(City) of MATHIS Small Town. Big Lake. Great People. 411 E San Patricio Ave. Mathis TX 78368 Tel 361-547-3343 Fax 361-547-3838 The State of Texas Regular Meeting The County of San Patricio The City of Mathis March 10, 2025 In accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551.041 ofthe Texas Government Code, the City Coun- cil of the City of Mathis held a Regular Meeting at 7:00 P.M. on Monday, March 10, 2025, at City Hall Annex, 401 E. San Patricio Avenue. Public Notice was hereby given that the City Council may elect to go into closed session at any time during the meeting in order to discuss matters listed on the agenda concerning personnel, consultation with the city attorney, real estate acquisition, or other purposes authorized under the "Open Meetings Act". In the event the City Council elects to go into closed session regarding an agenda item; the purpose of the closed session and the section ofthe Open Meetings Act authorizing the session will be publicly announced by the presiding officer. Mayor Ciri Villarreal led the invocation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. 1. Roll call to determine presence of a quorum. Mayor Ciri Villarreal, Mayor Pro Tem Sandra Quinones, Councilman Richard Salinas, Councilman Israel Gonza- les, and Councilwoman Isabel Rivera Absent: Councilman David Garcia City Staff Present: City Manager Cedric W. Davis, City Secretary Mary A. Gonzales, HR Supervisor Roxanne Ramirez, Finance Director Caron Vela, Administrative Assistant Cassandra J.I Moya, Public Works Utility Director Robert Tafolla, PD Administrative Assistant Jennifer Baron, Animal Control Officer Tom Armstrong, Code En- forcement Officer Dorin Walker Guests: Mr. Godinez, Philip Wiatrek (Nueces River Authority), Stephanie Newsom (Allegiance Mobile Health) 2. Call to order. With a quorum ofthe Council Members present, the Regular Meeting was called to order by Mayor Ciri Villarreal at 7:01 p.m. The City Council oft the City of Mathis will discuss and act on the following: 3. Consider approval of minutes for February 24, 2025, Regular Meeting. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Sandra Quinones motioned to approve the minutes for February 24, 2025, Regular Meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilman Israel Gonzales and the motion carried 4-0. 4. Citizens to be heard. No presentations were made at this time. 5. Discussion and action approving Resolution No. R-25-03-06 authorizing submission of grant application for TxCDBG TDA Downtown Revitalization Program, and then $50,000 match. Regular Meeting February 24, 2025 Page 2 Mr. Davis informed that this is a grant that is worth $1,000,000.00. The minimum is a 2% match which is $20,000. but you can do. 5%1 which is $50,000 andj you can match it to receive the $1,000,000. Philip Wiatrek, withNueces River. Authorilystatedthis wouldbe a great opportumiyforthe CityofMathis. This grant comes from the Texas Department of Agriculture Downtown Revitalization Program Grant that is worth $1,000,000. Deadline is April 3 for community application. This program helps to revitalize the downtown infrastructure improvements to promote pedestrian center economic activity; to help eliminate slum and blighted conditions or city-wide benefit low to moderate income persons. This program can be used. for projects like within the downtown district such @s: sidewalk rehabilitation, pedestrian lighting, pedestrian walkway, street reconstruction, drainage improvement with curb and gutter, water and sewer improvements for downtown area, public parking and public restrooms. After much discussion of the benefits and oppor- tunities applying the grant, the Council supported. to approve the submission ofthe grant application. MOTION: Councilman Richard Salinas motioned to approve Resolution No. R-25-03-06 authorizing submission of grant application for TxCDBG TDA Downtown Revitalization Program, and then $50,000 match. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Sandra Quinones and the motion carried 4-0. 6. Discussion and action approving the Interlocal Agreement between the Nueces River Authority and City of Mathis, for Project Mànagement and Grant Administration for the TxCDBG TDA Downtown Revitalization Program grant. Mr. Davis stated this is a MOU withithe Nueces River Authority to authorize them to do the application on the city's behalf and manage the project. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Sandra Quinones motioned to approve the Interlocal Agreement between the Nueces River Authority and City of] Mathis, for Project Management and Grant Administration for the IxCDBG TDA Downtown Revitalization Program grant. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Isa- bel Rivera and the motion carried 4-0. 7. Discussion and action approving Ordinancel No. 0-25-03-03 adopting the 2015 International Building Codes. Dorin Walker, Code Enforcer, stated he would like permission to adopt the International Property Codel International Building Codes 2015. The building codes that are currently being used are outdated by 10 years. Ifwe update our codes, we would be current across the board so that it would be easierfor contractors to go by. MOTION: Councilman Israel Gonzales motioned, approving the first reading of Ordinance No. 0-25- 03-03 adopting the 2015 International Building Codes. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Isabel Rivera and the motion carried 4-0. DIVISION AND FINANCIAL REPORTS 8. City Manager's s reports and all matters pertaining thereto. City Manager, Cedric Davis. Sr. Fielded calls and or complaints; met with citizens regarding complaints of loose pack of dogs; discussion with Grantworks on GLO Project; Staff & I attended zoom meeting with MEDC; partnership with Oscar ofTxDot for beautification ofHWY 359; corresponded with Travis Pruski ofNueces Riyer Authority Tx AG CBDG $IM grant; Robert & I attended 2nd Annual STCCC Conference; conducted phone conference with State Sen. Hinojosa; HR Training in Beeville; did not purchase Asphalt Zipper due to not wanting to put warranty; groundbreaking coming soonfor Tractor Supply Regular Meeting February 24, 2025 Page: 3 MEDC Executive Director. Sabas Encinia, Jr. Hard Corner Update: Progress on site development, infrastructure and permitting Mr: Davis and I have spoke to the owners ofTexan store; Rail loop of40 acres that updates; is upfor sale; Grand Opening April 5, 2025 for 2 T's Café; Approved Grant Applications: Shabby Shack, & 2T's Café; Approved. Audit for 2022-2023 Fisal Kear Emergency Medical Service, Allegiance Mobile Health 161 total calls: City of Mathis (103), County (25), Secondary Response (26), Mutual Aid into City (21), Mutual. Aid into County (5), Mutual Aid to Live Oak Co (2), and Mutual Aidto. Jim Wells (5); average response time 7 mins and 8 secs, average response time into county 13 mins, and 3 seconds; crews are asking for a combined water rescue class to better their training. for the lake Municipal Court Judge, Frank Gonzales Total February Collections: $4,353.33; 31 total transactions; 11 court appearances; 75 notices sent; 31 new citations; 31 new warnings; 2 court dates for the month ofMarch Police Chief, Guillermo Figueroa 96 traffic stops; 45 citation warnings; 33 citations issued; 491 calls for service; 7 arrests; 9 cases filled with County and. District Attorney; 1 warrant issued; Animal Control: January Report: 7 held over; 1 picked up, 2 went home, 10 went to rescue, and 1 euthanized; Februdry Report: 7 held over; 17 picked up, 9 went to rescue, and 1 euthanized; 73 total calls and 69 ofthem were animal related Code Enforcement: 7 residential code inspections and 16 commercial code inspections, 2 tow company inspections, coordinated between Republic Services and Public Works on trash; traffic detail Public Works Director, Robert Tafolla Water Distribution: total water production 16.8 and 7 water leaks; 109 disconnects and 94 reconnects; continuing meter replacement program and 896 ofthem have been replaced Wastewater Departmentotal water treated 9.09 and 28 sewer stoppages Street Department: tree trim/curb clean of right of ways, curb cleaning around Brewery Complete; Street name signs on Order; 5 curb cleans, 9 caliche requests, 24 blocks ofpot holes patched Permit Department: 16permits issued totaling 82,478.02 and. 5-meter loops issued totaling $125.00 Parks Department: Installed new door to men's restroom at Gonzalo Park, painted both restroom doors and old'concession stand door; removed dead shrubbery from Freeze Downtown Landscaping Volunteer Fire Department, Adrian Ramirez In the City: 2 control burns, 3 smoke alarm, 1 power line, and 1 car fire; in the County: 1 structure, 1 power line, 3 grass fire and 1 carfire Human Resources, Roxanne Ramirez Met with. Amy and. Detreaifrom Roland. Barrera Insurance for a work luncheon; secondand final unemployment hearing; met with Mary and Cassandra on a possible sponsor for Freedom. Fest; attended Corpus Christi City Council Meeting; meeting withSuperintendent regarding Easter Event Regular Meeting February 24. 2025 Page 4 City Secretary, Mary A. Gonzales Assisted in permitting processes for Tractor Supply development; attended Corpus Christ City Council Meeting; attended. meetings with Mr: Davis involving Lyte Fiber Optic project managed the candidate election applications; held several calls with potential sponsors for Freedom Fest; kicked off the planning arrangements: for this year 's Easter Event, attended afree TML Risk Pool training in Beeville; processed bank transactions; on-going city communications updates Finance Director, Caron Vela Activity report was given with all financed that were either collected or paid out through the month ofJanuary; Variance report ofGeneral Fund and Utility Fund. Outstanding debt reports were, given to highlight what expenses are still open and active for the City. 12. City Council requests for future Agenda Items. Councilman Richard Salinas mentioned there is a blank space in the minutes, ifthere is a plan for them to be finished; GLO status for generators; when the workshop will be scheduled Councilman Israel Gonzales stated there is a lot oflarge rocks and can create a hazard with the 18 wheelers that pass by; MEDC information on the City's website that needs to be updated. 13. Adjourn With nofurther items to discuss, Mayor Ciri Villarreal requested a motion to adjourn the council meeting at 8:21 pm. MOTION: Councilman Richard Salinas motioned to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilman Isabel Rivera and the motion carried 4-0. PASSED AND APPROVED ON THIS THE 34 DAY OF Marca 2025 UPON THE MOTION OF MouBc Rro EM Sondsa Gwinpnes SECONDED BY Councilvon sracl 6bnzales AND ADOPTED BY A VOTE OF 5 TO. * ATTEST: - : ha Jillaw Ciri Villarreal, Mayor 144 Auyret - Mary Aobsta'Gonzales, City Secretary