REGULAR: SESSION September 11, 2024  The Thorndale City Council met in Regular Session on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 int 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 -Jared Melde, Shanta Kuhl, Michael Becker, Steven Zuehlke Employees -R Raymond Miller. Jr., Stacy Irwin, Tonya Pickett, Jeremy  Hoskins  1. 2. 3. 4.  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 None. 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.  PUBLIC HEARING 5.  Public Hearing on the Proposed 2024-2025 Budget. Mayor Galbreath closed the Public Hearing at 5:32.  Mayor Galbreath opened the Public Hearing at 5:31. With no comments from citizens,  REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS  COUNCILMAN MELDE ENTERED THE MEETING.    6.  Discussion and action to ratify the property tax revenue increase on the proposed Councilman Zuehlke made the motion to ratify the property tax revenue increase of $23,610.08 or .06%. Motion was seconded by Councilman Green, and carried, 5-0. Discussion and action to approve Ordinance 2024-07 for the City of Thorndalesannual Mayor Galbreath stated that this budget will raise more total property taxes than last year's budget by $23,610.08 or .06% and of that amount $7,120.94 is tax revenue to be raised from new property added to the tax roll this year. After some discussion and minor changes, Councilman Zuehlke made the motion to approve the 2024-2025 Budget. Motion was seconded by Councilman Becker. Mayor Galbreath called fora a  2024-2025 Budget.  7.  Budget for Fiscal year October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.  record vote with no opposition.  Wayne Green Steven Zuehlke Jared Melde Michael Becker Shanta Kuhl  X (aye) X (aye) X (aye) X (aye) X (aye)  (nay) (nay) (nay) (nay) (nay)  8.  Discussion and possible action to approve Ordinance 2024-08 to subdivide Block 8, Lot 1of the Charles Michalk Addition located at the corner of Preston and East Michalk Administrator Miller explained that the applicant's intentions are to place a single family residential home on the new lot. The lot currently had a double wide manufactured home on it, but has since been removed. Councilman Becker made the motion to approve the ordinance subdividing the lot. Motion was seconded by Councilman  Streets.  Zuehlke and carried, 5-0.  9.  Discussion and update on City Water Supply Project.  Administrator Miller stated that the Texas Water Development Board suggested the city hold a couple of Public Meetings to inform the public about increases to the water/sewer rates. Two meetings have been set for September 12, 2024 and September 19, 2024 both starting at 6:00pm at the Chamber Building. A rate analysis has been completed by Duane and Nick' Westerman the city's Financial Advisor showing a rate increase of $21.00 to $25.00 beginning in year 2025. A potential property taxi increase of 10 cents could be considered later on. Total cost oft the project is $18,000,000, in which the city would receive $4,000,000 ofl loan forgiveness and $3,060,000 of a small rural community loan with zero interest, plus an Asset Management Plan with zero interest of  $80,000, leaving $10,000,000to $11,000,000 to finance.    10. Discussion and possible action to approve a General Services Agreement with Lischka  Engineering.  Administrator Miller reported that the city does not have a General Services Agreement with Lischka Engineering, because in the past it's been project specific and the needs of the city are growing meaning more services are necessary. Motion was made by Councilman Zuehlke to approve the Agreement. Motion was seconded by Councilman  Melde, and carried, 5-0.  11. Discussion and update on conceptual plan and probable construction costs for the  reconstruction of North 5th Street.  Administrator Miller stated the total costs for this project is $1,915,050. The project consists of at full pavement reconstruction between Hwy 79 and Sandoval Road, including hot mix asphalt pavement, aggregate base, and replacement of an existing 6" sanitary sewer line. After some discussion, no action was taken.  12. Discussion and possible action to appoint a Capital Improvements Plan Citizen  Advisory Committee.  Administrator Miller's recommendation is a7 member Advisory Committee selecting 2 Councilmen, 3 members from the Real Estate, development or building industry and 2 citizens of Thorndale. Requirements are found in the Texas Local Government Code Section 395.042. This committee is a requirement for charging Impact Fees for new development. After some discussion, Councilman Zuehlke made the motion to table.  Motion was seconded by Councilman Becker and carried, 5-0.  13. Discussion and possible action on rate increase for new water/sewer taps and  endpoints.  Administrator Miller explained the cost of the cellular endpoints, with cell service are $259, plus the cost of new meters of $139 and other fees the total for each new digital meter cost $398. After some discussion, Councilwoman Kuhl made the motion to approve a rate increase of $1265.00 for new water taps. Motion was seconded by With no further business, Mayor Galbreath declared the meeting adjourned at 6:13 p.m.  Councilman Zuehlke and carried, 5-0.  Approved  Spembard4,04  Georg-Gabreathr, Mayor  ATTEST:  A    ATTEST:  OF  City  Atacl Stacy Irwin, Secretary