WINTERS -EST.1890  CITY OF WINTERS, TEXAS 310 S. MAIN ST. WINTERS, TX COUNCIL CHAMBERS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES May 20, 2024, 6:00 p.m.  Call meeting to order. Mayor Chris Bahlman called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. In attendance were. Mayor Chris Bahlman, City Attorney Ken Slimp, Alderman Jimmy Butler, Alderwoman Ursula Estrada, Alderman Wesley Hagle and Alderwoman Ida Rodriguez. Not in  attendance was Alderman Mike Neal. Pledge of Allegiance -US and Texas Flag Agenda Item 1. Community Input.  Mr. Mark Burkhart addressed the council stating that he is opposed to Agenda Item F. the possible purchase of! property at 500 S. Main, stating that it does not make sense for the city to Ms. Linda Huckaby stated her position is still the same and she too objects to the purchase oft the Ms. Joyce Knight stated that she has called regarding the pavement that is up and in the driveway on Murray but nothing has been done. She would appreciate it being taken care of. Ms. Sandee Schneider stated that she too agrees with Mr. Burkhart and Ms. Huckaby and does not agree with the possible purchase oft the building at 500 S. Main but to invest money into the Agenda Item 2. Approval ofl Minutes from April 29,2024. Alderwoman Ida Rodriguez made a motion to approve the minutes from April 29,2024, seconded by Alderwoman Ursula Estrada.  spend the money on a new building for city offices.  building at 500 S. Main.  building we currently have.  All in favor motion carried. Ayes 4, Noes 0. Agenda Item 3. Department Reports: City Administrator: Nate Smith    A. City Administrator Report. Mr. Smith reported that the roofers had come. last week and repaired the roof. He reported that work continues on the budget for the upcoming fiscal year. Mr. Smith informed the Council that he had a meeting with the Pony Creek Trust regarding a drainage easement for the Circle Drive area and would be setting up a meeting with engineer, Sage Diller of eHT to answer B. Sales Tax graphics. Receipts for the month of May were $42,276.67, 30.47 percent more than the previous year. For the calendar year the city is 4.41 percent  questions.  ahead oft the previous year. City Secretary: Sheila Lincoln  A. Atmos Rider GCR -Rate Filing. No discussion. county per Minutes from June 28,2004.  B. State St. RV: Park. Ms. Lincoln stated that it had recently come to the attention of City Hall that the RV Park on State St. did not belong to the city but rather to the C. CD Rates & Maturity. Ms. Lincoln informed the Council that three of the city's CD's had matured and had been rolled into a six-month CD with a 4.6 percent interest rate; previously these were three-month CD's with an interest rate of1.5 percent. This was done per discussions with Victory Bank Officials and City D. 2024 Certified Estimate ofTaxable Value. Ms. Lincoln stated that the Certified Estimated Taxable Value is $103,208,585. compared to last years Certified A. Water Usage- Water Usage & Lake Report. Ms. Lincoln reported that with the . Projects, New/ Ongoing. The swimming pool has been drained for cleaning in A. Projects. Mr. Lara stated that he does not currently have any projects going on but  Administrator Nate Smith and Alderman Jimmy Butler. Estimate ofTaxable Value of $89,773,349.  Water Department: Supervisor, Michael Blackshear. Not present. recent rains the lake levels were up from 21' to 26' 7". preparation for the Memorial Day weekend opening. isp preparing to seal coat in August or September.  B. Sewer Status.  Street Department: Supervisor, David Lara Police Department: Chief Paula Geyer. A. Statistics- Report attached. Code Enforcement: Bobby Sanders. animals for the month.  B. STEP Presentation- Click It or' Ticket. Chief Geyer stated that the PD would be A. Animal Control. Mr. Sanders stated there were five (5) dogs at large and no other B. Citation Statistics. On the CE: side there were twenty-two (22) prohibited conditions, one (1)junked vehicle and three (3) citations.  working the traffic stops according to the map for Zone 1.  City Judge: Greg Nichols.  A. Citation Statistics. Mr. Nichols stated there are thirty-five (35) new violations and seventeen (17) completed citations with $1521 going to the city and $1289 to the    state. Mr. Nichols stated that he has caught up the OCA reports. Files from 2004- A. Projects. Mr. Humphrey stated they are waiting on contractor for paint and for  2008 have been destroyed. Airport Manager: Richard Humphrey TXDOT approved work.  B. Events.  Agenda Item 4. Approval of Bills. Alderman Jimmy Butler made ai motion to approve the bills, seconded by Alderwoman Ida Rodriguez. All in favor, motion carried.. Ayes 4, Noes 0.  Agenda Item 5. Council's Report: Agenda Item 6. Old Business: N/A. Agenda Item 7.1 New Business:  A. Mission, Vision, and Goal Setting. No discussion.  A. Discussion and possible action to approve pavement work at' Winters Municipal Airport by Little Manufacturing for $94,203.60. Alderman Jimmy Butler made a motion to approve pavement work at the Airport by Little Manufacturing in the amount of $94,203.60 seconded by Alderwoman Ursula Estrada. All in favor, motion B. Discussion and possible action to approve service quote for Time Clock Plus software. Mr. Smith addressed the Council regarding the software for Time Clock Plus for city employees, explaining that employees would be able to clock in via computer or cell phone. The software is compatible with current payroll software and does have geofencing. Time Clock Plus provides a 36-month service agreement with an up-front payment of$3,843.75 and an annual payment of $1,312.50 for up to 25 employees. Mr. Smith recommends approval. Alderwoman Ida Rodriguez made a motion to approve the service quote for Time Clock Plus, seconded by Alderwoman C. Discussion and possible action to vote for the Z.I. Hale Museum Board of D. Discussion and possible action to approve the Certificate of Appointment of Commissioners of thel Housing Authority of the City of Winters. Alderman Jimmy Butler made a motion to approve the appointment ofCommissioners ofthe Housing Authority of the City of Winters, seconded by Alderwoman Ida Rodriguez.  carried. Ayes 4, Noes 0.  Ursula Estrada. All in favor, motion carried. Ayes 4, Noes 0.  Directors.  All in favor, motion carried. Ayes 4, Noes 0.  Commissioners are: Phillip Esquivel, Chairman Jerry. Jackson Melisa Bahlman  Joyce Knight Erika Hoelscher  E. Discussion and possible action on vendor fair at Dove Fest. Mr. Smith stated that the Dove Fest Organizing Committee has requested the use oft the Ted Meyer Park    for a vendor fair during Dove Fest and are asking that permit fees be waived fora one-time event. Mr. Smith recommends approval for this event only. Alderman Jimmy Butler made a motion to waive vendor fees for the Dove Fest one-time vendor event, seconded by Alderwoman Ursula Estrada. All in favor, motion carried. Ayes 4, F. Discussion and possible action on continuing with purchase of property at 500 S. G. Discussion and possible action on Resolution 2024-13, a resolution amending the Tax Abatement Policies of the City of Winters. Mr. Smith asked the Council to revise the current Tax Abatement Policy to raise the five (5) years to ten (10) years to be more competitive with surrounding towns for growth as the City currently has no incentives to offer. He is not asking for ten (10) year abatements on every abatement. Alderman Jimmy Butler stated that he is not opposed to policy but how it is applied; not creating. jobs hurts our city. Alderman Jimmy Butler made a motion to approve the resolution seconded by Alderwoman Ida Rodriguez. All in favor, motion carried.  Noes 0.  Main Street. After discussion, no action was taken.  Ayes 4, Noes 0.  H. Executive Session, Texas Government Code  Section 551.071 - Consultation with Attorney, Pending or  contemplated litigation.  The Council went into Executive Session at 6:42 p.m. Reconvene in Open Session. Reconvene in open session at 7:03 p.m. Discussion and possible action regarding items discussed in Executive Session. Agenda Item # 8. Adjourn. Alderwoman Ursula Estrada made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Wesley Hagle. All in favor, motion carried. Ayes 4. Noes 0.  No discussion.  The meeting was adjourned at 7:04 p.m.  ATTEST:  Chris Bahlman, Mayor  Sheila Lincoln, City Secretary