City Council Meeting

MINUTES RICHWOOD CITY COUNCIL MEETING Thursday, February 23, 2023 at 6:00 PM BE IT KNOWN THAT a City of Richwood City Council will meet Thursday, February 23, 2023, beginning at 6:00 PM at Richwood City Hall, 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 p.m. II. INVOCATION Eric Foerster, City Manager, led the invocation. III. PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Boykin led the pledges. IV. ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL MEMBERS Steve Boykin, Mayor: Present Mike Johnson, Position 1: Present Melissa Strawn, Position 2: Present Matthew Yarborough, Position 3: Present Rory Escalante, Position 4: Present, Arrived at 6:10 p.m. Jeremy Fountain, Position 5: Present Others present: Eric Foerster, City Manager; Kirsten Garcia. V. PUBLIC COMMENTS There was no public comment. VI. EXECUTIVE SESSION Pursuant to Chapter 551.0745, Personnel Matters to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee, or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee: 1. City Manager, Annual Evaluation Mayor Boykin closed the regular session and Council went in to Executive Session at 6:02 p.m. Reconvened from Executive Session at 8:32 p.m. VII. ACTION AS A RESULT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION Motion to increase the City Manager’s wages by four and a half percent (4.5%) effective next pay period. Motion made by Mike Johnson, Seconded by Matthew Yarborough. Voting Yea: Mike Johnson, Matthew Yarborough, Rory Escalante, Jeremy Fountain Voting Nay: Melissa Strawn VIII. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT No report. IX. COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS & REPORTS Mike Johnson stated that is was good to see so much interest in the election process this year. In the past we have had many races go unopposed, so it is nice to see the interest. Rory Escalante echoed Mr. Johnson’s remarks regarding elections, he stated one thing is concerning is that alot of people that are running for elections are also on committees,which will cause a loss quorum for committees. He added that he would like to see a request for volunteers on the new sign outside, as he has yet to see that notice posted. X. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Boykin thanked everyone for their hard work, he stated the fire fighters and police officers are working hard and he appreciate all the volunteers that come in and work for the city programs. He stated he would like to say that it is great to see people coming out and running for offices. He added that he would like to give thanks to Eric and the staff for keeping us going and notified. XI. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS None. XII. ADJOURNMENT Being there no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:39 pm These minutes were read and approved on this 13th day of March 2023. __________________________________ Mayor ATTEST: ______________________________________ City Secretary