Cityoe  CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA  November 12, 2024 @ 6:00 P.M. 303 W. MAIN ST., KENEDY, TX. 78119  COUNCIL CHAMBERS IN THE. RUHMAN C. FRANKLIN MUNICIPAL BUILDING  Notice is hereby given of a Regular Meeting of the City Council on the 12th day of November, 2024 at 6:00 P.M. at which time business will be conducted in accordance with Texas Government Code 551 as follows:  Opening Regular Meeting Agenda 1. Call Regular City Council meeting to order. 2. Call Roll and establish a quorum is present.  3. Prayer  4. Pledge of Allegiance. 5. Citizen comment. 6.1 Departmental Reports.  Projects Report  GLO Hazardous MIT Grant (Presenter: Langford Community Management Services) GLO Hazardous MIT Grant (Presenter: Texas Land & Right of Way) Doucett/einfelder- Engineering/ Construction FEMA DR 4485 Grant (Presenter: TLC Engineering)  Public Works Report Streets & Parks Reports Police Chief Report Fire Department Report City Secretary Report HR Report City Manager Report- Financials EDCI Manager  Building Department & Code Compliance Reports  November 12, 2024 Regular City Council Agenda  Page 1 of4    Cityof  7. Consent Agenda  This section shall provide for items that require action by the Council, but where little or no discussion is anticipated. By a single motion, second, and affirmation majorify vote. Items under this section are approved  without further discussion or action.  A. Consideration and approval of City Council Meeting Minutes:  Regular Meeting of the Kenedy City Council for October 8, 2024  B. Consideration and approval ofC City Financials.  Ordinance/ /Resolution /C Other Action Items:  This section shall provide for all other official discussion and action items provided for consideration by the 8. Discussion and possible action to approve Resolution No. 24-12, PROHIBITING ANY NON- FIREFIGHTERS TO RIDE IN CITY OWNED FIRE TRUCKS DUE TO SAFETY AND 9. Discussion and possible action to authorize and advertise a Request for Qualifications from firms with professional qualifications in providing municipal engineering services. (Presenter: Melissa Gonzalez, 10. Discussion and possible action on an Addendum Policy Governing the Utilization of City Facilities by 11.I Discussion and possible action on approving the City ofKenedy Volunteer Policies and Procedures. 12. Discussion and possible action on a City ofKenedy Policy regarding the Tik" Tok social media platform. 13. Discussion and possible action authorizing a Birthday Leave Day for all City of Kenedy Full-Time 14. Discussion and Possible action on the 2025 Kenedy Music Festival. (Presenter: Melissa Gonzalez, 15. Discussion and possible action to authorize the opening ofa new bank account for the Technology and Security Funds with Karnes County National Bank. (Presenter: Melissa Gonzalez, City Manager) 16. Discussion and possible action to authorize a Community Wide Garage Sale twice a year without the requirement of obtaining aj permit from City Hall. (Presenter: Melissa Gonzalez, City Manager)  Council.  LIABILITY CONCERNS. (Presenter: Melissa Gonzalez, City Manager)  City Manager)  Employees and Elected Officials. (Presenter: Thomas Faulkner, HR Manager)  (Presenter: Thomas Faulkner, HR Manager) (Presenter: Thomas Faulkner, HR Manager)  Employees. (Presenter: Thomas Faulker, HR Manager) City Manager; Alyssa Morin, Event Coordinator)  November 12, 2024 Regular City Council Agenda  Page 2 of4    Cityof  17.Discussion and possible action to approve a RESOLUTION 24-13, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF A 2025-2026 TXCDBG APPLICATION TOTHE TEXASI DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULRURE AND COMMITTING MATCHING FUNDS. (Presenter: Melissa Gonzalez, 18. Discussion and possible action to authorize closing City Hall operations for the City ofK Kenedy 2nd Annual Employee Workshop to be held on Friday, November 22, 2024. (Presenter, Melissa Gonzalez, 19. Discussion and possible action to accept the resignation of Councilman, Christopher Parker for District3  City Manager)  City Manager) and declare a vacancy.  20. Discussion and possible action to appoint a replacement for Councilman, District 3.  21. Discussion and possible action regarding the potential sale and negotiations between the City ofl Kenedy and the Kenedy Economic Development Corporation on acquiring the property being 4.21 acres of1 land out oft the Carlos Martinez 15 league Grant, Abstract No. 6, Karnes County, Texas AKA "Craig Street 22. Discussion and possible action regarding the yearly Employee Health Insurance Renewal Plan.  Property." (Presenter: Melissa Gonzalez, City Manager) (Presenter: Melissa Gonzalez, City Manager)  23. Discussion and possible action regarding Frontier Waste Solutions 2025 Solid Waste Rate increase for 24. Discussion and possible action on accepting aj proposal for the City ofKenedy's Street Paving Project. 25. Discussion and possible action on thel National Fitness Campaign Grant. (Presenter: Benjamin Reed,  CPI-Uof2.24%. (Presenter: Melissa Gonzalez, City Manager) (Presenter: Joe Hernandez, Parks & Streets Director) Economic Development Corp. (4B) Manager)  Executive Session  26. Closed Session: City Council will meet in Closed session pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, in accordance with the authority contained in 551.072 and 551.074:  A. Section 551.074 (Personnel Matters) to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal ofaj public officer or employee: Chiefof  Police.  November 12, 2024 Regular City Council Agenda  Page 3 of4    Cityoe  B.. .Section 551.072 (Consultation with City Attorney) and 551.074 (Personnel Matters)  *Personnel issues and staffing plans.  27. Open Session: The City Council will reconvene in Open Session at which time action on the matter(s)  discussed in Closed Session may be considered.  A. Section 551.074 (Personnel Matters) to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal ofaj public officer or employee: Chiefof B. Section 551.072 (Consultation with City Attorney) and 551.074 (Personnel Matters)  Police.  *Personnel issues and staffing plans.  28. Items to consider for placement on future agendas.  29. Announcements of Community interest and/or upcoming events.  30. Adjourn.  SpeclalAcommodations  This facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaçes are available. Requests for accommodations or interpretive services must be made 48 hours prior to this meeting. Please contact the City Secretary's office at (830): 583-2230 or FAX (830) The City Council of the City of Kenedy reserves the right to convene in Executive Session in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code: Section 551.071 (Consultations with Attorney), Section 551.072 (Deliberations about] Real Property), Section 551.074 (Personnel Matters), Section 551.076 (Deliberations about Security Devices), or Section 551.087 Certification) I, Magsi-Htspari that the above notice of this Regular Meeting oft the City Council was posted  583-2063 or email yserety@kemcyt.gor for further information. Braille is not available.  (Deliberations Regarding) Economic Development Negotiations) on any of the abovei items.  atthe firont doors.to' the  Main St., Kenedy, Texas on the gth day ofNovember 2024 at 4:301 P.M.  Maggie-bonzàles,  se  2Y. TEA  November 12, 2024 Regular City Council Agenda  Page 4 of4