REGULAR COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 13, 2009

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July 13, 2009
MINUTES

The Madisonville City Council met in a regular meeting on July 13, 2009 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-absent
Donald Myrick-Council Member
Debra Drake-Council Member
Lois Brown-Council Member
Terri Creel-Council Member
Paul Catoe- City Manager
John Bankhead-City Attorney-absent
Rosa Barrera- City Secretary

I. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER: 6:00 P.M.
II. INVOCATION – Paul Catoe
III. PLEDGES
IV. VISITORS FORUM (3 Minutes)
****item # 2 on New Business was moved to the front per Mayor and City Manager

2. Discussion and possible actions regarding property re-zoning within the City
Limits and tax incentives to open a new business within the City Limits –
Debbie Burkhardt and Kathy Pearson.
*****Discussion Only
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
as a normal agenda item for discussion.

1. Approval of the minutes as written for the June 4, 2009 and June 8,
2009 meetings.
****Motion was made by Terri Creel to approve the minutes as corrected,
Seconded by Debra Drake, all voting aye motion carried
2. Approval of Accounts Payable as written for the previous month:
****Motion was made by Donnie Myrick to approve the accounts payable as written
Seconded by Lois Brown all voting aye, motion carried
3. Approval of Accounts Payable for Drakes Service for the previous
month: Council Member Drake shall abstain from all discussions and
from voting on this matter.
****Motion was made by Terri Creel to approve Drakes Service as written,
Seconded by Donnie Myrick. (3)three approve-Terri Creel, Donnie Myrick and Lois

Brown (1) abstained was Debra Drake from Drake Service motion carried
4. Consideration of an ordinance to amend the budget for the 3rd quarter
of FY 2008-2009. (Ending June 30th, 2009)
***Motion was made by Terri Creel to amend the budget for the 3rd quarter
of FY 2008-2009. (ending June 30th 2009. Seconded by Debra Drake all voting
aye motion carried

OLD BUSINESS: The City Council may discuss and take actions on the following
Agenda Items:


1. Presentation of information regarding the Wallace Group, Inc.
• Discussions regarding recommendations to increase water pressure to the St. Joseph Hospital –
(1.) Presentation regarding actions taken thus far and the results of
those actions:***Discussion only
(2.) Discussions regarding further actions which the City may consider
taking. (Such as a pressure tank)***Discussion only

2. Discussion and possible actions to approve an amendment of Task Order # four regarding Hospital Fire Flow Modeling.
****Motion was made by Terri Creel to approve the increase of Task order #4
regarding Hospital fire flow modeling. Seconded by Donnie Myrick, all voting aye
motion carried.
3. Presentation of information on progress of other task orders.
****Discussion only
4. Discussion and possible action to approve an agreement between the City of Madisonville and the Texas Department of Transportation regarding the improvements to Collard Street
***Motion was made by Debra Drake to approve an agreement between the City of
Madisonville and the Texas Department of Transportation regarding the improvements
to Collard Street. Seconded by Terri Creel all voting aye, motion carried
5. Discussion and possible action to approve an amendment of Task Order # 5 - Collard Street HMAC Overlay. (Attached approved order)
****Motion was made by Terri Creel to tabled, Seconded by Debra Drake
all voting aye, motion carried
6. Discussions and possible actions regarding the approval of Task Order # 9 regarding the installation of emergency generators.
****Motion was made by Donnie Myrick to approve 10 lift stations generators and
1 water well generator, Seconded by Terri Creel, all voting aye, motion carried
VI. NEW BUSINESS: The City Council may take actions on the following agenda Items:

1. Discussion and possible actions regarding the approval of an ordinance of
the City of Madisonville, Texas adding a new section to our 2006 plumbing Code
to be entitled “Cross- Connection Program as recommended by the TCEQ.
***Motion was made by Donnie Myrick to approve an ordinance of the City
of Madisonville adding a new section to our 2006 plumbing code to be entitled
“Cross-Connection Program as recommended by the TCEQ and amend that
advertisement is done . Seconded by Debra Drake all voting aye motion carried





2. ****this item was moved to the top of the page.

3. Discussion and possible actions authorizing the City Manager to initiate actions to complete work on the City Hall.

• Locate an asbestos abatement consultant to check the roof, carpet and
other areas that will need to be examined prior to seeking bids for work
on the City Hall as required by the Texas Department of Health.
Areas that will need attention are as follows:

1. New Roof, New insulation, New Carpet, Improvements to the
Police Department, Restrooms and doors to meet ADA Compliance.
***Motion was made by Lois Brown to authorize the City Manager to initiate actions to
complete work on the City Hall. Seconded by Debra Drake all voting aye, motion
carried
4. Discussion and possible actions regarding attendance for the Fall Meeting of
the Region 14 TML Meeting in Galveston on August 14th and 15th, 2009 in Galveston
***Discussion only
5. Discussions and possible Actions regarding the (3) appointments to the Chamber Board to serve as Advisory Board Members – Terri Creel.
****Motion was made by Terri Creel to move the City Board members to Advisory
Board members, Seconded by Debra Drake all voting aye motion carried
6. The City Council may enter Closed or Executive Session to deliberate the duties, appointment and or employment of an Executive Director for the Madison County Chamber of Commerce - Government Code 551.074.
****Motion was made by Debra Drake to close the open session at 7:45 p.m.
and go into closed executive session, Seconded by Donnie Myrick 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 Lois Brown to go back into open session at 8:20 P.M.
seconded by Donnie Myrick All voting aye, Motion Carried

OPEN SESSION:

7. Upon returning to open session the City Council may consider taking actions
on any items as discussed in executive session.
****No action taken









ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Terri Creel to adjourn at 8:20 p.m. and seconded by Debra Drake
All voting aye Motion Carried

___________________________
Don Dean - Mayor
ATTEST:
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Rosa Barrera – City Secretary