City of Richland Springs Minutes of Public Hearing and City Council Meeting on April Scheduled Public Hearing: Discussion of proposed water rates for planned increase for Council Members: Aaron Bessett, Frankie Soto, Frank Pearce, Larry Crump, and Jessica  11th, 2022  wateri improvement project Council Attendees: Mayor Johnie Reeves Called to Order: 06:30 PM Note Taker:. Jessica Scales  Scales  City officials present: Mayor, Johnie Reeves; Secretary, Jessica Scales; Treasurer, Franky Soto; Larry Crump; Aaron Bessett; City Water Manager, Chris Perry. Absent: Mayor pro tem, Frank Pearce, he advised emergency' water call Guests present for public meeting: Sheri Winter, Marlan Winter, Bob Collins, and  Michelle Mckinnerney  6:30pm 1.Opened meeting with a prayer.  6:30pm Opened Discussion. Showed all citizens present the proposed rates, adjusted to meet USDA requirements. Advised rates we originally proposed were too low per USDA, to meet yearly payments with minimum water usage, hence this final meeting to advise ofa adjusted rate increase. See chart. Information given to us suggests project could start as soon as late summer; estimated at 6 months, should all plans be approved and go smoothly. All citizens present voice agreement with plans. Bob Collins added that he would like to see VFD added to water bill as well along with other non-profits. Council will look into options for adding other non-profits to bill as well. No other discussion,  end of public hearing. Dwayne Shaw arrives, 6:55pm Meeting: Discussion oft the regular business of the city Council Attendees: Mayor. Johnie Reeves  Council Members: Aaron Bessett, Frankie Soto, Frank Pearce, Larry Crump, and Jessica  Scales  Called to Order: 6:55PM Note Taker: Jessica Scales Absent: Frank Pearce Guests present: same as above 6:56pm Opened meeting with a prayer.  City officials present: Mayor, Johnie Reeves; Secretary, Jessica Scales; Treasurer, Franky  Soto; Larry Crump; Aaron Bessett; City Water Manager, Chris Perry.  6:57pm Citizen participation: Michelle gave updates on SSCFA, total number of animals brought in, Most needed items to advise citizens of: mainly fosters, Bob commended council and stated there are still drug problems ini town to be addressed, council advised    last few council meetings have been discussing that with SSSD, currently working  towards solutions. No other commentary. Paige Moats arrived during participation 7:02pm  7:09pm 3. We reviewed and approved previous meeting minutes. Motion to approve made by Aaron Bessett, 2nd by Franky Soto, passed by unanimous vote. 7:11pm 4. Reviewed and approved the bills for payment for the city, and for the water sewer and garbage dept. Discussed largest expenses, all plumbing related. Motion to approve bills made by Franky Soto, 2nd by Larry Crump, passed by unanimous vote.  Frank Pearce and. John Scales arrive 7:11pm  7:20pm 5. Discussed and took action on the agreement with the San Saba Sheriffs Office for assistance with off duty officers for the city, discussed patrolling, tickets, speed limits, shifts, hours, costs, and that memorandum would be needed. Dwayne will speak with deputies further to look into overtime and possible shifts. Adding to next months 7:35pm 4. CONTD. We discussed and approved monthly reports for city and water, sewer, garbage. Discussed insurance amounts for old water building. Motion to approve made by Aaron Bessett, 2nd by Larry Crump, passed by unanimous vote. 7:39pm 6. Discuss and take action on the approval oft the resolution 2022-5, authorizing the hiring of bond counsel on a contingency fee basis. Motion made to approve by 7:44pm 7. Discussed and took action by approving resolution 2022-4 authorizing the publication of notice ofi intent to issue combination tax and revenue certificates of obligation int the amount not to exceed $1,418,000. Motion to approve made by Aaron Bessett, 2nd by Larry Crump, passed by unanimous decision.  agenda.  Franky Soto, 2nd by Larry Crump, passed by unanimous vote.  7:48pm 8. Discussed and approved proposed water rate schedule, subject to approval of USDA, as seen. Motion made to approve by. Jessica Scales, 2nd by Franky Soto, passed by 7:50pm 9. Discussed and approved the bidi for water office/old city hall fire damage cleanup. Motion made to approve bid and start cleanup by Franky Soto, 2nd by Larry Crump, passed by unanimous decision. No bids given for masonry work, we will look 7:56pm 10. Discussed and approved the ordinance authorizing the establishment ofa municipal court in The City of Richland Springs. Judge would set fines andi then collect  unanimous decision.  into hiring a company to do it.    and send correct amounts to state via required software. Motion to approve ordinance 2022-3 made by Frank Pearce, 2nd by Franky Soto, passed by unanimous decision. 8:04pm 11. Discussed and approved hiring Randy Robinson via contract as city attorney for right of way easements for the USDA water project. Discussed hourly fee and amounts set aside for legal resources. Made a few changes to contract, Motion made to agree to contract as seen after edits. Motion made by Aaron Bessett, 2nd by Larry Crump, 8:13pm 12. Discussed purchasing software for the municipal court. Discussed prices for packages, deemed too high at this time, will look for a cheaper package or other 8:18pm 13. Discussed and adopted the water and waste water system grant agreement. Motion made by. Jessica Scales, 2nd by Larry Crump, passed by unanimous decision. 8:23pm 14. Adopted the loan resolution for the proposed USDA water project. Motion toa adopt made by Aaron Bessett, 2nd by Franky Soto, passed by unanimous vote. 8:29pm 15. Discussed and approved the letter ofi intent to meet conditions for the USDA water project. Motion made to approve by Aaron Bessett, 2nd by Larry Crump, passed by 8:30pm 16. Discussed and adopted the conflict of interest policy for the USDA water 8:35pm 17. Discussed siren installation project. Decided to see if other options available for pole or for mounting spots to lower price. Will discuss further next meeting after 8:43pm 18. 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. 9:14pm 19. Exited executive session and reconvened back into open session. Motion to reconvene to normal meeting, motion made by Aaron Bessett, 2nd by. Jessica Scales, 9:16pm 20. Noi further discussions at this time. Motion made to adjourn meeting by  passed by unanimous decision.  options. No action taken, adding to next month's agenda.  unanimous vote.  project. Necessary parties signed and agreed.  looking into other options. No action taken.  passed by unanimous vote. Called in guests still present. Aaron Bessett, 2nd by Frank Pearce, passed by unanimous vote.  yor,. Reeves Johnie  hale Jessica Scales  S6  4