Nixon,  Est. 1906  Nixon City Council Minutes for 9.12.2022 Regular Meeting  The Nixon City Council met in Regular Session 12th day of September 2022 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Members present were: Mayor Dorothy Riojas, Rene Amaya, Ellie Dominguez, Maggie Gaytan and MaryAnn Fatheree, Justin La Fleur was absent. Also present were Harold Rice, Tanya Torres, Chief Mark Mendez, Jeremy Bustos, Chief Mike Cantu, Adolph Trigo, Kalie Coltrain, Andre Savoie, Natividad Ruiz, Ana Ruiz, Maria Tristan, Angel Delacruz, Emmanuel Veliz, Briana Dominguez, Pat Benavidez, Michael Martinez Quorum was declared present, and the meeting was called to order by Madame Mayor Dorothy Riojas at Prayer was given by Mary Ann Fatheree. And the pledge of Allegiance to the United States of America and Motion was made by Maggie Gaytan and seconded by Rene Amaya to approve the minutes of the September 12th, 2022 regular meeting. Motion carried 3-0. Ellie Dominguez abstained. Motion was made by Rene Amaya and seconded by MaryAnn Fatheree to approve the Financial  Chambers at City Hall 302 E. Central Ave Nixon, TX 78140.  Yolanda Messman, Nancy Amaya and Juanita Vigil and Eddie Escobar.  5:31 p.m.  the State of Texas was recited.  Statements and Paid Bills. Motion carried 4-0. Fire Chief Mark Mendez gave the Fire Department report.  Juanita Vigil addressed the council regarding the streetlight on South Roosevelt and 3rd Ave not working and she also spoke about her water filter being SO dirty due to our water. She also addressed the issue Yolanda Messman addressed the council regarding the condition of the roads in the City. She also addressed the water and not having signs that express that the City of Nixon is Superior water, and she Briana Dominguez addressed council regarding 603 E. 9th Street and the Lee Street Drainage Project. Natividad Ruiz gave a short presentation regarding the City of Nixon Harvest Festival. Motion was made by Rene Amaya and seconded by Maggie Gaytan to allow the street closures for the Saint Joseph Catholic Church Annual festival on October 8th, 2022. Motion carried 4-0. Motion was made by Maggie Gaytan and seconded by Ellie Dominguez to approve the rate increases for  about having a hanging cable above her driveway.  believes that that is not correct.  Garbage and Refuse. Motion carried 4-0.    Motion was made by Maggie Gaytan and seconded by Rene Amaya to adopt an Amendment on the A Public Hearing was held for the 2022-2023 City of Nixon Proposed Tax Rate at 6:43pm. The Public Hearing was closed fort the 2022-2023 City of Nixon Proposed Tax Rate at 6:48pm. APublic Hearing was held for the 2022-2023 City of Nixon and the Nixon Volunteer Fire Department The Public Hearing was closed for the 2022-2023 City of Nixon and Nixon Volunteer Fire Department Motion was made by Maggie Gaytan and seconded by Rene Amaya to adopt the 2022 Proposed Tax Rate. Motion was made by Maggie Gaytan and seconded by Rene Amaya to adopt Ordinance No. 2022-09-12 Levying Ad Valorem taxi fori the use and support of the Municipal Government of the City of Nixon, Texas for Motion was made by Maggie Gaytan and seconded by MaryAnn Fatheree to move the Proposed 2022- 2023 Budget (General Fund, Utility Fund and Nixon Volunteer Fire Department Fund) item into Executive Motion was made by Maggie Gaytan and seconded by MaryAnn Fatheree to approve the 2022-2023 Motion was made by Rene Amaya and seconded by Ellie Dominguez to Award the Engineering Services for the HMGP DR 4332 Emergency Generator Project to BEFCO Engineering Services. Motion carried 4-0. Motion was made by Maggie Gaytan and seconded by Ellie Dominguez to approve the Resolution 0-2022- 09-12 regarding improving access to high speed, reliable and affordable broadband service. Motion No Action was taken on necessary 2021-2022 budget amendments pursuant to items listed on the  Garbage and Refuse rater increase. Motion carried 4-0  Proposed Budget at 6:49pm. No citizens commented at this time. Proposed Budget at 6:55pm. No citizens commented at this time.  Motion carried 4-0.  the 2022-2023 Fiscal year. Motion carried 4-0  Session. Motion carried 4-0  Holiday Schedule. Motion carried 4-0.  carried 3-0. MaryAnn Fatheree abstained.  current agenda.  Chief Miguel Cantu gave the Police report. City Manager Harold Rice gave the city report.  Council came out of regular session at 7:15pm and went into Executive Session at 7:16pm. Council came out of Executive Session at 8:05pm and went into Regular Session at 8:06pm. Motion was made by Maggie Gaytan and seconded by Rene Amaya to approve the Proposed 2022-2023 Budget (General Fund, Utility Fund and Nixon Volunteer Fire Department Fund). Motion carried 4-0 Motion was made by Maggie Gaytan and seconded by Rene Amaya to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried  4-0.    AaaiDuta Alderman, Maggie Gaytân Alderman, Rene Amaya L  Mayor,  bue  Lue  BLN Qonurgjis Alderman, Ellie Dominguez  Monltsu Alderman, MaryAnn Fatheree  Attest:  Jug Jnu Tanya Torres City of Nixon Secretary