REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, July 09, 2024 07:00 PM CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 120 Paint Rock Street, Eden, TX

1.CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

Mayor and Council Members
Mayor Renae Rodgers                        
Mayor Pro Tem Jennifer Martinez        
Council Member Travis Nicks
Council Member Grover Hall
Council Member Randy Dunaway
Council Member Bradley Gandy

Staff

City Administrator Priscilla Aguirre                                                                 

Public Works David Hutchings

Assistant to City Administrator Victoria Ramirez                                       

City Attorney Andrew Quittner

2.INVOCATION

1. A.Church of Christ Representative - Dale Caffey

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 - David Hutchings

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.Presentation of an economic development opportunity: Project Energy 

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 Monthly Report - Laura Bowden, Project Manager

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 June 2024

• July Investment report.pdf (0.92 MB)

2. B.Approval of Financial Statement Month Ending June 2024

• June Financial stmt.pdf (7.34 MB)

3. C.Approval of the June 11, 2024 Regular Session Minutes

• 240613 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING Minutes Document.pdf (0.15 MB)

8.BUSINESS

Consideration and Possible Action On:

1. A.Consideration and possible action regarding Eden Volunteer Fired Department’s $15,000 Grant Request for Fiscal Year 2024-2025

• Eden Vol Fire Dept.pdf (0.49 MB)

2. B.Consideration and possible action regarding Eden Public Library’s $9,000 Grant Request for Fiscal Year 2024-2025

• Eden Public Library.pdf (0.24 MB)

3. C.Consideration and possible action regarding Eden Veterans of Foreign Wars $1,554 Grant Request for Fiscal Year 2024-2025

• Eden VFW.pdf (0.26 MB)

4. D.Consider and Approve authorization to issue requests for proposal for administrative services (RFP) and requests for qualifications for engineering services (RFQ) for  grant pre-application (Phase I), application (Phase II), and implementation services for Texas Community Development Grant Program for 2025/2026 Community Development Fund (and all eligible activities per the application guidance) as administered by the Texas Department of Agriculture

5. E.Discussion and possible action regarding the Eden Economic Development Corporation’s request to purchase or have deeded the property at 311 S Main Street Eden, TX known as Green Apple.

• EEDC Green Apple req.pdf (0.52 MB)

6. F.Consider and possible action on a Resolution suspending for 45 days the effective date proposed by West Texas Gas Utility, LLC from July 16, 2024, to August 30, 2024, regarding its application filed on or about May 17, 2024, pursuant to section 104.301 of the Gas Utility Regulatory Act.

• WTG Resolution.pdf (1.22 MB)

7. G.Discussion and possible action regarding Management, Maintenance, and Funding of Golf Course to include a liability waiver for golf cart rentals.

• Golf Cart Rental.pdf (1.42 MB)

8. H.Discussion and Possible action regarding cashing in Reserve Street Improvement CD#36789 to explore street repair options and direct staff.

9. I.Approval of June 2024 Bills

• June Council Report.pdf (2.99 MB)

10. J.Approval of Budget Adjustments 7/09/2024

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 July 5, 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.