REGULAR SESSION August 14, 2024 The Thorndale City Council met in Regular Session on Wednesday, August 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 - 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 5:32 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Galbreath. Pledge of Allegiance Citizens Public Comments Several citizens spoke against the development of the 4-plex. Nate. Jones stated he resides on Wuensche Street and has concerns about the 4-plex development. The areas of concern are drainage, handling fires, privacy from 2-story units, traffic coming in and out oft the area, property values and suggesting the implementation of proper zoning before it gets out of hand. Glenda Merz voiced her concerns over property values, privacy, drainage, noise, utility right away, and distance from the buildings to the property lines. Ted Merz remarked on this development being a grave concern and he hopes the people behind this project will go beyond their personal gain and implement respect tot the people int the area. Troy Taylor commented on the power and Spectrum service which is constantly out and concerning. Enoc Herrera stated looking at all the people here concerned with traffic and noise he believes no onei is against progress and building but this is the wrong area. Abbey. Jones read aloud a statement saying, knowing change is inevitable, some of her concerns are privacy, lack of zoning, placement oft the development, concern ofs school students placement back into portable buildings, adverse effects on utilities, drainage and streets. Ownership tends to produce stability were as rentals tend to cause transients and stagnate communities. Progress sometimes means preserving. Suzanne Schwarz's stated her greatest concern is access to the property and drainage. She asked the council how they would feel ift this was built in their back yard. Also stating that some people have been lucky enough to buy property around their home where others are less fortunate. Billye Schwarz commented this is not right the property was split between her husband, Harry Schwarz and Arthur Schwarz and the road was a private road. Aaron McQuary stated his greatest concern was the drainage. Also stating growth is good but we need proper zoning. Jana Waiser said she appreciated the people who cleaned up the grass on Sydney Boulevard. Also stating that rental property tends to attract people who do not care what their yards look like. Why not big beautiful homes instead of apartments, think of other options. Heather Herrera remarked that she was worried about property values in case they wanted to sell. Consent Agenda a) Approval of Minutes b) Approval of Bills c) Financial Statements Report d) Tax Report e) Police Report f) City Administrator Report 4. Councilman Zuehlke made the motion to approve items on the consent agenda. Motion was seconded by Councilman Melde and carried, 5-0. REGULAR. AGENDA ITEMS 5. Discussion and possible action to approve the Development Plan for a proposed 4-plex Mayor Galbreath addressed the Council by stating he is not ini favor of doing anything on this item until Engineering plans have addressed all of the issues of drainage, traffic and the road. Councilman Melde stated there are too many loose ends and not enough information. Councilman Melde made the motion to table. Motion was seconded by Councilman Zuehlke with some discussion. Councilman Zuehlke explained that the easement was granted on Arthur Schwarz side oft the property and this was done before the property was approved for subdividing with James Schwarz. Mayor called for a vote Discussion and update on the City' Water Supply Project and Water Meter development on North 6th Street. ont the motion and it carried, 5-0. Replacement Project. 6. Administrator Miller explained in order to finance the Water Supply Project there will be a water and sewer increase. The city will finance 11 million dollars over a 30 year loan if awarded. Rate analysis by TWDB, (Texas Water Development Board), is showing a $50 to $60 dollar increase due to outdated numbers, but Duane Westerman the city's Financial Advisor reported on his rate analysis showing a 2% growth with an increase of $21 in water rates. Mr. Westerman stated possibly doing a Certificate of Obligations with a 10 cent increase giving the Texas Water Development Board two sources of payment for the project financing. Nothing would be implemented until the city has been awarded the loan. Engineer Lischka is working with the TWDB on obtaining real numbers of growth to lower their analysis. Both Financial Advisor Westerman and Engineer Lischka agree the TWBD wants to award the loan to the city it's just working out the numbers. 7. Discussion on Impact Fees for the City by Engineer Grant Lischka, PE. Engineer Grant Lischka stated that impact fees are charges or assessments imposed bya a city against new development in order to generate revenue for funding or recouping the costs of capital improvements of facility expansions necessitated by and attributable to the new development. On an average in most cities impact fees for water and sewer are in the $5000 range, which includes any new service connections. These fees can be used for upgrades in capital improvements) particularly ini the Water Supply Project. Discussion and possible action to approve Ordinance #2024-06 for the replating of Block 12, Lots9, 12&13 of Original Town on East Salty and South Elliott. After some discussion, Councilman Melde made the motion to approve the Ordinance. Councilman Zuehlke seconded the motion and carried, 5-0. Discussion and possible action to approve new rates for Iife/Health/Dental and' Vision Administrator Miller explained the options received from Baylor Scott & White Insurance rates to the council. Councilman Zuehlke made the motion to renew the Baylor Scott and' White Gold 100. Motion was seconded by Councilman Melde and 8. 9. Insurance benefits for fiscal year 2024-2025. carried, 5-0. 2024. 10. Discussion and possible action to approve employee raises beginning on October 1, After some discussion, Councilman Zuehlke made the motion to give an 5% cost ofl living raise to all employees. Motion was seconded by Councilman Becker and carried, 5-0. The council reviewed the budget in Waterworks and General Funds. The items of discussion consisted of 5% raise for employees, new health insurance rates, Police computer system upgrades for new Watchguard System, replace or rebuild batting cages at baseball and softball fields, a scoreboard fori the baseball field, truck, dump truck or grader for city crew, water ground storage tank and engineering fees for city owned water supply. The budget was balanced and given to the city secretary for public 11. Discussion and review of the 2024-2025 Budget and 2024 Tax Rate. viewing. The proposed tax rate was determined by the budget. 12. Discussion and possible action to propose a 2024 Tax Rate. Councilman Becker made the motion to propose at tax rate of $ 52808/$100. Motion wass seconded by Councilman Green and carried by record vote, 5-0. Shanta Kuhl Steven Zuehlke Wayne Green Jared Melde Michael Becker X (aye) X (aye) X (aye) X (aye) X (aye) (nay) (nay) (nay). (nay) (nay) 13. Discussion and possible action to schedule Public Hearings for the 2024-2025 Budget Councilwoman Kuhl made the motion to schedule the public hearing on the 2024-2025 Budget on Wednesday September 11, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. location of the meeting will be at City Hall in the meeting room located at 105 North Main Street in Thorndale and the 2024 proposed tax rate of $.528083/5100) public hearing on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at the same location. Motion was seconded by Councilman Becker and 2024 Tax Rate. and carried, 5-0. 14. Discussion and possible action to schedule meeting to adopt the 2024-2025 Budget Councilwoman Kuhl made the motion to schedule adoption of the 2024-2025 Budget on September 11, 2024 immediately following the public hearing at 5:30 p.m. and the proposed tax rate of $.528083/S100) on Wednesday September 18, 2024 immediately following the public hearing at 6:00 p.m. ini the City Hall meeting room located at 105 North Main Street in Thorndale. Motidn was seconded by Councilman Becker and and the 2024Tax Rate. carried, 5-0. 15. Discussion and action to approve the request from the Thorndale Chamber of Commerce for a variance to the Noise Nuisance Ordinance and to allow street closures for the upcoming event of Trunk-A-Treat (Saturday, October 26, 2024), 14th Annual Car Show (Saturday, November 2, 2024) and the annual Christmas Parade (Saturday, Councilman Zuehlke made the motion to approve the request oft the Thorndale Chamber of Commerce. Motion was seconded by Councilman Becker and carried, 5-0. 16. Discussion and possible action to approve Resolution #24-08 between TxDot and the December 7,2024). City regarding street closures for the annual Car Show. by Councilman Becker and carried, 5-0. Councilman Zuehlke made the motion to approve the Resolution. Motion was seconded With no further business, Mayor Galbreath declared the meetingadjourned at 7:43 p.m. Approved Soptemhor I 2034 George Galbreath. 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