City Council Meeting

MINUTES RICHWOOD CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, September 09, 2024 at 6:00 PM BE IT KNOWN THAT a City of Richwood City Council will meet Monday, September 9, 2024, 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 II. INVOCATION III. PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE IV. ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT Michael Michael Durham Paul Paul Stallberg Mike Mike Challenger Amanda Amanda Reynolds William William Yearsin Jeremy Jeremy Fountain V. PUBLIC COMMENTS There was no public comment. VI. CONSENT AGENDA Motion to approve consent. Motion made by Amanda Reynolds, Seconded by William Yearsin. Voting Yea: Paul Stallberg, Mike Challenger, Amanda Reynolds, William Yearsin, Jeremy Fountain A. Budget Report, July 2024 B. Approval of minutes from regular meeting held August 12, 2024. VII. PRESENTATION A. After Action Report, Hurricane Beryl After Chief Stephen Mayer presented the after-action report. VIII. PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED 2024 - 2025 BUDGET The public hearing opened at 6:16 PM Tricia Ditto, finance director, presented the proposed budget. Mayor called for public comment. There was no public comment. The public hearing was closed at 6:34 p.m. IX. PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED 2024 - 2025 TAX RATE The public hearing was opened at 6:34 P.M. Tricia Ditto, finance director, presented the proposed tax rate. Closed at 6:44 p.m. X. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS A. Second reading, discussion and action on Ordinance 24-518, amending, imposing, and updating water and wastewater impact fees on new development in the city limits to the extent allowed by law. David Gregory - spoke out regarding population. Discussion was held on the current infrastructure and ability to develop. Motion to Ordinance 24-518, amending, imposing, and updating water and wastewater impact fees on new development in the city limits to the extent allowed by law. Motion made by Amanda Reynolds, Seconded by Jeremy Fountain. Voting Yea: Paul Stallberg, Amanda Reynolds, William Yearsin, Jeremy Fountain Voting Nay: Mike Challenger B. Discuss and consider adopting Ordinance 24-519, an ordinance appropriating adopting a budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2024 and ending September 30, 2025. Ordinance 24-519, an ordinance appropriating adopting a budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2024 and ending September 30, 2025. Motion made by Amanda Reynolds, Seconded by William Yearsin. Voting Yea: Paul Stallberg, Amanda Reynolds, William Yearsin, Jeremy Fountain Voting Nay: Mike Challenger C. Discuss and consider Ordinance 24-520, an ordinance adopting a tax rate and levying taxes for the use and support of the Municipal Government of the City of Richwood, Texas and providing for the interest and sinking fund of the taxable year 2024. “I MOVE THAT THE PROPERTY TAX RATE BE DECREASED BY THE ADOPTION OF A TAX RATE OF $0.535799, WHICH IS EFFECTIVELY A 0.89 PERCENT DECREASE IN THE TAX RATE.” Motion made by Jeremy Fountain, Seconded by Amanda Reynolds. Voting Yea: Paul Stallberg, Amanda Reynolds, William Yearsin, Jeremy Fountain Voting Nay: Mike Challenger D. Discuss and consider authorizing the Public Works Director to solicit bids and select lowest responsible bidder, for repair to Lift Station #6 in an amount not to exceed $300,000.00  Clif Custer presented. Discussion was held on the scope of the project and the materials needed. Motion to approve. Motion made by Amanda Reynolds, Seconded by Jeremy Fountain. Voting Yea: Paul Stallberg, Amanda Reynolds, William Yearsin, Jeremy Fountain Voting Nay: Mike Challenger E. Discuss and consider adopting Ordinance 24-512, adopting and enacting a new code for the City of Richwood, Texas. Motion to adopt the ORd 24-512 Motion made by Amanda Reynolds, Seconded by William Yearsin. Voting Yea: Paul Stallberg, Amanda Reynolds, William Yearsin, Jeremy Fountain Voting Nay: Mike Challenger F. Consider items removed from consent agenda XI. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS UPDATE Clif presented CIP updated. XII. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT Eric presented his report. XIII. COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS & REPORTS Stallberg - Spoke regarding the storm, if you know anyone who needs assistance, Challenger - stated he was disgraced to be here. Reynolds - 3rd instance where we have had a similar conversation - apologized to public for the actions of Mr. challenger. Yearsin - Would like to 2nd what stallberg said - also what was Ms. reynolds said. Fountain - No comment. XIV. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Durham spoke regarding decorum and appreciation of everyone being here for the City. Would like to send a message to the FD - havent seen them in the last few months. Would like to see them participate in the fair parade. Would like to thank Mayor Boykin for his weather updates. XV. ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST XVI. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Update procurment policy  Charter Review appointments Bid award for MIT mod Grant info XVII. ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 7:45 The City Council may go into Executive Session on any item listed on the Agenda in accordance with Section 551-071 of the Government Code (attorney-client privilege). This facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are available. Requests for accommodations or interpretive services must be made 48 hours prior to this meeting. Please contact the City Secretary's Office at (979) 265-2082 or FAX (979) 265-7345 for further information. I, Kirsten Garcia, do hereby certify that I did, on September 6, 2024 at 4:00 PM post this notice of meeting on the bulletin board at 1800 N. Brazosport Blvd., Richwood, TX, in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Law.