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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, December 12, 2023 07:00 PM CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 120 Paint Rock Street, Eden, TX

1.CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

Mayor and Council Members
Mayor Agapito Torres                        
Mayor Pro Tem Jennifer Martinez        
Council Member Renea Rodgers
Council Member Grover Hall
Council Member Randy Dunaway
Council Member Bradley Gandy

Staff
City Administrator Priscilla Aguirre
Assistant to City Administrator Victoria Ramirez

2.INVOCATION

3.WORKSHOP

No action to be taken. Staff reports regarding Current Projects and Plans, Ordinances and Compliance, Water Usage, Grant Opportunities and Status of Current Grants, Economic Development, Business, and Other Agenda Items listed below.

  1. A.City Administrator Report

  2. B.Public Works Supervisor Report 

4.EXECUTIVE SESSION

The City Council for the City of Eden has the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any matter as authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts and Donations), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations about Security Devices, and 551.086 (Economic Development).

  1. A.Executive Session: Called under Chapter 551 Government Code, Section 551.071, to seek the advice of its attorney on legal matters, Section 551.072, for deliberations regarding real estate, Section 551.074 for deliberations regarding a specific officer or employee matters regarding wages and hiring, Eden Economic Development Corporation administrative matters, and Certain building projects within the City of Eden, 551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts and Donations) regarding employee appreciation.

  2. B.Discussion regarding the EEDC’s request to purchase or have deeded the Green Apple compound to assist in marketing to sell the whole property. 

  3. C.Discussion regarding Bureau Veritas North America, INC. Standard Professional Services Agreement. 

  4. D.Discussion regarding Assessment of the City of Eden, City Hall and Water plant. 

  5. E.Discussion regarding IT Support Service Agreements

  6. F.Discussion regarding the Maintenance, Management of Concho Springs Golf Course 

  7. G.Discussion regarding the Eden Economic Development Coordinator position

  8. H.Discussion regarding Food truck vendors.

  9. I.Discussion regarding personnel, wages, appreciation.

5.PRESENTATIONS BY CITIZENS

Floor open to discussion on any subject. No action may be taken by law. Citizens wishing to speak shall do so after being recognized by the Mayor. The Mayor and City Council may establish a time limit as necessary.

6.REPORTS OF OTHER AGENCIES, COMMISSIONS, & STAFF

  1. A.Eden Economic Development Corporation: Brent Frazier, President

7.CONSENT ITEMS

The following items may be acted upon in one motion. No separate discussion or action is necessary unless requested by a Council Member, in which event those items will be pulled from the consent agenda for separate consideration.

  1. A.Approval of the City of Eden Investment Report Month Ending November 2023

  2. B.Approval of Financial Statement month ending November 2023

  3. C.Approval of August 31, 2023 Public Hearing Minutes

  4. D.Approval of August 31, 2023 Special Session Meeting

  5. E.Approval of September 5, 2023 Special Session Minutes 

  6. F.Approval of September 12, 2023 Regular Session Minutes - Corrected

  7. G.Approval of September 25, 2023 Executive Session Minutes 

  8. H.Approval of September 25, 2023 Special Session Minutes

8.BUSINESS

Consideration and Possible Action On:

  1. A.Annual Review of the City of Eden’s Investment Policy

  2. B.Mayor Torres signing the Investment Policy Resolution 

  3. C.Code Professional Services

  4. D.Maintenance and Management of Concho Springs Golf Course. 

  5. E.305-311 S Main Street, known as Green Apple Art Center Property 

  6. F.City of Eden Water plant and City Hall properties

  7. G.IT Support service agreements

  8. H.Eden Economic Development Coordinator position

  9. I.Food Truck Vendors scheduled at City of Eden Square 

  10. J.Approval of November 2023 Bills

9.ADJOURN

Notice is posted in accordance with Chapter 551 Government Code, Vernon’s Texas Codes, Annotated. I certify that the above notice of meeting was posted on the bulletin board located at City of Eden City Hall August 1, 2023 by 5:00 pm.

Priscilla Aguirre, City Secretary/Administrator

All agenda items listed above are eligible for discussion and action unless otherwise specifically noted.
This facility is wheelchair accessible.  Accessible parking spaces are available. Requests for auxiliary aids and services must be made 48 hours prior to this meeting by calling (325) 869-2211.