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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 1, 2011

The Waelder City Council met for their regular monthly meeting on February 1, 2011 at Waelder City Hall. Those present were Mike Harris, Robert Tovar, Dora Ramirez and Becky Ayala. (Absent: Annie Jackson) Mayor Roy Tovar did preside.

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

Mike Harris moved the approval of the minutes, with corrections made by him (Mike) regarding the Special Called Meeting on Jan. 18, 2011, Item #3(regarding employees CDL and employees to request open session), with a second by Robert Tovar. The vote was unanimous and the motion was passed.

A motion was made by Mike Harris to approve the payment of the bills, with a second by Robert Tovar. 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:
Valentino Hernandez spoke to the council regarding his for sale automobile. The automobile is located on the corner of HWY 97 and HWY 90. I spoke to Chief Taylor about this matter and he approved the automobile being parked on this location. I told him that I had received a phone call regarding the vehicle. Councilmember Becky Ayala said, "That location is state property."

A motion was made by Mike Harris to call the Municipal Election on Saturday, May 14, 2011 for the (3) three places on the City Council with a second Dora Ramirez. The vote was unanimous and the motion was passed.

A motion was made by Mike Harris to approve the City Wide Clean-Up dates of April 9th and 10th (second weekend of April: Saturday, full day and Sunday, half day), with a second by Dora Ramirez. The vote was unanimous and the motion was passed.

A motion was made by Mike Harris to adopt the resolution amending the City of Waelder Public Funds Investment Policy with a second by Robert Tovar. The vote was unanimous and the motion was passed.

A motion was made by Mike Harris to adopt the resolution amending the City of Waelder Check Writing Policy with a second by Dora Ramirez. The vote was unanimous and the motion was passed.

The Council convened to Executive Session at 7:11 p.m. according to Texas Government Code 551.072:Deliberations about Real Property: Lease Agreement of City Property with Jesus Reyna and Francisca Reyna, Lot 4 in Block 42, off HWY 97

The Council reconvened to Open Session at 7:23 p.m.
A motion was made by Mike Harris to approve a new lease agreement with Jose Reyna at $200/per month for a period of (18) eighteen months (starting March 4, 2011 thru Sept. 4, 2012) with a second by Robert Tovar. (3 to 1) Becky Ayala: Oppose. The motion was carried.

Council convened to Executive Session at 7:27 according to Texas Government Code Section 551.074: Personnel Matters: a) Dolores Castro (90 Day Probation), b) Discuss and Accept Bill McNeal resignation, c) Consider and Take action hiring City Attorney Eduardo "Eddie" Xavier Escobar

The Council reconvened to Open Session at 7:35 p.m.
A motion was made by Mike to table a & b of agenda Item#13 with a second by Becky Ayala. The vote was unanimous and the motion was passed.
A motion was made by Mike Harris to accept W.W "Bill" McNeal's resignation as City Attorney, with a second by Robert Tovar. The vote was unanimous and the motion was passed.

A motion was made by Dora Ramirez to table amending the policy with a second by Robert Tovar. The vote was unanimous and the motion was passed.

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