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BOGATA CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING AGENDA FOR MONDAY,

November 4, 2024, at 7:00pm

Bogata Community Center, 206 2nd NW St, Bogata, Tx 75417



I.    CALL TO ORDER


II.   INVOCATION


Ill. ESTABLISH QUORUM


IV.   PUBLIC COMMENTS- Members of the public may speak on an agenda item during the public forum section of the meeting or at the time the agenda item is called for discussion by the Mayor. Speakers are allowed three (3) minutes per speaker and the time cannot be saved, transferred, or assigned.

Members of the public wishing to address the Council on non-agenda items may do so with a three

(3) minute per speaker limit. Consistent with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the Council members cannot discuss not respond to non-agenda presentations.

All speakers are expected to maintain a proper decorum when presenting and while in Council chambers. Threats, personal insults, vulgar or profane language is out of order and may result in forfeiture of remaining time and possible removal from the meeting.

Citizens wishing to comment must make the request in writing and deliver the requests to the City Secretary 1O minutes prior to the meeting.


V.  CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS- Pursuant to TEX GOVT CODE 551.041S(b) the Mayor and each City Council member may announce city events/community interest and request that items be placed on future City Council agendas.


VI.  CONSENT AGENDA-All matters listed under this item are considered routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will not be separate discussion of these items. If discussion is desired by any council member on any item, that will be removed from the consent agenda and will be considered separately.

 

A Department Reports:


1.            Fire Department

2.            Public Works Report

3.            Police Report

4.            City Financial

5.            Mayors Report


B. Approval of previous meetings minutes.


VII. NEW BUSINESS - DISCUSS TAKE ACTION ON


A            Review and implementation of proposed pay scale for all City of Bogata Employees.

B.           Selection of engineering firm for the 2025-2026 TxCDBG grant project.

C.           Condemning of structure at 510 S. Howison St.

D.           Review and acceptance of bids to repair the awning at the Bogata Library and Museum.

E.            Discussion and nomination to replace Kim Ross on the Red River Appraisal district board of directors with John Hudgeons. 

F.            Review/Discuss/Approve the Procurement Policy


IX EXECUTIVE SESSION: The City does not routinely list Executive Session items. This provision has been added to the agenda with the intent to meet all elements necessary to satisfy TEX GOVT CODE 551.144(c). The council may vote and/or act upon each of the items set out in this agenda. In addition, the City Council of the City of Bogata has the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any matter authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney); 551.072 (Personnel Matters)551.076 (Deliberation regarding the deployment of security devices or the implementation of security policy; 551.087 (Deliberations regarding Economic Development negotiations).


X. ADJOURNMENT-


Attendance by Other Elected or Appointed Officials- NOTICE OF POTENTIAL QUORUM: It is anticipated that members of 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 notice as meeting of other boards, commissions and/or committees may participate in discussion 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.

 

CERTIFICATE:

 

I hereby certify that the above Notice of Meeting was posted on the front door of City Hall on November 1, 2024, at a place convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all times, and to the city's website, https://cityofbogata.com in compliance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code.

 
Larry Hinsley, Mayor                                                                                                    Latisha Miles, City Secretary

 

 

BOGATA CITY COUNCIL- PUBLIC HEARING AND CALLED MEETING

AGENDA FOR MONDAY, October 7, 2024, AT 7:00 P.M.

Bogata Community Center, 206 2nd NW St, Bogata, Tx 75417

 

I.    CALL TO ORDER

 

II.   INVOCATION

 

Ill. ESTABLISH QUORUM

 

IV.   PUBLIC COMMENTS- Members of the public may speak on an agenda item during the public forum section of the meeting or at the time the agenda item is called for discussion by the Mayor. Speakers are allowed three (3) minutes per speaker and the time cannot be saved, transferred, or assigned.

Members of the public wishing to address the Council on non-agenda items may do so with a three

(3) minute per speaker limit. Consistent with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the Council members cannot discuss not respond to non-agenda presentations.

All speakers are expected to maintain a proper decorum when presenting and while in Council chambers. Threats, personal insults, vulgar or profane language is out of order and may result in forfeiture of remaining time and possible removal from the meeting.

Citizens wishing to comment must make the request in writing and deliver the requests to the City Secretary 10 minutes prior to the meeting.

 

V.  CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS- Pursuant to TEX GOVT CODE 551.041S(b) the Mayor and each City Council member may announce city events/community interest and request that items be placed on future City Council agendas.

 

VI.  CONSENT AGENDA-All matters listed under this item are considered routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will not be separate discussion of these items. If discussion is desired by any council member on any item, that will be removed from the consent agenda and will be considered separately.

 

VII.  NEW BUSINESS - DISCUSS TAKE ACTION ON

 

A.           Discussion and action on trash vendor services.


8.        Discussion and action on need to increase the monthly trash fees to $20.00 beginning November1, 2024

 

C.           Approval of proposal for TxCDBG Administrative Services appointment, by the Selection committee, to be awarded to KBB Consulting, LLC.

 

D.           New health coverage for employees from TXH (Texas health), a network of BCBS, through TML.

 

E.           Contingent fee contract with Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins and Mott, LLP pursuant to Section 6.30 of the Texas Property Tax Code, said contract being for the collection of delinquent government receivables owed to City of Bogata and notice of said contract is posted with the agenda in accordance with Section 2254 of the Government Code.

 

F.           Resolution #100724, termination of the current interlocal agreement the Red River Cad.

 

G.           Approval of a new interlocal Agreement with the Red River Cad.

 

H.           Discussion and action of purchase of a used low-milage truck to replace the old failing truck in the public works department.

 

I.             Discussion of employee raises.

 

IX EXECUTIVE SESSION: The City does not routinely list Executive Session items. This provision has been added to the agenda with the intent to meet all elements necessary to satisfy TEX GOVT CODE 551.144(c). The council may vote and/or act upon each of the items set out in this agenda. In addition, the City Council of the City of Bogata has the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any matter authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney); 551.072 (Personnel Matters)551.076 (Deliberation regarding the deployment of security devices or the implementation of security policy; 551.087 (Deliberations regarding Economic Development negotiations).


X. ADJOURNMENT-

 

Attendance by Other Elected or Appointed Officials- NOTICE OF POTENTIAL QUORUM: It is anticipated that members of 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 notice as meeting of other boards, commissions and/or committees may participate in discussion 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.


 

CERTIFICATE:


I hereby certify that the above Notice of Meeting was posted on the front door of City Hall on October 4, 2024, at a place convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all times, and to the city's website, https://cityofbogata.com in compliance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code.

 

Larry Hinsley, Mayor                                              Latisha Miles, City Secretary


NOTICE PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SEC. 2254.1036


WHEREAS, the City of Bogata ("City"), will consider entering into a contingent fee contract with the law firm of Perdue, Brandon, Fielder, Collins & Mott, L.L.P. ("Firm") and hereby posts this notice pursuant to Sec. 2254.1036 of the Government Code.

WHEREAS, this notice shall be posted before or at the time of giving the written notice required by Government Code Sec. 551.041 for a meeting described by Sec. 2254.1036(a)(2) of the Government Code and shall announce the following:


A.               The City pursuing a contract with the Firm for the collection of delinquent ad valorem taxes owed to the City and through this contract the City seeks to increase recovery of its delinquent debts in as expeditious a manner as possible. GOVT. CODE§ 2254.1036(a)(l)(A).


B.                The City believes the Firm has the competency, qualifications, and experience necessary to fulfill this contract. GOVT. CODE § 2254.1036(a)(l)(B). The Firm has collected delinquent government receivables for 52 years, including the collection of delinquent ad valorem taxes. The Firm currently has 15 primary offices and multiple satellite offices throughout Texas, Oklahoma and Florida. It employs more than 400 individuals, including over 60 attorneys. It uses a multi­ office, fully integrated team approach allowing the City access to all its offices and resources. Its collection team consists of long-term Firm employees, including attorneys, call center associates, paralegals, law clerks, legal secretaries, collection support personnel and information technology experts. The Firm utilizes proprietary collection software that can be tailored to meet any special need the City may have. This proprietary software also automates many aspects of the collection process, such as: account/debtor research, mailings and phone calls, return mail and address updates, payment notification and processing and workflow.


C.                The nature of any relationship between the City and the Firm is as follows. GOVT. CODE § 2254.1036(a)(l)(C).


The Firm has no current relationship with City of Bogata.


D.               The City is unable to collect its delinquent ad valorem taxes. GOVT. CODE § 2254.1036(a)(l)(D). The City currently does not have adequate support staff, computer software/programming, or experience to internally conduct these collection services and acquiring these will result in substantial expense to the City.


E.                These collection services cannot be provided for an hourly fee. GOVT. CODE §_ 2254.1036(a)(l)(E). The Tax Code allows the assessment of a percentage-based fee to recover the costs of collecting delinquent ad valorem taxes. This percentage-based fee is assessed only against the debtor and not the City or taxpayers of the City. The collection of delinquent ad valorem taxes is a high-volume practice, requiring a significant amount of research, mailing, and handling of outbound/inbound calls. An hourly fee for such work will likely exceed amount of delinquent ad valorem taxes due. Moreover, the City will bear the cost of these hourly fees and not the debtor,


because the Tax Code does not expressly authorize the City to pay for collection services based on an hourly fee.


F.                The City believes this contingent fee contract is in its best interest. GOVT. CODE § 2254.1036(a)(l)(F). Under the contingent fee contract, the Firm will be paid the amount of the percentage-based collection fee, regardless the number of hours the Firm spends researching, contacting and mailing to collect the delinquent debt. Additionally, the percentage-based collection penalty is a pass-through expense to the debtor and not an expense to the City or taxpayers in the City.


 

BOGATA CITY COUNCIL- PUBLIC HEARING AND CALLED MEETING

AGENDA FOR MONDAY, September 23, 2024 AT6:30 P.M.

Bogata Community Center, 206 2nd NW St, Bogata, Tx 75417

 

I.    CALL TO ORDER

 

II.  INVOCATION

 

Ill. ESTABLISH QUORUM

 

IV.   PUBLIC COMMENTS- Members of the public may speak on an agenda item during the public forum section of the meeting or at the time the agenda item is called for discussion by the Mayor. Speakers are allowed three (3) minutes per speaker and the time cannot be saved, transferred, or assigned.

Members of the public wishing to address the Council on non-agenda items may do so with a three

(3) minute per speaker limit. Consistent with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the Council members cannot discuss not respond to non-agenda presentations.

All speakers are expected to maintain a proper decorum when presenting and while in Council chambers. Threats, personal insults, vulgar or profane language is out of order and may result in forfeiture of remaining time and possible removal from the meeting.

Citizens wishing to comment must make the request in writing and deliver the requests to the City Secretary 1O minutes prior to the meeting.

 

V.   CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS- Pursuant to TEX GOVT CODE 551.041S(b) the Mayor and each City Council member may announce city events/community interest and request that items be placed on future City Council agendas.


VI.  CONSENT AGENDA-All matters listed under this item are considered routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will not be separate discussion of these items. If discussion is desired by any council member on any item, that will be removed from the consent agenda and will be considered separately.

       
VII
 NEW BUSINESS - DISCUSS TAKE ACTION ON

 

VIII.  

A.                 Approval of 2023/2024 budget amendments

B.                 Approval of 2024/2025 proposed budget.

C.                Approval of lease options for Bogata Police Department patrol vehicles.


IX EXECUTIVE SESSION: The City does not routinely list Executive Session items. This provision has been added to the agenda with the intent to meet all elements necessary to satisfy TEX GOVT CODE 551.144(c). The council may vote and/or act upon each of the items set out in this agenda. In addition, the City Council of the City of Bogata has the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any matter authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney); 551.072 (Personnel Matters)551.076 (Deliberation regarding the deployment of security devices or the implementation of security policy; 551.087 (Deliberations regarding Economic Development negotiations).


X. ADJOURNMENT-


Attendance by Other Elected or Appointed Officials- NOTICE OF POTENTIAL QUORUM: It is anticipated that members of 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 notice as meeting of other boards, commissions and/or committees may participate in discussion 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.


CERTIFICATE:


I hereby certify that the above Notice of Meeting was posted on the front door of City Hall on September 20, 2024, at a place convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all times, and to the city's website, https://cityofbogata.com in compliance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code.

 

 

Larry Hinsley, Mayor        Latisha Miles, City Secretary




BOGATA CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING                       

AGENDA FOR MONDAY, September 9, 2024

Bogata Community Center, 206 2nd NW St, Bogata, Tx 75417


I.    CALL TO ORDER


II.   INVOCATION


Ill. ESTABLISH QUORUM


IV.   PUBLIC COMMENTS- Members of the public may speak on an agenda item during the public forum section of the meeting or at the time the agenda item is called for discussion by the Mayor. Speakers are allowed three (3) minutes per speaker and the time cannot be saved, transferred, or assigned.

Members of the public wishing to address the Council on non-agenda items may do so with a three

(3) minute per speaker limit. Consistent with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the Council members cannot discuss not respond to non-agenda presentations.

All speakers are expected to maintain a proper decorum when presenting and while in Council chambers. Threats, personal insults, vulgar or profane language is out of order and may result in forfeiture of remaining time and possible removal from the meeting.

Citizens wishing to comment must make the request in writing and deliver the requests to the City Secretary 10 minutes prior to the meeting.


V.   CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS- Pursuant to TEX GOVT CODE 551.041S(b) the Mayor and each City Council member may announce city events/community interest and request that items be placed on future City Council agendas.


VI.  CONSENT AGENDA-All matters listed under this item are considered routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will not be separate discussion of these items. If discussion is desired by any council member on any item, that will be removed from the consent agenda and will be considered separately.


A. Department Reports:


1.            Fire Department


2.            Public Works Report


3.            Police Report


4.            City Financial


5.            Mayors Report


B. Approval of previous meetings minutes.


VII. NEW BUSINESS - DISCUSS TAKE ACTION ON


1. Fielder Collins & Mott Attorneys at Law- Delinquent Tax Collections Passed


Patric Woods and Patrick McArthur has contracted with Rivercrest ISD and the City of Talco to search for and collect delinquent taxes for the respective tax entities. They would like to enter into a contract with the City of Bogata as well. This is at no cost to the city.


2.  Preparation for 2024-2025 working budget review and edits. Information Only


SCHEDULED WORKSHOPS AND MEETINS FOR SEPTEMBER

A.   Workshop- Sept. 12th at City Hall, 5:30 pm to file with city secretary.

B.   Workshop- Sept. 16th at City Hall, 5:30pm if needed.


3.  Property Tax Rate for 2024-2025. NO-NEW REVENUE; Tax Rate per $100 remain at 0.49999

Passed


4, BID approval for water tower and tanks inspection- Conser Engineers- US Underwater Commercial Divers. Yearly occurrence by this vendor to meet TCEQ requirements. Passed


5.  Trash fees need to go up to $20.00/month due to 5.77% increase from Sanitation Solutions. The last increase was January 2022. The current rate is $17.50 per month. Tabled


6.  Mobil Home application from Theodore Czajka to be placed at 706 Clarksville St. Approved


7.   Discuss/Action on appointments to Crime Board per Local Government Code 363.1015. (a)

appoint the Governing Body (Council) as a whole to be Directors of the Crime Control Board, or

(b) Each member of the Governing Body (Council) appoints an individual to serve as Director of the Crime Board, and (c) If subsection (b) is selected in order to appoint the Directors of the Crime Board, the selected members serve at the pleasure of the Governing Body (Council) and terms of service match the same term as the Council member who appointed that Director.

NOTE: Six {6) appointments will have to be considered as we begin the new fiscal year. Passed

 

8.  Decision on date and time for the annual Bogata Trunk of Treats. Passed (Nov. 26th; 5:00-8:00pm)

 

9.  Vote for TML Region 15 Director.   Submitted

 

IX EXECUTIVE SESSION: The City does not routinely list Executive Session items. This provision has been added to the agenda with the intent to meet all elements necessary to satisfy TEX GOVT CODE 551.144(c). The council may vote and/or act upon each of the items set out in this agenda. In addition, the City Council of the City of Bogata has the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any matter authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney); 551.072 (Personnel Matters)551.076 (Deliberation regarding the deployment of security devices or the implementation of security policy; 551.087 (Deliberations regarding Economic Development negotiations).

 

X. ADJOURNMENT-

 

Attendance by Other Elected or Appointed Officials- NOTICE OF POTENTIAL QUORUM: It is anticipated that members of 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 notice as meeting of other boards, commissions and/or committees may participate in discussion 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.

 

CERTIFICATE:

 

I hereby certify that the above Notice of Meeting was posted on the front door of City Hall on September 6, 2024, at a place convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all times, and to the city's website, https://cityofbogata.com in compliance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code.

 

Larry Hinsley, Mayor                                         Latisha Miles, City Secretary




2024 - 2025 Budget Public Hearing

9-23-2024


City of Bogata                                               2023 -24                 Budget Revenue                        OVER / UNDER                               2024-2025

                                                                            ACTUAL                      FY 2023 - 24                                                                                      Budget


INCOME:                                                                     
3000 TAX REVENUE                                      42,968.00                   236971                                                 
5,997                                           268,323   

3010 PENALTY & INT-TAXES                                                              3000                                                                                                         3,000   

3080 PERMITS                                                                                     500                                                                                                           750            3081 Franchise tax cable                                                                 36                                                                                                             36            3082 franchise tax phone                                                               5316                                                                                                          1,800

3083 franchise tax electric                                                             16494                                                                                                       20,200        3084 franchise tax gas                                                                    13580                                                                                                       15,000          3085 wifi fee                                                                                       9264                                                                                                        9,000          3090 MUN COURT REVENUE                       25,532.00                     10000                                                   15,532                                        125,000        3093 BUILDING SECURITY FEE                     0.00                              200                                                                                                          0                 

3095 COURT TECHNOLOGY                                                             200                                                                                                          4,000         

3100 1% SALES TAX                                        117,811.00                      110370                                                    7,441                                         80,000      3110 INTEREST INCOME                                                                      865                                                                                                           865          

3130 PW INTERGOVERNMENTAL                                                       19066                                                                                                       32,991

3130-10 GEN INTERGOVERNMENTAL                                               45547                                                                                                       0       

3131 BOGATA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORP                           125000                                                                                                      43,416          3175 FACILITY RENTALS                                8,415.00                       3500                                                                                                          10,000

3400 WATER METERS                                                                        200000                                                                                                     212,000    3402 SEWER                                                                                        80000                                                                                                       80,000    3404 WATER LATE FEES                                                                      16000                                                                                                        19,200    3406 WATER LOAN                                                                             61000                                                                                                        63,000    3420 TAP FEES                                                                                     5000                                                                                                         5,000    3460 TRIP/TRANSFER/COLLECTION FEE                                           500                                                                                                           100      3465 NSF FEES                                                                                     250                                                                                                           70     

3500 TRASH COLLECTIONS                                                               100000                                                                                                     126,500    3510 FIRE COLLECTION                                                                       3000                                                                                                         1,000    3905 DISCONNECT FEES                                                                    2000                                                                                                        2,000    3906 RECONNECT FEES                                                                     2000                                                                                                         2,000    3907 WATER DEPOSITS                                                                      12000                                                                                                        12,000    3908 WATER PROCESS FEE                                                               3000                                                                                                         3,000    3909 PARK FUND                                                                                 0                                                                                                               7,500    3910 LANDLORD TURN ON                                                                 200                                                                                                            100            Total Income:                                                                                    1,084,859                                                                                                   1,247,851  EXPENSES:                                                                                          EXPENSES:                                      OVER / UNDER                              EXPENSES:

                                                                                          Subtotal:   (53,750)                                                                                                   (53,750)   
4121 FICA & SS/CITY                                                                           (21000)                                                                                                  (
21,000)      4122 MEDICARE CITY                                                                          (4650)                                                                                                   (4,650)      4124 RETIREMENT CITY                                                                       (900)                                                                                                     (900)       

4126 TX WORKFORCE COMM                                                           (4200)                                                                                                   (4,200)     

4127 CHRISTMAS BONUS                                                                   (1000)                                                                                                    (1,000)       

4211 WEX GAS CARDS                                                                        (20000)                                                                                                (20,000)        4212 PW OIL 7 GAS                                                                             (500)                                                                                                     (9500)          4215 PW DIESEL                                                                                   (500)                                                                                                     (1,500)          4221 PW POSTAGE                                   4,970.00                          5600                                                  630                                               5,600      4222 ADVERTISEMENT                             1,482.00                            3500                                                2,018                                              2,500    4223-10 WEBSITE                                      519.00                              1000                                                 481                                                 1,000      4225-10 IT EXPENSE                                  14,176.00                          12000                                              2,776                                             10,000    4226-10 ELECTION SUPPLIES                   3,514.00                           4000                                               486                                               4,000        4230 CHEMICALS                                     4893.00                           5500                                               607                                               5,000      4240-10 ADMIN SUPPLIES                       4,652.00                          2500                                                2,152                                             5,000      4240-14 STREET SUPPLIES                       2,994.00                         3000                                                                                                  3,000      4240-15 FIRE SUPPLIES                             0.00                                1000                                                  1,000                                           500            4241 WATER METERS                                1487.00                           1500                                                  13                                                 1,500      4243-14 GRAVEL-SAND-ROAD OIL        10000.00                        10000                                                0                                                10,000      4250-10 PARK EXPENSE                            0                                     1500                                                   0                                                 3,500        4252-10 LIBRARY EXPENSE                       0                                     2500                                                  0                                                 2,500      4255-10 ANIMAL CONTROL                     569.00                           1000                                                   431                                              1,000          4261 PW UNIFORMS                                  1000.00                          1000                                                   0                                                1,000            4301 LAB FEES                                            11,232.00                         12000                                                768                                             12,000        4311 VEHICLE MAINT                                  2,175.00                         3500                                                  1,325                                            3,000      4311-15 FIRE VEHICLE MAINT                     2,948.00                       3000                                                 52                                                 3,000        4312 HEAVY EQUIP MAINT                       22,000.00                      22000                                                0                                                   20,000    4316-10 JANITOR ADMIN                         200.00                           700                                                    500                                               700           

4317 OTHER EQUIPT MAINT                      2,500.00                        2500                                                  0                                                   2,000     

4319 WATER TANK MAINT                        3,180.00                         3500                                                 320                                                3,500   

4321 SEWER PLANT MAINT                       1500.00                          1500                                                  0                                                    1,500      4321-10 ADMIN-MAINT BLDG                 762.00                             1000                                                  238                                              500       

4321-15 FIRE HOUSE MAINT                     0                                      1000                                                  1,000                                            1,000        4332 WATER/SEWER LINE SUPPLIES     15,000.00                         15000                                               0                                                  10,000     

4336 WELL REPAIR                                  3,000.00                           3000                                                0                                                   2,000          

4337 LIFT STATION MAINT                     2,000.00                           2000                                                0                                                   1,500          4351 CITY ELECTRIC                             67,603.00                          65000                                              2,603                                           70,000      4351-18 LAW-UTILITIES-ELECTRIC       0                                        0                                                       0                                                   0         

4354 CITY UTILITY GAS                        4,232.00                            4500                                                268                                              4,500      4354-10 ADMIN-UTILITIES-GAS          0.00                                   0                                                       0                                                   0                4355 CITY LANDLINE                            18,741.00                             22000                                             3259                                            4,500        4357 CITY CELLULAR SERVICE             4,369.00                            5500                                               1131                                                5,500        4359 TML RISK POOL                           46,500.00                         46500                                              0                                                   46,500        4360 ADMIN BOND                               928                                    800                                                  128                                                1,000        4361-11 MUNICIPAL ATTORNEY            17,419.00                            7500                                               9919                                            15,000        4362 CITY AUDIT                                     0                                      25000                                           25000                                         25,000          4363 STATE TAX COLLECTION TRASH  6,135.00                          12000                                              5865                                            7,000        4367-11 MUN-COURT EXPENSE             6,000.00                          3000                                              3000                                           8,000            4371 EMPLOYEE INSURANCE                 854,181.00                       85,481                                              0                                                 72,952          4372 AFLAC                                            0                                      0                                                       0                                                      0           

4373-10 ADMIN-BONDS                       0                                      0                                                       0                                                                    4381 TCEQ                                              11345.00                           10000                                              1,345                                               11,345        4381-11 COURT-DUES & SUBS              0.00                                   4000                                             4,000                                                          4383-CITY TRAVEL & TRAINING           8,000.00                          3500                                              4,500                                               8,000    4383-10 ADMIN-TRAVEL & TRAINING    0.00                                500                                                 500                                                 0            4394-15 CITY FIRE CONTRIBUTIONS                                               2376                                               0                                                     0                      4400  PW EQUIPTMENT SAVINGS          0.00                                   0                                                     0                                                     7,500    4400-10 GEN-INTERGOVERNMENTAL   0.00                                   0                                                     0                                                     0                  4400-14 PW-INTERGOVERNMENTAL     0.00                                   0                                                     0                                                                4405-15 FIRE TRUCK                               7,500.00                           7500                                                0                                                    7,500        4410 PW CONTRACT LABOR                   0.00                                  12000                                           12,000                                               5,000    4430 STREET REPAIRS                             10,000.00                          10000                                              0                                                    10,000    4500-11 PAYROLL ALL CITY                    469,524.00                       472000                                          2,476                                              500,000    4510-10 DRUG TESTS                               270.00                                200                                                70                                                 300        4518-12 SANITATION SOLUTIONS         83,335.00                         75500                                             7,835                                             85,000    4519 FACILITY RENTAL REFUND               5,100.00                           3500                                               1,600                                             5,500    4526-15 FIRE TRUCK COLLECTION         960                                  3250                                               2,290                                             1,000     

530 WATER LOAN                                  63,000.00                      63000                                                 0                                                   63,000     

4531 WATER LOAN XTRA PRINCIPAL       10,200.00                      10200                                                0                                                     0           

6560 ADP EXPENSES                                  1,245                             3500                                                2,255                                             2,236       OVER / UNDER                                                                                                                                 35,858 / 68,849       

                                                                                                                       FY 2023 / 2024 under budget 32,991       

SUBTOTAL                                                                                                                                                                              CITY SUBTOTAL    1,190,633   

                                                                                                                                                                                                UNDER BUDGET     $67,539

6565 POLICE DEPARTMENT BUDGET                                   AMENDED -24                                                                                                     

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                       2024 - 2025 PD BUDGET 6569 OFFICE COSTS

6570 Building Maintenance                                                        100                                                                                                         1,200            6571 Gas                                                                                          80                                                                                                          960            6572 Electric                                                                                   150                                                                                                         1,800            6573 Water                                                                                    n/a                                                                                                          0                6574 Internet/Telephone                                                            165                                                                                                          0                6575 Computers/Technology                                                   100                                                                                                          1,200            6576 Office Supplies                                                                    100                                                                                                          1,000          6577 VEHICLE COSTS                                                                                                                                                                                                    

6578 Fuel                                                                                       1200                                                                                                        0               

6579 Repair/Maintenance                                                         750                                                                                                         10,000        6580 Equipment                                                                           200                                                                                                         3,600          6581 Payments                                                                              504.29                                                                                                   0    Replacement Vehicle Fund                                                        0                                                                                                             24,000      6582 EQUIPMENT                                                                                                                                                                                                            6583 Individual Officer                                                                300                                                                                                         2,400        6584 PD                                                                                          300                                                                                                         3,600        6585 TRAINING                                                                                                                                                                                                               6586 Tuition                                                                                  200                                                                                                          0                6587 Travel/Per Diem                                                                 200                                                                                                          0                6588 SUBSCRIPTIONS                                                                                                                                                                                                   6589 Radar                                                                                   90                                                                                                                          6590 RMS-Copsync                                                                    250                                                                                                          3,000          6591 Petty Cash Fund (Misc Expense)                                    500                                                                                                      *  2,000                                                                 PD SUBTOTAL                                 27,946                                                                                      PD SUB  54,760                                                           Total Expenses                              1,028,372                                                                                               1,245,393                                                                                 Net Surplus             84,487.00                                       CURRENT UNDER         NET SURPLUS UNDER                                                                                         IRS FINAL PAY 33,255.19                                                                                                 2,458                                                                                                                     51,231.81                                                   $32,991.00       


Approved 9/23/2024      


Bogata City Council Workshop Meeting Agenda

 Monday, August 30, 2024, 5:30 p.m.

Bogata City Hall ---128 N Main Street

 

 This notice is posted pursuant to the Texas Open Meetings Act. Notice hereby given that the City Council of the City of Bogata, Texas will conduct a Called meeting and Workshop on August 30, 2024, 5: 30p.m, at 128 N Main Street (Bogata City Hall).


I.     CALL TO ORDER

11.     PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & INVOCATION

 

a.   Discussion: 2025 Budget workshop discussion


ADJOURNMENT

 

Attendance by other Elected or Appointed Officials - NOTICE OF POTENTIAL QUORUM: It is anticipated that members if City Council or other city board, commissions and/or committees may attend the meeting in numbers that may constitute a quorum if the city boards, commission and/or committees. Notice is hereby given that the meeting, to the extent required by law, is also notice of 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 discussion 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. Public is invited if they want to attend.


CERTIFICATE:

 

 I hereby certify that the above Notice of Meeting was posted on the front door of City Hall on August 27,2024 at a place convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all times, and to City's website, https://www.cityofbogata.com, in compliance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code.

 

           Larry Hinsley, Mayor                                                 LaTisha Miles, City Secretary

 


BOGATA CITY COUNCIL­ CALLED MEETING AGENDA

August 19, 2024, 6:30 PM Bogata City Hall,

128 N Main St, Bogata, Tx 75417

 

I.    CALL TO ORDER

 

II.   INVOCATION

 

Ill. ESTABLISH QUORUM

 

IV.   PUBLIC COMMENTS- Members of the public may speak on an agenda item during the public forum section of the meeting or at the time the agenda item is called for discussion by the Mayor. Speakers are allowed three (3) minutes per speaker and the time cannot be saved, transferred, or assigned.

Members of the public wishing to address the Council on non-agenda items may do so with a three

(3) minute per speaker limit. Consistent with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the Council members cannot discuss not respond to non-agenda presentations.

All speakers are expected to maintain a proper decorum when presenting and while in Council chambers. Threats, personal insults, vulgar or profane language is out of order and may result in forfeiture of remaining time and possible removal from the meeting.

Citizens wishing to comment must make the request in writing and deliver the requests to the City Secretary 10 minutes prior to the meeting.

 

V.   CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS- Pursuant to TEX GOVT CODE 551.041S(b) the Mayor and each City Council member may announce city events/community interest and request that items be placed on future City Council agendas.

 

VI.    NEW BUSINESS - DISCUSS TAKE ACTION ON

A.        Awarding of Administration contract for the TDA community development home grant construction.

 

IX EXECUTIVE SESSION: The City does not routinely list Executive Session items. This provision has been added to the agenda with the intent to meet all elements necessary to satisfy TEX GOVT CODE 551.144(c). The council may vote and/or act upon each of the items set out in this agenda. In addition, the City Council of the City of Bogata has the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any matter authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney); 551.072 (Personnel Matters)551.076 (Deliberation regarding the deployment of security devices or the implementation of security policy; 551.087 (Deliberations regarding Economic Development negotiations).


X. ADJOURNMENT-

 

Attendance by Other Elected or Appointed Officials- NOTICE OF POTENTIAL QUORUM: It is anticipated that members of 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 notice as meeting of other boards, commissions and/or committees may participate in discussion 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.


CERTIFICATE:


I hereby certify that the above Notice of Meeting was posted on the front door of City Hall on August 15, 2024, at a place convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all times, and to the city's website, https://cityofbogata.com in compliance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code.


           Larry Hinsley, Mayor                                                                                                                                LaTisha Miles, City Secretary


BOGATA CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING AGENDA FOR MONDAY,

August 5, 2024

Bogata Community Center

206 2nd NW St, Bogata, Tx 75417



I.      CALL TO ORDER



II.     INVOCATION


Ill. ESTABLISH QUORUM


IV.   PUBLIC COMMENTS- Members of the public may speak on an agenda item during the public forum section of the meeting or at the time the agenda item is called for discussion by the Mayor. Speakers are allowed three (3) minutes per speaker and the time cannot be saved, transferred, or assigned.

Members of the public wishing to address the Council on non-agenda items may do so with a three

(3) minute per speaker limit. Consistent with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the Council members cannot discuss not respond to non-agenda presentations.

All speakers are expected to maintain a proper decorum when presenting and while in Council chambers. Threats, personal insults, vulgar or profane language is out of order and may result in forfeiture of remaining time and possible removal from the meeting.

Citizens wishing to comment must make the request in writing and deliver the requests to the City Secretary 10 minutes prior to the meeting.


V.   CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS- Pursuant to TEX GOVT CODE 551.041S(b) the Mayor and each City Council member may announce city events/community interest and request that items be placed on future City Council agendas.


VI.  CONSENT AGENDA-All matters listed under this item are considered routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will not be separate discussion of these items. If discussion is desired by any council member on any item, that will be removed from the consent agenda and will be considered separately.

 

A.  Department Reports:


1.            Fire Department

2.            Public Works Report

3.           Police Report

4.            City Financial

5.           Mayors Report


B. Approval of previous meetings minutes.


VII. NEW BUSINESS - DISCUSS TAKE ACTION ON

 

A.    Fielder Collins& Matt LLP/Attorneys at Law reference delinquent tax collection.

Patric Woods and Patrick McArthur have contracted with Rivercrest ISO and the City of Talco to search for and collect delinquent property taxes for the respective tax entities. They would like to enter into a contract with the City of Bogata as well.


B.    Traylor & Associates, Inc. have been selected to provide administrative and planning services for the Resilient Communities Program funding through the GLO. Resolution 80524 is submitted for approval.


C.     Schedule for the September Council meeting will need to be changed to September 9, 2024, due to conflict with Labor Day on September 2, 2024.


IX EXECUTIVE SESSION: The City does not routinely list Executive Session items. This provision has been added to the agenda with the intent to meet all elements necessary to satisfy TEX GOVT CODE 551.144(c). The council may vote and/or act upon each of the items set out in this agenda. In addition, the City Council of the City of Bogata has the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any matter authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney); 551.072 (Personnel Matters)551.076 (Deliberation regarding the deployment of security devices or the implementation of security policy; 551.087 (Deliberations regarding Economic Development negotiations).


A   Discussion with City Attorney related to commercial information from a business prospect and property annexation for economic development.


B. Discussion of citizen complaint regarding city officials and their obligations. Breach of statutory duty

regarding councilman Dakota Ross, and possible statutory penalty and/or imposition of fines.

 

X. ADJOURNMENT-

 

Attendance by Other Elected or Appointed Officials- NOTICE OF POTENTIAL QUORUM: It is anticipated that members of 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 notice as meeting of other boards, commissions and/or committees may participate in discussion 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.

 

CERTIFICATE:


I hereby certify that the above Notice of Meeting was posted on the front door of City Hall on August 2, 2024, at a place convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all times, and to the city's website, https://cityofbogata.comin compliance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code.

 

 

Larry Hinsley, Mayor                                                                          Latisha Miles, City Secretary


BOGATA CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING AGENDA FOR MONDAY,

July 1, 2024, Bogata Community Center,

206 2nd NW St, Bogata, Tx 75417

 

I.    CALL TO ORDER 

II.   INVOCATION

Ill. ESTABLISH QUORUM

IV.   PUBLIC COMMENTS- Members of the public may speak on an agenda item during the public forum section of the meeting or at the time the agenda item is called for discussion by the Mayor. Speakers are allowed three (3) minutes per speaker and the time cannot be saved, transferred, or assigned.

Members of the public wishing to address the Council on non-agenda items may do so with a three

(3) minute per speaker limit. Consistent with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the Council members cannot discuss not respond to non-agenda presentations.

All speakers are expected to maintain a proper decorum when presenting and while in Council chambers. Threats, personal insults, vulgar or profane language is out of order and may result in forfeiture of remaining time and possible removal from the meeting.

Citizens wishing to comment must make the request in writing and deliver the requests to the City Secretary 10 minutes prior to the meeting. 

V.   CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS- Pursuant to TEX GOVT CODE 551.041S(b) the Mayor and each City Council member may announce city events/community interest and request that items be placed on future City Council agendas.

VI. CONSENT AGENDA-All matters listed under this item are considered routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will not be separate discussion of these items. If discussion is desired by any council member on any item, that will be removed from the consent agenda and will be considered separately.


A Department Reports:

1.                  Fire Department

2.                   Public Works Report

3.                  Police Report

4.                  City Financial

5.                  Mayors Report

B. Approval of previous meetings minutes.

VII. NEW BUSINESS - DISCUSS TAKE ACTION ON

A.            Purchase of a new sound system for council meetings.

B.                 Individual council members accessing city attorney for information.

C.                 Sheana Johnson resignation to pursue an opportunity with C.A.S.A.

D.                 Request of Red River County Appraisal District for budget amendments to unexpected expenditures within the county.                        The Appraisal District is asking each entity to help cover those cost. The calculated share for the City of Bogata will be                          $2253.36.


IX EXECUTIVE SESSION: The city does not routinely list Executive Session items. This provision has been added to the agenda with the intent to meet all elements necessary to satisfy TEX GOVT CODE 551.144(c). The council may vote and/or act upon each of the items set out in this agenda. In addition, the City Council of the City of Bogata has the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any matter authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney); 551.072 (Personnel Matters)551.076 (Deliberation regarding the deployment of security devices or the implementation of security policy; 551.087 (Deliberations regarding Economic Development negotiations).

X. ADJOURNMENT-

 

Attendance by Other Elected or Appointed Officials- NOTICE OF POTENTIAL QUORUM: It is anticipated that members of 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 notice as meeting of other boards, commissions and/or committees may participate in discussion 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.


CERTIFICATE:

I hereby certify that the above Notice of Meeting was posted on the front door of City Hall on June 28, 2024 at a place convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all times, and to the city's website, https://cityofbogata.com in compliance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code.  (Due to the internet system being down the posting of this agenda to the website could not be done until Monday, July 1, 2024.)


Lany Hinsley, Mayor                                              Latisha Miles, City Secretary

BOGATA CITY COUNCIL- CALLED MEETING

AGENDA FOR THURSDAY, May 23, 2024

 Bogata Community Center, 206 2nd St. NW, Bogata, Tx 75417

 

I.      CALL TO ORDER

II.    INVOCATION

Ill. ESTABLISH QUORUM

IV.   PUBLIC COMMENTS- Members of the public may speak on an agenda item during the public forum section of the meeting or at the time the agenda item is called for discussion by the Mayor. Speakers are allowed three (3) minutes per speaker and the time cannot be saved, transferred, or assigned.

Members of the public wishing to address the Council on non-agenda items may do so with a three

(3) minute per speaker limit. Consistent with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the Council members cannot discuss not respond to non-agenda presentations.

All speakers are expected to maintain a proper decorum when presenting and while in Council chambers. Threats, personal insults, vulgar or profane language is out of order and may result in forfeiture of remaining time and possible removal from the meeting.

Citizens wishing to comment must make the request in writing and deliver the requests to the City Secretary 10 minutes prior to the meeting.

V.   CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS- Pursuant to TEX GOVT CODE 551.041S(b) the Mayor and each City Council member may announce city events/community interest and request that items be placed on future City Council agendas.

VI.  CONSENT AGENDA-All matters listed under this item are considered routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will not be separate discussion of these items. If discussion is desired by any council member on any item, that will be removed from the consent agenda and will be considered separately.

VII. NEW BUSINESS - DISCUSS TAKE ACTION ON

A.        Budget amendment for funding of the Bogata Police Department.


IX EXECUTIVE SESSION: The City does not routinely list Executive Session items. This provision has been added to the agenda with the intent to meet all elements necessary to satisfy TEX GOVT CODE 551.144(c). The council may vote and/or act upon each of the items set out in this agenda. In addition, the City Council of the City of Bogata has the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any matter authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney); 551.072 (Personnel Matters)551.076 (Deliberation regarding the deployment of security devices or the implementation of security policy; 551.087 (Deliberations regarding Economic Development negotiations).

X. ADJOURNMENT-

 

Attendance by Other Elected or Appointed Officials- NOTICE OF POTENTIAL QUORUM: It is anticipated that members of 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 notice as meeting of other boards, commissions and/or committees may participate in discussion 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.


CERTIFICATE:

I hereby certify that the above Notice of Meeting was posted on the front door of City Hall on May 21, 2024, at a place convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all times, and to the city's website, https://cityofbogata.com in compliance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code.

 

Larry Hinsley, Mayor                                                                LaTisha Miles, City Secretary

 



BOGATA CITY COUNCIL - CALLED MEETING AGENDA FOR MONDAY, May 20, 2024

Bogata Community Center-201 NW 2nd Street 7:00 p.m.

 

I.   CALL TO ORDER

 

II.  INVOCATION

 

Ill. ESTABLISH QUORUM

 

IV.   PUBLIC COMMENTS- Members of the public may speak on an agenda item during the public forum section of the meeting or at the time the agenda item is called for discussion by the Mayor. Speakers are allowed three (3) minutes per speaker and the time cannot be saved, transferred, or assigned.

Members of the public wishing to address the Council on non-agenda items may do so with a three

(3) minute per speaker limit. Consistent with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the Council members cannot discuss not respond to non-agenda presentations.

All speakers are expected to maintain a proper decorum when presenting and while in Council chambers. Threats, personal insults, vulgar or profane language is out of order and may result in forfeiture of remaining time and possible removal from the meeting.

Citizens wishing to comment must make the request in writing and deliver the requests to the City Secretary 10 minutes prior to the meeting.

 

V.  CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS- Pursuant to TEX GOVT CODE 551.041S(b) the Mayor and each City Council member may announce city events/community interest and request that items be placed on future City Council agendas.

 

VI.  NEW BUSINESS-DISCUSS TAKE ACTION ON


A.   Budget amendment for funding of the Bogata Police Department.


VII.  EXECUTIVE SESSION: The City does not routinely list Executive Session items. This provision has been added to the agenda with the intent to meet all elements necessary to satisfy TEX GOVT CODE 551.144(c). The council may vote and/or act upon each of the items set out in this agenda. In addition, the City Council of the City of Bogata has the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any matter authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney); 551.072 (Personnel Matters)551.076 (Deliberation regarding the deployment of security devices or the implementation of security policy; 551.087 (Deliberations regarding Economic Development negotiations).

VIII.    ADJOURNMENT -

 

Attendance by Other Elected or Appointed Officials- NOTICE OF POTENTIAL QUORUM: It is anticipated that members of 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 notice as meeting of other boards, commissions and/or committees may participate in discussion 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.


CERTIFICATE:


I hereby certify that the above Notice of Meeting was posted on the front door of City Hall on May 16, 2024, at a place convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all times, and to the city's website, https://cityofbogata.com in compliance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code.


Larry Hinsley, Mayor                                             Latisha Miles, City Secretary

Bogata City Council

Special Emergency Meeting

05/16/2024 at 6:00 p.m.

Bogata City Hall

128 N Main

Bogata, Texas 75417


AGENDA:


I.                  Call To Order:

II.                 Invocation:

III.                Establish Quorum:

IV.               Public Comments:

Members of the public may speak on an agenda item during the public forum section of the meeting or at the time the agenda item is called for discussion by the Mayor. Speakers are allowed three (3) minutes per speaker and the time cannot be saved, transferred, or assigned.

Members of the public wishing to address the Council on non-agenda items may do so with a three (3) minute per speaker limit. Consistent with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the Council members cannot discuss nor respond to non-agenda presentations. All speakers are expected to maintain a proper decorum when presenting and while in Council chambers. Threats, personal insults, vulgar or profane language is out of order and may result in forfeiture of remaining time and possible removal from the meeting. Citizens wishing to comment must make the request in writing and deliver the requests to the City Secretary 10 minutes prior to the meeting.


V.                 City Council Comments:

a.     None


VI.               Consent Agenda:

a.     None


VII.             Department Reports:

a.     None


VIII.           New Business:

a.     Discuss the immediate need to purchase a vehicle for the Police Department.

1.     Due to a recent weather event two of our PD patrol units have been totaled and are not suited for use. A concern for our ability         to provide safety and security for our citizens and businesses is of primary importance.

2.     Funding for this need is available due to the maturing of CDs.

           

IX.            Executive Session:

The city does not routinely list Executive Session items. This provision has been added to the agenda with the intent to meet all elements necessary to satisfy TEX GOVT CODE 551.144(c). The council may vote and/or act upon each of the items set out in this agenda. In addition, the City Council of the City of Bogata has the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any matter authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney); 551.072 (Personnel Matters)551.076 (Deliberation regarding the deployment of security devices or the implementation of security policy; 551.087 (Deliberations regarding Economic Development negotiations)

               

X. ADJOURNMENT:


Attendance by Other Elected or Appointed Officials- NOTICE OF POTENTIAL QUORUM:    It is anticipated that members of 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 notice as meeting of other boards, commissions and/or committees may participate in discussion 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.

 

CERTIFICATE:

I hereby certify that the above Notice of Meeting was posted on the front door of City Hall on May 16, 2024, at a place convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all times, and to the city's website, https://cityofbogata.com in compliance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code.

 

 

 

Larry Hinsley, Mayor                                                                                LaTisha Miles, City Secretary


Public Announcement

2024 Local Election Canvassing Meeting



May 8, 2024


A public meeting for the purpose of certifying the recent election results will be conducted on May 13, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon, at the Bogata City Hall.  The Texas Election Codes require that at least two members of the governing body of the city, who are not on the ballot for election, attend and assist with the canvassing of the ballots.  Each ballot has to be counted and results tabulated in order to certify the election results. This process is done during an open meeting of the Canvassing Committee.

The swearing in of the recently elected city council members to serve a two-year term can begin after the canvassing is completed.

Those that would like to be sworn in as members of the City Council can do so after 1:00p.m. on May 13th. Those who can be available on that date and time are encouraged to come by the City Hall any time between 1:00 – 5:00p.m. The listed election winners are reminded that you have no more than 30 days to complete the swearing-in process. Your seat will be declared vacant if you fail to complete this process.


Those new or returning members are:


Cecil (Tex) Loftin - incumbent

Keith Perry – incumbent

Teresa Allison – newly elected

Dakota Ross – newly elected 

 

Congratulations to these four public servants, as they begin or continue to serve the citizens of Bogata.


Larry Hinsley

Mayor


BOGATA CITY COUNCIL

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA FOR MONDAY, April 1, 2024

Bogata Community Center

 

206 2nd St NW, Bogata, Tx 75417


I.    CALL TO ORDER


II.   INVOCATION


Ill. ESTABLISH QUORUM


IV.   PUBLIC COMMENTS- Members of the public may speak on an agenda item during the public forum section of the meeting or at the time the agenda item is called for discussion by the Mayor. Speakers are allowed three (3) minutes per speaker and the time cannot be saved, transferred, or assigned.

Members of the public wishing to address the Council on non-agenda items may do so with a three

(3) minute per speaker limit. Consistent with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the Council members cannot discuss not respond to non-agenda presentations.

All speakers are expected to maintain a proper decorum when presenting and while in Council chambers. Threats, personal insults, vulgar or profane language is out of order and may result in forfeiture of remaining time and possible removal from the meeting.

Citizens wishing to comment must make the request in writing and deliver the requests to the City Secretary 10 minutes prior to the meeting.

A.) Patty Haney- Lots of Love Market.


V.  CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS- Pursuant to TEX GOVT CODE 551.041S(b) the Mayor and each City Council member may announce city events/community interest and request that items be placed on future City Council agendas.


VI. CONSENT AGENDA-All matters listed under this item are considered routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will not be separate discussion of these items. If discussion is desired by any council member on any item, that will be removed from the consent agenda and will be considered separately.

         
A.    Department Reports:

1.       Fire Department


2.      Public Works Report


3.      Police Report


4.      City Financial


5.      Mayors Report


6.     Approval of previous meetings minutes.


VII.  NEW BUSINESS - DISCUSS TAKE ACTION ON


A.     Bogata Police Department 2024 pay scale.


B.    Agreement with KSA Engineering for hourly services.


C.   "Exposition Texas" Spotlight City, TV, Facebook, and YouTube segment invitation.


D.    Eclipse Watch Party at Thomas Park, April 8, 2024, to begin at 12:30 pm and end at 3:15pm. The community and visitors are                 invited to attend to watch the eclipse and witness a once in a lifetime totality. Bring chairs, snacks, and family and enjoy a                 community picnic. Song writer and entertainer Gary Patrick will perform starting at 1:00 pm and break at 1:30pm just prior to the

       totality, then start a 2nd session around 2:00pm until 3:00pm


IX EXECUTIVE SESSION:

The City does not routinely list Executive Session items. This provision has been added to the agenda with the intent to meet all elements necessary to satisfy TEX GOVT CODE 551.144(c). The council may vote and/or act upon each of the items set out in this agenda. In addition, the City Council of the City of Bogata has the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any matter authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney); 551.072 (Personnel Matters)551.076 (Deliberation regarding the deployment of security devices or the implementation of security policy; 551.087 (Deliberations regarding Economic Development negotiations).


X. ADJOURNMENT-

 
Attendance by Other Elected or Appointed Officials- NOTICE OF POTENTIAL QUORUM: It is anticipated that members of 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 notice as meeting of other boards, commissions and/or committees may participate in discussion 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.

 

CERTIFlCATE:

I hereby certify that the above Notice of Meeting was posted on the front door of City Hall on March 29, 2024, at a place convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all times, and to the city's website, https://cityofbogata.com in compliance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code.

 

 Larry Hinsley, Mayor                                                                                                                           Latisha Miles, City Secretary

 



                    BOGATA CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING                     

AGENDA FOR MONDAY, March 4, 2024

Bogata City Hall, 128 N Main St, Bogata, Tx 75417


I.    CALL TO ORDER


II.   INVOCATION


Ill. ESTABLISH QUORUM


IV.  PUBLIC COMMENTS- Members of the public may speak on an agenda item during the public forum section of the meeting or at the time the agenda item is called for discussion by the Mayor. Speakers are allowed three (3) minutes per speaker and the time cannot be saved, transferred, or assigned.


Members of the public wishing to address the Council on non-agenda items may do so with a three

(3) minute per speaker limit. Consistent with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the Council members cannot discuss not respond to non-agenda presentations.

All speakers are expected to maintain a proper decorum when presenting and while in Council chambers. Threats, personal insults, vulgar or profane language is out of order and may result in forfeiture of remaining time and possible removal from the meeting.

Citizens wishing to comment must make the request in writing and deliver the requests to the City Secretary 1O minutes prior to the meeting.


V.  CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS- Pursuant to TEX GOVT CODE 551.041S(b) the Mayor and each City Council member may announce city events/community interest and request that items be placed on future City Council agendas.


VI. CONSENT AGENDA-All matters listed under this item are considered routine by the City Council and will beenacted by one motion. There will not be separate discussion of these items. If discussion is desired by any council member on any item, that will be removed from the consent agenda and will be considered separately.


A. Department Reports:


1.            Fire Department

2.            Public Works Report

3.            Police Report

4.            City Financial

5.           Mayors Report


B. Approval of previous meetings minutes.


VII. NEW BUSINESS - DISCUSS TAKE ACTION ON


A.           Review of mobile home application submitted by Mauricio Arellano.

B.           Proclaiming April as Fair Housing month in the City of Bogata

C.           Request by Verlon Bontrager to supply water at 317 CR 1104.

D.           Request by Kirk Whitlow to supply water at 300 CR 1440

E.           Expansion of Bogata Food Pantry.


VIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION:


The City does not routinely list Executive Session items. This provision has been added to the agenda with the intent to meet all elements necessary to satisfy TEX GOVT CODE 551.144(c). The council may vote and/or act upon each of the items set out in this agenda. In addition, the City Council of the City of Bogata has the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any matter authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney); 551.072 (Personnel Matters)551.076 (Deliberation regarding the deployment of security devices or the implementation of security policy; 551.087 (Deliberations regarding Economic Development negotiations).


X. ADJOURNMENT-


Attendance by Other Elected or Appointed Officials- NOTICE OF POTENTIAL QUORUM: It is anticipated that members of 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 notice as meeting of other boards, commissions and/or committees may participate in discussion 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.

 

CERTIFICATE:


I herby certify that the above Notice of Meeting was posted on the front door of City Hall on February 29, 2024, at a place convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all times, and to the city's website, https://cityofbogata.com in compliance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code.

 

Larry Hinsley, Mayor


Latisha Miles, City Secretary


BOGATA CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING                         

AGENDA FOR MONDAY, February 5, 2024

Bogata Community Center-201 NW 2nd Street 7:00 p.m.


I.   CALL TO ORDER


II.   INVOCATION


Ill. ESTABLISH QUORUM


IV.  PUBLIC COMMENTS- Members of the public may speak on an agenda item during the public forum section of the meeting or at the time the agenda item is called for discussion by the Mayor. Speakers are allowed three (3) minutes per speaker and the time cannot be saved, transferred, or assigned.  Members of the public wishing to address the Council on non-agenda items may do so with a three (3) minute per speaker limit. Consistent with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the Council members cannot discuss not respond to non-agenda presentations.

All speakers are expected to maintain a proper decorum when presenting and while in Council chambers. Threats, personal insults, vulgar or profane language is out of order and may result in forfeiture of remaining time and possible removal from the meeting.

Citizens wishing to comment must make the request in writing and deliver the requests to the City Secretary 10 minutes prior to the meeting.

V.   CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS- Pursuant to TEX GOVT CODE 551.041S(b) the Mayor and each City Council member may announce city events/community interest and request that items be placed on future City Council agendas.


VI. CONSENT AGENDA- All matters listed under this item are considered routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will not be separate discussion of these items. If discussion is desired by any council member on any item, that will be removed from the consent agenda and will be considered separately.

                     
A. Department Reports:


1.            Fire Department


2.            Public Works Report


3.            Police Report


4.            City Financial


5.            Mayors Report


B. Approval of December minutes.


VII.  NEW BUSINESS- DISCUSS TAKE ACTION ON

A.           Approval of Kimberly Ross to serve at the Appraisal District on the Board of Directors.

B.           Appointment of a representative to serve as a Director on the ATCOG board of Directors.

C.           Discuss plans for the Total Eclipse Event on April 8, 2024. All business owners, property owners, and citizens are encouraged

               to attend. Our area and county will see a huge impact on services and needs for this event.

D.           Discussion of Texas Government Code Section 551.127 videoconferencing under the open meetings act.

E.           Discussion on accepting bids for repair of the Police Department and removal of animals in the attic.

F.           Discuss salary for Municipal Court Judge. (Executive Session)


IX EXECUTIVE SESSION: The City does not routinely list Executive Session items. This provision has been added to the agenda with the intent to meet all elements necessary to satisfy TEX GOVT CODE 551.144(c). The council may vote and/or act upon each of the items set out in this agenda. In addition, the City Council of the City of Bogata has the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any matter authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney); 551.072 (Personnel Matters)551.076 (Deliberation regarding the deployment of security devices or the implementation of security policy; 551.087 (Deliberations regarding Economic Development negotiations).


X. ADJOURNMENT -


Attendance by Other Elected or Appointed Officials- NOTICE OF POTENTIAL QUORUM: It is anticipated that members of 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 notice as meeting of other boards, commissions and/or committees may participate in discussion 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.

 

CERTIFICATE:

I hereby certify that the above Notice of Meeting was posted on the front door of City Hall on February 2, 2024, at a place convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all times, and to the city's website, https://cityofbogata.com in compliance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code.

 

Larry Hinsley, Mayor                                             Latisha Miles, City Secretary


BOGATA CITY COUNCIL- CALLED MEETING 

AGENDA FOR Thursday, January 25, 2024 

Bogata Community Center-201 NW 2nd Street 6:00 p.m.

 

I.   CALL TO ORDER 

II.   INVOCATION 

Ill. ESTABLISH QUORUM 

IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS- Members of the public may speak on an agenda item during the public forum section of the meeting or at the time the agenda item is called for discussion by the Mayor. Speakers are allowed three (3) minutes per speaker and the time cannot be saved, transferred, or assigned.

Members of the public wishing to address the Council on non-agenda items may do so with a three (3) minute per speaker limit. Consistent with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the Council members cannot discuss not respond to non-agenda presentations.

All speakers are expected to maintain a proper decorum when presenting and while in Council chambers, threats, personal insults, vulgar or profane language is out of order and may result in forfeiture of remaining time and possible removal from the meeting. Citizens wishing to comment must make the request in writing and deliver the requests to the City Secretary 10 minutes prior to the meeting. 

V. 

CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS- Pursuant to TEX GOVT CODE SS1.041S(b) the Mayor and each City Council member may announce city events/community interest and request that items be placed on future City Council agendas.

VI. NEW BUSINESS - DISCUSS TAKE ACTION ON

A.   Performance review and discussion of Chief Bruton's contract. (Executive session)

 

VII.  EXECUTIVE SESSION: The City does not routinely list Executive Session items. This provision has been added to the agenda with the intent to meet all elements necessary to satisfy TEX GOVT CODE 551.144(c). The council may vote and/or act upon each of the items set out in this agenda. In addition, the City Council of the City of Bogata has the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any matter authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney); 551.072 (Personnel Matters)551.076 (Deliberation regarding the deployment of security devices or the implementation of security policy; 551.087 (Deliberations regarding Economic Development negotiations).


IX. ADJOURNMENT - 

Attendance by Other Elected or Appointed Officials- NOTICE OF POTENTIAL QUORUM: It is anticipated that members of 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 notice as meeting of other boards, commissions and/or committees may participate in discussion 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.


CERTIFICATE:

I hereby certify that the above Notice of Meeting was posted on the front door of City Hall on January 22, 2024, at a place convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all times, and to the city's website, https://cityofbogata.com in compliance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code.


Larry Hinsley, Mayor                                                                                                               Latisha Miles, City Secretary


Bogata City Council Workshop Agenda

Thursday, January 18, 2024, 6:00 p.m.

Bogata City Hall ---128 N Main Street

 

This notice is posted pursuant to the Texas Open Meetings Act. Notice hereby given that the City Council of the City of Bogata, Texas will conduct a Workshop on January 18, 2024, at 6:00 p.m., at 128 N Main Street (Bogata City Hall).


I.       CALL TO ORDER

II.       PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & INVOCATION

Ill.     Discussion:

a.   Strategic plan for the Bogata Police Department.

IV.      ADJOURNMENT.

 

Attendance by other Elected or Appointed Officials - NOTICE OF POTENTIAL QUORUM: It is anticipated that members if City Council or other city board, commissions and/or committees may attend the meeting in numbers that may constitute a quorum if the city boards, commission and/or committees. Notice is hereby given that the meeting, to the extent required by law, is also notice of 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 discussion 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. Public is invited if they want to attend.


CERTIFICATE: 

 I hereby certify that the above Notice of Meeting was posted on the front door of City Hall on January 12, 2024 at 12:00pm at a place convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all times, and to City's website, https://www.cityofbogata.com, in compliance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code.


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Posted on January 12, 2024

Public Hearing Notice Total Eclipse Planning

The City of Bogata will hold a public hearing at 6:00p.m. on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at the Bogata Community Center regarding planning for the upcoming astrological event. Citizens unable to attend may submit their views to Mayor Larry Hinsley at Bogata City Hall 903-632- 5315.



BOGATA CITY COUNCIL-

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA FOR MONDAY, January 8, 2024

Bogata Community Center-201 NW 2nd Street 7:00 p.m.



I.    CALL TO ORDER


II.   INVOCATION


Ill. ESTABLISH QUORUM


IV.   PUBLIC COMMENTS- Members of the public may speak on an agenda item during the public forum section of the meeting or at the time the agenda item is called for discussion by the Mayor. Speakers are allowed three (3) minutes per speaker and the time cannot be saved, transferred, or assigned.

Members of the public wishing to address the Council on non-agenda items may do so with a three

(3) minute per speaker limit. Consistent with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the Council members cannot discuss not respond to non-agenda presentations.

All speakers are expected to maintain a proper decorum when presenting and while in Council chambers. Threats, personal insults, vulgar or profane language is out of order and may result in forfeiture of remaining time and possible removal from the meeting.

Citizens wishing to comment must make the request in writing and deliver the requests to the City Secretary 10 minutes prior to the meeting.



V.  CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS- Pursuant to TEX GOVT CODE 551.041S(b) the Mayor and each City Council member may announce city events/community interest and request that items be placed on future City Council agendas.


A.           Full Eclipse Event expected on April 8, 2024. Scheduling a public meeting for all interested parties to begin planning for the influx of people interested in viewing and experiencing an event of this magnitude.

B.           Plans to begin the search for Grant funds to upgrade the Park will begin in January 2024.


C.           Application for Grant Funds for street repair on the North side of the city will begin later in the 3rd or 4th quarter of 2024.

D.           The truck stop and Sonic is expected to be complete by the end of January, barring any work­ stoppage events.


VI. 

CONSENT AGENDA- All matters listed under this item are considered routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will not be separate discussion of these items. If discussion is desired by any council member on any item, that will be removed from the consent agenda and will be considered separately.


A. Department Reports:


1.            Fire Department

2.            Public Works Report

3.            Police Report

4.            City Financial

5.        Mayors Report


B. Approval of December minutes.


VII. NEW BUSINESS - DISCUSS TAKE ACTION ON

A.           Discussion and Renewal of Chief Br ton's contract- Executive session

B.           Scheduling of Workshop to discuss implementation of long-term strategic plan for the Bogata Police Department.


IX EXECUTIVE SESSION: The City does not routinely list Executive Session items. This provision has been added to the agenda with the intent to meet all elements necessary to satisfy TEX GOVT CODE 551.144(c). The council may vote and/or act uppn each of the items set out in this agenda. In addition, the City Council of the City of Bogata has the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any matter authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney); 551.072 (Personnel Matters)551.076 (Deliberation regarding the deployment of security devices or the implementation of security policy; 551.087 (Deliberations regarding Economic Development negotiations).


X. ADJOURNMENT -

Attendance by Other Elected or Appointed Officials- NOTICE OF POTENTIAL QUORUM: It is anticipated that members of 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 notice as meeting of other boards, commissions and/or committees may participate in discussion 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.

 

CERTIFICATE:

I herby certify that the above Notice of Meeting was posted on the front door of City Hall on January 5, 2024 at a place convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all times, and to the city's website, https://cityofbogata.com in compliance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code.

 

 

Larry Hinsley, Mayor                                             Latisha Miles, City Secretary

BOGATA CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING AGENDA FOR MONDAY, December 4, 2023

Bogata Community Center-201 NW 2nd Street 7:00 p.m.

 

I.    CALL TO ORDER

 

II.   INVOCATION

 

Ill. ESTABLISH QUORUM

 

IV.   PUBLIC COMMENTS- Members of the public may speak on an agenda item during the public forum section of the meeting or at the time the agenda item is called for discussion by the Mayor. Speakers are allowed three (3) minutes per speaker and the time cannot be saved, transferred, or assigned.

Members of the public wishing to address the Council on non-agenda items may do so with a three.

(3) minute per speaker limit. Consistent with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the Council members cannot discuss not respond to non-agenda presentations.

All speakers are expected to maintain a proper decorum when presenting and while in Council chambers. Threats, personal insults, vulgar or profane language is out of order and may result in forfeiture of remaining time and possible removal from the meeting.

Citizens wishing to comment must make the request in writing and deliver the requests to the City Secretary 10 minutes prior to the meeting.

 

V.  CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS- Pursuant to TEX GOVT CODE 551.041S(b) the Mayor and each City Council member may announce city events/community interest and request that items be placed on future City Council agendas.

 

VI.  CONSENT AGENDA- All matters listed under this item are considered routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will not be separate discussion of these items. If discussion is desired by any council member on any item, that will be removed from the consent agenda and will be considered separately.


A. Department Reports:

1.                   Fire Department

2.                  Public Works Report

3.                  Police Report

4.                  City Financial


B. Approval of October and November minutes.


VII.  NEW BUSINESS - DISCUSS TAKE ACTION ON

A.                 Approval of edits to employee handbook.

B.                 Approval of edits to mayor's job description.

C.                Approval of mayor's authority document from the city attorney.

D.                Renewal of Chief Bruton's contract

E.                 Calling of election for May of 2024.

F.                 Possible annexation of property outside city limits that the city provides services for.

G.                Accepting nomination of Tisha Miles to the Crime Control Board.

F.                 Purchase of patrol unit from Rivercrest ISO P.O. for $3500.00.

G.                Discussion and possible implementation of the 2024 – 2026 Bogata Police Department strategic plan.


IX EXECUTIVE SESSION: The city does not routinely list Executive Session items. This provision has been added to the agenda with the intent to meet all elements necessary to satisfy TEX GOVT CODE 551.144(c). The council may vote and/or act upon each of the items set out in this agenda. In addition, the City Council of the City of Bogata has the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any matter authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney); 551.072 (Personnel Matters)551.076 (Deliberation regarding the deployment of security devices or the implementation of security policy; 551.087 (Deliberations regarding Economic Development negotiations).


X. ADJOURNMENT -

Attendance by Other Elected or Appointed Officials- NOTICE OF POTENTIAL QUORUM: It is anticipated that members of 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 notice as meeting of other boards, commissions and/or committees may participate in discussion 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.


CERTIFICATE:

I hereby certify that the above Notice of Meeting was posted on the front door of City Hall on November 27,2023 at a place convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all times, and to the city's website, https://cityofbogata.com in compliance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code.


Larry Hinsley, Mayor                                                                                                                          Latisha Miles, City Secretary


BOGATA CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

  MONDAY, November 6, 2023

Bogata Community Center-201 NW 2nd Street 7:00 p.m.

 

I.    CALL TO ORDER

II.   INVOCATION

Ill. ESTABLISH QUORUM

IV.  PUBLIC COMMENTS- Members of the public may speak on an agenda item during the public forum section of the meeting or at the time the agenda item is called for discussion by the Mayor. Speakers are allowed three (3) minutes per speaker and the time cannot be saved, transferred, or assigned.

Members of the public wishing to address the Council on non-agenda items may do so with a three (3) minute per speaker limit. Consistent with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the Council members cannot discuss not respond to non-agenda presentations.

All speakers are expected to maintain a proper decorum when presenting and while in Council chambers. Threats, personal insults, vulgar or profane language is out of order and may result in forfeiture of remaining time and possible removal from the meeting.

Citizens wishing to comment must make the request in writing and deliver the requests to the City Secretary 10 minutes prior to the meeting. 

 V.  CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS- Pursuant to TEX GOVT CODE 551.041S(b) the Mayor and each City Council member may announce city events/community interest and request that items be placed on future City Council agendas.

VI. CONSENT AGENDA- All matters listed under this item are considered routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will not be separate discussion of these items. If discussion is desired by any council member on any item, that will be removed from the consent agenda and will be considered separately.
A. Department Reports:

    1.                  Fire Department

   2.                  Public Works Report

   3.                  Police Report

   4.                  City Financial

VII. NEW BUSINESS - DISCUSS TAKE ACTION ON

A.           City Secretary and Court Clark- Tisha

B.           PW Secretary and Code Enforcement- Sheana

C.           Discussion of results from workshop on Mayor's authority.

(Meeting 10/12/2023 decision-continue the current level of management.)

                                                                  Authority levels that need to be defined.

a.     Day to day business operation within City Hall.

b.      Management of city staff.

I.  The council needs to define the authority of the "Chief Executive Officer".

II.  Employment interviews and hiring.

ll.  Termination-defined by Employee Handbook.

IV. Grievances-defined by Employee Handbook.

V.  Discipline-defined by the Employee Handbook

IV. Financial duties/authority. (approved purchasing levels)

c.      Can the Mayor negotiate with 3rd party entities?

d.     Local Govt. Code 22.0171 defines "subordinate officers", that are approved by Council.

e.     What does the phrase "inspect the conduct" mean within item (b) of Sec. 22.042, and Sec. 22.071 (other municipal officers)             in the Local Govt. Code?

D. Replace the current siren head with a used head. (bucket truck and 2 men) $4,375.00
E.  IRS notification for the receipt of payments and inquiry concerning money owed for interest and Penalty.

G. Compensation for public works when they are called out for less than one hour.

H. Accepting resignation of Angie Burgess from the Crime Control Board.

I. Accepting the nomination of Mychelle Holland to the Crime Control Board.

J. Accepting nomination of Teresa Allison as secretary of Crime Control Board.


IX EXECUTIVE SESSION: The City does not routinely list Executive Session items. This provision has been added to the agenda with the intent to meet all elements necessary to satisfy TEX GOVT CODE 551.144(c). The council may vote and/or act upon each of the items set out in this agenda. In addition, the City Council of the City of Bogata has the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any matter authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney); 551.072 (Personnel Matters)551.076 (Deliberation regarding the deployment of security devices or the implementation of security policy; 551.087 (Deliberations regarding Economic Development negotiations).

X.  ADJOURNMENT-

Attendance by Other Elected or Appointed Officials- NOTICE OF POTENTIAL QUORUM: It is anticipated that members of 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 notice as meeting of other boards, commissions and/or committees may participate in discussion 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.


CERTIFICATE:

I hereby certify that the above Notice of Meeting was posted on the front door of City Hall on November 3, 2023, at a place convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all times, and to the city's website, https://cityofbogata.com in compliance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code.


Larry Hinsley, Mayor                                                                                                                                                Latisha Miles, City Secretary

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