Friday, February 29, 2008

AGENDA CALLED MEETING MARCH 3 2008

NOTICE OF SPECIAL CALLED MEETING PURSUANT TO SEC. 22.038 (b)
TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE,
THIS MEETING IS POSTED PURSUANT TO THE TEXAS OPEN
MEETING ACT V.T.C.A. GOVERNMENT CODE CHAPTER 551
THE CITY OF MADISONVILLE WILL HOLD A SPECIAL CALLED MEETING
MARCH 3RD, 2008 AT 6:00 P.M., AT 210 W. COTTONWOOD MADISONVILLE TEXAS

OPEN MEETING:
An open meeting will be held to consider the following subjects:

AGENDA:

I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
II. INVOCATION
III. PLEDGES

CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION: IN ACCORDANCE WITH TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE CHAPTER 551.074 (a) (1)
SECTION: 551.074 - PERSONNEL MATTERS -To discuss, review and/or interview applicants for the position of the city manger of the City of Madisonville.

SECTION:551.074- PERSONNEL MATTERS - For the position of City Manager. To discuss, review, and/or interview applicants for the position of City Manager of Madisonville.

OPEN SESSION:

ADJOURNMENT:


I, ROSA R. BARRERA, CITY SECRETARY DO HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE ABOVE NOTICE WAS POSTED ON THE BULLETIN BOARD AT CITY HALL 210 W. COTTONWOOD, MADISONVILLE, TEXAS, FEBRUARY 29TH, 2008, at______A.M./ P.M.


_____________________________
CITY SECRETARY

CITY HALL IS WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE SLOPED CUBE ENTRY IS AVAILABLE. THE MAIN ENTRANCE WITH SPECIALLY MARKED SPACES NEARBY. REQUEST FOR SIGN INTERPRETERS OF SPECIAL SERVICES MUST BE RECEIVED FORTY-EIGHT (48) HOURS PRIOR TO THE MEETING. CALL (936) 348-2748.

I CERTIFY THAT THE ATTACHED NOTICE AND AGENDA OF ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL WAS REMOVED BY ME FROM THE CITY HALL BULLETIN BOARD ON THE ______ DAY OF ____________, 2008.

MINUTES CALLED CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 25 2008

CALLED CITY COUNCIL MEETING
February 25, 2008
MINUTES

The Madisonville City Council met in a called meeting on February 25, 2008 at 6:02 p.m. at 210 W. Cottonwood, Madisonville, Texas

Meeting called to order at 6:02 p.m.
Meeting called to order with the following members present:
Don Dean-Mayor-absent
Marvin Stanton-Mayor Protem
Pearline Johnson-Council Member
Debra Drake-Council Member
Lois Brown-Council Member
Terri Creel-Council Member
Dave Ward-City Manager
John Bankhead-City Attorney
Rosa Barrera- City Secretary

I. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER: 6:02 P.M.
II. INVOCATION – Pearline Johnson
III. PLEDGES

OPEN SESSION:
1. Consider and possible approval of an amendment to the September 10th, 2007,
Council Minutes to correct the wording relating to the salary of the Interim
City Manager will be for six (6) months at the rate of $5,354.50 per month.
Motion was made by Debra Drake to revise the minutes of the September 10th 2007.
to correct a clerical error that had stated Ward had been hired for $53,450 for six
months instead of the $5,354.50 per month for 6 months. Seconded by Lois Brown. All voted aye.

2. Consider and possible approval of item deliberated on in Executive Session, (or open
session if requested by the Interim City manager) For the position of Interim City
Manager. To deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment,
duties, compensation, discipline or dismissal of Interim City Manager, Dave Ward
Motion was made by Marvin Stanton Seconded by Debra Drake, that there would be no additional compensation or car allowance at this time. two (2) abstained
Lois Brown and Terri Creel resulting in a 2-2 vote. Pearline Johnson who works for Dave Ward did not venture an opinion. resulting in no action, being taken one way or another. Interim City Manager (Dave Ward) stated that his last day as Interim City Manager for the City of Madisonville will be March 10, 2008.

3. Discuss and possible approval of setting dates and times for interviewing applicants
for the position of the City Manager for the City of Madisonville.
an agreement was made in open council by all five (5) members to start interviewing
Applicants for City manager on March 3rd, 6th, 10th, and 13th at 6:00 p.m. but no further motion was made or voted on.

ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Lois Brown to adjourn at 7:15 p.m. and seconded by Debra Drake.. All voting aye. Motion Carried.


___________________________
Marvin Stanton – Pro Tem Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________

Wednesday, February 27, 2008

AGENDA CALLED MEETING FEBRUARY 28 2008

NOTICE OF SPECIAL CALLED MEETING
THIS MEETING WAS POSTED PURSUANT TO THE TEXAS OPEN MEETING
ACT V.T.C.A. GOVERNMENT CODE CHAPTER 551
THE CITY OF MADISONVILLE WILL HOLD A CALLED MEETING ON FEBRUARY 28, 2008 AT 5:30 P.M. AT 210 W. COTTONWOOD MADISONVILLE, TEXAS

OPEN MEETING:
An Open Meeting will be held to consider the following subjects:


AGENDA

I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
II. INVOCATION
III. PLEDGES

.NEW BUSINESS:
1. Discuss and possible approval of a resolution for the City of Madisonville, Texas, declaring support for the SilverLeaf at Madisonville, LP, A Joint
Housing Tax Credit and Home investment partnership program application
to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for the year
2008.


ADJOURMENT:

I, ROSA BARRERA, CITY SECRETARY DO HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE
ABOVE NOTICE WAS POSTED ON THE BULLETIN BOARD AT CITY HALL AT
210 W. COTTONWOOD, MADISONVILLE, TEXAS AT 5:00 P.M. ON FEBRUARY
25, 2008.

_______________________________
CITY SECRETARY

IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, THE CITY OF MADISONVILLE WILL PROVIDE FOR REASONABLE ACCOMODATIONS FOR PERSONS ATTENDING THE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS. TO BETTER SERVE YOU, A REQUEST SHOULD BE RECEIVED 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE MEETING. PLEASE CONTACT CITY HALL AT 936-348-2748.

I CERTIFY THAT THE ATTACHED NOTICE AND AGENDA ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL WAS REMOVED FROM THE CITY BULLETIN BOARD ON ________DAY OF _________________, 2008.

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CITY SECRETARY

Friday, February 22, 2008

MADISONVILLE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA FEBRUARY 25 2008

NOTICE OF SPECIAL CALLED MEETING PURSUANT TO SEC. 22.038 (b) TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE, THIS MEETING IS POSTED PURSUANT TO THE TEXAS OPEN
MEETING ACT V.T.C.A. GOVERNMENT CODE CHAPTER 551
THE CITY OF MADISONVILLE WILL HOLD A SPECIAL CALLED MEETING
FEBRUARY 25TH, 2008, AT 6:00 P.M., AT 210 W. COTTONWOOD MADISONVILLE TEXAS

OPEN MEETING:
An open meeting will be held to consider the following subjects:

AGENDA:

I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
II. INVOCATION
III. PLEDGES

OPEN SESSION:

1. Consider and possible approval of an amendment to the September 10th, 2007, Council Minutes to correct the wording relating to the salary of the Interim City Manager will be for six (6) months at the rate of $5,354.50 per month.

CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION:
IN ACCORDANCE WITH TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE
CHAPTER 551.074 (a)(1) - Deliberate Personnel Matter: Position of Interim City Manager, Dave Ward

SECTION: 551.074 - PERSONNEL MATTERS - For the position of Interim City Manager. To deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, compensation, discipline or dismissal of the Interim City Manager, Dave Ward. The City Attorney, at the request of the Council, will be present in this closed session for consultation on this agenda personnel matter. (Note this matter will be held in open session if requested by Interim City Manager, Dave Ward).

OPEN SESSION:

2. Consider and possible approval of item deliberated on in Executive Session, (or open session if requested by the Interim City Manager) For the position of Interim City Manager. To deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, compensation, discipline or dismissal of Interim City Manager, Dave Ward.

3. Discuss and possible approval of setting dates and times for interviewing applicants for the position of City Manager for the City of Madisonville.

ADJOURNMENT:

I, ROSA R. BARRERA, CITY SECRETARY DO HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE ABOVE NOTICE WAS POSTED ON THE BULLETIN BOARD AT CITY HALL 210 W. COTTONWOOD, MADISONVILLE, TEXAS, FEBRUARY 22nd, 2008, at _____________ p.m.



_____________________________
CITY SECRETARY


CITY HALL IS WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE SLOPED CUBE ENTRY IS AVAILABLE. THE MAIN ENTRANCE WITH SPECIALLY MARKED SPACES NEARBY. REQUEST FOR SIGN INTERPRETERS OF SPECIAL SERVICES MUST BE RECEIVED FORTY-EIGHT (48) HOURS PRIOR TO THE MEETING. CALL (936) 348-2748.

I CERTIFY THAT THE ATTACHED NOTICE AND AGENDA OF ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL WAS REMOVED BY ME FROM THE CITY HALL BULLETIN BOARD ON THE ______ DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2008.



_____________________________
CITY SECRETARY

Thursday, February 21, 2008

MINUTES CALLED CITY COUCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 19, 2008

MINUTES

The Madisonville City Council met in a called meeting on February 19, 2008 at 5:32 p.m. at 210 W. Cottonwood, Madisonville, Texas

Meeting called to order at 5:32 p.m.
Meeting called to order with the following members present:
Don Dean-Mayor
Marvin Stanton-Mayor Protem
Pearline Johnson-Council Member
Debra Drake-Council Member
Lois Brown-Council Member
Terri Creel-Council Member
Dave Ward-City Manager
John Bankhead-City Attorney
Rosa Barrera-City Secretary

I. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER: 5:32 P.M.
II. INVOCATION – Marvin Stanton
III. PLEDGES

******Motion was made by Debra Drake to go into closed session at 5:35 p.m. Seconded by Terri Creel. All voting aye. .
CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION:
1. In accordance with the Texas Government Code, Chapter 551 Section 551.074
And Section 551.075
a. 1. Discuss Benefits for Interim City Manager.
******Motion was made by Debra Drake to go back into Open Session at 6:00 p.m.
Seconded by Pearline Johnson. All voting aye.
OPEN SESSION:
1. Terri Creel made a motion for an open session to discuss the full range of benefits of the Interim City Manager – Date March 3, 2008 Seconded by Debra Drake. All voting aye.

ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Debra Drake to adjourn at 6:11 p.m. and seconded by Terri Creel. All voting aye. Motion Carried.

AGENDA CALLED MEETING FEBRUARY 19, 2008

NOTICE OF CALLED MEETING
THIS MEETING WAS POSTED PURSUANT TO THE TEXAS OPEN MEETING
ACT V.T.C.A. GOVERNMENT CODE CHAPTER 551
THE CITY OF MADISONVILLE WILL HOLD A CALLED MEETING ON FEBRUARY 19, 2008 AT 5:30 P.M. AT 210 W. COTTONWOOD MADISONVILLE, TEXAS

OPEN MEETING:
An Open Meeting will be held to consider the following subjects:


AGENDA

I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
II. INVOCATION
III. PLEDGES

CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION:
I. In accordance with the Texas Government Code, Chapter 551 Section 551.074 and Section 551.075
a. 1. Discuss Benefits for Interim City Manager.

OPEN SESSION:
I . To take action on matters discussed on the benefits for the Interim City Manager.

ADJOURMENT:

I, ROSA BARRERA, CITY SECRETARY DO HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE
ABOVE NOTICE WAS POSTED ON THE BULLETIN BOARD AT CITY HALL AT
210 W. COTTONWOOD, MADISONVILLE, TEXAS AT 10:00 A.M. ON FEBRUARY
15, 2008.

_______________________________
CITY SECRETARY

IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, THE CITY OF MADISONVILLE WILL PROVIDE FOR REASONABLE ACCOMODATIONS FOR PERSONS ATTENDING THE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS. TO BETTER SERVE YOU, A REQUEST SHOULD BE RECEIVED 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE MEETING. PLEASE CONTACT CITY HALL AT 936-348-2748.

I CERTIFY THAT THE ATTACHED NOTICE AND AGENDA ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL WAS REMOVED FROM THE CITY BULLETIN BOARD ON ________DAY OF _________________, 2008.

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - FEBRUARY 11, 2008

MINUTES

The Madisonville City Council met in a regular meeting on February 11, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. at 210 W. Cottonwood, Madisonville, Texas

Meeting called to order at 6:00 p.m.
Meeting called to order with the following members present:
Don Dean-Mayor
Marvin Stanton-Mayor Protem
Pearline Johnson-Council Member
Debra Drake-Council Member
Lois Brown-Council Member
Terri Creel-Council Member
Dave Ward-City Manager
John Bankhead-City Attorney
Rosa Barrera- City Secretary

I. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER: 6:00 P.M.
II. INVOCATION – Fred Randle
III. PLEDGES
IV. VISITORS FORUM (3 Minutes)- none

CONSENT AGENDA:
A motion was made by Debra Drake to approve minutes on January 8, 2008 ,
January 14, 2008 and January 23, 2008 as written. Seconded by Pearline Johnson all voting aye. Motion Carried. A motion was made by Marvin Stanton to approve Accounts Payable as written. Seconded by Debra Drake. All voting aye.Motion Carried. A motion was made by Marvin Stanton to approve Drakes Service as written. Seconded by Pearline Johnson. Four (4) approve – Terri Creel, Pearline Johnson, Lois Brown and Marvin Stanton. One (1) abstained was Debra Drake from Drake Service. Motion Carried.

NEW BUSINESS:
DISCUSS AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF THE APPOINTMENT OF GARY CLENDENNEN AS CHIEF OF POLICE.
Motion: Marvin Stanton Seconded: Lois Brown : All voting aye. Motion Carried.
DISCUSS AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF APPOINTING ELAYNE CAMPBELL AS ELECTION JUDGE AND MARTHA WHITE AS ALTERNATE JUDGE FOR THE MAY 10, 2008 CITY ELECTION. Motion: Terri Creel. Seconded: Pearline Johnson All voting aye. Motion Carried.
DISCUSS AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF SALE OF STRUCK OFF PROPERTY TO GLORIA D’ANN HOGAN (R18008)


Motion: Debra Drake. Seconded:Terri Creel and all voting aye to tabled the sale of struck off property at 412 S Bogan.
CONSIDER AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF LOWEST BID FROM KNIFE RIVER CO. IN THE AMOUNT OF $140,426 FOR THE 2006 TCF ACCELERATION AND DECELERATION LANES FOR BUC-EE’S.: Motion: Terri Creel Seconded: Debra Drake. All voting aye. Motion Carried.
DISCUSS AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF LOWEST BID FORM DUDLEY CONSTRUCTION IN THE AMOUNT OF $108,583 FOR THE ELM STREET WASTEWATER IMPROVEMENTS.
Motion: Marvin Stanton Seconded: Pearline Johnson. All voting aye. Motion
Carried.
6 DISCUSS AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL TO FORGIVE EDC OF $17,836.40
REMAINING ON THE BOOKS FOR THE INFRASTRUCTURE COST AT
OLE OAKS SUBDIVISION.
Motion: Marvin Stanton Seconded Pearline Johnson. All voting aye. Motion
Carried.
7 DISCUSS AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE #649-ATMOS
ENERGY RATE SETTLEMENT CASE.
Motion: Terri Creel Seconded: Debra Drake All voting aye. Motion carried.
8 DISCUSS AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OR ORDINANCE #650-ANIMAL
CONTROL ORDINANCE.
Motion: Terri Creel Seconded: Pearline Johnson All voting aye. Motion carried.
9 DISCUSS AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF BENEFITS FOR INTERIM CITY
MANAGER.
Benefits tabled- council called for executive session for Tuesday January 19, 2008
at 5:30p.m. to discuss of benefits for interim City Manager.

DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
All reports – good

ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Lois Brown to adjourn at 7:16 p.m. and seconded by Marvin Stanton. All voting aye. Motion Carried.