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43 & 44 Economic DevelopmentCITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM BRIEFING SHEET Submittal Date: Originating Department Presented By: Agenda Item No.: 02/09/09 Council Date: City Council W. Kent McIlyar 43. & 44. 02/23J09 RECOMMENDED MOTION: Not an action item PoLicY ISSUE(s): Economic Development BACKGROUND: Convene into executive session pursuant to Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code to discuss and deliberate on an offer of financial or other incentive to a business prospect to locate, stay, or expand in Paris and consider any commercial and financial infonnation related to the business prospect. Reconvene into open session ~ E XHIBITS: None ACTION: BUDGET INFO: ❑ Financial Report ❑ Minute Order Expense $ ❑ Department Report ❑ Resolution Budgeted Amt $ ❑ Presentation ❑ Ordinance y'TD Actual $ ❑ Public Hearing ❑ Other Acct Name Acct Number FiscEu. NoTES: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: ED Administration ED City Clerk ❑ Community Development ❑ EMS/IT ❑ Finance ❑ Fire ❑ Municipal Court Z Legal ❑ Library ❑ Police ❑ Eng./Public Works ❑ Utilities City of Paris Revised 2/04/08 ~,s0t~~3ai~ City of Paris, Texas Council+Staff Operating Agreements Council Ask For List 1. Complete and accurate information in the context of the question 2. History on the issue 3. ROW - Results Oriented Work 4. Don't assume we have the information or knowledge the staff does 5. Change the paradigm from "Can't Do" to "Can Do" Council Commit To List 1. Never give instruction to a city employee 2. Be willing to listen 3. Provide direction to staff through the City Manager 4. Work issues through the City Manager 5. Stand behind staff when they have done what was asked 6. Provide open communication 7. Acknowledge accomplishments and milestones achieved by the departments Staff Ask For List 1. For the Council to seek clarification on issues and ask questions before meetings 2. Adequate resources (Human, Financial, Time) 3. Live the Golden Rule 4. Clearly defined priorities and goals 5. No micromanagement - Just buy the bus, determine the destination and let staff drive it 6. Follow the chain of command 7. Acknowledge that we are professionals and know our jobs 8. Support council decisions in public and to the media 9. Allow the system to work Staff Commit To List 1. Being Honest 2. Admitting when we don't know something and committing to obtaining the answer 3. Helping to achieve goals 4. Not being antagonistic 5. Supporting council decisions in public and to the media 6. Maintaining and improving excellent customer service 7. Helping council find solutions Paris City Council 7-18-08 . U(1U31u Quality Quantifiers Requested "Must Nevers" Staff Must Never Deceive Councii Must Never Discredit Council or Members to Others Must Never Make False Promises to Council Council Must Never Publicly Humiliate Staff Must Never Make Assumptions Without Asking for Facts Must Never Under Resource a Project or Activity Must Never Assume Expertise Because of Elected Status Must Never Shoot the Messenger Must Never Over React to Single Complaints Must Never Lie Must Never Forget to Get all of the Facts First Must Never Forget the Golden Rule City of Paris, Texas Final Draft 7-18-08 . 0[l U 31:j We Define Success Council Hearing Praise Hearing Declining Severity of Comments Hearing Truth Hearing Facts Seeing Progress Seeing Teamwork Seeing Results Seeing an Increased Level of Service Feeling Pride Feeling Accomplishment Feeling Respect Feeling Cooperation Feeling the Confidence of the Staff Feeling Focus Staff Hearing Open, Vigorous and Respectful Debate Hearing Reasonable Direction Hearing Appreciation for a Job Well Done Seeing Fewer Negative Newspaper Articles Seeing Civility Feeling Trust Feeling Positive Perception Feeling Understanding and Tolerance for Human Error Experiencing Mutual Respect City of Paris, Texas Final Draft 7-18-08 m OO(a32f; The mission of Paris ISD is to provide a quality education to a diverse student population, enabling each to achieve full potential and become a productive, responsible citizen. AGENDA PARIS I.S.D. BOARD OF TRUSTEES NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING SOUTH COLLEGIATE DRIVE/LOOP 286 (SITE OF NEW PARIS ffiGH SCHOOL) - PARIS, TEXAS The Board of Trustees will convene in SPECIAL Session at 4:00 p.m. for the SPECIAL Meeting. The subjects to be discussed or considered or upon which any formal action may be taken are as follows: 1. Call to Order - Announce Quorum Present and Meeting Called and Posted as Required by Law 2. Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Paris High School 3. Adjournment Items do not have to be taken in same order as shown on mecting notice. If, during thc course of the mceting, any discussion of any item shown on the agenda should bc held in closed session, thc Board shall convene in such closed session in accordance with the Onen Meetines Act, Tezas Government Code Section 551.001 e[. Sea. Before any such session is convencd, the presiding officcr shall public identify the section or sections of the Ac[ authorizing thc executive or closed session. All final votes, actions, or decisions shall be takcn in open session. NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF THE PARIS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES Noticc is hcreby givcn that on thc 16TH day of FEBRUARY, 2009, the Board of Trustces of the Paris Independent School District will hold a SPECIAL meeting at 4:00 p.m., at the SOUTH COLLEGIATE DRIVE/LOOP 286 (SITE OF NEW PARIS HIGH SCHOOL) - PARIS, T'EXAS. Thc subjects to be discussed are listed on thc agcnda that is attached to and madc a part of this Notice. If, during the course of the meeting covered by this Notice, thc Board of Trustees should determine that a closed meeting or closcd session of Uic Board of Trustees is required, then such closed scssion or closed mecting as authorized by the Texas Open MeetinQS Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et seu., wili be held by the Board of Trustees at the date, hour, and place given in this Notice or as soon after the commencement of thc mceting covcred by this Noticc as the Board of Trustees may conveniently meet in such closed session or closed mecting concerning any and all purposes permittcd by the Act, induding, but not limited to the foitowing sections and purposes: Texas Government Code Section: 551.071 Privatc consultation with thc Board's attorney. 551.072 Discussing purchase, exchangc, lease or valuc of rcal property. 551.073 Discussing negotiated contracts for prospective gifts or donations. 551.074 To deliberate the appointment, cmployment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, disciplinc, or dismissal of a public officcr or cmploycc; or to hcar a complaint or charge against an officer or employee. 551.076 Considcring thc dcploymcnt, specific occasions for, and or implemcntation of, sccurity personnel or devices. 551.082 School Children; School District Employces: Disciplinary Matter or Complaint - Considcring discipline of a public school child, or complaint or chargc against personnel. 551.0821 Consider pcrsonally identifiable information about a student 551.083 Considering the standards, guidclincs, terms, or conditions the Board will follow or will insttuct its representatives to follow, in consultation with represcntatives of employee groups. 551.084 Excluding witnesses from a hearing. Should any final action, final decision, or final vote be required in the opinion of the Board of Trustees with regard to any matter considered in such closed session or dosed meeting, then the final action, final decision, or final vote shall be either: (a) in the open meeting covered by the Notice upon reconvening of the public mceting; or, (b) at a subscqucnt public meeting of the Board of Trustccs upon notice thereof; as the Board of Trustces shall determine. On the 12TH day of FEBRUARY, 2009, this Notice was mailed/FAXED to news media who had previously requestcd such Notice and an original copy was posted on thc bulletin board in the Elaine Ballard Administration Building at 11:00 a.m. on thc said date. REBECCA NORMENT Secretary, Paris ISD Board ofTrustees w U1()032a The mission ofParis ISD is to provide a quality education to a diverse student population, enabling each to achieve full potential and become a productive, responsible citizen. AGENDA PARIS I.S.D. BOARD OF TRUSTEES NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING ELAINE BALLARD ADMINISTRATION OFFICE 1920 CLARKSVILLE - PARIS, TEXAS The Board of Trustees will convene in Open Session at 5:30 p.m. for the Regular Meeting and will convene into Closed Session in accordance with Texas Government Code. Section 551.001, et sen The Board of Trustees will reconvene into Open Session for action. Items shown with * are Consent Agenda. The subjects to be discussed or considered or upon which any formal action may be taken are as follows: 551.072 Discussing purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property. 551.074 To deliberate employment 551.082 School Children; School District Employees: Disciplinary Matter or Complaint - Considering discipline of a public school child, or complaint or charge against personnel 1. Call to Order - Announce Quorum Present and Meeting Called and Posted as Required by Law 2. Level 3 Student Discipline Complaint 3. Personnel: Leaves of Absence, Resignations, and Retirements 4. Employment: Professional Personnel 5. Contracts for Administrators and Administrative Support Personnel 6. Student Discipline 7. Disposition of Property 8. Student/Staff Recognition - Open Forum (Public Participation) 9. New Paris High School - Update A. Contract for Construction Material Testing for all 2007 Bond Projects B. Paris High School Site Preparation Bids (Water, Sewer, Drainage) C. Construction Site - List of Local Sub-Contractors D. Request to Paris City Council concerning Completion of South Collegiate Drive ~k E. ConsultanYs Report - February 2009 10. Grant Opportunities 11. Report from Deputy Superintendent of Curriculum/Student Services A. Enrollment as of February 10, 2009 B. Lamar County Head Start Policy Council 1-23-09 Minutes C. Justiss and Aikin Elementary Schools Report 12. Public Hearing for 2007-2008 Academic Excellence Indicator System Report (AEIS) 13. Trustee Election for May 9, 2009 A. Call for Trustee Election for Place 1 and Place 6 B. Order Change in Polling Sites for Place 1 and Place 6 C. Annual Compliance Announcement 14. Update RE: Peoples Bank Donation 15. Report from Business Manager *A. Budget *C. Student Nutrition B. Invesrinent D. Energy Management 16. Schedule Meeting with Board Representatives and Head Start Review Team (3-10-09 or 3-11-09) 17. Superintendent - Report: A. Legislative Update B. I Love Paris - March 28, 2009 C. Justiss Playground Update 18. District Goals 19. Announcements 20. Adj ournment Itcros do not havc to bc taken in samc order as shown on meeting noticc. If, during thc coursc of the mceting, any discussion of any item shown on the agenda should bc hcld in closed session, the Board shall convene in such closed session in accordance with the Onen Meetines Act. Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et. Sen. Before any such scssion is convened, the presiding officcr shall public identify the scction or sections of the Act au[horizing the executive or closed scssion. All final votes, actions, or decisions shall be taken in open scssion. - Ci(l032:, NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE PARIS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES Notice is hereby given that on the 16TH day of FEBRUARY, 2009, the Board of Trustees of the Paris Independent School District will hold a REGULAR meeting at 5:30 p.m., at the Elaine Ballard Administration Building Conference Room, 1920 Clarksville Street, Paris, Texas, 75460. The subjects to be discussed are listed on the agenda that is attached to and made a part of this Notice. If, during the course of the meeting covered by this Notice, the Board of Trustees should determine that a closed meeting or closed session of the Board of Trustees is required, then such closed session or closed meeting as authorized by the Texas Onen Meetines Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et sea , will be held by the Board of Trustees at the date, hour, and place given in this Notice or as soon after the commencement of the meeting covered by this Notice as the Board of Trustees may conveniently meet in such closed session or closed meeting concerning any and all purposes permitted by the Act, including, but not limited to the following sections and purposes: Texas Covernment Code Section: 551.071 Private consultation with the Board's attorney. 551.072 Discussing purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property. 551.073 Discussing negotiated contracts for prospective gifts or donations. 551.074 To deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public ofticer or employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee. 551.076 Considering the deployment, specific occasions for, and or implementation of, security personnel or devices. 551.082 School Children; School District Employees: Disciplinary Matter or Complaint - Considering discipline of a public school child, or complaint or charge against personnel. 551.0821 Consider personally identitiable information about a student 551.083 Considering the standards, guidelines, terms, or conditions the Board will follow or will instruct its representatives to follow, in consultation with representatives of employee groups. 551.084 Ezcluding witnesses from a hearing. Should any final action, final decision, or final vote be required in the opinion of the Board of Trustees with regard to any matter considered in such closed session or closed meeting, then the final action, final decision, or final vote shall be either: (a) in the open meeting covered by the Notice upon reconvening of the public meeting; or, (b) at a subsequent public meeting of the Board of Trustees upon notice thereof; as the Board of Trustees shall determine. On the 12TH day of FEBRUARY, 2009, this Notice was mailed/FAXED to news media who had previously requested such Notice and an original copy was posted on the bulletin board in the Elaine Ballard Administration Building at 11:00 a.m. on the said date. REBECCA NORMENT Secretarv. Paris ISD Board of Trustees l)() 032:i The mission of Paris ISD is to provide a quality education to a diverse student population, enabling each to achieve full potential and become a productive, responsible citizen. AGENDA PARIS I.S.D. BOARD OF TRUSTEES NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING 1 ' II' II LAMAR COUNTY HEADSTART 1350 NE 6TH STREET - PARIS, TEXAS The subjects to be discussed or considered or upon which any formal action may be taken are as follows: 1. Call to Order - Announce Quorum Present and Meeting Called and Posted as Required by Law 2. Joint Meeting with Lamar County Head Start Policy Council 3. Announcements 4. Adjournment Items do not have to be taken in same order as shown on meeting notice. If, during the course of the meeting, any discussion of any item shown on the agenda should be held in dosed session, the Board shall convene in such closed session in accordance with the Open Meetinzs Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et Seq. Before any such session is convened, the presiding officer shall public identify tbe section or sections of the Act authorizing the executive or closed session. All final votes, actions, or decisions shall be taken in open session. „ t) ~1 ~!324 ~r NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF THE PARIS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES Notice is hereby given that on the 19TH day of FEBRUARY, 2009, the Board of Trustees of the Paris Independent School District will hold a SPECIAL meeting at 12:00 NOON„ at the LAMAR COUNTY HEAD START Conference Room, 1350 NE 6TH STREET - PAWS, TEXAS. The subjects to be discussed are listed on the agenda that is attached to and made a part of this Notice. If, during the course of the meeting covered by this Notice, the Board of Trustees should determine that a closed meeting or closed session of the Board of Trustees is required, then such closed session or closed meeting as authorized by the Texas Onen MeetinQS Act, Texas Government Code Section 551. 001 et sea, will be held by the Board of Trustees at the date, hour, and place given in this Notice or as soon after the commencement of the meeting covered by this Notice as the Board of Trustees may conveniently meet in such closed session or closed meeting concerning any and all purposes permitted by the Act, induding, but not limited to the following secfions and purposes: Texas Covernment Code Section: 551.071 Private consultation with the Board's attorney. 551.072 Discussing purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property. 551.073 Discussing negotiated contracts for prospective gifts or donations. 551.074 To deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee. 551.076 Considering the deployment, specific occasions for, and or implementation of, security personnel or devices. 551.082 School Children; School District Employees: Disciplinary Matter or Complaint - Considering discipline of a public school child, or complaint or charge against personnel. 551.0821 Consider personally identifiable information about a student 551.083 Considering the standards, guidelines, terms, or conditions the Board will follow or will instruct its representatives to follow, in consultation with representatives of employee groups. 551.084 Excluding witnesses from a hearing. Should any final action, final decision, or final vote be required in the opinion of the Board of Trustees with regard to any matter considered in such dosed session or closed meeting, then the final action, final decision, or final vote shall be either: (a) in the open meeting covered by the Notice upon reconvening of the public meeting; or, (b) at a subsequent public meeting of the Board of Trustees upon notice thereof; as the Board of Trustees shall determine. On the 12TH day of FEBRUARY, 2009, this Notice was mailed/FAXED to news media who had previously requested such Notice and an original copy was posted on the bulletin board in the Elaine Ballard Administration Building at 11:00 a.m. on the said date. REBECCA NORMENT Secretarv. Paris ISD Board of Trustees w 00032:, BOARD AGENDA Monday, February 9, 2009 6:00 p.m. Bailey Intermediate School NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2009; THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE NORTH LAMAR INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT WILL MEET IN KEGULAR SESSION AT 6:00 P.M., AT BAILEY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL, 3201 LEWIS LANE, PARIS, TEXAS 75460. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WILL BE DISCUSSED: 1. Members Roll Call II. Approval of Minutes from Previous Meetings III. Superintendent's Report A. Tax Collections B. 2009-2010 School Calendar IV. Discussion Items A. Curriculum Update B. Financial Update V. Action Items A. Payment of Accounts/Financial Statement B. Call School Board Election for Second Saturday in May (May 9, 2009) C. Consider the Adoption of an Order to Call Bond Election D. Consider Annual Performance Report for 2007-2008 E. Executive Session - authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.074 1. Personnel a. Consider Contracfs of Professional Personnel including Administrators VI. Consider Action on Items Discussed in Executive Session VII. Public Comments VIII. Adjournment ON THIS 3RD DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2009, THIS NOTICE WAS MAILED TO NEWS MEDIA WHO HAD PKEVIOUSLY REQUESTED SUCH NOTICE AND A COPY WAS POSTED ON THE DOOR OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION BUILDING AT 9:00 A. M.ON SAID DATE. James A. Dawson, Superintendent 00(132i~, INI}EPENDENT SCHOOL DLSTfICT ASSISTANT SUPF,RINTENDF.NT Shelley McDowell BUSINESS MANAGF,R Tammy Crutcher James A. Dawson Superintendent SCHOOI. BOARD , Gary Nilliard, President 3201 Lewis Lane Bill Coleman, Vice-President Paris, Texas 75460 Donald Wikoff, Secretary (903) 737-2000 Paul Drake FAX (903) 669-0129 Dave Osborne Brad Perry Bart Chadwick BOARD AGENDA THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2009 7:00 A.M. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ON DAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2009 THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE NORTH LAMAK INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT WILL MEET IN A SPECIAL SESSION AT 7:00 A.M. IN THE CONFERENCE ROOM OF THE NORTH LAMAR ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, 3201 LEWIS LANE, PARIS, TEXAS. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WILL BE DISCUSSED. I. Members Roll Call II. Action Ifems A. Consider the Adoption of an Order to Call Bond Election B. Executive Session: - authorized by the Texas Open Meeting Act, Texas Government Code Secfion 551.082 1. Consider Discipline for High School Student 2. Consider Discipline for Middle School Student III. Consider Action on Items Discussed in Executive Session IV. Adjournment ON THIS 6TH DAY OF FEBKUAKY 2009, THIS NOTICE WAS MAILED TO NEWS MEDIA WHO HAD PREVIOUSLY REQUESTED SUCH NOTICE AND A COPY WAS POSTED ON THE DOOR OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION SUILDING AT 3:00 P.M. ON SAID DATE. James A. Dawson, Superintendent 0(103? ; NORTf ASSISTANT SUPF.RINTF,NDENT ° Shelley McDowell BLJSINESS MANAGER Tammy Crutcher INI}EPFNDENT SCHOOL DLSTRICT James A. Dawson, Superintendent SCHOOL BOARD Gary Hilliard, President 3201 I.ewis Lane Bill Coleman, Vice-President Paris, Texas 75460 Donald Wikoff, Secretary (903) 737-2000 Paul Drake FAX (903) 669-0129 Dave Osborne Brad Perry Bart Chadwick BOARD AGENDA TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2009 7:00 A.M. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2009 THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE NORTH LAMAR INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT WILL MEET IN A SPECIAL SESSION AT 7:00 A.M. IN THE CONFERENCE ROOM OF THE NORTH LAMAR ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, 3201 LEWIS LANE, PARIS, TEXAS. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WILL BE DISCUSSED. 1. Members Roll Call II. Action Items A. Consider the Adoption of an Order to Call Bond Election III. Adjournment ON THIS 13TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2009, THIS NOTICE WAS MAILED TO NEWS MEDIA WHO HAD PREVIOUSLY REQUESTED SUCH NOTICE AND A COPY WAS POSTED ON THE DOOR OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT ADMINISTKATION BUILDING AT 9:00 A.M. ON SAID DATE. James A. Dawson, Superintendent 11~(W321-1 NOIRTH I.AL1ViAR INDEPENDFNT SCHOOL DLSTPICT nssisTnlvT suPexiNreNDeNT ' James A. Dawson Superintendent scxoor. BonxD Shelley McDowell ~ Gary Hilliard, President BUSWESS MANAGF,R 3201 Lewis Lane Bill Coleman, Vice-President < Tammy Crutcher Paris, Texas 75460 Donald Wikoff, SecretarY (903) 737-2000 Paul Drake FAX (903) 669-0129 Dave Osborne Brad Perry Bart Chadwick BOARD AGENDA MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2009 7:00 A.M. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ON MONDAY, FEBKUARY 23, 2009 THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE NORTH LAMAR INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT WILL MEET IN A SPECIAL SESSION AT 7:00 A.M. IN THE CONFERENCE KOOM OF THE NORTH LAMAR ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, 3201 LEWIS LANE, PARIS, TEXAS. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WILL BE DISCUSSED. 1. Members Roll Call II. Action Items A. Executive Session - authorized by the Texas Open Meeting Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.082 1. Consider Discipline for Middle School Student III. Consider Action on Items Discussed in Executive Session IV. Adjournment ON THIS 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2009, THIS NOTICE WAS MAILED TO NEWS MEDIA WHO HAD PREVIOUSLY REQUESTED SUCH NOTICE AND A COPY WAS POSTED ON THE DOOR OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION BUILDING AT 1:00 P..M. ON SAID DATE. James A. Dawson, Superintendent ~ [►(~E;32.~ Chisum Independent School District 3250 Church St. Paris, Texas 75462 (903) 737-2830 FAX (903) 737-2831 Committed To Diane Stegall Quality Superintendent of Schools Board of Trustees Jimmy Caffee Notice of Special Meeting Presidenc A Special meeting of the Board of Trustees of Chisum Independent School District will Cindy Morton be held February 12, 2009, beginning at 6:00 PM in the Chisum ISD Administration Vice-President Building. Kelly leffery The subjects to be discussed or considered or upon which any formal action may be Secretary taken are as listed below. Items do not have to be taken in the order shown on this Travis Ba11 meeting notice. Larry Rickman Unless removed from the consent agenda, items identified within the consent agenda will be acted on at one time. Becky Smoot James Weems AGENDA Call to Order 2. Discuss and consider Superintendent's appraisal process. Discuss and consider Superintendent and School Board goals and objectives for 2009. 4. Adjourn ~-1A Nownww"m~ If, during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in a closed meeting, the Board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapters D and E. Before any closed meeting is convened, the presiding officer will publicly identify the section or sections of the Act authorizing the closed rraeeting. All final votes, actions, or decisions will be taken in open meeting. The notice far this meeting was posted in compliance with the Texas Open Meeting Act on Diane Stegall Chisum ISD does not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, ethnicity, race, color, or national origin in its educational programs, or employment as required by Title IX, Section 504 and Title VI at ~`9~~~3;3(` Paris-Lamar County Board of Health Regular Meeting RECEIVE_- at Paris-Lamar County Health Department ! 740 South West 6tb Street ~,~~~~~ER' Paris, Texas 75460 ~~RF rFxA> On Tuesday, February 24, 2009 at 6:00 o'clock p.m. AGENDA 1. Approval of minutes from previous meeting. 2. Discussion of and Action on Medical Director for PLCHD 3. Discussion of and Action on Medical Practitioner for PLCHD 4. Adjourn meeting. Please contact Cheryl at 903.785.4561 or fax a reply to 903.737.9924 and advise if you will be able to attend. Your attendance is greatly needed and would be deeply appreciated. Sincerely, Cheryl Johnson . UO(133 i AGENDA RECEI~JED ARK-TEX COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS r EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING ~ I t-~ {x FEBRUARY 26, 2009 CITy Aim A pA~.~r 4S~ The Executive Committee of the Board of Directors of the Ark-Tex Council of Governments will meet at 10:00 AM, Thursday, February 26, 2009, at the 1 S` National Bank Omaha Office, 200 Big League Bend, Omaha, Texas. Item 1. Calt to order. Item 2. Invocation. Item 3. Approve the minutes as submitted in the mail of the Ark-Tex Council of Governments Executive Committee Meeting held Thursday, January 29, 2009, in Omaha, Texas. Review and Comment Item 4. Review and Comment on a grant application to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, from the City of Cumby, in the amount of $52,500, to be matched with $52,500, for a total of $105,000, for construction of a city park through the Small Community Recreation Grant program. (to be presented by staff inember Genevieve Burtchell) Item 5. Review and Comment on an Environmental Assessment for Blackland Prairie Gin, Inc., who has applied to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for renewal of Air Quality Permit, to authorize continued operation of the Cotton Gin located in Deport, Lamar County, Texas. (to be presented by staff inember Paul Prange) Item 6. Review and Comment on an Environmental Assessment for Hopkins County, who has received a Small Towns Environmental Program (STEP) grant from the Office of Rural Community Affairs, to fund water system improvements which will provide first-time water service to citizens in the western part of the county. (to be presented by staff inember Paul Prange) Regular Business Item 7. Review and consider approval of new appointment to the Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC) as recommended by the SWAC. (See Attachment 1) (to be presented by staff member Paul Prange) Item 8. Review and consider authorizing submittal of the completed Method of Distribution for $1,164,673.03 of Disaster Recovery funding for Bowie, Cass, and Morris Counties. (See Attachment 2) (to be presented by staff inember Genevieve Burtchell) Item 9. Review and consider authorizing the Executive Director, as the ATCOG Authorized Official, to submit an application to the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, for a grant to provide Regional Law Enforcement Training in the Ark-Tex Council of Governments' Region for FY 2010. (See Attachment 3) (to be presented by staff inember Patricia Haley) (1f!(~133,~ V ttem 10. Review and consider authorizing the Executive Director, as the ATCOG Authorized Official, to submit an application to the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, for the Purchase of Juvenile Justice Alternatives (Detention) project for FY 2010. (See Attachment 4) (to be presented by staff inember Patricia Haley) Item 11. Review applications and approve priorities established by the Regional Criminal Justice Advisory Committee conceming projects being submitted to the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, for funding consideration through the General Victim Assistance - Direct Services grant category. (Handout to be provided at meeting) (to be presented by staff inember Patricia Haley) Item 12. Review and consider approval of the distribution of FY2008 Homeland Security Grant Funds as recommended by the ATCOG Homeland Security Committee. (Handout to be provided at meeting) (to be presented by Brenda Stone) Other Business Item 13. Hillary Murray of the Northeast Texas Resource Conservation & Development District (RC&D) will briefly address the group regarding the RC&D Annual Training Conference scheduled April 19-215t in Paris, Texas. Item 14. Revisit the issue of groundwater districts in Northeast Texas. This item was on the January agenda and the Board asked that it be discussed in February. (Speaker to be introduced by Judge M. C. Superville, Jr., Lamar County) Announcements The next full Board Meeting will be held Thursday, March 26, 2009, at 10:00 a.m. at a location to be announced. NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE COMMISSIONERS' COURT OF LA.MAR COUNTY, TEXAS Notice is hereby given that a Special meeting of the Lamar County Commissioners' Court will be held on the 23'' day of February, 2009 at 9:00 a.m., in the Commissioners' Courtroom, located on the first floor of the Lamar County Courthouse, 119 North Main Street, Paris, Texas, at which time there will be discussion and/or action on the following subjects: 1. Approval of minutes. - M.C. Superville, Jr., County Judge 2. Discussion and/or action regarding Lamar County Commissioners' Court receiving a racial profiling report from Constable Precinct 4, Rick Easterwood. -M.C. Superville, County Judge 3. Discussion and/or action regarding Lamar County Comrnissioners' Court appointing a member to the Lamar County Child Welfare Board.--Sue Rednour, Chairman Lamar County Child Welfare Board; M.C. Superville, Jr., County Judge 4. Discussion and/or action by Lamar County Commissioners' Court to prohibit outdoor burning in the unincorporated portions of the county per section 352.081 of the Texas Loca1 Government Code. Currently there is a burn ban order in effect and this item is in regards to continuing or lifting the current burn ban order. - M.C. Superville, Jr, County Judge 5. Discussion and/or action regarding Lamar County Commissioners' Court demolishing and removing the "Hickory House' building located at 35 Graham Street. - M.C. Superville, Jr., County Judge Meeting of the Iarrar County Commissionecs Court Febnaary 23, 2009 I/3 i R1l7~~'~ , s , 6. Discussion and/or action regarding Lamar County Commissioners' Court to discuss the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS) investment returns and rates and possible increases in contribution required by Lamar County for the next fiscal year. - M.C. Superville, Jr., County Judge 7. Discussion and/or action regarding Lamar County Commissioners' Court receiving a Certificate of Completion awarded to Ms. Kathy Marlowe, the Lamar County Clerk, for completing the required twenty hours of continuing education for 2008.-M.C. Superville, Jr., County Judge 8. Discussion and/or action regarding Lamar County Commissioners' Court receiving certificates of completion from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Commissioner Kevin Jenkins has successfully completed, "Introduction to the Incident Command System", (IS-00100), and "Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents", (IS-00200). - County Judge, M.C. Superville, Jr. 9. Discussion and/or action regarding Lamar County Commissioners' Court receiving notice that items to be posted on the next agenda item should be turned into the County Judge's Office no later than noon on Tuesday, March 3`d, 2009. This is about two days in advance of usual because the County Judge has to attend a Judge School from Maxch 4-6,2009.-M.C. Superville, Jr., County Judge. 10. Claims - Kevin Parsons, County Auditor 11. ADJOURN Meebng of the L<vnar County Commissionets' Court Febmary 23, 2009 2/3 ~ . ;a `t) ~13 3 Dated this the day of , 2009 By M.C. Superville, Jr., Lamar County Judge I, the undersigned, County Clerk, do hereby certify that the above Notice of Meeting of the above named Commissioners' Court is a true and correct copy of said Notice on the bulletin board at the Courthouse door of Lamar County, Texas at a place readily accessible to the general public at all times on the 19`' day of February, 2009, and said Notice remained so posted continuously for at least 72 hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting. Dated this the day of , 2009 County Clerk By Deputy Meebng of the I.vtiv Counry Commissioners Court Febniary 23, 2IX09 3/3 ~ i