City of New Berlin, City Hall  Monday, June 19, 2023 -7:00 p.m. Location: 9180 FM775, La Vernia, 78121  Mailing Address:275 FM2 2538, New Berlin, TX 78155  Regular City Council Meeting - Minutes  1. Calll Meeting to Order: The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.  2. Roll Call: Assistant to the City Secretary Brenda Dennis provided the roll call with Mayor Williams, notinga quorum of the following Council members Present: 1)M Mayor Pro-Tem Erika Gonzales, 2) Council Member Joyce Wolfe, 3) Council Member Mike Hale, 4) Council Member Kim Schlichting, 5)Council Member Beverly Felts. 3. Opening: Pledge of Allegiance US Flag and' Texas Flag, and Invocation. The Pledges of Allegiance to the US Flag  and' Texas Flag, and Invocation were performed. The Invocation was led by Mr. Schlichting.  4. Comments:  a. Mayor Comments - Mayor Walt Williams reminded Council to not go off agenda and discuss items not listed. He asked Council to help remind him ift they were going offt topic during the meeting, and not wait until the end oft the meeting. Mayor Williams in answer to Council Member Schlichting questions from the last meeting had Regarding Marshall's duties outside our jurisdiction, and can the Marshall write tickets it is allowed by State Law. He is required to take action. Ifhe writes ac citation outside our jurisdiction it goes toi the specific area court. (Example: ifhe writes a citation in. Santa Clara- = it goes to that court) Liability insurance coverage) for the Marshal - was $500,000. this is normal due to qualified immunity, he asked what it would cost to go $1,000,000, answer it would be $12.00 more per month. So, we areat  the following answers:  $1,000,000.  Mayor Williams stated that he has added ai new agenda item going forward as our County Commissioner has been b. County Commissioner Comments - Commissioner Germann spoke on the City ofl New Berlins ETJ. He spoke regarding the County's budget. He also stated that Commissioners Court will be holding aj public hearing tomorrow regarding New Berlin's "No through truck traffic "streets ordinance that the council passed. He stated that it did not get a unanimous vote earlier, it was a3to 2 vote. Itis now set for a public hearing tomorrow at Commissioner's Court. Commissioner Germann encouraged all those present to either call in or He spoke about the other items re: Speed limit changes, 45 mph on Church Road and Gin Spur) Road 35 mph, those were tabled because the speed study he did himselfi indicated that Church Road should be 50 mph and 45 mph on Gin Spur Road. Hei indicated "no they are: not going to do that". County Engineer indicated to get a petition oft the citizens in the area. These two items are on their agenda for tomorrow also. Main reason he came, ist they are working on their budget, we: need to be conservative due to the economy possibly going to tank. Again, he spoke about the roads and understands the problem with Gin Road. The problem is atI-10 and the construction and what this is causing. The county is reworking several areas of Gin Road each week. Wel know the roads will not be able to handle the extra truck traffic as a result ofthe construction on I-10. Hei is speaking with Congressman Henry Cuellar and Congresswoman Monica Del La Cruz office as we are going tol have to find some money as thel I-10 construction is a three-year project and we are going to have to do something about our roads. Wei need to come up with aj plan and that is why iti is on the Fire ChiefComments - Fire Chief Strey 173 calls for the year. July 8, 2023, is their Fundraiser letters have Hej provided an update on1 the two (2) recent fires. Several surrounding cities assisted due to hot weather and providing reliefto the firefighters - a constant rotation is necessary especially during the hot weather.  attending our meetings and moved to item (b).  attend the meeting to show support for this.  agenda tonight for discussion.  gone out, ifyou have not received one, contact them.  Page 1of1    Hei is waiting for aj phone call from the. Judge to set up ai meeting to discuss budgets and some budget items. Close to getting their First Responder Vehicle. The Brush Truck they are building is on hold waiting on one Main Engine at the recent firel had a mechanical issue (plumping issue he calls it) had aj pressure relief valve problem where it stuck open, and iti is currently being addressed to find out why it is staying open, they are d. City Marshal Comments = Marshal Hatcher provided his activity report for the dates April 18, 2023, to. June Total Events - 1616-moupended, DL, 1-no commercial. DL, 11- no liability insurance, 36- registration violations, 3 - drug possession paraphernalia, 16- false license plate,  part, a control arm and have been told that. July 7h is the ship date.  working on it now to get it back in service.  19,2023:  Total. Stops 79 Total citations issued-104 Warnings issued-47 Icall for service/ncidents 6towed vehicles 2Assist Agency 2Arrests  e. City Council Members Comments - Council Member Schlichting speaking on behalf of Community Center and their President stated that they are going tol be doing an October Fire (Fire is the German word for festival) Fair on October 21,2023, like a Community Fair gathering to include a 5K, crafts sales, 42 domino tournament, several different activities throughout the day, this iss sponsored by the Community Club. This would also be a good day ifthe city wanted to do aj pet vaccination day at City Hall. Shei is seeking al Resolution regarding temporary road closure for their 5K run as they are looking to do it down Old School Road down Britzke Road Church and back. Also related to the Club, the Sausage Festival, we will be shutting down Old School Road for f. Public Comments: This time is provided for the public to address the City Council on issues or concerns. NO CITY COUNCIL ACTION WILL BE' TAKEN AT THIS TIME. Please add your name to the sign-up list BEFORE THE: MEETING. Public comment(s) may be limited to 3 minutes per speaker. You will be called upon by the Mayor during the meeting. Any person making personal, impertinent, or slanderous remarks while  three days.  addressing the Council may be directed to leave the meeting.  No one signed up to speak.  . Planning and Zoning Commission Comments: Diana Flippo Strey, Chairperson  No comments were provided. h. Other Committee Comments  1. PARKS and PLAYGROUNDS: - Melvin Strey, Chairperson  Chair Strey thanked all those that attended and assisted with the City Workday, it was very successful. Chair Strey also reminded the Council regarding the walking path they are working on to submit a grant  application for this project. He asked for letters of support for this project. 2. ORDINANCES REVIEW/REVISE- - Kim Schlichting, Chairman  Chair Schlichting stated that the Planning & Zoning Commission willl be looking at updating their  ordinances.  Page2of1    5. Consent Agenda:  a. Discussion/Action on these Consent Agenda items to be acted on in a single motion.  1. Minutes: City Council Meeting - April 17,2023  2. Resolution No. 2023-004 - Consideration and/or action regarding approval ofal Resolution by the City Council oft the City ofl New Berlin, Texas authorizing the approval of adding' Taylor Light Municipal Court Clerk as an account signer for the City ofl New Berlin Municipal Court Bank account. 3. Resolution No. 2023-005- - Consideration and/or action regarding approval ofal Resolution by the City Council oft the City ofNew Berlin, Texas authorizing the approval of opening a separate bank account for the Marshal's office, adding Walter Williams, Mindy Paxton and Roxanne Pullin as owners and adding  Terreal Hatcher as a signer. 4. Financial Report: April and May 2023  Council Member Beverly Felts motioned to approve the consent agenda items 1-4. Council Member. Joyce  Wolfs seconded the motion. The vote was 5-0. Motion carried.  Council Agenda  A. Resolution No. 2023-003 - Century Oaks Unit 3 - Discussion and consideration and/or action regarding approval ofa a Resolution by the City Council oft the City ofNew Berlin, Texas approving the reçommendations by the Planning and Zoning Commission on June 5, 2023 concerning the approval request by R&D Custom Builders for the plat and construction plans ofUnit-3 for the Century Oaks Subdivision on Santa Clara Road. Mayor Williams briefed Council stating that this is Phase 3 and was approved by the Planning & Zoning Council Member Joyce Wolfe: motioned to approve Resolution 2023-003 - Council Member Schlichting B. Resolution No. 2023-001 - Discussion and consideration and/or action regarding approval of a Resolution by the City Council of the City of New Berlin, Texas calling/ordering the November 7, 2023 City of] New Berlin Joint General Election with Guadalupe County, approving the Guadalupe County Election contract to elect Alderman positions whose terms are expiring November 7, 2023 which are. Alderman Member Erika Gonzales Mayor Williams recognized Assistant to the City Secretary Brenda Dennis who introduced this item answering Council Member Joyce Wolfe motioned to approve Resolution 2023-001. Council Member Mike Hale . - Resolution No. 2023-002 - Discussion and consideration and/or action regarding approval of a Resolution by the City Council oft the City ofl New Berlin, Texas authorizing the approval of the Bexar Metro 911 Budget for  Commission.  seconded the motion. The vote was 5-0. Motion carried.  Position 1, Alderman Mike Hale Position 2 and Alderman Joyce Wolfe Position 3.  questions from Council.  seconded the motion. The vote was 5-0. Motion carried.  Fiscal Year 2024, and other matters in connection therewith.  Mayor Williams provided an overview of this item and recommended approval.  Council Member Joyce Wolfe motioned to approve. Resolution 2023-002. Mayor Pro-Tem Erika Gonzales  seconded the motion. The vote was 5-0. Motion carried. A. Discussion regarding maintenance of City Roads.  7. Discussion items only  Mayor Williams stated he added this item as our roads are torn up and getting worse, he is constantly filling the potholes on Gin Road and the trucks keep tearing them back up along with the recent rain, he gets several calls a  week.  Page3of1    Mayor Williams, Members of Council and County Commissioner discussed the following options for fixing the (1) Givel back roads to county. We were on the schedule for 2024 but have been pushed again tol bei fixed. (2) Work with county to fix road. Continue to work with the county to assist in repairing our roads. (4) Develop al Road. Assessment fee for those! living on Gin Road toj pay for repairs. He is working with our attorney to get information on this. Mayor Williams explained what might be possible. Commissioner Grissom stated that all citizens need toj pound on their State Representatives: regarding the TxDot I-10 repair is messing up the roads, TxDot is doing nothing for us. We need to contact them and let them know Mayor Williams stated that he would like to propose a Road Committee. He will get with the attorney as he  road conditions on Gin Road and others expressing their concerns: County is on a 101 to 30 -year plan for fixing roads. (3) Property Tax we do not want to do this.  how this is affecting our roads.  would like more information on how to do assessments.  Announcements No announcements were: made. 9. Adjournment  As there was no further business, Mayor Williams adjourned the meeting at  Walter C. Wiliams  L  Jr., Mayor  Attested by: farunn  Roxann  Au  Pullin, City Sècretary  Page 4 of1