Here is the agenda for the October 16 2023 Mertzon City Council meeting, with a few comments below:
Comments:
The meeting starts at 6:30, so there is overlap with the ICISD School Board meeting that starts at 6:00. If you miss this meeting, you'll have to physically go to City Hall and listen to the recording. The District has recently started posting its board meetings on this page, but you have to act fast. They have coded their links to expire after a few days! The better approach for the City and District would be to post meeting audio/video on YouTube so that it is easily accessible, particularly on mobile devices.
The Council appears to be sticking to their guns on the language prohibiting the attack on character during public comments, and so am I. The language is overbroad and begs for a 1st Amendment challenge if they ever try to enforce it. The District recently abandoned the language on its agendas.
The bond matter is for improvements to the drinking water. My understanding is these are no cost bonds, and we will not see an increase in taxes.
The insurance item relates to employee health care, based on my recollection the last time this item came up. Government employees need and deserve good insurance, as it is one of the few perks to the job. The Council should be prudent but not over think the costs here.
This page may be updated up until the time of the meeting.