MINUTES CITYOF AMES JULY11, 2024 6:00 p.m.  304 MARTIN DR. - AMES, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING  The City Council for the City of Ames, Texas held a meeting at the Ames City Hall at 6:05 p.m. Mayor Barbara Domain called the meeting to order at that time. Councilman Michael Trahan led the prayer, and the Pledge of Allegiance wasi recited. Mayor Domain conducted the roll call, at this time the members oft the City Council who were present were: Mayor Barbara Domain, Michael Trahan II, Elizabeth (Liz) Hardy, and Councilwoman Audrey Harrison. Councilman Eddie White  arrived late at 6:07 p.m. and Alfred Freeman Jr. arrived late at 6:15 p.m.  CITIZEN APPREARANCE  Mayor Domain asked ift there were any citizens present who would like to speak to the council.  There were no citizens present.  APPROVALOF MINUTES FORJUNE 10, 2024 REGULAR MEETING  The council took ai few minutes to look over the minutes. There was no discussion. Mayor Domain asked ifs she could have a motion to approve the minutes. A motion was made. All were in favor.  Passed unanimously.  Motion made by: Councilman Michael Trahan Seconded by: Councilwoman Elizabeth "Liz" Hardy All in favor: 3 Opposed: 0 Abstained: 0 REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS:  1. CONSIDER AND IF APPROPRIATE, TAKE ACTION TO APPROVE THE 5% RATE Mayor Domain explained that effective August 1, 2024, that Live Oaks Sanitation will be increasing their rates from $14.63 to 0$15.36, which is a 5% increase. Councilwoman Harrison asked if we had received bids from other trash services. Mayor Domain stated that we did get other bids, and that those bids came in higher than Live Oaks Sanitation, even with the increase. Marivious Allen stated for clarification that the increase is for the rate that the city pays. Itisnot an increase for the customers. Mayor Domain asked for a motion. Amotion was made. All were  INCREASE OFTHE PINEYWOODSIRASHSERVICE.  ini favor. Passed unanimously.  Motion to made by: Councilman MichaelTrahan II Seconded by: Councilwoman Audrey Harrison All in favor: 3 Opposed: 0 Abstained: 0    2. CONSIDER AND IF APPROPRIATE TAKE ACTION TO APPROVE CHEMICAL SPILL RESPONSE1 TRAINING FORTHEI MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENTI INTHEA AMOUNTOE Mayor Domain explained that she received a letter from Sigma Consulting and Training stating that OSHA will start charging a fine of $47,000 for a city wastewater plant that processes any sewer and does not have the necessary training. The training willl bei in Conroe on July 17, 2024. Mayor Domain asked for a motion. A motion was made. All were in  $160 PER EMPLOYEE FORATOTAL OF $480.00.  favor. Passed unanimously.  Motion made by: Councilwoman Elizabeth "Liz" Hardy Seconded by: Councilman Alfred Freeman Jr. All in favor: 5 Opposed: 0 Abstained: 0  3. CONSIDER AND IFA APPROPRIATE, TAKE ACTION TO APPROVE NEWLY ELECTED OFFICAL TRAINING FOR COUNCILMAN ALFRED FREEMAN JR. FOR A TOTAL OF  $669.00.  Mayor Domain asked for a motion. There was no discussion. A motion was made. All were in  favor. Passed unanimously.  Motion made by: Councilman Michael Trahan II Seconded by: Councilman Eddie White All in favor: 5 Opposed: 0 Abstained: 0  4. CONSIDERANDIEAPPROPBIATE. TAKE ACTIONTO APPROVE RESOLUTIONNO. 2024-002, AF RESOLUTION OFTHE CITY COUNCILOF AMES,TEXAS.APPOINTING DIRECTORS, AND OFFICERS, TO THE AMES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT  CORPORATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS.  Mayor Domain explained that she received a letter from Sigma Consulting and Training stating that OSHA will start charging a fine of $47,000 for a city wastewater plant that treats any sewer without the necessary training. The training will be in Conroe on. July 17,2024. Mayor Domain asked if she could have a motion. There was no discussion. A motion was made. All were in  favor. Passed unanimously.  Motion made by: Councilwoman Elizabeth "Liz" Hardy Seconded by: Councilman Alfred Freeman Jr. All in favor: 5 Opposed: 0 Abstained: 0  5. CONSIDERANDI EAPPROPRIATE.TAKE ACTIONTO APPROVE NEWLYELECTED OFFICAL TBAININGFORI COUNCILMAN ALFRED FREEMAN JR. FOR A TOTALOE Mayor Domain asked ifs she could have a motion. There was no discussion. A motion was made.  $669.00.  All were in favor. Passed unanimously.    Motion made by: Councilwoman Elizabeth "Liz" Hardy Seconded by: Councilman Alfred Freeman Jr. All in favor: 5 Opposed: 0 Abstained: 0  6. CONSIDER AND IF APPROPRIATE, TAKE ACTION TO APPROVE NEW CLERKS SEMINARTRAINING FORJENNIFERPURPURNELLINTHE, AMOUNTOFS $350.00. Mayor Domain mentioned we need new clerk training for Jennifer Purnell to make sure she is approved by the state. Mayor Domain askedifshe could have ai motion. There was no discussion.  A motion was made. All were in favor. Passed unanimously. Motion made by: Councilman Michael Trahan Seconded by: Councilman Eddie White All in favor: 5 Opposed: 0 Abstained: 0  7. CONSIDER AND IF APPROPRIATE, TAKE ACTION TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OEA2024DODGERAM3500CREW/CABTRUCKFORS12.047.34ANNUALLYFOR Mayor Domain explained that the city has some very old trucks and are breaking down severely. Tot tow the new equipment, we need new trucks. Found a cheaper truck at South Fordi in] Pasadena, she also mentioned the annual payment would be paid once a year. Mayor Domain asked ifs she could have a motion. There was no discussion. A motion was made. All were in favor. Passed  6YEARS?  unanimously.  Motion made by: Councilman Michael Trahan Seconded by: Councilman Al Freeman All in favor: 5 Opposed: 0 Abstained: 0  8. CONSIDER AND IF APPROPRIATE. TAKE ACTION TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF A UTILITY TRAILER TO TRANSPORT THE LAWNMOWER AND OTHER  MATERIALS IN THE AMOUNT OF  $3,699.99  Mayor Domain explained that we need to get another trailer tot transport the lawnmowers and weed eaters and transport other equipment and material around the city. Mayor Domain asked if she could have a motion to postpone. A motion was made to postpone. All were in favor. Passed  unanimously.  Motion made by: Councilman Michael Trahan Seconded by: Councilman Eddie White All in favor: 5 Opposed: 0 Abstained: 0  9. CONSIDER AND IF APPROPRIATE. TAKE ACTION TO APPROVE THE FINANCIAL AUDITS FOR2020.2021.AND 2022 PROVIDED BY BRUNO ANDTERVALONCPA.    Mayor Domain explained that shes sent over thel last audit from Bruno and Tervalon to everyone to review and ift the Council had any questions to give her a call. She decided to postpone this item until next month to make sure all on the council has had an opportunity to read it. A motion was  made to postpone. All were in: favor. Passed unanimously. Motion made by: Councilman Michael Trahan Seconded by: Councilwoman Liz Hardy All in favor: 5 Opposed: 0 Abstained: 0  10.CONSIDER. AND IF APPAOPRATE-IAKEACTONIOAPAOVETHEI INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH TML FOR CYBER LIABILITY AND DATA BREACH RESPONSE  COVERAGE.  Mayor Domain stated that TML sends out this letter regarding any cyber breach for liability and that an interlocal agreement needs to be signed. A motion to table was made. All were in favor.  Passed unanimously.  Motion made by: Councilwoman Seconded by: Councilwoman Audrey Harrison All in favor: 5 Opposed: 0 Abstained: 0  11. MAYOR'S REPORT  Mayor Domain explained that the city is currently set to meet with FEMA regarding roof damage, some places where the road was washed out; there is damage to Erwin's office, and problems at one lift station. She also mentioned a new name for the second sub will be changed to Hidden Meadows. The city hopes toj put signs at. Ames Wood Subdivision, Bakers Subdivision and Hidden Meadows She is also planning to put signs on the east and west side of Ames, on Hwy. 90, that After Beryl, the city went out to pick up limbs. We are planning to get a chipper to mulch the TXI Dot is working along FM 160 North extending the shoulder, two feet on each side for the next few weeks extending down to 770 and will not be extending FM 160 South. TDEM is going to Mayor Domain reached out to the state representative regarding culverts under the railroad tracks. Other city's culverts are being updated except for the City of Ames. She is going to reach out to Councilwoman Harrison wanted to know about the circus coming to Ames. Mayor Domain mentioned that there is going to be a circus on Mr. Ross Smith's property. The host ofthe circus  says "Welcome to Ames".  limbs and wood and offer the mulch to the citizens.  help the city replace older culverts.  the railroad commission for more answers.  picked up his permits. All his paperwork was in order.  Executive Session:  Mayor Doman stated that it is now 7:07 PM and the city council reserves the right to meet in a closed session on any agenda item should the need arise ifa applicable pursuant to authorization by  Title 5 Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.    Mayor Domain made a motion to return from closed sessions at 7:25 p.m.  Motion made by: Councilwoman Audry Harrison Seconded by: Councilman Eddie White All in favor: 5 Opposed: 0 Abstained: 0  12.ADIOURNMENL  Mayor Domain asked for a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:37 PM. Motion made by: Councilwoman Elizabeth "Liz" Hardy Seconded by: Councilman Eddie White Alli in favor: 4 Opposed: 0 Abstained: 0  Mayor  B  Wellona Godfrey City Secretary  lemacapy