MINUTES SEALY CITY COUNCIL CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 415 MAIN STREET SEALY, TX 77474 TUESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2024 6:00 P.M.  SEAL EXAS ABSTgrD EICEREE AFUYuEOr! PACCEESS  The City Council of the City of Sealy, Texas, conducted the meeting scheduled for August 6, 2024, at 6:00, p.m., at the Sealy City Council Chambers located at 415 Main Street, Sealy, Texas,  77474. A. Call to Order  Mayor Bilski called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. B. Invocation and Pledges of Allegiance  Councilwoman Curry gave the Invocation and Mayor Bilski led the Pledges of Allegiance.  C.F Roll Call and Certification of a Quorum for Sealy City Council  Present: Carolyn Bilski Dee Anne Lerma Chris Noack Theadra Curry Edward. Zapalac Adam Burttschell Absent: Bradley Miller  Mayor  Councilmember, Place 1 Mayor Pro Tem Councilmember, Place 2 Councimember, Place 4 Councimember, Place 5 Councilmember, Place 6  Councimember, Place 3 Enteri the meeting at 7:00 p.m.  Aq quorum was declared present. Staff Attending: Kimbra Hill, City Manager Sandra Vrablec, City Secretary Jennifer Matura, Deputy City Secretary Tim Kirwin, City Attorney Scott Riske, Police Captain Mike Barrow, City Planner  Lesley Aguado, Admin Assist for Parks and Rec. D. Petitions(s) and Public Comments  Lucean Kukendall - TXDOT Yoakum District - Did not speak Chip Reed - Austin County Commissioner Pct. 4 - Spoke on Item #16 Sam Wilson - Wilson Engineering = Did not speak Dayne Rice = Wilson Engineering - Did not speak  Angela Wolfe = Did not speak    City of Sealy, Texas City Council Meeting Minutes August 6, 2024  Greg Cook - Chief Appraiser with Austin County Appraisal District- - Spoke on the. 2024 Certified Toni' Williams - Resident - Spoke on the trees being cut down and drainage on private property  Appraisal Roll and Tax Rate  Tina Swonke - Austin County Appraisal District Yvette. Arriaga - Current Miss Teen Sealy Latina Gareth Bragen - Did not speak Robert Moore - Did not speak Jeff Turner - Did not speak  E.D Discussion and possible action to approve the agenda order or reorder. Mayor Bilski would like to move Items #16 and #20 after Item #4. Amotion was made by Counciwoman Curry to Approve the Agenda with these changes. Councilman Zapalac seconded the motion. Mayor Bilski called for the vote.  AYES: Bilski, Lerma, Noack, Curry, Zapalac, Burttschell  NOES: None The motion carried.  F. Proclamation(s) and Special Recognition(s)  National 811 Day G. Consent Agenda  July 2, 2024 Regular City Council Minutes July 11, 2024 Special City Council Minutes July 16, 2024 Regular City Council Minutes  Councilman Zapalac would like the. July 16, 2024 minutes to be tabled. Counciwoman Lerma seconded the motion. Mayor Bilski called for the vote.  A motion was made by Councilman Burttschell to table the July 16, 2024 minutes and approve  the. July 2, 2024, and July 11, 2024 minutes.  AYES: Bilski, Lerma, Noack, Curry, Zapalac, Burttschell  NOES: None The motion carried. H. Business  1. Discussion and Possible Action regarding the City-Wide Event for Fantasy of Lights being held on December 5th Vendor Blender Noon-8:00 P.M., December 6th Pending, December 7th Jingle Bell Fun Run 8:30 a.m. = 11:00 a.m., Kids Fantasy Noon = 5:00 p.m., Parade 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 2024, Sponsored by the City of Sealy. A motion was made by Councilman Zapalac to table this item. Councilman Burttschell seconded the motion. Mayor Bilski called for the vote.  2    City of Sealy, Texas City Council Meeting Minutes August 6, 2024  AYES: Bilski, Lerma, Noack, Curry, Zapalac, Burttschell  NOES: None The motion carried.  2. Discussion and Possible Action regarding the City-Wide Event for Party in the Park being held at Abe and Irene Levine Park Pavilion on August10, 2024, from 7:00 p.m.- - Ar motion was made by Councilman Zapalac to Approve the City-Wide Event for Party in the Park being held at Abe and Irene Levine Park Pavilion on August 10, 2024, from 7:00 p.m. = Councilman Burttschell seconded the motion. Mayor Bilski called for the vote.  10:00 p.m. Hosted by Impact Sealy.  10:00 p.m. Hosted by Impact Sealy.  AYES: Bilski, Lerma, Noack, Curry, Zapalac, Burttschell  NOES: None The motion carried.  3. Discussion and Possible Action regarding the City-Wide Event for Boo Bash being held Downtown Sealy on October 31, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. = 8:00 p.m. Hosted by The Ar motion was made by Councilman Zapalac to Approve the City-Wide Event for Boo Bash being held Downtown Sealy on October 31, 2024 5:00 p.m. -8 8:00 p.m. Hosted by the Sealy Councilwoman Curry seconded the motion. Mayor Bilski called for the vote.  Sealy News.  News.  AYES: Bilski, Lerma, Noack, Curry, Zapalac, Burttschell  NOES: None The motion carried.  4. Discussion and Possible Action regarding Approving and Adopting the 2024 Certified A motion was made by Councilwoman Lerma to Approve and Adopt the 2024 Certified  Appraisal Roll and Present Tax Rates to the City Council. Appraisal Roll and Present Tax Rates tot the City Council. Councilman Noack seconded the motion. Mayor Bilski called for the vote. AYES: Bilski, Lerma, Noack, Curry, Zapalac, Burttschell  NOES: None The motion carried.  3    City of Sealy, Texas City Council Meeting Minutes August 6, 2024  16. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve, Approve with Conditions, Disapprove, or Grant an Extension regarding Preliminary Plat for Westward Point Section 4. A motion was made by Councilman Noack to Approve the Preliminary Plat for Westward Councilwoman Lerma seconded the motion. Mayor Bilski called for the vote.  Point Section 4. NOES: None The motion carried. 101.  AYES: Bilski, Lerma, Noack, Curry, Zapalac, Burttschell  20. Discussion and Possible Action regarding Audit Findings on Compliance with GASB  No action was taken.  Councilman Miller entered the meeting at 7:00 p.m.  5. Discussion and Possible Action regarding the 2024 Proposed Tax Rate. (City Council will take a record vote to Propose a Tax Rate)  A motion was made by Councilman Noack regarding the 2024 Proposed Tax Rate not to Councilwoman Lerma seconded the motion. Mayor Bilski called for the vote.  exceed 0.310910. Mayor Bilski: AYE Councilwoman Lerma: AYE Councilman Noack: AYE Councilman Miller: AYE Counciwoman Curry: NOE Councilman Zapalac: AYE Councilman Burttschel!: AYE The motion carried.  6. Discussion and Possible Action regarding Setting a Date, Time, and Location for a Public Hearing on the Fiscal 2024-2025 Budget and Adoption of the Budget. Ar motion was made by Councilman Noack to set the Date, Time, and Location for the Public Hearing for the Fiscal 2024-2025 Budget and Adoption of the Budget for Calendar "A"- Sunday, August 18, 2024, or as required by law on this date, at 6:00 p.m. located at City Hall ini the Council Chambers, 415 Main Street, Sealy, Texas. Councilwoman Lerma seconded the motion. Mayor Bilski called for the vote. AYES: Bilski, Lerma, Noack, Miller, Curry, Zapalac, Burttschell  NOES: None The motion carried.  4    City of Sealy, Texas City Council Meeting Minutes August 6, 2024  A motion was made by Councilman Noack to set the Date, Time, and Location fori the Public Hearing for the Fiscal 2024-2025 Budget and Adoption of the Budget for Calendar "B: - Tuesday, September 17, 2024, or as required by law on this date, at 6:00 p.m. located at City Hall in the Council Chambers, 415 Main Street, Sealy, Texas. Counciwoman Lerma seconded the motion. Mayor Bilski called for the vote. AYES: Bilski, Lerma, Noack, Miller, Curry, Zapalac, Burttschell  NOES: None The motion carried.  7. Discussion and Possible Action regarding Setting a Date, Time, and Location for a Tax A motion was made by Councilwoman Lerma to set the Date, Time, and Location for a Tax Rate Public Hearing and Adoption of the Tax Rate for Calendar "A" = Monday, August 19, 2024, or as required by law on this date, at 6:00 p.m. located at City Hall in the Council  Rate Public Hearing and Adoption of the Tax Rate.  Chambers, 415 Main Street, Sealy, Texas.  Councilman Noack seconded the motion. Mayor Bilski called for the vote. AYES: Bilski, Lerma, Noack, Miller, Curry, Zapalac, Burrtschell  NOES: None The motion carried.  A motion was made by Councilwoman Lerma to set the Date, Time, and Location for a Tax Rate Public Hearing and Adoption oft the Tax Rate for Calendar "B:- Wednesday, September 18, 2024, or as required by law on this date, at 6:00 p.m. located at City Hall in the Council  Chambers, 415 Main Street, Sealy, Texas.  Councilman Miller seconded the motion. Mayor Bilski called for the vote. AYES: Bilski, Lerma, Noack, Miller, Curry, Zapalac, Burttschell  NOES: None The motion carried. Budget.  8. Discussion and Possible Action regarding the Proposed Fiscal Year 2024-2025  A motion was made by Councilman Zapalac to table this agenda item. Councilman Miller seconded the motion. Mayor Bilski called for the vote. AYES: Bilski, Lerma, Noack, Miller, Curry, Zapalac, Burttschell  NOES: None The motion carried.  5    City of Sealy, Texas City Council Meeting Minutes August 6, 2024  9. Discussion and Possible Action regarding Approving a Resolution to Participate in and Application for the Public Safety Officer Body-Worn Camera Grant Program. A motion was made by Counciwoman Lerma to Approve a Resolution to Participate in and Application for the Public Safety Officer Body-Worn Camera Grant Program. Councilman Miller seconded the motion. Mayor Bilski called fori the vote. AYES: Bilski, Lerma, Noack, Miller, Curry, Zapalac, Burttschell  NOES: None The motion carried.  10. Discussion and Possible Action regarding a Resolution to continue participation or termination of membership with the Gulf Coast Coalition of Cities (GCCC). Amotion was made by Councilman Zapalact to Approve al Resolution to continue participating inm membership with the Gulf Coast Coalition of Cities (GCCC). Counciwoman Curry seconded the motion. Mayor Bilski called for the vote. AYES: Lerma, Noack, Miller, Curry, Zapalac, Burttschell  NOES: Bilski The motion carried.  11. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve a Resolution regarding Acceptance of Improvements and Maintenance Bond for Hunters Crossing Section 1. Amotion was made by Councilman Noack to Approve a Resolution regarding Acceptance of Improvements and Maintenance Bond for Hunters Crossing Section 1. Councilwoman Lerma seconded the motion. Mayor Bilski called for the vote. AYES: Bilski, Lerma, Noack, Miller, Curry, Zapalac, Burttschell  NOES: None The motion carried.  12. Discussion and Possible Action to Accept Deed to Land for the Sewer Lift Station for A motion was made by Counciwoman Lerma to Accept Deed to Land for the Sewer Lift Councilman Zapalac seconded the motion. Mayor Bilski called fori the vote. AYES: Bilski, Lerma, Noack, Miller, Curry, Zapalac, Burttschell  Hunters Crossing Section 2. Station for Hunters Crossing Section 2.  NOES: None The motion carried.  6    City of Sealy, Texas City Council Meeting Minutes August 6, 2024  13. Discussion on the City Engineer's Review ofHunters Crossing Section 2 Construction  Plans.  No action was taken.  14. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve, Approve with Conditions, Disapprove, or Grant an Extension regarding Final Plat for Hunters Crossing Section 2. A motion was made by Councilman Noack to Approve a Final Plat for Hunters Crossing Councilwoman Lerma seconded the motion. Mayor Bilski called for the vote. AYES: Bilski, Lerma, Noack, Miller, Curry, Zapalac, Burttschell  Section 2.  NOES: None The motion carried.  15. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve a Resolution regarding Acceptance of improvements and Maintenance Bond for Cane Crossing. A motion was made by Councilman Zapalac to Approve a Resolution regarding Acceptance of Improvements and Maintenance Bond for Cane Crossing. Councilwoman Lerma seconded the motion. Mayor Bilski called fori the vote. AYES: Bilski, Lerma, Noack, Miller, Curry, Zapalac, Burttschell  NOES: None The motion carried.  17. Discussion and Possible Action regarding a Resolution to Allocate Fund 16 Balance Following the Repeal of Main Street Advisory Bylaws in the amount of $6,066.16. A motion was made by Councilman Zapalac to Approve a Resolution to Allocate Fund 16 Balance Following the Repeal of Main Street Advisory Bylaws in the amount of $6,066.16. Councilman Miller seconded the motion. Mayor Bilski called for the vote. AYES: Bilski, Lerma, Noack, Miller, Curry, Zapalac, Burttschell  NOES: None The motion carried.  18. Discussion and Possible Action regarding Approving Water Well No. 7 Motor Amotion was made by Councilman Zapalac to Approve Water' Well No. 71 Motor Replacement Councilwoman Lerma seconded the motion. Mayor Bilski called for the vote.  Replacement in an amount not to exceed $38,762.  in an amount not to exceed $38,762.  7    City of Sealy, Texas City Council Meeting Minutes August 6, 2024  AYES: Bilski, Lerma, Noack, Miller, Curry, Zapalac, Burttschell  NOES: None The motion carried.  19. Discussion and Possible Action regarding Task Order No. 23-02 Amendment No. 2f for On-Call Engineering Services with Strand Associates: A motion was made by Councilman Zapalac to Approve Task Order No. 23-02 Amendment No. 2 for On-Call Engineering Services with Strand Associates. Councilwoman Curry seconded the motion. Mayor Bilski called for the vote. AYES: Bilski, Lerma, Noack, Miller, Curry, Zapalac, Burttschell  NOES: None The motion carried.  EXECUTIVE SESSION: A closed meeting will be held concerning the following item(s): a) Texas Government Code, Section 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEAPpMtmeNA bodymay conductap private consultation with its attorney when the governmental body seeks the advice of its attorney about: pending or contemplated litigation; or a settlement offer; or on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas  Government Code.  Splash Pad Bids  TXDOT Utility Extension Agreement  Amotion was made by Councilman Miller to recess into Executive Session. Councilwoman Lerma seconded the motion. Mayor Bilski called for the vote. AYES: Bilski, Lerma, Noack, Miller, Curry, Zapalac, Burttschell  NOES: None  The motion carried. The City Council entered into Executive Session at 9:18 p.m. 21. Reconvene into regular session and consider action, if any, on items discussed in  Executive Session.  The City Council reconvened into Open Session at 9:28 p.m.  No action was taken.  8    City of Sealy, Texas City Council Meeting Minutes August 6, 2024  22. Discussion and Possible Action regarding Utility Extension Agreement for the City of Sealy to provide Water, Wastewater, and Natural Gas Services to the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) Sealy Maintenance Facility located at 2299  FM 2187, Sealy, Texas. No action was taken.  23. Discussion and Possible Action to Accept or Reject Bids for Splash Pad. A motion was made by Counciwoman Lerma to Reject Bids for Splash Pad and Councilwoman Curry seconded the motion. Mayor Bilski called for the vote. AYES: Bilski, Lerma, Noack, Miller, Curry, Zapalac, Burttschell  reauthorize Bidding.  NOES: None The motion carried.  24. Reports, Announcements, or Requests from Council members.  Mayor Bilski Counciwoman Lerma Councilman Noack Councilman Miller Councilwoman Curry  None  Request we have A/C for next meeting  None None  Went to the Newly Elected Officials Workshop in San  Antonio and learned a lot. Requesting a City Shirt  Councilman Zapalac Councilman Burttschell  None None  J. Adjourn  Amotion was made by Councilwoman Lerma to adjourn. Councilman Zapalac seconded the motion. Mayor Bilski called for the vote. AYES: Bilski, Lerma, Noack, Miller, Curry, Zapalac, Burttschell The motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 9:31 p.m.  NOES: None  9    City of Sealy;; Texas City Council Meeting Minutes August. 6, 2024  PASSED ANDAPPROVED this 4th day of September 2024.  Cidlbbli Carolyn Bilski, Mayor: ATTEST:  dandel Vulle Sandra" Vrablec, City Secretary  10