MINUTES OFACITY OF PINEY POINT VILLAGE SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, MARCH7,2024, 5:00F P.M. ATI ECCLESIA CHURCH, 325 PINEY POINT ROAD, PINEY POINT VILLAGE, TEXAS.  Councilmembers Present: Mayor Mark Kobelan, Michael Herminghaus (5:23 PM), Dale Dodds, Joel City Representatives Present: Bobby Pennington, City Administrator; David Olson, City Attorney; Zeb Nash, Fire Commissioner; Howard Miller, Interim Fire Chief; Joe Moore, City Engineer; Henry Kollenberg,  Bender, Aliza Dutt, and. Jonathan Curth (6:00 PM).  Fire Commissioner (Nomination); Margaret Rohde, Candidate Councilmember.  CALLTOORDER  At5:23 PM, Herminghaus arrived, providing for thet two-thirds majority of members on as special called meeting. Mayor Kobelan declared a quorum and called the meeting to order. Council led the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States of America Flag.  II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  III. CITIZENS WISHINGTO/ ADDRESS COUNCIL  No comments were made during the first call. However, Kelly Raley requested to speak and was offered time at 6:00 PM. She voiced her concern abouti the placement of political yard: signs in the  public rights-of-way.  IV. NEWI BUSINESS  The order of discussion fori items 1 and 2 of New Business changed, as reflected below.  2. Consideration and possible action on the appointments of the Commissioner and the Alternate Commissioner representing Pineyl Point Village ont the Village Fire Department Board of Commissioners. The Council thanked Zeb Nashi for his 14 years of service on the Fire Commission. Councilmember Bender motioned to appoint Henry Kollenberg as the Fire Commissioner for the Village Fire Department commencing March 21. The motion was seconded by Councilmember  Herminghaus. NAYS: None. The motion carried.  AYES: Herminghaus, Dodds, Bender, and Dutt.  1. Consideration and possible action ont the proposed lease for CityH Hall, Court, and Officel Facilities: at 7660  Woodway.  The item was further discussed in the Executive Session.  VI. EXECUTIVE SESSION UNDER TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE  The order of discussion fori items 50 and 6ofthe Executive Session was advanced, as reflected below. 5. The City Council executive meeting pursuant to the provision of Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, ina accordance with the authority contained in Section 551.071, Consultation with City Attorney and The council convened into executive session at 5:26 p.m. under Section 551.072, Real Estate  Section 551.072, Real Estate Property.  Property.  The council reconvened intoi the regular public meeting at! 5:33 p.m.  6. Consideration and possible action on items discussed in Executive Session.  Councilmember Bender motioned to authorize the mayor to sign the lease offer for City Hall,    Court, and Office Facilities at 7660 Woodway, subject to final. The motion was seconded by  Councilmember Herminghaus.  The City Attorney clarified that ift there are any final changes to the version presented, it will be approved by the Council at a later meeting. It was agreed that immediate authorization was necessary to speed upt thei timing of the transaction.  AYES: Herminghaus, Dodds, Bender, and Dutt.  NAYS: None. The motion carried.  At5:34, the council meeting was adjourned from further formal council-related actions. The meeting was further paused to make way for the 6:00 PMs scheduled Town Hall meeting on drainage and paving  programmed on the agenda. V. TOWN HALL MEETING  3. Presentation, consideration, and possible action on the 2023 Paving Improvements Project for the City of Piney Point Village, including Green Oaks Drive, Innisfree Lane, Tokeneke Trail, and Williamsburg  Drive.  Councilmember Curthj joins the meeting at 6:00 p.m.  During the presentation byl The City Engineer, af few residents raised concerns and asked questions related tot the paving issues int their locality. The City Engineer, Council, and staff present provided  satisfactory answers to all queries.  4. Presentation, consideration, and possible action on the Greenvale Drainage Repair Project.  During the City Engineer's presentation, af few residents asked questions related to the drainage improvements on Greenvale. The City Engineer, Council, and staff present provided satisfactory  answers to all queries.  VII. ADJOURNMENT  Councilmember Bender moved for a final adjournment, seconded by Councilmember Herminghaus.  Mayor Kobelan adjourned the meeting at 7:04 p.m. PASSED and APPROVED, this 25th day of March 2024.  h  Mark Kobelan, Mayor  ATTEST: Robert  POIN  A76