CITY OF SCHULENBURG SCHULENBURG, TX March, 21, 2022  The City Council of the City of Schulenburg met in regular session on Monday, March 21st, 2022, at 6:00 P.M. int the Council Chambers located at 607 Upton Avenue, Schulenburg, Texas. The elected officials present included Mayor Elaine Kocian, Aldermen Greg Thomas, Wendy Fietsam, Ben Herzik, Clarence Ahlschlager, and Larry Veseika. City Staff present were City Administrator, Tami Walker, Operations Manager, Darryl Moeller, and City Secretary, Mason Visitors included Pastor Lemae Higgs, Darrell Vyvjala of the Schulenburg Sticker, Andy Behlen of the Fayette County Record, Irene Handley, Howard Stoner, and Ivân Velasquez. Mayor Kocian called role and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Pastor Lemae said a prayer over the Under Presentations By Citizens, Irene Handley addressed Council. Mrs. Handley claimed that $1,200 worth of damages was brought upon her storm door. Mrs. Handley claims she called the police and the officer refused to take pictures and check the video. She said the suspect also removed hinges off her door, stole her cameras, and cut the wire to another camera. Mrs. Handley continued that May will mark ten years of this harassment occurring. The harassment has resulted in over $20,000 worth of damages and it doesn't stop and it needs to stop. Mrs. Handley concluded that she spoke to a high-ranking Fayette County official and they told her to Alderman Veselka made a motion, seconded by Alderman Herzik, to accept the Consent (A) The Minutes of the Regular Scheduled Meeting held on March 7, 2022  Florus.  meeting and its members.  address Council.  Agenda Items A and B. The motion passed unanimously.  (B) The payment of current bills  Mrs. Walker led discussion on authorizing the Resolution suspending the May 2, 2022, Effective date of the Proposal by CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp., dba CenterPoint Energy Entex and CenterPoint Texas Gas = South Texas Division to implement interim GRIP Rate Adjustments for Gas Utility Investment 2021 and requiring delivery oft this Resolution to the Mrs. Walker explained that on March 3, CenterPoint Gas made an Interim Rate Adjustment or "GRIP" filing with the cities in its South Texas division. The increase will raise residential rates by $2.11 per month. This will increase the residential customer charge from $24.92 to $27.03 Mrs. Walker continued that under the GRIP statute, cities may not challenge the Company's request. However, they may suspend the effective date of the rate increase by 45 days. Mrs. Walker stated that this is what the City done in years past and we always suspended the Alderman Veselka made a motion, seconded by Alderman Thomas, to accept the Resolution.  Company and Legal Counsel.  per month.  effective date.  The motion passed unanimously.    Mrs. Walker led discussion on procurement of a Grant ManagerAdminstratve firm for pre- award and post award consulting services; to prepare with all the supporting documentation the FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Application DR4485 for a hazard mitigation project (pre-award) and upon funding of a state awarded contract (post award) to manage the grant from beginning Mrs. Walker announced to Council that City Staff sent out an RFP on March 1, 2022. Over ten firms were contacted and the deadline was on March 17, 2022 at 4:00 P.M. One firm, Langford Community Management Services, responded to the RFP. It is Mrs. Walker's recommendation Aiderman Ahlschlager asked Mrs. Walker how much Langford would charge. Mrs. Walker replied that the fee is built into the contract. Alderman Herzik then asked what if we don't get the grant. Mrs. Walker replied that the City would pay no money besides minimum application fees. Alderman Herzik made a motion, seconded by Alderman Ahlschlager, to accept Langford. The Mrs. Walker led discussion on possible action on the overall repairs/remodel oft the Civic Center exceeding the $20,000 purchase limit, if needed, competitive bids over $50,000, and if needed, Mrs. Walker elaborated that after the water damage, inside repairs need to be addressed. However, guidance ini the direction Council wants to move forward is needed because the roof is also an issue and the City may consider doing repairs on the outside as well before we move Alderman Veselka asked if the frame was still good. Operations Manager, Darryl Moeller, replied yes, except some oft the purlin towards the bottom. Alderman Veselka also asked if there were any stipulations on the building. Mrs. Walker said to her knowiedge when it was given to the City the City took out a loan to complete construction and CCA contributed $30,000. Alderman Ahlschlager exclaimed that in his opinion, the roof should be the first priority. Mrs. Walker agreed, stating that that this the direction she was leaning but wanted to get Council's Alderman Herzik asked about a roof coating. Moeller said he has information on that. Alderman Veselka asked if the roof is really int that bad of shape. Moeller answered that paint is coming off Mrs. Walker inquired if council wanted her to get quotes together and come back with prices at the next meeting. Alderman Veselka asked if the City could get a grant. Mrs. Walker replied that int the GLO grant the City tried toi tie ini the Civic Center as a shelter but it didn't go through. Alderman Veselka stated that he would like to see the Civic Center if nothing else stay as a Alderman Veselka asked if we could use reserves. Mrs. Walker said that that can certainly be a consideration. Alderman Veselka reinstated that we have plenty and I know if we use it, they can be built back up. Mrs. Walker reminded Council that HOT funds could not be used for this project. Alderman Ahlschlager agreed but added that we could stretch out construction past  to closeout.  to accept Langford as the Grant ManagerAdminstratve firm.  motion passed unanimously. procurement of an architect.  forward on interior repairs.  thoughts.  and the roof is original which is almost 40 years old.  shelter for local residents should a disaster occur.  October and the project could be spread across two budgets.    Mrs. Walker then proposed that Council table the item and after Darryl and herself collect some Alderman Veselka made a motion, seconded by Alderman Fietsam, to table the item. The Mrs. Walker led discussion on the Manufactured Home Ordinance and the proposed Mrs. Walker stated that in 2017, the City proposed allowing non-traditional houses such as barndominiums, silos, and tiny houses. In addition, the attorney at the time suggested that we combine the Planning and. Zoning Commission and Board of Adjustments. Mrs. Walker just wanted to include this as a discussion item to see what direction Council wants to go and provide the City with the right tools to be effective. Once she receives direction, Mrs. Walker will Chief of Police, Troy Brenek, was absent and didn't have a report. Fire Marshal, Steve  quotes the issue could be revisited at the next meeting.  motion passed unanimously. Manufactured Home District.  put this item on the agenda.  Strickland's, report was presented in Council's packet.  Operations Manager, Darryl Moeller, reported the following to Council:  Electric Department completed some tree trimming, and installed all the new lights in the Swater Department had some more problems with the lift stations including the 110 Lift Station. Also, a pump at Babaylon went down and was repaired Street Department assisted ServePro, cleaned up at the Civic Center, worked on the Fire Station pad, and installed some culverts on Baumgarten. Parks Department has been busy preparing fields and mowing grass. Moeller wanted to thank everyone who helped at City Wide Clean up. He reported that everything ran smoothly and the City filled 8 roll-offs with garbage during the four days.  Civic Center  City Administrator, Tami Walker, Reported the following to Council:  March 8, conducted a meeting with Strand  March 9, Lyons Club and SISD removed their items from the Civic Center. Attended an March 14 and 15, Auditors were in the office conducting their field visit March 16, attended a Parks and Rec meeting to address field scheduling conflicts and fee schedules. We will reconvene in a month and a half to readdress concerns if Today, conducted a staff meeting, and was the last day for the concrete bids on Keuper City Hall is currently accepting bids on the EPP for TCEQ and will have the results by  EDC meeting  needed  March 17, Grant Service RFP the next meeting  Mrs. Walker mentioned that the generators that are now required by TCEQ will cost  approximately $400,000 and have a 40-46 week waiting time.    Mayor read ai thank you letter from Mrs. Calhoun who commended the City on the Black History Month Celebration. Mayor also read a thank you letter from Cheryl Picar thanking the City for At 6:55 Council adjourned into an Executive Session to discuss the following pursuant to Government Code, Section 551.086 - Certain Power Utilities; Competitive Matters - City of Schulenburg Utility System = Power Supply and Associated Competitive Matters. (C) This Chapter does not require a public power utility governing body to conduct an open meeting to deliberate, vote, or take final action on any competitive matter, as that term is defined by Section 552.133 (Exception: Confidentiality of Public Power Utility Completive Matters.) This section does not limit the right ofa public power utility governing body to hold a closed session City Council came out of Executive Session at 7:17 P.M. Alderman Veselka made a motion, seconded by Alderman Herzik, to adjourn the meeting at 7:17. The motion passed unanimously.  Displaying a "Red Door" mural on City Hall for mental health awareness.  under any other exception provided fori in this chapter.