City of Richland Springs  Minutes of City Council Meeting on May 13, 2024  Meeting: Discussion oft the ongoing projects and regular business of the city  Council Members: Mayor Frank Pearce, Aaron Bessett, Franky Soto, Jessica Scales, Larry Crump, and  Jason Lewis  Council Attendees: Mayor Frank Pearce, Aaron Bessett, Franky Soto, Larry Crump  Absent:. Jason Lewis, Jessica Scales  The Council and their families gathered at 6:15 pm to enjoy a fish fry by Mondo Garcia  Called to Order/Location: 7:43 pm at Community Center  Note Taker: Chris Perry  City Officials Present: City' Water Manager Chris Perry  Guests/Citizens Present: Johnie Reeves, lan Merriman (Deputy), Dale Mckinnerney  7:43pm 1. Franky Soto opened the meeting with a prayer.  7:44pm 2. No citizen participation.  7:45pm Frank Pearce was. joined by the Council to thank Mondo and his family for the delicious fish 7:45pm 3. Franky Soto presented a letter of resignation from the Council (Place 3) to allow him to join the Richland Springs ISD Board of Trustees. Motion by Aaron Bessett to accept letter of resignation for Franky Soto, Second by Larry Crump. Motion carried 2-0 with Frankie Soto abstaining. 7:47pm 4. Frank stated that he had a discussion with. Johnie Reeves to serve on the Council (Place 3). Discussion was opened for any other recommendations. None presented. Motion was made by Aaron Bessett to appoint. Johnie Reeves to place 3 on the Council. Second by Larry Crump. Motion carried by 7:49pm 5. Chris Perry gave oaths to Frank Pearce, Mayor. Then gave oaths to Dale McKinnerney (Place  unanimous vote.  4) and Larry Crump (Place 5).  7:54pm Chris Perry gave oath to. Johnie Reeves (Place 3).    7:56pm 6. Discussed reorganization of Council. Motion by Aaron Bessett to make no changes (Aaron Bessett - Mayor Pro-Tem, Jessica! Scales-S Secretary). Second by Dale Mckinnerney. Motion carried by 7:57 pm 7. Discussed and approved previous minutes. Motion to approve minutes, was made by Aaron 8:01pm 8. We discussed the payment of bills for the City, and the Water, Sewer, and Garbage. Motion to accept reports and pay bills was made by Aaron Bessett, 2nd by Dale Mckinnerney. Motion passed by 8:06pm 9. Discussed city and water reports. Chris Perry discussed the things are ready and waiting for further information from the auditor, Park lights that were not coming on are stuck on awaiting Brady Electrici to come look at them. Talked about FEMA and roads. Wyatt Deans was here last week and took pictures and reported the damage to the roads. Issue from before with FEMA is that they wanted to see how much maintenance money' was spent on the roads. It was decided that we would continue to log work done as well as pictures but would continue to work on the roads. The old water office work has 8:16pm 10. Deputy lan Merriman was present and gave report from Sheriff's Department. Deputy Merriman stated that Deputy Ty Mann was cracking down on wild dog issue. Stated that he hasn't been 8:17pm 11. Chris Perry discussed with the Council that he had the 7-year payment from Government Capital. It was decided to ask Government Capital fora an amortization schedule of 5-year and 7-year payment. We need to find out if there is a penalty pre-payment. When we receive the information we will have a special session. Motion to table by Aaron Bessett and 2nd by. Johnie Reeves. Motion carried by 8:31pm 12. Discussed issues with Bad Boy Lawn Mower. There isa cracked block on engine. Discussed options for replacing engine or buy newl lawn mower. Dale Mckinnerney made a motion to purchase a new 48" Bad Boy Lawn Mower andi for Chris Perry toi find the best deal and purchase it. Second by  unanimous vote.  Bessett, 2nd by Larry Crump. Motion passed by unanimous vote.  unanimous vote.  been started and awaiting roofers now.  called over here lately with K-9.  unanimous vote.  Johnie Reeves. Motion carried with unanimous vote.  8:35pm Frankie Soto left meeting.  8:45pm 14. Chris Perry stated that Brady Electric had an emergency the dayt they were to come look at 8:46pm 15. Discussion held on proposed budget for 24-25. After discussion, it was decided more time  park and street lights and ith has not been re-scheduled yet. was needed to look at budget that runs from. July 1to. June 30. 9:03pm 16. No new discussion to add to old water office.    9:04pm 17. Frank Pearce gave Mayor Report. Frank stated that the wastewater plant would need to add aeration to the facultative pond as a wayt to evaporate water until we get the discharge permit back. TruClear has pulled out with no date for return. Concern that property owned by Dean Lord is  encroaching int the street again. 9:10pm 18/19 No Executive Session eradicate weed problem.  9:10pm Briefly discussed weed situation at the park. Will look into weed killer or weed and feed to 9:10 20 Motion to adjourn made by. Johnie Reeves, 2nd by Aaron Bessett. Motion passed unanimously.  Secretary  de  b