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ROCKDALE CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, April 14, 2025 City Council Chambers 505 West Cameron Avenue, Rockdale, Texas 76567 5:30 p.m. REGULAR MEETING – AGENDA CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/ INVOCATION CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS PROCLAMATIONS 1. RHS Band Proclamation 2. Fair Housing Proclamation 3. Earth Day Proclamation 4. Motorcycle awareness Proclamation 5. National Library Month Proclamation CONSENT AGENDA- All consent agenda items listed are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Councilmember requests, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda. Information concerning consent agenda items is available for public review. 6. Minutes of regular meeting on March 10th, and special meeting on March 18, 2025. 7. Consider and take any necessary action on the second reading of an ordinance cancelling a portion of the May 3, 2025, General Election for the office of Mayor- at-large and Council Member – Eastward; declaring unopposed candidates to be elected; and providing an open meeting clause and for other matters. (Johnson) 8. Consider and take any necessary action on the TxDOT Maintenance Agreement. (Rockdale Milam MMA) (Kelty) 9. Consider and take any necessary action on a Resolution approving Budget amendment #5 for the FY 2024-2025 Annual Budget. (Proudley) REGULAR AGENDA 10. Consider and take any necessary action on subsidizing the ridership for the HOP. (Kelty) 11. Consider and take any necessary action on the approval of the Rockdale Fair Association request for Hotel Occupancy Tax HOT funds for the 2025 annual Rockdale Fair. (Kelty) 12. Consider and take any necessary action on the approval of the Rockdale Community Market for Hotel Occupancy Tax HOT funds. (Kelty) 13. Consider and take any necessary action on an appointment to the Planning and Zoning Commission for term expired 2/2024. (Kelty) 14. Consider and take any necessary action on awarding the Janitorial bid to WCD Enterprises for city offices. (Johnson) 15. PUBLIC HEARING: Conduct a public hearing on zoning ordinance amendment(s) regarding Chapter 14, Zoning, Section 14.02.004 “Definitions”, Section 14.02.072 “Allowed Use Table”, and Section 14.02.124 “Conditional Use Permits”. (Blanchard) 16. Consider and take any necessary action on the first reading of an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance, Section 14.02.124 “Conditional Use Permits.” (Blanchard) 17. Consider and take any necessary action on the first reading of an Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance Section 14.02.004 “Definitions” and Section 14.02.072 “Allowed Use Table” for Mini Storage Warehouses and Personal Professional Services (Blanchard) 18. Consider and take any necessary action on a recommendation to the City Council regarding a short form subdivision submitted by Martin Gutierrez for property located at 801 Shelton into two lots. (Blanchard) 19. Consider and take any necessary action on the first reading of an Ordinance amending Article 1.10 “Cemetery” of the Code of Ordinances. (Kelty) 20. Consider and take any necessary action on the first reading of an Ordinance amending Article A3.100 “Other Fees” by amending cemetery related fees in Article A3-008 “Cemetery” in the Code of Ordinances. (Kelty) 21. Consider and take any necessary action on a wastewater reservation agreement with Sandow Lakes Ranch. (Kelty) 22. Consider and take any necessary action on the issuance of a notice of Award to Lopez Utility Contractors for the DSWRF Phase II Waterline replacement project. (Brunson)  23. Consider and take any necessary action on approving participation in Rockdale Growth Alliance subcommittee. (Gibson) EXECUTIVE SESSION A. CONVENE in EXECUTIVE SESSION: Discussion pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.072 and 551.074 of the Texas Government Code to: 1. Deliberation about purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property for the purpose of commercial development for the City’s six acres located at 1166 W. Hwy 79, Rockdale, TX 76567. 2. Deliberate about real property negotiations regarding Rockdale Airport. 3. Deliberate about Rockdale Volunteer Fire Department TML claim. B. RECONVENE into open session and take action if, and as deemed appropriate in the City Council’s discretion regarding: 1. The deliberation of about purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property for the purpose of commercial development for the City’s six acres located at 1166 W. Hwy 79, Rockdale, TX 76567. 2. The deliberation about real property negotiations regarding Rockdale Airport. 3. Deliberation about Rockdale Volunteer Fire Department TML claim. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS Financial Report/Monthly Bills Library report Municipal Court report Public Safety report Animal Control report Public Works Department report Planning and Development Report ADJOURNMENT APPROVED: Timothy Kelty Ward Roddam, Mayor City Manager I, the undersigned authority, do hereby certify that this Notice of Meeting was posted on the bulletin board at the City Hall of the City of Rockdale, Texas, a place convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all times, and said notice was posted on the following: April 10, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. and remained so posted at least 2 hours after said meeting was convened. Shanna Johnson, City Secretary The City Council reserves the right to meet in a closed session on any agenda item should the need arise and if applicable pursuant to authorization by Title 5, Chapter 551, of the Texas Government Code Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations regarding Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberations regarding Gifts and Donations), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations regarding Security Devices) and 551.087 (Deliberations regarding Economic Development Negotiations). All meetings of the City Council are open to the public and public participation is invited on all open session business items. The Rockdale City Hall is wheelchair accessible and special parking is available on the west side of the building. If special accommodations are required for participation, please contact the City Secretary at (512) 446-2511 a minimum of twenty-four (24) hours prior to the meeting and every effort will be made to provide reasonable accommodations. Pursuant to Section 30.06, Penal Code (trespass by license holder with a concealed handgun), a person licensed under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code (handgun licensing law), may not enter this property with a concealed handgun. Pursuant to Section 30.07, Penal Code (trespass by license holder with an openly carried handgun), a person licensed under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code (handgun licensing law), may not enter this property with a handgun that is carried openly.