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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING January 12, 2010

The Waelder City Council met for a Special Called Meeting on January 12, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. at Waelder City Hall. Those present were Mike Harris, Robert Tovar, Dora Ramirez, Annie Jackson and Curtis Hadnot. Mayor Roy Tovar did preside.

The meeting was called to order and a quorum was established.

Philip Ruiz wanted the Council to know that the properties that are being discussed for the 2009/2010 (PY) Texas Neighborhood Stabilization Program should be checked for the appraised value. The property at the Water tower and the newly purchased property will also, need to be looked at for the appraised value.

The Council convened to Executive Session at 7:47 p.m. according to Texas Government Code Section 551.074: Police Department Evaluation

The Council reconvened to Open Session at 8:52 p.m.
A motion was made by Harris with a second by Ramirez to increase Chief of Police at a Salary of $43,000/year and full-time Police Officers at a Salary of $33,000/year effective on Jan. 22, 2010 and an incentive package 3 months from 1-12-10. The vote was unanimous and the motion was passed.

The Council convened to Executive Session at 8:56 p.m. according to Texas Government Code Section 551.074: Part-Time Evaluation

The Council reconvene to open session at 9:16 p.m.
A motion was made by Harris to move this evaluation for a later time and give Mayor authority over temporary part-time employment with a second by Hadnot. The vote was unanimous and the motion was passed.

A motion was made by Hadnot to adjourn, with a second by Harris. The vote was unanimous and the motion was passed.