CITY OF SCHULENBURG SCHULENBURG, TX February 22, 2022  The City Council of the City of Schulenburg met in regular session on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at 6:00 P.M. ini the Council Chambers located at 607 Upton Avenue, Schulenburg, Texas. The elected officials present included Mayor, Elaine Kocian, Aldermen, Gregg Thomas, Wendy Fietsam, Larry Veselka, Ben Herzik, and Clarence Ahlschlager. City Staff present were City Administrator, Tami Walker, Operations Manager, Darryl Moeller, and City Secretary, Mason Visitors included, Layne Vyvjala of the Schulenburg Sticker, Chairperson oft the Planning and Zoning Commission, Tina Bohlmann, Reverend, Andrew Stafford, Howard Stoner, and Ivan Mayor Kocian called role and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Reverend Stafford said a prayer over Alderman Thomas read a Proclamation recognizing Black History Month. After the reading, Mayor Kocian asked Alderman Thomas to report oni the Black History Celebration held Alderman Thomas stated that there was a smali gathering at the Gazebo in the Railroad Park and members of the community partook in the First Annual Schulenburg Black History Celebration. He stated that there was a lot of emphasis on family. There were three guest speakers, Gladys Marie (Glass) Calhoun, Robert Moore, and Alderman Thomas with Reverend Stafford emceeing the event. The speakers highlighted the accomplishments of local African American community leaders like "Mr. Sunnyboy" who established Wrights' Park and acknowledged other individuals who ran Black Owned Businesses.  Florus.  Velasquez.  the meeting and its members. Saturday, February 19th.  Alderman Thomas exclaimed that February is Black History Month but it takes ail races to keep Schulenburg the wonderful community that it is. Alderman Thomas concluded by commending the Mayor and Reverend Stafford for their efforts putting together the celebration and he's Tinal Bohlmann, Chair Person of the Planning & Zoning Commission, presented Council with a request from Bethany Arceneaux for property located at 512 Baumgarten to be rezoned from Single Family Residential to request Conditional Use Permit for the purpose of operating an Mrs. Bohlmann stated that the P&Z conducted their meeting on February 17th, at 6:00. No one from the neighborhood attended the meeting. Mrs. Arceneaux was there to answer questions. She stated that this would be her 7th AIRBNB and is very involved in the entire process. When asked about if the property became a nuisance could it change back, Ms. Arceneaux answered yes. In addition, it was also state that if the property changes owners, the property will be Mrs. Bohlmann informed Council that after a motion and a second, the Commission voted to  looking forward toi it being an annual event.  AIRBNB.  rezoned back to Single Family Dwelling.  grant the request.    Alderman Veselka made a motion, seconded by Alderman Thomas, to accept P&Z's Alderman Fietsam made a motion, seconded by Alderman Herzik, to accept the Consent (A) The Minutes from the Regular Scheduled Meeting held on February 7, 2022 Mrs. Walker led discussion on Racial Profiling as required by Article 2.132 Texas Code of Criminal Procedures for the Schulenburg Police Department. Mrs. Walker announced that this report must be submitted by March 1, 2022 and needed Council's acknowledgment. Alderman Fietsam made a motion, seconded by Alderman Ahischlager, acknowledging the Mrs. Walker led discussion on entering in a Joint Election Agreement and Contract for Election Alderman Veselka made a motion, seconded by Alderman Thomas to contract with the County. Mrs. Walker led discussion on submitting a completed application to the Texas Department of Emergency Management (TDEM) from FEMA HMGP DR 4485 Grant Funds. Mrs. Walker explained that funding opportunities are available ini the development of improvements that relate to the city storm water system. The grant application deadline is April 29th and we are currently evaluating potential projects for the application. She concluded saying that this will be the beginning steps and there is a 25% match and she does not wish to exceed $2 million. Alderman Thomas made a motion, seconded by Alderman Ahlschlager, submitting the  recommendation. The motion passed unanimously. Agenda. The motion passed unanimously (B) The payment of current bills  report. The motion passed unanimously.  Services Relating to an Election to be held on May 7, 2022.  The motion passed unanimously.  application. The motion passed unanimously.  Mrs. Walker led discussion on an Application Resolution to submit the application appointing an Authorized Official, and committing to the 25% match. Mrs. Walker pointed out that this is a resolution agreeing to the 25% match and appointing herself as the Authorized Official. Alderman Herzik made a motion, seconded by Alderman Veselka, to accept the resolution. The Mrs. Walker led discussion on Awarding Grant Administration Services Contract for the preparation of the City's 2-22 Texas Community Development Block Grant (TXCDBG) - Planning and Capacity Building Fund Application and subsequent Grant Administration contract Mrs. Walker told Council that the City reached out to 5 firms for grant writing. Two read the email and only one responded. The responding firm was Langford & Associates. Mrs. Walker said there isn't an exact project in mind as of yet but she advises to accept Langford & Alderman Veselka made a motion, seconded by Alderman Herzik, to accept Mrs. Walker's  motion passed unanimously.  iffunded.  Associates for AdministrativelPlaning Services. recommendation. The motion passed unanimously.    Chief Brenek was absent and had no report.  Operations Manager, Darryl Moeller, updated Council on the following:  Street Department fixed ruts on West Avenue caused by an 18-wheeler. They also put up 8 additional " No Trucks" signs to try to eliminate 18-wheeler traffic on City streets. The department also finished filling in the "islands" on East Ave. with rocks. They will start filling the "islands" on Heinrich this week. They also fixed the doors at the Sports Parks Department is continuing mowing and preparing the ballfields. They also put chicken manure on fields 2,4, and 5.They will fertilize the high school fields with the Electric Department replaced a pole on Summit, finished all the connections at Bubela's Tree Farm and the new warehouse on 90. They also replaced 3 poles at the Fire Swater Department repaired a 2" leak on 957, installed a carport at the Main Pumphouse for the chlorine storage, replaced 4 chlorine valves at Kallus, and replaced  Complex and put out the flags for Presidents' Day. manure when there isn't a game scheduled.  Station and worked on installing the security cameras.  two pumps at the 110 Lift Station.  Moeller also informed Council that Irby (Contractor for LCRA) is going to be in town and replacing electric poles at the St. Rose Cemetery and on Herder this Wednesday and Thursday.  City Administrator, Tami Walker, updated Council oni the following:  February gth, continued working with Brenda Shelby on documentation to give to Don Blansitt's office, also conducted a second interview with a candidate for Swater February gth, contacted Strand on assisting the City with acquiring concrete bids for curbing on Keuper = Mrs. Walker stated that the City has been looking for a contractor to provide concrete since Jan. 13th. State law requires that anything over $50,000 the City has to go out for bid - the bid will be advertised in the newspaper next week February 11th, Nicor met with Schneider Engineering on electrical upgrades to their February 15th, Darryl, Kenny, and myself met with Antonio Espinoza Jr. on potentially February 17t, worked with the grant writer and attended the P&Z hearing February 18th, met with Mike Bartos about the Weimar City Pool. Kenny and myself met with Tanya and Shane Hollas and Ronnie Winkler in regards tot the apartments at 601 West - it took BV: 2 weeks to generate a report, the apartments had al lotof  building  building two houses on the 300 block of N. Upton  electrical, plumbing, and structural issues  Mrs. Walker announced that there are going to be contested races for places 3 and 5:  Place 3- Howard Stoner and Tina Bohlmann Place 4 - Alderman Ahlschlager Place 5- Alderman Veselka and Randy Mican  Mrs. Walker concluded by saying that there was a staff meeting with herself, Chief, Darryl, Thadious, and Mason, and between the gth and the 18thshe rode around town checking on projects and looking at issues such as potholes, permits, and code enforcement. Alderman Herzik stated that he really likes the flags displayed along the highway.    Alderman Veselka asked Mrs. Walker about the tower being installed by BWI. Mrs. Walker assured Council that they did pull a permit and to her knowledge there isn't a variance required but she willi talk to Kenny in ther morning. Mrs. Walker also confirmed that is an AT&T tower and Alderman Herzik asked if Ace Hardware is still planning on opening next month. Mrs. Walker stated that they planed on opening this Spring and to her knowledge they're on schedule. Operations Manager, Darryl Moeller, confirmed that all the electricity is connected and ready to Alderman Veselka made a motion, seconded by Alderman Herzik, to adjourn the meeting at  the City will receive franchise fees from the newi tower.  go at the new Ace building.  6:43. The motion passed unanimously.