Nizon,  Et 1906 Notice of Meeting Nixon City Council July 151h,2024  The Nixon City Council will convene in a Regular Meeting on Monday, July 15th, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the Nixon City Hall Council Chambers 302 E. Central Ave Nixon, TX 78140. The order of business will be as follows: All council members were present. Also present were Tanya Torres, Darryl Becker, Jesse Bell, Carlos Maldonado, Nina Hernandez, Nelly Flores, Sandra Flores, Chief Mike Cantu, Rachel Barber, Briana Dominguez, Shawn Collins, Teresa Maldonado, Melissa Pompa, Lew Cohn, Margaret Davis, Donald  Hoffman, Jeremy Bustos, Dominic De. Jesus and Eddie Escobar.  Call to Order Invocation and Pledges  Public Comment - (This time is provided for citizens to address the Council on issues and concerns. No action can or will be taken on issues discussed underi this portion of the meeting. Please limit your remarks to a period not to exceed three (3) minutes. We ask that you approach the council and state your name and address for the record.)Under House Bill 2840 (codified in Texas Government Code Section 551.007), all attending citizens who wish to comment on specific agenda items, during a scheduled meeting, must sign up to do so before the start of the meeting and indicate which agenda item the wish to comment on. Said public comment on agenda items shall occur once the agenda item is reached during the meeting, but before the City Council deliberating the matter. A  time limit of three (3) minutes shall be observed by all commenting citizens.  1. Discuss, Consider, Possible Action to approve the minutes of the June 17th, 2024, Regular  Meeting,  a. Is there any discussion?  b. Ifthere is no discussion at this time, Iwill entertain ai motion. minutes of the. June 17h 2024. Is there any further discussion?  Ihave a motion made by Pat Dingler with a second from, Jack Rogers to approve. the d. Hearing none, all those inj favor signify by saying "Aye". All those opposed. signify by  saying Nay". The motion passes or fails.  2. Motion. Passed Justin LaFleur: Aye Patsy Scherrer: Aye Patricia Dingler: Aye. Jack Rogers: Aye Shannon Smith: Aye    2. Discuss, Consider, Possible Action to approve the Financial Statements.  a. Ist there any discussion?  b. Ifthere is no discussion, Iwill entertain a motion. financial statements. Is there any) further discussion? by saying "Nay. " The motion passes or fails.  Ihave a motion made by Pat Dingler with a second from Patsy Scherrer to approve d. Hearing none, all those inj favor signify bys saying "Aye. " AII those who opposed signify  Motion Passed Justin. LaFleur: Aye Patsy Scherrer: Aye Patricia Dingler: Aye Jack Rogers: Aye Shannon Smith: Aye  3. Discuss, Consider, Possible Action on reviewing, and revising the current RV Park ordinances presented by. Jesse Box and Carlos Maldonado owner ofi the RV Park on a. Ist there any discussion? Give the Interim City. Manger, Code Compliance officer, and C. Ihave a motion made by, Justin La Fleur with a second from Shannon Smith to approve the reviewing and revising of the current ordinances. Is there any further d. Hearing none, all those inj favor signif by saying "Aye". AII those opposed signify by  Artesia.  City Attorney the authority to re-do the RVordiances. b. Ifthere is no discussion at this time, Iwill entertain a motion.  discussion? Motion. Passed Justin LaFleur: Aye Patsy Scherrer: Aye Patricia Dingler: Aye Jack Rogers: Aye Shannon Smith: Aye  saying "Nay". The motion passes orj fails.  4. Discuss, Consider, Possible Action on reviewing, and revising the current Food' Vendor permits and pricing ordinances presented by Nelly Flores and Erika Vigil. a. Ist there any discussion? To allow food trucks to park at the Post Office parking lot b. Ifthere is no discussion at this time, Iwill entertain ai motion. C. Ihave a motion made by, Justin La Fleur with a second from Patsy Scherrer to approve the reviewing and revising ofthe current Food Vendor permits and pricing ordinances. Is there anyfurther discussion?Food vendors may, park at no charge.from. 2 pm-12am  from 2pm until 12am forj free.  at the Post Office parking lot o7 the Glaydne Finch. Pocket Park.    d. Hearing none, all those inj favor signify by saying "Aye". All those opposed. signify by  saying "Nay". The motion passes orj fails.  e. Motion. Passed Justin. LaFleur: Aye Patsy Scherrer: Aye Patricia Dingler: Aye Jack Rogers: Aye Shannon Smith: Aye  5. Discuss, Consider, Possible Action on approving the Union Valley Baptist Church to use the Community Center at no charge fori their Annual Rummage Sale. b. Ifthere is no discussion at this time, Iwill entertain ai motion.  a. Ist there any discussion?  C. Ihave a motion made by, Justin La Fluer with a second from Pat Dingler to approve Union Valley. Baptist Church the use oft the Community Center at no charge for their d. Hearing none, all those inj favor signif by saying "Aye". All those opposed. signify by  Annual Rummage Sale. Is there anyf further discussion? saying "Nay". The motion, passes orj fails.  e. Motion Passed  Justin LaFleur: Aye Patsy Scherrer: Aye Patricia Dingler: Aye Jack Rogers: Aye Shannon Smith: Aye  6. Discusse, Consider, Possible Action on approving the use oft the Community Center for  the Nixon Bobcats Athletic Program at no charge fori the banquet. b. Ifthere is no discussion at this time, Iwill entertain a motion.  a. Ist there any discussion?  C. Ihave ai motion made by Patricia Dingler with a second, from, Jack Rogers to approve the Nixon Bobcats Athletic Program the use of the Community Center at no charge for their d. Hearing none, all those inj favor signify by saying "Aye". All those opposed. signify by  Athletic Program. Is there anyfurther discussion? saying "Nay". The motion passes orj fails.  e. Motion. Passed  Justin. LaFleur: Aye Patsy Scherrer: Aye. Patricia Dingler: Aye Jack. Rogers: Aye Shannon Smith: Aye during budget.  7. Discuss, Consider, Possible Action on paving E. 4th Ave presented by Lorena Garcia. a. Ist there any discussion? Mrs. Garcia was not present, but would revisit the issue  b. Ifthere is no discussion at this time, Iwill entertain a motion.    C. Ihave a motion made by, Justin La Fleur with a second from Shannon Smith to address the paving ofE. 4th Ave during the budget workshop. Is there anyfurther d. Hearing none, all those inj favor signify by saying "Aye". AIl those opposed. signify by  discussion?Will be discussed during budget workshop. saying "Nay". The motion passes or fails.  e. Motion  Justin LaFleur: Aye Patsy Scherrer: Aye Patricia Dingler: Aye Jack Rogers: Aye Shannon Smith: Aye  8. Discuss, Consider, Possible Action on Surplusing a 1998 John Deere Backhoe Model  310E VIN/ID T0310EX837671 fori the City of Nixon.  a. Is there any discussion?  b. Ifthere is no discussion at this time, Iwill entertain ai motion.  C. Ihave ai motion made by, Justin La Fleur with a second from Patricia Dinglert to approve the surplus ofal 1998John Deere Backhoe Model. 310E VIN/ID 70310EX837671or the City ofNixon. Is there any further discussion? d. Hearing none, all those inj favor. signify by saying "Aye". All those opposed. signify by  saying "Nay". The motion passes orj fails.  e. Motion Passed Justin LaFleur: Aye Patsy Scherrer: Aye Patricia Dingler: Aye Jack Rogers: Aye. Shannon Smith: Aye  9. Discuss, Consider, Possible Action on Surplusing a Viatalllis Maintainer Model 65-B  VIN/ID 68C04631 for the City of Nixon. a. Ist there any discussion?  b. Ifthere is no discussion at this time, Iwill entertain ai motion.  C. Ihave a motion made by Justin La Fleur with a second, from Patsy Scherrer to approve the surplus ofa Viatallis Maintainer Model 65-B VIN/ID 68C04631fort the City of d. Hearing none, all those inj favor signify by, saying "Aye". All those opposed signify by  Nixon. Is there any further discussion? saying "Nay". The motion passes orj fails.  Motion Passed Justin LaFleur: Aye Patsy Scherrer: Aye Patricia Dingler: Aye Jack Rogers: Aye Shannon Smith: Aye    10.Discuss, Consider, Possible Action on Approving the 2024-2025 Notice of Renewal of Medical,  Dental, and' Vision benefits for the City of Nixon Employees.  a. Is there any discussion?  b. Ifthere is no discussion at this time, Iwill entertain a motion.  C. Ihave a motion made by, Justin La Fleur with a second from Pat Dingler to approve the 2024-2025 Notice of Renewal of Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits for the Cityof d. Hearing none, all those inj favor signify by saying "Aye". All those opposed signify by  Nixon Employees. Is there any) further discussion? saying "Nay". The motion passes orj fails.  2. Motion. Passed Justin LaFleur: Aye Patsy Scherrer: Aye Patricia Dingler: Aye Jack Rogers: Aye Shannon Smith: Aye  11.Discuss, Consider, Possible Action regarding the Nixon/Rancho Historical Association using the City of Nixon Librarian to collect fees fori the. John Wesley Hardin documentary, and the leasing of the Lion's Club conference room at the Nixon Public Library for the. John Wesley  Hardin documentary to be viewed.  a. Ist there any discussion? Donald. Hoffman spoke. b. Ifthere is no discussion at this time, Iwill entertain ai motion.  . Ihave a motion made by, Justin La Fleur with a second from Patsy Scherrer to approve the the Nixon/Rancho Historical Association using the Nixon Lions Club conference room) for the. John Wesley. Hardin documentary, and the leasing of the Lion's Club conference room at the Nixon Public. Library, for the. John Wesley. Hardin documentary d. Hearing none, all those inj favor signify by. saying "Aye". AIl those opposed. signify by  to be viewed. Is there anyfurther discussion? saying "Nay". The motion passes or fails.  . Motion Passed Justin LaFleur: Aye Patsy Scherrer: Aye Patricia Dingler: Aye Jack Rogers: Aye Shannon Smith: Aye  12.Discuss, Consider, Possible Action on1 the sub-leasing of the monuments outside of Nixon for  the City of Nixon to maintain.  a. Is there any discussion? No. Action C. Ihave a motion made by  b. Ifthere is no discussion at this time, Iwill entertain a motion.  with a second, from  to approve  thesub-leasing of the monuments outside ofNixon) for the City of Nixon to maintain.  Is there anyfurther discussion?    d. Hearing none, all those inj favor signify by saying "Aye". AII those opposed. signify by  saying "Nay". The motion passes or fails. Motion. No Action Taken Justin LaFleur: Patsy Scherrer: Patricia Dingler: Jack Rogers: Shannon Smith:  13.Discuss, Consider, Possible Action on adopting the 2024-2025 Holiday Schedule fori the  City of Nixon.  a. Is there any discussion?  b. Ifthere is no discussion at this time, Iwill entertain ai motion.  C. Ihave ai motion made by Pat Dingler with a secondj from Patsy Scherrer to approve the 2024-2025 Holiday Schedule for the City ofl Nixon. Is there any. further discussion? d. Hearing none, all those inj favor signify by saying "Aye". AIl those opposed signify by  saying "Nay". The motion passes orj fails.  e. Motion Passed as read Justin LaFleur: Aye Patsy Scherrer: Aye Patricia Dingler: Aye Jack Rogers: Aye Shannon Smith: Aye  14.Discuss, Consider, Possible Action on setting and approving the two dates fori the  upcoming Budget Workshop.  a. Is there any discussion? First budget meeting 7/29/2024 @ 6pm and second budget . Ihave ai motion made by, Justin La Fleur with a second from Patsy Scherrer to approve the Setting of two dates for the upcoming Budget Workshopson. July 29th and Ausust d. Hearing none, all those inj favor. signify by saying "Aye". AII those opposed. signify by  meeting 8/5/2024 @ 6pm both to be held in council chambers. b. Ifthere is no discussion at this time, Iwill entertain ai motion.  5th. Is there anyfurther discussion? saying "Nay". The motion passes orj fails.  Motion Passed Justin. LaFleur: Aye Patsy Scherrer: Aye Patricia Dingler: Aye Jack Rogers: Aye Shannon Smith: Aye    15. Discuss, Consider, Possible Action on any necessary 2023-2024 budget amendments a. Ist there any discussion? Allocate $25,000.00 from General Fundj for legal expenses. :. Ihave a motion made by, Justin LaFleur with a second from PatsyScherrer to approve any necessary 2023-2034 budget amendments under items listed on the current agenda. d. Hearing none, all those inj favor signify by. saying "Aye". All those opposed. signify by  under items listed on the current agenda.  b. Ifthere is no discussion at this time, Iwill entertain ai motion.  Is there anyfurther discussion? saying "Nay". The motion passes orj fails.  Motion. Passed Justin LaFleur: Aye Patsy Scherrer: Aye Patricia Dingler: Aye Jack Rogers: Aye Shannon Smith: Aye  16.Fire Chief Report. 17.Police Chief Report. 18.Public Works Director Report. 19.Code Compliance Report 20.Interim City Manager Report.  21.Notices/Announcements/tems of Community Interest.- Nixon Volunteer Fire Department BBQ 22.City Attorney Report. Requested to go into Executive Session under Government Code  on Saturday @ 11:00 am and the Community Yard Sale.  551.071.  Motion was made by. Justin La Fleur and seconded by Patsy Scherrer to revisit agenda item #15.  Motion passed 5-0.  a. Amotion was made by. Justin La Fleur and second by Jack Rogers to allocate $25,000.00  General Fund any and all legal expenses.  b. Motion Passed Justin LaFleur: Aye Patsy Scherrer: Aye Patricia Dingler: Aye Jack Rogers: Aye Shannon Smith: Aye  23. Adjournment.  a. Ifthere is no discussion at this time, Iwill entertain a motion to adjourn.    b. Ihave a motion made by Justin La Fleur with a second from Patsy Scherrer to adjourn. C. Hearing none, all those inj favor signify bys saying "Aye". All those opposed signify by  Ist there anyfurther discussion? saying "Nay". The motion passes or fails.  d. Motion  Justin LaFleur: Patsy Scherrer: Aye Patricia Dingler: Aye Jack Rogers: Aye Shannon Smith: Aye  Dorys  Aye  & PKPAy  abe 1h nt 47  e. The time is now 9:02 pm, and this meetjg is-adjournedz  EXECUTIVE SESSION: The Nixon City Council may convene into an executive (Closed) session by the Texas Government Code when necessary and legally. justified. Any item on this agenda may be discussed in executive session if authorized by Texas Law regardless of whether it is listed under "Executive Session" of this agenda and regardless of any past or current practice ofi the City Council. Executive sessions herein are closed meetings and may include the consideration of any item otherwise listed on the agenda plus any subject matter specified in the executive session notice and may include items under the Texas Government Code as follows: Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney regarding contemplated or pending litigation, a settlement officer or administrative hearing); Section 551.072 (Deliberations regarding Real Property); Section 551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts and Donations); 551.074 (Personnel Matters); Section 551.076 (Deliberation about Security Devices); Section 551.086 (Deliberations regarding Municipally Owned Utility) and Section 551.087 (Deliberations regarding Economic Development This Notice of Meeting was posted for public viewing at City Hall in Nixon, Texas, a place convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all times. It was posted on Friday, July12th, 2024, at 5:00 p.m.  Negotiations).  and remained posted for 72 hours preceding the scheduled time ofi the meeting.  Attest:  Tanya Torres City of Nixon Secretary