Nixon,  Est. 1906  Nixon City Council Minutes for 10.26.2023 Special Meeting  The Nixon City Council met in Special Session on the 26th day of October 2023 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Members present were: Mayor Dorothy Riojas, Justin La Fleur, Maggie Gaytan, Ellie Dominguez, Patsy Scherrer, Melissa Pompa, Eddie Escobar, Harold Rice, Tanya Torres, Jeremy Bustos, Chief Miguel Cantu, Hector Dominguez. Jr., Nancy Amaya, Sheri Wuest, Loyce Rice, Margaret Davis, Bud Box, Shawn Collins, A quorum was declared present, and Madame Mayor Dorothy Riojas called the meeting to order at 5:31  Chambers at City Hall 302 E. Central Ave Nixon, TX 78140.  Gilbert Soto, Steve Gomez and. Judge Darryl Becker.  p.m.  Roll call was conducted. All members were present.  Ap prayer was given by Mayor Dorothy Riojas. And the Pledge of Allegiance toi the United States of America Citizens to be Heard - Hector Dominguez. Jr. spoke ati this time regarding budget amendments, the 3 minutes to speak were up and Mr. Dominguez asked to be given more time. A motion was made by Melissa Pompa and seconded by Patsy Scherrer to allow Mr. Dominguez 3 more minutes. Motion carried Motion was made by. Justin La Fleur and seconded by Maggie Gaytan to approve the Development and Annexation Agreement with Via Real Estate, LLC, developer, for a new local construction project within the Motion was made by. Justin La Fleur and seconded by Ellie Dominguez to move agenda item #2 (Nominating one tot five individuals to serve on the Gonzales County Appraisal Board) to Executive Session Motion was made by Ellie Dominguez and seconded by Melissa Pompa to revisit this in February 2024. Motion was made by. Justin La Fleur and seconded by Melissa Pompa to move the regularly scheduled meeting dates to the third Monday of the month beginning next month. Motion carried 5-0 Motion was made by Maggie Gaytan and seconded by. Justin La Fleur to take agenda item #5 (Amending the budget regarding salary increases) into Executive Session under Government Code 551.074 Motion was made by. Justin La Fleur and seconded by Melissa Pompa to take an 8-minute break before Council came out oft the Regular Session at 6:09 pm and went into Executive Session at 6:09 pm.  and the State of Texas was recited.  5-0  Extraterritorial Jurisdiction of the City of Nixon, Texas. Motion carried 5-0  under Government Code 551.0/1.Consutation with Attorney)  Motion carried 5-0  (Personnel). Motion carried 5-0  going into Executive Session. Motion carried 5-0    Council came out of Executive Session at 6:40 pm and went into Regular at 6:40 pm.  Motion was made by. Justin La Fleur and seconded by Melissa Pompa to nominate the following individuals tot the Appraisal Board. Jeff Harvey, Briana Dominguez, Shannon Smith, and Ryan Mills. Motioned carried Motion was made by Justin La Fluer and seconded by Ellie Dominguez to have all evaluations for all Motion was made by. Justin. Lal Fleur and seconded by Maggie Gaytan to adjourn. Motion carried 5-0  4-1 with Ellie Dominguez a abstaining.  Department heads and salaries. Motion carried 5-0  LondDoja Mayor, Dorothy Riojas   maggiDuphu Alderman, Maggie Gaytan d  Fleur  Vigils Scherrer  Blhi Dohsgus Alderman, Ellie Dominguez  Meufmpe Aldèrman, Melissa Pompa  Attest:  Tanya Torres City of Nixon Secretary