City Council Regular Session
Regular MeetingMount Vernon, TX · February 12, 2024
Minutes
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION
Monday, February 12, 2024 – 6:00 PM
109 North Kaufman Street, Mount Vernon, Texas 75457
MINUTES 1104 1104
Call to order and announce a quorum is present.
Mayor Hyman called the meeting to order at 6:04 pm and announced a quorum present.
PRESENT
Mayor Brad Hyman
Councilman Harold Cason
Councilwoman Mary Keys
Councilwoman Rebecca Bailey
Councilman Martin Carrascosa
City Administrator Craig Lindholm
City Secretary Kathy Lovier
Assistant City Secretary Angie Pike
ABSENT
Mayor Pro Tem Mark Huddleston
VISITORS See Attached
Invocation and Pledges
Council Woman Keys led the Invocation and Mayor Hyman led the pledges
New employees were introduced for the police department, animal control, main street, public works and
administration.
Consent Agenda
1. Minutes 1/8/2024
January 2024 financial report
Motion made by Councilwoman Keys, Seconded by Councilwoman Bailey.
Voting Yea: Councilman Cason, Councilwoman Keys, Councilwoman Bailey, Councilman Carrascosa
Citizen Participation (3 minutes) No One Spoke
Public Hearing
The purpose of this hearing is to hear evidence for or against a request made by Christopher Johnson agent for
Rade Parker and CIP Trading to re-plat their property located at 440 I-30 W, Mt. Vernon, Texas.
The purpose of this hearing is to hear evidence for or against a budget amendment to the 2023/2024 budget,
adding staff positions and costs thereof, moving funds from salary to education in police budget, adding funds to
special project (land clearing) at wastewater treatement plant, and purchase of equipment for the Maintenance
Department.
Mayor Hyman closed the regular session at 6:14 pm and opened the public hearing.
Chris Johnson spoke in favor of the re-plat request. Ricky Rutherford spoke in favor of the re-plat request and
made the council aware of a possible water concerns regarding an adjacent property.
No one spoke for or against the budget amendment.
Mayor Hyman closed the public hearing at 6:23 pm and re-opened the regular session.
Items to be Considered:
2. Consider and act upon approval of Ordinance 2024-01 re-platting 440 I-30 W, Mt Vernon, Texas from
one lot into two lots.
Motion made by Councilwoman Bailey, Seconded by Councilman Cason.
Voting Yea: Councilman Cason, Councilwoman Keys, Councilwoman Bailey, Councilman Carrascosa
3. Consider and act upon approval of Ordinance 2024-03 amending the 2023/2024 budget.
Motion made by Councilwoman Keys, Seconded by Councilman Carrascosa.
Voting Yea: Councilman Cason, Councilwoman Keys, Councilwoman Bailey, Councilman Carrascosa
4. Consider and act upon approval of awarding bid for Raw Water Pump Station Improvement KSA
Project #122435 to SGL Utility Contractors, LLC of Gilmer, Texas with lowest bid of $720,787.70.
Motion made by Councilwoman Bailey, Seconded by Councilman Cason.
Voting Yea: Councilman Cason, Councilwoman Keys, Councilwoman Bailey, Councilman Carrascosa
5. Consider and act upon approval of Ordinance 2024-02 amending Chapter 5 of ordinances adding section
5-27 installation of solar panels in residential areas.
Motion made by Councilwoman Keys, Seconded by Councilman Carrascosa.
Voting Yea: Councilman Cason, Councilwoman Keys, Councilwoman Bailey, Councilman Carrascosa
6. Consider and act upon approval of Ordinance 2024-05 regarding retirement eligibility being 20 years
with Texas Municipal Retirement System.
Motion made by Councilwoman Bailey, Seconded by Councilman Carrascosa.
Voting Yea: Councilman Cason, Councilwoman Keys, Councilwoman Bailey, Councilman Carrascosa
7. Consider and act upon approval of Resolution 24-01 ordering 2024 General Election on May 4, 2024.
Motion made by Councilwoman Keys, Seconded by Councilwoman Bailey.
Voting Yea: Councilman Cason, Councilwoman Keys, Councilwoman Bailey, Councilman Carrascosa
8. Consider and act upon Resolution 24-02 for the Police Department for a Body Armor Rifle Resistant
grant.
Motion made by Councilman Carrascosa, Seconded by Councilman Cason.
Voting Yea: Councilman Cason, Councilwoman Keys, Councilwoman Bailey, Councilman Carrascosa
9. Consider and act upon approval of Resolution 24-03 for the Police Department for the Stop Stick grant.
Motion made by Councilwoman Bailey, Seconded by Councilwoman Keys.
Voting Yea: Councilman Cason, Councilwoman Keys, Councilwoman Bailey, Councilman Carrascosa
10. Consider and act upon approval of Resolution 24-04 Body Worn Camera Grant for the Police
Department.
Motion made by Councilman Carrascosa, Seconded by Councilwoman Bailey.
Voting Yea: Councilman Cason, Councilwoman Keys, Councilwoman Bailey, Councilman Carrascosa
11. Consider and act upon approval of Resolution 24-05 Control the Bleed First Aid Grant for the Police
Department.
Motion made by Councilwoman Keys, Seconded by Councilwoman Bailey.
Voting Yea: Councilman Cason, Councilwoman Keys, Councilwoman Bailey, Councilman Carrascosa
12. Consider and act upon approval of TIPS Purchasing Cooperative membership contract.
Motion made by Councilman Carrascosa, Seconded by Councilwoman Bailey.
Voting Yea: Councilman Cason, Councilwoman Keys, Councilwoman Bailey, Councilman Carrascosa
Discussion Items and Mayor/Council/City Administrator Reports
City Administrator Lindholm advised the council that TWDB is ready to analyze the city's application for $1.7
million for engineering costs for infrastructure needs. He advised that the RV park water and sewer tap lines are to
be laid soon. Will have bids within a few days for the retaining wall around the square. He also encouraged the
council and citizens to look at the website and sign up for the "Text my Gov" widget.
Presiding Officer to Adjourn the City Council Meeting
Motion made by Councilman Cason at 7:00 pm to close meeting, Seconded by Councilman Carrascosa.
Voting Yea: Councilman Cason, Councilwoman Keys, Councilwoman Bailey, Councilman Carrascosa
___/s/ Brad Hyman__________
Brad Hyman – Mayor
ATTEST:
__/s/ Kathy Lovier_________________
Kathy Lovier – City Secretary
Agenda
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION
Monday, February 12, 2024 – 6:00 PM
109 North Kaufman Street, Mount Vernon, Texas 75457
AGENDA
Call to order and announce a quorum is present.
Invocation and Pledges
Consent Agenda
Items on the Consent Agenda are approved by a single action of the Council, with such approval applicable to all
items appearing on the Consent Agenda. A Council Member may request any item to be removed from the Consent
Agenda and considered as a separate item.
1. Minutes 1/8/2024
January 2024 financial report
Report on Items of Community Interest
The City Council will have an opportunity to address items of community interest, including: expressions of thanks,
congratulations, or condolence; information regarding holiday schedules; an honorary or salutary recognition of a
public official, public employee, or other citizen; a reminder about an upcoming event organized or sponsored by
the City of Mount Vernon; information regarding a social, ceremonial, or community event organized or sponsored
by an entity other than the City of Mount Vernon that was attended or is scheduled to be attended by a member of
the City Council or an official or employee of the City of Mount Vernon; and announcements involving an imminent
threat to the public health and safety of people in the City of Mount Vernon that has arisen after posting the agenda.
Citizen Participation (3 minutes)
The Texas Open Meetings Act prohibits the Council from responding to any comments other than to refer the matter
to a future agenda, to an existing policy, or to a staff person with specific information. Claims against the City,
Council Members, or employees, as well as individual personnel appeals are not appropriate for citizens’ forum.
Public Hearing
The purpose of this hearing is to hear evidence for or against a request made by Christopher Johnson agent for
Rade Parker and CIP Trading to re-plat their property located at 440 I-30 W, Mt. Vernon, Texas.
The purpose of this hearing is to hear evidence for or against a budget amendment to the 2023/2024 budget,
adding staff positions and costs thereof, moving funds from salary to education in police budget, adding funds to
special project (land clearing) at wastewater treatement plant, and purchase of equipment for the Maintenance
Department.
Items to be Considered:
2. Consider and act upon approval of Ordinance 2024-01 re-platting 440 I-30 W, Mt Vernon, Texas from
one lot into two lots.
3. Consider and act upon approval of Ordinance 2024-03 amending the 2023/2024 budget.
4. Consider and act upon approval of awarding bid for Raw Water Pump Station Improvement KSA
Project #122435 to SGL Utility Contractors, LLC of Gilmer, Texas with lowest bid of $720,787.70.
5. Consider and act upon approval of Ordinance 2024-02 amending Chapter 5 of ordinances adding section
5-27 installation of solar panels in residential areas.
6. Consider and act upon approval of Ordinance 2024-05 regarding retirement eligibility being 20 years
with Texas Municipal Retirement System.
7. Consider and act upon approval of Resolution 24-01 ordering 2024 General Election on May 4, 2024.
8. Consider and act upon Resolution 24-02 for the Police Department for a Body Armor Rifle Resistant
grant.
9. Consider and act upon approval of Resolution 24-03 for the Police Department for the Stop Stick grant.
10. Consider and act upon approval of Resolution 24-04 Body Worn Camera Grant for the Police
Department.
11. Consider and act upon approval of Resolution 24-05 Control the Bleed First Aid Grant for the Police
Department.
12. Consider and act upon approval of TIPS Purchasing Cooperative membership contract.
Discussion Items and Mayor/Council/City Administrator Reports
Infrastructure, Streets, Parks, Grants, Budget/Budget Amendments (Admin)
Newly added staff members
Presiding Officer to Adjourn the City Council Meeting
Notes to the Agenda: Items marked with an * are consent items considered to be non-controversial and will be voted on in one
motion unless a council member asks for separate discussion. The Council may vote and/or act upon each of the items listed in this
Agenda except for discussion-only items. The Council reserves the right to retire into executive session under Sections 551.071/551.074 –
of the Texas Open Meetings Act concerning any of the items listed on this Agenda, whenever it is considered necessary and legally
justified under the Open Meetings Act. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need assistance should
contact the City Secretary at 903-537-2252 two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
CERTIFICATION
I do hereby certify that this Public Meeting Notice was posted on the outside bulletin board, at the front entrance
of City Hall located at 109 N Kaufman St., Mount Vernon, Texas, a place convenient and readily accessible to the
general public at all times, and said Notice was posted on the following date and time:
Posted February 9, 2024 by 4:00 p.m. and remained so posted at least 72 hours before said meeting was
convened. Kathy Lovier, City Secretary
NOTE: The City of Mount Vernon, Texas meets regularly on the second Monday night of each month at 6:00
p.m. The Council follows a printed Agenda for official action. Any individual desiring official action should
submit his/her request to the office of the City Manager not later than fifteen (15) days prior to the Council
Meeting.
/s/ Kathy Lovier
Kathy Lovier, City Secretary
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