CITY OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES IOWA Monday, December 09, 2024 7:00 PM N/ - COLONY Iowa Colony City Council Chambers, 3144 Meridiana Parkway, Iowa Colony, Texas 77583 Phone: 281-369-2471 Fax: 281-369-0005 ww.owarolonytxooy STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF BRAZORIA CITY OF IOWA COLONY BE IT REMEMBERED ON THIS, the 9th day of December 2024, the City Council of the City of Iowa Colony, Texas, held a meeting at 7:00 P.M. at the Iowa Colony City Council Chambers, there being present and in attendance the following members to wit: Mayor Wil Kennedy Mayor Pro Tem Marquette Greene-Scott Councilmember McLean Barnett Councilmember Arnetta Murray Councilmember Tim Varlack Councilmember Kareem Boyce Councilmember Sydney Hargroder And none being absent, constituting a quorum at which time the following business was transacted. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Kennedy called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. INVOCATION Pastor Morris Emry provided the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance and Texas Pledge were recited. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS & ANNOUNCEMENTS There were no presentations or announcements. CITIZEN COMMENTS There were no comments from the public. EXECUTIVE SESSION-7:02 P.M. Executive session in accordance with 551.071 and 551.074 ofthe Texas Gov't Code to deliberate and consult with attorney on the following: 1. Personnel matters related to the City Manager's annual performance evaluation and employment agreement, including but not limited to the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal oft the City Manager, or to hear a complaint or charge against the City Manager. 2. Discussion on potential or threatened legal action related to development agreement default. POST EXECUTIVE SESSION- Recess from executive session at 8:06 P.M. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION 3. Consideration and possible action on personnel matters related to the City Manager' s annual performance evaluation and employment agreement, including but not limited to the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of the City Manager, or to hear a complaint or charge against the City Manager. Motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Greene-Scott consult with an outside firm to review and make recommendation to the city council regarding the City Manager's contract including previous and proposed revisions and amendments. 3 Seconded by Councilmember Varlack. Voting Yea: Councilmember Murray, Councilmember Barnett, Mayor Pro Tem Greene-Scott, Mayor Kennedy, Councilmember Hargroder, Councilmember Varlack, Councilmember Boyce Motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Greene-Scott to retain an outside firm and/or attorney to investigate personnel matters to provide a report to City Council, Seconded by Councilmember Varlack. Voting Yea: Councilmember Murray, Councilmember Barnett, Mayor Pro Tem Greene-Scott, Mayor Kennedy, Councilmember Hargroder, Councilmember Varlack, Councilmember Boyce Motion made by Councilmember Hargroder that the City Manager's pay will be in accordance with the performance review dated July 10, 2024 and any discrepancies corrected per the city policy, Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Greene-Scott. Voting Yea: Councilmember Murray, Councilmember Barnett, Mayor Pro Tem Greene-Scott, Mayor Kennedy, Councilmember Hargroder, Councilmember Varlack, Councilmember Boyce 4. Consideration and possible action on a multi-party agreement to share the cost ofthe Northwest Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant Phase 1. Motion made by Councilmember Hargroder to approve a multi-party agreement to share the cost of the Northwest Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant Phase 1, Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Greene-Scott. Voting Yea: Councilmember Murray, Councilmember Barnett, Mayor Pro Tem Greene-Scott, Mayor Kennedy, Councilmember Hargroder, Councilmember Varlack, Councilmember Boyce 5. Consideration and possible action on a permit extension request at 7933 Iowa Colony Blvd. Motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Greene-Scott to approve a permit extension at 7933 Iowa Colony Blvd. for 1 year from today on December 9, 2025 as is, Seconded by Councilmember Murray. Voting Yea: Councilmember Murray, Councilmember Barnett, Mayor Pro Tem Greene-Scott, Mayor Kennedy, Councilmember Hargroder, Councilmember Varlack, Councilmember Boyce CONSENT AGENDA Consideration and possible action to approve the following consent agenda items: Motion made by Councilmember Varlack to approve all consent agenda items as presented, Seconded by Councilmember Hargroder. Voting Yea: Councilmember Murray, Councilmember Barnett, Mayor Pro Tem Greene-Scott, Mayor Kennedy, Councilmember Hargroder, Councilmember Varlack, Councilmember Boyce 6. Consider approval of the November 6, 2024 City Council worksession minutes. 7. Consider approval of the November 18, 2024 City Council worksession minutes. 8. Consider approval of the November 18, 2024 City Council meeting minutes. 9. Consider approval of an early plat application for Creekhaven Section 1. 10. Consider approval of an early plat application for Creekhaven Section 2. 11. Consider approval of an early plat application for Creekhaven Section 3. 12. Consider approval ofthe Creekhaven Section 1 Final Plat. 13. Consider approval ofthe Creekhaven Section 2 Final Plat. 14. Consider approval oft the Creekhaven Section 3 Final Plat. 15. Consider final approval of Sierra Vista West Section 5 - Water, Sanitary, Drainage and Paving Facilities. 16. Consider approval of a one-time six-month extension on the Davenport Parkway Street Dedication Preliminary Plat Approval. 17. Consider approval of a one-time six-month extension on the Ellwood Detention Reserve "D" Preliminary Plat Approval. 18. Consider approval of a one-time six-month extension on the Ellwood Detention Reserve "E" Phase I Preliminary Plat Approval. 19. Consider approval of a one-time six-month extension on the Ellwood Detention Reserve "F" Preliminary Plat Approval. COUNCIL COMMENTS Mayor Pro Tem Greene-Scott thanked all those in attendance. She mentioned that the Festival ofLights event was sO nice. She wished everyone a Merry Christmas. Councilmember Murray stated that the Festival ofl Lights was amazing. She notified everyone that we will be having the first ever MLK day parade on January 18th. She wished everyone a Merry Christmas. Councilmember Barnett mentioned that we will be experiencing cold weather soon. Councilmember Boyce thanked everyone who attended the Festival ofLights. He is looking forward to the MLK parade. He stated that Councilmember Murray is doing a great job planning the event. He congratulated the Iowa Colony football team for their efforts in playoffs. Councilmember Varlack thanked the staff for everything they do. He wished everyone a Merry Christmas. He reminded everyone to stay safe throughout the holidays and to be responsible. We are looking forward to the MLK parade. Councilmember Hargroder thanked those in attendance. The Iowa Colony Fire Department will be having their Christmas parade next weekend. She encourages those who are able to make a float and participate to please do sO. She is looking forward to the MLK day parade as well. Mayor Kennedy informed every one ofhis dad's passing on Veteran's Day. He thanked everyone for their support and prayers during this time. Hei is excited about all the upcoming events. He commended the Pioneers on their efforts at the game at NRG. He thanked staff for everything that they do. He stated that the Festival of Lights event was fantastic. STAFF REPORTS 20. Building Official/Fire Marshal Monthly Report 21. Police Department Monthly Report 22. Municipal Court Monthly Report 23. Public Works Monthly Report 24. City Engineer Monthly Report 25. Finance Monthly Reports 26. Technology Department Monthly Report 27. Water/Wastewater Utility Monthly Report The Council returned to executive session at 8:45 P.M. The Council returned to open session at 9:26 P.M. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:28 P.M. APPROVED THIS 13TH DAY OF JANUARY 2025 Lw lm Aisw Kaylecn Rosser, City Secretary Wil Kenpedy,Mayor 0 LOMI - -