MINUTES CALLED CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 2, 2008

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WORKSHOP DECEMBER 2, 2008
MINUTES

The Madisonville City Council met in a workshop meeting on December 2, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. at 210 W. Cottonwood, Madisonville, Texas

Meeting called to order at 6:05 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 Catoe- City Manager
John Bankhead-City Attorney
Rosa Barrera- City Secretary

I. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER: 6:00 P.M.
II. INVOCATION – Paul Catoe
III. PLEDGES
VISITORS FORUM (3 MINUTES) W.C. Bennett had concerns about the lease
Agreement with the Chamber of Commerce. Rae Kubiak had concerns with the
Possible contract with the convention and tourism services. Jackie Johnson had
Concerns about heavy trash pick up and complains about her next door neighbor
Having trash on her property. John Mock explain how the Chamber, Art
Council and Down Town Merchant spend the money on advertising.

********Motion was made by Terri Creel to go into close session at 6:05 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. The City Council may enter Closed or Executive Session to discuss the
following items:
• To Discuss legal matters with the City Attorney regarding to the use of Hotel
Motel Tax Funds/Government Code 551.071.

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• To Discuss Personnel Issues with the City Manager relating to the City
Manager’s Open Door Policy / Government Code 551.074.

******Motion was made by Donald Myrick to go back into open session at 7:00 P.M.
Seconded by Debra Drake Motion Carried.

OPEN SESSION:
1. The City Council may take appropriate action on either item in No. 1 after
returning to open session.
******No decisions made at this time
2 Discussion and consider possible actions to negotiate a lease agreement for
the lease of the office space and to discuss a possible contract to provide
convention and tourism services for the City of Madisonville by the Madison
County Chamber of Commerce and Visitors &Tourism Center.
******No action taken, Mr. Paul Catoe (City Manager) will work up a contract with the
Chamber Board.(for next year’s budget)
3. Discussion and possible actions regarding job duties for Rae Kubiak regarding
the annual Mushroom Festival.
******No action taken, City Manager, Rae Kubiak, John Mock and Mushroom Festival
Board get together to discuss Rae Kubiak’s job description.
4. Discussion and consider possible actions to negotiate a lease agreement for
The lease of office space for the Madison County Economic Development
******No action taken, City Manager will work up a contract on a lease agreement with the
Madison County Economic Development (for next year’s budget)


ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Terri Creel to adjourn at 7:45 p.m. and seconded by Lois Brown
All voting aye. Motion Carried

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