Minutes of February 25, 2025, Called City Council Meeting at Heritage Hall, 6:00 PM. The Merkel City Council met for a Called City Council Meeting on February 25, 2025, at Heritage Hall, 6:00 PM. Mayor Schrampfer called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM and announced a quorum present. Councit members present were Elaine Chaney, Collin Jacobs, Brady Rutledge, Rode McElreath and Matthew Riggan. Prayer led by Brady Rutledge. Mayor Schrampfer led the Pledge of Allegiance and Texas Pledge. Citizens were given an opportunity to comment. The Council entered executive session at 6:02 pm under Texas Gov't Code Section 551.074 (Personnel Matters). Executive session ended at 10:03 pm. The Council reconvened to open meeting at 10:04 pm. Collin Jacobs motioned to move forward in offering the City Manager position to Chase Waggoner and for Mayor Schrampfer to negotiate the employment contract. Matthew Riggan seconded the motion. Approved 5-0. Brady Rutledge's motion to adjourn and seconded by Elaine Chaney. Approved 5-0. Meeting Adjourned at 10:05 PM. Like SMOR AAs - Schn GmpA Ler Evelyn Morsé! City Secretary Mary Schigmpfer, Mayor