3. Hold a Closed Meeting in accordance with the following Section(s) of the Texas Government Code:
(a) Section 551.071 – Consultation with City Attorney Concerning Pending or Contemplated Litigation and/or any Matter including, but not limited to, any Regular Session or Work Session Agenda Item Requiring Confidential, Attorney/Client Advice Necessitated by the Deliberation or Discussion of Said Item (as needed)
(b) Section 551.074 – Personnel – Deliberate the Employment and Evaluation of the City Manager and City Secretary
5. Prayer led by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Robert Fiester
6. Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. and Texas flags led by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Fiester: “Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible.”
7. Mayor and Council Reports on Items of Community Interest pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.0415 the City Council may report on the following items: (1) expression of thanks, congratulations or condolences; (2) information about holiday schedules; (3) recognition of individuals; (4) reminders about upcoming City Council events; (5) information about community events; and (6) announcements involving imminent threat to public health and safety
9. Visitor Comments (Anyone wishing to address the City Council must complete a Speakers’ Request Form and return it to the City Secretary. In accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the City Council is restricted in discussing or taking action on items not posted on the agenda. Action on your statement can only be taken at a future meeting. In order to expedite the flow of business and to provide all visitors the opportunity to speak, the Mayor may impose a three (3) minute limitation on any person addressing the City Council. A thirty (30) minute time allotment is set for this section, and the remaining speakers will be heard at the end of the Action Agenda.)
12. Take action, if any, on Matters discussed in Closed Session in accordance with the following Section(s) of the Texas Government Code:
(a) Section 551.071 – Consultation with City Attorney Concerning Pending or Contemplated Litigation and/or any Matter, including, but not limited to, any Regular Session or Work Session Agenda Item Requiring Confidential, Attorney/Client Advice Necessitated by the Deliberation or Discussion of Said Item (as needed)