MINUTES CITY OF AMES, TEXAS 304 MARTIN DR. - AMES, TEXAS SPECIAL CALLED CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 6:00 p.m.  The City Council for the City of Ames, Texas met in a special meeting in council chambers at the Ames City Hall at 6:14 p.m. Mayor Barbara Domain called the meeting to order at that time. Councilman Eddie White led the prayer, and thel Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Mayor) Domain conducted the roll call, at that time the members of the City Council who were present were: Mayor Barbara Domain, Michael Trahan, Elizabeth (Liz) Hardy, and Eddie White. Absent were  Alfred Freeman Jr. and Audrey Harrison.  OATHS OF OFFICE in by Notary Golden Williams. CITIZEN APPREARANCE citizens is attached.  Mrs. Wellona Godfrey was sworn in as Secretary for The City Of Ames, Texas. She was sworn  Mayor Domain thanked the citizens for being here, asked them to silence their phones, and ifany of the citizens would like to take three (3) minutes to speak to the council. A list of attending APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR SEPEMBER 18, MSPECIALCALLED MEETING The council took a few minutes to look over the minutes. A motion was made to approve minutes  for September 18, 2023. Passed unanimously. Motion made by: Councilman Michael Trahan Seconded by: Councilman Eddie White All in favor: 3 Opposed: 0 Abstained: 0  Regular Agenda Items YEAR 2024.  1.0 CITY COUNCIL TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FISCAL The Public Hearing began at approximately 6:21PM. Mayor Doman extended the opportunity for anyone to speak on the item at this time. The Public Hearing ended at approximately  6:23PM.  2.CONSIDER ANDI IFAPPROPRIATE.TAKE, ACTIONTO ADOPT ORDINANCENO.2023-0030FTHE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AMES, TEXAS, ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024; FUNDING MUNICIPAL PURPOSES; AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURES; PROVIDING FOR THE FOLLOWING: FINDINGS OF FACT; ENACTMENT; FILING OF BUDGET; REPEALER; SEVERABILITY;  EFFECTIVE DATE; AND PROPER NOTICE AND MEETING.    Marivious Allen, City Attorney, explained that the council is voting to officially adopt Ordinance No. 2023-003, adopting the 2024 Fiscal Year Budget. He also explained that the ordinance must be posted ini the newspaper as well as on the city's website. Mr. Allen discussed in more detail the contents oft the ordinance and provided an opportunity for questions or concerns. Inaddition tot the ordinance, Marivious provided detailed information about Resolution No. 2023-008 which, Mayor Domain informed the council members that the 2024 budget would raise revenue from property tax by $52,892.71 which is 21.63% tax increase from last year. She also informed the council members that the property tax revenue added to the tax roll generated from new values  once adopted, would ratify the property tax increase reflected in the budget.  will be $8,308.55.  Motion made by: Councilman Michael Trahan Seconded by: Councilwoman Elizabeth (Liz) Hardy All in favor: 3 Opposed: 0 Abstained: 0  A Roll Call Vote was conducted at this time. All council members present were in favor. Passed 3. CONSIDER AND IF APPROPRIATE, TAKE ACTION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2023-008 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AMES, TEXAS, RATIFYING THE PROPERTY TAX INCREASE Ar motion was made to adopt Resolution NO. 2023-008. All were in favor. Passed unanimously.  unanimously.  REFLECTED IN THE BUDGET.  Motion made by: Councilwoman Elizabeth (Liz) Hardy Seconded by: Councilman Eddie White All in favor: 3 Opposed: 0 Abstained: 0  4. CONSIDER AND IF APPROPRIATE, TAKE ACTION TO PURCHASE HP 15.6" TOUCH SCREEN The council took at few minutes to look over the support document for the laptop. A motion was  LAPTOP FOR $329.99.  made to purchase the laptop. Passed unanimously. Motion made by: Councilman Michael Trahan Seconded by: Councilwoman Elizabeth (Liz) Hardy Alli in favor: 3 Opposed: 0 Abstained: 0  5. CONSIDER AND IF APPROPRIATE, TAKE ACTION TO PURCHASE 27" KOORUI COMPUTER The council took a few minutes to look over the support document for the monitor. A motion  MONITOR FOR $109.99.  was made to purchase the monitor. Passed unanimously. Motion made by: Councilwoman Elizabeth (Liz) Hardy Seconded by: Councilman Michael Trahan All in favor: 3 Opposed: 0 Abstained: 0    6. CONSIDER AND IF APPROPRIATE, TAKE ACTION TO APPROVE H-GAC ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP Councilman Michael Trahan asked ifthe cityl had the membership before? It was determined that we did not participate int the membership prior to this request. A motion was made to approve  FOR $200.00.  the H-GAC Annual Membership for $200.00. Passed unanimously. Motion made by: Councilman Michael Trahan Seconded by: Councilman Eddie White All in favor: 3 Opposed: 0 Abstained: 0 EXECUTIVE SESSION ITMES: will meet in Closed Session to:  Under the Authority of the Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 and 551.074 the Council Consult with the Attorney regarding legal matters in which the duty of the attorney to the governing body under the disciplinary rules of professional conduct of the State Bar  of Texas are clearly covered by the attorney-client privilege.  Executive session began at approximately 6:35pm and ended at approximately 7:20PM  Motioned was made by: Councilwoman Elizabeth (Liz) Hardy Seconded by: Councilman Eddie White All in favor: 3 Opposed: 0 Abstained: 0  MAYOR'S REPORT.  Mayor Doman discussed the information obtained from the pre-construction meeting with Blacksmith Venture. The repairs to Donatto Street will begin at the end of October/beginning of  November and will take roughly 30 days to complete.  7.ADIOURNMENT.  Ar motion was made to adjourn the special meeting at 7:21 PM. Motioned was made by: Councilman Michael Trahan Seconded by: Councilman Eddie White  Mayor  B  Leb Wellona City Secretary