Benbrook MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BENBROOK CITY COUNCIL THURSDAY, APRIL 3, 2025 The regular meeting of the Benbrook City Council was held on April 3, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers with the following Council members present: Jason Ward, Mayor Renee Franklin Larry Marshall Dustin Phillips Gary Addison Laura Mackey Keith Tiner Also Present: Jim Hinderaker, City Manager Ethan Cox, Assistant City Manager Beth Fischer, City Secretary Rachel Raggio, City Attorney I. CALL TO ORDER Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Ward. II. NVOCATIONPLEDGE OF ALEGIANCE Invocation was given by Pastor Ed Upton = Redemption City Church The Pledge of Allegiance recited. II. CITIZEN COMMENTS ON ANY AGENDA ITEM IV. MINUTES 1. Approve minutes of the regular meeting held March 20, 2025 Motion by Dr. Marshall, seconded by Ms. Mackey to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held March 20, 2025. Vote on the Motion: 1 Ayes: Dr. Marshall, Mr. Phillips, Mayor Ward, Mr. Addison, Ms. Mackey, Mr. Tiner Noes: None Abstain: Ms. Franklin Motion carries 6-0-1 Motion carries unanimously. V. INFORMAL CITIZEN COMMENTS VI. COUNCIL MEMBER AND STAFF COMMENTS Councilmember Franklin announced upcoming events in the community. VII. RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION Pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.071, Consultation with Attorney 1. Pending or contemplated litigation - social media policy. Mayor Ward announced that City Council would now be holding a closed executive meeting pursuant to the provisions of the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, in accordance with the authority contained in: 551.071, Consultation with Attorney to consult with attorney to seek his or her advice on pending or contemplated litigation. 1. Social Media Policy Executive Sessions are not open to the public Meeting recessed at 7:04 p.m. VIII. REÇONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION Mayor Ward reconvened into open session at 7:34 p.m. IX. NECESSARY ACTION FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION No necessary action taken. X. ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m. 2 APPROVED: Jason Ward, Mayor ATTEST; Elizabeth Fischer, City Secretary 3