CITY OF SCHULENBURG SCHULENBURG, TX November 7, 2022  The City Council of the City of Schulenburg met in regular session on Monday, November 7, 2022, at 6:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers located at 607 Upton Avenue, Schulenburg, Texas. The elected officials present included Mayor, Elaine Kocian, Alderwoman, Wendy Fietsam, Aldermen, Gregg Thomas, Larry Veselka, Howard Stoner, and Clarence Ahlschlager. City Staff present were City Administrator, Tami Walker, Operations Manager, Darryl Moeller, Police Chief, Troy Brenek, Lead Water Operator, Darren Redding, Permitting Officer, Kenny Visitors included, Darrell Vyvjala of the Schulenburg Sticker, Pastor Alexis Templeton, Irene Handley, Scott Stoner, Eric Cullen, Richard Sellsted, Gina Harden, Glenn Harden, Mitchell Blaschke, Ben Jahn, Johnnie Demel, Glenn Polasek, Jason Collinsworth, Brayden Brunner, Roxann Redding, Jeanine Ulrich, Loretta Baumgarten, Jeremy Baumgarten, Holly Irwin, Walt Mayor Kocian called role, Pastor Alexis said a prayer over the meeting and its members. Mason Under Presentation by Citizens, Jeanine Ulrich commented ont the City's permitting procedures. Mrs. Ulrich stated that she doesn't think it's any of the City's business if she paints her house. Mrs. Ulrich also claims that there are inconsistencies with what the City Ordinance states, and Under Presentation by Citizens, Jeremy Baumgarten stated the authority of City management is out of balance. Mr. Baumgarten stated there are problems with many City operations, and claimed when he presented Council with documented evidence on code violations, they took no Under Presentation by Citizens, Irene Handley complained about her neighbor building a building in 2012, problems with the police department, and damage to her fence and storm Under Presentations, Proclamations, and Recognitions, Kenny Schramek, City Permitting Officer, spoke on behalf of Board of Adjustments Chairperson, Ona Marak. Schramek stated that the board met on November 1, 2022 in reference to a variance request from 6.11 of Appendix B of the Schulenburg Code of Ordinances to place a travel trailer on the property Mr. Schramek informed Council that Mr. Alen Pavlicek wants to live in a camper trailer behind his mom's house at 507 Bucek while he cleans out the house. The board passed the variance Under Presentations, Proclamations, and Recognitions, Mrs. Walker read a proclamation for  Schramek, and City Secretary, Mason Florus.  Irwin, Eddie Faith, and Ivàn Velasquez.  Florus led the Pledge of Allegiance, and the Texas Pledge.  the fees that are charged for permitting.  action. door.  located at 507 Bucek Street for housing on a temporary basis. 4-0 on the condition that the variance expire after one year.  Parents As Teachers.    Alderman Veselka made a motion, seconded by Alderwoman Fietsam, to accept Consent Agenda Items. A and B. The motion passed 4-1 with Alderman Stoner voting against. A) Minutes from the Regular Scheduled Council Meeting held on October 17, 2022 Mrs. Walker led discussion on a Resolution fori the! Finance Contract for the purpose of' "water Alderman Thomas made a motion, seconded by Alderman Ahlschlager, to accept the  B) Payment of Current Bills  meter project."  Resolution. The motion passed unanimously. Brands LLC, d/bla Joe's Sports Bar (Joe's). The motion passed unanimously.  Mrs. Walker read the first reading of a Resolution of the City of Schulenburg, Texas approving a project of the Schulenburg Economic Development Corporation a loan of $100,000 to MHC Alderman Veselka made a motion, seconded by Alderwoman Fietsam, to accept the Resolution. Mrs. Walker read the first reading of al Resolution of the City of Schulenburg, Texas approving a project of the Schulenburg Economic Development Corporation a loan of $100,000 to Faith Alderwoman Fietsam made a motion, seconded by Alderman Thomas, to accept the Resolution. Mrs. Walker led discussion on an Interlocal Agreement between Region 8 Education Service Center and a Local Government for purchasing purposes with a Purchasing Cooperative. Mrs. Walker explained that the City is looking toj join TIPS Buy Board and joining requires this Alderman Ahlschlager asked what this will allow the City to do. Mrs. Walker explained the City is already a member of several purchasing cooperatives and this gives the City more options to Alderman Veselka made a motion, seconded by Alderman Stoner, to accept the interlocal Mrs. Walker led discussion on service issues with' Well #10 and repairs that exceed the $20,000 purchasing limits. Mrs. Walker informed Council that Well #10 is the well located on Upton behind the Wolters Elevated Storage Tank. Well #10 was constructed in 1997 and built to handle 500 Gallons Per Minute (GPM). Currently, the well is only producing about 280 GPM. Mrs. Walker invited Lead Water Operator, Darren Redding, to answer any questions. Redding stated that about 2 weeks ago they realized Well #10 was diminishing. Redding professed to Council that J & S Water Welis can service the well. Jetting and cleaning will get another 3-4 years out of the well because the problem is actually the casing that's not allowing enough  Family Fun Center, owners Eddie and Amy Faith.  The motion passed unanimously.  agreement.  get better pricing on materials and services. agreement. The motion passed unanimously.  Mrs. Walker explained that the costs of repairs would be $34,885.  water in.    Alderman Ahlschlager made a motion, seconded by Alderman Thomas, to make the necessary Mrs. Walker led discussion on potentially repairing the Maintainer. Mrs. Walker referenced that the maintainer is 26 years old and worth $57,000. Ar new transmission wouid cost $45,000. RDO made the City an offer of $19,000. However, deducing the problem racked up $7,000 in Alderman Ahlschlager stated that he would like to keep the maintainer but added that's al loto of Operation's Manager, Darryl Moeller, was asked his opinion by Council. Moeller advised selling ith because the Maintainer also needs new tires and that would probably cost at least $8,500. Alderman Ahlschlager made a motion, seconded by Alderman Veselka, to sell the maintainer.  repairs to Well; #10. The motion passed unanimously.  invoices.  money just for something else to potentially go wrong.  The motion passed unanimously.  Mrs. Walker led discussion on approving the 2023 Holiday Calendar.  Mrs. Walker announced that for the last several years, the City has adopted the same Holiday Schedule at the County. This year she is advising the same. There were no holidays added or Alderwoman Fietsam made a motion, seconded by Alderman Stoner, to adopt the 2023 Holiday Municipal Court Judge, Kayla Peters, Library Director, Thadious Polasek, and Fire Marshal, Chief of Police, Troy Brenek, formally invited Council to the annual meet and greet this Wednesday, November 9. Chief stated that EMS, SVFD - and weather permitting- = Air Evac, should all bei in attendance. In addition, the PD is announcing the winners of the Schulenburg Chief also informed Council that he has been in talks with SISD Superintendent, Duane Limbaugh, on hiring a School Resource Officer (SRO). Chief continued that he and Limbaugh would reestablish the Memorandum of Understanding that the City and SISD had ini the past Alderman Stoner stated that he publicly wanted to commend Officer Byron Powe stating that while responding to a call, he went' "above and beyond" in assisting Alderman Stoner and his Operations Manager, Darryl Moeller's report was included in Council's packets. However, he  removed from last year's calendar. Calendar. The motion passed unanimously.  Steve Strickland's reports were included in Council's Packets.  Police Officer Association's raffle and serving ham and turkey sliders.  with the School contributing 75% and the City 25% of the SRO's salary.  family.  wanted to publicly thank everyone in Public Works for everything they do. City Administrator, Tami Walker, reported the following to Council:  Myself and Chief worked closing Anderson Street for The Monster Dash Met with the Grant Administrator on TDA GO with Langford's Revolving Loan Fund Met with attorneys Patty Akers and Doug Montgomery on issues at Henderson Hill  Darryl and myself completed the EPP for TCEQ    Met with al Personnel Attorney about updating the Employee Handbook Chief and E attended the Fayette County Hazardous mitigation meeting in La Grange Attended a meeting with Judy Langford, Strand, Legion, and City Staff over the issues  Attended the SISD facilities meeting Attended a meeting about the new water meters at Henderson Hill Ground Storage Tank  Mrs. Walker added that on October 29th herself, Megan, and Megan's Husband, Kevin Bartos, There were 48 Outages in the 3rd quarter of 2022 with Electric, Water, Sewer, and one at The City Wide Cleanup concluded with 66 loads the first Saturday, 55 loads Wednesday, and As of today, 1,083 meters have been replaced. Essentially all the residential meters are Alderman Stoner asked if the City is holding anyone accountable for the issues at Henderson Hill. Mrs. Walker answered yes, the contractor veered off the engineered plans and the City is At7:23, Council adjourned into an Executive Session pursuant to 551.071 (Private Consultation between the Council and its Attorney), and pursuant to 551.074 (Deliberation Regarding the Appointment, Employment, Employment Evaluation, Reassignment, Duties, Discipline, or Dismissal of a Public Officer, or Employee; or to Hear a Complaint or Charge Against an Officer or Employee) oft the Open Meetings Act. Tex. Gov't Code, Council will meet in Executive  represented the City at Trick or Treat Around the Track.  Wolter's Park  58 loads the last Saturday.  swapped and the contractors are working on commercial meters.  putting pressure on the contractor and holding them responsible.  Session to discuss the following:  A. Consultation with attorney regarding City's legal responsibilities and authority regarding B. Discussion of appointment, employment, evaluation, and duties of the City Administrator  personnel issues  Council adjourned out of Executive Session at 9:31.  Alderman Veselka made a motion, seconded by Alderman Thomas, to bestow a Vote of Confidence for Mrs. Walker. The motion passed 4-1 with Alderman Stoner voting against. Alderman Veselka made a motion, seconded by Alderman Ahischlager, to adjourn the meeting  at 9:32. The motion passed unanimously.