Friday, September 5, 2008

AGENDA REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 8, 2008

NOTICE 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 SEPTEMBER 8, 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 position on the agenda.

1. Approval of the minutes as written:
August 11, 2008, August 18th, 2008, August 19, 2008 August 26, 2008 and September 2, 2008.
2. Approval of Accounts Payable as written:
3. Approval of Drakes Service as written:


OLD BUSINESS:

1. Discuss and take actions regarding the proposed smoking ordinance as presented to the City Council on July 14, 2008 and which was subsequently tabled for 60 days to allow for public input





NEW BUSINESS:

1. Discussion and possible actions to approve the use of Lake Madison Park for the 3rd annual Battle for El Camino Real – Civil War Event Weekend scheduled for February 6,7, &8th, 2009 - Bill Blow to make the presentation.
2. Discuss and consider the TCEQ Administrative Order – Compliance Agreement Date May 14, 2008.

A. Presentation of an overview and cost analysis of the utility system improvements as per the TCEQ Administrative Order – Paul Boyer P.E., Killeen, Texas office of the Wallace Group.
B. Presentation of long term funding programs available through the U.S.D.A. – Rural Development – Sandra Micklitz, Rural Development Manager, Bryan Texas office.
C. Presentation of preliminary funding sources through both the private sector and public sector, Joe Morrow Vice President, First Southwest, Houston, Texas Branch.
3. Discuss and consider other funding sources that may be available to the City of Madisonville, Texas through U.S.D.A – Rural Development – Sandra Micklitz, Rural Development Manager, Bryan Texas Office.
A. Funding for building improvements and,
B. Funding for possible purchase of new police vehicles and,
C. Funding for possible purchase of a new pumper for the fire department.
4. Discuss and consider actions to approve an ordinance amending rates for water and sewer services as provided by the City of Madisonville as per Exhibit “A” and establishing an effective date.
5. Discuss and consider actions to approve an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Madisonville, Texas and Madison County regarding jurisdiction to regulate plats and permits within the Extra Territorial Jurisdiction of the City of Madisonville, Texas.
6. Discuss and consider the possible approval of an agreement between the City of Madisonville, Texas and Madison County to inspect on-site sewage facilities within the City Limits of the City of Madisonville, Texas.
7. Discuss and consider the possible approval of an ordinance repealing Ordinance numbers 407 and 434 that approved an agreement between the City of Madisonville. Texas and the Madison County Economic Development Corporation.
8. Discuss and consider the approval of an ordinance establishing a curfew for certain juveniles.
9. Departmental Reports:

1. Municipal Court Report
2. Police Department Report
3. Fire Department Report
4. City Manager’s Report
5. 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
551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberations
about Gifts and Donations), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076
Deliberations about Security Devices) and 551.086 (Economic Development.”

1. The City Council may discuss the duties, performance, expectations and salary of the Chief of Police.

OPEN SESSION:

10. Upon returning to open session the City Council may consider taking actions on any items as discussed in executive session.
11. Adjournment.


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 SEPTEMBER 5, 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 CALLED CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 2, 2008

CALLED CITY COUNCIL MEETING
September 2, 2008
MINUTES

The Madisonville City Council met in a called meeting on September 2, 2008 at 11:35 A.M at 210 W. Cottonwood, Madisonville, Texas

Meeting called to order at 11:35 a.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 Catoe-City Manager
Paul Feazelle-Interim City Manager
Rosa Barrera-City Secretary

I. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER: 11:35 a.m.
II. INVOCATION – Donald Myrick
III. PLEDGES

NEW BUSINESS:

1. CONSIDER AND POSSIBLY TAKE ACTION ON 2008-2009 BUDGET ITEMS
*****Discussion only on budget, Collard St, Fire Department, and drug dog
no action taken

ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Terri Creel to adjourn at 12:40 p.m. and seconded by Lois Brown. All voting aye. Motion Carried.


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

AGENDA SPECIAL CALLED MEETING SEPTEMBER 2, 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 SEPTEMBER 2, 2008 AT 11:30 A.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 2008-2009 budget items
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 29, 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 26, 2008

MINUTES

The Madisonville City Council met in a called meeting on August 26, 2008 at11:30 p.m. at 210 W. Cottonwood, Madisonville, Texas

Meeting called to order at 11:35 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
Rosa Barrera-City Secretary

I. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER: 11:35P.M.
II. INVOCATION – Marvin Stanton
III. PLEDGES

NEW BUSINESS:

1. CONSIDER AND POSSIBLY TAKE ACTION ON 2008-2009 BUDGET ITEMS
*****Motion was made by Terri Creel to have the City Attorney to revised Ordinance No. 407
Seconded by Marvin Stanton, All voting aye Motion Carried.
*****No other action was taken

ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Donald Myrick to adjourn at 1:00 p.m. and seconded by Debra Drake. All voting aye. Motion Carried.


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

AGENDA SPECIAL CALLED MEETING AUGUST 26, 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 26, 2008 AT 11:30 A.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 2008-2009 budget items
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 22, 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

AGENDA SPECIAL CALLED MEETING AUGUST 19, 2008

CALLED CITY COUNCIL MEETING
August 19, 2008
MINUTES

The Madisonville City Council met in a called meeting on August 19, 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
Rosa Barrera-City Secretary

I. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER: 6:00 P.M.
II. INVOCATION – Lois Brown
III. PLEDGES

NEW BUSINESS:

1. CONSIDER AND POSSIBLY TAKE ACTION REGARDING BUDGET ITEMS
INVOLVING MADISON COUNTY
****Judge Henson request for a donation from the City to donate 50% of $7,200 for the
organization meals on wheels
2. CONSIDER AND POSSIBLY TAKE ACTION ON 2008-2009 BUDGET ITEMS
****Discussion only no action taken

ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Donald Myrick to adjourn at 8:30 p.m. and seconded by Lois Brown. All voting aye. Motion Carried.


___________________________
Don Dean Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________Rosa Barrera – City Secretary

MINUTES CALLED CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 18, 2008

MINUTES

The Madisonville City Council met in a called meeting on August 18, 2008 at6:00 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
Rosa Barrera-City Secretary

I. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER: 6:00 P.M.
II. INVOCATION – Fred Randle
III. PLEDGES

NEW BUSINESS:

1. CONSIDER AND POSSIBLY TAKE ACTION ON REQUESTS FOR FUNDS BY VARIOUS
AGENCIES/ORGANIZATIONS RELATIVE TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2008-2009 BUDGET
******Discussion only on the following Organizations no action taken
A. Madisonville Little League-(Roger Padon) request for funding on utility bills
B. Leon County Senior Nutrition-(Leigh Ann Ross) request for a City Employee use a City
Truck to Deliver meals 2 or 3 days a week or find volunteers to deliver meals in this area
C. Senior Citizen Center- (Robert Mccoy) request assistant with different issues
D. Madison County Historical Commission- Museum-(Patsy Strawther) request funding for signs
E. Mushroom Festival and Downtown Merchants-(John Mock) request funding for advertising
F. Madisonville County Health Center-(Toni Hardy & Earl Parker)-request funding from the
City to keep this organization going, the County and Hospital are helping all ready
G. CPS-(Shelly Stover) request that the City keeps funding this Organization
H. Bedias Creek Soil Conservation-(Kendra Mahaffey) request for funding
I. Sidewalk Cattleman Ass.-(Joel Hardy) request for the City to continue with the funding
2. CONSIDER RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION
TO THE OFFICE OF RURAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUND AND
AUTHORIZING REPRESENTATIVE IN MATTERS PERTAINING TO THIS
APPLICATION AND COMMITTING LOCAL MATCH
*****Motion was made by Terri Creel to authorize the submission of an application to the office
of Rural Community Development Fund and authorizing representative in matters pertaining
to this application and committing local match. Seconded by Lois Brown. All voting aye.
Motion Carried

ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Donald Myrick to adjourn at 7:30 p.m. and seconded by Lois Brown. All voting aye. Motion Carried.


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