City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingWharton, TX · August 12, 2019
Minutes
MINUTES
OF
CITY OF WHARTON
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 12, 2019
Mayor Pro- Tern Don Mueller declared a Regular Meeting duly open for the transaction ofbusiness
at 7: 05 P.M at City Hall 120 E. Caney Street Wharton, TX. Councilmember Russell Machann led
the opening devotion and Mayor Pro- Tern Don Mueller led the pledge of allegiance.
Councilmember' s present were: Mayor Pro- Tern Don Mueller and Councilmembers Terry
Freese, Alice Heard- Roberts, Clifford Jackson, Russell
Machann and Steve Schneider.
Councilmember absent was: Mayor Tim Barker.
Staff members present were: City Manager Andres Garza, Jr, City Attorney Paul Webb,
City Secretary Paula Favors, TRMC, CPM, Assistant to
the City Manager Brandi Jimenez, Community
Development Director Gwyn Teves and Public Works
Director John Plaia.
Visitors present were: Isaiah Coleman, Steven L. Roberts, James L. Perez, Iola
Johnson, Phillis Johnson, Doris Huddleston, Sherrell
Speer and Duria Jackson.
Roll Call and Excused Absences. After some discussion, Councilmember Russell Machann
moved to excuse Mayor Tim Barker. Councilmember Steve Schneider seconded the motion. All
voted in favor.
Public Comments.
Mr. Isaiah Coleman stated his concerns with the railroad crossings that were in poor condition in
the City. Mr. Coleman stated that City of Wharton employee Charlie Jackson does a great job
maintaining the weeds along the roadways, there was still a need to maintain weeds at some stop
sign where weeds were so high the sign could not be viewed. He said there was also an issue with
people walking the streets at all times of the night and the City should look into it.
Mr. Steven Roberts stated the restrooms at Harris Park were in poor condition and visitors were
not able to even wash their hands. Mr. Roberts gave his support of the City helping assist Just Do
It Now with assistance in removing debris left from the demolition of C.W. Dawson Elementary.
Wharton Moment.
Councilmember Terry Freese stated he was proud of Wharton Police Department in their quick
response to creating a Take Me Home Program for the City. Councilmember Freese said he made
the recommendation to Police Chief Terry David Lynch to help with those citizens that may not
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be able to fully communicate due to a disability such as autism or dementia, that become lost or
disoriented and he had it created by the next day.
The first item on the agenda was to review and consider the reading of the minutes from the regular
meetings held July 8, 2019 and July 22, 2019 and special meeting held July 15, 2019. After some
discussion, Russell Machann moved to approve the reading of the minutes from the regular
meetings held July 8, 2019 and July 22, 2019 and special meeting held July 15, 2019.
Councilmember Terry Freese seconded the motion. All voted in favor.
The second item on the agenda was to review and consider a request from Just Do It Now for City
assistance in removing debris left from the demolition of C. W. Dawson Elementary. City Manager
Andres Garza, Jr. presented a request from Mr. James Perez, President of Just Do It Now, for City
assistance in removing debris left from the demolition of C. W. Dawson Elementary. City Manager
Garza stated the Public Works Committee met on July 22, 2019 and voted to recommend this item
to the City Council for consideration and approval. He said the Committee voted to recommend
the City provide the assistance requested and allocate twelve ( 12) forty ( 40) cubic yard roll off
boxes from its allocation from WCA to assist Just Do It Now. After some discussion,
Councilmember Clifford Jackson moved to approve the request from Just Do It Now for City
assistance in removing debris left from the demolition of C. W. Dawson Elementary by allocating
twelve ( 12) forty (40) cubic yard roll off boxes from its allocation from WCA to assist Just Do It
Now. Councilmember Alice Heard- Roberts seconded the motion. All voted in favor.
The third item on the agenda was to review and consider a resolution of the Wharton City Council
ratifying the approval of the Interlocal Agreement with the Texas Municipal League Multistate
Intergovernmental Employee Benefits Pool ( TML Multistate- IEBP) for medical, long-term
disability, life, accidental death & dismemberment, for flexible spending account and health
reimbursement account plans for city employees for the October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2020
Fiscal Year; ratifying the Mayor of the City of Wharton' s execution of all documents related to
said agreements. City Manager Andres Garza, Jr. presented a memorandum from City Secretary
Paula Favors regarding the City of Wharton TML-Multistate IEBP Health re- rate options for the
2019- 2020 year. Mrs. Favors stated the recommendation from the City Staff was to consider
Option 2 for the health insurance plan and contribute the previous year' s amount of$ 1, 250. 00 to
a Health Reimbursement Agreement ( HRA) to offset the deductible or other medical expenses.
She said the City Council Finance Committee met on July 22, 2019 and voted to recommend to
the City Council approval of the resolution. Mrs. Favors said the agreement needed to be executed
by July 23, 2019 and submitted to TML Multistate ( IEBP) in which Mayor Barker executed the
agreement on the City' s behalf and therefore the City Staff was seeking ratification of the action
taken. After some discussion, Councilmember Russell Machann moved to approve City of
Wharton Resolution No. 2019- 86, which read as follows:
CITY OF WHARTON
RESOLUTION NO. 2019- 86
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A RESOLUTION OF THE WHARTON CITY COUNCIL RATIFYING THE APPROVAL
OF THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE
MULTISTATE INTERGOVERNMENT EMPLOYEE BENEFITS POOL ( TML
MULTISTATE- IEBP) FOR MEDICAL, LONGTERM DISABILITY, LIFE, ACCIDENTAL
DEATH& DISMEMBERMENT, FOR FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT AND HEALTH
REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT PLANS FOR CITY EMPLOYEES FOR THE OCTOBER
1, 2019 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 FISCAL YEAR; RATIFYING THE MAYOR OF THE
CITY OF WHARTON' S EXECUTATION ALL DOCUMENTS RELATING TO SAID
AGREEMENTS.
WHEREAS, The City of Wharton received the renewal rate for medical, long-term disability, life,
accidental death& dismemberment for city employees; and,
WHEREAS, The City of Wharton medical plan with Texas Municipal League MultiState-
Intergovernmental Employee Benefits Pool would be renewed with an 2% decrease;
and,
WHEREAS, The City of Wharton would provide to each full time employee a $ 1, 250 yearly
contribution to the employee health reimbursement account( HRA) administered by
the TML MulitState-IEBP; and,
WHEREAS, The Mayor of the City of Wharton has executed on behalf of the City said agreement;
and,
WHEREAS, The Wharton City Council wishes to ratify the Mayor' s execution of said agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WHARTON, TEXAS as follows:
Section I. That the Wharton City Council hereby ratifies the approval of an interlocal contract
with the Texas Municipal League MultiState- Intergovernmental Employee Benefits
Pool for medical, long- term disability, life and accidental death & dismemberment
coverage signed by the Mayor.
Section II. That Wharton City Council hereby ratifies the approval of providing to each full time
employee a$ 1, 250 yearly contribution to the employee health reimbursement account
HRA) administered by the TML MultiState— IEBP.
Section III. That the Mayor of the City of Wharton execution of all documents relating to the
aforementioned agreements are hereby approved.
Section IV. That this resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage.
Passed, Approved, and Adopted this 12th day of August 2019.
CITY OF WHARTON, TEXAS
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By:
DON MUELLER
Mayor Pro-Tem
ATTEST:
PAULA FAVORS
City Secretary
Councilmember Terry Freese seconded the motion. All voted in favor.
The fourth item on the agenda was to review and consider a resolution by the City of Wharton,
Texas (" City") denying the application of the CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric LLC for
authority to increase rates submitted on or about April 5, 2019; requiring the reimbursement of
municipal rate case expenses; finding that the meeting complies with the Open Meetings Act;
making other findings and provisions related to the subject; and declaring an effective date. City
Manager Andres Garza, Jr. stated that on April 5, 2019, CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric,
LLC (" CEHE") filed an application to increase its retail rates by approximately $ 154 million in
annual revenue, or 7. 4% in comparison to current retail revenues. City Manager Garza said this
was CEHE' s first comprehensive base rate proceeding since 2010 and CEHE requested that its
proposed increase in rates become effective on May 10, 2019. City Attorney Paul Webb stated
that by earlier action the City suspended CEHE' s requested effective date to August 8, 2019 and
the City had to take final action on CEHE' s request to increase rates. City Manager Garza
presented the legal consultants information to the Texas Coast Utilities Coalition of Cities( TCUC)
of which the City of Wharton is a member. After some discussion, Councilmember Steve
Schneider moved to approve the City of Wharton Resolution No. 2019- 87, which read as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 2019- 87
RESOLUTION BY THE CITY OF WHARTON, TEXAS (" CITY") DENYING THE
APPLICATION OF THE CENTERPOINT ENERGY HOUSTON ELECTRIC LLC FOR
AUTHORITY TO INCREASE RATES SUBMITTED ON OR ABOUT APRIL 5, 2019;
REQUIRING THE REIMBURSEMENT OF MUNICIPAL RATE CASE EXPENSES;
FINDING THAT THE MEETING COMPLIES WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS ACT;
MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND
DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (" CEHE" or " Company") filed a
Statement of Intent with the City on or about April 5, 2019, to change its rates within the corporate
limits of this municipality, specifically to increase its annual revenue for its retail transmission and
distribution services by approximately $ 154 million, which equates to an increase of
approximately 7.4 percent, and by about$ 6. 8 million for its wholesale transmission service, which
equates to an increase of approximately 1. 8 percent; and
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WHEREAS, the City is a regulatory authority under the Public Utility Regulatory Act
PURA") and under Chapter 33, § 33. 001 et seq. of PURA has exclusive original jurisdiction over
CEHE' s rates, operations, and services within the municipality; and
WHEREAS, in order to maximize the efficient use of resources and expertise in reviewing,
analyzing and investigating CEHE' s rate request and its changes in tariffs the City coordinated its
efforts with a coalition of similarly situated municipalities known as Texas Coast Utilities
Coalition(" TCUC") of cities; and
WHEREAS, CEHE failed to establish that its overall revenue request resulted in no more
than an amount that will permit CEHE a reasonable opportunity to earn a reasonable return on the
utility' s invested capital used and useful in providing service to the public in excess of the utility' s
reasonable and necessary operating expenses; and
WHEREAS, CEHE failed to establish that its proposed rates were just and reasonable;
and
WHEREAS, the City has previously: ( 1) suspended CEHE' s proposed rate increase by 90
days; ( 2) authorized intervention in proceedings related to CEHE' s proposed rate increase as a
member of the coalition of cities known as the Texas Coast Utilities Coalition of cities;( 3) directed
CEHE to reimburse TCUC' s rate case expenses; and ( 4) retained the law firm of Herrera Law &
Associates, PLLC with respect to rate proceedings involving CEHE before the Public Utility
Commission of Texas and courts of law and to retain consultants to review CEHE' s rate
application subject to TCUC' s approval.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WHARTON, TEXAS THAT:
Section 1. The findings set out in the preamble are in all things approved and incorporated
herein as if fully set forth.
Section 2. CEHE failed to show that its proposed rates are just and reasonable.
Section 3. The City hereby DENIES CEHE' s request to increase rates and in support of
DENIAL finds that:
a) CEHE failed in its burden of proof to establish that its requested increase in revenue or the
changes set forth in its tariffs attached to CEHE' s Statement of Intent to increase rates,
results in just and reasonable rates;
b) CEHE failed in its burden of proof to establish that adoption of its proposed rate base,
expenses, investment, return on equity, and other rate issues as presented in CEHE' s
Statement of Intent to increase rates, result in just and reasonable rates.
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Section 4. The City hereby orders CEHE to reimburse the City' s rate case expenses as
provided in the Public Utility Regulatory Act and that CEHE shall continue to do so on a monthly
basis and within 30 days after submission of the City' s invoices for the City' s reasonable costs
associated with the City' s activities related to this rate review or to related proceedings involving
CEHE before the City, the Public Utility Commission of Texas, or any court of law.
Section 5. The City, in coordination with the Steering Committee, delegates to the City
Manager and/ or the City Attorney, or designee of such office, review ofthe invoices ofthe lawyers
and rate experts for reasonableness before submitting the invoices to CEHE for reimbursement.
Section 6. A copy of this resolution shall be sent to Mr. Alfred R. Herrera, Herrera Law &
Associates, PLLC, 816 Congress Ave., Suite 950, Austin, Texas 78701, and a courtesy copy to
Mr. Patrick H. Peters, III, Assistant General Counsel and Director of Regulatory Affairs,
CenterPoint Energy, Inc., 1005 Congress Ave., Suite 650, Austin Texas 78701.
Section 7. The meeting at which this resolution was approved was in all things conducted in
strict compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code,
Chapter 551.
Section 8. This resolution supersedes any prior inconsistent or conflicting resolution or
ordinance.
Section 9. This resolution shall become effective from and after its passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 12th day of August, 2019.
Don Mueller
Mayor Pro- Tern
ATTEST:
Paula Favors
City Secretary
Councilmember Terry Freese seconded the motion. All voted in favor.
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The fifth item on the agenda was to review and consider an ordinance amending the City of
Wharton Code of Ordinances, Chapter 18, Building and Construction, Article III Construction
Codes, Sections 18- 66 through Section 18- 77; removing Section 18- 69 through Section 18- 70.2,
Section 18- 72 through Section 18- 75, Exterior Building ( Façade) Design Standards, providing
that a violation of the ordinance or any part of the Code as adopted hereby shall constitute a penalty
upon conviction of a fine; providing for separibility and setting an effective date. City Manager
Andres Garza, Jr. stated the item would be presented at a future meeting to allow for additional
revisions to the draft Ordinance. After some discussion, no action was taken.
The sixth item on the agenda was to review and consider a resolution of the Wharton City Council
supporting and authorizing the submission of a grant application for the Texas Department of
Transportation 2019 Transportation Alternatives Set- Aside ( TASA)/ Safe Routes to School-
Infrastructure( SRTS) call for projects and authorizing the Mayor ofthe City of Wharton to execute
all documents relating to said application. City Manager Andres Garza, Jr. stated the Texas
Department of Transportation( TxDOT) issued a call for project in February 2019 for communities
to apply for funding assistance through the Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside (TASA) and/ or
Safe Routes to School- Infrastructure( SRTS) Programs. City Manager Garza said the SRTS funds
could be used for development of plans, specifications, and estimates; environmental
documentation; and construction of pedestrian and/ or bicycle infrastructure and the funds do not
require a local match. Community Development Director Gwyn Teves stated as the Project
Sponsor, the Local Government would be responsible for all non- reimbursable costs and 100% of
overruns, if any, for SRTS funds and the City Staff wished to submit an application to the Texas
Department of Transportation for sidewalk additions that would include the creation of safe routes
to school and ADA compliant pedestrian accessibility in Wharton in accordance with the State of
Texas regulations should the application not get funded through the SRTS Program the it would
be considered for funding under the TASA which would require a 20% match if funded. After
some discussion, Councilmember Steve Schneider moved to approve the City of Wharton
Resolution No. 2019- 88, which read as follows:
CITY OF WHARTON
RESOLUTION NO. 2019- 88
A RESOLUTION OF THE WHARTON CITY COUNCIL SUPPORTING AND
AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE TEXAS
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONN' S 2019 TRANSPORTATION
ALTERNATIVES SET- ASIDE ( TASA) / SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL-
INFRASTRUCTURE ( SRTS) CALL FOR PROJECTS AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR OF THE CITY OF WHARTON TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATING
TO SAID APPLICATION.
WHEREAS, The Texas Department of Transportation( TxDOT) issued a call for projects
in February 2019 for communities to apply for funding assistance through the
Transportation Alternatives Set- Aside ( TASA) and/ or Safe Routes to School-
Infrastructure ( SRTS) Programs; and,
WHEREAS, The SRTS funds may be used for development of plans, specifications, and
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estimates; environmental documentation; and construction of pedestrian and/ or
bicycle infrastructure. The SRTS funds do not require a local match. As the
Project Sponsor, the Local Government would be responsible for all non-
reimbursable costs and 100% of overruns, if any, for SRTS funds; and,
WHEREAS, The Wharton City Council wishes to submit an application to the Texas
Department of Transportation for sidewalk additions that would include the
creation of safe routes to school and ADA compliant pedestrian accessibility in
Wharton in accordance with the State of Texas regulations; and,
WHEREAS, The Wharton City Council wishes to authorize the Mayor of the City of Wharton
to execute all documents related to said application.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WHARTON, TEXAS that:
Section I. The Wharton City Council supports funding the project. Wharton Safe and
Accessible School Routes, as described in the Local Government' s 2019
TASA/ SRTS Detailed Application ( including the construction budget, TxDOT' s
administrative cost, and the required local match, if any) and is willing to commit
to the project' s development, implementation, construction, maintenance,
management, and financing. The( governing body) is willing and able to authorize,
by resolution or ordinance, the Local Government to enter into an agreement with
TxDOT should the project be selected for funding.
Section II. The Mayor of the City of Wharton is hereby authorized to execute all documents
related to said application.
Section III. That this resolution shall become effective immediately upon is passage.
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Passed, Approved and Adopted this the day of August 2019.
CITY OF WHARTON, TEXAS
By:
DON MUELLER
MAYOR PRO- TEM
ATTEST:
PAULA FAVORS
CITY SECRETARY
Councilmember Terry Freese seconded the motion. All voted in favor.
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The seventh item on the agenda was to review and consider a resolution of the Wharton City
Council adopting a Limited English Proficiency ( LEP) Plan for the United Stated Department of
Agriculture ( USDA) Funding and authorizing the Mayor of the City of Wharton to sign all
documents related to said LEP Plan. City Manager Andres Garza, Jr. stated the City of Wharton,
in accordance with Executive Order 13166 entitled, " Improving Access to Services by Persons
with Limited English Proficiency" and further affirmed in the USDA Departmental Regulation
4330- 005, " Prohibition Against National Origin Discrimination Affecting Persons with Limited
English Proficiency in Programs and Activities Conducted by USDA." City Manager Garza said
the City of Wharton, in accordance with Executive Order 13166, must take reasonable steps to
ensure meaningful access to services in federally assisted programs and activities by persons with
limited English proficiency and must have an LEP plan in place specific to the locality and
beneficiaries for each project. Community Development Director Gwyn Teves stated the City of
Wharton was requesting a loan from USDA for the Water Well Project on Halford Road( CR 122)
and as part of the federal regulation the City must adopt a LEP Plan to comply with the regulations.
After some discussion, Councilmember Russell Machann moved to approve City of Wharton
Resolution No. 2019- 89, which read as follows:
CITY OF WHARTON
RESOLUTION NO. 2019- 89
A RESOLUTION OF THE WHARTON CITY COUNCIL ADOPTING A LIMITED
ENGLISH PROFICIENCY ( LEP) PLAN FOR THE UNITIED STATES DEPARTMENT
OF AGRICULTURE ( USDA) FUNDING; AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
ANY DOCUMENTS RELATING TO SAID LEP PLAN.
WHEREAS, the City of Wharton, Texas,( hereinafter referred to as" City of Wharton") has applied
for funding through the USDA; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Wharton, in accordance with Executive Order 13166 entitled,
Improving Access to Services by Persons with Limited English Proficiency" and
further affirmed in the USDA Departmental Regulation 4330- 005, " Prohibition
Against National Origin Discrimination Affecting Persons with Limited English
Proficiency in Programs and Activities Conducted by USDA."; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Wharton, in accordance with Executive Order 13166, must take reasonable
steps to ensure meaningful access to services in federally assisted programs and
activities by persons with limited English proficiency and must have an LEP plan in
place specific to the locality and beneficiaries for each project; and,
WHEREAS, The Wharton City Council wishes to authorize the Mayor to act as the City' s
Executive Officer and Authorized Representative in all matters pertaining to the City' s
participation in the LEP Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WHARTON, TEXAS adopts the following:
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Section I. Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Standards Plan( attachment A).
Section II. That this resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage.
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Passed, Approved, and Adopted this day of August 2019.
CITY OF WHARTON, TEXAS
By:
DON MUELLER
Mayor Pro- Tern
ATTEST:
PAULA FAVORS
City Secretary
Councilmember Terry Freese seconded the motion. All voted in favor.
The eighth item on the agenda was to review and consider the Houston- Galveston Area Council
Advisory ( H- GAC) Committee- Regional Flood Management Council. City Manager Andres
Garza, Jr. presented a letter from the Houston-Galveston Area Council regarding the re- nomination
of a primary representative and alternate representative to the H-GAC Regional Flood
Management Council. City Manager Garza stated the purpose of the Council was to assist and
advise elected officials in the decision making responsibilities regarding to flood management
issues. City Manager Garza said the current City representatives on committee were Building
Official Ronnie Bollom and Community Development Director Gwyn Teves. After some
discussion, Councilmember Russell Machann moved to approve re- nomination of a primary
representative and alternate representative to the H-GAC Regional Flood Management Council.
re-nomination of a primary representative Ronnie Bollom and alternate representative Gwyn Teves
to the H-GAC Regional Flood Management Council. Councilmember Terry Freese seconded the
motion. All voted in favor.
The ninth item on the agenda was to review and consider the Cloud Street Water Well Repair
Project:
A. Pay Request No. 5 from Weisinger Incorporated.
City Manager Andres Garza, Jr. presented Pay Request No. 5 from Weisinger Incorporated for the
Cloud Street Water Well Repair Project in the amount of$ 104, 526. 60. Public Works Director
John Plaia stated it was his recommendation that the City Council consider approving the request.
After some discussion, Councilmember Steve Schneider moved to approve Pay Request No. 5
from Weisinger Incorporated for the Cloud Street Water Well Repair Project in the amount of
104, 526. 60. Councilmember Clifford Jackson seconded the motion. All voted in favor.
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The tenth item on the agenda was to review and consider City Council Boards, Commissions and
Committee Reports:
A. Public Works Committee Meeting held July 22, 2019.
B. Finance Committee Meeting held July 22, 2019.
C. Wharton Economic Development Corporation meeting held July 22, 2019.
After some discussion, no action was taken.
and resi nations to the
The eleventh item on the agenda was to review and consider appointmentsresignations
City of Wharton Boards, Commissions and Committees:
1. Appointments:
A. Beautification Commission.
B. Building Standards Commission.
C. Plumbing and Mechanical Board.
2. Resignations: None.
After some discussion, no action was taken.
The twelfth item on the agenda was Executive Session:
City Council may adjourn into an Executive Session in accordance with Section 551. 074 of the
Local Government Code, Revised Civil Statutes of Texas. Final action, decision or vote, if any
with regard to any matter considered in Executive Session shall be made in Open Meeting.
Discussion:
A. City Managers Evaluation.
Mayor Pro- Tem Don Mueller moved the meeting into Executive Session at 7: 28 p.m.
The thirteenth item on the agenda was Return to Open Session:
Action on items discussed in Executive Session:
A. City Managers Evaluation.
Mayor Pro- Tem Don Mueller returned the meeting to Open Session at 8: 05 p. m. Mayor Pro-
Tem Mueller stated information only was received.
Adjournment. There being no further discussion, Councilmember Russell Machann moved to
adjourn. Councilmember Clifford Jackson seconded the motion. All voted in favor.
The meeting adjourned at 8: 06 p. m.
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CITY OF WHARTON, TEXAS
By:
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TIM BARKER
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Agenda
CITY OF WHARTON
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Monday, August 12, 2019
7:00 PM
CITY HALL
NOTICE OF
CITY OF WHARTON
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Notice is hereby given that a City Council Regular Meeting will be held on Monday,
August 12, 2019 at 7:00 PM 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 8th day of August 2019.
By:
Tim Barker, Mayor
I, the undersigned authority, do hereby certify that the above Notice of Meeting of the
City Council Regular Meeting 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 August 8, 2019, 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 8th day of August 2019.
CITY OF WHARTON
By:
Paula Favors
City Secretary
AGENDA
CITY OF WHARTON
City Council Regular Meeting
Monday, August 12, 2019
City Hall - 7:00 PM
Call to Order –Opening Devotion –Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call and Excused Absences.
Public Comments.
Wharton Moment.
Review and Consider:
1. Reading of the minutes from the regular meetings held July 8, 2019 and July 22, 2019
and special meeting held July 15, 2019.
2. Request from Just Do It Now for City assistance in removing debris left from the
demolition of C.W. Dawson Elementary.
3. Resolution: A resolution of the Wharton City Council ratifying the approval of the
Interlocal Agreement with the Texas Municipal League Multistate Intergovernmental
Employee Benefits Pool (TML Multistate-IEBP) for medical, long-term disability, life,
accidental death & dismemberment, for flexible spending account and health
reimbursement account plans for city employees for the October 1, 2019 to September
30, 2020 Fiscal Year; ratifying the Mayor of the City of Wharton’s execution of all
documents related to said agreements.
4. Resolution: A resolution by the City of Wharton, Texas (“City”) denying the application
of the CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric LLC for authority to increase rates submitted
on or about April 5, 2019; requiring the reimbursement of municipal rate case expenses;
finding that the meeting complies with the Open Meetings Act; making other findings
and provisions related to the subject; and declaring an effective date.
5. Ordinance: An ordinance amending the City of Wharton Code of Ordinances, Chapter
18, Building and Construction, Article III Construction Codes, Sections 18-66 through
Section 18-77; removing Section 18-69 through Section 18-70.2, Section 18-72 through
Section 18-75, Exterior Building (Façade) Design Standards, providing that a violation of
the ordinance or any part of the Code as adopted hereby shall constitute a penalty upon
conviction of a fine; providing for separibility and setting an effective date.
6. Resolution: A resolution of the Wharton City Council supporting and authorizing the
submission of a grant application for the Texas Department of Transportation 2019
Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside (TASA)/ Safe Routes to School-Infrastructure
(SRTS) call for projects and authorizing the Mayor of the City of Wharton to execute all
documents relating to said application.
7. Resolution: A resolution of the Wharton City Council adopting a Limited English
Proficiency (LEP) Plan for the United Stated Department of Agriculture (USDA) Funding
and authorizing the Mayor of the City of Wharton to sign all documents related to said
LEP Plan.
8. Houston-Galveston Area Council Advisory (H-GAC) Committee-Regional Flood
Management Council.
9. Cloud Street Water Well Repair Project:
A. Pay Request No. 5 from Weisinger Incorporated.
10. City Council Boards, Commissions and Committee Reports:
A. Public Works Committee Meeting held July 22, 2019.
B. Finance Committee Meeting held July 22, 2019.
C. Wharton Economic Development Corporation meeting held July 22, 2019.
11. Appointments and Resignations to the City of Wharton Boards, Commissions and
Committees:
1. Appointments:
A. Beautification Commission.
B. Building Standards Commission.
C. Plumbing and Mechanical Board.
2. Resignations: None.
Executive Session
12. City Council may adjourn into an Executive Session in accordance with Section 551.074
of the Local Government Code, Revised Civil Statutes of Texas. Final action, decision or
vote, if any with regard to any matter considered in Executive Session shall be made in
Open Meeting.
Discussion:
A. City Managers Evaluation.
Return to Open Session
13. Action on items discussed in Executive Session:
A. City Managers Evaluation.
Adjournment.
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