II OP  CITY OF  KEMPNER  KEMPNER, STIDNT  REGULAR MEETING AGENDA TUESDAY, November 14, 2023, AT 6:00 PM Notice is hereby given:  THE CITY COUNCIL WILL CONVENE IN A REGULAR MEETING IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS, LOCATED AT 12288 E. HWY 190, KEMPNER TX. 76539. 1. CALLTO ORDFELINVOCATONLAND PLEDGESTOFIAGS  2. NON-ACTION ITEMS  Citizen Comments: Any person with business before the Council not scheduled on the agenda mays speak to the Council. No formal action can be taken on these items at this meeting. This is an opportunity) fori members oft the public tos suggest the addition of topics) for the discussion ort to address topics ofi interest, with the presentation limited to three (3) minutes.. All speakers will conduct themselves. in an orderly and lawful manner. No profane or threatening language willl be tolerated.. Alls speakers will be recognized prior to speaking and will announce their name for the  minutes' purpose. Reports  City Manager- Presented byt the City Manager or designee. Police Chief's Report- Presented byt the Police Chief or designee. Mayor's Report - Presented by thel Mayor or designee. Fire Chiefs Report- Presented byt the Chief or designee.  Presentation:  Presentation by County Engineer regarding proposed interlocal agreement between the City of Kempner and Lampasas County relating to certain activities within the extra-territorial  jurisdictional limits oft the City of Kempner Christmas in the Park- December 9, 2023.  Upcoming Events:  3. CONSENT AGENDA  (Alli items ont thec Consenta agenda are consideredr routine andr mayb bea approved byas singler motion. Thei itemsl listed! below needr not bea approvedi independently, however any oft thei itemsr mayb ber removeda ando consideredi ina ani independent motion A. Approval of meeting minutes from the meeting held on October 24, 2023.  upon request ofa any member oft the City Council)  1IPage  REGULAR CALLED MEETING    B. Approval of Financials fort ther month of October2023.  4. Action Items  The Council will discuss, and MAY take action on thei following: A. Approval of the Quarterly Investment Report for the third quarter.  B. Approval of Resolution No. 2023-11-14-001, AF RESOLUTION FOR THE CITY OF KEMPNER, Approval of Resolution No. 2023-11-14-002, AF RESOLUTION FOR THE CITY OF KEMPNER, D. Approval of Resolution No. 2023-11-14-003, AI RESOLUTION FOR THE CITY OF KEMPNER, E. Approval of Resolution No. 2023-11-14-004, ARESOLUTIONI FOR THE CITY OF KEMPNER, F. Approval of Resolution No. 2023-11-14-005, AF RESOLUTON FOR THE CITY OF KEMPNER, TEXAS, RECOGNIZING THEI IMPORTANCE OF MUNICIPAL COURTS, THE RULE OF LAW, AND  TEXAS, FORI BODY ARMOR  TEXAS, FOR PORTABLE HANDHELD RADIOS TEXAS, FOR. AXON FLEET 3 CAMERA SYSTEM  TEXAS, FORI IISC-LPR  THE FAIR ANDI IMPARTIAL ADMINISTATION OF. JUSTICE.  5. NON-ACTION ITEMS A. Staff Comments B. Mayor/Council Comments  Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting-Tuesday, December 12, 2023.  6. ADJOURNMENT  All items ont the agenda arej for discussion and/or action. The City Council reserves ther right to adjourn into executive. session at anyt time during the course of this meeting to discuss any oft ther matters listed above, as authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts and Donations), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations about Security Devices,) and 551.086 (Economic The Cityo ofk Kempner. is committedi to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities. Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodations. and equal access to communications will be, provided tot those who provide notice tot the City.Secretary at (512)932-2180 at least 48 hours in advance. Agenda Posted by Friday, November 10, 2023, on or before 5:00 pm. Posted by: Hayleigh Talasek, City Secretary  Development).  2IPage  REGULAR CALLED MEETING    CITY OF  KEMPNER  KEMPNER, EST 1997  REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, November 14, 2023, AT 6:00 PM Notice is hereby given:  THE CITY COUNCIL CONVENED IN A REGULAR CALLED MEETING IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS, LOCATED AT 12288 E. HWY 190, KEMPNER TX 76539. 1. CALLTO ORDER.INVOCAION.ANDPIEDGESIO, FLAGS  The meeting started at 6:00 PM. The quorum consisted of David Richardson (Place 1), Tom Combs (Place 2), Rob Green (Place 3), Debbie Hernandez (Place 5), and Mayor Wilkerson. Dan Long (Place 4) was not present and provided prior notice to the city of the absence. David Richardson led the  invocation.  2. NON-ACTION ITEMS  Citizen Comments. Any person with business before the Council not scheduled on the agenda may speak to the Council. No formal action can be taken on these items at this  meeting. None Reports  City Manager Report - Presented by City Manager- See attached. Fire Chiefs Report- Presented by Chief Connie Green - See attached. Police Chief Report - Presented by Chief Heriberto Rodriguez- - See attached.  Mayor's Report- Presented by the Mayor  Presentation by County Engineer regarding proposed interlocal agreement between the City of Kempner and Lampasas County relating to certain activities within the extra-territorial Joe England, Lampasas County engineer, addressed the council regarding the City of Kempner entering ani interlocal agreement with the County of Lampasas. Mr. England advised that several years ago HB 1445 ruled that a city anda a county could nol longer regulate an ETJ: at the same time,  jurisdictional limits of the City of Kempner  leaving 4 options for a city to consider:  The city maintains control and there is no county involvement.  1IPage  REGULAR CALLED MEETING NOVEMBER 14, 2023    The county assumes control andt the cityi is noti involved.  The ETJi is split, and certain areas are under city control, while another area is under county Puti into place one set of rules and regulations and ap place for review and to collect fees for the He went on to explain that ifa city wanted to maintain control of their ETI, there were 4t things for  control.  ETJ. Basically, a one stop shop. the city to consider. Does the city have: A clear policyf from thel local governing body.  Based ont the policy, consistent rules, regulations, and ordinances Bany width, personnel to process plats and construction plans.  Dot those personnel havet the experience ofk knowing the rules that are adopted andi the ability to successfully review the plat and construction plans and know if they meet the requirements of Ift the City finds iti is lacking in any of these categories, they should consider entering into an interlocal agreement with the county, whol has the policies andt thep personnel already in place and would have responsibility ofe ensuring allp policies were upt to date with all new legislation being passed. Mr. England also stated thati if the city decided to enter into an agreement, that agreement can be amended as needed and can bet terminated for any reason witha a 45-day notice. Mayor Wilkerson inquired if the city were to decidet to enter into an agreement for the county to oversee Kempner's ETJ, would the citys still have liabilityi in anyi issues that may arise with a decision the county made based on that agreement. Mr. England stated he was not clear on who would be liable ini the case of a dispute but advised that the city or county attorney would be a resource tol have these concerns The mayor stated he felt the city's intention was to enteri into an agreement with the county and he would get in contact withi the county attorney and our city attorney to go over a potential agreement. Once this was done, he would place this item on at future agenda for the councilto  the policy.  addressed.  consider. Upcoming Events:  Christmas ini the Park- December 9, 2023.  3. CONSENT AGENDA  (Alli items ont the Consent agenda are considered routine andr may bea approved! byas singler motion. Thei itemsI listedb below needr not bea approvedi independently, however anyoft thei items may ber removeda ando consideredi ina ani independent motion A. Approval ofr meeting minutes from the meeting held on October 24, 2023.  uponr request ofa any member oft the City Council)  B. Approval of Financials fort ther month of October 2023.  Rob Green (Place 3)r made thet following motion: to approve the consent agenda.  Seconded by: Tom Combs (Place 2) Motion passed by all present.  2/Page  REGULAR CALLED MEETING NOVEMBER 14, 2023