MINUTES OF REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING April 14, 2025 XA Council Approved on May 12, 2025 1. CALL TO ORDER-Mayor Grisham called the meeting to order at 5:30pm 2. ROLL CALL-Members present for roll call were as follows; to wit: Mayor Grisham, Councilwoman Gonzales, Councilwoman Brown, Councilwoman Klepac and Councilwoman Amick. Members not present fori roll call were as follows; to wit: Councilwoman Spears 3. INVOCATION- Mayor Grisham gave the invocation. 4. PUBLIC COMMENT (Limited to Three minutes per, person)- N/A 5. Mayor Report: N/A 6. Animal Control/Code Enforcement Report: Animal Control/Code Enforcement Officer Ruby Ward gave a handout to council code enforcement properties and animals that had been brought in. She then went over new documents for the animal shelter. 7. Public Works Report: Dean Thompson spoke to council regarding his recent training on water/wastewater. He learned about water utility calculation for treatments and disinfection. We are in compliance with TCEQ. All meters but one have been installed, he can not find that one. 8. Sheriff Pounds Report: Council was given a handout from Sheriff Pounds regarding the traffic stops and calls for the month of March. 9. Library Report: Council was given a handout from Debra Hanson regarding the Library Board meeting and programs and events coming up. Councilwoman Klepac read the handout. 10. Emergency Management Report: N/A 11. DD Report: Council was given a handout from Jerry Leonard regarding DD events and news. 12. Municipal Court Report: Council was given a handout from the Judge explaining the monies brought in by the court. 13. City Secretaries' Report: N/A 14. City Administrator Report: City Administrator Denman went over a few key points regarding the City and code enforcement. He then went over financials. 15. CONSENT (AUTOMATIC APPROVAL) AGENDA: (AIl consent agenda items are considered routine by City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no. separate discussion of these items unless a Councilmember requests an item be removed and considered separately.) Minutes: March 10, 2025 and March 24, 2025 Councilwoman Gonzales made a motion to approve March 10th & 24th minutes. Councilwoman Amick seconded that motion. All members present were in favor. Motion carried. 16. REGULAR AGENDA: (Discuss and consider the following items) A. Agenda Request Lights at Bell St. City Park - Clay Barlow Clay Barlow stated he would like to purchase light for the basketball court at the Bell St. park. He said during the winter when it gets darker faster, kids can'tplay basketball. He passed the park one day and saw kids playing, it was nice to see kids outdoors. Councilwoman Klepac asked Dean to look into the cost of the wiring. No action was taken on this item. B. Approval for Animal Control Officer to conceal carry Animal Control Officer Ruby Ward told council that she is licensed to carry and insured. Councilwoman Brown made a motion to approve Animal Control Officer Ruby Ward to conceal carry. Councilwoman Gonzales seconds that motion. All members present were in favor. Motion carried. C. Purchase ofl Hand Held Radio for Animal Control Officer Councilwoman Gonzales made a motion to approve the purchase ofa hand held radio for animal control officer. Councilwoman Brown seconded that motion. All members present were in favor. Motion carried. Minutes- Regular City Council Meeting April 14, 2025 ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST:- Expression of thanks, congratulations or condolences- Information regarding holiday closings Honorary recognition ofCity officials, employees, or other citizens Reminders about upcoming events sponsored by the City or other entity that is scheduled to be attended by a city official or City employee. 17. ADJOURN: Mayor Grisham adjourned the meeting at 6:34pm CERTIFICATION I, Melenda K. Harbour, City Secretary for the City of De Leon, Texas, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is true and correct of the regular meeting by the City Council ofthe City of De Leon and ofthe minutes pertaining thereto on the 14th day of April,2025 Melenda K. Harbour, City Secretary Minutes PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council ofthe City of De Leon on the 12th day of May, 2025. AIA Bolan JayGrisham, Mayor ATTEST: AEIANVN - OF ey Melend K. a anbau ity e 24 a t : lu (AS 2 Minutes- Regular City Council Meeting April 14, 2025