City of Richland Springs Minutes of City Council Meeting on August 8th, 2022  Meeting: Discussion of the regular business oft the city Council Attendees: Mayor Johnie Reeves  Council Members: Aaron Bessett, Franky Soto, Frank Pearce, Larry Crump, and. Jessica  Scales  Called to Order: 7:00 PM Note Taker:. Jessica Scales  City officials present: Mayor, Johnie Reeves; Mayor Protem, Frank Pearce; Treasurer, Franky Soto; Secretary, Jessica Scales; Larry Crump; Aaron Bessett; City' Water Manager,  Chris Perry  Guests present: Paige Moats, Michelle Mckinnerney, Jill Mask  7:00pm 1. Opened meeting with a prayer. 7:01pm 2. Citizen and Guest Participation:  Jill - no comments  Michelle - states opinion that council didn't show enough consideration last meeting in reference to animal activism. Advised our first priority is city and citizens and considering how they want their tax dollars used. If they want to donate or volunteer, that is up tot them but we can'ti force it, or use funds to run a non profit. Paige - has questions about code enforcement and city enforcing ordinances. Advised ordinances are in place andi if they see something in violation, citizens need to call SSSD and report issues, in order for deputies to enforce. Advised citizens will need to proactively handle these issues through Sheriffs Dept, city already did what it can, there should be no reason to call the city for these issues at this point. 7:06pm 3. We discussed and approved previous minutes. Motion to approve made by Franky Soto, 2nd by Larry Crump, passed by unanimous vote. 7:10pm 4. Discussed and approved payment of bills for the city and the water sewer and garbage. Motion to approve made by Aaron Bessett, 2nd by Larry Crump, passed by 7:13pm 5. Discussed and approved the monthly reports for the city and the water sewer -After water restrictions put in place, daily use went from 66,000 gallons to 98,000 Traffic signs are almost alli in place, waiting on at few extras and replacements after last  Website in progress, currently adding alli information about city and local places Motion to approve made by Franky Soto, 2nd by Aaron Bessett, passed by unanimous  unanimous vote. and garbage. gallons, on average. storm vote.  -Discussed citations and revenue being generated sO far    7:20pm 6. Discussed City's charges for multiple connections and took action. No exceptions are listed at this time. Will consider exceptions going forward. Motion to approve ordinance to allow multiple connections/units on the same tap with TCEQ oversight and codes cited. Motion to approve made by. Jessica Scales, 2nd by Larry 7:32pm 7. Discussed multiple connection exemption request from Sheri and Marlan Winter. They are requested their three houses on one property being used separately for tenants be exempt from rulei in place for city (multiple connections/houses paying separate bills on same properties). Discussed how rule being used currently. Decided it's ok for businesses but noti for residents, as thel business locations are spending money at other local businesses. Business' will be exempt, with request via city, no other verification needed at this time. Motion to approve exemption for multiple units on the same tap with from city law made by Aaron Bessett, 2nd by Franky Soto, passed by 7:46pm 8.Troy Soto had requested to be on agenda, did not show to meeting, moving 7:47pm 9. Discussed and took action on UTV ordinance 2022-8 in the cityl limits of Richland Springs. Currentlyi it's illegal to use any utv/atv in city, per state laws. Exemptions will need to be specified. Decided on larger UTVs with proper safety features in place. Motion to approve made by Aaron Bessett, 2nd by. Jessica Scales, 7:56pm 10. Discussed and approved the city tax rate for the 2022 fiscal year. Going from .50 cents to. .43 cents to keep tax amounts as close to the same as possible and not raise. Motion to approve made by Aaron Bessett, 2nd by Franky Soto, passed by 8:01pm 11. Discussed replacing the garage, which housed the tractor at the water tower. Will begin getting bids for building. Noi further action needed at this time. 8:05pm 12. Discussed old city! hall building and what to do with it. Discussed using as office space forj judge and sheriffs dept should judge or deputy need place to do ticket/office work. Will get CAD drawing done up and decide on an office design with an 8:11pm 13. Went into executive session under Section 551-074 of Texas Code Item 1. Motion to enter made by Aaron Bessett, 2nd by Franky Soto, passed by unanimous vote. 8:23pm 14. Motion to go backi into open session. Motion made by Aaron Bessett, 2nd by  Crump, passed by unanimous vote.  unanimous vote. forward.  passed by unanimous vote.  unanimous vote.  RR1 to meet code requirements.  Larry Crump, passed by unanimous vote.    8:23pm 15. Mayor Report: discussed: status of USDA project briefly, no other updates or 8:25pm 16. No other discussion at this time, motion to adjourn meeting made by Aaron  newi info.  Bessett, 2nd by. Jessica Scales, passed by unanimous vote.  Reeves  E  Mayor,Johnie  Scales  Alals