December 21st City Council Meeting Agenda
City Council Agenda
Monday, December 21, 2009 ~ 7:00 p.m.
LAW ENFORCEMENT CENTER ~ 1601 East Main Street
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approve minutes of September, October and November 2009 meetings.
NEW BUSINESS
4. Consider request from John Stauffer for an Eagle Scout Community Service Project at Oak Crest Park. (Alexander)
5. Consider appointments to Gillespie County Economic Development Commission Board of Directors. (Lehmberg)
6. Consider adopting resolution in support of the City of Alpine’s lawsuit regarding a challenge to the criminal penalty for violation of the Open Meetings act. (McGowan)
7. Consider authorizing specialized public finance to proceed with debt refinancing to generate interest savings. (Neffendorf)
COMMENTS
8. Public Comment.
9. Council Comment.
10. Executive Session: Consultation with attorney regarding issues relating to expanded aviation easement at golf course.
ADJOURNMENT
I read all comments and reply directly to the authors by email for follow-up. -Tom
While it may need some refinement, The Open Meetings Act was designed to prevent elected officials from making decisions in secret without public accountability. Texas History and our own town’s history is rife with examples where “deals were made” in smoke filled rooms or in private meetings without the public having knowledge or input. While no one wants to infringe on one’s First Amendment rights, that amendment is not designed to exclude the public’s right to have a full accounting and reasoning behind decisions as well as the ability for them to give input and suggestions about deals or decisions their elected officials make that affect us all. I hope the City Council exercises extreme caution on how they address this issue.
Well said Larry!
Tom, as the City and County try to resolve the issue over the expanded aviation easement I hope everyone will consider the most economical solution. It doesn’t matter to me if it is City or County tax dollars. It is still my tax dollars being spent. Wishing you a Merry Christmas!