CITY OF SCHULENBURG SCHULENBURG, TX November 15, 2021  The City Council of the City of Schulenburg met in regular session on Monday, November,15, 2021, at 6:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers located ate 607 Upton Avenue, Schulenburg, Texas. The elected officials present included Mayor, Elaine Kocian, Aldermen, Greg Thomas, Wendy Fietsam, Larry Veselka, Ben Herzik, and Clarence Ahischlager. City Staff present were City Administrator, Tami Walker, Operations Manager, Darryl Moeller, Billing Manager, Megan Bartos, Permitting Officer, Kenny Schramek, and City Secretary, Mason Florus. Visitors included, Darrell Vyvjala oft the Schulenburg Sticker, Pastor J.P. Kessie of St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, Nancy Tinsley, Jeremy Baumgarten, Walt Irwin, Loreta Baumgarten, Holly Mayor Kocian called role and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Pastor Kessie said a prayer over the meeting and its members. Paster Kessie also invited Council to the Community Thanksgiving Service being put on by the Ministerial Alliance on Sunday, November 21st at 6:00F P.M. Alderman Veselka made a motion, seconded by Alderman Herzik, to accept the Consent (A) The minutes from the Regular Scheduled Meeting on November 1, 2021  Irwin, Theresa Kalina, and Ivàn Velasquez.  Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. (B) The payment of current bills  Schulenburg RV Park Representative, Jeremy Baumgarten, addressed Council with issues Mr. Baumgarten passed out information packets to Council. (Name of Firms) Mr. Baumgarten wanted to highlight discrepancies he's seen between The Texan and City Ordinances. Mr. Baumgarten claims there are 29 violations of ordinances citing Ordinances 6.14, 6.17, Mr. Baumgarten stated that Ordinance 6.13 "Clearly" calls for a fence to be built around the Texan construction site. Mr. Baumgarten continued that Ordinance 6.14 calls for multiple traffic and environmental studies that the City failed to conduct before issuing The Texan permits. Mr. Baumgarten brought up the sound study that was conducted and expressed his concerns over the nuisance of light and noise pollution that would be produced by The Texan. Mr. Baumgarten cited ordinances 8.06.003 and 8.06.004 calling for the City's duty and enforcement Alderman Fietsam asked if the RV park had similar issues when O'Reilly's was being built. Mr. Baumgarten replied there was only a drainage issue but we worked it out amongst ourselves. Alderman Veselka asked if there is construction all night long at The Texan, Mr. Baumgarten  related to his business and personal property.  6.02.001, and 8.04.001.  of nuisance.  replied no, but once The Texan is built there will be no relief.    Alderman Veselka asked Mr. Baumgarten where he expects the fence to be built. Mr. Baumgarten stated that behind the storage buildings the east side of his property line borders  The Texan property line.  Billing Manager, Megan Bartos provided Council with a map of the properties. Mrs. Walker stated that the piece of property in question is platted as a separate piece of property and there is no work being done and no permit on the property in question. In addition, the RVI Park, Storage Units, and Mish Mash Mall are all: zoned commercial. Mr. Baumgarten stated that this is a small thing to ask, especially when it is required by ordinance stating it is " reasonable and just." Mr. Baumgarten also claimed he reached out to Mrs. Walker stated that the 29 accusations of discrepancies involve situations where State Law trumps Local Law. Mrs. Walker continued stating that TxDOT conducted all the studies brought up by Mr. Baumgarten and nuisances are a code enforcement issue that will be addressed through the Police Department. Mrs. Walker stated that she believes City Hall has the right answers and they're not welcome, and she stands behind her staff 100%. Alderman Veselka exclaimed the City has done everything we're supposed to as far as the attorney says. Alderman Veselka continued stating it's hard to assume what will happen, after Mr. Baumgarten stated that this was only some of his concerns and his property value has already dropped, he's just trying to protect himself. Mr. Baumgarten thanked Council for their Mrs. Walker led discussion on setting a workshop date to discuss the future of garbage and roll- Alderman Fietsam made a motion, seconded by Alderman Thomas, to have a workshop November 29, at 6:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers. The motion passed unanimously. Mrs. Walker led discussion on cancelling the December 20th meeting due to the Christmas holidays. Mrs. Walker stated that we usually do this every year and this time ofy year there isn't Alderman Veselka made a motion, seconded by Alderman Herzik, to cancel the December 20th Mrs. Walker led discussion on only having one January meeting. Mrs. Walker stated that we are closed January 3rd and 17th in observance of New Year's Day and Martin Luther King Jr. Day Alderman Herzik made a motion, seconded by Alderman Ahlschlager, to accept Mrs. Walker's  Brian (d owner of The Texan) twice and he refused to communicate.  The Texan is built, we will see what kind of neighbors they'll be.  time and returned to his seat. off service for the City.  much going on.  meeting. The motion passed unanimously.  respectively. Mrs. Walker is proposing one meeting on January 18"h.  proposal. The motion passed unanimously.    Operations Manager, Darryl Moeller, reported the following to Council:  Electric Department changed poles, street lights, lights at the library and BBQ Pits, and Street Department put in a crosswalk in' Wolters Park. The apron on North Upton is complete, 145 flags were put up for Veterans' Day, and they built additional stands for Water and Wastewater is officially one department now with Eric Cullen as the superintendent. The department repaired a 6-inch water leak at the Sports Complex, worked on lifts stations at Contech and DFA, repaired a 6-inch water leak at The Texan,  ran a wire across 90 the extra flags  and read meters  City Administrator, Tami Walker, reported the following to Council: November gth, attended an insurance meeting with Mason  November 10th, CDPP fund of $47,855 was awarded to the Fire Department for their November 11th the office was closed in observance of Veterans' Day City Hall will be closed on the 25th and 26th for Thanksgiving  station expansion project  November 30th and December 1st Chief, Mason, and myself will attend an Open Records  Training in Austin  Alderman Fietsam wanted to mention she believes that the City needs to think about hiring an inspector again. Mrs. Fietsam stated she wants to see more consistency around town. Alderman Veselka made a motion, seconded by Alderman Herzik, to adjourn the meeting at  7:04. The motion passed unanimously.