GRANGER CITY COUNCIL

January 25, 2022                                                                           City Hall

7:00 p.m.                                                                                                 102 Main Street

MINUTES

CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Trevino called the meeting of January 25, 2022, to order at 7:01 p.m.

FLAG SALUTE

Mayor Trevino lead everyone in the flag salute.

COUNCIL AND ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL PRESENT

Ryan Stonemetz                  Steve Araguz, Police Chief

Susie Munoz                        Bryan Bauer, Assistant Fire Chief

Juan Isiordia                        Nancy Mortensen, Deputy Clerk

Israel Bustamante

Hilda Guzman

AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION

None.

NEW BUSINESS

Janitorial Services Contract

It was moved by Councilmember Guzman to enter in to a one-year contract with V & J Janitorial Services for the period of February 1, 2022 to February 2, 2023. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Munoz.

MOTION CARRIED 5-0 

Resolution 2022-01 Street Name Changes

It was moved by Councilmember Guzman to adopt Resolution 2022-01, A Resolution to approve the Street Names for Anahi Lane, Montelongo Lane and Torres Drive. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Stonemetz. Councilman Isiordia recused himself.

MOTION CARRIED 4-0.

Resolution 2022-02 Sergeant’s Position

It was moved by Councilmember Guzman to adopt Resolution 2022-02, A Resolution establishing the position of Police Sergeant. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Isiordia.

MOTION CARRIED 5-0

Resolution 2022-03 Local Government Investment Pool

It was moved by Councilmember Isiordia to adopt Resolution 2022-03, A Resolution authorizing the City of Granger Monies in the Local Government Investment Pool. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Guzman.

MOTION CARRIED 5-0

PD Request for Expenditure – 3 Police Vehicles

It was moved by Councilmember Bustamante to approve the PD Request for Expenditures in the amount of $176,000 to purchase three new vehicles. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Isiordia.

MOTION CARRIED 5-0

PD Request for Expenditure – Computer

It was moved by Councilmember Isiordia to approve the PD Request for Expenditure in the amount of $2,500 to purchase a new desk top computer for the Police Chief’s office. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Munoz.

MOTION CARRIED 5-0

Elect Mayor Pro-Tem

Councilmember Stonemetz nominated Councilmember Guzman. Hearing no further nominations, it was moved by Councilmember Stonemetz to elect Councilmember Guzman as Mayor Pro-tem for the 2022 year. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Isiordia.

MOTION CARRIED 5-0

Elect YVCOG Representative for 2022.

Councilmember Guzman nominated Councilmember Stonemetz to serve as the YVCOG voting representative. Hearing no further nominations, it was moved by Councilmember Guzman to elect Councilmember Stonemetz as the YVCOG voting representative. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Isiordia.

MOTION CARRIED 5-0

Councilmember Guzman nominated Councilmember Munoz to serve as the YVCOG alternate voting representative. Hearing no further nominations, it was moved by Councilmember Guzman to elect Councilmember Munoz as the YVCOG alternate voting representative. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Bustamante.

MOTION CARRIED 5-0

MINUTES

It was moved by Councilmember Guzman to approve the minutes with corrections. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Munoz.

MOTION CARRIED 5-0

BILLS

It was moved by Councilmember Stonemetz to pay the bills of January 25, 2022, in the amount of $219,865.61. Motion was seconded by Councilman Bustamante.

MOTION CARRIED 5-0

Fund Totals 1/25/2022

C/E                                          $         50,929.56

ST                                            $           5,108.47

EMS                                         $          2,200.00

CRIMINAL JUSTICE           $          7,424.97

PUBLIC SAFETY                  $         19,284.63

WATER/SEWER                   $       115,331.05

GARBAGE                              $         13,407.91

IRRIGATION                         $          6,179.02

TOTAL                                   $       219,865.61

A/P Checks 45588- 45623 in the amount of $219,865.61          

P/R Checks of January 31, 2022 Checks 45624-45635 in the amount of $37,777.51 ACH $61,139.65

for a total of $98,917.16

Treasurers Checks for January 2022: 11766-11776 in the amount of $4,012.58

MAYOR

NONE.

COUNCIL

Councilmember Guzman recommended the terms Councilwoman and Councilman be changed to Councilmember to avoid having to make corrections.

Councilmember Guzman asked for a list of Committees. Mayor Trevino asked Council to send him an email of the Committee(s) they would like to be on. Mayor Trevino will email Council the list of Committees.

ADJOURNMENT

It was moved by Councilmember Guzman to adjourn the meeting. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Bustamante.

MOTION CARRIED 5-0

 Meeting adjourned at 7:14 p.m.