STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF POLK CITY OF LIVINGSTON MINUTES REGULAR MEETING CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 14, 2025 5:00 P.M. The City Council of the City of Livingston, Texas convened in regular session in Council Chambers at City Hall at 5:00 P.M., January 14, 2025, with the following members present: Judy B. Cochran Mayor Alan Cook / Councilmembers Raymond Luna Elgin Davis Bobby Jackson, Sr. Andy Evans Billy S. Wiggins City Manager Ellie Monteaux City Secretary/Assistant City Manager Scott Ferguson City Attorney and the following others present: Lynn Riley Livingston Main Street Manager/ Special Events Coordinator Chief Matt Parrish Livingston Police Department Lt. David Mitchell Page 2, City Council Meeting Minutes of 01/14/2025 Emily Banks Wooten Polk County Enterprise Mayor Cochran called the meeting to order at 5:00 P.M. and called on Alderman Evans to open the meeting with prayer and the pledges. It was moved by Alderman Cook and seconded by Alderman Jackson that the minutes of the regular meeting of December 10, 2024, be approved. Discussion ensued relative to Item F) Financial Report included on Page 4 of the draft minutes. All present voted aye. Mayor Cochran recognized Lynn Riley, Main Street Manager/Special Events Coordinator, who provided Council with an overview of the Livingston Main Street program. Discussion ensued relative to events in the Main Street area, coordination with Livingston Specialty Merchants Guild on area brochure, survey completed by Texas Historical Commission on downtown sidewalks, possible grant funds for sidewalk repair, expansion of the Main Street district, and schedule of Main Street Advisory Board meetings. (Lynn Riley retired from the meeting.) The City Manager recognized Livingston Police Department Chief Matt Parrish and Lt. David Mitchell. Chief Parrish and Lt. Mitchell provided Council with an update of the FLOCK camera system installed in various locations within the City and the AXON in-car recording system that is installed in Livingston Police Department vehicles. Discussion ensued relative to installation of additional cameras, installation of cameras in subdivisions and atl local businesses, coordination with other agencies in monitoring and coordinated responses to FLOCK notifications, use of the FLOCK system and the AXON system as investigative tools, and costs related to the purchase of equipment and maintenance of the software system. The City Manager presented Polk County's annual request for the City's pro-rata share of $4,200.00 in funding for the Brazos Transit District service. It was moved by Alderman Davis and seconded by Alderman Luna that the payment of $4,200.00, as the City of Livingston's pro-rata share of annual funding of the Brazos Transit District service, be approved. All present voted aye. The City Manager presented the City of Livingston Investment Policy for review and amendment including a sample page for replacement of Section 9. Investment Diversification. Discussion ensued relative to amendment of the investment policy including changing the limited maturity date of one year, removal of specificity of Page 3, City Council Meeting Minutes of 01/14/2025 names listed in Subsection 2. Diversification by Financial Institution, staggering of investments for capital disbursements, and the need to prepare a complete draft of the recommended changes to present to Council at the February meeting for consideration. Itwas moved by Alderman Jackson and seconded by Alderman Davis that this item, Review and Amendment of the City of Livingston Investment Policy, be tabled to be considered att the February 11, 2025 regular meeting of City Council. All present voted aye. The City Manager presented a proposed resolution adopting the 2024 Polk County Multi-Jurisdiction Hazard Mitigation Plan Update. It was moved by Alderman Cook and seconded by Alderman Luna that the resolution, as introduced, be approved and adopted. All present voted aye. The resolution, as approved, is captioned as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 635 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVINGSTON, TEXAS, ADOPTING THE 2024 POLK COUNTY MULTIJURISDICTION HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN UPDATE." The City Manager presented the Accounts Over $500 for approval. It was moved by Alderman Cook and seconded by Alderman Jackson that the accounts over $500.00, as submitted, be approved for payment. Discussion ensued relative to equipment rental versus equipment purchase and a request for a detailed breakdown of rented equipment including where it was used. All present voted aye. Alderman Evans noted that $500 is a low amount for items to be listed for review by City Council and inquired if that amount could be raised. The City Manager reported on the following items: A) Events Livingston-Polk County Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet - Thursday, January 30, 2025 at the Polk County Commerce Center B) Sales Tax - The January sales tax report from the State Comptroller for the month of November 2024 reflects $434,814.34, a decrease of 7.78% from November 2023. C). Update of Development - The City Manager provided an update of commercial development, residential development, completed projects, and demolitions. D). Preparation for Winter Storm - The City Manager reported that crews have been preparing for the predicted freezing weather. Page 4, City Council Meeting Minutes of 01/14/2025 (Matt Parrish, David Mitchell, and Emily Wooten retired from the meeting.) The City Manager advised Council that there is a need for Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.074 PERSONNEL - Retirement and/or Termination of Employment of an Employee(s) and pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 LEGAL - Consultation with Attorney. Mayor Cochran called the Council into executive session at 6:14 P.M., pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.074 PERSONNEL - Retirement and/or Termination of Employment of an Employee(s), and pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 LEGAL - Consultation with Attorney. Council reconvened in open session at 6:49 P.M. There being no further business to come before the City Council, it was moved by Alderman Cook and seconded by Alderman Jackson that the meeting be adjourned at 6:49 P.M. All present voted aye. SIGNED: dn - Pochin Judy B. Cochran, Mayor ATTEST: epMerbauy Ellie Monteaux, TRMC, MMC, ÇPM City Secretary/Assistant City Manager - RFCRAT - - CEAL -