July 17, 2024 - (Related Article: Statement from Timpson Mayor on Legalizing Sale of Alcohol Agenda Removal) - Notice is hereby given that a Regular Meeting was held on the 16 day of July, 2024 at the Timpson Volunteer Fire Dept, 305 Jacob Street, with Mayor Debra Smith presiding. Mayor Pro Tem Johnson and Council Members McDonald, Ramsey and Green were present. Council Member Alexander was absent.
1. Call to Order: 5:32 PM
2. Invocation: Charleston Johnson
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.
Mayor Pro Tem thanked the City employees for their hard work and dedication.
5. Presentations and Recognitions: Mayor Smith expressed her gratitude to the city employees. Thankful all residents have power, the storm damage and low voltage was unavoidable.
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
- City Secretary
- Fire Dept
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, June 18, 2024
B. Consider approval of Minutes from Emergency Council Meeting, July 12, 2024
C. Consider approval of Financial Statement for the month of June, 2024
D. Consider approval of Accounts Payable for the month of July, 2024
E. Consider approval of the purchase of 6 new tires for the digger truck in the amount of $2,468.00
Mayor Pro Tem Johnson made a motion to approve Consent Agenda Items A-E. Council Member McDonald seconded and all were in favor. Motion passed.
Regular Agenda Items (9-16)
9. Discuss and take action: Discuss and consider approval of Resolution 20240716-2, ordering a local option election to be held November 5, 2024, to legalize the legal sale of all alcoholic beverages including mixed beverages.
Mayor Smith scratched this agenda item due to submission deadline conflicts.
10. Discuss and take action: Discuss and possibly take action to approve the Engagement Letter for legal services to the city from Bovey & Cochran, PLLC, indicating their rate increase effective 10/1/2024.
Council Member Green made a motion to approve the engagement letter for legal services to the city to the city from Bovey & Cochran, PLLC. Council Member Ramsey seconded and all were in favor. Motion passed.
11. Discuss and take action: Discuss and possibly take action on the possible demolition of the building that housed the Police Dept, the storage room, and equipment bays with the agreement to accept ACV from TML.
Mayor Pro Tem made a motion to demo the building that housed the Police Dept, storage room, and equipment bays with the agreement to accept ACV from TML. Council Member Green seconded and all were in favor. Motion passed.
12. Discuss and take action: Discuss and possibly take action on the purchase of a new set of bunker gear from Ricochet from the City allocated budget.
Council Member Green made a motion to approve the purchase of a new bunker gear set. Council Member Ramsey seconded and all were in favor. Motion passed.
13. Discuss and take action: Discuss and possibly approve the sale of Truck 2 and Truck 4 with the money going towards the future purchase of a newer tanker truck.
Council Member Green made a motion to approve the sale of Truck 2 and Truck 4 to another agency. Council Member McDonald seconded and all were in favor. Motion passed.
14. Discuss and take action: Discuss and possibly approve the decision to hire an applicant for Public Works Dept and possibly determine effective date and pay rate. If position is not filled, a motion to extend period for and continue advertising for the position.
Council Member Green made a motion to hire Brett Wilkie at $17.00/hr. Mayor Pro Tem Johnson seconded and all were in favor. Motion passed.
15. Discuss and take action: Discuss and possibly approve emergency debris removal issues/business.
Council Member McDonald made a motion to approve Mayor Smith and Misty Burgess and County people to find property to relocate city debris. Council Member Green seconded and all were in favor. Motion passed.
16. Discuss and take action: Any other emergency items.
Frank Campos spoke on the 2022-2023 Audit report, stating the City is in good financial position. Council Member McDonald made a motion to accept the 2022-2023 audit report. Mayor Pro Tem seconded and all were in favor. Motion passed.
17. Adjourn.
Council Member McDonald made a motion to adjourn at 6:37pm and Mayor Pro Tem seconded. All were in favor and motion passed.
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.
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