Monday, March 24, 2008

MINUTES CALLED CITY COUNCIL MARCH 17 2008

CALLED CITY COUNCIL MEETING
March 17, 2008
MINUTES

The Madisonville City Council met in a called meeting on March 17, 2008 at 5:05 p.m. at 210 W. Cottonwood, Madisonville, Texas

Meeting called to order at 5:05 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


I. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER: 5:05 P.M.
II. INVOCATION – Don Dean
III. PLEDGES

******Motion was made by Debra Drake to go into closed session at 5:10 p.m.
Seconded by Terri Creel. All voting aye. Motion carried

CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION: IN ACCORDANCE WITH TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE CHAPTER 551.074 (a) (1) DELIBERATE PERSONNEL
MATTER: POSITION OF CITY MANAGER.
SECTION: 551.074 – PERSONNEL MATTERS – To discuss, review and/or interview applicants for the position of the City Manager of the City of Madisonville. To deliberate the appointment, employment, duties, compensation, hiring of an individual for the position of City Manager of the City of Madisonville.

******Motion was made by Terri Creel to go back into Open Session at 6:53p.m.
Seconded by Pearline Johnson. All voting aye. Motion Carried.

OPEN SESSION:
1. CONSIDER AND APPROVAL OF ITEM DELIBERATED ON IN
EXECUTIVE SESSION – FOR THE POSITION OF CITY MANAGER OF
THE CITY OF MADISONVILLE – TO DELIBERATE THE APPOINTMENT,
EMPLOYMENT, DUTIES, COMPENSATION, HIRING OF AN INDIVIDUAL
FOR THE POSITION OF CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF MANDISONVILLE.

*****Motion was made by Marvin Stanton to make an offer to David Jacobs at the rate of $65,000, check background and credit report. Seconded by Debra Drake.
All voting aye. Motion Carried

2. IF NO ACTION IS TAKEN ON ITEM NO.1, DISCUSS AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF SETTING DATES AND INTERVIEWING APPLICANTS FOR THE POSITION OF CITY MANAGER FOR THE CITY OF MADISONVILLE.

******Action taken on No. 1.

ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Debra Drake to adjourn at 7:00 p.m. and seconded by Terri
Creel. All voting aye. Motion Carried.

___________________________
Don Dean- Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________
Rosa Barrera – City Secretary

Friday, March 14, 2008

AGENDA SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MARCH 17 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 17, 2008 AT 5:00 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) DELIBERATE PERSONNEL MATTER: POSITION OF CITY MANAGER.
SECTION: 551.074 - PERSONNEL MATTERS -To discuss, review and/or interview applicants for the position of the City Manager of the City of Madisonville. To deliberate the appointment, employment, duties, compensation, hiring of an individual for the position of City Manager of the City of Madisonville.

OPEN SESSION:
1. Consider and approval of item deliberated on in Executive Session – for the
position of City Manager of the City of Madisonville – To deliberate the
the appointment, employment, duties, compensation, hiring of an individual
for the position of City Manager of the City of Madisonville.

2. If no action is taken on item No.1, discuss and possible approval of setting
dates and interviewing applicants for the position of City Manager for the City
of Madisonville.

ADJOURNMENT:


I, ROSA BARRERA, CITY SECRETARY DO HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE ABOVE NOTICE WAS POSTED ON THE BULLETIN BOARD AT CITY HALL 210 W. COTTONWOOD, MADISONVILLE, TEXAS, MARCH 14, 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 MARCH 13 2008

CALLED CITY COUNCIL MEETING
March 13, 2008
MINUTES

The Madisonville City Council met in a called meeting on March 13, 2008 at 8:00 p.m. at 210 W. Cottonwood, Madisonville, Texas

Meeting called to order at 8:00 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


I. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER: 8:00 P.M.
II. INVOCATION – Lois Brown
III. PLEDGES

******Motion was made by Debra Drake to go into closed session at 8:05 p.m.
Seconded by Terri Creel. All voting aye. Motion carried

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 manager 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.

******Motion was made by Debra Drake to go back into Open Session at 9:35 p.m.
Seconded by Pearline Johnson. All voting aye.

OPEN SESSION:
No action was taken

ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Debra Drake to adjourn at 9:35 p.m. and seconded by Terri
Creel. All voting aye. Motion Carried.

___________________________
Don Dean- Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________
Rosa Barrera – City Secretary

Thursday, March 13, 2008

AGENDA SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MARCH 13 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 SPECIAL CALLED
MEETING ON MARCH 13, 2008 AT 8:00 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:
I. In accordance with the Texas Government Code, Chapter 551 Section 551.074
- To interview City Manager Applicant at 8:00 p.m.
11. In accordance with the Texas Government Code, Chapter 551 Section 551.074
- To interview City Manager Applicant following No. 1
111. In accordance with the Texas Government Code, Chapter 551 Section 551.074
- To interview City Manager Applicant following No. 11

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 7:55 P.M. ON MARCH
10, 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

Monday, March 10, 2008

AGENDA REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 10 2008

NOTICE OF CALLED MEETING
THIS MEETING WAS POSTED PURSUANT TO THE TEXAS OPEN MEETING
ACT V.T.C.A. GOVERNMENT CODE CHAPTER 551THE CITY OF MADISONVILLE WILL HOLD A CALLED MEETING ON MARCH 10, 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
IV. VISITORS FORUM (3 Minutes)
V. CONSENT AGENDA

All consent agenda items are considered to be routine by the City council and will be
enacted by a motion. There will be no separate discussion on these items unless a
Council Member so request, in which event the item will be removed from the
Consent agenda and considered in its normal on the agenda.
1. Approval of minutes as written:
February 11, 2008, February 19, 2008, February 25, 2008, February 28, 2008, March 3, 2008, March 3, 2008, and March 6, 2008.
2. Approval of Accounts Payable as written:
3. Approval of Drakes Service as written:

OLD BUSINESS:
1. Discuss and possible approval of Sale of Struck off Property to Gloria
D’Ann Hogan (R 18008).

NEW BUSINESS:
1. Consider and Possible Approval to order the City Election to be held
May 10, 2008.
2. Consider and Possible Approval on contract with Madison County on Voting Machines for May 10, 2008. City Election.
3. Discuss and Consider Approval on Bid on Water Line Improvements for Atkinson Toyota – TCF 726062/TWG # 19248. Contingent to the approval by the State.
4. Discuss and Consider Approval of Rate Increase of 3.2 % or extension of
Contract with Hutto Garbage.
5. Discuss and Possible Approval for the Position of Interim City Manager
To deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment,
duties, compensation, discipline dismissal or dismissal of a public officer
or employee.


DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
Municipal Court Report
Police Department Report
Fire Department Report
City Manager Report
EDC Report

CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION:
1. In accordance with the Texas Government Code, Chapter 551 Section 551.074
and Section 551.075
a. 1. Deliberate and Discuss applicants, review applications, evaluate, interviews
of applicants, discuss scheduling of future dates for interviewing applicants for
the position of City Manager.

OPEN SESSION:
1. Discuss and Possible Approval of action discuss in Closed Executive Session
Deliberate, discuss, applicants, review applications, evaluate, interviews of applicants, discuss scheduling of future dates for interviewing applicants for the
Position of 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 5:00 P.M. ON MARCH
7, 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

Wednesday, March 5, 2008

MINUTES CALLED CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 3 2008

CALLED CITY COUNCIL MEETING
March 3, 2008
MINUTES

The Madisonville City Council met in a called meeting on March 3, 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-absent
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 – Mayor Don Dean
III. PLEDGES

******Motion was made by Terri Creel to go into closed session at 6:00 p.m.
Seconded by Debra Drake All voting aye. Motion carried

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 manager 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.

******Motion was made by Debra Drake to go back into Open Session at 7:55 p.m.
Seconded by Pearline Johnson. All voting aye.

OPEN SESSION:
No action was taken

ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Terri Creel to adjourn at 8:00 p.m. and seconded by Marvin
Stanton All voting aye. Motion Carried.


___________________________
Don Dean- Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________

MINUTES CALLED CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 3 2008

CALLED CITY COUNCIL MEETING
March 3, 2008
MINUTES

The Madisonville City Council met in a called meeting on March 3, 2008 at 5:30 p.m. at 210 W. Cottonwood, Madisonville, Texas

Meeting called to order at 5:40 p.m.
Meeting called to order with the following members present:
Don Dean-Mayor
Marvin Stanton-Mayor Protem -absent
Pearline Johnson-Council Member
Debra Drake-Council Member
Lois Brown-Council Member-absent
Terri Creel-Council Member
Dave Ward-City Manager
John Bankhead-City Attorney
Rosa Barrera- City Secretary

I. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER: 5:40 P.M.
II. INVOCATION – Mayor Don Dean
III. PLEDGES

NEW BUSINESS:
1. Discuss and possible approval of low bid from Vermeer Equipment of Texas on a
Chipper Machine. (Bid done in July 2007).
Motion was made by Debra Drake to take the lowest bid of $29,523 (Grant amount $ 23,427.03) (City’s amount $ 6,095.97) from Vermeer Equipment of Texas.
Contingent to the funding of the Grant. Seconded Pearline Johnson all voting aye.
Motion carried.

ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Terri Creel to adjourn at 5:55 p.m. and seconded by Debra Drake. All voting aye. Motion Carried.


___________________________
Don Dean- Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________

Monday, March 3, 2008

AGENDA SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MARCH 3 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 MARCH 3, 2008 AT 5:30 P.M. AT 210 W. COTTONWOOD MADISONVILLE, TEXAS

OPEN MEETING:
A Special Meeting has being called for by Mayor Don Dean at 5:30 p.m. March 3, 2008
An Open Meeting will be held to consider the following subject:


AGENDA

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

NEW BUSINESS:
1. Discuss and possible approval of low bid from Vermeer Equipment of Texas on a Chipper Machine. (Bid done in July 2007).


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 ON FEBRUARY 28, 2008 AT 4:45 P.M.

_______________________________
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