MINUTES CALLED CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 14, 2008

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
July 14, 2008
MINUTES

The Madisonville City Council met in a regular meeting on July 14, 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
Donald Myrick-Council Member
Debra Drake-Council Member
Lois Brown-Council Member
Terri Creel-Council Member
Paul Feazelle-Interim City Manager
John Bankhead-City Attorney
Rosa Barrera- City Secretary

I. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER: 6:00 P.M.
II. INVOCATION – Marvin Stanton
III. PLEDGES
IV. VISITORS FORUM (3 Minutes) Roger Padon mention the improvements Little League has made to the Madisonville Park.

CONSENT AGENDA:
A motion was made by Debra Drake to approve minutes on June 9, 2008, July 1, 2008,
July 3, 2008 and July 7, 2008 as written. Seconded by Lois Brown all voting aye. Motion Carried. A motion was made by Lois Brown to approve Accounts Payable as written. Seconded by Donald Myrick. All voting aye.Motion Carried. A motion was made by Donald Myrick to approve Drakes Service as written. Seconded by Terri Creel. Four (4) approve – Terri Creel, Donald Myrick, Lois Brown and Marvin Stanton. One (1) abstained was Debra Drake from Drake Service. Motion Carried.

OLD BUSINESS:
1. DISCUSS AND POSSIBLE TAKE ACTION ON AN AMENDMENT TO THE DOG
ORDINANCE (#650) RELATING TO THE KEEPING OF CERTAIN DOGS WITH THE
CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF MADISONVILLE
*******Motion was made by Marvin Stanton to repeal article 1 on ordinance 650. Seconded by
Terri Creel. All voting aye. Motion Carried.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. DISCUSS AND POSSIBLY CONSIDER AWARDING BIDS ON ROOFING AT THE
KIMBRO CENTER
*******Motion was made by Marvin Stanton to accept the proposal of Hilco for roofing the
Kimbro Center the amount of $39,115. Seconded by Lois Brown. All voting aye. Motion
Carried


2. DISCUSS AND POSSIBLY CONSIDER AWARDING BIDS FOR MOTOR FUEL
*******Motion was made by Terri Creel to accept the bids for motor fuel from King K Cole, Inc
Seconded by Donald Myrick. All voting aye. Motion Carried
3. DISCUSS AND POSSIBLY CONSIDER ACCEPTING PROPOSAL FOR AUDIT FISCAL
YEAR 2007-2008
*******Motion was made by Marvin Stanton to accept the proposal on Kenneth C. Davis for audit
Fiscal year 2007-2008, 2008-2009 and 2009-2010 at the rate of $9,000 per year. Seconded
by Debra Drake. All voting aye. Motion Carried
4. DISCUSS AND POSSIBLY CONSIDER REVISING THE FISCAL YEAR 2007-2008
BUDGET FOR THE QUARTER ENDING JUNE 30, 2008.
*******Motion was made by Debra Drake to revise the fiscal year 2007-2008 budget for the
quarter ending June 30, 2008. Seconded by Terri Creel. All voting aye. Motion Carried
5. DISCUSS AND POSSIBLY CONSIDER DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND
AUTHORIZING REPAIRS TO SEWER LINE IN MIMOSA ST AND AT SOUTH
STREET.
*******Motion was made by Terri Creel to declare an emergency and authorize repairs
to sewer line in Mimosa St and at South Street. Seconded by Lois Brown. All voting aye
Motion Carried.
6. DISCUSS AND POSSIBLY CONSIDER AUTHORIZING THE WALLACE GROUP
TO DESIGN AND BID A SEWER LINE PROJECT ALONG HIGHWAY 21 AND
COLLARD STREET TO RESOLVE POTENTIAL OVERFLOW.
********Motion was made by Debra Drake to authorize The Wallace Group to design and bid a
sewer line project along Highway 21 and Collard Street to resolve potential overflow
Seconded by Marvin Stanton. All voting aye. Motion Carried.
7. DISCUSS AND POSSIBLY CONSIDER TAKING ACTION ON AN AMENDMENT
TO THE SMOKING ORDINANCE TO REGULATE SMOKING IN PUBLIC PLACES
WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF MADISONVILLE
*******Motion was made by Lois Brown to Table it for 60 days and advertise in the newspaper
radio, and website. Seconded by Terri Creel. All voting aye. Motion Carried.
8. DISCUSS AND POSSIBLY CONSIDER TAKING ACTION ON AN AMENDMENT
TO THE SIGN ORDINANCE #642) TO PROHIBIT THE INSTALLATION,
CONSTRUCTION OR ERECTION OF ELECTRONIC BILLBOARDS WITHIN
THE CITY LIMITS AND EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION OF THE CITY
OF MADISONVILLE.
*******Tabled until next meeting
DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
reports – good
********Motion was made by Lois Brown to go into close session at 6:55 p.m. Seconded by
Debra Drake. All voting aye Motion Carried
CLOSE EXECUTIVE SESSION:
The City Council for the City of Madisonville reserves the right to
Adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this
Meeting to discuss any of the matters listed above, as authorized by Texas
Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney),
551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberations
about Gifts and Donations), 551.74 (Personnel Matters), 551.076
Deliberations abut Security Devices) and 551.086 (Economic Development).”

1 DISCUSS AND POSSIBLY TAKING ACTION HIRING A CITY MANAGER
2 DISCUSS AND POSSIBLY CONSIDER TAKING ACTION ON SETTLEMENT
OF LAWSUIT, HENRY v. CITY OF MADISONVILLE, et al,



********Motion was made by Terri Creel to go back into open session at 7:30 p.m. Seconded by
Lois Brown. All voting aye. Motion Carried
1. DISCUSS AND POSSIBLY TAKING ACTION HIRING A CITY MANAGER
******Motion was made by Terri Creel to offer the City Manager $70,000 not to exceed $75,000
$500.00 car allowance, cell phone and $1,500 moving expense plus all the normal City
Benefits. Seconded by Debra Drake. All voting aye Motion Carried
2. DISCUSS AND POSSIBLY CONSIDER TAKING ACTION ON SETTLEMENT OF
LAWSUIT, HENRY v. CITY OF MADISONVILLE, et al,
******.Motion was made by Donald Myrick to have the City Attorney continue negotiation with the
Lawsuit of Henry v. City of Madisonville. Seconded by Debra Drake. All voting aye.
Motion Carried.

ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Terri Creel to adjourn at 7:34 p.m. and seconded by Lois Brown
All voting aye. Motion Carried

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