City Council Meeting

MINUTES RICHWOOD CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, July 14, 2025 at 6:15 PM BE IT KNOWN THAT a City of Richwood City Council will meet Monday, July 14, 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 6:55 p.m. II. ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT Michael Durham, Mayor Paul Stallberg, Position 1 Mike Johnson, Position 2 Amanda Reynolds, Position 3 William Yearsin, Position 4 Jeremy Fountain, Position 5 Others present: Eric Foerster, City Manager; Clif Custer, Public Works Director; Kirsten Garcia, City Secretary; Tricia Ditto, Finance Director; Stephen Mayer, Chief of Police; Matt Allen, City Attorney. III. PUBLIC COMMENTS Jason Breaux, POA president, spoke regarding the drainage in Oakwood Shores. IV. CONSENT AGENDA A. Budget Report, May 2025 B. Approval of minutes from meeting held June 16, 2025. C. Appoint Stephen Mayer to the Keep Richwood Beautiful Board. Motion made by Amanda Reynolds, Seconded by William Yearsin. Voting Yea: Paul Stallberg, Mike Johnson, Amanda Reynolds, William Yearsin, Jeremy Fountain Motion carried. V. FY 2026 BUDGET WORKSHOP Tricia Ditto presented. Discussion held on utility rates and options for an increase. VI. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS A. Discuss and consider extending the contractual agreement with Waste Connections for residential solid waste. Clif Custer presented. Discussion held on their service and any performance clause in our agreement. Discussion held on tabling the item. Motion to table the contractual agreement with Waste Connections for residential solid waste until August.  Motion made by Jeremy Fountain, Seconded by William Yearsin. Voting Yea: Paul Stallberg, Mike Johnson, Amanda Reynolds, William Yearsin, Jeremy Fountain Motion carried. B. Discussion regarding potential amendments to the City’s permit fee schedule and direction to staff to prepare a draft ordinance for future consideration. Discussion held on the data requested. Discussion only, no action. C. Consider items removed from consent agenda No items removed. VII. EXECUTIVE SESSION Pursuant to Chapter 551.071, Consultation with Counsel on legal matters. City Council recessed into executive session at 7:59 p.m. City Council reconvened in regular session at 8:52 p.m. VIII. ACTION AS A RESULT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION No action taken. IX. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS UPDATE A. CIP Report, June 2025 Clif Custer, Public Works Director, presented. X. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT Eric Foerster, City Manager, gave report. XI. COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS & REPORTS Councilmember Stallberg expressed that All-America Night was a great event with plenty of good food. Although the turnout was smaller than in previous years, it was still a successful event. He thanked the fire and police departments for their presence and extended appreciation to Clif and Eric for their assistance. He also noted that it is storm season and the city is currently monitoring weather activity. Councilmember Johnson expressed appreciation to everyone who assisted with All-America Night and stated that the budget review looks very good. Councilmember Reynolds stated that she was disappointed to have missed All-America Night but expressed gratitude to the staff, Paul, and all others who participated in the event. Councilmember Yearsin stated that it was nice to have citizens present to voice their concerns. He acknowledged the difficulty in making decisions for the City and expressed appreciation for public input. Councilmember Fountain reminded everyone to stay hydrated due to the extreme heat. XII. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Durham thanked everyone who attended All-America Night and noted that the evening’s meeting had a good turnout. He expressed appreciation to the Yearsin family for their efforts in assisting those in need in the Hill Country. He also reminded everyone to be prepared as the City monitors the current storm activity. XIII. ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST Park survey KRB event this weekend XIV. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Utility Rates Permit Fees Waste Connection CCPD Budget Call for PH for Budget and Tax XV. ADJOURNMENT Being there no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m. These minutes were read and approved on the 11th day of August, 2025. __________________________________ Mayor ATTEST: ______________________________________ City Secretary