CITY OF SMILEY COUNCIL FOR REGULAR SESSION JULY 17,2024 MINUTES  The Smiley City Council met in a regular session on Wednesday,July 17,2024 at 4:00 p.m. Members present were Mayor Lisa Benavidez, Ellis Villasana, Lori Price, Daniel Benavidez, Scott. Jewett, Marshal Jason' Torres. Absent Diana Moreno and Melva Childress A Quorum was present, and Mayor Benavidez called the meeting to order.  at the Smiley City Hall located at 207 Steele, Smiley, TX 78159.  Invocation given by Lori Price  Thel Pledge of Allegiance toi the U.S. and' Texas recited.  Citizen to be Heard: None  1. 1smotion made by Ellis Villasana and 2nd by Daniel Benavidez to approve the minutes of June 19 and June 28, 2024 meetings.. All inl Favor, 3/0, None Opposed. Motion Passed. 2. 1s'motion made by Ellis Villasana and 2nd by Lori Price toi rescind agenda item #12 (Land) from the May 21 meeting. All inl Favor, 3/0, None Opposed. Motion Passed. 3. Financial Statements and unpaid bills were presented. 1*t motion made by Ellis Villasana and 2m4by Diana Moreno to approve the payment of debt for the month, All in Favor, /0, None Opposed. Motion Passed. All in Favor, 3/0, None Opposed. Motion Passed. 4. Jason Whitten, from ESD#2, spoke to the city council in reference to the land that the VFD building sits on. Mr Whitten informed that council that they had spoken with fellow firefighters and several residents in Smiley. The ESD would like toj purchase the land that the  building sits on VS al long term lease. 5. The City Marshall Report: a. 16 calls for service b. 86 citations 6. Municipal Court Report:  a. Quarterly payment has been' made to the state for fines collected.  7. Smiley Fire Department Monthly Report:  a. 3Wildlandi Fires b. 1Structure Fire    C. 1Motor Vehicle Crash d. 129.43 Total Service Hours  AIIVFD owned equipment and bank accounts willl be signed over to Gonzales  County Emergency Services District Number 2  8. The Utility Department Monthly Report:  a. Chemicals were applied to the lagoons at the wastewater plant tol help bring down the  Fecal Coliform and' bring the city into compliance. b. Several potholes were filled in around the city  C. Monthly samples were obtained by our licensed Water/Wastewater operator. d. The city is considering bringing back ai former employee who holds a Class D  wastewater license.  9. Mayor Lisa Benavidez gave the City Managers report:  a. Judge Schroder passed away and the city is considering renaming the court room in b. The city is asking the residents to please not pile their brush in the city easements and alleyways. Doing this prevents the city from properly maintaining the grass. The city tractor is up and running and we are making ever effort to catch up on  his name.  mowing the easements and alleyways.  10.1"motion made by Ellis Villasana and 2nd by Daniel Benavidez to appoint Veronica Gonzalez as interim Municipal Court Clerk to assist with the workload while our current clerk takes some personal time. All in] Favor, 3/0, None Opposed. Motion Passed. 11.1*motion: made by Ellis Villasana and 2nd by Daniel Benavidez to approve the new burn 12. .1"motion made by Ellis Villasana and 2nd by Lori Price toapprove Goldman and Hunt to  ordinance. All in Favor, 3/0, None Opposed, Motion Passed  perform the FY 22/23 audit.  EXECUTIVE SESSION: The Smiley City Council may convene into executive (closed) session in accordance with the Texas Government Code when necessary and legally justified. Any item on1 this agenda may be discussed in executive sessioni if authorized by" Texas Law regardless of whether it is listed under "Executive Session" oft this agenda, and regardless of any past or current practice oft the City Council. Executive Sessions herein are closed meetings, and may include the consideration of any item otherwise listed on the agenda plus any subject matter specified in the executive session notice, and may include items under the Texas Government    Code as follows: Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney regarding contemplated or pending litigation, a settlement officer or administrative hearing); Section 551.072 (Deliberations regarding Real Property); Section 551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts & Donations); Section 551.074 (Personnel Matters); Section 551.076 (Deliberation about Security Devices); Section 551.086 (Deliberations regarding Municipally Owned Utility); and Section 551.087 (Deliberations regarding Economic Development Negotiation). In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities. Act, the City of Smiley will provide for reasonable accommodations. for persons attending City Council meetings. To better serve attendees, requests should be received 48 hours prior to the meeting. Please contact city secretary by phone at 830-587-6220 or 13.1"Motion: made by Daniel Benavidez and 2nd by Ellis Villasana to ADJOURN. All in Favor,  fax 830-587-6231.  3/0, None Opposed, Motion Passed. Time 4:29 p.m.  Scott Jewett Smiley City Secretary  Lisa  b  Mayor