The Early City Council will meet Tuesday, February 14, at 6:00 pm at City Hall, 960 Early Boulevard. The agenda is below.
A. Call to order, Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance
B. Consideration of the minutes for regular meeting held on January 10, 2023
C. Citizen’s comments
D. Special Recognition of Service
1. Robert Stewart – Volunteer Fire Department
2. Josh Crowder – Public Works Department
3. Nathan Land – Public Works
E. Matters of New Business
1. Consider a revision of Resolution 2022-R10, amending the City’s designated official for the Bullet Resistant Shield Grant Program.
2. Consider approving Resolution 2023-R02, ordering an election to be held May 6, 2023 to elect Mayor and two (2) Council members and providing details relating to the holding of such election.
3. Consider approval of Resolution 2023-R03, authorizing continued participation with the Steering Committee of cities served by ONCOR, and authorizing payment to fund regulatory and related activities related to ONCOR.
4. Consider approval of Resolution 2023-R04, authorizing continued participation with the Steering Committee of cities served by Atmos Energy Corporation, and authorizing payment to fund regulatory and related activities related to Atmos Energy Corporation.
5. Discuss and consider adoption of an Ordinance, 2023-01, authorizing the Issuance and Sale of City of Early, Texas Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2023; levying an annual Ad Valorem Tax and providing for the security for and payment of said Certificates of Obligation; providing an effective date; and enacting other provisions relating to the subject.
6. Consider approval of an inter-local agreement with West Central Texas Council of Governments to provide application preparation and administration for the EDA Public Works grant.
7. Consideration to approve final plat for Early Town Center.
8. Consider approval of an Ordinance, 2023-02, establishing No Parking zones and regulations for Early Town Center development.
9. Consideration to approve EMDD funds for the bid awarded for construction of the batting cages at Town Center.
10. Presentation of TMCN Leadership Program Team for their 2023 project proposal.
11. Consider approval for 2023 TMCN Leadership Program project to be constructed on the grounds of the Early Town Center Development.
12. Consideration to award bid for ARPA Project 05-2023 of a sole source supplier for the purchase of fire bunker gear with the use of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds.
13. Consideration to award bid for ARPA Project 05-2023 of a sole source supplier for the purchase of fire equipment air packs with the use of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds.
14. Discuss, consider, and adopt a resolution, 2023-R05, to designate authorized signatories for the Texas Community Development Block Grant program.
15. Discuss, consider, and adopt a resolution, 2023-R06, authorizing the submission of a Texas Community Development Block Grant program application and adopting required CDBG Civil Rights policies.
16. Discuss, consider, and adopt a Citizen Participation Plan for the City of Early.
17. Consideration to approve application submittal for Assistance to Firefighter Grant Program.
18. Discuss and consider approval of parameters for a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with City of Brownwood regarding the sale and transfer of camera equipment.
19. Discuss and consider approval of parameters for a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Early ISD and Early Police Department for a School Resource Officer on campus.
20. Consideration to approve Ordinance 2023-03, amending 2022-2023 Fiscal Year Budget.
F. Executive Session in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Section 551.086 – Economic Development
G. Reconvene into Open Session and consider action, if any, on items discussed
in executive session
1. Consideration to approve a professional services agreement for Victoria Retail Group.
H. Quarterly Department Reports
1. Fire Department
2. Police Department
3. Finance Department
I. Administrator’s Report
J. Announcements
K. Adjourn/Recess