City Council Regular Meeting

Minutes of the City Council The City Council called Meeting of March 22, 2021 BE IT KNOWN THAT, a City Council of City of Richwood was held March 22, 2021, beginning at 7:00 PM PM in the Richwood City Hall, located at 1800 Brazosport Blvd. N, Richwood, Texas 77531. I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. II. INVOCATION Eric Foerster, City Manager, led the invocation. III. PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Boykin led the pledges. IV. ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL MEMBERS Steve Boykin, Mayor: Present Mike Johnson, Position 1: Present Melissa Strawn, Position 2: Present Matthew Yarborough, Position 3: Present Rory Escalante, Position 4: Present Mark Brown II, Position 5: Present Others in attendance: Eric Foerster, City Manager; Kirsten Garcia, City Secretary; Stephen Mayer, Chief of Police; Chris Mayfield, Police Detective; Clif Custer, Public Works Director; Matt Allen, City Attorney. V. PUBLIC COMMENTS William Yearsin - 244 Briar Creek - Mr. Yearsin stated the council should come together for the greater good. That council is constantly bickering and arguing for each neighborhood. He hears about Oakwood Shores in every council meeting and they have the same access to information as he does. He doesn't think council does their research for the topics and community. He says the council is divided and the community will never feel as one as long as it's going on. He added that the infrastructure needs to be brought up, and so does business. He does not agree that because your home costs more that you should be entitled to more than any other residents. VI. WORKSHOP A. Discussion concerning drainage and detention maintenance in the Oakwood Shores subdivision. Eric presented the topic at hand. Clint Kocurek presented on behalf of the HOA, he stated that the HOA agrees with the 1  attorneys that the drainage and detention maintenance in Oakwood Shores is the responsibility of the HOA. Discussion held on finding a path to move forward. VII. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT No report. VIII. COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS & REPORTS Melissa - Thanked staff and Oakwood Shores HOA for their effort and coming out tonight. She appreciates everyone working together and making this happen. We are working together as a city. Matt Yarborough - Thanks to residents showing up, we'd like to see it alot more often, not just every few months. Make public comment on agenda items, it helps council makes decision on items. Staff is always here to help residents. Rory Escalante - Thanks to everyone who came out, hope to see you next month and every month. Your comments are valuable to our decision making process. Public works are doing great job, it is appreciated. Mark Brown II - Thanked citizens coming out, your voice is welcomed and encouraged. I am always available to speak with residents. Inform your council on how you feel. I love the city staff, they are here for the city and they pour their hearts into this city. I know you have the best intentions and are always looking for the best solutions. Thanks to the mayor for his communications. The Police Department is all over the place and keeping the crime low and out on the highways working traffic. He enjoys seeing them interacting with the community. Hopes we can be forward thinking and not focused on the past and looking for bad. IX. MAYOR’S REPORT Mayor reported don't forget hurricane seasoin is coming up and we are in the midst of the spring storm season. Start looking at hurricane prep and if you see somewhere there are storms coming in, tie things down. Appreciate everyone coming out toinght and the comments. Leslie Klug – resident - stood up and thanked the fire department. X. ADJOURNMENT Being there no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m. 2 These minutes were read and approved on this 12th day of April 2021. __________________________________ Mayor ATTEST: ______________________________________ City Secretary 3