(City)of MATHIS Small Town. Big! Lake. Great People. 411 E San Patricio Ave. Mathis TX 78368 Tel 361-547-3343 Fax 361-547-3838 The State ofTexas Regular Meeting The County of San Patricio The City of Mathis March 24, 2025 In accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551.041 oft the Texas Government Code, the City Coun- cil oft the City ofMathis held a Regular Meeting at 7:00 P.M. on Monday, March 24, 2025, at City Hall Annex, 401 E. San Patricio Avenue. Public Notice was hereby given that the City Council may elect to go into closed session at any time during the meeting in order to discuss matters listed on the agenda concerning personnel, consultation with the city attorney, real estate acquisition, or other purposes authorized under the "Open Meetings Act". In the event the City Council elects to go into closed session regarding an agenda item; the purpose of the closed session and the section of the Open Meetings Act authorizing the session will be publicly announced by the presiding officer. Councilman David Garcia led the invocation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. 1. Roll call to determine presence of a quorum. Mayor Ciri Villarreal, Mayor Pro Tem Sandra Quinones, Councilman Richard Salinas, Councilman Israel Gonza- les, Councilwoman Isabel Rivera, and Councilman David Garcia. City Staff Present: City Manager Cedric W. Davis, City Secretary Mary A. Gonzales, Administrative Assistant Cassandra J. Moya, Public Works Utility Director Robert Tafolla Guests: Gabriel Ortiz (Hanson), Willie Rivera (Hanson), Scott Collins (Hanson), Benny Puente (Parker ISG), An- dres Falla (Parker ISG), Boo Podanolfsky (Parker ISG), Mark Hall (Handson) 2. Call to order. With a quorum of the Council Members present, the Regular Meeting was called to order by Mayor Ciri Villarreal at 7:01 p.m. The City Council ofthe City of Mathis will discuss and act on the following: 3. Consider approval of minutes for March 10, 2025, Regular Meeting. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Sandra Quinones motioned to approve the minutes for March 10, 2025, Regular Meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilman Israel Gonzales and the motion carried 5-0. 4. Citizens to be heard. No presentations were made at this time. 5. Discussion and action approving the Second reading of Ordinance No. 0-25-03-03 adopting the 2015 International Building Codes. Mary Gonzales informed that this is the second reading ofthe Ordinance reviewed at the previous meeting. Regular Meeting March 24, 2025 Page 2 MOTION: Councilman Richard Salinas motioned to approve the Second reading of Ordinance No. O- 25-03-03 adopting the 2015 International Building Codes. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Isa- bel Rivera and the motion carried 5-0. 6. Discussion and action regarding the Municipal Advisory Agreement between the City of Mathis and Government Capital and continuing disclosure and fees associated with filing financial reports. D'Anne Bowden Carson presented the item via virtual attendance; informing ofthe city's requirements for Continuing Disclosure and the fees associated with the fling of the city' 's financial reports. The annual Continuing Disclosure preparation andfiling fee is $2,000 and it was found that the city failed to with comply Continuing Disclosure requirement. inj fiscal year(s) 2022, 2023 and. 2024; resulting in the fee of 86,000 owed to Government Capital for the Compilation and filing OfMSRB Continuing Disclosure for those fiscal years. MOTION: Councilman David Garcia motioned to approve the Municipal Advisory Agreement between the City of Mathis and Government Capital and continuing disclosure and fees associated with finan- cial filing reports. The motion was seconded by Councilman Israel Gonzales and the motion carried 5-0. 7. Discussion and presentation by Hanson Professional Services, Inc. regarding inspection and rehabilitation of city ground water wells. Hanson shared their views through a power, point involvingproesiona. services such as engineering, plan- nirg, and allied services across Texas. Hanson has been discussing options for the City of Mathis to meet their needs; installing new wells and/or restore existing wells. No action taken 8. Discussion and presentation by Parker Integrated Solutions Group Consulting & Project Management re- garding inspection and rehabilitation of city ground water wells. Parker ISG shared their input through a power point that included background oftheir company, services theyprovide and optionsfor the city to have in hopes toj finding a solutionfor the water issue. Theys specialize in engineering, construction, praject management, and funding solutions. The water well between rehabilitationpro- ject is $2M and the investigation price is $75k. No action taken. 9. Discussion and action approving Resolution No. R-25-03-08 authorizing the submission ofa Local Lonestar Grant Program Application for the City of Mathis and authorizing the Chief of Police to act as the City's Executive Officer and Authorized Representative in all matters pertaining to the City's Participation in the Local Lonestar Grant Program. Mr. Davis stated ChiefFigueroa appliedfor the Local. Lonestar Grant under. Homeland Security to purchase new equipment and. body armor. The City is eligible for this grant and is needing a resolution to take action and allow Chiefas the designated representative. MOTION: Councilman Richard Salinas motioned, approving the Resolution No. R-25-03-08 authoriz- ing the submission of a Local Lonestar Grant Program Application for the City of Mathis and authorizing the Chief of Police to act as the City's Executive Officer and Authorized Representative in all matters taining to the City's Participation in the Local Lonestar Grant Program. The motion was seconded per- Pro by Mayor Tem Sandra Quinones and the motion carried 5-0. 10. Discussion and action approving Resolution No. R-25.03-07 authorizing the City to enter into an with the State for the temporary closure of a State Right-of-Way in preparation for the 2025 Freedom agreement Fest and all matters pertaining thereto. Regular Meeting March 24, 2025 Page 3 Mary Gonzales informed that this resolution is a formality the city has to submit to TxDOT in order to temporarily close a portion ofthe State Right-of-Way within the 200 Block to 400 Block of E. San Patricio Ave. in preparing. for this year 's Freedom Fest community event. MOTION: Councilman David Garcia motioned to approve Resolution No. R-25.03-07 authorizing the City to enter into an agreement with the State for the temporary closure of a State Right-of-Way in prepa- ration for the 2025 Freedom Fest and all matters pertaining thereto. The motion was seconded by Council- man Richard Salinas and the motion carried 5-0. DIVISION AND FINANCIAL REPORTS 11. City Manager' s reports and all matters pertaining thereto. City Manager, Cedric Davis, Sr. Fielded calls and or complaints; met with citizens; Phone conference with Kayla of Grantworks; Submitted state grant for MVFD; Attended San Pat Day at the Capital; upcoming March 25th Port Authority Regional Security Symposium; Phone Conf. with Nueces River Authority, for Tex. AG CBDG SIM grant; Phone Conf with State Sen. Hinojosa local office; Phone Conf with Rodrigo on Mathis Tractor Supply; Allegiance Mobile matched HEB $3500.00 "Safe Waters' 12. City Council requests for future Agenda Items. Councilman Richard Salinas stated there are potholes that need to be filled. Councilman David Garcia mentioned the strategic workshop and when will that be; pothole patching; conduct our own cost analysis for water well production VS City of Corpus Christi; Pros and Cons on Financing 13. Adjourn With no further items to discuss, Mayor Ciri Villarreal requested a motion to adjourn the council meeting at 8:37 pm. MOTION: Councilman David Garcia motioned to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Sandra Quinones and the motion carried 5-0. PASSED AND. APPROVED ON THIS THE DAY OF 2025 UPON THE MOTION OF SECONDED BY AND ADOPTED BY A VOTE OF TO ATTEST: Chnal a Ciri Villarreal, Mayor Maty. Beostg Gonzales, City Secretary