REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING CITY OF KARNES CITY NOVEMBER 26, 2024 STATE OF TEXAS) COUNTY OF KARNES) CITY OF KARNES CITY) On this 26th day of November 2024, the City Council of the City of Karnes City, Texas convened in a Regular Monthly Meeting at 6:00P.M. in the City Hall with the following members answering to "Roll Call": Mayor-I Leroy T. Skloss Mayor Pro-Tem- = Councilmembers: Lillian Lyssy, Aaron Rosales and Donald Dziuk Councilmembers absent: Helen Hernandez and Jimmy Loya. Moehrig, Michael McCan, David Wiatrek, and David Young. C.U.S. Pledge of Allegiance and Texas Pledge of Allegiance Others present: City Manager (CM) Veronica Butler, Chief of Police Roel Salas, Kevin Moment of Silence/Prayer D. Public Comments = Aaron thanked the guys for all the hard work a. Discuss and consider approving the minutes from; (2)] Discuss and consider monthly reports from City Departments. (1)Minutes October 22, 2024 After further discussion, a motion was made by Councilmemberlysy and seconded by Councilmember Rosales to approve the Consent Agenda. The vote was 3-0 in favor and the motion was declared unanimously passed. F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (CONSIDER AND ACTUPON): (3) Discuss and take possible action on preparation for Founders Day event on December 14, 2024- - Haylee went over the preparations for founders day. No action taken. G.N NEW BUSINESS (CONSIDER AND ACT UPON): (4) Discuss and take possible action on the contract with WTC Engineers for the preparation of the 2025 Street Improvement Plan - Mayor Skloss presented the contract. After further discussion, ai motion was made by Councilmember Lyssy and seconded by Councilmember Dziuk to approve the contract with WTC Engineers for the preparation of the 2025 Street Improvement Plan. The vote was 3-0 in favor and the motion was declared unanimously passed. Minutes 11/26/2024 (5)] Discuss and take possible action on the contract with Karnes County for Elections Administrator to conduct the May 3, 2025, General Election - CM Butler presented the contract to the Council. After further discussion, a motion was made by Councilmember Rosales and seconded by Councilmember Lyssy to approve the contract with Karnes County for Elections Administrator to conduct the May 3, 2025, General Election. The vote was 3-0 in favor and the motion was declared unanimously passed. (6) Discuss and take possible action on the proposal from Advance Water Well Technologies in the amount of $32,461 to replace backup parts for Well 6-DPW Rios informed the council is spare parts to. have on the self, this is something we had to replace using the spare parts. After further discussion, a motion was made by Councilmember Dziuk and seconded by Councilmember Lyssy to approve the proposal from Advance Water Well Technologies in the amount of $32,461 to replace the backup parts for Well 6. The vote was 3-0 in favor and the motion was declared unanimously (7)I Discuss and take possible action to adjust or cancel the December 2024 regular city council meeting - CM Butler informed the Council that the December meeting falls on Christmas Eve and gave ai recommendation to cancel December regular council meeting, she also stated that ifi needed we could hold a special meeting. After further discussion, a motion was made by Councimemberlyssy and seconded by Councilmember Rosales to cancel the December 2024 Regular City Council meeting. The vote was 3-0 in favor and the motion was declared unanimously passed. (8) Discuss and take possible action on Ordinance 2024-007, adjusting the City's residential and commercial trash collection rates to reflect the annual and automatic price adjustment made by Waste Connections, Inc and as provide under the terms of the company's contract with the City - CM Butler informed the Council this was an action from the October meeting, this isj just formally putting it into the Ordinance. After further discussion, a motion was made by Councimember Lyssy and seconded by Councilmember Dziuk to approve Ordinance 2024-007, adjusting the City's residential and commercial trash collection rates to reflect the annual and automatic price adjustment made by Waste Connections, Inc and as provided under the terms of the company's contract with the City. The vote was 3-0: in favor and the motion was declared passed. unanimously passed. (9)1 Discuss and take possible action on Resolution 2024-008, a resolution of the City Council of Karnes City, Texas creating an official Investment Policy and Strategy for the City of Karnes City. - CM Butler informed the Council that he City must revisit and readopt the investment policy yearly, there is currently no change since CM Butler currently holds the title of City Manager and City Secretary. After further discussion, a motion was made by Councilmember Lyssy and seconded by Councilmember Rosales approve Resolution 2024-008, a resolution of the City Council of Karnes City, Texas 2 Minutes 11/26/2024 creating an official Investment Policy and Strategy fort the City of Karnes City. The vote (10). Discuss and take possible action on Resolution 2024-009, authorizing the Submission of a' Texas Community Development Block Grant Program 2025-2026 TxCDBG Application - CM Butler presented the resolution, this is a formal action needed toj proceed with submitting the TXCDBG application. After further discussion, a motion was made by Councilmember Dziuk and seconded by Councilmember Lyssy to approve Resolution 2024-009, authorizing the Submission of a' Texas Community Development Block Grant Program 2025-2026 TxCDBG Application. The vote was 3-0 in favor and the motion was declared unanimously passed. (11)Executive Session - The City Council of Karnes City may convene in Executive Session in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (Consultations with Attorney) on matter in which the duty of the attorney to the government body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professions Conduct of the State Bar ofTexas clearly requires discussion in closed session; Section 551.074 (Personnel Matters); and 551.087 (Deliberation Regarding was 3-0i in favor and the motion was declared unanimously passed. Economic Development). (A)] Discussion on status of Municipal Court Judge Position (B)Discussion on appointment of Associate Judge Mayor Skloss and the Council convened into executive session at 6:15pm. After discussion in executive session the Mayor and Council reconvened into open session at 6:31pm. No action was taken. (12) Discuss and consider items for placement on future agenda -No recommendations for future items. No action was taken. H. Adjournment: There being no further discussion, a motion was made by Councimember Lyssy and seconded by Councilmember Rosales to adjourn the meeting. The vote was 3-0 in favor and the motion was declared unanimously passed. TSk Leroy T. Skloss Mayor fnnlo Veronica Butler City Manager/City Secretary 3 Minutes 11/26/2024 6B