Jennifer McCoy, Mayor Jan! Stuteville, Interim City Secretary wwwiyofelkhartkgow  Chuck Conner, Mayor Pro Tem Lucia Butler, Councilmember James Warren, Councilmember Karen Bridges, Councilmember Tammy Baughman, Councilmember  THE CITYOF ELKHART  -  MINUTES REGULAR MEETING City Council Meeting Tuesday, September 7,2021, at 6:00 p.m.  A. CALLTOC ORDER, PLEDGE, AND INVOCATION  With a quorum present, Mayor. Jennifer McCoy called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. Invocation was given by Present: Mayor Jennifer McCoy, Mayor Pro Tem Chuck Conner, Counciimember Tammy Baughman, Councilmember Karen Bridges, Councilmember Lucia Butler, Municipal Judge Alan Gell, Public' Works Director Eric Clark, and Interim City Secretary. Jan Stuteville. Citizen present: Connie Davis. Absent from the meeting  Judge Alan Gell.  was Councilmember. James' Warren. B. PUBLIC COMMENTS None. REGULAR AGENDA  1. Discuss and take action, if any, on Tax Rate of 0.294023 (Adjusted no-new-revenue tax rate).  Mayor Pro Tem Chuck Conner moved to consider and adopt the Property Tax Rate to the September 20, 2021, Council Meeting to be held at 6:00 p.m. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Tammy 2. Discuss and take action, if any, on Proposed Budget for the Fiscal Year October 1, 2021-September 30, Mayor Pro Tem Chuck Conner moved to consider and adopt the Budget for the Fiscal Year October1 1, 2021- September 30, 2022, to the September 20, 2021, meeting to be held at 6:00 p.m. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Tammy Baughman. With all voting 'aye', the motion carried. 3. Discuss and take action, if any, on signatory rights at Commercial Bank of Texas, Removing Ami Ashworth and adding. Jan Stuteville; along with approving Resolution 2021-019, Bank signatories After discussion and acknowledging the change in the number of the resolution to 2021-019, Councilmember Karen Bridges made a motion to remove Ami Ashworth and adding. Jan! Stuteville as Bank signatories with Commercial Bank of Texas and adopting Resolution 2019-019. Mayor Pro Tem 4. Discuss and take action, if any, on Resolution No. 2021-020; Authorizing signatories for the Safety  Baughman. With all voting 'aye', the motion carried.  2022.  updated.  Chuck Conner seconded the motion. With all voting aye', the motion carried.  Deposit Box held Commercial Bank of Texas, Elkhart.  P.O. Box 944 Elkhart, Texas 75839 f 110V W. Parker Elkhart, Texas 75839 %1 Tele: (903) 764-5657 Fax: (903)764-2059    Jennifer McCoy, Mayor Jan Stuteville, Interim City Secretary wwwatyolekhartwgow  Chuck Conner, Mayor Pro Tem Lucia Butler, Councilmember James Warren, Councilmember Karen Bridges, Tammy Baughman, Councilmember  THE SITYOF  Councilmember  ZELKHART  Motion was made by Councilmember Tammy Baughman to include the following as signatories for the Safety Deposit Box held at Commercial Bank of Texas: Mayor Jennifer McCoy; Mayor Pro Tem Chuck Conner; Interim City Secretary. Jan Stuteville and Councilmember Lucia Butler. Mayor Pro Tem Chuck 5. Discuss and take action, if any, authorizing Mayor to purchase vehicle for Public Works, ini the amount up to $26,000.00, as replacement of Dodge Truck that was totaled during the Feb 2021 winter storm After correcting the Truck as a Ford, Counciimember Tammy Baughman made a motion authorizing Mayor Jennifer McCoy to spend up to $31,000.00 on a replacement Truck for the Public' Works Department. Mayor Pro Tem Chuck Conner seconded the motion. With all voting 'aye', the motion 6. Discuss and take action, ifa any, on buying a saw blade attachment for the side mower, Boom axe. After discussion, Councilmember Tammy Baughman made ar motion to table this item until the September 20, 2021, Council Meeting. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Chuck Conner. 7. Discuss and take action, if any, on Ordinance 02192019-1 Mandatory connection to City Sewer (which was tabled on 2-4-19, to be brought back to council on 2-19-19 and tabled until 3-18-19). This  Conner seconded the motion. With all voting 'aye', the motion carried.  carried.  With all voting 'aye', the motion carried.  Ordinance was not brought back for approval on 3-18-19.  Councilmember Tammy Baughman made a motion to table this discussion until the September 20, 2021, Council Meeting. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Chuck Conner. With all voting 'aye', the  motion carried.  D. PUBLIC WORKS REPORT  Public Works Director Eric Clark reported to the Council the number of waters leaks this month being 8. There were two sewer problems, adding new sewer lines, 20ft and 601 ft consecutively at the locations. Het founda customer who had two homes on one tap on County Rd. 130, which had to be resolved. Wastewater Brush motors were back on line. Pressure tanks up at Newsome Well, waiting on pump approvai from TCEQ. Liftat Hemby is back on line. The construction on 1817 by the Electric Company is progressing and being watched. He  will be getting a timeline on the school sidewalk construction.  MUNICIPAL COURT/BUDGET REPORT  Judge Alan Gell gave an update on the budget and the budget process. No court information at this time.  F. MAYORS REPORT  Playground has been installed. Metal Anchor is working swing sets. There will be need for more borders and mulch. City Wide Garage Sale is scheduled for October 2, 2021, being orchestrated by Michelle Howell.  P.O. Box 944 Elkhart, Texas 75839 o% 110 W. Parker Elkhart, Texas 75839 %1 Tele: (903) 764-5657 Fax: (903) )764-2059    Jennifer McCoy, Mayor Jan Stuteville, Interim City Secretary wwwatiyolelkhartxgow  Chuck Conner, Mayor Pro Tem Lucia Butler, Councilmember James Warren, Councilmember Karen Bridges, Councilmember Tammy Baughman, Councilmember  THE CITYOF ZELKHART  G. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT REPORT  Nor report. H. CLOSED SESSION  At7:21 p.m. the Council convened into Closed Session pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code  regarding personnel matters as follows:  1. Discuss andi take action if any, of employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal  of:  A. Sunshine Alcorta B. Tiffany McClendon  2. Discuss and take action, if any, on all aspects of Personnel and office procedures.  RECONVENE INTO REGULAR: SESSION. reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal:  Council reconvened into regular session at 8:19 p.m. Discuss and take action, ifany, of employment, evaluation, A. Mayor Pro Tem made a motion to raise Sunshine Alcorta's hourly wage by $3.00 an hour effective September 7,2021, making her pay $15.00 an hour. The motion was seconded by Tammy B. Councilmember Karen Bridges made a motion to reduce the File Clerk (Tiffany McClendon) position to parttime or to be done away with at Council's discretion. Councilmember Lucia Butler seconded  Baughman. With ally voting 'aye', the motion carried. the motion. With all voting 'aye', the motion carried. 2. Discuss and take action, ifany, on items discussed in executive session. Councilmember Lucia Butler stated all employees must always clock in and out  when leaving the office.  J. COUNCIL COMMENTS No discussion. K. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. November 16, 2020 2. August 2, 2021 3. Public Hearing August 10, 2021. 4. Minutes of Workshop, August 16,2021  Councilmember Lucia Butler made a motion to approve all records of Minutes as presented. Councilmember  Tammy Baughman seconded the motion. With all voting 'aye', the motion carried.  L.A ADJOURN  P.O. Box 944 Elkhart, Texas 75839 f 110 W. Parker Elkhart, Texas 75839 % Tele: (903) 764-5657 Fax: (903)764-2059    Jennifer McCoy, Mayor Jan Stuteville, Interim City Secretary wwwAiyoenaTkgow  Chuck Conner, Mayor Pro Tem Lucia Butler, Councilmember James Warren, Councilmember Karen Bridges, Councilmember Tammy Baughman, Councilmember  THE CITYOF ZELKHART  -  Mayor Pro Tem Chuck Conner made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:28 p.m. Councilmember Tammy  Baughman seconded the motion. With all voting 'aye', the meeting was adjourned.  -  JenlufeyMicCor-Mayor  9f  ATTEST: %  Ahdirile  JahStuteville, Interim City Secretary  P.O. Box 944 Elkhart, Texas 75839 o% 110W. Parker Elkhart, Texas 75839 o% Tele: (903) 764-5657 Fax: (903)764-2059