Friday, May 30, 2008

MINUTES CALLED CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 15 2008

CALLED CITY COUNCIL MEETING
May 15, 2008
MINUTES

The Madisonville City Council met in a called meeting on May 15, 2008 at 3:05 p.m. at 210 W. Cottonwood, Madisonville, Texas

Meeting called to order at 3:05 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
Rosa Barrera-City Secretary


I. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER: 3:05 P.M.
II. INVOCATION – Marvin Stanton
III. PLEDGES

OPEN SESSION:
1. TO CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE CANVASS OF THE CITY ELECTION
HELD ON MAY 10, 2008
Mayor Votes
Patti Womble Jones total 96
Don F.” Sonny” Dean toal 119
Alderman Votes
Donalyn Bussear total 8
Donnie Myrick total 70
Milton Wayne Andrus total 33
Terry Don Rogers total 33
Davis Williams total 42
Terri Creel total 105
John Johnson total 29
Fred Randle total 69
****Terri Creel and Donnie Myrick has been elected for Alderman and for Mayor Don
F. “Sonny” Dean
******Motion was made by Marvin Stanton to approve the Canvass of the City Election
held on May 10, 2008. Seconded by Debra Drake. All voting aye. Motion Carried

ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Lois Brown to adjourn at 3:30 p.m. and seconded by Terri
Creel. All voting aye. Motion Carried.


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

Wednesday, May 28, 2008

MINUTES CALLED CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 23, 2008

CALLED CITY COUNCIL MEETING
May 23, 2008
MINUTES

The Madisonville City Council met in a called meeting on May 23, 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
Donald Myrick-Council Member
Debra Drake-Council Member
Lois Brown-Council Member
Terri Creel-Council Member
John Bankhead-City Attorney

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

******Motion was made by Donald Myrick to go into closed session at 5:10 p.m.
Seconded by Lois Brown. All voting aye. Motion carried

CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION: IN ACCORDANCE WITH TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE CHAPTER 551.074 (a) (1) DELIBERATE PERSONNEL
MATTER: POSITION OF ITERIM MANAGER.
SECTION: 551.074 – PERSONNEL MATTERS – To discuss a vacancy in the office of
City Manager and consider the appointment or possible action to be taken to appoint an Interim
City Manager including seeking resumes, or to obtain applications of individuals interested in
Serving as Interim City Manager.


******Motion was made by Terri Creel to go back into Open Session at 6:00p.m.
Seconded by Lois Brown. All voting aye. Motion Carried.

OPEN SESSION:
1. To discuss a vacancy in the office of City Manager and consider the
Appointment or possible action to be taken to appoint an Interim City Manager
Including seeking resumes, or to obtain applications of individuals interested
in serving as Interim City Manager

2. Discussion and Possible action on locating or advertising for an individual for
the position of interim or temporary City Manager Position, including
interviewing a representative from Texas First Group, to inquire as to the
service provided by Texas First Group in obtaining candidates for the position
of Interim or Permanent City Manager positions.

*****Motion was made by Debra Drake to hire Texas First Group to place an Interim City
Manager with City of Madisonville. Seconded Lois Brown. All voting aye
Motion Carried.

ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Terri Creel to adjourn at 6:30 p.m. and seconded by Lois
Brown. All voting aye. Motion Carried.
___________________________
Don Dean- Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________
Rosa Barrera – City Secretary

Friday, May 23, 2008

AGENDA SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MAY 23 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
MAY 23, 2008 at 5:00 P.M, 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 ITERIM MANAGER.
SECTION: 551.074 - PERSONNEL MATTERS -To discuss a vacancy in the office of City Manager and consider the appointment or possible action to be taken to appoint an Interim City Manager including seeking resumes, or to obtain applications of individuals interested in serving as Interim City Manager.

OPEN SESSION:
1. To discuss a vacancy in the office of City Manager and consider the
Appointment or possible action to be taken to appoint an Interim City Manager
Including seeking resumes, or to obtain applications of individuals interested
in serving as Interim City Manager

2. Discussion and Possible action on locating or advertising for an individual for
the position of interim or temporary City Manager Position, including
interviewing a representative from Texas First Group, to inquire as to the
service provided by Texas First Group in obtaining candidates for the position
of Interim or Permanent City Manager positions.

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, MAY 20, 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.



______________________
CITY SECRETARY

MINUTES WORKSHOP CALLED MEETING MAY 19 2008

CALLED CITY COUNCIL MEETING
May 19, 2008
MINUTES

The Madisonville City Council met in a called meeting on May 19, 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
Donald Myrick-Council Member
Debra Drake-Council Member
Lois Brown-Council Member
Terri Creel-Council Member
John Bankhead-City Attorney
Rosa Barrera-City Secretary

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

NEW BUSINESS:

1. THE SWEARING IN OF ELECTED COUNCIL MEMBERS AND MAYOR
Donald Myrick and Terri Creel sworn in for Alderman and Don F. Dean sworn in for Mayor
2. DISCUSS CITY MANAGER POSITION
The City Council agreed to meet on Friday 23rd 2008, with Texas First Group representatives, to see what help may be available. Council member Lois Brown suggested talking to previous candidate Buddy Drake about an interim position, to which Donald Myrick agreed.
3. DISCUSS THE WORK THAT IS BEING DONE ON ELM ST AND THE BRIDGE
AT MAGNOLIA ST.
Mr. Bob Wallace from the Wallace Group talked about sewer line projects on Elm Street, and
Kevin Story talk about the bridge on Magnolia St addressed that progress on the Magnolia
Street was in order and the project could be completed as one week.
Mr. Bob Wallace then addressed the lift station projects and the types of pumps the council
could consider for replacement. Wallace was also concerned that the wet wells at the stations
would need to be replaced, increasing the overall cost.
Then Randy Wells of Pump and Power mention about the cost of the pumps and comparables
of submersible pumps versus self priming pumps, although Pump and Power had bid without
new wet wells.

ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Lois Brown to adjourn at 7:05 p.m. and seconded by Terri Creel. All voting aye. Motion Carried.


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

AGENDA WORKSHOP CALLED MEETING MAY 19 2008

NOTICE OF 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 COUNCIL
WORKSHOP ON MAY 19, 2008 AT 5:30 P.M. AT CITY HALL LOCATED AT 210 W. COTTONWOOD ST, MADISONVILLE, TEXAS

COUNCIL WORKSHOP

AGENDA

I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER

II. INVOCATION

III. PLEDGES

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

1. The Swearing in of elected Council Members and Mayor
2. Discuss City Manager Position
3. Discuss the work that is being done on Elm St and the bridge at Magnolia St.

ADJOURNMENT:

I, ROSA BARRERA, CITY SECRETARY, OF THE CITY OF MADISONVILLE DO HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE ABOVE NOTICE WAS POSTED ON THE BULLETIN BOARD AT CITY HALL AT 210 W. COTTONWOOD, MADISONVILLE, TEXAS AT _______________A.M. on MAY 16, 2008.

___________________________________
CITY SECRETARY

IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, THE CITY OF MADISONVILLE WILL PROVIDE FOR REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR PERSONS ATTENDING THE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS. TO BETTER SERVE YOU, A REQUEST SHOULD BE RECEIVED TWENTY-FOUR (24) HOURS PRIOR TO THE MEETING. PLEASE CONTACT THE CITY OFFICE 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.


___________________________________
CITY SECRETARY

AGENDA SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MAY 15 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 MAY 15, 2008 AT 3:00 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:
I. To Consider and approve the canvass of the City Election held on May 10, 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 3:00 P.M. ON MAY
12, 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.

________________________________
CITY SECRETARY

Thursday, May 15, 2008

MINUTES CALLED CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 12, 2008

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
May 12, 2008
MINUTES

The Madisonville City Council met in a regular meeting on May 12, 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
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)- David Williams had concerns about parking violations on Elm St by the First Baptist Church. Jerry Watson had concerns about the drainage problem on York St.


CONSENT AGENDA:
A motion was made by Debra Drake to approve minutes on April 14, 2008, and
May 6, 2008 as written. Seconded by Lois Brown all voting aye. Motion Carried. A motion was made by Terri Creel to approve Accounts Payable as written. Seconded by Debra Drake. All voting aye.Motion Carried. A motion was made by Pearline Johnson to approve Drakes Service as written. Seconded by Lois Brown. Four (4) approve – Terri Creel, Pearline Johnson, Lois Brown and Marvin Stanton. One (1) abstained was Debra Drake from Drake Service. Motion Carried.

OLD BUSINESS:
1. CONSIDER AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO REQUEST AN AMENDMENT TO
THE HOUSING INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT WITH THE OFFICE OF
RURAL COMMUNITY AFFAIRS TO EXTEND THE CONTRACT ONE
YEAR UNTIL, JUNE 25, 2009 (ASHTON COVE SUBDIVISION)
****Motion was made by Lois Brown to authorize Mayor to request an Amendment
to the Housing Infrastructure Project with the office of the Rural Community
Affairs to extend the contract one year until, June 25, 2009, Seconded by Debra
Drake. All voting aye. Motion Carried.




NEW BUSINESS:

1. DISCUSS AND POSSIBLY TAKE ACTION ON AMENDING THE
EXISTING GAS FRANCHISE ORDINANCE BETWEEN THE CITY OF
MADISONVILLE AND ATMOS ENTERGY CORPORATION
****Motion was made by Marvin Stanton to take action on Amending the existing gas
Franchise Ordinance between the City of Madisonville and Atmos Entergy
Corporation, Seconded by Debra Drake. All voting aye. Motion Carried.
2. DISCUSS AND POSSIBLE CONSIDER TAKING ACTION ON APPROVING
BID FROM PUMP AND POWER TO BUILD 2 LIFT STATIONS #7 (LAKESIDE)
#8 (HENSARLING).
****Motion was made by Debra Drake to take action on approving bid from Pump and Power
To build 2 Lift Stations #7 (Lakeside) and #8 (Hensarling) for the total cost of $66,066
Seconded by Terri Creel. All voting aye. Motion Carried.
3. DISCUSS AND POSSIBLE CONSIDER ACTION ON AWARDING BID FOR
REPAIRING LEAKS OR REROOFING AT THE KIMBRO CENTER.
*****No Action taken
4. CONSIDER AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF AMENDING AGREEMENT WITH
RITA B HUFF HUMANE SOCIETY TO INCREASE FEES FROM $25.00 PER
ANIMAL TO $30.00 PER ANIMAL
*****Motion was made by Marvin Stanton to increase fees from $25.00 per animal to $30.00
per Animal. Seconded by Pearline Johnson. All voting aye. Motion Carried.
5. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER ACTION TO BE TAKEN ON DRAINAGE PROBLEM
ON HEATH STREET.
*****No Action taken
6. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER APPROVAL OF ENTERING INTO LEASE
AGREEMENT ON AIRPORT HANGARS
****No Action Taken John Bankhead will provide more information for next month’s meeting.
7. DISCUSS JAKE BREAKING ORDINANCE – EXHAUST MODIFICATION
CREATING EXCESSIVE VEHICLE NOISE.
*****No Action Taken John Bankhead will provide more information for next month’s meeting
8. DISCUSSION BY MARVA BECK OF POST OAK RC AND D BOARD ON ISO
RATINGS, ESD DEVELOPMENT AND TFS PROGRAMS AVAILABLE
*****They explain how they could help the Fire Fighters save some money
9. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER APPROVAL OF PURCHASING EIGHT (8) TASERS
FOR PATROL OFFICERS
*****Motion was made by Terri Creel to approve the purchasing of eight (8) Tasers along with
training out of the seizure fund for all the Patrol Officers. Seconded by Lois Brown.
Three (3) approve – Terri Creel, Lois Brown, and Pearline Johnson.
Two (2) opposed Debra Drake and Marvin Stanton. Motion Carried.
10. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A DONATION OF A DRUG
DOG FOR THE CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT
*****Motion was made by Lois Brown to approve of a donation of a Drug Dog for the City of
Madisonville Police Department. Seconded by Terri Creel. All voting aye. Motion Carried
11. DISCUSS CONSIDER APPOINTMENT OF A CITIZEN TO SERVE ON THE
BOARD OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
******Motion was made by Marvin Stanton to appoint Richard Byrd to serve on the
Planning and Zoning Commission. Seconded by Debra Drake. Four (4) approve-
Marvin Stanton, Debra Drake, Pearline Johnson and Terri Creel, One (1) opposed
Lois Brown. Motion Carried








DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
All reports – good

ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Lois Brown to adjourn at 8:00 p.m. and seconded by Pearline Johnson.
All voting aye. Motion Carried



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

Monday, May 12, 2008

AGENDA REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 12, 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 MAY 12, 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:
April 14, 2008 & May 6, 2008
2. Approval of Accounts Payable as written:
3. Approval of Drakes Service as written:


OLD BUSINESS:

1. Consider authorizing Mayor to request an Amendment to the Housing
Infrastructure Project with the office of Rural Community Affairs to extend
the contract one year until, June 25, 2009 (Ashton Cove Subdivision)

NEW BUSINESS:

1. Discuss and possibly take action on Amending the existing gas Franchise Ordinance between the City of Madisonville and Atmos Entergy Corporation.
2. Discuss and possible consider taking action on approving bid from Pump and Power to build 2 Lift stations #7 (Lakeside) #8 (Hensarling)
3. Discuss and possible consider action on awarding bid for repairing leaks or re-roofing at the Kimbro Center
4. Consider and possible approval of amending agreement with Rita B Huff Humane Society to increase fees from $25.00 per animal to $30.00 per animal
5. Discuss and consider action to be taken on drainage problem on Heath Street
6. Discuss and consider approval of entering into Lease Agreement on Airport Hangars
7. Discuss Jake Breaking Ordinance – exhaust modification creating excessive vehicle noise.
8. Discussion by Marva Beck of Big 8 RC and D Board on ISO Ratings, ESD Development and TFS Programs available
9. Discuss and consider approval of purchasing eight (8) Tasers for Patrol Officers
10. Discuss and consider approval of a donation of a Drug Dog for the City Police Department.
11. Discuss and consider appointment of a citizen to serve on the Board of the
Planning and Zoning Commission.

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


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 MAY 9, 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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MINUTES CALLED CITY COUNCIL MAY 6, 2008

CALLED CITY COUNCIL MEETING
March 6, 2008
MINUTES

The Madisonville City Council met in a called meeting on March 6, 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

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 8:25 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 8:30 p.m. and seconded by Marvin
Stanton All voting aye. Motion Carried.


___________________________
Don Dean- Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________

AGENDA SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MAY 6, 08

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
MAY 6, 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) 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 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, MAY 2, 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.