The Sealy City Council met Tuesday February 9, 2016 at 6:00 PM at City Hall to discuss city business.  The following video is of those proceedings.

1. Call to Order
2. Invocation
3. U. S. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Texas Pledge of Allegiance
5. Roll Call and Certification of a Quorum.
6. Proclamations and Special Recognitions.
7. Discussion and possible action to approve the agenda.
8. Petition(s) and/or Request(s) from the Public.
9. Approval of the minutes for the following city council meeting(s):

a. January 26, 2016

10. Discussion and possible action to approve a resolution in which the caption reads:

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEALY, TEXAS AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE YMCA FOR THE DEVELOMENT AND CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW RECREATION FACILITY FOR PUBLIC USE FUNDED IN PART WITH CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION (CITY CONTRIBUTION) AND A FINANCIAL COMMITMENT FROM THE YMCA.

11. Discussion and possible action regarding the acceptance of a right-of-way dedication and related gift deed concerning the area of the YMCA parking lot.
12. Discussion and possible action regarding construction of the Mark A. Chapman YMCA Indoor Recreational Facility.
13. Discussion and possible action regarding the City of Sealy and Sealy Cemetery Association agreement regarding real estate.
14. Discussion and possible action to appoint an individual to fill a vacancy on the Main Street Advisory Board.
15. Discussion and possible action to approve the ordinance in which the caption reads:

AN ORDINANCE CREATING A TOURISM COMMISSION FOR THE CITY OF SEALY, TEXAS, TO BE COMPOSED OF SEVEN (7) VOTING MEMBERS PLUS EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS; SETTING THE TERMS OF SUCH COMMISSION AND IDENTIFYING ORGANIZATIONAL GUIDELINES AND REQUIREMENTS FOR THE OPERATION OF THE COMMISSION; CONTAINING FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE FOREGOING SUBJECT; AND PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE.  (This is the second of two readings.)

16. Discussion and possible action to approve an ordinance in which the caption reads:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEALY, TEXAS, PROVIDING THAT A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION BE HELD ON MAY 9, 2015, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING TWO (2) COUNCILMEMBERS; DESIGNATING THE POLLING PLACE; PROVIDING THE FORM OF THE BALLOT FOR SUCH ELECTION; DIRECTING THE GIVING OF NOTICE OF SUCH ELECTION; AND PROVIDING DETAILS RELATING TO THE HOLDING OF SUCH ELECTION.  (According to the City of Sealy Home Rule Charter, Section 3.12(3) – Procedures to Enact Legislation, only one reading is required for final passage of this ordinance)

17. Discussion and possible action to approve a resolution of which the caption reads:

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEALY, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN SAID CITY AND THE VOTER REGISTRAR/ELECTION DEPARTMENT OF AUSTIN COUNTY, TEXAS FOR THE CITY TO PROVIDE ACCESS AND USE OF THE HILL COMMUNITY CENTER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONDUCTING THE MARCH 1, 2016, PRIMARY ELECTION.

18. Discussion and possible action to approve a resolution of which the caption reads:

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEALY, TEXAS, PROVIDING FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF PHYLLIS A. ROSS TO SERVE AS AN ASSOCIATE JUDGE FOR SEALY MUNICIPAL COURT.

19. Discussion and possible action to authorize the purchase of a Justified Automated Collections Kiosk (J-A-C-K).
20. Discussion and possible action to approve a resolution of which the captions reads:

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEALY, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF SEALY AND REGENCY DeSOTO PIPELINE, LLC., FOR THE RELOCATION OF PIPELINES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF INFRASTRUCTURE TO SERVE A PROPOSED SHOPPING CENTER LOCATED AT TOWN PARK CENTER.

21. WORKSHOP: The Sealy City Council will enter into a workshop session to discuss possible updates to Sections 2-32 through 2-36 of the Code of Ordinances.
22. EXECUTIVE SESSION: A closed meeting will be held concerning the following item(s):

a. Consultation with Attorney concerning pending or contemplated litigation; a settlement offer; or a matter in which the duty of the attorney requires it. {This item is authorized by Texas Government Code, Section 551.071.}
b. Deliberation regarding real property. {This item is authorized by Texas Government Code, Section 551.072.}

23. Reconvene into regular session and consider action, IF ANY, on item(s) discussed in Executive Session.
24. City Manager’s report:

a. National Fire Protection Association specifications related to historic structures
b. Restricted and/or no parking along Columbus Rd (FM 1094)
c. Update to Code of Ordinances
d. Update on community branding initiative
e. Update on improvements to the intersection of Rexville Road and Roosevelt Street
f. Compensatory time and flex time
g. Exempt and non-exempt status of city employees
h. City council procedures handbook
i. Limb and right-of-way ordinance
j. Job description updates and pay range
k. Creation of City Youth Government Day
l. Creation of Summer Intern Program for high school and college students.
m. Annexation
n. Police drainage situation
o. Railroad crossing at Hill Street
p. City/Sealy ISD early voting
q. Request additional times and days for early voting in Sealy during county, state, and federal elections.
r. Sealy ISD/City co-op project
s. Game room ordinance
t. Drainage manual

25. Request(s) for future agenda items and comment(s).
26. Adjournment