CITY OF HOLLAND CITY COUNCIL MEETING Kuhlmann Center - 107 West Travis Monday, June 13, 2005 @ 7:00 PM Minutes Council Meeting of the City Council was called to order on on Monday, June 13, 2005 @ The regular monthly Center the of Holland, Texas. Members present were Mayor, Terri Crum, 7:12 PM ini the Kuhlmann Civic in City and Sharon Simmons arrived later Teddy Gaines, CR Siprian. Mae Smith was absent for personal reasons, during the discussion of old business- Grants. Comments. Benner asked about trimming and cleaning out trees and brush in alleys I. Citizens' Virginia Hogan & Sumbera. Council Minutes for last two meetings were approved with two corrections in a I. Previous City seconded Meeting Gaines. All were in favor and motion carried. motion made by Terri Crum, by Teddy IV.OLD BUSINESS A. Discussion and status of to all who attended which stated status 1. Home Grant; Kerbow letter of status was provided meeting, done of grant, necessity of having to re-do the environmental and a noise assessment improperly by previous grant admin, and also that grant process would be completed by 11/1/05. and has submitted for 2. 2004 Water/Wastewater. Grant - finishing up-doing closeout documents last draw. Sewer Grant : Leo Wood discussed this wastewater Grant, which would 3. Orca $250,000/25,000. /$25,000 for admin fee. Mayor and Leo discussed the necessity for rehab the sewer pond @ $250,000 this grant and need. Leo Wood noted that a notice of intent had been run in the paper 3. USDA Grant 50/50 or 55/45; for new well which the needs an additional source of water, and this grant would be a USDA grant City would be back with new tie-in to Central Texas Water, and a new forced main. This grant/loan paid water/sewer funds. Current rate for USDA loans are @ 4.25%. V. NEW BUSINESS Atmos authorizing compliance tariff A. Consider/Act on Ordinance to denylapprove Energy's request this was an additional for rate adjustment in the City of Holland. Randy Hartford and explained that be asked for every assessment to be passed on to the customer as a result of costs and wouid probably Sharon and this year would increase the residential rate by $.29 monthly. Motion was made by year, to tariff. Seconded by Terri Crum, all were favor and motion Simmons to deny by ordinance, support this carried: B. Consider/Act on employment of Meri Burger as an unpaid officer. Terri Crum motion to hire Meri Burger as an unpaid officer, seconded by Teddy Gaines, all were in favor and motion passed. C. Consider/Act on resignation of Scott Donley, P & Z Committee. Motion to accept made by Terri Crum, seconded by Teddy Gaines, all were in favor and motion carried. VI. Committee Reports: and Committee Renay Johnson = no report other than to report tree A. Planning standing in view Zoning and Fannin and 95. Mayor said city would trim trees. B. Beautification Committee - Eddie Bookman noted that Rosemary had put out additional flowers and city secretary noted that all the flowers looked good. VI. Council and Staff Reports: the crew was the city ready for A. Mayor's Report - Curt Murray told everyone City getting Cornfest this week. Central Texas Water Report - Mae Smith - none B. Council Members' Reports: 1) Richard Supply that repairs to S Austin C. Consider/Act on Utility Director Monthly Report. explained were on the schedule with the help of Bell County, Richard Cortese. City will pay about $4,000. Teddy moved to accept report, seconded by Terri Crum, all were in favor and motion passed. motion was made E. Consider/Act on Court Clerk - Municipal Court Monthly Report,, by Terry Crum and seconded by Teddy Gaines, all were favor and motion carried. F. Consider/Act on City Secretary-Monthly Financial Report - motion was made by Sharon Simmons and seconded by Teddy Gaines, all were favor and motion carried. made Terri seconded by Teddy Gaines, all were favor and VIII. Adjournment - motion to adjourn by Crum, meeting adjourned at 8:15 PM I certify that this these are minutes oft the regular council meeting at the Kuhlmann Center in Holland, Texas. dha Peggy Vraty, City Secretar