II.
INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Invocation to be given by Pastor Jack Cook of Wyatt Drive Baptist Church
1. Approve Minutes of the Regular Meeting held December 17, 2015
IV.
REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER
G-2223 Adopt Ordinance amending Chapter 1.12, Section 1.12.040-Business License of the Benbrook Municipal Code (1985) by adding application fees for filming in the City of Benbrook and reimbursement fees for inconveniences when using public property
G-2224 Adopt Ordinance amending Chapter 12.16-Park and Recreation Use Regulations of the Benbrook Municipal Code (1985) by updating the prohibition of firearms in the parks and requiring a Special Event Permit to use bows and arrows in the parks
V.
INFORMAL CITIZEN COMMENTS
State Law prohibits any deliberation of or decisions regarding items presented in informal citizen comments. City Council may only make a statement of specific factual information given in response to the inquiry; recite an existing policy; or request staff place the item on an agenda for a subsequent meeting. The exception to informal comments is that once an election date has been set by City Council comments relative to elections will not be broadcast on the City’s cable channel. However, a copy of the tape containing citizens’ comments will be available at city hall for review or purchase by interested citizens.
VI.
COUNCIL MEMBER AND STAFF COMMENTS
Announcements from City Councilmembers and City Staff may be made for items to include: expression of thanks; congratulations; condolence; recognition of public officials, employees or citizens; information regarding holiday schedules; reminders of community events or announcements involving an imminent threat to the public health and safety of the municipality that has arisen after the posing of the agenda. No discussion or formal action may be taken on these items at this meeting.