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:
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Rosa Barrera – City Secretary