CITY COUNCIL TO DISCUSS ELECTION OF MAYOR PRO TEM
The Brenham City Council will discuss and possibly act upon the election by Council of a Mayor Pro Tem for the City of Brenham when it meets on Thursday at 1pm.
Article III, Section 12 of the City Charter sets forth the powers and duties of the Mayor Pro Tem. The appointment of the Mayor Pro Tem typically takes place at the first meeting in June following the May election cycle.
The Charter language reads as follows: “The City Council shall elect one of their number as Mayor pro-tempore, as soon as practicable after each regular election of Councilmembers, who in the absence or inability of the Mayor to act may exercise all the powers and authority appertaining to the office of the Mayor.”
Council will also discuss the repeal of Resolution No. R-15-016, involving the adoption of a Commercial Tax Phase-in Agreement with Valmont Coatings.
On March 19, 2015, the Council had passed the Resolution for a Tax-Phase in agreement with Valmont to locate a galvanizing plant in Brenham. On April 20th, the City was notified by the Economic Development Corporation’s Project Manager Clint Kolby of Valmont’s decision not to relocate to Brenham at this time.
An Interlocal Agreement between the City of Brenham and Washington County, which would involve the share costs related to the Everbridge Mass Notification Software.
The City of Brenham and Washington County previously utilized two separate mass notification software vendors. In the last few months, both entities have determined a different vendor, Everbridge, is the best company to provide this service.
Operating under a single contract for both entities saves some money. It is not a lot of money, but since both entities desire to utilize the same service, the proposal is for the County to enter into the contract for the service and enter into an interlocal agreement with the City to reimburse the County for the City’s portion of the cost.
The Council will also discuss a request for a Noise Variance in connection with the 2015 Hot Nights, Cool Tunes, which will be held from 4:00pm to 11:00 pm on July 11, 18, and 25th, also involving the temporary closure of a State right-of-way in connection with the same event.
There will also be a presentation of the Second Quarter Report by the Washington County Convention and Visitors Bureau, as well as a presentation of the 2014 Municipal Court Statistics.
The Brenham City Council meets on the second floor chambers of the Brenham City Hall at 200 W Vulcan.