CUERO CITY COUNCIL 201 E. MAIN CUERO CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER REGULAR MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 2, 2011

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269 CUERO CITY COUNCIL 201 E. MAIN CUERO CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER REGULAR MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 2, 2011 CALL TO ORDER: The Regular Meeting was called to order at 5:45 p.m. by Mayor Sara Post Meyer.

CRAIN, III PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE AMERICAN FLAG AND THE TEXAS FLAG WERE LED BY TONY ALLEN MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Sara Post Meyer, Mayor Pro Tem Bill Matthys, Councilman at Large Tony Allen,

1 269 CUERO CITY COUNCIL 201 E. MAIN CUERO CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER REGULAR MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 2, 2011 CALL TO ORDER: The Regular Meeting was called to order at 5:45 p.m. by Mayor Sara Post Meyer. INVOCATION WAS GIVEN BY JAMES K. CRAIN, III PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE AMERICAN FLAG AND THE TEXAS FLAG WERE LED BY TONY ALLEN MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Sara Post Meyer, Mayor Pro Tem Bill Matthys, Councilman at Large Tony Allen, Councilmember District 1 John Fuqua, Councilman District 2 Mark Baros, Councilman 3 Brad Hedrick, and Councilman District 4 Roy Johnson. STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Raymie Zella, City Attorney James K. Crain, III, City Secretary Lisa Ley, Chief of Police Jay Lewis Mayor Meyer called the meeting to order and announced a quorum is present. PUBLIC COMMENTS The public comments section of the meeting is for citizens to address the Mayor and Council. Keith Krueger was present to announce his support of the proposed HEB coming to Cuero. PRESENTATIONS 1. Consider/discuss and take action on presentation and results of the Smart Grid/AMI planning study conducted by Schneider Engineering, Ltd., as approved January 11, Ned Brown, Schneider Engineering was present to provide a presentation on the Smart Grid/AMI planning study conducted.

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3 2. Consider/discuss and take action on presentation of Electric System Capital Improvements Study conducted by Schneider Engineering, Ltd. Nakee Laws, Schneider Engineering presented the Electric System Planning Study conducted to serve as a tactical plan for addressing growth, poses as a guide to the city in scheduling and implementing construction totals over $1.2 million dollars, provides city management with detailed cost estimates to be used in capital budgets and insures the continuation of reliable electric service. The primary objective of the study is to provide the city with a blueprint for an orderly, managed expansion of the electric system into the future at least cost to the utility. A copy of the study is filed with the minutes on record. 3. Consider/discuss and take action on presentation/consideration by Rhonda Stastny, Golden Crescent Regional Planning Commission to enter into an Agreement for the Post 2010 Census Redistricting Plan. Rhonda Stastny, Golden Crescent Regional Planning Commission was present to provide guidance on whether the City of Cuero will need to redistrict after the 2010 Census. "2010 Census Figures Applied to Existing Districts" District Total White African American Hispanic or Latino Other 1 1, (27.1) 368 (23.1) 757 (47.5) 35 (2.3) 2 1, (32.2) 329 (18.7) 824 (47.0) 37 (2.1) 3 1, (55.6) 111 (6.5) 566 (33.3) 78 (4.6) 4 1, (55.5) 160 (8.9) 583 (32.5) 56 (3.1) Total 6,841 2,937 (42.9) 968 (14.2) 2,730 (39.9) 206 (3.1) IDEAL 1,710 VARIANCE 11.7% Please note that the variance (from highest populated district to lowest populated district) is 11.7%---just outside the 10% that is allowed. Therefore, the City will need to consider submitting a redistricting plan to the Department of Justice. If the City is interested in utilizing our services to prepare a Plan for submission to the Justice Department please let us know. The plan should be submitted to the Justice Department no later than the end of December 2011 in order to receive approval at least three months prior to your first election in Motion by Councilman Hedrick, second by Councilman Baros to enter into an agreement with Golden Crescent Regional Planning Commission to prepare a plan for submission to the Justice Department for the Post 2010 Census. Motion carried unanimously. CONSENT AGENDA 4. Consider/discuss and take action on approval of minutes of the July 1 st, July 5 th, July 7 th, July 19 th, and July 20 th 2011 City Council Meetings. 5. Consider/discuss and take action on acceptance of the July 11, 2011 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting minutes. (City Secretary) Motion by Councilman Johnson, second by Councilman Baros to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously. 271 APPOINTMENTS/REAPPOINTMENTS 6. Consider/Discuss and take action on the reappointment of Jill Crain, Kathryn Morrow, and Jasper Quinterro to the Cuero Municipal Library Board to serve another two year term ending September Motion by Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Baros approving the reappointment of Jill Crain, Kathryn Morrow and Jasper Quinterro to serve another two year term on the Cuero Library Board ending September Motion carried unanimously.

4 7. Consider/Discuss and take action on the reappointment of Michael Weaver, Jim Hedrick, and Paul Hassfield and the appointment of an alternate or to fill the vacancy on the Substandard/Dilapidated Structures Committee for another two term ending July Motion by Councilman Hedrick, seconded by Councilman Allen approving the reappointment of Michael Weaver, Jim Hedrick and Paul Hassfield and the appointment of ShaNon Henson as a regular member to serve another two year term on the Substandard/Dilapidated Structures Committee ending July (Vacancy exists for Alternate #2) Motion carried unanimously. 8. Consider/Discuss and take action on the reappointment of Chairman Bill Blackwell, Billy Nami, Pat Hedgcoxe and Margie Bell on the Planning and Zoning Commission for a three year term ending August Motion by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Allen approving the reappointment of Chairman Bill Blackwell, Billy Nami, Pat Hedgcoxe and Margie Bell to serve another three year term on the Planning and Zoning Commission ending August Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCES EMERGENCY READING 9. Consider/discuss and take action on Ordinance on emergency reading enacting and adopting a supplement to the Code of Ordinances of the City of Cuero, Texas, and declaring an emergency. 272 Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Matthys, seconded by Councilman Baros approving Ordinance on emergency reading this 2 nd day of August Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCES FIRST READING 10. Consider/discuss and take action on an Ordinance on first reading to close, vacate, and abandon the alley running between Lots 1-5, Block 44, Cuero Addition and Lots 6-10, Block 44, Cuero Addition, alley between the 900 Block of McLeod and Hunt streets, but reserving a perpetual utility easement. Motion by Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Johnson approving the Ordinance first reading this 2 nd day of August Motion carried unanimously. 11. Consider/discuss and take action on an Ordinance on first reading authorizing the City of Cuero to offer health benefits coverage to City of Cuero retirees. Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Matthys, seconded by Councilman Hedrick approving the Ordinance first reading this 2 nd day of August Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCES THIRD AND FINAL READING 12. Consider/discuss and take action on an Ordinance to amend Chapter 158 Official Zoning Map by changing the zoning district changing the zoning district of 4.00 acres out of the J.J. Tumlinson League, A-45, City of Cuero, DeWitt County, Texas from Agricultural AG to C-1 Commercial, with said 4.00 acres (1600 Block of North Terrell) more particularly described by Plat attached hereto as Exhibit A and metes and bounds attached hereto as Exhibit B. Motion by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Allen approving Ordinance on third and final reading this 2 nd day of August Motion carried unanimously. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION 13. A request by Evelyn J. Boedeker, 513 E. Reuss Blvd. to discuss animal control issues in the City of Cuero. Evelyn Boedeker was present to discuss the dangerous rottweilers that belong to the neighbor across the alley. She is requesting the City Council review the current Ordinance. No action taken.

5 14. Preliminary discussion regarding the future procedure for conducting the general election to elect municipal officers in the City of Cuero. 273 The City Secretary provided information regarding SB 100 which offers options for the City of Cuero to take in order to be in compliance with the HAVA Act of No action taken. 15. Consider/Discuss and take action on implementing one way traffic on the 100 Block of East Main. Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Matthys, seconded by Councilman Allen directing the City Attorney to prepare an Ordinance for the implementation of one way traffic at the 100 Block of East Main. Motion carried unanimously. 16. Consider/Discuss and take action on the authorization to advertise for bids for the Seal Coat materials for the street department. Motion by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Fuqua authorizing the City Secretary to advertise for bids for the 2011/2012 Seal Coat Materials for the street department. Motion carried unanimously. 17. Consider/Discuss and take action on the authorization to place the City s real property Collection Center located on U.S. Highway 87 North, and being more particularly described as acres out of the Hepsebeth Taylor League, A-43, up for sale, to include the authorization to place said real property out for bids with the approval of the bid specifications, minimum bidding price, and procedure. Motion by Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Johnson authorizing the City Secretary to advertise for bids for the acres out of the Hepsebeth Taylor League, A- 43, off of Highway 87 North Collection Center, approving the bid specifications and setting the minimum bid at $225,000. Motion carried unanimously. 18. Preliminary discussion regarding a special election as provided in (b) of the Local Government Code to submit to the qualified voters the issue of the sale of park land located within the City of Cuero. The City Manager provide input regarding the possible need to call for an election to sell a portion of park property in an effort to accommodate the economical needs of a larger HEB constructing in the park area. No action taken. 19. Consider/Discuss and take action on the Cuero Development Corporation Fiscal Year Budget for 2011/2012. Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Matthys, seconded by Councilman Allen to accept the Cuero Development Corporation Fiscal Year Budget for 2011/2012. Motion carried unanimously. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Sara Post Meyer adjourned the meeting at 8:30 p.m. ATTEST: Lisa Ley, City Secretary Sara Post Meyer, Mayor

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES APRIL 23, :45 P.M.

CITY OF CUERO REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES APRIL 23, 2013 5:45 P.M. Call to order and announce a quorum is present: Mayor Meyer called the meeting to order at 5:45 P.M. Members Present: Sara Post Meyer,