GRANGER CITY COUNCIL

            City Hall                                                                            7:00 p.m.                                                                                102 Main Street

CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Trevino called the meeting of February 8, 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

Hilda Guzman                      Jodie Luke, Public Works Director

Juan Isiordia                         Terry Carter, Fire Chief

Israel Bustamante               Nancy Mortensen, Deputy Clerk

Susie Munoz- ABSENT         Norma Martinez, Clerk II

COUNCIL MEMBER ABSENT

It was moved by Councilmember Guzman to excuse Councilmember Munoz from the February 8, 2022, meeting because she had to quarantine. It was seconded by Councilmember Isiordia.

MOTION CARRIED 3-0

AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION

Valdemar Valenzuela from 300 West Blvd N, member of the Granger Lions Club came in and asked Mayor and Council to change the city ordinance regarding security issues. He stated that they have been losing money because no one wants to rent the hall because now security is required for an event of 50 people or more. Mayor asked Mr. Valenzuela to call City Hall to schedule a meeting.

Jim Roberts from 550 Stevens Rd, member of the Granger Lions Club came in and informed Council that he did his research, and all the other cities only require security when alcohol is served. Granger is the only one that is requiring security whether alcohol is served or not.

NEW BUSINESS

ARAMARK Service Agreement

It was moved by Councilmember Isiordia to enter in an agreement with ARAMARK Services to provide rugs to City Hall, Police Department, and the Foyer. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Stonemetz.

MOTION CARRIED 3-0 

TIB Consultant Agreement for Granger- Main Street Phase 1 with HLA project #22046E

It was moved by Councilmember Guzman to enter in to the Transportation Improvement Board Consultant Agreement with HLA, Project #22046E for the design phase for Main Street Phase 1. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Isiordia.

MOTION CARRIED 3-0.

Letter of Agreement between the City of Granger & Teamsters Local 760 to increase Code Enforcement Officer’s wage from $22.29 per hour to $25.29 per hour.

It was moved by Councilmember Isiordia to approve the letter of agreement between the City of Granger & Teamsters Local 760 to increase Code Enforcements Officer’s wage from $22.29 per hour to $25.29 per hour. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Bustamante.

MOTION CARRIED 3-0

MINUTES

It was moved by Councilmember Guzman to approve the minutes. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Bustamante.

MOTION CARRIED 3-0

BILLS

It was moved by Councilmember Stonemetz to pay the bills of February 8, 2022, in the amount of $45,251.73.  Motion was seconded by Councilman Isiordia.

Fund Totals 2/8/2022

C/E                                          $         25,674.13

ST                                            $           4,177.39

EMS                                         $             812.66

WATER/SEWER                  $           6,749.51

GARBAGE                             $           7,814.55

IRRIGATION                         $                23.49

TOTAL                                $          45,251.73

A/P Checks 45636- 45701 in the amount of $45,251.73          

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 informed Council that she is a board member for the TIB and said that TIB had been awarded $16 million in grants and when she had more information she would announce it to Council.

ADJOURNMENT

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

MOTION CARRIED 3-0

Meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.