City of Stagecoach  Minutes of the City Council Meeting October 15, 2024, at' 7:00 p.m.  A Meeting of the Stagecoach City Council was held on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. at the E.S. Williams City Center, 16930 Boot Hill Road, Stagecoach, Texas for the purpose oft the business described as follows, to wit:  CALLTOORDER  Mayor Osteen called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.  Present:  James Osteen Erin Rogers Stacy Hurst James Schexneider Susan Dean Bill McGahen Phillip Hughes Janice Baldwin Matt Hurst  Mayor  Alderwoman Position 1 Alderwoman Position 2 Alderman Position 3 Alderwoman Position 4 Alderman Position 5 ChiefofPolice City Attorney Public Works Director  INVOCATION  City Attorney Baldwin delivered the invocation. PLEDGE OFALIFGIANCETOTIAGS  The pledges of allegiance to the United States flag and the' Texas flag were said.  VISITOR/CITIZENS FORUM  1. Shana Paulson gave an update on Civic Club Activities: dinner club, Halloween, movie night November 24, and the  Christmas celebration December 14 at Brenda Rutt Memorial Park.  REMARKS AND O&A SESSION BY REPRESENTATIVE FROM BESTTRASH  Ken Farrar from Best Trash explained that the recent price increase was a contractual CPI increase unrelated to the recently added 2nd pick up day. There was general discussion about Best Trash policies including 2 cans per pickup day and  allowable can sizes.  10/15/2024 City Council Meeting Minutes - Page 1    CONSENT AGENDA  1. Matters relating to the approval oft minutes of September 5, 2024, Special Meeting. 2. Matters relating to the approval of minutes of September 19,2024, Special Meeting. 3. Matters relating to the approval ofi minutes of September 23, 2024, Special Meeting. 4. Matters relating to the approval ofi minutes of September 25, 2024, Special Meeting. Minutes of the Sept 5 Special Meeting and the September 19 Special Meeting were unavailable. Alderwoman Dean motioned to approve the minutes of the September 23, 2024, Special Meeting as  presented. Alderwoman Rogers 2nd. The vote was all in favor. Alderwoman Dean 2nd. The vote was all ini favor.  Alderwoman Hurst motioned to approve the minutes of September 25, 2024, Special Meeting as amended.  PUBLIC] HEARING  Planning and Zoning Public Hearing for the purpose ofl hearing aj proposal on revisions to the City's  schedule of permit fees and hearing public comments on same.  Council convened the public hearing.  James Schexneider presented a schedule of proposed fees that are more: in line with fees charged by neighboring municipalities. Part of the increased revenue will let the City study drainage for new construction and install culverts, do ditching, etc., as necessary instead ofletting homeowners/builders make the decisions.  Council adjourned the public hearing and reconvened the regular Council Meeting.  CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION  1. Consider and vote whether to adopt the schedule of permit fees presented in the public hearing. Alderwoman Rogers motioned to adopt the proposed fee schedule. Alderwoman Dean 2nd. The vote was all in  favor. REPORTS 1. Police Chief  The Comp Time/Overtime report and the Police Activity Report were not available.  ChiefHughes discussed the CJIS audit he is required to complete bi-annually. Currently 8 years behind. 51 page audit is1 requiring a lot oftime. Traffic citations are: rising sharply due toi increased traffic, currently 300%  increase over prior year citations and expected tol keep rising.  2. Planning and Zoning  10/15/2024 City Council Meeting Minutes - Page 2    Lyle Schultz reported on open permits. The COO for the Wellbrock property on Lone Shadow is imminent. A revised building permit application was presented. Alderwoman Rogers suggested different applications for each permit type. Following some discussion the matter was left tol P&Z for consideration.  3. Public Works  Matt Hurst reported that the Stagecoach Rd City Sign was installed. The Walnut Creek City Sign is being built. Parts have been ordered for the backhoe and repairs are inj process. Two people have signed up for the  Public Works volunteer committee.  4. City Attorney  Janice Baldwin raised the point that ai maximum of 30% ofCity revenue can come from traffic citations. She ist to get clarification whether that figure is gross or net revenue. Also, Judge Peace and 2 clerks are correcting/updating State reports that are 2 years behind. There was discussion about using traffic offenders forl Public Works but liability concerns severely limit the tasks the City could assign.  5. Mayor's Report  Mayor Osteen reported plans to separate the City Secretary/Ireasurer and Court Clerk positions. Council informally agreed to that approach. There was discussion about where and how to house two people in the City Center. Mayor reported that final plans for the Lake Apache dam repair were being drawn up.  COUNCILI INQUIRY  Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sect. 551.042 the Mayor and Council Members may inquire about a subject not specifically listed on this Agenda. Responses are limited to the recitation of existing policy, or a statement of specific factual information given in response to the inquiry. Any deliberation or decision shall be limited to a proposal to  place on the agenda ofa future meeting. There were no Council Member reports.  ADJOURNMENT  Alderman Schexneidern motioned to adjourn the meeting. Alderwoman Rogers 2nd. The vote was all ini favor.  -  SubmitellyChance A - Ci Approved by. James Osteen, Mayor  E  GaretyciySereiary  uhlseny  Date  This) facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are available. 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