CITY COUNCIL MEETING  CITY OF HEARNE Crossroads of Texas  306 WEST THIRD STREET TUESDAY,JULY2,; 2024  5:30 P.M.  MEETING CALLED TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMENTS  AGENDA ITEMS: PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS WILL BE TAKEN AT THE TIME THE ITEM IS UP FOR DISCUSSION FOLLOWING COUNCIL COMMENTS FOR A LENGTH OF TIME NOT TO EXCEED THREE MINUTES PER PERSON FROM THE VIEWINGLISTENING NON-AGENDA ITEMS: PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR NON-AGENDA ITEMS WILL BE TAKEN AT THE END OF THE COUNCIL MEETING FROM THE AUDIENCE FOR A LENGTH OF TIME NOT TO EXCEED THREE MINUTES PER PERSON FROM THE VIEWINGILISTENING PUBLIC. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS MAY BE ACTED UPON IN A SINGLE MOTION. NO SEPARATE DISCUSSION OR ACTION ON ANY OF THESE ITEMS WILL BE HELD UNLESS REQUESTED BY A MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL. PUBLIC COMMENT ON CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS MAY BE HEARD WITHOUT REMOVING THE ITEM FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA. EACH PERSON PROVIDING PUBLIC COMMENT WILL BE LIMITED TO THREE (3) MINUTES. a.APPROVE MINUTES FROM THE CITY OF HEARNE COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 18, 2024 b.APPROVE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE FROM JUNE 16, 2024, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2024  PUBLIC.  1.CONSENT AGENDA  END OF CONSENT AGENDA  2.DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF HEARNE, TEXAS, APPOINTING THE CITY MANAGER AS THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE TO ACT INI ALL MATTER INI CONNECTION WITH THE DOE GRID RESILIENCE GRANT (GRG) PROJECT AND COMMITTING THE CITY TO PROVIDE MATCHING FUNDS TO SECURE AND COMPLETE THE DOE GRID RESILIENCE 3.DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION TO APPROVE AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS TO ISSUE CITATIONS FOR VIOLATIONS OF MUNICIPAL 4.EXECUTIVE SESSION: i) DISCUSSION CONCERNING PERSONNEL MATTERS-POLICE DEPARTMENT-PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 551.074 OF THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE 5.OPEN SESSION: i) DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION ONI PERSONNEL MATTERS-POLICE DEPARTMENT-PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 551.074 OF THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE  GRANT  CODES AND ORDINANCES    6.PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDA ITEMS  Pursuant To Council Rules, Comments Shall Be Limited To Three (3) Minutes. In Accordance With The Open Meetings Act, Council Is Prohibited From Acting Or Discussing (Other Than Factual Responses To Specific Questions) Any Items Brought  Before Them At" This Time Alongp  Bchavana  Quabe Quila Polk, City Secretary  Alonzo Echavarria, City Manager  Posted June a8 2024 3:0D P.M.  The City Council reserves the right to retire in to Executive Session concerning any of the items listed on the agenda whenever considered necessary and legally. justified under the Open Meeting Act (OMA) (Texas Government Code 551.001 ET. Seq.) Ify you plan to attend the Public Meeting and you have disability that requires special arrangements at the meeting, please contact City Hall, at 979-279-3461 no later than 81 business hours before the scheduled meeting. Reasonable accommodations will be made to assist your needs. Executive sessions held during this meeting will generally take place in Building A, at the discretion of the City Council. The City Council may retire to executive session anyt time between the meeting's opening and adjournment for the purpose of consultation with discussion of personnel matters pursuant to Chapter 551.074 of the Texas Government Code; deliberation regarding real property pursuant to Chapter 551.072 of the Texas Government Code; deliberation regarding The City Council may retire to executive session any time between the meeting's opening and adjournment for the purpose of consultation with legal counsel pursuant to Chapter 551.071 oft the Texas Government Code; discussion of personnel matters pursuant to Chapter 551.074 ofthe Texas Government Code; deliberation regarding real property pursuant to Chapter 551.072 oft the Texas Government Code; deliberation regarding economic development negotiations pursuant to Chapter 551.087 oft the Texas Government Code; and/or deliberation regarding the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation of security personnel or devices pursuant to Chapter 551.076 of the Texas Government Code. Action, if This agenda has been reviewed and approved by the City'sl legal counsel andt the presence of any subject in any Executive Session portion of the agenda constitutes a written interpretation of Texas Government Code Chapter 551 by legal counsel fort the governmental body and constitutes an opinion by the attorney that the items discussed therein may bel legally discussed in the closed portion oft the meeting considering available opinions ofa court of record and opinions of the Texas Attorney General known tot the attorney. This provision has been added toi this agenda with the intent to meet all elements necessary to satisfy Texas Government Code Chapter 551.144(c) and ther meeting is conducted by all  economic development negotiations pursuant to Chapter 551.087 oft the Texas.  any, willl be takeni in open session.  participants in reliance ont this opinion. Attendance By Other Elected or Appointed Officials:  Itis anticipated that members of other city board, commissions and/or committees may attend the meeting in numbers that may constitute a quorum of the other city boards, commissions and/or committees. Notice is hereby given that the meeting, tot the extent required byl law, is also noticed as ar meeting of the other boards, commissions and/or committees of the City, whose members may be in attendance. The members oft thel boards, commissions and/or committees may participate in discussions on the same items listed ont the agenda, which occur at the meeting, but no action willl bet taken by suchi in attendance unless suchi item and action is specifically provided for on an agenda fort that board, commission, or committee  subject to the Texas Open Meetings Act.  Ruben Gomez, Mayor RG  This ist to certify that a copy of this agenda for this meeting was posted on thel bulletin board located att the City Municipal  Building onjunea8,2024: at 6:O0PM pursuant to Section 551.041, Government Code.  Quila Polk, City Secretary BRP  The City of Hearne is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications willl be provided upon request. Please callt the City Secretary's Office at 979/279-3461 for information. Hearing-impaired or speech-disabled persons equipped with telecommunications devices for the deaf may call  7-1-1 or may utilize the statewide Relay Texas program at 1-800-735-2988.    la  MINUTES JUNE 18, 2024 CITY OF HEARNE COUNCIL MEETING  The City of Hearne Council Meeting was called to order on June 18, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. by Mayor Ruben Gomez. Counciimembers present were LaShunda White, Ray Edwards, Margaret Salvaggio, Emmit Aguirre and Ben Counciimember Edwards made the motion to approve the Consent Agenda. The Consent Agenda consisted of the following: a) City of Hearne Council Meeting on June 18, 2024, and b) Approve Accounts Payable from June 1, 2024, through June 15, 2024. Councilmember White seconded the motion. Counciimember White made a motion to table the Brazos Electric proposed 30' Access Easement 0.380 acres, Francisco Ruiz survey Abst. No 41.  Luster. A quorum was present.  Motion passed unanimously.  Councimember Salvaggio seconded the motion.  Motion passed  unanimously.  Councilmember White made the motion to approve Hearne Community  Development Corporation 2024-2025 Budget. seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.  Councilman Edwards  Councilmember White made the motion to approve the Performance Agreement between Hearne Economic Development Corporation (HEDC-A) and Hearne Community Development Corporation (HCDC-B) and First Step Learning Center, a sole proprietorship owned by Melissa Stewart, personnally and as an individual. Councilmember Luster seconded the Councilmember Edwards made the motion to approve the Performance Agreement between Hearne Economic Development Corporation (HEDC-A) and Hearne Community Development Corporation (HCDC-B) and Calzada Royal Bar, L.L.C. and Armando Calzada, personnally as an individual.  motion. Motion passed unanimously.  Councimember Salvaggio seconded the motion.  Motion passed  unanimously.  At 5:44 p.m. the City of Hearne Council went into Executive Session concerning consultation with Attorney Floyd for City Property Building Downtown-Pursuant to Chapter 551.071 of Texas Government Code. At 6:08 p.m. the City of Hearne Council returned into Open Session concerning consultation with Attorney Floyd for City Property Building Downtown-Pursuant to Chapter 551.071 of Texas Government Code.  With no further business, the City of Hearne Council meeting was adjourned  at 6:23 p.m.        S 38                                                        a.  RESOLUTION  A RESOLUTIONOFTHE CITY OF HEARNE, TEXAS, APPOINTING THE CITY MANAGER AS THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER. AND AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVETO ACTI IN ALL MATTERS IN CONNECTION WITH THE DOE GRID RESILIENCE GRANT (GRG) PROJECTAND COMMITTING THE CITY TO PROVIDE MATCHING FUNDS TO SECURE WHEREAS, the City of Hearne, Texas is developinga applicationsfor Departmentofi Energy (DOE) Grid Resilience Grant (GRG) to improve the resilience of the electric grid against disruptive WHEREAS, DOE GRG Fund applicants are required to appoint an official to act as the Authorized WHEREAS, DOE GRG Fund applicants are required to commit 49.12% ormore matching funds to  AND COMPLETE THE DOE GRID RESILIENCE GRANT.  events within the City;  Representative in all matters in connection with the Grant;  secure and complete the Grant.  NOW, THEREFORE, BEI IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OFT THE CITY OF Hearne, Section 1. That the City of Hearne, Texas is authorized to submit an application for Section 2. That the City Manager be appointed the Chief Executive Officer and Authorized  Texas:  Department of Energy (DOE) Grid Resilience Grant (GRG) Funds.  Representative to act on behalf of the city in all matters in connection with the  DEO Grid Resilience Project. contribution to the DOE GRG Project.  Section 3. That the City is committing to provide 49.12% or more matching funds in  PASSED AND APPROVED this  day of  2024.  Signature  Printed name of Mayor  ATTEST: Signature Printed name    3  Exhibit A  City of Hearne Ordinance No. 1.01.010  AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICERSTOI ISSUE CITATIONS  FOR' VIOLATIONS OF MUNICIPAL CODESI AND ORDINANCES  WHEREAS, the City Council of Hearne recognizes the importance of maintainingthesatel,  health, and welfare ofi its citizens; and  WHEREAS, Code Enforcement Officers play a criticalrole ine ensuring compliance with the  city's municipal codes andordinances; and  WHEREAS, empowering Code Enforcement Officers to issue citations will enhance their  abilityto effectively enforce the city's regulations;  NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF Hearne, AS FOLLOWS:  Section 1. Authorityto Issue Citations  1.1 Empowerment: Code Enforcement Officers, dulya appointed and employed by the City of Hearne, are! hereby authorized to issue citations for violations of municipalcodes: and  ordinances within thej jurisdiction oft the City of Hearne.  1.2 Scope: This authontyshallinclude, buti is not limited to, citations forviolations related  to:  a. Building and construction codes b. Zoning and land use regulations C. Healtha and safety codes d. Property maintenance standards    Exhibit A e.F Publicnuisances  Section 2. Procedure for Issuing Citations  2.1 Identification: Codel Enforcement Officers shall present proper identification when  issuing a citation.  2.2 Citation Contents: Each citation issued shall include thet following information:  a. Date: andi time of the violation b. Description of the violation c. Location oft the violation  d. Relevant municipal code or ordinance section e. Information on how to contest the citation  2.3 Notice: Acopy oft the citation shall be provided to the violator, either in person or by  mail.  Section 3. Penalties and Fines  3.1 Schedule of Fines: The City Council shalle establish a schedule of fines forv violations of municipalcodes: and ordinances, which may be updated from time to time byr resolution. 3.2 Payment of Fines: Fines shall be payable to the City of Hearne and must be paid within  the timeframe specified ont the citation.  3.3 Failure to Comply: Failure to comply with thet terms of a citation or to pay the associated fine may resulti in additional penalties, including but not limited to:    ExhibitA a. Additional fines b. Liens against the property C.L Legal action  Section 4. Severability  If any provision of this ordinance isf found to bei invalid or unconstitutional, such provision shall be deemed separate and shall not affecti thevalidity oft the remainingp provisions of  this ordinance.  Section 5. Effective Date  This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.  PASSED AND. APPROVED this  day of  2024.  Signature  Printed name ofMayor  ATTEST:  Signature  Printed name