City of Richland Springs Minutes of City Council Meeting on March 13th, 2023  Meeting: Discussion of the regular business of the city Council Attendees: Mayor. Johnie Reeves Called to Order: 07:00 PM Note Taker: Jessica Scales Frank Pearce. Guests present: Dell Sagebiel 7:00pm 1. Opened meeting with a prayer. 7:01pm 2. Citizen and Guest Participation: none  Council Members: Aaron Bessett, Franky Soto, Frank Pearce, Larry Crump, and. Jessica  Scales  City Officials present tonight: Mayor, Johnie Reeves; Treasurer, Franky Soto; Secretary, Jessica Scales; Larry Crump; City' Water Manager, Chris Perry. Absent: Aaron Bessett,  7:01pm 3. We discussed and approved previous minutes. Motion to approve made by 7:02pm 4. We discussed and approved payment of bills for the city and the water sewer and garbage. Motion to approve made by Larry Crump, 2nd by Jessica Scales, passed by 7:05pm 5. We discussed and approved the monthly reports for the city and the water sewer and garbage. Discussed recent pump repairs and associated costs, eventually needing to purchase new ones and those costs.. Motion to approve made by Franky 7:10pm 6. Discussed adopting a resolution for the collection agency chosen to collect city fines. The city must have this in place to use any agency for collections. Motion made to approve Resolution to Impose Additional Fees for Collection Costs on Fines and Fees(see associated document titled such). Motion made by Jessica Scales, 2nd by Franky 7:12pm 7. Discussed upcoming election. No one opposed current office holders. Motion made to certify we will be canceling scheduled election due to uncontested positions. Motion made by Franky Soto, 2nd by Larry Crump, passed by unanimous vote. 7:15pm 8.Discussed and took action on the approval of the bid submitted to us by AMS/Advanced Microbial Solutions)for sludge removal on city sewer pond. Price is similar to what was originally estimated by another company for similar services. City still has funds in emergencyt fund, decided to use those funds, city funds, and city SWG funds to cover costs without straining city and sewer accts. Motion made to hire AWSt to  Franky Soto, 2nd by! Larry Crump, passed by unanimous vote.  unanimous vote.  Soto, 2nd by Larry Crump, passed by unanimous vote.  Soto, passed by unanimous vote.    remove sludge from the sewer pond with the funding coming from the following sources: The City Emergency Fund acct $ 52.544.00, the City of RS acct $56,552.00 and the City water sewer and garbage acct $16,553.59, totaling the full amount of $125,649.59 to be made in 2 payments. Motion made by Franky Soto, 2ndk by Larry 7:32pm 9. Discussed the completion of the exterior painting done to Community Center. Looks great, all approve ofj job well done. Discussed painting the inside of the building as well with same painter. Discussed bid. Motion made to accept the bid submitted by Roy Mejia to paint thei interior oft the community center. Motion made by. Jessica Scales, 2nd 7:39pm 10. Discussed proposition by the RS Youth Baseball Association (RSYBA). They are requesting any assistance with maintenance and upgrades being made to baseball field to bring it up to par for the teams this year. Most necessary items are more dirt for infield and assistance with watering field. City discussed paying for last load of dirt needed for field, and providing free water for the months of April and May during the 2023 season to keep field green. Motion made to assist the RSYBA by providing them with a $500 check to cover the costs of the last load ofi infield dirt needed, and providing free water to the field fort the months of April and May during the 2023 season. Motion made by Franky Soto, 2nd by. Jessica Scales, passed by unanimous vote.  Crump, passed by unanimous vote.  by Larry Crump, passed by unanimous vote.  7:47pm 11. Mayor Reports: estimate, discussed roofing  -old city! hall, quotes for pole barn still in progress, also waiting on spec sheet for roof -insurance company advised us they are holding $27,000 to be provided to further 7:52pm 12. Entered into Executive Session under section 551-074 of the TX Govt Code. 8:17pm 13. Exited Executive Session. Noi further discussion needed, no actions taken. 8:18pm 14. Motion to adjourn meeting made by Larry Crump, 2nd by Franky Soto, passed  complete project, as long as we fully enclose the building first.  by unanimous vote.  dealr Jessica Scales  Reeves  9G44