R REGULAR MEETING OF THE GOVERNING BODY RICE, TEXAS December 12, 2024 6:00 PM Rice City Hall 305 N. Dallas Street Rice, TX 75155 "The Rice City Council reserves the right to adjourn into Executive Session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed in this agenda, as authorized by Texas Local Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with City Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property), 551.073 Deliberations about Gifis and Donations), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.073 (Deliberations about Security Devices) and 551.086 (Economic Development). AGENDA 1. Call to Order City of Rice Mission Statement The City of Rice will maximize the opportunities for social and economic development while retaining an attractive, sustainable and secure environment for the enjoyment of the residents and visitors. Through unified responsible and professional leadership and partnership with others, the Municipality will strive to improve the quality of life for all. 2. Roll Call a. Sheila Teague b. Rosa Vasquez C. Nick White d. Donnie P. Fisher e. Troy Foreman f. Mayor Christi Campbell 3. Pledge of Allegiance The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag "I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all." 4. Texas Pledge of Allegiance The Pledge of Allegiance to the Texas State Flag "Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible. 5. Prayer 6. Public Forum 7. Alderman Updates 8. Reports and Questions a. November 2024 Volunteer Fire Department Report b. November 2024 Police Department Report C. November 2024 Municipal Court Report d. November 2024 Administrative Report e. November 2024 EDC Report f. November 2024 Mayor's Report 9. Consent Items a. Discuss and Deliberate the approval of the Minutes for the November 14, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting b. Discuss and Deliberate the approval of the Minutes for the November 14, 2024 Workshop Meeting C. Discuss and Deliberate the approval ofthe November, 2024 Financial Report 10. New Business a. Discuss and Deliberate approval of the No Thru Traffic Ordinance b. Discuss and Deliberate approval of the Rice Economic Development Commission final plans for their land on Calhoun Street 11. Convene to Closed Executive Session City Council will go into a Closed Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.074 12. Reconvene into regular session from Closed Executive Session to take action regarding discussions in the Closed Executive Session. 13. Adjourn I hereby certify that the above notice of meeting was posted on the bulletin board of City Hall, City of Rice, Texas, a place readily accessible to the general public at all times, on the day of 2024 by 5:00 p.m., and remained posted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting. Name Title R 7. Aldermen's Updates R ce, Te 8. Reports/Questions a. November 2024 Volunteer Fire Department Report b. November 2024 Police Department Report C. November 2024 Municipal Court Report d. November 2024 Administrative Report e. November 2024 EDC Report f. November 2024 Mayor's Report Rice Volunteer a R Fire Department PO. BOX 27 RICE, TX 75155 Rice Volunteer Fire Department had monthly meeting for November 2024. Our current membership is 10 active members with a total approximately 23 members. Rice Volunteer Fire Department responded to 32 calls for service in November 2024. > Motor Vehicle Accident - 8 = 2 - Chatfield > Burn Ban - 4 > Lift Assist - 1 - Emhouse > Medical Emergency = 10 > Grass Fire - 4 > Fire Investigation-2 > Vehicle Fire -2 > Fire Alarm -1 Rice had training for November Rice VFD has been working on getting prices from Different Fire Truck manufacturers. Gaylon Taylor Fire Chief Rice VFD - : : : Rice Volunteer Fire Department's Post X Rice Volunteer Fire Department 21h- 6 Calls for service through November 2024. Serving Rice and surrounding areas. We are always looking for individuals who are interested in serving your community. We provide training and equipment. If interestged, please call Dale Scott (361)4 42-1719 12/1/2024 Rice Fire Rescue 2021 2022 2023 2024 Structure 11 Structure 11 Structure 12 Structure 17 Vehicle Fire 12 Vehicle Fire 3 Vehicle Fire 20 Vehide Fire 17 MVA 34 MVA 27 MVA 55 MVA 56 Grass 23 Grass 41 Grass 56 Grass 53 Invest 3 Invest 9 Invest 10 Invest 9 EMS 5 EMS 2 EMS 21 EMS 145 Line Down 1 Line Down 0 Line Down 6 Line Down 6 Haz Mat 1 Haz Mat 2 Haz Mat 0 Haz Mat 2 Fire Alarms 5 Fire Alarms 3 Fire Alarms 4 Fire Alarms 6 False Alarms 0 False Alarms 0 False Alarms 1 False Alarms 2 Landing Zone 2 Landing Zone 0 landing Zone 4 Landing Zone 10 Mutual Aid 0 Mutua al Aid 2 Mutual Aid 1 Mutual Aid 1 Total Calis 97 Total Calls 100 Total Calls 191 Total Calls 324 Volunteer Hrs 2,196 Volunteer Hrs 3,556 Response Areas 2023 2024 Rice 139 Rice 171 Chatfield 36 Chati field 34 Roane 9 Roane 12 Emhouse 5 Emhouse 16 Write a comment.. POLICE REPORT FOR RPD November 2024 Page 1 of 4 POLICE E F ARRESTS 6 CHARGES Driving While Intoxicated 1 Poss of Prohibited Sub. in Correction Fac. 1 Unlawful Carry of Weapon 1 Deadly Conduct 1 Possession of Controlled Substance 1 Warrant 13 Total 18 CRASHES MVA 2 CMVA 1 Calls For Service: 85 Page 2 of 4 Open Records Requests: 4 Municipal Court Cases Filed 116 Traffic Stops 346 Violations 496 Compliments 01 Searched for and Recovered Runaway Juvenile 01 Transported Juvenile to Mental Facility 01 Assisted Juvenile with overdose using Narcan 01 Updates Regarding PD November NIBRS Report will be submitted to DPS. Delivered Meals on Wheels every Thursday. Chapter 59 Mandated Annual Seizure Account Audit was conducted, submitted and received by the Texas Attorney General on 11-18-2024 Donated toys were picked up in Cedar Hill "Christmas for Kids" application was released to the public. Page 3 of 4 Patrol Vehicle Fleet status Unit 104: overheated and was towed to Troys Transmission in Ennis on 11-22-24. It was repaired and returned on 11-26-24. Unit 105: check engine light, tire sensor light, exhaust leak and defaulted into "limp mode". Taken to Troys Transmission in Ennis on 11-26-2024 Unit 107: issues with engine starting and brakes, dropped off at Brinson Ford on 11-27-2024 Unit 108: No issues reported. Unit 109: Ordered on 10-17-2024 ETA August 2025 AUDIT CONDUCTED BY: Chief Charles Parson 12-02-2024 Page 4 of 4 CONFIDENTIAL Offensestopcount This report does not include voided, test, or deleted records, but does include warings (if"ALL* or WARNINGS is selected in the Stop Resuit field. 346 Stops 496 Violations 346 Stops 496 Violations Speeding 176 Expired Registration 111 Defective Head Lamps 2 Display Fictitious License Plate 3 Disregarded Traffic Controi Device 3 Drive While License Invalid 8 Fail To Maintain Financial Responsibility 37 Fail To Report Change Of Address Or Name 1 Failed To Dim Headlights Following 4 Failed To Signal Lane Change 14 No Drivers License 42 No License Plate Light 5 Open Container 2 Operate Motor Vehicie Without Plates Possession of Drug Paraphernalia 5 Ran Stop Sign 3 Unapproved Lighting Child (4-14) Not Secured By Seat Belt 2 Defective Tail Lamps 3 Display Unclean License Plates 2 Fail To Display Drivers License 2 Fail To Stop-Designated Point-Stop Sign 2 Failed To Drive in Single Lane 19 legal Window Tint 22 Missing License Piate 7 No Front Seat Belts When Required 1 No Tail Lamps Obstruction Of View Unrestrained Child-Safety Seat Violation 2 Report Created: 12/2/2024 4:25:54 PM CONFIDENTIAL 1 of2 Powered by: brazos CONFIDENTIAL OffensestopCount Changed Lane When Unsafe Expired Drivers License 6 Fictitious LP/Reg/Si 2 Following Too Ciosely 2 Operate Unregistered Motor Vehicle 2 Violate Operating Hours Minor Report Created: 12/2/2024 4:25:54 PM CONFIDENTIAL 2of2 Powered by: brazos Charles Parson From: Chapter 59 Audit Report chpesSaudimponeteastomegmeagon Sent: Monday, November 18, 2024 2:09 PM To: Charles Parson Subject: Law Enforcement Agency Report Submitted for Fiscal Year 2024 Chief of Police Charles W Parson, This email is to alert you that your LEA report for Fiscal Year 2024 was completed and submitted today. LEA Report: ae-MsseAS XXXASNNSN 37QP08FG,DPPK.Atypo-1 Please contact the Texas Office of Attorney General if you have any questions. Image Not Availabie This image is not availabie because: Your don't have the privileges to see it, OR It has been removed from the system CHAPTER 59 ASSET FORFEITURE REPORT BY LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY Agency information Agency Information Year: 2024 Agency Name: Rice Police Dept. Agency Mailing Street: City: Rice PO BOX 97 ZIP: 75155 State: TX County: Navarro Phone Number: (903) 326-4146 Agency Fiscal Beginning October Agency Fiscal Ending Month: September Month: I. Seized Funds Do not include federal seizures and/or forfeitures on this form. This form is only for those seizures and/or forfeitures made pursuant to Chapter 59 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. Seized Funds Pursuant to Chapter 59 Funds that have been seized but have not yet been awarded/forfeited to your agency by the. judicial system. A) Beginning Balance: $10,266.46 B) Seizures During Reporting Period Include only those seizures which occurred during the reporting period and where the seizure affidavit required by Article 59.03 is swom to by a peace officer employed by your agency (E.G. seizing officer's affidavit). 1). Amount seized and retained $0.00 in your agency's custody: 2). Amount seized and transferred to the District $0.00 CHAPTER 59 ASSET FORFEITURE REPORT BY LAY W ENFORCEMENT AGENCY : Page 1 of 13 Attorney pending forfeiture: 3) Total Seizures This field will be auto-calculated when $0.00 you SAVE or switch sections: C) Interest Earned on Seized Funds During Reporting $0.00 Period: D), Amount Returned to $0.00 Defendnta/Respondens: E) Amount Transferred to $0.00 Forfeiture Account: F) Other Reconciliation Items (Must provide detail in box $0.00 below): Description: G) Ending Balance - This field will be auto-calculated when $10,266.46 you SAVE or switch sections: Ending Balance - Mailed Form: II. Forfeited Funds & Other Court Awards Forfeited Funds and Other Court Awards Pursuant to Chapter 59 Funds awarded to your agency by the judicial system and which are available to spend. A) Beginning Balance: $10,266.46 B). Amount Forfeited to and Received by Reporting Agency $443.52 (Including Interest) During Reporting Period: C) Interest Earned on Forfeited CHAPTER 59 ASSET FORFEITURE REPORT BY LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY : Page 2 of 13 Funds During Reporting $0.00 Period: D) Amount Awarded Pursuant $0.00 to 59.022: E) Amount Awarded Pursuant $0.00 to 59.023: F) Proceeds Received by Your Agency From Saie of Forfeited $0.00 Property: G) Amount Returned to Crime $0.00 Victims: H) Other Reconciliation Items (Must provide detail in box below): Description: 1) Total Expenditures of Forfeited Funds During Reporting Period. This field will be auto-calculated once $10,566.31 section VI has been completed and you save or switch sections.: J) Ending Balance This field will be auto-calculated when $143.67 you SAVE or switch sections.: 1) Total Expenditure from Mailed Form: J) Ending Balance from Mailed Form: IL. Other Property Other Property CHAPTER 59 ASSET FORFEITURE REPORT BY LAW: ENFORCEMENT AGENCY : Page 3 of 13 List the number of items seized for each category. Include only those seizures where a seizure is made by a peace officer employed by your agency. If property is sold, list under "Proceeds Received by Your Agency From Sale of Forfeited. Property" in Section II (F) in the reporting. year. in which the, proceeds are received. Please note this should be a number not a currency amount. Example 4 cars seized, 3 cars forfeited and 0 cars put into use. A) Motor' Vehicies (Include cars, motorcycles, tractor trailers,etc.) 1) Seized: 0 2) Forfeited to Agency: 0 3) Returned to 0 Defendents/Respondents: 4) Put into use by Agency: 0 B) Real Property (Count each parcel seized as one item) 1) Seized: 0 2) Forfeited to Agency: 0 3) Returned to 0 Delendants/Respondens: 4) Puti into use by Agency: 0 C) Computers (Include computer and attached system components, such as printers and monitors, as one item) Please note this should be a number. not a currency amount. For example, 4 computers seized, 3 computers forfeited and 0 computers put into use. 1) Seized: 0 2) Forfeited to. Agency: 0 3) Returned to 0 Defendnts/Pespondents: 4) Put into use by Agency: 0 D) Firearms (Include only firearms seized for forfeiture under Chapter 59. Do not include weapons disposed under Chapter 18) Please note this should be a number not a currency amount. For example, 4 firearms seized, 3 firearms forfeited, 0 firearms put into use. 1) Seized: 0 2) Forfeited to Agency: 0 3) Returned to 0 Defendants/espondens: 4) Put into use by Agency: 0 E) Other Property Please note this should be a number not a currency amount.For example, 4 lots of tools seized, 3 lots of tools forfeited, 0 lots of tools put into use. Description Seized Forfeited To Agency Returned to DafendantsRespondents Put into use by Agency CHAPTER 59 ASSET FORFEITURE REPORT BY LAW: ENFORCEMENT AGENCY : Page 4 of 13 IV. Forfeited Property Received Forfeited Property Received From Another Agency Enter: the total number of items transferred to your agency where the forfeiture judgment awarded ownership of the property to another agency prior to the transfer. A) Motor Vehicles: 0 B) Real Property: 0 C) Computers: 0 D) Firearms: 0 E) Other: 0 V. Forfeited Property Transferred/Loaned Forfeited Property Transferred or Loaned to Another Agency Enter the total number of items transferred or loaned from your agency where the forfeiture, judgment awarded ownership of the property to your agency prior to the transfer. A) Motor Vehicles: 0 B) Real Property: 0 C) Computers: 0 D) Firearms: 0 E) Other: 0 CHAPTER 59. ASSET FORFEITURE REPORT BY LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY : Page 5 of13 VI. Expenditures: A - D A) Salaries 1) Increase of Salary, Expense or Allowance for Employees $0.00 (Salary Supplements): 2) Salary Budgeted Solely $0.00 From Forfeited Funds: 3) Number of Employees Paid 0 Using Forfeiture Funds: 4) TOTAL SALARIES PAID OUT OF CHAPTER 59 $0.00 FUNDS: Total Salaries from Mailed Form: B) Overtime 1) For Employees Budgeted by $0.00 Governing Body: 2) For Employees Budgeted $0.00 Solely out of Forfeiture Funds: 3) Number of Employees Paid 0 Using Forfeiture Funds: 4) TOTAL OVERTIME PAID OUT OF CHAPTER 59 $0.00 FUNDS: Total Overtime from Mailed Form: C) Equipment 1)' Vehicles: $6,018.13 2) Computers: $0.00 3) Firearms, Protective Body $0.00 Armor, Personal Equipment: 4) Furniture: $0.00 5) Software: $0.00 6) Maintenance Costs: $2,628.36 7) Uniforms: $0.00 CHAPTER 59. ASSET FORFEITURE REPORT BY LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENÇY : Page 6 of 13 8) K9 Related Costs: $0.00 9) Other (Must provide detail in $0.00 box below): Description: 10) TOTAL EQUIPMENT PURCHASED WITH $8,646.49 CHAPTER 59 FUNDS: Totai Equipment from Mailed Form: D) Supplies 1) Office Supplies: $836.99 2) Mobile Phone and Data $0.00 Account Fees: 3) Internet: $0.00 4) Other (Must provide detail in $1,052.83 box below): Description: Fraudulent charges made to the bank account 5) TOTAL SUPPLIES PURCHASED WITH $1,889.82 CHAPTER 59 FUNDS: Total Supplies from Mailed Form: VI. Expenditures: E E) Travel 1) In State Travel a) Transportation: $0.00 b) Meals & Lodging: $0.00 c) Mileage: $0.00 CHAPTER 59 ASSET FORFEITURE REPORT BY LAT WI ENFORCEMENT AGENCY : Page 7 of 13 d) Incidental Expenses: $0.00 e) Total In State Travel: $0.00 Total In State Travel from Mailed Form: 2) Out of State Travel a) Transportation: $0.00 b) Meals & Lodging: $0.00 c) Mileage: $0.00 d) Incidental Expenses: $0.00 e) Total Out of State Travel: $0.00 Total Out of State Travel from Mailed Form: 3) Total Travel Paid Out of Chapter 59 Funds Total Travel Paid Out of $0.00 Chapter 59 Funds: Total Travel from Mailed Form: VI. Expenditures: F-G F) Training 1) Fees (Conferences, $0.00 Seminars): 2) Materials (Books, CDs, $0.00 Videos, etc.): 3) Other (Must provide detail in $0.00 box below): Description: 4) TOTAL TRAINING PAID OUT OF CHAPTER 59 $0.00 FUNDS: CHAPTER 59 ASSET FORFEITURE REPORT BY LAW: ENFORCEMENT AGENCY : Page 8 of13 Total Training from Mailed Form: G) Investigative Costs 1) Informant Costs: $0.00 2) Buy Money: $0.00 3) Lab Expenses: $0.00 4) Other (Must provide detail in $0.00 box below): Description: 5) TOTAL INVESTIGATIVE COSTS PAID OUT OF $0.00 CHAPTER 59 FUNDS: Total Investigative Costs from Mailed Form: M. Expenditures: H-N H) Prevention / Treatment Programs / Financial Assistance / Donation 1) Total Prevention/Treatment Programs (pursuant to 59.06 $0.00 (d-3(6), (h), 0)): 2) Total Financial Assistance (pursuant to Articles 59.06 (n) $0.00 and (o)): 3) Total Donations (pursuant to $0.00 Articles 59.06 (d-2)): 4) Total scholarships to children of officers killed in the $0.00 line of duty (pursuant to Article 59.06 (r)): 5) TOTAL PREVENTIONTREAIMENT PROGRAMSFINANCIAL ASSISTANCEDONATONS (Pursuant to Articles 59.06 $0.00 (d-3(6)), (h), (), (n), (0), (d-2), CHAPTER 59 ASSET FORFEITURE REPORT BY LAWI ENFORCEMENT AGENCY : Page 9 of13 (r))- This field will be auto-calculated when you SAVE or switch sections: Tota! PREVENTIONTREATMENT PROGRAMSFINANCIAL ASSISTANCELDONATIONS from Mailed Form: ) Facility Costs 1) Building Purchase: $0.00 2) Lease Payments: $0.00 3) Remodeling: $0.00 4) Maintenance Costs: $0.00 5) Utilities: $0.00 6) Other (Must provide detaii in $0.00 box below): Description: 7) TOTAL FACILITY COSTS PAID OUT OF CHAPTER 59 $0.00 FUNDS: Total Facility Costs from Mailed Form: J) Miscellaneous Fees 1) Court Costs: $0.00 2) Filing Fees: $0.00 3) Insurance: $0.00 4) Witness Fees (including $0.00 travel and security): 5) Audit Costs and Fees (including audit preparation $0.00 and professional fees): 6) Other (Must provide detail in $30.00 box below): Description: Bank Fees for account 7) Total Miscellaneous Fees Paid Out of Chapter 59 Funds - This will be auto-calculated $30.00 CHAPTER 59 ASSET: FORFEITURE REPORT BY LAW: ENFORCEMENT AGENCY : Page 10 of 13 when you SAVE or switch sections: Total Miscellaneous Costs from Mailed Form: K) Paid to State Treasury / General Fund / Health & Human Services Commission 1) Total paid to State Treasury due to lack ofi local agreement $0.00 pursuant to 59.06 (c): 2) Total paid to State Treasury due to participating in task $0.00 force not established in accordance with 59.06 (q)(1): 3) Total paid to General Fund pursuant to 59.06 (c-3) (C) $0,00 (Texas Department of Public Safety only): 4)Total forfeiture funds transferred to the Health and $0.00 Human Services Commission pursuant to 59.06 (p): 5) TOTAL PAID TO STATE TREASURYI GENERAL FUNDI HEALTH & HUMAN $0.00 SERVICES COMMISSION OUT OF CHAPTER 59 FUNDS: Total Paid to State Treasury/General fund/ Health & Human Services Commission from Mailed Form: L) Total Paid to Cooperating Agency(ies) Pursuant to Local Agreement TOTAL PAID TO COOPERATING $0.00 AGENCY(ES) PURSUANT TO LOCAL AGREEMENT: M) Total Other Expenses Paid Out of Chapter 59 Funds Which Are Not Accounted For In Previous Categories TOTAL OTHER EXPENSES PAID OUT OF CHAPTER 59 FUNDS WHICH ARE NOT ACCOUNTED FOR IN $0.00 PREVIOUS CATEGORIES (Must provide detail in box below): Description: CHAPTER 59 ASSET FORFEITURE REPORT BY LAW: ENFORCEMENT AGENCY : Page 11 of13 N) Total Expenditures TOTAL EXPENDITURES: $10,566.31 Total Expenditures from Mailed Form: Financial Professional Signature After signing and pressing "Save", using your email address and password account access, and pursuant to the terms of service, you certify that you: swear or affirm that the Commissioners Court, City Council or Head of Agency (if no governing body) has requested that you conduct the audit. required by Article 59.06 of the Code of Criminal Procedure and that upon diligent inspection of all relevant documents and supporting materials, you believe that the information contained in this report is true and correct to the best of your Knowledge. Do you acknowledge the Yes above terms : Typed Name of AudeffesurAcoming Vicki Fisher ProfessionalPreparer: Title: City Administrator Head of Agency Certification After signing and pressing "Submit" using. your email address and password account access, and pursuant to the terms of service you swear or: affirm, under, penalty of perjury, that you have accounted for the seizure, forfeiture, receipt, and specific expenditure of all proceeds and property subject to Chapter 59 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, and that upon diligent inspection of all relevant documents and supporting materials, this asset forfeiture report is true and correct and contains all information required by Article 59.06 oft the Code of Criminal Procedure. You further swear or affirm that, to the best of your. knowledge, all expenditures reported herein were lawful and proper, and made in accordance with Texas law. Do you acknowledge the Yes above terms : Year: 2024 Typed Name of Head of Charles W Parson Agency:: Title: Chief of Police CHAPTER 59 ASSET FORFEITURE REPORT BY LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY : Page 12 of13 Date: 11/18/2024 Comments: CHAPTER 59 ASSET: FORFEITURE REPORT BY LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY : Page 13 of 13 CITY OF RICE POLICE DEPARTMENT 365N. Dallas Sheet Charies Parson. Chief of Police Telephone: (903), 326-4146 P.C 0. Bos 97 Fax: (903) 326-7426 Ricr, Texis 75155 NAVARRO COLNTYS 2023-2024 Finalized Police Seizure Budget Starting Balance (10/01/23): $10,266.46 Revenue: $443.52 Expenses Equipment: $6018.13 Training: $O Supplies: $836.99 Investigations: $0 Facility: $2628.36 Fraudulent Charges to account: $1052.83 Bank Fees: $30.00 Ending Balance: $143.67 Finalized Budget Submitted bv: CLut 970 Chief of Police Date: l0-30-2024 TO PROTECT AND SERVE 1 JAKE ELLZEY COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS 6m DISTRICT, TODIAS COMMITTEE ON SMALL BUSINESS XGREPELLZEY f REPJAKEELZEY ELLTEYS HOUSE.GOV Congress of the CIniteb States Douse of Representatibes Cllashington, DC 20515 November 18, 2024 Police Chief Charles Parson Rice Police Department 305 N. Dallas St. Rice, TX 75155 Dear Chief Parson, As we begin the holiday season, we reflect on all those who embody the spirit of giving throughout the year. I want to say thank you to the Rice Police Department for all that you do to keep our beautiful community safe and protected. Our community would not be what it is without the dedication and support of the first responders who give tirelessly to serve and care for others. You are a tme blessing to sO many. Please pass along my sincere gratitude to the entire station, especially all those who will be working over the holidays and spending time away from their families. It is an honor to serve as the Congressman from Texas' 6th Congressional District. IfI can ever be of assistance to you or your families, please do not hesitate to contact me or my staff. Wishing you much joy in this holiday season and the upcoming New Year. Sincerely, 3 - - / ake Ellzey Member ofCongress WASHINGYON DC OFFICE WAXAHACHIE OFFICE CORSICANA OFFICE 1721 LONGWORTH HOB 2001 BATES DRIVE, SUITE 100 122 N. BEATON STREET WASHINGTON, DC 20515 WAXAHACHIE. TX 75167 CORSICANA, TX 75110 (202)225-2002 (489) 550-7150 (903) 602-7860 AET NT 1 44S VII vour IcAce RICE unleashed! da MC Mr nrf Av RAND Dusti Young * 2h-6 Dusti Young 2h * @ I want to thank Officer McAdams for helping with my car. Apparently a cat met his 9th life under my belt. e aante November 2024 Administrative Report Municipal Clerk Worked on Thanksgiving get-to-gather for employees Worked on Christmas party for employees Answered door for court Answered phones Entered permits and took payments Called for inspections Worked on with Shell card receipts and entered into Fundview City Secretary/Finance Payroll Worked with and paid insurances Completed required form for CardConnect Reconciliation Public Works November 1 -8 Repaired culvert on Capital T Graded Capital T Dumped trash cans at the park Cut and trimmed trees that were hanging low for trucks and school buses around the city limits Worked on Boston Street with filling the cracks in the street with asphalt Cleaned tar machine Added and smoothed 2 buckets of millings to Dresden Took road material on sides of East Calhoun from edge and filled potholes Removed some dirt and gravel on side oft the road to eliminate build up on sides, to let runoff flow to ditches, rather than in the middle of the road Repaired stop signs and street signs around town Added and graded 2 buckets of gravel to Sherman Street Added and graded 2 buckets of gravel to Homer Street Took out old battery in city truck (5 years old) to take and purchase new battery. Took back up lawnmower to get estimates for repair Replaced battery in city truck Added and graded 2 buckets of base material to Benton Street Added and graded 2 buckets of base material to Marshall Street Added and graded 2 buckets of base material to Camden Street Added and graded 2 buckets of base material to West Camden Street Cleaned bathroom at city park Dumped trash at park Cleaned and organized maintenance room in gym Deep cleaned gym and restrooms Took black mats out of fitness center and cleaned floor and mats then replaced mats Alex trained to answer front door and phones Cleaned Legacy Room for any rentals over the weekend Stocked Legacy bathroom November 12 - 15 Filled cracks with hot tar on South Austin Added and graded 3 buckets of millings to add to existing road material on Fannin Street Mowed empty lot on Austin Street Hauled broken branches and trees to park with tractor and grapple Mowed around Beautification project Oversaw community service person pull weeds at Beautification project Picked up backup lawnmower and collected quote for repairs Took backup lawnmower and dropped off for another repair quote Graded Sherman Street with ripper teeth and added 3 buckets of base material Burn brush pile at park; Alex stayed to watch fire and came back and restacked brush Mowed Camden Mowed around burn pile at park Mowed park Added millings in several roads around town due to wash out edges of asphalt Cleaned equipment in compound Added Stop sign on Gilmer street (Gilmer and North Dallas) November 18 -22 Added and graded 2 buckets of road material to Kings Court Added and graded 2 buckets of road material to E Calhoun Police called and said trash had been dumped around town; picked up trash over town and park Worked on Christmas decorations downtown Filled potholes on E. Calhoun, Capital T, Dresden, Marshall, Benton and Camden Streets after the rain cleared Beginning to put Christmas lights up downtown Graded North Sherman, South Sherman, Benton and Marshall Streets Pulled weeds at beautification project Mowed farmers market to get ready for Christmas decorations Marked off location for new flagpole on EDC property downtown Mowed Park area since Pavilion was being used Sunday Added 2 buckets of road base and graded Benton Street Took lawnmower to second shop for bid on repairs Worked on Austin Street repairing asphalt road Add and graded 2 buckets of millings on E Calhoun curve in potholes Mowed 2 remaining lots on east side of Austin Street Cleaned park and restrooms for party on Sunday Allex repaired fence at park November 25 - 26 Worked on tar machine, tried putting a panel around flame, but too windy to work tar machine Got all dig tests performed SO EDC could have a flagpole installed downtown on their property. Mowed sidewalk area and weedeated sidewalk at park Add and graded 2 buckets of milling at Calhoun courner Mowed around Farmers Market for Christmas Weedeated around Beautification project Repaired culvert on Capital T Dumped trash cans at the park Parks and Recreation Held Parks and Recreation Board meeting Entered new members to fitness center Worked with MDMYA on basketball schedules Looked at risers to see ifthey could be used Rented gym for December 2, 2024 Working on Christmas tree lighting Administrator Report Prepared agendas Attended Planning and Zoning meeting Attended EDC meeting Met with builder Attended Grand Opening ribbon cutting ceremony for Los Gaves Canceled lease vehicle Worked on resolution for Grantworks grant with Texas Department of Agriculture Worked on Grant for street materials Attended Parks and Recreation board meeting Met with L. & S (company for roads and materials) Notarized serval documents Worked on Christmas function for council, board members and staff Worked on petition for animal control to send to all mayors of cities in Navarro County Met with Newmans' (duplexes) Worked with SysLogic to get computers connected to network after new server was installed Found regulation that grandfathered replacement mobile home in city limits (700 S Sherman) Met with president of EDC, Brandi Solomon, downtown regarding their future plans in phases Met with Celeste and Officer Watson regarding dog running around city limits R in - 9. Consent Items a. Approval of Minutes for November 14, 2024, Regular Council Meeting b. Approval of Minutes for the November 14, 2024, Workshop Meeting C. Approval of the November 2024 Financial Report R REGULAR MEETING OF THE GOVERNING BODY RICE, TEXAS Thursday, November 14, 2024 6:00 PM Rice City Hall 305 N. Dallas Street Rice, TX 75155 Minutes 1. Call to Order Mayor Christi Campbell called the meeting to order at 6 pm. 2. Roll Call a. Sheila Teague: Present b. Rosa Vasquez: Present C. Nick White: Present d. Donnie P. Fisher: Present e. Troy Foreman: Present f. Mayor Christi Campbell: Present 3. Pledge of Allegiance: By All 4. Texas Pledge of Allegiance: By All 5. Prayer: By Chief Parson 6. Public Forum 1. Monica Brighton and Deauna Henderson, Total Help Care Services, 305 N. Dallas St. Suites 5, 6, 7. Monica Brighton -I sent an email for Sherry Adams, the owner ofTotal Help Care Services. She wanted to personally meet with the Mayor to introduce herself and to address some concerns she had. She sent the email to Sharon and to the Mayors email address. The email was sent on November the 6th, and then I received an email from Sharon stating she had been out ofthe office and Ms. Vicki was dealing with the Mayor on request. That was the last time I heard from anyone. Deauna Henderson -Office Administrator-Total Help Services. I wanted to introduce the business and let everyone know that they are at the Business Hub, offering a variety of services. Examples Home Health care, Home school, and many other services on the website. Charletta Marrero Group/ Sir Kendricks North Texas Food Bank operated for a year Thursday 10 to 3 pm. Has served over 300,000 lbs of food to 13000 citizens of Rice. Also they have the Community Store, Resource center for Autism, Home School, Marrero Group Insurance. 7. Alderman Updates Motion to Forego the reading of the reports made by Troy Foreman and seconded by Donnie P. Fisher. Ayes: Troy Foreman, Donnie P. Fisher, Sheila Teague, Rosa Vasquez, Nick White Nays: None Motion Passed 8. Reports a. October 2024 Volunteer Fire Department Report b. October 2024 Police Department Report C. October 2024 Municipal Court Report d. October 2024 Administrative Report e. October 2024 EDC Report f. October 2024 Mayor's Report 9. Consent Items a. Discuss and Deliberate approval of Minutes for Special Council meeting on October 17, 2024. b. Motion to approve Minutes for Special Council meeting on October 17, 2024, made by Troy Foreman with correction to item 10b. the correction is to meet specs, and seconded by Nick White. Ayes: Troy Foreman, Nick White, Sheila Teague, Rosa Vasquez, Donnie P. Fisher Nays: None Motion Passed C. Discuss and Deliberate approval ofOctober 2024 financial report. Motion to approve October 2024 financial report, made by Donnie P. Fisher, and seconded by Troy Foreman. Ayes: Donnie P. Fisher, Troy Foreman, Sheila Teague, Rosa Vasquez, Nick White Nays: None Motion Passed 10. Old Business a. Discuss and Deliberate the purchase ofc dump bed trailer. Motion to approve the purchase ofthe 24-foot gooseneck dump bed trailer from C&L for $11,220.00, made by Donnie P. Fisher, and seconded by Sheila Teague. Ayes: Donnie P Fisher, Sheila Teague, Troy Foreman Nays: Rosa Vasquez, Nick White Motion Passed 11. New Business a. Discuss and Deliberate approval of the Economic Development Storefront Improvement Grant. Motion to approve the Economic Development Storefront Improvement Grant, made by Troy Foreman, and seconded by Rosa Vasquez. Ayes: Troy Foreman, Rosa Vasquez, Sheila Teague, Nick White, Donnie P. Fisher. Nays: None Motion Passed b. Discuss and Deliberate grant acceptance for strets/infrastructure from Grantworks. Motion to go forward with the Grantworks application for Grant, made by Donnie P. Fisher, and seconded by Troy Foreman. Ayes: Donnie P. Fisher, Troy Foreman, Sheila Teague, Rosa Vasquez, Nick White Nays: None Motion Passed C. Discuss and Deliberate approval of appointing Tiffany Zwinge to Planning and Zoning Commission. Motion to approve Appointment ofTiffany Zwinge to Planning and Zoning Board, made by Troy Foreman, and seconded by Nick White. Ayes: Troy Foreman, Nick White, Donnie P. Fisher, Sheila Teague, Rosa Vasquez. Nays: None Motion Passed d. Discuss and Deliberate approval of abandoning alley between (ID# 442798 and ID # 42804) The alley is 20' by 114.87. Mr. Estrada owns both properties. Motion to approve abandoning alley (ID# 442798 and ID # 42804) The alley is 20' by 114.87, made by Donnie P. Fisher, and seconded by Rosa Vasquez. Ayes: Donnie P. Fisher, Rosa Vasquez, Sheila Teague, Nick White Nays: Troy Foreman Motion Passed e. Discuss and Deliberate approval of abandoning alley (ID #42791, ID# 42793, ID #42792 and ID #42901) Mr. Estrada wants to pour a parking lot on his property (ID#42791). Motion to approve abandoning alley behind (ID #42791, ID# 42793, ID #42792 and ID #42901), with the condition that the completion of road entrance to Storage Units, before alley is closed, made by Donnie P. Fisher, and seconded by Sheila Teague. Ayes: Sheila Teague, Donnie P. Fisher Nays: Troy Foreman Abstain: Rosa Vasquez, Nick White Motion Passed f. Discuss and Deliberate approval of Seizure Fund Agreement under Chapter 59 Texas Code ofCriminal Procedure Motion to approve Renewal of Agreement Respecting Forfeited Contraband Under Chapter 59 Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, made by Donnie P. Fisher, and seconded by Sheila Teague. Ayes: Donnie P. Fisher, Sheila Teague, Troy Foreman, Nick White, Rosa Vasquez Nays: None Motion Passed Discuss and Deliberate approving the purchase ($3500) of a new NAS Box. Ours failed 11-7-2024. Motion to approve the purchase of a new NAS Box for $3500.00, made by Troy Foreman, and seconded by Nick White. Ayes: Troy Foreman, Nick White, Donnie P. Fisher, Sheila Teague, Rosa Vasquez. Nays: None Motion Passed h. Discuss and Deliberate approval of a loan to purchase required police equipment for the lease police vehicle from Harmony Bank, Rice. Motion to not approve getting a loan to purchase required police equipment for the leased police vehicle. and to cancel the Lease application made by Donnie P. Fisher and seconded by Nick White. Ayes: Donnie P. Fisher, Nick White, Sheila Teague, Rosa Vasquez, Troy Foreman Nays: None Motion Passed 1. Adjourn Mayor stated to Forego vote to Adjourn at 8 pm. Attest: Sharon Watkins, City Secretary/Finance Clerk Date Siry R Rice, Tesl WORKSHOP OF THE GOVERNING BODY RICE, TEXAS Thursday, November 14, 2024 7:00 PM Rice City Hall 305 N. Dallas Street Rice, TX 75155 Minutes 1. Call to Order: Mayor called meeting to order at 8:15 pm 2. Roll Call Troy Foreman: Present Sheila Teague: Present Rosa Vasquez: Present Nick White: Present Donnie P. Fisher: Present Christi Campbell: Present Motion to Bypass items 3-5 made by Donnie P. Fisher and seconded by Troy Foreman. Ayes: Donnie P. Fisher, Troy Foreman, Sheila Teague, Rosa Vasquez, Nick White, Nays: None Motion Passed 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Prayer 5. Public Forum 6. Agenda Items a. Discuss Tax Abatement-John Boswell will discuss this topic to help plan growth in Rice. John Boswell explained the Tax abatement process. All Council Members agreed to work have Vicki work with John on moving this process to create tax abatements for Rice. b. Discuss City vision: 1 Year Christi Campbell will talk to brother about getting on the Agenda for the next Meeting with the Water Department meeting agenda. To talk about blanket agreement. Christi Campbell requested that Vicki Fisher contact Linebarger legal to review easement. Christi Campbell: Roads and Infrastructure Sheila Teague 1 year: Businesses Registrations SO they won't get around property and sales taxes. Stop losing money on code enforcement. Rosa Vasquez: P and R improvements and more parks, dog park, 5-year plan: splash plan Troy Foreman: Roads, l-year and 5-year plan. Nick White: Roads and Infrastructure. Ready for growth. Donnie P. Fisher: 1 and 5 years. Every Dirt Road Paved. Improve Code Enforcement. Need workshop to go through ordinances. C. Discuss road maintenance plan: equipment and materials Ordering approved the Dump Bed Trailer. Get quotes to use oil sand in Jefferson. d. Discuss Staffing Tom to schedule 2 weeks at a time and to follow this schedule to completion. Once a project starts it needs to be finished as scheduled. 7. Adjourn: 10:15 pm Attest: Sharon Watkins, City Secretary/Finance Clerk Date a E 5 F 3 9 & a N 3 S 4 6 a D8 a 0 DE DE 1 6 E 8 C ? - 9 E 8 9 23 1 3 5 IA t in 6 R 10. New Business a. Discuss and Deliberate approval of the No Thru Traffic Ordinance Background: This ordinance was brought up at several city council meetings in the past. The ordinance is to protect the roads and safety ofthe citizens. When 18-wheeler trucks detour through Rice when there is an incident on 145, they do not stop at the Stop signs, dust fills the air and traffic gets backed up as they try to find their way around town or through the ETJ roads. The traffic around city hall has increased and that detoured traffic becomes a safety issue. ORDINANCE NO. 567 AN ORDINANCE OFTHE CITY OF RICE, TEXAS AMENDINGTHE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 12 "TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES", ARTICLE 12.01 "GENERALPROVISIONS", TO ADD A NEW SECTION 12.01.005, APPROVED AND PRHOBITIED TRUCK ROUTES; PROVIDING FOR REPEALING, SAVINGS AND SEVERABILITY CLAUSES; PROVIDIDNG FOR A PENTALTY FOR THE VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION OF THE CAPTION HEREOF. WHEREAS, as the City of Rice continues to grow, it is experiencing increased heavy truck traffic causing accelerated deterioration ofCity streets; and WHEREAS, the City has begun a street maintenance and construction program to upgrade many oft the City's streets; and WHEREAS, in order to maintain the City's infrastructure investments, additional regulation for heavy truck traffic is necessary; and WHEREAS, the City Council previously has expressed serious concerns about the safety ofits residents and the traveling public due to the truck and other commercial vehicle traffic on certain street segments with the City, and wishes to provide additional safety for its residents and the traveling public; and WHEREAS, the City Council ofRice, Texas, finds the adoption oft this ordinance regulating heavy truck traffic on City streets will serve the health, safety, and general welfare of the citizens of the City and be in the best interest of the residents of the City as well as the traveling public; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF RICE, TEXAS, THAT: SECTION 1. The recitals set forth above are determined to be true and correct and are incorporated herein. SECTION 2. The Code of Ordinances of the City of Rice, Texas is hereby amended at Chapter 12 "Traffic and Vehicles," Article 12.01 "General Provisions" by adding a new Section 12.01.005 "Approved and Prohibited Truck Routes" which shall read in its entirety as follows: "Section 12.01.005 Approved and Prohibited Truck Routes (a) Definitions COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE. Any motor vehicle having a weight of more than 26,001-pound gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR), including thel load carried, also including but not limited to, any vehicle carrying hazardous materials or solid waste. Commercial Motor Vehicles shall not include vehicles carrying or designated to carry passengers, all governmentally owned orl leased vehicles, public utility vehicles, motor homes, recreations vehicles or vehicles used exclusively to transport personal possessions or family members for nonbusiness purposes. (b) Through Truck Traffic Prohibited 1. A person commits an offense if the person drives or operates, on any street or roadway within the corporate limits of the City that is designated as a no through truck route and is marked with a sign prohibiting through truck traffic, a vehicle that: a. Has dual or tandem rear axles; b. Is a tractor-trailer combination; or C. Has a gross vehiçle weight rating of 26,001 pounds or more. 2. It shall be an affirmative defense to prosecution in that: a. The vehicle is being used to make deliveries or pick-ups from a residence or business located on the no through truck route and the driver possess a log book, delivery slip or other evidence of his or her destination and point of origin for such vehicle; b. The vehicle is being used or operated by a service, construction or other business to perform work at a residence or business located on the no through truck route; C. The vehicle is a recreational vehicle which is designed for a temporary or short-term occupancy for travel, recreational or vacation uses, including vacation travel trailers, recreation vehicles, ten trailer or similar vehicles used for temporary portable housing; d. The vehicle is a personal trailer pulled by a personal vehicle, such as a horse trailer, stock trailer, dog trailer, motorcycle trailer, boat trailer, lawn equipment trailer and gooseneck trailer; e. The vehicle is a vehicle for street construction, maintenance, and repair and is engag3d in the construction, maintenance or repair ofs streets; f. The vehicle is used by a public service company in providing or expanding their service within the City; g. The vehicle is an authorized emergency vehicle responding to a call. h. The vehicle is used or operated by the City or Navarro County, performing City business, including transit uses; i. The vehicle is used by the City's franchisee for the franchisee's approved activities J. The vehicle is being used or operated by a public school system to transport children; k. The vehicle is operating under a valid permit issued by the state department of highways and public transportation under Section 623.071, Texas Transportation Code. (c) Any person violating this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be subject to a fine not to exceed the sum of Five hundred dollars ($500) for each offense, except, however, where a different penalty has been established by state law for such offenses, the penalty shall be that fixed by state rate. (d) Designated truck routes; No Through Truck Routes All streets and roadways within the City corporate limits ofthe city not listed below as designated truck routes are hereby designated as a no through truck routes and shall be marked by the city traffic control officer with a sign prohibiting through truck traffic. All United States and state highways along with the following streets are designated truck routes within the City: Calhoun Street Fulton Street Fannin Street" SECTION3. In the event of a conflict between the provisions ofthis ordinance and any provision ofa any other City ordinances, the provisions of this ordinance shall prevail. SECTION 4. All provisions of the ordinances of the City in conflict with the provisions of this resolution be and the same are hereby repealed and all other provisions of the ordinançes of the City not: in conflict with the provisions hereof shall remain in full force and effect. SECTION: 5. If any section, sentence, clause or phrase ofthis ordinance is for any reason held to be unconstitutional or otherwise invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity oft the remaining sections, sentences, clauses, or phrases of this Ordinance, it being the legislative intent that the provisions hereof are severable and that the ordinance shall continue in effect notwithstanding the invalidity of such section, sentence, cluse, or phrase. SECTION 6. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its passage and publication as may be required by law. PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of Rice, Texas on this day of November 2024. Christi Campbell, Mayor ATTEST: Sharon Watkins, City Secretary 4863-5329-1511, V. 1 R a 10b. Discuss and Deliberate approval of Rice's Economic Development Commission final plans for their lots on Calhoun Street. R 13. Adjourn