ITY  CITY OF  KEMPNER  KEMPNER, EST 1997  REGULAR MEETING AGENDA TUESDAY, February 14, 2023, 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 on the agenda may speakt to the Council. Not formal action can be taken on these items at this meeting. This is an opportunity) for members oft the public tos suggest the addition of topics for the discussion or to address topics of interest, with the presentation limited tot 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/ Police Report- Presented byt the City Manager or designee. Mayor's Report = Presented by the Mayor or designee. Fire Chiefs Report- Presented by the Chief or designee.  3.  CONSENTAGENDA  (Alli items ont the Consent agenda ared considered routine andr mayl be: approved! byas singler motion. Thei itemsl listedb below needi not bea approved independently, howevera anyo oft thei itemsr mayb ber removeda ando consideredi ina ani independent motion A. Approval of meetingi minutest fromi the meeting held on January 24th, 2023.  uponr request ofa any memberc oft the City Council)  B. Approval of Financials fort the month of January 2023. TEXAS, FOR THE PATROL VEHICLE GRANT. TEXAS, FOR THE AXON TASER70 GRANT  Approval of Resolution No. 2023-02-14-002, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OFI KEMPNER, D. Approval of Resolution No. 2023-02-14-003, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF KEMPNER,  1IPage  REGULAR CALLED MEETING FEBRUARY 14',2023.    4. Action Items  The Council will discuss, and MAY take action on thei following: A. Discuss and approve the Quarterly Investment Report.  B. Discuss and approve the City of Kempner Police Department Annual Racial Profiling - Approval of Resolution No. 2023-02-14-001, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF KEMPNER, TEXAS, ESTABLISHING THE REVISION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE PERSONNEL AND D. Approval of Resolution No. 2023-02-14-004, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF KEMPNER, E. Approval of Resolution No. 2023-02-14-005, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF KEMPNER,  Report.  POLICY MANUAL.  TEXAS, FOR THE: SECURITY FOR THE CITY HALL GRANT. TEXAS, FOR THE TPCA ACCREDITATION GRANT.  5. WORKSHOP  A. Discussion regarding thet following drafted sections oft the personnel and policy manual:  Title: 2, Chapter: 1- Hiring  Title 2, Chapter 2- Hours worked and Personal Time Off Title 2, Chapter 3- Compensation and Benefits  Title 3, Chapter 1- Hours of Operation relating to the Isenhour/ Clark Municipal Building  6. NON-ACTION ITEMS A. Staff Comments B. Mayor/Counci Comments  N Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting - Tuesday February 28th, 2023.  7. ADJOURNMENT  All items on the agenda arej for discussion and/or action. The City Council reserves the right to adjourn into executive. session at any time during the course oft this meeting to discuss any oft the matters listed above, as authorized by 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 Cityo ofk Kempner is committedi to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodations and equal access to communications willl be provided tot those who provide notice to the City Secretary at (512/932-2180 at least 48 hours inc advance. Agenda Posted by Friday, February 10, 2022, on or before 5:00 pm. Posted by: Hayleigh Talasek, City Secretary  Development).  2IPage  REGULAR CALLED MEETING FEBRUARY 14", 2023.    -  CITY OF  KEMPNER EST.1997  KEMPNER  REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, February 14, 2023, AT 6:00 PM Notice is hereby given:  THE CITY COUNCIL CONVENED IN A REGULAR CALLED MEETING IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS, LOCATED AT 12288 E. Hwy 190 Kempner, Texas 76539. 1. ALIDOTIELNAOCATDNAND PLEDGESTOI FLAGS  The quorum consisted of Place 2, Tom Combs, Place 3, Rob Green, and Place 4 Dan Long. Place 1, David Richardson and Place 5, Debbie Hernandez were not present.  2. NON-ACTION ITEMS  Citizen Comments  Casey Townsend with the Lampasas County Cub Scouts spoke regarding the annual Blue and Gold event; specifically, what it is and why they have it every year. The mayor requested Casey to come by City Hall tomorrow and pick upj flags for proper disposal.  Reports City Manager Police Report  Updated the council on the audit and the land sales.  Approximately 65 warnings and citations last month. 1 open case. Currently at 2 open cases for the year. Chief Rodriguez attended New Police Chiefs Training last week and is looking at more training opportunities for him and his officers. 12totalincidentsi in the city. 21 fires, 1f false alarm, 4, emergency medical service calls,  Fire Chiefs Report- Presented by Chief Connie Green 2s service calls, and 3 good intent calls.  3.  CONSENT AGENDA  (Allitems ont the Consenta agendaa are considered routine: and mayk bea approved byas single motion. Thei itemsl listed below need not! bea approvedi independently, howevera anyo of thei itemsi mayl ber removed: and consideredi ina ani independent motion A. Approval of meeting minutes from the meeting held on. January 24th, 2023.  upon request ofa any member oft the City Council)  1IPage  REGULAR CALLED MEETING FEBRUARY 14, 2023    B. Approval of Financialst fori the month ofJ January 2023. TEXAS, FOR1 THE PATROL VEHICLE GRANT. TEXAS, FOR THE AXON TASER7 GRANT No discussion was held on this matter.  Approval of Resolution No. 2023-02-14-002, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF KEMPNER, D. Approval of Resolution No. 2023-02-14-003, AI RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF KEMPNER,  Council member Combs (Place 2) made the following motion: approval oft the consent  agenda.  Second by: Place 3, Rob Green Motion passes by all present. Action Items  4.  The Council will discuss, and MAYtake actions on the following: A. Discuss and approve the Quarterly Investment Report.  City Secretary explained the report, how she got the numbers, and how often it will be provided. The council discussed that they would like the report to be moved to the Council member Green (Place 3) made the following motion: approval of the Quarterly  consent agenda for all future agendas.  Investment Report. Second by: Place 4, Dan Long Motion passes by all present.  B. Discuss and approve the City of Kempner Police Department Annual Racial Profiling  Report.  Chief Rodriguez explained the report, the number of stops, and percentages broken down by racial statistics. He also stated that we are line with where we. should be. Council member Green (Place 3) made thet following motion: approval of The Kempner  Police Department. Annual Racial Profiling Report for 2022.  Second by: Place 2, Tom Combs Motion passes by all present.  Approval of Resolution No. 2023-02-14-001, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF KEMPNER, TEXAS, ESTABLISHING THE REVISION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE PERSONNEL LAND  POLICY MANUAL.  2IPage  REGULAR CALLED MEETING FEBRUARY 14, 2023    Mayor Wilkerson discussed updating and consolidating the personnel and policy manual into one document toj facilitate clarity and revisions as necessary. Council member Combs asked for clarification regarding retention and: storage of minutes, policies, and ordinances. City Secretary and Mayor confirmed approximately six separate books Council member Combs (Place2) made the following motion: approval of Resolution No.  would be provided for proper, public records retention.  2023-02-14-001. Second by: Place 3, Rob Green Motion passes by all present.  D. Approval of Resolution No. 2023-02-14-004, Al RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF KEMPNER, City Manager Rodriguez informed the council that this grant, and the next grant to be discussed, will reference City Hall infrastructure. Examples were given on ways to improve security at City Hall. Council member Green inquired if there would be a city match and City Manager Rodriguez advised him and the council that there is no match on Council member Green (place 3) made the following motion: approval of Resolution No.  TEXAS, FOR THE SECURITY FOR THE CITY HALL GRANT.  this grant, or any of the following grants submitted.  2023-02-14-004. Second by: Place 4, Dan Long Motion passes by all present.  E. Approval of Resolution No. 2023-02-14-005, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF KEMPNER, Chief Rodriguez informed the council on accreditation procedures for Kempner Police Department. He has applied for a $250,000.00 grant to cover costs. Chief Rodriguez indicated known weaknesses within the department that need to be addressed moving forward. Mayor Wilkerson educated the council on the upcoming legislation that will require accreditations. for all police departments in Texas. Council member Green raised questions on which company would be providing the accreditation. Chief Rodriguez indicated TPCA would be doing the accreditation. Council member Combs asked for confirmation that becoming accredited would keep the Police Department in line with the state law. Chief Rodriguez confirmed. Council member Combs asked about cost and renewing accreditation in the future. Chief Rodriguez explained there is zero costj fort the grant but notj fort the accreditation, process. The department will reapply, for accreditation annually with an audit every two years. Cost is unknown currently. Mayor Wilkerson cautioned any specific conversation on security weaknesses would need to be Council member Combs (Place 2) made the following motion: approval of Resolution No.  TEXAS, FOR" THE TPCA ACCREDITATION GRANT.  discussed in executive session. 2023-02-14-005. Second by: Place 3, Rob Green  3IPage  REGULAR CALLED MEETING FEBRUARY 14,2023    Motion passes by all present.  5.  WORKSHOP  A. Discussion regarding the following drafted sections oft the personnel and policy manual:  Title 2, Chapter 1- Hiring  Title 2, Chapter 2- Hours worked and Personal Time Off Title 2, Chapter 3- Compensation and Benefits  Title 3, Chapter 1- Hours of Operation relating to the Isenhour/ Clark Municipal Building Mayor Wilkerson discussed the four sample policies and made the recommended changes requested by council. A committee will be assembled toj further discuss options on a bonus program. The committee will consist oft the mayor, a council member, a city staff member, and the municipalcourt  judge. Vacation hours will be voted on when thej full council is present.  6. NON-ACTION ITEMS A. Staff Comments  City Manager Rodriguez reminded the council to turn in election packets by this Friday  tot the city secretary. B. Mayor/Counxil Comments  Mayor Wilkerson stated that his goal on these polices is to keep the council meetings light on action items and discuss this in a workshop once a month to keep the meetings  manageable.  N Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting-Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at 6P PM  7. ADJOURNMENT  Mayor Pro Tem Long made the following motion: to adjourn the meeting.  Second by: Place 3, Rob Green Motion passes by all present.  Mayor declared the meetingi is adjourned at 8:09pm.  APPROVED: John (JW)  ATTEST: blttt HayleighTalasek City Secretary  PA  4IPage  REGULAR CALLED MEETING FEBRUARY14, 2023