CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 14, 2025 5:30 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 110 NORTH 8TH STREET, GATESVILLE, TEXAS 76528 AN OPEN MEETING WAS HELD CONCERNING THE FOLLOWING SUBJECTS: 1) CALL TO ORDER REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 5:30 P.M. THIS 14TH DAY OF JANUARY 2025. 2) QUORUM CHECK/COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Gary Chumley, Mayor Pro-Tem Greg Casey, Councilmembers Meredith Rainer, Joe Patterson, Kalinda Westbrook, Jon Salter, and Aaron Smith. CITY STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Brad Hunt, City Secretary Holly Owens, Deputy City Manager/Finance Director Mike Halsema, Chad Newman, Shea Harp, Zeb Veazey, Seth Phillips, Police Chief Jeff Clark, Morgan Smart, Kodie Mitchell, and Steven Mitchell. OTHERS: Travis VanBibber, Gatesville Messenger Staff Writer Kaylee Dusang, Leo Corona, Wendy Cole, T. Bob Cole, Casey Childers, David Jones, Steve Manning, Norman Wibbenmeyer, Joseph Wibbenmeyer, Annie Wibbenmeyer, Chamber of Commerce Yvonne Williams, and Barbara Burrow. 3) INVOCATION: Councilmember Casey and PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Greg Casey. CITIZENS/PUBLIC COMMENTS FORUM: INDIVIDUALS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE GATESVILLE CITY COUNCIL MAY DO SO DURING THIS SEGMENT. IF YOU INTEND TO COMMENT ON A SPECIFIC AGENDA ITEM, PLEASE INDICATE THE ITEM(S) ON THE SIGN IN SHEET BEFORE THE MEETING. EACH SPEAKER IS ALLOTED A MAXIMUM OF 3 MINUTES FOR THEIR REMARKS, AND SPEAKERS ARE EXPECTED TO CONDUCT THEMSELVES IN A RESPECTFUL MANNER. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT, THE CITY OF GATESVILLE CITY COUNCIL CANNOT DELIBERATE OR ACT ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE MEETING AGENDA. There were no public/citizen comments. 4) PROCLAMATION: WENDY COLE Mayor Chumley presented Wendy Cole with the proclamation. 5) ALL CONSENT AGENDA ITEMSS ARE CONSIDERED ROUTINE BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND WILL BE ENACTED BY A SINGLE MOTION. THERE WILL BE NO SEPARATE DISCUSSION OF THESE ITEMS UNLESS A COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTS AN ITEM TO BE REMOVED AND CONSIDERED SEPARATELY. A. RESOLUTION 2025-001: DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON DECEMBER 10, 2024. (HOLLY OWENS) B. RESOLUTION 2025-002: DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING APPROVAL OF THE MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORTS FOR OCTOBER 2024. (MIKE HALSEMA) C. RESOLUTION 2025-003: DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING DENIAL OF ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION'S APPLICATION FILED ON ABOUT DECEMBER 16, 2024, PROPOSING TO INCREASE IN-CITY RATES FOR ITS MID- TEX DIVISION; AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE ATMOS TEXAS MUNICIPALITIES (ATM) COALITION OF CITIES; AUTHORIZING INTERVENTION IN PROCEEDINGS RELATED TO ATMOS ENERGY'S STATEMENT OF INTENT; REQUIRING THE REIMBURSEMENT OF MUNICIPAL RATE CASE EXPENSES; Page 2 of 4 City Council January 14, 2025 AUTHORIZING REPRESENTATION OF THE CITY BY SPECIAL COUNSEL. (HOLLY OWENS) D. RESOLUTION 2025-004: DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING A RESOLUTION RATIFYING ENTRY INTO THE KROGER OPIOID SETTLEMENT. (BRAD HUNT) Mayor Chumley removed Item 5C from the Consent Agenda at the request of Councilman Patterson. CONSENT AGENGA: Motion by Greg Casey, seconded by Joe Patterson to approve the Consent Agenda (Items 5A, 5B, and 5D) as written and removing Item 5C from consent. All six voting "Aye", motion passed. RESOLUTION 2025-003: Motion by Joe Patterson, seconded by Greg Casey to approve Resolution 2025-03. All six voting "Aye", motion passed. OTHER BUSINESS: 6) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF ANGLE PARKING ON NORTH 6TH STREET AND NORTH 7TH STREET, BETWEEN MAIN STREET AND SAUNDERS STREET. (BRAD HUNT) RESOLUTION 2025-005: Motion by Aaron Smith, seconded by Kalinda Westbrook to approve Resolution 2025-005 establishing designated angle and parallel parking zones in the 100 block of North 6th Street and the 100 block of] North 7th Street, and to cause appropriate markings or notification signs to be installed on such streets. All six voting "Aye", motion passed. 7) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH CORYELL COUNTY, RELATING TO THE JOINT RESPONSIBILITY FOR SANITARY SEWER AND ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS NEAR THE NEWLY CONSTRUCTED CORYELL COUNTY LEON STREET ANNEX. (BRAD HUNT) RESOLUTION 2025-006: Motion by Kalinda Westbrook, seconded by Aaron Smith to approve Resolution 2025-006, an Interlocal Agreement between Coryell County and City of Gatesville for sewer main replacement and patching of Leon and 5th Streets; and authorizing City Manager Brad Hunt to execute said agreement. All six voting "Aye", motion passed. 8) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN NRS SOLUTIONS AND CITY OF GATESVILLE FOR A 911 DISPATCH WEB MAP APPLICATION. (BRAD HUNT) Steve Manning with NRS Solutions gave a brief presentation of the software and how it works. Mayor Chumley asked about the renewal cost. Mr. Manning stated it would depend on how many vehicles are equipped with the software. Councilman Patterson asked if this software exists in other plaçes and if this being made to work for our area. Mr. Manning stated that larger jurisdictions such as Harris County have integrated systems. However, due to budget restraints, it is difficult to integrate smaller jurisdictions or rural jurisdictions. Councilwoman Westbrook asked about range and how far the integrated system goes. Mr. Manning stated the area that is included is the area that you respond to based on the mapping system. RESOLUTION 2025-007: Motion by Aaron Smith, seconded by Greg Casey to approve Resolution 2025-007, an agreement between NRS Solutions and the City ofGatesville for provision ofa web-based dispatch system; and authorize the City Manager to execute said agreement. All six voting "Aye", motion passed. 9) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18 "FEES", SECTION 18-1 "FEE SCHEDULE" FOR SOLID WASTE COLLECTION. (IST READING) (MIKE HALSEMA) Page 3of4 4 City Council January 14, 2025 Councilwoman Rainer requested a report showing how many citizens use the "At the door" Service. Mr. Halsema stated he would get the information requested. ORDINANCE 2025-03: Motion by Meredith Rainer, seconded by Greg Casey to pass Ordinance 2025- 03 adjusting the solid waste collection fees effective February 1, 2025, to the next meeting. All six voting "Aye", motion passed. 10) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE AWARD OF AN ANNUAL UNIT PRICE CONTRACT FOR WATER AND SEWER MATERIALS RFP 2024-002. (MIKE HALSEMA) RESOLUTION 2025-008: Motion by Jon Salter, seconded by Meredith Rainer to approve Resolution 2025-008 for the award of an annual unit price contract for RFP2024-002 with Pioneer Supply and authorize the Public Works Director to execute the contract on behalf of the City. All six voting "Aye", motion passed. 11) RECESS REGULAR MEETING AND CALL A PUBLIC HEARING. Mayor Chumley recessed the Regular Meeting and opened the public hearing at 6:19 P.M. Leo Corona, 409 State School Road, came forward. Mr. Corona asked about the RV sewer hookup and if the systems will be chemically treated. Mayor Chumley stated the hookup systems will be treated accordingly. 12) END PUBLIC HEARING AND RECONVENE THE REGULAR MEETING. Mayor Chumley closed the public hearing and reconvened the Regular Meeting at 6:24 P.M. 13) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE 2025-02, ANNEXING THE HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED TERRITORY TO THE CITY OF GATESVILLE, CORYELL COUNTY, TEXAS AND EXTENDING THE BOUNDARY LIMITS OF SAID CITY SO AS TO INCLUDE SAID HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED PROPERTY WITHIN SAID CITY LIMITS, AND GRANTING TO ALL THE INHABITANTS OF SAID PROPERTY ALL THE RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES OF OTHER CITIZENS AND BINDING SAID INHABITANTS BY ALL OF THE ACTS, ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS, AND REGULATIONS OF SAID CITY, AND ADOPTING A SERVICE PLAN. (IST READING) (BRAD HUNT) ORDINANCE 2025-02: Motion by Greg Casey, seconded by Aaron Smith to pass Ordinance 2025-02, annexing the property described as the Henry Farley and J.A. Clayton Survey situated in Coryell County, Texas and addressed as 2204 Coryell City Road to the next meeting. All six voting "Aye", motion passed. 14) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ACCEPTING THE ANNEXATION PETITION SUBMITTED BY PATRICK WASHBURN AND COLTEN WASHBURN, BEING ALL THE OWNERS OF APPROXIMATELY 4.7 ACRES OF REAL PROPERTY SITUATED IN THE C CAZANOBA SURVEY LOCATED IN THE CITY OF GATESVILLE, CORYELL COUNTY, TEXAS ON STILLHOUSE ROAD. (HOLLY OWENS) RESOLUTION 2025-009: Motion by Meredith Rainer, seconded by Joe Patterson to approve Resolution 2025-009 accepting the annex application for the property described as the C Cazanoba Survey in Coryell County, Texas. Five voting "Aye" one "Abstain" (Smith) motion passed. 15) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING ORDINANCE 2024-13, AMENDING THE GATESVILLE CODE OF ORDINANCES AT CHAPTER 10 BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS, ARTICLE II TECHNICAL CODES, DIVISION 1. GENERALLY, BY ADDING NEW SECTIONS; CREATING SECTION 10-26 CARPORT REGULATIONS; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (2ND READING) (HOLLY OWENS) Page 4 of 4 City Council January 14, 2025 Councilman Patterson asked about the zoning district use on Hwy 84 and Hwy 36. Ms. Owens clarified that within these streets/highways there is a mixture of residential and commercial and wanted to make sure that commercial zoning takes precedence for safety reasons. Leo Corona, 409 State School Road, came forward and asked about pre-manufactured carports and rain gutters. Ms. Owens explained rain gutters would need to be added on carports with setbacks that are under 20-ft. ORDINANCE 2024-13: Motion by Joe Patterson, seconded by Kalinda Westbrook to pass Ordinance 2024-13 adopting the amendment to the Gatesville Code of Ordinances at Chapter 10 Buildings and Building Regulations, Article II Technical Codes, by adding new sections; Creating Section 10-26 Carport Regulations. All six voting "Aye", motion passed. 16) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING ORDINANCE 2025-01, AMENDING THE GATESVILLE CODE OF ORDINANCES AT CHAPTER 36. NUISANCES; PROVIDINGA SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING A PENALTY OF FINE NOT TO EXCEED $2,000.00. (IST READING) (HOLLY OWENS) ORDINANCE 2025-01: Motion by Kalinda Westbrook, seconded by Greg Casey to pass Ordinance 2025-01, adopting the amendment to the Gatesville Code of Ordinances at Chapter 36 Nuisances to the next meeting. All six voting "Aye", motion passed. 17) ADJOURN MEETING City Council adjourned at 6:50 P.M. tim OF 7 Mayor, Gary Chumley : ATTEST: 6 - N /% NN 7 City Secretary, Holly Owens