City Council

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING CITY COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF HOLLYWOOD PARK TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 AT 6:00 P.M. 2 MECCA DR., HOLLYWOOD PARK, TEXAS 78232 THE TOWN OF HOLLYWOOD PARK CITY COUNCIL SHALL HOLD AN IN-PERSON MEETING ON THE ABOVE LISTED DATE AND TIME. THE TOWN WILL USE APPROPRIATE SOCIAL DISTANCING GUIDELINES, WHICH WILL REDUCE THE CAPACITY LEVEL ALLOWED WITHIN CITY HALL DURING THE MEETING. MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC WISHING TO WATCH AND LISTEN TO THE MEETING MAY DO SO THROUGH OUR CITY WEBSITE UNDER THE “WATCH OUR MEETINGS” TAB. THIS MEETING WILL ALSO BE RECORDED AND POSTED ON THE CITY YOUTUBE CHANNEL. ANY RESIDENT WHO WOULD LIKE TO COMMENT ON ANY OF THE TOPICS LISTED ON THE AGENDA, PLEASE EITHER ATTEND THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AND SIGN UP FOR CITIZEN COMMENTS OR SUBMIT YOUR COMMENT(S) VIA EMAIL TO jhugghins@hollywoodpark-tx.gov NO LATER THAN TWO HOURS PRIOR TO THE START OF THE MEETING. YOUR COMMENT(S) MAY BE READ TO THE COUNCIL DURING THE TOPIC AND WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE COUNCIL. PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR NAME AND ADDRESS WITH YOUR COMMENT(S). DUE TO LIMITED AVAILABLE SEATING AN EMAIL WILL ENSURE THE COUNCIL WILL RECEIVE YOUR COMMENT(S). REGULAR MEETING AGENDA I. CALL TO ORDER II. INVOCATION: Mayor Chris Murphy III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IV. ROLL CALL V. PUBLIC HEARING Open Public Hearing The Hollywood Park City Council will hold a public hearing to hear testimony concerning the proposed budget for FY 2020-2021. This budget will raise more property taxes than last year’s budget by $10,384 (.35%), and of that amount $10,384 is tax revenue to be raised from new property added to the tax roll this year. Close Public Hearing VI. BUDGET AND TAX ADOPTION 1. Discuss/take possible action of a proposed ordinance making appropriations for the support of the town of Hollywood Park, Texas for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2020 and ending September 30, 2021; and adopting the annual budget of the town of Hollywood Park for the 2020-2021 fiscal year. 2. Discuss/take possible action of a proposed ordinance levying ad valorem taxes to adopt a tax rate of $0.480291 per $100 valuation for use and support of the municipal government of the town Hollywood Park, Texas for the 2020-2021 fiscal year; providing for apportioning each levy for specific purposes; when taxes shall become due and when same shall become delinquent if not paid. a) Citizen Comment b) Discussion 3. Discuss/take possible action to approve a Resolution ratifying the vote adopting the FY 2020-2021 budget which includes a property tax rate that raises more revenue than the prior year’s revenue. a) Citizen Comment b) Discussion 09/15/2020 Council Meeting Agenda VII. PRESENTATIONS VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS / REPORTS / MAYOR AND CITY EMPLOYEES 1. Fire Department monthly report 2. Police Department monthly report 3. Public Works monthly report 4. Finance monthly report 5. Administration Department monthly report by Interim City Secretary 6. City Attorney monthly report on any matter not posted on the Agenda. 7. Mayor monthly report on any matter not posted on the agenda. IX. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes for the 08/18/2020 City Council Meeting. 2. Approve the Financial Statements as of 08/31/2020. X. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION: A maximum of three (3) minutes per person is allowed. Those wishing to speak should sign up before the meeting begins. *TIME CANNOT BE PASSED TO OTHER SPEAKERS* *CITY COUNCIL CANNOT DISCUSS ANY PRESENTED ISSUE OR TAKE ANY ACTION AT THIS TIME* XI. OLD BUSINESS None XII. NEW BUSINESS 1. Discuss/take possible action to reappoint Julie Shacklett to the Economic Development Corproation for a term to expire 09/30/2022. [Mayor Murphy] a) Citizen Comment b) Discussion 2. Discuss/take possible action on the proposed City Holidays for FY 2020-2021. [J. Hugghins] c) Citizen Comment d) Discussion 3. Discuss/take possible action to approve proposal for City insurance benefits and select a vendor. [J. Hinson] a) Citizen Comment b) Discussion 4. Discuss/take possible action to establishing guidelines for the physical security of the Hollywood Park Police Department, which houses information from TLETS Terminal, Mobile Data Terminal (MDT) equipment and related Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS). [Chief Shad Prichard] a) Citizen Comment b) Discussion 5. Discuss/take possible action on amended retention agreement for City Attorney services. [Mayor Murphy] a) Citizen Comment b) Discussion 6. Discuss/take possible action to amend the Hollywood Park tree rebate progam. [Mayor Murphy] a) Citizen Comment b) Discussion XIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Hollywood Park City Council may convene into a closed executive session under the designated provisions. XIV. ADJOURNMENT 09/15/2020 Council Meeting Agenda  CERTIFICATION I do hereby certify that the above Notice of Meeting of the City Council of the Town of Hollywood Park was posted on the bulletin board in front of Hollywood Park Town Hall, which is readily accessible to the public at all times, by 6:00 p.m. on 09/11/2020. Jeannette Hugghins Interim City Secretary AGENDA NOTICES Decorum Required: Any disruptive behavior, including shouting or derogatory statements or comments may be ruled out of order by the Presiding Officer continuation of this type of behavior could result in a request from the Presiding Officer that the individual leave the meeting, and if refused, an order of removal. Action by Council Authorized: The City Council may vote and/or act upon any item within this Agenda. The Council reserves the right to retire into executive session concerning any of the items listed on this Agenda, pursuant to and in accordance with Texas Government Code § 551.071(Consultation with attorney), Texas Government Code § 551.072(Deliberations about Real Property); Texas Government Code § 551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts & Donations); Texas Government Code § 551.076 (Deliberations about Security Devices); Texas Government Code § 551.087 (Economic Development); and Texas Government Code § 551.071 to seek the advice of its attorney about pending or contemplated litigation, settlement offer or regarding a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas conflict with the Open Meetings Act and may invoke this right where the City Attorney, the Mayor or a majority of the governing body deems an executive session is necessary to allow privileged consultation between the City Attorney and the governing body, if considered necessary and legally justified under the Open Meeting Act. The attorney may appear in executive session in person or by conference call in accordance with applicable state law. Executive Sessions Approved by City Attorney: This agenda has been reviewed and approved by the City’s legal counsel and the presence of any subject in any Executive Session portion of the agenda constitutes a written interpretation of the Texas Government Code Chapter 551 by legal counsel for the body and constitutes an opinion by the attorney that the items discussed therein may be legally discussed in the closed portion of the meeting considering available opinions of a court of record and opinions of the Texas Attorney General known to the attorney. This provision has been added to this agenda with the intent to meet all elements necessary to satisfy Texas Government Code § 551.144 (c) and the meeting is conducted by all participants in reliance on this opinion. Attendance by Other Elected or Appointed Officials: It is anticipated that members of the 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 noticed as 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 discussions 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. Note: Hollywood Park Town Hall is wheelchair accessible and wheelchair accessible parking spaces are available. Requests for accommodations must be made 48 hours prior to the meeting. Please contact the City Secretary at 210-494-2023 ext. 221for information or assistance. 09/15/2020 Council Meeting Agenda