Oryok La NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE Grange CITY OF LA GRANGE, TEXAS In accordance with the provisions of the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code notice is hereby given that a Regular Meeting of the governing body of the City of La Grange, Texas, will be held on the 14th day of April, 2025 at 6:00 P.M. in the City Hall Council Chambers at 155 E. Colorado St., La Grange, Texas. I. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE "Ipledge allegiance to the flag ofthe United States ofAmerica and to the Republicfor which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for all. 23 "Honor the Texas flag; Ipledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state, under God, one and indivisible. III. INVOCATION IV. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS 1. Issue a Proclamation recognizing April as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Fayette County and the City ofLa Grange. Pg.1 V. PUBLIC HEARINGS SUBJECTS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR ADOPTION, APPROVAL, AMENDMENT, RATIFICATION OR OTHER ACTION AT SUCH MEETING INCLUDE: VI. CONSENT AGENDA (The Consent Agenda includes non-controversial and routine items that the Council may act on with one single vote. The Mayor or a Councilmember may pull any item from the Consent Agenda in order that the Council discuss and act upon it individually as part of the Regular agenda.) 1. Discuss and/or Consider approval ofMarch 24, 2025 minutes. Pg.3 2. Discuss and/or Consider approval of Councilmember Kerr and Councilmember Gross prior absences as validly excused. Pg.6 VII. REGULAR AGENDA 1. Discuss and/or Consider a Resolution cancelling the May 26, 2025 City Council meeting. Pg.8 2. Discuss and/or Consider amending Code Enforcement Violation fees for mowing, weed eating, shredding, brush/trash pickup on property owner's lots. Pg.10 VIII. CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE/BOARDS/ADVISORY REPORTS 1. Airport Board 2. La Grange Economic Development Corporation 3. Library Board 4. Main Street Board 5. Tax Appraisal Board IX. STAFF UPDATES Review of Current issues and projects Utility Usage Reports Pg. 18 Sales Tax Collection Reports Pg. 20 Cash/Investment Balances per Statements - as of] March 31, 2025 - Brett Wolff, Finance Director Pg. 22 La Grange Police Department Monthly Report - March 2025 Pg. 24 La Grange Community Development & Tourism- March 2025 Visitors Bureau Report Pg. 25 Library Report - Museum/Archives Director's Report for March 2025 Pg.2 26 Fayette Public Library - Calendar of Events for April Pg. 27 Randolph Rec Center/VFW Hall/Baseball, Softball, Soccer Fields Activity Report - March 2025 Pg.28 Monthly Building Report(s) - March 2025 Pg. 30 X. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION: (Registration forms are available on table as you enter the City Council Chambers. This form should be completed and delivered to the City Secretary prior to 6:00 p.m. The City Council will receive the information, ask staff to look into the matter, or place the issue ona future agenda. Topics of operational concerns shall be directed to the City Manager.) XI. ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST Items of community interest include expressions of thanks, congratulations, or condolence; information regarding holiday schedules; honorary recognitions of city officials, employees, or citizens; reminders about upcoming events sponsored by the City or other entity that is scheduled to be attended by a city official or employee; and announcements involving imminent threats to the public health and safety. XII. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Council will meet in closed Executive Session as authorized by the listed section(s) ofThe Open Meetings Act, Section 551, Texas Government Code, to discuss the following matters: The Council may take final action on any ofthe before mentioned matters while convened in open session pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code; it may also take certain action in executive session on competitive electric matters pursuant to Section 551.086. The Council may also meet in closed Executive Session, pursuant to Section 551.071, to receive advice from legal counsel (consultation with attorney) on any items listed in this notice. XIII. ADJOURNMENT Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, large print or Braille, are requested to contact, Janet Bayer at 979/968-5805 at least two (2) work days prior to the meeting SO that appropriate arrangements can be made. More information on the above listed matters is available from the City ofLa Grange - Office of the City Manager at 979/968-5805. Pested at 11:30 A.M. on this the 11th day of April, 2025. MO Davg C Janet Bayer, City Secretary