MINUTES CALLED CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 14,2008

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
October 14, 2008
MINUTES

The Madisonville City Council met in a regular meeting on October 14, 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 – Lois Brown
III. PLEDGES
IV. VISITORS FORUM (3 Minutes)
V. CONSENT AGENDA:

A motion was made by Lois Brown to approve minutes on September 8, and September 23, 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 Debra Drake. All voting aye. Motion Carried. A motion was made by Donald Myrick 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 TAKE ACTIONS REGARDING THE REMOVAL OF TREES
AWAY FROM HOMES AND CLEANING OF PERSONAL SEWER LINES ON
PRIVATE PROPERTY WHICH IS IN CONFLICT WITH CERTAIN PROVISION
OF SECTION 13.11 OF THE PERSONAL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
HANDBOOK.
*******No action taken










NEW BUSINESS:

1. PRESENTATION OF INFORMATION REGARDING ENTERGY SERVICES-
RONNIE HALE CUSTOMER SERVICES MANAGER.
*********Ronnie Hale had information regarding Entergy Services during Hurricane Ike
2. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER THE PLACEMENT OF A CRIME STOPPERS
SIGN AT THE MADISONVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND VISITORS
BUREAU.
*********Motion was made by Terri Creel to place a Crime Stoppers sign inside the
Madisonville Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau and a mounted sign outside
Seconded by Debra Drake, All voting aye, Motion Carried
3. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDER ACTIONS TO APPROVE THE ROUTINE
AIRPORT MAINTENANCE PROGRAM THROUGH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT
OF TRANSPORTATION
*********Motion was made by Donald Myrick to approve the Ramp Grant through the Texas
Department of Transportation, Seconded by Debra Drake, All voting aye. Motion
Carried.
4. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER THE PURCHASE AND OR LEASE PURCHASE
FINANCING OF (3) NEW POLICE PACKAGE VEHICLES.
*********No action taken
5. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER THE APPOINTMENT OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBER
TO THE EDC BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
*********Motion was made by Terri Creel to appoint Mayor Pro Tem to the EDC Board of
Directors. Seconded by Debra Drake, All voting aye. Motion Carried
6. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER THE APPROVAL OF AN ORDINANCE APPOINTING
PAUL CATOE AS THE SIGNATOR AND PUBLIC INVESTMENT OFFICER
FOR THE CITY OF MADISONVILLE
*********Motion was made by Terri Creel to appoint Paul Catoe as the signator and public
Investment officer for the City of Madisonville. Seconded by Lois Brown, All voting
aye, Motion Carried.
7. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER THE APPROVAL OF A NEW TAP OF 206 W PARK
(JESSICA VASQUEZ) AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO PROCEED.
*********Motion was made by Marvin Stanton to give Jessica Vasquez her money back and for the
City Manager to explain her the situation why the City can’t do the work. Seconded by
Terri Creel. All voting aye. Motion Carried.
8. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF A “USE OF FORCE POLICY”
BY THE MADISONVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT
*********Motion was made by Terri Creel to adopt the “Use of Force Policy” by the Madisonville
Police Department, Seconded by Debra Drake, All voting aye, Motion Carried.

DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
reports – good











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).”


ADJOURNMENT:

A motion was made by Debra Drake to adjourn at 7:35 p.m. and seconded by Donnie Myrick
All voting aye. Motion Carried




___________________________
Marvin Stanton - Mayor Pro Tem
ATTEST:
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Rosa Barrera – City Secretary