City of Richland Springs Minutes of City Council Meeting on December 12, 2022  Meeting: Discussion oft the regular business of the city CouncilAttendees: Mayor. Johnie Reeves  Counci/Members: Aaron Bessett (by phone), Franky Soto, Frank Pearce and Larry Crump.. Jessica Scales  absent.  Called to Order: 7:00 pm Note Taker: Chris Perry City officials present: Chris Perry Guests present: none  7:00pm 1. Opened meeting with prayer by Larry Crump. 7:01pm/2. Citizen and Guest participation: none Soto, 2nd by Larry Crump, passed by unanimous vote.  7:02pm 3. Discussed. and approve previous minutes of November 14, 2022. Motion to approve by Franky 7:08pm 4. Discussed and approved payment of bills for City and the Water, Sewer, and Garbage. Motion 7:10pm 5. Received 1 bid for: 2002 Ford F-150 pickupi for $1600 from Caden Elkin. Ad rani in San Saba and Brady papers as well as Facebook. Motion by Larry Crump to accept bid, 2nd by Frank Pearce, passed by 7:14pm 6. Discussion of Christmas bonuses for employees. Motion by Franky Soto to give the following bonuses: Mondo Garcia and Chris Perry $500, Kristy Perry $200 and. Jordan Manuel $100. In addition, to give each office with the Sheriff Office $20 gift card from Coyote Station. Second by Frank Pearce, 7:15pm 7. Discussion on Building specifications. Mayor Reeves has discussed with Tim Brockman and he isre reviewing plans. He may come to meeting int future to discuss specifications. Tim Brockman suggested not using metal roof because ofl leak issues, he suggested in going with PVC roofing membrane. 7:20pm 8. Discussion concerning exterior look of community center. Motion by Franky Soto to place ad inp paper to accept bid to repair Stucco and repaint outside of Community Building. 2nd by Larry Crump, 7:26pm 9. Discussion about purchasing generator for Community Center along with later entering into agreement with Baptist Church is case of extended loss of power. Mayor reported City could purchase a 26kw Honeywell generator installed for $10,000. This is tabled until we see the cost of the sewer permit  toa approve by Frank Pearce, 2nd by Franky Soto, passed by unanimous vote.  unanimous vote.  passed by unanimous vote.  motionpassed unanimously.  issue.  7:36pm 10. Mayor Reports  discussed sewer discharge permit. Deanna working on 139-page application. Later in week have to take samples of sledge and samples from MOFF tank, approximate cost $1700-2000 per sample. Obtain an environmental easement from Henry Jay' Warren and he wants an analysis from Texas A&M.    Application for place on ballot runs from. January 181 fori first day to file until February 17 last day to file. Members up for election Aaron Bessent, Franky Soto, Frank Pearce and Johnie Reeves. Water Grant - Reports to USDA and TCEQ are turned ina awaiting response. No timeline. 7:50pm 11. Discussed city reports. Well level in good shape and reported on first court date. 8:16pm 12. Motion by Frank Pearce to adjourn, second by Larry Crump, passed by unanimous vote.  Cealr Jessica Scales  Mayor, Johnie Reeves Gf  Aas