CITY OF RAGER REGULAR MEETING MINUTES A Regular Meeting of the Governing Body of the City of] Ranger, Texas, was held on Monday, January 25, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. in City Hall, 400 West Main Street Ranger, Texas. The following subjects were discussed, to wit: COUNCIL MEMBERS AND CITY STAFF PRESENT: Honorable Joe Pilgrim CommissionerLarry Monroe Commissioner Robert Butler Commissioner John Casey Commissioner Bittni Boykin City Manager Gerald Gunstanson City Secretary Savannah Fortenberry Public Works Director Robert Alvarez Agenda Item 01: Call to Order- Mayor Pilgrim Mayor Place 1 Place 2 Place 3 Place 4 Roll Call/Quorum Check- Savannah Fortenberry Invocation of Prayer- John Casey Pledge of Allegiance to United States Flag- Mayor Pilgrim Pledge of Allegiance to Texas Flag- Mayor Pilgrim Agenda Item 02: Citizen's Presentation: 1. Kevan Moize quoted the Charter and stated it specifically lists the Powers and Duties of the City Manager; he recommended Council does not detail every aspect regarding the City. He stated he believes the City Manager should be the one who isi in charge of the day to day operations of the City. 2. Tina Thomas thanked the Animal Control Officer for fixing some of the problems they have been having. 3. Margaret Williams thanked ChiefLuna for handling the dog situation on Young Street and also addressing a citizen Agenda Item 03: Announcements from City Council or Staff- 1. City Manager, Gerald Gunstanson, announced Monday, February 15 is Presidents' Day and City hall will be closed. 2. City Manager, Gerald Gunstanson, stated the City is currently under al boil water notice due to a main water break. 3. Mayor Pilgrim thanked the Public Works Department for the long hours they put in to fix the leak. 4. Mayor Pilgrim reminded Citizens the last day to sign up for the May Agenda Item 04: Discuss/Consider: approval of the city council meeting minutes for the regular meeting on January 11,2 2021 and the called meeting on January 15, 2021. Savannah that was speeding down the road. General Election is Friday, February 12, 2021, at 5pm. Fortenberry, City Secretary CITYOFR RANGER COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES- -JANUARY 25,2021 CONTINUED *Motion made by Commissioner Casey for the approval of the city council meeting minutes for the regular meeting on January 11, 2020 and Commissioner Monroe 2nd the motion. All Ayes *Motion made by Commissioner Butler for the approval of the city council meeting minutes for the called meeting on January 15, 2020 and Commissioner Monroe 2nd the motion. Commissioners Butler, Monroe, Boykin-Ayes and Casey-Abstained and Motion Passed. Agenda Item 05: Discuss/Consider: Approving and directing expanded hours of operation for the City operated collection station; establishment and publication of specific dates for free citizen (non-commercial) disposal of trash and approved solid wastes; reduction of residential rates for pick-up trucks and small trailers (not to exceed) 12 feet; and, establish the rate and provide for the drop-off of passenger car and pick-up truck tires by Ranger citizens. - Robert *Motion made by Commissioner Butler for the approval of the new hours of operation tol be Tuesday through Friday 1pm-5pm and Saturday 8am-4pm; establish a new rate, for residential customers only, to $15 for a pick-up load leaving all other rates as is, and schedule the 2021 Quarterly Free Clean up dates and Commissioner Boykin 2nd the motion. All Ayes and Motion Agenda Item 06: Discuss/Consider: Approving and amending the current operations of the Evergreen Cemetery toi include the gates opening at 7:00 am and closing at sundown with no one being allowed within the grounds before or after closing. Additionally, approving development ofa an ordinance regarding rules for Ranger's Evergreen cemetery. - Robert Butler, and Motion Passed. Butler, Commissioner Place 2 Passed. Commissioner Place 2 *Motion made by Commissioner Butler to establish the gates at Evergreen Cemetery be locked starting at dusk and opened at 8am daily; with no one being allowed within the grounds before or after the gates have been locked, and Commissioner Boykin 2nd the motion. All Ayes and Agenda Item 07: Discuss/Consider: Consent Items; the Approval of] Monthly Department Motion Passed. Reports: Finance Report- Director Savannah Fortenberry City Manager Report- Gerald Gunstanson 2nd the motion. All Ayes and Motion Passed. *Motion made by Commissioner Butler to approve the Finance Report and Commissioner Casey Agenda Item 08: Discuss/Consider: The City Council will now convene into Closed Executive Session at 6:49pm pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 551.071 Texas Government Code, and Section 1.05, Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct: Toreceive legal advice regarding personnel complaints and the process for handling such Agenda Item 09: Discuss/Consider: Reconvene into Open Session at 8:21pm and take action from Executive Session Joe Pilgrim, Mayor Page 20 of3 CITY OF RANGER COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES-JANUANUARY25,2021 CONTINUED *Motion made by Commissioner Casey to follow the recommendations given by the City Attorney and Commissioner Monroe 2nd the motion. All Ayes and Motion Passed. Agenda Item 10: Discuss/Consider: Adjournment- 8:22pm *Motioned by Commissioner Casey to adjourn and Commissioner Monroe 2nd the motion. All Ayes and Motion Passed. These minutes were approved on the &th day of February, 2021 CITY OF RANGER, Joe ATTEST: Savannah Fortenberry, City mHrtms Page 3 of3