MINUTES THE CITY OF LOMETA COUNCIL CHAMBERS IN CITY HALL 100 E! SAN SABA ST, LOMETA TX 76853 512-752-3331 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, APRIL 7, 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 @ 7:00 p.m. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE to the American Flag and Texas Flag. Mayor Talley led the Pledge of Alliance to the Flag & the Texas Flag. III. INVOCATION: Karen Chism gave the invocation. IV. ROLL CALL: 1. Mayor, Derek Talley PRESENT 2. Councilmember, Karen Chism PRESENT 3. Councilmember, Jaelyn Downey ABSENT 4. Councilmember, Alex Witherspoon PRESENT 5. Councimember, Gloria Martin PRESENT 6. Councilmember, Vacant VACANT V. REVIEW AND ACCEPT THE MINUTES FOR THE FOLLOWING MEETINGS: 1. March 3, 2025, Regular Council Meeting. Alex Witherspoon made a motion, with a second y Karen Chism, to accept the minutes from the Regular Council Meeting of March 3, 2025. The motion passed unanimously, 2. March 8, 2025, Ordinance Workshop Meeting. Alex Witherspoon made a motion, with a second from Gloria Martin, to accept the minutes from the Ordinance Workshop on March 8, 2025. The motion passed unanimously. VI. REVIEW, RATIFY AND ACCEPT THE BILLS PAID DURING THE MONTH OF MARCH 2025. Alex Witherspoon made a motion, with a second by Gloria Martin, to açcept the bills paid for the month of March 2025. The motion passed unanimously. VII. OPEN FORUM: Citizens are welcome to speak about any subject matter, even ifiti is not on the agenda, for up to three (3) minutes during the open forum. Ifyou 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. The Gypsy Motorcycle Group made a presentation to Taelor Singleton with $500 Scholarship for continuing education. 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 for water line repairs at the park. Mayor Derek Talley discussed the issues with the water at the park. He stated he had the water disconnected and the meter pulled out, forcing the City's hand to get the water tied into the second meter at the park. A motion was made by Karen Chism to get three separate bids to have the proper repairs made to the water lines, it was seconded by Alex Witherspoon. NEW BUSINESS 1. Discuss and Approve: Ordinance #03102025 Animals A motion was made by Alex Witherspoon, with a second by Gloria Martin, to accept the new revised ordinance on Animals. The motion passed unanimously. 2. Discuss, Consider, and Take Action: First Class Investment Policy & Strategy Mayor Derek Talley discussed the First-Class Investment to explain how it would work and benefit the City. A motion was made by Gloria Martin, with a second by Alex Witherspoon, to accept the Investment Policy & Strategy. The motion passed unanimously. 3. Discuss and Approve: Resolution #0001-2025 - Creation of the Central Texas Regional 9-1-1 Emergency Communications District. A motion was made by Alex Witherspoon, with a second by Gloria Martin, to accept the resolution #0001-2025. The motion passed unanimously. 4. Discuss, Consider, and Take Action: To change any account listed below to an interest-bearing account with Cadence Bank 1. Lometa Municipal Court Technology Fund Account 2. Lometa Municipal Court Building Security Account 3. Lometa Municipal Court Jury Duty Fund Account 4. Lometa Municipal Court Local Truancy Prevention and Diversion Fund Account 5. Lometa City Cemetery Account 6. Lometa Police Department LEOSE Account A motion was made by Alex Witherspoon, with a second by Karen Chism, to Change any and all accounts listed to interest bearing accounts with Cadence Bank. 5. Discuss, Consider, and Take Action: To add a processing fee for any and all alley/ROW abandonments. Ai motion was made by Karen Chism, with a second by Gloria Martin, to assess a $500 processing fee to any and all Alley/ROW abandonments. The motion passed unanimously. EXECUTIVE SESSION The City Councill will convene into Executive Session in Accordance with Texas Government Code. Alex Witherspoon made a motion to take a break @ 7:30, with a second by Karen Chism. At 7:36 p.m., the Council came back from break. IX. REPORTS: MUNICIPAL DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS, WHEN NECESSARY. MAYOR: Derek Talley made a request for next month's agenda to include getting the John Deer tractor fixed. Mayor Talley also Thanked the Lions Club for letting the city set up during the Jubilee. He also stated that about $3000.00 was made for the Fireworks Show in July. COUNCIL MEMBERS: Nothing from the Council Members CHIEF OF POLICE: CITY SECRETARY: Stephanie Sweet, City Secretary, explained the TMCA and Amazon expenditures for the Clerks Certification Course. Also explained the books that were purchased for the office that should have been in the office. MUNICIPAL COURT: Stephanie Sweet, Court Clerk, stated that the Municipal Court paid the City $585.77 for fees collected in February of 2025. X. ADJOURNMENT: XI. NON-ACTION ITEMS: Staff Comments: Mayor/Council Comments Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting: Monday, MAY 5, 2025 XII: ADIOURNMENT: This facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are available. Requests for accommodations or interpretive services must be made 48 hours prior to this meeting. Please contact the City Secretary's office at 512-752-3331 or fax 512-752-4033 for further information. ** The Council reserves the right to adjourn into closed session (executive session) any time during the meeting on any item on the posted agenda in accordance with Texas Government Code sections 551.071 (litigation and consultation with attorney), 551.072 deliberations about real property), 551.073 (deliberations about gifts and donations to City), 551.074 (deliberations on certain personnel matters), 55 1.076 (deliberations about deployment or implementation of security personnel or devises) and 551.087 (economic development). ** * I certify that the above notice of meeting was posted on the front door of City Hall, 100 II. San Saba Street, Lometa, Texas 76853 on or beforé the 4TH day of April 2025, by 7:00 p.m. in accordance with the Open Meetings Act of the State of Texas, Chapter 551, and Texas Government Code. A motion as made by Alex Witherspoon, with a second by Gloria Martin, to adjourn the meeting at 7:45 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 7:46 p.m. APPROVED: ATTEST: Maphani Mu Derek Talley, Mayor Stephanie Sweet, City Secretary * A 2.