417  CITY OF INGLESIDE MINUTES MARCH28,2023 6:30P.M.  REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING  Opening Agenda  1. Call Meeting to order.  The Regular Meeting of the City of Ingleside was called to order by Mayor Adame at 6:30 p.m. on March 28, 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 thei invocation.  4. Pledge of Allegiance.  Mayor Adame ledt the Pledge of Allegiance tot the U.S. flag.  5. Citizen Comments and Reports  Att this time, written comments received by 4:00 p.m. on the day oft the meeting, on any subject matter that isnot ont the agenda, willl ber read and summarizedi int thet minutes ofthet 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 ofthep peace as prohibited by law shall be cause fort the chair to terminate the offender's time to City Secretary Mowles read citizen comments that came in by email prior to the meeting. Ronnie Parker, 1844 Mooney Lane, stated in an email that he was disappointed in the current Councili regarding thel Policel Department and! handling oft thei recent events. He took as stance for the Police Chief and the entirety oft thel Police Department. Parker stated that he believes this was due toj politics that hasi interrupted policing. He believes that the City Manager is not a good fit for this community and should be handled in an appropriate Caroline Sewell stated in an email that shel had been an employee for the Police Chiefin thep past and] hast the upmost respect for] her. Sewell stated thats she hoped Chief Burr would be reinstated as soon as possible and believes that the Police Department has benefited Maitlin Fahrenthold stated in an email that she wanted tol know what the City Council was goingt to do about thel lack oftransparency: and professionalism shown by the City Manager inl her opinion. She stated that Chief Burr was suspended without an explanation provided tol her. Shes stated that Chief Burri is very respected in the community. She claimed that she had several issues with the City Manager during her employment as the Fire Marshal and spoke about her concerns personally. Her focus was on employment turnover at the City. Cassandra Bell Duvall, 17761 Morgan Lane, stated in an email that she has livedi in] Ingleside since 2008 and was a: former employee of8 years in which she resigned. She stated she was in support of the Chief. She claimed that Chief Burr has been a positive asset to the City of] Ingleside and cares for the community. She stated that the City Administration: is  speak.  manner.  from her leadership.  not willing to stand up: for the employees that care and work hard.  March 28, 2023, Regular City Council Minutes  Page 1of6    418  Anna Kucera, 2100 Sixth Street, stated in an email that in her 14 years with the City of Ingleside, ChiefBurrl hasl been one ofthel best Chiefs that] Inglesidel has everhad. She claims that the Chief is always honest and always presents a positive attitude. Community Savannah Knox statedi in an email that she is a certified crime scene analyst who worked for the City of] Ingleside and would like to see a change in Administration for the Police Department. She spoke about the conditions oft thel Police Department and lack of funding for that department. Her observation was that the Police Department ran independently from the other Departments and often missed out on awards and other City functions, holidays, or gifts. She stated that leadership in the City is corrupt. Several examples were given from her perspective. She saidt that she believed: retaliation was used against her and Marita Matlock stated in an email that Chief Burr has been the best Police Chief for the City of Ingleside in the last 20 years. She believes that this situation was handled poorly Carey Dietrich stated in an email that she is the former Building Official for the City of Ingleside and that she worked for the city for almost 20 years. She said that under the leadership ofChief] Burr the sense of community ist the besti ith has ever been. Shes statedi that in! her 20 years she has seen: several Chiefs come and go. Dietrich believes that ChiefBurr created programs to fill the needs of the community. She believes that the current Cindy Wilson, 2635 San Angelo, congratulates the Council on1 the: recognition received on thes state floor in Austin. She also stated thatl limestone or asphalt needs to be put back into her driveway to be repaired. She has asked for this from Council several times now. She understands that repairs may. get done onl Mustang Ave. She would like to thank the Police Department for escorting the students out of town for sports. She understands project graduation came to the city for use of the pool and were told no. She stated the pool has been used for 40j plus years forj project graduation. She said it was the safest place for our kids on graduation night. She hopes we will look at the policies about city uniforms and Linda Timmerman, 1702 Indian' Trail, addressed the Council about] National Night Out and other events that Chief Burr has brought to this community are good, but on the morning of September 30,2 2022 police came tol her house for al hospice death. Thel hospice employee didn'th have the correct phone number for thel hospice office. They called the PDt to get the phone number for the. JPt to declare the death. Instead, thel Police] Department came out and preformed a suspicious death call and treated the deceased as a crime scene. Timmerman stated that her husband was disgraced by the Chief's protocol. The protocol took away her lasti moments tos say goodbye. Shes statedt thatt thel Polices shouldn neverl havel been att thel house Kelly Bazemore, 2498 Poinsettia Place, addressed the Council about an incident of three (3) stray dogs not contained and she was bit on the left foot. She said Animal Control met her at her house and asked her where the blood was from the bite. She was told this was nota al bite. She asked about the status of the vaccinations oft the dog. She still doesn'tknow Shannon! Narsh, 77101 Moritz Lake Corpus Christi, addressed the Council about ChiefBurr and: said that their time to mourn her father was cut short by her officers treating the scene like a crime without any apology. She saidt that] her child is now terrified of cops due to the situation. Shes spoke about! how: shel believes thej programs were noti introduced by the Chief John Shack, 2501 Henrietta, addressed the Council about the fake facebook account that posted withaf fakei name about the city. The charter states thatt the Council will not interfere witht the duties oft the City Manager. He stated that! he served on Council for 10 years. City policies have not been followed when it comes to hiring. The policy states that we hire from within. This policy was not followed when hiring the Police Chief. He stated the policy of hiring within is used selectively when it meets someone's agenda. He said we  involvement has been at an all-time high under the Chief's direction.  resigned.  and an apology isi in order.  management staff] hast treated Chief Burr poorly.  when and where they are worn during off duty time.  that night and other citizens havel had the same experience.  the status on the dog.  but were events that were already inj place.  March 28, 2023, Regular City Council Minutes  Page 2 of6    419  have a Police Department that has no problem taking away an elected officials 1St Courtney Shane, 2181 Capehart Street, addressedi the Council ands saids she was an advocate for freedom ofs speech. She spoke about how shel believes the mosti recent post on the local Ingleside Community Facebook page was directed atl her anonymously, howt the city police officers had taken direct orders from the previous Mayor which she believes is inappropriate by allowing an elected official to take authority over the City staff to get personal issues handled, how she just wants more civil conversations instead of name calling. She said, that as patriots, we should have the ability to disagree and still have a conversation about it. She also stated that taxes are out of control, debates are welcome, and she will not! be silentj just becausei the Chiefis watching the comments ont the Facebook page. Things happened with the past Mayor that the Chief allowed tol happen and that isa  Amendment ofs speech.  personal lap dog and this should not be allowed tol happen. The Councilt may discuss any subject whichi iss specifically listed under this item.  Staff Comments and Reports  a. City of Ingleside monthly financials. February 20, 2023 through March 19, 2023. No comments by Council or Staff were presented.  b. City of Ingleside expenditures paid over $3,000.00 for the period of  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. Proclamation to recognize the Ingleside High School BBQ Team.  Mayor Adame removed thisi item from the agenda, since the BBQ Team was: not] present. City Manager Lewis stated tot the Council he would reach out to the schoolj principal again 9. Presentation to recognize City elected officials and employees for their) longevity with City Manager Lewis introduced Fire Chief Miller to recognize the longevity of employees Fire Chief Tom Miller stated that he wanted to thank the following individuals for their dedication and commitment to the City of Ingleside: Elizabeth Staton for 10 years, John Witt for 16 years, Robert Vana for 23 years, and) Mayor Pedro Oscar Adame for 37: years. Mayor Adame presented Teresa Flores, President of the Board of Directors for Economic Flores stated that this was accomplished by the whole Economic Development Board and  tor request aj presence for the next meeting. the Ingleside Volunteer Firel Department. with the Volunteer Fire Department.  10. Presentation to recognize Ingleside Development Corporation. Development, with an awardi for economic excellence.  Director. Consent Agenda  Allo consent agendai items listed are consideredi to be routine by the City Council and willl be enacted by one motion. There willl ber nos separate discussion oft the items unless a Council Member SOI requests, in which event the item will 11. Deliberate and take appropriate action on Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of  ber removed from the Consent Agenda and consideredi ini itsr normal sequence ont the agenda.  February 28, 2023.  March 28,2023, Regular City Council Minutes  Page3of6    420  Motion: Council Member Diehl made a motion to approve the Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of February 28, 2023. Council Member John Salinas seconded the Council Member Diehl addressed. Mayor Adame and askedi fort the Executive Session tol be moved down. Mayor Adame requested the Executive Session tol be tabled for the next meeting. City Manager Lewis stated that he had requested for the Personnel Matters Restructuring to be  motion. Motion carries with all present voting in favor.  moved tot the next meeting. Executive Session 12. Closed Session  City Council will meet in Closed Session pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, in accordance with the authority contained in:  Section 551.087 Deliberation regarding Economic Development Negotiations  - Update on ongoing industry and retail negotiations b. Section 551.074 Personnel Matters- -1 Restructuring  Motion: Mayor Adame made a motion to Table the Executive Session until the next meeting. Council Member Diehl seconded the motion. Motion carries 6:1.  Forl Motion: Against Motion:  Council Member Diehl, Council Member Pruitt, Council Member John Salinas, Mayor Pro-Tem Long, Council Member Julio Salinas, and Mayor Adame. Council Member Wilson  Mayor Adame stated the items were not: ready and he didn't want to put the items on the agenda until they were ready to present. He stated that this was not part of the closed session. Council Member Wilson said hel had expected this tol be ont the agenda. Council Member Diehl stated that he wanted to see the audit on the projects themselves. Council Member Wilson addressed the Mayor ands stated thatt the reason he voted) No was That hel believed the Council was supposed to have all the information on the Ball Parks,  Faith) Park, and Garden Center and the financials for them.  13. Open Session  City Council will reconvene in Open Session at which time action on the matter(s) a. Section 551.087 Deliberation regarding Economic Development Negotiations  discussed in Closed Session may be considered.  Update on ongoing industry and retail negotiations b. Section 551.074 Personnel Matters - Restructuring  Executive session was tabled and no action taken.  Public Hearing  The City Council shall call a public hearing on each item below int this section. Any person wishing to address the At7:32 p.m. Mayor Adame closed the Regular Council Meeting and opened the Public Hearing. 14. Conduct al Public Hearing on: an application filed by. Jordan McKennon to rezone the hereinafter described property from its present classification of R-1 (Single-Family Residential) to C-2 (General Commercial): Property ID# 719061 LOTS 44 THRU 48 Interim Building Official, Gene Delauro, addressed the Council and stated that the applicant withdrew their rezoning application. Applicant has decided not to pursue the  City Council ont thesei items shouldp please come forward when that public hearing is called.  BLK19RJY WILLIAMS.  rezoning request for this property. March 28, 2023, Regular City Council Minutes  Page 4of6    421  Discussion was held between the Council and staff about the signs for rezoning, the size  oft the signs tol be visible, the boundary size, and super majority. Mayor Adame stated this was a dead issue asi it was withdrawn.  At7:45 p.m. Mayor Adame closed the Public Hearing and opened the Regular Council Meeting. 15. Deliberate: and take: appropriate action oni firstr reading of an Ordinance changing the zoning for the following property from its present zoning of R-1 (Single Family Residential) to C-2 (General Commercial) and further providing for effective date, reading, severance and publication: Lots 44 thru 48, BLK 19,RJWilliams Mayor Adame stated that Item 15 was a dead item andi moved to Item 16.  Regular Agenda  No action taken.  16. Deliberate and take appropriate action on a Resolution of the City Council of Ingleside, San Patricio County, Texas, ppointimgrappointing of members to the Interim Building Official, Gene Delauro, addressed the Council about an applicant withdraw their application tol become ai member of the Zoning Commission. The updated Resolution has been changed to reflect the changes. Resolution recommending appointment ofCynthia Wilson for Place No. 7with a term starting today March 28, 2023 Motion: Mayor. Adame made a motion to accept Resolution 2023-13, al Resolution of the City Council of Ingleside, San Patricio County, Texas, appointingreappointing of members to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Council Member Pruitt seconded the motion. Motion carries with allj present voting ini favor. Resolution 2023-13  Planning and Zoning Commission.  andi running through 2024.  At7:51 p.m. Mayor Adame left the dais.  17.1 Report on Inflow & Infiltration in the sanitary sewer system and the lift station City Manager Lewis addressed the Council and introduced Director of Infrastructure Services Paredez who gave a background report oni inflow andi infiltration (I&I).  capacities.  At7:53 Mayor Adame returned toi the dais.  Discussion was held between the Council and the Staff about potential new developments coming ina andi not being added to this report, daisy chaining, critical status, Ingleside being handled by three (3) lifts stations, out of compliance with design criteria, current: flow charts, plan to correct the problems, smoke testing, assessing the problem, wear and tear on the pumps and solutions, 35 residences flowing into IOB Lift Station, and overflow when it 18. TABLED 03/14/2023 Deliberate and take appropriate action to authorize the Mayor tos sign at termination request letter forl EDA Grant No. 08-79-05254 on State) Hwy20S City Manager Lewis addressed the Council about additional information ont the termination lettert tol bes sent tol EDA. EDAi is not giving the city a written noticet to terminate thej project, because they aret tryingt to avoid this counting against the city. They are giving the City an opportunity to withdraw on own accord. There is al letter from Lynette Barker, previous City Manager, concerning the December 8, 2021, condemnation. History is there that TxDot did pursue it and within the grant itself it said that if there is any condemnation  rains.  and Emory Bellard Ditch Outfall Improvements.  pursued then the EDA would not release the funding to the city.  March 28, 2023, Regular City Council Minutes  Page 5of6    422  Discussion was held between the Council and Staff about citizens not paying 4 million dollars, no obligations for State Hwy 200, State Hwy 200 is only an advancement for the industry andi notf for the city, riskst tot the city, industry should pay fori it, taking heavy traffic offo city roads, withdrawing from this grant would allow the city to go out for other grants, ifEDA has to cancel the granti it would puta al black markt towards the city, money spent that would have been reimbursed, possible legal issue, negotiations with TxDot to get State Hwy 2001 now, TxDot has the easements, and grant being dead due to allowing TxDot to Motion: Council Member Pruitt made a motion to authorize the Mayor to sign a termination request letter for EDA Grant No. 08-79-05254 on State Hwy 200 and Emory Bellard Ditch Outfall improvements. Council Member John Salinas seconded the motion.  do eminent domain.  Motion carries 4:3. Forl Motion: Against Motion:  Council Member Pruitt, Council Member John Salinas, Council Member Julio Salinas, and Mayor Adame. Council Member Diehl, Council Member Wilson, and  Mayor Pro-TemLong.  19.Announcements: of Community Interest and/or upcoming events.  a. Flashlight Egg Hunt March 31, 2023 b. State of the Statel Luncheon Corpus Christi April 03,2023 Scrabble Tournament for Literacy Portland April 21, 2023 d. Trashion Fashion Show April 22,2 2023 State of the PortLuncheon Aransas Pass April 27,2023 Nueces Basin Summit] Portland June 21-23,2023 Ingleside Fire Rescue GolfTournament: Sinton June 24, 2023  20.1 Items to consider for placement on future: agendas.  Council Member Diehl requested to have the IOB Contract on next Agenda, Animal Control: mold update and contract for current building, and an Executive Session to address Council John Salinas request tol have the BBQ Team to bei in attendance next meeting. Council Member Diehl requested staff to look at the statement on the website regarding Mayor Adame stated each citizen request must have a name and address, ori it will not be  update for Charter onl Personnel issues within 33 days.  submission and limit them toi three minutes.  read. 21. Adjourn.  Mayor Adame adjourned the Regular City Council Meeting at 8:48 p.m.  APPROVED:  IL Pedro Oscar Adame, Mayor  ATTEST:  Jana) Btark Jana Stork, Assistant City Secretary  March 28, 2023, Regular City Council Minutes  Page 6of6