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Votes at a glance: Richwood council approves property-code adoption, contract actions and grant application
Summary
The council took several formal actions: it approved adoption of the 2021 International Property Maintenance Code (Ordinance 26-541), authorized a multiyear contract extension with Waste Connections, approved a resolution to apply for Texas Water Development Board funding for a water tower (Resolution 26-R-7, not-to-exceed amount shown in application materials $4,400,000), authorized HR/payroll vendor draw documents, and authorized revisions to the city attorney legal-services agreement.
At tonight’s meeting the City Council recorded several formal approvals and directive motions.
Ordinance adoption: Council adopted Ordinance 26‑541 to adopt the 2021 International Property Maintenance Code and amend Chapter 6, Article 2, Section 6‑23. The motion was made by Speaker 9 and seconded by Speaker 4; the motion passed on a voice 'Aye' vote.
Solid-waste contract extension: Staff briefed council on the existing Waste Connections collection agreement and recommended considering a multi‑year extension to stabilize rates. Council authorized the city manager to execute a multiyear extension; staff noted contract terms include renewal options and CPI provisions.
Water‑system funding resolution: Council approved Resolution 26‑R‑7 authorizing submission of an application to the Texas Water Development Board for funding assistance for an elevated water-storage tower project. Staff included a not-to-exceed figure of $4,400,000 in application materials and said the city plans to site a new elevated tank at the north water plant.
Payroll/H.R. services: Council authorized the city manager to execute necessary documentation to permit an HR/payroll vendor (HRMP) to draw payroll and benefit payments from the city account under set limits to enable vendor processing of direct deposits and benefits.
Legal services agreement: Council authorized the city manager to execute the updated legal-services agreement with the city attorney, including proposed hourly-rate revisions.
Votes and motion details were recorded in the meeting minutes; the approvals were made by voice vote with 'Aye' recorded and motions carrying as announced by the chair.
