MINUTES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 CITYSTAFF PRESENT Michael Smith, City Manager Shalyn Burritt, City Secretary Hanna Atkinson, Finance Officer Leslie Jackson, Human Resources Bryan Corb, Police Chief Jeremy Jennings, Fire Chief J.R. Berry, Fireman Jesse Maxwell, Supervisor of Parks and Recreation Johnny Burritt, Code Enforcement Erica Garza, Sr. Customer Service Rep. Detective Aaron Austin Officer Daniel Moody Officer Gabby Ragle  ALDERMEN PRESENT Mayor Craig Fenter Alderman Place 1 Libby Gonzales Alderman Place 2 Brandon Sisson Alderman Place 3 Greg Robinson Alderman Place 4. Joel Hood ALDERMEN. ABSENT Alderman Place 5. John Moffit  CITY ATTORNEYS PRESENT Reid Spiller Mason Spiller JACKSBORO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION REPRESENTATIVE Brenda Tarpley, Director  1. CALL TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION  Mayor Fenter called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. The invocation was led by Joel Hood. 3. PLEDGES TO THE FLAGS Pledges led by Mayor Fenter. 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS  Kori Lewis spoke on behalf of her family and husband, Jeff Lewis, regarding comments that had been made toward the repayment of funds to the City of Jacksboro that had been used to purchase equipment and build the skatepark. Ms. Lewis primarily directed her comments toward the Mayor and referred to comments that he had madei in several previous meetings regarding the nonpayment of the loan to the City. Ms. Lewis detailed the time and effort put into the park, the money donated by the Vision Group and the eventual land purchase by the Vision Group for the construction of the skatepark. Ms. Lewis thanked City Manager Michael Smith for his continued support and help, as well as Alderman Sisson. She stated that the Mayor's continuous negative comments towards Jeff Lewis was not a positive and forward Mayor Fenter responded to Ms. Lewis's comments, and stated that he was led to believe that the loan would be repaid by the new fiscal year, and was not. He stated that as Mayor he is the CEO of the City of Jacksboro until he is replaced, and itis his responsibility to take care of the City financially. He stated that he was tasked with being a good steward of the Ken Swan of the Vision Group replied that he personally didn't appreciate the snide remarks that the Mayor had continued to make against his family, which the Mayor denied making. The minutes of the meeting in which the loan was granted were given to the council, and after review, Alderman Sisson stated that there was no pay back date discussed, only that  thinking movement for the City.  City's money.  there should be donations coming in by the end of the year.  5. CONSENT AGENDA willl be considered separately. a. EXCUSED ABSENCES b. MEETING MINUTES  All matters listed under Item 5, CONSENT AGENDA, are to be considered routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will not be a separate discussion of these items. If discussion is desired, that item will be removed from the consent agenda and  .SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES. ii. FY 2023-2024 QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT, 3RD QUARTER. Alderman Sisson made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.  Alderman Hood seconded the motion. Motion carried with unanimous consent.  City Council Minutes Regular Meeting 09/23/2024 Page 1of3    6. PROCLAMATION:  a. APROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JACKSBORO, TEXAS, DECLARING Mayor Craig Fenter read the proclamation and declared October 1, 2024 as National Night Out. Chief Bryan Corb added 7. COUNCIL TO DISCUSS AND TAKE ACTION ON THE. JACKSBORO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION'S BOARD RECOMMENDATIONS FOR APPOINTMENTS TO THE. JEDC BOARD Brenda Tarpley, Jacksboro Economic Development Corporation's Executive Director, presented the appointments Alderman Hood made a motion to accept the JEDC Board's recommendations to reappoint Kalyn Qualls to Place 1, reappoint Starla Sanders to Place 3, reappoint Brent Hackley to Place 5 and to appoint new! board member, Clint  OCTOBER1, 2024 NATIONAL NIGHT OUT IN THE CITY OF JACKSBORO.  that the event would take place on the square beginning at 6 p.m.  FOR PLACES 1,3,5AND7.  recommended by the JEDC Board for reappointment and appointment.  Lowrance to Place 7.  Alderman Sisson seconded the motion. Motion carried with unanimous consent.  8. COUNCIL TO HEAR UPDATE ON THE SKATE PARK.  Mayor Fenter asked if anyone wanted to give further comments on the Skate Park. Jeff Lewis and Cade Cornish addressed the Council. Mr. Lewis stated that his fundraising efforts, especially after the tornado, did not raise many funds. At this time, the skate park has been completed and the following donations in money, time and labor have been given: Cash donations of $1000 from 1st State Bank; $4000 Graham Supporters; $2000 Jacksboro National Bank; $5000 Jacksboro Supply; $1800 Joseph Garza; $2000 Prosperity Bank; $5000 Reach Wireline; $25,000 Vision Group; $1000 Waste Connections. A cash deposit of $57,031 from the Vision Group. Donations "in kind" of $21,600 from Cate Concrete; $3100 Hometown Building; $2400 Jeff and Kori Lewis; $7500 Martco; $1000 Mobile Thrones; $5000 Norville Construction; $1600 Slic Pressure Washing; $15,000 Ten Point; $30,000 TK Construction; $2000. Zebra Recovery; $800 The Vision Group also purchased the land for the park for $23,000. All donations totaled $256,831.00. Mr. Lewis addressed the Mayor and stated that the Mayor had not made any effort to reach out to him and discuss the matter, and only made disparaging remarks about not repaying the debt during council meetings. Mayor Fenter replied that he is always open to discuss anything and always available. Mr. Lewis stated, "you will be paid back by end ofy year. Put that in the minutes." He stated that this park was for the kids of the community and he appreciated all oft the positive feedback and help that he had received. Alderman Sisson agreed that he had heard wonderful feedback from the community and thanked Jeff Lewis and Cade Cornish for all of their hard work. Mr. Lewis stated that he was grateful for  Summit Metals and $40,000 in labor costs.  the help of Mike Smith and the City for their help with permitting.  11. UPDATESREMINDERS/EVENTS:  a. UPDATE ON THE RELOCATION OF THE BULK WATER STATION.  The City Manager, Michael Smith updated the Council on the progress with the bulk water station move. He reported that the Jack County Commissioners agreed to $500 in water usage per month in lue of rent for the property. He was currently b. 2ND ANNUAL FLY-IN, CAMP-OUT AT THE. JACKSBORO AIRPORT-: SEPTEMBER 28TH- 29TH. TRUNK-OR-TREAT DOWNTOWN OCTOBER 31ST (SET UP 4-6PM; TRICK OR TREATING 6-8PM)  working with TxDOT to obtain a permit for a driveway.  NATIONAL NIGHT OUT - OCTOBER 1ST 6P.M. TO8P.M. d. STOMP SOBER FEST - OCTOBER 19TH 12 NOON TO 8:00 P.M. NEXT SCHEDULED COUNCIL MEETING- - OCTOBER 28TH  Council was given updates on all upcoming events.  Before Council was invited into Closed Session, Russona Jones-Briscoe from the Concerned Citizens Center asked if she might say a few words. She wanted to recognize the volunteers from the City and City Council that were dedicated to delivering meals and taking care of citizens in Jacksboro. Ms. Jones-Briscoe recognized Hanna Atkinson, Leslie Jackson, Shalyn Burritt, Alderman Libby Gonzales and her family, Alderman Joel Hood and his wife. She also mentioned Jeff Lewis and area farmers and ranchers who were always offering assistance, especially during icy weather. Mayor Fenter moved the Council Meeting into Closed Executive Session at 6:00 p.m. Those attending the closed session were the City Manager, Michael Smith, City Attorneys, Reid and Mason Spiller andi the Council Members present at the  meeting.  9. CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION  City Council Minutes Regular Meeting 09/23/2024 Page 2of3    a. CONSULTATION WITH CITY ATTORNEY ($551.071 TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE) b. PERSONNEL MATTERS ($551.074 TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE) a. CONSULTATION WITH CITY ATTORNEY ($551.071 TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE) b. PERSONNEL MATTERS ($551.074 TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE)  10. OPEN SESSION CONSIDERATION OF ANY OFFICIAL ACTION ON THE CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS. Mayor Fenter reconvened the meeting into Open Session at 7:32 p.m. No official actions were taken regarding either of Alderman Robinson requested another closed session at the October Council Meeting for contract review. Alderman Robinson also requested a monthly revenue and expense summary report of at least the general fund and  the two matters on the closed session agenda.  utility fund, and the fund balance each month.  Alderman Gonzales requested ai financial report once the fiscal year had closed out. Mayor Fenter stated that he would like to see weekly status reports again.  12. ADJOURNMENT  Alderman Hood made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Alderman Robinson seconded the motion. Motion carried with unanimous consent.  APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JACKSBORO, TEXAS ON THE 28TH DAY OF OCTOBER,  2024.  CITY OF JACKSBORO h CRAIG FENTER MAYOR  ATTEST:  Shalp XBUMHE SHALYNI L. BURRITT CITY SECRETARY  City Council Minutes Regular Meeting 09/23/2024 Page 3of3