MINUTES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, MARCH 24, 2025 ALDERMEN PRESENT CITY STAFF PRESENT Mayor Craig Fenter Michael Smith, City Manager Daniel Hall, Water Department Technician Alderman Place 1 Libby Gonzales Shalyn Burritt, City Secretary Johnny Burritt, Code EnforcementBulding Alderman Place 2 Brandon Sisson Hanna Atkinson, Finance Officer Inspector Alderman Place 3 Greg Robinson Leslie Jackson, Human Resources J.R. Berry, Fireman Alderman Place 4 Joel Hood Jeremy Jennings, Fire Department Chief Tedra Bilby, Police Department Alderman Place 5 John Moffit Bryan Corb, Police Department Chief Administrative Assistant Les Guthrie, Water/Wastewater Crystal Mitchel, Utility Billing Clerk ALDERMEN ABSENT Superintendent Anthony Shaw, Chief Operator, Water JACKSBORO ECONOMIC CITY ATTORNEYS PRESENT Treatment Plant DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Reid Spiller REPRESENTATIVE Mason Spiller Brenda Tarpley, JEDC Director Brent Hackley, JEDC Board President David Harmonson, JEDC Board Member 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Craig Fenter called the meeting to order. 2. INVOCATION The invocation was led by Frank Hefner. 3. PLEDGES TO THE FLAGS Pledges were led by Mayor Fenter. 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS a. Timothy Van Zant addressed the Council to discuss the future of the City of Jacksboro. He introduced himself as a candidate for council, and that he has a clear plan and picture for the City. He stated that he had been observing and listening at meetings, and has been watching the City "devolve." He was concerned about the dwindling numbers of officers in the City, and stated those working were afraid to do their jobs as officers. He stated that any growth in the City would be an issue if the PD was afraid to do their jobs, and commented that the picture being painted was that the Sheriff's Department was trying to envelope the Police Department. He argued that many in attendance were guilty of malfeasance and dereliction of duty when it came to conflicts of interest and choosing not to do more for the City. He made a plea to the Council to do something of worth and restore the peace that had been stripped away. b. Rod Hetzel requested to be added to the list for public comment, and was given the opportunity to speak by Mayor Fenter. Mr. Hetzel wanted to make mention that he had received confirmation from Sheriff TE Bob Hauger in a response to his face book post, that the Sheriff and Chief Corb were working together, and the Sheriff's Department was not seeking to take over the Police Department, and would not do so. 5. CONSENT AGENDA All matters listed under Item 5, CONSENT AGENDA, are to be considered routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will not be a separate discussion of these items. If discussion is desired, that item will be removed from the consent agenda and will be considered separately. a. EXCUSED ABSENCES. b. FEBRUARY 2025 FINANCIAL STATEMENT. C. MEETING MINUTES. i. MARCH 10, 2025 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES. Alderman Hood made a motion to accept the minutes as presented. Alderman Gonzales seconded the motion. Motion carried with unanimous consent. 6. JACKSBORO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION a. COUNCIL TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A JEDC PROJECT TO OBTAIN A DRAW LOAN TO ASSIST WITH CASHFLOW MANAGEMENT DURING THE GRANT REIMBURSEMENT WAITING PERIOD FOR EDA PROJECT NO. 08-79-05637. THIS PROJECT INVOLVES THE CONSTRUCTION OF ESSENTIAL IMPROVEMENTS, INCLUDING AN APPROACH AND INFRASTRUCTURE ENHANCEMENTS, AT THE JACKSBORO BUSINESS PART, LOCATED AT 877 STATE HIGHWAY 59, JACKSBORO, TEXAS. City Council Minutes Regular Meeting 03/24/2025 Page 1 of 3 Mayor Fenter stated that he had questions regarding this matter that he wished to discuss in a closed session consultation with our City Attorneys. The Mayor moved the open meeting into closed session at 5:41 p.m. The Mayor invited the City Manager Michael Smith, City Secretary Shalyn Burritt, and Jacksboro Economic Development Corporation Director Brenda Tarpley and board members, Brent Hackley and David Harmonson into the closed session, along with the Council Members. Mayor Fenter moved the meeting back into open session at 6:04 p.m., and stated discussion was held, and no action was taken in closed session. Brenda Tarpley advised the Council of the reason and need behind obtaining a bridge loan for the EDA Grant. The Grant is a reimbursement grant, but has a 3 to 6 month period to receive the reimbursement. In that time frame, the EDC would like to have the available cash flow to pay the contractor, and still have funds available if additional projects are identified. Mrs. Tarpley stated that the loan will be from First State Bank of Graham for twelve months, closed note, for the amount of $400,000. Mayor Fenter stated that the loan was not specific to any contract, and if the contractor is not approved, the name would not be attached to the loan. Mrs. Tarpley stated that the money may not be used, but it will help free up funds for any other projects. Alderman Hood made a motion to approve the JEDC Project to obtain a draw loan to assist with the cashflow for the EDA Project Number 08-79-05637. Alderman Robinson seconded the motion. Motion carried with unanimous consent. b. COUNCIL TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A JEDC PROJECT TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR ASSISTANCE TO THE FRIENDS OF FORT RICHARDSON IN COLLABORATION WITH JACK COUNTY, THE FRIENDS OF FORT RICHARDSON, AND THE SWAN FOUNDATION FOR NORTH PARK IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDING SHOWER AND RESTROOM AMENITIES. THIS PROJECT INVOLVES THE CONSTRUCTION OF ESSENTIAL IMPROVEMENTS, TO INCREASE ECONOMIC IMPACT TO JACKSBORO, TEXAS THROUGH TOURISM ATTRACTION. The City Manager, Michael Smith, described the project that Fort Richardson had recently finished at the North Park by running all electric and water lines. The Fort was needing $32,000 more to build restrooms and shower facilities. JEDC Director Brenda Tarpley added that the Fort brings in around 80,000 tourists for the City, and that of the $177,000 total needed, the Swan foundation has given $20,000, Jack County around $50,000, and Friends of Fort Richardson around $70,000. Alderman Sisson made a motion to approve the project to provide funds for the Fort Richardson North Park improvements for shower and restroom amenities. Alderman Hood seconded the motion. Motion carried with unanimous consent. Agenda Item Number 8 was moved up and heard at this time. 8. UPDATES a. JUNK VEHICLE BUY-BACK PROGRAM SOCIAL MEDIA BLITZ AND NEWSPAPER ARTICLE HAS BEGUN; JUNK VEHICLE ENFORCEMENT BEGINS MAY 1, 2025. Council was given an update on the upcoming program. b. CITY OF OLNEY AND CITY OF JACKSBORO MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR CODE ENFORCEMENT AND FIRE MARSHAL SUPPORT AS NEEDED. Council was informed of a mutual agreement for help with Fire Marshal inspections and Code Enforcement with the City of Olney. Alderman Sisson asked if there was a discussion for payment, and the City Manager, Michal Smith explained there was no money involved, only reciprocal help if needed. C. CITY WIDE WELLNESS DAY AND STAFF TRAINING ON FRIDAY, MARCH 28, 2025. CITY HALL WILL BE CLOSED FOR THE MANDATORY TRAINING DAY. d. FIRST PRE-ELECTION CANDIDATE FILING OF CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS AND EXPENDITURES FOR ALL CANDIDATES DUE APRIL 3, 2025. The Council was given updates of events and deadlines. Mayor Fenter asked if Mr. Norvill's concerns at Stewart and Archer had been addressed, and the City Manger stated that it had, and that the cold pack asphalt would be ready within two weeks. He noted that there were 8 streets prepped and ready for the asphalt, including Church and Archer Streets downtown. He informed the Council that the upcoming TNT Fest would be moved back downtown to the Courthouse Square, and that the committee planning the 150th Birthday Party for the City would also be holding their event downtown in September. City Council Minutes Regular Meeting 03/24/2025 Page 2 of3 Mayor Fenter then moved the open meeting into closed session at 6:18p.m. Those in attendance included the City Attorneys, Reid and Mason Spiller, Mayor Fenter and all Council members. 7 CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION. a. CONSULTATION WITH AN ATTORNEY ($551.071 OF THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE). i. PENDING OR CONTEMPLATED LITIGATION. Mayor Fenter moved the meeting back into open session at 7:47 p.m. 9. ADJOURNMENT. Alderman Sisson made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Alderman Hood seconded the motion. Motion carried with unanimous consent. APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JACKSBORO, TEXAS ON THE 14TH DAY OF APRIL, 2025. CITY OF JACKSBORO Day hu - CRAIG FENTER MAYOR ATTEST: Shaluns dBunt SHALYN L. BURRITT CITY SECRETARY City Council Minutes Regular Meeting 03/24/2025 Page 3 of 3