city of cuero seal Copy Copy Copy_0CITY OF CUERO
 COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA 
 JUNE 13, 2022     5:00 PM

Notice is here by given for a meeting of the City Council of the City of Cuero to be held on June 13, 2022 at 5:00 PM located at City Hall Council Chambers, for the purpose of considering the following agenda items.  The City Council of the City of Cuero will meet, consider, deliberate and may take action on all agenda items. 
 
  

1.

Call to order and announce a quorum is present


2.

Invocation

Led by James K.Crain, III
3.

Pledge of Allegiance

to the American Flag and the Texas Flag Led by Emil Garza.

Documents:
  1. US and Texas Pledge.pdf
4.

Public Comments

An opportunity for the public to address Council or concerns not on the agenda (limited to two minutes). ( HB 3636). Comments from the members shall be limited to : 
a. Statements of specific factual information given in response to an inquiry;
b. A recitation of existing policy in response to an inquiry;
c. A proposal to place the subject on a future agenda.
5.

Presentation and Recognitions


5.1.

Hotel Motel Occupancy Tax request

Documents:
  1. DeWitt County Historical Museum .pdf
  2. Cuero Heritage Museum HOT fund request.pdf
  3. Cuero 150th Anniversary.pdf
  4. Main Street HOT Funds Request.pdf
  5. Cuero Chamber of Commerce HOT Fund Req.pdf
  6. HOT Funds-Turkeyfest Assoc 053122.pdf
  7. Turkey fest After Event .pdf
5.2.

Presentation From Cuero Turkey Fest for the 50th year Turkey Fest celebration to be held in October 2022.

6.

Council consideration and action items


6.1.

Discuss, consider and possible action on a request from Amherst Company, to close W Live Oak between N. Gazze St. and San Antonio St, including the southern half of San Antonio Street to W. Live Oak St.

Documents:
  1. request from Amherst Co. to close Street (map).pdf
6.2.

Discuss, consider and possible action on possibility of a skate park and location and funding options.

Documents:
  1. Cuero TX Conceptual render 1.png
  2. Cuero TX Conceptual render 2.png
  3. Cuero TX Conceptual render 3.png
  4. Cuero TX Conceptual render 4.png
  5. FW_ LAYOUT OF SKATEPARK.pdf
  6. FW_ Skatepark renders.pdf
  7. SKATE PARK OVERVIEW.pdf
  8. Skatepark Budget.pdf
6.3.

Discuss, consider and possible action on request from David Danish to draw from the Cemetery fund for irrigation, etc.

Documents:
  1. Cemetery Trust Fund 90.pdf
6.4.

Discuss, consider and possible action on a request to close streets for the June 17, 2022 Art of Entertainment Event.

Requested street closures for The Art of Entertainment Event—Friday, 06/17/22 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM
 N. E. Railroad Avenue behind the 200 Block of E. Main Street up to and along  S. Gonzales to E. Main Street, then from that intersection to in front of the Cuero Public Library; 
 Fire trucks exiting onto E. Main should not be interrupted
 

Documents:
  1. The Art of Entertainment 06 17 22.pdf
6.5.

Golden Crescent Regional Planning Commission Regional Environmental Resources Advisory Committee Nomination

Documents:
  1. RERAC_Nomination_Form_DeWitt.pdf
7.

Reports


7.1.

Update on the Pharmacy Museum damage repair from Museum Manager Amber Fitts.

8.

Resolutions


8.1.

Discuss, consider and possible action on Resolution No. 2022-13, awarding a contract for engineering services for 2022 TxCDBG-Downtown Revitalization/Main Street Grant Program (DRP/MS).

Documents:
  1. RESOLUTION No. 2022-13 Engineering Services.pdf
  2. E25238.00 2022 TxCDBG DRP MS Letter of Agreement Engineer City draft.pdf
8.2.

Discuss, consider and possible action on Resolution No. 2022-14, determining that an area of the downtown contains conditions that are detrimental to the community and constitute a slum and blighted area for the 2022 Downtown Revitalization Program grant application

Documents:
  1. resolution 2022-14.pdf
8.3.

Discuss, consider, and possible action on Resolution No. 2022-15, authorizing the submission of an application to the Texas Community Development Block Grant Program-2022 Downtown Revitalization Program and authorizing the Mayor and City Manager as authorized representatives

Documents:
  1. Resolution No. 2022-15.pdf
8.4.

Discuss, consider and possible action on Resolution No. 2022-16, School Resource Officer Program Interlocal

Documents:
  1. RESOLUTION 2022-16 SRO Interlocal.pdf
  2. SRO Contract Agreement 2022-2023.pdf
9.

Consent Agenda


9.1.

Council Meeting Minutes 4/4/2022, 5/9/2022, 5/16/2022, 5/23/2022

Documents:
  1. 5-9-2022 Council Meeting Minutes.pdf
  2. 5-16-2022 Council Meeting Minutes.pdf
  3. 5-23-2022 Council Meeting Minutes.pdf
  4. 4-4-2022 Council Meeting Minutes.pdf
9.2.

Municipal Court Monthly Report

Documents:
  1. CT Periodic Fee Report - 9358.pdf
9.3.

Library Monthly Report

Documents:
  1. MAY Library Stats.pdf
9.4.

Appointment of Donnie Garrison to the Cuero Museum Board replacing Guy Dolan.

9.5.

Building Department Monthly Report

Documents:
  1. BP Valuation Report - 9370.pdf
9.6.

DeWitt County Appraisal District Monthly Report

Documents:
  1. DeWitt CO Appraisal District.pdf
10.

Items of Community Interest

Staycation

Summer Reading 

Documents:
  1. staycation.jpg
  2. summer library program.png
11.

Adjourn




The City Council may convene into executive (closed) session in accordance with the Texas Government Code when necessary and legally justified. Any item on this agenda may be discussed in executive session if authorized by Texas Law regardless of whether it is listed under “Executive Session” of this agenda, and regardless of any past or current practice of the City Council.  Executive sessions herein are closed meetings,  and may include the consideration of any item otherwise listed on the agenda plus any subject matter specified in the executive session notice, and may include items under the Texas Government Code as follows: Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney regarding contemplated or pending litigation, a settlement offer or administrative hearing); Section 551.072 (Deliberation regarding real property); Section 551.073 (Deliberation about gifts and donations); Section 551.074 (Personnel Matters); Section 551.076 (Deliberation about Security Devices); Section 551.086(Deliberation regarding Municipally Owned Utility); and Section 551.087 (Deliberation regarding Economic Development Negotiation).

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Cuero will provide reasonable accommodations for persons attending City Council meetings.  To better serve you, requests should be received 24 hours prior to the meetings.  Please contact Jennifer Zufelt, City Secretary, at 361-275-3476.

CERTIFICATION
I certify that a copy of the June 13, 2022, agenda of items to be considered by the City of Cuero Council was posted on the City Hall windows on Friday, June 10, 2022 before 5:00 P.M.

_____________________________________
Jennifer Zufelt
City Secretary