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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 5, 2011

The Waelder City Council met for their regular monthly meeting on April 5, 2011 at Waelder City Hall. Those present were Mike Harris, Robert Tovar, Dora Ramirez and Becky Ayala. (Absent: Annie Jackson) Mayor Roy Tovar did preside.

A motion was made by Robert Tovar to approve the minutes with a second by Mike Harris. The vote was unanimous and the motion was passed.

A motion was made by Mike Harris to approve the payment of the bills with a second by Becky Ayala. The vote was unanimous and the motion was passed.

A motion was made by Mike Harris to approve the financial reports with a second by Dora Ramirez. The vote was unanimous and the motion was passed.

Open Forum:
Richard Cedillo address the council with a petition regarding the things that need to be done at the park and couple weeks ago, I came to the meeting to discuss the park. Dora had mentioned "The city will be receiving a grant for the playground equipment." I found out that St. Patrick Church had donated this piece of land to the city. The fence would still need to be replaced around the baseball field and the other park with the playground equipment. I'm looking at a 6 ft. link fence. The old playground equipment needs to be removed. I asked the District Clerk and Judge about any requirements regarding a petition for the park. I have here a petition for the changes of the park and there are 61 signatures. I am giving it to the council and mayor, so that you can take a look at it. Mayor said, "Council, does anyone have any questions?" Council did not response. Robert Stluka: I am here on behalf of Texas Disposal System. I am a Business Consultant and Texas Disposal System is a client of mine. I was a councilmember for 9 yrs. and a mayor for 3 yrs. for the city of Round Rock. Jay Howard from TDS has been working with Mrs. Puente. The City contract with TDS is expiring later this year. We would like to start now, early in addressing any concerns and issues on the needs for the city regarding the garbage. TDS would like to resolve any needs and negotiate with the new contract. Jay would like to seat down with the council to work out and discuss the contract.

A motion was made by Mike Harris to approve the Mobile Home Permit to Michelle Carrillo with a second by Robert Tovar. The vote was unanimous and the motion was passed.

A motion was made by Mike Harris to adopt a Proclamation for the month of April to be Fair Housing Month and to be published in the newspaper with a second by Robert Tovar. The vote was unanimous and the motion was passed.

A motion was made by Mike Harris to approve the final change order quantities adjustments of about $6,000 for Supak Construction and accepting county road 445 with a second by Becky Ayala. The vote was unanimous and the motion was passed.

The Council convened to Executive Session at 7:17 p.m. according to Texas Government Code 551.074: Personnel Matters: (a) Police Department – 4 Reserves (b) Discuss and Consider appointing Avery Williams for Public Works Director- action if any (c) Discuss and Consider/Take Action hiring City Attorney Eduardo "Eddie" Xavier Escobar – action if any (d) Review and Discuss 1st Class Lineman – action if any

The Council reconvened to Open Session at 7:48 p.m. A motion was made by Mike Harris to approve hiring 4 reserves for the P.D. with a second by Robert Tovar. The vote was unanimous and the motion was carried.

A motion was made by Mike Harris to table until the budget with a second by Robert Tovar. (3 to 1; Becky Ayala – oppose) The motion was carried.

A motion was made by Mike Harris to table item ( c ) with a second by Robert Tovar. ( 3 to 1; Becky Ayala – oppose) The motion was carried.

A motion was made by Mike Harris to hire Adolph Gonzales as electrical supervisor 1st Class Lineman with a second by Robert Tovar. (2 Favor, 1 oppose (B. Ayala) and 1 abstained; due application classification)

A motion was made by Mike Harris to let it stay the same with a second by Robert Tovar. (2 Favor, 1 oppose (B. Ayala) and 1 abstained)

A motion was made by Robert Tovar to adjourn with a second by Dora Ramirez. The vote was unanimous and the motion was carried.