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.


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Marvin Stanton – Pro Tem Mayor
ATTEST:
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