REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING pg 1
December 8, 2008
MINUTES
The Madisonville City Council met in a regular meeting on December 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
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 – Fred Randle
III. PLEDGES
IV. VISITORS FORUM (3 Minutes)-none
V. CONSENT AGENDA:
A motion was made by Donald Myrick to approve minutes on November 10, 2008 and
December 2, 2008, as written, and approved Accounts Payable as written, Seconded by Lois Brown. 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 CONSIDER BIDS RECEIVED FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE
POLICE PACKAGE VEHICLE FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, THE COUNCIL
MAY AWARD A BID BASED ON THE LOWEST COS OF THE BEST VALUE OR
THEY MAY REJECT ALL OF THE BIDS.
********Motion was made by Donald Myrick to consider bids received from Henson Ford for the
Purchase of one Police Package vehicle for the Police Department. Seconded Lois Brown
All voting aye, Motion Carried
NEW BUSINESS:
1. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER THE APPROVAL OF NOTICE OF ENFORCEMENT
ORDER AND THE APPROVAL OF THE “AGREED ORDER” AS PROPOSED
BY THE TCEQ. AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CITY OF MADISONVILLE TO
PAY THE PENALTY IMPOSED BY THE TCEQ IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,200.00.
THE FINE SHALL BE TAKEN OUT OF CONTINGENCY FUNDS FOR THE
ENTERPRICE FUND.
Pg 2 Dec 8 08
*********Motion was made by Donald Myrick to authorize the City of Madisonville to pay the
Penalty imposed by the TCEQ in the amount of $5,200.00. Seconded by Terri Creel.
All voting aye, Motion Carried.
2. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE WALLACE
GROUP FOR OPERATIONS AT THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT-
BOB WALLACE OR PAUL BOYER
*********Discussion only
3. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER THE BIDS RECEIVED FOR HEALTH INSURANCE
PRESCRIPTION,VISION, DENTAL, LIFE INSURANCE AS WELL AS ACCIDENTAL
DEATH AND DISABILITY COVERAGE.
**********Motion was made by Donald Myrick to accept the bid from The Texas Municipal League
Intergovernmental Risk Pool, Seconded by Debra Drake. All Voting aye, Motion Carried.
4. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER THE BIDS RECEIVED FOR A BANK DEPOSITORY.
**********Motion was made by Terri Creel to accept the bid from the Madisonville State Bank
Seconded by Marvin Stanton. All voting aye, Motion Carried.
5. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER BIDS RECEIVED FOR PROPERTY STRUCK OFF TO
TO THE CITY OF MADISONVILLE WHICH IS DESCRIBED AS LOT 54, SECTION
2, HOLLIS ADDITION TO THE CITY OF MADISONVILLE, MADISON COUNTY,
TEXAS AS DESCRIBED IN VOLUME 252, PAGE 747, DEED RECORDS OF
MADISON COUNTY, TEXAS (R24645). THE BID RECEIVED IS FROM JANIE
MORNING IN THE AMOUNT OF $500.00
**********Motion was made by Lois Brown to accept the bid from Janie Morning in the amount of
$500.00 (struck off property). Seconded by Terri Creel, All voting aye Motion Carried
6. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER A REQUEST BY THE MADISON COUNTY EDC TO
WAIVE TAXES IN THE AMOUNT OF $464.85
**********Motion was made by Marvin Stanton to pay the taxes for EDC. Seconded by Debra Drake
All voting aye, Motion Carried
7. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER THE APPOINTMENT OF TWO FIREMEN TWO
CIVILIANS TO SERVE AS TRUSTEES PURSUANT TO TITLE 8, GOVERNMENT
CODE SUBTITLE H, TEXAS FIRE AGENCY SERVICES RETIREMENT SYSTEM,
SECTION 865,012 AS THE CURRENT MEMBERS TERMS HELD BY CHRIS
GILBERT, DANNY BUTTS, ED FANNIN AND PATSY CONLEY WILL BE
EXPIDRING ON 12-31-08.
**********Motion was made by Terri Creel to appoint Roger Padon and reappoint Chris
Gilbert, Danny Butts and Ed Fannin to serve as trustees on the local firemen’s
retirement board. Seconded by Lois Brown, 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: Pg 3 Dec 8 08
A motion was made by Donald Myrick to adjourn at 7:45 p.m. and seconded by Debra Drake
All voting aye. Motion Carried
___________________________
Don Dean - Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________
Rosa Barrera – City Secretary
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