June 15, 2023 - Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the governing body of the City of Timpson will be held on the 20th day of June, 2023 at 5:30 pm at Timpson City Hall, 456 Jacob Street, Timpson, Texas, at which time the following subjects will be considered, to-wit:
1. Call to Order
2. Invocation
3. Pledge: United States Pledge, Texas Pledge
4. Council Items: Reports by the members of the City Council on matters not on the agenda will be made at this time. A total, not to exceed 10 minutes will be devoted to these reports.
5. Presentations and Recognitions: Brian Alpha received the TCEQ Waste Water Class C License. Administer Oath of Office to Council Member Johnson.
6. Citizens Input: This time is provided for members of the public to address the city Council on items that appear within the Consent and Action Items or a matter not listed on the agenda. Each speaker is limited to 3 minutes. A Citizens Input Form may be filled out and filed with the City Secretary prior to the meeting.
7. Department/Committee Reports:
A. Public Works Report: Larry Burns
B. City Secretary: The city received a settlement check from the Texas State Comptroller for $3,968.59 from the Opioid Abatement Trust Fund. This distribution of funds to cities is to assist in their efforts to counter the effects of opioid abuse in the community. With these funds, the city is supplying local agencies with Naloxone, a medicine that can quickly reverse an opioid overdose.
Budget workshops for FY 2023/2024 will be July 7th - W/S, July 13th - General, July 14th – Electric, at City Hall. Anyone interested in attending may contact me for scheduled times. The Final Budget and Final Tax Rate must be filed by Sept. 19th.
8. Consent Agenda: Items included under the Consent Agenda require little or no deliberation by the Council. Approval of the Consent Agenda authorizes the City Secretary to proceed with the conclusion of each item as reflected in the Minutes of this meeting.
A. Consider approval of Minutes from the Regular Meeting, May, 2023
B. Consider approval of Financial Statement for the month of May, 2023
C. Consider approval of Accounts Payable for the month of June, 2023
D. Consider approval of payment to Siddons-Martin (invoice not received) for repairs on TVFD Truck #1, with payment coming from the City’s allocated FD budget.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS (9-19)
9. Discuss and take action: Elect Mayor Pro-Tem to perform mayor’s duties during the mayor’s incapacity or absence. The Mayor Pro-Tem is selected by majority vote of the council. The mayor pro-tem retains the right to vote on all matters before the council (not just to break a tie) while performing the duties of mayor (Local Government Code Section 22.037 and 23.027).
10. Discuss and take action: Review plans, discuss and consider approval for GLS to advertise for bids of the 2021 TDA Downtown Revitalization Program TXCDBG CDM21-0138.
11. Discuss and take action: Discuss and consider approval for TVFD to purchase tires for truck #2, approx. $1,800 from the City’s FD budget, and replace rear tires on truck #4 & #6.
12. Discuss and take action: Discuss and consider approval to cancel the Fire Department’s land-line and internet with AT&T and use FirstNet internet/phones.
13. Discuss and take action: Discuss and consider approval of the Interlocal Agreement with Shelby County to hire a Deputy Constable to serve under the Constable Pct. 5, paying Shelby County $48,000/year.
14. Discuss and take action: Discuss and consider action to approve the expenditure of funds in the amount of $99,485.40 for repairs to city’s electric system in accordance with Section 252.002(a)(3) of the Texas Local Government Code.
15. Discuss and take action: Discuss and consider approval to waive $500 utility deposit for the Food Bank, with Mayor Smith accepting responsibility.
16. Discuss and take action: Discuss and consider approval of the 2023-2024 TML employee benefit renewal rates.
17. Discuss and take action: Discuss and consider action to approve the quote from Mall Energy to replace fuel pump and create new circuit at Lift Station in the amount of $1,773.00.
18. Discuss and take action: Consider going out for bids for the required bank depository services; current contract with Austin Bank has expired.
19. Discuss and take action: Discuss and consider approval of Elliott Electric’s estimate to replace lift station control panel in the amount of $5,435.
20. Adjourn.
The Council reserves the right to retire into executive session concerning any of the items listed on this agenda whenever it is considered necessary and is legally justified under the Open Meetings Act.
This facility is wheelchair accessible and wheelchair parking is available. Requests for accommodations or interpretive services must be made 48 hours prior to this meeting. Please contact the City Secretary at 254-2421 for further information or needed assistance.
This agenda is posted as required under Government Code Section 551.041. For more information or for a copy of the open meetings act, please contact the Attorney General of Texas at 1-800-252-8011 or the City Secretary at 936-254-2421.
The above notice of meeting was posted on the bulletin boards at City Hall, 456 Jacob Street, Timpson, Texas on Thursday, June 15, 2023.
