CITY OF RISING STAR
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2023
104 N MILLER RISING STAR, TX 76471
6:00 PM
- CALL TO ORDER
- PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION
- CITIZENS INPUT (At this time, anyone will be allowed to speak on any matter other than personnel matters or matters under litigation for length of time not to exceed three No Council discussion or action may take place on a matter until such matter has been placed on an agenda and posted in accordance with law.)
- APPROVAL OF MINUTES SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
- DISCUSSION AND APPROVAL OF STAFF REPORTS
- Financial Reports
- Utility Report
- Police Report
- Municipal Court Report
- DISCUSSION WITH CONSIDERATION REGARDING APPROVAL OF EASTLAND COUNTY COOPERATIVE DISPATCH INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
- DISCUSSION AND APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE NO 2023-10-12 REGARDING BUDGET FOR YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 2024
- ADMINISTRATOR COMMENTS
- COUNCIL COMMENTS
- ADJOURNMENT
The council may vote and/or act upon each of the items listed in this agenda. City Council may go into closed session to discuss matters pertaining to personnel, pending or anticipated litigation, purchase of real estate, acceptance of donations, or employment of security devices when such item is posted above, and authorized under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. Posted October 6, 2023.
Notice of Assistance:
The Rising Star City Hall and Council Chambers are wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are available . Requests for accommodation must be made 48 hours prior to the meeting. Please contact City Hall at 254-643-4261 for information and assistance.
CITY OF RISING STAR
MINUTES
REGULAR CALLED MEETING
OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
104 N MILLER
RISING STAR, TX 76471
AGENDA ITEM# 1 CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council was called to order at 6 00 p.m. by Mayor Jimmy Carpenter.
Council Present: John Mashburn, Judy Kirby, Johnny Hubbard, Ross Self
Council Absent: None
Staff Present: Jan Clark-City Administrator, Chief Don Braly
Guest Present: Dale Garner with AEL, Nancy Bostick, Angie Fortune, Kathy Blakney
AGENDA ITEM # 2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION
Pledge of Allegiance said by all and the Invocation was said by Council John Mashburn
AGENDA ITEM# 3 CITIZENS INPUT
Dale Garner with Abilene Environmental Landfill spoke regarding the services his company could do for our City.
Nancy Bostick and Angie Fortune commented that someone turned water on at Hughes Park, Saturday 9, 2023, and did not turn off. Nancy showed picture of water standing next to Mercantile’ s foundation.
Kathy Blakney commented on Animal Control Ordinance regarding the number of dogs a person could have.
AGENDA ITEM# 4 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion made by Mashburn and seconded by Hubbard to approve the Regular Minutes of the August 10, 2023, Regular Meeting.
Motion carried 4-0
AGENDA ITEM# 5 DISCUSSION AND APPROVAL OF STAFF REPORTS
1. Financial Reports
2. Monthly Bill List
3. Utility Report
4. Municipal Court Report
Financial Reports, Monthly Bill List, Utility Reports and Municipal Court Reports were presented by City Administrator. Chief Braly gave Police Report. Council reviewed all reports.
City Administrator reported that TxDOT payment to Infrastructure Bank would be coming up soon.
Motion made by Mashburn and seconded by Self to approve all above reports.
Motion carried 4-0.
AGENDA ITEM #6 CONTRACT/DISCONTINUE CONTRACT WITH LGB&S
City Administrator presented Budget Amendments for General and Utility Funds.
Motion made by Self and seconded by Mashburn to approve contract with Municipal Court contract with MBVA and discontinue contract with LGB&S.
Motion carried 4-0
AGENDA ITEM # 7 DISCUSSION AND APPROVAL OF 2023 PROPERTY TAX RATE OF $.469903
City Administrator presented worksheet of 2023 Property Tax Rate, showing No-New Revenue Rate of $0.469903 per $100.00, and showed comparison of last year’s rate. Last year 2022 tax rate was $0.495393 per $100.00.
Motion made by Kirby and seconded by Mashburn to approve 2023 Property Tax Rate at $0. 469903 per 100.00.
Motion carried 4-0
AGENDA ITEM# 8 DISCUSSION AND APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE NO 2023-9-14 SETTING THE TAX LEVY FOR YEAR 2023
Ordinance No. 2023-9-14 was reviewed showing 2023 No-New Revenue Tax of $0.469903 per 100.00 of Property Value.
Motion by Self and seconded by Mashburn to approve Ordinance No 2023-9-14, setting Property tax for the year 2023 of $0.469903.
Motion carried 4-0
AGENDA ITEM# 9 REVIEW AND APPROVE RESOLUTION 2023-10-7 REGRDING RSHS HOMECOMING PARADE
City Administrator presented and explained Resolution regarding the RSHS Homecoming Parade Route.
Motion by Hubbard and seconded by Kirby to approve Resolution No. 2023-10-7 regarding RSHS Homecoming Parade.
Motion carried 4-0
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AGENDA ITEM# 10 DISCUSSION, REVIEW AND CONSIDER APPROVAL OF BUDGET FOR YEAR 2023-2024
General and Utility Budget for year ending September 2024 was reviewed and explained.
Motion made by Mashburn and seconded by Self to approve Budget for year ending September 2024.
Motion carried 4-0
AGENDA ITEM# 11 ADMINISTRATOR COMMENTS
No comments
AGENDA ITEM# 12 COUNCIL COMMENTS
Mayor Carpenter commented on abatement of properties and the old hospital building, that he is talking to attorney.
AGENDA ITEM# 13 EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS REPLACEMENT OF VACANT COUNTIL SEAT, LOCAL GOVERNMENT
CODE 551.074
EXECUTIVE SESSION ENTERED AT 6:44 PM
REGULAR SESSION RECONVENED AT 7:04 PM
ACTION TAKEN:
Motion made by Self and seconded by Mashburn to appoint Tricia Nall as Council Member to replace vacant seat until the May 2024 Election.
Motion carried 4-0
Motion made by Kirby and seconded by Mashburn to approve City employee wage increase.
Motion carried 4-0
AGENDA ITEM# 14 ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, motion made by Hubbard and seconded by Self to adjourn.
Motion carried 4-0
Time: 7:05 pm
