Thursday, April 18, 2024, Regular Meeting 6:30 PM  The City Council oft the City of Robert Lee, Texas met in] Regular Session at the City Hall at 6:30 p.m.  Present: Absent: Proclamations and Presentations Consent Agenda B. Code Enforcement Report C. Financial Report Regular Agenda  Mayor Jason Moran Council Members: Josh Tennison, Mike Stephens, Steven Arens,  Brantly Robertson Council Member Jonathan Torres.  A. Minutes - March 21, 2024 & March 28, 2024  Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Mike Stephens to approve the Consent. Agenda. Seconded by  Council Member Josh' Tennison. Vote 4-0, motion carried. A. 2022-2023 - Audit Presented by Merritt McLane & Hamby  Discussion: Audit presented by Mr. Hamby on behalf ofl Merritt McLane & Hamby. There was only one finding in the auditor's letter which pertains to the number of adjustments that needed tol be made. Thisi is expected to decrease in the following years and will no longer be ai finding. The audit went great and any questions they had were answered promptly by staff. The budget is being maintained very well, accurately depicting revenues and expenditures Motion by Council Member Brantly Robertson to accept the audit as presented by Merritt McLane & Hamby. Seconded by Council Member Steven. Arens. Vote 4-0, motion carried. B. 21-23 Street Closure - Partial closure of1 14th Street on Childress - 1st Reading Motion by Council Member Brantly Robertson to approve the 1S'reading of Ordinance 21- 23, Partial Closure of 14th Street. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mike Stephens. Vote 4-0, Motion by Council Member Josh Tennison to approve the 2nd reading of Ordinance 23-24, 4th budget amendment. Seconded by Council Member Brantly Robertson. Vote 4-0, motion D. Housing Authority Board - Appointing al New Commissioner (Ray Gloria) Motion by Council Member Josh Tennison to appoint Ray Gloria to the open commissioner seat on the Housing Authority Board. Seconded by Council Member Brantly Robertson. Vote Motion by Council Member Josh Tennison to approve the Property Bid for Parcel R121. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mike Stephens. Vote 4-0, motion carried. F. Runnels County Water Sales Alternative Water Source Discussion Only: The Mayor in Bronte has been discussing alternative water sources as well as selling water to North Runnels County since they are upset with the price of water from Winters. If Bronte were to sell water to North Runnels County, they would need to utilize Robert Lee's clear well in Bronte. This would allow the City ofRobert Lee to utilize the pipeline built between Bronte and North Runnels County in the event of an emergency to access water from Abilene, where Runnel's County purchases its water from. Discussion Only: TML will not cover the cost ofthe roof repair. The city can either search for a grant for the repairs or pay out of pocket. The council would like to receive quotes for  throughout the year.  motion carried.  5-24-E Budget Amendment FY23-24- - 2nd Reading  carried.  4-0, motion carried.  E. Property Deed- Award Bidder Parcel R121  G. RLVFD - Roof Repair Options the repair before they decide.    Thursday, April 18, 2024, Regular Meeting 6:301 PM  H. EMS Property. Agreement  Tabled - Pending Agreement from the Attorney . - 11-24- -A Animal & Livestock Ordinance - 1st Reading days past the 3-day minimum, toj just the 3-day minimum.  Discussion: Consider changing thel holding period for unclaimed animals from 7 additional Motion by Council Member Josh Tennison to approve the 1st reading of Ordinance 11-24, Animal & Livestock. Seconded by Council Member Steven. Arens. Vote 4-0, motion carried.  J. Personnel Discussion  The council exited to executive session at 7:181 PM to discuss personnel. The council returns from executive session at 7:37 PM. No action was taken.  Reports Mayor  Secretary - Emergency water purchased by EDC was delivered on 4/28/2024. The Downtown Block Grant has been submitted. The new bank accounts have been established. The City has gone 100% live with the. Adcomp Billing software. TML: reimbursed the City for the repair ofthe F150 Dates to Remember: Curbside Pickup is scheduled for May 18, 2024, and the Rabies Clinic is Superintendent - 43 work orders completed, 4 minor leaks repaired, 0 major leaks, 2 sewer stops cleared, 5 lines located, and 1 data log captured per customer'si request. 35 feet of34 line was replaced in the alley behind 815 Euel Street due to repeated pinhole leaks. The chlorine vacuum feeding issue at the wastewater plant was identified and fixed. The wastewater plant was potentially over wasted, causing a spike in ammonia for February's sample reports, as a result, public works have slowed down discharging into the Colorado River. A new employee, Jayton Cooper, started on 4/8/2024 and has been doing well. A new concrete saw was ordered. Nextlink isi installing radios on the Water tower ini the coming weeks per the agreement. The fogging machine is scheduled to be  truck. Ar refurbished laptop has been purchased for the Financial consultant.  scheduled for April 25, 2024.  repaired. New uniforms for public work staff will be ordered.  Request Future. Agenda Items Adjournment  Motion by Council Member Josh Tennison to adjourn the regularcity council meeting at 7,44  PM. Seconded by Council Member Brantly Robertson. Vote 4-0moliercarted"  Steven Arens, Mayor (Approved 5/16/2024)  ATTEST:  Amanda  City Secretary  G