MINUTES SEALY CITY COUNCIL CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 415 MAIN STREET SEALY, TX 77474 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2024 6:00 P.M.  SEAL EXAS ARSTRTO OFEICERCE APUTUREOF? PIOGRISS  The City Council of the City of Sealy, Texas, conducted the meeting scheduled for October 15, 2024, at 6:00p.m., at the Sealy City Council Chambers located at 415 Main Street, Sealy, Texas,  77474. A. Call to Order  Mayor Bilski called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. B. Invocation and Pledges of Allegiance  Councilwoman Curry gave the Invocation and Mayor Bilski led the Pledges of Allegiance.  C. Roll Call and Certification of a Quorum for Sealy City Council  Present: Carolyn Bilski Chris Noack Bradley Miller Theadra Curry Edward Zapalac Absent: Dee Anne Lerma Adam Burttschell  Mayor  Councimember, Place 2 Councimember, Place 3 Councimember, Place 4 Councimember, Place 5  Councimember, Place 1, Mayor Pro Tem Councimember, Place 6  A quorum was declared present.  Staff Attending: Kimbra Hill, City Manager Sandra Vrablec, City Secretary Tim Kirwin, City Attorney Jennifer Matura, Finance Director Jay Reeves, Police Chief Mike Barrow, Assistant City Manager Patrick Parsons, Public Works Director D. Petitions(s) and Public Comments  Larry Koy signed upi to speak on Items 1 and 4. About Drainage on the County's Drainage Grant. Talked about the TXDOT Property on FM 2187/FM 1094 filling in impervious land area and the  required detention pond.    City of Sealy, Texas City Council Meeting Minutes October 15, 2024  E. Discussion and possible action to approve the agenda order or reorder.  Ar motion was made by Councilman Zapalac to move Business Agenda Item #8 before Business  Agenda Item #1 and Approve the Agenda. AYES: Bilski, Noack, Miller, Curry, Zapalac  Councilman Noack seconded the motion. Mayor Bilski called for the vote.  NOES: None The motion carried.  F. Proclamation(s) and Special Recognition(s)  Pickleball Courts Manufacturing Month  G. Consent Agenda  October 1, 2024, Regular City Council Minutes  A motion was made by Councilman Zapalac to Approve the October 1, 2024, Regular City  Council Minutes. AYES: Bilski, Curry, Zapalac NOES: None ABSTAIN: Noack, Miller The motion carried. H. Presentation(s) Manager. Business  Councilwoman Curry seconded the motion. Mayor Bilski called for the vote.  Certificate of Obligation for Infrastructure and City Projects by Mike Barrow, Assistant City  8. Discussion and Possible Action regarding Monthly Financial Report:  Fund Balance through August 31, 2024 General Ledger Expenditures Revenues  Sales Taxes Report No action was taken.  2    City of Sealy, Texas City Council Meeting Minutes October 15, 2024  1. Discussion and Possible Action regarding Interlocal Agreement Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Sealy, Austin County and Sealy ISD for  Drainage Credits.  Amotion was made by Councilman Noack to table this Agenda Item. Councilman Miller seconded the motion. Mayor Bilski called fori the vote.  AYES: Bilski, Noack, Miller, Curry, Zapalac  NOES: None The motion carried. with Austin County.  2. Discussion and Possible Action regarding Interlocal for Law Enforcement Agreement A motion was made by Councilman Zapalac to Approve the Interlocal for Law Enforcement  Agreement with. Austin County.  Councilman Miller seconded the motion. Mayor Bilski called fori the vote.  AYES: Bilski, Noack, Miller, Curry, Zapalac  NOES: None The motion carried. Schedule for: (Second of two readings)  3. Discussion and Possible Action regarding Ordinance Amending the Master Fee  Natural Gas Rates for Non-Residential  Ar motion was made by Councilman Zapalac to Approve the Ordinance Amending the Master Fee Schedule for Natural Gas Rates for Non-Residential. This is the second oft two readings.  Councilman Miller seconded the motion. Mayor Bilski called for the vote.  AYES: Bilski, Noack, Miller, Curry, Zapalac  NOES: None The motion carried. Extensions.  4. Discussion and Possible Action regarding Strand Task Order for TXDOT Utility Amotion was made by Councilman Zapalac to Approve Strand Task Order for TXDOT Utility Extensions contingent upon Detention Requirements being met by TXDOT which follow our Counciwoman Curry seconded the motion. Mayor Bilski called for the vote.  Drainage Requirements.  AYES: Bilski, Noack, Miller, Curry, Zapalac  NOES: None The motion carried.  3    City of Sealy, Texas City Council Meeting Minutes October 15, 2024  5. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve a Resolution regarding Acceptance of Improvements and Maintenance Bonds for Westward Point Harrison Road  Improvements.  A motion was made by Councilman Miller SO moved. AYES: Bilski, Noack, Miller, Curry, Zapalac  Councilman Noack seconded the motion. Mayor Bilski called for the vote.  NOES: None The motion carried.  6. Discussion and Possible Action regarding a Resolution Authorizing the City to Fund Additional Costs for Scope Modifications and Budget Realignment for the FEMA DR- 4485-0278 Grant Costs that Exceed the Approved Matching Funds to Complete the  Water Plant and Lift Stations Generators Project. A motion was made by Counciwoman Curry sO moved. AYES: Bilski, Noack, Miller, Curry, Zapalac  Councilman Miller seconded the motion. Mayor Bilski called for the vote.  NOES: None The motion carried.  7. Discussion and Possible Action regarding the Designation of Representative and Alternate to the Houston-Galveston Area Council for the 2025 General Assembly. Ar motion was made by Councilman Zapalac to Approve the Appointment of the Designation of Representative and Alternate to the Houston Galveston Area Council for 2025 General Assembly being Mayor Carolyn Bilski and Counciwoman Dee Anne Lerma. Councilwoman Curry seconded the motion. Mayor Bilski called for the vote.  AYES: Bilski, Noack, Miller, Curry, Zapalac  NOES: None The motion carried.  J. EXECUTIVE SESSION: A closed meeting will be held concerning the following item(s):  a) Texas Government Code, Section 551.074, Personnel Matters: To deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or  dismissal of a public officer or employee.  City Manager  4    City of Sealy, Texas City Council Meeting Minutes October 15, 2024  b) Texas Government Code, Section 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATOANPANeTNeeN bodymay conduct aj private consultation with its attorney when the governmental body seeks the advice of its attorney about: pending or contemplated litigation; or a settlement offer; or on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Chapter5 551 ofthe Texas Government Code. Town Park Center, LLC VS City of Sealy et al, Cause No. 2019V-0062  Ar motion was made by Councilman Miller SO moved. AYES: Bilski, Noack, Miller, Curry, Zapalac  Councilman Noack seconded the motion. Mayor Bilski called for the vote.  NOES: None  The motion carried. The City Council entered into Executive Session at 6:59 p.m.  Councilman Miller left thei meeting at7:041 p.m.  Councilman Burttschell entered the Executive Session at 7:04 p.m.  9. Reconvene into regular session and consider action, if any, on items discussed in  Executive Session.  The City Council reconvened into Open Session at 7:54 p.m.  Councilwoman Curry would like to extend a vote of confidence for Kimbra Hill who exceeds her, exceeded expectations on your evaluation as City Manager for the City of Sealy, Texas.  10. Reports or Requests from the City Manager and Discussion on:  TCEQ Permit to Burn at Limb Site Legal Projects Priorities  11. Reports, Announcements, or Requests from Councilmembers.  Mayor Bilski  Discussed Manufacturing Month Day at the Liedertafel Hall, and. the water sample process she experienced. She also, complimented the staff for responding to customer complaints and making an effort to correct information on Facebook. It's  a privilege and honor to work with staff.  Councilwoman Lerma  Absent  5    City of Sealy, Texas City Council Meeting Minutes October 15, 2024  Councilman Noack  Iwould like to Thank Kimbra and commend her on a job well done. Her passion for the job shines through, but not only that, but your passion for this community and for this city that you live in as well. Everybody should feel absolutely blessed that you are in the position that you're in and we've come sO long, sO far since you've been in that position andIreally appreciate  it. Thank you sO much. Absent  Councilman Miller Councilwoman Curry  Ditto to what Councilman Noack just said.  When we left the TML Conference on McKinney Street downtown after we left the dinner, we were riding in an Uber, and ont the left-hand side oft the road were abouti fourr millennials on scooters. So being the fact that we have scooters in Sealy and being the fact that they ride whenever, wherever scooters, roller skate, skateboards, we don't have a city ordinance telling them where to ride, where not to ride. Ithink we need to look at that and we also need to look at drones. So lalso want to say to Kimbra Thank You for everything you do. Your commitment to the city is unparalleled. Your devotion. It's not just a job to you. You are a hundred percent invested in Sealy and our success and the growth and all the great things that your team has done, you've put together people around you. You're not afraid to put talented people around you because you know that they're gonna make you shine. And sO we appreciate that and the folks that you've arranged yourself So far as an item, just wanna re bring up the Municode item. We still have issues with the Municode not you're familiar. And then also a reminder about the inquiry about the Just to kind of reiterate, Ihope that the community understands how special you are at this position. Imean it's more than we could have ever asked for. I've only been through a couple of city managers, but just, far and away the work ethic and, just the amount that you care not only about the city, but the community itself. And it's just we're just lucky to have you.  add that to the City Attorney's Legal List.  Councilman Zapalac  with and this kudos to you.  microphone quote. So Infrastructure.  Councilman Burttschell  6    City of Sealy, Texas City Council Meeting Minutes October 15, 2024 K. Adjourn  A motion was made by Councilwoman Curry to adjourn. AYES: Bilski, Noack, Curry, Zapalac, Burttschell The motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:04 p.m.  Councilman Zapalac seconded the motion. Mayor Bilski called for the vote.  NOES: None  PASSED AND APPROVED this 5th day of November 2024.  Ddmbbh Carolyn Biski, Mayor ATTEST:  Chandolhalle Sandra Vrablec, City Secretary  7