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

	On this the 3rd day of February 2020 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:

	         Dawni Seymore                    Mayor
                    Jeff Smith                             Council Member # 1
                    Richard “Rick” Morrish         Mayor Pro-tem
	         Ryan Lange                         Council Member #3
	         Kristi Goetz      	          Council Member # 4

	City Staff:

	         Bonita Shields                       City Secretary
	         Sidney “Buck” Laquey           Interim City Administrator
	         William “Pat” Chesser           City Attorney
	         Stanley Maresch                   Chief of Police
	     	     	
	Others present: Barrett Smith, Robert Langston, Justin Kresta, Clyde Kresta, Brent Allen, Stella Gonzales, Steve Gray, Jr.- Citizens, Bill Hancock- Runnels County Register, Jake McAdams- Public Management.

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

PRAYER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
	Mayor Dawni Seymore lead the group in a word of prayer and the pledge of allegiance.

CONSIDER APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 
	Council Member Kristi Goetz  made the motion to approve the minutes of the January 23, 2020 meeting, with noted corrections. Second by Council Member  Rick Morrish and was unanimously approved.

VISITORS:
None

	THE CITY COUNCIL MAY CONSIDER, DISCUSS AND AUTHORIZE 
	APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE CITY’S INVESTMENT COMMITTEE:
	Ryan Lange volunteered to serve on this board. After discussion, Council Member Kristi Goetz made the motion to appoint Ryan Lange to serve on the investment committee for the City of Ballinger. Second by Council Member Jeff Smith and was unanimously approved.
	THE CITY COUNCIL MAY CONSIDER, DISCUSS AND AUTHORIZE ACTION TO REVISE THE CONTRACT TO ADD A FEE FOR DECORATION TIME FOR USE OF THE COMMUNITY CENTER:
 	Bonita Shields explained to the Council that it is listed in the community center contract that if someone rents the community center for one day at $350.00 that each consecutive day is $175.00 and usually the consecutive day is only for decoration. It has been requested that the consecutive day is for decorating only that the rate be changed to $75.00. After discussion, Council Member Ryan Lange approved the request for changing the charge for each consecutive day to $75.00 for decorating only. Second by Comm. Kristi Goetz and was unanimously approved.

	THE CITY COUNCIL MAY CONSIDER, DISCUSS AND AUTHORIZE ACTION FOR THE BALLINGER VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT AND BALLINGER POLICE DEPT TO APPLY FOR A COMMUNICATIONS GRANT THROUGH WEST CENTRAL COG:
	Council Member Kristi Goetz made the motion to approve the request of the Ballinger Volunteer Fire Department and the Ballinger Police Department to apply for a communications grant through West Central Texas COG. Second by Comm. Jeff Smith and was unanimously approved.

	THE CITY COUNCIL MAY CONSIDER, DISCUSS AND AUTHORIZE
	APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH CONTERRA NETWORKS TO PLACE FIBER OPTIC LINES FROM BRONTE HIGHWAY 158 TO STRONG AVENUE TO TOLIVER’S:
	Council Member Rick Morrish made the motion to approve the contract with Conterra Networks as presented. Second by Council Member Kristi Goetz and was unanimously approved.

	THE CITY COUNCIL MAY CONSIDER, DISCUSS AND AUTHORIZE THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT FOR A TYPE 5 TRUCK RELATED TO FAST GRANT# 7219036:
	Jake McAdams presented the Council with the following bids for a type 5-7 truck as follows:
	Daco- $153,300.00 – 12 months delivery
           Steele $176,500.00 – 1-month delivery
	Jake McAdams pointed out that Daco’s bid was a cheaper cost, but they did not meet the bids specs recommendation for delivery time. He recommends that the City accept the bid from Steele. 
	Council Member Jeff Smith made the motion to accept the bid from Steele  in the amount of $176,500.00 for a type 5 truck. Second by Council Member Rick Morrish and was unanimously approved.

	THE CITY COUNCIL MAY CONSIDER, DISCUSS AND AUTHORIZE THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT FOR A TYPE 3 PUMPER TRUCK RELATED TO FAST GRANT# 7219036:
	Jake McAdams presented the Council with the following bids for a type 3 truck as follows:
	Daco  $306,630.00 - $4,700.00- $330.00 with 13 months delivery
           Steele $293,500.00 with 12 months delivery
	Jake recommended that the Council accept the bid submitted by Steele.
	Council Member Rick Morrish made the motion to accept the bid from Steele in the amount of $293,000.00 for a type 5 truck. Second by Council Member Kristi Goetz and was unanimously approved.

	THE CITY COUNCIL MAY CONSIDER, DISCUSS AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION REAFFIRMING AND ADOPTING NECESSARY CICILK RIGHTS AND FISR HOUSING POLICIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE CITY’S TXCDBG GRANT:
	Jake McAdams explained that these are forms that are required by the State in association with the $275,000.00 Street Revitalization grant. Council Member Jeff Smith made the motion to authorize the Mayor to sign all forms necessary for this grant. Second by Council Member Rick Morrish and was unanimously approved.

	THE CITY COUNCIL MAY CONSIDER, DISCUSS AND AUTHORIZE A PRESENTATION FROM SNIDER TECHNOLOGY FOR IT SERVICES:
	Council Member Kristi Goetz made the motion authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with Snider Technology for IT computer support for the silver plan at the annual coat of $12,000.00 Second by Council Member Jeff Smith and was unanimously approved.

	THE CITY COUNCIL MAY CONSIDER, DISCUSS AND TAKE NESECCASY ACTION TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING AUTHORIZED SIGNATORIES FOR CDBG GRANT 7219019:
Jake McAdams explained that this is another requirement of the State for 
the street revitalization grant. Council Member Ryan Lange made the motion to authorize the Mayor to sign a resolution designating the authorized signatories for the CDBG Grant. Second by Council Member Rick Morrish and was unanimously approved.

	THE CITY COUNCIL MAY CONSIDER, DISCUSS AND AUTHORIZE ACTION TO APPROVE THE K-9 HANDLER CONTRACT WITH JUSTIN AMARO:
	Stan Maresch reported that Justin Amaro’s attorney has looked over the contract and given his approval. The contract is for two years. The contract includes 7 hours of overtime per pay period to Justin Amaro. All expenses for the K-9 will be approved by Chief Stan Maresch. After discussion, Council Member Kristi Goetz made the motion to approve the K-9 handler contract with Justin Amaro. Second by Council Member Ryan Lange and was unanimously approved.

THE CITY COUNCIL MAY CONSIDER, DISCUSS AND AUTHORIZE 
ACTION TO APPROVE THE POLICE CADET PROGRAM:
	Stan Maresch reported to the Council that he would like to try hiring a police officer through a cadet program. There would be a $2,500.00 sign on bonus which would be pay at $1,250.00 the first year and $1,250.00 the second year. He would hire someone that is going through the San Angelo Police academy at this time. This approach would also allow the officer to have a shorter FTO time. The starting pay for the new officer would be $15.00-$15.50 per hour.
	Stan reported that during the last time that he advertised for a police officer he only received three applications, which did not work out.
	After discussion, Council Member Ryan Lange made the motion to approve the police cadet program. Second by Comm. Kristi Goetz and was unanimously approved.

THE CITY COUNCIL MAY CONSIDER, DISCUSS AND AUTHORIZE
ACTION TO APPLY FOR A GRANT WITH USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF A NEW PATROL VEHICLE:
	Stan Maresch reported to the Council that the grant is for two new patrol vehicles for a total cost of $120,000.00. The City’s cost for this grant would be approximately $30,000.00. The Council noted that there is not money allocated in the budget for this grant, but it does not hurt to apply. After discussion, Council Member Jeff Smith made the motion to authorize Stan Maresch to apply for the grant. Second by Council Member Ryan Lange and was unanimously approved

THE CITY COUNCIL MAY CONSIDER, DISCUSS AND AUTHORIZE 
ACTION TO APPROVE THE RURAL FIRE PROTECTION CONTRACT WITH RUNNELS COUNTY:
	Council Member Rick Morrish made the motion  to approve the rural fire protection contract with Runnels County. Second by Council Member Kristi Goetz and was unanimously approved.

THE CITY COUNCIL MAY CONSIDER, DISCUSS AND AUTHORIZE THE
USE OF THE CAMPIMG SITES BEHIND CITY HALL FOR THR ANNUAL CHILI COOK-OFF ON APRIL 24-25, 2020:
	Council Member Jeff Smith made the motion to authorize use of the camping space behind City Hall for the second annual chili cook-off on April 24-25, 2020. Second by Council Member Kristi Goetz and was unanimously approved.

	THE CITY COUNCIL MAY CONSIDER, DISCUSS AND AUTHORIZE ACTION TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION TO ALLOW THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO HAVE A PARADE ON APRIL 25, 2020 IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE ANNUAL ETHNIC FESTIVAL:
	Council Member Ryan Lange made the motion to pass a resolution to allow the Chamber to have a parade in association with the annual Ethnic festival. Second by Council Member Kristi Goetz and was unanimously approved.

	THE CITY COUNCIL MAY CONSIDER, DISCUSS AND AUTHORIZE
ACTION TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING REQUEST OF THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ASSOCIATED WITH THE ANNUAL ETHNIC FESTIVAL:
A.	Blocking off the vacant lot in the 100 block of 8th Street
B.	Use of the pioneer plaza
C.	Blocking off Strong Avenue between S. Broadway and S 7th Street
Council Member Ryan Lange made the motion to approve all three requests
 from the Chamber of Commerce for the Ethnic festival. Second by Council Member Rick Morrish and was unanimously approved.

THE CITY COUNCIL MAY CONSIDER, DISCUSS AND AUTHORIZE
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF BUILDING PERMITS:
None

HEAR COUNCIL REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
	Jeff Smith questioned if the City could have a towing service. The City attorney told the group that the City could not run a private business.
	Stan Maresch would like to request blocking off Park Avenue between 7th and 8th Streets for the Chili cook-off.

	ADJOURN:
	Council Member Kristi Goetz made the motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:41p.m. Second by Council Member Jeff Smith and was unanimously approved.

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		     Dawni Seymore
                                                                                      Mayor

ATTEST:

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Bonita F. Shields
City Secretary