Farmersville DISCOVER A TEXAS TREASURE FARMERSVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION MINUTES April 23, 2024, 6:00 P.M. Council Chambers, City Hall 205 S. Main Street  I.  PRELIMINARY MATTERS  Mayor Bryon Wiebold called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Council members Coleman Strickland, Terry, Williams, Ted Wagner; Mike Henry and Lance Hudson were in attendance. City staff members in attendance were City Manager, Ben White, City Secretary, Tabatha Monk; Finance Director, Daphne Hamlin, Economic Development Director, Rodney Williams; Police Chief, Marsha Phillips; Fire Chief Greg Massey, Warrant Officer, Rick Ranspot, Code Enforcement, Prayer was led by Code Enforcement, Tiffany Barber and the pledges to the Mayor announced citizens can go onto the City Website and read the meeting minutes and the meeting agendas. You can also see the calendar for any Mayor announced a Special ecogntonrrocamaion award is being given to Juan Hernandez who is retiring after 43 years of service toi the City of Farmersville. Mayor Wiebold also announced April 27-2024, as Juan Hernandez day in the City  Tiffany Barber and City Attorney, Alan Lathrom. United States and Texas flags were led by Mayor Wiebold.  upcoming meetings.  of Farmersville.  II. PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS (FOR NON-PUBLIC HEARING AGENDAI  Paul Kelly spoke regarding his appreciation to the Mayor and City Council members. He stated he appreciates their hard work and dedication, and he understands that being an elected official takes lots and work and sacrifice. Mr. Kelly stated he also thanks the Mayor and City Manager for taking time to meet with the Mt. Calvary Church to discuss upgrades that would affect them  regarding the construction of Hamilton Street project.  City Council Minutes April 23, 2024    Richard Hill spoke regarding his support of the ordinance for a property tax freeze that would affect the citizens that are 65 and over and the disabled  citizens.  III. CITIZEN COMMENTS ON MATTERS NOT ON AGENDA  Richard Hill spoke regarding electricity rates. He advised the lights are running 24 hours a day at the Library, Senior Center, Onion Shed and  Heritage Museum.  Richard Hill spoke regarding project Mongoose.  IV.  CONSENT AGENDA  Items in the Consent Agenda consist of non-controversial, or housekeeping" items required by law. Council members may request prior to a motion and vote on the Consent Agenda that one or more items be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda and considered individually. Following approval of the Consent Agenda, excepting the items requested to be removed, the City Council will consider and act on each  item sO withdrawn individually. A. City Council Minutes (04-09-2024) B. Finance Report  C. Important Dates for the FY24-25 Budget Meetings  Councilmember Henry made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Williams seconded the motion to approve the Consent  Agenda.  The motion was carried unanimously (5-0).  V.  INFORMATIONAL ITEMS  These Informational Items are intended solely to keep the City Council appraised of the actions and efforts of the various boards and commissions serving the City of Farmersville. Council members who serve as a liaison to a particular board or commission may report to the City Council regarding that body's most recent and/or upcoming meetings and activities. Council members may also deliberate and/or request further information or clarification regarding any one or more of the items contained in this provision. City Council approval of, or action on, these items is not required or requested. No action shall be taken on any discussion under this Agenda Heading. Matters that require City Council action shall be considered and acted on only if an item related thereto is included in the Consent Agenda Consideration and discussion regarding the following matters, minutes and reports, which consideration and discussion may also include or pertain to individual items and projects set forth in such matters, minutes and reports, as well as related  or the Regular Agenda.  City Council Minutes April 23, 2024    background information and plans for future completion, performance or resolution as may be necessary to understand such individual items and projects and the City's  related operation: A. City Amenities Board  Possible Council Liaison Report: Councimember Wagner advised there will Possible Council Liaison Report: Councilmember Henry advised there was a combined meeting last night with 4A (EDC) and 4B (CDC) for training and then they had a joint discussion on a few items on their agenda to just compare notes on what they have been able to accomplish in doing for the Councilmember Williams advised they had a separate meeting earlier in the week than the joint meeting. They had a number of things but did not  be a meeting on Thursday.)  B. Farmersville Community Development Board (Type B)  last 6 months.)  C. FEDC Farmersville Economic Development Board (Type A)  make any final choices.) D. Parks & Recreation Board was no meeting.)  Possible Council Liaison Report: Councimember Strickland advised there Possible Council Liaison Report: Councimember Hudson advised there Possible Council Liaison Report: Councilmember Strickland advised there  E.  Planning & Zoning Commission was no meeting, no quorum.)  F. TIRZ Board  was no meeting.)  VI. PUBLIC HEARNINGS AND/OR ORDINANCES  A. "Consider, discuss and act upon Ordinance, 0-2024-0423-001, regarding a City property tax freeze on the homesteads of persons who are 65 years of age and Mr. White updated the Council regarding this item and stated he would turn Mr. Lathrom said he would be glad to answer any questions the Council may Councilmember Henry asked Mr. Lathrom if the $30,000.00 previously approved would stay in place. Mr. Lathrom advised that it would stay in Councilmember Henry then asked Mr. Lathrom if it would be legal to keep  older or disabled."  any questions over to the City Attorney.  have. place.  the $30,000.00 in place and then add a tax freeze.  City Council Minutes April 23, 2024    Mr. Lathrom responded that it is legal and with the $30,000.00 in place as an exemption that would reduce the valuation of the property by $30,000.00 and then that amount would be frozen after this ordinance was adopted. Councilmember Henry asked what year this would be frozen. It will be Councilmember Henry stated that one of the reasons the Council continued to discuss this was our values, if you lived in Farmersville in the past 6 years, have doubled. For our senior citizens that are 65 and older or disabled that are on fixed incomes all that has done is put a burden on them to try and continue to pay their taxes as well as increased gasoline prices, food prices and everything else that you all are aware of. So in an effort to try and ease that on those citizens iti is his recommendation that we move forward with Councilmember: Henry made a motion to approve Ordinance 0-2024-0423- Councilmember Wagner seconded the motion to approve Ordinance O- Mayor Wiebold stated he would like to thank the City Council first of all for agreeing to do the $30,000.00 exemption that has not been done in 20 years, that was a good start. Then to thank them for continuing to discuss this, research this and do their due diligence to understand the matter more fully and where it fits with Farmersville. The Mayor feels it is definitely the  frozen in the year 2024-2025.  this freeze. 001.  2024-0423-001.  right thing to do.  The motion was carried unanimously (5-0).  REGULAR AGENDA  G. (This item was taken out of order). "Update, consider, discuss and act upon a FaciitesyDevelopment Agreement between Block 20 Apartments and the City of Mr. White updated the Council on this item regarding the Development David Brown, (Developer of the Loop Farmersville project), spoke before the City Council regarding the Development Agreement and updating them on  Farmersville."  Agreement. this project. No action was taken. MUD, Farmersville, Texas.'   A. "Consider, discuss and act upon reapproval of a Concept Plan for Lakehaven Mr. White advised Jacob Dupuis, engineer with Dunnaway DBI has provided a letter regarding the reasons for a reapproval on this Concept Plan.  City Council Minutes April 23, 2024    Councilmember Henry asked with the change to the retention pond will it alleviate potential drainage issues for property owners that are adjacent to Mr. White advised that it would not; that all of those requirements would stay the same, the outfall has not changed, the outfall location has not changed Councilmember Hudson made a motion to approve this item. Councilmember: Williams seconded the motion to approve.  Lakehaven.  and the rate at that location has not changed. The motion was carried unanimously (5-0).  B. "Consider, discuss and act upon reapproval of a Preliminary Plat for  Lakehaven, MUD, Farmersville Texas."  Mr. White advised Jacob Dupuis, engineer with Dunnaway DBI, has provided al letter regarding the reasons for a reapproval on this Preliminary Plat. Mr. White advised this is the same reason for reapproval as in item A, above. Councilmember Henry made a motion to approve this item. Councilmember Hudson seconded the motion to approve.  The motion was carried unanimously (5-0).  C. "Consider, discuss and act upon the reappointing of George Crump to the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) Development Board." Mr. Whtie advised the Council regarding this item. Councilmember Hudson seconded the motion. The motion was carried unanimously (5-0). Hamilton Street project, presented by Paul Kelly."  Councilmember Williams made a motion to reappoint Mr. Crump to the  NTMWD.  D. "Consider, discuss and act upon items near Mt. Calvary relating to the Mr. Whtie and Mr. Kelly updated the Council regarding this item.  Mr. Kelly, during the Citizens Comments portion of the agenda, asked the City Council to consider making some additional changes to this area during the Mr. Kelly and Mr. White pointed out that some extensions to the sidewalk and some street resurfacing along Sid Nelson to help with the flooding at Mt. Councilmember Henry asked if there had been a cost analysis done. Mr. White advised that not at this time, he first just wanted to make sure there was some willingness from Council to look at and consider this. Councilmember Hudson asked if he knows how many square feet. Mr. White advised on the order of about 100 linear feet and the width is about 27  Hamilton Street project. Calvary Church.  curb to curb.  City Council Minutes April 23, 2024    Mr. White advised he would like to come back to Council with a cost and Mayor Wiebold asked what the benefit to the people at the church would be. Mr. White advised it would give them the ability to park then walk down the sidewalk to the church as well as provide an improved area of the street. Mr. Kelly advised the church would be willing to give more property to the City to help with the alignment of Hamilton Street and 380. Councilmember Henry stated he would not be opposed to this but would like to see the numbers and the exact layout so the Council can make an Councilmember Strickland asked what the timeline would be on getting that information. Mr. White advised we can have it at the next City Council Mayor Wiebold stated if Mr. Kelly can come back to the next meeting when the Council has all the numbers and information, then they can have another  possible change order (C.O.).  educated decision.  meeting.  discussion at that time. No action was taken.  Mr. Kelly advised he can be at the next meeting.  E. "Consider, discuss and act upon information regarding Resolution, R-2024-  0423-001, investment policy and related investment strategies." Mr. White updated the Council regarding this item.  Councilmember Williams made a motion to approve Resolution, R-2024-  0423-001.  Councilmember Hudson seconded the motion to approve.  The motion was carried unanimously (5-0). demonstrated to the City of Farmersville."  "Consider, discuss and act upon the Asphalt Zipper machine that was Mr. White updated the Council on this item and had a series of videos Mr. White and Danny Ruff, Public Works Supervisor, answered the Councils The City Council directed Mr. White to gear this toward the new budget and have the finances ironed out a bit more sO they can understand it better.  demonstrating the workings of the Zipper machine.  questions.  No action was taken.  X.  ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON FUTURE AGENDAS Mr. Hudson request an update on a plan reviewer.  City Council Minutes April 23, 2024    XI. ADJOURNMENT  Mayor Wiebold adjourned the meeting at 7:00 p.m.  APPROVE:  ZA Bryon Wiebold, Mayor  FARMEA  A  Tabatha Monk, City Secretary  a  SVX3I  City Council Minutes April 23, 2024