STATE OF TEXAS             )( )(
                                                                                 COUNTY OF RUNNELS    )( )(
	                CITY OF BALLINGER        )( )(
	
	On this the 15th day of July 2019 the Ballinger City Council met in regular session at 5:30 p.m., in the Council Chamber of City Hall located at 700 Railroad Avenue with the following members present:

	         Sam Mallory                         Mayor
                    Jason Gore                          Commissioner # 1
                    Richard “Rick” Morrish         Commissioner # 2
	         Bob McDaniel                       Mayor-Pro tem
	         Kristi Goetz      	           Commissioner # 4

	City Staff:

	         Bonita Shields                       City Secretary
	         Tommy Turney, Jr.                City Administrator
	         William “Pat” Chesser           City Attorney
	         Stanley Maresch                   Chief of Police
	     	     	
	Others present- Rachelle Williams, Timothy Williams, Rachel Viertel, Holly Hubbard, Michael Hubbard, Ginger Turner, Nancy Blackwell, Jeff Smith, Blaine Ross, Tammie Virden, Amy Sensabaugh, Laura Gonzales, Stella Gonzales, Brent Allen, Chris Sargent, Carrie Turney, Jeanette Johnson, Roman Mota-Citizens. 

	CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Sam Mallory called the meeting to order at 5:32 p.m.

PRAYER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
	Comm. Rick Morrish was asked to lead the group in a word of prayer and the pledge of allegiance.

CONSIDER APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 
	Comm. Bob McDaniel made the motion to approve the minutes of the July 1, 2019 meeting, with noted corrections. Second by Comm. Kristi Goetz and was unanimously approved.

THE CITY COUNCIL WILL HAVE A PUBLIC HEARING TO HEAR CITIZEN INPUT ON THE PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENTS TO BE PLACE ON THE NOVEMBER BALLOT:
Pat Chesser reported to those present that the charter amendments would
allow for a Council/Manager form of government. The Council would be responsible for the City Manager and the City Manager would be responsible for all other departments. Another change would be the Council terms would change from 2 years to 4 years. There is a total of 23 propositions that the Council must decide which one they want to put on the November ballot. Those propositions would be taken before the voters. The language in the Charter pertaining to the fire chief and fire marshal still must be addressed.

VISITORS:
Blaine Ross asked about the installation of the street signs and why they 
have not been installed. Tommy Turney explained that there was a delay because the hardware to hold the signs on the pole did not match and they are in the process of getting that issue corrected.
	Tommy also reported that  the disc golf baskets are at the shop and will be installed starting July 20, 2019.

THE CITY COUNCIL MAY CONSIDER, DISCUSS AND AUTHORIZE A MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH RUNNELS COUNTY:
Tommy explained the Council that this property belongs to the County and is
located behind the old Armory building on Crosson and the Scout Hut located on 5th Street. The City would like a maintenance agreement with the County for use of the property if the City agrees to keep it maintained. After discussion, Comm. Rick Morrish authorized approval of the maintenance agreement. Second by Comm. Jason Gore  and was unanimously approved.

THE CITY COUNCIL MAY CONSIDER, DISCUSS AND AUTHORIZE THE QUARTERLY HOT FUND ACCOUNT REPORT FROM THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE:
Tammie Virden reported that the tourism account has $21,973.00. There
was $37,000 in the account last quarter and were used to help with the Chili cook off at the Ethnic festival and the bar-b-que in the city park. Office supplies include the internet service for the community center, stamps for postage and payment for the update of the mural located on Broadway and Hutchings on Paske Tire wall. The Chamber office has moved to the Vancil’s building on Hutchings and hired two people to take her place. Tammie told the Council that today was her last day at the Chamber. 	

THE CITY COUNCIL MAY CONSIDER, DISCUSS AND AUTHORIZE ACTION CONCERNING A COMPLAINT ABOUT THE POLICE DEPARTMENT FROM MIKE JASS:
Mr. Jass called and stated he would not be able to attend this meeting and 
would like to be put on the next agenda. Comm. Jason Gore made the motion table the matter until the next agenda. Second by Comm. Kristi Goetz and was unanimously approved.

	THE CITY COUNCIL MAY CONSIDER, DISCUSS AND AUTHORIZE THE PROCESS UPDATE ON CONDEMNED HOUSEOF JEANETTE JOHNSON AND MACK SMITH LOCATED AT 501 S. BROADWAY:
	Jeanette Johnson met with the Council to see if she and her family could get and extension to complete the repairs to the structure located at 501 S. Broadway. She told the Council that the family just lost Mack Smith and they are planning to make the needed repairs to the houses at 501 S. Broadway and 405 Davis Avenue, but she just needs a little more time to get the family together and complete the repairs. After discussion, Comm. Bob McDaniel made the motion to give Ms. Johnson an extension until October 15, 2019 to make the necessary repairs. Second by Jason Gore and was unanimously approved.

	THE CITY COUNCIL MAY CONSIDER, DISCUSS WITH HOLLY HUBBARD, AND AUTHORIZE ACTION CONCERNING THE PLAYHOUSE IN THE FRONT YARD OF 901 N. 8TH STREET:
	Holly Hubbard and her brother met with the Council to discuss the code violation of having a playhouse in the front yard. The City Attorney told him that there is a 10’ front yard setback ordinance that will not allow the playhouse to be placed in the front yard. Tommy Turney told the Council that the ordinance shows the setback requirement to be 25’ and a building permit was required. Tommy agreed that the City staff would like to work with them to place the playhouse on the side of the house on 901 N 8th Street. No action taken by the Council at this time.

CONSIDER APPROVAL OF BUILDING PERMITS:
Comm. Bob McDaniel made the motion to approve the following building
permits:
Joelda Cuellar- 10’x16’x10.5’ portable building- Lot 4, Block 5- Original Addition. Located at 507 Sealy Avenue.                                                                    
Second by Comm. Kristi Goetz and was unanimously approved.

HEAR THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S BI-WEEKLY REPORT:
•	    Former City Attorney Ebb Grindstaff died Monday, July 8
•	    Ernest Juarez resigned from the Ballinger police department
    effective July 11
•	    Street repairs on 8th Street still in process
•	    Houses destroyed during the tornado are being demolished plans
    are to be finished by July 31 
•	    Health insurance bids are still under review, proposing to be put on 
    the August 5 agenda
•	    Standpipe is still under review with TML
•	    Senator Charles Perry will be at a town hall meeting on August 6 at 
    10:30 a.m.
•	    Family night at the pool on July 24 with movie Lelo & Stitch being
    played
•	    City has acquired a dock to be installed at the lake as a swim
     platform
•	    TECQ will inspect the sewer plant on July 18, 2019 at 11:30 a.m.
•	     Employees are attending pivot class in Abilene at Leonard 
     Irrigation
•	     Mosquito abatement program started July 10th

HEAR COUNCIL REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
	 None 

	ADJOURN:
	Comm. Jason Gore made the motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:34 p.m. Second by Comm. Rick Morrish and was unanimously approved.

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		     Sam Mallory
                                                                                      Mayor

ATTEST:
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Bonita F. Shields
City Secretary