CITY OF GONZALES, TEXAS CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - AUGUST 8, 2024  The regular meeting oft the City Council was held on August 8, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at the Gonzales Municipal Building, 820 St. Joseph Street. This was an OPEN MEETING, open to the public, subject to the open meeting laws ofthe State ofTexas and, as required by law, was duly posted, at the Gonzales Municipal Building, giving notice of time, date, place, and agenda thereof. The meeting notice, agenda and agenda packet were posted online at VgOTZAESIcKasgO4 CALL TO ORDER, INVOCATION, AND PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Sucher called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and a quorum was certified.  Attendee Name Steve Sucher Joseph Kridler Mariah Jordan Ronda Miller STAFF PARTICIPATING:  Title Mayor  Status Present Present Present Present Present  Council Member, District 1 Council Member, District 2 Council Member, District 4  Lorenzo Hernandez Council Member, District3  Tim Crow-City Manager, Kristina Vega-City Secretary, Laura Zella-Finance Director, Gayle Autry-Police Chief, Victor zaguirre-Police Sgt., Amanda Garza-JB Wells Park Arena Operations Manager, Todd Remschel-Street Director and Susan Sankey-Economic Development Director.  CITY EVENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS  - Announcements of upcoming City Event-None Laura Zella for her work on the budget process - Announcements and recognitions by the Mayor-None - Recognition of actions by City employees-None - Recognition of actions by community volunteers-None  Announcements and recognitions by the City Managetr-Ackpowiedged Finance Director  HEARING OF RESIDENTS  Mike Schwencke regarding an upcoming walking club event, AVA American Volkssport Agnes Gast regarding an issue with an incident where a dog was hit by a vehicle and an officer was called to the location and the officer put the dog down. Mrs. Gast also spoke regarding Tim Weatherby of GrantWorks introduced himself and provided information regarding the TDA Rebecca Martinez requested approval of the ISt Gonzales Fiesta Patrias event included on the  Association  Gonzales Pet Adaption and Kingdom Rescue.  Grant included on the agenda and encouraged the approval oft the item.  agenda.  STAFF/BOARD REPORTS    1.1 Finance Director, Laura Zella provided feedback on any questions regarding:  Financial Reports for funds as of. July 31, 2024 Cash & Investment by Fund as of July 31, 2024 Quarterly Investment Report as of June 30, 2024  No questions were asked regarding the report.  1.2 City Manager, Tim Crow updated the City Council on the following:  Timeline on Capital Improvement and Departmental Projects  JB Wells Park Financials Recently Completed Projects Projects Currently in Process Upcoming Projects  No questions were asked regarding the report.  DISCUSSION ITEMS  2.1 Discussion and direction regarding the creation of Town Hall Meetings; discussion will include but is not limited to location, timing and potential content ofs said meetings City Council and staff engaged in discussions regarding the creation of Town Hall Meetings discussion will include but isi not limited tol location, timing and potential content ofs said meetings 2.2 Presentation, discussion and direction regarding a request for permission to place interpretive panels at the Kerr Creek Pavilion and Market Square to commemorate the founding Glenda Gordan and Thomas Enriquez gave a presentation regarding a request for permission to place interpretive panels at the Kerr Creek Pavilion and Market Square to commemorate the founding oft the Green Dewitt Colony. Council was in favor oft the project moving forward. The Consent Agenda is considered self-explanatory and will be enacted by the Council with one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless they are removed from the 3.1 Minutes - Approval of the minutes for the July 9, 2024 Workshop, July 11, 2024 Regular Meeting, July 24, 2024 Special Called Meeting and Workshop, July 30&31,20240 Council  oft the Green Dewitt Colony  CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS  Consent Agenda upon the request ofthe Mayor or a Councilmember.  Retreats  3.2 Discuss, Consider & Possible Action on Resolution #2024-70 Authorizing the use of the 300 Block of St George Street and Designated Street Closures by Gonzales Main Street, Inc. and Latinos Unidos for the Inaugural Gonzales Fiesta Patrias Event on Saturday,  September 14, 2024    3.3 Discuss, Consider & Possible Action on Resolution #2024-71 Authorizing the Use oft the Downtown Squares by Gonzales Main Street, Inc. for a Downtown Merchant Rum Run  Event on Saturday, October 19, 2024  3.4 Discuss, Consider & Possible Action on Resolution #2024-72 Authorizing the Use of Independence Square including the Parking Lot, and Designated Street Closures for 2024 Santa Arrival, Jingle Mingle, Winterfest & Annual Lighted Christmas Parade December 6  & December 7,2024  3.5 Discuss, Consider & Possible Action on Resolution #2024-73 Authorizing the City of Gonzales, by and through its Main Street, Inc. Board to execute an Interlocal Agreement with Gonzales Independent School District for the creation ofaJ Jr. Main Street Board 3.6 Discuss, Consider & Possible Action on Resolution #2024-74 Authorizing Techline Construction, LLC. to change out thirty power poles in an amount not to exceed  $114,000.00  3.7 Discuss, Consider & Possible Action on Resolution #2024-75 Approving a Performance Agreement by and between Gonzales Economic Development Corporation and Livestock Nutrition Center, a Delaware Limited Liability Company, regarding business expansion improvements generally located at 2900 Johnson Road, and including transfer of property to the City of Gonzales for infrastructure mprovements-FIRST READING  3.8 Discuss, Consider & Possible Action on Resolution #2024-76 Authorizing the City Manager to Submit, and Accept if Awarded, an Application and Associated Documents to the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) for $750,000 to the Texas Community Development Block Grant Program for a storm drain project along Saint Joseph and Saint  Paul Street  3.9 Discuss, Consider & Possible Action on Resolution #2024-77 Authorizing the City Manager to Solicit Requests for Proposals for Grant Administration Professional Services and Request for Qualification for Engineering Services for a Texas Community Development Block Grant funded by the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) 3.10 Discuss, Consider & Possible Action on Resolution #2024-78 Approving an amendment to the Economic Development Coordinator job description and position classification for  Fiscal Year 2023-2024  ACTION: Items 3.1 through 3.10 with the exception of3.8 and 3.10  APPROVED  Council Member. Kridler moved to approve the consent agenda Items 3.1 through 3.10 with the exception of item 3.10. Council Member Hernandez seconded the motion. Mayor Sucher called for a roll call vote. For: Unanimous. The motion passed 5 to0.  3.10 Discuss, Consider & Possible Action on Resolution #2024-78 Approving an amendment to the Economic Development Coordinator job description and position classification for  Fiscal Year 2023-2024 ACTION: Items 3.10  APPROVED    Council MemberMiller moved toa approve Resolution #2024-78. Approving an amendment to the Economic Development Coordinator job description and position classification for Fisçal Year 2023-2024. Council Member Kridler seconded the motion. Mayor Sucher  called for ar roll call vote. For: Unanimous. The motion passed 51 to0.  3.8 Discuss, Consider & Possible Action on Resolution #2024-76 Authorizing the City Manager to Submit, and Accept if Awarded, an Application and Associated Documents to the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) for $750,000 to the Texas Community Development Block Grant Program for a storm drain project along Saint Joseph and Saint  Paul Street ACTION: Items 3.8 RESOLUTION  NO ACTION  This item will be discussed at al later meeting.  4.4 Discuss, Consider & Possible Action on Resolution #2024-82 Authorizing the appointments to the Gonzales Convention & Visitors Bureau and Gonzales Main Street  Advisory Board ACTION: Item 4.4  APPROVED  Council Member Jordan moved to approve Resolution #2024-82 Authorizing the appointments to the Gonzales Convention & Visitors Bureau and Gonzales Main Street Advisory Board. Council Member Kridler seconded the motion. Mayor Sucher called for  aroll call vote. For: Unanimous. The motion passed 51 to0.  4.1 Discuss, Consider & Possible Action on Resolution #2024-79 Taking a Record Vote on Setting the Preliminary Maximum Ad Valorem Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 and  Scheduling a Public Hearing  ACTION: Item 4.1  APPROVED  Council Member Miller moved to approve Resolution #2024-79 Taking al Record Vote on Setting the Preliminary Maximum Ad Valorem Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 and Scheduling a Public Hearing. Council Member Hernandez seconded the motion. Mayor Sucher called for a roll call vote. For: Jordan, Miller, Kridler and Hernandez. Against:  Mayor Sucher. The motion passed 4 tol.  4.2 Discuss, Consider & Possible Action on Resolution #2024-80 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Amended and Restated Agreement with Gudalupe Valley Electric Cooperative for the Electric Utility Operations, Day-to-Day Maintenance Services  ACTION: Item 4.2  APPROVED  Council Member Miller moved to approve Resolution #2024-80 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Amended and Restated Agreement with Gudalupe Valley Electric Cooperative for the Electric Utility Operations, Day-to-Day Maintenance Services. Council MemberHemandez seconded the motion. Mayor Sucher called for aroll call vote. For: Jordan, Miller, Sucher and Hernandez. Abstained: Kridler The motion passed 4 to 0.    4.3 Discuss, Consider & Possible Action on Resolution #2024-81 Approving policies and procedures relating to the naming of city facilities, public park lands and public streets Council Member Miller moved to approve Resolution #2024-81 Approving policies and procedures relating to the naming of city facilities, public park lands and public streets and including the additional verbiage for public notice posting in thei newspaper and ont the city bulletin board notifications. Council Member Kridler seconded the motion. Mayor Sucher  ACTION: Item 4.3  APPROVED  called for a roll call vote. For: Unanimous. The motion passed 51 to0.  4.5 Discuss, Consider & Possible Action on Resolution #2024-83 Authorizing the creation of ar mural, as part of the Beautification and Design Advisory Board ongoing beautification efforts, to be painted on the north side oft the exterior wall oft the restroom at Lions Park Pat Anders-Ryan of the Gonzales Art Group presented a mockup image to council and  spoke regarding the mural and funding options.  ACTION: Item 4.5  APPROVED  Council Member Kridler moved to approve Resolution #2024-83 Authorizing the creation ofamural, as part oft the Beautification and Design. Advisory Board ongoing beautification efforts, to be painted on the north side of the exterior wall of the restroom at Lions Park. Council Member Miller seconded the motion. Mayor Sucher called for a roll call vote.  For: Unanimous. The motion passed 5 to 0.  4.6 Discuss, Consider & Possible Action on Resolution #2024-84 Approving the request for front façade alterations to the Lynn Theater located 510 St. Paul Street as authorized by  Section 4 oft the Façade Easement Agreement  ACTION: Item 4.6  APPROVED  Council Member Kridler moved to approve Resolution #2024-84 Approving the request for front façade alterations tot thel Lynn Theater located 510 St. Paul Street as authorized by Section 4 of the Façade Easement Agreement. Council Member Miller seconded the motion. Mayor Sucher called for aroll call vote. For: Unanimous. The motion passed 5  to0.  4.7 Discuss, Consider & Possible Action on Resolution #2024-85 Authorizing the purchase ofa 2024 John Deere 6105E Tractor with Samurai Boom and 60" Severe Duty Rotary Cutting Head for the Street Department from United Ag & Turf in the amount of  $179,027.45 ACTION: Item 4.7  APPROVED  Council Member Miller moved to approve Resolution #2024-85. Authorizing the purchase of a 2024 John Deere 6105E Tractor with Samurai Boom and 60" Severe Duty Rotary Cutting Head for the Street Department from United Ag & Turf in the amount of $179,027.45. Council Member Jordan seconded the motion. Mayor Sucher called foraroll  call vote. For: Unanimous. The motion passed 51 to0.    4.8 Discuss, Consider & Possible Action on Resolution #2024-86 Authorizing the Purchase of a 2024 John Deere 700L Crawler Dozer from RDO Equipment Co. in the amount of  $238,523.00 ACTION: Item 4.8  APPROVED  Council Member. Jordan moved to approve Resolution #2024-86 Authorizing the Purchase of a 2024 John Deere 700L Crawler Dozer from RDO Equipment Co. in the amount of $238,523.00. Council Member Kridler seconded the motion. Mayor Sucher called foraroll  call vote. For: Unanimous. The motion passed 5 to 0.  ORDINANCE  5.1 Discuss, Consider & Possible Action on Ordinance #2024-24 Amending the Code of Ordinances ofthe City of Gonzales, Texas, Chapter 6, Health and Sanitation, Article 6.100  Garbage and Trash ACTION: Item 5.1  APPROVED  Council Member Miller moved to approve Ordinance #2024-24 Amending the Code of Ordinances ofthe City ofGonzales, Texas, Chapter 6, Health and Sanitation, Article 6.100 Garbage and Trash. Council Member Kridler seconded the motion. Mayor Sucher called  foraroll call vote. For: Unanimous. The motion passed 51 to0.  CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS  - Requests by Mayor and Councilmembers fori items on a future City Council agenda- none Announcements by Mayor and Councilmembers- City Manger Crow announced we will be hosting the 57th Annual Golden Cresent General Assembly lunch on August 27,2024.   City and community events attended and to be attended- none ( Continuing education events attended and to be attended- none  ADJOURN  Onai motion by Council Member Kridler and second by Council Member Hernandez, the meeting  was adjourned at 7:33 p.m.  Approved this 12th day of September 2024.  SASh Mayor, S.H. Sucher  Kristira 6  CitySecretary