Leonard Vasquez, Mayor Chris Keeney, Mayor Pro Tem Alonzo Molina, Alderman Ward 2 Isaiah Garza, Alderman Ward 1 Elida Castillo, Alderman Ward 1  CITYOF  230 Green Avenue Taft, Texas 78390 Phone (361) 528-3512  7ftks  REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TAFT CITY COUNCIL TAFT CITY HALL, 230 GREEN AVE., TAFT, TEXAS NOVEMBER 19, 2024-6 6:30P.M.  1. CALLTOORDER  2. ROLL CALL AND CERTIFY A QUORUM 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND TEXAS PLEDGE  4. INVOCATION  5. SPECIAL CONSIDERATION ITEMS  a. Consider and act on ordinance canvassing the returns and declare the results oft the General Election held on November 5, 2024 for the purpose of electing an Alderman Consider and act on selection of President Pro Tempore (Mayor Pro Tem) for the  Ward 1a and Alderman Ward 2.  b. Conduct swearing in of newly-elected Council Members.  ensuing year  6. PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, AND COUNCIL & STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS This item will also include any announcements of community interest and/or upcoming events. a. Frontier Waste Solutions Quarterly Update- Zach Simmons b. Changes to City Council Agenda format- City Attorney, Thomas Gwosdz Presentation on Called Meetings- City Attorney, Thomas Gwosdz  d. City Staff. Announcements e. City Council Announcements  7. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION  At this time, the public isi invited to address the City Council ands speak on any matter not specifically listed for public hearing elsewhere in this agenda. Please note that the City Council members may not respond to comments or deliberate on topics ifthey are noti included on this agenda. To address the Council, please. sign the Opinion/Speaker Registration Form located on the table at the entrance oft the meeting room and deliver to the City Secretary before the meeting begins. Should there be more thanj five (5) people who wish to speak on a particular issue itis requested that they select one (1) representative to speak for them. Citizens are to refrain from any personal attacks on the council or any member of the staff. Failure to abide by these policies could result in a charge of disorderly conduct. No discussion is anticipated on any of the items in this section because they are routine business, were included in the budget adoption process, or have been previously discussed as a staff report or discussion item. These items will be considered collectively by a single vote, unless a council member requests an item be removed from the consent a. Approval of September 30, 2024 Special Meeting minutes, and October 15, 2024 Regular  8. CONSENT. AGENDA  agenda.  Meeting minutes.  1    9. STAFF REPORTS AND OTHER DISCUSSION ITEMS  Items in this section are not expected to require action by City council and are generally. for information only. However, alli items int this section may become action items on request ofo any Council Member, and City Council may  take action on anyi item listed in this section without further notice.  a. City's Social Media Policy b. Planning & Zoning Board Alvarado Senior Center e. Monthly Finance Report . Bank Contract Renewal  Certificate of Deposit  d. Creating a Building and Standards Commission.  h. Financial Forensic Audit for all City Departments Update on applications for the Finance Director position Newly-Purchased Police Vehicles  10. ACTION ITEMS  City council will discuss, consider, and take any action deemed necessary on items listed in this section, including b. Resolution to authorize the submittal of a 2025/2026 TX CDBG application to the Texas Resolution appointing the City Secretary toi fulfill the duties of the City Manager ini the absence or unavailability of the City Manager and declaring an effective date. d. Resolution to adopt and implement Covered Applications and Prohibited Technology e. Ratify the rental agreement with Roland Meza through October 30, 2024 and authorize Authorize the reimbursement of the General Fund from Street Maintenance activities. Authorize the City of Taft Fire Department to transfer the antique fire truck to the Authorize the City to waive the fees for park rental and vendors permits in relation to the annual Taft Chamber of Commerce Christmas Festival, on Saturday, December 7th, k. Authorize the temporary street closure of Green Ave., from College St. to Kirkpatrick: St., from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. as well as the streets surrounding the Taft City Park, from 11:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. in relation to the annual Taft Chamber of Commerce Appoint Jerry Perkins and Sylvia Marquez to the Taft Parks Committee.  the adoption ofar minute order, a resolution or an ordinance.  a. Authorize access to Positive Pay to City Secretary, Jessica Gonzalez. Department of Agriculture and committing matching funds.  Policy and declaring an effective date. payment on unpaid bills from rental.  . Authorize the purchase of supplies for the Time Capsule Project. h. Authorize payment of $6,000 to Talon Investigations  Blackland Museum  2024.  Christmas Festival, on Saturday, December 7th, 2024.  11. EXECUTIVE SESSION  Alli items listed in this section willl be deliberated in a closed: session. Members oft the public are not generally permitted to attend a closed session. Executive. session. items may be considered as an action item at the discretion a. Section 551.074, Personnel Matters involving the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a Public Officer or employee  of the Mayor: however, City Council willr not take any action in closed session  or to hear a complaint against an officer or employee:  2    Mayor Leonard Vasquez ii. City Manager  b. Section 551.071, Consultation with attorney on a matter involving pending or contemplated litigation or other matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct oft the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with the Texas Open Meetings Act. i. To discuss potential amendments to Human Resources records  12. ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS  Council will reconvene in open session and may take action on any item listed in the Executive. Session action oft this a. Section 551.074, Personnel Matters involving the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a Public Officer or employee  agenda.  ort to hear a complaint against an officer or employee:  N Mayor Leonard Vasquez ii. City Manager  b. Section 551.071, Consultation with attorney on a matter involving pending or contemplated litigation or other matter in which the duty of the attorney tot the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct oft the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with the Texas Open Meetings Act. i. Tod discuss potential amendments to Human Resources records  13. ADJOURNMENT  Certification  LJessica Gonzalez, certify that the above notice of this Regular Meeting of the City Council was posted on the City Hall bulletin board, a place convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all times, and to the City'swebsite, www.taftx.gov, in compliance with Chapter 551, Texas Government.  Posted on: Date: 1/5/34 Time: 3:15pm  ah  Jessica Gonzalez,  Gois  eyeretanry  The City Council of the City ofl Taft 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 (Deliberations Regarding Economic Development Negotiations) on any of  the above items.  Special Accommodations  This facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are available. Requests for accommodations ori interpretive services must be made 481 hours priort to thism meeting. Please contact the City Secretary's office at (361)528-3512 or FAX (361) 528-3515 or email jgonzalez@taftxgov for  furtheri information. Braille is not available.  3