479  CITY OF INGLESIDE MINUTES JULY25,2023 6:30P.M.  REGULARCITY COUNCIL MEETING  Opening Agenda  1. Call Meeting to order.  Thel Regular Council Meeting of the City ofIngleside was called to order byl Mayor Adame at 6:30j p.m. on July 25, 2023, at City Hall 2671 San Angelo Ingleside, TX and live video  streaming. 2. Roll Call.  With Council Members present a quorum was established. Pro-Tem Tracy Long, Julio Salinas and Mayor Pedro Oscar Adame.  Council Members Present: Steve Diehl, Stewart Wilson, David] Pruitt, John Salinas, Mayor  3. Invocation.  Council Member Pruitt led the invocation.  4. Pledge of Allegiance.  Mayor Adame led the Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. flag.  5. Citizen Comments and Reports  Att this time, written comments: received by 4:00 p.m. ont the day oft the meeting, on any subject matter that isn not on the agenda, willl ber read ands summarized int the minutes ofther meeting. Persons wishing to address the Council and whol have registered using the Citizen Participation Form willl have up to three minutes to speak. In: accordance with the Open Meetings Act, Council may not discuss or take action on any item that has not been posted on the agenda. While civil public criticism is not prohibited; disorderly conduct or disturbance oft the peace as prohibited by law shalll be cause for the chair tot terminate the offender's time to Susan Beaubien was not present to speak. The email received from Beaubien was read by Wendy McDonnell, 2030 4th Street, submitted an email the day of the meeting. McDonnell was not present to speak. The email received from McDonnell was read by Teresa Flores, Ingleside Development Corporation (IDC) President, 2586 Ave A, addressed the Council about the 20200 City Budget and IDC being intertwined. The IDCis trying to be more transparent with expenses being incurred. Flores stated that the bill of $4,700.00 for Investor Membership Dues for the San Patricio Economic Development Corporation had been taken care ofby IDC in the past, this is based off the population of each City that is a member. The IDC does not have a population of 10,000, the City of Ingleside does. Flores stated that despite the IDC paying the Membership Dues, the IDC has not been invited to any of the San) Patricio County events. The IDC would liket tol have the event dates forwarded to them when received by the City ofl Ingleside. S. Paul Baen, 2177 Glenwood, addressed the Council about transparency of the budget workshopst that had taken place. In addition, Baens stated it cost him $40.00, $0.15 per page, toj print the audit. He would like for Council to approve printing copies of city'sr records at Patty Heard, 2243 Mooney, addressed the Council about the neglect of animals in South Texas. Heard stated thats she ist thel President oft thel Board fort the Directors of SPCA. Heard  speak.  A. Susan Beaubien, 20331 Buckeye, Garden Center City Secretary Mowles regarding the Garden Center building. City Secretary Mowles regarding the Animal Control situation.  thel library at city'sexpense.  July 25, 2023, Regular City Council Minutes  Page 1of6    480  stated lack of forethought and planning of the city is failing the animals and is a direct connection with thel health and wellbeing of the people in this community. Heard stated Ricardo Trevino Jr., 2322 Morgan Lane, submitted an email the day before the meeting. Trevino addressed the Council and handed out some copies of the email to the audience members of information he wanted to speak about. Trevino stated that he is the Lessor of the building where the City of Ingleside has had the Animal Control Facilities. Trevino stated that there was misinformation: about ther renewal of the lease. Trevino stated that he had attempted to renew the lease four times starting on May 31, 2023. Trevino requested that the lease agreement bej presented to the Council for renewal as presented. Councilman Diehl requested that Mayor Adame consider moving Item 17 after the citizen John Shack, 2501 Henrietta, addressed the Council ands staffa about the citizens being highly satisfied with the new Council and decisions being made for the community. Shack stated that he had warned the new Council as he was going out, that they would be inheriting a mess. Shack stated that compared to two years ago the Council is doing great, which includes the staff. Shack stated he was not happy with Ingleside supporting IOB's infrastructure which was inherited and hoped the contract is not another burden put on the citizens of] Ingleside. Shack addressed the City Manager and stated that his staff are doing  Ingleside has never hadi its own. Animal Control Facility.  comments to accommodate meeting guests.  agood job.  Staff Comments and Reports  The Council may discuss any subject whichi is specifically listed under this item. A. City of] Ingleside monthly financials as ofJune: 30,2023.  B. City of Ingleside expenditures paid over $3,000.00 for the period of. June 20,  2023 through July 16, 2023. C.Total projects Update D.P Pet oft the Week  Discussion was held between the Council and Staff about the budget comparison, Animal Control Facility Bids, Animal Control Facility Location, Kenny Lane, Wastewater Treatment Plant, Houghton Project, Size ofPiping, Drainage Ditch on San Angelo, 4th Street Project, 12th Street Project, Hultgreen Improvements, Ball Park, and  Pre-planning projects. 7. Council Comments and Reports  The Council may discuss any subject whichi iss specifically listed under thisi item. No Council Comments and Reports presented for this meeting.  Presentations Consent Agenda  Nol Presentations presented for this meeting.  All consent agenda items listed are considered to be routine by the City Council: and willl be enacted by one motion. There will ber nos separate discussion oft thei items unless a Council Member so requests, in which event thei item will 8. Deliberate and take appropriate action on Special City Council Meeting & Budget Workshop of. July 08, 2023 and Regular City Council Meeting Minutes & Budget Motion: Council Member Diehl made a motion to approve the minutes as presented. Council Member Wilson seconded the motion. Motion carried with all present voting in  ber removed from the Consent Agenda and considered ini itsr normal sequence ont the agenda.  Workshop ofJuly 11,2023.  favor. Executive Session 9. Closed Session  July 25, 2023, Regular City Council Minutes  Page 2 of6    481  City Council will meeti in Closed Session pursuant to thej provisions of Chapter 551 of the' Texas Government Code, in accordance with the authority contained in: A. Section 551.087 Deliberation regarding Economic Development Negotiations Mayor Adame requested to withdraw Item 9 Closed Session ont the agenda. There wereno objections by Council and Mayor Adame stated that the item was withdrawn. City Council will reconvene in Open Session at which time action on the matter(s) A. Section 551.087 Deliberation regarding Economic Development Negotiations Item A: Item withdrawn from agenda therefore no deliberation held on this matter. The City Council shall call a public hearing on each item below in this section. Any person wishing to address the  - Update on ongoing industry and retail negotiations  10. Open Session  discussed in Closed Session may be considered.  Update on ongoing industry and retail negotiations  Public Hearing  City Council on thesei items shouldp please come forward whent that publicl hearing is called.  No Public Hearing presented for this meeting.  Regular Agenda  11.) Deliberate and take appropriate action on a request from Landmark Apostolic Pentecostal Church requesting a Special Use Permit, as required by City Ordianance Amanda Flores, 3578 Avenue A, addressed the Council about the Landmark Apostolic Pentecostal Church, whichs serves both Aransas Pass and Ingleside residents, wanting to do Motion: Council Member Pruitt made a motion to accept the request from Landmark Apostolic Pentecostal Church requesting a Special Use Permit, as required by City Ordianance 2019-14, for the Use of N.O. Simmons Park, on August 19, 2023. Council Member Wilson seconded the motion. Motion carried with all present voting in favor. 12.1 Deliberate and take appropriate action on a request from Battlin' BBQ requesting a Special Use Permit, as required by City Ordianance 2019-14, for the Use of N.O. Discussion was held between the Council and Staff about any conflicts with other events Motion: Council Member John Salinas made ai motion to approve the request from Battlin' BBQI requesting a Special Usel Permit, as required by City Ordianance 2019-14, fort the Use ofN.O. Simmons Park, on October 19-22, 2023. Council Member Wilson seconded the 13.1 Deliberate and take appropriate action on the Ingleside Chamber of Commerce requesting a Special Use Permit, as required by City Ordinance 2019-14, for the use  2019-14, for the Use ofN.O.S Simmons Park, on August 19, 2023.  ane event atl N.O. Simmons Park on August 19, 2023.  Simmons Park, on October 19-22, 2023. going on and relaxation oft the noise ordinance.  motion. Motion carried with all present voting in favor.  ofN.O. Simmons Park, for four events to be held in 2023- & 2024. a) Annual "Light Up) Live Oak" December 8-9, 2023 - Live Oak Park b) Annual "Round Up) Days" March 22-23, 2024-N.O. Simmons Park C) "Smokin' Tires &1 Lightin' Fires" May 315t and. June 15,2024-N.O.: Simmons Park d) "Best of the Bay Saltwater Fishing Tournament" July 26-27, 2024 - N.O. Simmons Discussion was held between the Council, Barbara Gregg CEO of the Ingleside Chamber of Commerce, and staff about the four events being Round-up Days, Best of the Bay  Park  July 25, 2023, Regular City Council Minutes  Page3of6    482  Fishing Tournament, Smokin' Tires and Lightin' Fires, and) Light up Live Oak Park. Also discussed was the noise ordinance for the events, coordination witht the City, the Chamber assuming the responsibility for security and insurance, and allowances of certain types of Motion: Council Member Diehl made a motion to approve the Ingleside Chamber of Commerce requesting a Special Use Permit, as required by City Ordinance 2019-14, for the use ofI Live Oak Park for one event and N.O. Simmons Park for three events tol be held 14. Deliberate and take appropriate action on a request from Ingleside Chamber of Commerce requesting: a Special Use Permit, as required by City Ordianance 2019-14, fort the Use ofCove Park on. July 28-29,2023 for Best of thel Bay Fishing' Tournament. Discussion was held between the Council, Barbara Gregg CEO of the Ingleside Chamber ofCommerce, and Staffabout: ana amendment toi include the sale of alcohol ont the grounds. Motion: Mayor Adame made a motion to approve the request from Ingleside Chamber of Commerce requesting to a Special Use Permit, as required by City Ordianance 2019-14, for the Use of Cove Park on July 28-29, 2023 for Best of the Bay Fishing Tournament. Council Member Wilson seconded the motion. Motion carried with all present voting in 15.. Deliberate and take appropriate action on an update for the Master Agreement for Discussion was held between the Council, Fire Chief Miller, and RJ Thomas, 3190 Rebecca St., about the COG (Council of Governments) for the Coastal Bend has al Master Mutual Aid Agreement which has been negotiated through all the Fire Departments in the region, requires local jurisdiction to agree with neighboring communities, working seamlessly with our neighbors ini times of crisis, this agreement has not gone through legal Motion: Council Member. John Salinas madea a motion to approve the update fort thel Master Agreement forl Mutal Aid. Mayor Pro Tem] Long seconded the motion. Motion carried with 16.) Deliberate and take appropriate action to enter into contract for purchase and installation of Advanced Meter Infrastructure (AMI) water meters.  containers.  in 2023 & 20241 respectively.  Gregg explained that ar new permit was resubmitted for approval.  favor. Mutal Aid.  buti rather being reviewed by staff. all present voting in favor.  At8:04 p.m. Mayor Adame left the dais and: returned at 8:07 p.m. At 8:07 p.m. John Salinas leftt the dais and returned at 8:11 p.m.  Director of Infrastructure Services Paredez explained there a study was done by three different meter companies toi integrate their system intot the City. The three companies are comparable with the difference being the brand of meters they use. A decision has been made tor recommend Hydropro Solutions/Master. Meter atac cost ofS1,702,204.49. Discussion was held between the Council and Staff about the allocated money to this project, the difference in the systems, where it would be located, how they work, and the estimated time of arrival for the system along with how to replace all throughout the city. Motion: Mayor Pro Tem Long made a motion to approve entering into contract with Hydropro Solutions for purchase and installation of Advanced Meter Infrastructure (AMI) water meters. Council Member John Salinas seconded the motion. Motion carried with all 17.) Deliberate: and take: appropriate action on the current. Animal Shelter non-renewal of Discussion was held between the Council, Ricardo Trevino Jr., and Staff about the confusion over the renewal of the previous contract, the reasons staffi is seeking the non-  present voting in favor. agreement.  July 25, 2023, Regular City Council Minutes  Page 4 of6    483  renewal oft the agreement, and information about how) Harvey had pushed the City to rent out this facility for Animal Control by previous City Manager Huseman. Motion: Mayor Pro Tem Long made ar motion tor ratify the decision for non-renewal of an agreement for the Animal Shelter. Council Member John Salinas seconded the motion. 18.1 Deliberate and take appropriate action on an agreement for a temporary Animal Discussion was held between the Council and City Manager Lewis about leasing the property atl 15961 Hwy 21 from Mr. Diegel for the. Animal Control Facility temporarily until the new facility is built, the cost to get it ready for animals, not being able to house any cats, and the ability to make al budget amendment to move funding to complete the start Motion: Council Member Diehl made a motion to accept the agreement for a temporary Animal Control Facility. Council Member Wilson seconded the motion. Motion carried 19.1 Deliberate and take appropriate action on a Resolution of the City Council of Ingleside, San) Patricio County, Texas, amending Chapter 14, Article I, Section 14.43 (F)oft thel Ingleside Code of Ordinances by approving the waiver of pet adoption fees Discussion was held between the Council and City Manager Lewis about the passage of Motion: Council Member Diehl made a motion to accept Resolution! 2023-28 of the City Council of Ingleside, San Patricio County, Texas, amending Chapter 14, Article I, Section 14.43 (F) ofthel Ingleside Code of Ordinances by approving the waiver of pet adoption fees and microchipping fees from. July 17,2023 through August7, 2023. Council Member. Pruitt 20. Deliberate and take appropriate action on an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget for the City ofl Ingleside, Texas, for General Fund Capital Projects Fund for appropriation of] Fund Balance for the Houghton) Project change order. Discussion was held between the Council and City Manager Lewis about the Ordinance that allocates appropriation of] Fund Balance for the Houghton Project change orderi in the Motion: Council Member Pruitt made a motion to approve Ordinance 2023-15 to amend the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget for the City of Ingleside, Texas, for General Fund Capital Projects Fund for appropriation of! Fund Balance for the Houghton Project change order. Council Member Wilson seconded the motion. Motion Carried with all present  Motion carried with all present votingi in favor.  Control Facility.  up.  with all present voting in favor.  and microchipping fees from July 17,2023 through August 7, 2023.  this resolution.  seconded the motion. Motion carried with all present voting in favor.  budget.  voting ini favor.  21. Announcements of Community Interest and/or upcoming events. A. Movie in the Park Sonic The Hedgehog - July 28 B. Ingleside Garden Club Appreciation Open House August 1 C.N Music in the Park - The Steelwater Band - August 4 22. Items to consider: for placement on future agendas.  Council Member Diehl request for TxDot obligation report on next meeting. Council Member Julio Salinas request for a cost evaluation of N.O. Simmons Park for Council member. Julio Salinas made a reminder about the time changes and the lighting of  holes/resurfacing. the fields.  July 25, 2023, Regular City Council Minutes  Page 5of6    484  Mayor Adame requests al Little League All Star Minor Girls recognition Mayor. Adame request for West Main update at the: next meeting.  23. Adjourn.  Mayor Adame adjourned the regular meeting of the City of] Ingleside at 8:38 p.m.  APPROVED:  AL Pedro Oscar Adame, Mayor  ATTEST: su Ruby Mowles, City Secretary  July 25, 2023, Regular City Council Minutes  Page 6 of6