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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, June 11, 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
Assistant to City Administrator Victoria Ramirez

Public Works Ronnie Winans

City Attorney Andrew Quittner

Consultant Ryan McKinnis

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.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).

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 May 2024

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

  3. C.Approval of the May 14, 2024 Regular Session Minutes

8.BUSINESS

Consideration and Possible Action On:

  1. A.Discuss and take action on replacing two vacant positions on the Eden Economic Development Corporation’s board. 

  2. B.Discuss and take action on the use of the City of Eden Logo by third parties. 

  3. C.Discuss and take action on removing Mayor Torres and adding Mayor Rodgers to the signature cards at Eden State bank for all City of Eden bank accounts.  

  4. D.Discuss and take action on purchasing a pressure washer for the parks and works departments.

  5. E.Discuss and take action on purchasing zero turn mowers, for streets and parks departments

  6. F.Discuss and take action on US Underwater’s proposal to perform tank repairs

  7. G.Discuss and take action on L & M  Electrical Contractor’s quote to install solar light on the flagpole at the City of Eden Cemetery

  8. H.Discuss and take action on Jurgensen Pump, LLC’s quote to perform repairs to  City of Eden Well # 3 motor. 

  9. I.Discuss and take action on Time Clock Plus’s proposal to renew one year 06/30/2024- 06/2/2025 service agreement. 

  10. J.Discuss and take action on Halfman Realty’s proposal to appraise City of Eden property located at 319 W Blanchard Eden, TX 

  11. K.Discuss and take action on Jesse’s Heating & AC quote to install units at Burnes Pavilion. 

  12. L.Discuss and take action regarding Management, Maintenance, and Funding of Golf Course

  13. M.Discuss and take action on A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF Eden TEXAS FINDING THAT AEP TEXAS INC.’S REQUESTED INCREASE TO ITS ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION RATES AND CHARGES WITHIN THE CITY SHOULD BE DENIED; FINDING THAT THE CITY’S REASONABLE RATE CASE EXPENSES SHALL BE REIMBURSED BY THE COMPANY; FINDING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS RESOLUTION IS PASSED IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW; REQUIRING NOTICE OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE COMPANY AND LEGAL COUNSEL

  14. N.Approval of May 2024 Bills

  15. O.Approval of Budget Adjustments 6/11/2024

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 June 7 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.