Charter Review Commission

MINUTES RICHWOOD CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 6:00 PM BE IT KNOWN that the City of Richwood Charter Review Commission will hold a Regular Board meeting on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 6:00 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers located at 1800 Brazosport Blvd. N., Richwood, Texas 77531 with the following agenda: I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM. II. SWEAR IN NEW MEMBERS AND ORGANIZE THE BOARD Kirsten Garcia, City Secretary, swore in members of the board. Motion to appoint Lauren LaCount as chairman. Motion made by Lauren LaCount, Seconded by Mike Johnson. All in favor, motion carried. III. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS Lauren LaCount – Present Bob Page – Present Mike Johnson – Present Matt Yarborough - Present IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS Mike Challenger spoke regarding a concern he had two years ago and would like to know the city has a home rule charter due to lack of population. V. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS A. Discuss goals of the commission and set tentative schedule for Charter Review Commission meeting dates. Discussion held on meeting time lines and when report will be given. B. Review, discussion and possible action on possible amendments to the Richwood City Charter. Discussion held on Article 3. Discussion held on term limits. Discussion held on vacancies. Discussion held on tax abatement. Discussion held on appointments Discussion held on investigations by City Council. VI. SET NEXT MEETING DATE November 12, 2024 VII. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS  Review discussed items Finalize report action Home rule charter discussion VIII. ADJOURNMENT Being there no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:58 PM These minutes were read and approved on the 18th day of November 2024. __________________________________ Chairman ATTEST: ______________________________________ City Secretary