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 OCTOBER 14, 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:
September 8, 2008 and September 23, 2008
2. Approval of Accounts Payable as written:
3. Approval of Drakes Service as written:
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Discuss and take actions regarding the removal of trees away from
homes and cleaning of personal sewer services lines on private
property which is in conflict with certain provision of Section 13.11 of
the Personal Policies and Procedures Handbook.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Presentation of information regarding Entergy Services-Ronnie Hale
Customer Services Manager.
2. Discuss and consider the placement of a Crime Stoppers sign at the
Madisonville Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau.
3. Discussion and consider actions to approve the Routine Airport Maintenance
Program through the Texas Department of Transportation.
4. Discuss and consider the purchase and or lease purchase financing of (3) new
Police package vehicles.
5. Discuss and consider the appointment of City Council Member to the EDC
Board of Directors.
6. Discuss and consider the approval of an ordinance appointing Paul Catoe as
the Signator and Public Investment Officer for the City of Madisonville.
7 Discuss and consider the approval of a new sewer tap of 206 W. Park ( Jessica
Vasquez) and authorize the City Manager to proceed.
8. Discuss and consider the adoption of a “Use of Force Policy” by the
Madisonville Police Department
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.”
OPEN SESSION:
10. Upon returning to open session the City Council may consider taking actions
on any items as discussed in executive session.
11. Adjornment.
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 OCTOBER 10, 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.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
MINUTES CALLED CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 23, 2008
CALLED CITY COUNCIL MEETING
September 23, 2008
MINUTES
The Madisonville City Council met in a called meeting on September 23, 2008 at 12:00 p.m.
( Noon) at 210 W. Cottonwood, Madisonville, Texas
Meeting called to order at 12:05 p.m. (Noon)
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-absent
Terri Creel-Council Member
Paul Catoe-City Manager
John Bankhead-City Attorney
Rosa Barrera-City Secretary
I. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER: 12:05 P.M.(Noon)
II. INVOCATION – Paul Catoe
III. PLEDGES
NEW BUSINESS:
1. THE CITY COUNCIL SHALL CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING
THE PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FY 2008-2009.
*********Discussion only
2. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER ACTION TO APPROVE AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING
THE BUDGET FOR FY 2008-2009
*********Motion was made by Terri Creel to approve an Ordinance adopting the budget for
FY 2008-2009. Seconded by Debra Drake. All voting aye. Motion Carried
3. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER ACTION TO APPROVE AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING
THE TAX RATE FOR 2008.
*********Motion was made by Donald Myrick to approve an Ordinance adopting the Tax Rate
for 2008. Seconded by Debra Drake. All voting aye. Motion Carried
4. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CITY MANAGER
TO LOOK INTO THE POSSIBLE PURCHASE OF EMERGENCY GENERATORS
FOR THE UTILITY SYSTEM AND CITY HALL THROUGH THE TEXAS
FACILITIES COMMISSION.
********Discussion only
5. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER THE REMOVAL OF TREES AWAY FROM HOMES
AND CLEANING OF PERSONAL SEWER SERVICE LINES ON PRIVATE
LINES ON PRIVATE PROPERTY WHICH IS IN CONFLICT WITH CERTAIN
PROVISIONS OF SECTION 13.11 OF THE PERSONAL POLICIES AND
PROCEDURES HANDBOOK.
********Motion was made by Terri Creel to Tabled. Seconded by Debra Drake, All voting aye.
Motion Carried.
6. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER THE APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR
THE 4TH QUARTER OF THE CURRENT BUDGET FOR FY 2007-2008
********Motion was made by Terri Creel to approve of Budget Amendment for the 4th Quarter
of the current Budget for FY 2007-2008. Seconded by Donald Myrick. All voting aye.
Motion Carried.
7. PRESENTATION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
******* Discussion only
******* Motion was made by Debra Drake to go into close session at 12:35 p.m. Seconded by
Terri Creel. 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).”
******Motion was made by Debra Drake to go back into Open Session at 1:10 p.m. Seconded by
Terri Creel. All voting aye. Motion Carried
-Handling issues relating to storm Ike and how to better the City Hall in a situation like Hurricane
ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Terri Creel to adjourn at 1:10 p.m. and seconded by Debra Drake. All voting aye. Motion Carried.
___________________________
Don Dean Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________
Rosa Barrera – City Secretary
September 23, 2008
MINUTES
The Madisonville City Council met in a called meeting on September 23, 2008 at 12:00 p.m.
( Noon) at 210 W. Cottonwood, Madisonville, Texas
Meeting called to order at 12:05 p.m. (Noon)
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-absent
Terri Creel-Council Member
Paul Catoe-City Manager
John Bankhead-City Attorney
Rosa Barrera-City Secretary
I. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER: 12:05 P.M.(Noon)
II. INVOCATION – Paul Catoe
III. PLEDGES
NEW BUSINESS:
1. THE CITY COUNCIL SHALL CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING
THE PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FY 2008-2009.
*********Discussion only
2. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER ACTION TO APPROVE AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING
THE BUDGET FOR FY 2008-2009
*********Motion was made by Terri Creel to approve an Ordinance adopting the budget for
FY 2008-2009. Seconded by Debra Drake. All voting aye. Motion Carried
3. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER ACTION TO APPROVE AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING
THE TAX RATE FOR 2008.
*********Motion was made by Donald Myrick to approve an Ordinance adopting the Tax Rate
for 2008. Seconded by Debra Drake. All voting aye. Motion Carried
4. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CITY MANAGER
TO LOOK INTO THE POSSIBLE PURCHASE OF EMERGENCY GENERATORS
FOR THE UTILITY SYSTEM AND CITY HALL THROUGH THE TEXAS
FACILITIES COMMISSION.
********Discussion only
5. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER THE REMOVAL OF TREES AWAY FROM HOMES
AND CLEANING OF PERSONAL SEWER SERVICE LINES ON PRIVATE
LINES ON PRIVATE PROPERTY WHICH IS IN CONFLICT WITH CERTAIN
PROVISIONS OF SECTION 13.11 OF THE PERSONAL POLICIES AND
PROCEDURES HANDBOOK.
********Motion was made by Terri Creel to Tabled. Seconded by Debra Drake, All voting aye.
Motion Carried.
6. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER THE APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR
THE 4TH QUARTER OF THE CURRENT BUDGET FOR FY 2007-2008
********Motion was made by Terri Creel to approve of Budget Amendment for the 4th Quarter
of the current Budget for FY 2007-2008. Seconded by Donald Myrick. All voting aye.
Motion Carried.
7. PRESENTATION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
******* Discussion only
******* Motion was made by Debra Drake to go into close session at 12:35 p.m. Seconded by
Terri Creel. 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).”
******Motion was made by Debra Drake to go back into Open Session at 1:10 p.m. Seconded by
Terri Creel. All voting aye. Motion Carried
-Handling issues relating to storm Ike and how to better the City Hall in a situation like Hurricane
ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Terri Creel to adjourn at 1:10 p.m. and seconded by Debra Drake. All voting aye. Motion Carried.
___________________________
Don Dean Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________
Rosa Barrera – City Secretary
AGENDA SPECIAL CALLED MEETING SEPTEMBER 23, 2008
NOTICE OF SPECIAL CALLED MEETING PURSUANT TO SEC. 22.038 (b)
TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE,
THIS MEETING IS POSTED PURSUANT TO THE TEXAS OPEN
MEETING ACT V.T.C.A. GOVERNMENT CODE CHAPTER 551
THE CITY OF MADISONVILLE WILL HOLD A SPECIAL CALLED MEETING
SEPTEMBER 23, 2008 at 12:00 P.M. (NOON) 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
NEW BUSINESS: (OPEN SESSION)
1. The City Council shall conduct a Public Hearing regarding the proposed budget for FY 2008-2009.
2. Discuss and consider action to approve an ordinance adopting the budget for FY 2008-2009
3. Discuss and consider action to approve an ordinance adopting the Tax Rate for 2008.
4. Discuss and consider authorization for the City Manager to look into the possible purchase of emergency generators for the utility system and City Hall through the Texas Facilities Commission.
5. Discuss and consider the removal of trees away from homes and cleaning of personal sewer service lines on private property which is in conflict with certain provisions of Section 13.11 of the Personal Policies and Procedures Handbook.
6. Discuss and consider the approval of the Budget Amendment for the 4th quarter of the current budget for FY 2007-2008.
7. Presentation of Emergency Management Departmental Reports:
1. Police Department Report - Chief Gary Clendennen
2. Water & Sewer - Public Works Kevin Story & John Reed
3. Fire Department Report – Chief Thom Jones
4. City Manager’s Report – Paul Catoe
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.”
8. Upon returning to open session the City Council may consider taking
action on any items as discussed in executive session.
9. 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 19, 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
TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE,
THIS MEETING IS POSTED PURSUANT TO THE TEXAS OPEN
MEETING ACT V.T.C.A. GOVERNMENT CODE CHAPTER 551
THE CITY OF MADISONVILLE WILL HOLD A SPECIAL CALLED MEETING
SEPTEMBER 23, 2008 at 12:00 P.M. (NOON) 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
NEW BUSINESS: (OPEN SESSION)
1. The City Council shall conduct a Public Hearing regarding the proposed budget for FY 2008-2009.
2. Discuss and consider action to approve an ordinance adopting the budget for FY 2008-2009
3. Discuss and consider action to approve an ordinance adopting the Tax Rate for 2008.
4. Discuss and consider authorization for the City Manager to look into the possible purchase of emergency generators for the utility system and City Hall through the Texas Facilities Commission.
5. Discuss and consider the removal of trees away from homes and cleaning of personal sewer service lines on private property which is in conflict with certain provisions of Section 13.11 of the Personal Policies and Procedures Handbook.
6. Discuss and consider the approval of the Budget Amendment for the 4th quarter of the current budget for FY 2007-2008.
7. Presentation of Emergency Management Departmental Reports:
1. Police Department Report - Chief Gary Clendennen
2. Water & Sewer - Public Works Kevin Story & John Reed
3. Fire Department Report – Chief Thom Jones
4. City Manager’s Report – Paul Catoe
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.”
8. Upon returning to open session the City Council may consider taking
action on any items as discussed in executive session.
9. 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 19, 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 8, 2008
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
September 8, 2008
MINUTES
The Madisonville City Council met in a regular meeting on September 8, 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-Absent
Marvin Stanton-Mayor Protem
Donald Myrick-Council Member
Debra Drake-Council Member
Lois Brown-Council Member
Terri Creel-Council Member
Paul Catoe- City Manager
John Bankhead-City Attorney
Rosa Barrera- City Secretary
I. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER: 6:00 P.M.
II. INVOCATION – Kirby Woehst
III. PLEDGES
IV. VISITORS FORUM (3 Minutes) Matt Newton (Lions Club) request for the parking lot at the square for a fund raiser on October 4, 2008. Donnie Zachary- has drainage problems at 312 Heath Street.
V. 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 Terri Creel to approve Accounts Payable as written. Seconded by Lois Brown. All voting aye. Motion Carried. A motion was made by Lois Brown to approve Drakes Service as written. Seconded by Donald Myrick. 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 TAKE ACTIONS REGARDING THE PROPOSED SMOKING
ORDINANCE AS PRESENTED TO THE CITY COUNCIL ON JULY 14, 2008
WHICH WAS SUBSEQUENTLY TABLED FOR 60 DAYS TO ALLOW FOR
PUBLIC INPUT
********No action taken (Die)
NEW BUSINESS:
1. DISCUSS 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, & 8
2009 – BILL BLOW TO MAKE THE PRESENTATION
******Motion was made by Donald Myrick to approve The 3rd annual Battle for El Camino
Real-Civil War to use the Lake Madison Park on February 6, 7, &8 2009, Seconded by
Lois Brown. All voting aye. Motion Carried.
2. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER THE TCEQ ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER
-COMPLIANCE AGREEMENT DATE MAY 14, 2008.
******Paul Boyer- from the Wallace Group and Sandra Micklitz from Rural Development
Manager made a presentation about TC discussion only no action taken
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 from Rural Development Manager and Joe Morrow Vice President
First Southwest. Made a presentation about funding sources, discussion only no action taken
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.
******Motion was made by Donald Myrick to approve an ordinance amending rates for water
and sewer services as provided by the City of Madisonville as per exhibit “A” and publish
it on the newspaper on September 17, 2008. Seconded by Debra Drake. All voting aye.
Motion Carried.
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
******Motion was made by Debra Drake to approve the 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. Seconded by Lois
Brown. All voting aye. Motion Carried
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.
******Motion was made by Debra Drake to approve of the agreement between the City of
Madisonville, Texas and Madison County to inspect on site sewage facilities with the city
Limits of the City of Madisonville, Texas, Seconded by Lois Brown. All voting aye.
Motion Carried.
7. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER THE POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF AN ORIDNANCE
REPEALING ORDINANCE NUMBERS 407 AND 434 THAT APPROVED AN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF MADISONVILLE, TEXAS AND THE
MADISON COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
*****Motion was made by Debra Drake to repeal Ordinance numbers 407 and 434. Seconded by
Lois Brown All voting aye. Motion Carried.
8. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER THE APPROVAL OF AN ORIDNANCE ESTABLISHING
A CURFEW FOR CERTAIN JUVENILES.
*****Motion was made by Debra Drake to renew of an existing Ordinance establishing a curfew for
certain Juveniles, Seconded by Lois Brown. All voting aye. Motion Carried
DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
reports – good
********Motion was made by Terri Creel to go into close session at 7:45 p.m. Seconded by
Lois Brown. 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. THE CITY COUNCIL MAY DISCUSS THE DUTIES, PERFORMANCE, EXPECTATION
AND SALARY OF THE CHIEF OF POLICE.
******Motion was made by Terri Creel to go back into open session at 8:05 p.m. Seconded by
Lois Brown. All voting aye. Motion Carried
OPEN SESSION:
1. THE CITY COUNCIL MAY DISCUSS THE DUTIES, PERFORMANCE, EXPECTATION
AND SALARY OF THE CHIEF OF POLICE.
******No action taken
ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Terri Creel to adjourn at 8:05 p.m. and seconded by Debra Drake
All voting aye. Motion Carried
___________________________
Don Dean - Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________
Rosa Barrera – City Secretary
September 8, 2008
MINUTES
The Madisonville City Council met in a regular meeting on September 8, 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-Absent
Marvin Stanton-Mayor Protem
Donald Myrick-Council Member
Debra Drake-Council Member
Lois Brown-Council Member
Terri Creel-Council Member
Paul Catoe- City Manager
John Bankhead-City Attorney
Rosa Barrera- City Secretary
I. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER: 6:00 P.M.
II. INVOCATION – Kirby Woehst
III. PLEDGES
IV. VISITORS FORUM (3 Minutes) Matt Newton (Lions Club) request for the parking lot at the square for a fund raiser on October 4, 2008. Donnie Zachary- has drainage problems at 312 Heath Street.
V. 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 Terri Creel to approve Accounts Payable as written. Seconded by Lois Brown. All voting aye. Motion Carried. A motion was made by Lois Brown to approve Drakes Service as written. Seconded by Donald Myrick. 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 TAKE ACTIONS REGARDING THE PROPOSED SMOKING
ORDINANCE AS PRESENTED TO THE CITY COUNCIL ON JULY 14, 2008
WHICH WAS SUBSEQUENTLY TABLED FOR 60 DAYS TO ALLOW FOR
PUBLIC INPUT
********No action taken (Die)
NEW BUSINESS:
1. DISCUSS 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, & 8
2009 – BILL BLOW TO MAKE THE PRESENTATION
******Motion was made by Donald Myrick to approve The 3rd annual Battle for El Camino
Real-Civil War to use the Lake Madison Park on February 6, 7, &8 2009, Seconded by
Lois Brown. All voting aye. Motion Carried.
2. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER THE TCEQ ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER
-COMPLIANCE AGREEMENT DATE MAY 14, 2008.
******Paul Boyer- from the Wallace Group and Sandra Micklitz from Rural Development
Manager made a presentation about TC discussion only no action taken
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 from Rural Development Manager and Joe Morrow Vice President
First Southwest. Made a presentation about funding sources, discussion only no action taken
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.
******Motion was made by Donald Myrick to approve an ordinance amending rates for water
and sewer services as provided by the City of Madisonville as per exhibit “A” and publish
it on the newspaper on September 17, 2008. Seconded by Debra Drake. All voting aye.
Motion Carried.
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
******Motion was made by Debra Drake to approve the 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. Seconded by Lois
Brown. All voting aye. Motion Carried
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.
******Motion was made by Debra Drake to approve of the agreement between the City of
Madisonville, Texas and Madison County to inspect on site sewage facilities with the city
Limits of the City of Madisonville, Texas, Seconded by Lois Brown. All voting aye.
Motion Carried.
7. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER THE POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF AN ORIDNANCE
REPEALING ORDINANCE NUMBERS 407 AND 434 THAT APPROVED AN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF MADISONVILLE, TEXAS AND THE
MADISON COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
*****Motion was made by Debra Drake to repeal Ordinance numbers 407 and 434. Seconded by
Lois Brown All voting aye. Motion Carried.
8. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER THE APPROVAL OF AN ORIDNANCE ESTABLISHING
A CURFEW FOR CERTAIN JUVENILES.
*****Motion was made by Debra Drake to renew of an existing Ordinance establishing a curfew for
certain Juveniles, Seconded by Lois Brown. All voting aye. Motion Carried
DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
reports – good
********Motion was made by Terri Creel to go into close session at 7:45 p.m. Seconded by
Lois Brown. 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. THE CITY COUNCIL MAY DISCUSS THE DUTIES, PERFORMANCE, EXPECTATION
AND SALARY OF THE CHIEF OF POLICE.
******Motion was made by Terri Creel to go back into open session at 8:05 p.m. Seconded by
Lois Brown. All voting aye. Motion Carried
OPEN SESSION:
1. THE CITY COUNCIL MAY DISCUSS THE DUTIES, PERFORMANCE, EXPECTATION
AND SALARY OF THE CHIEF OF POLICE.
******No action taken
ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Terri Creel to adjourn at 8:05 p.m. and seconded by Debra Drake
All voting aye. Motion Carried
___________________________
Don Dean - Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________
Rosa Barrera – City Secretary
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