Monday, August 18, 2008

AGENDA SPECIAL CALLED MEETING AUGUST 18, 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 AUGUST 18, 2008 AT6:00 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:
1. Consider and possibly take action on requests for funds by various
Agencies/Organizations relative to the fiscal year 2008-2009 Budget
2. Consider Resolution authorizing the submission of an application to the Office of Rural
Community Development Fund and authorizing the Mayor to act as the City’s
Authorized representative in matters pertaining to this application and committing
Local match
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 AUGUST 15, 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

MINUTES CALLED CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 11, 2008

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
August 11, 2008
MINUTES

The Madisonville City Council met in a regular meeting on August 11, 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 – Fred Randle
III. PLEDGES
IV. VISITORS FORUM (3 Minutes) David Williams had complaints about the road dust on Elm Street
CONSENT AGENDA:

A motion was made by Lois Brown to approve minutes on July 14, 2008, and July 28, 2008
as written. Seconded by Debra Drake all voting aye. Motion Carried. A motion was made by Lois Brown to approve Accounts Payable as written. Seconded by Terri Creel. All voting aye.Motion Carried. A motion was made by Marvin Stanton to approve Drakes Service as written. Seconded by Lois Brown. 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 (#650A) RELATING TO THE KEEPING OF CERTAIN DOGS WITH THE
CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF MADISONVILLE
*******Motion was made by Terri Creel to approve the amendment to the dog ordinance
(650A).Seconded Debra Drake.All voting aye. Motion Carried
2. 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
*******Motion was made by Donald Myrick to approve an amendment to the sign ordinance ( #642)
Seconded by Debra Drake. All voting aye. Motion Carried



NEW BUSINESS:

1. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER EXEMPTION OF 4-H PROJECTS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
LIVING IN MADISONVILLE (AgriLife Extension)
********Motion was made by Debra Drake to approve the exemption of 4-H projects for young
People living in Madisonville (AgriLife Extension) Seconded Terri Creel. All voting aye
Motion Carried
2. DISCUSS AND APPROVE A RESOLUTION FOR THE PURPOSE OF
PARTICIPATING IN TDA’S GO TEXAN RURAL COMMUNITY BOOTSTRAP
BUCKS PROGRAM
********Motion was made by Debra Drake to approve a resolution for the purpose of participating
TDA’s Go Texan rural community Bootstrap Bucks program. Seconded by Terri Creel
All voting aye. Motion Carried
3. CONSIDER AND POSSIBLY TAKE ACTION ON THE BUDGET FOR THE
MADISON COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009
********No action taken

DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
reports – good

********Motion was made by Lois Brown to go into close session at 6:25 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 THE APPOINTMENT, EMPLOYMENT,DUTIES,COMPENSATION,HIRING OF AN INDIVIDUAL FOR THE POSITION OF CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF MADISONVILLE
2 DISCUSS PENDING LITIGATION INVOLVING THE RHONDA HENRY LAWSUIT AGAINST THE CITY OF MADISONVILLE
********Motion was made by Terri Creel to go back into open session at 6:55 p.m. Seconded by
Lois Brown. All voting aye. Motion Carried
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
*******Motion was made by Marvin Stanton to hire Paul Catoe as the City Manager based on the
Employment agreement and that Mr.Catoe will start prior to September 1, 2008,
Seconded Terri Creel. All voting aye. Motion Carried
2. CONSIDER TAKING ACTION REGARDING PENDING LITIGATION INVOLVING
THE RHONDA HENRY LAWSUIT AGAINST THE CITY OF MADISONVILLE
*******Motion was made by Marvin Stanton to make a full and final monetary settlement to Rhonda
Henry base on the lawsuit against the City of Madisonville, Seconded by Lois Brown.
All voting aye. Motion Carried.


ADJOURNMENT:

A motion was made by Marvin Stanton to adjourn at 7:00 p.m. and seconded by Lois Brown
All voting aye. Motion Carried

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

Wednesday, August 13, 2008

AGENDA REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 11, 2008

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 AUGUST 11, 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:
July 14, 2008 & July 28,
2. Approval of Accounts Payable as written:
3. Approval of Drakes Service as written:


OLD BUSINESS:
1. Discuss and possible take action on an amendment to the dog ordinance (#650A)
Relating to the keeping of certain dogs within the City limits of the City of
Madisonville
2 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

NEW BUSINESS:

1. Discuss and consider exemption of 4-H projects for young people living in
Madisonville (AgriLife Extension)
2. Discuss and approve a Resolution for the purpose of participating in TDA’s Go
Texan Rural Community Bootstrap Bucks Program
3. Consider and possibly take action on the Budget for the Madison County Appraisal
District for Fiscal Year 2009



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

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), and pending
Litigation involving the Rhonda Henry Lawsuit against the City of Madisonville.
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 the appointment, employment, duties, compensation, Hiring of an individual for the
position of City Manager of the City of Madisonville

2. Discuss pending litigation involving the Rhonda Henry lawsuit against 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. Consider taking action regarding pending litigation involving the Rhonda Henry lawsuit against
the City of Madisonville

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 AUGUST 8, 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.

MINUTES WORKSHOP CALLED MEETING JULY 28, 2008

WORKSHOP JULY 28, 2008
MINUTES

The Madisonville City Council met in a regular meeting on July 28, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. at 210 W. Cottonwood, Madisonville, Texas

Meeting called to order at 6:05 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
Paul Feazelle-Interim City Manager
John Bankhead-City Attorney
Rosa Barrera- City Secretary

I. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER: 6:05 P.M.
II. INVOCATION – Donald Myrick
III. PLEDGES

*******Motion was made by Terri Creel to go into close session. Seconded by Donald Myrick
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
********No action taken
********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
2. DISCUSS AND POSSIBLY TAKE ACTION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008-2009 BUDGET
*********Discussion only no action taken
3. CONSIDER AND APPROVE A RESOLUTION FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF
EXPENDITURES FOR FACILITY COSTS
*********Motion was made by Marvin Stanton to approve a Resolution for Reimbursement of
Expenditures for Facility costs. Seconded by Donald Myrick. All voting aye. Motion
Carried


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

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

AGENDA WORKSHOP CALLED MEETING JULY 28, 2008

NOTICE OF 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 BUDGET WORKSHOP MEETING ON JULY 28, 2008 AT 6 :00 P.M. AT 210 W. COTTONWOOD MADISONVILLE, TEXAS

BUDGET WORKSHOP


AGENDA

I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
II. DISCUSS AND POSSIBLY TAKE ACTION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008-2009 BUDGET
III. CONSIDER AND APPROVE A RESOLUTION FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENDITURES FOR FACILITY COSTS

CLOSED 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 HIRING A CITY MANAGER

OPEN SESSION:

1. DISCUSS AND POSSIBLY TAKE ACTION ON HIRING A 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 JULY 25, 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.