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The Fredericksburg City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 9:00 AM at New City Hall. The meeting included ceremonial recognitions, approval of consent items, a resolution for a Texas Water Development Board grant, a professional services contract for waterline rehabilitation, street closures for Oktoberfest, acceptance of a donation for musical play equipment, a quarterly update from the Convention and Visitor Bureau, a water supply and weather outlook presentation, a report on the first annual bulk waste pickup, and executive session discussions on board appointments and city attorney selection. The meeting recessed into executive session and reconvened at 3:42 PM.
In the name of the Father, the Son of the Holy Spirit, one God. Amen. Grant them peaceful times that we may lead a common peaceful life and all reverence and sanctity. That all actions taken here today may be blessed by you and your unrighteous father and on all holy good and life-giving spirit, both now and ever, and to the ages of ages. Amen. First up, we have uh ceremonial ceremonial matters and recognitions item 4A, a proclamation, and I understand that Jennifer Krupa will be accepting. Good morning, everyone. Good morning. This proclamation, whereas in 1776, 13 British colonies declared their independence from Great Britain, establishing the United States of America and its foundational ideas of liberty and self-governance. And whereas this year marks the 250th anniversary of the United States of America, a historic milestone to reflect upon our nation's founding ideals, honor the sacrifices of those who have defended them, and renew our commitment and responsibility of citizenship. And whereas the city of Fredericksburg, Texas, founded in 1846 by German immigrants, seeking freedom, opportunity, and self-determination embodies the American spirit through the preservation of our rich history, cultural heritage, and continued dedication to civic engagement and community pride. And whereas the citizens of Fredericksburg have contributed to the growth and the strength through our nation through military service, public service, entrepreneurship, and stewardship of representative representative values throughout the generations. And whereas America's semi-sisquentennial serves as a time to educate our residents about our shared history, celebrate our diversity, our strengths in our city, state, and nation to inspire unity, service, and civic responsibility. And whereas the city of Fredericksburg residents are encouraged to commemorate the anniversary through the participation of local programs, events, and activities to honor the past and to celebrate the present, envisioning a promising future for our city and the United States of America. Now, therefore, I Randy Biley, mayor of the City of Fredericksburg, Texas, hereby recognize and celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States of America. And I encourage all residents, organizations, schools, and visitors to participate in commemorative activities throughout 2026 and join communities across the nation in honoring America's enduring legacy, a recommit to upholding the principles of freedom, democracy, and civic engagement that have guided our nation for 250 years. A witness thereof, I hereunto set my hand and cause the seal of the city of Fredericksburg to be affixed this second day of June 2026. So next up is item 4B, staff introductions, McKenzie Mullering. I believe Sean, you have the floor here. Good morning, Mayor and Council. I'd like to take a moment to introduce you to McKinsey Mowering, who joined our team in May as the Public Works Community Outreach Specialist. McKinsey has hit the ground running in her short time with us. In her second week on the job, she organized a staff breakfast for our public works crews to celebrate public works week. She's also coordinated professional photos of our public works staff to give them the recognition they deserve to provide the because they provide the essential services for our community. She's helped host the Hill Country Alliance Dark Sky conference that was held in this building last week and helped our staff host the community welcome event here at City Hall. Moving forward, McKinsey will be crucial in how we message the community and our internal staff on water conservation infrastructure projects as well as community outreach. McKinsey brings a wealth of local experience, including time at the Pioneer Museum, the Fredericksburg Convention and Visitor Bureau, and the Fredericksburg Standard Radio Post. We're excited about McKinsey joining our team and the energy and perspective she provides. We look forward to her positive impact on our organization for many years to come. Thank you. Thank you. McKenzie, would you like to say anything at all? No, just thank you, and I'm very excited for this opportunity, and I've enjoyed getting to know not only the staff at City Hall, but all of the public work degrees and the dedication that they have to serving our community. So it's been it's been a great time so far. Welcome aboard. Thank you. Council comments. Mr. Gary, we'll start with you. Apologize for being late. I was looking for this thing. It's uh notice from Atmos Energy.