CITY OF  KEMPNER  KEMPNER EST 1991  REGULAR MEETING AGENDA TUESDAY, December 12, 2023, AT 6:00 PM Nofice is hereby given:  THE CITY COUNCIL WILL CONVENE IN A REGULAR MEETING IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS, LOCATED AT 12288 E. Hwy 190 Kempner, Texas 76539. 1. CALLTO ORDER.INVOCATION.ANDI PIEDGESTOFIAGS  2. NON-ACTION ITEMS  Citizen Comments: Any person with business before the Council not scheduled on the agenda may: speak to the Council. No formal action can bet taken on these items at this meeting. Thisi is an opportunity) for members of thep public to suggest the addition oft topics for the discussion ort to address topics ofi interest, with thep presentation limited tot three (3) minutes. Alls speakers will conduct themselves in an orderly and lawfulr manner. No profane or threatening language will be tolerated. All: speakers will be recognized prior to speaking and will announce their name. for the  minutes', purpose. Reports  City Manager Report Presented! byt the City Manager or designee. Mayor's Report- - Presented by thel Mayor or designee. Police Chief's Report- Presented by the Police Chief or designee. Fire Chief's Report- Presented byt the Chief or designee.  3. CONSENT AGENDA  (Allit items ont the Consenta agendaz are consideredi routinea andi may! bez approved byas singler motion. Thei items! listed below needi not! bea approved independentiy, howevera anyo oftheit itemsr mayb ber removeda ando consideredi ina ani independent motion A. Approvalofmeeting: minutest fromt the meeting held on November 14, 2023.  uponr request ofa any member oft the City Council)  B. Approval ofF Financials for the month of November 2023. The Council will discuss, and MAY take action ont the following:  4. Action Items  A. Council to provide directive(s) to City Staff regarding the Cities Official position regarding the Lampasas Central Appraisal Disrtrict resolution for the Election of Directors.  1/Page  REGULAR CALLED MEETING    B. Council to discuss and approve the Cadence Bank bide extension letter for the City of Kempner, for the extension term of. January 1, 2024- - June 30, 2024.  Proposedi interlocal agreement between the City ofk Kempner and Lampasas County relating to certain activities within thee extra-territorial jurisdictional limits of the City of Kempner.  5. NON-ACTION ITEMS A. Staff Comments B. Mayor/Counci Comments  N Next Regularly ScheduledMeeting-Tting-Tuesday,lanuary 9, 2024.  6. ADJOURNMENT  Alli items on the agenda are, for discussion and/or action. The City Council reserves the right to adjourn into executive. session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any oft ther matters listed above, as authorized. by Texas Government Codes Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney) 551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property) 551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts and Donations), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 Deliberations about Security Devices,) and 551.086 (Economic The Cityo of Kempneri is committedi to compliance with theA Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodations ande equal access to communications will be providedt to those who provide notice to the City Secretary at (512)932-2180 at least 48 hours inc advance. Agenda Posted by Friday, December 8, 2023, on or before 5:00 pm. Posted by: Hayleigh Talasek, City Secretary  Development).  2Page  REGULAR CALLED MEETING    CITY OF  KEMPNER  KEMPNER, STIDNT  REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2023, AT 6:00 PM Notice is hereby given:  THE CITY COUNCIL CONVENED IN A REGULAR CALLED MEETING IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS, LOCATED AT 12288 E. HWY 190, KEMPNER TX 76539. 1. CALLTO ODE.NVOCAION-AND PLEDGESTO - FLAGS  The meeting started at 6:00 PM. The quorum consisted of David Richardson (place 1), Tom Combs (place 2), Rob Green (place 3), Dan Long (place 4), and Mayor Wilkerson. Debbie Hernandez (place 5) was not present and had provided prior notice toi the city of their absence.  2. NON-ACTION ITEMS  Citizen Comments. Any person with business before the Council not scheduled on the agenda may speak to the Council. No formal action can be taken on these items at this  meeting. None Reports  City Manager Report Presented by City Manager- See attached. Fire Chiefs Report- Presented! by Chief Connie Green - See attached. Police Chief Report - Presented by Chief Heriberto Rodriguez  3. CONSENT AGENDA  (Alli items ont the Consent agenda ared considered: routinea andr may! bea approved! byas singler motion. Thei items listedbelow need not bea approvedi independently, however any oft thei items mayb ber removed: ando consideredi ina ani independent motion A. Approval ofr meeting minutest from the meeting held on November 14, 2023.  upon request ofa anyr member oft the City Council) B. Approval of Financials for November 2023. Seconded by: David Richardson (place 1). All inf favor,motion passed by all present.  Rob Green (place 3) made the following motion: to approve the consent agenda.  1Page  REGULAR CALLED MEETING NOVEMBER: 14, 2023    4. ACTION ITEMS  The Council will discuss, and MAY take actions on the following:  A. Council to provide directive(s) to City Staff regarding the Cities Official position regarding thel Lampasas Central Appraisal Disrtrict resolution for the Election of Directors.  No action taken.  B. Council to discuss and approve the Cadence Bank! bid extension letter for the City of Kempner, for the extensioni term of January 1, 2024- -J June 30, 2024. City Manager Ramos stated this is a standard renewal they do twice ay year. She noted Cadence Bank were increasing their rates. She also advised the council members that City Hall staff had asked about splitting the fee between the city's different accounts, and the bank stated that was not possible. The entire fee will come out oft the general fund account. The council noted thei interest rate and tasked the City Manager to investigate other bank Rob Green (Place 3) made the following motion:To approve the extension term of January Ther motion was made as follows: David Richardson (place 1), Rob Green (place 3), and Dan Proposedi interlocal agreement between the City of Kempner and Lampasas County relating to certain activities within the extra-territorial, jurisdictional limits of the City of Kempner. Mayor Wilkerson. stated the interlocal agreement was sent to our city attorney and this document reflects his edits. Ifapproved the mayor will: send thei interlocal agreement to the County. Judge 50 they can get it to their legal department forf final review. Tom made the following motion: To approve the proposed interlocal agreement between  options,  1,2 2024-. June 30, 2024 with Cadence Bank. Seconded by: Dan Long (place 2)  Long (place 4)FOR. Tom Combs (place 2) AGAINST. Motion passed.  the Cityof Kempner and Lampasas County. Seconded by: Rob Green (place 3) Allinfavor.motion passed bya all present.  5. NON-ACTION ITEMS A. Staff Comments- None B. Mayor/Council Comments- None  C. Next Regularly: Scheduled Meeting-Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at 6PM  2IPage  REGULAR CALLED MEETING NOVEMBER 14, 2023    6. ADJOURNMENT  Dan Long madet thet following motion: To adjourn. Seconded by: Rob Green(place 3) The meetingadjourned at 6:20PM.  APPROVED: John (wiywilkerson-  ATTEST: Hayleigh  an  241t  3Page  REGULAR CALLEDI MEETING NOVEMBER 14, 2023    CITY  CITY OF  KEMPNER  KEMPNER STIDT  REGULAR CALL MEETING  TUESDAY December 12, 2023, at 6:00 PM  MAINTENANCE UPDATES  1. A water line break was located and repaired in the area between our parking lot and the  residence located beside our city! hall. CITY EVENTS/ONGOING PROJECTS 1. Christmas int the Park  a. We had 9 vendors present. All reported they enjoyed the event, made a profit, and would like to participate in future city events. The day also included our Annual Christmas Tree lighting, guest appearances by Santa and Mrs. Claus, hot chocolate, popcorn, and a movie in the park. Iwould like to thank Councilman Green, Mayor Wilkerson, Mr. French, Chief Rodriguez, and Hayleigh for helping with the decorating, coordination of the day's events, and clean up. It wasa a. We are using the audit to review our current record and booking keeping process. We have identified inadequacies and are taking actions to improve our methods. I have used this opportunity to learn the financial side of the city from  display of true teamwork!  2. City Hall staffi is compiling requested documents for FY 2021/2022 audit.  the ground floor. still the end of. January 2024.  3. Altitude ISP has been working on the tower project. The projected time of completion is  TRAININGS & MEETINGS  1/Page  Regular Call Meeting of October 24, 2023    Kempner Volunteer Fire Department This report was generated on 12/12/2023 3:22:27 PM Breakdown by Major Incident Types for Date Range  Kempner, TX  Zone(s): City Limits - Kempner I Start Date: 11/01/2023 I End Date: 11/30/2023  Good Intent Call 7.69% Special Incident Type 7.69%  Rescue & Emergency...  84.62%  MAJOR INCIDENT TYPE  #INCIDENTS 11 1 1 13  %0fTOTAL 84.62% 7.69% 7.69% 100%  Rescue & Emergency Medical Service Good Intent Call Special Incident Type  TOTAL  Only REVIEWED and/or LOCKED IMPORTED incidents are included. Summary resuits for a major incident type are  EMERGENCY REPORTING emegeneypporing.com: Doci Id:5 553 Paget #1of2  not displayed ift the counti is: zero.