MINUTES  THE CITY OF LOMETA COUNCIL CHAMBERSI IN CITYHALL 100ESANSABASTLOOMETATX76853 512-752-3331 REGULAR MEETING Monday, July 5, 2021 7 p.m.  CALL' TO ORDER Mayor Stephen Brister Hicks called the meeting to order at 7:03 II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Stephen Brister Hicks led council and guest in the  p.m.  Pledge of Allegiance to the American and Texas Flag. III. INVOCATION Melissa Cantu led council and guests in prayer.  IV. ROLLCALL  1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.  Mayor, Stephen Brister Hicks Councimember, Doug Brister Councilmember, James Dickison Councilmember, Marsha Laughlin Councimember, Ronnie Cartwright Councimember, Johnny Towerton  PRESENT PRESENT ABSENT PRESENT PRESENT PRESENT  V. BUSINESS THE SUBIECTS TOPEIRAESIDCONSDINEDON ACTED UPON AREASFOLLOWS: (ITEMS DO NOTH HAVE TO BE TAKEN. IN THE SAME ORDER ASSHOWN ON THE MEETING. NOTICE). VI. REVIEW AND ACCEPT THE MINUTES FOR THE JUNE 7, 2021 REGULAR MEETING. A motion was made by Doug Brister with a second by Ronnie Cartwright to accept the minutes for the June 7, 2021 Regular Meeting. Motion passed by  unanimous vote.  VII. REVIEW, RATIFY AND ACCEPT THE BILLS PAID DURING THE MONTH OF JULY 2021. A motion was made by Marsha Laughlin with a second Doug Brister to accept the bills for the month of] July 2021. Motion passed by unanimous vote.  VIII. OPEN FORUM:  Citizens are welcome to speak about any subject matter, even ifit is not on the agenda, for up to three (3) minutes during open forum. Ifyou need more time, please contact the City Secretary in advance. Please keep in mind that council action cannot and will not be taken during open forum. For such an item, the Council may either: (1) make a statement of fact, (2) make a statement concerning the policy regarding the item or (3) propose that the item Cynthia Kirby spoke during open forum about how she is not happy with the condition of the gazebo behind City Hall and the Fire Department and: she wants to see it cleaned up and taken better care of. She also said she is not happy with the amount of trash andj junk located behind the downtown buildings and she hopes that the  be placed on ai future agenda.  city willo do: something about thats soon.    MINUTES  IX. BUSINESS Note: Agendai items do notl havet tol bet takeni int thes same order as shown on the meeting notice.  NEW BUSINESS  1. Discuss and Consider Action: Amendment to Zoning Ordinance to allow for additional conditions related to new residential construction. No action taken. Workshop will be in October and date announced at a future 2. Discuss and Consider Action: Amendment to Ordinance 08042016-RVs and RV Parks to allow habitability of RVs on personal residential property. No action taken. Workshop will be in October and date announced 3. Discuss and Consider Action: Hiring for a part-time City Administration position. A motion was made by Ronnie Cartwright and a second by Johnny Towerton to hire a part-time city administration position for 12 hours a  time.  atai future time.  week at $100. Motion passed 4:1.  EXECUTIVE SESSION  The City Council will convene into Executive Session in Accordance with Texas  Government Code Section 551.074 - Personnel Matters.  Discuss and Consider Action: Hiring for the open Maintenance Technician position within the Maintenance Department with rate of  payapproved by City Council.  RECONVENCEI INOPEN SESSION (council did not enter into executive session)  4. Discuss and Consider Action: Hiring for the open Maintenance Technician position within the Maintenance Department with rate of pay approved by City Council. No action taken as we had no applicants for  thej position who showed for interviews.  X. REPORTS: MUNICEALDIPAKTMENE HEAD REPORTS, WHEN NECESSARY.  MAYOR: COUNCIL MEMBERS: CHIEF OFI POLICE: Monthly Reports CITY SECRETARY: MUNICIPAL COURT: FIRE DEPARTMENT: Monthly Run Reports  XI. ADJOURN: A motion was made by Ronnie Cartwright and a second by Marsha  Laughlin to adjourn the meeting at 8:26 p.m.  APPROVED: Aon  ATTEST;  hhk  Mayor Stéphen Brister Hicks Date: August 2, 2021  Plath  Lindsey Grant/Citys Secretary