Village of Salado Municipal Building 301 North Stagecoach Road Salado, Texas Minutes of Regular Meeting of Board of Aldermen March 20, 2025, 6:30 p.m. The Board of Aldermen meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Mayor Henry. The meeting was conducted in person and on Youlube. Mayor Henry gave the Invocation, and the Board of Aldermen led the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States and Texas flags. Board Members Present: Mayor Bert Henry, Alderman Zach Hurst, Alderman D. Jasen Graham, and Alderman Michael MacDonald. Board Members Absent: Mayor ProTem Rodney Bell. Staff Present: Village Adminstrator Manuel De La Rosa, Director of Administrative Services Gina Pence, and Chief of Police Allen Fields. 1. PRESENTATION PRESENTATION TO THE VILLAGE OF SALADO FROM THE HEART OF TEXAS CORVETTE CLUB (HOTCC), JOHN PERRY, PRESIDENT 2025, AND JASON HOWARD, VICE-PRESIDENT 2025. 2. PUBLIC COMMENTS Public comments were made by Jim Boynton, Jack Comeaux, and Darlene Walsh. 3. CONSENT AGENDA (A)A APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF MARCH 6, 2025, REGULAR BOARD OF ALDERMEN MEETING (B)ACCEPTANCE OF THE POLICE DEPARIMENT MONTHLY REPORT (CACCEPTANCE OF THE TOURISM DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT D)ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF PETITION FOR RELEASE FROM THE VILLAGE OF SALADO EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION ON MARCH 5, 2025, FROM GLENDA KAY HILL. BEING A 5.129ACRE TRACT OF LAND, LOCATED IN THE YOUNG WILLIAMS SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 861, BELL COUNTY, TEXAS: SAID 5.129ACRE TRACT, BEING A PORTION OF THAT CALLED 59.76-ACRE TRACT OF LAND RECORDED IN DOCUMENT NO. 2021071192. OFFICIAL PUBLIC RECORDS, BELL COUNTY, TEXAS. Motion made by Alderman Graham to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Seconded by Alderman Hurst. All approved and motion carried by a vote of three in favor, none opposed. 4. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING ANY ITEM REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA. None. 5. VILLAGE ADMINISTRATORS REPORT SALES TAX COLLECTION UPDATE 6. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION Mayor Henry moved to Item 6.F. (A) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF SALADO AND CELTS INTERNATIONAL LLC REGARDING PHASE I AND PHASE II OF THE SALADO CENTER DEVELOPMENT. Mayor Henry called for public comments. There were none. Motion made by Alderman Graham to approve the agreement as presented. Seconded by Alderman MacDonald. All approved and motion carried by a vote of three in favor, none opposed. (B) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON APPROVING SALADO CENTER PHASE I FINAL PLAT, LOCATED NORTHWEST OF THE INTERSECTION OF FM 2484 AND IH35. Mayor Henry called for public comments. There were none. Motion made by Alderman Hurst to approve as presented. Seconded by Alderman Graham. Motion carried by a vote of three in favor, none opposed. (C)DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ACCEPTANCE OF THE SALADO SANCTUARY PHASE 1B PUBLIC NFRASTRUCTURE AND AUTHORIZE THE RELEASE OF THE PERFORMANCE BOND FISCAL SECURITY AMOUNT OF $130,952.35. Mayor Henry called for public comments. There were none. Motion made by Alderman MacDonald to approve as presented. Seconded by Alderman Hurst. Motion carried by a vote of three in favor, none opposed. D)DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON AMENDMENT NO. 5 TO THE AGREEMENT FOR OPERATIONS, MAINTENANCE AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES BY OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT INTERNATIONAL, INC., ALSO KNOWN AS JACOBS. Project Manager Adreana Alexander and Assistant Project Manager Grace Germon of Jacobs was present to address questions. Mayor Henry called for public comments. There were none. Motion made by Alderman MacDonald to approve as presented. Seconded by Alderman Hurst. Motion carried by a vote of three in favor, none opposed. (E) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,750 FOR VIOLATIONS DISCOVERED DURING A RECORD REVIEW ON OCTOBER 31, 2023. Ms. Alexander informed the Board that TCEQ had reduced the required payment amount to $10,200 if paid in a timely manner. Mayor Henry called for public comments. There were none. Motion made by Alderman Graham to approve payment of $10,200 as requested. Seconded by Alderman MacDonald. Motion carried by a vote of three in favor, none opposed. (F) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON APPROVING ORDINANCE NO. 2024-14A, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO 2024-14 WHICH SETTING A PROPERTY (AD VALOREM) TAX RATE; APPROVING THE AD VALOREM TAX RATE AND LEVY OF $0.4860 PER ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100) OF ASSESSED VALUATION OF ALL TAXABLE PROPERTY WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE VILLAGE FOR THE 2024 TAX YEAR TO SUPPORT FUND THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE VILLAGE OF SALADO; PROVIDING FOR EXEMPTIONS FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE DISABLED OR 65 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER; PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES AND INTEREST; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEALING CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR PROPER NOTICE AND MEETING; PROVIDING FOR ENGROSSMENT AND ENROLLMENT; PROVIDING FOR NOTIFICATION TO ASSESSOR; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Henry called for public comments. Comments made by Linda Reynolds, Erin Wunderlich, Jack Comeaux, Tim Fleischer, and Larry Michels. No action taken. (G) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON APPROVING ORDINANCE NO. 2025-09, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING THE SALADO WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION CERTAIN POWERS, LICENSES, PRIMILEGES, AND A FRANCHISE TO OPERATE AND MAINTAIN A WATER UTILITY SYSTEM WITHIN THE VILLAGE; TO USE THE STREETS, AVENUES, EASEMENTS, RIGHT-OF-WAY, ALLEYS, HIGHWAYS, SIDEWALKS, AND BRIDGES IN SAID VILLAGE FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE (5) YEARS; PRESCRIBING CERTAIN RIGHTS, DUTIES, TERMS AND CONDITIONS; PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT TO THE VILLAGE OF A PERCENTAGE OF ITS TOTAL BILLED WATER USAGE; PROVIDING FOR ACCEPTANCE; AND PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN RELATED MATTERS. Mayor Henry called for public comments. There were none. Motion made by Alderman Graham to approve as presented. Seconded by Alderman Hurst. Motion carried by a vote of three in favor, none opposed. (H)DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON THE 2025 CONSUMER PRICE INDEX (CPI) ADJUSTMENT TO THE MUNICIPAL TELEÇOMMUNICATIONS RIGHT-OF-WAY ACCESS LINE RATES. Mayor Henry asked for public comments. There were none. Motion made by Alderman MacDonald to approve as presented. Seconded by Alderman Graham. Motion carried by a vote of three in favor, none opposed. (1) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM THE HEART OF TEXAS CORVETTE CLUB (HOTCC) ON RESERVING PUBLIC PARKING SPACES ON APRIL 3RD, 2025, FROM 4:30 P.M. TO 7:30 P.M. TO HOLD AN EVENT AT CHUPACABRA KITCHEN, LOCATED AT 409 S. MAIN STREET. Mayor Henry asked for public comments. There were none. Motion made by Alderman MacDonald to approve as presented. Seconded by Alderman Graham. Motion carried by a vote of two in favor. Alderman Hurst abstained. (J) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON APPROVING THE FINANCIAL REPORTS ENDING FEBRUARY 28, 2025. Mayor Henry asked for public comments. Comments made by Larry Michels. Motion made by Alderman Graham to approve as presented. Seconded by Alderman MacDonald. Motion carried by a vote of three in favor, none opposed. (K) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON APPOINTING TERESA SPINKS AS THE CITY SECRETARY. Mayor Henry asked for public comments. There were none. Motion made by Alderman Hurst to approve as presented. Seconded by Alderman Graham. Motion carried by a vote of three in favor, none opposed. 7. EXECUTIVE SESSION THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN WILL ENTER A CLOSED, EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS THE FOLLOWING: (A) PURSUANT TO TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 551.074, TO DELIBERATE THE EVALUATION OF THE VILLAGE ADMINISTATOR. The Board entered executive session at 8:37 p.m. Reconvened in Open Session at 9:04 p.m. (A) DISCUSS AND CONSIDER POSSIBLE ACTION TAKEN ON ITEM 7(A). No action taken. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Henry called the meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m. Approved: Bert Henry, Mayor Attest: Toalbinbs Teresa Spinks, City Secretary