REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, November 14, 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 Renae Rodgers
Council Member Grover Hall
Council Member Randy Dunaway
Council Member Bradley Gandy

Staff
Priscilla Aguirre, City Secretary/Administrator
Victoria Ramirez, Assistant to City Administrator

David Hutchings, Public Works

Joey Delgado, City Attorney

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.

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 regarding certain USDA completion contracts, Eden Economic Development Corporation administrative matters, and Certain building projects within the City of Eden.

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.

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 October 2023

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

3. C.Approval of July 11, 2023 Regular Session Minutes

4. D.Approval of July 18, 2023 Special Session Minutes

5. E.Approval of July 25, 2023 Special Session Minutes

6. F.Approval of August 1, 2023 Executive Session Minutes

7. G.Approval of August 8, 2023 Regular Session Minutes

8. H.Approval of August 29, 2023 Special Session Minutes

8.BUSINESS

Consideration and Possible Action On:

1. A.Discussion and possible approval regarding the VFW grant request of $1,554

2. B.Approval for Mayor Torres to sign required documents regarding USDA Wastewater and USDA South Loop Water Projects

3. C.Discussion and possible action regarding Maintenance and Management of Concho Springs Golf Course.

4. D.Presentation of EPS Group by Ryan McKinnis 

5. E.Discussion and action regarding allocation of votes for candidate of Concho Central Appraisal District Board of Directors for the 2023-2024 term

6. F.Approval of Resolution designating the allocation of votes for candidate of the Concho Central Appraisal District Board of Directors for the 2024-2025 term

7. G.Approval for Mayor Torres to sign Resolution 2024-5 designating CCAD Board of Directors

8. H.Approval of October 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.
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