Written Minutes for the Regular City Council Meeting Held July 25,2024 7:00 PM Elmendorf City Hall 83041 FM327 Elmendorf, TX78112  At any time during the City Council Meeting, the City Council may meeti in executive session for consultation concerning attorney-  client matters (real estate, litigation, contracts, personnel, and security).  I.  City Council will convene for a Regular Meeting at the Elmendorf City Hall at' 7:00 pm July 25,  2024.  Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance Invocation Roll Call Mayor  The meeting is called to order at 7:00 PM by Mayor Mike Gonzales.  by Chaplain James Stirnemann.  Mike Gonzales  Present Present Vacant Present Absent Present  Councilmember Place 1 Hipolito "Polo" Maldonado Councilmember Place 2 Councilmember Councilmember Place 3 George Dziuk Councilmember Place 4 Manuel Decena Councilmember Place 5 Linda Pena Ortiz  Also, present City Administrator Cody Dailey, City Secretary Roxanne De Leon, Police ChiefMarco Pena, Lieutenant David Reyes, Water Supervisor Shawn Cooper, and Chaplain James Stirnemann.  Citizens Participation Laurie Marek  Ms. Marek is ai newi resident in the Hickory Ridge community since November 2023. She states that she and others in the subdivision have been experiencing billing issues with Aqua Texas. She recently received a $600.00 bill for sewer services, months after her move in, and has made payment arrangements to payoff that balance. This has created al hardship in her life, along with others in her community, as her sewer bill will now be $150.00a month on top ofall her other utilities. This situation has left Ms. Marek with many questions as to how Aqua came to be a utility provider in the city. She is aware that Aquai is scheduled to the meet with the city on July 31s'and a town meeting is planned for the Hickory Ridge residents soon after. Ms. Lopez has been attacked by a dog twice inl her neighborhood. She is aware that dogs are a common issue in her subdivision, Ranchview Estates, as there have been several complaints on dogs running at large. Ms. Lopez wants tol knowl her rights on how she can protect herself. Police Chiefl Marco Pena knows the dog that Ms. Lopez was bitten by is now gone. Chief Pena has spoken with the owners and ensured that the dog was re-homed for good this time. Chief Pena advises Ms. Lopez she may do  Aurora Lopez  whatever is necessary to protect herself.  Page 1of6 July 25,2024    Minnie Slaughter Ms. Slaughter is concerned with the trucks going through Schultz Road even  though it has been established as a "No Truck Route". She has noticed that trucks are going through anyway and shei is afraid that with the poor condition oft that road, they are going to make it worse. Mayor Gonzales points out that hej just saw ChiefPena with at truck pulled over by there so he knows that he is patrolling the area. Chief Pena states he will increase the  patrol.  II.  Mayor and City Council Comments  Councilmember Maldonado Glad to be able to attend the meeting. Mrs. Maldonado caught  COVID but fortunately Councilmember Maldonado was able to Glad to be here. Welcomes new resident, Laurie Marek, to Also welcomes Ms. Marek to Elmendorf. Encourages everyone to go to the upcoming TXDot Open House that will be held at Saint Anthony's Church Hall on Thursday, August 1stat 5:00 pm. They will be providing aj presentation on the changes planned for US  avoid catching it. Elmendorf.  Councilmember Dziuk Councilmember Ortiz  181 and the Palm Park area. No comment.  Mayor Gonzales  II.  Public Hearing - Conduct public hearing regarding the reauthorization ofbuilding permit fees.  Mayor Gonzales opens the public hearing session at 7:17 pm.  No comments.  Mayor Gonzales closes the public hearing at 7:18 pm.  City Administrator Cody Dailey explains that the public hearing is required whenever any part of the  resolution fee is amended. General Business - Consent Agenda  IV.  1. Adoption and approval oft the city council minutes from June 20, 2024. 2. Approval oft the previous month's bills paid and financial reports. 3. Approval oft the Investment Report for the prior quarter.  Councimember Decena motions to approve the three (3) items on the General Business - Consent  Agenda. Councilmember Ortiz seconds and a vote is called.  Yay  Nay  Abstain  Councilmember Maldonado Councimember Dziuk Councilmember Ortiz  The motion to approve all three (3) items on the General Business - Consent Agenda is passed on a  unanimous vote with three (3) councimembers in favor.  Page 2of6 July 25,2024    V.  General Business- - Individual Consideration  4. Discuss and possible action regarding an appointment to the vacant city council position for Alderman Place 2 for the remainder of the unexpired term and possible acceptance ofr nominations for that Mayor Gonzales notes that he had considered resident, Robert Llanes of the Homewood Place Councilmember Ortiz motions to appoint Tracy Riojas for the vacant city council position for the remainder of the unexpired term. Councilmember Maldonado seconds and a vote is called.  position.  subdivision, but he is not present at this meeting.  Yay  Nay  Abstain  Councilmember Maldonado Councilmember Dziuk Councilmember Ortiz  The motion to appoint Tracy Riojas for the vacant city council position for the remainder of the unexpired term is passed on a unanimous vote with all three (3) councilmembers in favor. 5. Discuss and possible action to appoint Monty McGuffin as the City of] Elmendorf's On-Site Sewage Facility (OSSF) Designated Representative. This position is responsible for plan review and site inspections on all new septic permits, recertification of existing septic systems and complaint  investigations.  Councilmember Ortiz motions to appoint Monty McGuffin as the City of Elmendorf's On-Site Sewage Facility (OSSF) Designated Representative. Councilmember Dziuk seconds and a vote is called.  Yay  Nay  Abstain  Councilmember Maldonado Councilmember Dziuk Councilmember Ortiz  The motion to appoint Monty McGuffin as the City of Elmendorf's On-Site Sewage Facility (OSSF) Designated Representative is passed on a unanimous vote with all three (3) councilmembers in favor. 6. Discuss and possible action regarding Resolution 07-18-2024-1R, adopting the Master Fee Schedule; City Administrator Cody Dailey states this resolution would establish septic fees to charge an additional $50.00 on top ofv what the new Designated Representative would charge the city for his Councilmember Dziuk motions to approve Resolution 07-18-2024-IR, adopting the Master Fee Schedule; reauthorizing building permit fees and establishing septic system permit fees.  reauthorizing building permit fees and establishing septic system permit fees.  services.  Councilmember Ortiz seconds and a vote is called.  Yay  Nay  Abstain  Councilmember Maldonado  Page 3of6 July25,2024    Councilmember Dziuk Councilmember Ortiz  The motion to approve Resolution 07-18-2024-1R, adopting the Master Fee Schedule; reauthorizing building permit fees and establishing septic system permit fees is passed on a unanimous vote with all 7. Discuss and possible action regarding a final plat and construction plans establishing the Solidia US  three (3) councilmembers in favor.  2411 subdivision within the Alamo Junction Rail Park.  Councilmember Ortiz motions to approve the final plat and construction plans establishing the Solidia US 2411 subdivision within the. Alamo Junction Rail Park. Councilmember Maldonado seconds and a  vote is called. Yay  Nay  Abstain  Councilmember Maldonado Councilmember Dziuk Councilmember Ortiz  The motion to approve the final plat and construction plans establishing the Solidia US 2411 subdivision within the Alamo Junction Rail Park is passed on a unanimous vote with all three (3) 8. Discuss and possible action regarding the approval of a contract with TextMyGov a service to send out targeted texts by area, replacing our current provider, Text-Em-All, at an annual cost of $3600.00. City Secretary Roxanne De Leon states this texting application will assist the clerks to notify customers in specific areas by text message for water outages. The software also includes a widget that will be added to the city website where someone can communicate by text and auto-responses would provide information. TextMyGov is $12.00 more annually than the current text provider while adding more Councilmember Ortiz motions to approve a contract with TextMyGov, a service to send out targeted texts by area, replacing our current provider, Text-Em-All, at an annual cost of $3,600.00.  councilmembers in favor.  features.  Councilmember Dziuk seconds and a vote is called.  Yay  Nay  Abstain  Councilmember Maldonado Councilmember Dziuk Councilmember Ortiz  The motion to approve a contract with TextMyGov, a service to send out targeted texts by area, replacing our current provider, Text-Em-All, at an annual cost of $3600.00 is passed on a unanimous 9. Discuss and possible action regarding Ordinance 07-18-2024-1, amending Chapter 2 - card payments made by cardholders for fees and costs associated with municipal transactions; setting service fees; providing ai repeal clause; providing a severability clause; and providing an effective date.  vote with all three (3) councilmembers in favor.  Page4of6 July 25,2024    Councilmember. Dziuk motions to approve Ordinance 07-18-2024-1, amending Chapter 2- card payments made by cardholders for fees and costs associated with municipal transactions; setting service fees; providing ai repeal clause; providing a severability clause; and providing an effective date.  Councilmember Maldonado seconds and a vote is called.  Yay  Nay  Abstain  Councilmember Maldonado Councilmember Dziuk Councilmember Ortiz  The motion to approve Ordinance 07-18-2024-1, amending Chapter 2 - card payments made by cardholders for fees and costs associated with municipal transactions; setting service fees; providing a repeal clause; providing a severability clause; and providing an effective date is passed on a unanimous 10. Discuss and possible action regarding an updated interlocal agreement with Wilson County for tax collection duties for those Wilson County properties that are also located in the city limits of  vote with all three (3) councilmembers in favor.  Elmendorf.  Councilmember Ortiz motions to approve an updated interlocal agreement with Wilson County for tax collection duties for those Wilson County properties that are also located in the city limits of  Elmendorf. Councilmember Dziuk seconds and a vote is called.  Yay  Nay  Abstain  Councilmember Maldonado Councilmember Dziuk Councilmember Ortiz  The motion to approve an updated interlocal agreement with Wilson County for tax collection duties for those Wilson County properties that are also located in the city limits of] Elmendorfi: is passed on 11. Discuss and possible action regarding Ordinance 07-18-2024-2, amending the fiscal year clause;  unanimous vote with all three ()councilmembers in favor. providing a severability clause; and providing an effective date.  Councilmember Dziuk motions to approve Ordinance 07-18-2024-2, amending the fiscal year clause; providing a severability clause; and providing an effective date. Councimember Ortiz seconds and a  vote is called. Yay  Nay  Abstain  Councilmember Maldonado Councilmember Dziuk Councilmember Ortiz  The motion to approve Ordinance 07-18-2024-2, amending the fiscal year clause; providing a severability clause; and providing an effective date is passed on a unanimous vote with all three (3)  councilmembers in favor.  Page 5of6 July 25, 2024    12. Discuss and possible action regarding an agreement with the Bexar County Tax Assessor Collector to Councilmember Ortiz motions to approve an agreement with the Bexar County Tax Assessor Collector to collect annual assessments for Hickory Ridge Public Improvement District. Councilmember  collect annual assessments for Hickory Ridge Public Improvement District.  Maldonado seconds and a vote is called. Councilmember Maldonado Councilmember Dziuk Councilmember Ortiz  Yay  Nay  Abstain  The motion to approve. an agreement with the Bexar County Tax Assessor Collector to collect annual assessments for Hickory Ridge Public Improvement District is passed on a unanimous vote with all  three (3) councilmembers in favor.  VI.  Adjournment  Councilmember Ortiz motions to adjourn the Regular City Council Meeting. Councilmember Dziuk  seconds and a vote is called. Councilmember Maldonado Councilmember Dziuk Councilmember Ortiz councilmembers in favor.  Yay  Nay  Abstain  The motion to adjourn the Regular City Council Meeting passed on a unanimous vote with all three (3)  Regular City Council Meeting is adjourned at: The minutes were passed and approved on: Wyk  7:45 pm August 15,2024  Mayor Michael  Attest:  Roxanne  A2  City Secretary  De Leon  SEAL 1885 DE TE EX  Page 6of6 July25,2024