Grand Saline City Council January 10,2023 Regular Meeting Minutes 7:001 P.M.  A regular meeting oft the Grand Saline City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Jeremy  Gunnels. Thel Mayor announced a quorum with the following present:  Councilmember July Cato > Councilmember Ridge Tardy Councilmember Jason Ivy Councilmember Kathy Smith  Councilmember Jennifer Henderson was absent.  Invocation given by Councilmember Jason Ivy followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the American and City staffp present: Melisa Milliorn, Dana Clair, Beverley Pearson, Brandi Collard, Jeremy Barker, Logan  Texas flag.  Craft, Mary Corrales, and City Attorney Blake Armstrong Others Present: Linda Mayhugh, Chad LaPrade and Dustin Mason  Approve minutes of previous meetings - Councilmember July Cato made ai motion to approve the minutes for December 13, 2022 Regular Council Meeting. Councilmember Ridge Tardy seconded the Approve financials for December 2022- Councilmember Ridge Tardy made a motion to approve the financials for November 2022. Councilmember Jason Ivy seconded the motion. Motion carried Public Participation- -Linda Mayhugh, Administrator of Country Trails Nursing spoke on condition of VZ County Road 1803. City provided update as to recent discussions and job bidding for proposed Ordinance 2023-101 Amending 2004-111 Section 4-Garage Sale Permit Fee- Councilmember Kathy Smith made ar motion to adopt Ordinance! 2023-101 witha$10.00: fee for Garage Sale Permits. Councilmember July Cato seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Ordinance 2023-103 Amending Appendix A (Fee Schedule) Dog & Cato License Fee- Councilmember Kathy Smith made a motion to adopt Ordinance 2023-103 with a $10.00 fee for Dog & CatLicense. Councilmember Jason Ivy seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution 2023-01-1 Dana Clair $25,000 Maximum Approval Limit-Tabled  motion. Motion carried unanimously.  unanimously. repairs.  Resolution 2023-03-Main Street. Advisory Board Approval- Councilmember July Cato made a motion to approve. Resolution 2023-03. Councilmember Jason Ivy seconded the motion. Motion carried Resolution 2023-04 Minimum Fund Balance-Coumelimember Ridge Tardy made ai motion to approve Resolution 2023-04 Councilmember July Cato seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.  unanimously.    Resolution 2023-06 Interlocal Agreement with City of Canton for Animal Shelter- - Councilmember Ridge Tardy made a motion to approve Resolution 2023-06. Councilmember Jason Ivy seconded the  motion. Motion carried unanimously.  Discuss and Take Action as Necessary Budget Adjustments - No Action  Departmental reports were given by the Department Heads. Dustin Mason with the Parks Board also Council Comment/Future Comments- City Lake Update, Public Works Inclement Weather Preparation Adjpourm-Coumeilmemle: Kathy Smith made a motion to adjourn at 8:29 p.m. Councilmember July Cato  gave an update. Update  seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Guyuak APPROVED, Jeremy Gunnels, Mayor uolulloic  ATTEST: Melisa Milliorn, City Secretary/Assistant City Administrator  GRAND / A A    Grand Saline City Council February14,2023 Regular Meeting Minutes 7:00 P.M.  AI regular meeting oft the Grand Saline City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor. Jeremy  Gunnels. Thel Mayor announced a quorum with thei following present:  Councilmember July Cato Councilmember Ridge Tardy Councilmember Jason! Ivy Councilmember Kathy Smith Councilmember Jennifer Henderson  Invocation given by Councilmember Jason Ivy followed by thel Pledge of Allegiance tot the American and City staff present: Melisa Milliorn, Dana Clair, Beverley Pearson, Brandi Collard, Jeremy Barker, Logan Craft, Mary Corrales, Kay Barber, Tomasa King, Destry Sills, Christian Barajas, and City Attorney Blake Others Present: Rex White, Judy Rowton, Rowdy Heddin, Misty Heddin, David Cox, Krista Whitney, Approve minutes of previous meetings Councilmember. Jennifer Henderson made ai motion to approve thei minutes for. January 10, 2023 Regular Council Meeting. Councilmember. July Cato seconded:  Texas flag. Armstrong  Harry Clifford, Nikki Rowan, Nanci Ralph, and! Kay Aven.  the motion. Motion carried unanimously.  Approve financials forl December 2022 -Tabled until March 2023 meeting.  Public Participation- - Krista Whitney voiced concerns on extending game room hours. Rowdy Heddin Ordinance 2023-104: 2023 Swimming Pool Operations- Councilmember Jennifer Henderson made a motion to adopt Ordinance 2023-104 with a correction of times. Councilmember Ridge Tardy seconded Ordinance 2023-105 Appointment of Election Judges- Councilmember Kathy Smith made a motion to adopt Ordinance 2023-105. Councilmember Jason) Ivy seconded the motion. Motion carried Ordinance: 2023-106-Amending City Administrator, Assistant City Administrator, and City Resolution 2023-01- City Administrator: $25,000 Maximum Expense Approval- Councilmember Jennifer Henderson made ar motion to approve Resolution 2023-01. Councilmember July Cato seconded Discuss and Take Action as Necessary Order of General Election- All Councilmembers and Mayor  spoke in support ofe extending game room! hours. the motion. Motion carried unanimously,  unanimously.  Secretary Jobl Deseriptions-Table until March 2023 meeting.  the motion. Motion carried unanimously.  signed.    Discuss and Take. Action as Necessary Move March 2023 Regular Monthly Meeting to March 21, 2023-Couneimember Jennifer Henderson made a motion to move the March 14, 2023 meeting to March 21,2023. Councilmember Ridge Tardy seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Discuss and Take Action as Necessary Rowdy Heddin Extending Game Room Hours- Councilmember Jennifer Henderson made ar motion to approve preparing amended Ordinance extending the game room hours as presented. Councilmember Ridge Tardy seconded the motion. Motion carried Discuss and' Take Action as Necessary Nikki Rowan Purchase of Alley Behind Dairy Bar- City Attorney Blake Armstrong advised council tos seek a third-party title search. Councilmember Jennifer Henderson made a motion to approve City Staff toj pursue a third party title search. Councilmember Ridge Discuss and Take. Action as Necessary Salt Museum Committee Contract to Buy 101-103 Main' Street-Jennifer Henderson made a motion to approve a $78,500 fund by the EDC to Salt Museum Board. Councilmember Kathy Smith seconded. the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Discuss and Take Action as Necessary GSPD! Racial Profiling Report-Counelmember Jennifer Henderson made a motion to approve the GSPD Racial Profiling Report. Councilmember Ridge Tardy Discuss and Take. Action and Necessary GS Fire Marshal Racial Profiling Report-Counelmember Jennifer Henderson made a motion to approve the GS Fire Marshal Racial Profiling Report. Councilmember Kathy Smith seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously, City Lake Update and Discussion-Mayor gave an update. Mayor and City Secretary to attend closing. Council Comment/Future Comments- New Opioid Lawsuit, Budget Amendments, Job Descriptions, A4pum-Coumelmember Jennifer Henderson made a motion to adjourn. Councilmember. Jason Ivy  unanimously.  Tardy seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.  seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.  Departmental reports were given by the Department Heads.  Main Street Ordinance.  seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Gpony Awwb APPRDVED,J Jereny Gunnels, Mayor Dona Ci ATTEST:    Grand Saline City Council March 121,2023 Regular Meeting Minutes 7:00P.M.  Ar regular meeting of the Grand Saline City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Jeremy Gunnels. The Mayor announced a quorum present with the following: Councilmember July Cato, Councilmember Ridge Tardy, Councilmember Jason Ivy, Councilmember Jennifer Henderson and Invocation given by Ridge Tardy followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the American and Texas flag. City staff present - Dana Clair, Jeremy Barker, Taylor Morgan, Logan Craft, Mary Corrales, Destry Others Present: Mr. Raulston, Nick Haley, Lance Wyatt, Nikki Rowan, Tommy McKee, Andy Reese, Approve minutes of previous meetings - Councilmember Jennifer Henderson made a motion to approve the minutes for February 14, 2023 Council Meeting. Councilmember Kathy Smith seconded the  Councilmember Kathy Smith.  Sills, Christian Barajas and Brandi Collier. Leah Erwin and Jim Parr  motion. Motion carried unanimously. Approve financials for. January 2023-Tabled.  City Administrator Report: Dana advised Council 1. That we would be putting street work out for bids. 2. Replaced 977 feet of collapsed sewer line on Fielder Street and N. Saline Street. 3. Gears int the Sewer grit system are stripped and will take right at $10000.00 to repair. 4. We hired Severiana Lopez as the new water clerk and Zack Vail in public works. 5. Reminded Council of Clean up weekend. Public Participation -1 Mr. Raulston spoke to the Council about our customer service and advised Council that we needed a independent company to test water. Our testing is unacceptable. Ordinance No. 2023-102 Amending Article 9.02 (Personnel Policy)- Councilmember Jennifer Henderson made ai motion to adopt Ordinance 2023-102 amending Article 9.02 (Personnel Policy). Councilmember Jason Ivy seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously, Resolution 2023-08 Appoint Nikki Rowan for: a 2 Year Term on the EDC- Councilmember Ridge Tardy made a motion to appoint Nikki Rowan fora a 2 year term on the EDC. Councilmember July Cato Resolution 2023-09 Approve Closure of Main Street for the Main Street Festival on May 6, 2023- Councilmember. July Cato made a motion to approve the closure of Main Street for the Main Street Festival on May 6, 2023. Councilmember Kathy Smith seconded the motion. Motion carried Resolution 2023-07 Center Point Energy. Annual Grip Adjustment. Approve a 45 day delay on the increase of fees = Councilmember Kathy Smith made motion. Councilmember Ridge Tardy seconded the  seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.  unanimously.  motion. Motion carried unanimously.    Approve thel Removal of Melisa Milliorn from all City Bank Accounts - Councilmember Jennifer Henderson made a motion to approve the removal ofl Melisa Milliorn from all bank accounts. Councilmember Jason Ivy seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.  Discuss and Action as Necessary on the S. Bell Survey, Abstract No. 46 Title Search - Councilmember Jennifer Henderson made a motion to direct Nikki Rowan and. Jim Parr to present their plans for this property to the Mayor/City Administrator before April 11, 2023 Council meeting. Councilmember Ridge Tardy seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.  Executive Session at 7:28 p.m. legal advice real property Departmental reports were given by the Department Heads.  Open session at 7:42 p. m.  Executive Session at 7:56 p.m. to discuss Termination Appeal of Police Officer and Discuss, Consider Open Session at 9:53 p.m.-1. Councilmember Jennifer Henderson made a motion to amend Nick Haley's F5 form to honorable discharge and deny all other request. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Kathy Smith. Motion carried unanimously. 2. Councilmember Jennifer Henderson made a motion to approve Beverley Pearson to serve as the City Secretary. Councilmember Ridge Tardy Councilmember Jennifer Henderson made a1 motion to approve Beverley Pearson as the City Secretary. Councilmember Ridge Tardy seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously,  Employment of City Secretary.  seconded motion, Motion carried unanimously.  Council Comment/Future Comments- - update org chart July Cato seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Aunehunb APFROVED,Aer.my Gunnels, Mayor Oana OOnit ATTEST: Dana Clair, City Administrator  Adjourm-Coumelmember Jennifer Henderson made a motion to adjourn at 10:11 p.m. Councilmember  M GRAND  TEXAS    Grand Saline City Council April11,2023 Regular Meeting Minutes 7:00 P.M.  A regular meeting of the Grand Saline City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Jeremy Gunnels. The Mayor announçed a quorum present with the following: Councilmember July Cato, Councilmember Ridge Tardy, Councilmember Jason Ivy, Councilmember Jennifer Invocation given by Jason Ivy followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the American and Texas City staff present - Dana Clair, Beverley Pearson, Jeremy Barker, Logan Craft, Mary Corrales,  Henderson and Councilmember Kathy Smith.  flag.  Destry Sills, Christian Barajas and Brandi Collier.  Others Present: Nick Haley, Nikki Rowan, Andy Reese, and Micah Lewis  Approve minutes of previous meetings - Councilmember Jennifer Henderson made a motion to approve the minutes for March 21, 2023 Council Meeting. Councilmember Kathy Smith Approve financials for January 2023 & February 2023-1 Tabled until Council can havea City Administrator Report: Dana advised Council 1.That she had met with Tyler Hayter Engineering regarding the Main Street Grant. Frank street from Green will get new asphalt. They will be starting on Micah Lowe'sreconstruction. 2. She and Logan will be meeting with Paul King to start the water rate survey.3. City cleanup was busy and went well. 4. Publiç Works has been working long hours tol help with the parks for the Mikie Furrh tournament. 5. Our new Public Participation -Nick Haley spoke to the Council requesting to be put on the May 9, 2023 Resolution 2023-10. - Micah Lewis - Abandonment of City Lake easement. Councilmember Jennifer Henderson made ai motion to approve Resolution 2023-10 the abandonment of City Lake easement - 1.12 acre easement located at 8572 US Hwy 80, Grand Saline, TX. Councilmember Ridge Tardy seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Ordinance 2023-108 - Game Room Operation Hours - Amending Section 4.03.036 Councilmember Ridge Tardy made a motion to approve Ordinance 2023-108 Amending Game Room Operation Hours. Councilmember Kathy Smith seconded the motion. Motion carried  seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.  workshop.  employees Zach and Severiana are both doing great.  agenda to speak about clarification of his termination appeal.  unanimously.        Review plans presented by Niki Rowan and Jim Parr on S. Bell Survey, Abstract No. 46: Councilmember Kathy Smith made a motion to: release S. Bell Survey, Abstract No. 461 to Nikki Rowan once Dana Clair and Blake Armstrong research a fair market value price, attorney fees, administrative fees, abstract fees have all been determined. Councilmember July Cato seconded Open Sealed Bids for Street Projects: Councilmember Kathy Smith made a motion to grant Area Wide Paving the bid for Street Projects pending clarification in writing and distributed to all Councilmembers from Attorney Blake Armstrong that we can accept the bid due to the Notice of Seal Bids was not ran in the City of Grand Saline official paper ofrecord. Councilmember Budget Amendments requested by Councilmember Kathy Smith: Councilmember July Cato made the motion to approve the budge amendments requested by Councilmember Kathy Smith. Councilmember Jennifer Henderson seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.  the motion. Motion carried unanimously.  Jason Ivy seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously,  Departmental reports were given by the Department Heads.  Executive Session: None Open session:  Council Comment/Future Agenda Items: Financial Report workshop, Designated Newspaper, Nick Haley's request to be put back on the May 2023 agenda, Dana provide Council appropriate documentation on the expenditures for the purchases between $10000.00 and $25000.00 for the Adjpurm-Councelmemoer Jennifer Henderson made a motion to adjourn at 10:11 p.m. Councilmember July Cato seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.  sewer line repairs.  GRAN  qe4 APPROVED, Jefemy Bueduy  Aek feaor  TEXAS  ATTEST: Beverléy Pearson, City Secretary        B  Grand Saline City Council May 9, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes 7:00 P.M.  A regular meeting oft the Grand Saline City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Jeremy Gunnels. The Mayor announced a quorum present with the following: Councilmember July Cato, Councilmember Ridge Tardy, Councilmember Jason Ivy, Councilmember Jennifer Invocation given by Jeremy Barker followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the American and City staff present - Dana Clair, Beverley Pearson, Jeremy Barker, Logan Craft, Mary Corrales, Destry Sills, Christian Barajas, Taylor Morgan, McKenzie Chandler, Jessica Garza and Brandi Others Present: Nick Haley, Nikki Rowan, Benjamin Morrell, Yvonne Trent, Jan Adamson, Catrennia Williamson, Tammy Chitty, Leah Erwin, Taylor Chitty, Bert Fite and Dustin Mason. Approve minutes of previous meetings - Councilmember Kathy Smith made a motion to approve the minutes for April 11,2023 Council Meeting. Councilmember July Cato seconded Approve financials for December 2022, January 2023, February 2023 and March 2023- Councilmember Ridge Tardy made a motion to approve the financials for December 2022, January 2023, February 2023 and March 2023. Councilmember Jennifer Henderson seconded the motion. Motion carried with Councilmember Jason Ivy, Councilmember Ridge Tardy and Councilmember Jennifer Henderson for with Councilmember Kathy Smith and Councilmember City Administrator Report: Dana presented invoices to the Council that was requested from Councilmember Kathy Smith. She also presented Councilmembers Jason Ivy and Jennifer Henderson along with Mayor Jeremy Gunnels plaques in appreciation for their service. Public Participation - Councilmember Kathy Smith presented letters to the Council from PaulJ Korkames regarding his property he owns in Grand Saline. Mr. Korkames is requesting to be on Resolution 2023-11 - Establish Public Newspaper for the City of Grand Saline - Councilmember Kathy Smith made a motion to approve Resolution 2023-Ildesignating the Grand Saline Sun to be the official newspaper for the City of Grand Saline. Councilmember Resolution 2023-12- Canvass the Votes of the City of Grand Saline May 6, 2023 General Election - Councilmember Jennifer Henderson made a motion to approve Resolution 2023-12  Henderson and Councilmember Kathy Smith.  Texas flag.  Collier.  the motion. Motion carried unanimously,  July Cato against.  a future agenda.  Ridge Tardy seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously,    canvassing the Votes oft the Grand Saline May 6, 2023 General Election. Councilmember July Discuss and take action as necessary on Budget Amendments requested by Councilmember Kathy Smith - Councilmember Jennifer Henderson made a motion to approve the budget amendments requested by Councilmember Kathy Smith. Councilmember Kathy Smith seconded Discuss with Ben Morrell and take action as necessary on drainage issue and parking lot at Discuss and take action as necessary pertaining to placing Nick Haley' s appeal on a future agenda - Councilmember Kathy Smith made a motion for Nick Haley'sappeal to be place on the Special Called meeting for May 16, 2023 and to be heard by the present Council members. Councilmember. July Cato seconded the motion. Motion carried. Councilmember Kathy Smith, Jennifer Henderson and. July Cato for and Councilmembers Ridge Tardy and Jason Ivy against.  Cato seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously,  the motion. Motion carried unanimously.  the Richland Heights Baptist Church -1 No Action Taken  Departmental reports were given by the Department Heads.  Executive Session: 7:48 p.m. Open Session: 8:11 p.m.  Council Comment/Future Agenda Items: Paul Korkames pertaining to Ordinance violations and schedule a meeting with Ben Morrell of the Richland Heights Baptist Church. Adjourn: Councilmember Jennifer Henderson made motion to adjourn at 8:17 p.m. Councilmember Jason Ivy seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.  Mayor  KT B Poien ATTEST: Beverley Pearson, City Secretary    Grand Saline City Council 128 EI Frank May 16, 2023,6:00P P.M. Special Called Meeting  Nor meeting was held to discuss the below agenda items due to Quorum was not Present.  3.The Following Will Be hsieN Tabled For Further Study: A. Executive Session- Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074 (Personnel), The Council will Convene intol Executive Session to discuss the following: Clarification by Council relating to items listed in' Nick Haley's appeal. Specifically: That his termination be voidedovertumed; that any sustained findings be overturned or reclassified as unfounded, not sustained or exonerated; that his personnel records be  cleared for all purposes.  B. Open Session to Take Action that may be required from Executive Session  S Swear in Leah Erwin and Brandi Morris as new Councilmembers and Ridge Tardy as Mayor.  D. 2021-2022 Audit Presentation by Mike Ward.  E. Approve the Removal of Jeremy Gunnels from all City Bank Accounts. F. Approve the placement of Ridge Tardy to all City Bank Accounts. D. Open Sealed Bids for Street Projects and take action as necessary.  5. Council Comments/Future Agenda Items  6.Adjourn  GRA  Bualy Poavam Beverley Pearson, City Secretary  XAS  6        Grand Saline City Council June 13, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes 7:00 P.M.  Ar regular meeting oft the Grand Saline City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Ridge Tardy. The Mayor announced a quorum present with the following: Councilmember July Cato, Councilmember Brandi Morris, Councilmember Leah Lamb, and Councilmember Kathy Invocation given by Councilmember Kathy Smith followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the City staff present - Dana Clair, Beverley Pearson, Jeremy Barker, Logan Craft, Mary Corrales, Destry Sills, Christian Barajas, Brandi Collier, T.J. Foster, Teri Everitt, Chris King, and Bert Others Present: Nick Haley, Nikki Rowan, Paul J. Korkames, Yvonne Trent, Catrennia Approve minutes of previous meetings - Councilmember Kathy Smith made a motion to approve the minutes for May 9, 2023 Council Meeting. Councilmember July Cato seconded the Approve financials for April 2023- Councilmember Leah Erwin made a motion to table the financials for April 2023. Councilmember July Cato seconded the motion. Motion carried City Administrator Report: Dana reported that the railing did not get installed but that she has been assured it will get done soon. Ditches were cleaned out and culverts were installed on 1803.  Smith.  American and Texas flag.  Fite.  Williamson, Tammy Chitty, and Scott Gorby.  motion. Motion carried unanimously.  unanimously.  Public Participation - None.  2021-2022 Audit was presented by Mike Ward - Councilmember Kathy Smith made a motion to approve 2021-2022 Audit presented by Mike Ward. Councilmember Leah Erwin seconded ETCOG GIS mapping presentation - Councilmember Kathy Smith made a motion to approve thej purchase of the mapping program in the amount of $5500.00 immediately if we could pay for itwith the CLERF grant monies. Ifnot the motion is to wait until October 2023 when the new budget is inj place. Councilmember Brandi Morris seconded the motion. Motion carried  the motion. Motion carried unanimously.  unanimously.    Resolution 2023-13- - Street closure for the Grand Saline Annual Salt Festival- Councilmember July Cato made ai motion to approve Resolution 2023-13 Street closure with correction to Main Street from Highway 80 tol Pacific hours to be Saturday, September 30, 2023 6:00 a.m. to Sunday, October 1,2023 12:00 am. Councilmember Leah Erwin seconded the Resolution 2023-14 - Amend Resolution No. 2004-13 to add Dana Clair, Beverley Pearson and Ridge Tardy as authorized representatives on the Tex Star Bank account- Councilmember Leah Erwin made a motion to approve Resolution 2023-14. Councilmember Consider closing Tex-Star Bank account - Councilmember July Cato made a motion to close the Tex-Star Bank account. Councilmember Leah Erwin seconded the motion. Motion carried  motion. Motion carried unanimously.  Kathy Smith seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.  unanimously,  Paul Korkames request to amend Ordinance No. 2022-111 Sec. 3.11.03  Cargelstorageshppmg Container- - Councilmember Kathy Smith made a motion to change the date to February 27, 2020. Councilmember July Cato seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously with Councilmember Kathy Smith, Councilmember Brandi Morris and Councilmember July Cato for and Councilmember Leah Erwin against. City Council Procedures and Decorum Policy Manual-Tabled  Clarification on specific items listed in Nick Haley's appeal to be placed on a future Removal of. Jeremy Gunnels from all City of Grand Saline Bank accounts - Councilmember July Cato made a motion to remove Jeremy Gunnels from the bank accounts. Councilmember Placement of Ridge Tardy to all City of Grand Saline Bank accounts - Councilmember July Cato made ai motion to place Ridge Tardy to all City of Grand Saline bank accounts. Councilmember Kathy Smith seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.  agenda - Died for lack ofa a motion.  Kathy Smith seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.  Ordinance No. 2023-109 Amending the City of Grand Saline regular Council meeting date and time - Councilmember Kathy Smith made a motion to move the City of Grand Saline regular Council meeting to the third Tuesday oft the month starting a 6:00 p.m. beginning July 18, 2023. Councilmember Leah Erwin seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Seal bid for street projects - Councilmember Kathy Smith made a motion to approve Area wide's bid in the amount of$206163.00 for street projects. Councilmember July Cato seconded Elect Mayor Por-Tem for a one year term - Councilmember Brandi Morris made ai motion to elect Councilmember Leah Erwin with Councilmember Leah Erwin and Councilmember Brandi Morris for. Councilmember Kathy Smith and Councilmember July Cato against.  the motion. Motion carried unanimously.    Councilmember July Cato made a motion to elect Councilmember Kathy Smith with Councilmember Kathy Smith and Councilmember July Cato for. Councilmember Leah Erwin and Councilmember Brandi Morris against. Mayor Ridge Tardy voted for Councilmember Leah  Erwin breaking the tie.  Departmental reports were given by the Department Heads.  Executive Session: None Open Session:  Council Comment/Future Agenda Items: Library review discussion. Amend 1.06.035. Council vacant seat. In God we trust being placed on the Council room wall. Adjourn: Councilmember July Cato made motion to adjourn at 8:47 p.m. Councilmember Kathy Smith seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.  GRAN  Mayor  ATTEST: Beverley Pearson, City Secretary  EXAS  KE        Grand Saline City Council July 18, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes 7:00 P.M.  Ar regular meeting oft the Grand Saline City Council was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Mayor Ridge Tardy. The Mayor announced a quorum present with the following: Councilmember Brandi Morris, Councilmember Leah Lamb, and Councilmember Kathy Smith present and Invocation given by Jeremy Barker followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the American and City staff present -) Dana Clair, Beverley Pearson, Jeremy Barker, Logan Craft, Mary Corrales, Others Present: Nikki Rowan, Tammy Chitty, Sharon Presswood, Grant Adamson, Jan Adamson, Lee Stringer Lela Bryant Yvonne Trent, Kyle Thompson, Scott Simpson, Ruth Savage, Anna Fernandez, Jeff Fernandez, Brooke McCown, Randy Reagan, and Charlotte Approve minutes of previous meetings - Councilmember Kathy Smith made a motion to approve the minutes for. June 13, 2023 Council Meeting. Councilmember Brandi Morris Approve financials for April 2023 - Councilmember Leah Erwin made a motion to place the financials for April 2023, May 2023, June 2023 and July 2023 on the August 2023 council meeting to allow a committee of Ridge Tardy, Kathy Smith, Dana Clair, and Beverley Pearson to work on current budget adjustments. Councilmember Brandi Morris seconded the motion. City Administrator Report: Dana reported that the railing project has not been completed due to not being ADA compliant. Hired Stacy Figueroa as Court clerk. Glow Stick night at the poo was a success with al little over 200 in attendance. Dustin Mason bought lunch for the public Public Participation - Anna Fernandez spoke about dirty water on CR1606. Ann Mannewitz also spoke about dirty water and phone number on website. Sharon Presswood and Ruth Savage both spoke about the new railing placed in front of their buildings. Niki Rowan spoke on item L, Aldo Morales - Signing of Plat: Elm/High/Bradburn - Mr. Morales was absent. Place on  Councilmember July Cato absent.  Texas flag.  Brandi Collier, Chris King, Tomasa King and Bert Fite.  Reagan.  seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.  Motion carried unanimously.  works in appreciation of all their hard work ini the parks.  the property behind Dairy Bar. August 2023 agenda.    Revision of Grand Saline Public Library Board 2005 Bylaws relating to current City of Grand Saline organizational structure - Executive session 6:28 p.m. Revened 6:46 p.m. Councilmember Leah Erwin made al motion to terminate the Library bylaws and present an Ordinance at the August 2023 meeting. Councilmember Brandi Morris seconded the motion. Librarian Job Description - Councilmember Kathy Smith made ai motion to approve the Librarian job description. CouncilmemberLeah Erwin seconded the motion. Motion carried Change the Library hours and day of operation to increase the availability to the Citizens- Councilmember Leah Erwin made a motion to approve the Library hours and days tol be Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Councilmember Brandi Morris seconded the motion. Ordinance No. 2023-110 Amending Ordinance No. 2022-118 Sec. 3.11.03  Motion carried unanimously.  unanimously.  Motion carried unanimously.  Cargelstorageahipping containers - Councilmember Kathy Smith made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2023-110. Councilmember Brandi Morris seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously with Councilmember Kathy Smith and Councilmember Brandi Morris for and Ordinance No. 2023-111 Amending Ordinance No. 2010-113 Chapter 1Article 1.06 Sealed competitive procurements- - Councilmember Kathy Smith made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2023-111. Councilmember Leah Erwin seconded the motion. Motion carried Ordinance No. 2023-112-1 Repeal Ordinance No. 2022-123 - Councilmember Leah Erwin made a motion approve Ordinance No. 2023-112. Councilmember Kathy Smith seconded the City Council Procedures and Decorum = Tabled. Tol bej placed on the August 2023 agenda to Approval of budget adjustments and/or transfers - Councilmember Kathy Smith made a motion placed an Ordinance for this item on the August 2023 agenda. Councilmember Leah Donation of signage for Council Chamber of our national motto "In God We Trust" to be placed on wall behind the Council seating area - Councilmember Leah Erwin made a motion toa approve signage "In God We Trust" on the wall. Councilmember Brandi Morris seconded the Update on the Sale of City Lake-C City Attorney advised Council that the City has to find three  Councilmember Leah Erwin against.  unanimously.  motion. Motion carried unanimously. allow the City Attorney to review them.  Erwin seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously,  motion. Motion carried unanimously.  (3) heirs of Adean Fackler on the. .95 acreage. No action taken.    Update on City property behind the Dairy Bar - Councilmember Leah Erwin made a motion to sell this property tol Niki Rowan for fair market value of$200.00. Councilmember Brandi Update on auction of City equipment and vehicles - Dana Clair advised Council that she and Logan Craft are working on this andl have to get pictures oft the things to be sold. No action City Council vacant spot - Councilmember Leah Erwin made a motion to take sealed applications until August 8, 2023 for the vacant spot. Councilmember Kathy Smith seconded the EDC deposit $50,000.00 into a seven (7) month promotional CD with City National Bank- Councilmember Kathy Smith made a motion to approve EDC to make the $50,000.00 deposit. Councilmember Leah Erwin seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. EDC deposit $150,000.00 into a thirteen (13) month promotional CD with City National Bank - Councilmember Leah Erwin made a motion to approve EDC to make the $150,000.00 deposit. Councilmember Kathy Smith seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.  Morris seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously,  taken.  motion. Motion carried unanimously.  Departmental reports were given by the Department Heads.  Council Comment/Future Agenda Items: Water Rates. Sewer and Water taps. Adjourn: Councilmember Kathy Smith made motion to adjourn at 8:16 p.m. Councilmember Leah Erwin seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.  #5h  )  pbarsn  TEXAS  Beuly  ATTEST: Beverley Pearson, City Secretary        Grand Saline City Council 128 E Frank July 31, 2023, 6:30P.M. Special Called Meeting  A Special called meeting of the Grand Saline was called to order at 6:43 p.m. by Mayor Ridge Tardy. The Mayor announced a quorum was present with the following: Councilmember Kathy Smith, Councilmember July Cato, CouneilmemberLeah Erwin and Councilmember Brandi Morris present. 3.Thel Following Will Be Discussed, AppsAsepReNi OrTabled For Further Study: A. Resolution No. 2023-15 Authorize the sale of 80.29 acres, Grand Saline City Lake and name Mayor Ridge Tardy as the officer authorized to act on behalfoft the City of Grand Saline- Councilmember Kathy Smith made a motion to approve Resolution No. 2023-15. Councilmember  July Cato seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.  Staff Present: Dana Clair and Logan Craft.  4. Adjourn: 7:00p.m.  3RA  L  Bou ATTEST:  TEXAS  baur Beverley Pearson, City Secretary        Grand Saline City Council August 15, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes 6:00 P.M.  A regular meeting ofthe Grand Saline City Council was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Mayor Ridge Tardy. The Mayor announced a quorum present with the following: Councilmember Brandi Morris, Councilmember Leah Lamb, Councilmember Kathy Smith and Councilmember Invocation given by Councilmember Kathy Smith followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the City staff present - Dana Clair, Beverley Pearson, Jeremy Barker, Logan Craft, Mary Corrales, Brandi Collier, Chris King, Tomasa King, Bert Fite, Kay Barker Christian Barajas. Others Present: Nikki Rowan, Tammy Chitty, Sharon Presswood, Grant Adamson, Jan Adamson, Catrennia Williams, Yvonne Trent, Micah Lowe, Scott Simpson, Ruth Savage, Scott Approve minutes of previous meetings - Councilmember Kathy Smith made a motion to approve the minutes for. July 18, 2023 Council Meeting. Councilmember Leah Erwin seconded Approve financials for April 2023 - Councilmember Kathy Smith made a motion to approve the financials for April 2023, May 2023, June 2023 and July 2023. Councilmember July Cato City Administrator Report: Dana reported that we had been busy working on the 2023-2024 budget. She reported that she will be attending the ETCOG grant meeting on August 22, 2023. Public Participation - Ruth Savage spoke about the new: railing placed in front of their Ordinance No. 2023-113. Amending the City of Grand Saline's 2022-2023 Budget Adjustments- Councilmember Leah Erwin made a motion to approve the budget adjustments along with the committee to look at the finançials on September 1, 2023 and September 15,2023 and make necessary adjustments as needed. Councilmember Brandi Morris seconded the Sharon Presswood - Grand Saline Sidewalk Project - Mrs. Presswood and Ruth Savage  July Cato present. American and Texas flag.  Gordy, Erin Miller, Aaron Miller, Taylor Chitty, and Nanci Ralph.  the motion. Motion carried unanimously.  seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously,  buildings.  motion. Motion carried unanimously.  spoke about their concerns with this project. No Action Taken    Hayter Engineer to speak on behalf of the Main Street Grant-1 Tyler Creamer updated Council and answered questions from the Council and Mrs. Presswood. Aldo Morales - Signing of Plat: Elm/igh/Bradbura- Mr. Morales was absent due to having surgery. Logan advised the Council that all is needed is the Mayor signatures. Approve and appoint new members to the Main Street Advisory Board- Councilmember Leah Erwin made ai motion to approve the Jennifer Sims, Linda Mayhugh, Scott Gorby, and Kay Barber. Councilmember Kathy Smith seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Approve 911 ETCOG contract Councilmember July Cato a motion to approve the ETCOG Main Street requesting approval to place a memorial area in honor of Matt Means along the ofthe Genesis building - Councilmember July Cato made a motion to approve the Matt Means memorial with the correction that Main Street is doing this and not EDC. Councilmember) Leah Erwin seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.  contract. Leah Erwin seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.  Ordinance 2023-114 Establishing Regulations for the City of Grand Saline Public Library Board; Providing a Severability Clause' Providing a Repealer Clause; and Effective date = Councilmember Kathy Smith requested to go into Executive session to consult with City Attorney Blake Armstrong. Executive Session at 7:20 p.m. Convene to open session at 7:30 p.m. Councilmember Kathy Smith made a motion to approve Ordinance 2023-114. Councimember Consider Proposal to adopt 2023 Tax Rate and Schedule Public Hearings = Councilmember Kathy Smith made ai motion to approve Resolution 2023-18 to place aj proposal to adopt at tax rate of $.71 cents on the agenda of the September 19, 2023. Councilmember Leah Erwin Ordinance No. 2023-117 Amending Ordinance 1.02.038 Special Meetings - Councilmember July Cato made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2023-117. Councilmember Kathy Smith Resolution 2023-17 Designating the Van Zandt County Chief Appraiser of Van Zandt County Appraisal District As Officer to calculate the No-New Revenue Tax Rate and the Voter Approval Tax Rate in accordance with the' Texas Tax Code - Councilmember July Cato made a motion to approve Resolution No, 2023-17. Councilmember Leah Erwin seconded  Leah Erwin seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.  seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.  seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously,  the motion. Motion carried unanimously.  Ordinance No. 2023-118 Amend Ordinance No. 2016-117- Water Rates, Garbage Rates, Sewer and Water tap fees - Councilmember Kathy Smith made a motion to table Ordinance No. 2023-118. Councilmember July Cato seconded the motion. Motion carried  unanimously,    Ordinance No. 2023-119 Amend Ordinance No. 2015-111 Late fees on water bills not paid by the 10th of the month to a flat Fifteen Dollars (S15.00) fee - Councilmember Kathy Smith made ai motion to approve Ordinance No. 2023-119. Councilmember Leah Erwin seconded the Approve City Council Procedures and Decorum Policy Manual- Councilmember July Cato made a motion to approve the City Council Procedures and Decorum. Councilmember Kathy Executive Session: The Council will convene into Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code section 551.074 to discuss the appointment ofa member for the vacant City Council Position - Executive Session at 8:08 p.m. Convene to open session at 9:01 p.m. Councilmember Leah Erwin made a motion to appoint Aaron Miller to the vacant City Council position. Councilmember Brandi Morris seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.  motion. Motion carried unanimously.  Smith seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.  Departmental reports were given by the Department Heads.  Council Comment/Future Agenda Items: Property tax exemption for Residents over 65 years ofage. Water Rates. Sewer and Water taps. Planning/Zoning Board Members Adjourn: Councilmember July Cato made motion to adjourn at 9:19 p.m. Councilmember Kathy Smith seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.  AND  Ponas  ATTEST: Beverley Pearson, City Secretary  ES        Grand Saline City Council September 19,2023 6:001 P.M.  2023-2024 Budget Public Hearing/Regular Meeting Minutes  Al Budget/Tax Rate Public hearing oft the Grand Saline City Council was called to order at 6:05 p.m. by Mayor Ridge Tardy. The Mayor announced a quorum present with the following: Councilmember Brandi Morris, Councilmember Leah Lamb, Councilmember Kathy Smith and  Councilmember Aaron Miller. Councilmember July Cato was absent.  Mr. Doug Snodgrass spoke to Council about his concerns of the tax rate and budget.  Closed Public Hearing at 6:11 p.m.  A regular meeting of the Grand Saline City Council was called to order at 6:12 p.m. by Mayor Ridge Tardy. The Mayor announced a quorum present with the following: Councilmember Brandi Morris, Councilmember Leah Lamb, Councilmember Kathy Smith and Councilmember Invocation given by Jeremy Barker followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the American and Texas flag. Moment of silence held in honor ChiefHammonds with Edgewood Police  Aaron Miller. Councilmember July Cato was absent.  Department.  City staff present-I Dana Clair, Beverley Pearson, Jeremy Barker, Logan Craft, Mary Corrales, Destry Sills, Christian Barajas, Brandi Collier, Raymond Gomes Jr, Teri Everitt, Taylor, Dylan Others Present: Blake Armstrong, Sharon Presswood, Ruth Savage, Jan Adamson, Doug Roszhart, Yvonne Trent, David Cox, Scott Snodgrass, Kyle Thompson, Micah Lewis, and Approve minutes of previous meetings = Councilmember Kathy Smith made a motion to approve the minutes for August 15, 2023 Council Meeting. Councilmember Leah Erwin Approve financials for August 2023- - Councilmember Kathy Smith made a motion to approve the financials for August 2023 and that Kathy Smith and Beverley Pearson will look at September 2023 financials for any adjustments that might need to be made to close out the 2022- 2023 budget. Councilmember Aaron Miller seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. City Administrator Report: Dana reported that the sewer grant is about to get started, the City has applied for a lost title on the truck that was in the auction, fall cleanup will be  Bettinger and Bert Fite.  Micah Lowe,  seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.  November 2, 2023 thru November 4, 2023.  Public Participation - Doug Roszhart introduced himself and announced he was running for  State Representative.    Ordinance No. 2023-121 Approve and Adopt the City of Grand Saline's 2023-2024 Budget Council went to Executive Session: 7:10 p.m. under Government Code 551.071 Open Session: 7:27 p.m. Councilmember Kathy Smith made a motion to take no action on Ordinance No 2023-121. Councilmember Leah Erwin seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Ordinance No 2023-120 Approve and Adopt 2023-2024Tax Rate of $0.710000/100 - Councilmember Kathy Smith made a motion to table Ordinance No 2023-120. Councilmember Ordinance No 2023-122 Amend Ordinance No. 2019-117 School Zone traffic routing- Councilmember Leah Erwin made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2023-122. Councilmember Brandi Morris seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Ordinance No 2023-123 Approve property tax exemption for Over 65 in the amount of $3000.00 and tax exemption for the disable in the amount of $3000.00. Either a disability or over 65 exemption may be claimed, but not both - Councilmember Kathy Smith made a motion to approve Ordinance No 2023-123. Councilmember Brandi Morris seconded the motion. Ordinance No. 2023-118 Amen Ordinance No. 2016-117- Councilmember Leah Erwin made amotion to approve Ordinance No. 2023-118 with removing the wording Exhibit A and replacing with a $2.00i increase across the board. Councilmember Aaron Miller seconded the Resolution No 2023-18- - Councilmember Leah Erwin made a motion to approve Resolution No. 2023-18. Councilmember Brandi Morris seconded the motion. Motion carried Approve and Adopt the Economic Development 2023-2024 Budget - Councilmember Kathy Smith made a motion to approve the Economic Development 2023-202 Budget. Councilmember Open bids on a 2023 Gradall XL 3100v2X4 for Public Works - Councilmember Leah Erwin made ai motion to purchase the Gradall at the ten year financing on or after October 1,2023. Councilmember Kathy Smith seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Approve Logan Craft to purchase a Kbota MX5400DT - 54 hp 4wd Tractor with the auction monies collected from selling used equipment - Councilmember Leah Erwin made a motion to purchase a Kubota tractor from Lowe Tractor & Equipment with a ten year warranty. Councilmember Kathy Smith seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Discuss the need to revise Chapter 10 Subdivision Regulation and Exhibit 10A Subdivision Ordinance = Council directed Dana Clair to get some sample ordinances. Departmental reports were given by the Department Heads.  Brandi Morris seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.  Motion carried unanimously.  motion. Motion carried unanimously.  unanimously.  Leah Erwin seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.    Discuss in-house training on the Open Meeting Act, Public Information Act, and Ethics and Integrity for all Council members and Management Staff- Directed Dana Clair to reach Discuss starting the bid process on the sewer line project - CLRF (Covid Grant) - Councilmember Kathy Smith made ai motion to began the bid process. Councilmember Leah Executive Session: The Council will convene into Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code section 551.071 to discuss Main Street Grant Project 7220152- Councilmember Leah Erwin made a motion toj pay for replacing the railing put inj place from the Main Street Grant Project 7220152. Councilmember Brandi Morris seconded the motion. Motion Executive Session: The Council will convene into Executive Session pursuant to' Texas Government Code section 551.074 and 551.074 to discuss days and hours of operation of the Salt Palace - Council did not convene into Executive Session. Councilmember Leah Erwin made a motion to change days and hours of operation to Monday thru Saturday, 10:00 a.m.to 4:00 p.m. beginning October 1,2023 with staff falling under and reporting to the City Secretary. Councilmember Brandi Morris seconded the motion. Motion carried  out for suggestions.  Erwin seconded the motion, Motion carried unanimously.  Executive Session: 8:47p.m. carried unanimously.  Open Session: 9:08 p.m.  unanimously. in the School Zones.  Council Comment/Future Agenda Items: AppointLibrary Board members. Speed limit signs Adjourn: Councilmember Leah Erwin made motion to adjourn at 9:20 p.m. Councilmember  Brandi Morris seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.  ORAND - & TEXAS  Dy APFROVED,  E2  B Ronar ATTEST: Beverlèy Pearson, City Secretary        Grand Saline City Council 128 E. Frank September 25,2023, 9:00. A.M. NOTICE OF BUDGET WORKSHOP  AE Budget workshop oft the Grand Saline City Council was called to order on September 25, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. The Mayor announced a quorum was present with the following: Councilmember Kathy Smith, Councilmember Leah Erwin, Councilmember Brandi Morris and Councilmember Aaron Miller. Councilmember July Cato Absent.  A. Review and discuss 2023-2024 Budget for the City of Grand Saline  September 25, 2023, 11:00 A.M. SPECIAL CALLED MEETING  A Special Called Meeting of the Grand Saline City Council was called to order on September 25, 2023, at 11:00a.m. Thel Mayor announced a quorum was present with the following: Councilmember Kathy Smith, Councilmember Leah Erwin, Councilmember Brandi Morris and Councilmember Aaron Miller. Councilmember July  Cato Absent.  Public Participation: None  A. Ordinance No. 2023-121 Approve and Adopt the City of Grand Saline's 2023-2024 Budget - Councilmember Kathy Smith made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2023-121. Councilmember B. Ordinance No. 2023-120 Approve and Adopt 2023-2024 tax rate of $0.710000/100- Councilmember Brandi Morris made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2023-120. Councilmember Kathy Smith seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously,  Leah Erwin seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.  C. Resolution No. 2023-19 Contract for the purpose of financing a Gradall through Government Councilmember Kathy Smith made a motion to approve Resolution No 2023-19 to enter into contract with Government Capital for the amount of $490,327.00 for ten years with a yearly payment of $65749.75. Councilmember Leah Erwin seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.  Capital-  Council Comments/Future Agenda Items: None seconded motion. Motion carried unanimously.  Adjourn: Councilmember Leah Erwin made a motion to adjourn at 11:07. Councilmember Leah Erwin  g4 Approved,    BRAND  Bly Roousan Attest, Beverley Pearson, City Secretary  TEXAS        Grand Saline City Council October 17, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes 6:00 P.M.  A regular meeting of the Grand Saline City Council was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Mayor Ridge Tardy. The Mayor announced a quorum present with the following: Councilmember Kathy Smith, Councilmember Aaron Miller and Councilmember July Cato present. Councilmember Brandi Morris and Councilmember Leah Lamb absent,  Invocation given by Councimember Kathy Smith followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the City staff present - Dana Clair, Beverley Pearson, Jeremy Barker, Logan Craft, Mary Corrales, Brandi Collard, Destry Sills, Bert Fite, Christian Barajas, Adam and Teri Everitt. Others Present: Nikki Rowan, Tammy Chitty, Andy Reese, Yvone Trent, David Cox, Approve minutes of previous meetings - Councilmember Kathy Smith made a motion to approve the minutes for September 19, 2023 Regular Council Meeting adding Government Code 551.071 to Section 7.A Ordinance No. 2023-121 Approve and adopt City of Grand Saline's 2023-2024 Budget and September 25, 2023 Special Called Meeting. Councilmember Aaron Miller seconded the motion. Motion carried with Councilmember July Cato abstaining. Approve financials for. April 2023-Counclmember Kathy Smith made ai motion to table the financials for September 2023. Councilmember July Cato seconded the motion. Motion carried City Administrator Report: Dana Clair reported that the City would not be receiving the $30,000.00 on the Main Street Grant and the City would have to pay for replacing the handrails on Frank Street if so desire. Sewer line project was sent to the paper to run for two weeks. Michelle with ETCOG will be here on Monday, October 23, 2023 to start training on the GIS System. ETCOG awarded the City $1900.00 on the Solid Waste Grant. There will be a meeting Public Participation = County Judge Andy Reese presented the County wide Emergency Resolution No. 2023-113 Appoint the Library Board Members - Councilmember Kathy Smith requested to go into Executive Session under Texas Government Code Section 551.071. Executive Session at 6:37 p.m. Open Session at 6:43 p.m. Councilmember July Cato made a motion to appoint Latisha Conatser, Frank Churchwell, Sam Pugh to a three year term and Billy York, Vickie Dunlap, David Cox to ai two year term. Councilmember Aaron Miller seconded the  American and' Texas flag.  andLatisha Conatser.  unanimously.  held by Save the Pool committee on' Thursday, October 19, 2023  Management Plan to the Council.  motion. Motion carried unanimously.    Approve 2024 City Holidays = Councilmember Aaron Miller made ai motion to approve the 2024 City Holidays. Councilmember July Cato: seconded the motion. Motion carried  unanimously.  2023-2024 Budget Adjustments- - Councilmember Aaron Miller made a motion to table the Budget Adjustments. Councilmember July Cato seconded the motion requesting that a copy of the requested adjustments be emailed to the Councilmembers. Motion carried unanimously. Approve changing November 21, 2023 Regular Council Meeting Councilmember Kathy Smith made ar motion to move the November 21, 2023 regular council meeting to November 14, 2023. Councilmember July Cato seconded the motion. Motion carried Resolution No. 2023-124 Street Closure For the Goody Trail "Trunk or Treat"- Councilmember July Cato made a motion to approve Resolution No. 2023-124. Councilmember Juli Neace - Ordinance. No. 2015-111 $100.00 Water Account Deposit Policy - Moved to the November 14, 2023 Regular Council Meeting due to Ms. Neace was unable to attend the  unanimously.  Kathy Smith seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.  October 17, 2023 meeting.  Departmental reports were given by the Department Heads.  Council Comment/Future Agenda Items: Councilmember Kathy Smith stated that she would like to see our local Pastor's to bei invited to our Council meetings and lead Council in the Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance. Councilmember Kathy Smith would like to discuss streamlining the Council Meetings and placing our Council packet on our website. Adjourn: Councilmember Kathy Smith made motion to adjourn at 7:01 p.m. Councilmember July Cato seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.  GRANDS  #  TEXAS  ATTEST: Beverley Pearson, BRoan  City Secretary    Grand Saline City Council November: 14, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes 6:00P.M.  Ai regular meeting oft the Grand Saline City Council was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Mayor Ridge Tardy. The Mayor announced a quorum present with the following: Councilmember Kathy Smith, Councilmember Aaron Miller, Councilmember. July Cato, Councilmember Brandi Invocation given by Pastor Ben Morrell from the Richland Heights Baptist Church followed by City staff present -1 Dana Clair, Beverley Pearson, Jeremy Barker, Logan Craft, Mary Corrales, Brandi Collard, Destry Sills, Bert Fite, Christian! Barajas, Adam and Teri Everitt. Others Present: Nikki Rowan, Scott Snodgrass, Rev. Benjamin Morrell, Kelly Orvis, Julie Approve minutes of previous meetings - Councilmember Kathy Smith made a motion to approve the minutes for October 17,2023 Regular Council Meeting adding Government Code 551.071 tol Resolution No. 2023-113 Appoint the Library Board Members, add to future agenda items streamlining City Council Meetings and placing the packet on1 the City website. Councilmember July Cato seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Approve financials for September 2023 and October 2023-I Died for lack ofmotion. City Administrator Report: Dana Clair reported that Michelle from ETCOG came to train on the GIS software. Main street Grant isi in the process of closing, sewer line collapse, City wide cleanup event had 237 vehicles come through and 27 white goods were dropped off, and that therei is ai méeting with Shaumburg & Polk on Friday, November 17, 2023 ifany ofthem would Public Participation - Cadem Moser spoke on behalf oft the City Administrator and City Secretary about his concerns oft the way they are talked to by Councilmember Kathy Smith. Scott Snodgrass spoke about his concerns with our ordinance that adds aj penalty fee if not paid by the 10th oft the month and why his $100.00 deposit could not cover that expense. Ordinance No. 2023-124 2023-2024 Budget Adjustments- - Councilmember July Cato madea a motion to approve the budget adjustments as presented by Councilmember Kathy Smith and the Gradall adjustment of $18944.00. Councilmember Leah Erwin seconded the motion. Motion Holmes Murphy Insurance Renewal - Councilmember Leah Erwin made a motion to approve Option 2 with thel HRA and thel PEPM $5.00 credit limits. Councilmember Brandi Morris  Morris and Councilmember Leah Lamb present.  thel Pledge of Allegiance to the American and Texas flag.  Rickman, Chad Laprade and Ruth Savage.  like to attend.  carried unanimously.  seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.    Radios for Police Department- - Councilmember Leah Erwin made ai motion to purchase the radios and discuss where toj pay for them from at a later date. Councilmember July Cato Juli Neace - Ordinance No. 2015-111 $100.00 Water Account Deposit Policy - Juli Neace Center Point - Councilmember Kathy Smith made al motion to not approve Center Point requested rates. Councilmember July Smith seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 2023-22 Street Closure for Christmas on Main - Councilmember July Cato made a motion to approve Resolution No. 2023-22. Councilmember Brandi Morris seconded the Resolution No. 2023-23 Appoint Main Street Board Member- - Councilmember Kathy Smith made a motion to approve Resolution No. 2023-23 appointing Nanci Ralph to the Main Street Board. Councilmember Brandi Morris seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.  seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.  did not show. No action taken.  motion. Motion carried unanimously.  Departmental reports were given by the Department Heads. Planning and Zoning Board on the agenda  Council Comment/Future Agenda Items: Councilmember Kathy Smith request to place the  Adjourn: Councilmember July Cato made motion to adjourn at 8:54 p.m. Councilmember Brandi Morris seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.  GRAN  ATTEST: Beverley  City Secretary  EXAS  5    Grand Saline City Council December 19, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes 6:00 P.M.  A regular meeting of the Grand Saline City Council was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Mayor Ridge Tardy. The Mayor announced a quorum present with the following: Councilmember Kathy Smith, Councilmember Aaron Miller, Councilmember Brandi Morris and Councilmember Invocation given by Mayor Ridge Tardy followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the American City staff present - Dana Clair, Beverley Pearson, Logan Craft, Mary Corrales, Brandi Collard, Others Present: City Attorney Blake Armstrong, Scott Snodgrass, D'Anne Carson, Juli Neace, Jeff Simmons, Robert Haberle, Cis Baker, Roland Rodgers, and Yvonne Trent. Approve minutes of previous meetings - Councilmember Kathy Smith made ai motion to approve the minutes for November 14, 2023 Regular Council Meeting minutes. Councilmember Approve financials for September 2023, October 2023 and November 2023 - Councilmember Kathy Smith made motion to approve September, October and November 2023 financials with budget amendments and corrections as needed. Councilmember Brandi Morris City Administrator Report: Dana Clair reported that the Athena Club donated $1000.00 to the Pool. Reported thel November 30, 2023 Pool meeting took place and now need to set upa workshop to discuss options. Advised Council that the final Public Hearing on the Main Street Sewer Grant will be January 4, 2024 at 5:05 p.m. Beverley Pearson attended the first Grand Saline Library board meeting with the new board. Logan Craft attended TML training on harassment, bullying and disciplinary issues. Advised that she had sent letters to all pastors and  Leah Lamb present. Councilmember July Cato was absent.  and Texas flag.  Bert Fite, and Chris King.  Leah Erwin seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.  seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.  had only received 2 response. Public Participation - None  Discuss the Sale of City Property on Hickory Street- No Action Taken Open Record Fee for request made via Email - No action taken  Roland Rogers - Split property located at 1711 & 1713 Frank Street and discuss fencing boundaries at 8231 N. Green - Councilmember Leah Erwin made a motion to approve plats presented by Mr. Rodgers on splitting 1711 & 1713 Frank Street. Councilmember Aaron    seconded the motion. Motion carried with Aaron Miller, Brandi Morris and Leah Erwin for and Planning and Zoning Board and their duties - No action taken. Place on City website that the Ordinance No. 2023-126- - Amend Ordinance 2023-114 Section D requirement for following the open meetings act- Councilmember Kathy Smith made a1 motion to approve Ordinance No. 2023-126 amend Ordinance 2023-114 Section D requirement for following the open meetings act. Councilmember Brandi Morris seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 2023-22 Street Closure for Christmas on Main - Councilmember July Cato made ai motion to approve Resolution No. 2023-22. Councilmember Brandi Morris seconded the Resolution No. 2023-24 Appraisal District Board of Director - No Action taken Resolution No. 2023-25. - Interlocal Cooperation agreement between Grand Saline Independent School District and' The City of Grand Saline for School Resource Officers- Councilmember Brandi Morris made ai motion to approve Resolution 2023-25 Interlocal Cooperation agreement. Councilmember Leah Erwin seconded the motion. Motion carried with Leah Erwin, Brandi Morris and Aaron Miller for and Councilmember Kathy Smith against. Resolution 2023-26-1 Establishing and implementing a program to charge mitigation rates for the deployment of emergency and non emergency services by thel Fire Department for services provided/rendered by/for the Grand Saline Fire Department - Councilmember Kathy Smith made a motion to approve Resolution 2023-26 Establishing and implementing a program to charge mitigation rates for the deployment ofemergency and non emergency services by the Fire Department for services providedrendered by/for the Grand Saline Fire Department. Councilmember Brandi Morris seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution 2023-27 - Publication of notice ofintention to issue up to $2,500,00 Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation for Utility System Improvements  Councilmember Kathy Smith made a motion to approve. Resolution 2023-27 Publication of notice ofi intention toi issue up to $2,500,00 Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation for Utility System Improvements. CouncimemberLeah Erwin seconded the motion. Open a donation checking account for the City of Grand Saline Public Library - Councilmember Brandi Morris made ai motion to open a donation checking for the City of Grand Saline Library. Councilmember Leah Erwin seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Ordinance 2023-125-4 Amending Article 13.04 (solid waste) of The City of Grand Saline Code of Ordinances setting forth regulations concerning the exclusive Solid Waste Franchise Provider; providing a severability clause; providing a repealer clause; and providing for an effective date - Councilmember Leah Erwin made a motion to approve  Councilmember Kathy Smith abstained. City ist taking applications.  motion. Motion carried unanimously.  Motion carried unanimously.    Ordinance 2023-125 Amending Article 13.04 (solid waste) ofThe City of Grand Saline Code ofOrdinances setting forth regulations concerning the exclusive Solid Waste Franchise Provider; providing a severability clause; providing a repealer clause; and providing for an effective date. Councilmember Brandi Morris seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Hear from Public works director Logan Craft about going out for bids on a Concrete retaining wall on Main Street - Councilmember Kathy Smith made a motion for Public Works Director Logan Craft to go out for bids for a concrete retaining wall on Main Street. Councilmember Leah Erwin seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.  Hear from Public Works director Logan Craft on Solid Waste 95 gallon polycarts and take necessary actions - Councilmember. Leah Erwin made a motion to set the rate of$43.74 for third 95 gallon polycart. Councilmember Kathy Smith seconded the motion. Motion carried Hear from Public Works director Logan Craft on Industrial outside City Wastewater rates and take necessary actions - Councilmember Leah Erwin made ai motion to instruct Fundview toj put the Wastewater rates in the system as at tier which was the original vote. Councilmember Juli Neace - Ordinance No. 2015-111 $100.00 Water Account Deposit Policy- Councilmember. Leah Erwin made ai motion that Ordinance No. 2015-111 stands as is and Juli Neace will be refunded $69.46. Councilmember Brandi Morris seconded the motion. Motion carried with Leah Erwin, Aaron Miller and Brandi Morris for and Councilmember Kathy Smith  unanimously.  Brandi Morris seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.  abstaining.  Council Room Streaming Camera System - No Action taken  Proclaim January 13, 2024 as Margaret Sorrelles Day. She will be turning 100 - Councilmember. Leah Erwin made a motion to proclaim January 13, 2024 as Margaret Sorrelles Day. Councilmember Kathy Smith seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.  Departmental reports were given by the Department Heads.  Council Comment/Future Agenda Items: Councilmember Kathy Smith request that the City org chart be place on1 the January: 2024 agenda. Mayor Ridge Tardy requested a meeting to be set up between Council and' The Friends of the Library. Mayor Ridge Tardy advised Council that the December 2023) Water late fees had been waived. Adjourn: Councilmember Kathy Smith made motion to adjourn at 9:17 p.m. Councilmember Leah Erwin seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.    APPROVED, Ridge Tardy, Mayor  ATTEST: Beverley Pearson, City Secretary