City Council MINUTES April 23, 2024, at 6:00 PM  CALLTO ORDER  Mayor Byron Sanford called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.  Present:  Byron Sanford Carol Langley Casey Olson Sara Countryman Cheryl Fox Stan Donaldson Alan Petrov Chris Roznovsky  Mayor City Council Place #1 City Council Place #2 City Council Place #3 City Council Place #4 City Council Place #5 City Administrator City Attorney City Engineer  Also Present: Gary Palmer  INVOCATION  Councilmember Stan Donaldson provided the invocation, PLEDGE OF ALIEGIANCETOFLAGS PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION  The city council presented the Montgomery Historical Society with a proclamation for their Magnolia  House Event.  MISTTORCITIZENS FORUM:  No members oft the public addressed the city council.  CONSENT AGENDA:  1. Approval oft the following minutes: (a)City Council Workshop 03-25-2024. (b)City Council Meeting 04-09-2024. 2. Review Quarterly Investment Report Countryman seconded the motion. Motion Passed (5-0).  Councilmember Casey Olson moved to approve the consent agenda as presented. Councilmember Sara    CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION:  3. Consideration and possible action regarding the response to the Request for Oualifications for the Town Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion to 0.3 MGD project and authorizing the CityA Administrator to negotiate a professional services contract for the same. Mr. Chris Roznovsky, City Engineer, presented this item. He explained to the city council his company is recommending proceeding with Halff Associates, they advertised a public bid and had three submissions. He provided a detailed explanation of each company's submissions and explained that Halff do have their own funding team located in Texas, therefore, is their Councilmember Sara Countryman inquired if WGA have worked with them in the past. Mr. Roznovsky responded he had and with no issues. He reiterated that Mr. Ryan Londeen of the He reminded the city council the motion he is seeking is to now proceed with negotiating the terms and price, which they will then come back to council for approval and toj proceed with design. Councilmember Sara Countryman inquired with the City Attorney if there is any conflict of interest The City Attorney responded there would not, as he is not part of the voting board, the city council, Councilmember Sara Countryman moved to accept the recommendation of WGA to award the RFQ to Halff Associates and authorizes the City Administrator and City Attorney to negotiate terms and pricing. Councilmember Stan Donaldson seconded the motion. Motion Passed (5-0). 4. Consideration and possible action authorizing the City Engineer to begin design of the FM Mr. Chris Roznovsky, City Engineer, presented this item. He reminded that recently the council had into the emergency access agreement for MUD160. He stated that he had met contractors on site and tried to come up with alternative economic proposals, as we do not want to fix the creek, as it too major ofa a project. One alternative was to move it closer to FM1097 and case it and put it in concrete blocks, similar to what has been done near Atkins Creek and Pizza Shack. This would be self- Mr. Roznovsky added that they are still working with TXDOT on a major drainage work at the road, the cost estimate is a rough estimate and would include easement acquisition, survey, design, and until then we will continue to watch. $125,000 for the Sewer Line only, with construction cost a total of $225,000 drainage cost. This is just to stabilize the area around the sewer line. Councimember Casey Olson asked when they thought they would be moving forward with this. Mr. Roznovsky responded as soon as they get authorization, we will get the surveyor out there and get started picking up the easements, as well as owner negotiations and continue working with Mr. Roznovsky reminded the council that easement acquisition is going to be a long timeframe. Councilmember Casey Olson asked how! long before the big expenses come as he is making sure that  recommendation to award the bid to.  EDC works with/for Halff.  with Mr. Londeen being involved. hei is just a local presence.  1097 Sanitary Sewer Relocation project.  supporting and even though is close to the road, the erosion is sO minimal.  TXDoT.  asa city we don'toverreach.    Mr. Roznovsky responded that it would be at least 120 days.  Councilmember Casey Olson moved to authorize the engineers to commence design. 5. Consideration and possible action on acceptance of a Utility and Economic Feasibility Study for a proposed 86-acre single family residential development by Morning Cloud Investments Mr. Chris Roznovsky, City Engineer, presented this item. He reminded the city council that this is He went on to provide a comprehensive description of components of the study including costs and This conversation may be viewed at: ntpsy/wwwy.montgomeytcwasgoVeibciycounci/page/ciy- Councilmember Casey Olson moved to accept the study as presented. Councilmember Sara 6. Consideration and possible action on acceptance of a Utility and Economic Feasibility Study for a proposed 108-acre single family residential development by Tri-Pointe Homes Texas, Mr. Chris Roznovsky, City Engineer, presented thisi item. He stated that as the council is aware, Lift Station #5 is not in the greatest of shape, and is out of capacity. The proposed relocation of the lift station is between $1.1 million and $1.2 million with 35% Tri-pointe Homes consider a cost share Councilmember Sara Countryman noted that having a nice product is good to see, as once you get a good product you encourage more, and she very much appreciates the lack of variances. Councilmember Sara Countryman moved to approve acceptance of the Study as presented. Councilmember Casey Olson seconded the motion. Motion Passed (5-0). 7. Call for a General Workshop, Joint Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council Workshop, Budget Workshops and Special Meeting to Adopt FY25 Budget Mr. Gary Palmer introduced this item and explained what each workshop and meetings dates were specific to. He advised the city council that these are the recommended dates but could ifi necessary Councilmember Sara Countryman moved to approve the list of workshop dates as presented. 8. Consideration and Possible Action on Adding a Finance Technician Position to the City Mr. Gary Palmer advised the City Council that this item has been withdrawn from the agenda at this  Councilmember Sara Countryman seconded the motion. Motion Passed (5-0).  (Dev. No. 2403).  similar to one that the cityl has conducted previously.  the taxi implications. council-24.  Countryman seconded the motion. Motion Passed (5-0).  Inc. (Dev. No. 2409).  project by the developer coming into that service location.  be changed as needed.  Councilmember Stan Donaldson seconded the motion. Motion Passed (5-0).  Organizational Chart.  point int time. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:  9. Public Works March 2024 Report    10. Utility Operations March 2024 Report 11. Court Report March 2024 13. Review Financial Reports 14. Review City Engineer's Report 15. CityAdministrator Report  12. Review Police Department and Code Enforcement Report  The City Council heard all departmental reports presented by thel heads of department.  Councilmember Sara Countryman moved to accept all departmental reports. Councilmember Cheryl  Fox seconded thei motion. Motion Passed (5-0).  EXECUTIVE SESSION:  Adjourn into Closed Executive Session as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of The City Council reserves the right to discuss any oft the items listed specifically under this heading or for any items listed above in executive closed session as permitted by law including if they meet the  the Government Code of the State ofTexas.  qualifications in:  551.074 (personnel matters), - City Secretary Recruitment  The City Council adjourned the Executive Session at 7:07 P.M. The City Council reconvened into Regular Session at 7:22 P.M.  POSSIBLE ACTION FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION:  Councilmember Casey Olson moved to authorize the City Administrator to offer the City Secretary position to James Greene, contingent upon all standard background checks. Councilmember Sara  Countryman seconded the motion. Motion Passed (5-0).  COUNCIL INQUIRY:  Councilmember Cheryl Fox inquired what was the status on the private streets issue. Mr. Palmer responded that the camera system was being evaluated currently.  ADJOURNMENT  Councilmember Carol Langley moved to adjourn the meeting. Councilmember Casey Olson seconded the  motion. Motion Passed (5-0).  The meeting was adjourned at 7:24 P.M.  Date Approved: 5-A8-2034    Submitted by:  AGBR  Nici Browe, City Secretary. TRMC hyllar  Mayor, Byron  Sanford - Term  expired  S. Counhyman, Mayor.