CITY OF  KEMPNER  KEMPNER, ESTIDDT  REGULAR MEETING AGENDA TUESDAY, March 26, 2024, AT 6:00 PM Notice is hereby given:  THE CITY COUNCIL WILL CONVENE IN A REGULAR MEETING IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS, LOCATED AT 12288 E. Hwy 190 Kempner, Texas 76539. 1. CALLTO ORDFEL.INVOCATON-AND PLEDGESTOFIAGS  2. NON-ACTION ITEMS  Citizen Comments:. Any person with business before the Council nots scheduled on the agenda may: speak to the Council. Nof formal action can be taken ont these items at this meeting. This is an opportunity) for members oft thep public tos suggest the addition oft topics for the discussion ort to address topics ofi interest, with thep presentation limited tot three (3) minutes. Alls speakers will conduct themselves in an orderly and lawful manner. No profane or threatening language willl be tolerated. All: speakers willl be recognized prior to speaking and will announce their name. for the  minutes' purpose. Reports  City Manager Report- -Presented byt the City Manager or designee. Mayor'sReport- - Presented by thel Mayor or designee. Police Chief's Report- Presented by the Police Chief or designee. Fire Chief's Report- Presented byt the Chief or designee.  3. CONSENT, AGENDA  (Allit items ont the Consenta agenda are consideredr routine andr mayb bea approved byas singler motion." Thei items listed! below needr not! bea approvedi independently, however anyo oft thei items mayb ber removeda ando consideredi ina anir independent motion A. Approval lofr fmeeting minutes from the meeting held on February13,2024.  upon request ofa any member oft the City Council)  B. Approval of Financials fort the montho of February 2024. The Council will discuss, and MAY take action on the following:  4. Action Items 1IPage  REGULAR CALLED MEETING    A. Approve the Order of Cancellation of the General Election for May 4, 2024. B. Approval of Ordinancel No. 2020.07-14,01R-001), AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF KEMPNER, TEXAS, ESTABLISHING MINIMUM MUNICIPAL COURT FINES FORI PERSONS WHOI ELECT TO PAY SUCH FINES BVI MAIL, INI PERSON AT THE COURT CLERK'S OFFICE, OR AT ATIME OTHER THANA SCHEDULED COURT DATE WITH THE. JUDGE; AND PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, OPEN MEETINGS, Review Bid Proposals and other information: and provide directions to the City Manager on ther road repair on Hill Street (alsol known as CR33001 from FM2 23131 to city limits). D. Approval of memorandum of understanding agreement for roadway maintenance between the City  PENALTYANDI EFFECTIVE DATE CLAUSES.  of Kempner and The Texas Department of Transportation.  5. NON-ACTION ITEMS A. StaffComments B. Mayor/Council Comments  . Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting-Tuesday, April9, 2024, at 6:00 PM.  6. ADJOURNMENT  All items on the agenda arej for discussion and/or action. The City Council reserves the right to adjourn intoe executive. session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed above, as authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts and Donations), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations about Security Devices,) and! 551.086 (Economic The Cityofk Kempner is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities. Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodations. and equal access toc communications willl be provided to those who provide notice tot the City Secretary at (512)932-2180 at least 48 hours inc advance. Agenda Posted by Friday, March 22, 2024, on or before 5:00 pm. Posted by: Hayleigh Talasek, City Secretary  Development).  2IPage  REGULAR CALLED MEETING    TI  CITY OF  KEMPNER  KEMPNER EST 1997  MEETING MINUTES  FOR THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON MARCH 26, 2024, AT 6:00 PM THE CITY COUNCIL CONVENED IN A REGULAR CALLED MEETING IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS, LOCATED AT 12288 E. HWY 190, KEMPNER TX 76539. 1. CALLTO ORDFR-INVOCATON-AND PLEDGESTOFIAGS  The meeting started at 6:00 PM. The quorum consisted of David Richardson (Place 1), Tom Combs (Place 2), Rob Green (Place 3), Dan Long (Place 4), Debbie Hernandez (Place 5), and Mayor. John  "JW" Wilkerson. David Richardson led the invocation.  2. NON-ACTION ITEMS  Citizen Comments. Any person with business before the Council not scheduled on the agenda may speak to the Council. No formal action can be taken on these items at this  meeting. None Reports  City Manager Report Presented by City Manager- See attached. will not be taking any reservations for pavilions that weekend.  Mayor's Report- Presented by the Mayor- Mayor Wilkerson stated he willl be closing and locking the gate at the park at dark on the. Solar Eclipse weekend and that we  3. CONSENT AGENDA  (Alli items ont the Consenta agenda are consideredi routine andr may! bea approved! byas singlen motion. Thei itemsl listedk below needr noth bea approvedi independently, however any oft thei itemsr may ber removeda ando considered inani independentr motion A. Approval of meeting minutes from the meeting held on February 13, 2024. Rob Green (Place 3) made thet following motion: To approve the consent Agenda.  uponr request of any member of the City Council)  B. Approval of Financials fort the month of February 2024. Seconded by: David Richardson (Place1) Alli ini favor,motion! passed unanimously.  1Page    4. ACTION ITEMS  The Council will discuss, and MAY take actions on the following:  A. Approve the Order of Cancellation of the General Election for May 4, 2024. Tom Combs (Place 2) made thet following motion: To approve the cancellation oft the  General Election for May4,2 2024. Seconded by: Rob Green (Place 3) Alli in favor, motion passed unanimously.  B. Approval of Ordinance No. 2020.07-14-01/R-001, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF KEMPNER, TEXAS, ESTABLISHING MINIMUM MUNICIPAL COURTI FINES FORI PERSONS WHO ELECT1 TO PAY: SUCH FINES BV MAIL, IN PERSON AT THE COURT CLERK'S OFFICE, OR AT ATIME OTHER THAN AS SCHEDULED COURT DATE WITH THE. JUDGE; ANDI PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, OPEN MEETINGS, PENALTY, ANDI EFFECTIVE DATE CLAUSES. Tom Combs (Place 2) asks the City Attorney Mr. Parker if there is anything in this ordinance that the city should be worried about regarding legal matters. Mr. Parker: stated as long as the fees stay within the states guidelines then he could see no legal issues arising. Rob Green (Place 3) made thet following motion: To approve Ordinance #2020-07-14-010R-  001)  Seconded by: Tom Combs (Place 2) Alli in favor,motion passed unanimously.  The city council wenti into executive session to consult with legal counsel at 6:18 PM regarding action items C, D and reconvened into open session at 7:09 PM. Review Bid Proposals and other information and provide directions to the City Manager on the road repair on Hill Street (also known as CR: 33001 from FM: 2313 to city limits). Rob Green (Place 3) madet the following motion: To direct the City Manager to send a  formal request to the county to fixt their road. Seconded by: David Richardson (Place 1) Alli inf favor, motion passed unanimously.  D. Approval of memorandum of understanding agreement for roadway maintenance between the City of Kempner and The Texas Department of Transportation.  No Action Taken.  5. NON-ACTION ITEMS A. Staff Comments-  B. Mayor/Council Comments- Mayor Wilkerson thanked Mr. Parkerj for his time. I Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting - Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at 6:00PM.  2IPage    6. ADJOURNMENT  David Richardson made thet following motion: To adjourn.  Seconded by: Rob Green (Place 3) The meeting adjourned at 7:12PM.  APPROVED: John (JW)  ATTEST: Hayleigh  AEL  L  3IPage    CITY OF  KEMPNER  KEMPNER, EST 1997  CITY MANAGER REPORT REGULAR CALL MEETING Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at 6:00 PM  MAINTENANCE UPDATES  1. Altitude ISP update: City Hall hasi internet and there have been no interruptions in service. We expect our phone services to be switched over mid-April. 2. City Park Restrooms repair: The city has reached out to local plumbing companies to  obtain bids repairs with no success. STAFF TRAINING UPDATES Hayleigh Talasek attended:  1. C3-fines and fees forum: to obtain her required judicial training credits. The training was al breakdown oft fees, fines, and how to relate what they are to city council, city 2. Public Funds Investment: Along with ensuring the city's current business practices were current and efficient, she learned of additional options for the city to consider when 1. City Hall will be closed for regular business on Monday, April 8, 2024 (Day of the eclipse). Through coordination with the Sheriff's Office, City Hall will be one oft the designated meal/rest area for law enforcement officers assigned to our area beginning  management, and defendants.  investing funds. CITY EVENTS  Friday, April 5 through Monday, April 8.  1IPage  Regular Call Meeting of February 13, 2024