CITY OF SCHULENBURG SCHULENBURG, TX September 18, 2023  The City Council oft the City of Schulenburg met in regular session on Monday, September 18, 2023, at 6:30 P.M. ini the Council Chambers located at 607 Upton. Avenue, Schulenburg, Texas. The elected officials present included Mayor, Connie Koopmann, Aldermen, Frank Wick III, Larry Veselka, Scott Stoner, and Clarence Ahlschlager. City Staff present were City Administrator, Tami Walker, Operations Manager, Darryl Moeller, Accounts Payable, Julie Cernosek, Police Sergeant, Tobey McFadden, and City Secretary, Mason Florus. Visitors included, Layne Vyvjala of the Schulenburg Sticker, Pastor Lemea Higgs, Planning and Zoning Chairperson, Tina Bohlmann, Glenn and Gina Harden, Helen Niesner, Catherine Burns, Mayor Koopmann called role. Pastor Lemea said a prayer over the meeting and its members. Mrs. Walker read a Proclamation recognizing National Voter Registration Day. Helen Niesner and Catherine Burns spoke about the League of Women Voters of South-Central Texas. Mrs. Niesner stated the league serves five counties including Fayette. She said the biggest service the league provides is their voting guides. Mrs. Niesner concluded that the league is publishing a guide for this November listing the pros and cons of each State Constitutional Amendment on Alderman Veselka made a motion, seconded by Alderman Stoner, to accept Consent Agenda A. Minutes from the Regular Scheduled Council Meeting held on September 5, 2023 Planning and Zoning Chairperson, Tina Bohlmann, reported to Council the results of a replat request of a Commercial Property located at 108 Kessler Ave., Schulenburg, Texas, to divide into two separate lots for the purpose of selling the two lots separately. Mrs. Bohlmann stated there was no opposition and the board recommends dividing the property. Alderman Veselka made a motion, seconded by Alderman Stoner, to accept P&Z's  Hollie Janecka of Strand Associates, and Bradley Loehr with BEFCO. Mayor Koopmann led the Pledge of Allegiance and the Texas Pledge.  the upcoming ballot.  Items A and B. The motion passed unanimously.  B. Payment of Current Bills  recommendation. The motion passed unanimously.  Planning and Zoning Chairperson, Tina Bohlmann, reported to Council the results of a replat request of a Commercial Property located on S. Main Street owned by Schwenke Baumgarten Funeral Home to divide into two separate lots for the purpose of selling or gift deeding one lot and retaining the other. Mrs. Bohlmann announced to Council that there was no opposition and  the board recommends dividing the property.    Alderman Veselka made a motion, seconded by Alderman Wick, to accept P&Z's  recommendation. The motion passed unanimously.  Mrs. Walker invited Hollie Janecka, with StrandAssociates, to inform Council on awarding a construction contract for the TxCDBG Grant #CDV21-0393- City of Schulenburg's Water Mrs. Janecka professed to Council that bids were opened September 7, and two bids were received. Texan Municipal & Industrial submitted al bid for $451,169, and McDonald Municipal and Industrial submitted a bid for $439,000. Mrs. Janecka announced that Strand has worked with McDonald in the past and it is her recommendation to award them as the contractor. Alderman. Ahlschlager made a motion, seconded by Alderman Veselka, to grant McDonald Mrs. Walker invited Bradley Loehr, with BEFCO Engineering, to speak to Council concerning awarding a construction contract for the James Avenue Waterline Improvements - Simpson Mr. Loehr announced to Council that this project was originally going to be James Ave. South of Simpson but with several water leaks occurring north of Simpson, there was an emergency Mr. Loehr continued that they received two bids, from M & C Fonseca Construction for $457,228 and WJC Construction Services for $416,322.30. Mr. Loehr announced that WJC still needs to Alderman Veselka made a motion, seconded by Alderman Wick, to award WJC as contractor. Mrs. Walker led discussion on a proposal from Mr. B Fireworks, Inc., for fireworks display in conjunction with the Schulenburg Sesquicentennial. Alderman Wick announced he will be Mrs. Walker explained that this motion was tabled at the last meeting and needed to be addressed. Mrs. Walker said that Chamber of Commerce Executive, Terri Wagner, looked into a laser light show as an alternative and that could cost anywhere from $5,500 to $20,000. Alderman Veselka made a motion, seconded by Alderman Ahischlager, to decline the proposal ofaf firework show. The motion passed unanimously with Alderman Wick abstaining. Mrs. Walker invited. Accounts Payable, Julie Cernosek, to lead discussion on Approving and Adopting Annual Municipal BudgetAmendments: to the General Fund for the Fiscal Year 2022-  Improvement project.  Municipal Industrial the project. The motion passed unanimously.  Street to North Side of US HWY 90 Project.  stage initiated to repair the line between Simpson and 90.  file a permit with the Railroad so that will be another $50,000 plus.  The motion passed unanimously.  abstaining from the vote due to a conflict of interest.  2023 beginning October 1st, 2022 and ending September 30th.    Mrs. Cernosek informed Council that each department line item can only be over 10% so the City trades money within departments to cover loses. Mrs. Cernosek iterated that the economy  and higher electricity cost were the main culprits. The following Budget Amendments were presented:  Office and Management:  $5,000 added to Computer Consultant /$5,000 deducted from Engineering $6,100 added to Office Equipment/96,100 deducted from PD Vehicle $5,000 added to Contract Labor/$5,000 deducted from PD' Vehicle $41,800 added to Salaryl $30,000 deducted from Contract Labor & $11,800 $3,500 added to Social Security Tax/$3,500 deducted from Contract Labor $10,500 added to Group Insurance/S10,500 deducted from Operating Salary $13,300 added to Retirement Plan/$13,300 deducted from Operating Salary $12,900 added to Contract Labor/$12,900 deducted from PD Salary $5,500 added to Land and Improvement/S $5,500 deducted from PD Salary $4,898 added to Building /$4,898 deducted from PD Salary $26,500 added to Salary /$26,500 deducted from Civic Center Building $2,500 added to Social Security Tax /$2,500 deducted from Civic Center Building $7,100 added to Retirement Plan /$7,100 deducted from Civic Center Building $7,100 added to Group Insurance/ /$7,100 deducted from Civic Center Building  deducted from PD Salary  Sports Complex:  Swimming Pool:  $2,000 added to Electricity /$2,000 deducted from PD Salary  Alderman Wick asked if this was normal for payroll. Mrs. Cernosek replied not generally for payroll. She continued that there were some employees' wages distributed incorrectly and we Alderman Veselka made a motion, seconded by Alderman. Ahlschlager, to approve the Budget Mrs. Walker presented an Ordinance. Adopting the Annual Municipal Budget for FY 2023-2024, Alderman Wick made a motion, seconded by Alderman Ahlschlager, to accept the Budget for the FY 2023-2024. The vote, occurred as a roll call vote and the results are as follows:  are working with the software company to resolve. Amendments. The motion passed unanimously. Beginning October 1st and ending September 30th.  Alderman Greg Thomas - Absent Alderman Frank' Wick III - Yes Alderman Scott Stoner - Yes Alderman Clarence Ahlschlager - Yes Alderman Larry Veselka - Yes    Mrs. Walker led discussion on Ratifying the Tax Increase Reflected ini the Adopted. Annual Municipal Budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024, beginning October 1st and ending September 30th. Alderman Veselka made a motion, seconded by Alderman Stoner, to ratify the tax increase. The  motion passed unanimously.  Mrs. Walker led discussion on an Ordinance Adopting the 2023 Tax Rate. vote occurred as a roll call vote and the results are as follows:  Alderman Veselka made a motion, seconded by Alderman Wick, to adopt the ordinance. The  Alderman Greg Thomas -A Absent Alderman Frank Wick III - Yes Alderman Scott Stoner- - Yes Alderman Clarence Ahlschlager-  Yes Alderman Larry Veselka = Yes  Mrs. Walker led discussion on Adopting an Investment Policy Resolution for the City of  Schulenburg.  Alderman Veselka made a motion, seconded by Alderman Ahlschlager, to adopt the policy. The Mrs. Walker led discussion on Approving the 2023-2024 Schulenburg Economic Development Alderman Wick made a motion, seconded by Alderman Veselka, to approve the budget. The Operations Manager, Darryl Moeller, reported to Council that Russek St. is finished and everything turned out great. The Straight Truck was delivered today and they can start picking up containers later this week. Lastly, there is another leak on Anderson right now as the meeting  motion passed unanimously. Corporation (SEDC) Budget. motion passed unanimously.  isk being conducted.  City Administrator, Tami Walker, reported the following to Council:  September 7h, Bid Openings for the TXCDBG Water Generators  September 11"h, Darryl, and I attended a meeting with LCRA about the Substation September 13th, attended the EDC Meeting. The EDC approved $15,000 for brand new street signs throughout town and $6,000 to go towards Parks and Rec. September 14th, Bid Openings for the James. Ave. Waterline October 3-6 Darry!, Chief, and will attend the TML Conference  Alderman Veselka asked what color the street signs will be. Mrs. Walker answered black and white and they will also include the block numbers.. Alderman Veselka also inquired about the    curb being busted up on East. Ave. Moeller replied that the property owner is waiting to haul the Before adjourning into an Executive Session, Mayor Koopmann asked City Mechanic, Glenn Harden, and City Administrator, Tami Walker, ift they wished to have an open or closed session for their respected agenda items. Mr. Harden answered open while Mrs. Walker replied, closed. Mayor Koopman led discussion related tot the evaluation of employee Glenn Harden. Mayor Koopmann said that since this is open, she wished to relay that when the incident with Mr. Harden first occurred, she offered to meet with every Councimember individually and Alderman Wick and Stoner declined. She also reiterated that Council does not micromanage and has no Alderman Wick stated that he declined because he was worried about being part of a walking quorum. Alderman Stoner stated that he wished to discuss the item in executive session. Mayor Koopman answered that the issue was handled based on the advice from the attorney. Mrs. Walker asked how this was an evaluation of Mr. Harden. If Council wished to question the At 7:30P.M., City Council adjourned into an Executive Session pursuant to 551.074 Personnel Matters regarding the deliberation of the (Appointment, Employment, Evaluation, Reassignment, Duties, Discipline, or Dismissal of a Public Officer or Employee; ort to hear a Complaint or Charge Against an Officer or Employee) Open Meeting Act. Tex. Gov't Code, Council will meet  busted concrete away, then they'll start forming the parking lot.  authority to terminate.  disciplinary actions, they should move to enter an executive session.  in Executive Session to discuss the following:  A. Discussion of evaluation, duties, and disciplinary actions taken by the City  Administrator with employee, Glenn Harden.  Council adjourned out of Executive Session at 8:24. There was no action taken.  Alderman Stoner made a motion, seconded by AldermanAnlschlager, to adjourn the meeting at  8:26. The motion passed unanimously.