STATE OF TEXAS             )( )(
                                                                                 COUNTY OF RUNNELS    )( )(
	                CITY OF BALLINGER        )( )(

	On this the 6th day of May 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
                    Absent                                 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
	          Steve Nixon			 Public Works Director
	          Corey VanZandt                   IT Tech
	         Stanley Maresch                   Chief of Police
	     	     	
	Others present-Brent Allen, Chad McDuffee, Elaine Paske Lalanie Dohrse, Ginger Turner, Stella Nombrano- Citizens.

	CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Sam Mallory called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.

PRAYER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
	Comm. Bob McDaniel 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 April 15, 2019 meeting. Second by Comm. Krisiti Goetz and was unanimously approved.

VISITORS:
	Chad McDuffee met with the Council to inform them of the annual 5K run event scheduled for May 27th. He told the Council that the route will be the same as last year and no streets will have to be closed or blocked off the event. This item was turned in too late for this agenda and will be placed on the next agenda for proper Council approval.
	Elaine Paske met with the Council to turn in proposals she received for the cost of a splash pad to be placed in the City park. She had proposal for $500, $750 and $1,000. She told the Council that she felt this would be a good added fixture to the park.
	She also asked if the pads for the sand volleyball and washer pits would be ready by the end of June when they have the bar-b-que event scheduled.

	THE CITY COUNCIL MAY CONSIDER, DISCUSS AND AUTHORIZE THE STAFF TO PUBLISH NOTICE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON A PETITION TO CLOSE THE FOLLOWING STREET: WASHINGTON (NOW 12TH STREET FROM FIFTH STREET (NOW AVENUE E) THROUGH SIXTH STREET BETWEEN BLOCK 1, LOTS 1-6,OF THE SOUTHWEST AND BLOCK OF THE REEDER ADDITION:
	The Council discussed the request to close 300 feet a block of 12th Street between Avenue E and the Willow Brook Addition. The property owners on both sides of the street are Brandon Davis and John Galvan. Mr. Galvan is the property owner that is requesting the street closure. After discussion of the closure of the street the Council agreed not to publish a notice for a public hearing.

	THE CITY COUNCIL MAY CONSIDER, DISCUSS AND AUTHORIZE TE INSTALLATION OF A 4-WAY STOP SIGN ON THE CORNER OF 13TH STREET AND POU AVENUE:
	The Council discussed placing  4-way stop signs at the intersection of Phillips Avenue and 13th Street. One of neighbors has complained about the intersection and there almost being accidents on this corner. The map shows one of the stop signs on Phillips Avenue too far back from the actual corner. Stan Maresch report that the police department has not worked any traffic accident on this intersection and suggest that the stop sign be moved and the curb in front of the house at 13th Street be marked so people cannot park right on the corner. After discussion, Comm. Bob McDaniel made the motion make modification to the intersection by moving the stop sign up to the corner and painting the curb 20’ back from the curb on 13th Street for no parking. Second by Comm. Krisiti Goetz and was unanimously approved.

	THE CITY COUNCIL MAY CONSIDER, DISCUSS AND ACCEPT THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD TO APPROVE THE VARIANCE REQUEST FROM:
ROBERT HARDIN- 309 BAKER STREET- LOT 7, BLOCK 8- SUNNYSIDE
MANUEL PENA, JR.- 807 N 9TH STREET- BLOCK 6- BOWDEN ADDITION
Steve Nixon reported to the Council that these two variances were taken
before the Planning & Zoning board. The Board reviewed the cases and made recommendations that they be approved by the Council. City Attorney reported to the Council that the City should have a Zoning Board of Adjustments to hear cases to approve adjustments and variances and that the Planning and Zoning board should only approve plats and replats according to State law. He was told that the Planning & Zoning has done this in the past and that the zoning ordinance should be reviewed to see how the ordinance is written.
	After discussion, Comm. Bob McDaniel made the motion to accept the variance to replace the variance request of Robert Hardin to replace an old manufactured home with a new one at 305 Baker, and to table the variance request of Manuel Pena to build a carport at 807 N. 9th Street. Further discussion was had by the Council and Comm. Bob McDaniel made the motion to rescind his first motion and accept the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning board to approve both variance from Robert Hardin and Manuel Pena as presented. Second by Krisiti Goetz and was unanimously approved.

CONSIDER APPROVAL OF BUILDING PERMITS:
Comm. Kristi Goetz made the motion to approve the following building permits:
Mark & Janie McNulty- 8’x6’x8’ metal storage building-Lot 6, Block 5- Bowden Addition. Located 800 9th Street                                                                   $900.00
David Fuentes- 24’x24’x116’ metal shed and lean to- Lots 6-7, Block 3- Wilke I Addition. Located at 1206 Hamilton Avenue                                             $5,000.00
Second by Comm. Rick Morrish and was unanimously approved.

THE CITY COUNCIL MAY CONSIDER, DISCUSS AND APPROVE THE POLICE ACTIVITY MONTHLY REPORT:
Stan Maresch presented the monthly activity report. The report shows that
they worked 11 accidents, 8 arrests, wrote 37 reports, answered 323 calls and wrote 72 citations. There was $7,600 collected in court fines. Stan also reported to the Council that he received a letter from West Texas Council COG and the City will be awarded $30,000 from grant to help with the purchase of a new patrol vehicle. We should know something for sure by September or October. Tim Mercer has completed all courses and is now a full time Code Enforcement Officer. Anthony Hurst will be completing the police academy on March 23, 2019 and will be taking his State board test on May 24, 2019. The Council accepted the report as presented.

HEAR THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S BI-WEEKLY REPORT:
•	Scout hut renovations are complete
•	Mural project has been completed
•	Renovations on the fountain at the plaza are 80% complete
•	In the process of looking for better health insurance coverage
    for employees
•	The swimming pool is set to open on May 25th
•	Met with Laura Brown with TMCN about a scholarship project in
    the city park

HEAR COUNCIL REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
None

EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Comm. Bob McDaniel made the motion to enter into executive session at
6:52 p.m. as authorized by Texas Government Code, Article 56501.71 to consult with City Attorney Pat Chesser for deliberation regarding the depository agreement with Ballinger National Bank. Second by Comm. Krisiti Goetz and was unanimously approved. The Council convened in session until 7:21 p.m. and Comm. Rick Morrish made the motion to close the executive session. Second by Comm. Krisiti Goetz and was unanimously approved.

ACTION AS A RESULT OF THE EXECUTIVE SESSION:
None

	ADJOURN:
	Comm. Rick Morrish made the motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:22 p.m. Second by Comm. Kristi Goetz and was unanimously approved.

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		     Sam Mallory
                                                                                      Mayor

ATTEST:

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Bonita F. Shields
City Secretary