Gwel munuein 1 IIt ALEDO Rich.Sléritage, SDynamie Suture REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 3, 2024 MINUTES The City Council of the City of Aledo, Texas, convened on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at the Aledo Community Center, 104 Robinson Court, Aledo, Texas, for the purpose of a Regular City Council Meeting, with the meeting being open to the public and notice of said meeting having been posted as prescribed by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, with the following members being present: COUNCIL PRESENT Mayor Nick Stanley Mayor Pro Tem Nelson Rowls Councilmember Shane Davis Councilmember Christian Pearson Councilmember Shawna Ford COUNCIL ABSENT Councilmember Summer Jones STAFF PRESENT Noah A. Simon, City Manager Staci L. King, City Secretary Luis Gatica, Director of Public Works Jennifer Garrett, Finance Manager Whitney Walters, Communications and Engagement Manager Josh Blubaugh, Assistant to the City Manager Alicia Kreh, City Attorney 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Stanley called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. 2. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Pearson gave the invocation. Mayor Stanley led the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States flag. 3. CITIZEN APPEARANCES No one came forward to address the Council. 4. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS a. Presentation by Morgan Krueger, Area Manager, Linebarger Attorneys at Law, and discussion with City Council on the Delinquent Tax Collection Report and 2024 Turnover Analysis Regular City Council Meeting Minutes Page 1 of4 October 3, 2024 Marcus Hanna, representing Linebarger Attorneys at Law, presented the City of Aledo's Delinquent Tax Collection Report and 2024 Turnover Analysis. b. Presentation by TJ Gilmore, sogent, on the status of the City of Aledo's IT infrastructure TJ Gilmore gave a report to Council outlining projects completed in the prior year, and projects and improvements scheduled for the upcoming year. C. Presentation by Mike Wilson, T2 Professional Consulting, and discussion with City Council on the status of the City of Aledo's Police Department Mike Wilson updated Council on the City's application to the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement to establish a police department, budget and five-year projections, facility requirements, and the job description for Public Safety Director. 5. CONSENT AGENDA a. Consider approval of the City Council meeting minutes from the following meetings: i. September 26, 2024 City Council Regular Meeting b. Consider approval of Resolution 2024-199, a Resolution cancelling the November 28, 2024; December 26, 2024; and January 2, 2025 City Council meetings C. Consider approval of Resolution 2024-200, a Resolution authorizing the City's participation in the TIPS/TAPS cooperative purchasing program offered by Region 8 Education Service Center d. Consider approval of Resolution 2024-202, a Resolution designating the Fort Worth Star- Telegram as an alternate newspaper for the City of Aledo MOTION by Shane Davis, second by Nelson Rowls, to approve the consent agenda as presented. MOTION CARRIED by unanimous vote. 6. REPORTS AND UPDATES There were no reports or updates. 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND CITY COUNCIL ACTION ITEMS a. Discuss and consider approval of Ordinance 2024-218, an Ordinance adding Article VI "Police," to Chapter 2 "Administration," of the Aledo Code of Ordinances, to establish a Police Department for the City and outlining the duties, responsibilities, and authority of the Chief of Police MOTION by Christian Pearson, second by Shane Davis, to approve Ordinance 2024-218 adopting Article VI Police. MOTION CARRIED by unanimous vote. b. Discuss and consider approval of Resolution 2024-201, a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with JHL Company for consulting services Discussion of this item was moved to Executive Session. Regular City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 4 October 3, 2024 C. Discuss and consider approval of Resolution 2024-203, a Resolution nominating candidates for Parker County Appraisal District Board of Directors Noah A. Simon, City Manager, explained to Council that the City was allocated 45 votes to use for nominating candidates to the Parker CAD Board of Directors and the City could allocate those votes between one to five nominees. MOTION by Shawna Ford, second by Nelson Rowls, to evenly distribute the City's votes amongst the five candidates. MOTION CARRIED by unanimous vote. 8. BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COMMITTES a. Discuss and consider removal of commissioners from Board/Commissionssions/Committees Discussion of this item was moved to Executive Session. b. Appontmen/Reponment to Boards/Commissions/Committees - Consider approval regarding appointments to Boards/Commissions/Commitees Discussion of this item was moved to Executive Session. C. Discuss and consider the appointment of a Chairperson for the Planning and Zoning Commission Discussion of this item was moved to Executive Session. 9. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Pursuant to the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, the City Council may convene in executive session to deliberate the following matters: a. 551.071. Consultation with Attorney. To conduct a private consultation with the City Attorney on any legally posted agenda item, when the City Council seeks the advice of its attorney about pending or contemplated litigation, a settlement offer, or on a mater in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with the provisions of Chapter 551, including the following items: i. Potential Annexation North of Dean Ranch to I-20 ii. Dean Ranch Development Conversation iii. Grand Prairie V. State = SB 2038 lawsuit iv. Potential Annexation of Property at 2 Dean Drive b. 551.074. Deliberation regarding Personnel Matters. The City Council may convene into executive session to discuss and deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee, or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee, including the following: Regular City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 4 October 3, 2024 i. Officers' removal from and/or appointment to the Parks Board, Aledo Economic Development Commission, Planning and Zoning Commission, Zoning Board of Adjustment, Veterans Advisory Board, and Public Safety Advisory Committee Mayor Stanley recessed the regular session and called the Council into Executive Session at 6:47 p.m. 10. ADJOURN EXECUTIVE SESSION AND RECONVENE IN TO OPEN SESSION Mayor Stanley called the meeting back to regular session at 7:08 p.m. 11. TAKE ANY ACTION, IF NEEDED, FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION a. Take any action, if needed, on other matters from executive session. Item No. 7b = MOTION By Nelson Rowls, second by Shane Davis, to approve Resolution No. 2024-201 authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with JHL Company for Consulting Services. MOTION CARRIED by unanimous vote. Item No. 8b - MOTION by Shane Davis, second by Nelson Rowls, to appoint Nicole Reilly as a regular member and Wes Cooper as an alternate to the Zoning Board of Adjustment. MOTION CARRIED by unanimous vote. Item No. 8c - MOTION by Shane Davis, second by Christian Pearson, to appoint Matt Poston as the Chair for the Planning and Zoning Commission. MOTION CARRIED by unanimous vote. 12. COUNCIL RECAP/STAFF COMMENTS, DIRECTION There were none. 13. ADJOURN The meeting was adjourned at 7:10 p.m. Nick Stanley/ Mayor PORA ATTEST: SEAL EXAS Int LIIY Staci King, City Secretary Regular City Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 4 October 3, 2024