(Cily)OtMATHIS Smalll Town. Big Lake. Great People. 411 ES San Patricio Ave. Mathis TX 78368 Tel 361-547-3343 Fax 361-547-3838 The State ofTexas The County of San Patricio The City of Mathis Regular Meeting January 13,2025 Ina accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551.041 of the Texas Government Code, the City Coun- cil ofthe City ofMathis heldal Regular Meeting at 7:00 P.M. on Monday,.anuary 13,2025, at City Hall Annex, 401 E. San Patricio Avenue. Public Notice was hereby given that the City Council may elect to go into closed session at any time during the meeting in order to discuss matters listed on the agenda concerning personnel, consultation with the city attorney, real estate acquisition, or other purposes authorized under the "Open Meetings Act". In the event the City Council elects to go into closed session regarding an agenda item; the purpose of the closed session and the section of the Open Meetings Act authorizing the session will be publicly announced by the presiding officer. Councilman David Garcia led the invocation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. 1. Roll call to determine presence ofa quorum. Mayor Ciri Villarreal, Mayor Pro Tem Sandra Quinones, Councilman Israel Gonzales, Councilman Richard Sa- City Staff Present: City Manager Cedric Davis, Sr., City Secretary Mary A. Gonzales, Administrative Assistant Guests: Chirs Neil (Primax Propeties), Homer Garza, Terrie McCall (Kingdom Hall ofJW), Roberto Cardenas linas, Councilwoman Isabel Monsibaiz Rivera and Councilman David Garcia. Cassandra J. Moya (Texas Geo Tech), and Bryan. Johnson. 2. Call to order. Villarreal at 7:00pm. With a quorum of the Council Members present, the Regular Meeting was called to order by Mayor Ciri The City Council of the City ofN Mathis will discuss and act on the following: Consider approval of minutes for December 10, 2024 Regular Meeting. 3. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Sandra Quinones motioned to approve the minutes for December 10, 2024, Regular Meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Isabel Rivera and the motion carried 5-0. Regular Meeting January 13.2025 Page: 2 4. Citizens to be heard. 5. Open public hearing. There were no presentations in attendance. Public hearing began at 7:02p.m. Conduct a Public Hearing offering the general public the opportunity to make comments and ask questions concerning the Proposed Zoning of B-1 Business District for all or part oft the following Tractor Supply Addition Lot One (I)and Two (2)! being Tracts A & B out ofac called 543.41-acre tract Two) a tract which is deeded to Garza Homer G. and Mary A., recorded in Document Number 491241 (Tract the Official Public Records of San Patricio County, Texas and being a portion out of tract No. 2, Matzen- of baugh Subdivision, as shown on map or plat recorded in Volume 4, Page 11, Map Records of San Patricio County, Texas and being all in the M.P.J&N Delgado Grant, Abstract No. 4, San Patricio County, Texas. Said. 53.41-acre tract is. situated in San Patricio County, Texas, on the north east perimeter the town Mary Gonzales informed this is the public hearing. for the proposed. B-1 Business Zoning for the property ofTractor Supply. Parcels devélopment. Chris. Neil, with. Primax Properties, developers for Tractor informed on the timeline ofthe development. Councilman Garcia asked ifthere was a projected timeline. Supply, Mr. Neil informed when they submit the required information for permits, they will. start the process a month to organize merchandize in the store. 101 to 11 months from now. to stage. be done by December. builda Council- store; woman. Rivera askedi ifthere will bej job opportunities) for those who live in the community. Mr. Neil. said they do hire local. MEDC, Dirèctor Encinia asked ifthere are any restrictions as far as businesses yes, to develop right next to them. Mr. Neil did: state that they wouldn'twant. any competitors. For the record there was a correction on this item due to an error on the acre tract description that was 7. Conduct a Public Hearing offering the general public the opportunity to make comments and ask questions concerning the Proposed Re-Zoning request oft the property legally described as Mathis Railroad Subd Lot 1(.1150 acres), Lot 2 (.1150 acres), Lots 3 and 4 (.2300 acres) from Industrial District to B-1 Business Said lots are situated in San Patricio County, Texas, on North Front Street of the town of Mathis (812N. Mary Gonzales stated this is d public hearing to re-zone the property parcels. from industrial district business district. The property owner has done. some remodeling t0 the building and has been residential and commercial. As such, the property owner has requested this rezoning after the used for they have done; to promote for commercial use, possiblyford a realtor office or insurance office. remodeling described as follows: properties legally Mathis on State. HWY4 459 (H:37). of of veloping. He is anticipating two or three months of permitting to finish that 6 months to ofde- wanting corrected from. 543.41 to read53.41 acre tract (Tract Two). District. Front). both 10 8. Close public hearing. Close public hearing at 7:13 p.m. 9. Discuss and consider First Reading of Ordinance No. 0-25-01-01 Amending the Comprehensive Ordinance and the Zoning Map so ast to give the following Property on Exhibit A, a Zoning Classification Zoning BI-Business Use, in San Patricio County, Texas. Amending the official Zoning Map of the fora a savings clause; providing fora aseverability clause; and providing for an effective date. City, providing Mary Gonzalez stated this is the firstreading of the ordinance that refèrences the public hearing ofTractor of Supply that is required to make the rezoning to BI Business District. Regular Meeting January 13.2025 Page3 MOTION: Councilman Richard Salinas motioned to approve the First Reading of Ordinance No. 0- 25-01-01 Amending the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and the Zoning Map so as to give the following Property on Exhibit A, a Zoning Classification ofB1-Business Use, in San Patricio County, Texas. Amend- ing the official Zoning Map ofthe City, providing for a savings clause; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date. The motion was seconded by Councilman Israel Gonzales and the mo- 10. Discussion and motion approving the preliminary plat oft the hereinafter described property on Exhibit A, being a RePlat of Tractor Supply Addition Lot One (I) and Two (2) being Tracts A & B out ofa called 53.41-acret tract (Tract' Two),atract which is deededi to Garza Homer G. and Mary A., recorded in Document Number 491241 of the Official Public Records of San Patricio County, Texas and being a portion out of Tract No. 2, Matzenbaugh Subdivision, as shown on map or plat recorded in' Volume 4, Page 11, Map Rec- ords of San Patricio County, Texas and being all in the M.P.J & N. Delgado Grant, Abstract No. 4, San Mary Gonzalez stated this is the motion to approve the preliminary replat for the Tractor Supply parcels MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Sandra Quinones motioned to approve the preliminary plat of the herein- after described property on. Exhibit A, being a RePlat ofTractor Supply Addition Lot One (1): and Two (2) being Tracts A & B out ofa called 53.41-acre tract (Tract' Two), a tract which is deeded to Garza Homer G. and Mary A., recorded in Document Number 491241 ofthe Official Public Records of San Patricio County, Texas and being aj portion out ofTract No. 2, Matzenbaugh Subdivision, as shown on map or plat recorded in Volume 4, Page 11, Map Records of San Patricio County, Texas and being all in the M.P.J &1 N. Delgado Grant, Abstract No. 4, San Patricio County, Texas. The motion was seconded by Councilman David Garcia 11. Discuss and consider First Reading of Ordinance No. 0-25-01-02 amending the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and the Zoning Map: so as to give thet following property on Exhibit A, legally described as Mathis Railroad Subd Lot 1( (.1150 acres), Lot2(.1150: acres), Lots 3: and 4( (0.2300 Acres), in San Patricio County, Texas, a zoning Classification ofB-1, Business District Use, Amending the official. Zoning Map oft the City. Mary Gonzalez. stated this is thej first ordinance for the compliance with the zoning request for the property MOTION: Councilman Israel Gonzales motioned to: approve the First Reading of Ordinance No. 0-25- 01-02 amending the Comprehensive: Zoning Ordinance: and the Zoning Maps so as to give the following prop- erty on Exhibit. A, legally described as Mathis Railroad Subd] Lot1(.1150: acres), Lot 2 (.1150 acres), Lots 3 and 4 (0.2300 Acres), in San Patricio County, Texas, a zoning Classification of B-1, Business District Use, Amending the official Zoning Map of the City. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Isabel Rivera 12. Discuss and consider approving the preliminary Re-Plat of the hereinafter described property on Exhibit a, being a RePlat of Momosa Village farm Block1, Lots 10 thru 27, Block 2, Lots I thru 13, Block 2, Lots 32 thru 36 and Block 7, Lot IA, 11 thru 5, being a Re-Plat oft the Momosa Village Farm Plat, a Plat recorded in Bryan. Johnson, withJ2J Industries, LIC, a Texas limited liability company is planning to develop on the property. for affordable housing. for the community. Their plan is 1o build +2 homes around the cost of $160,000- - $170,000 that can be affordable to the commumity. They will be developing 6 homes at a time and: start from there to make. sure that they are able to sale.. As soon as the engineering & infrastructure are In addition, for the record, there was a correction on this ilem due to an error on the. spelling of the Village tion carried 5-0. Patricio County, Texas. development. and the motion carried 5-0. on Front St. from industrial. district to business district. and the motion carried 5-0. Volume A-24, Page 31-4 ofthe Map Records of San Patricio County, Texas. approved, they will begin developing. Farm description that read "Momosa" instead of Mimosa Village Farm. Regular Meeting January 13.2025 Page 4 MOTION: Councilman Richard Salinas motioned to approve the Re-Plat of the hereinafter described property on Exhibit a, being a RePlat of Mimosa Village farm Block 1,1 Lots 10 thru 27, Block 2,1 Lots 1 thru al Plat recorded in Volume. A-24, Page 31-4 of thel Map Records of San Patricio County, Texas. Village The motion Plat, 13. Discussion and motion approving Resolution No. R-25-01-01 amending the authorized signatory TxPool Mary Gonzales stateds since our recent hire ofal Finance Director, Caron Vela, we re requesting an of this resolution, amending the authorized. signatory TxPool representatives for the City of Mathis approval and giving Comprimayrepanaihilp, actions on monthly statements as part ofthe agreement. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Sandra Quinones motioned to approve Resolution No. R-25-01-01 amend- ing the authorized signatory' TxPool representatives. The motion was seconded by Councilman Richard Sa- 14. Discussion and motion approving Resolution No. R-25-01-03 amending the authorized signatory 13,1 Block2, Lots 32 thru 36: and Block 7,1 Lot 1A, 1 thru! 5, being al Re-Plat of the Mimosa was seconded by Councilman Israel Gonzales and the motion carried 5-0. Farm representatives. linas and the motion carried 5-0. Bank representatives. Prosperity Mary Gonzales informed this resolution will add our Finance Director Caron Vela to the list ofauthorized representatives. for the Cityo ofMathis to. sign and execute bank drafis on behalf ofthe City of! Mathis. MOTION: Councilman David Garcia motioned to approve Resolution No. R-25-01-03 authorized amending the signatory Prosperity Bank representatives. The motion was seconded by Councilman Richard Salinas and the motion carried 5-0. 15. Discussion and motion approving Resolution No. R-25-01-04 approving continued participation with the Mr. Davis informed that this resolution is to accept continued, participation in the National Fitness Cam- paign for participation ini their,2025 initiative to install and activate outdoor. Fitness Courts. Approving this resolution, the city will accept-(1) $50,000. National Grant from the. NFC Grant Committee and Statewide Partners, and endeavor to provide a local match in the amount ofs30,000 contingent upon funds tential Texas Parks and Wildlife grant funds, or ifbudgetedi internal funds withinfiscal year. 20261 to! from promote po- afree-to-the public outdoor. Fitness Court. Mr. Davis is askingfor approval for this resolution. MOTION: Councilman David Garcia motioned to approve Resolution No. R-25-01-04 approving con- tinued participation with the National Fitness Campaign (NFC). The motion was seconded 16. Discussion and directioni regardingat temporary property rental request between the City of Mathis and National Fitness Campaign (NFC). Pro King- Tem Sandra Quinones and the motion carried 5-0. dom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses. by Mayor Mary Gonzales informed that Kingdom. Hall is requesting a temporary property rental agreement between the city and Kingdom. Hall allowing them to rent the city's property for their construction material. storage site for their plans of remodeling the Kingdom Hall facility. Utilizing the city's property will assist in the parking as an effort to not create a street congestion issue in that area during the construction, phase. Mr. Davis will put an agreement together that will include costs and other liabilities that will go into effect. MOTION: Councilman David Garcia motioned to approve a temporary property rental request be- tween the City of! Mathis and Kingdom Hall ofJehovah's Witnesses. The motion was seconded by Council- man. Richard Salinas and the motion carried 5-0. Regular Meeting January 13.2025 Page5 17. Close public meeting. Closedp public meeting at 7:55p.m. 18. Executive Session under Section 551.071 to consult with City Attorney and Texas Disciplinary Rulés of Professional Conduct Rule 1.05 regarding resolution and or settlement of dismissed City of Mathis Citation No. 001769 and San Patricio County Case No. 24-00512 Cruelty ofNon-Livestock Animals. 19. Reconvene public meeting. Reconvened, public meeting at 8:32p.m. 20. Consider possible action regarding resolution and or settlement of dismissed. City of Mathis Citation No. 001769 and San Patricio County Case No. 24-00512 Cruelty ofNon-Livestock Animals. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Sandra Quinones motioned to approve settlement of dismissed City of Mathis Citation No. 001769 and San Patricio County Case No. 24-00512 Cruelty ofNon-Livestock Animals. The motion was seconded by Councilman Richard Salinas and the motion carried 4-0 with 1 abstain by Councilman David Garcia. DIVISION AND FIMANCIALREPORTS 21. City Business updates and all matters pertaining thereto. City Manager. Cedric W. Davis. Sr. Fielded calls and met with citizens and potential developers: visited worksites; Review of Internal Administrative inquiry No. 1220-24; Met with. Hanson engineers; Met with PW Director Tafolla. Independent Water!ifrasiructure Funding Consultant. Attended TWDB Financial Assistance Workshop; Corresponded with Grantworks Rep; Met with Bryan Johnson developer for new affordable family homes; Phase 1 of installation of 11-12 solar lights at Gonzalo Park: corresponded with Tractor Supply; National Fitness Campaign 2025 Grant Councilman Israel Gonzales would like update on roadway of McNally. 37and 359 and address TxDot to expedite the process. 22. City Council requests for future Agenda Items. Councilman Richard Salinas would like a workshop on water issues and water wells; IH Mayor Pro Tem Sandra Quinones asked if we can check the sensors on the lighting at Mayor Ciri Villarreal wants to know the status on the TxDot Agreement on lights at 359 Gonzalo Park and more communication on repairs to lights. 23. Adjourn With noj further items to discuss, Mayor Ciri Villarreal requested a motion to adjourn the council meeting at 8:43 pm. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Sandra Quinones motioned to adjourn the meeting. The motion was se- conded by Councilwoman Isabel Rivera and the motion carried 5-0. Regular Meeting January 13.2025 Page 6 PASSED. ANDAPROVEDONTHSTNE A1DAYOF Sanuony UPONT THE MOTION OF Councileon Bichorl Sallnos SECONDED BY Maye-Roln SonalOuinones 2025 AND ADOPTED BY A VOTEOF 3 ATTEST: TO h Ciri Villarreal, Led hGs Mary Bcoska Gonzales, City Secretary