PUBLIC COMMENT On March 16, 2020, Texas Governor Greg Abbott temporarily suspended certain requirements within the Texas Open Meetings Act (TOMA) to help reduce the potential transmission of COVID-19. These provisions relate to the public health pandemic emergency. The City will begin using email for Special Called City Council meeting on March 30, 2020. The following guidelines will be used to allow the public to provide public comment in accordance with the Open Meetings Act and have been modified for the purpose of the City Council’s meetings held by livestream. Participation by members of the public in open meetings of the City Council is welcomed and encouraged. To produce the most efficient and effective process for allowing constituents to address the City Council, The Hutto City Council accepts public comments in accordance with State Law and the following Guidelines for Participating in Public Meetings, which have been adjusted due to the use of livestream and emailed public comment during the COVID-19 pandemic emergency: • To submit written comments, email comments@HuttoTx.gov
PUBLIC COMMENT On March 16, 2020, Texas Governor Greg Abbott temporarily suspended certain requirements within the Texas Open Meetings Act (TOMA) to help reduce the potential transmission of COVID-19. These provisions relate to the public health pandemic emergency. The City will begin using email for Special Called City Council meeting on March 30, 2020. The following guidelines will be used to allow the public to provide public comment in accordance with the Open Meetings Act and have been modified for the purpose of the City Council’s meetings held by livestream. Participation by members of the public in open meetings of the City Council is welcomed and encouraged. To produce the most efficient and effective process for allowing constituents to address the City Council, The Hutto City Council accepts public comments in accordance with State Law and the following Guidelines for Participating in Public Meetings, which have been adjusted due to the use of livestream and emailed public comment during the COVID-19 pandemic emergency: • To submit written comments, email comments@HuttoTx.gov
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS 8.1. Acceptance and filing of the 2018-2019 Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports and Audit as required by law (see www.comptroller.texas.gov). - (Michel Sorrell)
OTHER BUSINESS Consideration and possible action on videoconferencing for City meetings and establishing procedures for Call-in.
Consideration and possible action on City of Hutto operations budget including but not limited to: 2020 Budget Current Financials Financing Options from FA Stimulus Package for Furloughed Employees Suspending City Council Pay for Six Months Contracts and/or Agreements Suspension
Consideration and possible action on City of Hutto operations budget including but not limited to: 2020 Budget Current Financials Financing Options from FA Stimulus Package for Furloughed Employees Suspending City Council Pay for Six Months Contracts and/or Agreements Suspension
12. EXECUTIVE SESSION The City Council may convene into Executive Session pursuant to the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sec. 551.071, Sec. 551.072, Sec. 551.073, Sec. 551.074, Sec. 551.076, Sec. 551.087 and Sec. 418.0183 (f) of the Texas Government Code (Texas Disaster Act) 12.1. • Receive legal advice pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 concerning any posted agenda item. 13. ACTION RELATIVE TO EXECUTIVE SESSION 13.1. Reconvene in regular session and take any action necessary pursuant to executive session. 14. ADJOURNMENT
Mar 30, 2020 Special City Council
PUBLIC COMMENT On March 16, 2020, Texas Governor Greg Abbott temporarily suspended certain requirements within the Texas Open Meetings Act (TOMA) to help reduce the potential transmission of COVID-19. These provisions relate to the public health pandemic emergency. The City will begin using email for Special Called City Council meeting on March 30, 2020. The following guidelines will be used to allow the public to provide public comment in accordance with the Open Meetings Act and have been modified for the purpose of the City Council’s meetings held by livestream. Participation by members of the public in open meetings of the City Council is welcomed and encouraged. To produce the most efficient and effective process for allowing constituents to address the City Council, The Hutto City Council accepts public comments in accordance with State Law and the following Guidelines for Participating in Public Meetings, which have been adjusted due to the use of livestream and emailed public comment during the COVID-19 pandemic emergency: • To submit written comments, email comments@HuttoTx.gov
PUBLIC COMMENT On March 16, 2020, Texas Governor Greg Abbott temporarily suspended certain requirements within the Texas Open Meetings Act (TOMA) to help reduce the potential transmission of COVID-19. These provisions relate to the public health pandemic emergency. The City will begin using email for Special Called City Council meeting on March 30, 2020. The following guidelines will be used to allow the public to provide public comment in accordance with the Open Meetings Act and have been modified for the purpose of the City Council’s meetings held by livestream. Participation by members of the public in open meetings of the City Council is welcomed and encouraged. To produce the most efficient and effective process for allowing constituents to address the City Council, The Hutto City Council accepts public comments in accordance with State Law and the following Guidelines for Participating in Public Meetings, which have been adjusted due to the use of livestream and emailed public comment during the COVID-19 pandemic emergency: • To submit written comments, email comments@HuttoTx.gov
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS 8.1. Acceptance and filing of the 2018-2019 Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports and Audit as required by law (see www.comptroller.texas.gov). - (Michel Sorrell)
OTHER BUSINESS Consideration and possible action on videoconferencing for City meetings and establishing procedures for Call-in.
Consideration and possible action on City of Hutto operations budget including but not limited to: 2020 Budget Current Financials Financing Options from FA Stimulus Package for Furloughed Employees Suspending City Council Pay for Six Months Contracts and/or Agreements Suspension
Consideration and possible action on City of Hutto operations budget including but not limited to: 2020 Budget Current Financials Financing Options from FA Stimulus Package for Furloughed Employees Suspending City Council Pay for Six Months Contracts and/or Agreements Suspension
12. EXECUTIVE SESSION The City Council may convene into Executive Session pursuant to the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sec. 551.071, Sec. 551.072, Sec. 551.073, Sec. 551.074, Sec. 551.076, Sec. 551.087 and Sec. 418.0183 (f) of the Texas Government Code (Texas Disaster Act) 12.1. • Receive legal advice pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 concerning any posted agenda item. 13. ACTION RELATIVE TO EXECUTIVE SESSION 13.1. Reconvene in regular session and take any action necessary pursuant to executive session. 14. ADJOURNMENT