of M EXAS NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING CITY OF GRAHAM CITY COUNCIL APRIL 24, 2025 - 8:30 A.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 608 ELM STREET, GRAHAM, TEXAS PURSUANT TO THE TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVENTHAT A REGULAR-CALLED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAHAM, TEXAS WILL BE HELD ON APRIL 24, 2025, AT 8:30 A.M., IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT THE GRAHAM CITY HALL, 608 ELM STREET, GRAHAM, TEXAS, AT WHICH MEETING, THE FOLLOWING AGENDA ITEMS WILL BE CONSIDERED. ITEMS ON THE AGENDA ARE SUBJECT TO ACTION. THE CITY COUNCIL RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MEET IN CLOSEDIEXECUTIVE SESSION ON AN AGENDA ITEM SHOULD THE NEED ARISE, AND IF APPLICABLE, PURSUANT TO AUTHORIZATION BY TITLE 5, CHAPTER 551 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE. REGULAR MEETING AGENDA: 1. Call to Order Time: 2. Notice of Posting: Notice of this Regular Called Meeting of the City Council of the City of Graham Texas was duly posted at a place readily accessible to the public at least 72 hours prior to the date and time of this meeting, in accordançe with the Texas Open Meetings Act. 3. Roll Call of Members Present 4. Opening Prayer and Pledges to U.S. and Texas flags 5. Public Forum: This forum is for citizens to comment on any City of Graham subject. No discussion can be had by the Council; however, items discussed may be placed on a future agenda for discussion and action. 6. Reports a. Department Reports b. City Manager Report Page 1 of5 i. Lake Graham Water Level ii. Key Dates and Upcoming Events iii. Boards Update iv. Plug Power Payments Report V. Hotel Occupancy Tax Report vi. Project Status Report 7. Consent Agenda. All items listed on the Consent Agenda will be enacted on a single motion, second, and vote by the City Council, without additional consideration. Any Councilmember may request that an item be removed from the Consent Agenda for additional consideration. Items removed from the Consent Agenda shall be considered, in the order in which they were removed, immediately after consideration of the remaining items on the Consent Agenda. a. Approve the Minutes ofthe Regular Called Meeting held on April 10, 2025; and b. Approve a request from Graham Church of God for the closure of Remington Street, from Ohio Street to Colorado Street, on Sunday, April 27, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. in support the Chruch's annual 'Fenders and Forks' event; and C. Approve a request from Visit Graham for use of the southern half of the Square from noon on Friday, June 5, 2025, through 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 7, 2025, in support of the 10th Annual Food Truck Championship of Texas and further, authorize the City Manager to make appropriate approvals for the purchase and consumption of alcoholic beverages in support of same. 8. Consider and act to approve Resolution No. 212, which accepts a grant, in the amount of $7,500, from the 'Reunite K9 Cop' grant program, a grant program sponsored by the United States Police Canine Association, Incorporated, and the American Kennel Club, Incorporated, with such grant monies specifically designated for support of the City of Graham Police Department's existing Police Canine program. 9. Presentation ofthe City ofGraham Audited Financial Statements, for the Fiscal Year ended September 30, 2024, by Valerie Halverson of MWH Group, a Professional Corporation (Wichita Falls, Texas). 10. Consider and act to approve a variance request from Harold Earp for use of a certain easement adjacent to his property at 1401 Randy Drive, Graham, Texas, for the purpose of authorizing the installation of a carport which will encroach on said easement, noting the consent of the abutting property owner, and further noting the favorable recommendation ofthe Planning and Zoning Commission. Page 2 of5 11. Consider and act to approve a variance request from Cindy and Josh Phillips to allow for a certain section of exiting fence, 40 feet in length, to retain a height of eight feet, a height which is in excess of currently proscribed limits, noting that the certain section of fence is located on Lake Lot 235R with a physical address of 2934 FM 3003, Graham, Texas, and further noting the consent of the abutting property owner, and further still noting the favorable recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission. 12. Presentation of the Sales Tax Report for taxes collected during February 2025. 13. Consider and act to approve the Quarterly Investment Report for the period January 1, 2025, through March 31, 2025. 14. Consider and act to approve the monthly financial reports for the period ending March 31, 2025. 15. Consider and act to approve the 2026 Budget Allocation' as requested by the Young Central Appraisal District, for tax appraisal and collection services, and further, direct the City Manager to allocate $96,779 in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Annual Budget in support of same. 16. Presentation by the City Manager ofthe Fiscal Year 2024-2025 finançial forecast. 17. Consider and act to set a date, time, and place for City Council Budget Workshop #2 in support of development of the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 annual budget. 18. Consider and act to approve the amended Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget Development Calendar. 19. Discussion regarding proposed future agenda items. 20. Recess into Executive Session under the following provision oft the Texas Local Government Code: a. Sec. 551.074 Personnel Matters - Deliberations regarding evaluation of the City Manager; and - Deliberations regarding a proposed employment agreement with the City Manager; and b. Sec. 551.071 Consultation with Attorney Consultation with City Attorney regarding review of certain provisions related to contemplation of a contract for Municipal Solid Waste Services; and Page 3 of5 Consultation with City Attorney regarding potential liabilities relating to a Chemical Tank explosion which occurred at the Water Treatment Plant on November 2, 2023; and Consultation with City Attorney regarding review of certain provisions related to contemplation of a proposed employment agreement with the City Manager. (Enter into Executive Session Time) 21. Reconvene from Executive Session and take such action as may be required. (Exit from Executive Session Time) 22. Adjournment. Time: - Eric Garretty, City Manager NOTICE The City Council of City of Graham, Texas reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course oft this meeting to discuss any oft the matters listed above, as authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations Regarding Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberations Regarding Prospective Gift), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations about Security Devices) and 551.087 - (Deliberations Regarding Economic Development). Before any closed session is convened, the Presiding Officer will publicly identify the section or sections of the act authorizing the closed session. All final votes, actions, or decisions will be taken in open session. I, the Undersigned Authority, do hereby certify that the above notice of Meeting oft the Governing Body of the City of Graham, Texas is a true and correct copy of said notice posted at the City of Graham, Texas, and a place convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all times. Witness my hand and seal of the City of Graham this 7ha day of Apa/ 2025, at 3-1 15am and remained sO posted continuously for at least 72 hours proceeding, the scheduled time of meeting. IIT o S City ofGraham / - 0 By: hanBeno Marci Bueno, City Secretary ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE * This facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are available. Reqlestsn for accommodation and interpretive services must be made 48 hours prior to the meeting. Contact City Hall at (940) 549-3324. Page 4 of5 I hereby certify that the above shown notice was removed from the posting location at the Graham City Hall, 612 Elm Street, Graham, Texas 76450, at a.m./p.m. on the day of 2025, and satisfies the 72-hour posting requirement. By: Marci Bueno, City Secretary Page 5 of5