November 14, 2024 - Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the governing body of the above-named City will be held on the 19th day of November, 2024 at 5:30pm at Timpson Volunteer Fire Dept, 305 Jacob St, Timpson, Texas, for the Regular Meeting 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 The City of Timpson wants to recognize the following employee: Matthew Owens 10 yr Anniversary is 12/01/2024.
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 Reports Public Works – Updates City Secretary – 10-15 min per selected applicant for council in-person interview (3) amd 10 min to review applications and resumes for up to 6 candidates FEMA and TDEM - updates by mayor Building Repairs/Replacements - update by mayor Post Required Election Notice: Monday Dec 16, 2024 The city will have 3 Council Members and for the May 3, 2025 General Election. Candidate packets will be available for pick up at City Hall January 15th thru February 14th. IMPORTANT 2025 ELECTION DATES: File for Place on the Ballot: Jan 15 – Feb 14, 2025 Last day to register to vote: Thur April 3, 2025 Early Voting: April 21 – April 29, 2025 Election Day: May 3, 2025
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 Regular Council Meeting, October 15, 2024
B. Consider approval of Minutes from Special Council Meeting, October 22, 2024
C. Consider approval of Financial Statement for the month of October, 2024
D. Consider approval of Accounts Payable for the month of November, 2024
E. Consider approval to pay w/cc and 30% discount for a NON PO’d purchase for signs.
Regular Agenda Items (9-12)
9. Discuss and take action: Discuss and consider approval for Frank Campos to remain as the City’s auditor for FY 2023-2024.
10. Discuss and take action: Discuss and consider hiring a full-time employee for the position of City Secretary. Suggested Rate of Pay $18 per hour. To start ________________ (date). *general fund employee **holiday pay restrictions
11. Discuss and take action: Discuss and consider approval for new hire, city secretary to Attend TMCCP Seminar (elections) Thursday, January 23, 20258:00 AM to Friday, January 24, 202512:00 PM CST *city pays driving time, mileage, conf time and pays meals and hotel
12. Discuss and take action: Discuss and consider paying the new hire 16 hrs of the 50 hrs holiday pay (exception to 5.04 handbook) Employee would not be pd for 20 hrs Thanksgiving 2024 or 10 hrs New Year’s Day 2025.
13. Discuss and take action: Discuss and consider a pay rate increase for Util Billing Clerk, Paula Mullins, of $0.50 per hour. Job duties have increased.
14. Discuss and take action: Discuss and consider an allowance of up to $1500 to be paid by the City to Larry Horn if compliance documents are submitted as requested. Compensation for additional FEMA and TDEM requirements
15. Discuss and take action: Discuss and consider assigning the title of Electric Department Supervisor to Matthew Owens, effective immediately. The position would be equal to Larry Burn’s Water/Sewer Department Supervisor. Both supervisors would work together to oversee the other employees and the duties necessary to maintain city infrastructure, city utilities and city maintenance. I am asking for a $0.72 per hour pay increase.
16. Discuss and take action: Discuss and take action to add the new hire _____________, as a bank signatory for Austin Bank on all city accounts, including bag pickup and lock box entry effective Jan 1, 2025. Discuss and take action to add Matthew Owens as an authorized pickup for bank bags and documents effective immediately.
17. 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.
