CITY OF PALACIOS, TEXAS  BUDGET/REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING  MINUTES JULY 28, 2022  REGULARAND BUDGET CITY COUNCIL MEETING  AREGULAR and BUDGET City Council meeting was held by the City Council of the City of Palacios on July 28, 2022, at 6:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber, 311 Henderson, AA public hearing to receive citizen's comments regarding the Texas Parks and Wildlife Parks Grant for Small Communities was opened by! Mayor Gardner. at 6:01PM. One public comment was made in reference to the park location, which has not been determined. Mayor Gardner asked ift the project could be within an existing City Park, which it can. With no other comments, the hearing was closed at 6:05PM. Mayor Gardner called the BudgetRegular meeting to order at 6:05PM.  Palacios, Texas 77465.  PUBLIC HEARING  CALL TOORDER  CERTIFICATION OF A QUORUM Mayor Gardner certified a quorum was present. ATTENDANCE ROLL CALL Mayor, Jim Gardner, Present Councilmember Place 6, Michael Dotson, Present Councilmember Place 5, Raylynn Samora, Present Councilmember, Place 4, Troy Lewis, Present Councilmember Place 3, Chip Woolf, Present Councilmember, Place 2, Sharon Trainor, Present Councilmember Place 1, Lary Glenn, Excused CITYSTAFF INATTENDANCE: Cynthia Raleigh, City! Manager Tobie Bias, Police Chief Joshua Jones - Police Lieutenant Ryan Adams, Code Compliance Christi Adams, Public Works Darrell Robbins, Public Works Director Peggy Georgi, Recycling Center Manager David Holubec, City Secretary INVOCATION & PLEDGES  Mayor Gardner recognized Councimember Trainor, who led the Council, Staff, and Citizens in prayer and pledges to the U.S., Texas, and Palacios Flags.  1. Announcements:  a. Mayor's Announcements  . Improved agenda format, ongoing ii. All-American City Celebration on August 6th b. Council Member's Announcements - None C. City Manager's Announcements  CITY OFF PALACIOS REGULAR-BUDGET CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - JULY28, 2022  882    All-American Celebration I. Fish with the Police - Friday li. Darrell Robbins and Pam Oliver's retirement accomplishments this summer  iv. Introduction to the Palacios All-Star teams to celebrate their  2. Citizen Communication: Public comments.  a. Markus Sandy - Friends of Elder Care Vice-President, Thanked City Manager, Cynthia Raleigh and Police Chief, Tobie Bias for visiting the Elder Care Center to speak to the center patrons. He also indicated that there werej job opportunities and board positions available at the center.  3. Budget Workshop: City Manager Cynthia Raleigh reviewed the proposed budget, goals, and capital plan for the 2022 - 2023 Fiscal Year for the City of Palacios, a. Councilmember Trainor expressed her idea of having the Police Department office open 6-8 hours per night, by non-police officer attendants, to assist citizens in possible distress. Councilmember Woolf b. Councilmember Dotson questioned whether the Palacios Police Department had competitive salaries compared to surrounding cities. City Manager Raleigh stated the Palacios Police Department salary is . City Manager Raleigh stated she is working with department managers toc create measurable budget goals for their departments. d. Councilmember Woolf questioned the Municipal Court budget. City Manager Raleigh indicated that there were reasons for the budget increase that she was not able to discuss at this time. Woolf also questioned the legal fee increase and asked if that was due to the current litigation. Raleigh stated it was. Woolf stated he hoped it was e. Councimember Dotson asked about the Recycling Center  Texas. This was the second review.  stated his concern with thisi idea and cost.  lower than Matagorda County.  enough to cover the legal expenses.  budgetexpenses.  4. Reports and Discussion Items:  a. City Manager's Report - Cynthia Raleigh  Presentation by the City Manager regarding City-wide updates and She is still negotiating solid waste rates and will be finalizing this  recognitions.  process soon.  b. Website - David Holubec, City Secretary showed Council a preview of  the new City website being completed.  Action Items:  5. RESOLUTION: #2022-R-21 - The Bureau of Reclamation WaterSMART Grant was presented. by Cynthia Raleigh, City Manager. The resolution was approved by Motion. DISCUSSION MOTION: WoolfTrainor. Unanimous. APPROVAL 6. RESOLUTION: #2022-R-22 - The Texas Parks and Wildlife local park grant program for small communities was presented by Cynthia Raleigh, City Manager. The resolution was approved by Motion. DISCUSSION. MOTION: Lewis/Trainor. Unanimous. APPROVAL MOTION: Dotson/Lewis. Unanimous. 7. ORDINANCE #2022-0-10 - The second. andi final reading of the processing fee fore electronic payments at the City of Palacios, Texas was presented by Cynthia Raleigh, City Manager. The Ordinance was. introduced in the first reading at the  MOTION: Lewis/Samora. Unanimous.  CITY OFF PALACIOS REGULAR-BUDGET CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES-JULY23.202  982    July 14, 2022, Council Meeting. The ordinance was approved by motion. MOTION: Trainor/Samora. Unanimous. Votes were polled. 8. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes = July 14, 2022, - The minutes were reviewed and approved by motion. MOTION: Lewis/Dotson. Unanimous. 9. City Council Budget Meeting Minutes - July 21, 2022, a The minutes were reviewed and approved by motion. MOTION: Lewis/Dotson. Unanimous.  ADJOURNMENT  Adjoured by Mayor Gardner at 7:56PM.  h pim Gardner, MAYOR  ATTEST;  CITY SECRETARY  )  ande  TEXAS  CITY OF PALACIOSI REGULAR-BUDGET CITY COUNCIL MEETINGI MINUTES- -JULY28,2022  482