Benbrook  MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BENBROOK CITY COUNCIL THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2024  The regular meeting ofi the Benbrook City Council was held on November 21, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers with the following Council members present:  Jason Ward, Mayor Renee Franklin Larry Marshall Dustin Phillips Gary Addison Laura Mackey Keith Tiner  Also Present:  Jim Hinderaker, City Manager Ethan Cox, Assistant City Manager Beth Fischer, City Secretary Tommy Davis, Fire Chief Eric Crile Daniel Bennett  Others:  I.  CALL TO ORDER  Meeting called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Ward. NVOCATIONPLEDGE OF ALEGIANCE  II.  Invocation was given by Pastor Todd Pylant - First Baptist Church of Benbrook  The Pledge of Allegiance recited.  III. CITIZEN COMMENTS ON ANY AGENDA ITEM  Eric Crile and Daniel Bennett spoke on the votes for Tarrant Appraisal District.  IV. MINUTES 1.  Approve minutes of the regular meeting held November 7, 2024  1    Motion by Dr. Marshall, seconded by Mr. Tiner to approve the minutes of the regular  meeting held November 7, 2024. Vote on the Motion: Mr. Tiner Noes: None  Ayes: Ms. Franklin, Dr. Marshall, Mr. Phillips, Mayor Ward, Mr. Addison, Ms. Mackey,  Motion carries unanimously.  V. OATH OF OFFICE TO NEWLY ELECTED MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL  VI. SELECTION OF MAYOR PRO-TEM  Mayor Ward asked for nominations for Mayor Pro-Tem.  Nomination by Mr. Phillips to select Dr. Larry Marshall for the position of Mayor Pro- Tem. Mayor Ward asked if there were any other nominations. No other nominations Vote on the nomination for Dr. Larry Marshall to serve as Mayor Pro-Tem: Ayes: Ms. Franklin, Dr. Marshall, Mr. Phillips, Mayor Ward, Mr. Addison, Ms. Mackey,  being made Mayor Ward asked for a roll-call vote.  Mr. Tiner Noes: None  Motion carries unanimously.  VII. PRESENTATION OF MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL  CC-2024-06 Resolution designating votes for Tarrant Appraisal District Motion by Mr. Tiner, seconded by Dr. Marshall split 16 votes between Ms. Sayeda Syed and Mr. Gary Losada. Ms. Franklin expressed hers support for Mr. Fred Campos and Mr. Eric Crile with a split vote. Mr. Tiner amended his motion to remove the votes for Mr. Gary Losada and give 8 votes to Mr. Fred Campos and 8 votes to Ms. Sayeda  Syed, seconded by Ms. Mackey. Vote on the Motion: Mr. Tiner Noes: None  Ayes: Ms. Franklin, Dr. Marshall, Mr. Phillips, Mayor Ward, Mr. Addison, Ms. Mackey  Motion carried unanimously.  2    Resolution No. 2404-05 being "AI RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CASTING OF THE CITY OF BENBROOK ALLOCATED VOTES FOR APPOINTMENT ON THE  TARRANT APPRAISAL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS"  VII. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER  A. GENERAL  G-2674 Applications for Boards and Commission  Mayor Ward asked the City Council to determine the process for application Motion by Ms. Franklin to interview all new applicants and current board members applying for a different board as the process for evaluation and the interviews to take place on' Wednesday December 11,2 2024 at6 6 PM. Motion seconded' by! Dr. Marshall.  evaluations and schedule that process.  Vote on the Motion: Mr. Tiner Noes: None  Ayes: Ms. Franklin, Dr. Marshall, Mr. Phillips, Mayor Ward, Mr. Addison, Ms. Mackey  Motion carried unanimously.  G-2675 Ordinance amending Chapter 8.08 of the Benbrook Municipal Code Ethan Cox gave the following report: Staff recently reviewed Chapter 8.08 of the Benbrook Municipal Code (BMC) and recommends adopting the attached Ordinance amending the Unsanitary Property Conditions section. The proposed revisions update definitions to include additional nuisances and clarify enforcement procedures. This Ordinance allows the City to enforce unsanitary property conditions relating to high grass and weeds; junk; rubbish; trash; garbage; refuse; junk appliances; and junk machinery. Changes include:  Updates and additions to the terms in the definitions.  Adds a new section on Miscellaneous Sanitation Nuisances which addresses issues such as stagnant water, sewage overflows, property conditions that result in vermin and/or parasites, and nuisances associated with compost  piles.  Prohibits the illegal deposit or discharge of liquid waste. Updates language on violation notification procedures.  These revisions aim to reduce ambiguity, improve enforcement, and make the regulations easy to understand for both the Code Compliance Officer and the  public.  3    The previous revision to Chapter 8.08 - Unsanitary Property Conditions was Motion by Mr. Addison, seconded by Mr. Phillips to adopt Ordinance No. 1505 amending Chapter 8.08 Unsanitary Property Conditions of the Benbrook  adopted on January 21, 2016.  Municipal Code. Vote on the Motion: Mr. Tiner Noes: None  Ayes: Ms. Franklin, Dr. Marshall, Mr. Phillips, Mayor' Ward, Mr. Addison, Ms. Mackey  Motion carried unanimously.  Ordinance No. 1505 being "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 8.08 = UNSANITARY PROPERTY CONDITIONS, TITLE 8, HEALTH AND SAFETY, OF THE BENBROOK MUNICIPAL CODE (1985), AS AMENDED, BY REVISING THE CITY'S UNSANITARY PROPERTY CONDITIONS REGULATIONS; PROVIDING FOR VIOLATIONS, PENALTIES AND INJUNCTION; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE OF ALL ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY CLAUSE: PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION IN PAMPHLET FORM; PROVIDING FOR ENGROSSMENT AND ENROLLMENT; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION IN THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER; AND PROVIDING AN  EFFECTIVE DATE." B. CONTRACT Contract  C-374 Tarrant County Emergency Services District #1 Fire/EMS Services Tommy Davis gave the following report: For a number of years, Tarrant County has engaged (via contract) the Benbrook Fire Department to provide fire and EMS The City last renewed the annual fire and EMS services agreement with Tarrant Contract continuation is beneficial to Benbrook for the following reasons:  services to portions of unincorporated Tarrant County.  County in October of 2023.  The 2024/25 rate of compensation ($187,200) compensates the City for Provisions of the County provided tanker and brush truck precludes the  services rendered.  purchase of this apparatus by Benbrook citizens.  4    The 2024/25 rate of compensation from points is estimated tol be $230,000. The 2024/25 contract includes a grant from the district of $25,000 for the Additionally, we will be receiving $2.2 million in funds through the ARPA The total current fiscal year cash reimbursement from Tarrant County to the  purchase and replacement of firefighting PPE. agreement towards 4 ambulance replacements. City would be approximately $417,200.  As a standard for Tarrant County, they do not provide new contracts until after the new fiscal year has begun. The term of this contract is for one year, from October 1, Motion by Mr. Tiner, seconded by Dr. Marshall to approve the proposed contract for fire and EMS services for the assigned area of Tarrant County Emergency  2024 to September 30, 2025.  Services District #1 for fiscal year 2024-2025.  Vote on the Motion: Mr. Tiner Noes: None  Ayes: Ms. Franklin, Dr. Marshall, Mr. Phillips, Mayor Ward, Mr. Addison, Ms. Mackey  Motion carried unanimously. IX. INFORMAL CITIZEN COMMENTS  X. COUNCIL MEMBER AND STAFF COMMENTS  Councimember Franklin wished the community al Happy Thanksgiving and notice of Councimember Tiner recognized the student athletes representing Benbrook as they compete in appreciation for their stewardship, commitment, and service tot their Mayor Ward announced the December 5, 2024 City Council meeting will be held in  local business events for the holiday.  sport.  the new Municipal Complex with a new start time of7 PM.  XI. ADJOURNMENT  Meeting adjourned at 7:53 p.m.  5    Jason Ward, Mayor M7  ATTEST: A  Elizabetirfischer, GitySecretary  6