REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING pg 1
September 14, 2009
MINUTES
The Madisonville City Council met in a regular meeting on September 14, 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
Donald Myrick-Council Member
Debra Drake-Council Member
Lois Brown-Council Member
Terri Creel-Council Member
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 – Bob Wallace Item # 7 was moved to the top by Mayor and Council Members
V. Discussion and possible action(s) to terminate the Services of the Wallace
Group on Task Order # 9
Motion was made by Donnie Myrick to not terminate the services of the Wallace Group
on Task Order # 9. Seconded by Donnie Myrick, all voting aye motion carried
-John Hardy-talk about a project that the City of Madisonville has helped on
VI. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of the minutes as written for the August 10, 2009, August 17th,
2009; August 18th, 2009; August 20th, 2009, August 24th, 2009 and August
31st, 2009 meetings.
***Motion was made by Terri Creel to approve the minutes, Seconded by Lois
Brown all voting aye. motion carried
2. Approval of Accounts Payable as written for the previous month:
***Motion was made by Lois Brown to approve the Accounts Payable, Seconded
by Donnie Myrick, all voting aye motion carried
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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, (4) four approved-Terri Creel, Donnie Myrick, Lois
Brown and Marvin Stanton (1) abstained was Debra Drake from Drake Service
motion carried
4. Discussion and possible Actions to approve an Ordinance amending
the Budget for FY 2008-2009.
***Motion was made by Donnie Myrick to approve an Ordinance amending
the Budget for FY 2008-2009, Seconded by Debra Drake all voting aye,
Motion carried
II. OLD BUSINESS: The City Council may discuss and take actions on the following Agenda Items:
1. The City Council may enter Closed or Executive Session to discuss legal matters
with the City Attorney – Government Code – 551.071.
***Mayor Dean and Council Member did not go into Closed Executive Session
Discuss in open session.
CLOSED 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
551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberations
about Gifts and Donations), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076
Deliberations about Security Devices) and 551.086 (Economic Development.”
• To Discuss Enforcement Actions against the City’s wastewater treatment
plant / collection system by the TCEQ.
OPEN SESSION:
2. The City may take actions on any items as discussed in Executive Session.
• To Discuss Enforcement Actions against the City’s wastewater treatment
plant / collection system by the TCEQ.
***Motion was made by Terri Creel to go with the set program, Seconded by Lois
Brown all voting aye motion carried
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3. Presentation of information regarding the Wallace Group, Inc.
• Discussions regarding recent actions to increase water pressure to the St. Joseph Hospital –
i. Presentation regarding actions taken thus far and the results of those actions:
ii. Discussions regarding further actions which the City may consider taking. (Such as a pressure tank)
*****Discussion only, Kevin Story will follow up with the Hospital
4. Discussion and possible actions regarding the possible award of a bid
for the construction of three lift stations. (Greenbriar, McIver & Park Street)
(Diamond E Services)
****Motion was made by Donnie Myrick to accept the award of a bid for the
construction of three lift stations. Seconded by Lois Brown all voting aye motion carried
5. Discussion and possible action(s) regarding the possible award of a bid
for 100,000 gallon elevated storage tank rehabilitation.(Utility Services Company
Inc).
****Motion was made by Donnie Myrick to accept the award of a bid for 100,000 gallon
elevated storage tank rehabilitation. Seconded by Lois Brown all voting aye motion carried
6. Discussions and possible action(s) regarding the rehabilitation of the
City’s fire hydrants & how the City may want to proceed with the repairs.
***Motion was made by Donnie Myrick to use $50,000 from the CIP fund for
the rehabilitation of the fire hydrants. Seconded by Debra Drake all voting aye motion
carried
7. Discussion and possible action(s) to terminate the Services of the Wallace
Group on Task Order # 9
***was moved to the top of the agenda
VI. NEW BUSINESS: The City Council may take actions on the following agenda Items:
1. The City shall conduct a public hearing in regards to the proposed budget for FY
2009-2010.
***no discussion
2. The City shall discuss and approve an ordinance for the budget for FY 2009-2010.
***Motion was made by Marvin Stanton to approve an Ordinance for the
budget for FY 2009-2010, Seconded by Donnie Myrick all voting aye motion carried
3. The City shall discuss and consider an ordinance approving the tax rate for
FY 2009-2010 Budget.
***Motion was made by Debra Drake to approve an ordinance for the tax rate FY
2009-2010 budget
4. Discuss and possible approval of an ordinance establishing special trash pick up
rates (for large-trash garbage items that can not be disposed in poly-cart containers).
***no action taken
5. Discussion and possible action(s) regarding the possible purchase of a
pot hole patching machine.
***no action taken
6. Discussion and possible action(s) regarding the approval of the ramp grant
for FY 2009-2010.
***Motion was made by Debra Drake to approve the ramp grant for FY 2009-2010
Seconded by Donnie Myrick, all voting aye motion carried
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7. Discussion and possible action(s) regarding the approval of an
Emergency Management Plan – Shelly Butts.
***Motion was made by Terri Creel to approve of the Emergency Management Plan
Seconded by Lois Brown all voting aye motion carried
8. Discussions and possible action(s) regarding the approval or disapproval
of the Madison County Appraisal District Budget.
***Motion was made by Lois Brown to approve the Madison County Appraisal
District Budget, Seconded by Terri Creel, all voting aye motion carried
9. The City Council may enter Closed or Executive Session to discuss the Resignation
of the City Manager, take action to accept the resignation of Paul Catoe as
City Manager (September 9, 2009) and Discuss and Possible take action replace
or initiate the service to research for an interim City Manager - Government
Code 551.074.
***Motion was made by Terri Creel to accept the resignation of Paul Catoe as
City Manager (September 9, 2009) Seconded by Debra Drake all voting aye motion carried
***Motion was made by Terri Creel to replace or initiate the service to research for an
Interim City Manager, Seconded by Lois Brown all voting aye motion carried
***Motion was made by Terri Creel to go into closed executive session
Seconded by Debra Drake, all voting aye motion carried
CLOSED 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
551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberations
about Gifts and Donations), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076
Deliberations about Security Devices) and 551.086 (Economic Development.”
***Motion was made by Terri Creel to go back into Open Session, Seconded by
Donnie Myrick all voting aye motion carried
OPEN SESSION:
10. Upon returning to open session, the City Council may take the appropriate
actions regarding the subject matter discussed while in Executive Session.
***Motion was made by Terri Creel to advertize for City Manager on TML and City’s
Website and for Marvin Stanton and Mayor Dean to check the two applicants, Seconded
by Lois Brown all voting aye motion carried
ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Terri Creel to adjourn at 7:55 p.m. and seconded by Debra Drake
All voting aye. Motion Carried
___________________________
Don Dean - Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________
Rosa Barrera – City Secretary
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