MEMORANDUM  TO: FROM: DATE:  Mayor and City Council Jack Thompson, City Manager November 6, 2024  SUBJECT: City Council Meeting  Attached is your information packet for the Tuesday, November 12, 2024 City Council Meeting. If you have any questions about a particular item, please contact me.    NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OFLA GRANGE, TEXAS  Grange  Ta  In accordance with the provisions of the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code notice is hereby given that a Special Meeting of the governing body of the City ofLa Grange, Texas, will be held on the 12th dayofNovember. 2024 at 6:001 P.M. in the City Hall Council Chambers at 155 E. Colorado  St., La Grange, Texas.  I.  CALLTOORDERROLL CALL II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  "Ipledge allegiance to the flag of the United States ofAmerica and to the Republic for which it stands, one "Honor the Texas flag; Ipledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state, under God, one and indivisible. "  nation, under God, indivisible, with Liberty and. Justice for all. "  III. INVOCATION  IV. PRESENTATIONSPROCLAMATIONS  V. PUBLIC HEARINGS  1. Public Hearing on Zoning request from Thomas Estates Subdivision- 6:00. P.M.  Pg.1  SUBJECTS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR ADOPTION, APPROVAL, AMENDMENI, RATIFICATION OR OTHER ACTION AT SUCH MEETING INCLUDE:  VI. CONSENT AGENDA  (The Consent Agenda includes non-controversial and routine items that the Council may act on with one single vote. The Mayor or a Councilmember may pull any item from the Consent Agenda in order that the  Council discuss and act upon it individually as part oft the Regular agenda.) 1. Discuss and/or Consider approval of October 28, 2024 minutes.  Pg.3  VII. REGULAR AGENDA Department Foreman.  1. Report on Street Department responsibilities, operations, and upcoming projects by Danny Moerbe, Street 2. Discuss and/or Consider request from Thomas Estates Subdivision, Lot numbers 1-151 to be rezoned from Commercial Zone to Residential Zone located between Northpointe Ave. and Greenspointe Ave. Pg.8 3. Discuss and/or Consider adoption of Resolution 24-12 prohibiting the use of TikTok by City employees  Pg.7  on city-owned or -leased devices. EXECUTIVE SESSION  Pg.10  The Council will meet in closed. Executive Session as authorized. by the listedsection(s) ofThe Open. Meetings  Act, Section. 551, Texas Government Code, to discuss the following matters:  Sec. 151.074)Personnel Matters  1. Review application received to fill the vacant Council position in Ward 41 until the May 3d, 2025 General  Election.    The Council may take final action on any of the before mentioned. matters while convened in open session pursuant to Chapter 551 ofthe Texas Government Code; it may also take certain action in executive session on competitive electric matters pursuant to Section 551.086. The Council may also meet in closed Executive Session, pursuant to Section 551.071, to receive advice from legal counsel (consultation with attorney) on  any items listed ini this notice.  RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSIONREGULAR AGENDA  4. Discuss and/or Consider appointment to fill the vacant Council position in Ward 4 until the May  3r4,2025 General Election.  Pg.18  VIII. CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE/BOARDS/ADVISORY REPORTS  1. Airport Board 3. Library Board 4. Main Street Board 5. Tax Appraisal Board IX. STAFF UPDATES Review ofCurrent issues and projects Utility Usage Reports  2. La Grange Economic Development Corporation  Pg.24 Pg. 26 Pg.27 Pg.28 Pg.29 Pg.30 Pg.32  La Grange Police Department Monthly Report - October 2024 La Grange Community Development & Tourism- October 2024 Visitors Bureau Report Library Report - Museum/Archives Director's Report for October 2024 Fayette Public Library - Calendar of] Events for November Randolph Rec Center/VFW Hall/Baseball, Softball, Soccer Fields Activity Report - October 2024 Monthly Building Report(s) - October 2024 X. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION: (Registration forms are available on table as you enter the City Council Chambers. This form should be completed and delivered to the City Secretary prior to 6:00p.m. The City Council will receive thei information, ask staff to look into the matter, or place the issue onai future agenda. Topics of  operational concerns shall be directed to the City Manager.) XI. ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST  Items of community interest include expressions of thanks, congratulations, or condolence; information regarding holiday schedules; honoraryrecognttons ofcityofficials, employees, or citizens; reminders about upcoming events sponsored by the City or other entity that is. scheduled to be attended by a city official or  employee; and amnouncements involving imminent threats to the public health and. safety.  XII. ADJOURNMENT  Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are requested to contact, Janet Bayer at 979/968-5805 at least two (2) work days prior to the meeting sO that appropriate More information on the above listed matters is available from the City ofLa Grange - Office of the City  arrangements can be made. Manager at 979/968-5805.  Posted at 4:00 P.M. on this the 7th day ofNovember, 2024.  City  ai Bu    La Grange City Council DEPARTMENT MEMO  Ta  Grange  Staff Contact: E-mail: Phone:  Meeting Date: November 12, 2024 Agenda Item: Public Hearing  Janet Bayer, City Secretary soysertary@ciyelzcon 979-968-5805  SUBJECT: Public Hearing on Zoning Request from Thomas Estates Subdivision - 6:00 pm.  SUMMARY  The City ofLa Grange has received ai request from Thomas Estates Subdivision, Lot numbers 1-15 to be rezoned from a Commercial Zone to al Residential Zone. The Thomas Estates Subdivision has 151 lots that face a  public street and meet the lot size requirements for Single-Family Residential Lots.  PRIOR ACTION/INPUT (Council, Boards. Committees)  There was a posted Zoning Commission Public Hearing meeting on October 16, 2024, at 5:15 p.m.in the La Grange Council Chambers for property owners to voice their opinions on whether they were for or against this request. No public comments were: reçeived at the Zoning Commission Public Hearing. On October 16,2 2024, the Zoning Commission unanimously recommended that the rezone from District B tol District RI be granted and that  the City Council ratify the approval oft the final plat on October 12, 2021.  RECOMMENDATION  Aftera apublic hearing on November 12, 2024, on both thei rezone and the ratification ofthe prior Council approval of the final plat on October 12, 2021, the Zoning Commission recommends that the rezone from District B to District RI be granted and that the City Council ratify the approval of the final plat on October 12,2021.  FINANCIALIMPACT  None  ATTACHMENTS  Notice of] Public Hearing    NOTICE OF PUBLIC. HEARING November 12, 2024 at 6:00 P.M. La Grange City Council Chambers/City Hall 155E. Colorado Street La Grange, Texas  The City ofLa Grange City Council will hold aj public hearing on:  Request of Johnnie Thomas, Sr to re-zone property known as Thomas Estates Subdivision, Lots 1-15, situated within 5.343 acres of land in the John H. Moore % League, A-71, in the Northpointe Subdivision in Fayette County, Texas, PID37024, from Business or Commercial (District B) to Residential (District R), and recommendation of Zoning Commission that City Council ratify approval of final  plat ofThomas Estates Subdivision on October 12, 2021.    Ce La  La Grange City Council DEPARTMENT MEMO  Grange  Staff Contact: E-mail: Phone:  Meeting Date: November 12, 2024 Agenda Item: Consent Agenda #1  Janet Bayer, City Secretary psrtary@ctyolg.con 979-968-5805  SUBJECT: Discuss and/or Consider approval of October 28, 2024 minutes  SUMMARY  Consider approval of October 28, 2024 minutes as presented. PRIOR ACTION/INPUT (Council, Boards, Committees)  N/A  RECOMMENDATION  Staffrecommends approval oft the minutes as presented; council consideration is respectfully  requested.  FINANCIAL IMPACT  None  ATTACHMENTS Draft Minutes    DRAFT  REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING - October 28, 2024  The City Council oft the City ofLa Grange met in Regular Session on Monday, October 28, 2024, in the City Hall Council Chambers at 155 E. Colorado Street with the following members present: Mayor Jan Dockery, Mayor Pro tem Kathy Weishuhn, Councilmember Bonnie Busch, Councilmember Katie Gross, Councilmember Bryan Kerr, Councilmember Kim Newton, and Councimember Violet Zbranek. Councilmember Ken Taylor was absent. Councilmember Arthur Bosque's seat is vacant. Staffpresent: City Manager. Jack Thompson, Finance Director Brett Wolff, City Attorney Marie Angela Flores Beck, City Secretary Janet Bayer, and Anderson. Visitors: Chris Cha with Westwood, Jamie Fabre, Josh Vandever, Virgie Hall, Curt Harbers, Maria Lara, Joseph Lara, Adrianna Bosque, Frances Herrera Bosque, Bianca Bosque, Andrew Valdez, Ty, April Clayton Colton & Catelyn. Johnson, Jagdish & Asha Jajal, Charles Tait, David Bosque, Chris Little, Monica Harbers, Ryan Harbers, Nate Crowley,Alyssa Lary, Christina Sandoval, Joseph Towary, Jarrett Bisc, Tom Supak, and Teresa von Rosenberg. Mayor Jan Dockery called the meeting to order. Next were pledges to the US and' Texas Flags. Pastor Chris Little with Crosspointe Community Church offered a Moment of Silence for  Travis  Sergeant  Councilmember Arthur Bosque and gave the invocation.  PUBLIC HEARINGS None.  PRESENTATIONSPROCLAMATIONS  MayorDockeryi issued al Proclamation recognizing Fayette County EMS: for beinga awarded the honor of Agency of the Year by the Texas EMS Alliance. They were recognized for their outstanding commitment to delivering high-quality emergency medical care, innovationi in service  delivery, and dedication to the EMS profession.  Mayor Dockery issued a Proclamation to the family of Arthur Bosque declaring October 28, 2024, Arthur Bosque Day, honoring him for his dedicated service to the citizens oft the City of  La Grange.  The next item was a presentation oft the City ofLa Grange, Texas Annual Financial Report for the Fiscal Year ended September 30, 2023. Mr. Greg Trlicek ofTrlicek and Co., P.C, auditor for the City ofLa Grange, presented the results oft the 2022-2023 annual audit report. The City ofLa Grange received an unmodified or unqualified report which is the best report that can be received out of4j possible results. Iti is often referred to as a clean opinion. Mr. Trlicek  reported that the City ofLa Grange is in good financial standing.  CONSENT AGENDA  The first item under consent agenda was to discuss and/or consider approval of September 23, 2024: minutes. Motion Mayor Pro tem Weishuhn, Second Councilmember Zbranek to approve the September 23, 2024, minutes as presented. Motion carried 6-0.  REGULAR AGENDA  -4-1-    DRAFT  The first item under regular agenda was to discuss and/or consider acceptance ofCity of La Grange FY2 2022-2023 Audit Report. Motion Councilmember Zbranek, Second Councilmember Busch to approve the City ofLa Grange Annual Audit Report for 2022-2023 as  presented. Motion carried 6-0.  The second item was to discuss and/or consider Final Subdivide request from Jagdish and Asha Jajal, the owners of3.65 acres located at 1494 W. St. Hwy 71. The property owners would like to subdivide the final two oft the four tracts - (tract 2) - 1.85 acres with motel and office building and (tract 4) -0.84 acres as an empty lot with lift station with part oft the lot being out oft the city limits. Both tracts meet the minimum size requirements required by City of La Grange Ordinances. The other two tracts (tracts 1 and 3) have already been subdivided with a 30-foot easement with easement going back to the empty lot. The Preliminary Subdivide Request was approved by council on June 10, 2024. Motion Mayor Pro tem Weishuhn, Second Councilmember Gross to approve the Final Subdivide request from Jagdish and Asha. Jajal at  1494 W. St. Hwy 71. Motion carried 6-0.  The third item was to discuss and/or consider the temporary proposed street closures for Farmer's Market for the morning ofNovember 2nd, 2024. The Advisory Board ofLa Grange Main Street is requesting permission for the closing of Washington Street from the crosswalk down to the entrance to the Public Parking lot for the safety oft the public to accommodate vendor booth space and accessibility for visitors to the market. Motion Councilmember Gross, Second Councilmember Busch to approve this temporary street closure on Washington Street for  Farmer's Market the morning ofNovember 2nd. Motion carried 6-0.  Under Citizen Participation, Virgie Hall spoke about the Farmer's Market.  The fourth item was to discuss and/or consider a Resolution moving the November 11, 2024 City Council meeting. November 11thisa a council approved city holiday, Veterans Day. City staff asked to move the meeting to Tuesday, Novemberl2th at 6:00 p.m. Motion Councilmember Newton, Second Councilmember Busch to approve the Resolution moving the November 11th  council meeting to November 12th. Motion carried 6-0.  The fifth item was to discuss and/or consider setting the 2025 City ofLa Grange Holiday schedule. The City ofLa Grange holiday schedule mirrors the same holiday schedule that Fayette County Offices observe. Motion Councilmember Zbranek, Second Mayor Pro tem Weishuhn to approve the 2025 City ofLa Grange Holiday schedule. Motion carried 6-0. The sixth item was to discuss and/or consider authorizing application for funds under the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) and the Clean Water State Revolving Funds (CWSRF) for analysis of City Water and Wastewater infrastructure systems as well as upgrades and/or improvements to both systems and authorizing the Mayor to execute agreements with Westwood Engineering toj prepare Abridged Applications for both Funds. The City funds in the FY 2024-25 budget to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the water and sewer system conditions. During this process, the city was informed by Westwood Professional Services, Inc. that we meet qualifications to apply for both the DWSRF and CWSRF which offer forgivable loans which can be used to upgrade andi improve the city's water and programs sewer  allocated  ofLaGrange  -5-2-    DRAFT  infrastructure. The funds may also be utilized for the system analysis itself. Chris Cha with Westwood was available to answer questions for council. Motion Councilmember Gross, Second Councilmember Newton to authorize the application for funds under the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) and the Clean Water State Revolving Funds (CWSRF) for analysis of City Water and Wastewater infrastructure systems as well as upgrades and/or improvements to both systems and authorize the Mayor to execute agreements with Westwood Engineering to  prepare. Abridged Applications for both Funds. Motion carried 6-0. City Council Commltre-lamdAdMion, Reports  Mayor Pro Tem Weishuhn spoke on behalfoft the Main Street Board. The mural project at. Main Street and Colorado Street is complete. She invited everyone to go and see it. Trick or  Treat on the square is this Thursday, on Halloween, from 4-6 p.m.  StaffUpdates  City Manager Thompson discussed the selection ofl Employee Insurance Benefit coverages submitted by Brett Bowers ofHUB International. Medical insurance coveragei is offered directly through Blue Cross Blue Shield utilizing the $1,075 budgeted "defined contribution" from the employer towards a choice of four (4) plan options. Ancillary (elective) insurance coverages will be through the Principal Group with an additional option of accident/hospital indemnity/critical illness and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) choices through Flores TPA Services. Renewal rates will go into effect on January 1, 2025. Fayette Savings Bank will continue as the provider ofthe Health Savings Account (HSA) option for employees. The City Hall canopy is nearly finished, there are a few finishing touches before completion. The city received our grant notice for stormwater drainage. We are working on accessing the funds tol begin working on engineering for addressing the problem areas. Wehave gone out for a salary survey to look at our employees in comparison to other cities.  Citizen Participation  Under Citizen Participation, Teresa von Rosenberg spoke.  Items of Community Interest  Councilmember. Zbranek said the Country Music Opry on Monday, December 16", At 7:08 PM a Motion was made by Mayor Pro tem Weishuhn, with a Second  would be dedicated to Councilmember Arthur Bosque.  Councilmember  by  Zbranek that the meeting be adjourned. Motion carried 6-0.  Janet Bayer, City Secretary  These Minutes Approved by City Council on:  Jan Dockery, Mayor  -6--    C9 La  La Grange City Council DEPARTMENT MEMO  Grange  Meeting Date: November 12, 2024 Agenda Item: Regular Agenda #1  Staff Contact: Danny Moerbe, Street Foreman  E-mail: Phone:  moerbegetyong.com 979-968-5805  SUBJECT: Report on Street Department responsibilities, operations, and upcoming projects by Danny Moerbi  Street Department Foreman  SUMMARY  The Street Department will give a brief presentation to City Council to provide an overview oft the  The presentation will cover some oft the following highlights:  department.  Number ofj personnel in department Street Department responsiblities Upcoming projects  PRIOR ACTONINPUT/Cnel, Boards. Committees)  N/A  RECOMMENDATION  N/A  AMANCIALIMPACT  N/A  ATTACHMENTS N/A  7    La  - Ta  Grange Zoning Commission DEPARTMENT MEMO  Grange  Staff Contact: E-mail: Phone:  Meeting Date: November 12,2024 Agenda Item: Regular Agenda # 2  Mary Goerig, Assistant City Secretary mgoeng@cilyotlg.com 979-968-5805  SUBJECT: Discuss and/or Consider request from Thomas Estates Subdivision, Lot numbers 1-15  tol be rezoned from Commercial Zone to Residential Zone located between Northpointe Ave.  and Greenspointe Ave.  SUMMARY  The City ofLa Grange has received a request from Thomas Estates Subdivision, Lot numbers 1-15 to be rezoned from Commercial Zone to Residential Zone. Thomas Estates Subdivision has 15Lots that face a public  street and meet the lot size requirements for Single-Family Residential Lots. PRIOR ACTION/INPUT (Council, Boards. Committees)  Al letter was sent to eighteen (18) property owners within a 200' radius oft the address. Three (3). letters were in favor ofH having the zoning changed, one (1). letter not in favor and fourteen (14) not returned. There was a posted Zoning Commission Public Hearing meeting on October 16, 2024, at 5:15 p.m.in the La Grange Council Chambers forj property owners to voice their opinions on whether they were: for or against this request. Notice of Public Hearing was published in the Fayette County Record on Friday, October 4, 2024. No comments were  received at the public hearing. RECOMMENDATION  The Zoning Commission's unanimous recommendation is that the rezone from District B tol District RI be granted and that the City Council ratify the approval of the final plat on October 12, 2021, after a public hearing on November 12, 2024, on both the rezone and the ratification of the prior Council approval of the final plat on  October 12, 2021. FINANCIAL IMPACT None ATTACHMENTS  Zoning Commission Report and Recommendation    REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION  TO: FROM: DATE: RE:  Mayor and City Council Members October 17,2024  Debbie Busch, Chair, City ofLa Grange Zoning Commission October 16, 2024 Commission Public Hearing and Meeting  The Zoning Commission oft the City of La Grange met in Special Session on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. Board Members present: Busch- Chair, Chris Jernigan, Travis Ulrich, and Janet Moerbe. Member Cliff Giese was unable to attend. Staff present: Assistant City Secretary Mary Goerig, City Manager Jack Thompson, Assistant City Manager Frank Menefee. Jr, Building Inspector Gabe Huelsebusch, and City Attorney Angela Beck. Visitors: Johnnie  Thomas.  The Public Hearing was opened at 5:15 p.m. There were no comments and the Public Hearing was closed at 5:20 p.m. Zoning Commission meeting followed the Public Hearing. After discussion, the Zoning Commission voted unanimously to: recommend tot the City Council that the zoning be changed from Commercial (District B) to Residential (District R) and that the City Council ratify the October 12, 2021 approval oft the final plat of the Thomas Estates Subdivision, as recommended by the City Attorney. The Commission further recommended that City staff publish notice ofl Public Hearing forl November 12, 2024 in the Fayette County Record prior tot the regular city council meeting on that date in accordance with the Zoning Ordinance. The vote was  4 in favor of granting the request. Cc: Mr. Jack Thompson, City Manager Ms. Janet Bayer, City Secretary Mrs. Maria Angela Flores Beck, City Attorney  -9-    La Grange City Council DEPARTMENT MEMO  Grange  Ta  Staff Contact: E-mail: Phone:  Meeting Date: November 12, 2024 Agenda Item: Regular Agenda #3  Janet Bayer, City Secretary ysertay@aiyolgcm 979-968-5805  SUBJECT: Discuss and/or Consider adoption of Resolution 24-12 prohibiting the use of  TikTok by City employees on city-owned or -leased devices.  SUMMARY  On December 7, 2022, Governor Greg Abbott required all state agencies to ban the video-sharing application TikTok from all state-owned and state-issued devices and networks over the Chinese Communist Party's ability to use the application for surveilling Texans. Governor Abbott also directed the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) to develop aj plan providing state agencies guidance on managing personal devices used to conduct state business. Following the issuance oft the Governor's directive, the 88th Texas Legislature passed Senate Bill 1893, which prohibits the use of covered applications on governmental entity devices. Pursuant to Senate Bill 1893, any political subdivision ofthis state, including a municipality, county, or special purpose district, must establish a covered  applications policy.  PRIOR ACTION/NPUT (Council. Boards. Committees)  None.  RECOMMENDATION  Approve Resolution 24-12 and Exhibit A as presented.  INANCIALIMPACT  N/A  ATTACHMENTS  Resolution 24-12  Exhibit A - Covered Applications and Prohibited' Technology Policy  -10-    RESOLUTIONI NO.24-12  A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA GRANGE, TEXAS, ADOPTING A COVERED APPLICATIONS AND PROHIBITIED TECHNOLOGY POLICY AS WHEREAS, the City Council (the "Council") of the City of] La Grange, Texas (the "City)understands: that the City is a "political subdivision" of the State ofT Texas for the purposes of Senate Bill 1893 oft the WHEREAS, the Council intends to satisfy the requirement of the Bill that the City adopt aj policy prohibiting the use ofTik-Tok or any successor application or service developed or provided by ByteDance Limited, or an entity owned by ByteDance Limited or any social media application or service specified by proclamation of the Governor under Section 620.005, Texas Government Code by City full- WHEREAS, the Council finds that the policy attached to this Resolution as "Exhibit A" (the Policy") NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA GRANGE, TEXAS Section 1. THAT the Recitals and Exhibits to this Resolution are true and correct and are incorporated Section 2. THAT the Policy attached to this Resolution as "Exhibit A" be adopted by the City Council. Section 3. THAT the City Secretary is hereby authorized and directed to keep a copy of the Policy in the office ofthe City Secretary and to make the Policy available upon request and to disseminate the policy to  REQUIRED BY TEXAS SENATE BILL 1893 OFTHE 88th LEGISLATURE.  88th Texas Legislature (the "Bill"); and  time or part-time employees on City-owned or leased devices; and satisfies the requirements of the Bill and desires to adopt the Policy.  RESOLVES:  herein for all intents and purposes.  all City employees.  PASSED, APPROVED, and RESOLVED this 12th day of] November, 2024.  FOR' THE CITY OF LA GRANGE  By: Jan Dockery Mayor, City ofLa Grange  ATTEST: Janet Bayer  City Secretary, City ofLa Grange APPROVED AS TO FORM: Maria Angela Flores Beck City Attorney, City ofLa Grange  -11-    EXHIBIT A - Covered Applications and Prohibited Technology Policy  -12-    City of La Grange  Covered Applications and Prohibited  Technology Policy November 12, 2024  -13-    1.1 INTRODUCTION  On December7,2022, Governor Greg Abbottre required all state agencies to ban thevideo- sharing application TikTok from all state-owned and state-issued devices and networks over the Chinese Communist Party's ability to use the application for surveilling Texans. Governor Abbott also directed the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) to develop a plan providing state agencies guidance on managing personal devices used to conduct state business. Following the issuance of the Governor's directive, the 88th Texas Legislature passed Senate Bil.1893, which prohibits the use of covered applications on governmental entity devices. As required by the Governor's directive and Senate Bill 1893, this model policy establishes a template that entities subject to the directive or bill may mimic to prohibit the installation or use of covered applications or prohibited technologies on applicable  devices.  1.0 COVERED APPLICATIONS POLICY FOR THE CiTY OF LA GRANGE  1.1 SCOPE AND DEFINITIONS  Pursuant to Senate Bill 1893, any political subdivision of this state, including a municipality, county, or special purpose district, must establish a covered applications Therefore, this policy applies to all City of La Grange (the "City") full- and part-time employees, contractors, paid or unpaid interns, and other users of City networks. All City  policy.  employees are responsible for complying with this policy.  Acovered application is:  The social media service TikTok or any successor application or service developed or provided by ByteDance Limited, or an entity owned by ByteDance Limited. As social media application or service specified by proclamation of the Governor  under Government Code Section 620.005.  -14-    1.2 COVERED APPLICATIONS ON CITY-OWNED OR LEASED DEVICES Except where approved exceptions apply, the use or installation of covered applications is prohibited on all City-owned or -leased devices, including cell phones, tablets, desktop The City will identify, track, and manage all City-owned or -leased devices including mobile phones, tablets, laptops, desktop computers, or any other internet-capable  and laptop computers, and other internet-capable devices.  devices to:  a. Prohibit the installation of a covered application. b. Prohibit the use of a covered application.  Remove a covered application from a City-owned or -leased device that was on d. Remove an application from a City-owned or -leased device if the Governor issues The City will manage all City-owned or leased mobile devices by maintaining the ability a. Restrictaccess to "app stores" or unauthorized software repositories to prevent the b. Maintain the ability to remotely wipe non-compliant or compromised mobile Maintain the ability to remotely uninstall unauthorized software from mobile  the device prior to the passage of S.B. 1893 (88th Leg, R.S.). a proclamation identifying it as a covered application.  toi implement the security measures listed below as applicable:  installation of unauthorized applications;  devices; devices; or  d. Other City-implemented security measures as needed. 1.3 ONGOING AND EMERGING TECHNOLOGY THREATS  To provide protection against ongoing and emerging technological threats to the City's sensitive information and critical infrastructure, DPS and DIR will regularly monitor and evaluate additional social media applications or services that pose a risk to this state. DIR will annually submit to the Governor a list of social media applications and services identified as posing a risk to Texas. The Governor may proclaim items on this list as covered applications that are subject to this policy. If the Governor identifies an item on the DIR-posted list described by this section, then the City will remove and prohibit the covered application. The City may also prohibit social media applications or services in  addition to those specified by proclamation of the Governor.  -15-    1.4 BRING YOUR OWN DEVICE POLICY  Ift the City adopts, or has adopted, a "Bring Your Own Device" (BYOD) program, then the City may consider prohibiting the installation or operation of covered applications on  employee-owned devices that are used to conduct City business. 1.5 COVERED APPLICATION EXCEPTIONS  The City may permit exceptions authorizing the installation and use of a covered application on a City-owned or -leased device consistent with the authority provided by Government Code Chapter 620. Government Code Section 620.004 only allows the City to install and use a covered application on an applicable device to the extent necessary:  (1) For providing law entorcement; or  (2) For developing ori implementing information security measures.  Ifthe City authorizes an exception allowing for the installation and use of a covered application, then the City must use measures to mitigate the risks posed to the State during the application's use including any measures that the City deems appropriate and The City shall document whichever measures it took to mitigate the risks posed to the State during the use of the covered application. The City requires any employee or official to consult with its attorney prior to seeking an exception to installing an application  reasonable to support the purpose of this policy.  covered by this policy.  1.6 BRING YOUR OWN DEVICE POLICYIF THE CITYIS NOT SUBJECT TO THE  GOVERNOR's PROHIBITED TECHNOLOGY DIRECTIVE  Ift the City is deemed to not be subject to the Governor's prohibited technology directive but is subject to Senate Bill 1893, then the City may prohibit the installation or operation of prohibited technologies and covered applications on employee-owned devices that are used to conduct City business. If the City adopts, or has adopted, a "Bring Your Own Device" (BYOD) program, then the City shall institute a "Bring Your Own Device" (BYOD) policy requiring the enrollment of these personal devices in the City's program before  their continued use in conducting City business.  -16-    2.0. POLICY COMPLIANCE  The City will verify compliance with this policy through various methods, including but not limited to, IT/security system reports and feedback to leadership. An employee found to have violated this policy may be subject to disciplinary: yaction, including termination of  employment.  3.0 POLICY REVIEW  This policy will be reviewed annually and updated as necessary to reflect changes in state law, additions to applications identified under Government Code Section 620.006, updates to the prohibited technology list posted to DIR's website, or to suit the needs of  the City.  -17-    La Grange City Council DEPARTMENT MEMO  Grange  Ta  Staff Contact: E-mail: Phone:  Meeting Date: November 12, 2024 Agenda Item: Regular Agenda # 4  Janet Bayer, City Secretary iysertay@aiyotg.om 979-968-5805  SUBJECT: Discuss and/or Consider appointment toi fill the vacant Council position in Ward  4until the May 3rd, 2025 General Election.  SUMMARY  The City ofLa Grange received one (1) application/ letter of interest from an interested citizen for the vacant Ward 4 Council position. The council will review and discuss the candidate application in Executive Session. The council will reconvene in open session and consider this individual to serve in the position until the May 3rd, 2025, General Election. The following resident of Ward 4 submitted their application/letter ofi interest for the vacant council position by the posted noon deadline on Monday, November 4th.  Chris Jernigan  PRIORA ACTION/INPUT (Council, Boards, Committees)  The Notice of Vacancy was posted in the Fayette County Record on Tuesday, October 22nd, and  is posted on our City ofLa Grange website.  RECOMMENDATION  N/A  NANCIALIMPACT  N/A  ATTACHMENTS  Article III ofCity Charter - Information regarding council vacancies Application and Letter ofInterest from Chris Jernigan  Notice of Vacancy posting Ward Map  -18-    La Grange City Charter  ARTICLE III. THE CITY COUNCIL  $3.02. Qualifications.  The Mayor and each member of the City Council shall be a resident citizen of the City of La Grange and shall be a qualified voter of the State of Texas, shall have been such resident citizen of the City of La Grange for a period of not less then [than] twelve (12) months immediately preceding the election; provided, however, that any person with the above qualifications, except as to residence, who shall have been a resident for a period of not less then [than] twelve (12) months immediately preceding his election of any of the territory not formerly within the corporate limits of said City, but which is annexed under the provisions oft this Charter, shall be eligible for said office. Ifany council member fails to maintain the foregoing qualifications, the City Council must at its next regular meeting declare a vacancy to exist and shall fill said vacancy as set forth in Section 3.07 oft this Charter. Ifany council member shall be absent from three (3) consecutive meetings without valid excuse, the City Council may declare a vacancy to exist and fill said vacancy  as set forth in Section 3.07 of this Charter.  (Amnd. by 5/1/21)  S 3.07. Vacancies.  When a vacancy occurs in the City Council, the remaining members of the Council shall, within thirty (30) days, appoint a qualified person residing in the Ward in which there is a vacancy, toi fill the vacancy until the next regular City election, at which time the unexpired  term of such vacancy shall be filled by election. (Amnd. at an election held 6/11/01)  -19-    Notice of Vacancy: City aumal-Caumimemiewadt  The City of La Grange is accepting applications for appointment toi the City Council, representing Ward 4. This appointment is necessary to fulfill the requirement of our City Charter, Section 3.07, which mandates filling vacancies within 30 days. Applications are available at City Hall, located at 155E E. Colorado Street, or online atwoww.ctbofig.com. A map of the City' Wards is also available on the City of La Grange  website.  Eligibility Requirements:  Must be a resident oft the City of La Grange for at least one (1)year. Must reside in Ward 4. A map of Ward 4 can bei found on the city's website.  Must be at least 18 years old. Must have noi felony convictions.  Applications must be submitted by noon on Monday, November 4th. The City Council will review all applications at the City Council Meeting on November 12th. Applicants are required to attend the meeting and be prepared to respond to any questions from the City Council. The selected applicant will be appointed and sworn in att this meeting. City Council Meetings begin at 6:00 PM and are held at City Hall, 155 E. Colorado Street.  Forr more information, please contact City Hall at 979)968-5805.  -20-    EGBLV OCT 802 2024  City ofLa  Grange  Grange  S ETTE COUR  Application for Consideration of Appointment to City Council - -  Ward 4  Name: TBnges Lhs Address: 60N, Masbson  RS  Home Phone:  Py  006Q632 Alternate Phone: 329-2985  E-Mail chahyznipea Nardls & miknom  Do you live inside the City Limits ofLa Grange? Have you lived inside the City Limits for over 12 months? Do you live within the territorial limits of Ward 4?  Yes Yes Yes_ Yes V Yes V Yes  No No No No No No a.  (see attached map) Are you registered to vote? Are you 18 years of age or older? Have you been convicted ofa felony?  Please describe applicable experience (including work and volunteer experience), and why Thagodas buncil he hdepaia  you want to serve on the City Council.  mi  Aadwik  andgprathn, mymhnt,  Twaha prat asef, senel    and aet Hhen  aprlahhe  pssbn Signature Step 1: FAI Out This  Date: 20-90-2024  Step 2: Attach a letter of interest or resume    Step 3: Mail/Drop off to. Janet Bayer at 155E E. Colorado St, La Grange, TX 78945, or email the Ifyou have any questions, please contact City Secretary, Janet Bayer, at (979)968-5805, or  application and letter ofinterest or resume tos tyd-bula,  email tos dteodpoatesom,  -21-    Janet Bayer 155E. Colorado St. La Grange, Texas 78945  Dear Mayor and City Council,  My name is Chris Jernigan, a proud citizen ofLa Grange, Texas, for the past 13 years, and this is my official letter ofinterest for consideration of appointment to City Council - Iserved in the United States Air Force for 10 years and I am currently employed with LCRA. As a leader in the US Armed Forces, Ilearned the importance and responsibility ofbeing a team player, making hard decisions, and ethically adhering to appropriate standards and guidelines. As the Category Buyer Senior at LCRA, I am responsible for managing accounts, maintaining budgets, and monitoring overhead expenses. I successfully interact with my fellow employees, as well as effectively negotiate and communicate with an extensive number of customers and stockholders daily. After leaving the military, Ireturned to my hometown in North Carolina only to realize that it no longer felt the same. Ib branched out in the field of construction for a few years, all the while looking for a place to call 'home', In May of 2008, Ihad the great fortune of discovering the beautiful and charming town ofLa Grange, Texas. Ii immediately fell in love with our community and decided that it felt like the 'home' I was searching for. Imaintain involvement with our community by working with local churches, Second Chance, the Amen Food Pantry and American Red Cross members passing out food and supplies during emergency times. For several years, Ihave assisted with coordinating the Fayette County Fair, have been ai member of the Sheriff Posse Rodeo, and have enjoyed Ia am confident that ifI am selected to serve La Grange's City Council - Ward 4, Iv will prove my unwavering dedication, commitment, and loyalty to strive for what vision our team agrees to be in the best interests of our city. Ilove God, my family, my country, and  Ward 4. (Residence 860 N. Madison St.)  coaching local youth baseball and softball teams.  the beautiful city ofI La Grange, Texas.  Thank you very much for your time and consideration,  Chris Jernigan  -22-    77 00 2145  s  FAAGHOUNO  4  2  AUReN  77  FAYETTE COUNTY 151 NV Washingtons St LaG Grange, TX 78945 979/968-6469  -23-    -  88    - 3 3    La Grange Police Department MONTHLY REPORT OCTOBER 2024 CALLS FOR SERVICE OCTOBER YTD  VIOLATIONS  OCTOBER 2 0 0 15 0 7 0 0 0 0 4 3 0 10 0 0 22 0 10 73 OCTOBER 4 16 20 OCTOBER 46 2 103 5 4 370 2 532  YTD 25 5 1 116 5 76 4 2 0 1 51 25 0 69 4 12 239 25 185 845 YTD 39 100 139 YTD 412 24 206 40 26 2823 37 3568 OCTOBER 0 0 4 1 0 6 YTD 73 73  OCTOBER 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 1 0 5 0 5 8 23 1 48  YTD WARNINGS 0 5 0 8 5 0 12 0 0 3 69 6 0 35 2 30 268 158 56 657  CITATIONS CITATIONS WARNINGS  ALARMS ASSAULTS AGENCY ASSIST BURGLARY CRIMINAL MISCHIEF CITIZENS ASSIST CPS/APS CIVIL MATTERS DISTURBANCES VEHICLE BURGLARY FRAUD ESCORTS HARASSMENT INQUEST JUVENILE COMPLAINTS LMHA SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE SUSPICIOUS PERSON THEFTCAND ABOVE WELFARE CONCERNS ABANDONED VEHICLES RECKLESS DRIVING DOC/LOUD NOISE TOTAL  18 3 3 0 2 12 9 7 6 0 0 23 5 0 8 4 13 5 6 16 2 1 5 148  233 ALCOHOL RELATED 18 PARKING 102 DRUG RELATED 10 DRIVER LICENSE 24 CELLPHONES 151 NO INSURANCE 58 LICENSE PLATE 76 MINOR RELATED 72 MOTOR VEHICLE 19 ORDINANCE 15 REDI LIGHT/STOP 212 RIGHT OF WAY 41 FAIL TOS SIGNAL 35 SCHOOL ZONE 48 SEATE BELT 20 LANE VIOLATIONS 82 SPEEDING 111 EQUIPMENT 57 EXPIRED: REG 128 TOTAL 36 16 39 1603  ACCIDENTS Minor Major TOTAL  ANIMAL CONTROL FUNERAL ESCORTS BUSINESS CHECKS PUBLIC RELATIONS TRESPASSING CALLS FOR: SERVIVE FAMILY VIOLENCE TOTAL  ARRESTS  DRIVING WHILE NTOXICATED STOLEN VEHICLE WARRANTS SERVED POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION  TOTAL ACTIVE CASES  OCTOBER    AGRANGE  CENSITS DRNRL VMESE & TOMRIS  October 2024 Visitors Bureau Report  505- Guests visited the Visitors Bureau 41 - Mail brochure requests from TourTexas.com 7,093 - Visitors Bureau E-mail list  Tourism  250 pieces of Visitor's Center literature distributed tol businesses/kiosks in La Grange. 675 pieces of Visitor's Center literature distributed to other VB's and TXI Dot centers.  Gift Shop Net Sales $671.44 Historic Casino Hall 10/20-L League of Women Voters 10/22-E Blood Drive 10/26-F FCCT Rehearsal 10/27-FCCT Performances Main Street Program  Mural Project at 262' W Colorado St completed on 10/25  Texas Downtown Association Conference in Abilene - October 281 to 30th  Trick or Treat on the Square-10/31  Attendance "1,100to 1,300 people  52 businesses and organizations signed up to hand out candy  Looking ahead - Small Business Saturday on Nov 30",Schmeckenfest on Dec 5th, Shop Small Campaign  ends on December 20th. Economic Development  Continued meetings with business owners, restaurants, and realtors as it relates to retail site  selection needs Grants Awarded:  Mural Grant awarded to 262 W. Colorado Street on 10/8 Façade, Paint and Sign Grant awarded to WoodmenLife on 10/8 UOEDI Fall 2024 Institute Canceled due to the effects of Hurricane Milton  Rescheduled for Spring: April-May 2025 CREW Career Day: November 2024  Upcoming Conferences:  Escaping the Housing Trap Webinar: November 2024  -27-    UIBRARY-MUSEUM/ARCHIVES, DIRECTOR'S) REPORT  October2024  Fayette Public Library Statistics Adult Library Circulation Juvenile Library Circulation Total Library Circulation  1,751 842 2,593  E-book Library Circulation Reference Questions Answered New library card Reg.  495 1,200 20  Library Report/Activities  There were 4 storytimes in October and 57 people attended. Yoga and sound bath were offered twice and 7 people attended. 84j people participated in the monthly scavenger hunt.  Thel Library'sb bi-annual Harry Potter event was. held on October 15th and 200 people attended. 78 people visited the Museum and Archives in October, including researchers from Georgia and The. Annual Genealogy Workshop took place on October 18th and 26 people attended.  Archives & Museum Report/Activities  Minnesota.  The Gift shop collected $423.00 in book sales. was held on October 24th and 28 people attended. Future Activities - See Attached Calendar for All Events Weekly Storytime every Wednesday at 10:15am.  James E. Brasher's program and book signing for 11 Days on the Colorado: The Pivotal Battle Unfought  A LMA Board Meeting is scheduled for November 5th at 5:15pm. Yoga and Sound Bath will take place on November 12th at 5:30pm. Adult Computer Class will be offered November 2nd from 10:00am - 12:00pm. Adult Fall Lantern Crafternoon is on November 7th at 4:30pm  The library will host an animal adoption and information event on November 19th from 5:00-6:00pm  Items donated to the Archives/Museum  10/16/2024 Von Rosenberg Victorian doll from JTI Koenig 10/17/2024 Hugo Ehlers and group photo from Babette Ehlers Tippit 10/18/2024 Making the Unknown Known: women ine early Texas art, 1860s-1960s purchased 10/22/2024 Depot Marker Dedication program & invitation from Rox Ann Johnson 10/24/2024 Early Masonic lodge membership data from Jeff Messer 10/24/2024 11 Days on the Colorado: Thel Battle Unfought purchased 10/25/2024 Advertising memorabilia, glass pill bottle from John & Shirley Schaeffer 10/26/2024 Hermes photos to be scanned from the Dokos family/Karen Roof  -28-    - D 3 W    N  N  5  1 0  a  D  -29-    RANDOLPH RECREATION CENTER- - VFW HALL- BALL FIELDS  MONTH: OCTOBER 2024 Recreation Center Date 1-31 Oct 1-8-15-22 Oct 1-8-15-22 Oct 2-Oct 2-Oct 3-Oct 4-Oct 4-5-6-Oct 7-14-21-28-Oct 10&24 Oct 11-Oct 11-12 Oct 12-Oct 12-Oct 14-Oct 15-Oct 15-Oct 15-Oct 15-Oct 17-Oct 17-Oct 17-Oct 19-Oct 21-Oct 22-Oct 24-Oct 24-Oct 30-Oct Exercise Room Open Daily BallFields Su/T/W Su/M/Tu/W M/T/Th/F/Sa SOCCER FIELD Mon/Tues/Wed Tues/Thurs  POL-SPIASHPAD-PARK  Bullding/Locations & Groups CCA-I Meal Prep/Meals on' Wheels (M-F) Bridge Day Bldg A-G/R-12:30430pm Square Dancers WGym- 6-9pm Hope Hill walk-thru LGLL- Bldg D- 6-8pm Senior Citizens Board Mtg Bldg B-10am Open Court- 1-4pm Austin Round Dance WGym-Bldg D Chess Lessons Bldg C-5 5-6:30pm Seniors Games Day- Bldg D-9 9am-11:30pm Tejas Mtg- Bldg A-G/A-11-2 Pelton/Round Dance - WGym-Bldg D Kappa Meeting Bldg A-G/A-9 9:30am-Noon PEO Mtg- Bldg B- 8am-11:30am Private Rental Bldg D - 6-9pm Open Court- 1-4pm Agri-Life Meeting Bldg A-G/A CVQG Board Mtg Bldg A-G/A- 9am-1pm Juneteenth Com - Bldg B- No Call/No Show Parkinson's Support Group Mtg- - Bldg D-1 10-11am PEO Mtg Bldg B- 10-11:30am Bluebonnet Lions Mtg Bldg A-G/A-1-4pm LGHS PTO Semi-Formal WGym Indep Cattlemen Bldg B- 6-8:30pm CVQG Mtg - Bldg A-G/A-5 5-8pm PEO Job Shadow Mtg- - Bldg B-10-11am Garden Club Mtg Bldg A-G/A-11am-2pm Agr-life/Medicare 1-on-1-E Bldg A-G/A  12.7,89,14,15,.6216,1,22,23.28.29.30: Oct umbling/Symnastics  5-7pm & 6-8:30- -S SelectTeams- Fairgrds Flds1 1&2 5:30-9pm Baseball Select White Rock LGLL Fall Ball Games All fields 6-8:30pm - Youth Football & Cheer 6-9:45pm Adult Soccer  Mon/Tues/Thur/5a 6-8:30pm Youth Soccer  -30-    VFW Hall 9-Oct 12-Oct 15-Oct 22-Oct 23-Oct POOL SplashPad Playground  American Legion Post Mtg Private Rental 8am-10pm VFW Post Mtg- 5-8:30pm VFW Post Mtg 5-8:30pm Private Rental- 8am-10pm  CLOSED OPEN to Public OPEN to Public  -31-    3  A oo o  1 o  &  0  oo o  8 N 3  o o 4 oo  oo o 4 oo 0  0 0  3 o 0  5  49  0  -32-    Monthly Permit Report  10/12024-10/31/2024 #of Permits 14 9 2 6 5 36  City of La Grange Projects Building Permits Electrical Permits Gas Permits Mechanical Permits Plumbing Permits TOTALS  Permit Fees $3,198.30 $435.50 $27.00 $274.50 $137.25 $4,072.55  -33-