atot  OMERTON  City Council Agenda JULY2 20, 2023 (6:30 p.m.) BUDGET WORKSHOP  Overton City Council Chambers, 1200 S. Commerce Street, Overton, TX 75684  A. CALL TO ORDER B. WORKSHOP  .1. Discussion regarding the FY 202220232024Muncpal Budget  July 20; 2023 (7:00 p.m.) REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING  Overton City Council Chambers, 1200 S. Commerce Street, Overton, Texas 75684  I.  Call to Order A. Invocation B: Pledge of Allegiance U.S. flag under God, one and indivisible") Presentations: and Proclamations:  Texas, flag ("Honor the Texas flag. Ipledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state  II.  Misty Rhodes discusses plumber costs incurred at 302:E. Henderson St.  Ovérton.  III. Public Forum - Each individual will be allowed three (3) minutes.  Anyone wishing to speak on a posted agenda item must complete a speaker card with his/her name andaddress and must identify the agenda item number for which he/she would like to speak. -A speaker card. must be presented to Lisa Hemus, Interim City Secretary, prior to the meeting so that the speaker may be recognized by the Chair at the appropriate time, Speakers will each be allowèda three (3) minute time period to provide comments regarding the posted agenda items for which the request to speak was submitted and may speak before or during the Council'sc consideration of the agenda item.  7-20-2023 Agenda    Please be advised that by law, City Council may not respond to any comments or guestions asked of them by a speaker for items not listed on the Agenda. Any response by a member of City Council or staff is limited by Texas law to a statement of specific factual information, a recitation ofexisting policy,oraproposal. to. place the. subject  on the agenda for a future City Council Meeting.  IV. Consent Agenda  (NOTE: The Consent Agenda includes non-controversial and routine items that the Council may act on with one single vote. Ifthe Council wishes, they may pull any item from the Consent Agenda to discuss and act upon individually.) A. Consider approval of the following minutes: June 15, 2023.  V. Public Hearings:  VI. Statutory Agenda Items: A. Business  1. Remove from table to discuss and take action on Utility Billing Proposal concerning water bills that would reduce expenses associated with postage, printing, and other administrative costs, maintain a balanced budget, cover operational costs, invest in ongoing improvements of our water infrastructure, save customers time, and provide less human error a. Have customers absorb 3.5% surcharges on credit card and debit card processing transactions. Customers would still be able to pay their bills via check or cash without paying this surcharge. b. Have customers pay 10% rate on late fees instead of $10 flat fee.  and paperwork.  C. Eliminate mailing of late water bills.  d. Transition from paper-based billing to email billing and auto-draft inorder to help preserve natural resources and reduce the environmental impact associated with paper production and disposal, and leading to a more efficient billing system. With auto- draft and paperless billing, the customer would receive a $2.00  credit/discount toward their water bill.  e. Increase the water cut-off fee from $25.00 to $30.00. - Place a QR code on the back of water bill.  7-20-2023. Agenda  Page 2    g. Add a $5.00 fee to help offset expenses related to dedicating employee time to process phone payments.  2. Discuss and take action on OMDD payment of $12,000 in admin fees to city to be used for payment on loan taken by City from OEDC Aug. 3. Discuss and take action in the City's Code of Ordinances to remove the house square footage requirements from Zoning Ordinance Exhibit 9A, Section 6.05, Pages 9A:15 and 9A:16, published May 2023. 6.05 MINIMUM AREA PER DWELLING UNIT  2021.  $6  OVERTON CODE  $7  Zoning. District SF SF  Minimum Sq. Ftof Maximum, Building(s)  Lot Size Lots with 6,000 sq. ft. or more Lots with less than 6,000 sq. ft.  Living Areay 1,000 sq. ft. 750 sq. ft.  Footprint 40% lot coverage 40% lot coverage  4. Discuss and take action on an interlocal agreement between City of Overton and Rusk County for Fire Code and Investigation Services. 5. Discuss and take action in the City's Code of Ordinances to repeal enforcement of offenses from Chapter 8, Offenses and Additional Provisions, Article 8.02 Minors, Division 2 Curfew, published May 2023. 6. Discuss and take action on request by Misty Rhodes for restitution of  (Include fire Inspection Services at a later date.)  plumber costs at her personal residence.  B. Request for Excused Absence:  1. Mayor to receive request, if any, for leave of absence from any Council  Member for future meetings.  2. The next scheduled Regular Meeting is August 17, 2023  VII. City Administration's Monthly Reports  City Council to hear andlor act, if necessary, on the following items:  7-20-2023 Agenda  Page 3    A.  Administration Monthly Reports 1. City Manager's Report  a 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. B. 1. 2. 3. 4.  Upcoming Projects/Update on future administration building.  Police Department Report City Secretary's Report Public Works Department Report Christus EMS report Overton Volunteer Fire Department Report Municipal Court Report Finance Monthly Reports Income Statement Expense Approval Report Monthly Bank Statement Sales Tax Report  VIII. Adjournment  1, Lisa Hemus, Interim City Secretary of the City of Overton, Texas do hereby certify that notice of the above-named meeting was posted on the City Hall bulletin board of the City of Overton, Texas, a place readily accessible to the public at all times, by July 17, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. and remained continuously posted for at least 72 hours immediately preceding the said meeting and that said notice was posted in accordance with Chapter  551, Texas Government Code.  ds Hemur  Lisa Hemus Interim City Secretary  Note: The City Council for the City of Overton reserves the right to adjourn into Executive Session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any oft the matters listed above, as authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberation. About Security Devices), 551.074 (Personnel), and Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this public meeting and who may need auxiliary aid or services are requested to contact the City of Overton forty-eight (48) hours in advance at 903-834-3171, and reasonable accommodation's' will be made fora assistance.  551.087 (Deliberations regarding Economic Development negotiations). This facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are available.  7-20-2023 Agenda  Page 4