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:
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Rosa Barrera – City Secretary