CITY OF SCHULENBURG SCHULENBURG, TX August 10, 2022  The City Council oft the City of Schulenburg met in a Budget Workshop on Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. at the City Hall Multi-Purpose Meeting Room. The elected officials present included Mayor Elaine Kocian, Aldermen Greg Thomas, Wendy Fietsam, Howard Stoner, Clarence Ahlschlager, and Larry' Veselka. City Staff present were City Administrator, Tami Walker, Chief of Police, Troy Brenek, Operations Manager, Darryl Moeller, Accounts Payable/Municipal Court Clerk, Julie Cernosek, Billing Manager, Megan Bartos, and City Secretary, Mason Florus. Visitors included Executive Director of the Schulenburg Chamber of Commerce, Terri  Wagner.  Mayor Kocian called roll  Mrs. Walker presented that Council consider and review the proposed budget for the FY2022-2023 and allow for additions, changes, corrections, and deletions. Executive Director of the Schulenburg Chamber of Commerce, Terri Wagner, Presented the budget for the Chamber and Sausagefest. The Chamber budget is requesting $79,300, up from $65,500 from last year. Sausagefest is proposing a budget of  $20,650.  Mrs. Wagner was asked where the money from Sausagefest goes. Mrs. Wagner replied that all the money goes back towards the festival or to the non-profits who participate in  by having booths at the festival.  Mrs. Walker then started discussion of the Revenue Departments  The Capital Projects discussed for Garbage Department were a potential totter truck, a Alderman Fietsam asked why The City went from making money to losing money in the Garbage Department. Mrs. Walker stated that if Council wishes to stay in the garbage Billing Manager, Megan Bartos, explained that the City raising rates would recoup some The Capital Projects discussed for the Warehouse Department were repainting the warehouse along with adding and awning and replacing signage and the perimeter Capital Projects discussed for the Sewer Department included engineering fees for Babylon Sewer Plant. Mrs. Walker informed Council that this is a result of the Plant  strait truck, and a new compactor for DFA.  business staff is proposing investing in new equipment.  oft the expenses.  fence.  being close to full capacity.    Mrs. Walker explained that TCEQ requires that if a plant reaches 75% capacity, that Alderman Stoner asked if all industrial customers pretreat their wastewater. Mrs. Walker answered that one does not. The City is also going to reach out to every industrial customer and inquire about increases in their production to better suit the plant. Capital Projects discussed for the Water Department were replacing water lines on 957, Capital Projects discussed for the Electric Department was about the line re-route for Capital Projects discussed in HOT Funds was the $100,000 allotted for the Civic Center renovation. Mrs. Walker also mentioned that the EDC is considering contributing  plant must begin making plans for plant expansion.  Russek Street, and the generators for the plants.  the Nicor Building off 2672.  $100,000 as well.  Mrs. Walker then led discussion on departments in the General Fund.  Capital Projects discussed for the Street Department included the rebuilding of Russek Mrs. Walker presented Council with handouts showing the break down of all the City's Billing Manager, Megan Bartos, led discussion on increases in the Schedule of Fees. Alderman Ahlschlager asked when the last time water and sewer tap fees increased. Mrs. Bartos answered 2015. Alderman Ahlschlager stated that he is in favor of raising Alderman Veselka made a motion, seconded by Alderman Fietsam, to adjourn the  Street.  Reserve Funds.  the fees.  meeting at 7:50. The motion passed unanimously.