1251  MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING Thursday, October 17, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.  The Decatur City Council special meeting was called to order by Mayor McQuiston at 6:01 p.m. and declared a moment of silence. City Manager Mara led the pledge. Those in attendance included Mayor Mike McQuiston and Council members: Eddie Allen, Will Carpenter, Darlene Hilton, Debra Jackson, Melinda Reeves, and Jake Hayes. Staff members present: City Manager Nate Mara, Police Chief Delvon Campbell, Fire Chief Deroy Bennett, Assistant Fire Chief Joe Boyd, Fire Prevention Captain Chris Mercer, Division Chief of Operations Jeffry Smith, Chief Building Official Wayne Smith, Public Works Director Greg Hall, Planning Director Dedra Ragland, IT Specialists Herandi Martinez, City Secretary Asucena Delgado, City Attorney Pam Liston, and Austin Jackson representing the Wise County Messenger. Connected via Zoom, City Engineer 1. EXECUTIVE SESSION - In accordance with the Texas Government Code, Section 551.001, et seq., City Council will recess into Executive Session (closed meeting) to discuss the A. ECONOMIC INCENTIVES (S 551.087): TO DELIBERATE THE OFFER OF A FINANCIAL OR OTHER INCENTIVE TO LIBERTAS DECATUR, LLP.  Earl Smith.  Convene into executive session at 6:02 p.m.  following:  Reconvene into open session at 7:50 p.m. on matters discussed in Executive Session.  2. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION - In accordance with Texas Government Code, Chapter 551 the City Council will reconvene into Regular Session to consider action, if any,  No action taken.  3. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TOOLS RELATING TO CURRENT AND FUTURE RESIDENTIAL Council members all agreed they would like to continue using Public Improvement Districts for developments int the City instead of a Municipal Management District. The council recommends 4. CONSIDER. APPROVAL OF Al REQUEST BY THE COUNTY SEATT TO CLOSE EASTI MAIN STREET FROM TRINITY ON THE WEST END TO MARKET ON THE EAST END ALSO MARKET STREET FROM MAIN ON THE NORTH END TO THE EDGE OF THE PARKING LOT BEHIND 107 S. TRINITY STREET FROM 2:00 TO 9:00 P.M. FOR THE OUTLAW Councilmember Allen moved to approve the request as presented. Councilmember Hayes  PROJECTS AND GROWTH.  the developer work with staff to finalize the development agreement.  SERIES SHOWN SHINE EVENT ON OCTOBER 18, 2024. seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Mayor McQuiston declared the meeting adjourned at 8:07 p.m.  5. ADJOURNMENT APPROVED: Mike McQuiston, Mayor A  OF EX  ATTEST:  anahOdo  - * Esucena Delgado, TRMC, City Secretary  6  COUNTY,