R Rire,Ta  REGULAR MEETING OF THE GOVERNING BODY  RICE, TEXAS December 12, 2024 6:00 PM Rice City Hall 305 N. Dallas Street Rice, TX 75155  "The Rice City Council reserves the right to adjourn intol Executive Session at any time during the course oft this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed in this agenda, as authorized by Texas Local Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with City Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberations about Gifis and Donations), 551.074 (Personnel, Matters), 551.073 (Deliberations about Security Devices) and! 551.086 (Economic Development)."  AGENDA  1. Call to Order  City of] Rice Mission Statement  The City of] Rice will maximize the opportunities for social and economic development while retaining an attractive, sustainable and secure environment for the enjoyment ofthe residents and visitors. Through unified responsible and professional leadership and partnership with others, the Municipality will strive to improve the quality ofl life for all.  2. Roll Call  a. Sheila Teague b. Rosa Vasquez C. Nick White d. Donnie P. Fisher e. Troy Foreman  Mayor Christi Campbell    3. Pledge of Allegiance  The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag  "Ij pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."  4. Texas Pledge of Allegiance  The Pledge of Allegiance to the Texas State Flag  "Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and  indivisible.  5. Prayer 6. Public Forum 7. Alderman Updates 8. Reports and Questions  a. November 2024 Volunteer Fire Department Report b. November 2024 Police Department Report C. November 2024 Municipal Court Report d. November 2024. Administrative Report e. November 2024 EDC Report f. November 2024 Mayor's Report  9. Consent Items  a. Discuss and Deliberate the approval of the Minutes for the November 14, b. Discuss and Deliberate the approval of the Minutes for the November 14, C. Discuss and Deliberate the approval oft the November, 20241 Financial Report  2024 Regular City Council Meeting 2024 Workshop Meeting    10. New Business  a. Discuss and Deliberate approval oft the No Thru Traffic Ordinance b. Discuss and Deliberate approval of the Rice Economic Development Commission final plans for their land on Calhoun Street  11. Convene to Closed Executive Session  City Council will go into a Closed Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.074 12. Reconvene into regular session from Closed Executive Session to take action  regarding discussions in the Closed Executive Session.  13. Adjourn  Ihereby certify that the above notice of meeting was posted on the bulletin board of City Hall, City of Rice, Texas, a place readily accessible to the 5:00j p.m., and remained posted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the  general public at all times, on the scheduled time ofs said meeting.  day of  2024 by  Name  Title    R  7.  Aldermen'sUpdates    R  8.  keports/Questions  a. b. C. d. e. f.  November 2024 Volunteer Fire Department Report November 2024 Police Department Report November 2024 Municipal Court Report November 2024 Administrative Report November 2024 EDC Report November 2024 Mayor's Report    Rice Volunteer Fire Department P.O. BOX: 27 RICE, TX75155  FIRI  Rice Volunteer Fire Department had monthly meeting for November 2024. Our current membership is 10 active members with a total approximately 23 members. Rice Volunteer Fire Department responded to 32 calls for service in November 2024.  Motor' Vehicle Aceent-8-2-Chatied Burn Ban-4 Lift Assist-1-Emhouse Medical Emergency-10 Grass Fire-4 Fire Investigation-2 Vehicle Fire- -2 Fire Alarm-1  Rice had training for November Rice VFD has been working on getting prices from Different Fire Truck manufacturers.  Gaylon Taylor Fire Chief Rice VFD    ::  Rice Volunteer Fire Department's Post  X  Rice Volunteer Fire Department Calls for service through November 2024. Serving Rice and surrounding areas. training and equipment.  21h-G  We are always looking for individuals who are interested in serving your community. We provide  Ifinterestged, please call Dale Scott 361)4.42-1719  12/1/2024  Rice Fire Rescue  2021 11 Structure 34 MVA 23 Grass 3 Invest 5 EMS 1 Line Down 1 HazMat 5 FireAlarms  2022 11 Structure 27 MVA 41 Grass 9 invest 2 EMS 0 Line Down 2 Haz! Mat 3 Fire Alarms  2023 12 Structure 55 MVA 56 Grass 10 Invest 21 EMS 6 Line Down 0 Haz Mat 4 Fire Alarms  2024 17 56 53 9 145 6 2 6  Structure MVA Grass Invest EMS Line Down Haz Mat Fire Alarms  Vehicie Fire 12 Vehicle Fire  3 Vehicle Fire 20 Vehide Fire 17  False Alarms 0 False Alarms 0 False Alarms 1 False Alarms 2 Landing Zone 2 Landing Zone 0 landingz Zone 4 Landing Zone 10  Mutual Aid Total Cals  0 Mutual Aid 97 TotalCalls  2 MutualA Aid 100 Total Calls  1 Mutual Aid 191 TotalCalls  1 324  Volunteer Hrs 2,196 VolunteerHrs) 3,556  Response Areas 2023 139 36 9 3  2024 171 34 12 16  Rice Chatfield Roane Emhouse  Rice Chatfield Roane Emhouse  Write a comment...        POLICE REPORT  FOR  RPD  November 2024  Page 1 of4    POLICE  F  ARRESTS  6  CHARGES  Driving While Intoxicated Unlawful Carry of Weapon  1 1 1 1 1 13 18  Poss of Prohibited Sub. in Correction Fac.  Deadly Conduct Warrant Total  Possession of Controlled Substance  CRASHIES  MVA CMVA  2 1  Calls For Service:  85  Page 2 of4    Open Records Requests:  4 116 346 496 01  Municipal Court Cases Filed  Traffic Stops Violations  Compliments  Searched for and Recovered Runaway Juvenile 01 Transported Juvenile to Mental Facility Assisted Juvenile with overdose using Narcan 01  01  Updates Regarding PD  November NIBRS Report will be submitted to Delivered Meals on Wheels every Thursday. ( Chapter 59 Mandated Annual Seizure Account Audit was conducted, submitted and received by the Texas Attorney General on Donated toys were picked up in Cedar Hill "Christmas for Kids" application was  DPS.  11-18-2024  released to the public.  Page 3 of4    Patrol Vehicle Fleet status  Unit 104: overheated and was towed to Troys Transmission in Ennis on 11-22-24.It was repaired and returned on 11-26-24.  Unit 105: check engine light, tire sensor light, exhaust leak and defaulted into "limp mode". Taken to Troys Transmission in Ennis on Unit 107: issues with engine starting and brakes, dropped off at Brinson Ford on  11-26-2024  11-27-2024  Unit 108: No issues reported. Unit 109: Ordered on 10-17-2024  ETA August 2025  AUDIT CONDUCTED BY: ChiefCharles Parson 12-02-2024  Page 4 of4    CONFIDENTIAL  Offensestopcount  This report does noti include voided, test, or deleted records, but does include wamings (if" *ALL*or WARNINGS is selected int the Stop Resuit field.  346 Stops 496 Violations  346 Stops  496 Violations  Speeding Expired Registration Defective Head Lamps Display Fictitious License Plate Disregarded Traffic Controi Device Drive While License Invalid Faill To Maintain Financial Responsibility Fail To Report Change Of Address Or Name Failed To Dim Headlights Following Failed To Signal Lane Change No Drivers License No! License Plate Light Open Container Operate Motor Vehicie Without Plates Possession of Drug Paraphernalia Ran Stop Sign Unapproved Lighting Child (4-14) Not Secured By Seat Belt Defective Taill Lamps Display Unclean Licenss Plates Faill To Display Drivers License Fail To Stop-Designated Point-Stop Sign Failed To Drive in Single Lane Ilegal) Window Tint Missing License Piate No Front Seat Belts When Required No Taill Lamps Obstruction Of View Unrestrained Child-Safety Seat Violation  176 111 2 3 3 8 37 1 4 14 42 5 2 1 5 3 1 2 3 2 2 2 19 22 7 1 1 2  Report Created: 12/2/2024. 4:25:54PM Poweredby: brazos  CONFIDENTIAL  1of2    CONFIDENTIAL  Offensestopcount  Changed Lane When Unsafe Expired Drivers License Fictitious LP/Reg/SI Following Too Ciosely Operate Unregistered Motor) Vehicle Violate Operating Hours- Minor  6 2 2 2  Report Created: 12/2/2024. 4:25:541 PM. Powaredi by: brazos  CONFIDENTIAL  2of2    Charles Parson From: Sent: To: Subject:  Chapter 59 Audit Report chapter59auditreprt@texasattomneygenera.gov> Law Enforcement Agency Report Submitted for Fiscal Year 2024  Monday, November 18, 20242:09PM  Charles Parson  Chief of Police Charles W Parson,  This email is to alert you that your LEA report for Fiscal Year 2024 was compieted and submitted today.  LEA Report:  .--XXA MAsOAdiaOMGADNONcANuPAMASUA  /QPO8FG2DPAK.APo-  Please contact the Texas Office of Attorney General ify you have any questions.    Image Not Availabie This image is not availabie because: You don'thave the privileges tos seei it, OR ithas! been removed from the: system  CHAPTER 59 ASSET FORFEITURE REPORT BY LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY  Agency Information  Agency Information  Year: 2024  Agency Name: Ricel PolicaDept. City: Rice State: TX Phone Number: (903)326-4146  Agency Mailing Street:  POBOX97  ZIP: 75155 County: Navarro Month:  Agency Fiscal Beginning October  Agency Fiscal Ending Month: September  I.S Seized Funds  Do not include federal seizures and/or forfeitures on this form. This formi is only for those seizures and/or forfeitures made pursuant to Chapter 59 oft the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. Funds that have been seized but have noty yet been awarded/forfeited toy youra agency by thej judicial system.  Seized Funds Pursuant to Chapter 59  A)E Beginning Balance: $10,266.46 B) Seizures During Reporting Period  Include only those seizures which occurred during the reporting period and where the: seizure affidavit required by Article 59.03 is swom to by a peace officer employed by your agency (E.G. seizing officer's affidavit).  1) Amount seized and retained $0.00 iny your agency's custody: 2) Amount seized and transferred" to the District $0.00  CHAPTER: 594 ASSET FORFEITURE REPORT BY LAWI ENFORCEMENT AGENCY: : Page 1of13    Attorney pending forfeiture: 3) Total Seizures This field will be auto-calculated when $0.00 you SAVE or switch sections: C) Interest Earned on Seized Funds During Reporting $0.00 D) Amount Returned to $0.00 Defendnts/esponoens: E), Amount Transferred" to $0.00 Forfeiture Account: F) Other Reconciliation Items (Must provide detaili in! box $0.00  Period:  below):  Description:  G) Ending Balance This field will be auto-calculated when $10,266.46 you SAVE or switch sections: Ending Balance Mailed Form:  I. Forfeited Funds & Other Court Awards  Forfeited Funds and Other Court Awards Pursuant to Chapter 59 Funds awarded toj youra agency by thej judicial system and which are available to spend.  A) Beginning Balance: $10,266.46 B) Amount Forfeited to and Received by Reporting Agency $443.52 (Including Interest) During Reporting Period: C) Interest Earned on Forfeited  CHAPTER. 59 ASSET: FORFEITURE REPORT! BYI LAWI ENFORCEMENT AGENCY : Page 20 of13    Funds During Reporting $0.00 D) Amount Awarded Pursuant $0.00 E), Amount Awarded Pursuant $0.00 F)Proceeds Received by Your Agency From Sale of Forfeited $0.00 G) Amount Returned to Crime $0.00 H) Other Reconciliation Items (Must provide detail in! box  Period: to59.022: to59.023:  Property: Victims:  below):  Description:  )Total Expenditures of Forfeited Funds During Reporting Period. This field will be auto-calculated once $10,566.31 section VI has been completed and you save or switch J)E Ending Balance This field will be auto-calculated when $143.67 you SAVE or switch sections.: )Total Expenditure from Mailed Form: J) Ending Balance from Mailed  sections.:  Form:  III. Other Property  Other Property  CHAPTER 59 ASSET! FORFEITURE REPORT BYI LAWI ENFORCEMENT AGENCY: : Page 3of13    List the number of items seized fore each category. Include only those seizures where a seizure is made by a peace officer employed by your agency. Ifp property is sold, list under' "Proceeds Receivedi by Your Agency From Sale of Forfeited. Property" in Section II( (F) in ther reporting yeari in which the proceeds are received. Please note this should be ar number nota a currency amount. Example 4 cars seized, 3 cars forfeited and 0 cars puti into use.  A) Motor Vehicles (Include cars, motorcycles, tractor trailers,etc.)  1) Seized: 0 2) Forfeited to Agency: 0 3) Returned to 0 Delendnts/espondents: 4) Puti into use by Agency: 0  B) Real Property (Count each parcel seized as one item)  1)Seized: 0 2) Forfeited to Agency: 0 3) Returned to 0 Defendants/Respondens: 4)F Puti into use by Agency: 0  C) Computers (Include computer and attached system components, such as printers and monitors, as one Please note this should be a number not a currency amount. For example, 4 computers seized, 3 computers  item)  forfeited and 0 computers puti into use.  1): Seized: 0 2) Forfeited to Agency: 0 3) Returned to 0 Defendnts/Pespondents: 4) Puti into use by Agency: 0  D) Firearms (Include only firearms seized for forfeiture under Chapter 59. Do not include weapons disposed Please. note this should be ar number not a currency amount. Fore example, 4 firearms seized, 31 firearms forfeited, 0  under Chapter 18) firearms puti into use.  1) Seized: 0 2) Forfeited to Agency: 0 3) Returnedi to 0 Defendants/Respondens: 4) Puti into use by Agency: 0  E) Other Property  Please note this should be a number not a currency amount.For example, 41 lots of tools seized, 31 lots oft tools Description Seized Forfeited To Agency Returned to DafendantsPespondents Put into use by Agency  forfeited, 01 jots oft tools put into use.  CHAPTER 59 ASSET! FORFEITURE REPORT: BYI LAWI ENFORCEMENT. AGENCY: : Page 4 of13    IV. Forfeited Property Received  Forfeited Property Received From Another, Agency property to another agency prior to the transfer.  Enter the total number ofi items transferred toj your agency where the forfeiture judgment awarded ownership oft the  A) Motor Vehicles: 0 B) Real Property: 0 C) Computers: 0 D) Firearms: 0 E) Other: 0  V. Forfeited Property Transterred/L-oaned  Forfeited Property Transferred or Loaned to Another Agency ownership oft the property to your agency. prior to the transfer.  Enter the total number of items transferred or loaned from your agency where the forfeiture) judgment awarded  A) Motor Vehicles: 0 B) Real Property: 0 C) Computers: 0 D) Firearms: 0 E) Other: 0  CHAPTER. 59 ASSET: FORFEITURE REPORTI BY LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY: : Page 5 of13    Mi. Expenditures: A-D  A) Salaries  1) Increase of Salary, Expense or Allowance for Employees $0.00 (Salary Supplements): 2) Salary Budgeted Solely $0.00 From Forfeited Funds: 3) Number of Employees Paid 0 Using Forfeiture Funds: 4)TOTAL SALARIES PAID OUT OF CHAPTER: 59 $0.00 Total Salaries from Mailed  FUNDS: Form:  B) Overtime  1) For Employees Budgeted by $0.00 Governing Body: 2) For Employees Budgeted $0.00 Solely out of Forfeiture Funds: 3) Number of Employees Paid 0 Using Forfeiture Funds: 4)TOTAL OVERTIME PAID OUT OF CHAPTER! 59 $0.00 Total Overtime from Mailed  FUNDS: Form:  C) Equipment  1)Vehicles: $6,018.13 2) Computers: $0.00 4) Furniture: $0.00 5)Software: $0.00 6) Maintenance Costs: $2,628.36 7)Uniforms: $0.00  3)F Firearms, Protective Body $0.00 Armor, Personal Equipment:  CHAPTER 59 ASSETI FORFEITURE REPORT BYI LAW) ENFORCEMENT AGENÇY: : Page 6of13    8) K9 Related Costs: $0.00 9) Other (Must provide detail in $0.00 box below):  Description:  10)TOTAL EQUIPMENT PURCHASED WITH $8,646.49 CHAPTER 59 FUNDS: Totail Equipment from Mailed  Form:  D) Supplies  1)Office Supplies: $836.99 2) Mobile Phone and Data $0.00 Account Fees: 3) Internet: $0.00 4) Other (Must provide detail in $1,052.83 box below): Fraudulent charges made to the bank account  Description:  5)TOTAL SUPPLIES PURCHASED WITH $1,889.82 CHAPTER 59 FUNDS: Total Supplies from Mailed  Form:  MI. Expenditures: E  E)Travel 1) In State Travel  a) Transportation: $0.00 b)N Meals & Lodging: $0.00 c) Mileage: $0.00  CHAPTER 594 ASSET FORFEITURE REPORTI BY: LAWI ENFORCEMENT AGENCY: :E Page 7of13    d) Incidental Expenses: $0.00 e) Total In State Travel: $0.00 Total In State Travel from 2) Out of State Travel  Mailed Form:  a) Transportation: $0.00 b) Meals & Lodging: $0.00 c) Mileage: $0.00 d) Incidental Expenses: $0.00 e) Total Out of State Travel: $0.00 Total Outo of State Travelf from  Mailed Form:  3) Total Travel Paid Out of Chapter 59 Funds Total Travel Paid Outof $0.00 Chapter 59 Funds:  Total Travel from Mailed Form:  VI. Expenditures: F-G  F)T Training  1)Fees (Conferences, $0.00 Seminars): 2) Materials (Books, CDs, $0.00 Videos, etc.): 3) Other (Must provide detaili in $0.00 box below):  Description:  4)TOTAL TRAININGPAID OUT OF CHAPTER: 59 $0.00  FUNDS:  CHAPTER 594 ASSET FORFEITURE REPORT! BYI LAWI ENFORCEMENT AGENCY : Page 8of13    Total Training from Mailed  Form:  G) Investigative Costs  1) Informant Costs: $0.00 2) Buy Money: $0.00 3)Lab Expenses: $0.00 box below):  4) Other (Must provide detail in $0.00  Description:  5)TOTAL INVESTIGATIVE COSTS PAID OUTO OF $0.00 CHAPTER. 591 FUNDS: Total Investigative Costs from  Mailed Form:  M. Expenditures: H-N  H) Prevention /Treatment Programs /Financial Assistance /D Donation  1)Total Preventon/Treatiment Programs (pursuant to 59.06 $0.00 (d-3(6).(h),0): 2) Total Financial. Assistance (pursuant to Articles 59.06 (n) $0.00 and (0)): 3)7 Total Donations (pursuant to $0.00 Articles 59.06 (d-2): 4) Total scholarships to children of officers killedi int the $0.00 line of duty (pursuant to Article  59.06(): 5)TOTAL  PREVENTONTREAIMENT PROGRAMSFNANCAL ASSTANCEDONATONS (Pursuant to Articles 59.06 $0.00 (d-3(6)), (h), (). (n), (0), (d-2),  CHAPTER. 59 ASSETFORFEITURE REPORTI BYI LAW: ENFORCEMENT AGENCY: :E Page 9of13    (r))-This field willl be auto-calculated wheny you SAVE or switch sections: PREVENTION/TREATMENT PROGRAMSFINANCIAL ASSISTANCE/DONATIONS from Mailed Form:  Total  I) Facility Costs  1)Building Purchase: $0.00 2)1 Lease Payments: $0.00 3) Remodeling: $0.00 4) Maintenance Costs: $0.00 5) Utilities: $0.00 6) Other (Must provide detaili in $0.00 box below):  Description:  7)TOTAL FACILITY COSTS PAID OUT OF CHAPTER! 59 $0.00 FUNDS: Total Facility Costs from Mailed Form:  J) Miscellaneous Fees  1) Court Costs: $0.00 2) Filing Fees: $0.00 3) Insurance: $0.00 4) Witness Fees (including $0.00 travel and security): 5) Audit Costs and Fees (including audit preparation $0.00 and professional fees): 6) Other (Must provide detaili in $30.00  box below):  Description:  Bank Fees for account 7)Total Miscellaneous Fees Paid Out of Chapter 59 Funds This will be auto-calculated $30.00  CHAPTER 59 ASSETI FORFEITURE REPORT: BYI LAW: ENFORCEMENT AGENCY: : Page 10 of13    when you SAVE ors switch Totall Miscellaneous Costs from Mailed Form:  sections:  K) Paid to State Treasury/ General Fund/ /Health & Human Services Commission  1) Total paid to State Treasury due tol lack ofi local agreement $0.00 pursuant to 59.06 (c): 2) Total paid to State Treasury due to participating int task $0.00 force not established in accordance with 59.06 (q)(1): 3)Total paidt to General Fund pursuant to 59.06 (c-3)(C) $0.00 (Texas Department of Public Safety only): 4)Total forfeiture funds transferred toi thel Health and $0.00 Human Services Commission pursuant to 59.06 (p): 5)TOTAL PAID TOS STATE TREASURYI GENERAL FUNDI HEALTH & HUMAN $0.00 SERVICES COMMISSION OUTOF CHAPTER 59  FUNDS:  Total Paid to State Treasury/General fund/ Health &Human Services Commission from Mailed  Form:  L) Total Paidt to Cooperating Agency(ies) Pursuant to Local Agreement  TOTALF PAIDTO COOPERATING $0.00 AGENCYIESPURSUANT TO LOCALAGREEMENT:  M) Total Other Expenses Paid Out of Chapter 59 Funds Which Are Not Accounted For In Previous Categories  TOTAL OTHER EXPENSES PAID OUT OF CHAPTER! 59 FUNDS WHICH. AREN NOT ACCOUNTED FORIN $0.00 PREVIOUS CATEGORIES (Must provide detail in box  below):  Description:  CHAPTER 59 ASSETI FORFEITURE REPORTI BY LAW: ENFORCEMENT AGENCY: : Page 11 of13    N) Total Expenditures  TOTAL EXPENDITURES: $10,566.31 Total Expenditures from Mailed  Form:  Financial Professional Signature  Afters signing and pressing "Save", using youre email address and password account access, and pursuant to the terms ofs service, you certify that) yous swear or affirm that the Commissioners Court, City Council or Head of Agency (ifno governing body) has requested that you conduct the audit required by Article 59.06 of the Code of Criminal Procedure and that upon diligent inspection ofa all relevant documents and supporting materials, you believe that thei information  contained. int this report is true and correct to the best of your Knowledge.  Do you acknowledge the Yes above terms: Typed Name of AudorfiessuriAcouning VickiF Fisher Prolessiona/Preparer:  Title: City Administrator  Head of Agency Certification  After signing and pressing "Submit" using youre email address and password account access, and pursuant to the terms of service) you: swear ora affirm, under penalty of perjury, thaty you! have accounted: for thes seizure, forfeiture, receipt, and specific expenditure ofa all proceeds and property subject to Chapter 59 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, and that upon diligent inspection ofa all relevant documents and supporting materials, this asset forfeiture report is true and correcta and contains all information required by Article 59.06 oft the Code of Criminal Procedure. You further swear ora affirm that, toi the best ofy your) knowledge, all expenditures reported herein were lawfula and proper,  and made ina accordance with Texas law. Doy you acknowledge the Yes above terms:  Year: 2024 Agency:: Title: Chief of Police  Typed Name of Head of Charles W Parson  CHAPTER 594 ASSETI FORFEITURE REPORTI BY LAWI ENFORCEMENT AGENCY: : Page 12of13    Date: 11/18/2024  Comments:  CHAPTER. 59 ASSET: FORFEITURE REPORT BYI LAWI ENFORCEMENT AGENCY: : Page 13of13    CITY OF RICE POLICE DEPARTMENT  35N. Dallas Soet P.0. Boss 97 Rice, Texas 75155 MAVAEROCOUNIY  Claries Parson. Chieforp Police  Telephone: (903); 326-4146 Fax: (9103) 326-7424  2023-2024  Finalized Police Seizure Budget  Starting Balance (10/01/23):  $10,266.46 $443.52  Revenue:  Expenses  Equipment: Training: Supplies: investigations: Facility:  $6018.13 $O $836.99 $0 $2628.36 $1052.83 $30.00 $143.67  Fraudulent Charges to account:  Bank Fees: Ending Balance:  Finalized Budget Submitted bv: - CuLLt 970  Chiefof Police  Date: l0-30-2024  TO PROTECT AND: SERVE    JAKE ELLZEY 6TH DISTRICT, TEXAS XORGPELILZEY fAREPAKEEZEY OEIZEYHOUBE.GNV  COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE ON SMALL BUSINESS  Congress of the Aniteb states Tbouse of Bepresentatibes Cllastington, DC 20515 November 18, 2024  Police Chief Charles Parson Rice Police Department 305N. Dallas St. Rice, TX 75155 Deat Chief Parson,  As we begin the holiday season, we: reflect on all those who embody the spirit of giving throughout the year. I want to say thank you to the Rice Police Department for all that you do to keep our beautiful community safe and protected. Our community would not be what iti is without the dedication and support of the first responders who give tirelessly to serve and care for others. You  are a true blessing to sO many.  Please pass along my sincere gratitude to the entire station, especially all those who willl be working over the holidays and spending time away from their families. Itis an honor to serve as the Congressman from Texas' 6th Congressional District. IfI can ever be of assistance to you or your families, please do not hesitate to contact me or my staff. Wishing you much joy in this holiday  season and the upcoming New Year.  Sincerely,  ake Ellzey EF Member of Congress  WASHINGTON DC OFFICE 1721 LONGWORTH HOB WASHINGTON, DC 20515 (202); 225-2002  WAXAHACHIE OFFICE 2001 BATES DRIVE, SUITE 100 WAXAHACHIE. TX 75167 (489)550-7150  CORSICANA OFFICE 1221 N. BEATON STREET CORSICANA,TX 75110 (903)502-7860    RICE unleashed! Dusti Young - 2h - 8  X  Dusti Young 2h - @  V want to thank Officer McAdams for  helping with my car. Apparently a cat met  his 9th life under my belt.e  1 az  3 rammantr                November 2024 Administrative Report  Municipal Clerk  Worked on Thanksgiving get-to-gather for employees Worked on Christmas party for employees Answered door for court Answered phones Entered permits and took payments Called for inspections  Worked on with Shell card receipts and entered into Fundview  City Secretary/Finance Payroll  Worked with and paid insurances Completed required form for CardConnect  Reconciliation  Public Works  Novemberl-8  Repaired culvert on Capital' T Graded Capital T Dumped trash cans at the park  Cut and trimmed trees that were hanging low for trucks and school buses around Worked on Boston Street with filling the cracks in the street with asphalt Took road material on sides of East Calhoun from edge and filled potholes Removed some dirt and gravel on side ofthe road to eliminate build up on sides,  the city limits  Cleaned tar machine  Added and smoothed 2 buckets of millings to Dresden  to let runoff flow to ditches, rather than in the middle oft the road  Repaired stop signs and street signs around town Added and graded 2 buckets of gravel to Sherman Street Added and graded 2 buckets of gravel to! Homer Street Took back up lawnmower to get estimates for repair Added and graded 2 buckets ofb base material to Benton Street Added and graded 2 buckets of base material to Marshall Street  Took out old battery in city truck (5 years old) to take and purchase new battery.  Replaced battery in city truck    Added and graded 21 buckets ofbase material to Camden Street Added and graded 21 buckets ofbase material to West Camden Street  Cleaned bathroom at city park Dumped trash at park Cleaned and organized maintenance room in gym Deep cleaned gym and restrooms  Took black mats out of fitness center and cleaned floor and mats then replaced  mats  Alex trained to answer front door and phones Cleaned Legacy Room for any rentals over the weekend  Stocked Legacy bathroom  November 12-15  Filled cracks with hot tar on South. Austin Mowed empty lot on Austin Street Mowed around Beautification project  Added and graded 3 buckets of millings to add to existing road material on Fannin  Street  Hauled broken branches and trees to park with tractor and grapple Oversaw community service person pull weeds at] Beautification project Picked up backup lawnmower and collected quote for repairs Took backup lawnmower and dropped off for another repair quote Graded Sherman Street with ripper teeth and added 3 buckets of base material Burn brush pile at park; Alex stayed to watch fire and came back and restacked  brush  Mowed Camden Mowed around burn pile at park Mowed park Cleaned equipment in compound  Added millings in several roads around town due to wash out edges of asphalt  Added Stop sign on Gilmer street (Gilmer and North Dallas) Added and graded 2 buckets ofroad material to Kings Court Added and graded 21 buckets ofroad material tol E Calhoun  November 18-22  Police called and said trash had been dumped around town; picked up trash over Filled potholes on E. Calhoun, Capital T, Dresden, Marshall, Benton and Camden  town and park  Worked on Christmas decorations downtown  Streets after the rain cleared    Beginning toj put Christmas lights up downtown Pulled weeds at beautification project  Graded North Sherman, South Sherman, Benton and Marshall Streets Mowed farmers market to get ready for Christmas decorations Marked off location for new flagpole on EDC property downtown Mowed Park area since Pavilion was being used Sunday Added 2 buckets of road base and graded Benton Street Took lawnmower to second shop for bid on repairs Worked on Austin Street repairing asphalt road Add and graded 2 buckets ofr millings on E Calhoun curve inj potholes Mowed 2 remaining lots on east side of Austin Street Cleaned park and restrooms for party on Sunday  Allex repaired fence atj park  November 25-26  Worked on tar machine, tried putting a panel around flame, but too windy to work Got all dig tests performed so EDC could have a flagpole installed downtown on  tar machine their property.  Mowed sidewalk area and weedeated sidewalk at park Add and graded 2 buckets of milling at Calhoun courner Mowed around Farmers Market for Christmas Weedeated around Beautification project Repaired culvert on Capital' T Dumped trash cans at the park  Parks and Recreation  Held Parks and Recreation Board meeting Entered newi members to fitness center Worked with MDMYA on basketball schedules Looked at risers to see ift they could be used Rented gym for December 2, 2024 Working on Christmas tree lighting    Administrator Report Prepared agendas Attended Planning and Zoning meeting Attended EDC meeting Met with builder Canceled lease vehicle  Attended Grand Opening ribbon cutting ceremony for Los Gaves  Worked on resolution for Grantworks grant with' Texas Department of Agriculture  Worked on Grant for street materials Attended Parks and Recreation board meeting Met with L& S (company for roads and materials) Notarized serval documents  Worked on Christmas function for council, board members and staff  Worked on petition for animal control to send to all mayors of cities inl Navarro County Worked with SysLogic to get computers connected to network after new: server was Found regulation that grandfathered replacement mobile home in city limits (700S Met with president of EDC, Brandi Solomon, downtown regarding their future plans in Met with Celeste and Officer Watson regarding dog running around city limits  Met with Newmans' (duplexes)  installed Sherman) phases    00  No 4 3 6    R Mne 9.  Consent Items a.  Approval ofl Minutes for November 14, 2024, Regular Council Meeting  b.  Approval of Minutes for the November 14, 2024, Workshop Meeting  C.  Approval of the November 2024 Financial Report    R  REGULAR MEETING OF THE GOVERNING BODY  RICE, TEXAS Thursday, November 14, 2024 6:00 PM Rice City Hall 305 N. Dallas Street Rice, TX 75155 Minutes  Call to Order  Mayor Christi Campbell called the meeting to order at 6j pm.  2. Roll Call  a. Sheila Teague: Present b. Rosa Vasquez: Present C. Nick White: Present d. Donnie P.) Fisher: Present e. Troy Foreman: Present f. Mayor Christi Campbell: Present 3. Pledge of Allegiance: By All  4. Texas Pledge of Allegiance: By All 5. Prayer: By Chief Parson    6. Public Forum  1. Monica Brighton and Deauna Henderson, Total Help Care Services, 305 N. Monica Brighton -I sent an email for Sherry Adams, the owner ofTotal Help Care Services. She wanted to personally meet with the Mayor to introduce herselfand to address some concerns she had. She sent the email to Sharon and to the Mayors email address. The email was sent on November the 6th, and then Ireceived an email from Sharon stating she had been out oft the office and Ms. Vicki was dealing with the Mayor on request. That was the last time I heard Deauna Henderson -Office Administrator-Total Help Services. Iv wanted to introduce the business and let everyone know that they are at the Business Hub, offering a variety ofservices. Examples Home Health care, Home school, and  Dallas St. Suites 5,6,7.  from anyone.  many other services on the website. Charletta Marrero Group/ Sir Kendricks  North Texas Food Bank operated for a year Thursday 10to31 pm. Has served over 300,000 lbs of food to 13000 citizens of Rice. Also they have the Community Store, Resource center for Autism, Home School, Marrero Group  Insurance.  7. Alderman Updates by Donnie P. Fisher. Nays: None Motion Passed 8. Reports  Motion to Forego the reading oft the reports made by Troy Foreman and seconded Ayes: Troy Foreman, Donnie P. Fisher, Sheila Teague, Rosa Vasquez, Nick White  a. October 2024 Volunteer Fire Department Report b. October 2024 Police Department Report C. October 2024 Municipal Court Report d. October 2024 Administrative Report e. October 2024 EDC Report f. October 2024 Mayor's Report  9. Consent Items  a. Discuss and Deliberate approval of Minutes for Special Council meeting on b. Motion to approve Minutes for Special Council meeting on October 17, 2024, made by Troy Foreman with correction to item 10b. the correction is  October 17, 2024.  to meet specs, and seconded by Nick White.    Ayes: Troy Foreman, Nick White, Sheila Teague, Rosa Vasquez, Donnie P. Fisher C. Discuss and Deliberate approval ofOctober 2024 financial report.  Nays: None Motion Passed  Motion to approve October 2024 financial report, made by Donnie P. Fisher, Ayes: Donnie P. Fisher, Troy Foreman, Sheila Teague, Rosa Vasquez, Nick  and seconded by Troy Foreman.  White Nays: None Motion Passed  10. Old Business  a. Discuss and Deliberate the purchase ofdump bed trailer.  Motion to approve the purchase oft the 24-foot gooseneck dump bed trailer from C&L for $11,220.00, made by Donnie P. Fisher, and seconded by Sheila  Teague. Nays: Rosa Vasquez, Nick White Motion Passed  Ayes: Donnie P Fisher, Sheila Teague, Troy Foreman  11. New Business  a. Discuss and Deliberate approval of the Economic Development Storefront  Improvement Grant.  Motion to approve the Economic Development Storefront Improvement Grant, made by Troy Foreman, and seconded by Rosa Vasquez. Ayes: Troy Foreman, Rosa Vasquez, Sheila Teague, Nick White, Donnie P.  Fisher. Nays: None Motion Passed Grantworks.  b. Discuss and Deliberate grant acceptance for strets/ntrastructure from  Motion to go forward with the Grantworks application for Grant, made by Ayes: Donnie P. Fisher, Troy Foreman, Sheila Teague, Rosa Vasquez, Nick  Donnie P. Fisher, and seconded by Troy Foreman.  White Nays: None Motion Passed    C. Discuss and Deliberate approval of appointing Tiffany Zwinge to Planning  and Zoning Commission.  Motion to approve Appointment ofTiffany Zwinge to Planning and Zoning Board, made by Troy Foreman, and seconded by Nick White.  Ayes: Troy Foreman, Nick White, Donnie P. Fisher, Sheila Teague, Rosa  Vasquez. Nays: None Motion Passed properties.  d. Discuss and Deliberate approval of abandoning alley between (ID# 442798 and ID # 42804) The alley is 20' by 114.87. Mr. Estrada owns both Motion to approve abandoning alley (ID# 442798 and ID # 42804) The alley is 20' by 114.87, made by Donnie P. Fisher, and seconded by Rosa Ayes: Donnie P. Fisher, Rosa Vasquez, Sheila Teague, Nick White  Vasquez. Nays: Troy Foreman Motion Passed  e. Discuss and Deliberate approval ofa abandoning alley (ID #42791, ID# 42793, ID #42792 and ID #42901) Mr. Estrada wants to pour a parking lot on his Motion to approve abandoning alley behind (ID: #42791, ID#42793, ID #42792 and ID #42901), with the condition that the completion ofr road entrance to Storage Units, before alley is closed, made by Donnie P. Fisher,  property (ID#42791).  and seconded by Sheila Teague. Ayes: Sheila Teague, Donnie P. Fisher Nays: Troy Foreman Abstain: Rosa Vasquez, Nick White Motion Passed  Discuss and Deliberate approval of Seizure Fund Agreement under Chapter Motion to approve Renewal of Agreement Respecting Forfeited Contraband Under Chapter 59 Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, made by Donnie P. Fisher, and seconded by Sheila Teague. Ayes: Donnie P. Fisher, Sheila Teague, Troy Foreman, Nick White, Rosa  59 Texas Code of Criminal Procedure  Vasquez Nays: None Motion Passed    . Discuss and Deliberate approving the purchase ($3500) ofar new NAS Box. Motion to approve the purchase ofai new NAS Box for $3500.00, made by Ayes: Troy Foreman, Nick White, Donnie P. Fisher, Sheila Teague, Rosa  Ours failed 11-7-2024.  Troy Foreman, and seconded by Nick White.  Vasquez. Nays: None Motion Passed  h. Discuss and Deliberate approval of a loan to purchase required police equipment for the lease police vehicle from Harmony Bank, Rice.  Motion to not approve getting a loan to purchase required police equipment for the leased police vehicle. and to cancel the Lease application made by Ayes: Donnie P. Fisher, Nick White, Sheila Teague, Rosa Vasquez, Troy  Donnie P. Fisher and seconded by Nick White.  Foreman Nays: None Motion Passed  1. Adjourn  Mayor stated to Forego vote to Adjourn at 8 pm.  Attest:  Sharon Watkins, City Secretary/Finance Clerk  Date    R  WORKSHOP OF THE GOVERNING BODY  RICE, TEXAS Thursday, November 14, 2024 7:00 PM Rice City Hall 305 N. Dallas Street Rice, TX 75155 Minutes  1. Call to Order: Mayor called meeting to order at 8:15 pm  2. Roll Call  Troy Foreman: Present Sheila Teague: Present Rosa Vasquez: Present Nick White: Present Donnie P. Fisher: Present Christi Campbell: Present  Motion to Bypass items 3-5 made by Donnie P. Fisher and seconded by Troy Ayes: Donnie P. Fisher, Troy Foreman, Sheila Teague, Rosa Vasquez, Nick  Foreman. White, Nays: None Motion Passed 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Prayer 5. Public Forum 6. Agenda Items  a. Discuss Tax Abatement- John Boswell will discuss this topic tol help plan  growth in Rice.    John Boswell explained the Tax abatement process. moving this process to create tax abatements for Rice.  All Council Members agreed to work have Vicki work with John on  b. Discuss City vision:  1Year  ChristiCampbell will talk to brother about getting on the Agenda for the next Meeting with the Water Department meeting agenda.  To talk about blanket agreement.  Christi Campbell requested that Vicki Fisher contact Linebarger  legal to review easement.  Christi Campbell: Roads and Infrastructure  Sheila Teague 1 year: Businesses Registrations sO they won't get around property and sales taxes. Stop losing money on code  enforcement.  Rosa Vasquez: P and Ri improvements and more parks, dog park,  5-year plan: splash plan  Troy Foreman: Roads, 1-year and 5-year plan. Nick White: Roads and Infrastructure. Ready for growth. Donnie P.. Fisher: 1 and 5years. Every Dirt Road Paved. Improve  Code Enforcement.  Need workshop to go through ordinances.  Discuss road maintenance plan: equipment and materials    Ordering approved the Dump Bed Trailer. Get quotes to use oil sand in Jefferson.  d. Discuss Staffing  Tom to schedule 2 weeks at a time and to follow this schedule to  completion.  Once a project starts it needs to be finished as scheduled.  7. Adjourn: 10:15 pm  Attest:  Sharon Watkins, City Secretary/Finance Clerk  Date    o 0                                        a    1 0  o    0 n  *    S    o  0  o    0    n  n    -  a            9    R        N        S            A  d    2        B    -    B            3  (                            a        00 d0        2  888 0o        2        3    a  0 d0 d0 00 0 o 0 o            s  - 8888 0 o 0  > 60 00  00 00 d0 d0 d0 0    LA        in        R  10. New Business a.  Discuss and Deliberate approval of the No Thru Traffic Ordinance  Background:  This ordinance was brought up at several city council meetings in the past. The ordinance ist toj protect the roads and safety ofthe citizens. When 18-wheeler trucks detour through Rice when there is an incident on 145, they do not stop at the Stop signs, dust fills the air and traffic gets backed up as they try to find their way around town or through the ETJ roads. The traffic around city hall has increased and that detoured traffic becomes a safety  issue.    ORDINANCE NO. 567  AN ORDINANCE OFTHE CITYC OF RICE, TEXASAMENDINGTHE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 12 "TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES", ARTICLE 12.01 GENERALPROVISIONS,TOADD, Al NEW SECTION 12.01.005, "APPROVED AND PRHOBITIED TRUCK ROUTES; PROVIDING FOR REPEALING, SAVINGS AND SEVERABILITYCLAUSES;I PROVIDIDNG FOR A PENTALTY FOR THE VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE AND PROVIDING FOR THE  PUBLICATION OFTHE CAPTION HEREOF.  WHEREAS, as the City of Rice continues to grow, it is experiencing increased heavy truck traffic WHEREAS, the City has begun a street maintenance and construction program to upgrade many WHEREAS, in order to maintain the City's infrastructure investments, additional regulation for WHEREAS, the City Council previously has expressed serious concerns about the safety ofi its residents and the traveling public due to the truck and other commercial vehicle traffic on certain street segments with the City, and wishes to provide additional safety for its residents and the WHEREAS,the City Council ofRice, Texas, finds the adoption oft this ordinance regulating heavy truck traffic on City streets will serve the health, safety, and general welfare oft the citizens of the City and be in the best interest oft the residents oft the City as well as the traveling public;  causing accelerated deterioration ofCity streets; and  oft the City's streets; and  heavy truck traffic is necessary; and  traveling public; and  NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF RICE,  TEXAS, THAT: incorporated herein.  SECTION 1. The recitals set forth above are determined to be true and correct and are SECTION 2. The Code of Ordinances of the City of Rice, Texas is hereby amended at Chapter 12"Traffic and Vehicles," Article 12.01 "General Provisions" by adding a new Section 12.01.005 "Approved and Prohibited Truck Routes" which shall read ini its entirety as follows:  "Section 12.01.005 (a) Definitions  Approved and Prohibited Truck Routes    COMMERCIALNOTOR VEHICLE. Any motor vehicle having a weight ofmore than 26,001-pound gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR),including thel load carried, also including but not limited to, any vehicle carrying hazardous materials or solid waste. Commercial Motor Vehicles shall not include vehicles carrying or designated to carry passengers, all governmentally owned or leased vehicles, public utility vehicles, motor homes, recreations vehicles or vehicles used exclusively to transport personal possessions or family members for nonbusiness purposes.  (b) Through Truck Traffic Prohibited  1. A person commits an offense if the person drives or operates, on any street or roadway within the corporate limits of the City that is designated as a no through truck route and is marked with a sign  prohibiting through truck traffic, a vehicle that: a. Has dual or tandem rear axles; b. Is a tractor-trailer combination; or  Has a gross vehicle weight rating of26,001 pounds or more. 2. Itshall be an: affirmative defense to prosecution in that: a. The vehicle is being used to make deliveries or pick-ups from a residence or business located on the no through truck route and the driver possess a log book, delivery slip or other evidence ofl his or her b. The vehicle is being used or operated by a service, construction or other business to perform work at a residence or business located on the no The vehicle is ai recreational vehicle which is designed for a temporary or short-term occupancy for travel, recreational or vacation uses, including vacation travel trailers, recreation vehicles, ten trailer or similar vehicles used for temporary portable housing; d. The vehicle is a personal trailer pulled by aj personal vehicle, such as a horse trailer, stock trailer, dog trailer, motorcycle trailer, boat trailer, lawn equipment trailer and gooseneck trailer; The vehicle is a vehicle for street construction, maintenance, and repair and is engag3d in the construction, maintenance or repair of streets; The vehicle is used by a public service company in providing or The vehicle is an authorized emergency vehicle responding to a call. h. The vehicle is used or operated by the City or Navarro County, The vehicle is used by the City's franchisee for the franchisee's The vehicle is being used or operated by a public school system to  destination and point of origin for such vehicle;  through truck route;  expanding their service within the City;  performing City business, including transit uses;  approved activities transport children;    k. The vehicle is operating under a valid permit issued by the state department of highways and public transportation under Section  623.071, Texas Transportation Code.  (c) Any person violating this section shall be guilty ofar misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be subject to a: fine not to exceed the sum of Five hundred dollars ($500) for each offense, except, however, where a different penalty has been established by state law for such offenses, the penalty shall be that fixed by state  rate.  (d) Designated truck routes; No Through Truck Routes  All streets andi roadways within the City corporate limits ofthe city not listed below as designated truck routes are hereby designated as a no through truck routes and shall be marked by the city traffic control officer with a sign prohibiting through truck traffic. AllUnited States and state highways along with the following streets  are designated truck routes within the City:  Calhoun Street Fulton Street Fannin Street"  SECTION3. In the event ofaconflict between the provisions ofthis ordinance and any provision SECTION 4. All provisions of the ordinances of the City in conflict with the provisions of this resolution be and the same are hereby repealed and all other provisions of the ordinances oft the City not in conflict with the provisions hereof shall remain in full force and effect. SECTION5. Ifany section, sentence, clause or phrase oft this ordinance is for any reason held to be unconstitutional or otherwise invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity oft the remaining sections, sentençes, clauses, or phrases of this Ordinance, it being the legislative intent that the provisions hereof are severable and that the ordinance shall continue in effect notwithstanding the invalidity of such section, sentence, SECTION 6. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its passage and publication as  ofany other City ordinances, the provisions ofthis ordinance shall prevail.  cluse, or phrase.  may be required by law. November 2024.  PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of Rice, Texas on this  day of  Christi Campbell, Mayor    ATTEST:  Sharon Watkins, City Secretary  4863-5329-1511,.1    R M.T  10b. Discuss and Deliberate approval of Rice's Economic Development Commission  final plans for their lots on Calhoun Street.        R Hinwn  13. Adjourn