MINUTES SEALY CITY COUNCIL CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 415 MAIN STREET SEALY, TX 77474 SEALY EXAS TUESDAY, MAY 6, 2025 ARSTOI ar EICTENEL AFUTURED or PLOCIISS 6:00 P.M. The City Council of the City of Sealy, Texas, conducted the meeting scheduled for May 6, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., at the Sealy City Council Chambers located at 415 Main Street, Sealy, Texas, 77474. A. Call to Order Mayor Bilski called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. B. Invocation and Pledges of Allegiance Councilwoman Curry gave the Invocation and Mayor Bilski led the Pledges of Allegiance C. Roll Call and Certification of a Quorum Present: Carolyn Bilski Mayor Dee Anne Lerma Councilmember, Place 1, Mayor Pro Tem Chris Noack Councilmember, Place 2 Bradley Miller Councilmember, Place 3 Theadra Curry Councilmember, Place 4 Edward Zapalac Councilmember, Place 5 Adam Burttschell Councilmember, Place 6 Absent: None A quorum was declared present. Staff Attending: Kimbra Hill, City Manager Sandra Vrablec, City Secretary Tim Kirwin, City Attorney Jennifer Matura, Finance Director Jay Reeves, Police Chief Scott Riske, Police Captain Russell Grimes, Police Admin Sergeant Mike Barrow, Assistant City Manager Patrick Parsons, Public Works Director Bill Atkinson, EDC Director Katherine Ellis, EDC Secretary City of Sealy, Texas City Council Meeting Minutes May 6, 2025 D. Petitions(s) and Public Comments Diane Abel on Agenda Item D Chip Reed on Agenda Item 5 Jonathan Hopko on Agenda Item 5 Annabelle Lerma on Agenda Item D Erin Krampitz on Agenda Item D Laurie Tatum on Agenda Item D Jim Brooks on Agenda Item D Jessica Garza on Stop Signs Damien Garza on Stop Signs E. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the agenda order or reorder A motion was made by Councilman Zapalac to move Business Items #9 and #5 before Business Item #1. Councilwoman Lerma seconded the motion. Mayor Bilski called for the vote. AYES: Bilski, Lerma, Noack, Miller, Curry, Zapalac, Burttschell NOES: None The motion carried. F. Proclamation(s) Municipal Clerks Week National Public Works Week Hurricane Preparedness Week Mental Health Awareness Month G. Consent Agenda (In accordance with Sec. 2-35. (1) of the Code of Ordinances, "Routine matters thought to require little or no deliberation by city council may be placed on a consent agenda, which shall be treated as one agenda item." At any time prior to the call for a vote on the consent agenda, any council member may request that one or more items may be removed from the consent agenda and handled separately in the same manner as a regular agenda item.) April 15, 2025 Regular City Council Minutes A motion was made by Councilwoman Lerma to Approve the Consent Agenda. Councilman Miller seconded the motion. Mayor Bilski called for the vote. AYES: Bilski, Lerma, Noack, Miller, Curry, Zapalac, Burttschell NOES: None The motion carried. 2 City of Sealy, Texas City Council Meeting Minutes May 6, 2025 H. Presentation(s) None I. PUBLIC HEARING: Notice of a Public Hearing on Budget Amendment. The City Council of Sealy, Texas, will hold a Public Hearing on Amending the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year Budget = Fund 29 for the W.E. Hill Community Center and Downtown Parking Projects for the Economic Development Corporation of the City of Sealy, Texas, to be held on the May 6, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at 415 Main Street. All interested persons shall be given an opportunity to be heard for or against any item or the amount of any item contained in the proposed Budget Amendment. Mayor Bilski opened the Public Hearing at 6:14 p.m. No one spoke. Mayor Bilski closed the Public Hearing at 6:15 p.m. J. PUBLIC HEARING: Notice of a Public Hearing on Adoption of the City of Sealy's Tax Abatement Guideline and Criteria as per Chapter 312.002 of the Tax Code, on May 6, 2025, to be held at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at 415 Main Street. All interested persons shall be given an opportunity to be heard for or against the adoption of Sealy's Tax Abatement Guidelines and Criteria. Mayor Bilski opened the Public Hearing at 6:15 p.m. No one spoke. Mayor Bilski closed the Public Hearing at 6:16 p.m. K. Business 9. Discussion and Possible Action regarding an Ordinance Amending Chapter 98 - Locations for Placement of Traffic Control Devices. (Second of two readings) A motion was made by Counciwoman Lerma to Approve an Ordinance Amending Chapter 98 - Locations for Placement of Traffic Control Devices. Counciwoman Curry seconded the motion. Mayor Bilski called for the vote. AYES: Bilski, Lerma, Noack, Curry, Zapalac, Burttschell NOES: Miller The motion carried. 5. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve, Approve with Conditions, Disapprove, or Grant an Extension regarding Final Plat for Westward Pointe Section Three. Reset to after Agenda Item #19. 3 City of Sealy, Texas City Council Meeting Minutes May 6, 2025 1. Discussion and Possible Action regarding Approval of the Budget Calendar for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. A motion was made by Mayor Bilski to Approve the Budget Calendars for Fiscal Year 2025- 2026. Councilwoman Lerma seconded the motion. Mayor Bilski called for the vote. AYES: Bilski, Lerma, Noack, Miller, Curry, Zapalac, Burttschell NOES: None The motion carried. 2. Discussion and Possible Action regarding the Financial Report for the Month ending February 28, 2025: General Ledger VS Actuals Fund Balance Sales Tax Report Check Register A motion was made by Councilwoman Lerma to Approve the Financial Report. Councilman Miller seconded the motion. Mayor Bilski called for the vote. AYES: Bilski, Lerma, Noack, Miller, Curry, Zapalac, Burttschell NOES: None The motion carried. 3. Discussion and Possible Action to Direct Staff to Execute a ContractEngagement Letter with the Audit Firm of BrooksWatson and Co., PLLC. A motion was made by Councilman Zapalac to Direct Staff to Execute a ContractEngagement Letter with the Audit Firm of BrooksWatson and Co, PLLC for a 3-Year Contract. Councilman Burttschell seconded the motion. Mayor Bilski called for the vote. AYES: Bilski, Lerma, Noack, Miller, Curry, Zapalac, Burttschell NOES: None The motion carried. 4. Discussion and Possible Action regarding Approving an Ordinance Amending the Sealy Economic Development Corporation Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget Fund 29 for the W. E. Hill Community Center and Downtown Parking Projects. 4 City of Sealy, Texas City Council Meeting Minutes May 6, 2025 A motion was made by Councilwoman Lerma to Approve an Ordinance Amending the EDC Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget Fund 29 for the W. E. Hill Community Center and Downtown Parking Projects. Councilman Miller seconded the motion. Mayor Bilski called for the vote. AYES: Bilski, Lerma, Noack, Miller, Curry, Zapalac, Burttschell NOES: None The motion carried. 6. Discussion and Possible Action regarding the Approval of a Resolution to Adopt the City of Sealy's Tax Abatement Guideline and Criteria. A motion was made by Councilman Miller to Table. Councilman Noack seconded the motion. Mayor Bilski called for the vote. AYES: Bilski, Lerma, Noack, Miller, Curry, Zapalac, Burttschell NOES: None The motion carried. 7. Discussion and Possible Action regarding the Approval of a Resolution Authorizing a Request for Statement of Qualifications for Way-Finding Program Design and Implementation. A motion was made by Mayor Bilski to Approve a Resolution Authorizing a Request for Statement of Qualifications for Way-Finding Program Design and Implementation. Councilman Miller seconded the motion. Mayor Bilski called for the vote. AYES: Bilski, Lerma, Noack, Miller, Curry, Zapalac, Burttschell NOES: None The motion carried. 8. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve an Agreement with Viking FilmWorks for Professional Photo and Video Package Services. A motion was made by Councilwoman Lerma to Approve an Agreement with Viking FilmWorks for Professional Photo and Video Package Services. Councilman Miller seconded the motion. Mayor Bilski called for the vote. AYES: Bilski, Lerma, Noack, Miller, Curry, Zapalac, Burttschell NOES: None The motion carried. 5 City of Sealy, Texas City Council Meeting Minutes May 6, 2025 10. Discussion and Possible Action regarding Approval of a Resolution between Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and the City of Sealy Authorizing the City to enter into a Renewed and Amended Municipal Maintenance Agreement. A motion was made by Councilwoman Lerma to Approve a Resolution between Texas Department of Transportation and the City of Sealy Authorizing the City to enter into a Renewed and Amended Municipal Maintenance Agreement. Councilman Miller seconded the motion. Mayor Bilski called for the vote. AYES: Bilski, Lerma, Noack, Miller, Curry, Zapalac, Burttschell NOES: None The motion carried. 11. Discussion and Possible Action regarding Approval of a Municipal Maintenance Agreement between the City of Sealy and Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). A motion was made by Councilwoman Lerma to Approve a Municipal Maintenance Agreement between the City of Sealy and Texas Department of Transportation. Councilman Miller seconded the motion. Mayor Bilski called for the vote. AYES: Bilski, Lerma, Noack, Miller, Curry, Zapalac, Burttschell NOES: None The motion carried. 12. Discussion and Possible Action regarding Creation of an Ordinance for Donation Bins. No action was taken. 13. Discussion and Possible Action regarding a Resolution setting the Prevailing Wage Rates for Public Works Bids and Contracts. A motion was made by Counciwoman Lerma to Approve a Resolution setting the Prevailing Wage Rates for Public Works Bids and Contracts. Councilman Burttschell seconded the motion. Mayor Bilski called for the vote. AYES: Bilski, Lerma, Noack, Miller, Curry, Zapalac, Burttschell NOES: None The motion carried. 6 City of Sealy, Texas City Council Meeting Minutes May 6, 2025 14. Discussion and Possible Action regarding Resolution to Authorize the Police Department to Apply for Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority Grant Funds. A motion was made by Counciwoman Lerma to Approve a Resolution to Authorize the Police Department to Apply for Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority Grant Funds. Councilman Miller seconded the motion. Mayor Bilski called for the vote. AYES: Bilski, Lerma, Noack, Miller, Curry, Zapalac, Burttschell NOES: None The motion carried. 15. Discussion and Possible Action regarding Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the Police Chief to Enter into a Multiple-Use Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation allowing the Installation and Operation of Automated License Plate Recognition Cameras in the Texas Department of Transportation Right-of-Way. A motion was made by Councilwoman Lerma to Approve Resolution Authorizing the Police Chief to Enter into a Multiple-Use Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation allowing the Installation and Operation of Automated License Plate Recognition Cameras in the Texas Department of Transportation Right-of-Way. Councilwoman Curry seconded the motion. Mayor Bilski called for the vote. AYES: Bilski, Lerma, Noack, Miller, Curry, Zapalac, Burttschell NOES: None The motion carried. 16. Discussion and Possible Action regarding Approval of a Resolution for the Disposition of Police Department Surplus Property. A motion was made by Counciwoman Curry to Approve a Resolution for the Disposition of Police Department Surplus Property. Councilman Burttschell seconded the motion. Mayor Bilski called for the vote. AYES: Bilski, Lerma, Noack, Miller, Curry, Zapalac, Burttschell NOES: None The motion carried. 17. Discussion and Possible Action regarding any Amendments to the HOT Funds Policy. No action was taken. 7 City of Sealy, Texas City Council Meeting Minutes May 6, 2025 18. Discussion and Possible action regarding Approval of a Master Interlocal Agreement between North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) and the City of Sealy through the TXShare Program. A motion was made by Councilwoman Lerma to Approve a Master Interlocal Agreement between North Central Texas Council of Governments and the City of Sealy through the TXShare Program. Councilman Miller seconded the motion. Mayor Bilski called for the vote. AYES: Bilski, Lerma, Noack, Miller, Curry, Zapalac, Burttschell NOES: None The motion carried. 19. Discussion and Possible Action to Direct Staff to Execute a ContractEngagement Letter with CPS HR Consulting, LLC. A motion was made by Councilman Zapalac to Direct Staff to Execute a Contract/Engagement Letter with CPS HR Consulting, LLC. Councilwoman Lerma seconded the motion. Mayor Bilski called for the vote. AYES: Bilski, Lerma, Noack, Miller, Curry, Zapalac, Burttschell NOES: None The motion carried. 5. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve, Approve with Conditions, Disapprove, or Grant an Extension regarding Final Plat for Westward Pointe Section Three. A motion was made by Councilman Zapalac to Approve the Final Plat for Westward Pointe Section Three. Councilwoman Curry seconded the motion. Mayor Bilski called for the vote. AYES: Bilski, Lerma, Noack, Miller, Curry, Zapalac, Burttschell NOES: None The motion carried. 20. Reports, Announcements, or Requests from Councilmembers. Mayor Bilski None Councilwoman Lerma Sign Ordinance Councilman Noack None Councilman Miller EDC = Communicate LED Lights at Parks for safety Councilwoman Curry Airbnb 8 City of Sealy, Texas City Council Meeting Minutes May 6, 2025 Councilman Zapalac Solicitors Councilman Burttschell None 21. Adjourn A motion was made by Councilman Zapalac to adjourn. Councilman Burttschell seconded the motion. Mayor Bilski called for the vote. AYES: Bilski, Lerma, Noack, Miller, Curry, Zapalac, Burttschell NOES: None The motion carried. The City Council meeting adjourned at 8:52 p.m. PASSED AND APPROVED this 29th day of May 2025. lntipu Bibli Carolyn Bilski, Mayor ATTEST: Cendha Valle Sandra Vrablec, City Secretary 9