FLATONIA  Minutes Flatonia City Council Regular Meeting October 4, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.  Present: Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilmembers  Dennis Geesaman Joanye Eversole Ginny Sears Allen Kocian Donna Cockrell Travis Seale Sonya Bishop Jacqueline Ott Lee Dick Jack Pavlas Barbara Boulware-Wells  City Manager City Secretary Police Chief Utilities Director City Attorney Opening Agenda Call to Order  Mayor Geesaman called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.  Invocation & Pledge Councilman Kocian led the invocation and pledges.  Reports Police Chief  September Activity  Councilwoman Cockrell asked about an accident that involved a police vehicle. Chief Dick reported no parties were harmed, and the vehicle is  under insurance inspection for repair.  Utility Director  September Report thereafter.  Councilwoman Cockrell commended the utility department on their excellent work during the microburst storm on September 14thand clean up  Code Enforcement September Report  City Manager  September Report  RXSTXSSSTTSSX777A  :    City Manager Bishop clarified onl her report that EDC is installing lights for the historic signs, not Memorial Park. She also added that we must hold a special city council meeting later this month to reject the bids received for the CDBG-CDV21-0342 grant, as the bids received were incomplete and cannot be accepted. It was decided that a Special City Council meeting would be held on Monday, October 16th, at 5:00 p.m. to hold a vote. Councilman Seale voiced concerns on the quality of construction on the bathrooms at Garbade Park. City Attorney Boulware-Wells suggested hiring an inspector to ensure the job is completed properly.  Consent Agenda C1.  Councilman Seale motioned to approve the September 12, 2023, meeting minutes. Councilwoman Cockrell seconded the motion. None opposed. Councilman Seale motioned to approve the September 21, 2023, meeting minutes. Councilwoman Cockrell seconded the motion. None opposed. Councilman Seale made a motion to approve the financial statements for September 2023. Mayor Pro Tem Eversole seconded the motion. None  Motion carried.  C2.  Motion carried.  C3.  opposed. Motion carried.  Discussion Agenda D1.  Itwas discussed to fill the vacancy for the City of Flatonia representative on the Fayette County Appraisal District Board of Directors. Mayor Pro Tem Eversole suggested Jyl Stavinoha and stated she is waiting for a decision. A formal vote will be held at the next regular city council meeting. Itwas discussed to review the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget for the  D3.  Chamber of Commerce.  Deliberation Agenda DA10.1.2023.1  Councilwoman Sears moved to approve Resolution #2023.10.1 affirming the park boundaries for Memorial Park and directing the City Manager and City Attorney to coordinate cleanup and lighting of the park property, including removing any remaining personal items after ten (10) days. Mayor Pro Tem Eversole seconded the motion. None opposed. Motion carried. Councilman Seale and Councilman Kocian cautioned City Manager Bishop against appearing biased and targeting certain citizens. It was decided that City Attorney Boulware-Wells would write al letter and send it to both property owners adjacent to the park, giving them ten (10) days to clean up their personal items encroaching onj park property. On the eleventh day, city workers will remove any remaining items. The city will not pursue financial compensation for any clean-up efforts made. However, if the  -    problem persists, the adjacent property owners will be held responsible for Councilman Seale moved to approve the proposed city projects using funds from the GLO MOD grant. The projects include sludge removal from the wastewater treatment plant, replacing water well #10, replacing AC water lines on the southwest side oftown, and upgrading from 6"t to8" water line in the vicinity of Flatonia ISD. Mayor Pro Tem Eversole seconded the motion. None opposed. Motion carried. Councilman Seale asked how to prioritize projects to ensure the most critical projects are completed as funds are available. Alyssa Bickford, the City ofFlatonia's project manager from Langford Community Management Services, verified the flexibility of the No action was taken to approve two designated parking spots in front of Clover Connection for use during morning drop-offhours. Mayor Pro Tem Eversole moved to approve Ordinance #2023.10.1r revising the code of ordinances to delete the curfew established in Ordinance #410 adopted March 3, 2007, an ordinance to establish curfew hours for minors of the City of Flatonia, Texas. Councilman Seale seconded the motion. Councilwoman Sears moved to approve Resolution #2023.10.2, updating the hazard mitigation action plan. Mayor Pro Tem Eversole seconded the Councilwoman Cockrell moved to approve the Assessment and Collection Services contract with the Fayette County Appraisal District. Mayor Pro Tem Eversole seconded the motion. None opposed. Motion carried. Councilman Seale moved to approve Ordinance #2023.10.2, an ordinance relating to the use of hotel occupancy taxes for the construction of improvements related to interconnectivity and accessibility between municipal parks and local tourist attractions and lodging. Councilwoman Sears seconded the motion. None opposed. Motion carried. Mayor Pro Tem Eversole motioned to approve the proposed oil and gas lease with Rosewood Resources. The proposed property location is 21.936 acres, M. Muldoon League #14, A-76 and the W.A. Faires Survey, A-180 Fayette County, Texas. Councilwoman Cockrell seconded the motion. Councilman Seale moved to end the meeting. Mayor Pro Tem Eversole seconded the motion. None opposed. Motion carried. Mayor Geesaman  breaking the established ordinance.  DA10.1.2023.2  project list.  DA10.1.2023.3 DA10.1.2023.4  None opposed. Motion carried.  DA10.1.2023.5  motion. None opposed. Motion carried.  DA10.1.2023.6  DA10.1.2023.7  DA10.1.2023.8  None opposed. Motion carried.  Adjournment  adjourned the meeting at 6:57 p.m.  eVAV    Signed  Dennis Geesaman  Ar  Mayor Attest  Ott Secretary  f  --  - - -