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Meeting Agenda
I. Call to Order:  President Flinn and Mayor Skurow
II. Welcome and Opening Remarks:
II.A. Mayor Skurow
II.B. President Flinn
III. Invocation:  President Flinn or Designee
IV. Pledge of Allegiance:  Mayor Skurow or Designee
V. Comments from Public in Open Forum
V.A. Persons who wish to speak are asked to fill out and turn in a speaker card before the meeting is convened (The Mayor or President will notify you when it's your turn to speak and direct you to the podium.)
V.B. Speakers should identify themselves and their place of residence
V.C. In the interest of time, speakers are limited to 4 minutes
VI. Presentation on Taxation and Budget Requirements and Restrictions for The City and School District - The Trustees and Council Members will hear a presentation by City and School Staff Comparing and Contrasting the Challenges Facing Both Bodies and How Legal Limitations and Requirements Vary Between the Bodies. (President Flinn)
VI.A. City of Portland Finance and Budget Structure Presentation
VI.B. Gregory-Portland Independent School District Budget Presentation
VII. Discussion and Possible Action on Joint Strategic Planning by the School District and City - After a Presentation by City and District Staff, The City Council and Board of Trustees will Consider the Need to Establish Common Goals and Objectives for Growth within The City and District.  The Board of Trustees and City Council may recess The Joint Meeting and Move into a Workshop Session for the Purpose of Exploring Alternatives and Ideas for Collaboration, Including Exercises useful in Identifying the Needs of the City and School District.  Upon Completion of the Workshop Session, The City Council and The Board of Trustees will Reconvene The Joint Meeting and May Discuss and Take Joint or Unilateral Action on Establishing A Joint Strategic Plan. (Mayor Skurow)
VII.A. City of Portland - Plan Portland 2040 and Capital Improvement Plan Presentation
VII.B. Gregory-Portland Independent School District Facility Master Plan Presentation
VIII. Executive Session - The City Council and Board of Trustees may Conduct A Joint Executive Session as Authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorneys), 551.072 (Deliberation Regarding Real Property), 551.089 (Deliberation Regarding Security Devices or Security Audits), and 551.087 (Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiation)> (President Flinn and Mayor Skurow)
IX. Adjournment:  Mayor Skurow and Board President Flinn
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: November 4, 2024 at 6:00 PM - Joint Meeting of The Board of Trustees, Gregory-Portland ISD and The City Council, City of Portland
Subject:
I. Call to Order:  President Flinn and Mayor Skurow
Subject:
II. Welcome and Opening Remarks:
Subject:
II.A. Mayor Skurow
Subject:
II.B. President Flinn
Subject:
III. Invocation:  President Flinn or Designee
Subject:
IV. Pledge of Allegiance:  Mayor Skurow or Designee
Subject:
V. Comments from Public in Open Forum
Subject:
V.A. Persons who wish to speak are asked to fill out and turn in a speaker card before the meeting is convened (The Mayor or President will notify you when it's your turn to speak and direct you to the podium.)
Subject:
V.B. Speakers should identify themselves and their place of residence
Subject:
V.C. In the interest of time, speakers are limited to 4 minutes
Subject:
VI. Presentation on Taxation and Budget Requirements and Restrictions for The City and School District - The Trustees and Council Members will hear a presentation by City and School Staff Comparing and Contrasting the Challenges Facing Both Bodies and How Legal Limitations and Requirements Vary Between the Bodies. (President Flinn)
Subject:
VI.A. City of Portland Finance and Budget Structure Presentation
Subject:
VI.B. Gregory-Portland Independent School District Budget Presentation
Subject:
VII. Discussion and Possible Action on Joint Strategic Planning by the School District and City - After a Presentation by City and District Staff, The City Council and Board of Trustees will Consider the Need to Establish Common Goals and Objectives for Growth within The City and District.  The Board of Trustees and City Council may recess The Joint Meeting and Move into a Workshop Session for the Purpose of Exploring Alternatives and Ideas for Collaboration, Including Exercises useful in Identifying the Needs of the City and School District.  Upon Completion of the Workshop Session, The City Council and The Board of Trustees will Reconvene The Joint Meeting and May Discuss and Take Joint or Unilateral Action on Establishing A Joint Strategic Plan. (Mayor Skurow)
Subject:
VII.A. City of Portland - Plan Portland 2040 and Capital Improvement Plan Presentation
Subject:
VII.B. Gregory-Portland Independent School District Facility Master Plan Presentation
Subject:
VIII. Executive Session - The City Council and Board of Trustees may Conduct A Joint Executive Session as Authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorneys), 551.072 (Deliberation Regarding Real Property), 551.089 (Deliberation Regarding Security Devices or Security Audits), and 551.087 (Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiation)> (President Flinn and Mayor Skurow)
Subject:
IX. Adjournment:  Mayor Skurow and Board President Flinn

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