CITY OF ANGLETON CITY COUNCIL MINUTES  CANGLETON  120S. CHENANGOSTREETREET,ANGLETON, TEXAS77515  TUESDAF.UNE25202AT: 5:30PM  THE FOLLOWING REPRESENTS THE ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE ANGLETON CITY COUNCIL IN THE ORDER THEY OCCURRED DURING THE MEETING. THE CITY COUNCIL OF ANGLETON, TEXASCONVENED INAMEETING ON TUESDAYJUNE25, ,2024, AT5:30F P.M., AT THE CITY OF ANGLETON COUNCIL CHAMBERS LOCATED AT 120 S. CHENANGO  STREET ANGLETON, TEXAS 77515.  DECLARATION OF A QUORUM. AND CALL TO ORDER  Withaquorum present, Mayor' Wright called the Council Meeting to order at 6:00 P.M.  PRESENT Mayor John' Wright Mayor Pro-Tem Travis Townsend Council Member Cecil Booth Council Member Terry Roberts Council Member Christiene Daniel City Manager Chris Whittaker Assistant City Secretary Desiree Henson City Attorney Judith El Masri Council Member Tanner Sartin PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  ABSENT  Council Member Townsend led the Pledge of Allegiance.  INVOCATION  Council Member Booth led the invocation.  Council moved to the Regular Meeting due to the Workshop meeting being canceled.  WORKSHOP MEETING-530P.M. DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT  1. Update and discussion from the Communications and Marketing Department. No report was given due to the Workshop meeting being cancelled.  REGULAR MEETING -6:00P.M. City Council Minutes- June 25, 2024  Page/1    CANVASS  2. Discussion and possible action to approve Resolution No. 20240625-002 canvassing a General Runoff Election held on June 15, 2024; declaring a candidate for Council Upon a motion by Council Member Daniel and seconded by Council Member Booth, Council approved Resolution No. 20240625-002 canvassing a General Runoff Election held on June 15, 2024; declaring a candidate for Council Member, Position Three (3) duly elected. The motion was approved on a 5-0 vote. Council Member Sartin was 3. Administer Oath of Office to Terry L. Roberts, Council Member Position No. 3 by Judge Gilbert administered the Oath of Office to Terry L. Roberts, Council Member  Member, Position Three (3) duly elected.  absent.  Angleton Municipal Court Judge Jeffrey Gilbert.  Position No.: 3.  CITIZENS WISHING TO ADDRESS CITY COUNCIL  Dorothy Duncan addressed Council to praise City of Angleton Staff that plan, organize, and implement the Senior Program offered at the Angleton Recreation Centera and thanked the City of Angleton for sponsoring the program. Ms. Duncan also listed the activities her and her Linda Vingless addressed Council regarding the drainage problems on Texian Trail and stated Jim Luna addressed Council to speak in favor of the Concert in the Park event series.  husband participate in and advocated for more overnight trips.  that she is in favor of agenda item no.9 9.  CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS  4. Ceremonial Presentation of the June 2024 Keep Angleton Beautiful Yard of the Month Tracy Delesandri, Keep Angleton Beautiful Chairwoman, presented Yard of the Month to Robert and Nicky Archambeault and Business of the Month to Angleton Central  and Business of the Month.  Assembly. CONSENT AGENDA  5. Discussion and possible action to approve the proposal from Vortex Aquatic Structures International for aquatic component structures, material transport, and installation services at the Angleton Recreation Center and authorize the City Manager to execute 6. Discussion and possible action to approve the City Council minutes of February 13 and  the agreement.  27; March 12, 16and 26; April 9 and 23, and May 14, 2024.  City Council Minutes- June 25, 2024  Page12    Upon a motion by Mayor Pro-Tem Townsend and seconded by Council Member Roberts, Council approved consent agenda items 5. Discussion and possible action to approve the proposal from Vortex Aquatic Structures International for aquatic component structures, material transport, and installation services at the Angleton Recreation Center and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.; and 6. Discussion and possible action to approve the City Council minutes of February 13and 27; March 12, 16 and 26; April 9 and 23, and May 14, 2024. The motion was approved  ona5-Ovote. Council Member Sartin was absent.  REGULARAGENDA  7. Presentations from the top three ranked consultant firms for Request for Qualifications The item was presented by Megan Mainer, Director of Parks and Recreation. Ms. Mainer stated that the City of Angleton published a Request for Qualifications to solicit submissions from qualified and experienced consultants with project experience in landscapea architecture, parkp planning, community needs assessments, park design, park construction document development, park project bidding, and park construction administration for the development of Abigail Arias Park. The City received four submissions from the following firms: Burditt Land]Place, Kimley-Horn, Clark Condon, and Edgeland. City of Angleton's Purchasing Agent, Dianna Matthys, developed an evaluation panel of Parks & Recreation Board members, Angleton Better Living Corporation members, and City staff. The evaluation panel met to review and evaluate all submissions. Ms. Matthys requested the top three firms submit slides for a presentation for the City Council with a ten-minute limitation for the presentation and questions and answers from the City Council and staff. Ms. Matthys specified the presentation contents consisting of the following: Slide 1: Your organization logo and title, Slide 2: Professional experience related to similar projects, and Slide 3: list of projects your company has done in the last 5 years Presentations will commence in the The presentation for Burditt Land IP Place was provided by Charles Burditt, Paul Howard,  (RFQ) 2024-03 Abigail Arias Park Development.  following order: Burditt Land I Place, Edgeland, and Kimley Horn.  and Dale Clark.  The presentation for Edgeland was provided by Austin Taphorn.  The presentation for Kimley Horn was provided by Kristina Malek and Andy Hall. 8. Discussion and possible action to approve a consultant firm for Request for Upon a motion by Mayor Pro-Tem Townsend and seconded by Council Member Roberts, Council approved Burditt Land I Place for Request for Qualifications 2024-03 Abigail Arias Park Development. The motion was approved on a 5-0 vote. Council 9. Discussion and possible action to approve a proposal from HDR in the amount of  Qualifications (RFQ) 2024-03 Abigail Arias Park Development.  Member Sartin was absent.  $79,950 to perform Texian Trail Subdivision drainage improvements.  City Council Minutes- June 25, 2024  Page!3    The presentation was provided by John Peterson, City Engineer with HDR. Mr. Peterson stated that the City and Angleton Better Living Corporation (ABLC) has been working with City staff to identify potential drainage projects that would be eligible for funding from ABLC. Staff have been given direction to prepare a proposal for engineering service for the design, bid, and construction phase for the above- mentioned project. Texian Trail's drainage system is showing signs of distress and recently required routine cleaning to maintain the system's performance. The existing 30-inch High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) )storm sewer is located in backyard drainage easements between Lots Four (4) & Five (5) on Texian Trail North and between Lots 20 &21 and Lots 26 &27 on Texian Trail South. The City requested that HDR provide a proposal for professional engineering services for the removal and abandonment of the existing storm sewer and the installation of a new storm sewer inside the existing drainage easement. This proposal is for HDR to perform Design, Bid, and Construction Upon a motion by Council Member Booth and seconded by Council Member Daniels, Council approved a proposal from HDR in the amount of $79,950 to perform Texian Trail Subdivision drainage improvements. The motion was approved on a 5-0 vote. 10. Discussion and possible action on a request for a Preliminary Plat extension for a period of one year as requested by the applicant's agent for Windrose Green Section 4. The presentation was provided by Otis Spriggs, Director of Development Services. Mr. Spriggs stated that this is a request for approval of Windrose Green Section 4 Preliminary Plat. The subject property is located within the City of Angleton extraterritorial jurisdiction on Farm-to-Market 523, east of State Highway 35, on 13.54 acresofland, containing 65 lots (50'x120',1 ,typical). He stated that 12-month Preliminary Plat extension letter was submitted by the applicant's agent, META Planning + Design, for the Windrose Green Section 4, Preliminary Plat, which was previously approved by City Council on July 25, 2023. The extension will not exceed 12 months, as they need Upon a motion by Council Member Booth and seconded by Council Member Roberts, Council approved a Preliminary Plat extension for a period of one year as requested by the applicant's agent for Windrose Green Section 4. The motion was approved ona! 5- 11. Update, discussion and possible action on effects of newly installed speed bumps on The presentation was provided by Council Member Daniel, and she stated that Piney Way residents have ongoing traffic issues with a dramatic increase since 2019. They have experienced speeding vehicles, reckless driving resulting in near miss pedestrian incidents, loss of control, yard and light pole damage, and countless destroyed mailboxes. Council recently approved speed bumps to help mitigate the persistent issues and residents have noted no improvements. The speed bumps have been damaged and are loos. AI neighbor was nearly hit checking her mail. Two vehicles hada a  Phase Services for these Improvements.  Council Member Sartin was absent.  additional time to assemble the final plat package.  Ovote. Council Member Sartin was absent. Piney Way and persistent ongoing traffic issues.  City Council Minutes- June 25, 2024  Pagel 14    near collision with one veering off to avoid hitting the light pole. Another work truck carrying a trailer full of windowpanes plowed through the speed bumps, breaking their Katie Winans, Angleton resident, stated that the speed bumps are easily damaged and not effectively containing traffic issues and wants a gate installed or one-way street signs to limit traffic. Citizen, Tom Davis stated that the speed bumps are working but that he is in favor of a gate being installed to limit traffic. Police Chief, Lupe Valdez stated that a large amount of traffic travels on Piney Way for it being a residential  glass load, and leaving glass/screw debris covering the street.  street.  Noa action was taken.  12. Discussion and possible action to approve Ordinance No. 20250625-012 amending the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget to include the General Fund, Street Fund, Water Fund The presentation was provided by Phillip Conner, Director of Finance. Mr. Conner stated that Staff has identified the budget amendments for Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget listed in Exhibit Ai that are necessary for all Funds. The General Fund had increases and decreases in various accounts resulting inaneti increase of $758,097. The General Fund includes $386,438ine expenses srelated to the storm on March15,2024. The Water Fund had increases and decreases in expenses resulting in a net amount of $112,237. The increased expenses are for maintenance projects for water and sewer. There were Upon ar motion by Council Member Roberts and seconded by Council Member Daniels, Council approved Ordinance No. 20240625-012 amending the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget to include the General Fund, Street Fund, Water Fund and Miscellaneous Minor Fund. The motion was approved on a 4-1 vote with Council Member Booth opposed. 13. Update on the Enterprise lease and possible action on vehicle additions and  and Miscellaneous Minor Fund.  numerous increases and decreases in the miscellaneous minor funds.  Council Member Sartin was absent.  replacements.  Agenda item No. 13 was removed from the agenda.  14. Discussion and possible action to approve Ordinance No. 20240625-014 adopting an The presentation was provided by Phillip Conner, Director of Finance. Mr. Conner stated that the Texas Tax Code allows cities to adopt property tax exemptions for homesteads, taxpayers who are over 65 and for taxpayers who are disabled. Section 11.13 (n) states that in addition to any other exemptions provided by this section, an individual is entitled to an exemption from tàxation by a taxing unit of a percentage of the appraised value of his residence homestead if the exemption is adopted by the governing body of the taxing unit before July 1 in the manner provided by law for official action by the body. If the percentage set by the taxing unit produces an exemption in a tax year of less than $5,000 when applied to a particular residence  increase in the homestead exemption from ad valorem taxes.  City Council Minutes- June 25,2024  Page 15    homestead, thei individual is entitled to an exemption of $5,000 of the appraised value. The percentage adopted by the taxing unit may not exceed 20 percent. Section11.13d) states that in addition to the exemptions provided by Subsections (b) and (c) of this section, an individual who is disabled or is 65 or older is entitled to an exemption from taxation by a taxing unit of a portion (the amount of which is fixed as provided by Subsection (e) of this section) of the appraised value of his residence homestead. Increasing the Homestead Exemption from three percent to three and a half percent will result in a decrease of $26,439 in property tax revenue. The analysis includes analyses of the Over 65 and Disabled Persons exemptions. The City currently exempts $55,000 of appraised value for both Over 65 and Disabled Persons. If the Council were to choose to increase Over 65 from $55,000 to $60,000 it would cost $43,933 in property tax revenue. To increase the Disabled Persons exemption from $55,000 to Upon a motion by Council Member Roberts and seconded by Council Member Booth, Council moved to keep the homestead exemption at three percent and to not adopt Ordinance No. 20240625-014. The motion was approved on a 4-1 vote with Mayor  $60,000 it would cost $2,772 property tax revenue.  Wright opposed. Council Member Sartin was absent.  COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR AND COUNCIL  Mayor Pro-Tem Townsend stated that he would like to have an executive session to discuss purchase of real property in the next 30 days and that he would like to have a Mayor Wright stated that he attended the Juneteenth Celebration and commended Staff on being present and handling the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Council Member Daniels stated that the Silver Hearts disco will be held onJune 24th.  budget workshop.  compliance complaint.  ADJOURNMENT  The meeting was adjourned at 8:53 P.M.  These minutes were approved by Angleton City Council on this the 22nd day of October,  2024.  CITY OF ANGLETON, TEXAS John Cpla Wright Mayor  ATTEST achulle Michelle Perez, TRMC City Secretary  k)  City Council Minutes- June 25, 2024" TEXAS  Page/6  HIT