preamble Article I - Incorporation & Powers Article II - Form of Government Article III - City Council Article IV - The Mayor Article V - City Manager Article VI - Administrative Departments Article VII - Elections Article VIII - Legislative Procedures Article IX - Financial Procedures Article X - Ethics & Standards of Conduct Article XI - Boards & Commissions Article XII - Personnel System Article XIII - Public Access & Transparency Article XIV - Legal Matters Article XV - Franchises & Utilities Article XVI - Initiative, Referendum, Recall Article XVII - Charter Amendments Article XVIII - Transition & Severability 5.E. Discussion regarding additional subcommittee assignments The Board unanimously agreed to appoint the following additional committees: Initiative, Referendum, Recall of Officers:  Patricia Parker  Kerry Ricketts Community Outreach Committee:  Marty McCoy  Ron Tharp Page 5 of 9  Agenda Item #4.4.A. City of Haslet Charter Commission Meeting Minutes April 1, 2026 Page 4 of 4 6. ACTION ITEMS 6.A. Discuss, consider and act to adopt content for the Home-Rule Charter document No action taken 7. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS  Presentations for a future planned Community Outreach Meeting  Reviews from Committees 8. ADJOURN Meeting adjourned at 9:14 pm. _____________ Greg Kadesch, Chairman DATE _____________ Katrina White, Secretary DATE Page 6 of 9  Agenda Item #5.5.A. 22 April, 2026 Charter Commission Community Outreach – Sub Commitee Suggested venue: When the Charter Commission is fully prepared, the ini�al “Workshop” venue will be scheduled and conducted at the City of Haslet, Community Center: Each “Workshop” will be announced well in advance, with the presenta�on and discussion broadcast via internet and also recorded. Note: Suggest ninety (90) minutes per Workshop. The “Workshop” agenda and presenta�on will be composed and reviewed in advance, with the segmenta�on and outlined presenta�on (and illustra�ons), for receiving input from the ci�zens of the City of Haslet, Texas. 1. Ini�al over-view: a. Purpose of the Charter Commission for Haslet: A home rule charter commission is a group of appointed individuals responsible for producing a home rule charter, which defines the structure and powers of local government. This commission allows local governments to have more control over their governance compared to state-imposed rules. b. When and Why the Charter Commission was formed: The Home Rule Charter Commission for the City of Haslet, Texas was officially formed on 2 February, 2026, as a fi�een (15) member en�ty. This Commission was created to study, dra� and propose a home rule charter. Allowing for a municipality to govern itself with greater autonomy and flexibility in local maters, as long as the municipality complies with state laws. c. What has been accomplished thus far: • Review of legal framework • Created by-laws • Formed sub-commitees o Form of Government o Elec�ons o Financial and Taxa�on o Community Outreach Page 7 of 9  Agenda Item #5.5.A. 2. Topics for seeking input and hearing the voice of City of Haslet residents/ci�zens, at this �me, includes: a. Form of Government i. Mayor – Council 1. Strong Mayor – Council 2. Mayor – Strong Council ii. Council – Manager iii. Hybrid Council – Mayor, Council and City Administrator (Repor�ng to both Mayor and Council) Note: Mayor-Council Form of City Government. A mayor-council city government in Texas consists of a mayor and a number of council members or aldermen. The mayor is elected at large, and the council members/ aldermen may be elected at large, but generally are chosen from wards or districts. The mayor presides at council mee�ngs and is the chief execu�ve officer of the city. He/ She is properly the head of the police force and the budgetary officer of the city. The council is the legisla�ve agent; the proposals and appointments of the mayor are or may be subject to its approval. This form of city government has assumed two types in Texas. Both the weak mayor-council and the strong mayor- council are characterized by a mayor elected at large and a council elected either by wards, at large, or by a combina�on of the two. In the weak mayor-council type, the mayor is not a chief execu�ve in the true sense. His/ Her powers are limited in appointments and removals, as well as veto, and there are a large number of elected officials and boards. Many legal powers of the council prevent him/ her from effec�vely supervising city administra�on. In the strong mayor-council form, the mayor has the power to appoint and remove most department heads, and only a few officials are elected. In addi�on, he/ she prepares the budget for the council's considera�on and has an effec�ve veto power. Source: Texas State Historical Association (TSHA). (Note: Corresponding “Presentation Content” for this topic via sub-committee and commission.) Page 8 of 9  Agenda Item #5.5.A. b. City Council i. Qualifica�ons of candidates ii. Composi�on 1. District 2. At-large 3. Combina�on of District and smaller number of At-large members 4. Term(s) of Office a. Number of years per Term b. Number of Terms i. Consecu�ve terms ii. Total terms (Note: Corresponding “Presentation Content” for this topic via sub-committee and commission.) c. Mayor i. Qualifica�ons of candidates 1. Term(s) of Office a. Number of years per Term b. Number of Terms i. Consecu�ve terms ii. Total terms (Note: Corresponding “Presentation Content” for this topic via sub-committee and commission.) d. Financial and Taxa�on i. Input from sub-commitee ii. Input from sub-commitee (Note: Corresponding “Presentation Content” for this topic via sub-committee and commission.) Addi�onal Note: Topics “a. Form of Government” and “b. City Council” could become Workshop #1. Followed by Workshop #2, for seeking input on topics “c. Mayor” and “d. Financial and Taxa�on.” Due to keeping within reasonable guidelines of �me alloca�on and for maintaining focus and proac�ve listening. Page 9 of 9