MANOR EST. TEXAS 1872 CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 26, 2024  CALLED SPECIAL SESSION MINUTES  This meeting was live-streamed on Manor's YouTube Channel tips/www.yourubecom/@ctyomanorsoctalstreams  PRESENT:  Dr. Christopher Harvey, Mayor COUNCIL MEMBERS: Emily Hill, Mayor Pro Tem, Place 1 Anne Weir, Place 2 Maria Amezcua, Place 3 (Absent) Sonia Wallace, Place 4 (Arrived at 8:44 p.m.) Aaron Moreno, Place 5 (Absent) Deja Hill, Place 6 CITYS STAFF: Scott Moore, City Manager Ryan Phipps, ChiefofPolice Belen Pena, Finance Director Tracey Vasquez, HR Director Phil Green, IT Director  Michael Burrell, Interim Development Services Director Yalondra Valderrama Santana, Heritage & Tourism Manager  Veronica Rivera, Assistant City Attorney SPECIAL SESSION - 7:00 P.M.  With a quorum oft the Council Members present, the special session ofthel Manor City Council was called to order byl Mayor Harvey at 7:13 p.m. on' Thursday, September 26, 2024, in the Council  Chambers oft the Manor City Hall, 105 E. Eggleston St., Manor, Texas.  City ofl Manor  Pagel    City Council Called Special Session Minutes  September 26, 2024 INVOCATION  Mayor Harvey gave the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  Mayor Harvey led the Pledge of Allegiance.  PUBLIC COMMENTS No one appeared at this time. REGULAR AGENDA  1. Consideration, discussion, and possible action on the ordinance amending Manor Code ofOrdinances Appendix AJ Fee Schedule by repealing existing sections A5.002 and A5.003 relating to parks and special event rental fees; adopting new section A5.002 relating to parks and amenities rental fees; adopting new section A5.003 relating to special event rental fees; amending section A5.004 relating to film projects using city property fees; adopting new section A5.007 relating to facilities and property rental permit fees; adopting new section A5.008 relating to equipment rental and fees for staff services; providing for an effective date, savings, severability, and open meetings clauses; and The city staff recommended that the City Council approve Ordinance No. 762, amending Heritage & Tourism Manager Valderrama discussed the proposed park fees. A discussion was held regarding the increase in rental fees.  providing for related matters.  Manor Code of Ordinances Appendix A, Fee Schedule.  A discussion was held regarding the types of events that are being held at the parks. Mayor Harvey expressed his concerns regarding the increase ini rental fees. Mr. Moore expressed his point of view regarding the increase in rental fees. A discussion was held regarding the Debris RemoyalMaintenance Fees.  A discussion was held regarding a maintenance deposit fee VS a debris  removal/maintenance fee.  A discussion was held regarding equipment, facilities, and property fees.  City of] Manor  Page2    City Council Called Special Session Minutes  September 26, 2024  Council Member Deja Hill expressed her concerns regarding the increase ini rental fees. Assistant City Attorney Rivera clarified that the park fees must be approved by ordinance. A discussion was held regarding the East Manor Development Buildings being up to code A discussion was. held regarding emergency services being prepared for large events. A discussion was held regarding different entities interested in the E. Manor Development  and inspected for rentals.  Building rental.  A discussion was. held regarding special event fees.  MOTION: Upon a motion made by Council Member Weir and seconded by Council Member  Deja Hill to postpone this item to the October 16, 2024, Regular Council meeting to give additional time to the Park Committee to discuss on October 1, 2024.  There was no further discussion. Motion to postpone carried 4-0  Council Member Wallace arrived at 8:44 p.m. and took her place on the dais.  2. Consideration, discussion, and possible action on an ordinance adopting the Annual Budget for the City of Manor for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2024, and ending The city staffrecommended that the City Council approve Ordinance No. 761 adopting an annual budget for the ensuing fiscal year beginning October 1, 2024, and ending September A discussion was held regarding the Community Development Services budget request  September 30, 2025.  30, 2025, for the City of Manor. for the following line items:  Youth Advisory Program City Events  A discussion was held regarding sponsorship opportunities. A discussion was held regarding marketing opportunities for the city. A discussion was held regarding the creation ofa a marketing division.  City of Manor  Page3    City Council Called Special Session Minutes  September 26, 2024  City Manager Moore discussed the proposed budget and a future budget workshop to be Mayor Harvey suggested that the City Council approve the budget as presented and requested a budget workshop to be conducted before January to allow the council to ask Ordinance No. 761: An Ordinance ofthe City of Manor, Texas, adopting an annual budget for the ensuing fiscal year beginning October 1, 2024, and ending September 30, 2025; Appropriating the various amounts thereof, and repealing all ordinances or parts ofo ordinances MOTION: Upon a motion made by Council Member Weir and seconded by Council Member  conducted in January.  additional questions and propose an amendment budget ifn needed.  in Conflict Therewith; and providing for an effective date.  Wallace to approve Ordinance No. 761 adopting an annual budget for the ensuing fiscal year beginning October 1, 2024, and ending September 30, 2025, for the City  ofManor.  Mayor Harvey conducted the roll call.  There was no further discussion. Motion to approve carried 5-0  3. Consideration, discussion, and possible action on an ordinance Levying Ad Valorem Taxes for the Use and Support of the Municipal Government of the City for the Fiscal The city staff recommended that the City Council approve and adopt Ordinance No. 760 with the following motion: "Imove that the property tax ratel be increased by the adoption of a tax rate of $0.8537 on each $100.00 valuation of property, which is effectively a 7.83%  Year Beginning October 1, 2024, and Ending September 30, 2025.  percent increase in the tax rate."  Ordinance No. 760: An Ordinance of the City of Manor, Texas, Levying Ad Valorem Taxes for the Use and Support of the Municipal Government of the City for the Fiscal Year Beginning October1 1,2024, and Ending September 30, 2025; Providing for Apportioning Each Levy for Specific Purposes; and Establishing When Taxes Shall Become Due and Same Shall MOTION: Upon a motion made by Council Member Weir and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem  Become Delinquent, ifnot Paid.  Emily Hill to approve and adopt Ordinance No. 760 with the following motion: "I move that the property tax rate bei increased by the adoption ofa a tax rate of$ $0.8537 on each $100.00 valuation of property, which is effectively a 7.83% percent increase  int the tax rate."  City of Manor  Page 4    City Council Called Special Session Minutes  September 26, 2024  Mayor Harvey conducted thei roll call.  There was no further discussion. Motion to approve carried 5-0  Mayor Harvey adjourned the special session oft the Manor City Council into Executive Session at 9:28 p.m. on Thursday, September 26, 2024, in accordance with the requirements oft the Open  Meetings Law. EXECUTIVE SESSION  The Manor City Council convened into executive session pursuant to the provisions ofChapter 551 Texas Government Code, in accordance with the authority contained in Sections 551.071, 551.072, and 551.087 Texas Government Code, and Section 1.05, Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct to consult with legal counsel and to deliberate over the economic development of East Manor Development No.1. at 9:28 p.m. on' Thursday, September 26, 2024. The Executive Session was adjourned at 9:52 p.m. on' Thursday, September 26, 2024.  OPEN SESSION  The City Council reconvened into Open Session pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 551 Texas Government Code and took action oni item(s) discussed during the Closed Executive Session  at 9:52 p.m. on' Thursday, September 26, 2024.  There was no further discussion, and no action was taken.  ADJOURNMENT September 26, 2024.  The Special Session of the Manor City Council was Adjourned at 9:52 p.m. on Thursday,  City of! Manor  Pages 5    City Council Called Special Session Minutes  September 26, 2024  These minutes were approved by the Manor City Council on October 16, 2024.  Dr. Christopher Harvey, Mayor ATTEST:  7-A  Lluvia Almaraz,RMC Hapuas City Secretary  OF  TEXAS  City of Manor  Page 6