Mayor Paul Gohman called the Special City Council meeting on April 10, 2025, to order at 10:30 a.m. and a quorum was established. The meeting was held at the city hall chambers, 114 S Washington St., Bronte, Texas. In attendance were Mayor Paul Gohman, council members, Clabe F. Webb, David Scott, RA Morris and Zach Davidson via conference call. Mayor Pro Tem Mike Bailey was absent. Staff present were Teresa Ballard, Ricky Royall, and Tara Robinson. The guest present was Shawn Baxter from Region 7, TDEM. Mayor Paul Gohman led the Pledges of Allegiance and led the invocation. Special Agenda 1. Discuss/Act- Authorize development of Hazard Mitigation Plan Grant Mayor Gohman introduced Shawn Baxter, District Chief -10 for region 7 of the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) out of San Angelo, Texas. Mr. Baxter explained what his job is and how TDEM works for municipalities. He went into detail that if we didn't have a hazard mitigation plan in place, the city would not be able to apply for grants such as generators, warning systems, safe room, structural drainage to name a few. Mr. Baxter distributed information to the city council explaining how the process works. In doing SO if the city approves authorizing the mayor to apply for a disaster mitigation plan development grant the city would be able to apply for grants in the future. Mr. Baxter also said that the City of Robert Lee and Coke County would be participating and would share in the cost. Clabe F. Webb made the motion to authorize Mayor to participate in a grant to develop a Hazard Mitigation Plan. Second, by RA Morris. Vote: 4/0 motion carried With no further ousiness Mayor Gohman adjourned the city council meeting at 11:47 a.m. Posk 24 Paul Gohman, Mayor ATTEST husr balad Teresa Ballard, City Secretary - % S 0),