City Council

AGENDA SILSBEE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MONDAY AUGUST 28, 2023, AT 6:00 P.M. LOCATION: 1220 HWY 327 EAST, SILSBEE, TEXAS CITY HALL/MEETING ROOM I. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL. II. PLEDGE AND INVOCATION. III. HEARING OF VISITORS. IV. ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED. 1. Discussion and Possible Action on Resolution No. 23-27 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SILSBEE, TEXAS AUTHORIZING THAT THE SILSBEE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO ICEHOUSE MUSEUM & CULTURAL CENTER, INC. IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $10,000.00, AUTHORIZING THE EXUCUTION OF A PERORMANCE AGREEMENT SETTING OUT THE TERMS OF THAT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, AND RECOGNIZING THAT THE LEGAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PROVISION OF SUCH FINANCIL ASSISTANCE HAS BEEN OBSERVED. SECOND READING (City Manager) 2. Discussion and Possible Action on Resolution No. 23-28 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCILOF THE CITY OF SILSBEE, TEXAS AUTHORIZING THAT THE SILSBEE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO BISKAMP ELECTRIC, INC.IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $25,000.00, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A PERORMANCE AGREEMENT SETTING OUT THE TERMS OF THAT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, AND RECOGNIZING THAT THE LEGAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PROVISION OF SUCH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE HAS BEEN OBSERVED. SECOND READING (City Manager) 3. Discussion and Possible Action on Resolution No. 23-29 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SILSBEE, TEXAS AUTHORIZING THAT THE SILSBEE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO SOUTHERN GROWERS, LLC IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $25,000.00, AUTHORIZING THE EXUCUTION OF A PERORMANCE AGREEMENT SETTING OUT THE TERMS OF THAT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, AND RECOGNIZING THAT THE LEGAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PROVISION OF SUCH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE HAS BEEN OBSERVED. SECOND READING (City Manager) 4. Discussion and Possible Action on Resolution No. 23-31 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SILSBEE, TEXAS APPROVING THE INTER-GOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SILSBEE AND HARDIN COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 6. (City Attorney) 5. Discussion and Possible Action on Resolution No. 23-32 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SILSBEE, TEXAS ACKNOWLEDGING THE RECEIPT OF A REPORT OF A DANGEROUS BUILDING LOCATED AT RED CUT STREET SILSBEE, TEXAS AND DESCRIBED IN ATTACHMENT OF THIS RESOLUTION  AND SETTING A HEARING BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL ACTING AS THE CITY’S BUILDING COMMISSION TO HEAR TESTIMONY, EVIDENCE, AND FACTS RELITIVE TO THE QUESTION OF WHEATER OR NOT THE BUILDING IS A DANGEROUS STRUCTURE IN ACCORNANCE WITH SECTION 8-173 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SILSBEE, TEXAS. (City Attorney) 6. Discussion and Possible Action on setting future workshop for City’s Water System. (Public Works Director/ Jeff Leavins, LEAD) 7. Discussion and Possible Action on Resolution No. 23-33 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SILSBEE, TEXAS SETTING A FEE FOR THE DELIVERY OF SURPLUS DIRT REMOVED FROM THE CITY’S WASTEWATER STRUCTURES AND OTER EXCAVATIONS. (Public Works Director) 8. Discussion and Possible Action on ORDINANCE NO. 23-06 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SILSBEE, TEXAS TO INCLUDE A PROHIBITION ON BURNING GRASS, LEAVES, AND BRANCH TRIMMINGS DURING A PERIOD FOR WHICH A BURN BAN HAS BEEN ISSUED BY THE COUNTY JUDGE OF HARDIN COUNTY. (City Attorney) V. DISCUSSION ABOUT ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA, SPECIFICALLY LIMITED TO PROPOSALS THAT A SUBJECT BE PLACED ON THE AGENDA FOR A SUBSEQUENT MEETING. VI. EXECUTIVE SESSION. a. Pursuant to Texas Gov’t Code Sect. 551.074(a)(1) to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duty, discipline, or dismissal of a Public Officer or Employee. b. Pursuant to Texas Gov’t Code Sect. 551.071(A) to consult with City Attorney on Pending or Contemplated Litigation. c. Pursuant to Texas Gov’t Code Sect. 551.071(2) to consult with its Attorney on matters which the duty of the Attorney to the Governmental Body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State of Texas clearly conflicts with this Chapter. VII. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN EXCUTIVE SESSION. VIII. ADJOURN. Notes to the Agenda. a. The Council may vote and/or act upon each of the items listed in this Agenda. b. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need assistance should contact DeeAnn Zimmerman, City Secretary, at (409) 385-2863, at least the working day prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. This is to certify that I, DeeAnn Zimmerman, City Secretary, posted this Agenda on the Official Bulletin Board of the City of Silsbee, and in an Outdoor Bulletin Board, which is accessible to the Public 24 hours per day, at 4:45 p.m. on the 25th day of August 2023.