MINUTES CALLED CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 14 2008

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
April 14, 2008
MINUTES

The Madisonville City Council met in a regular meeting on April 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
Pearline Johnson-Council Member
Debra Drake-Council Member
Lois Brown-Council Member
Terri Creel-Council Member
Dave Ward-City Manager
John Bankhead-City Attorney
Rosa Barrera- City Secretary

I. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER: 6:00 P.M.
II. INVOCATION – Pearline Johnson
III. PLEDGES
IV. VISITORS FORUM (3 Minutes)- David Williams had concerns about Ordinance No. 165

CONSENT AGENDA:
A motion was made by Terri Creel to approve minutes on March 13, 2008 ,
March 17, 2008 and April 9, 2008 as written. Seconded by Lois Brown all voting aye. Motion Carried. A motion was made by Lois Brown to approve Accounts Payable as written. Seconded by Terri Creel. All voting aye.Motion Carried. A motion was made by Pearline Johnson to approve Drakes Service as written. Seconded by Lois Brown. Four (4) approve – Terri Creel, Pearline Johnson, Lois Brown and Marvin Stanton. One (1) abstained was Debra Drake from Drake Service. Motion Carried.

NEW BUSINESS:
DISCUSS AND CONSIDER APPROVAL OF REPLACING BRIDGE ON MAGNOLIA STREET BY J.L. CROCKER WITH HELP FROM CITY EMPLOYEES.
Motion was made by Debra Drake to approve replacing the bridge on Magnolia Street by J.L. Crocker with the help from City Employees. Seconded by Pearline Johnson: All voting aye. Motion Carried.
2. CONSIDER AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO REQUEST AN AMENDMENT TO
THE HOUSING INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT WITH THE OFFICE OF
RURAL COMMUNITY AFFAIRS TO EXTEND THE CONTRACT ONE
YEAR UNTIL, JUNE 25, 2009.
Motion was made by Lois Brown to Tabled. Seconded by Terri Creel. All Voting aye
Motion Carried.



3. DISCUSS AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL ORDINANCE #651 TO EXTEND A
FRANCHISE AGREEMENT FOR FIFTY YEARS BETWEEN THE CITY OF
MADISONVILLE AND ENTERGY GULF STATES, INC
Motion was made by Lois Brown to approve the Agreement for fifty years with Entergy
with the exception of Attachment A. Seconded by Terri Creel. All voting aye. Motion
Carried.
4. CONSIDER AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AGREEMENT WITH TCEQ ON
THE SANITARY SEWER OVERFLOW (SSO) INITIATIVE (REF: RN 101719821 –
ENFORCEMENT CASE NO.35448
Motion was made by Terri Creel to authorize Mayor Protem to sign the agreement with
TCEQ. Seconded by Pearline Johnson. All voting aye. Motion Carried.
5. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER APPROVAL OF SALE OF STRUCK OFF PROPERTY
TO LOIS BROWN AND CHARLES SAMUEL (R 38518 – 414 S BOGAN).
Motion was made by Debra Drake to approve of sale of struck off property to Lois
Brown and Charles Samuel (R 38518 – 414 S Bogan) Seconded by Terri Creel. Three (3)
approve – Terri Creel, Pearline Johnson, and Debra Drake. One (1) abstained was Lois
Brown. Motion Carried.
6. DISCUSS AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF SELLING POLICE VEHICLES 2002
CHEV (VEH # (2008) AND 2002 CHEV (VEH # (8926).
Motion was made by Terri Creel to approve of selling police vehicles 2002 Chev (Veh #
(2008) and 2002 Chev ( Veh # (8626). Seconded by Debra Drake. All voting aye.
Motion Carried.
7. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER AMENDING ORDINANCE #315 A ON THE RESPONSE
TIME OF CHIEF OF POLI CE TO RESPOND TO ANY EMERGENCY FROM HIS
RESIDENCE
Motion was made by Terri Creel to amend ordinances passed in 1993 and amended in
1996 requiring the police chief to live within 15 minutes from the courthouse
will be allowed to live within 30 minutes of town. Seconded by Debra Drake. Three (3)
approve- Terri Creel, Pearline Johnson and Debra Drake. Lois Brown voted against the measure. Motion Carried.
8. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENTS FOR
FOR QUARTER ENDING MARCH 31, 2008
Motion was made by Terri Creel to approve of budget amendments for the quarter ending
March 31, 2008. Seconded by Debra Drake. All voting aye. Motion Carried.
9. DISCUSS HANGARS AT MADISONVILLE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT (MARC
BLACKMORE / ANDY ZIEGELMAIR)
The council expressed an interest in following through on the proposals. “It's time to make new agreements and work with these guys,” advised city attorney John Bankhead.
10. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A DATE AND TIME FOR CLEANUP
WEEK (APRIL 21-26 2008)
Motion was made by Debra Drake to approve the cleanup week July 7-11 2008. Seconded
by Terri Creel. All voting aye. Motion Carried.
11. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER STEPS TO TAKE TO CORRECT ROOF PROBLEMS AT
KIMBRO CENTER AND CITY HALL
agreed to obtain two estimates for repairs to the roof at the Truman Kimbro Center, and
City Hall.

DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
All reports – good





ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Lois Brown to adjourn at 8:05 p.m. and seconded by Debra Drake. All voting aye. Motion Carried.


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