4 CITYOF y EONARD NOTICE AND AGENDA OF REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF LEONARD, TEXAS JANUARY 21, 2025 6:30 PM CITY HALL 111 W. COLLIN ST. LEONARD, TEXAS 75452 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN in accordance with Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, that the city council of the city of Leonard, Texas, will hold a regular meeting at the above- named date, time, and location. AGENDA 1. Call Meeting to Order, Verification of Quorum 2. Invocation, Pledges of Allegiance to the United States and Texas Flags 3. Open Forum = This portion of the agenda is the public's opportunity to address the Council about any item except public hearings. Comments related to public hearings will be heard when the specific hearing begins. Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes per. speaker unless otherwise required by law. Per the Texas Open. Meetings Act, the Council cannot act on or discuss any item not listed on the agenda. Texas Government Code Sec. 551.007 (Texas Open Meetings Act 2020). 4. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on department reports: a. Police Department b. Public Works C. Administrative d. Financial Report 5. Consent Agenda a. Approve previous meeting minutes- December 17, 2024 b. Approve Order of General Election to be held on May 3, 2025, for three (3) council members at large and the reauthorization of14% Street Maintenance Sales Tax. C. Approve an application to Red River Groundwater Conservation District for a Historical Use Permit No. RHW029 regarding the operation ofthree (3) wells. d. Approve Ordinance No. 250121-01 ORDINANCE NO. 250121-01 1Page January 21, 2025, Regular Meeting Agenda AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LEONARD, TEXAS AMENDING THE CITY OF LEONARD CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 11 "TAXATION," ARTICLE 11.04 "HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX," BY AMENDING SECTION 11.04.001 DEFINITIONS," TO ADD ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 11.04.002 "LEVY; USE OF REVENUE," SUBSECTION (A), TO INCREASE THE TAX RATE TO SIX PERCENT (6%); AND BY REPEALING AND REPLACING SECTION 11.04.006 "VIOLATIONS; PENALTIES," TO COMPLY WITH TEXAS TAX CODE CHAPTER 351; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION: PROVIDING AMENDMENTS; PROVIDING FOR A MAXIMUM PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($500); PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, SAVINGS AND REPEALER CLAUSES; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. e. Approve Resolution No. 250121-02 RESOLUTION 250121-02 A RESOLUTION TO ADOPT A CONCURRENT ORDINANCE UNDER SUBTITLE C, CHAPTER 572 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE, CHANGING THE PUBLIC ENTITIES THAT PARTICIPATE IN THE FANNIN COUNTY WATER SUPPLY AGENCY. f. Approve Resolution No. 250121-03 RESOLUTION 250121-03 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF LEONARD, FANNIN COUNTY, TEXAS, DESIGNATING AN OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER AND ALL PUBLICATIONS FOR THE CITY OF LEONARD FOR THE REMAINING FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025. g. Approve Resolution No. 250121-04 RESOLUTION NO. 250121-04 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LEONARD, FANNIN COUNTY, STATE OF TEXAS, APPROVING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S LIST OF IDENTIFIED LAWFUL NONCONFORMING BUSINESS OPERATORS LISTED IN EXHIBIT "A" AND AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATES OF OCCUPANCY FOR SAME; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 6. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on the audited financial reports for the September 30, 2024, fiscal year. (Mike Ward) 7. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on Board and Commission activity reports/requests: 2]Page January 21, 2025, Regular Meeting Agenda a. Parks & Recreation Board- (Minutes) b. Parking Ordinance Committee- i. Reviewa applications, appoint committee members C. Planning & Zoning Commission (Minutes) i. Commission Report and recommendation on application #PZ2024-014 for the replatting of Property ID 142605 Legal Description LEONARD CROSSING, LOT 1B, COMMERCIAL, also known as 202 S Hwy 69, from 1 to 2 lots. 8. Discussion and possible action regarding application #PZ2024-014 for the replatting of Property ID 142605 Legal Description LEONARD CROSSING, LOT 1B, COMMERCIAL, also known as 202 S Hwy 69, from 1 to 2 lots. 9. NOTICE OF EXECUTIVE SESSION a. EXECUTIVE SESSION - In accordance with Texas Government Code, Section 551.001, et seq., the City Council will recess into Executive Session (closed meeting) to discuss the following: i. $ 551.071: Consultation with Attorney 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 re: advise council as to City Administrator employment contract. ii. $ 551.074: Deliberation regarding the appointment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of public officer or employee, re: George Evanko, City Administrator Employment Contract. 10. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION a. Take action, if any, on matters discussed in Executive Session. 11. Announcements 12. Adjournment This meeting is accessible to people with disabilities. Persons who may require auxiliary aid or services and who plan to attend this meeting are requested to call 903.587.3334 at least two working days before this meeting SO appropriate arrangements can be made. This is to certify that I, Melissa Verde, City Secretary, do hereby certify thât a copy of this Agenda was posted on the bulletin board at City Hall, a place convenient and readily accessible to the generah public pt all times, and to the City's website, www.citvyoleonardnet before 6:30 P.M. on January 17, 2025, in corppliance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code. / << Melissa ie. ity Secretary *NOTE: The City Council reserves the right to meet in Executive Session closed to the public at any time in the course ofthis meeting t discuss matters listed on the agenda, as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 531, incluling $551.071 private consultation with the attorney, for the City); $551.072 (purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property); $551.074 (personnel or to hear complaints against personnel); $551.076 (deployment, or specific occasions for implementation of security personnel or devices); and $551.087 (economic development negotiations). Any decision held on. such matters will be taken or conducted in Open. Session/ollowing the conclusion ofthe Executive Session. of y Leonao EONARD 3Page January 21, 2025, Regular Meeting Agenda ounty