REGULAR MEETING OF THE BRECKENRIDGE CITY COMMISSION RECKENRIDGE Tuesday, December 03, 2024, at 5:30 PM Breckenridge City Offices Commission Chambers 105 North Rose Avenue Breckenridge, Texas 76424 MINUTES REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF THE CITY OF BRECKENRIDGE, TEXAS, HELD ON THIS DATE WITH THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS PRESENT. PRESENT MAYOR BOB SIMS COMMISSIONER, PLACE 1 BLAKE HAMILTON MAYOR PRO TEM, PLACE 3 VINCE MOORE COMMISSIONER, PLACE 4 ROB DURHAM CITY MANAGER CYNTHIA NORTHROP CITY SECRETARY JESSICA SUTTER POLICE CHIEF BLAKE JOHNSON PUBLIC SERVICES DIRECTOR STACY HARRISON CODE ENFORCEMENT/FIRE CHIEF MALCOLM BUFKIN FINANCE DIRECTOR DIANE LATHAM CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER J. POTTS NOT PRESENT COMMISSIONER, PLACE 2 GREG AKERS CALL TO ORDER Mayor Sims called the meeting to order at 5:31 p.m. Invocation led by Andy Rodgers of First Baptist Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE OPEN FORUM No speakers No. Action Taken Regular Meeting of the Breckenridge City Commission December 3, 2024 1of6 EXECUTIVE SESSION Consultation with Attorney $551.071(1),(2): Consultation with attorney regarding pending or anticipated litigation, or a settlement offer; or on a matter 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 this chapter: 27. Citizen complaint Mayor Bob Sims reconvened the meeting into open session at 5:58 p.m. with no action taken. STAFF REPORT City Manager Fire Chief 1. Employee of the month presentation-Wesley Turner City Manager 2. City Business Substandard homes update TMCN Legacy Award Citizens Academy 3. Upcoming events 12/14 Christmas Parade 12/19 Bulk Pickup 12/24 City offices closed Christmas Eve Eve 12/25 City offices closed Christmas Day Day 01/01 City offices closed-New Years Day No Action Taken CONSENT AGENDA. 4. Consider approval of the November 5, 2024, regular commission meeting minutes as recorded. Regular Meeting of the Breckenridge City Commission December 3, 2024 2of6 5. Consider approval of department head reports and monthly investment reports for October 2024. Mayor Pro Tem Moore made a motion to approve consent agenda items 4-5 as presented. Commissioner Hamilton seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0. ACTION ITEMS 6. Discussion and any necessary action regarding approval of BEDC recommendation to purchase 1304 E. Connell. BEDC Director David Miller presented a recommendation to commissioners to approve the purchase of land at 1304 E. Connell for $45,000.0 plus closing costs to complement other BEDC properties on the Industrial loop. This will help to increase future job recruitment efforts. Mayor Pro Tem Moore made a motion to approve BEDC recommendation to purchase 1304 E. Connell for $45,000 plus closing costs. Commissioner Hamilton seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0. 7. Discussion and any necessary action regarding BEDC recommendation for additional incentives. David Miller explained that Neri's is expected to employ thirty to forty employees and based on that information and the discovery of several defects during the repurpose and remodel of 223 W. Walker the BEDC Board of Directors approved a $10,000.00 incentive to Neris's at the opening and a forgivable loan of $60,000.00. The loan will have annual bulk payments beginning 12 months after opening. Commissioner Hamilton made a motion to approve BEDC recommendation for additional incentives for Neri's as presented. Commissioner Durham seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0. 8. Discussion and any necessary action regarding renewal of contract with Chamber of Commerce for HOT Funds. City Manager Cynthia Northrop explained that the city has contracted with the Chamber of Commerce over the past several years to transfer hotel/motel occupancy funds received to the Chamber for them to manage and promote tourism. This is a renewal of the existing contract. Commissioner Durham made a motion to approve the Chamber of Commerce HOT Funds contract and authorize the City manager to execute the documents. Mayor Pro Tem Moore seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0. 9. Discussion and any necessary action regarding the first reading of Ordinance 2025-01; Texas Gas Service franchise agreement renewal. Regular Meeting of the Breckenridge City Commission December 3, 2024 3of6 Northrop stated that the city has a franchise agreement with Texas Gas Service to use streets, alleys, and thoroughfares to operate and maintain a natural gas distribution system in the City of Breckenridge. The last agreement was in 2009 for 15 years. This ordinance updates that agreement. This will be the first reading of the required three readings for the agreement to be effective. Commissioner Hamilton made a motion to approve the first reading of Ordinance 2024-01; Texas Gas Service franchise agreement renewal as presented. Mayor Pro Tem Moore seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0. EXECUTIVE SESSION Real Property $551.072: Deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property: 10. 202 W. 2nd - Roselawn Addition, Block 5, Lot 1 11. 205 W. 3rd - Roselawn Addition, Block 5, Lot 16 12. 409 N. Court - Original Addition, Block 50, Lot N/50 of E/109 13. 415 N. Court - Roselawn Addition, Block 1, Lot 2 14. 701 N. Court - Roselawn Addition, Block 5, Lot S/50 of 17 &18 15. N. Court -Roselawn Addition, Block 5, Lot S/50 of 17 & 18 16. N. Court - Roselawn Addition, Block 6, Lot 10, 11, 12 17. 404 N. Court - Abst 69 LAL, Sec 4, Tract S/80 of TR4 18. 504 N. Court - Abst 69 LAL, Sec 4, Tract S/112 of N/329 of TR 1 19. 806 S. Cutting - Stoker Addition, Block 7, Lot S/57 of 6 & 44.6' of 7 & 8 20. 901 S. Cutting - Stoker Addition, Block 4, Lot 1 21. 909 S. Cutting - Stoker Addition, Block 4, Lot S/32.2 of 3, N/45.8 of 4 22. 1005 S. Cutting - Stoker Addition, Block 5 Lot 2 23. 904 S. Breckenridge Ave. - Stoker Addition, Block 4, Lot 8 & N/45.8 of 7 24. 1000 S. Breckenridge Ave. - Stoker Addition, Block 5, Lot 10 & N/25 of 9 25. 1006 S. Breckenridge Ave. - Stoker Addition, Block 5, Lot N/50 of 7, all of 8 & S/50 of 9 26. 109 W. 7th - Roselawn Addition, Block 18, Lot 7 Regular Meeting of the Breckenridge City Commission December 3, 2024 4of6 RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION Mayor Bob Sims Reconvened the meeting into open session at 6:45 p.m. Commissioner Durham made a motion to approve Luke Grider bid for the property located at 701 N. Court = Roselawn Addition, Block 8, Lot 1 & 2 and authorize the City Manager to finalize and sign all documents necessary to finalize the sale of the property. Mayor Pro Tem Moore Seconded the motion. Commissioner Hamilton abstained from voting due to the possible appearance of a conflict of interest that may be perceived as impairing judgment. Affidavit is included. The motion passed with a vote of 3 yay and 1 abstention. Mayor Pro Tem Moore made a motion to approve Felipe Palacios bid for the property located at 109 W. 7th -Roselawn Addition, Block 18 Lot 7 and authorize the City Manager to finalize and sign all documents necessary to finalize the sale of the property. Commissioner Hamilton seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0. Commissioner Durham made a motion to approve Cesar Martinez bid for the property located at 202 W. 2nd -Roselawn addition, Block 5 Lot 1 and authorize the City Manager to finalize and sign all documents necessary to finalize the sale ofthe property. Mayor Pro Tem Moore seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0 Commissioner Durham made a motion to approve Altus Investments and Acquisitions, LLC/Ken Taylor bid fort the property located at 205 W. 3rd. - Roselawn Addition, Block! 5, Lot 16 and authorize the City Manager to finalize and sign all documents necessary to finalize the sale of the property. Mayor Pro Tem Moore seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0. Commissioner Durham made a motion to approve Altus Investments and Acquisitions, LLC/Ken Taylor bid for the property located at N. Court - Roselawn Addition, Block 5, Lot S/50 of 17 & 18 and authorize the City Manager to finalize and sign all documents necessary to finalize the sale of the property. Mayor Pro Tem Moore seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0. Mayor Pro Tem Moore made a motion to approve Cesar Martinez's bid for the property located at N. Court - Roselawn Addition, Block 6, Lot 10, 11, 12 and authorize the City Manager to finalize and sign all documents necessary to finalize the sale of the property. Commissioner Hamilton seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0. Mayor Pro Tem Moore made a motion to approve Cesar Martinez bid for the property located at 904 S. Breckenridge Ave Stoker Addition, Block 4, Lot 8 and N/45.8 of 7 and authorize the City Manager to finalize and sign all documents necessary to finalize the sale of the property. Commissioner Hamilton seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0. Mayor Pro Tem Moore made a motion to approve Cesar Martinez bid for the property located at 1000 S. Breckenridge Ave. - Stoker Addition, Block 5, Lot 10 & N/25 of 9 and authorize the City Manager to finalize and sign all documents necessary to finalize the sale of the property. Commissioner Durham seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0. Regular Meeting of the Breckenridge City Commission December: 3, 2024 5of6 Commissioner Durham made a motion to approve Katrida Reynolds bid for the property located at 1006 S. Breckenridge Ave. Stoker Addition, Block 5, Lot N/50 of 7, all of 8 & $/50 of 9 and authorize the City Manager to finalize and sign all documents necessary to finalize the sale oft the property. Mayor Pro Tem Moore seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0. RECEIVE REQUESTS FROM COMMISSION MEMBERS/STAFF FOR ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON NEXT MEETING AGENDA No requests. ADJOURN There being no further business, Mayor Sims adjourned the regular session at 6:50 p.m. Bob Sims, Mayor - - -- Jessica Sutter, City Secretary SEAL EXAS Regular Meeting of the Breckenridge City Commission December 3, 2024 6of6 THE STATE OF TEXAS $ AFFIDAVIT ON ABSTENTIONI FROM VOTING CITY OF BRECKENRIGE $ I, Blake anil lhon as a City Commissioner of the City of Breckenride,Texas, make this affidavit and on oath state the following: hereby I have a Conflicting Interest that would be specially affected by a vote or decision of Item under the C XEC Ahue Session section of the Tuesday, Decenber #14 listed defined in Section 2-12 oft the Breckenridge, Texas Code of Ordinances. 3, 2024 Agenda, as those terms are Agenda Item: n0i N Caut-Yosewn, cdcihen, Blocc 8jL01 142 I have a Conflicting Interest for the following reason(s): (check all which are applicable) Ownership of 5% or more of the voting stock or shares of the business cntity. Ownership or receipt of $600.00 or more oft the fair market value oft the business entity. Funds received from the business entity exceed $600.00 gross income for the previous year. Ownership of an interest in real property with a fair market value ofr more than $600.00. A relative ofr mine related in the third degreel by either affinity or consanguinity has a Conflicting Interest in one or more oft the four categorics listed above that would be affected by a decision oft the public body ofwhich Ia am a member. II have a Conflicting Interest because I serve on a Board of Directors or an Officer of the business entity or non-profit corporation that the above. Agenda Item relates to. Other: Per the City's Ethics Policy, I1 have an appearance of a conflict ofi interest that may be perceived as impairing my independence ofj judgment. Comments: Upon the filing of this affidavit with the City Secretary, I affirm that I will abstain from voting or deliberating on: any decision involving this Conflicting Interest and from any further participation in this matter whatsoever. / Signed this day of Dicmbi 2034 EKLL Signature ofPublic Official GH! Commisioner Plece / Title . Jessica Sutter, City Secretary SEAL S I