CITY OF SCHULENBURG SCHULENBURG, TX September 6, 2022  The City Council oft the City of Schulenburg met in regular session on Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at 6:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers located at 607 Upton. Avenue, Schulenburg, Texas. The elected officials present included Mayor, Elaine Kocian, Aldermen Wendy Fietsam, Larry Veselka, Howard Stoner, and Clarence Ahlschlager. City Staff present were City Administrator, Tami Walker, Chief of Police, Troy Brenek, Operations Manager, Darryl Moeller, Water/Wastewater Superintendent, Eric Cullen, and City Secretary, Mason Florus. Visitors included, Darrell Vyvjala of the Schulenburg Sticker, Pastor J.P. Kessie, Nancy Tinsley, Mayor Kocian called role and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Pastor Kessie said a prayer over the Alderman Stoner requested that Consent Agenda Item C, the Payment of Current Bills, be Alderman Fietsam made a motion, seconded by Alderman Stoner, to accept Consent. Agenda (A) Minutes from the Regular Scheduled Council Meeting held on August 15, 2022 (B) Minutes from the Budget Workshop held on August 17, 2022  Jeremy Baumgarten, Loretta Baumgarten, and Ivân Velasquez.  meeting and its members.  pulled out of Consent Agenda for discussion. Items A and B. The motion passed unanimously.  Alderman Stoner inquired about several invoices from M&C Fonseca. Alderman Stoner stated that the bill for the work done at 610 James called for 35 linier feet of curbing and 86 cubic yards of concrete. Alderman Stoner said "there's no way that was 86 cubic yards." Operations Manager, Darryl Moeller, stated that the invoice caught the City's attention too and they Alderman Stoner continued that 1121 James' statement claimed 28 cubic yards were poured Alderman Stoner asked about al bill from Mustang CAT. Moeller replied that it was with a pin axel that had to do with the power steering and after trying to fix ourselves, the City had to call in Alderman Stoner also questioned al bill from Smith Electric. Moeller answered that it was a small Alderman Veselka made a motion, seconded by Alderman Ahlschlager, to accept the payment  measured today and contacted M&C and is awaiting a response.  and that also seems excessive. Moeller said he will look into it tomorrow.  a technician and consequently sent it off to be repaired. patch of shredding that was completed on CR 217.  of current bills. The motion passed 3-1 with Alderman Stoner voting against.    Alderman Veselka asked Alderman Stoner why after explanations on bills he still votes against. Alderman Stoner replied that he doesn't agree with some of the bills the City pays, especially if Mrs. Walker led discussion on adopting the 2022 Tax Rate. Mrs. Walker stated that the City met all advertising requirements. The proposed rate is the Voter Approved Rate of 0.21113 and will Alderman Veselka made a motion, seconded by Alderman Stoner, to accept the proposed Tax Mrs. Walker led discussion on setting a Budget Public Hearing for the FY2022-2023. Mrs. Walker recommended to Council that the Public Hearing be Monday, September 19, 2022 at Alderman Fietsam made a motion, seconded by Alderman Veselka, to set the Budget Public Hearing for the FY2022-2023. Monday, September 19, 2022 at 5:45 P.M. at the Council Mrs. Walker led discussion on Amending an Ordinance Revising and Setting Rates for Water and Sewer services within the City. Mrs. Walker explained that the language reflects that rates will increase $1 each year until the governing body agrees to remove the wording. Therefore, the increase will reflect the 2022-2023 FY and be affective October 1, 2022. Alderman Fietsam made a motion, seconded by Alderman Stoner, to amend the ordinance. The Mrs. Walker led discussion on Amending an Ordinance Revising and Setting Rates for Garbage Services within the City. Mrs. Walker informed Council that the language reflects an increase to the rates, in order to continue sanitation services. Therefore, the increase will reflect the 2022- Alderman Stoner asked if this is similar to the' Water/Sewer rates that automatically increase $1 every year. Mrs. Walker answered no, Council has to address this each year. Alderman Ahlschlager made a motion, seconded by Alderman Veselka, to amend the  its for services the City used to perform themselves.  increase revenue by approximately $39,226.36. Rate. The motion passed unanimously.  5:45 P.M.  Chambers. The motion passed unanimously.  motion passed unanimously.  2023 FY and be effective October 1, 2022.  ordinance. The motion passed unanimously.  Mrs. Walker led discussion on Amending an Ordinance Revising and Setting Rates for Electric and terms of Charging for Electrical Service. Mrs. Walker elaborated that due to rising cost of materials and expanded service within the City, the increase in revenues is reflective ini the  proposed FY 2022-2023 budget and will be effective October 1, 2022.    Alderman Stoner made a motion, seconded by Alderman Fietsam, to amend the ordinance. The Mrs. Walker led discussion on adopting Appendix A - Schedule of Fees in addition toi the City's Core Services. Mrs. Walker explained to Council that more research had to be done on increases in Water Tap Fees. Therefore, she suggested postponing adopting the schedule until Alderman Veselka made a motion, seconded by Alderman Ahlschlager, to postpone the item Mrs. Walker led discussion on Re-Appointing Mr. Frank Bohlmann for ai two-year term ending December 31, 2024, for the Fayette County Appraisal District Board of Directors. Alderman Veselka made a motion, seconded by Alderman Fietsam, to Re-Appoint Mr. Frank Mrs. Walker led discussion on a Resolution for FY22 Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority Mrs. Walker explained that this is not to exceed $20,000 with a $4,000 match from June 14, Chief Brenek elaborated that the City is partnering with the City of La Grange and splitting revenues and costs 50:50. Chief stated that when a vehicle is reported stolen, these cameras will read license plates and alert local law enforcement. The plan is to install fixed cameras at 77 Alderman Veselka asked when this program will start. Chief answered that it depends on which Alderman Ahischlager inquired on how many cameras the City will purchase. Chief replied four, but the cameras will be lease to purchase, that way the City can return the cameras ift the  motion passed unanimously.  next meeting when water tap fees will be reflective in the fees. until the next meeting. The motion passed unanimously.  Bohlmann. The motion passed unanimously.  Statement of MVCPA Auxiliary Grant Award Grantee Acceptance Notice.  2022, through August 31, 2023.  and 90.  vendor the City goes with but hopefully by the first of the year.  program is no longer desired after grant funds cease.  Alderman Ahlschlager made a motion, seconded by Alderman Stoner, to accept the Resolution. Mrs. Walker led discussion on restructuring, adding, and removing of previous Council Members from the signature card for all accounts at the City's Depository, Fayetteville Bank. Alderman Fietsam made a motion, seconded by Alderman Veselka, to remove Former Alderman, Ben Herzik, and add Alderman Howard Stoner for the checking accounts and limit the money market accounts toi the Mayor, Mayor Pro-Tem, City Administrator, and City  The motion passed unanimously.    Secretary for the signature card for the City's Depository, Fayetteville Bank. The motion passed Mrs. Walker led discussion on Authorizing the Mayor, Mayor Pro-Tem, City Administrator, and City Secretary to sign the Certificate of Deposits for the City's Depository, Fayetteville Bank, Alderman Veselka made a motion, seconded by Alderman Fietsam, authorizing the Mayor, Mayor Pro-Tem, City Administrator, and City Secretary to sign the Certificate of Deposits for the City's Depository, Fayetteville Bank, effective immediately. The motion passed unanimously. Mrs. Walker led discussion on setting a workshop date to discuss the Ordinance Amending Chapters 3 and 14 regarding Mobile Home, HUD Manufactured Housing, and Travel Trailers Alderman Stoner made a motion, seconded by Alderman Ahischlager, to set the Workshop for Monday, September 12, at 5:00 P.M. at the Council Chambers. The motion passed  unanimously.  effective immediately.  and Adopting Regulations for same and Non-Traditional Housing.  unanimously. in Council's Packets.  Municipal Judge, Kayla Peters, and Library Director, Thadious Polasek's, reports were included Chief of Police, Troy Brenek, reported to Council that former Sanitation Driver, Gina Harden, completed Code Enforcement Training and began her transfer to Code Enforcement/Animal The old IMCO and Lakeside properties are mowed. The PD is applying for a ballistic shield grant through the state, and a new officer, Michael Krenek, will start September 19th putting Operations Manager, Darryl Moeller's report was included in Council's Packets. Moeller did invite Water/Wastewater Superintendent, Eric Cullen, to give an update on Babylon Sewer Cullen reported that the MLSS on the New Side and Old Side is down to 9,500 from 11,280 and The clarifiers are at 1 % feet of sludge down from 3 feet. The BOD is at a 214 down from about 3,000. Cullen said there is still a little work tol be done bute everything is looking good. Alderman Stoner asked where the City was at pin pointing where the extra flow was coming from. Cullen answered the City purchased a portable flowmeter they'lI use to try to locate the  Control Officer today.  SPD at full staff.  Plant.  9,700 from 11,360 respectfully.  customer or customers responsible for the increases in flow.    City Administrator, Tami Walker, reported the following to Council:  August 16, Megan and I participated in a conference call with Schneider, and sat in on an interview with Colton Dunk. Dunk was hired and started today ini the August 17, participated in a staff meeting, and Megan and Itook parti in another August 19, posted Budget on the website. Reduced the deficit from $408,077 to  Water/Wastewater Department conference call with Schneider  August 18, Met with Darryl and Julie about budget  $382,997  August 22 and 23, completed work before attending training Corpus with Mason (Changes tot the agenda will begin October 1). Mayor and Mason attended the State of the LCRA on August 30  August 24-26, attended Open Meetings, and Open Records training though the TMCA in August 31, attended a meeting with City and County Staff about the new EMS Station September 4, was the speaker at the Flag Raising Ceremony at High Hill Picnic Upcoming meetings include the Summit meeting September 8 at 10 A.M., ACE Hardware ribbon cutting September 10 at 11:00. A.M., and September 29, meeting to select recipients for Mrs. Walker read aloud a text message she received over the weekend applauding response Alderman Stoner wanted to thank all of City Hall Staff for always being helpful and answering Alderman Veselka made a motion, seconded by Alderman Fietsam, to adjourn the meeting at  the latest CDPP Grants.  time from the electrical department on an outage.  his questions.  6:50. The motion passed unanimously.