City of Richland Springs Minutes of City Council Meeting on Monday May 9th, 2022  Meeting: Discussion of the regular business oft the city Council Attendees: Mayor. Johnie Reeves Called to Order: 7:04 PM(scheduled for 7pm)  Council Members: Aaron Bessett, Franky Soto, Frank Pearce, Larry Crump, and. Jessica  Scales  Note Taker: Jessica Scales Absent: Aaron Bessett  City officials present: Mayor, Johnie Reeves; Mayor Protem, Frank Pearce; Treasurer, Franky Soto; Secretary, Jessica Scales; Larry Crump; City Water Manager, Chris Perry. Guests present: Mando Garcia, James Hammett, Paige Moats, Tammy Lusty, Marcus Wood, Cydney Pearce, Bob Collins, Diana Hain, Sue Ransom, Christine Baker, Dale Mckinnerney, Sheri Winter, Marlan Winter, Dell Becker Sagebiel, Michelle Mckinnerney, Chief Sheriff Deputy Shaw and metmerdeputyDAAe Stevenson-  7:04pm 1. Opened meeting with a prayer. 7:05pm 2. Opened citizen participation:  James Hammett- gave update on status of his property remodel and idea what it would look like, mentioned flower bed out front to be used for adding more plants downtown. Paige Moats- gave council copy of property survey, wants city street closed or Sheri' Winter-made statement about private matter, about her harassment against local citizens, states she was harassed by a council member as well, is now asking that council member to resign. Ongoing investigation, no public comment made from council Sue Ransom- states she was asked to be here to take notes for the newspaper Michelle- discussed SSCFA, great fundraiser, great turnout, raised dollar amount unknown but definitely did well, wanted to update us on issue.  maintained fully like other roads in town  member or council.  All other citizens present had no comments  7:20pm 3. New council members were sworn in and the necessary paperwork signed. Jessica Scales and Larry Crump, both unopposed incumbents, were sworn in, took oaths, 7:24pm 4. Reorganized the council. Franky Soto made motion to nominate Frank Pearce as Mayor Protem, 2nd by Larry Crump, passed by unanimous vote. Franky Soto made motion to nominate Jessica Scales as Secretary to the council, 2nd by Frank Pearce, 7:27pm 5. Discussed new municipal judge. J.T. Owens. Council discussed his contract and reasons for hiring. Discussed pay and hours monthly and additional items needed. Chose  and signed all necessary documents.  passed by unanimous vote.    to hire. Motion to hire and: sweari inJ J.T. Owens as municipal judge made by. Jessica  Scales, 2nd by Larry Crump, passed by unanimous vote. 7:34pm 6. Swore in new judge J.T. Owens.  7:36pm 7. Reviewed and approved previous minutes. Motion to approve made by 7:40pm 8. Discussed and approved bills for payment for the City and for the City water, sewer, and garbage. Motion to approve made by. Jessica Scales, 2nd by Franky Soto, 7:45pm 9. Chief Deputy Shaw spoke in continuance with ongoing project of hiring SSSD to work in the City. Advised us we would want to pay them directly and give out 1099 Forms, paying Sheriffs directly as employees. Will need more specific oridinances or amendments to give them authority to enforce state code and local code. Discussed budget. Discussed hours available. Discussed main citations to help offset costs to city, as we have very tight budget. Council will discuss further with upcoming budget 7:55pm 10. Discussed monthly reports for the City and for the City water, sewer, and garbage. Scheduled special meeting for certificate signing to begin water process, June 2nd 2022 at 7pm. Motion to approve reports made by. Jessica Scales, 2nd by Larry Crump, 8:01pm 11. Discussed the renewal oft the! Stagecoach lease. Based on amount spent as landlord last year and never having full open restaurant, may not be financially viable. Jessica Scales made motion to renew lease and find another business to try again. Motion died on the floor, no second made. Lease will not be renewed. 8:11pm 12. Discussed purchase of software for the municipal court. Discussed price, training, and packages avail. Best price and option available for our city. Motion to purchase software made by Frank Pearce, 2nd by. Jessica Scales, passed by unanimous 8:20pm 13. Discussed and set date for budget workshop for 2022-2023 budget. Best date for everyone is Friday May 27+h, 2022. Motion made to set budget workshop for 05/28/22, made by Franky Soto, 2nd by Larry Crump, passed by unanimous vote. 8;25pm 14. Discussed the bid for removal of debris from old city hall. After engineer inspection he recommends shoring up wall for structural integrity buti is not necessarily needed if space won't be occupied. Decided to table issue until we find lower bid or  Franky Soto, 2nd by Larry Crump, passed by unanimous vote.  passed by unanimous vote.  meeting.  passed by unanimous vote.  vote.  verify wall needs to be worked on.    8:37pm 15. Mayor reports: Old trash truck: sold for $2500 completion by. July.  Siren: still waiting to hear back from Oncor, they have scheduled meeting for 5/11, will know more than if we qualify for any assistance programs to get us free pole. TruClear-waiting on pumps still, scheduled to be delivered this week. Hoping for Street signs: still working on getting up and replacing ai few fittings, almost done. Water tower needs work, looking at costs up to $50,0001 for this tower, last tower repair Drought: Contingency plans being reviewed, as we have had not any substantial rain in months. Need rain in next 30 days or may have to begin enforcement of plan.  was $25,000, cutting deeply intoi funding.  No executive session needed.  8:45pm 16. No further discussions at this time. Motion to adjourn meeting made by  Jessica Scales, 2nd by Larry Crump, passed by unanimous vote.    Realr Secretary, Jessica Scales  Mayor,Johnie Reeves  QCcA