214 STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF BURNET CITY OF MARBLE FALLS On this 18th day of February 2025, the City Council convened in regular session at 6:00 pm in the City Hall Council Chambers located at 800 Third Street, Marble Falis, with notice of meeting giving time, place, date, and subject having been posted as described in Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. PRESENT: Dave Rhodes Mayor Craig Magerkurth Mayor Pro-Tem Lauren Haltom Councimember Karlee Hubble Councilmember Bryan Walker Councilmember Richard Westerman Councilmember ABSENT: Griff Morris Councilmember STAFF: Mike Hodge City Manager Russell Sander Assistant City Manager Christina McDonald City Secretary Josh Brockman-Weber City Attorney Jeff Lazenby Finance Director Jeff Prato City Engineer Trisha Ratliff Assistant Police Chief Coy Guenter Assistant Fire Chief/Fire Marshal Scarlet Moreno Director of Development Services Lacey Dingman Parks and Recreation Director Erin Burks Downtown and Marketing Manager Christian Fletcher EDC Executive Director James Kennedy Director of Public Works Jay Everett Assistant Public Works Director Stacy Baker Marberry Communications Center Director Cheryl Pounds Municipal Judge Chris Pounds Building Inspector Mellissa Johnson-Ramirez Court Clerk April Stevens Marketing Coordinator Angel Alvarado Human Resources Director Kayla Gostnell Tourism Manager VISITORS: Raymond Whelan (The Highlander), Dakota Morrissiey (Daily Trib), Margery Higdon (1210 3rd Street), Michelle Morrison (601 2nd Street), Gregory Miller (Attorney Bickerstaff), Andrew Friedman (Financial Advisor SAMCO), Mac McClennahan (KBEY), Randon McKee (Manzano Mile PID representative) February 18, 2025 Meeting Page 1 of 4 215 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ANNOUNCE QUORUM IS PRESENT. Mayor Rhodes called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm and announced the presence of a quorum. 2. INVOCATION. Mayor Rhodes gave the invocation. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES AND TO THE TEXAS FLAG. Councilmember Westerman led the pledges. 4. UPDATES, PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS AND REÇOGNITIONS Recognition - Employee of the Quarter. Mayor Dave Rhodes recognized April Stevens, Marketing Coordinator as Employee of the Quarter. Proclamation - Mayor Rhodes proclaimed February Black History Month. Update - Municipal Court. Melissa Johnson- Ramirez, Clerk provided the update. Update Marble Falls Convention and Visitors Bureau. Kayla Gostnell, Tourism Manager gave the update. Recognition - Mayor Rhodes recognized Director of Finance Jeff Lazenby and thanked him for his service. 5. CITIZEN COMMENTS. Margery Higdon (1210 3rd Street) spoke regarding the need for tree trimming in the right of way. Michelle Morrison (601 2nd Street) addressed the Council concerning a complaint regarding a Police Officer. 6. CONSENT AGENDA. (a) Approval of the minutes of the February 4, 2025 regular meeting. (b) Appointment of Jacob Aston to the Parks and Recreation Commission = Place 6. (c) Acceptance of the Marble Falls Police Department Annual Contact Report. Councilmember Haltom made a motion to approve the consent agenda. Councilmember Hubble seconded the motion. A vote of 6-0 approved the consent agenda. 7. REGULAR AGENDA. Mayor Rhodes opened agenda items 7(a)-7(f). City Secretary Christina McDonald noted that Mayor Pro-Tem Magerkurth filed a Conflict of Interest Affidavit. Director of Finance Jeff Lazenby and Financial Advisor Andrew Friedman (SAMCO) addressed the Council. (a) Discussion and Action on Resolution 2025-R-02A authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Texas Water Development Board for financial assistance in the form of a Principal Forgiveness Agreement in the amount of $6,814,500 through Clean Water State Revolving Fund. Councilmember Walker moved to approve Resolution February 18, 2025 Meeting Page 2 of 4 216 2025-R-02A, with Councilmember Haltom seconding. The motion passed unanimously, 5- 0. (b) Discussion and Action on Resolution 2025-R-02B authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Texas Water Development Board for financial assistance in the form of a Grant Agreement in the amount of $11,266,200 through the Flood Infrastructure Fund. Councilmember Walker moved to approve Resolution 2025-R-02B, with Councilmember Hubble seconding. The motion passed unanimously, 5-0. (c) Discussion and Action on Ordinance 2025-0-02B authorizing the issuance of "City of Marble Falls, Texas Combination Tax and Surplus Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Taxable Series 2025A" in an amount not to exceed $3,055,000; authorizing the sale thereof; and enacting provisions incident and related to the issuance ofsaid certificates. Councilmember Walker moved to approve Resolution 2025-0-02B, with Councilmember Hubble seconding. The motion passed unanimously, 5-0. (d) Discussion and Action on Ordinance 2025-0-02C authorizing the issuance of "City of Marble Falls, Texas Combination Tax and Surplus Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2025B" in an amount not to exceed $5,580,000; authorizing the sale thereof; and enacting provisions incident and related to the issuance of said certificates. Councilmember Walker moved to approve Resolution 2025-0-02C, with Councilmember Haltom seconding. The motion passed unanimously, 5-0. (e) Discussion and Action on Ordinance 2025-0-02D authorizing the issuance of "City of Marble Falls, Texas Combination Tax and Surplus Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2025C" in an amount not to exceed $4,295,000; authorizing the sale thereof; and enacting provisions incident and related to the issuance of said certificates. Councilmember Walker moved to approve Resolution 2025-0-2D, with Councilmember Hubble seconding. The motion passed unanimously, 5-0. (f) Discussion and Action on Ordinance 2025-0-02E authorizing the issuance of "City of Marble Falls, Texas Combination Tax and Surplus Revenue Certifiçates of Obligation, Taxable Series 2025D" in an amount not to exceed $14,340,000; authorizing the sale thereof; and enacting provisions incident and related to the issuance of said certificates. Councilmember Walker moved to approve Resolution 2025-0-02E, with Councilmember Haltom seconding. The motion passed unanimously, 5-0. (g) Public Hearing, Discussion and Action regarding Resolution 2025-R-02C, of the City of Marble Falls, Texas authorizing and creating the Manzano Mile Public Improvement District in accordance with Chapter 372 of the Texas Local Government Code; providing for related matters; and providing an effective date. Christina McDonald, City Secretary and Attorney Gregory Miller (Bickerstaff) addressed Council. Mayor Rhodes opened the public hearing. There being no discussion, Mayor Rhodes closed the public hearing. February 18, 2025 Meeting Page 3 of4 4 217 Councilmember Westerman moved to approve Resolution 2025-R-02C. Councilmember Walker seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. 8. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT. City Manager Mike Hodge updated the Council on the Fire Station No. 1 renovation, noting that fire staff has moved back into the station. 9. EXECUTIVE SESSION CLOSE OPEN SESSION AND CONVENE EXECUTIVE SESSION Pursuant to $551.074 (Deliberation Regarding the Appointment, Employment, Evaluation, Reassignment, Duties, discipline or Dismissal of a Public Officer or Employee or to Hear a Complaint or Charge Against an Officer or Employee!) of the Open Meetings Act. Tex. Gov't Code, Council will meet in Executive Session to discuss the following: Annual Evaluation = Municipal Judge Cheryl Pounds 6:48 pm Council convened to Executive Session 7:30 pm Council returned to Open Session City Secretary Christina McDonald noted that Councilmember Haltom filed a Conflict of iInterest Affidavit and recused herself from the Executive Session. 10. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION FOR POSSIBLE ACTION RESULTING FROM ITEMS DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE: SESSION. Councilmember Westerman made a motion to adjust the Municipal Judge's pay as discussed in Executive Session. Councilmember Walker seconded the motion which carried by a vote of 5-0. 11. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS. Staff presented the March 4 draft agenda for Council's review. 12. ADIOURNMENT. There being no further business to discuss, Councilmember Walker moved to adjourn. Councilmember Hubble seconded the motion. The meeting was adjourned at 7:32 pm. Dave Rhodes, Mayor ATTEST: - Ae - - Mekbnaldl Christina McDonald, TRMC City Secretary February 18, 2025 Meeting Page 4 of 4