MINUTES THE CITY OF LOMETA COUNCIL CHAMBERS IN CITY HALL 100 ES SAN SABA ST, LOMETA TX 76853 512-752-3331 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, March 3, 2025 7 P.M. THE SUBJECTS TO BE DISCUSSED, CONSIDERED, OR ACTED UPON ARE AS FOLLOWS: I. CALL TO ORDER. Mayor Talley called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE to the American Flag and Texas Flag. Mayor Talley led the Pledge of Allegiance to the. American Flag and the Texas Flag. III. INVOCATION: Councilmember, Jaelyn Downey gave the invocation. IV. ROLL CALL: 1. Mayor, Derek Talley PRESENT 2. Councilmember, Karen Chism ABSENT 3. Councilmember, Jaelyn Downey PRESENT 4. Councilmember, Alex Witherspoon PRESENT 5. Councimember, Gloria Martin PRESENT 6. Councilmember, Larry Koch ABSENT V. REVIEW AND ACCEPT THE MINUTES FOR THE FOLLOWING MEETINGS: 1. February 3, 2025, Regular Council Meeting. A motion was made by Alex Witherspoon to approve the minutes from the February 3, 2025 regular City Council Meeting, with a second by Jaelyn Downey. The motion passed unanimously. 2. February 8, 2025, Ordinance Workshop Meeting. A motion was made by Alex Witherspoon to approve the minutes from the February 8, 2025, Ordinance Workshop, with a second by Jaelyn Downey. The motion passed unanimously. VI. REVIEW, RATIFY AND ACCEPT THE BILLS PAID DURING THE MONTH OF February 2025. A motion was made by Alex Witherspoon to approve the bills that were paid in February 2025 by Alex Witherspoon, a second by Gloria Martin. The motion passed unanimously. VII. OPEN FORUM: Citizens are welcome to speak about any subject matter, even ifitis not on the agenda, for up to three (3) minutes during the open forum. If. you need more time, please contact the City Secretary in advance. Please keep in mind that council action cannot and will not be taken during open forum. For such an item, the Council may either: (1) make a statement offact, (2) make a statement concerning the policy regarding the item or (3) propose that the item be placed on the future agenda. No one signed to speak during open forum. VIII. BUSINESS (Note: Agenda items do not have to be taken in the same order as shown on the meeting notice.) OLD BUSINESS 1. Discuss and consider, and action: Approval of Arena Association. A motion to approve the Arena Association was made by Alex Witherspoon, with a second by Gloria Martin. The motion passed unanimously. 2. Discuss and consider, and action: Approval of waterline repairs being postponed until after the Diamondback Jubilee. A motion was made by, Jaelyn Downey to table the discussion on work on the water pipes at the park until after the Diamondback Jubilee, the motion was seconded by Alex Witherspoon. The motion passed unanimously. NEW BUSINESS 1. Discuss and Approve: Ordinance #072098-A - Noise Ordinance. A motion was made by Alex Witherspoon, a second by Jaelyn Downey to approve Ordinance #072098-A. The motion passed unanimously. 2. Discuss and Approve: Ordinance #02082025 - Unsafe Buildings & Structures Ordinance. A motion was made by Alex Witherspoon, with a second by Jaelyn Downey, to approve Ordinance # 02082025. The motion passed unanimously. 3. Discuss and Approve: Ordinance # 03012021-sW-2 - Renewal Municipal Judge Ordinance. A motion was made by Alex Witherspoon, with a second by Gloria Martin, to approve Ordinance# 03012021-SW-2. The motion passed unanimously. 4. Discuss and Approve: Ordinance #02122025 - Resolution for Lampasas Dispatch Record. A motion was made by Alex Witherspoon, with a second by Gloria Martin, to approve Ordinance # 02122025, The motion passed unanimously. 5. Accept and Approve: Larry Koch's Resignation. A motion was made by Alex Witherspoon, with a second by Jaelyn Downey, to accept the resignation of Larry Koch. The motion passed unanimously. 6. Discuss, Consider, and Take Action: Texas Class- Texas Cooperative Liquid Assets Securities System Trust. Travis, from Texas Class explained how their trust worked, a motion was made to table this item until next month for an investment policy to be created by Alex Witherspoon, with a second by Gloria Martin. The motion passed unanimously. 7. Discuss and Approve: City/Court Contract for services from Zac Morris Law Firm as City Attorney and Prosecuting Attorney. A motion was made by Alex Witherspoon, with a second by Jaelyn Downey, to approve the contract with Morris Law, PC to be the City Attornéy and the Municipal Court Prosecutor. The motion passed unanimously. 8. Review and Discuss: Lometa Police Department 2024 Racial Profile Report. A motion was made by Alex Witherspoon, with a second by Gloria Martin, to accept the Lometa Police Department 2024 Racial Profile Report. The motion passed unanimously. EXECUTIVE SESSION The City Councill will convene into Executive Session in Accordance with Texas Government Code. With a motion Alex Witherspoon, and a second by Gloria Martin, The City Council convened into Executive Session at 7:35 P.M. 1. Stephanie' S evaluation and pay increase The City Council came out of Executive Session at 7:48 P.M. with a motion by Alex Witherspoon and a second by Gloria Martin. A motion was made by Alex Witherspoon, with a second by Jaelyn Downey to give Stephanie Sweet a $2.55 pay increase. The motion passed unanimously. IX. REPORTS: MUNICIPAL DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS, WHEN NECESSARY. MAYOR: Mayor Derek Talley explained that all the supplies and equipment that were located in the Council Chambers was a result of "useless" spending. COUNCIL MEMBERS: CHIEF OF POLICE: CITY SECRETARY: MUNICIPAL COURT: X. ADJOURNMENT: A motion was made by Alex Witherspoon, with a second by Gloria Martin, to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 7:57 P.M. APPROVED: ATTEST: Derek Aaphanuuul Talley, Mayor Stephanie Sweet, City Secretary *