449  CITY OF INGLESIDE MINUTES MAY23,2023 6:30P.M.  REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING  Opening Agenda  1. Calll Meeting to order.  Thel Regular Council Meeting ofthe City of] Ingleside was called to order by Mayor Adame at 6:30 p.m. onl May 23, 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, and Mayor Pedro Oscar Adame. Council Member Pruitt led the invocation.  Council Members Present: Stevel Diehl, Stewart Wilson, David Pruitt, John Salinas, Mayor  3. Invocation.  4. Pledge of Allegiance.  Mayor Adame ledt the Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. flag.  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 ont the agenda, will ber read ands summarized int ther minutes oft the meeting. Persons wishing toa address the Council and whol have registered usingt the Citizen Participation Form willl have up to three minutes to speak. Ina accordance with the Open Meetings Act, Council may not discuss ort 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 Barbara Gregg, 28091 Main Street, addressed the Council to extend ani invitation to the 3rd Annual Smokin' Tires Event andt to aski if Mayor Adame could be a judge for the Car show "Best oft the Best" portion oft the event. Shej presented a flyer tot the Council. Director of Infrastructure Paredez addressed the Council about the retirement of John Meenaghan. Hes stated that. Johnl has 38 years ofs service with the City of Ingleside in which he responded to calls at all hours oft the night and on weekends. Martha Habluetzel, 3508 Main, addressed the Council about the building that the Garden Club utilized. She explained to the Council that the Garden Club would like the new building across from the. Junior High School and would like the building larger than what has previously been presented. She explained that the Club would be willing to give  speak.  suggestions tol help with the design oft the new building. The Council may discuss any subject whichi iss specifically listed under thisi item. B.I Ingleside Police Department. Activity for April 2023 C. City ofl Ingleside monthly financials as of April 30, 2023.  Staff Comments and Reports A. Ingleside Pet ofthe Week  Paul Bean, 2771 Glenwood Drive, addressed the Council about the amount of expected ad valorem taxes and what the effective tax rate would be. He stated that on Page B1 of the financial report reflects current earnings for the year-to-date physical year whichl he assumed was six months and wanted tol know ifthei interest  May 23, 2023, Regular City Council Minutes  Page 1of8    450  rates would be doublet that amount for thet twelve months. Also askingi ifthe amount ofinterest isI reflected in thel budget that is expected tol be approved. D. City of] Ingleside expenditures paid over $3,000.00 for the period of April 17, E. Proposed Fiscal Year 2024, FY24, Budget Calendar to adopt the FY241 Budget City Manager Lewis stated that this is al living document and the budget calendar will be changed as we go through workshops. Finance Director Vela addressed the Council and stated that there would be a change ini the calendar for the Department Head Meeting which would be. June 12, 2023 through June 16, 2023. F. Update on the status of the lights and sidewalk requested for the area on Highway 361 West of Main Street and the intersection of Highway 361 and Infrastructure Director Paredez stated that staff had been in contact with TxDot. Onej problem is therei is a drainage channel where a sidewalki is wanted. G. Update on status of the Ingleside Drainage Master Plan being performed by City Manager Lewis addressed the Council regarding the presented report from Freese &1 Nichols stating that due to delays and turnover the projected completion date has been pushed out one year. It was discussed to keep Freese & Nichols informed on all drainage projects being completed by Hanson for updating the H. Update on status of the streets scheduled for repair and maintenance as authorized at the January 31, 2023 Special City Council Meeting. City Manager Lewis addressed the Council regarding the Street Committee Group meeting on January 13, 2023. At this meeting a list of streets was selected for repairs andt the types of repairs needed. It was stated that the County Engineer was  2023 through May 15, 2023. and the 2023 Tax Rate.  Avenue. J.  Freese & Nichols.  Master Drainage Plan.  the one who calculated the tonnage needed for repairs. - Update on status oft the Wastewater Treatment Plant.  Infrastructure Director Paredez addressed the Council regarding a permit application being submitted for review with an expected approval by. June 2024.It was stated that TCEQI musth be approved before moving forward andt this being State  mandated.  J. Update on status of the 4th Street Project.  Infrastructure Director Paredez addressed the Council regarding the 4th Street Project stating that it was close to completion with only cosmetics to finish and being six months ahead ofs schedule. It was noted thati itl has already started moving water away and core sample testing for compaction passed at every stage and under  budget.  7. Council Comments and Reports  The Council may discuss any subject whichi iss specifically listed under this item. No Council Comments and Reports presented fort this meeting.  Presentations  8. Presentation by Meeder Public Funds Patterson Group to provide an investment  strategy review as ofMarch 31, 2023.  May 23, 2023, Regular City Council Minutes  Page 2 of8    451  David McElroy with Meeder Public Funds Patterson Group addressed the Council explaining that Meeder still operates as Patterson Group. He gave an overview of the current economic data, expectation drive rates, events creating additional volatility within markets, how to createl longer-term certainty, cash flow analysis, andt the current portfolio  for the city. Consent Agenda  All consent agendai items listed are considered tob ber routine by the City Council and willl be enacted by one motion. There willl ber nos separate discussion oft thei items unless a Council Member sO1 requests, in which event thei item will 9. Deliberate and take appropriate action on Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of Motion: Council Member Diehl made a motion to approve the Regular City Council Meeting Minutes dated May 09, 2023. Council Member Pruitt seconded the motion.  ber removed from the Consent Agenda and consideredi ini itsr normal sequence ont the agenda.  May 09,2023.  Motion carried with all present voting in favor.  Canvass Election  10. Canvass returns from the Special Election held May 6, 2023, and adopt a Resolution Motion: Mayor Adame made ar motion to adopt Resolution 2023-25 certifying the returns. Council member Pruitt seconded the motion. Motion carried with all present voting in 11. Presentation of Certificate of Election to newly-elected officials forl Place 1, Place 3, Mayor Adame presented a Certificate of Election to the newly elected officials Council Member Julio Salinas Place 1, Council Member Stewart Wilson Place 3, and Council 12. Administration of Statement of Officer and Oath of Office to newly-elected officials Judge Glover administered the Oath ofOfficet to the newly elected officials. 13.1 Deliberate and take appropriate action in accordance with Section 3.05 of the City Charter regarding the appointment ofa Mayor Pro-Tem. Motion: Council member Diehl made a motion to re-appoint Mayor Pro-Tem Long. Council Member Wilson seconded the motion. Motion carried.  certifying the returns.  favor. and Place 5.  Member Steve Diehl Place 5. for Place 1, Place 3, and Place 5.  For Motion: Against Motion: Abstained:  Council Member Diehl, Council Member Wilson, Council Member Pruitt, Council Member John Salinas, Council Member Julio Salinas, and Mayor Adame  None  Mayor Pro-Tem Long  Mayor Adame advised that he was going to change the order of items on the agenda. Mayor Adame recommended moving Item 281 before 14 and then returning to the normal sequence on the  agenda. Executive Session 14. Closed Session  City Council will meeti in Closed Session pursuant to the 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  - Update on ongoing industry and retail negotiations  May 23, 2023, Regular City Council Minutes  Page 3of8    452  At 7:57 p.m. Mayor Adame convened the Ingleside City Council into a closed session pursuant toj provision of Chapter 551 oft the Texas Government Code, in accordance with thea authority containedi in Section: 551.0871 Deliberation: regarding Economic) Development City Council will reconvene in Open Session at which time action on the matter(s) A. Section 551.087 Deliberation regarding Economic Development Negotiations At 8:19 p.m. Mayor Adame reconvened the Ingleside City Council into an open session pursuant to provision of Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code to take any action necessary related to the executive session noted herein, or regular agenda items, noted  Negotiations. 15. Open Session  discussed in Closed Session may be considered.   Update on ongoing industry and retail negotiations  above, and/or related items. Item A: No action taken.  Public Hearing  The City Council shall call a public hearing on eachi item below int this section. Any person wishing to address the  City Council ont thesei items should please come forward when that public hearing is called.  No Public Hearing presented fort this meeting.  Regular Agenda  At8:19p.m. Council Member John Salinas left the meeting.  16. Deliberate and take appropriate action on a Resolution by the City Council of the City of Ingleside, Texas authorizing and approving publication of notice ofi intention to issue certificates of obligation; complying with the requirements contained in Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 15c2-12; and providing an effective date. City Manager Lewis addressed the Council stating that signing the Resolution would be Financial Advisor with Samco Capital Markets Andrew Freidman addressed the Council and stated that the low interest loan the City qualified for with the Water Development Boardi is about to expire and this would satisfy $19,205,000 spent towards the construction with more to come for the construction oft the Wastewater Treatment Plant. He stated that because thisi is aj private sale, ifit gets to the point of public sale any offer can be turned Discussion was held among the Council regarding the notice ofi intention being written in accordance with State statutes and the certificates of obligation are for Wastewater Motion: Councill Member Diehl madea a motioni to approve Resolution 2023-26authorizing and approving publication of notice of intention to issue certificates of obligation. Mayor Pro-Tem] Long seconded the motion. Motion carried with all present voting ini favor.  the firsts step into issuance of certificates of obligation.  down at that time. Treatment Plant only.  For Motion: Against Motion: Absent:  Council Member Diehl, Council Member Wilson, Council Member Pruitt, Council Member John Salinas, Mayor Pro-  Tem Long, and Mayor Adame Council Member John Salinas  None  17. Deliberate and take appropriate action on a Resolution of the City Council of Ingleside, San Patricio County, Texas, Ppomtimgreapoimting of members to the Interim Building Official Delauro addressed the Council regarding ppointing/reappointing of members to the Planning & Zoning Commission. He stated  Planning & Zoning Commission.  May 23, 2023, Regular City Council Minutes  Page 40 of8    453  that there was one withdrawal by Michael Morgan and two remaining candidates for Discussion was held among the Council regarding recommendations from staff and Planning & Zoning Commission, no current recommendations from staff at this time, and Motion: Council Member Diehl made a motion to send this back to Planning & Zoning Commission for a recommendation to be presented to Council. Council Member Julio Salinas seconded the motion. Motion carried with allj present voting in favor.  consideration.  recently did not have enough members to make a quorum.  Forl Motion: Against Motion: Absent:  Council Member Diehl, Council Member Wilson, Council Member Pruitt, Council Member John Salinas, Mayor Pro-  Tem Long, and Mayor. Adame Council Member. John Salinas  None  Mayor Adame advised that he was going to change the order of items on the agenda. Mayor Adame recommended moving Item 21 and Item 22 before 18 and then returning to the normal 18. Deliberate and take appropriate action on a first and only reading of an Ordinance amending the fiscal year 2022-2023 budget for the City of Ingleside, Texas, for the Generall Fund, Utility Fund, and thel Hotel/Motel Fund various department operating Discussion was held among the Council and Staffa about what was presented andi ifc changes werer mades sincet the workshop witht thei removal ofrestructuring ofFacilities Maintenance, removal of associated stipends other than on callj personnel that would be associated with the restructuring, removal of funding for any new positions, and the net result regarding Motion: Council Member Diehl made a motion to accept the first and only reading of Ordinance 2023-08 amending the fiscal year 2022-2023 budget for the City of Ingleside, Texas, for the General Fund, Utility Fund, and the Hotel/Motel Fund various department operating budget adjustments. Council Member Wilson seconded the motion. Motion  sequence on1 the agenda.  budget adjustments.  budget was $806,000.00 with $56,100.001 being removed.  carried 5-1.  For Motion: Abstain: Absent:  Council Member Diehl, Council Member Wilson, Council Member Pruitt, Mayor Pro-Tem Long, and Mayor Adame.  Council Member Julio Salinas Council Member John Salinas  19. Deliberate and take appropriate action on a first and only reading of an Ordinance amending the fiscal year 2022-2023 budget for the City of Ingleside, Texas, for the General Fund and Utility Fund for new positions in various departments. Discussion was held among the Council and Staff about the twelve new positions between the two funds with all but two being full time equivalent, City Council authorizes new positions, creation ofworkforce: needed, wastewater lack ofs staff means sharing employees for other departments, allocation for positions not filled, recruiting, and Finance needing  an additional employee.  At9:40p p.m. Mayor Adame left the dais and returned at 9:43 p.m.  Motion: Mayor Pro-Tem Long made a motion to accept the first and only reading of Ordinance 2023-09 amending the fiscal year 2022-2023 budget for the City of Ingleside, Texas, for the General Fund and Utility Fund for new positions in various departments.  Council Member Pruitt seconded the motion. Motion carried 5-1.  Forl Motion: Against Motion:  Council member Diehl, Council Member Pruitt, Mayor Pro- Tem Long, Council Member Julio Salinas, and Mayor  Adame.  Council Member Wilson  May 23, 2023, Regular City Council Minutes  Page 5of8    454  Absent:  Council Member. John Salinas  20.1 Deliberate and take appropriate action on ai first and only reading of an Ordinance amending the fiscal year 2022-2023 budget for the City of Ingleside, Texas, for the General Fund Capital Fund, Utility Fund Capital Fund, Street Maintenance and Repairs Fund, and the Houghton Improvement Fund for capital purchases and Discussion was held among Council Members and Staffr regarding thei items that Council had asked tol be removed and to bring them back individually, the Animal Control Trailer, Overall budget projects, getting al Project Manager to oversee projects, cost increase for projects, more clarity for project cost, and appropriation oft the funds only for projects.  capital projects.  At 10:00 p.m. Council Member Wilson left the meeting.  At 10:08 p.m. Mayor Pro-Tem) Long left the dais and returned at 10:10p.m.  Motion: Council Member Diehl made a motion to approve a first and only reading of Ordinance 2023-10 amending the fiscal year 2022-2023 budget for the City of Ingleside, Texas, for the General Capital Fund, Utility Fund Capital Fund, Street Maintenance and Repairs Fund, and the Houghton Improvement Fund for capital purchases and capital projects. Mayor Pro-Tem! Long seconded the motion. Motion carried with all present voting  ini favor.  For Motion: Against Motion: Absent:  Council member Diehl, Council Member Pruitt, Mayor Pro- Tem Long, Council Member Julio Salinas, and Mayor Council Member Wilson and Council Member John Salinas  Adame None  21. Deliberate and take appropriate action on the acceptance ofa Stewart Stevenson 2.5 Mayor. Adame stated that this truck was donated to the City and had the: repair completed Motion: Council Member Pruitt made ar motion to accept the Stewart Stevenson 2.5 Ton Brush Truck with Skid donated by the Texas Forest Service. Mayor Pro-Tem Long  Ton Brush Truck with Skid donated by the Texas Forest Service.  thati iti required.  seconded the motion. Motion carried with allj present voting in favor.  For Motion: Against Motion: Absent:  Council member Diehl, Council Member Wilson, Council Member Pruitt, Mayor Pro-Tem Long, Council Member  Julio Salinas, and Mayor Adame Council Member John Salinas  None  22. Deliberate and take appropriate action on current contract with Republic Services in City Manger Lewis addressed the Council and stated that Robert Bradley representing Discussion was held among the Council and Staff about the citizen calls and complaints for brush not being picked up, this service being for residential only, what 12 cubic yards actually is, training for Republic Services drivers about the lot sizes, education and Motion: Mayor Adame made ai motion to work with Republic Services and bring back to the Council on June 13, 2023 Council Meeting. Council member Wilson seconded the  regards to brush and bulky waste collection.  Republic Services is] present at this meeting to answer questions.  information for the citizens, and potential other options for the citizens.  motion. Motion carried with all present voting in favor.  For Motion:  Council member Diehl, Council Member Wilson, Council Member Pruitt, Mayor Pro-Tem Long, Council Member  Julio Salinas, and Mayor Adame  May 23, 2023, Regular City Council Minutes  Page 6of8    455  Against Motion: Absent:  None  Council Member John Salinas  Mayor Adame advised that he was going to change the order of items on the agenda. Mayor Adame recommended moving Item 251 before 23 and then returning to the normal sequence ont the  agenda.  23. Discussion on the audit progress for Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22).  Discussion was held between the Council and Finance Director Vela regarding the dates, goals, needs oft the. Auditor, testing, having the audit ready the third week of] June, and trial  balance. No action was taken.  24. Deliberate and take appropriate action on authorizing the City Manager to advertise for Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for audit services fort the City ofl Ingleside. Discussion was held between the Council and Staff regarding going out every three years Motion: Council Member Julio Salinas made a motion to approve authorizing the City Manager to advertise for Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for audit services for the City ofIngleside. Council Member Pruitt seconded the motion. Motion carried with all present  per the Charter.  voting in favor. For Motion: Against Motion: Absent:  Council member Diehl, Council Member Pruitt, Mayor Pro- Tem Long, Council Member Julio Salinas, and Mayor Council Member Wilson and Council Member John Salinas  Adame None  25. Deliberate and take possible action on the status update of 13501 Indian Trail. Interim Building Official Delauro addressed the Council and stated thatt the Council wanted thisi item brought back from the previous meeting. Delauro stated that hel had explained to Polanco what steps were needed. First re-zone the property from R-1 to a district zoning that would not require aj paved road such as subdistricts. Step two would be getting the property platted. Step three would be getting it dedicated easements with a water line that  needs tol be extended. No action was taken.  26. Discussion on the' TML Health Benefits Plan.  Discussion was held among Council and Staff regarding new rates, coverages, between Motion: Council Member Julio Salinas made ai motion to go out for a broker as discussed and coming back to Council in. January 2024.1 Mayor Adame seconded the motion. Motion  budget, going out fora al broker, and getting ready for 2024.  carried with allj present voting in favor.  Forl Motion: Against Motion: Absent:  Council: member Diehl, Council Member Pruitt, Mayor Pro- Tem Long, Council Member Julio Salinas, and Mayor Council Member Wilson and Council Member John Salinas  Adame None  27.1 Deliberate and take appropriate action on reevaluation of the construction ofa new animal shelter including: a) Reassessment of the needs to include square footage, internal immediate needs, infrastructure, etc.; b) Commitment of the location ofthe project per staff's recommendation toi include hearing from the department heads or personnel involved, i.e., department head and animal control personnel; c)  May 23, 2023, Regular City Council Minutes  Page 7of8    456  Reassessment of any and all state requirement with regards to municipality animal control statutes; d) ReassessmentFunding sources; e) Reassessment oft timeline. Discussion was held among the Council and Staffr regarding a turnkey, job that is ready to go, project within budget, recommendations from Directors, property found with utilities and was suggested by the Staff, sound barriers, and an update by the second meeting in Director of Infrastructure Services Paredez handed out an animal shelter document with option one (1) and option two (2) locations. Discussion held among the Council for the Motion: Mayor Adame made ai motion to go out foral bid on option one (1) presented to the Council and bring back to Council. Council Member Diehl seconded the motion.  June.  location preference with consensus for location option one.  Motion carried 4-1. For Motion: Abstain: Absent:  Council Member Diehl, Council Member Pruitt, Council Council Member Wilson and Council Member. John Salinas  Member Julio Salinas and Mayor Adame  Mayor Pro-Tem Long  28. Deliberate and take appropriate action to authorize the City Manager to enter into a Windstorm Policy agreement tol be effective May 26, 2023 and ending May 25, 2024. Discussion was held among the Council and City Manager regarding the cost of Windstorm, wind driven rain, Audit on alll buildings, andi review ofa assets. Motion: Council Member Pruitt made a motion to approve authorization of the City Manager to enter into a windstorm policy agreement to be effective May 26, 2023 and ending May 25, 2024. Council Member Diehl seconded the motion. Motion carried with  allj present votingi in favor. For Motion: Absent:  Council Member Diehl, Council Member Wilson Council Member Pruitt, Council Member John Salinas, Mayor Pro- Tem Long, Council Member Julio Salinas and Mayor  Adame None  29.Amnouneements: of Community Interest and/or upcoming events.  A. Ingleside Pool Opening May 28 B. State oft the Port Luncheon. Aransas Pass May 31 C.I Ingleside Public Safety Explorer Garage Sale] Fundraiser June 16-17 D. Nueces Basin Summit Portland June 21-23 E. Ingleside Firel Rescue GolfTournament Sinton. June 24 30.1 Items to consider for placement oni future agendas. There were noi items to consider forj placement on future agendas.  31. Adjourn.  Mayor Adame adjourned the Workshop City Council Meeting at 10:39p p.m.  APPROVED:  Pedro Oscar Adame, Mayor AAA  ATTEST:   Ruby Mowles, City Secretary May 23, 2023, Regular City Council Minutes  Page 8 of8