MINUTES SEALY CITY COUNCIL CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 415 MAIN STREET SEALY, TX 77474 V TUESDAY, SEAL FEBRUARY 2025 EXAS 18, ABT - Imu iratn I PRGSIEST 6:00 P.M. The City Council of the City of Sealy, Texas, conducted the meeting scheduled for February 18, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., at the Sealy City Council Chambers located at 415 Main Street, Sealy, Texas, 77474. A. Call to Order Mayor Bilski called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. B. Invocation and Pledges of Allegiance Mayor Bilski gave the Invocation and led the Pledges of Allegiance. C. Roll Call and Certification of a Quorum for Sealy City Council Present: Carolyn Bilski Mayor Dee Anne Lerma Councilmember, Place 1 Chris Noack Councimember, Place 2 Bradley Miller Councilmember, Place 3 Edward Zapalac Councilmember, Place 5 Adam Burttschell Councilmember, Place 6 Absent: Theadra Curry Councilmember, Place 4 A quorum was declared present. Staff Attending: Kimbra Hill, City Manager Sandra Vrablec, City Secretary Tim Kirwin, City Attorney Jennifer Matura, Finance Director Scott Riske, Police Captain Mike Barrow, Assistant City Manager Patrick Parsons, Public Works Director Bill Atkinson, EDC Director D. Petitions(s) and Public Comments No one signed up to speak. City of Sealy, Texas City Council Meeting Minutes February 18, 2025 E. Discussion and possible action to approve the agenda order or reorder. A motion was made by Councilman Zapalac to Approve the Agenda as presented. Councilman Miller seconded the motion. Mayor Bilski called for the vote. AYES: Bilski, Lerma, Noack, Miller, Zapalac, Burttschell NOES: None The motion carried. F. Proclamation(s) and Special Recognition(s) None G. Consent Agenda February 4, 2025, Regular City Council Minutes Discussion and Possible Action regarding Presentation and Acceptance of Racial Profiling Report from the Sealy Police Department. Discussion and Possible Action regarding Amending the Ordinance of the Master Fee Schedule for: (Second of two readings) Commercial Building Permit Fee Safety Inspection Fee Culvert Installation Electrical Permit Fees Plumbing Permit Fees Commercial Fire Suppression System Inspections Commercial and Multifamily Fire Code Plan Review Water & Sanitary Sewer Rates Water & Sanitary Sewer Tap Fees Natural Gas Tap Fees Natural Gas Rates Solid Waste Rates (Ordinance 2025-06) A motion was made by Counciwoman Lerma to Approve. Councilman Miller seconded the motion. Mayor Bilski called for the vote. AYES: Bilski, Lerma, Noack, Miller, Zapalac, Burttschell NOES: None The motion carried. 2 City of Sealy, Texas City Council Meeting Minutes February 18, 2025 H. Presentation(s) TexPool Investments and Certification of City's Investment Policy - Colby Anthony I. Business 1. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve a Resolution to Adopt Investment Policy. A motion was made by Councilman Burttschell to Approve a Resolution to Adopt Investment Policy. Councilman Zapalac seconded the motion. Mayor Bilski called for the vote. AYES: Bilski, Lerma Noack, Miller, Zapalac, Burttschell NOES: None The motion carried. (Resolution 2025-10) 2. Consideration and Approval of an Ordinance Authorizing and Ordering the Issuance of City of Sealy, Texas Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2025; Awarding the Sale Thereof; and Containing Matters Incident Thereto. (Only one reading is required) A motion was made by Councilwoman Lerma to Approve an Ordinance Authorizing and Ordering the ssuance of City of Sealy, Texas Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2025: Awarding the Sale Thereof; and Containing Matters Incident Thereto. Only one reading is required. Councilman Miller seconded the motion. Mayor Bilski called for the vote. AYES: Bilski, Lerma, Noack, Miller, Zapalac, Burttschell NOES: None The motion carried. (Ordinance 2025-07) 3. Discussion and Possible Action regarding the Financial Report for the Month Ending December 31, 2024: General Ledger VS Actuals Fund Balance Sales Tax Report Check Register 3 City of Sealy, Texas City Council Meeting Minutes February 18, 2025 A motion was made by Councilman Zapalac to Approve the Financial Report for the Month Ending December 31, 2024. Councilman Burttschell seconded the motion. Mayor Bilski called for the vote. AYES: Bilski, Lerma, Noack, Miller, Zapalac, Burttschell NOES: None The motion carried. 4. Discussion and Possible Action regarding Approving the Investment Report for the quarter ending December 31, 2024. A motion was made by Councilwoman Lerma to Approve the Investment Report for the quarter ending December 31, 2024. Councilman Miller seconded the motion. Mayor Bilski called for the vote. AYES: Bilski, Lerma, Noack, Miller, Zapalac, Burttschell NOES: None The motion carried. 5. Discussion and Possible Action regarding Strand Task Order No. 24-02 Amendment No. 2 for the Irene LeBlanc Memorial Park Splash Pad. A motion was made by Councilman Zapalac to Approve the Strand Task Order No. 24- 02 Amendment No. 2 for the Irene LeBlanc Memorial Park Splash Pad. Councilman Miller seconded the motion. Mayor Bilski called for the vote. AYES: Bilski, Lerma, Noack, Miller, Zapalac, Burttschell NOES: None The motion carried. J. Executive Session: A closed meeting will be held concerning the following item(s): a) Texas Government Code, Section 551.071, Consultation with Attorney: A governmental body may conduct a private consultation with its attorney when the governmental body seeks the advice of its attorney about pending or contemplated litigation; or a settlement offer, or on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. Town Park Center, LLC VS City of Sealy et al Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) Personnel Policy - Section 4.1 - Vacation 4 City of Sealy, Texas City Council Meeting Minutes February 18, 2025 A motion was made by Councilman Miller to recess into Executive Session. Counciwoman Lerma seconded the motion. Mayor Bilski called for the vote. AYES: Bilski, Lerma, Noack, Miller, Zapalac, Burttschell NOES: None The motion carried. The City Council entered into Executive Session at 6:26 p.m. 6. Reconvene into regular session and consider action, if any, on items discussed in Executive Session. The City Council reconvened into Open Session at 7:45 p.m. Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB): A motion was made by Councilman Zapalac to Approve a Resolution for the Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB). Councilman Noack seconded the motion. Mayor Bilski called for the vote. AYES: Bilski, Lerma, Noack, Miller, Zapalac, Burttschell NOES: None The motion carried. (Resolution 2025-11) Town Park Center, LLC VS City of Sealy et al: A motion was made by Councilman Noack to Approve a Proposed Settlement and Release with Town Park Center, LLC. Councilwoman Lerma seconded the motion. Mayor Bilski called for the vote. AYES: Bilski, Lerma, Noack, Miller, Zapalac, Burttschell NOES: None The motion carried. 7. Discussion and Possible Action regarding Amendment of Section 4.1 - Vacation, of the City of Sealy Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual. A motion was made by Councilwoman Lerma to table this item. Councilman Burttschell seconded the motion. Mayor Bilski called for the vote. AYES: Bilski, Lerma, Noack, Miller, Zapalac, Burttschell NOES: None The motion carried. 8. Presentation(s) by Staff Economic Development Corporation Year-End Report 9. Reports or Requests from the City Manager and Discussion. 5 City of Sealy, Texas City Council Meeting Minutes February 18, 2025 March 3, 2025, Austin County Day at the Capitol 10. Reports, Announcements, or Requests from Councilmembers. Mayor Bilski None Councilwoman Lerma None Councilman Noack None Councilman Miller Thank Kimbra and Team Look into TexPool Prime Councilwoman Curry Absent Councilman Zapalac Thank Kimbra and Team Councilman Burttschell None K. Adjourn A motion was made by Councilwoman Lerma to adjourn. Councilman Miller seconded the motion. Mayor Bilski called for the vote. AYES: Bilski, Lerma, Noack, Miller, Zapalac, Burttschell NOES: None The motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:04 p.m. PASSED AND APPROVED this 4th day of March 2025. Dawinu Bibli Carolyn Bilski, Mayor ATTEST: 4 amdalaalle Sandra Vrablec, City Secretary 6