REGULAR SESSION July 10, 2024  The Thorndale City Council met in Regular Session on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 ini 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 - Wayne Green  Council -Michael Becker, Shanta Kuhl, Jared Melde, Steven Zuehlke Employees - Raymond Miller. Jr., Stacy Irwin, Tonya Pickett, Jeremy  Hoskins  1. 2. 3.  Call to Order  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  Administrator Miller introduced Kenzie Oliver who has taken the position of Emergency  Management Coordinator, replacing Susan Reinders.  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 Becker made the motion to approve items on the consent agenda. Motion  was seconded by Councilman Zuehlke and carried, 5-0.  REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS  5.  Discussion and update on the City Water Supply Project and Water Meter  Replacement Project.  Administrator Miller reported that a meetingi is scheduled with the Water Development Board in August to go over application and funding. Also, there are some software issues with the' Water Meter Replacement Project which need to be addressed. Discussion and possible action to appoint an Auditor to perform the annual audit for  6.  Fiscal Year 2023-2024.    Councilman Zuehlke made the motion to appoint Donald Allman CPA, PC to perform the audit for fiscal year 2023-2024. Motion was seconded by Councilman Beckerand  carried, 5-0.  7.  Discussion and on possible closure/abandonment of Stadium Street from Jenke Street After some discussion, the council expressed an opinion against abandoning the street but in favor of working with the school, on a plan of action for the safety of the Discussion and possible action on recruiting an Assistant City Administrator. Mayor Galbreath explained the need to have someone capable to assume responsibility when Administrator Miller is out. This person also needs to acquire water and sewer licenses. After some discussion, Councilman Becker made the motion to proceed with the recruiting process. Councilman Zuehlke seconded the motion and carried, 5-0. Discussion on the Draft Annual Budget for fiscal Year 2024-2025. Some items of discussion were Health Insurance, water revenue, waterworks maintenance, water storage tank, Park and Recreation, Capital Improvements Park, in regards to batting cages and garbage rates. No action was taken. With no further business, Mayor Galbreath declared the meeting adjourned at 6:09 p.m.  to US79 in coordination with the new' TISD High School Campus.  students. No action was taken.  8.  9.  Approved  Auqust 14 2004  George-Galbreath Mayor  ALA  ATTEST: Stacylrwin,  OF   City Secretary  Atacehon