City Council holds regular meeting, Thursday, February 11th

The San Saba City Council held a regular meeting on Thursday, February 11th, in the City Hall Chambers. Mayor Ken Jordan called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and welcomed everyone. Alderman Shawn Oliver gave the invocation and led everyone in the pledges to the American flag and the Texas flag.

The following Council members were in attendance: Kenneth Jordan, Mayor; Oleta Behrens, Alderman; Robert Whitten, Mayor Pro-Tem; Marcus Amthor, Alderman; Shawn Oliver, Alderman; and Michael Nelson, Alderman. Others present at this meeting included: Sabrina Maultsby, City Secretary; Scott Glaze, Public Works Director; and Djuana Payton, San Saba News & Star.

PUBLIC HEARING

The City of San Saba will hold a public hearing at 6:00 p.m. on February 11, 2021, at City Hall, 303 S. Clear Street, San Saba, Texas, to receive comments from the Public regarding the following:

1) The City of San Saba is requesting that the Planning and Zoning Commission and the San Saba City Council approve a Zoning Change for the 900 Block of South High Street to include Block 11, Block 15, Block 19, and a portion of Block 12, of the Murray Addition, San Saba, Texas, A Partial Platt Abandonment to the Murray Addition, passed and approved by Resolution No. 2005- 08, dated the 12th day of July 2005, Filed with the San Saba County Clerk, Vol. 283, Pg. 663, Platt Originally Approved by the San Saba City Council January 11, 1954. The City of San Saba is requesting that the 900 Block of South High Street, Block 11, Block 15, Block 19, and a portion of Block 12, of the Murray Addition, San Saba, Texas, currently zoned Residential (R-2) to be rezoned Commercial (C-2).

2) San Saba G2K Development, LLC is requesting that the Planning and Zoning Commission and the San Saba City Council approve a Variance to the Zoning Ordinance in regard to the City of San Saba’s Code of Ordinance Minimum Parking Requirements, Article XVII, Section 17.3 (f), for property located at 908 South High Street, San Saba, Texas, Legal Description, BEING 40,800 square feet TO BE DETERMINED BY A NEW SURVEY, out of a part of Block No. 15 of the Murray Addition to the City of San Saba and also being out of the O. Wilcox Survey, Abstract No. 1396 and said 40,800 feet. The property is currently zoned Residential (R-2) with a proposed Zoning Change initiated by the City of San Saba to be rezoned to Commercial (C-2). This request is contingent upon the sale of said property.

The Planning and Zoning Commission met in Open Session on February 3, 2021 and voted with a 5 to 0 Vote in favor of approving #1, the Zoning Change for the 900 Block of South High Street and also voted with a 5 to 0 Vote in favor of approving #2 a Variance to the Zoning Ordinance in regard to the City of San Saba’s Code of Ordinance Minimum Parking Requirements, Article XVII, Section 17.3 (f), for property located at 908 South High Street, Block No. 15, San Saba, Texas. The City encourages citizens to make their views known at this public hearing.

No public comments.

Mayor Jordan closed the Public Hearing.

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

None.

CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS/PRESENTATIONS:

1. Employee of the Month award for February, 2021.

The "Employee of the Month" award was presented to Bridget Macedo of Utilities Billing Department prior to this meeting. Bridget's name was engraved on a dedicated "Employee of the Month" plaque. In addition, she received a gift certificate to a local restaurant.

2. Jason Phillips, San Saba Economic Development Corporation Board Member to give a brief presentation regarding the San Saba Fiber Community Program.

Due to the weather Mr. Phillips was not present at this meeting, and this item was skipped.

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:

1. Minutes from the January 11th, 2021 Council Meeting

2. Payment of bills presented to City Council

3. Approve Joint Election Agreement with SSISD

4. Approve Calling and Giving Notice of Joint School & City Election 5. Approve Order of Election

Decision: The Council unanimously approved all of the above items.

Discussion/Action Items:

1. Discuss and Consider approving Ordinance No. 2021-01, an Ordinance of the City of San Saba regarding a Zoning Change for the 900 Block of South High Street to include Block 11, Block 15, Block 19, and a portion of Block 12, of the Murray Addition, San Saba, Texas, A Partial Platt Abandonment to the Murray Addition, passed and approved by Resolution No. 2005-08, dated the 12th day of July 2005, filed with the San Saba County Clerk, Vol. 283, Pg. 663, Platt Originally Approved by the San Saba City Council January 11, 1954. The City of San Saba is requesting that the 900 Block of South High Street Block 11, Block 15, Block 19, and a por-Continued from Front Page tion of Block 12, of the Murray Addition, San Saba, Texas, currently zoned Residential (R-2) to be rezoned Commercial (C-2).

Decision: The Council unanimously approved Ordinance No. 2021-01.

2. Discuss and Consider approving Ordinance No. 2021-02, an Ordinance of the City of San Saba regarding a Zoning Variance for San Saba G2K Development, LLC. San Saba G2K Development, LLC is requesting that the Planning and Zoning Commission and the San Saba City Council approve a Variance to the Zoning Ordinance in regard to the City of San Saba’s Code of Ordinance Minimum Parking Requirements, Article XVII, Section 17.3 (f), for property located at 908 South High Street, San Saba, Texas, Legal Description, BEING 40,800 square feet TO BE DETERMINED BY A NEW SURVEY, out of a part of Block No. 15 of the Murray Addition to the City of San Saba and also being out of the O. Wilcox Survey, Abstract No. 1396 and said 40,800 feet. The property is currently zoned Residential (R-2) with a proposed Zoning Change initiated by the City of San Saba to be rezoned to Commercial (C-2). This request is contingent upon the sale of said property.

Decision: The Council unanimously approved Ordinance No. 2021-02.

3. Consider/Discuss/Approve Resolution No. 2021-02 a Resolution Adopting Policies in conjunction with TxCDBG Project Contract No. 7220420.

Decision: The Council unanimously approved Resolution No. 2021-02.

4. Consider/Discuss/Approve Resolution No. 2021-03 A Resolution Designating Authorized Signatories for TxCDBG – 2020 Grant Contract No. 7220420.

Decision: The Council unanimously approved Resolution No. 2021-03.

5. Discuss and Consider Approving Resolution No. 2021-04, a Resolution of the City of San Saba in support of the San Saba Fiber Community Program.

Mr. Glaze explained this has to do with a sign advertising the town on TX 16 north of town.

Decision: The Council unanimously approved Resolution No. 2021-04.

6. Discuss and Consider approval of Resolution No. 2021- 05, a Resolution of the City of San Saba, Texas, regarding Contract No. 9392, for the Purpose of Financing a “Vehicle”.

Mr. Glaze informed the Council that the cost of this purchase was approved in the budget for this year. This vote is merely for the actual purchase contract.

Decision: The Council unanimously approved Resolution No. 2021-05.

7. Discuss and Consider approval of Resolution No. 2021-06, a Resolution of the City of San Saba, Texas, regarding Contract No. 9397 for the Purpose of Financing “Garbage Scales”.

Mr. Glaze informed the Council that this purchase was approved in the budget for this year. Now it is time to actually finance it. He also explained that having these scales will help the charges be more exact. Charges will be on weight instead of mass. He strongly recommended that the Council approve this resolution.

Decision: The Council unanimously approved Resolution No. 2021-05.

8. Discuss and approve Planning & Zoning Commission recommendations regarding designated areas within the City limits of the City of San Saba for Tiny Homes, Conex Homes, Barndominiums, and the minimum square footage of new houses to be presented by Ordinance at the next City Council meeting.

Decision: After a lengthy discussion, the Council was unanimously in favor of the Planning and Zoning Commission making recommendations for Tiny Homes, Conex Homes, and Barndominiums. More information was needed before a vote could be taken in Council.

CITY MANAGER’S REPORT

In Mr. Weik’s absence, Scott Glaze gave the following updates to the Council:

Mr. Glaze stated he felt honored to help out in Mr. Weik’s absence.

The meters were just read, and were done so in record time because of the frigid temperatures.

The City is doing its best to get ready for the cold temperatures coming up.

The new Vacuum truck is here and is doing great.

Parks are being maintained.

There is a prospective tenant for the old Baylor Scott & White building, and they are willing to do renovating that needs to be done.

Lowe’s is one to two months behind.

The Church behind Sonic is waiting on windows.

First Baptist Church is getting plumbing in; that job is two months behind.

Mr. Glaze explained how the pandemic is slowing down construction and greatly increasing the costs of materials and construction.

Mayor Ken Jordan adjourned the meeting at 6:50 p.m.