THE CITY OF CISCO CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR CALLED MEETING January 8, 2024 CISCO, TEXAS S EASTLAND, COUNTY S The City Council of the City of Cisco met in a regular called session at the Cisco Council Chambers in Cisco as scheduled, and notice was posted 72 hours in advance and prior to the meeting. MEMBERS PRESENT: MAYOR STEPHEN FORESTER COUNCILMEMBER PLACE I JASON WHETSTONE COUNCILMEMBER PLACE II ROBERT JOHNSTON COUNCILMEMBER PLACE IV NATHAN BRUNER COUNCILMEMBER PLACE V CHRIS JOHNSON COUNCILMEMBER PLACE VI TRAVIS TOOF PERSONNEL PRESENT: CITY MANAGER DARWIN ARCHER CITY: SECRETARY TAMMY OSBORNE PERSONNELABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER PLACE III WILLARD JOHNSON Guests: Kenneth Preston, Ervin Light, Justin Jaworski, Jane Nichols, Phil Green, Jessica Martin (via Zoom) I. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER: Mayor Forester called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. II. PLEDGES A. Pledge of Allegiance B. Pledge to the Texas Flag III. INVOCATION: Councilmember Whetstone gave the invocation. IV. CITIZEN-VISITOR COMMENTS: None. V. APPROVE MINUTES OF THE MEETING CONDUCTED ON: December 11, 2023 Motion was made by Councilmember Johnston to approve the minutes as presented, second was made by Councilmember Whetstone. Motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers: Whetstone, Johnston, Bruner, C. Johnson, Toof, Forester Nays: None/Motion Carries Voted: 6to0 Absent: W.Johnson VI. THE CITY COUNCIL MAY DISCUSS AND/OR TAKE ACTION ON ANY OF THE FOLLOWING AGENDA ITEMS: A. Consider and Discuss Clean Up of City Owned Property Known as "Flat Top" by Private Group.- -Jessica Martin Ms. Martin addressed the Council via Zoom explaining that she is from the area and familiar with the referenced city owned property. Her desire is to engage non-profit and community service groups to aid in cleanup of the area. She doesn'th have a firm plan yet, but wanted to get permission from the city before proceeding forward with enlisting specific groups. Councilmember C. Johnson asked what the city's liability would be to which Mr. Archer replied the same as any other public park. Chief Preston agrees that the area needs to be cleaned up. Motion was made by Councilmember Whetstone to allow Ms. Martin access to clean up "Flat Top", second was made by Councilmember Toof. Motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers: Whetstone, Johnston, Bruner, C. Johnson, Toof, Forester Nays: None/Motion Carries Voted: 6to0 Absent: W. Johnson B. Consider and Discuss Amending Previously Granted Easement on Private Road 118. Mayor Forester explained that the Council had previously granted and easement extension on Private Road 118. The property owners have since requested a further extension of that easement. Councilmember C. Johnson again expressed concerns about how the easement would affect future development at the airport. He further stated that he felt the previously granted easement was sufficient. Motion was made by Councilmember Bruner to deny request for amended easement on Private Road 118, second was made by Councilmember C. Johnson. The motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers: Whetstone, Johnston, Bruner, C. Johnson, Toof, Forester Nays: None/Motion Carries Voted: 6to0 Absent: W.. Johnson C. Consider and Discuss Approval of Commercial Lease with the Cisco 4A Development Corporation for Hangar Tract #11.--Justin Jaworski Mr. Jaworski explained that the proposed tract would be used for aeration ofTract #10's septic system. Councilmember Bruner expressed concern that using Tract #11 for that purpose would render it useless for future development to which Mr. Jaworski answered in the affirmative. Mr. Archer highlighted that Tract #11 would only be used for aeration and that the actual septic system would be located on Tract #10 with the business. Motion was made by Councilmember C. Johnson to approve the commercial lease as presented, second was made by Councilmember Johnston. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Councilmembers: Whetstone, Johnston, C. Johnson, Toof, Forester Nays: Bruner/Motion Carries Voted: 5to 1 Absent: W.Johnson D. Consider and Discuss Rescheduling 2024 Meetings that Fall on City Holidays: May 27th, October 14th,& November 11th. Mayor Forester suggested changing meetings to the Tuesday after each holiday. Motion was made by Councilmember Bruner to reschedule 2024 meetings that fall on city holidays to the following Tuesday, second was made by Councilmember C. Johnson. Motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers: Whetstone, Johnston, Bruner, C. Johnson, Toof, Forester Nays: None/Motion Carries Voted: 6to0 Absent: W. Johnson E. Consider and Discuss 2024 Project Status Update. Mr. Archer gave an update of projects in the works for 2024, including the Wastewater Treatment Plant construction, Williamson Dam Improvements, Airport Apron Extension, and US Forest Service Grant activities. F. Consider and Discuss Long Range Planning The City Secretary gave important Election dates to the Council and guests and directed them to visit the city's website for the most up to date and official election information. G. Announcements for City Council. Councilmember C. Johnson asked for a status update on the Triangle project. Mr. Archer directed Councilmember C. Johnson to speak to Ms. Nichols after the meeting who might be able to provide insight on that project. VII. ADJOURNMENT Motion was made by Councilmember Toof to adjourn, second made by Councilmember Johnston. Motion passed unanimously and the meeting adjourned at 6:39 p.m. ATTEST: Ln Mm C Cbocke e Tammy Osborne City Secretary Stephen Forester, Mayor 6 OF Cco S VA UN