GRANGER CITY COUNCIL

City Hall

July 23, 2019                                                                            102 Main Street

7:00 p.m.

MINUTES

FLAG SALUTE

The flag salute was led by Mayor Trevino

CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Trevino called the meeting of July 23, 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                                          Steve Araguz-Chief of Police

Julie Sharp                                             Alice Koerner, City Clerk Treasurer                    

Lilia Villarreal                                       Jodie Luke, Public Works Director

Maria Gonzalez                                     Virgil Newman – Fire Chief

Maggie Estrada

Juan Isiordia

PUBLIC HEARING – SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM

Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing on the Six Year Transportation Improvement Program at 7:01 and ask the Public Works Director to elaborate on the plan and to inform everyone know what street improvements are on this program.  Public Works Director, Jodie Luke explained that there were 8 projects slated on this program.  Explaining that the first project was on Second Street, which is being done now, however was removed because the project wasn’t completed yet.  He also explained that at any time the projects could be switched around or projects could be added, it would just take an amendment to this plan.  He stated the 2^nd project was Railroad Avenue, 3^rd was Main Street 4^th was finishing up Second Avenue from Mentzer to end of Second Street. 5^th the Bailey Avenue Extension, 6^th Emerald Road safety improvements 7^th Emerald Road reconstruction and 8^th Menzter Avenue from Bailey to E avenue. 

Mayor Trevino then asked if the audience had any questions, hearing none, he then asked Council or staff if they had any questions.  With no questions being asked, Mayor Trevino closed the Public Hearing at 7:05 p.m.

AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION

Rafael Guzman, Cargill Plant Manager, addressed Council informing them that he had made a 5,000 donation to the City, asking that it be used by Public Works for the parks etc. Public Works Director explained that Cargill is a good neighbor to the City, helping with various projects in the City.  Mayor Trevino thanked Mr. Guzman for the donation. 

MINUTES

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

MOTION CARRIED -5-0

NEW BUSINESS

Mother Joseph Villa Yard Sale

It was moved by Councilwoman Estrada to allow the Mother Joseph Villa apartment complex to have a yard sale for their residents under one issued permit.

MOTION CARRIED 5-0                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

Correction on Utility Bill

It was moved by Councilwoman Sharp to adjust the utility bill for 232 Emerald Road, apt C in the amount of $76,815.16, leaving the correct bills of 95.54. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Villarreal

MOTION CARRIED 5-0    

Resolution 2019-03 – Adopting Six Year Transportation Improvement Program

It was moved by Councilwoman Estrada to adopt Resolution 2019-03, adopting a revised and extended Comprehensive Six Year Transportation Improvement Program for the City of Granger.  Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Gonzalez.

MOTION CARRIED 5-0    

Garbage Truck Tires

It was moved by Councilwoman Gonzalez to approve the expenditure of $924.14 for the purchase of tires for the city’s garbage truck.    Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Estrada.

MOTION CARRIED 5-0    

Professional Service Agreement – HLA

It was moved by Councilwoman Sharp to enter into the Professional Service Agreement with HLA Engineering and Land Surveying, Inc., providing various engineering services for the City of Granger.  . Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Estrada.

MOTION CARRIED 5-0    

Task Order 1

It was moved by Councilwoman Sharp to enter into Task Order 2019-01 with HLA Engineering and Land Surveying, Inc. to have them prepare the Water System Plan in the amount of $88,000.  Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Estrada.

MOTION CARRIED 5-0    

BILLS

It was moved by Councilwoman Gonzalez to pay the bills of July 23, 2019 in the amount of $35,483.14.  Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Sharp.

MOTION CARRIED: 5-0

Fund Totals 7-23-19

C/E                                            $          26,487.09

PARKS & REC                        $                   5.00

ST                                             $            1,927.08

EMS                                          $            1,944.12

CRIMINAL JUSTICE   $            1,692.00

CRIME PREVENTION            $                140.00

FESTIVAL/FLOAT                  $                790.95

WATER/SEWER                     $             2,256.05

GARBAGE                               $                135.50

IRRIGATION                            $                105.35

A/P Checks 42640 to 42682 in the amount of $35,483.14            

P/R Checks of July 9, 2019, 42630-42639 plus direct deposit in the amount of 57,531.57

Treasurers Checks for June 2019: 11522-11532 in the amount of 3,045.97

ADJOURN

 It was moved by Councilwoman Sharp to adjourn the meeting. Motion was seconded by Councilman Isiordia.  Meeting adjourned at 7:12 p.m.

MOTION CARRIED: 5-0