REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, February 11, 2025 07:00 PM CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 120 Paint Rock Street, Eden, TX

1.CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

2.INVOCATION

1. A.John Curry - First Baptist Church

PLEDGES TO THE FLAGS

• "I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."

• "Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one State under God, one and indivisible."

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.Public Works - Ronnie Winans

2. B.City Administrator - Priscilla Aguirre

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.551.086 (Economic Development)  

   Project Transmission Line

   Project Energy

2. B.551.071 (Consultation with Attorney)  

   Concho Springs Golf Course

   Updates, change order request, overages, for the USDA RD Sanitary Sewer System Improvement and the USDA RD South Water System Improvement Projects.

3. C.551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property)

   Commercial Lease Agreements

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’s Monthly Report- Laura Bowden

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.Minutes from January 14, 2025

2. B.Approval of Financial Statement Month Ending January 2025

3. C.Approval of the City of Eden Investment Report Month Ending January 2025

8.BUSINESS

Consideration and Possible Action On:

1. A.Eden Economic Development Corporation’s recommendation of project funding (loan/grant up to $10,000) partnership between Eden Economic Development Corporation, Eden State Bank (or other financial institution) LoBoz, to assist with entrepreneurship, startup.

2. B.The submission of an application for financial assistance from the Texas Water Development Board for water system improvements through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund

3. C.The submission of an application for financial assistance from the Texas Water Development Board for wastewater system improvements through the Clean Water State Revolving Fund. 

4. D.Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8549 request to add a Veteran’s Memorial Stone near the flagpole at the City of Eden Cemetery.

5. E.Eden Consolidated Independent School District’s request to designate Kelly Street located between Tillman Street and Bryan Street,  a one-way street.

6. F.January 11, 2025 regular session meeting, public comment request by a citizen to place a stop sign on Blanchard Street, Eden TX.

7. G.Approval and Affirmation of Order of General Election and Notice of Election for May 3, 2025, Uniform Election

8. H.Independence Day Event 

9. I.CONSOR Engineers, LLC dba U.S. Underwater’s proposal to perform City of Eden’s annual tank inspections.

10. J.Commercial Lease Agreements for 319 W Blanchard ST. Eden TX 76837

11. K.Updates, change order request, and overages for the USDA RD Sanitary Sewer System Improvement and the USDA RD South Water System Improvement Projects

12. L.Updates, Maintenance, Management of Concho Springs Golf Course to include filling staff positions.

13. M.Investing Funds from City of Eden Account 278547 to a Certificate of Deposit at The Eden State Bank

14. N.February 11, 2025, Budget Adjustments

15. O.Approval of January 2025 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.