STATE OF TEXAS 3 3 COUNTY OF BURNET 8 CITY OF BURNET On this the 24th day of March 2025, the City Council of the City of Burnet convened in Regular Session, at 6:00 p.m. in the City of Burnet Council Chambers, located at 2402 S. Water, Burnet, TX thereof with the following members present, to-wit: Mayor Gary Wideman Council Members Cindia Talamantez, Tommy Gaut, Philip Thurman, Joyce Laudenschlager, and Ricky Langley Absent Tres Clinton City Manager David Vaughn City Secretary Maria Gonzales Guests: Eric Belaj, Jessi Carpenter, Jill Disler, Jonathan Forsyth, Veronica Hernandez, Patricia Langford, Keith McBurnett, Thad Mercer, Tony Nash, Andrew Scott, Jacob Thomas, Gary Grumoli Call to Order: Mayor Gary Wideman called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. INVOCATION: Led by Mayor Wideman PLEDGES (US & TEXAS): Led by Council Member Philip Thurman Special Reports/Recognition 5.1) Burnet Fire Department Quarterly Report: M. Ingram: No report given. 5.2) Finance Monthly Report: P. Langford: Finance Director, Patricia Langford, provided a brief review of the City's budget for the month ofFebruary. Mrs. Langford stated that the City is in great financial shape overall with the general fund reporting a balance of over $2.8 million. This year's sales tax contribution has seen a 9% increase this year, in part due to a one-time audit adjustment. Other funds, such as Golf, Electric, Water/Wastewater, and Airport are all doing well and tracking on target. Mrs. Langford reported that the Unrestricted Cash Reserve Balance is $4,336,543 and the Restricted by Council Cash Balance is $5,134,348. Council Member Philip Thurman requested a financial report on the new City Hall building. CONSENT AGENDA: 6.1)Approval ofthe March 11, 2025 Joint Workshop Minutes Approval ofthe March 11, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes Council Member Ricky Langley moved to approve the consent agenda as presented. Council Member Joyce Laudenschlager seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARINGS/ACTION: None. ACTION ITEMS: 8.1) Discuss and consider action: Approval of removal oft the bleachers at the YMCA gymnasium: G. Grumoli Council Member Ricky Langley made a motion to approve and authorize the removal of the bleachers at the YMCA gymnasium if feasible without significant damage to the wall and flooring. Council Member Joyce Laudenschlager seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. 8.2) Discuss and consider action: Resolution No. R2025-19:. J. Forsyth A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURNET, TEXAS, DECLARING THE PURCHASE OF BADGER METERS TO BE A SOLE SOURCE ACQUISITION Council Member Philip Thurman made a motion to approve Resolution No. R2025-19 as presented. Council Member Tommy Gaut seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. 8.3) Discuss and consider action: Resolution No. R2025-22:J. Forsyth A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURNET, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ELECTRIC METERS NECESSARY TO ENSURE CONTINUITY OF SERVICE AND OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY:AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE Council Member Tommy Gaut made a motion to approve Resolution No. 2025-22 as presented. Council Member Cindia Talamantezseconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. 8.4) Discuss and consider action: Resolution No. R2025-21: T. Nash A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURNET, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE USE OF COUNCIL RESTRICTED FUNDS FOR A RELOCATION OF AN IRRIGATION LINE AT DELAWARE SPRINGS GOLF COURSE. Council Member Joyce Laudenschlager made a motion to approve Resolution No. R2025-21 as presented. Council Member Tommy Gaut seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. 8.5) Discuss and consider action: Approval and authorization to purchase vehicles for the Building Department and the new Juvenile Investigator position: B. Lee Council Member Philip Thurman made a motion to approve and authorize the purchase of one vehicle for the Building Department and one for the Juvenile Investigator position for an amount not to exceed $126,553. Council Member Ricky Langley seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. 8.6) Discuss and consider action: Resolution No. R2025-20: E. Belaj A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURNET, TEXAS, SELECTING A PROPOSAL UNDER REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL 2025-001: AWARDING A CONTRACT TO SAID PROPOSER AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY Council Member Joyce Laudenschlager made a motion to approve Resolution No. R2025-20 as presented. Council Member Philip Thurman seconded the motion. The motion carried. EXECUTIVE SESSION: 9.1) Executive Session: The City of Burnet City Council shall meet in Executive Session in accordance with the provision of the Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, and Sub-section 551.074 regarding deliberation on the appointment, employment, and duties of an Acting City Manager: D. Vaughn Council Member Joyce Laudenschlager made a motion at 6:43 p.m. to convene into Executive Session. Council Member Philip Thurman seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. RECONVENE TO REGULAR SESSION FOR POSSIBLE ACTION: 10.1) Discuss and consider action: To confirm the City Manager's appointment of an Acting City Manager who may serve in times of absence or disability of the City Manager: D. Vaughn At 6:53 p.m. Council Member Philip Thurman made a motion to reconvene to regular session. Council Member Joyce Laudenschlager seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. Mayor Gary Wideman made a motion to confirm the City Manager's appointment of Keith McBurnett to serve as Acting City Manager during times of absence or disability of the City Manager. Council Member Tommy Gaut seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. REQUESTS FROM COUNCIL FOR FUTURE REPORTS: In accordance with Resolution R2020- 28, councilmembers may request the City Manager to prepare and present future reports on matters of public interest: None. ADJOURN: There being no further business, a motion to adjourn was made by Mayor Gary Wideman at 6:54 p.m. and seconded by Council Member Cindia Talamantez. The motion carried unanimously. is - C Gary Wideman, Mayor ATTEST: 5/ RNE Maria Gonzales, City Secretary