CITY OF NATALIA 2078 State Hwy. 132 N. P.O. Box 270 . Natalia, TX 78059-0270 (830)663-2926 . Metro (830)665-2206 . Fax (830)663-3806 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 2078 STATE HWY 132 NORTH, NATALIA, TEXAS 18 NOVEMBER 2024 at' 7.00 P.M. AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER: ROLL CALL - by Nichole Bermea, City Administrator/ Secretary A. Pledge of Allegiance - Mayor Tommy Ortiz 2. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD: Anyone will be allowed to speak on any posted matter, other than personnel matters or matters under litigation, for a length oft time not to exceed three (3) minutes. No Council discussion or action may take place on a matter until such matter has been placed on an agenda and posted in accordance with law. To address the City Council, please sign the Citizen. Participation Sign-in Roster located on the table at the entrance ofthe Council Chambers. 3. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS: 4. CONSENT AGENDA: All of the following items are considered to be routine by the City Council, there will be no separate discussion on these items and will be enacted with one motion, unless removed by any Council Member to discuss and consider separately by making such request prior to a motion and vote. b) Approval of the Financial Activity Report: September 2024 & October 2024 c) Approval of the Utility Department Activity Report: September 2024 & October 2024 d) Approval of the Municipal Court Activity Report: September 2024 & October 2024 a) Approval of the Minutes: 23 September 2024 Regular Meeting e) Approval of the Police Department/Code Enforcement Activity Report: September 2024 & October 2024 6. INFORMATIONALITENS City AdminstratorSecretary i. Halloween event ii. Brush Pickup begins 11/30. Roll off available now. iii. The city offices will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday, November 28-29, 2024. iv. The annual city Christmas Dinner will be held on December 18th at 6:30pm at Triple C Restaurant. vi. ARCIT vii. City projects update Utility Director = Art Smith NMDD Chair - Ruby Vera Police Chief- - Martin Chavez Mayor - Tommy Ortiz V. Downtown Christmas Lighting & Parade December 5, at 6:30 pm. DISCUSSION/CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ITEMS: 1 7. Acanvass oft the votes from the November 5, 2024 general election will be reviewed and accepted; 8. Accept and approve Resolution No. 24-07 declaring the results oft the City of Natalia General Election of November 5, 2024. a) Administer the Oath to three (3) Elected Officials for the City of Natalia, Texas resulting from the November 5, 2024 Election for the City of Natalia, for two (2) year terms expiring November 2026: i. Samuel Smith, Alderman ii. Mike Fernandez, Alderman ii. Selica Vera, Alderman 9. Discuss/Consider: Electing an Alderman to serve as Mayor Pro-Tem for a one-year term ending November 2025. 10. Discuss/Consider: Resolution 24-08 reappointing (3) three Natalia Municipal Development District Board of Directors for a (2) two-year term. i. Ruberta Vera ii. Laura Kay Gallagher iii. Brenda Fernandez 11. Discuss/Consider: Statutory Partnership Agreement between City of Natalia and Go Medina for the purpose oft the EPA Community Change Grant. 12. ADJOURNMENT All items on the agenda are for possible discussion and action. Accessibility Statement: The City of Natalia City Hall is wheelchair accessible. The entry ramps are in the front and rear of the building. Accessible parking spaces are also available at the back of the building. The City of Natalia is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation and equal access to communications will be provided to those who provide notice to the City Administrator at Executive Session: The City of Natalia City Council reserves the right to convene into Executive Session at any time regarding ani issue on the agenda for which it is legally permissible; pursuant to Texas Government Code, Chapter 551; Section 551.071 Consultation with Attorney; Section 551.072 Deliberations about Real Property; Section 551.073 Deliberation about Gifts and Donations; Section 551.074 Personnel Matters; Section 551.076 Deliberations about Security Devices; and Section 551.087 Economic Development. The council may then reconvene in open session tot take action. Nichole Bermea, City Secretary, do hereby certify that the above Notice of Meeting of the City was posted on the outside bulletin board at the City of Natalia City Hall, 2078 State Hwy. 132 N., Natalia, Texas, and on the city's website Said Notice was posted on November 7, 2024 on or before 7:00 p.m. and remained so posted continuously for at least 830.663.2926 atl least 481 hours ina advance. CERTIFICATE tplctyomatala.com, both places convenient and readily accessible to the public at all times. seventy-two (72) hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting. Posted By: BTOR NICHOLE M. BERMEA, City Administrator Secretary DAkn E 2