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.
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Don Dean- Mayor
ATTEST:
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Rosa Barrera – City Secretary