Regular Meeting — August 31, 2022

Mayor Hostetler called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m.

Present: Alderman Elliott, Johnston, Taylor and Richmond. Absent: Alderman Aldrich.

Citizens present: Michael Olszewski.

Alderman Elliott made a motion, seconded by Alderman Taylor, to accept and waive the reading of the minutes of the July 27, 2022 Public Hearing. All in favor, motion passed.

Alderman Taylor made a motion, seconded by Alderman Johnston, to accept and waive the reading of the minutes of the July 27, 2022, Village Council Regular Monthly Meeting. All in favor, motion passed.

Alderman Richmond gave a brief review of the revenues and expenses of the July, 2022 financial statements.

Mayor Hostetler gave an update regarding ongoing activities:

PEC has contracted with a company called Growth Solutions to provide Tree Growth Regulators to trees growing under electrical lines. After PEC’s tree trimming contractors are finished, they provide Growth Solutions employees with the addresses where significant trimming was done. Door hangers are then provided to those homes with offers to homeowners for a free application of the Regulators. I’ve confirmed this with PEC and with our Texas Forest Service representative. You can study more at www.GS4Trees.com ↗

The first draft of a zoning ordinance change to include the Cat Hollow area into our zoning is now in our attorney’s hands. Once he gets his first draft done, we will start an informal review followed finally with the formal process of hearings and work sessions and formal meetings.

Scott Ginnetti, Sr. Deputy Constable reported a stolen vehicle that was caught using the Village cameras. However, the Village of Briarcliff could not track them since they were in the stolen vehicle.

City Administrator, Aaron Johnson reported everybody is still using a lot of water. Spent three days tweaking filters with the field supervisor. Trying to keep the expenses down regarding water transmission line. This will be a Big Project. TCEQ, Highway and getting plans drawn up by Engineer. Get in touch with the Elementary School System to upsize the line.

Adjourned at 7:28 p.m. Tina Linder, Village Clerk