City Council Regular Meeting

MINUTES OF CITY OF WHARTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 9, 2021 Mayor, Tim Barker declared a Regular Meeting duly open for the transaction of business at 7:00 P. M. at City Hall 120 E. Caney Street Wharton, TX. Councilmember, Russell Machann led the opening devotion and Mayor, Tim Barker led the pledge of allegiance. Councilmember' s present were: Mayor, Tim Barker and Councilmembers, Terry Freese; Clifford Jackson; Russell Machann; Don Mueller and Steve Schneider. Councilmember absent was: Councilmember, Alice Heard- Roberts. Staff members present were: Assistant City Manager, Paula Favors; City Attorney, Paul Webb; Finance Director, Joan Andel; Community Development Director, Gwyn Teves and Public Works Director, Anthony Arcidiacono. Visitors present were: Adrian Sanchez, Robert Vandadriff and Stephanie Konvicka. Roll Call and Excused Absences. All members were present. Wharton Moment. No comments were made. Public Comments. Mayor, Tim Barker called for Public Comments. No comments were made. The first item on the agenda was to review and consider the reading of the minutes from the regular meeting held July 12, 2021, and July 26, 2021, and special meetings held July 19, 2021, and July 27, 2021. After some discussion, Councilmember, Russell Machann moved to approve from the regular meeting held July 12, 2021, and July 26, 2021, and special meetings held July 19, 2021, and July 27, 2021. Councilmember, Terry Freese seconded the motion. All voted in favor. The second item on the agenda was to review and consider approve the request by Mr. Adrian Sanchez, on behalf of the Wharton Little League, to host the 2" d Annual Wharton Little League BBQ Cookoff. Assistant City Manager, Paula Favors presented a copy of a request from Mr. Adrian Sanchez, on behalf of the Wharton Little League, to host the 2" d Annual Wharton Little League BBQ Cookoff. Assistant City Manager Favors stated the event would be from October 29th- 30th at the Little League Park. She said alcohol would not be sold; however, Mr. Sanchez City of Wharton City Council Regular Meeting Minutes— August 9, 2021 Page 2 of 3 was requesting the City Council allow consumption of alcohol at the park. After some discussion, Councilmember, Terry Freese moved to approve the request by Mr. Adrian Sanchez, on behalf of the Wharton Little League, to host the 2" d Annual Wharton Little League BBQ Cookoff and allow consumption of alcohol at the park during the event. Councilmember, Don Mueller seconded the motion. All voted in favor. The third item on the agenda was to review and consider a request by Mr. Carl Hlavinka for Re- Plat of 1106 Oriole Ln., Mayfair Addition, Block 3, Lot 3 for subdivision. Assistant City Manager, Paula Favors presented a copy of a request by Mr. Carl Hlavinka for a Re- Plat of 1106 Oriole Ln., Mayfair Addition, Block 3, Lot 3 for subdivision. Community Development Director, Gwyn Teves stated Mr. Hlavinka was wanting to subdivide the property to sell his one property as two properties. After some discussion, Councilmember, Clifford Jackson moved to approve the request by Mr. Carl Hlavinka for Re-plat of 1106 Oriole Ln., Mayfair Addition, Block 3, Lot 3 for subdivision. Councilmember, Terry Freese seconded the motion. All voted in favor. Councilmember, Terry Freese seconded the motion. All voted in favor. The fourth item on the agenda was to review and consider the City of Wharton 2020 Street Improvement Project: A. Pay Request No. 2 from Fuquay, Inc., for the 2020 Street Improvement Project. Assistant City Manager, Paula Favors stated the item would need further review and would be presented at the next Regular City Council meeting. After some discussion, no action was taken. The fifth item on the agenda was to review and consider appointments and resignations to the City of Wharton Boards, Commissions and Committees. Assistant City Manager, Paula Favors stated there were several positions vacant on the City of Wharton Boards, Commissions and Committees. After some discussion, no action was taken. The sixth item on the agenda was to review and consider City Council Boards, Commissions and Committee Reports: A. Public Works Committee meeting held July 26, 2021. B. Finance Committee meeting held July 26, 2021. C. Parks & Recreation Committee meeting held July 26, 2021. After some discussion, no action was taken. Adjournment. There being no further discussion, Councilmember, Don Mueller moved to adjourn. Councilmember, Terry Freese seconded the motion. All voted in favor. The meeting adjourned at 7: 09 p. m. City of Wharton City Council Regular Meeting Minutes— August 9, 2021 Page 3 of 3 CITY OF WHARTON, TEXAS B 4 TIM BARKER Mayor ATT T: LA FA- V6RS ity Secretary r ti 6 j