Budget Workshop
Regular MeetingWharton, TX · July 15, 2024
Minutes
MINUTES
OF
CITY OF WHARTON
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JULY 15, 2024
Mayor Tim Barker declared a Special Meeting duly open for the transaction of business at 6: 00 P. M.
Councilmember, Burnell Neal, led the opening devotion.
Councilmembers present were:
Mayor, Tim Barker, and Councilmembers, Terry Freese;
Burnell Neal; Larry Pittman; Russell Machann, and Steve
Schneider.
Councilmember absent was: David Voulgaris.
Staff members present were: City Manager, Joseph R. Pace; Finance Director, Joan Andel;
Assistant City Manager, Paula Favors, TRMC, CPM, MMC,
IPMA- CP; Assistant to the City Manager, Brandi Jimenez;
Director of Planning and Development, Gwyn Teves; Finance
Accountant, London Davis; Building Official, Claudia
Velasquez; EMS Director, Christy Gonzales, and Fire
Maintenance Supervisor, Paul Fonseca.
Visitors present were: Kristi Kocian; Linda King; Kathy Alexander; Christine Stransky;
Barry Hodges; Sherry Smith; Teri Mathis; Debbie Folks; James
Perez; Executive Director of the Wharton Chamber of
Commerce, Karen Smith, and Samantha Counts with the Crisis
Center.
Roll Call and Excused Absences. After some discussion, Councilmember, Russell Machann, moved
to excuse Councilmember, David Voulgaris. Councilmember, Terry Freese, seconded the motion. All
voted in favor.
Public Comments. No comments were given.
Wharton Moment.
Mayor, Tim Barker, called for the Wharton Moment. Councilmember, Russell Machann, thanked the
City Staff for their hard work during and after Hurricane Beryl. Mrs. Linda King thanked the City
never losing water or sewer services during the hurricane and the week after when most did not have
electricity.
The first item on the agenda City of Wharton 2024- 2025 Fiscal Year Budget:
A. Funding Request:
1. Women' s Crisis Center.
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Samantha Counts with the Crisis Center made a presentation regarding the services that are
provided in the City and requested $ 7, 000 from the City of Wharton for the Crisis Center. After
some discussion, no action was taken.
2. Wharton Chamber of Commerce.
Kristi Kocian, Wharton Chamber of Commerce Board Chair, made a presentation regarding the
services being provided by the Chamber of Commerce to the City and made the request for
58, 000 from the City of Wharton' s Hotel Motel Fund. After some discussion, no action was
taken.
3. SPOT.
Christine Stransky with SPOT, made a presentation regarding the services being provided by
SPOT and made the request for$ 3, 000. After some discussion, no action was taken.
4. Friends of Wharton Animal Control.
Debbie Folks with Friends of Wharton Animal Control made a presentation regarding the
services being provided by Friends of Wharton Animal Control and made the request for
15, 000. After some discussion, no action was taken.
5. Just Do It Now.
James Perez, with Just Do It Now made a presentation regarding the services provided by Just
Do It Now and made a request for$ 25, 000. After some discussion, no action was taken.
B. Five- year Vehicle& Equipment Capital Needs:
1. Code Enforcement Department.
2. Airport Department.
3. Fire Department.
4. Emergency Medical Services Department.
5. Emergency Management Department.
6. Police, Animal Control & Communications Departments.
7. Municipal Court.
8. City Secretary.
9. Civic Center.
10. Community Development.
Finance Director, Joan Andel, stated each Department Head had presented their five-year Capital Needs
requests for the City of Wharton.
C. Five- Year Capital Infrastructure Improvement Program:
1. Transportation Systems.
A. Streets.
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B. Major Thoroughfares.
C. Sidewalks.
2. Drainage System.
3. Flood Reduction Project- Levee.
4. Water and Sewer Utility System.
5. Garage.
6. Parks& Facilities Department.
D. General Fund.
E. PEG Fund.
F. Hotel Motel Fund.
G. Narcotics Seizure Fund.
H. Debt Fund.
I. Capital Improvement Fund.
J. Water& Sewer Fund.
K. Solid Waste Fund.
L. Emergency Medical Services Fund.
M. Civic Center Fund.
N. Airport Fund.
Finance Director, Joan Andel, and Finance Account, London Davis, presented information regarding
the proposed 2024- 2025 fiscal year budget. Finance Director, Joan Andel, presented the needs of the
departments.
She said the City Staff would review the requests and by the next budget workshop
present a draft budget that would be balanced. After some discussion, no action was taken.
Adjournment.
There being no further discussion, Mayor, Tim Barker, moved to adjourn. Councilmember, Russell
Machann, seconded the motion. All voted in favor.
The meeting adjourned at 7: 40 p. m.
CITY OF WHARTON, TEXAS
By:
TIM BARKER
Mayor
AT ES :
PAUL AVORS
City Secretary
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Agenda
CITY OF WHARTON
BUDGET WORKSHOP
Monday, July 15, 2024
6:00 PM
CITY HALL 120 EAST CANEY STREET
WHARTON, TEXAS 77488
NOTICE OF
CITY OF WHARTON
BUDGET WORKSHOP
Notice is hereby given that a Budget Workshop will be held on Monday, July 15, 2024, at
6:00 p.m. at the Wharton City Hall, 120 East Caney Street, Wharton, Texas, at which time the
following subjects will be discussed to-wit:
SEE ATTACHED AGENDA
Dated this 11th day of July 2024.
By:
Tim Barker, Mayor
I, the undersigned authority, do hereby certify that the above Notice of Meeting of the
Budget Workshop is a true and correct copy of said Notice and that I posted a true and correct
copy of said Notice on the bulletin board, at City Hall of said City or Town in Wharton, Texas, a
place convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all times, and said Notice was
posted on July 11, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. and remained so posted continuously for at least 72 hours
preceding the scheduled time of said Meeting.
The Wharton City Hall is wheelchair accessible. Access to the building and special parking
is available at the primary entrance. Persons with disabilities, who plan to attend this meeting and
who may need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing
impaired, readers, or large print, are requested to contact the City Secretary's Office at (979) 532-
4811 Ext. 225 or by FAX (979) 532-0181 at least two (2) days prior to the meeting date. BRAILLE
IS NOT AVAILABLE.
Dated this 11th day of July 2024.
CITY OF WHARTON
By:
Paula Favors
City Secretary
AGENDA
CITY OF WHARTON
Budget Workshop
Monday, July 15, 2024
City Hall - 6:00 PM
Call to Order –Opening Devotion –Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call and Excused Absences.
Public Comments.
Wharton Moment.
Review and Consider:
1. City of Wharton 2024-2025 Fiscal Year Budget:
A. Funding Request:
1. Women’s Crisis Center.
2. Wharton Chamber of Commerce.
3. SPOT.
4. Friends of Wharton Animal Control.
5. Just Do It Now.
B. Five-year Vehicle & Equipment Capital Needs:
1. Code Enforcement Department.
2. Airport Department.
3. Fire Department.
4. Emergency Medical Services Department.
5. Emergency Management Department.
6. Police, Animal Control & Communications Departments.
7. Municipal Court.
8. City Secretary.
9. Civic Center.
10. Community Development.
C. 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.
5. Garage.
6. Parks & Facilities Department.
D. General Fund.
E. PEG Fund.
F. Hotel Motel Fund.
G. Narcotics Seizure Fund.
H. Debt Fund.
I. Capital Improvement Fund.
J. Water & Sewer Fund.
K. Solid Waste Fund.
L. Emergency Medical Services Fund.
M. Civic Center Fund.
N. Airport Fund.
Adjournment.
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