City Council Meeting

MINUTES RICHWOOD CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, May 12, 2025 at 6:15 PM BE IT KNOWN THAT a City of Richwood City Council will meet Monday, May 12, 2025, beginning at 6:15 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 6:17 p.m. II. ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT Michael Durham Paul Stallberg Amanda Reynolds Jeremy Fountain ABSENT Mike Challenger William Yearsin III. PUBLIC COMMENTS There was no public comment. IV. PROCLAMATION A. Police Week Proclamation - May 11-17, 2025 Mayor Durham read the proclamation. V. RECOGNITIONS A. Recognition of Outgoing Council Member Mike Challenger, Position 2 | 2023-2025 Mayor Durham recognized Councilman Challenger, who was absent. VI. CANVASS THE RESULTS OF THE MAY 3, 2025 ELECTION A. Discuss and consider Ordinance 25-528 Canvassing the election returns and declaring the results of the May 3, 2025 election. Motion to adopt Ordinance 25-528, canvassing the election returns and declaring the results of the May 3, 2025, election. Motion made by Amanda Reynolds, Seconded by Jeremy Fountain. Voting Yea: Paul Stallberg, Amanda Reynolds, Jeremy Fountain Motion carried. VII. SWEAR IN COUNCIL MEMBERS A. Michael Durham, Mayor B. Mike Johnson, Position 2 C. Amanda Reynolds, Position 3 The Honorable Judge Patrick Bulanek administered the oath of office to the newly elected councilmembers. VIII. CONSENT AGENDA A. Budget Report, March 2024 B. Approval of minutes from regular meeting held April 14, 2025. Motion to approve the consent agenda. Motion made by Amanda Reynolds, Seconded by Jeremy Fountain. Voting Yea: Paul Stallberg, Amanda Reynolds, Jeremy Fountain Motion carried. IX. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS A. Discuss and consider appointing Mayor Pro-Tem and Committee Liaison positions. 1. Mayor Pro-Tem 2. Crime Control & Prevention District 3. Keep Richwood Beautiful 4. Fire Department Jeremy Fountain - KRB Amanda Reynolds - Mayor Pro Will Yearsin- CCPD Mike Johnson - VFD Motion to appoint as presented. Motion made by Amanda Reynolds, Seconded by Jeremy Fountain. Voting Yea: Paul Stallberg, Amanda Reynolds, Jeremy Fountain, Mike Johnson Motion carried. B. Discuss and consider awarding a contract for Cypress Dr. and Misty Ct.. reconstruction to Matula and Matula for an amount not to exceed $638,500.00 Clif Custer presented. Motion to award a contract for Cypress Dr. and Misty Ct. reconstruction to Matula and Matula for an amount not to exceed $638,500.00 Motion made by Amanda Reynolds, Seconded by Jeremy Fountain. Voting Yea: Paul Stallberg, Amanda Reynolds, Jeremy Fountain, Mike Johnson Motion carried. C. Discuss and consider approving resolution 2025-R-96, committing local funds to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) project through Brazoria County Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the 2024 Cedar Street Water Main Replacement Project. Clif Custer presented. Discussion held on the current status of the project and funds available. Motion to approve resolution 2025-R-96, committing local funds to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) project through Brazoria County Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the 2024 Cedar Street Water Main Replacement Project. Motion made by Amanda Reynolds, Seconded by Jeremy Fountain. Voting Yea: Paul Stallberg, Amanda Reynolds, Jeremy Fountain, Mike Johnson  Motion carried. D. Discuss and consider approving Resolution 25-R-95, expressing support for a de-snagging project for Bastrop Bayou and Oyster Creek, committing local funds to match grant funding, and authorizing participation with Brazoria County and other jurisdictions. Eric Presented. Discussion held on the reasoning behind the project. Matt Yarborough spoke and would like the council to look into the previous desnagging and when it was done before. Mark Guthrie spoke regarding the project before 2020. Discussion held on the scope of the job compared to the cost to the city. Motion to table this item until more information can be provided. Motion made by Amanda Reynolds, Seconded by Mike Johnson Voting Yea: Paul Stallberg, Amanda Reynolds, Jeremy Fountain, Mike Johnson Motion carried. E. Consider items removed from consent agenda No items removed from consent. X. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS UPDATE Clif Custer gave a report. XI. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT Eric Foerster gave a report. XII. COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS & REPORTS Paul Stallberg thanked everyone who came out to vote, as well as all the council members for their service. He also expressed gratitude to the police department for their hard work. Additionally, he spoke about the weather and the importance of taking care of pets. Mike Johnson thanked those who came out and voted. Amanda Reynolds stated it was nice to be back for the second term and nice to have Mike back. We can do great things for the city. She also added that it's about to get hot, so be careful. Jeremy Fountain thanked current members and outgoing Council members. He also spoke about the weather, mentioning that it’s getting hot, so everyone should make sure to stay hydrated. XIII. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Durham acknowledged City Secretary Kirsten Garcia for Municipal Clerks Week. He also spoke about the upcoming Police Week, expressing gratitude. Additionally, he expressed appreciation to City Manager Eric Foerster and the staff for their open communication. He thanked all the Council members who serve and his family for attending. Mayor Durham wished Happy Mother's Day to all who celebrated and a Happy Birthday to his wife. XIV. ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST All America Night Hurricane Awareness  City Wide Alerts XV. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Nothing yet XVI. ADJOURNMENT Being there no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:12 p.m. These minutes were read and approved on the 16th day of June, 2025. __________________________________ Mayor ATTEST: ______________________________________ City Secretary