MINUTES WORKSESSION HEATH CITYCOUNCIL TUESDAY, AUGUST 10, 2021 KELSON ELAM, MAYOR JOHN BEAMAN RICH KRAUSE DONNA ROLATER PAUL: RUFFO BRENTV WEAVER FRANK: NEW, MAYOR PROTEM  ATTENDING:  ABSENT:  Mayor Elam called the Work Session to order at 5:00 p.m.  Director ofFinance, Laurie. Mays provided a quick overview regarding the' Taxl Rate and stated that wel have now received the No-New Revenue and Voter-Approval tax rates from Rockwall Central Appraisal District. The proposed Equivalent Rate including the M&O and I&S is 33.9307 and is significantlyl lower than the current total year taxi rate, it is 3-7262 cents lower. IfCouncil choosesi thel Equivalent Tax Rate tol be our tax rate, it will drop thei taxi ratel byat total of 7.18 cents over the past few years. Mays commented that this is "pretty incredible". The next step: ist tol bring this proposed rate discussion tot the next council meeting for council vote. The Mayor and Council were pleased with the numbers and Councilman Weaver stated that since we started the Equivalent tax rate process several years ago, we. have had a substantial tax deduction percent and thati indicates the success ofthe approach that we adopted, and this Jason Gray, Wildan Financial Services, was present and provided a presentation regarding the update toi the CityoflieamthsWaterand Wastewater Rate Study. Gray stated that tonight's decision would be about immediate rates only but the presentation would also provide information regarding what the fund balance would look like year to year and what the debt coverage: ratio would look like. The presentation provided a review offour rate scenarios and all offour models incorporate North Texas Municipal Water District's latest assumptions for their rates moving forward. Each oft thei four scenarios would be an appropriate way to achieve the revenue needed to keep the system sustainable and fully: funded. The 4 scenarios were:1 1) $0 Cash, all CIP projects over the next 10 years would be funded with new debt issuances. Rates are: structured to account for current operations and new debt service payments. 2)$4M Cash, approximately: 1/3rd ofCIP costs over the next 10 years would bej paid for with cash, and the remaining 2/3rds would be funded with long-term debt issuances. 3) $8M Cash, approximately 2/3rds of CIP costs over the next 10 years would be paid for with cash, and the remaining 1/3rd would be funded with long-term debt issuances, and 4) $12M Cash, all CIP projects over the next 10 years would be funded with cash on hand. Rates are structured to account for a build-up of cash reserves to pay for projects as needed. The presentation also included charts showing forecasting debt coverage ratio, a comparison of monthly residential Mayor Elam commended Gray for the presentation and stated that the lay out of the information was clear and made sense SO these are tools that future councils will be able to use. The Mayor and Council instructed Gray to move forward with the second option, $4M Cash Rate Plan. Councilman Weaver noted that thej proposed Sewer/Wastewater rates, which arel based on the winter-averaging approach, would result in monthly savings all year long for any household using less than approximately 5700 gal per month during the winter months. The council was widelyin favor of this approach asi it] provides equityi in the rate structure and allows low-volume users to realize a savings compared tot the current approach where all users  year alone would be a nearly 10%1 reduction ini tax rate.  charges and additional financial considerations.  payai flat rate regardless oft their usage volumes. Mayor Elam recessed the Work Session at 6:02 p.m.  Heath City Council. Minutes - August 10. 2021 Work. Session and Regular Meeting.  Page 1of4    MINUTES REGULAR CALLED MEETING HEATH CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, AUGUST 10, 2021 KELSON ELAM, MAYOR JOHN BEAMAN RICH KRAUSE DONNA ROLATER PAUL: RUFFO BRENTI WEAVER FRANK: NEW, MAYOR PROTEM  ATTENDING:  ABSENT:  Mayor Kelson Elam called to order, the Regular meeting, at 6:31 p.m., Councilman Krause delivered  the Invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance. No one: signed up to speak at the open forum.  Public Comment Consent Agenda  a. Action Regarding the Minutes of the July 27, 2021 Regular Meeting. b. Action Regarding the Minutes of the July 28, 2021 Work Session.  MOTION TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA REGARDING THE MINUTES OF THE JULY: 27, 2021 REGULAR MIEETING ANDTHEJULY28, 2021 WORK SESSION.  MOTION MADE: SECONDED: APPROVED: ABSENT:  JOHN BEAMAN DONNA: ROLATER FRANK: NEW  PASSED UNANIMOUSLY BYTHOSE PRESENT  Department and Reports  a. Update Regarding Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Projects  Director of Public Works Chuck Todd provided an update on and answered questions regarding the status of the Capital Improvement Program projects. Todd also provided a schedule of the status of b. Update Regarding Park Board, HMBC-HEDC, CMMD, Communications Committee, Rockwall Councilman Krause provided an update to the Park Board and stated the last meeting was on July 1gthand there was discussion for a Skate Park. Kimley Horn presented the revised Concept Plan for the Towne Center Park and Opinion of Probable Construction Cost (OPCC) was the design. Discussions included funding ideas, basketball courts, pickleball courts and landscaping that will benefit the younger generations, and rental of a stage for the lighting of the Farmers Market. The priority in the next 3-5 years will be: a permanent stage and Amy Park entrance beautification playground update by year three, a water splash pad and land scaping by year four, and a new playground and landscaping by year five. The board honored Chair Mark King who termed out and Councilman Weaver provided an update to HMBC/HEDC stating that the board is funding the Downtown Overlay Design Project and the third and last meeting with the Steering Planning Committee was held two weeks ago. Now, the design consultant, Kimley Horn will come back on August 19th and thel board will take action on moving forward with Phase 3 oft the design project.  approved and funded projects.  County Planning Consortium, and Emergency Services Corporation.  welcomed new members Brent King and Katie Wozniak.  Heath City Council Minutes August 10. 2021 Work Session and Regular Meeting.  Page 2of4    Councilman Ruffo provided an update to the Communications Committee and stated that the Committee will meet with HOA presidents for their input on July 15th to discuss the features and functions that the citizens are wanting to see, whetherit be communicaton/motifation byr robocall, email, text, etc. Once the information is assessed, the next step would bei to takei to the Council. Councilman Beaman provided an update to the CMMD board and stated that the next meeting is Mayor Elam provided an update to the Emergency Management and the Rockwall County  scheduled August 19th,  Transportation Consortium and stated constructionl-30: started today.  Update Regarding Heath Public Safety.  Chief Seery provided an update regarding the July 2021 activity report zones identifying the total incidents dispatched at 365 that included 3241 police calls for service, 28 fire: for service, and 13 EMS callsi for service. Seeryproudyammouned that thet three: newhired officers that attended EMTschool, ranked one, two and three in a class of 271 members. The city is now divided ini four separate beats: for the officers toj patrol, the goal is to give ownership to the officer and tol know his area. 5. Discussion and Action Regarding an Ordinance Regulating Noise Levels within the City Chief Seery provided a presentation on the final draft of the proposed Noise Ordinance and stated that wel have developed a good working document thatis easilye enforceable: fori the Code Enforcement staff, the Police Officers and the Fire Marshall and a good document that will preserve the quality of lifet that the citizens enjoy in Heath. Seery continued with focus on the violation and identifying that anoise nuisancei is anyunreasonablyloud, disturbing sound ofs such character, intensity or continued duration which: (i) causes material distress, discomfort or injury to aj person of ordinary sensibilities in the immediate vicinity; (ii) jeopardizes the welfare, peace, or health of a person of ordinary sensibilities; or (iii) substantially interferes with the comfortable enjoyment by a person of ordinary sensibilities of a residential use district, as determined at the property line of the residence. Councilman Beaman clarified for the record that the time component will not make a difference because this will bei in effect 24/7. Councilman Krause: stated that we can always revisit the document ifiti is not working. Councilman Weaver commented that the language was clarified to clearly and legally state thati ifthe violation occurs it is at the offender's property line not ati the victim's) property line. Mayor Elam asked Seery toi include an update oft the Ordinance on the monthly reports. MOTION: APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. PIOBIOARECULATING NOISE: LEVELS Mike McClard, 217 Blue Heron, asked for a geographical location mapi fori this study.  ofHeath.  MOTION MADE: SECONDED: APPROVED: ABSENT:  MAYOR ELAM JOHN BEAMAN FRANKNEW  PASSED UNANIMOUSLY BY THOSE PRESENT  6. Council/City Manager Comments  Assistant City Manager, Kevin Lasher stated that regarding the mask issue, wearing a mask at] Heath City Hall is strictly voluntarily. Lasher also announced that the 6A Heath Highschool Championship Baseball team along with the school's Booster Club has started conversations with the staffregarding the painting of one of the city's Water Tower, listing the team's athletic endeavors. Councilman Krause thanked the staffa and Council for their support during his familyissues these past few months. At 7:11 p.m., Mayor, Kelson Elam recessed the meeting to Executive Session (closed meeting). In accordance with Texas Government Code Chapter 551, Subchapter D, the City Council recessed into Executive Session (closed meeting) to discuss the following: Section 551.071: Consultation with the attorney regarding pending or contemplated litigation, or a settlement offer; re: Cause No. 1-21- 0771: South Ridge Group, LLC Vs City of Heath, Texas; and Section 551.074: Deliberation regarding  7. Executive Session  Heath City Council Minutes - August 10. 2021 Work. Session and Regular Meeting.  Page. 3of4    the appointment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or At 7:47 p.m., Mayor Kelson Elam closed Executive Session and reconvened the meeting into open session. Elam stated no action was taken in the Executive Session, and no further actions would be  employee, re: Municipal CourtJudge(s).  needed.  Mayor Elam adjourned the meeting at 7:48 p.m.  APPROVED:  ATTEST:  Hemdluder NORMAI DUNCAN CITY SECRETARY  MAYOR FRANK NEW MAYOR PRO 7EM  AAS  Heath City Council Minutes - August 10. 2021 Work Session and Regular. Meeting.  Page 4of4