City of Richland Springs Minutes of Public Meeting and Regularly Scheduled City Council Scheduled Public Meeting: Third and final discussion of the proposed water rates for customers if the city accepts the USDA water grant; Detailed description of water Council Members: Aaron Bessett, Franky Soto, Frank Pearce, Larry Crump, and. Jessica Meeting on January 10th, 2022 improvement project given. Council Attendees: Mayor Johnie Reeves Called to Order: 06:00 PM Note Taker:. Jessica Scales Chris Perry. Absent: Aaron Bessett Scales City Officials present tonight: Mayor, Johnie Reeves; Mayor Protem, Frank Pearce; Treasurer, Franky Soto; Secretary, Jessica Scales; Larry Crump; City Water Manager, Guests present for public meeting: Diana Hain, Marlan Winter, David Burnett 6:03pm 1. Opened Meetings with a prayer. 6:04pm Opened public hearing and discussion. Went over all grant information. Discussed what would be done. Discussed approval of grant and the costs to the city. Discussed payment options and proposed water rates of our portion of grant as requested by USDA. City would pay 33% equal to roughly $1.41 million, paid over 40 years, with ay yearly payment of around $55,0001 for city to pay. Discussed our socio economic status and howi it was determined for us by USDA. The main unknown is still a Guest Commentary: Diana feels wel have no choice and project is necessary. Marlan agreed with Diana. David is not on RS city water: system, lives outside of city limits and is Summary: After 3 meetings, large consensus (over 75% of attendees) are OK with going forward with project. Although not wanted by all, the city will need to provide fresh clean water to all residents, and project would allow that and is seen as a required timeframe for duration and completion of project. RSUD customer, just wanted to hear and learn more information. project. 6:30pm Regular City Council Meeting begins 6:31pm 2. Citizen Participation: none offered. Marlan left, John Scales arrived. 6:31pm 3. We reviewed and approved previous meeting minutes. Motion to approve minutes made by. Jessica Scales, 2nd by Larry Crump, and passed by unanimous vote. 6:34pm 4. We reviewed and approved the bills for payment for the city andi the water, sewer, and garbage. Motion to approve bill payment made by Franky Soto, 2nd by Larry 6:38pm 5. We discussed the city monthly reports and the monthly reports for the water, sewer, and garbage. Discussed the fees for the street signs we ordered (along with all necessary poles and hardware). Had previously set budget at $6,000. Discussed size, chose recommended municipality size of 9x12, full cost of around $5,500. Crump, passed by unanimous vote. 6:47pm. 6. Mayor Reports City pumps, still onel being repaired. Small one needed parts replaced, repairs Elections: Doing joint election with school, will be at Community Center. Absentee voting will be at the school. City will still have 21 12 hour days available TCEQ notified of boil issue notice given to community, as required by law. All info TruClear. Pat Doggett unreachable at this point. Still no updates. No one returning phone calls. Mayor will attempt calls daily til rep reached. Customer water deposit refunds have been written out in checks. Refunding Lowest quote we can find on building for excavator is $7,000, from HDZ welding/Jesus Hernandez. Can start tomorrow (1/11) completion of around 2 days. Decided to let him do this project to get building done already, will get started right away. Motion to approve HDZ welding as chosen company for constructing building for excavator storage. Motion made by Franky Soto, 2nd by taking longer, ETR 1/17/22. for early voting sent and reported as requested via email. approximately $13,000. Larry Crump, passed by unanimous vote. 7:00pm 7. No executive session required, no further action required at this time. Motion made to adjourn meeting by. Jessica Scales, 2nd by Larry Crump, passed by unanimous vote. bcalur Reeves Ays Secretaly, Jessica Scales Mayr/Iohnie GRc