STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF HENDERSON CITY OF BROWNSBORO  *** *** ***  The City Council met in the City Hall of the City of Brownsboro, Texas on August 28, 2023at  6:00 pm.. for a regular meeting. I. Calltoorder: Mayor Dusty' Wise Il. Invocation: Mayor Dusty Wise  II. Present: Jason Gardner, Adam McLean, Charles Cox, and Doug Shaffer  Absent: Glen Vest Quorum present  Staff present: Jacob Ashton, Ronnie Goodson, Chief Medina and Court Clerk Marisol Rojas  Guests: See Attached  IV. Motion to approve July 2023 minutes made by Councilman Jason Gardner, with one error, second by Councilman Charles Cox, all were ini favor, motion carried. (4a ayes, On nays) V. Motion to approve Financial Report made by Councilman Doug Shaffer, second by Councilman Adam McLean, all were in favor, motion carried. (4 ayes, Or nays)  VI. New Business:  1) Mark Davis gave the Mayor a gavel, he asked that the Council follow Roberts Rules of Order. He asked that the Council adopt new building codes and put moratorium on new building permits until there are new building codes. He suggested the new meters need to be checked, that the manufacturer should be held accountable and if under warranty any that have problems might be covered under the warranty and again asked that sewer rates be just ai flat $35.00 for summer months maybe June thru October. No 2) Motion to approve 2023-2024 Property Taxes as presented made by Councilman Doug Shaffer, second made by Councilman Charles Cox, all were in favor, motion carried. (4 3) Dalton Brown spoke on behalf of BISD new project contractor, explained there is a need for a fire suppression in order to move further with new building and the Brownsboro Water Dept. cannot provide the water necessary for the fire suppression. Gave estimate of building another tower next to Brownsboro Water tower, that the City  action taken. ayes, 0 nays).    would pay half and BISD would pay half. The council and the Mayor advised would need 4) Robin Mills stated she felt the water billing needed to be investigated. Councilman Adam McLean asked what did she want, what could be done? She advised to have the water The Mayor asked the Auditor, David Godwin, to speak regarding the audit. Mr. Godwin advised he had actually, just audited the city, her account was one of the particular ones audited and he did not find any problems. Ms. Mills stated that satisfied her and she would not be back. 5) Councilman Jason Gardner made motion to approve new Subdivision Application, Commercial Building Permit Applications and new Residential Building Permit Applications as prepared by Frentress Engineering, LLC. Corey Frentress answered any questions, motion second made by Councilman Doug Shaffer, all were in favor, motion carried (4 ayes, Or nays). 6) Motion made by Councilman Charles Cox to renew the contract with the Animal Shelter, motion second by Councilman Doug Shaffer, all were in favor, motion carried. (4 ayes, Onays) 7) Motion made by Councilman Charles Cox to approve Ordinance No. 2023-0828 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION, A TEXAS AND VIRGINIA CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, A FRANCHISE TO CONSTRUCT, MAINTAIN AND OPERATE PIPELINES AND EQUIPMENT IN THE CITY OF BROWNSBORO, HENDERSON COUNTY, TEXAS, FOR THE TRANSPORTATION, DELIVERY, SALE AND DISTRIBUTION OF GAS IN, OUT OF AND THROUGH SAID CITY FOR ALL PURPOSES; PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF A FEE OR CHARGE FOR THE USE OF THE PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAYS; AND PROVIDING THAT SUCH FEE SHALL BE IN LIEU OF OTHER FEES AND CHARGES, EXCEPTING AD VALOREM TAXES; AND REPEALING ALL 8) Auditor, David Godwin, gave 2022 audit report. The City is in good standing at this time. He also went over thej job of City Secretary and all duties attached to the job. That it is a statutory requirement in the State of Texas. He also gave his credentials, informed those present the  much more discussion. department audited.  PREVIOUS GAS FRANCHISE ORDINANCES.  requirements he is to follow.  EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, SECTION 551.072 (DELIBERATION REGARDING APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS AND THEIR POSITIONS FOR EDC BOARD; CLOSED MEETING) TO DELIBERATE REGARDING APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS AND POSITIONS OF EACH, FOR EDC BOARD.  The City Council convened in Executive Session at 7:35 p.m. The City Council returned to Regular Session at 7:55 p.m.  CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION, AS NECESSARY, RESULTING FROM DELIBERATIONS IN EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, SECTION 551.072 (DELIBERATION REGARDING APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS AND THEIR POSITIONS FOR EDC BOARD; CLOSED MEETING) TO DELIBERATE REGARDING APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS AND THEIR POSITIONS OF EACH, FOREDC  BOARD.  Councilman Jason Gardner made motion to appoint as follows:  President Trayce West Vice President Dusty Wise Treasurer Kayla Goodson Secretary Sherri Herrington  Other members to include Jason Gardner, Bil Blake and Chris Kirkes  Motion second by Councilman Adam McLean, all were in favor, motion carried (4 ayes, 0 nays)    VII. OLD BUSINESS: None VIII. CITIZENS  Brian Reynolds presented Suggested resolution to the water billing and adjustment issues. Jason Gardner suggested the city create a policy to follow for water bill adjustments sO that iti is set for  the future.  IX. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCIL MEMBERS  Councilman Jason Gardner asked about curbside limb pick up. Asked that reminder be put on water  bills.  X. STAFF REPORTS  R. Goodson stated the sewer plant is cleaned up along the fence line. They have cut 31 trees on Saylors. Chief Medina stated he has been working the school speed limits on Saylors. He had worked a fatality Jacob Ashton advised the lift station project on Saylors at the high school has been completed. They  Crosswalks and school crossing signs have been completed.  that morning on Hwy 31.  have been working on al lot of leaks. XI. ANNOUNCEMENTS None XII. MOTION TO ADJOURN Meeting adjourned.  Motion to adjourn made by Councilman Doug Shaffer, motion second by Councilman Jason Gardner  Lww  D#  Aas  Susan Carver, City Secretary