1) Pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, the City Council reserves the right to convene into Executive Session(s) from time to time as deemed necessary during this meeting.  The City Council may convene into Executive Session pursuant to any lawful exception contained in Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code including any or all of the following topics.   Executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.071 and Texas Disciplinary Rules 1.05 to consult with attorneys concerning legal issues related to the acquisition of property for transportation improvements and related infrastructure, including, but not limited to the City’s road bond projects; and pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.072 to discuss the possible purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real estate related to same. Executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.071 and Texas Disciplinary Rules 1.05 to consult with attorneys concerning legal issues related to the acquisition of property for water, drainage, and wastewater utility improvements and related infrastructure; and pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.072 to discuss the possible purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real estate related to same. Executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.071 and Texas Disciplinary Rules 1.05 to consult with attorneys concerning legal issues related to the acquisition of property for municipal purpose, including office space and/or other administrative needs and related infrastructure, including but not limited to property located at or near 2301 IH-35, located in the vicinity of FM 150, IH-35 and CR 158; and pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.072 to discuss the possible purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real estate related to same. Executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.071 and Texas Disciplinary Rules 1.05 to consult with attorneys concerning legal issues related to Project Philo, including a proposed planned unit development; and pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.087 to discuss and deliberate regarding potential financial or other incentives to business prospect(s) that the City seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the City and with which the City is conducting economic development negotiations related to same. Executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.071 and Texas Disciplinary Rules 1.05 to consult with attorneys concerning legal issues related to the City’s Code of Ethics, including Secs. 2-172, 2-174, and 2-181 of the City Code of Ordinances; and pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.074 to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee and/or to hear a complaint or charge against a public officer or employee, specifically Mayor Yvonne Flores-Cale. Executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.071 and Texas Disciplinary Rules 1.05 to consult with attorneys concerning legal issues related to the City's existing agreements with American Structurepoint, Inc. Executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.071 and Texas Disciplinary Rules 1.05 to consult with attorneys concerning legal issues related to the acquisition of downtown property and/or other properties for municipal purposes; and pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.072 to discuss the possible purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real estate related to same.

2) Take action on items discussed in Executive Session.

3) A portion of item 1(e) listed for executive session, to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee and/or to hear a complaint or charge against a public officer or employee, specifically Mayor Yvonne Flores-Cale, will be discussed in open session at the request of Mayor Flores-Cale. The City Council may take action on this item in open session.