Budget Workshop

MINUTES OF CITY OF WHARTON SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 10, 2021 Mayor Tim Barker declared a Special Meeting duly open for the transaction of business at 6: 00 P. M. Councilmembers present were: Mayor, Tim Barker and Councilmembers, Terry Freese; Clifford Jackson; Don Mueller; Steve Schneider and Alice Heard- Roberts. Councilmember absent were: Russell Machann. Staff members present were: City Manager Joseph R. Pace; Finance Director, Joan Andel, City Secretary, Paula Favors, Assistant to the City Manager, Brandi Jimenez, Community Development Director, Gwyn Teves and Finance Accountant, London Davis. Visitors present were: Debra Medina. Roll Call and Excused Absences. After some discussion, Councilmember, Clifford Jackson moved to excuse Councilmember, Russell Machann. Councilmember, Steve Schneider seconded the motion. All voted in favor. Public Comments. Mayor, Tim Barker called for Public Comments. No comments were made. Wharton Moment. No comments were made. The first item on the agenda was Budget Workshop: the City of Wharton 2021- 2022 Fiscal Year Budget: A. Five- year Vehicle& Equipment Capital Needs: 1. Code Enforcement Department. 2. Parks & Facilities Department. 3. Airport Department. 4. Fire Department. 5. Emergency Medical Services Department. 6. Emergency Management Department. 7. Police, Animal Control Communications Departments. 8. Municipal Court. 9. City Secretary 10. Civic Center. 1  City of Wharton Special City Council Meeting August 10, 2021 11. Community Development. 12. Central Services. B. Five Year Capital Infrastructure Improvement Program: 1. Transportation Systems. A. Streets. B. Major Thoroughfares. C. Sidewalks. 2. Drainage System. 3. Flood Reduction Project-Levee. 4. Water and Sewer Utility System. City Manager, Joseph R. Pace and Finance Director, Joan Andel presented the City Council the Capital Improvements Projects: Levee Project and Water and Sewer Utility System as well as the Streets. After some discussion no action was taken. C. General Fund. D. PEG Fund. E. Hotel Motel Fund. After some discussion, Councilmember, Don Mueller moved to allocate from the Hotel Motel Fund, $ 12, 000 to the Wharton Chamber of Commerce, $ 2, 400 for the Downtown Business Association and$ 15, 000 to the Civic Center for the purchase of dehumidifiers, leaving$ 22,600 as a balance for a festival fund. Councilmember, Terry Freese seconded the motion. All voted in favor. F. Narcotics Seizure Fund. G. Debt Fund. H. Capital p Improvement Fund. p 1. Water& Sewer Fund. City Manager, Joseph R. Pace stated the 2021- 2022 fiscal year budget would include an increase in water and sewer rates and an increase in solid waste rates. J. Solid Waste Fund. K. Emergency Medical Services Fund. L. Civic Center Fund. M. Airport Fund. City Manager, Joseph R. Pace and Finance Director, Joan Andel presented the City of Wharton 2021- 2022 fiscal year budget. City Manager, Pace stated that the tax rate used was the voter approval rate. Mrs. Andel stated that the proposed budget included a pay increase for City Employees and benefits would remain the same as the 2020- 2021 fiscal year budget. Adjournment. 2 City of Wharton Special City Council Meeting August 10, 2021 There being no further discussion, Councilmember Don Mueller moved to adjourn. Councilmember Terry Freese seconded the motion. All voted in favor. The meeting was adjourned at 7: 42 p.m. CITY OF WHARTON, TEXAS By: _ ), -/ j a,r"/ TIM BARKER Mayor ATTEST A FAVO Ci Secretary a/ 3