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One, one, welcome everyone to the Wednesday May 15, 2024 meeting, regular meeting of the Jersey Village City Council. Madam Secretary, do we have a quorum present?

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Yes. Great. Thank you very much. Next up, we have invocation and pledge of allegiance by Aiden McCray, Max McCray, VV Watson and Andrew Watson.

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So if everyone can join me in prayer. So, oh God, as we gather for this meeting, we thank you for allowing all of us to be together and good health.

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As we welcome a new council member, please grant wisdom to this body to make the best decisions for our city.

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May you help new graduates from the Jersey Village High School and the transition to a new journey.

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And please bless the city as a whole, and especially our first responders who are sterilized every day to keep us safe.

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And finally, for those who have sacrificed themselves and service to our country, state and city, help us to remember and honor their legacies on Memorial Day.

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In your name, we pray, amen.

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In the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands,

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one nation, under God, in the name of Israel, with liberty and justice, as well.

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Great, thank you so much.

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Next up, we have election items.

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The first item is consider ordinance number 2024-13,

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canvassing the returns and declaring the results of the general election.

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held on May 4th, 2024 for the purpose of electing three council members, place 1, place 4, and place 5.

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Okay. Council members at this time you may open your envelope at the dais.

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Okay.

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In reviewing the precinct reports, we have the following totals.

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We have, we have a, we have a, for a Council Member Place 1 drew Watson, a mail-in ballots, 45, early votes, 500, election day votes, 200 for a total of 745 votes.

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For Council Member Place number 4, VFAM received 5 mail-in votes, 4 early election votes, 2 election day votes for a total of 11 votes.

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Connie Rossi received 24 mail-in votes, 48 early votes, 126 votes on election day for a total of 558 votes.

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James Fields received 29 mail-in votes, 218 early votes, 149 election day votes for a total of 396.

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Council Member Place 5, Jennifer McCray, received 46 mail-in votes, 484 early votes,

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198 election day votes for a total of 728 votes.

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And that was from a total of 966 ballots cast during the election.

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The official canvas of the returns for the general election held on May 4, 2024 reflects

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the following persons were duly elected to the respective positions.

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Council Member Plays 1, Drew Wasson, Council Member Plays 4, Connie Rossi, Council Member

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Plays 5, Jennifer McCrain.

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At this time, I would welcome a motion to approve ordinance number 2024-13.

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I'll make a motion to approve.

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Second.

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We have a motion in a second.

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All of those in favor.

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All of those against any abstentions, the ordinance passes.

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This completes the Canvas of the General Election held on May 4, 2024 for the City of Jersey Village,

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where they total of 966 voters. The next two items, actually we've got, yes, the next two items,

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the C2 and C3 will be taken together. And so if the re-elected council members and our council member elect,

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to come forward in front of the DS.

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Okay, and then the next item is a C4 recognition and presentation of service award, a James Singleton, outgoing council member, place 4 for his years of service to the city of Jersey Village.

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This one, I think, is always a little tough when somebody you've worked with now for six years is leaving.

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And I thought a lot about what I wanted to say about James.

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The thing that I think that I will probably remember most about working with the on council

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is people like to say that council always votes together.

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James and I know for a fact that they don't, because we have over the last six years, many

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times, maybe not many times, but on some very high profile votes, then the two

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losing votes with three voting the other way.

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And I appreciate that because I always knew that when there was

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something that I thought was important that he thought was important,

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James was always going to be right there with me in the thick of it.

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Even if we knew we were going to go down and blaze a glory in a 32 vote.

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That said, years ago, by and some of the things that we were on the losing

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side of a 32 vote wound up happening, which is I think the biggest one problem is homestead

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exemption. I know I consider it probably one of the things that I'm most proud of. I'm sure

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James probably would say the same. This guy was there from day one and he was behind that concept

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and we got it done and that's just an example of the kind of guy that James is. He's he's going

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to when he thinks that something's the right thing to do and he thinks that something that the

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community would benefit from, he'll keep fighting until either, you know, turns out, you just

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exhausted all options or you get it done. So James, I'm going to miss you. You've been a huge

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help to this council into this city and knowing the way you are and your servants are, I have

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no doubt that this is not going to be the last of the CV. So congratulations, thank you so much.

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Oh my

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wife said I had to keep this short and I left my notes up there so this might be short

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it might be long.

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Thank you very much, Mayor. Yeah, very true. Not 30 minutes ago I was arguing

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for something that I might be the only one on. I really appreciate our time together, drew.

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If you don't subscribe to Drew's emails, you need to subscribe to Drew's emails. I'm not

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allowed to get them because I was on council, but I got added to the list two weeks ago and

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I'll tell you, his emails are really good.

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I have really enjoyed my time with several...

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Everybody, the current council, all of y'all, and discussing things,

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but also some cornerstones, like Frank Mar, Rick Faircloth, Curtis,

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is normally here. Greg Holden taught me a lot about council.

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and that was very very helpful and it's also good to be challenged and to know if you're

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in the right spot and I really appreciate that.

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We have the best city secretary out of

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all of Harris County.

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That woman is amazing. Austin Belize has been a blessing to the city

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people don't even know. We will never understand how much he's done as a leader for this city.

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And it is about Kdo has been my friend since probably 2008 when I was here the first time.

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And I'm going to miss seeing you every month.

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But all the staff is fantastic.

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I enjoy Justin, your replacement, Bridget is better, but

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But your input has been great.

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All of the staff is fantastic here.

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I appreciate all of them.

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But that's minor in comparison when you think about all of them.

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Please don't.

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I have served a lifetime counsel for y'all that don't know this.

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Bridget or Beatrix. Beatrix is six years in one day. Because the day I was put on council was the day that Beatrix was born and she was born on

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Delosier in a couple hours later. I ran over here and I swore in and went to a meeting and

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my wife has stood there and listened to me deep brief

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meeting for probably a collective month and I appreciate all the time the yall spent and the

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compliments of Felicity still say well that that's your sidewalk dad

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very very supportive

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family so it's not goodbye it's see you later feel free to call me I'm still around

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all right folks

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We're going to take just a few minutes recess to allow everyone to get settled in and then we'll zoom the meeting

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and also there are drinks and whatnot over here

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I feel like I think they're snacks as well if you'd like

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Okay. I think we're going to go ahead and resume the meeting. Thank you guys. I appreciate y'all's patience.

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That brings us to item D1 presentation of Employee of the Month Award for May 2024, Austin Police City Manager.

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Mayor Councillors, tonight's I am honored to announce Gloria Hale, our incredible building custodian as our employee of the month for the month of May 2024.

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All right,

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so I'm going to read from her nomination,

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Gloria's dedication to keeping all

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facilities sparkling clean and her cheerful demeanor are truly infectious, and we're

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so happy to recognize for us any contributions. Since seven into her full-time role, Gloria

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has hit the ground running, her meticulous work ethic and commitment to excellence are evident

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in every corner of all of our facilities. Whether it's a gleaming hallway or a spotless

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office, Gloria takes some men's pride in ensuring our facilities are in top condition

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for everyone who walks through the doors.

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Her impact goes away beyond just her cleaning expertise, though.

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She's a true team player who consistently

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goes above and beyond need a hand-setting up for event.

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Gloria's there with a smile, ready to lend a helping hand.

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Preparing the Civic Center for Court.

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Gloria ensures everything is ready and organized.

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Transforming City Hall for a special occasion

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or birthday celebration.

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Gloria's creative touch adds a decorative flourish

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that brightens the atmosphere.

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So no matter the task, Gloria approaches it

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with a positive attitude and a willingness

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to help in every way she can.

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Clear your hard work and dedication and positive spirit are truly appreciated by everybody throughout the city.

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Congratulations on being named employee of the month.

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You are a shining example of being a great team member for our community.

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Thank you guys.

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Congratulations.

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We're going to move on to item E.

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Citizen comments.

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Citizens who have signed a card and wish to speak to the City Council.

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We'll be heard at this time and compliance with the Texas COVID Meetings Act.

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Unless the subject matter, the comment is on the agenda.

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The city staff and city council members are prevented from discussing the subject.

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and may respond only with statements of factual information or existing policy.

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Citizens are limited to five minutes for their comments to the city council.

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The first card I have is from Rick Faircloth.

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Rick Faircloth, 1610 Lakeview.

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Congratulations to all the new council members who have been there.

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I know how it is and I'm not saying I'll try it again but will.

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I'm still around doing other things.

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The other issue is that we had a lot of discussion last month about the closing of the bridge at the golf course.

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I personally have been here 45 years and I thought a lot about it.

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With the safety issues that have always been brought up and I brought up some of the safety issues myself.

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I think the best interest of the city and even though it's been a convenience for a lot of people.

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I think the best thing is to close it to the vehicular traffic and reconstruct it for walking and for the golf carts from the golf course.

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Not to be used as a cut-through for people who own a golf course, or a golf cart, but I really think that's the way we ought to go forward.

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In seconds, budget time, don't forget about the over 65s and some help with their exemptions. Thank you.

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Great. Thank you very much.

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Next comment. Carda have us from Andrew Mitcham.

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I just wanted to say a couple of words about James Singleton. I just want to say thank you very much.

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I got to serve with him for a few years on council as council and mayor.

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But I think one of the best things I can say about him is he's a fantastic dad.

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The freeze of 2021. Remember that very, very well. We're at the brewery when I'll heck broke

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Luke loose and everyone was out power and James showed up with his entire squad of

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singletons and they did everything and it's just great to see they poured water

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they boiled water with me we could have done what we did for everybody

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without you guys and you know I love my kids and when people tell me I'm a

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great dad that's the biggest compliment that I can get so much to say you're

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dad and please don't be a stranger. Come by the brewery. Don't be a stranger. Fix my glycol again.

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And we'll see you around, man. Thanks. Appreciate it. Congratulations, Connie. Appreciate all you did for

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your campaign and hope you do great. Thanks. Appreciate it. Right. Thank you, Andrew.

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The next

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comment card I have is from Robert and Linda Ham.

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Thank you. Um, I really wasn't sure we're going to

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we're going to get to speak today. This is the first council meeting my wife and I have attended.

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We've been living in the city for 15 years. You guys are doing a great job. We love living here.

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I also wasn't prepared for how nervous this would make me. Anyway, we would like to

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ask that you consider keeping the golf course bridge open. I realized the gentleman over there

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on was imploring you to close it, it is a big inconvenience and it's a huge traffic jam

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over on Village Drive and during certain times of the day it's very difficult to get in

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and out of the sea only entrance to Jones Road, everything is on Jones Road and we as

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the citizens in the city, we go there for food, medical care, just general shopping, everything

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on Jones Road and having only one entrance to Jones Road from the entire subdivision has sort of

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just seems silly. So that's really all I have. I mean, a Regier letter, Mayor Warren,

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1,300 cars a day, that sounds like a lot, but think how many citizens that is. I mean, we realize

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it's not all 1,300 cars are probably not all citizens, but even if a path, that's 600 citizens

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today that you're affecting. So, anyway, but that's really all I have, and thank you for

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listening. And again, keep up the good work. We love live in here. Thank you.

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Great, thank you very much. The next card I have is from Ashley Hart.

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Good evening. I attended the budget meeting in our go, so this is a repeat for some of you.

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But I'm actually hard. I live in Wind and Village, and I am the President of Craven's

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Warren Insurance here, just on the edge of JV. And I am a licensed risk manager in the

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state of Texas. So I wanted to speak a bit about the golf course bridge situation and how

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the last meeting had a lot to say about safety concerns, and I wanted to address some of those

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So what I heard in the last meeting was that most of the council is leaning towards not keeping the bridge open and a lot of what I'm hearing is because of safety concerns.

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I really think that you guys should consider that seriously because my proposal which I'll get into in a second about having a one way street egress only is not utilizing the existing black top parking lot in order to drive through it.

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but is to create a street, a one-way street, to the right of where the existing parking

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lot is and there could be a grass median between the parking lot and the street which would

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then physically separate the parking lot from the street itself. And I know that there's also

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some concern about pedestrian traffic and golf course cart traffic over the existing bridge.

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I emailed Council in the mayor as well as City Manager police, some photos, just representative

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of my ideas, and I think either with some hedging or some metal fencing that could be largely

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mitigated. So I urge you guys before you just blame it on safety to really consider the options

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there. Also, I really appreciate what Austin put together as far as proposed options that Council

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should consider. I have another option that I would like considered. I'm calling it follow

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existing right away egress only option. My thought is to build a one-way street that would

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go out from Rio Grande to Jersey Meadow and allow the egress traffic to get out of the

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Rio Grande side over onto Jones Road. As I mentioned earlier, I really have observed that the

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traffic backup is really from village green area turning on to Jones right and also that

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doesn't really give us a left-hand turn on to Jones Road,

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where if you create an in-egress-only option out

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from Rio Grande, too, Jersey Meadow,

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that also gives the people back

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when a village caster that area,

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as well as your golf course traffic

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from customers there, the ability to get out

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onto Jones Road more efficiently.

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Using the budget figures that Austin had

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in his budget memo,

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Using the existing bridge instead of creating a new bridge, you could eliminate 3.8 million of the proposed 6.2 that Austin had in his 2-way option and the total cost using his estimates was 2,599,277 dollars.

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So, when you guys are in budget meetings and perhaps the two way options are eliminated due to budget constraints,

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perhaps a two and a half million dollar figure is more palatable than five or six million.

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So, I ask that you guys strongly consider that as you continue these conversations,

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please don't rule it out because of safety. There are ways around that that would effectively address your concerns for the safety while at the same time,

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perhaps giving some of us back there in the in the West corner, the ability to get for better

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access to Jones Road. On a separate topic, I just wanted to mention that I was a member

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of the 2020 Comprehensive Plan Committee. I found that work to be very interesting and it does

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give a great roadmap for the city to follow for the following years. It gives important insight

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into the direction the city is moving in and it really creates a great guide for city officials

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Council, considering both infrastructure, safety, community engagement, and quality of life in that plan.

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So I know that applications are now being accepted for the 20-25 plan committee. I think that

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any citizen who wants to have a say in the future direction of the city should consider being

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a part of the committee and just FYI applications for that committee are due by June 5th.

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If anyone has any questions about my experience on the committee, I'd be happy to talk to them, and I appreciate your time.

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Great, thank you very much, Ashley.

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The next comment card I have is from David McGwin.

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Thank you, Mayor Warren, and my name is David McGwin.

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I look at six, I live at 16508 Village Drive.

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The street we've been talking about most of the evening.

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It is a busy street.

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I saw an email come across my computer a couple of days ago where the city was considering taking

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the parking away from both sides of that street and I'm here to speak for every resident

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on that street that is not a solution.

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It's going to create more problems than you can ever imagine.

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That street is utilized by a long care people that have to park their vehicle through

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street to service all those houses. It's not going to cut down on the cut-through traffic.

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It's from going to increase it if we take the parking away from both sides. I think there

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are a couple of good solutions that I've been hearing about possibly either widening the street

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or putting some off-street parking on the other side of that street where we can actually park vehicles,

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for family and friends and visitors and other people that come to our homes on that street.

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I've been there for 29 years, the traffic has not been a problem, I was warning when I built my house over there that you probably need to reconsider this and I've built it anyway and I have not reconsidered it for the entire 29 years.

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It's a great place to live.

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We've got a great city council that I really appreciate all the hard work that all of you do for all of us in the city.

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And please please consider other alternatives other than taking that part in a way or on both sides because it is going to create some additional problems.

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The next comment card I have is from John Hacker.

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Good evening everyone. Thank you for your time. John Hacker live on Quorum Wall Street in their 24 years.

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I would like to see the bridge stay open. I do use it. Have ever since we've lived here. I understand the safety issues.

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My biggest thing that, if it does stay closed for pedestrian and carts only, then I would

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like to see it be able to be used for vehicles if there's an emergency, got for a bit

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of fire or something major where first responders have to clean off a real grand and you

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have to evacuate the parking lot there on the golf course side of the bayou.

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That could turn into a big melee.

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Please consider using the bridge to get cars out, send them out towards the other parking lot towards Jones Road.

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So, first founders come in to what they need to do.

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Get people out, keep them safe.

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At the same time, I know Ashley mentioned the second road there.

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I'm kind of on board with all that too.

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I'd like to see something.

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My opinion would be to bring it one off of the parking lot on the north side of the Bayou towards real grand.

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bring it in towards to connect it towards the north side of the bridge. I know you

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have to lose part of the dog park there, which is massive to begin with, and

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probably a couple of trees, but that also could be something you could have a

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gate at each end of. Just like we did when we were using the cut-through on the

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golf course. It could be open early in the morning closed in the evenings, and

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just a cult tactic that could be worked out.

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But having two-way traffic, again, access to Jones Road,

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where everything is, for that end of the neighborhood,

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I think would be a good thing.

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And you could close it off at night and not have anybody

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just coming in, just like we did with the golf course.

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And we were using it in that capacity.

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So please consider that.

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Thank you all for your time.

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All right, thank you.

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And the last comment card I have is from Kimberly A now.

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Name is Kimberly A now and I'll live at 1, 5, 6, 0, 1, signal, poor lane.

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As my 30 second installment, Jersey Village is not just a small town but a thriving community

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that began as Clark Henry's FNM Jersey Ranch from 1938 to 1948.

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In the 1950s, the 1,279 acres of cow pasture began to transform into a suburban oasis

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becoming an incorporated city on April 16th, 1956 but the unanimous 58 resident

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petition against Houston's immediate annexation. After the last few local

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election cycles, it seems many villagers are not aware of how our city government

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works plus the people in land changes that occur over time including local,

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county and state laws and expectations. The population in 1961 was 493. While the 2020 census

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advised of 7,921, that may sound daunting, but the acreage of the Jersey Ranch was only

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1.997 square miles, which would pretty much only be the original houses, which is not a lot

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tax space. So during the decades annexation of the joining land occurred to grow to 2.163 acres,

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as 3.38 square miles, which includes many retail establishments with grocery seats helping

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our tax revenue. Being a city in Harris County in Texas, there are many regulations, laws,

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and procedures to abide such as city elections being unpartisan, our mayor,

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in council positions are volunteered as an unpaid, so they still have their day jobs in addition

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to the countless hours of reading, questioning, learning and abiding by our home role charter.

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The two city employees that report directly to the mayor in council are the city manager and city

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secretary. This form of local government is also called Manager Council, which enables full control

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over development of our zoned city and keeps politics and overreaching out the daily functioning

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of the city departments.

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The city manager is the chief administrative and executive officer of the city and is

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responsible for the efficient and economical administration of city government including employees.

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The Council shall enact ordinances, adopt budgets, determine policies, appoint the city manager

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and execute other powers in duties as prescribed in the charter, which was established in 1986.

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The charter further authorizes the Council to elect a mayor pretend, which serves if the mayor is unavailable,

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yet maintains the right of voting as typical of Council, while the mayor can only break a tie vote.

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Near and Council are not allowed to instruct or request the City Manager to appoint to or remove from office or employment any person.

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Procedures of Government to meetings include the Open Meetings Act, as it requires meetings of governmental bodies to be open to the public, except for expressly authorized, closed or executive sessions.

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and to be preceded by public notice of the time, place, and subject matter of the meeting, such as consulting with this city attorney, deliberations of real property, personnel matters, and economic development negotiations.

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Only members of the governmental body and necessary officers and employees are allowed to include meetings.

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A governmental body may adopt reasonable rules regarding the public's right to address Council

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such as to the subject of the meeting in post-time limits in prevent disruptions of the meeting.

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A single public comment period is to be at the beginning of an open meeting to address items

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on the agenda, though Council may but is not required to respond.

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If the public raises a non-agenda item, section 551.042 at the Act still applies to limit

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response comments about non-agenda items.

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Texas also allows reasonable rules to meet in order at the meeting as well as city website

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devices, knowing shall delay or interact the proceedings, or refuse to obey the orders

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at the presiding officer, citizens and other visitors are too observe good conduct and refrain

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from private conversations that distract.

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If anyone wonders how the city of Jersey village functions,

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the facts are available if you ask concise questions,

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so there is no misinterpretation.

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City, county, and state legalities

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exists for a reason.

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Thank you.

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Great, thank you, Kimberly.

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Those are all the common cards I have.

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So we're going to move on to IMF, the city manager's report,

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Austin Blis.

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Thank you.

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Mayor Councillor, the report is in front of you happy to answer any questions you might have on that.

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I would also like to take a moment and recognize Laura Caps, who was honored by the Texas Municipal Association.

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The Human Resources Association as the Lone Ranger Award, a person of one, a Department of One doing great things across the state.

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That's a great honor and honor to recognize her here tonight.

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Austin, you don't make her wear a mask like the Lone Ranger.

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thought about it.

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On a series note, one of the agenda items on consent which, unless somebody

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brings it out, I don't know that needs to be talked about, but had mentioned some issues with

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my gov and back and forth, have we looked into that and is that truly an issue? It seems like

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they might have been an issue for a few days. Not sure if it was a back end or if it was a user error.

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It's not really positive on that one, but one of the things in the budget we're looking to do is say

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Thank you.

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I wanted to bring up some questions about code enforcement.

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I feel like we're not doing a very good job.

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So, I will tell you this.

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I know your guys are fully aware how I feel about science and people's yards.

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That should not be there.

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Like, from roofers, for instance.

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I had a roofing sign in my yard for five weeks,

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and I never once was contacted by the city for a code violation.

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So there was some concern about the Cyphering Court ruling from a few years ago and whether or not that was enforceable.

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Just and did get back to us and we are going through now and forcing that a little bit more, but there is, there is some concern about some of the legality surrounding the signs and those types of things.

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Okay, for me it's the fact that I don't think it's just, I'm going to, I'm using the sign as an example because the sign is like my legit example and it was kind of a thing for me I was like well, let's see, let's see how long it's going to take.

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for me to get my letter in the mail or for someone to pick it up and put it on my porch and it never happened.

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In fact, a neighbor kindly picked it up for me in their own personal code enforcement,

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which I actually appreciated because it was driving me crazy myself.

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But it's also stuff, you know, there's overgrowth of bushes in certain areas of lots.

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I'm not seeing stuff taking care of in a timely manner.

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I'm just curious as far as, what are we doing to make sure that we are actually enforcing the ordinances?

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So we do monitor where the code enforcement officer goes, they are going down every street every week.

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I'm sure this spots that do get missed, but we do have the app.

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People can report those things. People can email us, call.

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I know that they're out there, but then again they're not perfect for sure.

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absolutely, we'll give you that one for sure. But that's what we have all the other ways that people can

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report issues as well. I'm just going to ask a quick clarification type question, maybe, almost a

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legal question. With our code enforcement ordinances, I know there are a lot of procedural hoops to

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be jumped through, are those hoops that we have made of our own making without prompting from

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They're so many ways that different types of codes and things, so generally you would call

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the things we're talking about here in new sense issues, so that's where you have

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there's weed issues or junk vehicles, all those kinds of things.

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Your code is like many others that labels those general things as new senses.

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And then depending on there, some state law guidance, some of those issues, but you have,

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I mean, again, it's a super general, but you have a process to abate those things.

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And generally, it's a notice, some kind of notice to the property owner gives them time to fix whatever the issue might be.

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And then depending on if that's complied with or not, then there's the ability for the city to come in and debate that.

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And again, there's a lot of different ways I could go depending on what the actual nuisance is.

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But your code's no different than that.

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I mean, there's some general scope that comes on the state law that allows you to address certain things.

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And you've done that and you provide the abatement process.

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And so it really is.

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It's just an enforcement of it, and some of it, a lot of things like most abatement, it

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and most nuisance issues.

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It is complaint driven.

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So if you see something, say something, and that's probably the more effective way that

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a code enforcement officer is going to be able to respond to something.

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So to make sure that I understand that those, that that process where notice is

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sent, and then a certain amount of time is given to remedy it, is that something that

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is imposed upon us by state law or, I mean, I understand that it's similar to other

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But if we wanted to streamline that in some way, is there an option?

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You could theoretically do it.

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I mean, I think that, and again, it's hard to talk with that specific

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on things here.

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But in general, you need to send notice about something,

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and get people an idea of what it is they're violating,

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and give them opportunity to cure that issue, whatever it is.

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That's going to be across the board.

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But depending on what the particular issue is,

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state law would guide you on that.

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It may require a longer period for a statement.

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Sometimes it can be pretty short.

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But from what I've read on your code,

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That's why you're right in line with what most cities do because you're going to fall within the really, I mean, generally considered, you know, appropriate times for abatement and response and all of that.

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And obviously, I don't, I don't want to get too far down the line because obviously I think I'm kind of pushing the boundaries from an open meetings at standpoint.

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But if this, if this was something that Council wanted to look at more closely, we could certainly look at putting this on a future agenda just to have the discussion of more detail.

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And you'll see in the reason that question got brought up because in this in the city manager report is your list of all the kind of good violations that could be expanded, you know, but it's it's all there.

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Any other questions from Council regarding the city manager report?

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then that brings us to the consent agenda. Does any council member wish to remove an item from the consent agenda for consideration during the regular agenda?

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I'd like to remove G5.

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Can you, sorry guys, I don't have my stuff in front of me. Can you tell me which one is G5?

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Sure. So G5 will be removed from the consent agenda. That is a consent agenda.

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of a 24-41 authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with projects, surveillance

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to perform construction observation services for the Congo Lane, drainage improvements project.

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I'd also like to, I'd like to pull off a 24-40. I can't see the G.

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G4. G4.

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G4 will be considered at the top of the race.

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Just a state. I'm not prepared. I'm having an access issue.

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point.

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I can vouch for that she is. Any other is any of their council member wish to

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remove an item from the consent agenda and place on the regular agenda.

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Okay, if not, I would entertain a motion on the consent agenda.

421
01:00:06,410 --> 01:00:08,710
I move that we approve the consent agenda.

422
01:00:09,330 --> 01:00:09,990
I'll second.

423
01:00:10,430 --> 01:00:12,170
We have a motion in a second, any further discussion?

424
01:00:13,190 --> 01:00:14,450
Seeing none all those in favor?

425
01:00:16,050 --> 01:00:18,910
All of those against any abstentions?

426
01:00:19,190 --> 01:00:20,490
The consent agenda passes unanimously.

427
01:00:21,250 --> 01:00:25,070
So we are now going to consider item number G4, consider resolution,

428
01:00:25,310 --> 01:00:30,750
2024-40 adopting an acceptable use of information, technology, resources policy, and email policy

429
01:00:30,750 --> 01:00:35,450
and a security awareness and training policy for the mayor and city council members,

430
01:00:35,830 --> 01:00:38,750
Abram Sifferett, Director of Information Technology.

431
01:00:39,770 --> 01:00:42,590
So I'll introduce this as well. He's coming out. He's going to run the cameras for us.

432
01:00:42,750 --> 01:00:46,750
So he'll be out at momentarily, but this is the implement to IT user policies for the city council members.

433
01:00:47,230 --> 01:00:52,990
These policies are designed to provide a clear framework for the safe and responsible utilization of the city's IT resources

434
01:00:52,990 --> 01:00:57,890
with the ultimate focus of safe guarding the city's assets and data as well as protecting the end users.

435
01:00:57,890 --> 01:01:00,850
if questions have, if counselors have specific questions,

436
01:01:01,030 --> 01:01:02,410
Abrantant answer those as well.

437
01:01:03,170 --> 01:01:04,830
I just wanted to get clarification of,

438
01:01:05,070 --> 01:01:08,970
is how is this different than the one for city employees?

439
01:01:10,850 --> 01:01:13,790
So, so this one is dictated by council.

440
01:01:15,050 --> 01:01:17,410
So, council would pass it and then council

441
01:01:17,410 --> 01:01:19,850
is in charge of forcing it.

442
01:01:21,690 --> 01:01:24,930
It's a similar verbiage to what the employees have

443
01:01:24,930 --> 01:01:34,930
to abide by but we took out anything that wouldn't fall under like what the authority

444
01:01:34,930 --> 01:01:35,910
we would have to dictate.

445
01:01:36,010 --> 01:01:41,530
Like there's a social media policy on our user policy, which wouldn't fall on you.

446
01:01:42,470 --> 01:01:48,490
Can you tell me if there are more security trainings for council than what is required by the state of Texas?

447
01:01:49,490 --> 01:01:49,730
No.

448
01:01:51,150 --> 01:01:52,430
That was my big question.

449
01:01:54,510 --> 01:02:04,350
I'll be honest, I kind of had the same question, because it did look a little bit like the document, was the employee document and got council policy slapped on the bottom.

450
01:02:05,810 --> 01:02:23,250
I guess I'm trying to figure out kind of if it was, well, is there a concern that, because I'm trying to sort of in my head think of how this would work in terms of, I understand that it's largely this is a formal process to create enforceability.

451
01:02:23,250 --> 01:02:30,250
But just this now mean that if a council member is, you know, illegally using tick-talk on their phone,

452
01:02:30,390 --> 01:02:32,890
which by the way, now it's against state law, they use them on public devices.

453
01:02:33,310 --> 01:02:35,630
Let's say they have a, or not a phone because most of us don't think of phones.

454
01:02:35,770 --> 01:02:40,010
We'll sound their council computer, their accessing tick-talk.

455
01:02:40,310 --> 01:02:45,910
Does that now mean that council is going to be tasked with, you know, censoring a council member

456
01:02:45,910 --> 01:02:48,810
and having all of this done in that manner?

457
01:02:48,810 --> 01:02:53,890
I guess I'm just kind of having a hard time picturing how this all works out in reality.

458
01:02:54,350 --> 01:03:00,130
I mean, to a degree, yeah, it would be up to Council to say if somebody's misusing city equipment,

459
01:03:00,950 --> 01:03:04,550
I don't think I or Austin can go and just say, no, we're taking back your laptop.

460
01:03:05,070 --> 01:03:09,910
We would report the issue and then it would be up to Council to enforce the policy.

461
01:03:09,910 --> 01:03:23,950
Can I pose another vantage point versus where it's policing? Is this more in line to have it a policy that is intact for us to apply for more grants?

462
01:03:26,640 --> 01:03:31,380
We'll do have to be compliant with all the state and federal regulations when it comes to information technology security.

463
01:03:32,540 --> 01:03:38,780
And that's what the state training is required if we are not compliant with that straight training. We don't get any of the grants that we get.

464
01:03:38,780 --> 01:03:46,770
So that is a piece of it and there are other IT-related grants that we're hoping to go after but we need to make sure we've got all these policies and everything in here

465
01:03:47,440 --> 01:03:54,020
As Abraham mentioned it is very similar to the staff policy, but I control that staff piece. I don't control the counselors

466
01:03:54,020 --> 01:03:58,040
And so that's why this shows the council would be the one that would actually enforce the policy

467
01:03:58,780 --> 01:04:04,720
And just so that council's aware. I mean the enforceability this why we keep saying that is that if you look at the penalty

468
01:04:04,720 --> 01:04:08,880
this not you're not removed from council or anything and there's no censure provisions anything like that

469
01:04:08,880 --> 01:04:14,860
it's just that whatever the IT device that might be provided by the city to you you may I mean again with

470
01:04:15,300 --> 01:04:20,820
consistent violations of it there's a possibility that that IT connection and you may be removed that that's the

471
01:04:20,820 --> 01:04:26,160
penalty for not following this. But having this policy helps us with grants.

472
01:04:27,040 --> 01:04:31,460
Does having this policy if not if we don't have this policy will we no longer receive grants?

473
01:04:33,280 --> 01:04:38,280
Can you tell me for certain that if we don't, if we choose not to pass this, does that mean that we cannot get grants?

474
01:04:39,420 --> 01:04:48,540
I think it would impact our ability to go after some IT-based grants, but the other theme of grants and those types of things not having this policy would not impact that to my knowledge.

475
01:04:57,060 --> 01:04:59,800
I kind of struggle with the concept of policy for fun.

476
01:05:02,700 --> 01:05:05,900
I'm fun with the policy if it affects grants in any way.

477
01:05:05,900 --> 01:05:12,380
Well, I think what I'm hearing is that the grants are contingent upon council members and

478
01:05:12,380 --> 01:05:17,860
city staff all following applicable state laws that are already in place that definitely

479
01:05:17,860 --> 01:05:26,160
definitely do apply to us and do have very clear consequences. I think the question is the

480
01:05:26,160 --> 01:05:34,280
added value of this that is written largely as a employee policy as opposed to a council policy.

481
01:05:34,280 --> 01:05:43,680
Because there are other things as well that I was a little worried about and I wish I'd taken this in kind of like marked it up.

482
01:05:43,880 --> 01:05:50,980
There was something regarding sensitive data and having it on personal devices.

483
01:05:52,560 --> 01:05:54,940
I literally, this is my device.

484
01:05:55,700 --> 01:06:02,450
I frequently, when I'm at home, use my home PC to access my city email, I get a little worried about

485
01:06:04,760 --> 01:06:10,740
a necessarily pigeon-holing council members who are volunteering their time on the side

486
01:06:10,740 --> 01:06:18,020
into only using city devices in order to get certain things done or at least creating

487
01:06:18,020 --> 01:06:23,440
a concern that we're maybe violating a policy that might then further restrict us.

488
01:06:23,660 --> 01:06:25,700
I understand from an employee standpoint, because that's their job.

489
01:06:26,040 --> 01:06:31,200
I work in a place where I have very clear rules that I have to follow regarding data protection

490
01:06:31,200 --> 01:06:36,860
and all of that. I just feel like council is a little bit different situation than a city

491
01:06:36,860 --> 01:06:40,700
employee in most instances when it comes to data and devices and things in that nature.

492
01:06:41,060 --> 01:06:48,300
I don't agree with that. I mean, I think we are employees in a sense and I think we need to follow

493
01:06:48,300 --> 01:06:54,360
the same types of policies, especially when it becomes, you know, comes to data and data security.

494
01:06:55,680 --> 01:07:01,840
I work for one of the most secure organizations in the world, and I don't know how many

495
01:07:01,840 --> 01:07:06,780
multi-factor authentications I have to go through on a daily basis to actually do my job.

496
01:07:07,580 --> 01:07:13,840
So, it doesn't bother me that there's a policy in place, and I think it's really, I mean,

497
01:07:14,800 --> 01:07:19,840
we just got a letter from AT&T saying that our personal information had been compromised,

498
01:07:20,020 --> 01:07:23,160
and now it's on on the dark web for anybody and everybody to see.

499
01:07:23,160 --> 01:07:29,560
So I'm very sensitive to the fact that that's what we're trying to protect is not only

500
01:07:29,560 --> 01:07:35,480
our data from a council perspective but our employees data and our residents data that

501
01:07:35,480 --> 01:07:40,680
we potentially would have connectivity to even though we don't have access to.

502
01:07:40,880 --> 01:07:46,440
Yeah, along those lines, I mean I don't know how many city employees have laptops that they

503
01:07:46,440 --> 01:07:51,400
can take home and use and that's not necessarily material but there's six six of us here

504
01:07:51,400 --> 01:08:01,180
that, more than likely, work far more at our home on city business than we do at city offices.

505
01:08:03,080 --> 01:08:14,420
And so I think it's important that there's at least structure and not necessarily a form of penalty, but guidance rather to guide us.

506
01:08:14,420 --> 01:08:18,520
And my idea might be if there are questions,

507
01:08:19,360 --> 01:08:23,560
and we want to change the tone of this in some way,

508
01:08:23,680 --> 01:08:25,700
or have questions about certain items,

509
01:08:27,480 --> 01:08:31,680
we move this to June, where we can further discuss this

510
01:08:31,680 --> 01:08:35,380
and bring it back, either on consent or a regular agenda

511
01:08:35,380 --> 01:08:38,920
with proposed changes that we submit to Austin.

512
01:08:39,500 --> 01:08:40,340
Yeah, I agree.

513
01:08:40,800 --> 01:08:42,900
I would at least want to see us refine a bit.

514
01:08:42,900 --> 01:08:49,880
Maybe, I think the things that probably are going to be most applicable to Council can probably be

515
01:08:49,880 --> 01:08:53,380
summed up in a few pages as opposed to this policy.

516
01:08:55,420 --> 01:09:00,540
Yeah, I do think in elected officials in a fundamentally different position when it comes to data and

517
01:09:00,540 --> 01:09:06,480
things of that nature as opposed to somebody who regularly handles, you know, personal information of residents,

518
01:09:06,640 --> 01:09:08,040
because we generally don't get that information.

519
01:09:08,280 --> 01:09:12,520
There's very rare occasion that we get anything highly sensitive because we're setting policy.

520
01:09:12,520 --> 01:09:14,300
we're not, we're not handling data to activity.

521
01:09:14,720 --> 01:09:16,600
That said, without going into the details,

522
01:09:16,920 --> 01:09:19,500
we do have access points into the city.

523
01:09:19,600 --> 01:09:22,280
And I'm sure those access points are mitigated

524
01:09:22,280 --> 01:09:25,160
as much as possible, as much can be extended.

525
01:09:26,000 --> 01:09:30,300
It's just, we need to be aware that there's a slight risk,

526
01:09:30,340 --> 01:09:31,300
no matter how slight.

527
01:09:31,420 --> 01:09:32,300
Oh, no, I understand that.

528
01:09:32,320 --> 01:09:34,360
And that's why I'm saying it's,

529
01:09:35,040 --> 01:09:36,460
I'm not saying there's no risk.

530
01:09:36,540 --> 01:09:38,940
I'm just saying that I think there's a fundamental difference

531
01:09:38,940 --> 01:09:39,300
there.

532
01:09:39,820 --> 01:09:42,380
And also, based on the trouble I usually have

533
01:09:42,380 --> 01:09:47,200
getting into my email, I think if I can't get into my email, no one else can, so we probably

534
01:09:47,200 --> 01:09:54,160
at least on that front we're doing an okay job, but yeah, I understand the need for it.

535
01:09:54,400 --> 01:09:57,940
I just, it probably just needs to be refined quite a bit for our role.

536
01:10:03,500 --> 01:10:06,280
So yeah, I assume that's the consensus if everyone's okay,

537
01:10:06,340 --> 01:10:09,120
but that will just take no action based, I assume,

538
01:10:09,700 --> 01:10:11,780
as staff has enough feedback to kind of understand.

539
01:10:12,940 --> 01:10:16,460
And will await your red lines and markups on it?

540
01:10:16,460 --> 01:10:18,000
I'm more than happy to do that.

541
01:10:18,360 --> 01:10:20,340
We'll see what other cities do and go from there.

542
01:10:21,400 --> 01:10:22,880
But I do appreciate it.

543
01:10:22,960 --> 01:10:24,800
I know we do want to be very, very

544
01:10:24,800 --> 01:10:29,160
conscientious about how devices and IT resources are being used.

545
01:10:29,380 --> 01:10:32,660
So I think it's a good thing to have a discussion about this

546
01:10:32,660 --> 01:10:34,780
and see what we can do to help improve that.

547
01:10:35,760 --> 01:10:37,200
So we'll get there.

548
01:10:37,800 --> 01:10:39,640
OK, then we are going to move along.

549
01:10:39,780 --> 01:10:42,980
We have one other consent agenda item that was pulled off,

550
01:10:43,020 --> 01:10:44,300
and that is item G5.

551
01:10:44,300 --> 01:10:49,340
consider resolution number 2024-41 authorizing the city manager to enter into an agreement with

552
01:10:49,340 --> 01:10:53,660
projects surveillance and cooperated to perform construction observation services for the

553
01:10:53,660 --> 01:10:57,600
Congo Lane drainage improvement project Robert Bassford assistant city manager.

554
01:10:58,920 --> 01:11:01,660
Yeah, good evening Mayor, council.

555
01:11:02,540 --> 01:11:06,460
State Jersey Village has received the proposal from projects surveillance incorporated to provide

556
01:11:06,460 --> 01:11:09,560
professional services for the Congo Lane drainage improvements project.

557
01:11:09,560 --> 01:11:15,220
This project aims to enlist the expertise of PSI and overseeing construction activities, insurance

558
01:11:15,220 --> 01:11:17,540
and here's the project's specifications and drawings.

559
01:11:18,480 --> 01:11:22,080
If we'll prove the project surveillance will play a crucial role in monitoring daily operations

560
01:11:22,080 --> 01:11:26,460
carried up our contractors, guaranteeing compliance with established guidelines, this

561
01:11:26,460 --> 01:11:30,540
entails meticulous documentation through accurate daily construction reports.

562
01:11:31,060 --> 01:11:32,760
Supplement of our photographs and videos.

563
01:11:33,280 --> 01:11:38,200
Moreover, PSI will collaborate closely with city staff to oversee critical construction tasks

564
01:11:38,200 --> 01:11:40,380
therefore contributing to the project success.

565
01:11:40,980 --> 01:11:44,920
Project surveillance is a reputable Texas-based firm specializing in construction inspection

566
01:11:44,920 --> 01:11:45,640
services.

567
01:11:46,380 --> 01:11:50,160
They've both seen a certified inspectors equipped with training and public works and engineering

568
01:11:50,160 --> 01:11:53,300
and construction inspection and project management basics.

569
01:11:54,280 --> 01:11:58,080
Asked city collaborations between PSI and the city of Jersey Village include the notable

570
01:11:58,080 --> 01:12:03,440
projects such as Seattle Street Reconstruction Project, the Emergency Tahoe Sanitary Rehabilitation

571
01:12:03,440 --> 01:12:04,100
Project.

572
01:12:04,100 --> 01:12:10,760
In these instances, PSI's involvement significantly contributed to the project progress and quality.

573
01:12:11,500 --> 01:12:16,280
Additionally, staff have uncovered numerous issues with past infrastructure-related projects that

574
01:12:16,280 --> 01:12:21,860
lack dedicated inspection services highlighting the role that PSI will play and enhancing

575
01:12:21,860 --> 01:12:23,920
workmanship and project outcomes.

576
01:12:26,100 --> 01:12:30,880
Overall, PSI brings extensive experience expertise and a track record of success to the table

577
01:12:30,880 --> 01:12:35,360
and their proposed involvement in the Congolene drainage improvement project suggests an

578
01:12:35,360 --> 01:12:39,780
uphold the city standards and successful project completion. The cost of this will come from

579
01:12:39,780 --> 01:12:44,580
the overall Congolene drainage improvements project funding. It is a piece of the overall cost of

580
01:12:44,580 --> 01:12:48,720
the project that is staggered into the budget. This is a professional service which means we do not

581
01:12:48,720 --> 01:12:52,700
have to go out for public bids for this work. Project surveillance will need to present a statement of

582
01:12:52,700 --> 01:12:54,980
qualifications which is included with this line item.

583
01:12:57,500 --> 01:12:59,820
Okay. Thank you. A discussion amongst council

584
01:12:59,820 --> 01:13:00,620
this item.

585
01:13:02,940 --> 01:13:07,260
Sure. One, I pulled this off one just because I think anytime we're spending money,

586
01:13:07,260 --> 01:13:16,640
you would need to do it in front of the public. But to also as a notice that Congo construction

587
01:13:16,640 --> 01:13:27,100
is coming up really soon. And it's part of the bond that was citizens approved. And I think this

588
01:13:27,100 --> 01:13:33,820
good way to monitor make sure that money is money well spent even though it's spending money to

589
01:13:33,820 --> 01:13:40,240
make sure money is well spent it's quality control and we seem to have had good good success

590
01:13:40,240 --> 01:13:41,980
with this company in the past

591
01:13:47,260 --> 01:13:52,380
and with that I'll make a motion to approve resolution 2024-41.

592
01:13:53,900 --> 01:13:57,580
I'll second. We have a motion in a second. Any further discussion?

593
01:13:58,120 --> 01:14:03,940
seeing none, all of those in favor, all of those against any abstentions, the resolution

594
01:14:03,940 --> 01:14:04,880
passes unanimously.

595
01:14:07,060 --> 01:14:11,800
That brings us to the top of our actual regular agenda item H1 consider

596
01:14:11,800 --> 01:14:17,840
resolution number 2024-43 electing a mayor pro-tem. I'm not going to read the memo, I'm just

597
01:14:17,840 --> 01:14:24,360
going to mention that our mayor pro-tem as everyone found out at our last meeting serves in

598
01:14:24,360 --> 01:14:32,700
role of mayor when the mayor is not around, is not available, or incapacitated, hopefully not.

599
01:14:33,800 --> 01:14:36,480
I think I did that joke last year too, so sorry.

600
01:14:38,120 --> 01:14:44,420
And our current mayor, Protem, is our mayor, Protem Michelle Mitchum, and so, of course,

601
01:14:44,560 --> 01:14:51,000
we have to select a mayor, Protem each year around this time, so I would take nominations

602
01:14:51,000 --> 01:14:51,600
at this time.

603
01:14:51,600 --> 01:14:52,100
I

604
01:14:55,300 --> 01:14:59,980
will nominate Michelle. I think she's done a fabulous job and I'm looking forward to it.

605
01:15:00,000 --> 01:15:05,780
All right,

606
01:15:10,540 --> 01:15:21,500
then I will consider that to be a motion in a second to approve resolution 2024-43 with Michelle Mitchen as Mayor Pro Tem, correct?

607
01:15:21,760 --> 01:15:34,100
Thank you. All right. Any further discussion? Seeing none, all those in favor? All of those against any of the extensions? The resolution passes unanimously. Congratulations, Mayor Pro Tem.

608
01:15:36,890 --> 01:15:44,630
That brings us to item H2, consider resolution number 24-44, assigning council members to serve as liaison to various city committees and boards.

609
01:15:45,830 --> 01:15:49,810
That's when I am going to refer back to the memo. I just make sure we've got all of our ducks in a row.

610
01:15:53,640 --> 01:16:02,380
Let's see council members serve as liaison to all city boards and committees in this capacity council members primarily served to represent the desires of the council of the board of the council to the board.

611
01:16:02,380 --> 01:16:06,820
There are no established procedures for assigning liais on positions with the recent election.

612
01:16:07,300 --> 01:16:12,960
The TERS 2 in TERS 3 boards do not have liais on's appointed, those were filled by James

613
01:16:12,960 --> 01:16:13,340
Singleton.

614
01:16:14,720 --> 01:16:18,060
This agenda item has been placed to a lot of council members to fill any vacant positions

615
01:16:18,060 --> 01:16:20,040
and in just other positions as desired.

616
01:16:20,840 --> 01:16:24,920
I'm not going to read out the entire current assignment, everyone's got that in front of them.

617
01:16:25,700 --> 01:16:29,560
I will say that generally just as custom, but obviously it's not a requirement.

618
01:16:29,560 --> 01:16:36,240
we've usually allowed existing council members if they so desired to retain their current assignments,

619
01:16:37,000 --> 01:16:42,340
but if there's any council members who maybe they're thinking that they might like to try

620
01:16:42,340 --> 01:16:49,520
something different. Certainly, I think that would be something we can look at. It just want to say,

621
01:16:49,520 --> 01:16:54,780
I actually, since we've, there are some changes have been made to the, I guess we need to call

622
01:16:54,780 --> 01:17:01,700
structure of the boards I'm on or that I liaison, niche, liaison too. I'm happy keeping what

623
01:17:01,700 --> 01:17:08,760
I have if less somebody feels very strongly about board of adjustments. It's popular, I

624
01:17:08,760 --> 01:17:13,540
know. I don't think anyone feels really about board of adjustment. I didn't know if Connie's

625
01:17:13,540 --> 01:17:21,860
background would be appropriate there or if you wanted to scoot you on. I didn't really

626
01:17:21,860 --> 01:17:26,880
your background had a conflict if it was part of adjustments or not on the

627
01:17:26,880 --> 01:17:28,240
legality of that.

628
01:17:34,970 --> 01:17:38,810
You mean mine with teaching because that's like you're with

629
01:17:38,810 --> 01:17:42,530
kind of being on the mud district. Oh, oh because she's on the mud district.

630
01:17:44,890 --> 01:17:45,110
Yeah.

631
01:17:45,110 --> 01:17:48,530
There shouldn't be any problems with you. I don't think so. We can talk later if you want, but if you're

632
01:17:48,530 --> 01:17:57,230
super-inch didn't ZBA stuff then go right out of here. I'm fine with Jennifer continuing her work.

633
01:17:57,230 --> 01:18:03,510
I think Jennifer is taking one for the team, and she's doing great, and we owe you a box of chocolate.

634
01:18:06,620 --> 01:18:09,020
How do other council members feel about their current assignments?

635
01:18:12,590 --> 01:18:18,150
I enjoy serving with work fair cloth in the planning and zoning commission.

636
01:18:18,570 --> 01:18:21,690
I adore Doris and I adore Parks and Rec so.

637
01:18:24,890 --> 01:18:33,230
So that leaves so the vacant current vacant positions there turns to interst the rebords, which have varying degrees of meeting frequency

638
01:18:33,230 --> 01:18:38,450
Just depending on need sometimes they might not meet but once a year sometimes they might meet

639
01:18:39,310 --> 01:18:41,210
Quarterly just varies

640
01:18:45,810 --> 01:18:52,470
I'll tell you this much much more interesting than the board of adjustment either either version. So I'm offended

641
01:18:52,470 --> 01:18:57,680
I served on at least on one of those. I know it's boring

642
01:18:58,440 --> 01:19:05,220
so. So then that it sounds to me like everyone keeping their existing assignment and council member

643
01:19:05,220 --> 01:19:11,820
Rossi being assigned as liaison to terms number two and terms number three. Is anyone want to

644
01:19:11,820 --> 01:19:17,460
make a motion to that effect? I'll make a motion to approve the assignments.

645
01:19:22,640 --> 01:19:29,620
So we have a motion to approve resolution number 2024-44 assigning council members to their existing

646
01:19:29,620 --> 01:19:36,100
positions with Council Member Rossi in TERS 2 in TERS 3 and then we have a second. Any further

647
01:19:36,100 --> 01:19:43,220
discussion? Seeing none all those in favour? All of those against any abstentions. The

648
01:19:43,220 --> 01:19:49,800
resolution passes unanimously. That brings us to item H3 consider resolution number 2024-45 reviewing

649
01:19:49,800 --> 01:19:55,520
and accepting the 2023 annual comprehensive financial report and the 2023 single audit reports

650
01:19:55,520 --> 01:19:57,200
is Volcano Finance Director.

651
01:19:57,740 --> 01:19:58,700
Good evening, Mayor.

652
01:19:59,080 --> 01:20:01,980
We have Ben Cohen.

653
01:20:02,220 --> 01:20:04,600
He's from Bellhary, which has six or an auditor.

654
01:20:05,280 --> 01:20:08,200
And he will be here to make the presentation of our

655
01:20:08,200 --> 01:20:11,040
Ace at the Financial Report.

656
01:20:20,580 --> 01:20:21,060
Hello.

657
01:20:21,700 --> 01:20:22,480
I'm Ben Cohen.

658
01:20:22,760 --> 01:20:27,480
I'm here to present the annual comprehensive financial report.

659
01:20:28,040 --> 01:20:31,300
Congratulations to the new city council members.

660
01:20:31,300 --> 01:20:39,560
Just to let you know, once a year, I or auditor comes in and audits the city's financial statements.

661
01:20:39,780 --> 01:20:44,600
And this information is as of September 30th, 2023.

662
01:20:46,220 --> 01:20:54,540
So there's various rules that require the city to have a financial statement audit for instance.

663
01:20:54,620 --> 01:21:00,060
Would your grants or would your bonds and different federal laws require that?

664
01:21:00,060 --> 01:21:09,280
So this has to get done within the nine months after year in, also as a city also submits

665
01:21:09,280 --> 01:21:16,440
to the government finance officer's association award for financial excellency, it allows

666
01:21:16,440 --> 01:21:22,100
you to officially call it an annual comprehensive financial report, the city received that

667
01:21:22,100 --> 01:21:24,040
for the fiscal year 22 report.

668
01:21:24,220 --> 01:21:28,260
We believe that the city will also receive that for fiscal 23.

669
01:21:28,260 --> 01:21:33,180
I'm going to be brief, I even have my little, I'm going to give you the read of digest, so you

670
01:21:33,180 --> 01:21:38,700
even have a timer here to try to do this as quick as possible. But feel free to ask any questions

671
01:21:38,700 --> 01:21:44,840
if you have any, I'm going to cover five sections, five areas of this annual conference

672
01:21:44,840 --> 01:21:54,560
of national board. If you would, turns a page 17, 17 through 19 is the letter. It's our

673
01:21:55,800 --> 01:22:00,700
And I just want to snap shot or summarize the second paragraph.

674
01:22:00,920 --> 01:22:02,160
This is where we give our opinion.

675
01:22:02,720 --> 01:22:04,140
We've given the city.

676
01:22:04,980 --> 01:22:07,920
In summary, we've given the city a clean opinion.

677
01:22:08,760 --> 01:22:11,880
It's just saying that the city's financial statements are reported

678
01:22:11,880 --> 01:22:14,320
based off a general accepted county principles.

679
01:22:14,820 --> 01:22:18,320
The remainder of the letter talks about the different responsibilities.

680
01:22:19,300 --> 01:22:22,380
Just to take note, it talks about management's responsibility.

681
01:22:22,380 --> 01:22:29,440
that's awesome, that's Kate, she's been wonderful with providing us information open,

682
01:22:29,680 --> 01:22:36,240
book, just given us everything so that we can ensure that we can make sure that these are reported

683
01:22:36,240 --> 01:22:38,680
based off of general accepted accounting principles.

684
01:22:39,180 --> 01:22:46,360
And then on page 18, you can see our responsibilities, the auditors and the different responsibilities over

685
01:22:46,360 --> 01:22:53,660
different sections. As far as financial highlights, if you would turn to page 26,

686
01:22:56,260 --> 01:22:57,280
this is just

687
01:22:57,280 --> 01:23:02,160
a good snapshot of your statement in that position. This is your full accrual statements.

688
01:23:03,100 --> 01:23:11,160
You'll see on the last two columns, fiscal year 22, and fiscal year 23, and if you go to

689
01:23:11,160 --> 01:23:15,760
last number, the city's net position has increased by 5.5 million.

690
01:23:16,400 --> 01:23:24,820
You can also see this information for 10 years on pages 1 0 8 and 1 0 9 if you can look

691
01:23:24,820 --> 01:23:30,180
at where your city was at 10 years ago and you see that 10 years ago your net position

692
01:23:30,180 --> 01:23:33,440
was 65 million and now it's 116 million.

693
01:23:33,580 --> 01:23:39,140
So what that tells me is that the city is just growing and it's also developing and over time.

694
01:23:39,140 --> 01:23:46,140
A lot of that could be also inflation too, but we'd expect a city that's continuing to move forward

695
01:23:46,140 --> 01:23:49,440
and doing things with the responsibility of doing to gradually increase.

696
01:23:49,840 --> 01:23:56,080
And so, a lot of the increase comes from infrastructure increase, you're utilizing grants

697
01:23:56,080 --> 01:24:02,500
and also just so much some of the signing fund balance for capital projects.

698
01:24:02,600 --> 01:24:05,080
But a lot of that growth is from that.

699
01:24:05,080 --> 01:24:17,940
The next page I'm going to cover is page is on page 42, so this is your fun level statements.

700
01:24:20,140 --> 01:24:27,760
And the column I'm going to zero in on is the general fun columnist for this is a column to the left.

701
01:24:27,760 --> 01:24:41,740
And so the only thing I wanted to point out here is that your ending general fund balance is roughly 14.5 million, excuse me, a 14.3 million.

702
01:24:42,480 --> 01:24:50,420
And one of the things that a lot of people in the government finance world talk about is comparing that number to your general fund expenditures.

703
01:24:50,420 --> 01:24:59,760
And what government finance officer association recommends is that you have roughly 25% of general

704
01:24:59,760 --> 01:25:04,740
fund balance that that general fund balance is 25% of your expenditures.

705
01:25:05,060 --> 01:25:13,240
And so y'all far exceed that and that's perfect about around 80% that's roughly 10, 9 months.

706
01:25:13,360 --> 01:25:14,500
So that's a good amount to be.

707
01:25:15,200 --> 01:25:18,760
So you never want to be, it just depends where you're at.

708
01:25:18,760 --> 01:25:20,700
some cities have it more than a year.

709
01:25:20,960 --> 01:25:24,520
That's probably maybe rather high, but typically cities

710
01:25:24,520 --> 01:25:27,680
try to stay within at least 25% a year.

711
01:25:27,880 --> 01:25:28,740
And so that's solid.

712
01:25:29,180 --> 01:25:30,920
Let's just know that you have some reserves.

713
01:25:31,840 --> 01:25:34,200
The next page I'm going to cover is page 84.

714
01:25:35,620 --> 01:25:38,680
This is your budget to actual for your general fund.

715
01:25:38,700 --> 01:25:42,600
It resembles what's on page 42, the actual amount

716
01:25:42,600 --> 01:25:45,840
suit, but that the area that I'll zero in on is the expenditure

717
01:25:45,840 --> 01:25:50,360
section, and in a far right column, and as you'd see, there was no negative budget

718
01:25:50,360 --> 01:25:56,500
experiences. It just lets the auditors know, public know that the city stayed within

719
01:25:56,500 --> 01:25:59,680
legal level, the legal level of control.

720
01:26:00,540 --> 01:26:05,100
And the last thing I'm going to cover, finally, the last thing. See, on time, doing good there.

721
01:26:06,060 --> 01:26:08,540
It's a single audit. It's that letter.

722
01:26:10,700 --> 01:26:13,740
It's a single audit. Because the city spent more

723
01:26:13,740 --> 01:26:20,840
Then $750,000 in federal grant dollars for fiscal year 23, it required the city to have a single

724
01:26:20,840 --> 01:26:21,580
lot of it.

725
01:26:21,580 --> 01:26:27,400
I won't go over the letters, but in summary we didn't have any findings to note there.

726
01:26:28,340 --> 01:26:34,420
So if that concludes my presentation, if you have any questions, we'll free to ask.

727
01:26:35,220 --> 01:26:38,280
Any questions from Council regarding this report?

728
01:26:41,190 --> 01:26:51,450
One thing I will ask about is pension liability, and something people are always nervous about, but I thought you could think of that one.

729
01:26:52,370 --> 01:26:58,870
Two years ago. So if you go to page 86,

730
01:27:02,530 --> 01:27:05,830
you'll see that you'll see that this is your...

731
01:27:05,830 --> 01:27:13,570
The far, it's not that last number on the page in each column, but it says the net

732
01:27:13,570 --> 01:27:19,250
pension liability, it's seen that it, and that includes, like, so you have your pension

733
01:27:19,250 --> 01:27:25,030
liability, and then you have the assets within that plan, and so that's the net.

734
01:27:25,030 --> 01:27:37,550
It was roughly 3.1 million back in 2014 and then 2022, 6.1 million now.

735
01:27:37,950 --> 01:27:45,010
This is based off your measurement year, which is as of December 31st, 2022.

736
01:27:45,850 --> 01:28:01,910
So that's roll forward into September 30th, 2023 financial statements because obviously they can't, they can't, they have to get that audit done for first before we do this audit and so.

737
01:28:02,110 --> 01:28:08,890
But that numbers reflective within your financial statements and so it did increase but you see your net position also increase.

738
01:28:08,890 --> 01:28:34,690
Over time, you'll see those numbers increase and less if you've changed your funding to some cities that decide to get 100% funding and so they'll contribute more than a required contribution amount and you can see the contribution amounts on the next page over the last 10 years on page 88.

739
01:28:34,690 --> 01:28:41,810
And this is based off a fiscal year, and so for 2014, it was roughly 699,000

740
01:28:41,810 --> 01:28:47,830
with the city's contribution and then in 2023, it was 1.1 million.

741
01:28:48,390 --> 01:28:53,870
And again, if you look on these schedules in the statistical section, you'll see

742
01:28:53,870 --> 01:28:56,890
that expenditures have increased, revenues have increased.

743
01:28:57,250 --> 01:28:59,610
But net position has increased with cities.

744
01:29:00,690 --> 01:29:01,770
A lot of things are increasing.

745
01:29:01,770 --> 01:29:06,490
and so that's what we'd expect for a city that's thriving.

746
01:29:08,110 --> 01:29:12,550
So just generally to sum it up if, especially compared to, I don't want to say compared

747
01:29:12,550 --> 01:29:13,010
to other cities.

748
01:29:13,190 --> 01:29:14,930
There's a lot of cities get themselves in trouble.

749
01:29:15,950 --> 01:29:19,130
I assume that these numbers generally align with what you would expect from a relatively

750
01:29:19,130 --> 01:29:21,370
healthy pension activity.

751
01:29:22,090 --> 01:29:22,190
Yeah.

752
01:29:22,190 --> 01:29:30,570
And of course, y'all've always, y'all all the cities y'all, cities, your city has always

753
01:29:30,570 --> 01:29:38,270
the contributed, over at least the last 10 year that I believe, or at least in the last eight,

754
01:29:38,690 --> 01:29:45,590
the required contribution amount that TMRS, Texas Municipal Retirement System, says that

755
01:29:45,590 --> 01:29:51,310
you should contribute to the plan. And so they've got to act to areas that go in and

756
01:29:51,310 --> 01:29:59,110
do their thing. And so, Needless to say, city, if you continue to do that, you're saying

757
01:29:59,110 --> 01:29:59,650
in line.

758
01:30:01,900 --> 01:30:13,980
So it kind of tells you what percentage of payroll that is and you can see that it's hovered about the same.

759
01:30:14,100 --> 01:30:28,740
It looks like it has, is that low, is that percentage number on page 88 and 89 and you can see that the city's stayed relatively flat there.

760
01:30:28,740 --> 01:30:33,760
So it actually looks like it kind of decreased a little bit over time.

761
01:30:34,180 --> 01:30:40,720
So that's a good sign, but other than that, I can't really say, you want consistency there.

762
01:30:42,480 --> 01:30:49,440
There has been some cities at the side one year to fund more than they have to or surpass

763
01:30:49,440 --> 01:30:53,380
the required contribution amount that the actual reset.

764
01:30:55,020 --> 01:30:59,120
But it's, I mean, yeah, that's, that's the decision.

765
01:31:00,560 --> 01:31:02,540
The key is just making sure that it's manageable,

766
01:31:02,700 --> 01:31:04,020
and you don't get yourself in too much trouble.

767
01:31:05,240 --> 01:31:09,920
I think that given those percentages, and of course Austin is a fellow,

768
01:31:10,200 --> 01:31:12,860
it's probably probably more on top of that one than I am.

769
01:31:14,260 --> 01:31:17,540
So, but it's up to the managed city to kind of make that decision,

770
01:31:18,100 --> 01:31:20,400
but I think it's, it's saying pretty good there.

771
01:31:21,220 --> 01:31:23,500
Any other questions from Council?

772
01:31:24,660 --> 01:31:24,860
Okay.

773
01:31:25,180 --> 01:31:25,760
Thank you, sir.

774
01:31:25,840 --> 01:31:26,840
I appreciate it.

775
01:31:27,020 --> 01:31:28,660
Thank you.

776
01:31:28,980 --> 01:31:29,180
Okay.

777
01:31:29,400 --> 01:31:31,140
And unless Council had further discussion,

778
01:31:33,140 --> 01:31:34,400
we've got a resolution for none of us.

779
01:31:34,520 --> 01:31:36,180
I've had an intertainment motion at this time.

780
01:31:39,240 --> 01:31:41,420
I'm wishing to approve resolution 2024.

781
01:31:42,200 --> 01:31:42,520
Oh, sorry.

782
01:31:42,660 --> 01:31:43,400
I've heard for me.

783
01:31:43,600 --> 01:31:43,860
Dash.

784
01:31:44,160 --> 01:31:44,680
Is it 45?

785
01:31:45,500 --> 01:31:45,740
Yes.

786
01:31:46,180 --> 01:31:46,900
I'll second.

787
01:31:47,680 --> 01:31:47,860
Okay.

788
01:31:47,880 --> 01:31:48,340
We've got a motion.

789
01:31:48,500 --> 01:31:48,760
A second.

790
01:31:48,760 --> 01:31:49,620
Any further discussion?

791
01:31:50,460 --> 01:31:51,460
Seeing none of all those in favor?

792
01:31:52,640 --> 01:31:59,060
All those against any abstentions, the resolution passes unanimously, and it brings us to item H4, consider

793
01:31:59,060 --> 01:32:04,840
orness number 24-14, and then in the golf course budget for the fiscal year, beginning October 1st,

794
01:32:05,140 --> 01:32:12,200
2023, and ending September 30th, 2024 in the amount not to exceed 75,000 by increasing revenue line item

795
01:32:12,200 --> 01:32:21,340
1-1-8-0-8-5-5-1-green fees, and by increasing expense line item 1-1-8-1-8-5-1-5-consultant fees,

796
01:32:21,800 --> 01:32:26,940
approving the proposal from Chet Williams' design LLC to conduct a golf course master plan

797
01:32:26,940 --> 01:32:30,880
and authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents with Chet Williams' design LLC

798
01:32:30,880 --> 01:32:34,460
concerning these consulting services, Robert Batchford, Assistant City Manager.

799
01:32:35,900 --> 01:32:39,580
Yeah, good evening, Council. Staff is seeking a budget amendment to both their

800
01:32:39,580 --> 01:32:46,680
green tree revenue line item by $75,000 and as well as our consultant she expenditure item by the

801
01:32:46,680 --> 01:32:50,580
equivalent amount. Revenue is our doing better than budgeted for this fiscal year and we're

802
01:32:50,580 --> 01:32:55,320
very confident that we will see an increase in revenue this year. This additional funding is to

803
01:32:55,320 --> 01:33:00,440
initiate a comprehensive master plan with the golf course design do transform and optimize our course

804
01:33:00,440 --> 01:33:04,040
with our new clubhouse and the completion of the convention space in the coming months. We want to

805
01:33:04,040 --> 01:33:07,800
make sure we have a solid plan to keep the course and the best possible condition as well.

806
01:33:08,380 --> 01:33:15,040
Chit Williams' design has been selected to deliver a range of services as part of this master plan, focusing on several critical areas.

807
01:33:16,260 --> 01:33:19,960
First, the team will evaluate the current conditions and aspirations for the golf course.

808
01:33:20,500 --> 01:33:26,240
This includes understanding the specific goals relative to the City of Jersey Village and objectives from the club's perspective.

809
01:33:27,700 --> 01:33:31,900
Conducting a thorough of site investigation and identifying potential for enhancements.

810
01:33:31,900 --> 01:33:39,260
The consultation process will involve ongoing discussion with stakeholders to refine these goals and integrate them into the planning and design framework.

811
01:33:40,460 --> 01:33:49,260
The analysis will cover various physical and functional aspects of the golf course such as drainage systems, irrigation, soil conditions, bunkers, carcpass, the overall

812
01:33:49,260 --> 01:33:51,840
Playability and aesthetic of the golf course.

813
01:33:52,420 --> 01:33:56,900
This will enable a detailed understanding of these existing challenges and opportunities that

814
01:33:58,500 --> 01:33:59,760
the master plank and address.

815
01:33:59,760 --> 01:34:04,680
The developers of the master plan will include graphical representation of the proposed improvements,

816
01:34:05,360 --> 01:34:09,420
a detailed hold-by-hold description of these changes, and a prioritized list of work items.

817
01:34:09,940 --> 01:34:16,600
This prioritization will be developed in collaboration with the club to ensure that aligns with the most pressing needs and available resources.

818
01:34:17,300 --> 01:34:21,740
Additionally, ChatWim's design will provide a preliminary cost estimate for each proposed improvement,

819
01:34:22,380 --> 01:34:27,640
ensuring that council can make informed decisions about the allocation of funds and the projects overall feasibility.

820
01:34:29,380 --> 01:34:32,340
Chet Williams has designed over 16 courses across the world.

821
01:34:32,880 --> 01:34:37,400
He's then Houston, Oaks, Country Club, Royal Oaks, Country Club and Horseshoe Bay Resort,

822
01:34:37,540 --> 01:34:39,520
Summit Rock to Courses, just the name of few.

823
01:34:40,000 --> 01:34:44,320
He's also worked for Jack Nicholas with Nicholas Design, the golf course design company

824
01:34:44,320 --> 01:34:47,720
for 24 years completing 25 golf courses as well.

825
01:34:48,000 --> 01:34:51,960
Courses Design, Remodeling, Renovation, and Master Planning are some of the services provided.

826
01:34:52,640 --> 01:34:56,340
He knows the golf course industry well and we believe you will provide a quality master plan

827
01:34:56,340 --> 01:34:57,520
for us.

828
01:34:57,840 --> 01:35:01,800
This strategic investment in the golf course master plan designed to answer the value and

829
01:35:01,800 --> 01:35:05,960
appeal of our golf course ensuring the course meets the expectations of our community

830
01:35:05,960 --> 01:35:07,280
and visitors alike.

831
01:35:07,700 --> 01:35:11,780
We believe this plan will play the way for significant improvements that will benefit

832
01:35:11,780 --> 01:35:13,180
all stakeholders involved.

833
01:35:13,920 --> 01:35:16,660
The plan is estimated to take three to four months to complete.

834
01:35:17,060 --> 01:35:18,900
That would put the completion at the end of September.

835
01:35:19,120 --> 01:35:22,900
We would use this plan to start improvements this upcoming fiscal year.

836
01:35:24,980 --> 01:35:25,100
OK.

837
01:35:25,180 --> 01:35:25,740
Thank you.

838
01:35:25,840 --> 01:35:27,200
Discussion amongst council on this.

839
01:35:31,200 --> 01:35:39,080
I just wanted to confirm this is money that we've earned over and above at the golf course.

840
01:35:39,700 --> 01:35:42,080
This is coming from golf course revenue.

841
01:35:42,320 --> 01:35:44,320
It is not coming from the general fund.

842
01:35:45,600 --> 01:35:48,000
So the golf course is fully supporting itself.

843
01:35:48,280 --> 01:35:53,140
And we have some extra that we want to be able to use in order to identify improvements.

844
01:35:54,460 --> 01:35:57,020
In similar to our comprehensive plan for the city.

845
01:35:57,140 --> 01:35:58,960
This is a master plan for the golf course.

846
01:35:59,660 --> 01:36:22,900
I do sit on the golf course committee and we had a meeting on Monday just some examples of things that we need to start thinking about, I know there's a lot of, for the golfers out there, the greens have always heard have been a concern recently, greens do reach a useful life at which point they typically have to be replaced.

847
01:36:23,860 --> 01:36:32,020
And so part of this master plan is to look at what the options are, how much longer we can go before we have to do that.

848
01:36:32,560 --> 01:36:44,140
And what our economical and timelines are in order to be able to do that with minimizing the impact to the overall revenue of the course.

849
01:36:44,140 --> 01:36:51,320
So I think it's a one. It's a positive thing that we're seeing the golf course, you know, take off

850
01:36:52,220 --> 01:36:58,220
and then to that we're, you know, planning ahead and trying to get ahead of some of the things that we

851
01:36:59,380 --> 01:37:01,360
don't want to let fall behind.

852
01:37:10,070 --> 01:37:14,430
Well, if there's no other discussion, I'd entertain a motion on the ordinance of this time.

853
01:37:16,290 --> 01:37:19,050
Motion to approve ordinance 2024-46.

854
01:37:20,690 --> 01:37:21,490
I'll second.

855
01:37:22,030 --> 01:37:23,230
Just make sure we get it clear.

856
01:37:23,410 --> 01:37:24,350
Maybe I'm misleading it.

857
01:37:24,350 --> 01:37:25,930
I've got ordinance 2024-14.

858
01:37:27,410 --> 01:37:27,950
I'm sorry.

859
01:37:29,030 --> 01:37:29,430
46.

860
01:37:33,120 --> 01:37:33,320
Okay.

861
01:37:33,340 --> 01:37:35,900
So we have a motion to approve ordinance 2024-14.

862
01:37:36,260 --> 01:37:36,800
Do we have a second?

863
01:37:37,080 --> 01:37:37,960
I seconded.

864
01:37:38,000 --> 01:37:38,820
Oh, thank you.

865
01:37:39,100 --> 01:37:40,360
So we have a motion in a second.

866
01:37:40,480 --> 01:37:41,160
Any further discussion?

867
01:37:42,180 --> 01:37:42,580
Seeing none.

868
01:37:42,680 --> 01:37:43,320
All those in favor?

869
01:37:44,820 --> 01:37:45,520
All of those against?

870
01:37:45,920 --> 01:37:46,620
Any abstentions?

871
01:37:47,120 --> 01:37:48,620
The ordinance passes unanimously.

872
01:37:49,520 --> 01:37:55,700
I'm going to start on this end on the Mayor Council comments with Mayor Pertem Michem.

873
01:37:57,920 --> 01:38:02,680
Thank you again everybody. Welcome Connie. Hope it was a good first go.

874
01:38:03,760 --> 01:38:10,000
I want to say that the youth triathlon was canceled because of the rain and it has been

875
01:38:10,000 --> 01:38:15,740
rescheduled to Sunday, May 26 but good news for you if you missed out on the first one because you

876
01:38:15,740 --> 01:38:20,020
can register for this one still until a 25th.

877
01:38:20,100 --> 01:38:22,160
I know they had, oh, I can't even remember.

878
01:38:22,620 --> 01:38:27,620
Door somebody, they had like, yeah, like 60, 60 registered.

879
01:38:27,620 --> 01:38:30,240
So many, like, 75, a lot.

880
01:38:30,640 --> 01:38:32,900
So this is going to be a very fun youth event

881
01:38:32,900 --> 01:38:34,260
for it's first go around.

882
01:38:34,380 --> 01:38:38,040
We usually expect around 30 applicants or people to participate.

883
01:38:38,620 --> 01:38:40,340
And so 75 is huge.

884
01:38:40,600 --> 01:38:43,320
So if you have a youth who would want to participate

885
01:38:43,320 --> 01:38:45,720
in this cool first adventure, I highly recommend

886
01:38:45,720 --> 01:38:45,940
it.

887
01:38:47,720 --> 01:38:49,180
Councillor Miller Shepherd.

888
01:38:49,440 --> 01:38:51,120
No comments from me this evening.

889
01:38:51,480 --> 01:38:54,120
Councillor Miller, I'll pick up your slack.

890
01:38:55,840 --> 01:38:57,800
First, welcome Connie.

891
01:38:58,380 --> 01:39:00,640
We're going to enjoy having fun over the next year.

892
01:39:01,760 --> 01:39:03,300
Also, thank you to James Singleton.

893
01:39:03,520 --> 01:39:06,000
I hope he's out having fun with his family.

894
01:39:06,820 --> 01:39:10,180
Right now, thank you for your years of service to the community.

895
01:39:11,100 --> 01:39:14,840
Not just up here, but all out there.

896
01:39:14,840 --> 01:39:22,340
James that Andrews said it best. He's an incredible person doing a lot of great things in our community and we're blessed to have him.

897
01:39:24,020 --> 01:39:29,580
The last thing is there's four things I want to point out that are on the city website.

898
01:39:30,840 --> 01:39:37,980
I know several speakers spoke about the golf course or golf course bridge. There's a feedback form on the website.

899
01:39:37,980 --> 01:39:44,480
that you can go in and leave your comments and ideas as of last Monday. We had received

900
01:39:44,480 --> 01:39:54,900
20 of those and I hope we'd get more and can get more. There's also a part about the pool

901
01:39:54,900 --> 01:40:02,320
and to give feedback on the pool and ideas on that. And there was a meeting here last

902
01:40:02,320 --> 01:40:11,280
This past Monday, where a person from a pool company came and revealed some report that he

903
01:40:11,280 --> 01:40:19,280
had looked at the pool and gave some ideas on the future and possible next steps with that.

904
01:40:20,080 --> 01:40:23,500
That's actually on a video on the website, or we'll be soon.

905
01:40:23,500 --> 01:40:25,980
The last two things are

906
01:40:25,980 --> 01:40:30,080
Comprehensive plan, which I know Ashley mentioned, and also the

907
01:40:31,220 --> 01:40:36,780
Charter review committee. Those are two big things that will have a long lasting impact on the city

908
01:40:36,780 --> 01:40:41,640
So if you're looking for an opportunity to get involved check those out and if you have any questions

909
01:40:41,640 --> 01:40:44,560
There's a roster of people that used to be on the committees

910
01:40:44,560 --> 01:40:52,660
You can ask them about their experience or ask a member of the council and we'll be happy to give you feedback and ideas on that

911
01:40:52,660 --> 01:40:58,740
So please, these are great ways to participate in the city and it's all on the website.

912
01:40:59,300 --> 01:41:00,140
So thank you everybody.

913
01:41:01,740 --> 01:41:02,760
Council Member Rossi.

914
01:41:06,110 --> 01:41:08,830
Okay, I'm not going to read all of it.

915
01:41:09,410 --> 01:41:10,750
Congratulations, Sharon Jennifer.

916
01:41:12,250 --> 01:41:16,790
I just wanted the City of Jersey Village to know that it is a great honor and responsibility

917
01:41:17,390 --> 01:41:20,350
that I accept this role representing you.

918
01:41:20,450 --> 01:41:24,930
I promise to carry out my duties with the utmost integrity and fairness and sharing that

919
01:41:24,930 --> 01:41:29,410
voices and concerns of our community I heard.

920
01:41:30,590 --> 01:41:31,070
So thank you.

921
01:41:33,740 --> 01:41:37,220
I'd like to echo the sentiment sorry do you made a wait for you to say my name?

922
01:41:37,380 --> 01:41:38,040
It's all right.

923
01:41:38,860 --> 01:41:42,420
I'd like to echo the sentiment of fellow council members and welcome in Connie.

924
01:41:42,600 --> 01:41:43,020
We're excited.

925
01:41:44,440 --> 01:41:45,940
And I good luck to James.

926
01:41:47,400 --> 01:41:52,400
I do want to point out that by the time we meet again, we will have a whole new group of

927
01:41:52,400 --> 01:42:00,080
graduates from Jersey Village High School, and very happy for them, and that's about it.

928
01:42:01,620 --> 01:42:08,960
Okay, I'll just echo what everyone else has said. Welcome our newest council member. I think

929
01:42:08,960 --> 01:42:14,400
I don't know how many years ago it was that on this day is the council was made up entirely

930
01:42:14,400 --> 01:42:22,840
of men. And now it's just June I. So I think having different perspectives from different

931
01:42:22,840 --> 01:42:29,780
people is a very good thing and we definitely welcome Council Member Rossi. Also wanted

932
01:42:29,780 --> 01:42:36,800
to echo what was said about the commissions, the comprehensive plan review committee and

933
01:42:36,800 --> 01:42:42,720
or I'm sorry, update committee and the charter review commission. The reason I emphasize

934
01:42:42,720 --> 01:42:48,420
that is because a comprehensive plan can be kind of fun in a lot of ways because you are talking

935
01:42:48,420 --> 01:42:53,240
about, you know, what does the city look like in 10, 20, 30 years? What are the things that maybe

936
01:42:53,240 --> 01:42:58,320
we could bring to the city in terms of development and infrastructure and amenities? The charter

937
01:42:58,320 --> 01:43:03,040
review commission is extraordinarily important because it is essentially the Constitution

938
01:43:03,040 --> 01:43:11,100
of our city. It is the fundamental document which describes the rules by which your city government

939
01:43:11,100 --> 01:43:16,380
operates. And so any time people come up to me and say, why doesn't

940
01:43:16,380 --> 01:43:20,660
X, Y and Z get put up to a vote of citizens or why doesn't Council do this?

941
01:43:21,160 --> 01:43:25,120
I would say about 80% of the time, well, probably 80% of the time is state law,

942
01:43:25,340 --> 01:43:29,360
but there's a big chunk of that also that comes from our city charter.

943
01:43:30,500 --> 01:43:36,300
And so every four years we asked citizens to form a committee or commission

944
01:43:36,300 --> 01:43:39,280
that reviews that and looks to determine whether or not

945
01:43:39,280 --> 01:43:48,460
that city charter is still functioning the way it needs to for our city to operate well and to serve the citizens well.

946
01:43:49,180 --> 01:43:53,260
So if you have an interest in that, then I would highly encourage you to apply.

947
01:43:54,340 --> 01:44:02,000
So that is all I have just so everyone knows, even though we are adjourned, we are about to adjourn this regular session.

948
01:44:02,000 --> 01:44:09,260
Council is going to reconvene in the meeting room back here to continue our budget workshop that we started at six o'clock

949
01:44:09,260 --> 01:44:14,720
So I just wanted to make sure that if anyone was interested in watching that that will be happening

950
01:44:14,720 --> 01:44:20,540
It's another public meeting that will be happening in our meeting room. So with that this meeting is adjourned