MINUTES OF WORKSHOP: AUGUST: 2, 2022  Mayor Pro-Tem Steve Vanek called the workshop to order at 5:32 pm.  Council members in attendance: Natalie Kelinske, David Pratka, Cody Harris, Joe Pustejovsky, and Steve Vanek asked the council to review the changes to the budget packet that was presented. Natalie Kelinske asked about the sidewalk situation by West ISD and the railroad traçks on Spring Street. CJ Gillaspie said that his contact for the railroad is not there anymore, and he estimates that the project would cost around $7,000 but the other side ofthe railroad tracks could not be done since it's too narrow. It was requested by council toj put $20,000 in the general fund budget for this project. We will Agenda item's? #8 and #9, arel both a formality for the city tol hold their general elections on November 8, 2022, and to contract election services with thel McLennan County Elections Administration Dustin Matus was present to speak on behalf ofhis request to purchase the alley behind his home on 405 N. Roberts. The alley is between Roberts St. and N. Main, but one resident has already voiced that they do not support his request. Although Mr. Matus has promised toj provide access to the back of their lot at any time, there is no guarantee that future owners would provide the same. Also, their warehouse is accessible through 2 large sliding doors, one located in the front oft the building, and one located in thel back oft the building. They use thel back door to load and unload larger items and restricting access would be problematic and limit warehouse functionality. Dustin said that the alley ist too narrow per city requirements and that everyone gets their trash picked up in front oft theirhome, not the alley. He would like toj put concrete from the alley to the back ofhis house. His neighbora at 100 E. Broadway is ok with Dustin's request. Dustin is willing toj purchase the alley at: fair market value or over market value ifr needed. He would add a front and back gate entrance, giving keys to all neighbors and to the city, and he would maintain the alley. City Attorney, Charles Buenger said thati if the city sold that alley, the other three property owners would have a chance toj purchase their portion oft the: alley. Charles will need to review our city ordinance. This item will go on the September 6,  Steve Vanek. Mayor Muska was: not in attendance.  meet on' Tuesday, August 5th at: 5:30 pm fort the next budget workshop.  Department. Normally the election costi is around $2,500-$ $3,000.  2022, agenda.  The workshop adjourned at: 5:58 pm.  MINUTES OF MEETING: AUGUST 2, 2022  1. Call to order: Mayor Pro-Tem Steve Vanek called the meeting to order at 6:03 PM. 2. Steve Vanek recited the pledge and Reverend Crowder gave the invocation.    3. Roll Call: present council members - Natalie Kelinske, David Pratka, Cody Harris, Joe 4. Onar motion by Joel Pustejovsky, seconded by David Pratka; Approve minutes for. June 7,July 5. Ona ai motion by David Pratka, seconded by Cody Harris; Approve bills for. June and July 2022. 6. Onan motion by David Pratka, seconded by Natalie Kelinske; Approve monthly departmental  Pustejovsky, and Steve Vanek. Mayor Tommy Muska was not present. 12,July 19,July 21, and. July 26, 2022. All in favor, motion carried.  All in favor, motion carried.  reports. All ini favor, motion carried 7. There were no citizen comments.  8. ( Onan motion by David Pratka, seconded by Joe Pustejovsky; Approve notice ofjoint general 9. On ai motion by Cody Harris, seconded' by Natalie Kelinske; Approve contract for election services between! McLennan County Elections Administration Department and the City of West. All in 10. The council will meet during budget workshop next Tuesday, August gth at 5:30 pm at City Hall to review the police chiefjob description. The council agreed that they would like to give preference to those candidates that live within a 15-mile radiance of our city limits.  election forl November 8, 2022. All in favor, motion carried.  favor, motion carried.  11. The council spoke about releasing land on Shook Street back to the West Brethren Church. This happened a long time ago and it has never been updated on MCAD. Charles Buenger said that he will 12. On a motion by Cody Harris, seconded by David Pratka; Approve to give the West Little League $60,000 out ofEDC: funds after] proper hearings and procedures are completed. All in favor, motion 13. On ai motion by David Pratka, seconded by Natalie Kelinske; Agree to approve the West ISD's request to annex in the land East of School pending submittal ofi formal paperwork. All in favor,  issue a Quit Claim Deed for this property. No action was taken.  carried.  motion carried.  14. 405 N. Roberts - Dustin! Matus requesting purchase ofa alley. No action was taken. This item will 15. Council member comments and: request for items to bej place on future agendas. David Pratka would like to amend our employee handbook allowing employees to voluntarily donate their  be discussed at the next council meeting.    vacation/sick leave to those employees ini need. Steve Vanek request for discussion regarding Bill  Hunt going to school/training for inspections, building official.  15. Council adjourned at 6:32 pm.  Mayor  B  lMoa Shelly Nors, CitySecretary