CITY OF  KEMPNER  KEMPNER, EST 1997  REGULAR MEETING AGENDA TUESDAY, April 23, 2024, AT 6:00 PM Notice is hereby given:  THE CITY COUNCIL WILL CONVENE IN A REGULAR MEETING IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS, LOCATED AT 12288 E. Hwy 190 Kempner, Texas 76539. 1. CALLIOORDER.INVOCATION.AND PLEDGESTOFIAGS  2. NON-ACTION ITEMS  Citizen Comments: Any person with business before the Council not: scheduled ont the agenda may speak tot the Council. Noi formal action can be taken on these items att this meeting. This is an opportunity) forr members of the public tos suggest the addition oft topics fort the discussion or to address topics of interest, with the presentation limited to three (3) minutes. All speakers will conduct themselves in an orderly and lawful manner. No profane or threatening language will be tolerated. All speakers will be recognized prior to speaking and will announce their name for the  minutes' purpose. Reports  City! Manager Report- Presented byt the City Manager or designee. Mayor's Report-F Presented by the Mayor or designee. Police Chief's Report- Presented byt the Police Chief or designee. Fire Chief's Report- Presented by the Chief or designee.  3. CONSENT AGENDA  (Alli items ont the Consent agenda ared consideredroutine: andi mayl bea approved! byas singler motion." Theit items listedb below needr not bea approvedi independently, howevera anyo of thei items mayb ber removeda ando consideredi ina anir independent motion A. Approval ofr meeting minutes from the meeting held on March 26, 2024.  upon requesto ofa anyr member oft the City Council)  B. ApprovalofF Financials fort the month of March: 2024.  4. Action Items  The Council will discuss, and MAY take action on the following:  1/Page  REGULAR CALLED MEETING    A. Consider the appointment of Debbie Hernandez for Place 5 unexpired term effective May! 5,  2024.  5. NON-ACTION ITEMS A. StaffComments B. Mayor/Council Comments  . N Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting-1 Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at 6:00 PM.  6. ADJOURNMENT  Alli items on the agenda arej for discussion and/or action. The City Council reserves the right to adjourn into executive. session at anyt time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of ther matters listed above, as authorized by7 Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts and Donations), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations about Security Devices,) and 551.086 (Economic The Cityof Kempner is committedi to compliance witht the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodations. and equal access to communications' will be provided to those who provide notice tot the City Secretary at (512/932-2180 at least 48 hours in advance. Agenda Posted by Friday, April 19, 2024, on or before 5:00 pm. Posted by: HayleighTalasek, City Secretary  Development).  2IPage  REGULAR CALLED MEETING    CHY Of  CITY OF  KEMPNER  KEMPNER EST.1907  MEETING MINUTES  FOR THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON APRIL 23, 2024, AT 6:00 PM THE CITY COUNCIL CONVENED IN A REGULAR MEETING IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS, LOCATED AT 12288 E. HWY 190, KEMPNER TX 76539. 1. CALLTO ORDER.INVOCAION. AND PIEDGESIOFIAGS  The meeting started at 6:00 PM. The quorum consisted of David Richardson (place 1), Tom Combs (place 2), Rob Green (place 3), Dan Long (place 4), and Mayor. John (JW) Wilkerson. Invocation led  by Mayor Wilkerson. 2. NON-ACTION ITEMS  Citizen Comments. Any person with business before the Council not scheduled on the agenda may speak to the Council. No formal action can be taken on these items at this  meeting. None Reports  City Manager Report Presented by City Manager- See attached.  Tom Combs inquired about the total number of meals served during the eclipse. City Manager Ramos indicated that each meal accommodated 20 or more individuals, Police Chief Report - Presented by Chief Heriberto Rodriguez-See: attached. Mayor's Report- Presented by the Mayor Mayor Wilkerson mentioned that approximately a month before the eclipse, he had requested the city manager to coordinate with the fire department regarding meal arrangements to potentially collaborate efforts. Following this directive, the City Manager engaged with thej fire chief, who confirmed that no such arrangements were in place. Contrary to social media speculation, the exclusivity of the meal provision for law enforcement stemmed from the fact that the sponsoring group specifically catered to law enforcement personnel. Mayor Wilkerson further indicated that he had secured  resulting in a total of 10 meals served.  1/Page  REGULAR CALLED MEETING    donors who were willing to support. joint initiatives, had there been interest. It was emphasizedi thate every effort was made to engage with thej fire department, ando any first responder seeking a meal would have been accommodated without hesitation.  3. CONSENT AGENDA  (Allit items ont the Consent agendaa ared consideredi routine andr mayb bea approved bya singler motion. Thei items listed! below needr noth bea approvedir independently, however anyo oft thei items mayl ber removeda ando consideredi ina anir independent motion. A. Approval ofr meeting minutest fromi the meeting held on March 26t,2024.  uponr request ofa anyr member oft the City Council)  B. Approval of Financials fort ther month of March 2024.  Tom Combs (place 2) makes thet following motion: to approve the consent agenda.  Seconded by: Danl long (place 4) Motion passes bya all present.  4. ACTION ITEMS  The Council will discuss, and MAY take actions on thei following:  A. Consider the appointment of Debbie Hernandezi for Place! 5 unexpired term effective May5 5, Rob Green (place 3) made the following motion: to appoint Debbie Hernandez for Place! 5  2024.  unexpired term effective May! 5, 2024. Seconded by: David Richardson (place 1)  5. NON-ACTION ITEMS A. Staff Comments- none  B. - Mayor/Council Comments- Mayor Wilkerson makes a comment on budget meetings I Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting-Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at 6F PM  beginning the second meeting of May.  6. ADJOURNMENT  David Richadson (place 1) made thet following motion: To adjourn.  Seconded by: Dan Long (place 4) The meeting adjourned at 6:15pm A  APPROVED:. John (JW) 2IPage  ATTEST: Hayleigh    REGULAR CALLED MEETING    CITY OK  CITY OF  KEMPNER  KEMPNER, ESTIDDT  CITY MANAGER REPORT REGULAR CALL MEETING Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 6:00 PM MAINTENANCE UPDATES 1. Parki restrooms have been repaired. STAFF UPDATES CITY EVENTS  2. The Dodge Charger patrol vehicle was in the shop for routine maintenance.  1. Mayor Wilkerson andlattended Public Information Officer update training as required. 1. Thanks to the support and generosity of TMPA and our Mayor, groceries were provided, and City Hall was designated as a meal and rest station for all Law Enforcement assigned to work the April 8, 2024 Eclipse Event. The Mayor, myself and Paul Miceli cooked and served 31 fresh meals daily beginning Friday and ending on Monday. 2. Hayleigh and I have begun planning for this year's Memorial Day event.  CITY BUSINESS UPDATES  1. The city received an IRS bill ini the amount of $3,618.29 for the September 2020 quarter. Upon completing the research of records, it was confirmed that the city owes this amount. This stems from the non-payment of payroll taxes that occurred during the 2020 year, it was learned this matter was addressed in late 2021/early 2022, however my predecessor during that time did not send the payment. A check will be mailed no 2. All equipment from Public Safety grants has been ordered and most of it has been delivered. As soon as Chief Rodriguez receives invoices, we will begin the process of  later than the end of the week. requesting reimbursement.  1/Page  Regular Call Meeting of February 13, 2024