Regular City Council Meeting August 26, 2024 STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF MONTAGUE CITY OF BOWIE  On this the: 26th day of August, 2024, the council convened in a regular meeting open to the public as  advertised with all Councilors present.  Presiding: Mayor Burris  Councilors: Ashley, Bates, Gunter, McEwen, Post, and Shaw  City Secretary Page City Manager Cunningham  Mayor Burris called the regular meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Invocation was given by Councilor Terry Gunter. Items ofCommunity Interest City Manager Report  Invocation  Thel Elvis concert willl be at the Community Center on Saturday night.  The Street and Water crews completed a drainage project last week where we installed new 36-inch drainage pipe along Green Street from Wichita Street to Wilbarger Street. The old clay tile pipe had The CDBG Water Line Project is nearing completion on Wichita Street. New fire hydrants were installed last week, and the line has been put into use as the water tested ok on the final test. Cleanup and finai The final plans for the Downtown Revitalization Project weres supposed to be finished last week. Ihave not seen the plans but as soon as we get them, I will call a meeting of the business owners on Smythe Street to let them review the plans and make recommendations. for improvements. Iwill let each ofyou know when Phase 2 oft the Wastewater Line Project is about to be finished. The crews are cleaning up in the area and should have al final punch list by now. We are having problems acquiring an easement for Phase 3. To remind you, Phase 3 is the replacement of the Glenn Hills Lift Station and a new basin for the Wastewater Plant that will help with maintenance. The TWDB is still reviewing the plans, 50 we are still on hold until We are coming down to the last items that need tol be done on thel Nelson Street Project. Sandy sent each of We: are: still in the: application process with the General Land Office Planning Grant. its seems to be a given that we will secure the 100% grant and proceed in the near future on the grant process. This willl be: a process where you, the council as well as citizens, willl have al large part in planning for the future. The transfer oft the Independence Hall property willl be concluded with tonight'ss second reading of the transfer ordinance. Ihave spoken with the owner who is looking for local contractors who can help with  collapsed and was causing drainage problems in the area. paving will take place in ther next week or SO.  Icall the meeting.  they finish the review.  you a punch list oft the things that need tol be done to finish that project.  the construction project. Public Hearing: 2024 Tax Rate Mayor Burris opened the public hearing at 6:06 p.m. There were no comments or questions. Mayor Burris closed the public hearing at 6:07 p.m.  Consent Agenda Items: Approval of Minutes -August 12,2024 Regular Meeting: Resolution 2024-19 Authorizing City Manager to write off uncollected utility account receivables over 15 months delinquent; and Resolution 2024-20- Authorizing City Manager to write off uncollected library Councilor Post moved, with a second from Councilor Gunter, to approve the consent agenda items. Motion carried with Councilors Ashley, Bates, Gunter, McEwen, Post, and Shaw voting Aye.  overdue ines over 15 months delinquent.    Regular City Council Meeting August 26, 2024 Page2  Second reading of Ordinance 2024-03 An ordinance of (he City of Bowie, Texas, authorizing and directing the City Manager 10 execute all documents necessary to convey the real property described as Lots 17-20, Block 7,1 Holman Addition to (he City of Bowie, Texas, located in the 1200 Block of Madison Street, Bowie, Texas 76230, to Two Bowie LLC:and providing an effective date. Councilor Post moved, with a second from Councilor Bates, to approve thes second reading of Ordinance 2024-03. Motion carried with Councilors Ashley, Bates, Gunter, McEwen, Post, and Shaw voting Aye. Second reading of Ordinance 2024-04 = An ordinance oft the City Council of the Cityo of Bowie, Texas approving a neotiatesellement between the ATMOS Cities Steering Committee ("ACSC")and ATMOS Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Division regarding the company's 2024 Rate Review Mechanism filing: declaring existing rates to beunreasonable: adopting tariffs that reflect rate adjustments consistent with the negotiated settlement; finding the rates to be set by the attached settlement (ariffs lot be just and reasonable and in (he public interest: approving an attachment establishinga benchmark for pensions and retiree medical benefits: requiring the company to reimburse ACSC'S reasonable ratemaking expenses: determining that this ordinance was passed in accordance with the requirements ofthe Texas Open Meetings Act: adonting as savings clause; declaring an effective date: and requiring delivery of this resolution to the company and the ACSC'S legal counsel. Councilor Ashley moved, with a second from Councilor Gunter, to approve the second reading of Ordinance 2024-04. Motion carried with Councilors Ashley, Bates, Gunter, McEwen, Post, and Shaw Ordinance 2024-05- An ordinance adopting an annual budget for the Cityof Bowie for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2024 and ending September 30,2025. Adopting a referenced document as said budget and establishing appropriations for the various activities and functions ofthe city, establishing. an effective date and repealing all ordinances and regulations in conflict herewith. Councilor Post moved, with as second from Councilor Bates, to approve Ordinance 2024-05. Motion carried with Councilors Ashley, Bates, Gunter, McEwen, Post, and Shaw voting Aye.  voting Aye.  Proposed FY 2024/2025 Municipal Budget for: a. Bowie Economic Development b.E Bowie 4B Sales Tax Corporation  Councilor Gunter moved, with a second from Councilor Post, to: approve the Bowie Economic Development budget. Motion carried with Councilors Ashley, Bates, Gunter, McEwen, Post, and Shaw Councilor Gunter moved, with a second from Councilor Post, to approve the Bowie 4B Sales Tax Corporation budget. Motion carried with Councilors Ashley, Bates, Gunter, McEwen, Post, and Shaw  voting Aye. voting Aye. a. Charles Tyson b.2 Zach Gunter  Consider re-appointment to the BEDC fora a two-year term:  Councilor Shaw moved, with a second from Councilor Gunter, to approve Charles Tyson to the BEDC Board. Motion carried with Councilors Ashley, Bates, Gunter, McEwen, Post, and Shaw voting Aye. Councilor Bates moved, with as second from Councilor Post, to approve Zach Gunter to the BEDC Board. Motion carried with Councilors Ashley, Bates, Gunter, McEwen, Post, and Shaw voting Aye. Comidereappointment to the 4B Sales Tax Corporation for a two-year term:  a.K Kim Williams b.Tim Hall .SethJohnson Aye.  Councilor Gunter moved, with a second from Councilor Shaw, to approve Kim Williams to the 4B Sales Tax Corporation. Motion carried with Councilors Ashley, Bates, Gunter, McEwen, Post, and Shaw voting    Regular City Council Meeting August 26, 2024 Page: 3  Consider re-appointment to the 4B Sales Tax Corporation fora two-year term (continued):  a. Kim Williams b.7 Tim Hall .Seth, Johnson  Councilor Shaw moved, with a second from Councilor Gunter, to approve Tim Hall tot the 4B Sales Tax Corporation. Motion carried with Councilors Ashley, Bates, Gunter, McEwen, Post, and Shaw voting Aye. Councilor Gunter moved, with as second from Councilor Shaw, to approve Seth. Johnson to the 4B Sales Tax Corporation. Motion carried with Councilors Ashley, Bates, Gunter, McEwen, Post, and Shaw voting Councilor Post moved, with a: second from Councilor Ashley, to approve the Big Sandy Creek Watershed Agreement. Motion carried with Councilors Ashley, Bates, Gunter, McEwen, Post, and Shaw voting Aye. Resolution 2024-21- A resolution of the City Council of the City of Bowie, Texas, adoptinga Councilor Shaw moved, with as second from Councilor Bates, to approve Resolution 2024-21. Motion carried with Councilors Ashley, Bates, Gunter, McEwen, Post, and Shaw voting Aye.  Aye.  Approve Big Sandy Creek Watershed Agreement.  Procurement Policy in relation to Federal Grants.  Public Comments None ATTEST: Soudy Rc Sandy Page(Fity Seçretary  Mayor Burris adjourned the regular meeting at 6:30p.m.  CB