CITY OF RAGER NOTICE OF A REGULAR MEETING A Regular Meeting of the Governing Body of the City of Ranger, Texas, was held on Monday, February 24, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. in City Hall, 400 West Main Street Ranger, Texas. The following subjects will be discussed, to wit: COUNCIL MEMBERS AND CITY STAFF PRESENT: Honorable Charlie Archer Mayor Commissioner Vicky Doyle Place 1 Commissioner.lim McCullough Place 2 Commissioner Robert Butler Place 3 Commissioner Jared Calvert Place 4 Interim City Manager Lambert Little Public Works Director Daniel Plascencia Fire Chief Darrel Fox City Secretary Hope Delatorre Chief of Police Joel Moran Police Officer Steven Anderson Call to Order- Mayor Archer Roll Call/Quorum Check City Secretary Hope Delatorre Invocation of Prayer Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag Pledge of Allegiance to the Texas Flag Citizen's Presentation At this time, anyone on the list will be allowed to speak on any matter other than personnel matters or matters under litigation, for a length of time not to exceed THREE minutes. No Council/Board discussion or action may take place on a matter until such matter has been placed on an agenda and posted in accordance with law. Brian Rogers expressed concern on various agenda items that had been approved but not followed up on by previous council. These items included the tennis court, a water banner, and seven buildings identified as dangerous. Announcements from City Commission or Staff-Comments may be made by Commission or staff, BUT NO ACTIONTAKEN on the following topics without specific notice. Those items include: Expressions of Thanks, Congratulations or Condolence; Information on Holiday schedules; Recognition of public officials, employees or citizens other than employees or officials whose status may be affected by the Commission through action; Reminders of CITY OF RANGER COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES, FEBRUARY 24, 2025 CONTINUED community events or announcements involving an imminent threat to the public health and safety of the people of the municipality. Agenda Item 01: Discuss/Consider: Employment Agreement and Oath of Office for Interim City Manager Lambert Little Commission discusses employment agreement between the City of Ranger and Interim City Manager Lambert Little. Commissioner Calvert advised no severance due to the temporary nature of his appointment, and Commissioner Butler suggested to amend the agreement by omitting the housing stipend and clarified that Interim City Manager will be paying required payroll taxes only. Motion made by Commissioner Butler to accept Interim City Manager agreement with amendments. Seconded by Commissioner Doyle Unanimously Approved Oath of Office administered by Honorable Mayor Archer Agenda Item 02: Consent Agenda Items: 1. Accounts Payable: List of monthly bills to be paid 2. Minutes of previous meetings: a. February 10, 2025 b. February 14, 2025 3. Accept Resignations: a. Municipal Judge Tammy Archer b. Police Officer River Gibson 4. Adopt Resolution 25-02-24-a - Signatories for bank accounts Commission wished to discuss each item as a separate Consent Agenda Item to be transparent to the citizens of the City of Ranger. Consent Agenda Item 01: Discuss/Consider: Payable Bills Interim City Manager discussed the new layout for bills that have been paid. Commissioner Butler expressed gratitude for new layout, called out need for division between the accounts used and totals for each. Commissioner Butler also suggested holding off payment for new municipal software until we can see in the budget and determine the need for having a new software program put into place. Motion made by Commissioner Calvert to pay the bills with the exception of Frey Municipal Software to allow for Commissioner Butler to work with Interim City Manager and Interim Finance, Mark Kaiser to find solution to software implementation. Seconded by Commissioner Doyle Page 2 of 6 CITY OF RANGER COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES, FEBRUARY 24, 2025 CONTINUED Unanimously Approved Consent Agenda Item 02: Discuss/Consider: Minutes of the previous meetings on February 10, 2025 and February 14, 2025. Motion made by Commissioner Butler to approve the minutes with amendments Seconded by Commissioner Doyle Unanimously Approved Consent Agenda Item 03: Discuss/Consider: Accept Resignations: 1. Municipal Judge Tammy Archer 2. Police Officer River Gibson Tammy Archer spoke on termination procedures initiated before handing in her pretyped resignation. Expressed her discontent with working environment at the City of Ranger. Commissioner Calvert addressed allegations made during Tammy Archer resignation. Motion made by Commissioner Calvert to accept the resignation of Municipal Judge Tammy Archer Seconded by Commissioner Doyle Unanimously Approved Motion made by Commissioner Calvert to accept the resignation of Police Officer River Gibson Seconded by Commissioner Doyle Unanimously Approved Consent Agenda Item 04: Discuss/Consider: Adopt Resolution 25-02-24 A- Signatories for bank accounts Motion made by Commissioner Calvert to adopt Resolution 25-02-24A Seconded by Commissioner McCullough Unanimously Approved Agenda Item 03: Departmental Reports: City Manager Report- Lambert Little Finance Report- Mark Kaiser Interim City Manager discussed: unrest about bill late fees, grant opportunities, and personnel policy revisions. Mark Kaiser discussed concerns with unorganized finance department but was optimistic the issues could be resolved. Page 3 of 6 CITY OF RANGER COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES, FEBRUARY 24, 2025 CONTINUED Commissioner Calvert voiced the importance of clean-up efforts being discussed during bimonthly finance sessions. No Action Taken Agenda Item 04: Discuss/Consider: Finalizing Derek Kunze Annexation agreement Motion made by Commissioner Calvert to approve the final reading of the Derek Kunze Annexation agreement. It was noted that additional agreements related to sewage management would be addressed in a future agreement if needed. Seconded by Commissioner Butler Unanimously Approved Agenda Item 05: Discuss/Consider: Adopt Ordinance 25-02-24 B, renewing Oncor Franchise Agreement Pat Wilson discovered an error in the draft using the City of Odessa instead of City of Ranger. Motion made by Commissioner McCullough to adopt Ordinance 25-02-24B with amendment to the city listed Seconded by Commissioner Doyle Unanimously Approved Agenda Item 06: Discuss/Consider: Appoint a Municipal Judge Interim City Manager discussed his candidate for municipal judge: Charlie Buenger. Buenger would be on a part time, probationary basis. The Commission expressed concerns involving a municipal judge being temporary and giving citizens a chance to apply for the position. Steve Bunker spoke about the laws concerning municipal judges. Motion made by Commissioner Calvert to put out notice on job boards, social media, and website advertising for two weeks for a part time Municipal Judge Seconded by Commissioner McCullough Unanimously Approved Agenda Item 07: Discuss/Consider: Change the City's S Attorney of Record The commission considered Interim City Manager's recommendation for a new Attorney of Record, Adam Miles. Commissioner Calvert expressed concern for changing Attorney in the middle of a lawsuit. Commissioner Butler spoke on his recommendation that the City of Ranger wait to decide until there was more than one recommendation. Page 4 of6 6 CITY OF RANGER COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES, FEBRUARY 24, 2025 CONTINUED Motion made by Commissioner Calvert that Adam Miles prepare contract with fee schedule to be considered as an alternate option. Seconded by Commissioner Butler Unanimously Approved Agenda Item 08: Discuss/Consider: Establish list of expectations for Police Chief Moran and his department Commissioner Calvert suggested the Police Department have more focus in town rather than the interstate for safer, cleaner streets. Interim City manager spoke on the fact that some vehicles are not properly equipped for patrol. The Commission would like to see more community outreach and for new Police officers to meet with them. Commissioner Butler suggested a Police clerk position to help with paperwork which would free the Police Chief for city priorities which would include outreach, drug awareness, and ride along opportunities with his officers.. No action taken Agenda Item 09: Discuss/Consider: Planning and requirements for Wildfire Mitigation Grant Wildfire Mitigation Grant is county-wide and would assist in the purchase of heavy equipment to be used in prevention against wildfire. Discussion included substitution of a skid steer with attachments in lieu of a trailer, etc. The other participating cities provided their documentation on equipment proposals. An updated list for approval of equipment and staffing should be provided for commission approval. No action taken Agenda Item 10: Discuss/Consider: Repair or replacement at Water Treatment Plant Motion made by Commissioner Butler to have repairs made at no cost or find another pump company (such as, a suggested vendor by our engineer firm). Seconded by Commissioner Doyle Unanimously Approved Motion made by Commissioner Butler to purchase the 'trash' - pump that was discussed and to raise the 15k spending limit to no more than 25K. Seconded by Commissioner Calvert Unanimously Approved Agenda Item 11: Discuss/Consider: Approve the second reading of REDC By-Laws Motion made by Commissioner Butler to approve by-laws as presented Page 5 of 6 CITY OF RANGER COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES, FEBRUARY 24, 2025 CONTINUED Seconded by Commissioner Doyle Unanimously Approved Agenda Item 12: Discuss/Consider: Planning and requirements for Alternative Fuel Vehicle Grant Motion made by Commissioner Calvert to not proceed with grant. Seconded by Commissioner Doyle Unanimously Approved Agenda Item 13: Adjournment Motion made by Commissioner Calvert to adjourn. Seconded by Commissioner Doyle Unanimously Approved CITY OF RANGER, TEXAS ATTEST: eoz - Hope Delatorre, City Secretary Charlie Archer, Mayor * Page 6 of 6