REGULAR SESSION February 14, 2024  The Thorndale City Council met in Regular Session on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 in the meeting room of Thorndale City Hall, 105 N. Main Street, Thorndale, Texas at! 5:30  p.m. Present-  Mayor - George Galbreath. Jr. Mayor Pro Tem - Steven Zuehlke  Council -Marla Davis, Michael Becker, Wayne Green, Employees- Raymond Miller Jr., Stacy Irwin, Tonya Pickett, Jeremy  Hoskins Jared Melde  Absent- Call to Order  1. 2. 3.  Mayor Galbreath called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Galbreath.  Pledge of Allegiance  Citizens Public Comments  Citizen Sam Pickett stated the streets by the Housing Authority are still not cleaned up  and the wall at the baseball field is still not completed.  4.  Consent Agenda a) Approval of Minutes b) Approval of Bills c) Financial Statements Report d) Tax Report e) Police Report f) City Administrator Report  Councilman Zuehlke made the motion to approve items on the consent agenda. Motion  was seconded by Councilman Green and carried, 4-0.  REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS  5.  Discussion and update on the City Water Supply Project and Water Meter  Replacement Project.  Administrator Miller stated as part of the Water Supply Project the cityi is applying for 15 million dollars with the Texas Water Development Board. The Test Well Project was successful and showed good test results and flow. In regards tot the Water Meter Replacement Project to date the city has received over 400 cellular endpoints. Fortiline has stated they would handle or payf for the installation oft the cellular endpoints due to  the issues the city has encountered.    6.  Discussion and update on Milam County Emergency Management Planning Activities Administrator Miller reported that a Total Solar Eclipse will be happening around 1:30 pm on Monday April gth, west of IH 35 not knowing if it will reach the city. The concern ist traffic of people going to the event and leaving the event causing traffic to back up. Discussion and possible action to review the bids received for the Athletic Field Administrator Miller stated the sealed bids were opened at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. The bids are as follows: B&B construction & Welding! Services $178,400, MRI Builders $150,000 and EBCO Development, Inc. $176,500. Councilman Zuehlke made the motion to go with the lowest bid of $150,000 by MRI Builders. Motion Discussion and possible action on the possible location of a proposed Pickle Ball Court Administrator Miller explained that an individual would be willing to build a Pickle Ball Court at no expense from the city. Some of the locations considered be at the horseshoe pit area or near the playscape or between the ball fields. Councilwoman Davis made the motion to approve the construction of the Pickle Ball Court as long as iti isa completed project painted and ready to go and located at the horseshoe pits. Motion was seconded Discussion and possible action to approve Resolution #24-02 approving the Tax Abatement Agreement between the City of Thorndale and Thorndale Plaza, LLC. Administrator Miller stated if approved it would allow for an abatement of 80% ofthe taxable value oft the owner's improvements for a period of5 5 years. Ifthey fail to meet any oft the stipulations oft the agreement the city would recapture the amount for the full taxable value oft the improvements without tax abatement for the years the Owner wasi in default. Councilman Zuehlke made the motion to approve the Tax Abatement Agreement. Motion was seconded by Councilman Becker and carried, 4-0.  for the April 8, 2024 Total Solar Eclipse.  The police are aware and will handle traffic control necessary. Concession Stand Project and to award the contract.  7.  was seconded by Councilwoman Davis and carried, 4-0.  8.  at the City Park.  by Councilman Zuehlke and carried, 4-0.  9.  10. Discussion and possible action to select an Engineer(s) for the City's Water Supply and Water Distribution Projects through the Texas Water Development Board's Drinking Water State Revolving Fund and authorize the City Administrator to secure services. The city had two companies submit qualifications for Engineering services, MRB Group and KSA Engineers & Grant Lischka. After some discussion, Councilman Green made the motion to select KSA Engineers & Grant Lischka. Motion was seconded by Councilman  Zuehlke and carried, 4-0.  11. Discussion and possible action to select al Financial Advisor for the City's Water Supply and' Water Distribution Projects through the Texas Water Development Board's    Drinking Water State Revolving Fund and authorize the City Administrator to secure The city had two companies submit qualifications for Financial Advisor, US Capital Advisors and SAMCO Capital. After some discussion, Councilman Zuehlke made the motion to select SAMCO Capital. Motion was seconded by Councilman Green and  services.  carried, 4-0.  12. Discussion and possible action to select a Bond Counsel for the City's Water Supply and' Water Distribution Projects through the Texas Water Development Board's Drinking Water State Revolving Fund and authorize the City Administrator to secure The city had four companies submit qualifications for Bond Counsel, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, LLP, Norton, Rose & Fulbright, US LLP, Bickerstaff, Heath, Delgado, Acosta, LLP and McCall, Parkhurst & Horton, LLP. After some discussion, Councilwoman Davis made the motion to select McCall, Parkhurst & Horton, LLP. Motion was seconded by  services.  Councilman Zuehlke and carried, 4-0.  13. Discussion and possible action to approve Ordinance #2024-02 approving the re-plat  of Lot4&5, Block 6 of Country meadows Phase II Subdivision.  After some discussion, Councilman Zuehlke made the motion to approve the re-platting of Block 6, Lots 4&5. Motion was seconded by Councilman Green and carried, 4-0. 14. Discussion and possible action to grant a variance to the rules and regulations governing the platting or re-platting of landi in regards tol lot width and lot size for Lot Geraldo Reyes with EVK Homes spoke to the council requesting a variance on lot sizes on Salty Street. One of the lots would be 75' by 110' and the other would be 50' by 109'. The requirement from the City'sordinance is 65' by 65'. After some discussion, Councilman Zuehlke made the motion to table. Motion was seconded by Councilman  3, Block 3 of the Newton & Johnson Subdivision.  Becker and carried, 4-0.  15. Discussion and review of Proposed Subdivision and Development Regulations for the  City.  Administrator Miller asked the council if they were ok with the regulations which would allow for an administrative approval instead of having to come before the council. After  some discussion, no action was taken. Housing Authority Board of Directors.  16. Discussion and action to accept the resignation of Sue Widner from the Thorndale  Councilman Zuehlke made the motion to accept the resignation of Sue Widner. Motion  was seconded by Councilwoman Davis and carried, 4-0.  17. Discussion and action to appoint (3) Directors to the Thorndale Housing Authority  Board of Directors.    Councilwoman Davis made the motion to appoint Sam Pickett, Shirley Becker and Nora Riley to the Board. Motion was seconded by Councilman Zuehlke and carried, 4-0. 18. Discussion and action to appoint (2) Directors to the Thorndale Economic  Development Corporation. Councilman Green abstaining.  Councilwoman Davis made the motion to appoint Dorvin Handrick and' Wayne Green to the Board. Motion was seconded by Councilman Zuehlke and carried, 3-0 with  19. Discussion and action to adopt Ordinance 2024-01 Ordering a Local Option Election to legalize the sale of alcoholic mixed beverages within the cityl limits. City Secretary Irwin explained the city received an application from (10) citizens requesting to legalize the sale of alcoholic mixed beverages within the City Limits on November 27, 2023. Along with the application, the proof of publication was provided. On November 28, 2023, the petition was provided to the citizens for signatures required to order a Local Option Election. The petition was returned on. January 3, 2024 with signatures of at least 35% of the registered voters who voted for governor in the most recent gubernatorial election. All voter signatures were verified by the voter registrar. After the council review the petition and signatures, Councilman Zuehlke made the motion to order the Local Option Election. Motion was seconded by Councilman Becker  and carried, 4-0.  20. Discussion and action to adopt Resolution 24-01 to:  a. Order May 4, 2024 Election  b. - Authorize a. Joint Election with Thorndale ISD  Authorize Contract with Milam County for use of equipment d. Establish Election Day and Early' Voting locations and procedures Designate Election Officials and establish rate of pay  f. - Designate Central Counting Station. seconded by Councilman Green and carried, 4-0.  Councilman Zuehlke made the motion to approve Resolution 24-01. Motion was  With noi further business, Mayor Galbreath declared the meeting adjourned at 6:28 p.m.  Approved  3-13-2034  GeorgeGalbreath] Jr., Mayor  ATTEST: tney  Ms  uory  City Secretary