City Council Regular Meeting

CITY OF WHARTON CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING Monday, August 23, 2021 7:00 PM CITY HALL-120 E. CANEY ST. WHARTON, TX 77488  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 23, 2021 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 19th day of August 2021. 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 19, 2021, 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 19th day of August 2021. CITY OF WHARTON By: Paula Favors City Secretary  AGENDA CITY OF WHARTON City Council Regular Meeting Monday, August 23, 2021 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. City Manager’s submission of the City of Wharton, Texas, Proposed Budget for the fiscal year October 1, 2021-September 30, 2022. 2. Setting a public hearing date for the City of Wharton, Texas, Proposed Budget for the fiscal year October 1, 2021-September 30, 2022. 3. Resolution: A resolution of the Wharton City Council adopting a Proposed Property Tax Rate for the City of Wharton October 1, 2021-September 30, 2022 Fiscal Year Budget as required by state law. 4. Ordinance: An ordinance repealing and replacing the City of Wharton Code of Ordinances, Chapter 86 Utilities & Service, Article III, Solid Waste Disposal Exhibit A; proving that a violation of the ordinance or any part of the code as adopted hereby shall constitute a penalty upon conviction of a fine and setting an effective date. 5. Ordinance: An ordinance amending the City of Wharton Code of Ordinances, Chapter 86, Sections 86-15, 86-16, 86-17, 86-18 and 86-21, Utilities and Services, Article I in General; 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 a savings clause and revoking all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith only to the extent same are in conflict herewith otherwise provided herein. 6. City of Wharton Financial Report for July 2021. 7. Request by Mr. Daryl Maretka on behalf of Back 40 Carwash for a 32’ front building line setback variance from the required 35’ setback at 725 N. Alabama Rd, Rust 4, Block 14, Lots 1, 2 & 3 for installation of an ice and water vending machine in front of the business. 8. Resolution: A resolution of the Wharton City Council approving an extension of the Declaration of Disaster signed on March 16, 2020 in accordance with Texas Government Code §418.l08(a). 9. Resolution: A resolution of the Wharton City Council authorizing and ratifying the construction of the access road at CR 222-Water Well and Storage Tank Project from E. Contractors USA, LLC and authorizing the City Manager of the City of Wharton to execute all documents related to said ratification. 10. Wharton Flood Reduction Project-Levee: A. Resolution: A resolution of the Wharton City Council amending the agreement with Jones and Carter for Engineering Services for the Wharton Levee Private Utility Coordination and authorizing the Mayor of the City of Wharton to execute all documents related to said amendment. B. Resolution: A resolution of the Wharton City Council amending the agreement with Jones and Carter for Engineering Services for the City of Wharton Levee Public Utility Design and Construction Observation and authorizing the Mayor of the City of Wharton to execute all documents related to said amendment. 11. Resolution: A resolution of the Wharton City Council approving a utility service agreement with Wharton Economic Development Corporation and the City of Wharton and authorizing the Mayor of the City of Wharton to execute the agreement. 12. Resolution: A resolution of the Wharton City Council approving and adopting the City of Wharton, Texas Wayfinding Signage Design Study prepared by FD2S in coordination with the City of Wharton, Wharton Downtown Business Association, Wharton Economic Development Corporation and Wharton Chamber of Commerce. 13. Ordinance: An ordinance amending the City of Wharton Code of Ordinances, Appendix A- Subdivisions; 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 separability and setting an effective date. 14. Ordinance: An ordinance of the City of Wharton, Texas, finding that the portion of Camellia Avenue located between Columbine Avenue at South Outlar Street and Greg Baines Way, within the City of Wharton, is not necessary for public use as a thoroughfare; providing for the vacation, abandonment and closure of the street; and releasing any and all public right, title and interest save and except any required easements. 15. Update of City of Wharton Grant Programs. 16. Update of City of Wharton on-going Projects. 17. City Council Boards, Commissions and Committee Reports: A. Wharton Economic Development Corporation meeting held July 19, 2021. B. Beautification Commission meeting held August 11, 2021. 18. Appointments and Resignations to the City of Wharton Boards, Commissions and Committees.  19. City Manager’s Reports: A. City Secretary/Personnel. B. Code Enforcement. C. Community Services Department/Civic Center. D. Emergency Management. E. E. M. S. Department. F. Facilities Maintenance Department/Wharton Municipal Pool. G. Fire Department. H. Fire Marshal. I. Legal Department. J. Municipal Court. K. Police Department. L. Public Works Department. M. Water/Sewer Department. N. Weedy Lots/Sign Ordinance. O. Wharton Regional Airport. Executive Session: 20. City Council may adjourn into an Executive Session in accordance with Section 551.072 and 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. To deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee: 1. EMS Director. B. Acquisition of Real Property-Wharton Flood Reduction Project-Levee. Return to Open Session: 21. Action on items discussed in Executive Session: A. Appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee: 1. EMS Director. B. Acquisition of Real Property-Wharton Flood Reduction Project-Levee. Adjournment.