City Council Regular Meeting

Minutes of Special Meeting The City Council City of Richwood A Special Meeting of the City Council of City of Richwood was held Tuesday, September 2, 2014, beginning at 6:00 PM in the Richwood City Hall, 1800 N. Brazosport Blvd. Richwood, Texas. I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 6;00 p.m. II. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Jarrod Beaty, Council, Position #3 III. PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance and the Texas Pledge of Allegiance was recited by those in attendance. IV. ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL MEMBERS Roll call showed the following members present: Clint Kocurek, Mayor and presiding officer John Pitts, Council, Position #2 Jarrod Beaty, Council, Position #3 Sarah Harris, Council, Position #4 Chris Hardison, Council, Position #5 A quorum was declared. Others present included Glenn Patton, City Manager, Karen B. Schrom, City Secretary, Jason Cordoba, City Attorney, Brad Caudle, Jennifer Beaty, John Harris, Joshua Strawn, Mark Guthrie, Morgan Laird, Lisa Bacchi, Nathan Weaver, Bettina Pettey, Kevin Nutt, Jessica Bailey, Dylan Caudle, Martha Floyd, Teresa Nolen, Edgar Floyd, Donna Lacy, Becky Vining, James Castle, Mike Bailey, Lynn Lester, and David Crawford. V. ANYONE WISHING TO ADDRESS COUNCIL Morgan Laird, 58 Orchid Court, Lake Jackson stated that he did live in Richwood for several years and served on Council. He feels that Chief Caudle puts the City first  and his department second. Bettina Pettey, 131 W. Mahan, stated that she sent emails to all the council explaining how she feels about the situation and she can’t understand why this topic is even up for discussion. She does not believe it is valid, that the police department should be able to take care of themselves without interference. Brad Caudle thanked everyone in the audience for their support and he feels humbled by it. Donna Lacy, 200 Timbercreek, said she believed Chief Caudle is a man of integrity. This is not an easy decision to make and she hopes everyone keeps an open mind and does the right thing. VI. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS A. Chapter 380 Agreement - 210 Development LLC Mayor Kocurek passed out the City’s proposed counter offer. It is as follows: Year 1: 100% Abatement Year 2: 75% Abatement Year 3: 65% Abatement Year 4: 50% Abatement Year 5: 25% Abatement Defaults: Construction start and end dates must be agreed upon by both the City of Richwood and 210 Developers. Once these dates are determined prior to the start of the project, all dates must be followed or abatement for that first year will default Certain percentage of occupancy agreed upon by both the City of Richwood and 210 Developers must be kept or abatement for that year will default. Security Officer must live on site for general apartment security during the 5 years of the abatement or that year abatements will default. Note: All permitting fees will be required to be paid in full prior to start of the project and issuance of a permit by 210 Developers. Councilman Hardison suggested adding the requirement that they will be responsible for either hiring the inspector or paying for it. We should also have a say in who the inspector is.  Mr. Cordoba stated the he didn’t feel the Council needed to formally adopt this proposal, that Council should give Mr. Patton direction and then approve the final offer. B. 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. Police Chief Council entered executive session at 6:17 p.m. Council exited executive session at 7:05 p.m. C. Action as a result of Executive Session Councilman Harris made the motion to terminate Mr. Caudle effectively immediately and all city property must be returned within 24 hours. The motion died for a lack of a second. VII. REPORTS Ms. Schrom brought the Council up to date on the status of the special agency funds. VIII. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT Mr. Patton reported that the new pavilion at the Richwood Municipal Park. They are now moving on to the painting of the pavilion and will hopefully have electricity installed soon. We are also moving toward annexation of Mr. Madeley’s property across the highway and he is negotiations to sell the property. IX. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS There are none. X. COMMITTEE REPORTS There were none. XI. COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS & REPORTS There were none.  XII. MAYOR’S REPORT The City of Brazoria will be hosting BCCA on September 17th. XIII. ADJOURNMENT With no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 7:08 p.m. APPROVED BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF COUNCIL ON THE 8TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2014. _________________________________________ Clint Kocurek, Mayor ATTEST: _________________________________________ Karen B. Schrom, City Secretary