Belton City Council Meeting June 11, 2024 -5 5:30 P.M.  The Belton City Council met in regular session in the Wright Room of the Harris Community Center. Members present included Mayor David K. Leigh, Mayor Pro Tem John R. Holmes, Sr., Councilmembers Wayne Carpenter, Craig Pearson, Daniel Bucher, Stephanie O'Banion and Dave Covington. Staff present included Matt Bates, John Messer, Amy Casey, Mike Rodgers, Chris Brown, Larry Berg, Jon Fontenot, Bob van Til, Paul Romer, Scott Hodde, Daniel Aguirre, Megan Odiorne, Amanda Cox, Judy The Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. Flag was led by Councilmember Dave Covington. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Texas Flag was led by BEDC Executive Director Cynthia Hernandez. The Invocation was given by Councimember Stephanie O'Banion. 1. Call to order. Mayor David K. Leigh called the meeting to order at 5:32 p.m.  Garrett and Lindsay Weaver.  2. Public Comments. (Audio 1:54)  Rucker Preston, 2013 Hilltop, thanked the City staff for their hard work following the Dr. Gary Kent, pastor of Central Texas Cathedral Worship Center, 700 S. Main Street, requested a crosswalk be provided at Avenue H crossing S. Main Street.  May 22nd storm.  There were no other public comments.  Consent Agenda  Items 3-5 under this section are considered to be routine by the City Council and may be enacted by one motion. If discussion is desired by the Council, any item may be removed from the Consent Agenda prior to voting, at the request of any  Councimember, and it will be considered separately. (Audio 5:33) 3. Consider minutes of May 28, 2024, City Council meeting.  4. Consider a resolution releasing 37.18 acres, owned by Billy B. Dunlap, and known as BelICAD Property ID #31171, from the City of Belton's ETJ. 5. Consider a resolution releasing the following properties, owned by Salado Independent School District, from the City of Belton's ETJ: A. 6.185 acres and known as BelICAD Property ID #507510; B. 2.747 acres and known as BelICAD Property ID #507511; and C. 40.0 acres and known as BelICAD Property ID #509610.    Belton City Council Meeting June 11, 2024- Page 2  Upon a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Holmes and a second by Councimember Pearson, Consent Agenda Items 3-5, including the following captioned resolutions, were  unanimously approved upon a vote of7-0.  RESOLUTION NO. 2024-14-R  A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELTON, TEXAS, RELEASING APPROXIMATELY 37.18 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED IN SOUTHEAST BELTON, EAST OF IH-35 AND EAST OF ROSE LANE, FROM THE CITY'S EXTRA  TERRITORIAL JURISDICTION.  RESOLUTION NO. 2024-15-R  A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELTON, TEXAS, RELEASING APPROXIMATELY 48.932 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED IN SOUTHWEST BELTON, WEST OF IH-35 AND SOUTH OF FM 2484, FROM THE  CITY'S EXTRA TERRITORIAL JURISDICTION  Miscellaneous  6. Hold a public hearing and consider items related to the application from Belle Oaks Apartments, LP, to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, for 2023 Housing Tax Credits for Belle Oaks Apartments: A. MOU for a Comprehensive Management and Operations Plan; and B.! Resolution of No Objection to the issuance of tax credits. (Audio 6:33)  Assistant City Manager Matt Bates presented this item.  Public hearing:  Marvin Bell, 3609 North Drive, spoke about his concerns related to providing Federal Lauren Jensen, the owner's representative, spoke in favor of the MOU and the Resolution of No Objection and discussed plans for improved security at the Gary Kent, 700 S. Main Street, asked if there would be on-site maintenance. Ms.  tax credits, as well as security issues at the project site.  complex.  Jensen assured him that there would be.  With no one else requesting to speak, the public hearing was closed.  Upon a motion by Councilmember Covington and a second by Councimember Carpenter, Item 6, including the following captioned resolution, was unanimously  approved upon a vote of 7-0.    Belton City Council Meeting June 11, 2024-F Page 3  RESOLUTION NO. 2024-16-R  A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELTON, TEXAS, STATING NO OBJECTION TO BELLE OAKS APTS LP'S APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR 2023 7. Consider award of bid and authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with TTG Utilities for the construction of the North Belton Waterline Replacement Project, and any change orders associated with the contract, not  HOUSING TAX CREDITS FOR BELLE OAKS APARTMENTS.  toe exceed the amount authorized under State law. (Audio 30:40) Interim Director of Public Works Scott Hodde presented this item.  Upon a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Holmes and a second by Councimember Covington, the contract with TTG Utilities was unanimously approved upon a vote of 8. Consider authorizing the City Manager to enter into a professional services agreement with KPA Engineers for construction administration services for  7-0.  the North Belton Waterline Replacement Project. (Audio 35:05) Interim Director of Public Works Scott Hodde presented this item.  Upon a motion by Councimember O'Banion and a second by Councimember Pearson, the professional services agreement for construction administration services with KPA Engineers was unanimously approved upon a vote of7-0.  Budget FY2025  9. Conduct a work session on FY2025 budget considerations including, but not  limited to, the following funds: A. Hotel/Motel Tax Fund B. TIRZ Fund C. Information Technology Fund D. Building Maintenance Fund E.! BEDC Fund  F. General Fund (update from previous meeting)  G.! Debt Service Fund (update from previous meeting) (Audio 36:58)  Director of Finance Mike Rodgers presented this item. No action other than  discussion was required of the Council at this time.  There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:59 p.m.    Belton City Council Meeting June 11, 2024-F Page 4  JohnR. Holmes, Sr., Mayor Pro Tem  ATTEST:  Amy M. Casey, City Clerk