REGULAR MEETING OF THE GOVERNING BODY RICE, TEXAS Thursday, July 10, 2025 6:00 PM Rice City Hall 305 N. Dallas Street Rice, TX 75155 "The Rice City Council reserves the right to adjourn into Executive Session at any time during the course of this meeting to seek legal advice regarding any of the matters listed in this agenda, as authorized by Texas Local Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with City Attorney). AGENDA 1. Call to Order City of Rice Mission Statement The City of Rice will maximize the opportunities for social and economic development while retaining an attractive, sustainable and secure environment for the enjoyment of the residents and visitors. Through unified responsible and professional leadership and partnership with others, the Municipality will strive to improve the quality of life for all. 2. Roll Call a. Nick White b. Rosa Vasquez C. Tonya Roberts d. Mike Butler e. Troy Foreman f. Mayor Christi Campbell 3. Pledge of Allegiance The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag "I pledge allegiance to the Flag oft the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all." 4. Texas Pledge of Allegiance The Pledge of Allegiance to the Texas State Flag "Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible. 5. Prayer 6. Public Forum 7. Alderman Updates 8. Reports a. June 2025 Volunteer Fire Department Report b. June 2025 Police Department Report C. June 2025 Municipal Court Report d. June 2025 Administrative Report e. June 2025 EDC Report f. June 2025 Planning and Zoning Report g. June 2025 Mayor's Report 9. Consent tems a. Approve Minutes of June 16, 2025, special city council meeting b. Approve Minutes for June 17, 2025, city council workshop C. Approval of June 2025 financial report 10. New Business a. Discuss and Deliberate voting for Mayor Pro-Tem b. Discuss and Deliberate approval of the replat ofl lots at Tiera Del Sol C Discuss and Deliberate ATV updated ordinance d Discuss and Deliberate Budget amendment for the 2024-2025 fiscal year e. Discuss and Deliberate city council members having their own iPads or table and city emails to receive agendas and messaging f. Discuss and Deliberate approval of the suspension Resolution ofOncor'si rate increase g. Discuss and Deliberate canceling the order for the police vehicle that was ordered October 2024 and discuss options for a new police vehicle. h. Discuss and Deliberate the future of the HUB i. Discuss and Deliberate the 2020-2021 audit 11. The Rice City Council may convene and go into Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071: Consultation with City Attorney to seek legal advice regarding the following items: NO EXECUTIVE SESSION IS SCHEDULED 12. Reconvene from Executive Session and any necessary action 13. Adjourn Ihereby certify that the above notice oft the meeting was posted on the bulletin board of City Hall, City of Rice, Texas, aj place readily accessible to the public at all times, on the day of 2025 by 5:00 p.m., and remained posted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting. Name Title R 7. Alderman's Report R 8. Administrative Reports a. June 2025 Volunteer Fire Department b. June 2025 Police Department C. June 2025 Municipal Court d. June 2025 Administrative e. June 2025 EDC f. June 2025 Planning and Zoning g. Mayor R 9. Consent Items MIINUTES a. Approval of Minutes for Special City Council meeting on June 16, 2025 b. Approval of Minutes for June 17, 2025, City Council workshop FINANCIAL C. Approval of June 2025 Financial 10. New Business a. Discuss and Deliberate voting for Mayor Pro-Tem R 10b. Discuss and Deliberate approval of the replat for three lots at Tiera Del Sol. This will go to Planning and Zoning on July 7, 2025.. Gne Tx 10c. Discuss and Deliberate the Amendment for the ATV ordinance Ime, 10d. Discuss and Deliberate approval of the budget amendment for 2024-2025 fiscal year. This amendment is for the ARPA Grant received in 2022 and 2023. The money that was not used each year was not moved over in the budget. The accountant explained this is the best way to move money and all is transparent. It was designated for road materials only. The deadline is December 31, 2026 R 10e. Discuss and Deliberate city council members having their own city emails and electronics for agendas and messaging. B lire, Ta 10f. Discuss and Deliberate approving the suspension notification of Oncor's rate increase. Htine. Tie 10g. Discuss and Deliberate canceling the order from October 2024 for the police vehicle and options for a replacement police vehicle. The police Interceptor was ordered and Chief Parsons received notification that is was ready for pickup. On June 27, 2025, Chief Parsons traveled to Defender Supply place ofl business to pick the vehicle up and it was not the vehicle that was ordered. Chief Parsons found 2 2024 Police Interceptors that are the right color and right model in Georgia for around $46,000. This is approximately $30,000+ savings. They are 2024 models but with 8 miles. Chief Parsons emailed Defender Supply to see how much they would charge to outfit a vehicle if we brought one to him and the quote is $25,029.81 Chief Parsons is asking for council to cancel the order from Defender Supply, buy the 2024 police vehicle from the Ford dealership in Georgia and have Defender Supply outfit the police unit. de 10h. Discuss and Deliberate the future of the HUB bae 10i. Discuss and Deliberate the 2020-2021 audit 11.The Rice City Council may convene and go into Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071: Consultation with City Attorney to seek legal advice regarding the following items: NO EXECUTIVE SESSION SCHEDULED 12. Reconvene from Executive Session and any necessary action R Rine 13. Adjourn