CITY OF SCHULENBURG SCHULENBURG, TX September 20, 2021  The City Council of the City of Schulenburg met in regular session on Monday, September 20, 2021, 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, Ben Herzik, and Clarence Ahlschlager. City Staff present were City Administrator, Tami Walker, Chief of Police, Troy Brenek, City Attorney, Cynthia Kirchoff, Operations Manager, Darryl Moeller, Accounts Payable Officer, Julie Cernosek, Billing Manager, Megan Bartos, and Visitors included, Darrell Vyvjala of the Schulenburg Sticker, Fayette County Precinct 4  Human Resources Officer, Mason Florus.  Commissioner, Drew Brossmann, and Reverend Andrew Stafford.  Mayor Kocian called role and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Reverend Stafford said a prayer over Under Presentations by Citizens, Commissioner Brossmann wanted to inform Council on the status of a new location for EMS Station 4. Commissioner Brossmann explained that Mr. Greive has agreed to donate an acre of land behind Family Dollar. Brossmann went ont to say that this will be an ideal spot because the land is currently not ini the City Limits and County Tax Payers will save money by not having to pay for City fees such as inspection costs. However, once built, the County would like the property to be annexed so the City can provide utilities to the new station. Brossmann encouraged Council to put this item on the next meeting's agenda. Alderman Veselka made a motion, seconded by Alderman Herzik, to accept Consent Agenda (A) The minutes of the Regular Scheduled Meeting held on September 7, 2021 Accounts Payable Officer, Julie Cernosek, led discussion on the FY2020-2021 Budget Amendments. Mrs. Cernosek stated that we had some unforeseen events occur this year and we are required to do Budget Amendments for departments that go over 10% of what was  the meeting and its members.  Items A and B. The motion passed unanimously. (B) The payment of current bills  budgeted for said department. The Amendments are as follows:  Wolters Park - Expo Center Roof, $11,500 Schramek, and $3,700 for increased telephone service.  Office and Management - $4,100 for purchasing office equipment for new hire Kenny Police Department- $16,500 for increased telephone services and purchasing new radios and $22,008 for repairs to the roof and gutters and $17,992 towards a new vehicle after officer Parkinson's vehicle was hit during the Winter Storm.    Mrs. Cernosek also noted several other items that were not budgeted but were paid with grants $21,700 for a new scoreboard at Field #2 donated by Fayette Savings Bank $5,000 for purchasing new drink coolers and a fridge fori the concession stand, donated $11,256.40 for purchasing new computers for the Library, donated by the Schulenburg  or donations:  by the EDC Library Foundation  Alderman Fietsam asked if the Fire Department was okay with taking the money from the pension plan to cover the expenses for the Police roof and gutters. Cernosek answered that the Fire Department is now allowed to contribute directly. In the past, the City would budget the whole amount and SVFD would reimburse the City. This particular money was left over. Alderman Fietsam also inquired about the phone bills being sO expensive. Cernosek stated that City Hall and the Police Department both have a myriad of computers, security cameras, and other devices, that all require high speed internet. The City currently has the fastest speed Alderman Veselka made a motion, seconded by Alderman Herzik, to accept the Budget Mrs. Walker read an Ordinance adopting the budget for FY 2021-2022, beginning October 1st Alderman Ahlschlager made a motion, seconded by Alderman Herzik, to adopt the Ordinance.  available so all the equipment can function. Amendments. The motion passed unanimously.  and ending September 30th.  Mayor Kocian called a Roll Vote as follows: Alderman Ahlschlager = For Alderman Herzik - For Alderman Veselka - For Alderman Fietsam - For  Mrs. Walker read an Ordinance adopting the 2021 Tax Rate and ratify the tax increase reflected in the adopted budget for FY2021-2022, beginning October 1st and ending September 30+. Alderman Veselka made a motion, seconded by Alderman Fietsam, to adopt the Ordinance.  Mayor Kocian called a Roll Vote as follows: Alderman Ahischlager - For Alderman Herzik - For Alderman Veselka - For Alderman Fietsam - For  Mrs. Walker read an Ordinance adopting Appendix A - Schedule of Fees in addition to the City's core services. After the Ordinance was read, Mrs. Walker elaborated that there had been a few changes since the last meeting. This includes a Discing Fee for the Rodeo Arena, a Cleanup Fee for the Rodeo Arena, and a Plug-in Fee for the all City Parks. Alderman Herzik made a motion, seconded by Alderman Fietsam, to adopt the Ordinance. The  motion passed unanimously.    Mrs. Walker led discussion on Amending Chapter 1 oft the City's Code of Ordinances for General Provisions. Mrs. Walker stated that some things have changed such as the time oft the meetings, Presentation by Citizen time allotment, and the layout oft the meetings.  Mrs. Walker then read the Amendment. The motion passed unanimously.  Alderman Herzik made ai motion, seconded by Alderman Fietsam, to adopt the Amendment.  Mrs. Walker read a Resolution for the City's Investment Policy.  Alderman Veselka made a motion, seconded by Alderman Fietsam, to adopt the Resolution. Mrs. Walker led discussion on the 2021-2022 Schulenburg Economic Development Corporation Alderman Fietsam made a motion, seconded by Alderman Veselka, to accept the budget. The Mrs. Walker presented Council with the 2021-2022 Officers and Directors for the Schulenburg Economic Development Corporation Board. The names and positions are as follows:  The motion passed unanimously.  Budget.  motion passed unanimously.  Officers:  President - Paddy Magliolo Vice President - Sylvia Mendoza Secretary - Wendy Fietsam Treasurer - Ed Glass Board Members: Mark Friedrich Ona Marak Larry' Veselka Legal Counsel: Bo Dawson Cynthia Kirchoff Ivân Velasquez Tami Walker  Advisors:  Alderman Veselka made a motion, seconded by Alderman Herzik, to accept the Officers and Mrs. Walker led discussion on Mayoral Appointments for 2021-2022. Mrs. Walker pointed out  Directors. The motion passed unanimously. the changes from the previous year.    Mason Florus will be appointed City Secretary affective November 1st, after Florus becomes a Certified Municipal Clerk through the Texas Municipal Clerks Certification Program with the Other appointments include Kathy Kleiber and Ruben Rodriguez being added to the Planning and Zoning Commission, Kathy Orsak and Sandy Kusy being added to the Board of Adjustments, Alderman Thomas being added as a City rep for the Chamber of Commerce, Mrs. Walker being added to the Expo Center Committee, and Alderman Ahlschlager being added to Mayor Kocian then entertained a motion to elect Alderman Veselka as Mayor Pro-Tem. Alderman Fietsam made a motion, seconded by Alderman Herzik, to accept Alderman Veselka  University of North Texas.  the Navidad Valley Community Connections as a City rep. as Mayor Pro-Tem. The motion passed unanimously. Chief of Police, Troy Brenek, delivered his report to Council.  Chief reported last Saturday a gentleman had a heart attack and collapsed on 77 while walking between City Market and Kountry Bakery. The responding ambulance was involved in a wreck at 90 and Upton. As a result, Sergeant Roggenkamp came in and he and SVFD blocked traffic at both scenes. Chief also wanted to thank Officer Castilleja and bystanders who performed Chief also informed Council that he has been following up on Code Enforcement. He had 38  CPR for over 40 minutes. cases, up 18 from last meeting.  Operations Manager, Darryl Moeller, reported the following to Council:  Sewer Department worked ont the pump at the Sports Complex Lift Station, assisted Water Department with a leak on Simpson, worked on a backup by the School, and Electric Department has been replacing poles and transformers, working on lights, Water Department worked on a six-inch leak on the 100 block of Russek, worked ona six-inch main leak by Field #2, worked on issues at Well 12, and worked on relocating a Street Department has been working on Baumgarten, built a box to store all the flags in, and picked up patch. Moeller stated that the guys are starting to pick up the patch  pumped three boxes of sludge.  trimmed trees on Lyons, and trimmed trees on Paulus.  line at the Texan.  themselves now which is saving the City money.  City Administrator, Tami Walker, announced to Council that current Parks Department Operator, Chris Herrera, will be taking over working at the Leaf and Limb site on Wednesdays and  Saturdays.  Mrs. Walker then reported the following to Council:  September 9- Mason and In met with Kolby, our TML Risk Pool rep. City Staff and met with Antonio Espinosa Jr. and other developers to discuss a proposed project in September 14. - City Staff and I met with developer and he presented his conceptual September 16 - Contacted Judge Webber about donating the land where the Boy  Mid-Cities  plan to build 51 houses along East Ave. next to the Clinic Scout Hut sits for the new EMS Station 4    September 17 - Conference Call with the attorney. Met with Brenda Shelby to discuss September 20. - Met with Commissioner Drew Brossmann and EMS Director Josh Vandever in regards to building the New EMS Station 4 outside the City Limits  purchasing property by the Expo Center  Future Meetings :  State of the LCRA Luncheon in La Grange - October 5th TML Conference in Houston - October 6th, 7th, and gth Government Code, Section 551.071, Consultation with Attorney. Council came out of Executive Session at 7:57. No action was taken.  At6:55, Council adjourned into Executive Session to discuss the following pursuant to  Alderman Veselka made a motion, seconded by Alderman Herzik, to adjourn the meeting at  7:58. The motion passed unanimously.