- WINTERS 9 EST.1890  CITY OF WINTERS, TEXAS 310 S. MAIN ST. WINTERS, TX COUNCIL CHAMBERS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES April 29, 2024, 6:00 p.m.  Call meeting to order. Mayor Chris Bahlman called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and a quorum was established. In attendance were City Attorney Ken Slimp, Alderman Jimmy Butler, Alderman Mike Neal, Alderwoman Ursula Estrada, Alderman Wesley Hagle and Alderwoman  Ida Rodriguez.  Pledge of Allegiance -US and Texas Flag  Agenda Item 1. Community Input. Ms. Linda Huckaby stated she is opposed to the city leasing the building at 500 S. Main St. She stated the roofleaks, the AC is not good, and the Mr. Tommy Miller agreed with Ms. Huckaby; stating hel has had floors ruined and has had sewer Agenda Item 2. Approval of Minutes from March 25, 2024, April 20, 2024, and April 25,2024. Ms. Lincoln noted that the minutes from April 25,2024 should have been stricken from the agenda as that meeting was cancelled and apologized for the oversight. Alderman Mike Neal stated the minutes from March 25,2024, item number 4, Approval ofBills should state that only the invoice for Christina Davis had been excluded for payment until the following month. Alderman Jimmy Butler made ai motion to approve the minutes, with changes stated by Mr. Neal, seconded by Alderman Wesley Hagle. All in favor, motion carried. Ayes 5, Noes 0.  city's focus should be on water, sewer and city streets. problems with the water not being shut off timely as requested.  Agenda Item 3. Department Reports: City Administrator: Nate Smith  A. City Administrator Report. City Administrator, Nate Smith stated the budget for the month ofMarch is going well at the halfway point for the fiscal year. He stated that the citizen notification is inj place through Everbridge and there have been some sign-ups through the website. Mr. Smith noted that the sludge removal    project is more than 50 percent completed and should be finished in May. The city received al letter from TCEQ (Texas Commission on Environmental Quality) approving the assessment to the TWDB (Texas Water Development Board); according to eHT the objective is to get our project before the board in. June for B. Sales Tax graphics. Mr. Smith stated that the sales tax receipts for April were $24,318.08, 11.52 percent less than this time last year. For the calendar year we  approval.  are 2.85 percent less than last year. City Secretary: Sheila Lincoln A. Atmos Rider GCR -Rate Filing. NA  B. Audit date of May 22-24,2024. Ms. Lincoln stated that the annual audit is C. Utility Bills Draft Date Changes for May Only. Ms. Lincoln stated that per Victory Bank personnel the utility drafts would come out a few days later than expected due to the internal switchover; all bills will show paid timely in our Ms. Sharon Miller updated the Council on the status of the swimming pool stating the Manager and Assistant Manager and six (6) lifeguards have been hired as of now. There will be new pay rates for swimming pool employees per City Administrator as well as increased admission prices. The admission prices will go from $2 to $4 for children 3 years old and older. In addition, all children ten (10) years of age and under will need to be accompanied by an adult. Season passes will be $50 and pool parties will be $100 for one hour or $150 for two.  scheduled for May 22-24, 2024. No discussion.  system.  Concession prices will depend on the purchase cost. Water Department: Supervisor, Michael Blackshear A. Water Usage- Water Usage & Lake Report.  B. Sewer Status.  C. Projects, New/ Ongoing. Mr. Blackshear stated that over four hundred (400) A. Projects. Mr. Lara stated that the Street Department has completed the repainting ofthe gazebo, fencing and signs at the City Park and it looks good. Police Department: Chief Paula Geyer. ChiefGeyer stated that she had applied fora  loads have been removed from the sludge pits. Street Department: Supervisor, David Lara  $15,000 grant and is waiting on final paperwork. A. Statistics- Report attached. Code Enforcement: Bobby Sanders.  A. Animal Control. Mr. Sanders stated that on the. A/C side there were thirteen (13) dogs and one opossum. There were five (5) incident reports, one dog bite and three (3) citations. He stated that he added euthanizations to the report; in 2022 there were twenty-one (21), in 2023 a total of forty-eight (48) and so far this year B. Code Enforcement. Mr. Sanders stated there were fifty-three (53) prohibited conditions, three (3)j junked vehicles, three (3) substandard buildings, one (1)  there have been eleven (11).  demolition and eighteen (18) citations.    City Judge: Greg Nichols.  A. Citation Statistics. Judge Nichols stated there were nineteen (19) new violations for the month of March. He closed twenty-seven (27) cases. There was $1510in fines and $1938 in fees. Judge Nichols stated he attended the Judge's Seminar last week and there will be a state mandated Juvenile Diversion Plan coming up in Airport Manager: Richard Humphrey. Mr. Humphrey stated that he needs an Airport A. Projects. Mr. Humphrey states next year's Ramp Grant is on track to get projects  January 2025.  Council which will include people with hangars at the airport.  done as soon as approved.  B. Events  Agenda Item 4. Approval ofl Bills. Alderman Jimmy Butler made ai motion to pay the bills, seconded by Alderwoman Ida Rodriguez. All in favor, motion carried. Ayes 5, Noes 0.  Agenda Item 5. Council's Report: Agenda Item 6. Old Business: N/A. Agenda Item 7. New Business:  A. Mission, Vision, and Goal Setting. N/A.  A. Discussion and possible action to move the Regular Meeting for May 27,2024 to May 20,2024 at 6:00 p.m. due to thel Memorial Day Holiday. Alderwoman Ida Rodriguez: made a motion to move the regular meeting from May 27, 2024, to Monday, May 20,2024 due to the Memorial Day Holiday; seconded by Alderman B. Discussion and possible action to approve a Resolution Authorizing Application for Financial Assistance from the Texas Water Development Board for Water System improvements; and Making Certain Findings in Connection Therewith. Mr. Smith stated this one is the mandated Lead Line Replacement Project, it will be 51 percent grant and 49 percent loan funding and will total somewhere around $266,000 including equipment, hours worked on project and would help purchase a new vacuum trailer. He adds that the state allows up to ten (10) years to replace all lines. He recommends approval. Alderwoman Ida Rodriguez made ai motion to approve the Resolution Authorizing Application for Financial Assistance from the TWDB for Water System Improvements; Alderman Wesley Hagle seconded. All in C. Discussion and possible action to approve Vulcan Quote for Street Improyements/Seal Coating. Street Supervisor, David Lara noted that in addition to the quote there is generally an additional $4,000 paid to the County for labor and equipment. Mr. Smith recommends approval. Alderwoman Ida Rodriguez made a  Wesley Hagle. All in favor, motion carried. Ayes 5, Noes 0.  favor, motion carried. Ayes 5, Noes 0.    motion to approve the Vulcan quote for Street Improvements, seconded by Alderman D. Discussion and possible action to approve lease agreement with North Runnels Hospital District for property at 500 S. Main Street. Mr. Smith stated that the North Runnels Hospital Board would be voting tonight on this topic. He suggested a possible $50,000 down payment up front for a lease-purchase, he thinks the building would be perfect for the needs of City Hall. Mr. Smith states that the state had provided a $400, 000 grant to the NRH and that Ballinger helped out with a $250,000 loan, therefore alleviating the immediate crisis. He is not sure if they are out oft the woods just yet but the down-payment from the city would be the quickest way to get money into their hands. If the city moves forward with a lease-purchase an inspection would be recommended of roof and A/C's Mr. Smith understands there are reservations, and it might be hard to see the whole picture but believes this would be agood thing for the city while helping North Runnels Hospital. Ms. Sue Spill asked if any money owed to the city for utilities would be deducted from the cost of the lease purchase. She stated that she did not see the need for the purchase with no new businesses coming in, but if the Council approves then ok. Alderman Jimmy Butler stated that when the subject was first discussed the hospital was in a crunch; the city did not budget for this and doesn't see the need at this time. Alderman Mike Neal asked what would happen to the city's money ifthe hospital decided to keep the building, he does not believe the city should move out ofe emotion. Alderwoman Ida Rodriguez believes there has not been enough time to get all the facts. Alderman Wesley Hagle stated he believes there needs to be better planning and the hospital is not in crisis at the moment and there is time. Alderwoman Ursula Estrada stated she is nervous about the financials ofNRH but ideally it would be nice to have something nicer. Mr. Smith asked for direction from the Council ongoing regarding the future of this topic. Alderman Jimmy Butler recommends letting NRH make their decision and E. Executive Session, Texas Government Code 551.074, Personnel Matters, Michael Blackshear; Texas Government Code 551.071, Consultation with Attorney(s) pending or contemplated litigation. The Council convened in Executive Session at F. Reconvene in Open Session. The Council reconvened in Open Session at 7:32 p.m. G. Discussion and possible action regarding items discussed in Executive Session. Agenda Item 8. Adjourn. Alderwoman Ursula Estrada made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Alderman Wesley Hagle. All in favor, motion carried. The meeting was adjourned  Mike Neal. All in favor, motion carried. Ayes 5, Noes 0.  see howi it goes. There was no action taken. Discussion only.  6:51 p.m. NA.  at 7:32 p.m.