Minutes of May 12, 2025, Called City Council Meeting at Heritage Hall, 6:00 PM. The Merkel City Council met for a Called City Council Meeting on May 12, 2025, at Heritage Hall, 6:00 PM. Mayor Schrampfer called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM and announced a quorum present. Council members present were Collin Jacobs, Matthew Riggan, and Brady Rutledge. Rode McElreath and Elaine Chaney were absent. Prayer led by Brady Rutledge. Mayor Schrampfer led the Pledge of Allegiance and Texas Pledge. Citizens were given an opportunity to comment. Canvass Election Results from the Taylor County Election Administrator. There was a brief discussion of the duties of Mayor Pro Tempore amongst the council. Collin Jacobs motioned to appoint Matthew Riggan as Mayor Pro Tempore and was seconded by Brady Rutledge. Approved 3-0. The council discussed possible candidates for the position of mayor. Ray Cobb was in attendance and spoke to the council. Brady Rutledge motioned to adjourn and was seconded by Collin Jacobs. Approved 3-0. Meeting Adjourned at 6:17 PM. Lhamae Evelyn Morsé, City Secretary Ray Cobb, Mayor