City Council holds regular meeting Tuesday, June 8th; employees recognized

The San Saba City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, June 8th, in the City Hall Chambers. Mayor Ken Jordan called the Council to order at 6:00 p.m. Alderman Shawn Oliver gave the invocation and led everyone in the pledges to the American flag and the Texas flag.

Public Hearing

The City of San Saba will hold a public hearing at 6:00 p.m. on June 8, 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 San Saba City Council approve an Ordinance of the City of San Saba, Texas Amending Chapter 14, Zoning Code, Article II Section 2.1, Definitions; Article V, Sections 5.1 and 5.2; "A-1" Agricultural Residence District; Article VI, One Family Residential District, Section 6.2, Permitted uses; Article VII, One Family Residential District, Section 7.2 Permitted Uses; and Article X, Section 10.3 "MH" Manufactured/Mobile Home Residence District of the San Saba Code of Ordinances by Adding Definitions, Allowed Uses in Districts; Providing for a Repealer; Providing for Severability; Providing an open Meetings Clause and Establishing an Effective Date.

This Ordinance includes recommendations and suggestions from the Planning and Zoning Commission, as discussed at their February 3, 2021 meeting, desiring to modify and enhance some of the definitions and uses in various districts. The public health, safety and welfare of the City will be served by updating to allow certain dwellings and refining such requirements.

Close Pubic Hearing Public Comments: None

Ceremonial Presentations/Presentations:

1. "Employee of the Month” award for June, 2021:

Wayne Yarbrough, Parks Department Lead Man, was selected as the Employee of the Month for June. Alderman Shawn Oliver and Eugene Bessent, Parks Department Supervisor, presented Wayne with a plaque with his name on it and a gift certificate to a local restaurant.

2. "Supervisor of the Second Quarter" Award:

Juan Montoya, Sanitation Supervisor, was selected as Supervisor of the Quarter for the Second Quarter. Alderman Shawn Oliver and Scott Glaze, Public Works Supervisor, presented Juan with a plaque with his name on it and a gift certificate to a local restaurant.

Consent Agenda Items:

1. Minutes from the May 11, 2021 Council Meeting.

2. Payment of bills presented to the City Council.

3. Approve Resolution No. 2021-17 a Resolution waiving Ordinance defining noise nuisances for Cole McDowell, representative for Cow Camp Cook-off June 11th, June 12th, and June 13th, 2021 at Risien Park Pavilion and Risien Park West Slab.

4. Approve Resolution No. 2021-18 a Resolution waiving Ordinance defining noise nuisances for Rosemary Vasquez June 12, 2021 at Mill Pond Park Gazebo.

5. Approve Resolution No. 2021-19 a Resolution waiving Ordinance defining noise nuisances for the San Saba County Chamber of Commerce July 2nd, July 3rd, and July 4th, 2021 at Mill Pond Park Gazebo for the "We the People Extravaganza."

6. Approve Resolution No. 2021-20 a Resolution waiving Ordinance defining noise nuisances for Eugene Bessent July 3rd, 2021 at Risien Park Pavilion.

Decision: On a motion by Alderman Shawn Oliver, seconded by Alderman Marcus Amthor, Council unanimously approved the Consent Agenda items.

Discussion Action Items:

1. Discuss and Consider approval of Ordinance No. 2021-04 an Ordinance of the City of San Saba, Texas, Amending Chapter 14, Zoning Code, Article 1l, Section 2.1, Definitions; Article V, Sections 5.1 and 5.2; "A-1" Agricultural Residence District; Article VI, One Family Residential District, Section 6.2, Permitted Uses; Article VII, One Family Residential District, Section 7.2 Permitted Uses, and Article X, Section 10.3 "MH" Manufactured/ Mobile Home Residence District of the San Saba Code of Ordinances by Adding Definitions, Allowed Uses in Districts; Providing for a Repealer; Providing for Severability; Providing an Open Meetings Clause and Establishing an Effective Date.

Decision: On a motion by Alderman Marcus Amthor, seconded by Alderman Robert Whitten, Ordinance No. 2021-04 was unanimously approved and passed with a 4 to 0 Vote.

2. Discuss and Consider approval of Resolution No. 2021-21, a Resolution of the City of San Saba, Texas, Authorizing Professional Service Provider Selection for Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund Programs through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 for Administrative Services.

Decision: Alderman Robert Whitten made a motion to approve Resolution 2021- 21, seconded by Alderman Oleta Behrens and Resolution No. 2021-21 was unanimously approved and passed with a 4 to 0 vote.

3. Discuss and Consider approval of Resolution No. 2021-22, a Resolution of the City of San Saba, Texas, Authorizing Professional Service Provider Selection for Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund Programs through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 for Engineering Services.

Decision: On a motion by Alderman Shawn Oliver, seconded by Alderman Marcus Amthor, Resolution No. 2021-22 was unanimously approved and passed with a 4 to 0 Vote.

City Manager's Report

City Manager, Scott Edmonson, reported on the following activities in the City of San Saba:

• Meeting people in the city;

• Can’t say enough about the staff;

• Ready to get moved to San Saba;

• Will tentatively close on their house next Tuesday;

• Will be leasing the house under contract until they close.

Other Reports:

Scott Glaze, Public Works Supervisor, reported that he had been making lots of miles showing Scott around and he feels Scott Edmonson is very happy where he is and the staff is very happy likewise; still in the planning stages of the High System Stand Pipe improvements.

As there was no further discussion, the meeting adjourned at 6:16 p.m. Council members took a brief recess before beginning the Budget Workshop for the 2021-2022 Fiscal Year. The next Budget Workshop is scheduled for Tuesday, June 29, 2021. The Budget Workshop adjourned at 7:15 p.m.