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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, November 12, 2024 07:00 PM CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 120 Paint Rock Street, Eden, TX

1.CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

2.INVOCATION

  1. A.Hallelujah Trail Cowboy Chuch - Pastor Charley Winford

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)

  2. B.551.071 Consultation with Attorney

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.Economic Development Corporation Monthly Report- Laura Bowden, Economic Development Coordinator

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 October 8, 2024

  2. B.Minutes from October 29, 2024

  3. C.Approval of Financial Statement Month Ending October 2024

  4. D.Approval of the City of Eden Investment Report Month Ending October 2024

8.BUSINESS

Consideration and Possible Action On:

  1. A.Presentation, Quote, regarding Ultrasonic Meter System by Premier Waterworks 

  2. B.Jurgensen Pump, LLC quote to repair Well #  3 Motor

  3. C.VFW grant request of $125 for utilities for FY 2024-2025

  4. D.EPS Group Professional Service Contract

  5. E.Approval for the Mayor to sign Letter of Engagement with Caroline McLane for FY2023-2024 Auditing Services

  6. F.Discuss, consider, and adopt a resolution authorizing the submission of a Texas Community Development Block Grant program application to the Texas Department of Agriculture for the 2025-2026 Community Development Fund.

  7. G.Approval for the Mayor to sign an Agreement for the Collection of Delinquent Water Bills with Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP.  For December 2024-2026.

  8. H.Second reading of updates to the city’s Fee Schedule Ordinance adopting fees, rentals, licenses, and permits; designating and effective date and repealing prior ordinances in conflict herewith 

  9. I.Ordinance 2025-10 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF EDEN, TEXAS AUTHORIZING THE ABANDONMENT OF THE CITY’S INTEREST IN STREET RIGHT OF WAY RUNNING FROM OLD STOCKPEN ROAD NORTH AND SOUTH BETWEEN PROPERTY FRONTING BARNETT STREET; AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A QUIT CLAIM DEED TO THE CITY’S INTEREST IN SAID ALLEY THAT RETURNS PROPERTY FROM THE CENTERLINE OF THE RIGHT-OF WAY TO THE ADJOINING PROPERTIES; RESERVING A 15 FOOT UTILITY EASEMENT; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS 

  10. J.Updates, Maintenance, Management of Concho Springs Golf Course

  11. K.Approval of October 2024 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 November 8, 2024 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.