February 6, 2025 The Gorman City Commission met in a Regular meeting with the following present, Mayor David Perry, Commissioners Bill Miears, April James, Luis Ramirez, and Robert Ervin. Others attending were EDC Director Trinity Davis, City Clerk Joni Ettinger, PWD Jeff Young, Charles Keith of Jacob Martin Engineering, Mary Jo Dugan, and Brad and Ruth Campbell. Mayor Perry led the opening prayer and led the Pledge of Allegiance and the Texas Pledge. The mayor asked if anyone was present to comment regarding the Public Hearing for the Downtown Revitalization Project. No one replied. Mayor Perry updated all the corrections the city wants made and issues we have with the project. A punch list has been established, and bids will be gathered for the Southwest corner area. Commissioner James made the motion to approve the minutes of the previous meetings with a second from Commissioner Ramirez. Motion carried 4-0. Commissioner Miears made the motion to approve the bills as presented with a second from Commissioner Ervin. Motion carried 4-0. Mary Jo requested that when the executive session was prompted, please move it to the bottom of the agenda or the last item SO attendees would not have to wait to return to the meeting or miss any of the other agenda items. The mayor stated they generally try to move the executive session to the end and added that any required action would be acted upon in open session. PWD Jeff Young, EDC Director Trinity Davis and Officer Overton gave departmental reports. Commissioner Ervin made the motion to order the May 3, 2025, General Election of the city of Gorman. Commissioner Ramirez made a second. Motion carried 4-0. Item #8 no action was required. Jeff can get the equipment and supplies necessary for making all needed repairs to the swimming pool. Tacy will begin advertising for a pool operator in the event the previous operator opts out. Commissioner Ramirez made the motion to amend the administrative budget to reflect the wage increase for the city secretary, now city manager. Commissioner James made a second. Motion carried 4-0. Agenda item #10, the Velda Ruth Underwood property line, this property does not belong to the city of Gorman. The ECAD is taking steps to place the north 25' which has been in question. The need for a roof over the old fire hall will be considered. Plans will be made with public works to get street repairs started. There being no further agenda items to consider Commissioner Ramirez motioned to adjourn with a second from Commissioner Miears. Motion carried 4-0, time was 6:25 p.m. * The mayor and commissioners stayed for a retirement reception for outgoing PWD Joe Williams. All members were gone by 7:45 p.m. No business was conducted.