Minutes The City of Princeton City Council Meeting of April 29, 2024  The City Council, Economic Development Corporation, and Community Development Corporation of the City of Princeton, Texas, met in a Special Joint Session on April 29, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at the Municipal  Center, located at 2000 E. Princeton Dr. Princeton, Texas 75407.  The following Councimembers were present: Mayor Brianna Chacôn, Mayor Pro Tempore Steven Deffibaugh, Councimember Marlo Obera, Councimember Bryan Washington, Councimember Ryan Gerfers, Councimember David Kleiber,  Carolyn David-Graves, and Councimember Ben Long.  The following Princeton Economic Development Corporation Board Members were present: Terrance Johnson, James Miller, Pat Sheehan, Mike Thompson,  Emarcus Bingham, Joshua Harrell.  The following Princeton Economic Development Corporation were absent:  Michael Crawford.  The following Princeton Community Development Corporation Board Members were present: Kareem Evans, Jaisen Rutledge, Melissa Ned, John Ragan, Michelle  Burk, Jeff Watson  The following Princeton Community Development Corporation Board Members  were absent: Jason Ash.  The following Staff Members were present: City Manager Michael Mashburn, Interim Deputy City Manager John Land, City Secretary Amber Anderson, City  1    Attorney Stan Lowry, Police Chief Waters, Detective Crawford, Officer Scott, IT Analyst Mathew Ickes, and Marketing and Communications Coordinator Mallory  Cammarata.  Mayor Chacon called the City Council Meeting to order at 7:50 p.m. Mayor Chacon called roll, present were Councimembers: Marlo Obera, Ryan Gerfers, Bryan Washington, Mayor Pro Tempore Steven Deffibaugh, David  Kleiber, and Ben Long.  PEDC Chairman Terrance Johnson called the Princeton Economic  Development Corporation meeting to order at 7:50 p.m.  PEDC Chairman Terrance Johnson called roll, present were board members: Mike Thompson, James Miller, Emarcus Bingham, Pat Sheehan, and Joshua  Harrell.  PCDC Chairman Jaisen Rutledge called the Princeton Community Development  Corporation meeting to order at 7:50 p.m.  PCDC Chairman Jaisen Rutledge called roll, present were board members: Melissa Ned, Kareem Evans, Jeff Watson, Michelle Burk, and John Ragan.  Mayor Chacôn then announced and lead the invocation. Mayor Chacon then announced the Pledge of Allegiance  Mayor Chacôn then announced Public Appearance: The following is a list of speakers that spoke in order under Public Appearance: Clinton Lowrance, Sohaib  Rauf.  Mayor Chacôn then announces Items of Community Interest: Pursuant to Section 551.0415 of the Texas Government Code, Mayor and City Council may report on  2    Items of Community Interest, including: (1) expressions of thanks, congratulations, or condolence; (2) information regarding holiday schedules; (3) recognition of individuals; (4) reminders about upcoming City events; (5) information about community events; and (6) announcements involving an imminent threat to public health and safety, and 7) reports from Liaisons to supported organization. Mayor Chacon stated she is glad alll board members were able to attend the meeting, we  are hoping we can continue these discussions.  Mayor Chacôn then announced the Consent Agenda: All consent agenda items listed are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Councilmember sO requests, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and  considered in its normal sequence on the agenda. None Mayor Chacôn then announced Ceremonial Items: None  Mayor Chacôn then announced the Executive Session: Executive Session: Under terms of Chapter 551 of Texas Government Code the City Council may enter into Closed Session or Executive Session to discuss the following. Section 551.071, Texas Government Code. Consultation with the City Attorney on pending or contemplated litigation, a settlement offer, or on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with this chapter on any agenda item listed elsewhere within this agenda, and/or the subject matter listed below. Sec. 551.072. DELIBERATION REGARDING REAL PROPERIY.Agovernmental body may conduct a closed meeting to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value  3    of real property if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with a third person.  Project Pirate  Council adjourned into executive session 8:01 p.m. Council reconvened from executive session: 8:32 p.m. PEDC adjourned into executive session 8:01 p.m. PEDC reconvened from executive session 8:31 -p.m.  ACTION PERTAINING TO EXECUTIVE SESSION: PEDC Director Pat Sheehan made the motion to approve and enter into a purchase and sell agreement for Project Pirate and authorize the Princeton Economic Development Corporation Chairperson to execute any and all documents related thereto Including closing documents. PEDC Director James Millerseconded the motion to approve and enter into a purchase and sell agreement for Project Pirate and authorize the Princeton Economic Development Corporation Chairperson to execute any and all documents related thereto Including closing documents. The motion carried 5-  0.  Mayor Pro Tempore Steven Deffibaugh made the motion to approve and enter into a purchase and sell agreement for Project Pirate and authorize the Princeton Economic Development Corporation Chairperson to execute any and all documents related thereto Including closing documents. Councimember Bryan Washington seconded the motion to approve and enter into a purchase and sell agreement for Project Pirate and authorize the Princeton Economic Development  4    Corporation Chairperson to execute any and all documents related thereto  Including closing documents. The motion carried 7-0.  Mayor Chacôn then announced the first item under Special Agenda K.1 2024-  078: Receive update on Strategic Retreat. No Action  Mayor Chacôn then announced the second item under Special Agenda: K.2  2024-079: Receive update on PEDC FY23/24 goals. No Action  Mayor Chacôn then announced the third item under Special Agenda: K.3 2024-  080: Receive update on PCDC FY23/24 goals. No Action  Mayor Chacôn then announced the fourth item under Special Agenda: K.4 2024- 081: Receive direction from council on future goals for PEDC. No Action  Mayor Chacôn then announced the fifth item under Special Agenda: K.5 2024- 082: Receive direction from council on future goals for PCDC. No Action Mayor Chacôn announced that Councimember David Kleiber had to leave at  10:20 p.m.  Mayor Chacôn then announced the sixth item under Special Agenda: K.6 2024- 083: Discuss PEDC/PCDC CEO status and reporting structure; and take appropriate action. Councimember Marlo Obera made the motion for PEDC/PCDC to continue the interview process for a CEO until we find a viable candidate. Councilmember Bryan Washington seconded the motion for PEDC/PCDC to continue the interview process for a CEO until we find a viable candidate. The  motion carried 7-0.  5    Mayor Chacôn then announced the seventh item under Special Agenda: K.7 2024-084: Discuss preferred target goals for PEDC/PCDC revenue and fund balance; and take appropriate action. Mayor Chacon tabled item to future meeting. Mayor Chacôn then announced the seventh item under Special Agenda: K.8 2024-085: Consider approving a Professional Services Agreement with North Texas Services, LLC, and authorization for PEDC Chairperson to execute said Agreement; and take appropriate action. PEDC Director Pat Sheehan made a motion that NTXUS Professional Services Agreement be approved for our use with our Economic Development Corporation Committee. PEDC Director James Miller seconded the motion that NTXUS Professional Services Agreement be approved for our use with our Economic Development Corporation Committee.  The motion carried 5-0.  Mayor Chacôn then announced the City Council Report Agenda: Pursuant to Section 551.0415 of the Texas Government Code, the City Council may report on Items of Community Interest, including: (1)expressions of thanks, congratulations, or condolence; (2) information regarding holiday schedules; (3) recognition of individuals; (4) reminders about upcoming City Council events; (5) information about community events; and (6) announcements involving an imminent threat to public  health and safety.  Mayor Chacôn then announced the Report Agenda:  1. Next Regular City Council Meeting, Monday, May 13, 2024 @ 6:30 P.M. Mayor Chacôn asked for a motion of adjournment of the meeting. Councimember Bryan Washington made a motion to adjourn. Councilmember  6    Carolyn David-Graves seconded the motion to adjourn. The motion carried  7-0.  PEDC Chairman Terrance Johnson asked for a motion of adjournment of the meeting. PEDC Director Pat Sheehan made a motion to adjourn. PEDC Director  James Miller seconded the motion to adjourn.  PCDC Chairman Jaisen Rutledge asked for a motion of adjournment of the meeting. PCDC Director Jeff Wattson made a motion to adjourn. PCDC Vice  Chairman Kareem Evans seconded the motion to adjourn.  The meeting adjourned at 10:39 p.m.  ATTEST:  BS Brianna Chacôn, Mayor  Ambs Andkasaq - Amber Anderson, City Secretary  FRIRC * M  TATE OFTE  7