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A council motion to approve Ordinance 2025-10 was moved and seconded; the motion passed without recorded dissent. The mayor then administered the oath of office to council members-elect for the districts listed on the agenda.

The council also read and approved a proclamation honoring Stephen Ward for his service as District 1 council member from May 2023 to May 12, 2025. The proclamation thanked Ward for his leadership, described his contributions to community initiatives and civic improvements, and said the proclamation would be presented to Ward and entered into the city’s official records; the statement noted Ward was not present for the presentation.

The council confirmed it had a quorum despite one council member, Steve Ward, being absent from the meeting. There were no public-comment submissions recorded for that portion of the agenda.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of El Campo City Council Regular Meeting - May 12, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","At its May 2025 meeting the El Campo City Council approved Ordinance 2025-10 declaring the results of the May 2025 general election, administered the oath of office to council members-elect, and presented a proclamation honoring Stephen Ward for his service as District 1 council member from May 2023 to May 12, 2025.","taxTitle","El Campo, Wharton County, Texas","taxId",69629,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6059816,"El Campo proclaims May 18–24 Public Works Week, honors public works staff",166,154000,320000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3293596-b454672848c23acb9e53bb245794cdc4&start=154&end=320","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3293596-b454672848c23acb9e53bb245794cdc4/thumbnail_154000.jpg","/articles/6059816/El-Campo/Wharton-County/Texas/El-Campo-proclaims-May-1824-Public-Works-Week-honors-public-works-staff","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6059816-53eeea3da4b60d93d0aa44dc9253ae6c/orig.mp4?Expires=1776232556&Signature=hqQUvmSAaIok1eSTEPY3VEPQWh6Uxut95-eTenyLy-onGCEWdxlhbo1G~Jl9h6S36-ECw~jO5mClksrFh1XcSyEmgHayJVji4q-ziYqEY~uSjzbkLMxJScRJ~OAZAiE0pXzXeqGEMDBsirN50QS1sFJkEQou1z9nFKGP6J8TCvHbNXeeXZFqFZ2nUyMyJ3ZJrAKBMOBVCa2bA-rUDVm73geTSi5CwwVnQ4zC4Zogs0GDT6K1l-CQNPgHcjDflQMQF21yvuwqpJQogzko~Z4eLE1GebwOk5bHaZlufYp67xwP7rBWKeu0ICAS~stk4-jyK2d3RbPa0MW45fPP~m5sSA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Mayor Eugene Bustamante read a proclamation declaring May 18–24, 2025, as Public Works Week in the City of El Campo and recognized public works employees for the department’s role maintaining local infrastructure.

The proclamation noted that the year 2025 marks the 65th annual National Public Works Week sponsored by the American Public Works Association and described the department’s responsibilities for transportation, water supply, treatment, solid waste systems and public facilities. The mayor said the city’s public works staff are “people powered” and “purpose driven,” and he named several employees in the chamber.

During the recognition the mayor said the city has about 40 public works employees and noted the department is one of only 16 in Texas to hold a National Public Works accreditation, calling it an accomplishment for the city’s team. Council and staff thanked the crew on stage and encouraged residents to support upcoming community events such as a “touch-a-truck” activity announced later in the meeting.

The proclamation was read aloud and presented as a formal recognition; no separate council vote or ordinance was required for a mayoral proclamation.

Mayor Bustamante said the proclamation will be affixed to the city seal and recorded in the city’s official records.","Mayor Eugene Bustamante read a proclamation declaring May 18–24, 2025 as Public Works Week in El Campo, highlighted the department's accreditation and thanked employees; staff and council encouraged public attendance at community events.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6059821,"El Campo council extends one-year wastewater disposal agreement with Brothers Vacuum",120,886000,1006000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3293596-b454672848c23acb9e53bb245794cdc4&start=886&end=1006","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3293596-b454672848c23acb9e53bb245794cdc4/thumbnail_886000.jpg","/articles/6059821/El-Campo/Wharton-County/Texas/El-Campo-council-extends-one-year-wastewater-disposal-agreement-with-Brothers-Vacuum","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6059821-b3bfe6dc092cf1ed88dc6908210eed66/orig.mp4?Expires=1776232556&Signature=lRXIbhDoU0h1XkzqUuLRUpDFZ-3HaUOyJ73-xQJIcdeff1zEVWVu9S6i7Yh6otzJbSlYffHG5QdWEu1WUsc-rSzysBspLX1W2lQ639hawGwa7GMvwX-xL8brEGfvgpDjzpgA08j8JTM0yfeTYTb0z5IJkMs2OR0JCXBqbOkrM9UDLifg-pKCey2FULIxJEctOfM3UMwhOFKw8NrYB8rFB-TbLA2xmZgxsugl2eGS1ncFH7RlZ9c10JXHKOHBxugDM5KrA0wcMFyELvhcTQIBPXA~JtlOxpV7tpUY4riFXCaBufQsxa7a1jQCPArEn1urgfGlGOVqYFbepQdVP4O0xQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The El Campo City Council approved a one-year extension of a contract allowing Brothers Vacuum and Trucking Services LLC to dispose of pretreated wastewater into the city's system at the Helena Lift Station, the council said at its May 2025 meeting.

City staff told the council the extension would keep the same terms and the same rate of $2.43 per 1,000 gallons for accepted pretreated wastewater; staff also said the city had collected $2,439.73 from the service to date. Staff recommended adoption of Resolution R2025-24 to renew the agreement for one year.

“We've collected $2,439.73 from this service,” said a staff member presenting the item. A councilmember asked, “How do you decide that $2.43 per thousand gallons is market rate?” The staff responder said the rate reflects that the wastewater was pretreated and had made it through the aeration process.

A councilmember moved to approve Resolution R2025-24 as presented; another councilmember seconded. The motion passed with all voting in favor; no roll-call tally was read into the record.

The contract first began in October when the council approved a temporary agreement for the disposal of pretreated wastewater at Helena Lift Station for six months, staff said. The extension approved at the May meeting continues that arrangement under the same terms and rates and will be monitored by city staff.

The council did not record additional conditions or amendments to the resolution during the vote.","At its May 2025 meeting, the El Campo City Council approved a one-year extension of a contract allowing Brothers Vacuum and Trucking Services LLC to discharge pretreated wastewater into the city's system at the Helena Lift Station at the same rate and terms.","actionData","errors"]

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Council approves ordinance declaring May election results, administers oaths and honors outgoing councilman Stephen Ward

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El Campo council extends one-year wastewater disposal agreement with Brothers Vacuum