Ward 3 council member Melody Nowowiejski receives the oath of office from Brownwood City Secretary Christi Wynn. [Photo by Derrick Stuckly]
Melody Nowowiejski was sworn in as the new Ward 3 council member during Tuesday’s meeting of the Brownwood City Council.
Nowowiejski won a specially called election on May 1 over Linda Heitman to fill the unexpired term of Larry Mathis, who is moving to Georgetown.
Once Nowowiejski received the oath of office, she took Mathis’ place on the dais.
Tuesday was also the final city council meeting for outgoing Brownwood Assistant Manager Tim Airheart, who is retiring after spending 30 years as an employee of the City.
The Brownwood/Brown County Health Department received 20 positive COVID-19 test results. Of the 20 positives, 11 were PCR, and 9 were antigen. There are currently two hospitalized in Brown County for COVID-19. One death was reported this week, a female in her 50’s, not a resident of a nursing facility.
COVID-19 Vaccinations:
Weekly Update:
The Brownwood/Brown County Health Department received 20 positive COVID-19 test results. Of the 20 positives, 11 were PCR, and 9 were antigen. There are currently two hospitalized in Brown County for COVID-19. One death was reported this week, a female in her 50’s, not a resident of a nursing facility.
COVID-19 Vaccinations:
Five students from the Howard Payne University School of Nursing are prepared to become the first graduates from the university’s nursing program. The first graduating class includes Adrien Barrientos of Lewisville; Hanna Crow of Brownwood; Josie McClung of Brownwood; Ashley Strong of Brownwood; and Kira Teel of San Antonio.
The students will be presented with their degrees at 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 8, during the second of HPU’s two Commencement ceremonies that day, both of which will be held in Mims Auditorium.
“I’ve seen growth in the self-confidence of this group,” said Dr. Nina Ouimette, dean of the School of Nursing. “I’ve also seen them grow in what they thought the role of a nurse was, to now, understanding what the professional role is.”
A. Reading tabulated results of the May 1, 2021, Special Election.
B. Consider an ordinance on first/final reading canvassing votes for the May 1, 2021, Special Election and declaring the results.
C. Statement of Elected Officer – City Secretary
D. Oath of Office – City Secretary (Member seated at the podium)
A reception will be held after the meeting for the outgoing and incoming Council Member.
5. Items to be withdrawn
6. Introductions, Announcements, and Recognitions
7. Citizen Presentations
Any citizen who desires to address the City Council on a matter not included on the agenda may do so at this time. The City Council may not deliberate on items presented under this agenda item. To comply with the provisions of the Open Meetings Act, the Council respectfully requests that prior to addressing Council that each person submit a citizen presentation form that is located at the entryway to the Council Chambers, stating your name, address, and topic of presentation. All p