GRANGER CITY COUNCIL

City Hall

May 14, 2019                                                                                         102 Main Street

7:00 p.m.

MINUTES

FLAG SALUTE

The flag salute was led by Mayor Jose Trevino

CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Trevino called the meeting of May 14, 2019 to order at 7:00 p.m., and advised that the meeting was being video and audio recorded.

COUNCIL AND ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL PRESENT

Jose Trevino

Julie Sharp                        Alice Koerner, City Clerk Treasurer                   

Juan Isiordia                     Jodie Luke, Public Works Director

Maria Gonzalez               Steve Araguz – Chief of Police

Lilia Villarreal                 Virgil Newman – Fire Chief

AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION

None

MINUTES

It was moved by Councilwoman Villarreal to approve the minutes as presented. Motion seconded by Councilwoman Sharp.

MOTION CARRIED 5-0

NEW BUSINESS

Ordinance 1331

It was moved by Councilwoman Sharp to approve Ordinance 1331, amending the 2019 Budget in the Irrigation Fund.     Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Villarreal.

MOTION CARRIED 5-0

Ordinance 1332

It was moved by Councilwoman Sharp to adopt Ordinance 1332, an Ordinance amending the 2019 Budget in the W/S Reserve Fund.  Motion seconded by Councilman Isiordia.

MOTION CARRIED 5-0

Ordinance 1333

It was moved by Councilwoman Sharp to adopt Ordinance 1333, amending GMC 18.12.010 to include duplexes as permitted use.  Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Villarreal.

MOTION CARRIED 5-0

Ordinance 1334

It was moved by Councilwoman Sharp, amending the GMX 18.12.040 to reduce the minimum lot area presently in place for duplexes and multifamily structures.  It was moved by Councilwoman Gonzalez.

MOTION CARRIED 5-0

Utility Bill Adjustment

It was moved by Councilwoman Gonzalez to adjust the utility billing for 1107 Bailey Avenue by $580.00 due to a broken pipe.  Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Sharp.

MOTION CARRIED 5-0

Fireworks Display Agreement

It was moved by Councilwoman Sharp to enter into the Alpha Pyrotechnics Fireworks Display Agreement in the amount of $4,333, which includes tax.  Motion was seconded by Councilman Isiordia

MOTION CARRIED 5-0

Granger Lions Club – Special Events Permit

It was moved by Councilwoman Villarreal to approve the Special Events Permit and to the terms of the supplemental agreement.  It was seconded by seconded by Councilman Villarreal. 

MOTION CARRIED 5-0

BILLS

It was moved by Councilwoman Gonzalez to pay the bills of May 14, 2019 in the amount of $37,154.97.  Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Sharp.

MOTION CARRIED: 5-0

Fund Totals 5-14-19

C/E                                          $          15,553.73

PARKS & REC                       $                   5.00

ST                                           $            3,782.16

EMS                                        $               624.71

FESTIVAL/FLOAT                $            1,291.05

WATER/SEWER                   $            8,355.47

GARBAGE                             $            7,383.37

IRRIGATION                          $               159.48

                                                            37,154.97

A/P Warrants 42378 to 42427 in the amount of $37,154.97             

P/R Checks 42366 to 42377 plus direct deposit in the amount of $37,154.97

Treasurers Checks for April 2019: 11484-11490 in the amount of $4,128.05

ADJOURN

 It was moved by Councilwoman Villarreal to adjourn the meeting. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Sharp.  Meeting adjourned at 7:05 p.m.

MOTION CARRIED: 5-0