CITYOF  7fEss  230 Green Avenue, Taft, Texas 78390  Phone (361)5 528-3512  REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA May 28, 2024 = 6:30 P.M. 230 GREEN AVENUE, TAFT, TX. 78390  CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS IN THE CITY OF TAFT MUNICIPAL BUILDING  Notice is hereby given of a Regular Meeting of the City Council on the 28th day of May 2024 at 6:30 p.m. at which time business will be conducted in accordance with Texas Government Code  551 as follows: Opening Agenda  1. Call Regular City Council meeting to order 2. Call Roll and establish quorum is present  3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Prayer  5. Citizen Comments: At this time, comments will be taken from the audience on any subject matter. To address the Council, please sign the Opinion/Speaker Registration Form located on the table at the entrance oft the meeting room and deliver to the City Secretary before the meeting begins. Should there be more than five (5) people who wish to speak on a particular issue it is requested that they select one (1) representative to speak for them. In accordance with the Open Meetings Act, Council may not discuss or take action on any item which has not been posted on the agenda. Citizens are to refrain from any personal attacks on the council or any member of the staff. Failure to abide by these policies could result in a charge 6. Public Hearing regarding the annexation request by Adolfo Aparicio in reference to his 2.21 7. Public Hearing regarding the Economic Development Corporation's request to purchase 8. Discuss, consider and necessary action regarding Adolfo Aparicio'srequest for annexation of  ofc disorderly conduct.  Acre tract of land located off Abazola  Aparicio's2.21 Acre tract of land off Abazolai for $79,560 plus closing cost  his 2.21 Acre tract off of Abazola  May 28, 2024 City Council Agenda  Page 1of4    CITYOF  7EfEks  230 Green Avenue, Taft, Texas 78390  Phone (361)528-3512  9. Discuss, consider and necessary action regarding the Economic Development Corporation expending $79,560 plus closing cost on the purchase of Adolfo Aparicio's 2.21 Acre Lot offof 10. Discuss, consider and necessary action in reference to the city hosting up to 5 Movie in the Park events throughout the months of June, July, and August during the summer months. Events to be held on Saturdays and estimated cost to city to be maintained under $5,500. 11. Discuss, consider and necessary action on allowing the Memorial park to be utilized for market days one weekend per month and the city to waive all fees and peddler license in 12. Discuss, consider and necessary action on allowing the city manager to go out for proposals onr replacing playground equipment, benches, and shelters at city parks. (Councilman Molina) 13. Discuss, consider and necessary action on assigning a location for the recycling bins. (Ryan 14. Discuss, consider and necessary action in relation to the contract between the City of Taft 15. Discuss, consider and necessary action on a resolution finding that AEP's requested rate 16. Discuss, consider and necessary action on adding a Hardship PTO sale policy for City of Taft 17. Discuss, consider, and necessary action to allow city hall to close fort training on June 4th from 18. Discuss, consider, and necessary action to allow the City attorney to seek clarification of the 19. Discuss, consider and necessary action on allowing the city manager to enter into a contract with Talon Investigations to conduct a 3rd party investigation in relation to current personnel matters and to determine a not to exceed price for the services. (Ryan Smith) 20. Discuss, consider, and necessary action on the terms and conditions of the administrative leave or employment, for the Chief of Police John Landreth. (Mayor Vasquez)  Abazola.  (Ryan Smith)  relation to market day's events. (Ryan Smith)  Smith)  and the Taft Little League (Council) increase should be denied. (Ryan Smith)  Employees. (Ryan Smith)  09:30am-12:00pm. (Ryan Smith) Federal Court Order from 1989  May 28, 2024 City Council Agenda  Page 2of4    CITYOF  7FfEkss  230 Green Avenue, Taft, Texas 78390 Executive Session  Phone (361)528-3512  21. Closed Session: City Council will meet in Closed session pursuant tot the provisions of Chapter 551 oft the Texas Government Code, in accordance with the authority contained  in:  Section. 551.071 (Consultations with Attorney) in reference to possible litigation Section 551.074 (Personnel Matters): to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public  against the city  officer or employee: City Manager City Attorney Public Works Director  22. Open Session: The City Council will reconvene in Open Session at which time action on  the matter(s) discussed in Closed Session may be considered.  Section 551.071 (Consultations with Attorney) in reference to possible litigation Section 551.074 (Personnel Matters): to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public  against the city  officer or employee: City Manager City Attorney Public Works Director  23. Council and staff comments: Comments may be made by staff or council but no action will  bet taken.  24. Items to consider for placement on future agendas.  25. Announcements of Community interest and/or upcoming events.  26. Adjourn.  May 28, 2024 City Council Agenda  Page 3of4    CITYOF  7fEk  230 Green Avenue, Taft, Texas 78390 Special Accommodations  Phone (361) 528-3512  This facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are available. Requests for accommodations or interpretive services must be made 48 hours prior to this meeting. Please contact the City offices at (361)528-3512 or FAX (361) 528-3515 or email ctymanager@taftuxgow for further The City Council of the City of Taft reserves the right to convene in Executive Session in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code: Section 551.071 (Consultations with Attorney), Section 551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property), Section 551.074 (Personnel Matters), Section 551.076 (Deliberations about Security Devices), or Section 551.087 (Deliberations Regarding Economic  information. Braille is nota available.  Development Negotiations) on any oft the above items.  Certification 5:00 p.m.  I, Ryan Smith certify that the above notice of this Regular Meeting of the City Council was posted at the front doors to the City Hall, 230 Green Avenue, Taft, Texas on the 24th day of May 2024 by  Salt  Smith-A Asst. City Manager  4  May 28, 2024 City Council Agenda  Page 4 of4