NovusAGENDA

Town of Highland Park, Texas
Town Council Study Session

A G E N D A

8:00 AM
August 6, 2024

4700 Drexel Drive, Highland Park TX 75205
Town Council Chambers


		PUBLIC COMMENT


			This portion of the agenda is the public's opportunity to address the Town Council about any item listed on the agenda, except public hearings. Comments related to public hearings will be heard when the specific hearing begins. Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker, unless otherwise required by law. Per the Texas Open Meetings Act, the Town Council is not permitted to take action on or discuss any item not listed on the agenda. Items suggested for action may be placed on a future agenda at the Town Council's sole discretion.


		REPORTS


		•	Review and discuss the Highland Park Department of Public Safety's Texas Law Enforcement Agency Racial Profiling Report for 2023, and a report on the Highland Park Municipal Court best practices and disposition of citations for 2023.
		•	Review and discuss the Dallas Marathon.
		•	Review and discuss the Proposed Budget and Plan of Municipal Services for Fiscal Year 2024-25.


		CLOSED SESSION


		1.	In accordance with the Texas Government Code Chapter 551, Subchapter D, Section 551.071 - CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY - the Town Council will convene into closed session for consultation with and to receive legal advice from the Town Attorney regarding pending or contemplated litigation (Sam C. Tamborello v. Town of Highland Park - Case No. 3-24CV1356-E and Patricia Ellis and James Ellis v. Town of Highland Park - Case No. DC-24-06608).
		2.	In accordance with the Texas Government Code Chapter 551, Subchapter D, Section 551.074, – PERSONNEL MATTERS – the Town Council will convene into closed session to deliberate the appointment, employment, and duties of the Director of Finance and Director of Community Development.


		OPEN SESSION


		1.	Pursuant to Section 551.102 of the Texas Government Code, the final action, decision, or vote regarding Closed Session Item 1. above, shall be made, if any.
		2.	Pursuant to Section 551.102 of the Texas Government Code, the final action, decision, or vote regarding Closed Session Item 2. above, shall be made, if any.


		ADJOURNMENT


	Any item on this posted agenda could be discussed in closed session as long as it is within one of the permitted categories under Sections 551.071 through 551.076 and 551.087 of the Texas Government Code A member of the public may address the governing body regarding an item on the agenda either before or during the body's consideration of the item, upon being recognized by the presiding office or the consent of the body. SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS FOR TOWN COUNCIL MEETINGS Let us know if you need special assistance of any kind. Please contact the Town of Highland Park Administrative staff at (214) 521-4161 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.