City Council Meeting

MINUTES RICHWOOD CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, January 13, 2025 at 6:00 PM BE IT KNOWN THAT a City of Richwood City Council will meet Monday, January 13, 2025 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 PM. II. INVOCATION Tricia Ditto, Finance Director, led the invocation. III. PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Durham led the pledges. IV. ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL MEMBERS Michael Durham, Mayor: Present Paul Stallberg, Position 1: Present Mike Challenger, Position 2: Present Amanda Reynolds, Position 3: Present William Yearsin, Position 4: Present Jeremy Fountain, Position 5: Present Others present were Eric Foerster, City Manager; Clif Custer, Public Works Director; Kirsten Garcia, City Secretary; Tricia Ditto, Finance Director; and Matt Allen, City Attorney. V. PUBLIC COMMENTS Bob Page, 101 Hummingbird – Mr. Page spoke regarding the issue with the cats and requested that the council discuss the animal ordinance on a future agenda item. VI. CONSENT AGENDA A. Budget Report, November 2024 B. Minutes from regular meeting held December 9, 2024. Motion to approve the consent agenda. Motion made by Amanda Reynolds, Seconded by William Yearsin. Voting Yea: Paul Stallberg, Mike Challenger, Amanda Reynolds, William Yearsin, Jeremy Fountain Motion carried. VII. PRESENTATION A. 2024 Charter Review Report - presented by Charter Review Commission Chairman Lauren LaCount. Lauren LaCount presented. VIII. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS A. Discuss and consider Ordinance 25-524, calling the May 3, 2025 General Election and approving a joint election agreement with Brazoria County. Kirsten Garcia, City Secretary, presented. Motion to approve Ordinance 25-524, calling the May 3, 2025 General Election and approving a joint election agreement with Brazoria County. Motion made by Amanda Reynolds, Seconded by William Yearsin. Voting Yea: Paul Stallberg, Mike Challenger, Amanda Reynolds, William Yearsin, Jeremy Fountain Motion carried. B. Discuss and consider Ordinance 25-525, calling a special election for May 3, 2025 for the consideration of proposed amendments to the Richwood City Charter. Kirsten Garcia, City Secretary, presented. Motion to approve Ordinance 25-525, calling a special election for May 3, 2025 for the consideration of proposed amendments to the Richwood City Charter. Motion made by Amanda Reynolds, Seconded by Jeremy Fountain. Voting Yea: Paul Stallberg, Amanda Reynolds, William Yearsin, Jeremy Fountain Voting Nay: Mike Challenger Motion carried. B. Consider items removed from consent agenda No items were removed from the consent agenda. IX. EXECUTIVE SESSION Pursuant to Chapter 551.071, Consultation with Counsel on legal matters: The council recessed into executive session at 6:15 p.m. 1. Consultation with City Attorney, Matt Allen, pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 X. ACTION AS A RESULT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION The council reconvened at 6:37 p.m. Motion to authorize settlement in Cause No. D-1-GN-24-00161; TML Multistate Intergovernmental Employee Benefits Pool d/b/a Texas Health Benefits Pool v. The City of Richwood; In the 359 th Judicial District Court, Travis County, Texas, in the amount of $85,000.00 to be paid in equal amounts over three years. Motion made by Amanda Reynolds, Seconded by Jeremy Fountain. Voting Yea: Paul Stallberg, Mike Challenger, Amanda Reynolds, William Yearsin, Jeremy Fountain Motion carried. XI. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS UPDATE Clif Custer, Public Works Director, presented the capital improvements update. XII. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT  Eric Foerster, City Manager, gave a report and updated the Council on the staff’s status with new software. XIII. COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS & REPORTS Paul Stallberg thanked those who showed up tonight, adding that it's easy to sit behind the computer and stir people up. He also gave warnings of the cold weather that is coming. Mike Challenger spoke regarding the fire department, adding that he wants to recognize that we have a very good department that we count on. He stated that he would like to discuss their funding. Amanda Reynolds gave thanks to members of the charter review committee. Will Yearsin appreciated the charter review committee and would like the public to bring issues to the council. Jeremy Fountain expressed thanks to the charter review committee. He also spoke on the issue of fires and the lack of water. Adding that the city spends the money on infrastructure to ensure we have the resources we need. XIV. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Durham wished everyone a happy new year. He also encouraged the public to come to meetings so that their opinions are heard. He also requested everyone to treat everyone with respect. XV. ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST Update given on NexTrex Recycling program. XVI. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Discussion regarding cats. Preventative maintenance for generators Water discussion Zoning ordinance amendment XVII. ADJOURNMENT Being there no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:49 p.m. These minutes were read and approved on the 10th day of February 2025. __________________________________ Mayor ATTEST: ______________________________________ City Secretary