CITY OF SCHULENBURG SCHULENBURG, TX April 17, 2023  The City Council of the City of Schulenburg met in regular session on Monday, April 17, 2023, at 6:30 P.M. int the Council Chambers located at 607 Upton Avenue, Schulenburg, Texas. The elected officials present included Mayor, Elaine Kocian, Alderwoman, Wendy Fietsam, Aldermen, Larry Veselka, and Clarence Ahlschlager (Alderman Thomas was absent due to a family emergency). City Staff present were City Administrator, Tami Walker, Operations Manager, Darryl Moeller, Police Chief, Troy Brenek, City Attorney, Patty Akers, Billing Manager, Visitors included, Darrell Vyvjala of the Schulenburg Sticker, Pastor Lemae Higgs, Chairperson oft the Planning and Zoning Commission, Tina Bohlmann, Ona Marak, Ivan Velasquez, Michael Demel, Manuel Gilliam, Schulenburg Festival President, Mike Zweschper, Hillary Adamek, Dalton Friedrich, Dalton Manning, Janette Johnson, Gloria Williams, Andy Glass, Karen Kokes, County Judge, Dan Mueller, Chip Bubela, Armen Herzik, Loretta Baumgarten, Irene Handley, Mayor Kocian called role, Pastor Lemae said a prayer over the meeting and its members. Under Presentations by Citizens, Irene Handley stated to Council that her neighbors need to Under Presentations by Citizens, Karen Kokes handed out packets to Council and expressed concerns about cell phone towers. Mrs. Kokes claimed that cellphone towers, especially the one located on the East side of town on BWI's property, produces harmful waves that affect people Under Presentations by Citizens, Manuel Gilliam wished to speak later in the meeting on a Planning and Zoning Chair, Tina Bohlmann, presented Council with a re-plat for Baumgarten Matula, located at 641 North Main St. Ms. Bohlmann stated that they want to re-plat the property into three separate plots of land. There were no neighbors in attendance to object. Planning and Alderman Veselka made a motion, seconded by Alderman Ahlschlager, to approve P& &Z's Planning and Zoning Chair, Tinal Bohlmann, presented to City Council the amendments to Chapter 14 and Exhibit 14A of the Code of Ordinances regarding alternative housing as an allowed use in existing R-5: zones which may include alternative homes such as barndominims, cottage homes, or tiny homes; allowing alternative home parks; specifying procedures, locations, development standards and districts in and by which alternative homes may be Ms. Bohlmann stated there was not much input, and there was a motion to table the item. Alderman Veselka asked if P&Z will meet before the next Council Meeting. Ms. Bohlmann  Megan Bartos, and City Secretary, Mason Florus.  Connie Mayberry, and Erica Speed.  Mason Florus led the Pledge of Allegiance, and the Texas Pledge.  mow their easements.  with lectromagnetic Hyper Sensitivity.  particular agenda item.  Zoning advised to allow the re-plat  recommendation. The motion passed unanimously.  allowed.    answered yes. Mrs. Walker invited citizens who wish to read a copy oft the proposed ordinance Alderman Veselka made a motion, seconded by Alderwoman Fietsam, to table the item. The Mrs. Walker addressed Council during the Consent Agenda stating that the Investment report presented actually has $810,162.05 more in reserves than what is in Council's packets. Alderwoman Fietsam stated that three of the CDs will expire in May. Mrs. Walker answered that she's been in conversation with the bank exploring the best options to try to renew the CDs at a Alderwoman Fietsam made a motion, seconded by Alderman Veselka, to accept the Consent A. Minutes from the Regular Scheduled Council Meeting held on March 20, 2023  to come into City Hall and pick up a copy. motion passed unanimously.  higher interest rate.  Agenda Items A, B, and C. The motion passed unanimously.  B. Payment of Current Bills C.I Investment Report March 31, 2023  Judge Dan Mueller updated Council regarding the City of Schulenburg's Sesquicentennial Celebration. Judge Mueller informed Council that He, Chip Bubela, Jackie Machac, and Mason Florus tried to get a committed going for the celebration. Judge Mueller said he contacted Festival President, Mike Zweschper, about having something the' Wednesday night of the Judge Mueller continued that they are also working on commemorative items, and invited Mayor Kocian commented that she would like to see a celebration separate from the Festival,, one afternoon downtown with at time capsule, invite groups like the American Legion, High  Festival.  citizens to contact him with questions ori ideas.  School Band, etc.  Judge Mueller invited the Mayor to attend the next meeting.  Mrs. Walker led discussion on re-adopting Form AW4-10 Appointment of Election Judge and Alternate Judge for the City of Schulenburg General Election to be held on May 6. 2023. Mrs. Walker stated that the prior form passed by Council needs to be re-adopted for the Secretary of State. Mrs. Walker stated that the form names Kathy Kleiber and Hellen Niesner the Deputy Early Voting Clerks and Election Day Presiding Judges. The form also lists Benjamin Barnett and Nimea Romero as the Early Voting Ballot Board and Counting Station. Alderwoman Fietsam made a motion, seconded by Alderman Ahlschlager, to accept the AW4-10 Schulenburg Festival President, Mike Zweschper, addressed Council with HOT Funds request  Form. The motion passed unanimously. for the 2023 Schulenburg Festival.    Mr. Zweschper stated that the Festival uses the HOT Funds for advertising, the website, and events like the Women's Softball lournament and the Rodeo. Mr. Zweschper informed Council that there is about a 50% increase ini the advertising budget.. Ar majority of that is a result of purchasing two new banners that are hung over 77 ont the north and south sides oft town. Mr. Zweschper, also informed Council that the Festival is interested in using the City owned lot at the corner of Williams and South for parking. Mr. Zweschper said that the lot should hold Mrs. Walker said that later in the week she, Chief, and Darryl, will meet with Mr. Zweschper and Alderwoman Fietsam asked how much we had budgeted. Mrs. Walker replied $55,000. Alderwoman Fietsam stated thati if the City gave more to the Sausagefest she doesn't mind giving more to the Festival. Alderman Veselka added that the Festival does give a lot back to the Alderman Veselka made a motion, seconded by Alderwoman Fietsam, to grant the Festival Mr. Zweschper added that if the City needs resources for the Sesquicentennial, the Festival will Mrs. Walker led discussion on the remainder interest in real property located at 2736 Oakland Rd. Colorado County Line Area, Texas, that was bequeathed from the Estate of Luetishia Manuel Gilliam was invited to the podium to speak. Mr. Gilliam informed Council that the land belongs to his father. He stated that they were planning on closing in January, However, this issue with the will surfaced. Mr. Gilliam claims that his siblings and the school are willing to sign Alderwoman Fietsam stated that the City was never against it, they didn't know the will existed. Alderman Veselka agreed stating that the land being outside the City limits doesn't benefit the City. City Attorney, Patty Akers, advised that she will go into greater detail during executive Mrs. Walker took down Mr. Gilliam's phone number and she said she will relay Council's Mrs. Walker led discussion on the updated, amended, and ratified City of Schulenburg  between 175-238 vehicles depending on the set up. expand on the details on the possible extra parking.  City.  $60,000 in HOT Funds. The motion passed unanimously.  be happy to assist..  Gilliam to the City of Schulenburg.  overi if the City would oblige.  session.  decision after Council adjourns from executive session.  Personnel Policy Handbook.    Mrs. Walker informed Council that some of the changes includes changes to leave use (use as you accrue), an equipment usage and records retention policy, job descriptions, and an Alderman Ahlschlager asked if the current employees would be subject to reprimands in the handbook. Mrs. Walker answered yes, all employees will be informed of the changes once the handbook, is approved and reprimand changes were not really addressed int the handbook. Alderman Veselka made a motion, seconded by Alderwoman Fietsam, to accept the handbook. Municipal Court Judge, Kayla Peters, Chief of Police, Troy Brenek, and Library Director,  enhanced dress code.  The motion passed unanimously.  Thadious Polasek's reports were included in Council's packets.  Operations Manager, Darryl Moeller, reported to Council that the parking lot along Demel Ave. by Field 5 is paved. Moeller thanked The Precinct Four crew for helping pave. Moeller also reported that the Street Department assisted in setting up and taking down for Sausagefest, assisted with pump replacements at Babylon Sewer Plant, and patched  throughout town.  Water Department finished up getting the Swimming Pool ready, sampled all tanks, and the new Electric Department is assisting on 2672 with the reconductor being done by Smith Electric. Moeller said there are a lot of underground lines on 2672 sO crews are having to jet and vacuum most holes. They also worked on a bad CTI Meter at Babylon and replaced lights on 77.  Ground Storage Tank at Henderson Hilli is back in operation.  Sewer Department replaced pumps.  City Administrator, Tami Walker, updated Council on the following:  March 22, Chief, Darryl, and myself, met through a Zoom meeting to discuss the March 23, Megan, and I discussed the Pole Attachment agreement and changes to March 27, Met with Strand about the Babylon Plant expansion. Also met with EI  City's fleet with Enterprise  be considered with carriers attaching to our poles March 30, Attended the CDPP Meeting in Austin April 1, Sausagefest was. held downtown April 3, City Council Meeting was canceled  Tampinqueno  April 4, Precinct 4 Assisted with paving of the parking lot at Field 5 and Demel St. to 90. That same day, City crews also assisted in paving new EMS Station off Medical  Parkway    April 5, Met with Tim Sanders of BEFCO to discuss Russek St., disinfection oft the GST at Henderson Hill. Two bacteria analysis have been completed. In addition, April 10, GST at Henderson Hill continued to be filled throughout the week with April 12-14, Mason and I attended a seminar in College Station put on by TMCA April 14, LCRA conducted their third and final phase in their steps forward program  several TDS samples have been completed April 6, Conducted interviews for Wastewater candidates additional samples throughout the process (painting of the Expo Center pens) April 17, GSTi is fully operational  April 25, follow up meeting with Enterprise and the City's fleet model.  Ben Jahn Terminated with the City, his last day was. April 14. The City hired Emanual Herrera for the street department. Electric Superintendent, Richard Sellsted turned in his two weeks' notice. Mrs. Walker aiso stated that her and Darryl are working with Richard Shimek on a request to Lastly, the process is int the works and finalizing the location agreements with Strand to place At7:28, City Council adjourned into an Executive Session pursuant to 551.071 (Private Consultation between Council and its Attorney) and pursuant to 551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property) - Consultation with Attorney regarding City's legal responsibility related to Real Property located at 2736 Oakland Rd., Colorado County Line Area, Texas, related tot the Estate City Council adjourned out of Executive Session at 7:43. There was a motion by Alderman Veselka, seconded by Alderwoman Fietsam, to convey the City's interest to SISD. Otherwise, the alternative is al Deed without Warranty to the beneficiaries. Council authorized the Mayor to Alderman Veselka made a motion, seconded by Alderman Ahlschlager, to adjourn the meeting  The City hired Michael Beyette, for the Water/Wastewater Department.  purchase a City alley that butts up to his property. the generators purchased with grant funds.  of Luetishia Gilliam to the City of Schulenburg.  execute all documents. The motion passed unanimously.  at 7:47. The motion passed unanimously.