Nimg * ESt. 1906 Nixon City Council Minutes for September 19th, 2024, Regular Meeting The Nixon City Council convened in a Regular Meeting on Thursday, September 19th, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. Members present were Mayor Ellie Dominguez, Justin La Fleur, Jack Rogers, Shannon Smith, Patsy Scherrer, and Pat Dingler. Also present were Darryl Becker, Attorney Eddie Escobar, Tanya Torres, Chief Miguel Cantu, Jeremy Bustos, Sherri Wuest, Otis "Bud" Wuest, Lew Cohn, Gladyne Finch, Don Finch, Don Watt, Margaret McKinney, BK McKinney, Nina Hernandez, Adolph Trigo, Beverly Houston, Wyatt Houston, Patricia Hoffman, Donald Hoffman, Hector Dominguez. ZJr., Sheriff Schmidt, Frieda Canada, Dorothy Alexander, Tommy Butler, Dorothy Butler, Sherry Watt, Ashton Story, Stephanie Johnson, and Annie Allen. int the Nixon City Hall Council Chamber 302 E. Central Ave Nixon, TX 78140. Acall to Order was at 6:02 pm by Mayor Ellie Dominguez. Invocation and Pledges A moment of silence was held. 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 undert this portion oft 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 August 19th, 2024, Regular Meeting. a. Isthere any discussion? b. Ifthere is no discussion at this time, Iwill entertain a motion. Ihave ai motion made by Pat Dingler with a second from Patsy Scherrer to approve the minutes oft the August 19h, 2024, Regular Meeting. Is there anyfurther discussion? d. Hearing none, all those inj favor signify by saying "Aye". All those opposed signify by saying "Nay". The motion passes or fails. 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 ai motion. financial statements. Is there any further discussion? signifying by saying "Nay. * The motion passes orj fails Ihave a motion made by Patricia Dingler with a. second from Patsy Scherrer to approve d. Hearing none, all those inj favor signify by saying "Aye. " AII those who opposed Motion. Passed Justin LaFleur: Aye Patsy Scherrer: Aye Patricia Dingler: Aye Jack. Rogers: Aye Shannon Smith: Aye 3. Discuss, Consider, Possible Action regarding the Nineteenth Club Civic Center Inc. property. Presentation given by Beverly Houston. a. At this time, I will entertain ai motion. b. Ihave a motion made by; Justin LaFleur with a second, from PatsyScherrer that ifit can be proven that there is an encumbrance, then a gate can be placed on the north Hearing none, all those inj favor signify by. saying "Aye. " All those who opposed end across the easement. signif bys saying "Nay. " The motion passes orj fails. d. Motion. Passed Justin. LaFleur: Nay Patsy Scherrer: Nay Patricia Dingler: Nay Jack Rogers: Nay Shannon Smith: Aye 4. Discuss, Consider, Possible Action on Approving a Memorandum of Understanding between Guadalupe Valley Family Violence Shelter, Inc (DBA Thriving Hearts Crisis Center) and the City of Nixon. At this time, Iv will entertain ai motion. a. Ihave a motion made by Pat Dingler with a. second from PatsyScherrer to approve al Memorandum ofUnderstanding between Guadalupe Valley Family Violence Shelter, Inc (DBA Thriving Hearts Crisis Center) and the Cityo ofNixon. Is there any b. Hearing none, all those inj favor signify by saying "Aye. " AlI those who opposed Motion Passed to go into Executive Session per Texas Government Code 551.074. further discussion? signifying by saying "Nay. " The motion passes orj fails Justin. LaFleur: Aye Patsy Scherrer: Aye Patricia Dingler: Aye Jack Rogers: Aye Shannon Smith: Aye 5. Discuss, Consider, Possible Action on approving End Time Tent Revival the use of city property between City Hall and Family Dollar on October 17th, 2024, through October 28th, 2024. a. At this time, Iwill entertain a motion. b. Ihave a motion made by; Jack La Fleur with a second from Jack Rogers to approve End Time Tent Revival the use ofo city property between City Hall and Family Dollar on October 17th 2024 through October 28th 2024. Is there any c. Hearing none, all those inj favor signify by saying "Aye. * All those who opposed further discussion? signify by saying "Nay. " The motion passes orj fails. d. Motion. Passed Justin LaFleur: Aye Patsy Scherrer: Aye Patricia Dingler: Aye Jack Rogers: Aye Shannon Smith: Aye 6. Discuss, Consider, Possible Action Approving Christian Fellowship Tent Ministries to hold a tent revival and use of City property between City Hall and Family Dollar from November 6th, 2024, through November 10th, 2024. a. Att this time, Iv will entertain ai motion. b. Ihave ai motion made by, Justin La Fleur with a. second from Jack Rogers to approve Christian Tent Ministries to hold a tent revival and use city property between City Hall and Family. Dollar from. November 6h, 2024, through November 10th, 2024. Is there anyfurther discussion? Hearing none, all those inj favor signify by saying "Aye. " All those who opposed signif bys saying "Nay. " The motion, passes orj fails. d. Motion. Passed Justin LaFleur: Aye Patsy Scherrer: Aye. Patricia Dingler: Aye Jack. Rogers: Aye Shannon Smith: Aye 7. Discuss, Consider, Possible Action concerning the award of an administrative service contract for the preparation of the City's 2025-2026 Texas Community Development Block Grant (TxCDBG) CD application and subsequent administrative services contract if funded. a. At this time, Iwill entertain a motion. b. Ihave ai motion made by Pat Dingler with a second from Shannon Smith to award an administrative service contract for the preparation oft the City's 2025- 2026 Texas Community. Development Block Grant (TCDBG) CD application and subsequent administrative services contract iffunded. The award, goes to Langford Community Management Services. Ist there anyfurther discussion? Hearing none, all those inj favor signify by saying "Aye. " AII those who opposed. signify by saying "Nay. * The motion passes orj fails d. Motion Passed Justin. LaFleur: Aye Patsy Scherrer: Aye Patricia. Dingler: Aye Jack Rogers: Aye Shannon Smith: Aye 8. Discuss, Consider, Possible Action approving the Travel Policy for the City of Nixon. a. At this time, I will entertain ai motion. b. Ihave a motion made by Justin LaFleur with a second from Jack Rogers to approve the travel policyfor the City ofNixon. Is there anyfurther . Hearing none, all those inj favor signify by saying "Aye. * All those who opposed. signify by saying "Nay. * The motion passes orj fails. discussion? d. Motion Passed Justin LaFleur: Aye Patsy Scherrer: Aye Patricia Dingler: Aye Jack Rogers: Aye Shannon Smith: Aye 9. Discuss, Consider, Possible Action on Adopting Annexation Ordinances with Tractor Supply (Ordinance number 2024-09-16-A); Emergency Service District One (1) (Ordinance number 2024-09-16-B); and the Nixon Hospital District (Ordinance number 2024-09-16-C). a. At this time, Iwill entertain ai motion. b. Ihave a motion made by; Justin La Fleur with a second from Jack Rogers toa adopt Annexation Ordinances with Tractor Supply (Ordinance number 2024-09-16-A); Emergency Service District One (1) (Ordinance number 2024-09-16-B); and the. Nixon Hospital District (Ordinance number 2024- Hearing none, all those inj favor signify by saying "Aye. " AIl those who opposed signify by saying "Nay. * The motion passes orj fails. 09-16-C). Is there anyfurther discussion? d. Motion. Passed Justin La Fleur: Aye Patsy Scherrer: Aye Patricia Dingler: Aye Jack Rogers: Aye Shannon Smith: Aye 10. Discuss, Consider, Possible Action on Adopting the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget. a. At this time, I will entertain ai motion. b. Ihave a motion made by, Jack Rogers with a second from Shannon Smith to adopt the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget. Is there anyfurther C. Hearing none, all those inj favor signify by saying "Aye. * AII those who opposed signify by saying "Nay. ? The motion passes orj fails. discussion? d. Motion. Passed Justin La Fleur: Aye Patsy Scherrer: Aye Patricia Dingler: Aye Jack Rogers: Aye Shannon Smith: Aye 11.Discuss, Consider, Possible Action to authorize the Interim City Manager and City Attorney to enter into an agreement with Smith Dairy Queen for a proposed Nixon Monument to have insurance coverage under the City's existing policy. a. At this time, I will entertain a motion. b. Ihave a motion made by, Pat Dingler with a second from Shannon Smith to review Citypolicy regarding the distribution of agenda packets to City Council members and the Mayor priort to the meetings. Tuesday by. 5 pm prior to. Monday. Emails be set for council members and the Hearing none, all those inj favor signify by saying "Aye. " AII those who opposed. signify by agenda be posted on Thursday. Is there anyfurther discussion? saying "Nay. " The motion passes orj fails. d. Motion Passed Justin La Fleur: Aye Patsy Scherrer: Aye Patricia Dingler: Aye Jack Rogers: Aye Shannon Smith: Aye 12.Discuss, Consider, Possible Action on reviewing City policy regarding the distribution of agenda packets to City Council members and the Mayor prior toi the meeting. a. Att this time, I will entertain a motion. b. Ihave ai motion made by; Justin La Fleur with a second, from Patsy, Scherrer to authorize the Interim City Manager and City Attorney to enter into an agreement with. Smith Dairy Queen) fora proposed. Nixon Monument to have insurance coverage under the City's existing policy. Is there Hearing none, all those inj favor signify by saying "Aye. " AII those who opposed. signify by anyfurther discussion? d. Motion Passed saying "Nay. " The motion passes or fails. Justin. La. Fleur: Aye Patsy Scherrer: Aye Patricia Dingler: Aye Jack Rogers: Aye Shannon Smith: Aye 13.Discuss, Consider, Possible Action on any necessary 2023-2024 budget amendments under Items listed on the current agenda. a. Attl this time, I will entertain ai motion. b. Ihave a motion made by discussion? d. Motion Passed with a second.from to make the necessary 2023- 2024 budget amendments under items listed on the current agenda. Is there anyfurther Hearing none, all those inj favor signify by. saying "Aye. " All those who opposed signify by saying "Nay.' The motion passes orj fails. Justin La Fleur: Patsy Scherrer: Patricia Dingler: Jack Rogers: Shannon Smith: 14.Fire Chief Report. 15.Police Chief Report. The Chief gave his report. 16.Public Works Director Report. Jeremy Bustos gave his report. 17.Code Compliance Report. 18.Interim City Manager Report. Darryl Becker gave his report. 19.Notices/Announcements/ltems of Community Interest. October 24th, 2024, 6pm Vigil and October 17th, 2024 Boots and Butterflies Banquet and National Night Out October 1st, 2024 20.City Attorney Report Amotion was made by. Jack Rogers and seconded by. Justin La Fleur to take a 5-minute recess. Motion The council came out of regular session at 8:03 pm and went into executive session at 8:13 pm. The council came out of executive session at 8:33 pm and went back into regular session at 8:33 pm. carried 5-0. 21.Adjourment. a. Atthis time, Iv will entertain a motion. anyf further discussion? d. Motion Passes b. Ihave ai motion made by Justin La Fleur with a. second from. Pat Dingler to Adjourn. Is there C. Hearing none, all those inj favor signify by saying "Aye. " All those who opposed. signify by saying "Nay." The motion passes orj fails. Justin LaFleur: Aye Patsy Scherrer: Aye Patricia Dingler: Aye Jack Rogers: Aye Shannon Smith: Aye e. The time is now 8:33 am/pm, and this meeting is adjourned. 2Ma Mayor, Ellie Alderman, Patricia Dingler Alderman, Jack Rogers A BA al LaFleur Aldéy/man, Patsy Scherrer Alderman, Shannon Smith dEr & Attest: Tanya Torres Dayonu City of Nixon Secretary