CITY OF IOWA COLONY Phone: 281-369-2471  CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES  Monday, September 09, 2024  7:00 PM  Iowa Colony City Council Chambers, 3144 Meridiana Parkway, Iowa Colony, Texas 77583  Fax: 281-369-0005  www.lowocolonyxgoy  STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF BRAZORIA CITY OF IOWA COLONY  BE IT REMEMBERED ON THIS, the 9th day of September 2024, the City Council of the CityofIowa Colony, Texas, held ai meeting at 7:00 P.M. at the Iowa Colony City Council Chambers, there being  present and in attendance the following members to wit:  Mayor Wil Kennedy Mayor Pro Tem Marquette Greene-Scott Councilmember McLean Barnett Councilmember Arnetta Murray Councilmember Tim Varlack Councilmember Kareem Boyce Councilmember Sydney Hargroder  And none being absent, constituting a quorum at which time the following business was transacted. Mayor Kennedy called the meeting to order at 7:03 P.M. The Council completed the work session and  CALL TOORDER reconvened at 7:22 P.M. INVOCATION Sam Creacy prayed aloud. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  The Pledge of Allegiance and Texas Pledge were recited. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS & ANNOUNCEMENTS Reservedj forj formal presentations and proclamations.  1. Announce the date, time, and place oft the meeting at which the City Council will vote on the  proposed tax rate.  Monday, September 16, 2024; 6:00PM; Iowa Colony City Hall Council Chambers Mayor Kennedy announced the date, time, and place of the meeting at which the City Council Monday, September 16, 2024; 6:00PM; Iowa Colony City Hall Council Chambers Mayor Kennedy presented ChiefBell with the Proclamation declaring National Night Out.  will vote on the proposed tax rate as follows. 2. Proclamation declaring National Night Out    3. Proclamation declaring Fire Prevention Month  Mayor Kennedy presented Fire Marshal Cantu with the Proclamation declaring October as Fire  Prevention Month. CITIZEN COMMENTS  Brittney Foster- 4502 Peloton Rd.; had questions regarding the cityt taking over MUD: 55. Mayor Kennedy stated that this time is not for question and answer, but she can take al business card from City Manager; Robert Hemminger and reach out to him. She thanked Mr. Hemminger for the QR code that he provided George Butler- 3635 Lister; had concerns about the budget and the tax rate. He mentioned a few items that stuck out to him including the life insurance cost doubling and the head count being added to the  the residents for information.  budget.  PUBLIC HEARINGS  4. Hold aj public hearing on the proposed city budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1,2 2024,  and ending September 30, 2025.  THIS BUDGET WILL RAISE MORE REVENUE FROM PROPERTY TAXES THAN LAST YEAR'S BUDGET BY: $695,903 OR 22.39%, AND OF THAT AMOUNT $460,999 ISTAX REVENUE TO: BE RAISED FROM NEW PROPERTY ADDED' TOTHE TAX Mayor Kennedy opened the public hearing at 7:34 P.M. There were no comments from the  ROLL THIS YEAR.  public. Mayor Kennedy closed the public hearing at 7:36 P.M.  5. Hold aj public hearing on the proposed tax rate.  Mayor Kennedy opened the public hearing at 7:35 P.M. There werei no comments from the 6. Hold a public hearing to consider amending the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance to provide that newly annexed areas within the city, which are subject to a Development Agreement are automatically designated as Planned Unit Developments (PUDs) by default. Mayor Kennedy opened the public hearing at 7:36. P.M. There were no comments from the public. Mayor Kennedy closed thej public hearing at 7:371 P.M.  public. Mayor Kennedy closed the public hearing at 7:36 P.M.  EXECUTIVE SESSION- 7:37 P.M. attorney on thej following:  Executive session in accordance with 551.071 of the Texas Gov'tCode to deliberate and consult with 7. Discussion on potential or threatened legal action related to development agreement default.  POST EXECUTIVE SESSION-: 8:30 P.M. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION  8. Consideration and possible action on matters discussed in Executive Session.  There was no action taken.    9. Consideration and possible action to adopt the City Council and Staff Strategic Planning Session Motion made by Councilmember Varlack to adopt the 2024 Strategic Planning Session Report and Implementation Plan, Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Greene-Scott. Voting Yea: Councilmember Murray, Councilmember Barnett, Mayor Pro Tem Greene-Scott, Councilmember Hargroder, Councilmember Varlack, Councilmember Boyce  Report and Implementation Plan.  Voting Abstaining: Mayor Kennedy  10. Consideration and possible action on an ordinance amending the Comprehensive Zoning Motion made by Councilmember Hargroder to approve an Ordinance amending the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance on first and final reading, Seconded by Councilmember Voting Yea: Councilmember Murray, Councilmember Barnett, Mayor Pro Tem Greene-Scott, Mayor Kennedy, Councilmember Hargroder, Councilmember Varlack, Councilmember Boyce 11. Consideration and possible action on items relating to the Automated Meter Infrastructure (AMI)  Ordinance.  Murray. The City Secretary read the Ordinance caption aloud.  water meter upgrade project, phase 2:  A. Authorizing a. Job Order Contract (JOC) for installation services with Performance Motion made by Councilmember Murray to approve aj job order contract for AMI meters and installation services with performance Services under TIPS contract number 181101, Seconded Voting Yea: Councilmember Murray, Councilmember Barnett, Mayor Pro Tem Greene-Scott, Mayor Kennedy, Councilmember Hargroder, Councilmember Varlack, Councilmember Boyce B. Adopting ai resolution authorizing al Promissory Note with First Security Finance, Inc. Motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Greene-Scott to adopt a resolution authorizing a Promissory Note with First Security Finance, Inc. and related documents, Seconded by Councilmember Voting Yea: Councilmember Murray, Councilmember Barnett, Mayor Pro Tem Greene-Scott, Mayor Kennedy, Councilmember Hargroder, Councilmember Varlack, Councilmember Boyce 12. Consideration and possible action on a conveyance agreement with Brazoria County MUD32 Motion made by Councilmember Hargroder to approve a conveyance agreement and related documents with Brazoria County MUD. 32 for water and wastewater system conveyance, Voting Yea: Councilmember Murray, Councilmember Barnett, Mayor Pro Tem Greene-Scott, Mayor Kennedy, Councilmember Hargroder, Councilmember Varlack, Councilmember Boyce 13. Consideration and possible action on a conveyance agreement with Brazoria County MUD: 53 Motion made by Councilmember Boyce to approve a conveyance agreement and related documents with Brazoria County MUD 53 for water and wastewater system conveyance,  Services under TIPS contract No. 181101.  by Councilmember Barnett.  and related documents.  Murray.  for water and wastewater systems.  Seconded byl Mayor Pro Tem Greene-Scott.  for water and wastewater systems.    Seconded by Councilmember Barnett.  Voting Yea: Councilmember Murray, Councilmember Barnett, Mayor Pro Tem Greene-Scott, Mayor Kennedy, Councilmember Hargroder, Councilmember Varlack, Councilmember Boyce 14. Consideration and possible action on Change Order No. land Pay Application No. 19 for the Motion made by Councilmember Hargroder to approve change order no. landj payappi no. 19 to accept the public safety building and to release all retainage owed to the general contractor, Voting Yea: Councilmember Murray, Councilmember Barnett, Mayor Pro Tem Greene-Scott, Mayor Kennedy, Councilmember Hargroder, Councilmember Varlack, Councilmember Boyce  Public Safety Building.  Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Greene-Scott.  COUNCIL COMMENTS  Mayor Pro Tem Greene-Scott thanked those in attendance. She attended the AISD Gala on Friday. She thanked the residents of MUD 55 for attending the meetings and voicing their concerns. She is glad Councilmember Barnett mentioned a tropical storm offt the coast named Francine. He said it is not going tol hit us, but we will be seeing impacts. It will be very windy. He stated that there are certain times when the wind gets too bad that emergency services can shut down, and people need to mindful oft this. He reminded everyone of community unity. He stated we: need to check on our neighbors and take care of Councimember Murray thanked the City Council, City Manager, and City Attorney. She thanked the Councilmember Varlack thanked everyone for coming. He reminded everyone to register to vote as the election is upcoming in November. The city offers the gun lock safety program. Residents are: able to come to the Police Department to get safety locks for their weapons. He reminded everyone that we do have a youth council that started due to an event that occurred right at our doorstep. Councilmember Boyce heard of another school shooting in Georgia last week. He also received notice of at threat at a school in Iowa Colony. He reminded everyone that discussions with children are sO important. The discussions need to bei intentional and specific about what we are talking to our children Councilmember Hargroder thanked the staff. She mentioned that she attended the AISD Gala. She stated that is a pleasure to serve alongside ethical people that genuinely care, as that is rare. She is very proud of Mayor Kennedy thanked Councilmember Varlack for all his efforts with the Alvin Manvel Chamber of Commerce. He thanked Councilmember Boyce for his captaincy as it pertains to the teen advisory committee. He thanked Councilmember Barnett for the weather updates he provides. He thanked Councilmember Murray for her support and attendance. He acknowledged the upcoming education forum that she will be participating in. He thanked Councilmember Hargroder. He stated it is a pleasure spending time with her and Mr. Hargroder. He thanked Mayor Pro Tem Greene-Scott for her energy, enthusiasm, and support. He thanked the staff, and he appreciates everything they are doing. He announced that we do have a special council meeting Monday, September 16th at 6:00 P.M. to approve  football is back.  one another.  staff. She stated that the city is transparent.  about.  the work that council and staff are doing here in Iowa Colony.  the Budget for) FY 24/25.    STAFF REPORTS  Councilmember Hargroder asked Dinh about an update on the overpasses. 15. Building Official/Fire Marshal Monthly Report 16. Police Monthly Report 17. Municipal Court Monthly Report 18. Public Works Monthly Report 19. City Engineer Monthly Report 20. Finance. Monthly Reports 21. Technology Department Monthly Report 22. Water/Wastewater Utility Monthly Report  CONSENT AGENDA  Consideration and possible action to approve thej following consent agenda items:  Motion made by Councilmember Varlack to approve all consent items as presented in the consent agenda, Voting Yea: Councilmember Murray, Councilmember Barnett, Mayor Pro Tem Greene-Scott, Mayor Kennedy, Councilmember Hargroder, Councilmember Varlack, Councilmember Boyce 23. Consider approval ofthe August 8, 2024 City Council worksession minutes. 24. Consider approval oft the August 12, 2024 City Council worksession minutes. 25. Consider approval of the August 12, 2024 City Council meeting minutes. 26. Consider approval of an interlocal agreement with Brazoria County. 27. Consider approval of ani interlocal agreement with Brazoria County MUD 31. 28. Consider approval oft the Caldwell Lakes Section 5 Preliminary Plat. 29. Consider approval oft the Caldwell Lakes Section 6 Preliminary Plat.  Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Greene-Scott.  30. Consider approval of Bullard Parkway Phase III - Drainage and Paving Facilities into One Year 31. Consider approval of Sterling Lakes North Section 7- Water, Sanitary, Drainage and Paving 32. Consider acceptance ofCaldwell Crossing Section 2- Water, Sanitary, Drainage and Paving 33. Consider final approval of Sierra Vista West Section 7- Water, Sanitary, Storm and Paving  Maintenance Period.  Facilities into One Year Maintenance Period. Facilities into One Year Maintenance Period.  Facilities. ADJOURNMENT    APPROVED THIS 14TH DAY OFC OCTOBER 2024  Pasnw City Secretary  WA/kennedy,Mayer Mavquelte Geeve-8eolf, Maypr Pho Tem  thls