The San Saba City Council held a Special Called meeting on Monday, July 13th in the City Hall Chambers. Mayor Ken Jordan called the Council to order at 6:00 p.m., announced a quorum and welcomed everyone. Alderman Shawn Oliver gave the invocation and led in the pledges to the American flag and the Texas flag.
The following Council members were in attendance: Kenneth G. Jordan, Mayor; Robert Whitten, Mayor Pro-Tem; Shawn Oliver, Alderman; Oleta Behrens, Alderman; Michael Nelson, Alderman; and Stan Weik, City Manager. Alderman Marcus Amthor was absent.
Others present at this meeting included: Sabrina Maultsby, City Secretary; Charlene Lindsay, City Treasurer; Scott Glaze, Public Works Supervisor; Kim Wilson, Accounts Payable Clerk; Denver Daniel, Electric Department Supervisor; and Jason Phillips, Citizen.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None.
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS:
1. “Employee of the Month” award for June 2020: Kim Wilson, Accounts Payable Clerk received recognition as June’s Employee of the Month. Alderman Shawn Oliver and Charlene Lindsay, City Treasurer, presented Ms. Wilson with a plaque with her name on it and a gift certificate to a local restaurant.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:
2. Minutes from the June 16, 2020, Council Meeting and Budget Workshop;
3. Payment of bills presented to City Council; and
4. Approve Resolution No. 2020-24, a Resolution waiving Ordinance defining noise nuisances for Hermina Paredez July 18, 2020, at Mill Pond Park Gazebo:
Decision: The Council unanimously approved all of the above items.
DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS:
5. Discuss and Consider approval of Resolution No. 2020- 25, a Resolution of the City of San Saba, Texas, Designating Charlene Lindsay as Employee to Calculate the No-New Revenue Tax Rate and the Voter Approval Tax Rate in Accordance with the Texas Tax Code.
Decision: The Council unanimously approved Resolution No. 2020-25, a Resolution of the City of San Saba, Texas, Designating Charlene Lindsay as Employee to Calculate the No-New Revenue Tax Rate and the Voter Approval Tax Rate in Accordance with the Texas Tax Code.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT:
City Manager, Stan Weik reported on the following activities in the City of San Saba:
• It was just reported there is a 13th COVID-19 case here: five active, eight recovered, and one hospitalized - (with pre-existing conditions).
• Mr. Weik plans to approach Marsha Hardy, San Saba County Emergency Coordinator, about her posting current COVID-19 information for San Saba County on the Facebook page for Emergency County Management. He also stated it is assumed there may be a spike in the COVID-19 cases and have been stressing to the City Employees to social distance, wear their mask, and wash or sanitize their hands.
• There is a possibility the Governor may shut businesses down again; all elective surgeries have been cancelled.
• Coming out of the first wave, Hill Country Community Action received funding to assist our customers with utility bills, and there were only two customers for which we had to set up payment plans. Hill Country Community Action recently received additional funding to assist our citizens that qualify, and we will be posting the information on the City’s website and Facebook.
• The beach at Mill Pond Park is being used a lot this summer. The City hasn’t received a lot of complaints this year about the moss in Mill Pond due to the added sprayers to assist with the flowing of the water.
• The 4th of July was a success thanks to Brother Tom and Brother Sam for spear-heading that event and collecting donations.
• The Electric Department got their new Boom Truck in, and this one is much safer and will extend sixty feet in the air.
• The Street Sweeper has been ordered and will be on its way in about 60 days.
• The City Departments that work outside have been starting their day at 6:00 a.m. and working till noon, then meeting at the Civic Center for Safety meetings. The Department heads are stressing to ‘stay hydrated’ to the employees.
• Just a reminder that Dies y Seis de Septiembre Celebration hosted by St. Mary’s Catholic Church will be held on Saturday, September 12th from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. at Risien Park.
• In reference to the Chamber Invoice in the packets provided to Council members at this meeting, the City should be receiving a refund due to a correction for employee pay.
• Mr. Weik met with David Williams, and he is asking that we renew the 99-year lease for the Museum. He feels like it will help with funding for the expansion plans.
• Mr. Weik updated the Council regarding his health.
OTHER REPORTS:
Scott Glaze, Public Works Director, gave updates on the following:
• Water Improvements for the City’s Water Wells moving forward.
• Trying to keep everyone safe and stressing that at the safety meetings.
• The City has new caps and T-shirts and has one for the Council, if they would like one.
Mayor Ken Jordan adjourned the meeting at 6:23 p.m.