Cityof  Texasl! (903)5 502-30  City Council Meeting Minutes April9,2024  Present: Guests:  Susan Murre, Daniel Miller, Brandon Russell, Freda Jordan  Jerry and' Tanis Williams, Terri Brewer, Tim Bierl, Commissioner Chad LaPrade  Mayor called the meeting to order at 6:30pm. Brandon gave the invocation Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance All in favor- - motion carried.  The minutes for March 2024 were presented. Daniel made ai motion to accept as presented. Freda seconded the motion. Financials for March 2024 were presented. Brandon made a motion to accept the financials as presented. Freda  seconded. All in favor- motion carried.  Mayor introduced DeeAnn Sammons, the new President of the EDC.  Tim Bierl gave an update on the Fire Department. They want to put a conex right next to the station. This will increase their storage. They arealso working on getting the backup generator hooked up.. Just need assistance getting it hooked Commissioner. LaPrade gave an update on thel high speed internet that is beingi installed around the county. Brandon made ai motion to remove Vicki Ferguson from the bank accounts (General, Park, and Grant), and add' Terri Mayor discussed the possibility ofi installing a water shut off outside the fence where the meter is. We need an Mayor discussed the possibility of getting outside assistance with the website and Facebook, as they are time consuming. We need to add the ordinances and local announcements on site. Brandon made a motion to pay $120 the first month, because there would be a lot of catching up to do, and $75 monthly thereafter. Freda seconded the motion. Mayor mentioned that the Engineering firm for the Block Grant needs the service agreement signed. This is just a Updates on the Annex/Park area were given. Daniel still needs the bricks. He and Susan will get together this week to purchase. Susan will also purchase the baby swing needed for the playground. Prices were discussed on thej property in  up.  Brewer and Deborah Sheppard. Daniel seconded the motion. All in favor - motion carried.  emergency shut off. Mayor was given permission to get bids.  All in favor- - motion carried.  formality, as we have already approved them.  the. Annex building -1 pews -$50, pulpit-$100 (obo). Susan will make sure he has a change bag.    Terri inquired as to the future oft the Annex. An outdoor pavilion was mentioned. Susan did mention that until it is torn Terri asked about the pit bull dogs that are running around the park area. Susan will check into how we need to handle Susan did mention that the Fire Marshal told her to talk to the city of Commerce about their code enforcement officer. Daniel showed a picture of the blessings box his friend makes. Brandon made a motion to have a box built for the city. Freda seconded the motion. All in favor-I motion carried. Susan added that the city has the opportunity to have a food pantry. She has confirmed with TML that the liability insurance will cover such. The small room on the Northeast Susan asked each council member to write down their goals and objectives for the city, the council, etc. What are their  down, the Fire Department wants to use it for search and rescue training. this ifwe have an ordinance, but nowhere to put the animals.  He teaches classes. Commissioner LaPrade also suggested talking with the city ofTalty.  corer would be perfect. It was agreed that she should work through local churches.  top three priorities? She will work up a list for the next meeting. Freda asked if next month we could discuss trimming trees.  Susan noted that this is Daniel's last meeting as a council member. Brandon said that he will also be a part ofthe city  and park projects. The city has been blessed by his generosity in volunteering for projects. Brandon made a motion to adjourn. Freda seconded the motion. All in favor - motion carried.  Dle  Susan Murre, Mayor