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:
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Rosa Barrera – City Secretary