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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING October 1, 2009

The Waelder City Council met for their regular monthly meeting on October 6, 2009 at Waelder City Hall. Those present were Mike Harris, Dora Ramirez, Annie Jackson. (Absent Robert Tovar and Mayor Roy Tovar). Mayor Pro-Tem Curtis Hadnot did preside.

A motion was made by Mike Harris to approve the minutes with a second by Annie Jackson. The vote was unanimous and the motion was passed.

A motion was made by Mike Harris to approve the payment the bills with a second by Annie Jackson. The vote was unanimous and the motion was passed.

A motion was made by Mike Harris to approve the financial reports with a second by Dora Ramirez. The vote was unanimous and the motion was passed.

Open Forum:

Richard Cedillo spoke to the City Council about what a success the Clean Sweep was on September 19. He wrote an article to be published in the Gonzales Inquirer thanking all the helpers that made it a success that day. The people that helped out were given lunch and there were prizes that were given away. He is still getting calls from people requesting that items be picked up, that are still out in front of residents’ homes. He responded by telling them that it will take 3 to 4 weeks to clean it all. The City crew will pick up the lumber and limbs.

A motion was made by Mike Harris to increase the peddlers permit with a second by Annie Jackson. The peddlers permit for (3) three months is $25 and the yearly permit is $100. The motion was unanimous and the motion was passed.

The Council convened to Executive Session at 7:14 p.m. according to Texas Government 551.074: Personnel Matters: Hiring a Temporary Police Officer

The Council reconvened to Open Session at 7:20 p.m.
A motion was made by Mike Harris to hire Robert Hall as Temporary Part-time Police Officer at a maximum of 32 hours until a Full-time is hired with a second by Dora Ramirez. The vote was unanimous and the motion was passed.

A motion was made by Dora Ramirez to adjourn with a second by Annie Jackson. The vote was unanimous and the motion was passed.