MINUTES THE CITY OF LOMETA LOCATED AT THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS IN CITY HALL 100 E SAN SABA ST, LOMETA TX 76853 512-752-3331 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA MONDAY, February 3, 2025, AT 7 P.M. I. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Talley called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE to the American Flag and the Texas Flag. Mayor Talley led the pledge of allegiance to the American Flag and the Texas Flag. INVOCATION: Jaelyn Downey gave the invocation. ROLL CALL: 1. Mayor, Derek Talley PRESENT 2. Councilmember, Karen Chism PRESENT 3. Councilmember, Jaelyn Downey PRESENT 4. Councilmember, Alex Witherspoon ABSENT 5. Councilmember, Larry Koch ABSENT 6. Councilmember, Gloria Martin PRESENT II. NON - ACTION ITEMS: Citizen Comments: Any person with business before the Council not scheduled on the agenda may speak to the Council. No formal action can be taken on these items at this meeting. Citizens are welcome to speak about any subject matter, even if it is not on the agenda, for up to three (3) minutes. If you need more time, please contact the City Secretary in advance. Please keep in mind that council action cannot and will not be taken action. For such an item, the Council may either: (1) make a statement of fact, (2) make a statement concerning the policy regarding the item or (3) propose that the item be placed on the future agenda. Chief Strain spoke about applying for grants for AED equipment (non-matching 100% funded), a grant for radios (non-matching 100% funded), a grant for ballistic armor (non-compettive grant, 100% funded by the state), a grant for a ballistic shield, and a 25% match grant for new body Page1/4 MINUTES camaras. The grants have to be submitted by February 13, 2025, but probably will not receive an answer until October 2025. Reports: Municipal department head reports, when necessary. MAYOR: CHIEF OF POLICE: COUNCIL MEMBERS: FIRE DEPARTMENT: CITY SECRETARY: MUNICIPAL COURT: III. CONSENT AGENDA: THE SUBJECTS TO BE DISCUSSED, CONSIDERED, OR ACTED UPON ARE AS FOLLOWS: (All items on the Consent Agenda are considered routine and may be approved by a single motion. The items listed below need not be approved independently, however, any of the items may be removed and considered in an independent motion upon request of any member of the City Council). 1. Approval of meeting minutes from the Regular Council Meeting held on January 6, 2025. A motion was made by Gloria Martin to approve the minutes from the January 2025 meeting, a second by Jaelyn Downey. The motion passed unanimously. IV. ACTION ITEMS: BUSINESS (NOTE: Agenda items do not have to be taken in the same order as shown on the meeting notice.) THE COUNCIL WILL DISCUSS AND MAY TAKE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING: 1. Review, Ratify, and Accept: Bills paid during the month of January. A motion was made to approve the bills that were paid in January by Jaelyn Downey, with a second by Karen Chism. The motion passed unanimously. 2. Discuss, Consider, and Take Action: Approval for have D. Allmun conduct the 2022-2023 audit for the City of Lometa financials. Ar motion was made to approve Donald Allmun to complete the City of Lometa's Audit for the amount of $7000.00 for fiscal year of 2022-2023, by Karen Chism, with a second by Gloria Martin. The motion passed unanimously. 3. Discuss, Consider, and Take Action: Review and approve Ordinance # 022025, amended to Ordinance no. 07102006. ALCOHOL ORDINANCE A motion was made to approve Ordinance #022025 by Karen Chism, with a second by Gloria Martin. The motion was passed with two yes and one nah. 4. Discuss, Consider, and Take Action: Review and approve Ordinance # 02032025 for the General Election on May 3, 2025. A motion was made by Karen Chism, with a second by Gloria Martin to approve the Ordinance #02032025 for the General Election. The motion passed unanimously. Page2/4 MINUTES 5. Discuss, Consider, and Take Action: Review and approve Ordinance # 12312025, an ordinance for Atmos Energy to construct, maintain, and operate pipelines and equipment in the City of Lometa, Lampasas County, Texas. A motion was made by Karen Chism to approve the Atmos Ordinance #12312025, with a second by Jaelyn Downey. The motion passed unanimously. 6. Discuss, Consider, and Take Action: Ordinance Workshops, meet once monthly for 2 hours to revise and make amendments to current ordinances that need to be updated. A motion was made by Karen Chism to have an ordinance workshop the second Saturday of every month from 9 a.m. to 11p.m. to revise the current city ordinances, with a second by Gloria Martin. The motion passed unanimously. 7. Discuss, Consider, and Take Action: Create an Arena Association, to consist of 2 City Council Members, 2 Community Members, and 2 Lion's Club Members. AI motion was made by Jaelyn Downey to table the creation of the arena association to a later date, with a second from Karen Chism. The motion passed unanimously. 8. Discuss, Consider, and Take Action: Discuss the water lines at the park, the route the water lines are constructed, and how rerouting the water lines can help with the cost of maintaining the park. Joe Birchman questioned the price of the water and electricity at the park. Mayor Talley said we would have a better idea of the costs in a later month. A motion was made by Karen Chism to table to talk of water lines until a later date, with a second by Gloria Martin. 9. Discuss, Consider, and Take Action: To purchase road repair equipment. A motion was made by Karen Chism to approve the purchase of the Skidmax 3HASMP, new and the purchase of the roller attachment used, using the profit made from the sale of the Ford tractor, with a second by Jaelyn Downey. The motion passed unanimously. V. NON - ACTION ITEMS: Staff Comments: NO COMMENTS Mayor / Council Comments: NO COMMENTS Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting = Monday, March 3, 2025. Page3/4 MINUTES VI. ADJOURNMENT: This facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are available. Requests for accommodation or interpretive services must be made 48 hours prior to this meeting. Please contact the City Secretary's office at 512752-3331 or fax 512-752-4033 for further information. ** The Council reserves the right to adjourn into closed session (executive session) any time during the meeting on any item on the posted agenda in accordance with Texas Government Code sections 551.071 (litigation and consultation with attorney), 551.072 (deliberations about real property), 551.073 deliberations about gifts and donations to City), 551.074 (deliberations on certain personnel matters), 551.076 (deliberations about deployment or implementation of security personnel or devises) and 551.087 (economic development). ** certify that the above notice of meeting was posted on the front door of City Hall, 100 E. San Saba Street, Lometa, Texas 76853 on or before the 26th day of November 2024, by 7:00 p.m. in accordance with the Open Meetings Act of the State of Texas, Chapter 551, and Texas Government Code. A motion was made to adjourn by Jaelyn Downey, with a second by Karen Chism. The motion passed unanimously and the meeting adjourned at 7:56 p.m. ATTEST: APPROVED: AuphAnu hud Stephanie Sweet, City Secretary Derek falley, Mayor - 2 A Page4]4