MINUTES CITY OF AMES 304 MARTIN DR. - AMES, TEXAS SPECIAL CALLED CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 25, 2024 6:00 PM The City Council for the City of Ames, Texas held a meeting at the Ames City Hall at 6:00 p.m. Mayor Barbara Domain called the meeting to order at that time. Mayor Domain conducted the roll call, at this time the members of the City Council who were present were: Mayor Barbara Domain, Michael Trahan II, Elizabeth (Liz) Hardy, Councilman Eddie White. and Alfred Freemen Jr. Councilwoman Audrey Harrison was absent. CITIZEN APPREARANCE There were no citizens present at this time REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS: 1. CONSIDER, AND IF APPROPRIATE. TAKE ACTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2024-012A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AMES, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A TEXAS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUND. Mayor Domain explained that with this grant is for $750,000, We are requesting Public Management to submit an application on our behalf to see if we would get approved for the grant. This grant does have a match of $15,000 if we are awarded the grant. Mayor Domain also stated that we would use the grant for street repairs, sidewalks, and culverts. There was no further discussion. Mayor Domain asked for a motion to approve. A motion was made. All were in favor. Passed unanimously. Motion made by: Councilman Michael Trahan Seconded by: Councilman Alfred Freeman Jr. All in favor: 4 Opposed: 0 Abstained: 0 2. MAYOR'S REPORT The City of Ames will be posting RFQ's for CPA Services and for Maintenance Services. 3. ADJOURNMENT. Mayor Domain asked for a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:05 PM. Motion made by: Councilwoman Elizabeth "Liz" Hardy Seconded by: Councilman Eddie White All in favor: 4 Opposed: 0 Abstained: 0 BI Barbara Domain Mayor Wlona Wellona Godfrey City Secretary