AGENDA
TOWN OF CLINT, TEXAS
REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
200 N. SAN ELIZARIO RD., CLINT, TEXAS
October 16, 2023 – 6:00 P.M.
An electronic copy of the meeting agenda materials will be posted on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clinttx/
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A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD AND COUNCIL WILL DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING AGENDA. THE COUNCIL RESERVES THE RIGHT TO RETIRE INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION CONCERNING ANY OF THE ITEMS LISTED ON THE AGENDA WHENEVER IT IS CONSIDERED NECESSARY AND LEGALLY JUSTIFIED UNDER THE OPEN MEETING ACT, CHAPTER 551, TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE.
- CALL MEETING TO ORDER
- PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
- INVOCATION
- ROLL CALL; EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCIL MEMBERS
- APPROVE MINUTES (September 18, 2023)
- APPROVE AGENDA (October 16, 2023)
- OPEN FORUM:
Public Forum: Members of the public are invited to speak during Public Forum on items that are not on the City Council Agenda. Comments regarding agenda items shall be held until the agenda item is being discussed and the presiding officer calls for comments from the public. Comments during Public Forum are limited to 3 minutes per speaker.
- TOWN MATTERS
- POLICE REPORT – Activity for the month of September 2023 – Chief Robert Fernandez
- MUNICIPAL COURT REPORT – Activity for the month of September 2023 – Court Clerk Denise Perez
- TOWN FINANCIALS – Report on Town Financials for September 2023 – Town Accountant – Rose Hurt
- AGENDA ITEMS:
Council will consider and take action on the following:
OLD BUSINESS: ITEMS TABLED FROM PREVIOUS MEETING: NONE
NEW BUSINESS: The Town Council will discuss and take action on the following:
- First Reading of an Ordinance of the Town of Clint, Texas establishing a Senior Citizens Advisory Committee and providing for the committee’s organization, membership, responsibilities, and resources; and providing for repealer; and severability – Mayor Cano
- Discuss and take action on an invoice in the amount of $4,447.74 from South Plains Implement/John Deere on repairs done on John Deere Tractor – Mayor Cano
- Discuss and take action to make the following budget transfers to allow the payment of the Invoice from Item B from New Business. Decrease 5610 – Other Expense MD by $4,447.74; and Increase 56075-MD Tractor Repairs by $4,447.74 – Mayor Cano
- Discuss and take action on a Bike Safety Program for the Town of Clint – Mayor Pro Tem Adan Ruiz
- Discuss and take action on proposed Christmas Tree lighting and Holiday Display; authorizing town staff and Mayor to solicit community and business support in the form of donations; authorizing town staff and Mayor to use up to $2,500 from 54037 – General Town Misc Other Expenses for the purchase of string lights and decorations for Town Hall Trees – Mayor Cano
- Discuss and take action to authorize the Mayor to sign a 60-month agreement with Axon Enterprises for the purchase of 7 body cameras, 7 tasers and 5 fleet unit cameras for the Clint Police Department. Pricing obtained using SourceWell Cooperative Agreement – Sgt. Luevano/Clint PD, Mayor Cano
- Discuss and take action to make the following budget transfers to allow for the payment to Axon Enterprises, Item F from New Business. Decrease 8000-Contingency Reserve Funds by $27,847.79; and Increase 59201-PD Safety Equipment-Tasers by $1,500; Increase 5931 – Capital Outlay-PD Equipment by $26,347.79 – Mayor Cano
- Discuss and take action on changing dates for November and December 2023 Regular Town Council meetings – Mayor Cano
- EXECUTIVE SESSSION:
The City Council of the Town of Clint may recess into EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to the Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapter D, under Article 551.071 – Consultation with Attorney; 551.072 – Deliberation Regarding Real Property 551.073 – Deliberation Regarding Gifts and Donations; 551.074 – Personnel Matters; 551.076 – Deliberation Regarding Security Devices and 551.087 – Deliberation Regarding Economic Development
- ADJOURNMENT:
Posted this 13th day October 2023
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Susie Rodriguez/Town Clerk
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Town of Clint will provide for reasonable accommodation for persons attending meetings. Requests for auxiliary aids and services must be made 48 hours prior to this meeting by calling the City Clerk at (915) 851-3146.